Current Affairs - Environment

Exercise : Environment - Latest Current Affairs
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196.
What initiative was introduced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, to nurture the talents of young innovators in the country?
HealthTech Connect
InnovateCare
BioTech Buddy
MedTech Mitra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya introduced 'MedTech Mitra' as a strategic initiative to nurture the talents of young innovators in the country, providing essential support for research, knowledge, and regulatory approval in the field of healthcare.

197.
Where was the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 for pneumonia prevention inaugurated?
Kohima
Agartala
Aizawl
Imphal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Social Awareness and Actions to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully (SAANS) Campaign 2023-24 for childhood pneumonia prevention was inaugurated in Imphal, Manipur, by the Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh.

198.
In which Indian state did the discovery of 27 bonnet macaque monkey carcasses, highlighting the human-monkey conflict, take place?
Maharashtra
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The discovery of 27 bonnet macaque monkey carcasses, indicating the human-monkey conflict, occurred in Karnataka. This conflict is driven by habitat encroachment and diminishing wildlife spaces, leading to distressing events such as the suspected poisoning of macaques in Guthigaru village.

199.
Who unveiled the G20 report titled 'A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy' in New Delhi?
Bhupender Yadav
Amitabh Kant
Suman Bery
Kapil Kapoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bhupender Yadav, the Hon’ble Minister for the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and the Ministry of Labour & Employment, unveiled the G20 report, 'A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy,' addressing crucial environmental, labour, and climate change concerns.

200.
Which unit of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) received the 11th Edition of the FICCI Water Award 2023 under the "Industrial Water Use Efficiency" category?
NTPC Dadri
NTPC Ramagundam
NTPC Vindhyachal
NTPC Kanti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC Kanti was honoured with the 11th Edition of the FICCI Water Award 2023 for its exemplary performance in "Industrial Water Use Efficiency" during the 9th Edition of India Industry Water Conclave in New Delhi.