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The correct answer is Option 1.In News

• News: The Supreme Court’s recent criticism of solid waste management (SWM) in New Delhi highlights a critical issue. The national capital has more than 3,800 tonnes of solid waste remaining untreated. This waste reaches landfills and threatens public health and the environment.

Key PointsSolid waste management:

• Solid waste management in India is primarily governed under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. These rules were issued under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which provides a comprehensive framework for handling solid waste in a scientific and systematic manner. Hence, option 1 is correct.
• Framework and Scope: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, supersede the earlier Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. They are more comprehensive, covering various types of solid waste beyond just municipal waste, including domestic, industrial, commercial, and institutional waste.
• Responsibilities: The rules outline the responsibilities of various stakeholders including generators of waste, local bodies, village panchayats, state governments, and central government agencies. They emphasize segregation, collection, recycling, and scientific disposal of solid waste.
• Decentralization and Community Participation: The 2016 rules advocate for decentralized waste management and encourage the participation of communities in the segregation of waste at source.
• Monitoring and Implementation: The State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) are tasked with monitoring the implementation of these rules and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

The correct answer is Option 4.

In News

• News: The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected request to allow abortion of a 27-week pregnancy while observing that the foetus too has a right to live.

Key PointsThe Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act in India:

• The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (“MTP Act”) was passed due to the progress made in the field of medical science with respect to safer abortions.
• The new Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021 expands the access to safe and legal abortion services on therapeutic, eugenic, humanitarian and social grounds to ensure universal access to comprehensive care.

Key Provisions of The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act, 2021:

• Under the Act, a pregnancy may be terminated up to 20 weeks by a married woman in the case of failure of a contraceptive method or device. It allows unmarried women to also terminate a pregnancy for this reason.
• Opinion of one Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) for termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation.
• Increases the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women, including survivors of rape, victims of incest and other vulnerable women (differently-abled women, minors, among others).
• The Act allows abortion after 24 weeks only in cases where a Medical Board diagnoses substantial foetal abnormalities. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The Act requires abortion to be performed only by doctors with specialisation in gynaecology or obstetrics. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• In Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) vs. the Union Of India And Others (2017), the court recognized the constitutional right of women to make reproductive choices, as a part of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which, despite laying a robust jurisprudence on reproductive rights and the privacy of a woman, does not translate into a fundamental shift in power from the doctor to the woman seeking an abortion. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

The correct answer is 1 Only.In News

• News: The Supreme Court has recently reinforced the prohibition on mining activities near critical tiger habitats to protect these ecologically sensitive areas.

Key Points

Critical Tiger Habitat:

• Legal Provisions: The Supreme Court of India has mandated that no mining activities should occur within a 1-km radius of the boundaries of critical tiger habitats. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Habitat and Buffer Zones: While critical tiger habitats are rigorously protected, the statement that they extend to the outer boundaries of buffer zones is not universally applicable and depends on specific local definitions and configurations. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
• Designation and Purpose: These habitats within tiger reserves are specifically designated to provide a safe and undisturbed environment essential for the conservation of tigers.

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.In News

• News: The risk of colorectal cancer seems to be higher in those who are ‘generally obese’ and those who are ‘tall and centrally obese’, a study has found. 

Key PointsColorectal cancer:

• It originates in the colon or rectum, parts of the digestive tract. It can arise from several risk factors including genetics, diet, lifestyle, and certain types of inflammations in the digestive tract. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Formation: It typically begins as polyps, which may over time develop into cancer if not removed during routine screenings such as colonoscopy.  Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Diet and Risk: Diets high in fat and red meat, and low in fiber, have been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
• Exercise and Prevention: Regular physical activity is widely recognized for reducing the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Physical activity helps to maintain a healthy weight and could lower the inflammation in the body, which reduces cancer risk.

The correct answer is Option 2.In News

• News: Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in Handlova City of Slovakia

Key PointsSlovakia:

• Handlová is a town in central Slovakia, located in the Trenčín Region. Known for its rich mining history, particularly coal. Hence, option 2 is  correct.
• Location: Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary.
• Capital: Bratislava
• Language: Slovak (official language)
• Population: Approximately 5.4 million
• Mountains: Dominated by the Carpathian Mountain range, including the High Tatras, which are the highest range in Slovakia.
• Rivers: Major rivers include the Danube, Váh, Hron, and Morava.
• Plains: Fertile lowlands like the Danubian Lowland in the south and the Eastern Slovak Lowland.
• Climate: Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; alpine climate in mountainous regions.

