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Reports – August 2021
Q.1) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Climate Change
2021: The Physical Science Basis”?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations Environmental Programme
[C] United Nations
[D] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
[E] World Wide Fund for Nature
Q.2) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science
Basis”, what is the total number of working groups of scientist involved in preparation of the report?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
[E] None of the above
Q.3) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science
Basis”, what is the estimated increase in global temperature by 2100 under current scenario?
[A] 1.6°C
[B] 2.0°C
[C] 2.7°C
[D] 3.3°C
[E] 4.4°C
Q.4) As per the recently (August 2021) released “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”,
what is the percentage carbon budget that has already been depleted?
[A] 48%
[B] 57%
[C] 73%
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[D] 86%
[E] 92%
Q.5) Which among the following organization releases “Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES)”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] NCAER
[E] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q.6) The Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES) is carried out after what duration?
[A] Every 3 months
[B] Every 6 months
[C] Every year
[D] Every two year
[E] Every five year
Q.7) What is the minimum daily consumption required for estimating international poverty line as per
World Bank?
[A] $1.09
[B] $1.45
[C] $1.90
[D] $2.30
Q.8) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Hunger Hotspots
(August to November 2021 Outlook)”?
[A] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
[B] World Food Program (WFP)
[C] World Health Organization (WHO)
[D] Both FAO and WFP
[E] Both WFP and WHO
Q.9) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Hunger Hotspots (August to November 2021
Outlook)”, what is the number of global hotspot countries where hunger will deteriorate from August
to November 2021?
[A] 14
[B] 18
[C] 21
[D] 23
[E] 26
Q.10) According to the 2021 Global Food Crisis Report, what is the number of people that are facing
acute food insecurity in 2020?
[A] 140 million
[B] 150 million
[C] 155 million
[D] 173 million
Q.11) As per the recently (August 2021) released “Hunger Hotspots (August to November 2021
Outlook)”, which among the following is not one of the country in catastrophic situation?
[A] Yemen
[B] South Sudan
[C] Madagascar
[D] Nigeria
[E] All of the above are in catastrophic situation
Q.12) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Suicides due to
unemployment”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Supreme Court
[C] National Crime Records Bureau
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Q.13) Which among the following state has highest number of suicides as per the recently (August
2021) released “Suicides due to unemployment”?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
[E] Maharashtra
Q.14) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Suicides due to unemployment”, what is the
percentage increase in number of suicides from 2016 to 2019 due to unemployment?
[A] 14%
[B] 20%
[C] 24%
[D] 28%
Q.15) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “The State of Food
Waste in West Asia”?
[A] World Bank
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization
[C] United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for West Asia
[D] Gulf Cooperation Council
Q.16) According to the recently (August 2021) released “The State of Food Waste in West Asia”, what is
the percentage of food waste in West Asian countries?
[A] 23%
[B] 34%
[C] 39%
[D] 43%
[E] 47%
Q.17) According to the recently (August 2021) released “The State of Food Waste in West Asia”, which
are the West Asian countries that have committed to half food loss and waste by 2030?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] UAE
[C] Qatar
[D] Both Saudi Arabia and UAE
[E] All of the above
Q.18) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Turning Around
the Power Distribution Sector: Learning and Best Practices from Reforms”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
[C] RMI India
[D] All of the above
[E] World Bank
Q.19) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Turning Around the Power Distribution Sector:
Learning and Best Practices from Reforms”, what is the estimated loss for power distribution companies
in financial year 2021?
[A] ₹70,000 crores
[B] ₹80,000 crores
[C] ₹90,000 crores
[D] ₹100,000 crores
Q.20) Which among the following statement is wrong as per the recently (August 2021) released
“Turning Around the Power Distribution Sector: Learning and Best Practices from Reforms”?
[A] Only 20% of India’s population is served by private distribution licensees.
[B] The overall AT&C loss figure in India is as high as 34.54%.
[C] The state governments should not promote autonomy, competence and transparency of the State
Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC).
[D] Discoms need not prepare to accommodate an increasing amount of renewable energy (RE), from
generators as well as prosumers.
Q.21) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “25 Years after
Beijing: A review of the UN system’s support for the implementation of the Platform for Action, 2014-
2019”?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE)
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] United Nations Development Programme
[E] UN Women
Q.22) Which among the following are the areas where highest level of engagement is reported during
2014 to 2019 as per the recently (August 2021) released “25 Years after Beijing: A review of the UN
system’s support for the implementation of the Platform for Action, 2014-2019”?
[A] Elimination of violence against women and girls.
[B] Transformation of discriminatory norms.
[C] Expansion of women’s political participation and women’s entrepreneurship.
[D] Improvement of access to quality education.
Q.23) According to the recently (August 2021) released “25 Years after Beijing: A review of the UN
system’s support for the implementation of the Platform for Action, 2014-2019”, what is the number of
entities who have reported engaging in activities linked to inclusive development, shared prosperity
and decent work in 2014-2019?
[A] 14
[B] 19
[C] 26
[D] 33
Q.24) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “2021 Global
Crypto Adoption Index”?
[A] Hurun Research Initiative
[B] Strutt & Parker
[C] Chainalysis
[D] Knight Frank

