Which institution released the ‘Global Findex database 2021’?
- A. ADB
- B. World Bank
- C. IMF
- D. World Economic Forum
Correct Answer: B. World Bank
The 2021 edition, based on nationally representative surveys of over 125,000 adults in 123 economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, contains updated indicators on access to and use of formal and informal financial services and digital payments, and offers insights into the behaviors that enable financial resilience. The data also identify gaps in access to and usage of financial services by women and poor adults.
Correct Answer: C. Maldives
the Maldives becomes 54th member of the Commonwealth family. The Commonwealth has welcomed its 54th family member after Maldives’ application for re-admission was approved. The small island nation officially re-joined the Commonwealth at 00:01 today (Saturday, February 1, 2020).
Correct Answer: B. 16 September 2022
Iran officially join the SCO, and all the participants signed the Samarkand Declaration in the end. Iran’s full membership in the SCO was announced by the President of Uzbekistan, which was applauded by the participants. China, Russia, India, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan attended the 22nd SCO summit
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia has banned Tiktok recently on 4 April 2023. and becomes final final member of the Five Eyes intelligence partnership to do so. After the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand made similar decisions to block the app.
Correct Answer: B. 2011 – 2020
The decade from 2011-2020 was the warmest ever in history. While there has been a rise in economic losses from extreme weather and climate losses, this was the decade with the lowest number of deaths from extreme events, said a report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on 5 December 2023.
Correct Answer: B. 26 September
World Environment Health Day is observe on September 26 every year to mark a day dedicated to creating awareness about the impact of environmental health on human lives. The day is an occasion to recognise the impact of environmental factors on human beings and how a healthy environment is important for healthy living.
Correct Answer: D. T. Raja Kumar
T. Raja Kumar began a two-year term as President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on 1 July 2022. He succeeded Dr. Marcus Pleyer. The term of the President begins on 1 July and ends on 30 June two years after assuming office.