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57. As per the annual Global Risks Report published by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF), which among the following countries is best placed among the world’s 10 major economies for adapting to or recovering from global economic and environmental risks?
Switzerland
As per the annual Global Risks Report published by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF), the biggest global risk in terms of likelihood is ‘severe income disparity’ for the next 10 years, while ‘major systemic financial failure’ will be the top-most risk before the world in terms of impact. The report said that Switzerland is best placed among the world’s 10 major economies for adapting to or recovering from global economic and environmental risks. While India is ranked ninth in terms of its ability to tackle global economic risks, it comes last at tenth position for environmental risks. Italy is ranked lowest at tenth position for economic risks. The rankings of the 10 major economic of the world — Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Russia, the UK and the US — are based on a Global Risks Perception Survey of over 1,000 experts from across the world.
58. The National Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development (NIESBUD) is located in _____________?
Noida
The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) was established as an apex body for coordinating and overseeing the activities of various institutions/agencies engaged in Entrepreneurship Development particularly in the area of small industry and small business. NIESBUD was set up in 1983 by the then Ministry of Industry [now Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)], Government of India.
59. Which among the following States would be the first in the country to pay unemployment allowance under the MGNREGS?
Andhra Pradesh
Making ‘right to work’ a reality, the Andhra Pradesh government will pay unemployment allowance to the rural poor if no work is offered to them within 15 days of their demand. The process will come into effect from January 19. When someone applies for work, it is binding on the Rural Development Department to offer them job under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The allowance is one-fourth of a day’s wages.
60. . Recently, which among the following countries has honoured Malala Yousafzai with Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Womens’ Freedom?
France
For the 6th edition, the Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom has chosen to honour the young Pakistani human rights activist, Malala Yousafzai. The Simone de Beauvoir Prize for Women’s Freedom was created by France to mark the 100th anniversary of Simone de Beauvoir’s birthday by honouring men, women and associations who, in the spirit of Simone de Beauvoir, fight to defend women’s rights wherever they are comprised.
61. The host of 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games is __:
South Korea
The Special Olympics World Games are an international sporting competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities, organized by Special Olympics. Special Olympics World Games take place every two years and alternate between Summer and Winter Games, a schedule similar to the Olympics and Paralympics. The first International Special Olympics Winter Games were held in February 1977 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA. The first International Special Olympics Summer Games were held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1968. The most recent Special Olympics World Summer Games — held June 25-July 4, 2011 in Athens, Greece — involved more than 6,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 170 countries. The next Special Olympics global event will be the World Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea from Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2013.
62. In the context of the 12th Five Year Plan, Planning Commission has set up which committee to recommend detailed methodology for identification of BPL families in urban areas ?
S.R. Hashim committee
63. Chakan Gaan-Ngai, a post-harvest festival is celebrated is __:
Manipur
Celebration of the biggest post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong community, Chakan Gaan-Ngai, also popularly known as Gaan-Ngai was kick-started in Manipur recently with different organizations celebrating the festival in their own manner with traditional gaiety and religious fervour. The State Level celebration of the festival was organized by State Level Gaan Ngai-2013 Committee at Langol Tarung village with Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh as Chief Guest.
64. Chief Guest at the 64th Republic Day Celebrations in India was __:
King of Bhutan
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was the Chief Guest at the 64th Republic Day Celebrations, becoming the third emperor from the tiny kingdom to grace the event, signifying the importance that India attaches to its neighbour. The Oxford-educated 32-year-old Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, who did her schooling in Himachal Pradesh, are visiting India for the second time in the past two years. The young king, who is known for inviting his subjects for tea at his palace in the picturesque Bhutanese capital of Thimphu, shares the honour of being the Chief Guest with his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck and grandfather Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
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