[E] Rightmove
Q.25) Which among the following country has topped the recently (August 2021) released “2021 Global
Crypto Adoption Index”?
[A] Vietnam
[B] Nigeria
[C] Singapore
[D] USA
[E] Kenya
Q.26) According to the recently (August 2021) released “2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index”, what is
the rank of India?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
Q.27) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Impact of COVID-
19 on rising unemployment and loss of jobs/ livelihoods in organized and unorganized sectors”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Standing Committee on Labour
[C] McKinsey
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Q.28) Which among the following is the head of the committee which has recently (August 2021)
released “Impact of COVID-19 on rising unemployment and loss of jobs/ livelihoods in organized and
unorganized sectors”?
[A] Bhartruhari Mahtab
[B] Om Birla
[C] Bhupender Yadav
[D] Subhash Chandra Baheria

[E] Pallab Lochan Das
Q.29) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Impact of COVID-19 on rising unemployment
and loss of jobs/ livelihoods in organized and unorganized sectors”, what is the number of workers in
informal sector in India?
[A] 356 million
[B] 389 million
[C] 419 million
[D] 438 million
Q.30) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “The Handbook for
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
[C] Ministry of Power
[D] World Resource Institute India
Q.31) Which among the following ministries and departments have supported the recently (August
2021) released “The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[C] Department of Heavy Industry
[D] All of the above
Q.32) Which is the nodal agency for establishment of charging infrastructure for EVs in India, as per the
recently (August 2021) released “The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Implementation”?
[A] Department of Heavy Industry
[B] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
[D] Solar Energy Corporation of India

