1. Which organization recently released the report 'Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal Peoples'?

Answer – FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released the report 'Forest Governance by Indigenous and Tribal Peoples'. According to this report, deforestation rates in Latin America and the Caribbean are significantly lower in indigenous and tribal areas.

2. 'CACTus and CIISCO' Department of Science and Technology are associated with which field?

Answer – Solar Mission

The Department of Science and Technology announced that scientists have developed a new technique to track giant bubbles of gas that erupt from the Sun. This new technology will be used in India's first solar mission Aditya-L1. For this, a software named Computer Aided CME Tracking Software (CACTus) and an algorithm named CMEs Identification in Inner Solar Corona (CIISCO) have been developed.

3. Which country has recently released the world's first animal vaccine against Novel Coronavirus?

Answer – Russia

The world's first animal vaccine against the novel coronavirus has been registered in Russia. It is named Carnivac-Cov. According to Russia's agricultural security watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor, immunity remains for 6 months after vaccination. The use of this vaccine is expected to prevent the development of virus mutations.

4. 'Muktijoddha Scholarship' is provided by the Government of India to the students of which country?

Answer – Bangladesh

The Government of India has announced scholarships to 2000 descendants of freedom fighters from Bangladesh under its new Muktijoddha Scholarship Scheme. The scheme aims to benefit 10,000 students from Bangladesh in five years. This year, 1000-1000 students in Higher Secondary and Undergraduate categories have been given scholarship directly in their account.

5. 'La Perouse' is a defense exercise conducted by which country?

Answer – France

France will conduct joint naval exercise 'La P̩rouse' in the Bay of Bengal from April 5 to 7. India will participate in this exercise along with its quad partners РAustralia, Japan and the US.

6. MSDC is associated with which ministry?

Answer – Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

The Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) is an apex advisory body formed in 1997 for the development of major and non-major ports. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 18th meeting of MSDC through a video conference. He highlighted that the 'Indian Port Bill 2021' will ensure optimum management and utilization of the coastline.

7. Who is the composer of the official song of the Indian Olympic team of Tokyo 2020?

Answer – Mohit Chauhan

The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju launched the official song of the Indian Olympic team of Tokyo 2020. The song 'Tu Than Le' is composed and sung by popular playback singer Mohit Chauhan.

8. Which country has won the first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) recently?

Answer – New Zealand

New Zealand has defeated India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). This is New Zealand's first ICC title in two decades.

9. When is International Widow Day celebrated?

Answer – 23 June

International Widow Day is celebrated annually on 23 June. The purpose of celebrating this day is to show solidarity with the women who have lost their partner.

10. 'Tax Inspectors Without Borders' is an initiative of UNDP in collaboration with which organization?

Answer – OECD

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have launched the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) initiative in Bhutan. India has been selected as the partner jurisdiction for this initiative. The program aims to help Bhutan strengthen its tax administration.