1. Dadudan Gadhvi is related to which state?

Answer – Gujarat

Dadudan Gadhvi belongs to Gujarat. This is a famous Gujarati poet. He was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to literature and education. He had won Gujarat Gaurav Award as well as many other awards including Jhawarchand Meghani Award. His complete works are collected in two literary volumes, namely Terva and Lachchanayana. Recently he has passed away.

2. Recently who is the first Indian and Asian woman to be awarded the WILD Innovator Award?

Answer – Kriti K. Karanth

Dr. Kriti K., Chief Conservation Scientist and Executive Director of the Center for Wildlife Studies (CWS), Bangalore. Karanth is the first Indian and Asian woman to be selected for the 2021 WILD Innovator Award. The award was given by 'WILD ELEMENTS FOUNDATION'. CWS is an internationally recognized center in wildlife research, conservation, policy and education.

3. With which country India has recently agreed to establish “2+2 Ministerial Dialogue” between the Ministers of External Affairs and Defense?

Answer – Russia

India and Russia have recently agreed to establish a “2+2 Ministerial Dialogue” between Foreign and Defense Ministers to promote bilateral and strategic partnership. The Russian President and the Indian Prime Minister had a telephonic conversation in which they reviewed bilateral cooperation.

4. 'Plain of Jars' is located in which country?

Answer – Laos

The Plain of Jars is a famous archaeological site located in northern Laos. It consists of thousands of stone jars scattered around the valleys and the foothills of the Xiangkhoang Plateau. According to a recent research, the Plain of Jars was probably used as a burial site. According to research, these jars can be more than 3,000 years old.

5. Which sector has the highest share in taking loans for Agriculture Infrastructure Fund?

Answer – Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has crossed the Rs 8000 crore mark. The largest share of applications are from primary agricultural credit societies (58%), agri-entrepreneurs (24%) and individual farmers (13%). One lakh crore rupees will be provided by banks and financial institutions under this scheme with an interest subvention rate of 3% per annum and loan guarantee for loans up to two crore rupees.

6. Which country has recently passed an anti-LGBT law before the 2022 elections?

Answer – Hungary

Hungary's parliament has passed an anti-LGBT law that bans the dissemination of content promoting homosexuality and gender change in schools. The move comes amid strong criticism from human rights groups and opposition parties.

7. Which country has recently announced the “Antiviral Program for Pandemics” scheme?

North America

The US has announced the "Antiviral Program for Pandemics" plan. US President Joe Biden has announced $3.2 billion to expand the development and discovery of antiviral treatments against COVID-19 and future risks. The program will allow the National Institutes of Health to focus on antivirals for COVID-19 and other pandemic risks.

8. Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the law of which country?

North America

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a US federal law enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. The Supreme Court recently dismissed the challenge to the Act, saving insurance coverage for lakhs of people.

9. By which year India has set a target of achieving land degradation neutral status?

Answer – 2030

India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD). India has set a target of achieving land degradation neutral status by 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a high level virtual conference on desertification, land degradation and drought. PM Modi was the chairman of the 14th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP14 President) in New Delhi in 2019.

10. When is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed?

Answer – 17 June

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually on 17 June. This year's theme is: “Restoration.Land.Recovery. We build back better with healthy land”. The day is observed to combat desertification and drought, focusing on changing public attitudes towards land degradation and desertification.