[E] None of the Above
Q.33) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “India Laundry
Services Market”?
[A] Hurun Research Initiative
[B] Strutt & Parker
[C] RedSeer Consulting
[D] Knight Frank
[E] Rightmove
Q.34) According to the recently (August 2021) released “India Laundry Services Market”, what is the
estimated value of India’s laundry market in 2025?
[A] $13 billion
[B] $15 billion
[C] $17 billion
[D] $20 billion
[E] $25 billion
Q.35) According to the recently (August 2021) released “India Laundry Services Market”, which among
the following is not one of the factor affecting eLaundry penetration in India?
[A] Increase in investments
[B] Increasing base of online transacting users
[C] Creating customer mindspace for laundry brand
[D] Laundry services cost
Q.36) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Global Youth
Development Index 2020”?
[A] World Bank
[B] The Commonwealth Secretariat
[C] UNDP
[D] World Economic Forum
[E] OECD
Q.37) Which among the following country has topped the recently (August 2021) released “Global
Youth Development Index 2020”?
[A] Singapore
[B] Slovenia
[C] Norway
[D] Finland
[E] New Zealand
Q.38) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Global Youth Development Index 2020”, what
is the rank of India?
[A] 94
[B] 122
[C] 143
[D] 161
[E] 168
Q.39) What is the number of domains and indicators used respectively in the recently (August 2021)
released “Global Youth Development Index 2020”?
[A] 5, 16
[B] 5, 27
[C] 6, 27
[D] 7, 27
[E] 7, 34
Q.40) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “4th Round of
Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS)”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Ministry of Youth Affairs
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] World Health Organization
Q.41) Which among the following state has highest prevalence of tobacco users among students as per
the recently (August 2021) released “4th Round of Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS)”?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Mizoram
[D] Assam
[E] Both Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
Q.42) According to the recently (August 2021) released “4th Round of Global Youth Tobacco Survey
(GYTS)”, what is the percentage of students aged 13-15 years who have used any form of tobacco
product ever in life?
[A] 14.3%
[B] 16.9%
[C] 18.1%
[D] 22.3%
Q.43) According to the recently (August 2021) released “4th Round of Global Youth Tobacco Survey
(GYTS)”, what is the median age among students aged 13-15 years for initiation of smoking cigarette?
[A] 9.9 years
[B] 10.5 years
[C] 11.5 years
[D] 12.6 years
Q.44) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “North Eastern
Region District SDG Index and Dashboard 2021-22”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)
[C] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
[D] Both NITI Aayog and DoNER
[E] Both NITI Aayog and MoSPI
Q.45) Which among the following city has topped the recently (August 2021) released “North Eastern
Region District SDG Index and Dashboard 2021-22”?
[A] East Sikkim
[B] Gomati
[C] South Tripura
[D] West Tripura
[E] Serchhip
Q.46) According to the recently (August 2021) released “North Eastern Region District SDG Index and
Dashboard 2021-22”, what is the number of indicators used for preparation of index?
[A] 50
[B] 65
[C] 76
[D] 84
Q.47) As per the recently (August 2021) released “North Eastern Region District SDG Index and
Dashboard 2021-22”, which state has all districts classified under the Front Runner category?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Tripura
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
[E] Both Sikkim and Tripura
Q.48) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released” The Climate Crisis
is a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index”?
[A] UNEP
[B] UNDP
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Bank
[E] UNESCO
Q.49) What is the number of pillars on which the recently (August 2021) released “The Climate Crisis is
a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index”, is based upon?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
[E] 6
Q.50) According to the recently (August 2021) released “The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis:
Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index”, what is the rank of India?
[A] 15
[B] 23
[C] 26
[D] 33
[E] 59
Q.51) As per the recently (August 2021) released “The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing
the Children’s Climate Risk Index”, which country is ranked at the lowest position in the index?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Iceland
[C] Luxembourg
[D] Finland
[E] Sweden
Q.52) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Monthly Economic
Review: July 2021”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] World Bank
[D] Department of Economic Affairs
[E] National Statistical Office
Q.53) What is the number of days taken to achieve additional 10 crore vaccine doses currently as per
the recently (August 2021) released “Monthly Economic Review: July 2021”?
[A] 10 days
[B] 15 days
[C] 20 days
[D] 25 days
[E] 30 days
Q.54) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Monthly Economic Review: July 2021”, what
estimated growth forecast for India in FY 22 by IMF?
[A] 7.5%%
[B] 8.3%
[C] 9.5%
[D] 9.9%
[E] 12.5%
Q.55) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Quality of Life for
Elderly Index”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Institute for Competitiveness
[C] World Bank
[D] UNDP
[E] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Q.56) Which among the following state has topped the recently (August 2021) released “Quality of Life
for Elderly Index”, in the aged states category?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Telangana
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
[E] Maharashtra
Q.57) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Quality of Life for Elderly Index”, what is the
number of pillars and sub-pillars part of the index?
[A] 3, 8
[B] 4, 8
[C] 5, 12
[D] 6, 18
Q.58) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Atrocities and
Crimes against Women and Children”?
[A] UNICEF
[B] Standing Committee on Home Affairs
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] World Bank
Q.59) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Atrocities and Crimes against Women and
