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1. On 25th April 2022 Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 completed four years.
A) This program was launched to bring transformational changes in the rural development processes.
B) The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship program that falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Education.
2. Recently, India and Maldives have agreed to set up a transmission interconnection for transferring renewable power between both countries.
A) The Maldives government’s resolve to achieve a net-zero emission target by the year 2030 was discussed.
B) A transmission interconnection for renewable power transfer has been proposed to facilitate the Maldives’ energy transition program.
3. The NITI Aayog organized a workshop on “Innovative Agriculture” in New Delhi.
A) At this workshop the need to understand the fundamentals, science, and processes behind natural farming practices were highlighted.
B) In this workshop focus the increase in the awareness of good health, nutritious food, and immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic was also highlighted.
4. The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that Russia has decided to withdraw from the UNWTO.
A) According to the UNWTO, Russia decided to withdraw from this organization ahead of a vote by the body to suspend Russia for its war against Ukraine.
B) The UNWTO is an organization of the United Nations that has been entrusted with the promotion of sustainable, responsible, and universally accessible tourism.
5. Recently, the Union government and the Union Cabinet gave its approval to a proposal for opening a new Indian embassy in Lithuania.
A) The opening of the Indian mission in Lithuania will help India to expand its strategic, political, and economic engagements with Lithuania.
B) Lithuania is a country located in Northern Europe’s Baltic region.
6. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval to invest Rs 4,526.12 crore for the 540 MW Kwar Hydro-electric project on Chenab River.
A) This upcoming hydroelectric project is a part of the Indus basin.
B) Under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) that was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, both countries share the waters of six rivers in the Indus basin flowing through India towards Pakistan.
7. ‘The Indian Pharma Leader of the Year 2022’ award was given to Cipla Ltd. on 27th April 2022.
A) This award was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
B) The awards were given to various industry players in the field of medical and pharmaceutical devices.
8. The week-long Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – North East Festival began on 28th April 2022.
A)This week-long festival will be held across the 8 states of the northeast region in their own significant and special manner.
B) This festival is being leveraged to discuss the various fundamental aspects of the development of India’s Northeast region.
9. On 27th April 2022, the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) program was announced.
A)This initiative is in line with the government’s ambition toward Atmanirbhar Bharat.
B)The aim of this program is to create Microprocessors for the country’s and the world’s future and to achieve industry-grade commercial silicon.
10. On 27th April 2022, Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises inaugurated the event titled “Enterprise India”.
A) The event aims to create synergies between various concerned departments, ministries, and the Industry Associations.
B) This event is a series of entrepreneurship development activities being organized from 27th April 2022 to 27th May 2022.
