PIB 247 – 15th to 17th January 2023

Q.1) Which country hosted the first Voice of Global South Summit 2023 to bring together
the perspectives and priorities of issues shared by developing countries from Asia, Africa
and South America, collectively called the Global South?

[a] South Africa

[b] India
[c] China
[d] Saudi Arabia
[e] Turkey

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 Global South Summit

➢ What: India virtually hosted the first Voice of Global South

Summit 2023. The inaugural address was delivered by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.

➢ Why: To bring together the perspectives and priorities of issues

shared by developing countries from Asia, Africa and South
America, collectively called the Global South.

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 • Objective: To bring together countries of the Global South to
share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform.
• Theme: “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose”.

• Participation: More than 120 countries were invited by India to

participate in this Summit.

• The inaugural and concluding sessions will be at the head of

state or government level and hosted by the Prime Minister.

▪ Theme of the Inaugural Leaders’ session: ‘Voice of

Global South – for Human-Centric Development’

▪ Theme of Concluding Leaders’ session: ‘Unity of Voice -

Unity of Purpose’.

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 ▪ Finance Ministers’ session: ‘Financing People-Centric
Development’.

▪ Environment Ministers’ session: ‘Balancing Growth with

Environment Friendly Lifestyles (LiFE)’.

▪ Foreign Ministers’ session: ‘Priorities of the Global South –

Ensuring a Conducive Environment’.

▪ Energy Ministers’ session: ‘Energy Security and Development

– Roadmap to Prosperity’.

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 ▪ Health Ministers’ session: ‘Cooperation to Build Resilient
Healthcare Systems’.

▪ Education Ministers session: ‘Human Resource Development

and Capacity Building’.

▪ Commerce and Trade Ministers’ session: ‘Developing

Synergies in the Global South – Trade, Technology, Tourism and
Resources’.

▪ Foreign Ministers’ session: ‘G-20: Suggestions for India’s

Presidency’.

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Q.2) India has committed to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by three years ahead of the
global target. By which year it aims to achieve this target?

[a] 2024
[b] 2025
[c] 2026
[d] 2027
[e] 2028

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 Roadmap to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis

➢ What: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh
Mandaviya recently chaired National Symposium on India’s
Roadmap to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) held in New
Delhi.

➢ Why:
▪ To highlight India’s progress in eliminating Lymphatic
Filariasis.

▪ To discuss key points of convergence for stakeholders

▪ To enhance five-pronged Strategy for the Elimination of LF.

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 • India has committed to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027,
three years ahead of the global target.

• Renewed five-pronged strategy for elimination of LF are

▪ Multi-drug administration Campaign - It will be held twice a

year synchronized with National Deworming Day (10th Feb
and 10th August).

▪ Early diagnosis and treatment - There will be engagement of

medical colleges for strengthening Morbidity management
and disability services.

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 ▪ Integrated Vector Control with multi sectoral coordinated efforts.

▪ For inter sectoral convergence with allied departments and

ministries.

▪ Leveraging existing digital platforms for LF and exploring

alternate diagnostics

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Q.3) The first G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) meeting will be held in Pune to
discuss 2023 Infrastructure Agenda under India’s G20 Presidency. Its theme is
“Financing Cities of Tomorrow: Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable”. Which Ministry is
organising this meeting?

[a] Ministry of Finance

[b] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[c] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India
[d] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[e] Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

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 G20 – Infra Working Group
➢ What: The first G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) meeting
under G20 India Presidency will take place in Pune, Maharashtra.

➢ Why: To discuss 2023 Infrastructure Agenda under India’s G20

Presidency.
• Theme: “Financing Cities of Tomorrow: Inclusive, Resilient and
Sustainable”.

• Organiser: Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

▪ Co-chairs: Australia and Brazil.

• Participation: It will be attended by 65 delegates across the G20

membership, invitee countries and International Organizations.
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Q.4) Where will the 1st Health Working Group meeting under India’s G20 Presidency be
held?

[a] Bhubaneshwar
[b] Thiruvananthapuram
[c] Varanasi
[d] Patna
[e] Udaipur

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 G20 – Health Working Group

➢ What: The 1st Health Working Group meeting under G20 India
Presidency will take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

➢ Why: To achieve convergence in discussions across various multilateral

fora engaged in health cooperation and work towards integrated action.

• Health Emergencies Prevention, Preparedness and Response (One

Health & AMR).

• Access and Availability to Affordable Medical countermeasures

(Vaccines, Therapeutics, and Diagnostics).

• Digital Health.
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Q.5) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently flagged off the World’s Longest River
Cruise-MV Ganga Vilas. Identify incorrect statement about MV Ganga Vilas

[a] It is operated by the Inland Waterways Authority in partnership with private players.
[b] It will cover 3,200 kilometres in 51 days.
[c] It will traverse four states and two countries.
[d] It will start its journey from Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) and make stops at about 50
tourist and heritage sites.
[e] It has capacity of only 36 tourists during its journey.

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 MV Ganga Vilas

➢ What: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the World’s
Longest River Cruise-MV Ganga Vilas and inaugurated the Tent
City at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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 ➢ About Ganga Vilas

• It is a luxury cruise operated in partnership with private players

by the Inland Waterways Authority.