Children”, what is the number of operational fast track courts in India?
[A] 479
[B] 597
[C] 683
[D] 767
[E] 843
Q.60) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Atrocities and Crimes against Women and
Children”, what is the percentage of Nirbhaya Fund that has been allocated?
[A] 27%
[B] 33%
[C] 39%
[D] 43%
Q.61) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Transparency
Index: Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
[D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[E] Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) India
Q.62) What is the number of indicators used in the index as per the recently (August 2021) released
“Transparency Index: Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure”?
[A] 9
[B] 17
[C] 25
[D] 32
[E] 49
Q.63) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Transparency Index: Rating of Pollution Control
Boards on Public Disclosure”, which state has topped the ranking?
[A] Telangana
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
[E] Both Telangana and Odisha
Q.64) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Impact of
Exemption under Article 15 (5) with regards to Article 21A of the Constitution of India on Education of
Children in Minority Communities”?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
[D] Pratham
Q.65) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with
regards to Article 21A of the Constitution of India on Education of Children in Minority Communities”,
what is the percentage of students in minority schools who belong to non-minority communities?
[A] 56.5%
[B] 60.5%
[C] 62.5%
[D] 67.5%
[E] 70.5%
Q.66) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with
right to education as a fundamental right was introduced through which Constitutional Amendment
Act?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 86th
[D] 93rd
Q.67) As per the recently (August 2021) released “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with
what is the percentage seats reserved in unaided schools for children from economically weaker
sections and disadvantaged groups as per Right to Education Act, 2009?
[A] 15%
[B] 20%
[C] 25%
[D] 30%
[E] 33%
Q.68) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Ecowrap Report”?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] DBS Bank
[C] State Bank of India
[D] World Bank
[E] S&P
Q.69) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Ecowrap Report”, what is the estimated
percentage growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for India in April-June 2021 quarter?
[A] 16.8%
[B] 18.5%
[C] 20.1%
[D] 21.4%
[E] 23.4%
Q.70) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Ecowrap Report”, what is the percentage
growth in gross domestic product (GDP) for India in financial year 2021-22?
[A] 8.5%
[B] 9.5%
[C] 9.9%
[D] 10.5%
Q.71) As per the recently (August 2021) released “WTO Trade Forecast”, what is the estimated increase
in trade volume of world merchandise trade in 2021?
[A] 5%
[B] 6%
[C] 7%
[D] 8%
[E] 9%
Q.72) According to the recently (August 2021) released “WTO Goods Trade Barometer”, what is the
current reading of Goods barometer?
[A] 91.2
[B] 104.6
[C] 110.4
[D] 121.6
Q.73) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Key Indicators for
Asia and the Pacific 2021”?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] New Development Bank
[D] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Q.74) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021”,
what is the number of extremely poor population in Asia and the Pacific region in 2017?
[A] 187.3 million
[B] 202.9 million
[C] 226.9 million
[D] 279.2 million
[E] 302.8 million
Q.75) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021”,
what is the percentage contribution of Asia and the Pacific region to the global gross domestic product
(GDP) in 2019?
[A] 27%
[B] 31%
[C] 35%
[D] 40%
Q.76) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released Financing India’s
Energy Transition through International Bond Markets?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) India
[D] CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF)
[E] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Q.77) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Financing India’s Energy Transition through
International Bond Markets”, what is the amount raised by Indian renewable energy project developers
through green bonds during January to June 2021?
[A] $1.8 billion
[B] $2.4 billion
[C] $3.0 billion
[D] $3.6 billion
[E] $4.2 billion
Q.78) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Financing India’s Energy Transition through
International Bond Markets”, what is the total amount raised by Indian developers through green
bonda in international markets between 2014 and June 2021?
[A] $8.8 billion
[B] $11.2 billion
[C] $13.4 billion
[D] $15.6 billion
Q.79) Which among the following organization has recently (August 2021) released “Periodic Labour
Force Survey (July-September 2020)”?
[A] World Bank
[B] NITI Aayog
[D] National Statistical Office
[E] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Q.80) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Periodic Labour Force Survey (July-September
2020)”, what is the labour force participation rate (LFPR) in CWS in urban areas?
[A] 36.3%
[B] 37.0%
[C] 38.2%
[D] 39.4%
[E] 40.1%
Q.81) According to the recently (August 2021) released “Periodic Labour Force Survey (July-September
2020)”, what is the unemployment rate (UR) in CWS in urban areas?
[A] 7.6%
[B] 10.8%
[C] 13.3%
[D] 15.8%
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Answers
Q.1)D Q.2)B Q.3)C Q.4)D Q.5)B Q.6)E Q.7)C Q.8)D Q.9)D Q.10)C Q.11)E Q.12)C
Q.13)C Q.14)C Q.15)C Q.16)B Q.17)D Q.18)D Q.19)C Q.20)E Q.21)B Q.22)E Q.23)D
Q.24)C Q.25)A Q.26)A Q.27)B Q.28)A Q.29)C Q.30)E Q.31)D Q.32)B Q.33)C Q.34)B
Q.35)D Q.36)B Q.37)A Q.38)B Q.39)C Q.40)C Q.41)E Q.42)C Q.43)C Q.44)D Q.45)A
Q.46)D Q.47)E Q.48)C Q.49)A Q.50)C Q.51)B Q.52)D Q.53)C Q.54)C Q.55)B Q.56)A
Q.57)B Q.58)B Q.59)B Q.60)C Q.61)B Q.62)C Q.63)E Q.64)C Q.65)C Q.66)C Q.67)C
Q.68)C Q.69)B Q.70)B Q.71)D Q.72)C Q.73)B Q.74)B Q.75)C Q.76)D Q.77)D Q.78)B
Q.79)D Q.80)B Q.81)C
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Explanations
Q.1) Explanation:
· “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”, is published by Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC).