Key Points

• Ken - Betwa link canal passes through Panna National Park located in North Madhya Pradesh. It is also a tiger reserve.
• The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is the River interlinking project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken river in MP to Betwa in UP to irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region spread across the districts of two states mainly Jhansi, Banda, Lalitpur and Mahoba districts of UP and Tikamgarh, Panna and Chhatarpur districts of MP.
• The rivers Ken and Betwa originate in Madhya Pradesh and are tributaries of Yamuna.
• Canes meet in Banda district of UP and along with Yamuna in Hamirpur district of UP.
• Over the Betwa River are the Rajghat, Pasricha and Mattila dams.
• The Cane River passes through the Panna Tiger Reserve.

The correct answer is Germany.

Key Points

• On 1 January, Germany takes over the G7 Presidency.
  • The 2022 G7 Summit is due to take place from 26 to 28 June 2022 in the Bavarian Alps.
  • The G7, or "Group of Seven," consists of the US, Canada, Japan, France, the UK, Italy and Germany.
  • In June 2021 Summit, the G7 leaders agreed to distribute 2.3 billion vaccine doses.
  • Germany is the second-largest donor in the COVAX vaccination alliance.

Additional Information

• The Group of Seven is an inter-governmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • It was founded in 1975.

The correct answer is 128 persons. 

Key Points

• 128 people have been honoured for 2022 with the awards that are conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
• The Home Ministry announced the list of recipients of the Padma awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, on 25 January 2022.
• Singer Sonu Nigam and Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra have been honoured with a Padma Shri.

Important Points​ 

• ​Below is the list of Padma Awardees 2022:

Padma Vibhushan(4):

Padma Bhushan(17):

The correct answer is China

Key Points

• China is not a member of SAARC.
• SAARC is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, It is a regional intergovernmental organization.
• Its members are these nations- India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
• Trick to remember SAARC countries: MBBS PAIN
• M - Maldives, B - Bhutan, B - Bangladesh, S - Sri Lanka, P - Pakistan, A - Afghanistan, I - India , N - Nepal

The correct answer is 2003.

Key Points

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on 9 January.
• It is observed to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots.
• The day was first observed in 2003.
• On this day in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.
• He got the title of the greatest ‘Pravasi’.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Simone Biles.

Key Points

• Gymnast Simone Biles from the USA has been named Time’s 2021 Athlete of the Year.
• She has won seven Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze).
• She holds the record for most gold medals by a USA Gymnast in a single Olympics.
• She won four gold medals at Rio Olympics 2016 in the team, all-around, vault, and floor events.
• She has 32 combined medals in the Olympics and World Championships.

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Important Points

The correct answer is Harnaaz Sandhu.

Key Points

• India's Harnaaz Sandhu, hailing from Chandigarh, has been crowned Miss Universe 2021, two decades after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.
• She beat contestants from Paraguay and South Africa.
• She was crowned at the contest held in Eilat, Israel on 13 December 2021.
• India had earlier won the coveted crown twice with Sushmita Sen bagging the title in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.

Important Points

• This was the 70th edition of the Miss Universe event.
• Sandhu was presented this year's crown by the former Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico, Andrea Meza.
• Sandhu recently won the title of Miss Diva Universe India 2021.

The correct answer is Bogibeel.

Important Points

• Bogibeel bridge is the fifth-longest bridge in India.
  • Bogibeel bridge connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is a rail-cum-road type bridge.
  • Bogibeel bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India.
  • It is the second-longest rail-cum-road bridge in Asia.
  • The Bogibeel bridge was built over the Brahmaputra river.
  • It is 4.94 km in length.
  • The bridge was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi on 25^th December 2018.

Additional Information

• Pamban bridge is India's first sea bridge.
  • It is located in Tamil Nadu.
• Naini Bridge is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Coronation Bridge is located in West Bengal across the Teesta River.
  • It connects the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Important Points

The correct answer is Mitchell Starc.

Key Points

• Mitchell Starc has claimed his first Allan Border medal while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award.
• These are the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.
• Starc has also won the men's ODI Player of the Year.
• Travis Head has won the Men's Test Player of the Year.
• Women's ODI Player of the Year was won by Alyssa Healy.

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Important Point

• List of 2022 Australian Cricket Awards:

The correct answer is Suman Bery.

Key Points

• NITI Aayog’s Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has stepped down after being at the helm of the institution for nearly five years.
• Dr. Suman K Bery has been appointed new Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog.
• He will take charge as Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog from 1 May 2022.
• Suman K Bery had earlier served as Director-General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) in New Delhi.
• NCAER is one of the country’s leading independent non-profit policy research institutions.

Additional Information

• Recent Appointments:
  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has appointed Pomila Jaspal as the Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect.
  • Dr Manoj Soni has been appointed as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
  • IndiGo has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta and former Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa as the Independent Non-Executive Directors.