• It will cover 3,200 kilometres, traversing five states Uttar

Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar and Assam, two
countries (India and Bangladesh) in 51 days

• It will start its journey from Varanasi (UP) and make stops at
about 50 tourist and heritage sites along the Ganga and
Brahmaputra River systems.

▪ Its stops will include world heritage sites, national parks, river
ghats, and major cities like Patna, Sahibganj, Kolkata, Dhaka (in
Bangladesh) and Guwahati.

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 ➢ Tent City at Varanasi

• Tent City has been conceptualised on the banks of River Ganga

to tap the potential of tourism in the region.

• It has been developed opposite to city ghats to provide

accommodation facilities and cater tourist influx in Varanasi,
since the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham.

• Developed by: Varanasi Development Authority in PPP mode.

• Operational Period: It will be operational from October to June

every year.

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Q.6) Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) recently
invited comments from all stakeholders to simplify and expedite claims
settlement process. Identity incorrect statements about IEPFA

(1) It is statutory body established under sub-section (5) of section 125

of Companies Act, 2013.
[a] 1, 2 and 3 Only
(2) It functions under Ministry of Finance.
[b] 2 and 4 Only
(3) It is entrusted with the responsibility of administration of Investor [c] 1, 3 and 5 Only
Education Protection Fund. [d] 4 and 5 Only
(4) Finance Minister is its ex-officio chairperson. [e] 3 and 5 Only
(5) It was established in 2016 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

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 Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority

➢ What: Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)

has invited comments from all stakeholders to simplify and
expedite claims settlement process.

➢ About IEPF Authority

• Objective: To promote investor education, awareness and

protection and administer Investor Education & Protection Fund.

• It is statutory body established under sub-section (5) of section

125 of Companies Act, 2013.

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 • Established: 2016.

• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

• Headquarters: New Delhi.

• Functions:

▪ It is entrusted with the responsibility of administration of the

Investor Education Protection Fund.

▪ It makes refunds of shares, unclaimed dividends, matured

deposits/debentures etc. to investors.

▪ It promotes awareness among investors.

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 • Composition:

▪ Ex-officio Chairperson: Secretary, Ministry of Corporate

Affairs.

▪ Chief Executive Officer: Joint Secretary, Ministry of

Corporate Affairs.

▪ 4 Members: It includes Executive Directors of RBI and

SEBI, who are ex-officio members.

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Q.7) Winners of National Start Up Awards 2022 were facilitated on National Start up Day
(observed on 16th January). It had invited applications across 17 sectors which were
further divided into 50 sub sectors, and 7 special categories. Which separate special
category was introduced in National Start up Awards 2022?

[a] Women – led startups

[b] Startups creating rural impact
[c] Startups innovating for content delivery in Indic languages
[d] Innovations for the COVID-19 pandemic
[e] Startups in the Hilly Regions and North-East region of India

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 National Start-Up Awards 2022

➢ What: Winners of National Start up Awards 2022 were facilitated

on National Start up Day (observed on 16th January).

➢ Why: To reward outstanding start-ups and enablers that have

demonstrated exceptional capabilities not just in terms of financial
gains, but also for the measurable impact for the society.

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 • This was the third edition of awards conducted by Ministry of
Commerce and Industry.

▪ 2020 and 2021 editions had recognized 367 start-ups as

winners and finalists.

• It had invited applications across 17 sectors which were further

divided into 50 sub sectors, and 7 special categories.

▪ 17 Sectors included: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry,

Construction, Drinking Water, Education & Skill
Development, Energy, Enterprise Technology, Environment,
Fintech, Food Processing, Health & Wellness, Media and
entertainment, Industry 4.0, Security, Space, Transport and
Travel.

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 ▪ 7 Special categories:
➢ Women – led startups.
➢ Startups creating rural impact.
➢ Campus Startup.
➢ Startups innovating for content delivery in Indic languages.

➢ Startups working on solutions with potential for import

substitution.
➢ Innovations for the COVID-19 pandemic.

➢ Startups in the Hilly Regions and North-East region of India- This

separate special category was introduced in 2022 edition.

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 ▪ The winning start-ups were given a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh each.

▪ One exceptional Incubator and one Accelerator each will be

given cash prize of Rs.15 lakh.

▪ Incubator - Centre For Cellular and Molecular Platforms,

Bengaluru

▪ Accelerator - Cisco Launchpad, Bengaluru

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 Questions in Short

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Q.8) Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) awareness programme was recently
organised by National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in New Delhi for youth to
mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. NMNH is subordinate office of which
Ministry?

[a] Ministry of Culture

[b] Ministry of Tourism
[c] Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs
[d] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[e] Ministry of Science and Technology

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Q.9) Where will India’s first Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming be set up by Digital
India Startup Hub through the Software Technology Parks of India?

[a] Varanasi
[b] Pune
[c] Shillong
[d] Mandi
[e] New Delhi

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Q.10) G20 Troika refers to the top grouping within the G20 that consists of the current,
previous and the incoming presidencies. For first time, this troika is consisting of three
developing and emerging economies, comprising India and which of the following two
other countries?

(1) Indonesia [a] 1 and 2

(2) China [b] 2 and 3
(3) Brazil [c] 1 and 3
[d] 3 and 4
(4) South Africa [e] 1 and 4

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Q.11) With which state government, NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding for development of floating and ground mounted based
renewable energy projects?

[a] Assam
[b] Bihar
[c] West Bengal
[d] Jharkhand
[e] Tripura

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