Q.2) Explanation:
· The report is created by three working groups of scientists.

o Working Group 1 - deals with the scientific basis for climate change.
o Working Group 2 - deals with the likely impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation issues.
o Working Group 3 - deals with actions that can be taken to combat climate change.
· Currently, Working Group 1 has released its report and the remaining two will be released later
in 2021.

Q.3) Explanation:
· It predicted that based on existing commitments by countries to curb their emission, the world
is on track for global temperature warming by at least 2.7°C by 2100, calling it ‘Code red for
humanity’.
· IPCC for the first time has said that the 1.5°C warming was inevitable, even in the best-case
scenario.
o Even under the most ambitious pathway, global temperatures will overshoot to 1.6°C and will later
decline to 1.4°C by end of this century.
o Under the very high emission scenario, global temperature will be 4.4°C above the pre industrial
levels by end of this century.

Q.4) Explanation:
· The human activities has emitted 2,400 billion tonnes of CO2 since the late 1800s and the
current carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere is around 416 parts per million, which is
the highest it have been in 2 million years.
o The concentrations of lethal air pollutants such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2),
ammonia (NH3), ozone (O3) and Particulate Matter2.5 are at their highest in south Asia.
o The world has already depleted 86% of its available carbon budget.
Q.5) Explanation:
· “Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES)”, is published by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

Q.6) Explanation:
· It is a quinquennial (recurring every five years) survey which collects information on the
consumption spending patterns of households across the country, both urban and rural.

Q.7) Explanation:
· In 2011, the Planning Commission, decided that the national poverty line should be raised in
accordance with the recommendations of an expert group chaired by the late Suresh Tendulkar.
o This poverty line was comparableat the time to the international poverty line (estimated by World
Bank), of $1.09 (now $1.90 to account for inflation) person per day.
o Tendulkar poverty rate was ₹816 for rural and ₹1,000 for urban areas.
Q.8) Explanation:
· “Hunger Hotspots (August to November 2021 Outlook)”, is published by Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) and World Food Program (WFP).

Q.9) Explanation:
· Hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspot countries in the next three months from August
to November 2021 and deteriorate further.
o India is not among the hunger hotspots of the word.
o Afghanistan is the only Asian country in the list.
o In 5 of these hotspots, humanitarian actions is critical to preventing famine and death.
Q.10) Explanation:
· As per the 2021 Global Food Crises Report, at least 155 million people (Phase 3 or above of the
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) or the Cadre Harmonisé (CH)) are estimated to be
into acute food insecurity in 2020.

Q.11) Explanation:
· The highest alerts are for “catastrophic” situations are in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, southern
Madagascar, Yemen, South Sudan and northern Nigeria.
o Ethiopia and Madagascar are new highest-alert hotspots while other three are from previous
edition.
o Other countries of particular concern are: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic,
Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Honduras, the Sudan and the Syrian Arab
Republic.

Q.12) Explanation:
· “Suicides due to unemployment”, is published by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Q.13) Explanation:
· Karnataka registered highest number (553) of suicides due to unemployment in 2019, followed
by Maharashtra with 452 cases and Tamil Nadu with 251 cases.

Q.14) Explanation:
· The registered suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by 24% from 2016 to 2019.
o 2,851 people have died by suicide due to unemployment in 2019 in comparison to 2,298 in 2016.
Q.15) Explanation:
· “The State of Food Waste in West Asia”, is published by United Nations Environment
Programme Regional Office for West Asia.

Q.16) Explanation:
· Food waste in West Asia is at alarming as it represents an estimated 34% of the total food
served, which is equivalent to around 100 to 150kg/cap of food waste happening at the household
level.

Q.17) Explanation:
· At the governmental level, only Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have committed to
half food loss and waste by 2030.
o Saudi Arabia is the only country in the region that has conducted a national quantitative
assessment of food loss and waste.

Q.18) Explanation:
· “Turning Around the Power Distribution Sector: Learning and Best Practices from Reforms”, is
published by NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India.

Q.19) Explanation:
· The total estimated loss is estimated to be ₹90,000 crores in financial year (FY) 2021 for power
distribution companies (or discoms) in India.

Q.20) Explanation:
· Reforms suggested:

o Discom Restructuring: Only 10% of India’s population is served by private distribution licensees.
▪ Hence, good Corporate Governance and higher private participation in distribution hold out the
possibility of greater efficiency.
o Regulatory Reforms: The state governments should promote autonomy, competence and
transparency of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC).
o Operational Reforms: The overall aggregate and commercial losses (AT&C) loss figure in India is as
high as 24.54%.
▪ Many discoms need to improve their billing efficiency through better and smart metering.
o Renewable Energy Integration Reforms: Discoms need to prepare to accommodate an increasing

amount of renewable energy (RE), from generators as well as prosumers.
o Managerial Reforms: Effective reforms such as easily accessible call centres, convenient bill payment
facilities can help reduce customer dissatisfaction and increase revenue.
▪ Performance incentives can also help align discom employees to the interests of the
organisation.

Q.21) Explanation:
· “25 Years after Beijing: A review of the UN system’s support for the implementation of the
Platform for Action, 2014-2019”, is published by United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and
Gender Equality (IANWGE).

Q.22) Explanation:
· United Nations (UN) system’s highest levels of engagement during the reporting period are in:
o Elimination of violence against women and girls.
o Transformation of discriminatory norms.
o Improvement of access to quality education.
o Expansion of women’s political participation and women’s entrepreneurship.
Q.23) Explanation:
· Out of the 46 UN entities that participated in the review, 33 reported engaging in activities linked
to inclusive development, shared prosperity and decent work in 2014-2019.

Q.24) Explanation:
· “2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index”, is published by Chainalysis.

Q.25) Explanation:
· Vietnam has topped the “2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index”, with a score of 1.00. It is followed
by India and Pakistan with score of 0.37 and 0.36, respectively.

