Which of the following will be the Mascot of National Games 2022?
Options
A. Margay
B. Caracal
C. Felidae
D. Clouded Leopard
Correct Answer
Clouded Leopard
Explanation
The Sports and Youth Ministry in the meeting of Executive Committee of the National Games 2022 has chosen the Smiling Clouded Leopard to be the Mascot for the National Games 2022. Meghalaya will host the 2022 National Games, which is coinciding with its 50 years of statehood. Clouded Leopard is among the wild cats that live throughout the forests of Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills.
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3. Which of the following released New Guidelines on 10 Ways to Use Digital Health Technology to Boost People's Health?
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4. This country won the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management Award, 2018.
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5. What was the theme of the second edition of Belt and Road Forum (BRF)?
Options
A. Belt and Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future
B. Belt and Road Cooperation: Think equal, build smart, innovate for change
C. Belt and Road Cooperation: Wetlands and Climate Change
D. Belt and Road Cooperation: Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability
Correct Answer: Belt and Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future
Explanation:
The second edition of Belt and Road Forum (BRF) was held in Beijing, China from April 25th to April 27th, 2019 in which 37 heads-of-state had participated along with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and International Monetary Chief (IMF) Christine Lagarde. The theme of this event was "Belt and Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future".
6. How many astronauts are reached to International Space Station (ISS) on Russian Soyuz spacecraft?
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7. Which ministry forms a panel for efficient implementation of NCAP?
Options
A. National Human Rights Commission of India
B. Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Correct Answer: Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Explanation:
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8. Which Indian organisation won the United Nations Investment Promotion Award recently?
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9. Name the Vice-Admiral who passed away recently.
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