Q.26) Explanation:
· India is ranked at 2nd position in the index, with a score of 0.37.
o India is ranked at 3rd in on-chain value received, 2nd in on-chain retail value received and 72nd in
P2P exchange trade volume.

Q.27) Explanation:
· “Impact of COVID-19 on rising unemployment and loss of jobs/ livelihoods in organized and
unorganized sectors”, is published by Standing Committee on Labour.

Q.28) Explanation:
· The report is prepared by The Standing Committee on Labour which was chaired by Bhartruhari
Mahtab.

Q.29) Explanation:
· 90% of workers in India are from the informal sector (419 million out of 465 million), which
include migrant workers, contract labours, construction workers, and street vendors.

Q.30) Explanation:
· “The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation”, is published by
NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power, Department of Science and Technology, Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(BEE) and World Resource Institute (WRI) India.

Q.31) Explanation:
· The handbook has received the support from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Department of Heavy Industry.

Q.32) Explanation:
· Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is the central nodal agency for the establishment of charging
infrastructure for EVs in India.

Q.33) Explanation:
· “India Laundry Services Market”, is published by RedSeer Consulting.

Q.34) Explanation:
· India’s laundry market is expected to grow to $15 billion by 2025, from $11.3 billion in 2019.
o This will be a 33% increase by 2025 as compared to 2019 level.
o This market includes both B2C and B2B categories.
o The B2C category contributed 88% in 2019 but it will decrease to 83% by 2025.
Q.35) Explanation:
· Factors affecting eLaundry penetration are:

o Increasing base of online transacting users, consistent growth in investments and customer
mindspace for a laundry brand.

Q.36) Explanation:
· “Global Youth Development Index 2020”, is published by The Commonwealth Secretariat.

Q.37) Explanation:
· Singapore has topped the “Global Youth Development Index 2020”, with a score of 0.875.
o It is followed by Slovenia and Norway with score of 0.866 and 0.862, respectively
Q.38) Explanation:
· India is ranked at 122nd position with a score of 0.626.

o India was ranked at 134th position in the previous edition released in 2016.
Q.39) Explanation:
· The score is provided on the basis of 27 indicators, categorized into 6 main domains which are
o Education
o Health and Well-being
o Employment and Opportunity
o Political and Civic participation
o Equality and Inclusion (included first time)
o Peace and Security (included first time)
Q.40) Explanation:
· “4th Round of Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS)”, is published by Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare.
· The 4th round of the survey was conducted in 2019 by the International Institute for Population
Sciences (IIPS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
o The first three rounds of GYTS were conducted in 2003, 2006 and 2009.
Q.41) Explanation:
· Highest use of tobacco among students across the States/ UTs is in Arunachal Pradesh and
Mizoram (58% each) and lowest in Himachal Pradesh (1.1%) and Karnataka (1.2%).
Q.42) Explanation:
· Around 18.1% of the students aged 13-15 used any form of the tobacco product (smoking,
smokeless, and any other form) in their life, 19.3% in boys and 16.9% in girls.
o However, the current use (during last 30 days) was 8.5%.
o Between the last two surveys, the current use declined by 42% (2009-2019).
o The prevalence of tobacco use among boys is 9.6% and among girls is 7.4%.
Q.43) Explanation:
· Age of initiation of tobacco

o 38% of cigarette, 47% of bidi smokers and 52% of smokeless tobacco users initiated the use before
their 10th birthday.
o The median age at initiation of cigarette and bidi smoking, and smokeless tobacco use is 11.5
years, 10.5 years and 9.9 years respectively.

Q.44) Explanation:
· “North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard 2021-22”, is published by NITI Aayog in
collaboration with Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
· This is the 1st edition of the index developed with the technical inputs from the United Nations
Development Programme.

Q.45) Explanation:
· East Sikkim district of Sikkim has topped the “North Eastern Region District SDG Index and
Dashboard 2021-22”, with a score of 75.87.
· It is followed by Gomati and West Tripura district with a score of 75.73 and 75.67, respectively.

Q.46) Explanation:
· It uses 84 indicators which cover 15 SDG across 50 targets to rank 103 districts and classifies
them into categories based on score obtained.
o Aspirant: 0-49
o Performer: 50-64
o Front runner: 65-99
o Achiever: 100
Q.47) Explanation:
· All districts in Sikkim and Tripura were classified under Front Runner category.

Q.48) Explanation:
· “The Climate Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis: Introducing the Children’s Climate Risk Index”, is
published by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Q.49) Explanation:
· The Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) is a composite index built by bringing together a set of
indicators across two pillars:
o Pillar 1 – measures children’s exposure to climate and environmental shocks and stresses.
▪ Its indicators include water scarcity, riverine floods, coastal floods, tropical cyclones, vector borne
diseases, heatwaves, air pollution and soil and water pollution.
o Pillar 2 – captures child vulnerability.
▪ Its indicators include child health and nutrition, education, water, sanitation and hygiene,
poverty, communication assets, and social protection.

Q.50) Explanation:
· India is ranked at 26th position in the index, with score of 7.4.
o It scored 9.0 and 4.6 on climate and environmental factor and child vulnerability factor
respectively.
o Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan have been ranked at 14th, 15th, 25th position respectively.
o Nepal is ranked 51st, Sri Lanka at 61st and Bhutan at 111th, with children at relatively lower risk.
Q.51) Explanation:
· Iceland has been ranked at 163rd position in the index with a composite score of 1.0.

Q.52) Explanation:
· “Monthly Economic Review: July 2021”, is published by Department of Economic Affairs.

Q.53) Explanation:
· In India, the number of days taken to achieve an additional 10 crore doses has reduced
significantly from 86 days during the initial phase to 20 days now.

Q.54) Explanation:
· Growth forecast for India by various organization for FY22:

o World Bank - 8.3%
o Asian Development Bank’s - 7.5%
o International Monetary Fund - 9.5%
o RBI – 9.5%
Q.55) Explanation:
· “Quality of Life for Elderly Index”, is published by Institute for Competitiveness.

Q.56) Explanation:
· Performance of the states

o Among all the states, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh are top-scoring regions in the aged states
and relatively aged states categories.
▪ Rajasthan has a score of 54.61 in the aged states category while Himachal Pradesh has a score of
61.04 in relatively aged states.
o Mizoram with a score of 59.79 topped among North Eastern states while Chandigarh with score of
63.78 topped among the Union Territories.
o Jammu and Kashmir scored the lowest 46.16 among Union Territories.
o Arunachal Pradesh, scored the lowest score of 39.28 among the North Eastern states.
o In the aged states and relatively aged states categories, Telangana and Gujarat scored the lowest
with 38.19 and 49.00, respectively.

Q.57) Explanation:
· It is based on 4 pillars namely, financial well-being, social well-being, health system and income
security.
o It also has 8 sub-pillars which are economic empowerment, educational attainment &
employment, social status, physical security, basic health, psychological wellbeing, social security and
enabling environment.

Q.58) Explanation:
· “Atrocities and Crimes against Women and Children”, is published by Standing Committee on
Home Affairs.

Q.59) Explanation:
· Conviction rate: the conviction rate in crimes against women and children is low, as against a
target of 1,023 fast track courts for cases related to rape and matters under the Protection of Children
from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), only 597 courts are operational. It recommended:
o Implementing the Online Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences provided to law
enforcement agencies to track police investigations.
o Setting up at least one forensic laboratory in every state capital.
o Setting up fast-track courts in a time-bound manner.
o Providing law enforcement with public prosecutors.
Q.60) Explanation:
· Nirbhaya Fund: only 39% of funds allocated for the fund have been disbursed.
o A Committee should be established at the central level to oversee utilisation of the fund, and also
to check that the fund is consistently diverted towards other schemes.

Q.61) Explanation:
· “Transparency Index: Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure”, is published by
the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

Q.62) Explanation:
· It uses 25 indicators which provides a broader indication on the type and amount of information
shared and ranks the SPCB and PCC.
o The score is divided into website (score 80) and annual report (score 20).
Q.63) Explanation:
· Telangana and Odisha with score of 67% each has topped the “Transparency Index: Rating of
Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure”.
o They are followed by Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh with score of 65.5% and 64% respectively.
Q.64) Explanation:
· “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with regards to Article 21A of the Constitution of
India on Education of Children in Minority Communities”, is published by National Commission for
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
Q.65) Explanation:
· Around, 62.5% of the students in the minority schools belonged to non-minority communities.
o 74% of students in Christian missionary schools belonged to non-minority communities.
Q.66) Explanation:
· In 2002, the 86th Amendment to the Constitution provided the RTE as a fundamental right.
o The same amendment inserted Article 21A, which made the RTE a fundamental right for children
aged between six and 14 years.
o It was followed by the launch of the SSA which aimed to provide “useful and relevant, elementary
education’’ to all children between six and 14 years.

Q.67) Explanation:
· The central government brought the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which revolves around
inclusive education for all, making it mandatory to include underprivileged children in schools.
o It also provides for 25% reservation of seats in unaided schools for admission of children from
economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.

Q.68) Explanation:
· “Ecowrap Report”, is published by State Bank of India.

Q.69) Explanation:
· The gross domestic product (GDP) in India is expected to grow by about 18.5% in first quarter
(Q1), of financial year (FY) 2021-22.
o This estimate is based on the ‘Nowcasting‘ model which is based on 41 high-frequency indicators
associated with industrial activity, service activity, and the global economy.
o The higher growth in Q1 is mainly due to a low base effect.
o The expected increase in gross value added (GVA) will be 15% in Q1 FY22.
Q.70) Explanation:
· The overall growth in GDP for FY22 will be 9.5%.

Q.71) Explanation:
· The WTO’s trade forecast in March 2021, predicted 8% increase in the volume of world
merchandise trade in 2021.
o In 2020, world merchandise trade witnessed contraction of 5.3%.
Q.72) Explanation:
· The current reading of goods barometer is 110.4, which is its highest ever.
o It is 20 points more than that in 2020 on year-on-year basis.
o This presents, both the strength of the current recovery in trade expansion and the depth of the
Covid-19 induced shock in 2020.

Q.73) Explanation:
· “Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021”, is published by Asian Development Bank (ADB).
o The 52nd edition was prepared by Statistics and Data Innovation Unit (EROD-SDI) within the
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (ERCD) at ADB.

Q.74) Explanation:
· The extremely poor population in Asia and the Pacific region has reduced from 1.2 billion in
1999 to 202.9 million in 2017.

Q.75) Explanation:
· Contribution to Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP):

o Asia and the Pacific's economy has grown at a robust pace in recent years and currently
contributes around 35% to global GDP in US dollars in 2019, increase from 27% contribution to global
GDP in 2000.
o But Covid-19 took a toll just when weaker domestic investment and slowing global trade and
economic activity started to challenge this momentum and three out of four economies have posted
decline in GDP.

Q.76) Explanation:
· “Financing India’s Energy Transition through International Bond Markets”, is published by CEEW
Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF).

Q.77) Explanation:
· Indian RE project developers have raised ₹26,300 crore ($3.6 billion) through issuance of green
bonds during January to June 2021, this amount is higher than any previous 12 month period.

Q.78) Explanation:
· Indian developers have raised over $11.2 billion through green bonds in international bond
markets between 2014 and the first half of 2021.
o These bonds have refinanced at least 10 Giga Watt (GW) of RE capacity in India.
▪ Wind and solar make up 42% each of this number, totaling to 8.4 GW.
▪ Hydro power makes up the balance.

Q.79) Explanation:
· “Periodic Labour Force Survey (July-September 2020)”, is published by National Statistical Office
(NSO).

Q.80) Explanation:
· The LFPR in CWS in urban areas in July-September 2020 is 37.0%.

o It is 38.7% in 15-29 years age group and 47.2% in 15 years and above age group.
o For males it is 57.1% and for females it is 16.1%.
Q.81) Explanation:
· The UR in CWS in urban areas in July-September 2020 is 13.3%.

o It is 27.7% in 15-29 years age group and 13.2% in 15 years and above age group.
o For males it is 12.6% and for females it is 15.8%.


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9/6/21, 6:47 PM August - 2021-complete-test

[D] Knight Frank

[D] Subhash Chandra Baheria

[D] Solar Energy Corporation of India

Reports – August 2021

Q.79)D Q.80)B Q.81)C

Reports – August 2021

· The report is created by three working groups of scientists.

o Afghanistan is the only Asian country in the list.

· Reforms suggested:

o Renewable Energy Integration Reforms: Discoms need to prepare to accommodate an increasing

o Transformation of discriminatory norms.

o Improvement of access to quality education.

o Expansion of women’s political participation and women’s entrepreneurship.

· “2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index”, is published by Chainalysis.

· “India Laundry Services Market”, is published by RedSeer Consulting.

o This market includes both B2C and B2B categories.

· Factors affecting eLaundry penetration are:

· India is ranked at 122nd position with a score of 0.626.

o Health and Well-being

o Employment and Opportunity

o Political and Civic participation

o Equality and Inclusion (included first time)

o Peace and Security (included first time)

· Age of initiation of tobacco

o Performer: 50-64

o Front runner: 65-99

o Achiever: 100

· Growth forecast for India by various organization for FY22:

o Asian Development Bank’s - 7.5%

o International Monetary Fund - 9.5%

o RBI – 9.5%

· Performance of the states

o Setting up at least one forensic laboratory in every state capital.

o Setting up fast-track courts in a time-bound manner.

o Providing law enforcement with public prosecutors.

· “Ecowrap Report”, is published by State Bank of India.

· The overall growth in GDP for FY22 will be 9.5%.

· Contribution to Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP):

· The LFPR in CWS in urban areas in July-September 2020 is 37.0%.

o For males it is 57.1% and for females it is 16.1%.

· The UR in CWS in urban areas in July-September 2020 is 13.3%.

o For males it is 12.6% and for females it is 15.8%.

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