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 International Universal Health Coverage Day 2022: 12th December.

International Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on 12th December. The day is marked to promote the importance of building robust, resilient, world-class healthcare systems globally. International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners. 
According to the UN, this year’s theme, “Build the world we want: A healthy future for all,” emphasises the importance of equity, trust, healthy surroundings, investments, and accountability in order to build strong health systems.

International Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on _______.

A – December 15
B – December 14
C – December 13
D – December 12

India’s First Carbon Neutral Farm Inaugurated in Kerala.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared a seed farm, located in Aluva, as the first carbon neutral farm in the country. A significant reduction in carbon emission has helped the seed farm, achieve the carbon neutral status.
The total amount of carbon emission from the farm, located at Thuruthu in Aluva, in the last one year was 43 tons but its overall procurement was 213 ton. Compared to the emission rate, as many as 170 tons of more carbon have been procured at the farm, which helped it to be declared as the first carbon neutral seed farm in the country.

India’s First Carbon Neutral Farm inaugurated in which of the following state?

A – Tamil Nadu
B – Kerala
C – Andhra Pradesh
D – Assam

Tamil Nadu Becomes First State To Launch Its Own Climate Change Mission.

Tamil Nadu is set to become the first state to launch its own Climate Change Mission. It had launched the Green Tamil Nadu Mission last September and the Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission this August. A Special Purpose Vehicle–the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC)–will implement the State Climate Action Plan. 
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin said that the state is set to achieve carbon neutrality much ahead of the national target of 2070.

Which state is set to become the first state to launch its own Climate Change Mission?

A – Karnataka
B – Kerala
C – Tamil Nadu
D – Andhra Pradesh

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.

India, with 20 of the most valuable companies in the world, has moved into the fifth position among countries that are home to the world’s top 500 firms. Last year, it ranked ninth with eight companies. The US continued to top the charts, according to the 2022 Hurun Global 500 list. The list, released by the Hurun Research Institute, is a compilation of the 500 most valuable non-state-controlled companies in the world. Companies were ranked according to their market capitalisation (for listed companies) and valuations for non-listed companies.

Who has took oath as the New Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh at historic ridge ground in Shimla?

A – Sonam Dixit
B – Vipin Kohli
C – Rajendra Sharma
D – Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Hurun Global 500 rankings: India ranked 5th in the list of valuable companies.

Indian-American woman Aruna Miller has became the first immigrant to hold the office of Lieutenant Governor in Maryland, Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. She stated that residents of Maryland chose Wes Moore as their Governor while she secured victory in the race to become Lieutenant Governor. Ms Miller, who is a former executive director of Indian American Impact, was endorsed by the organization, which supports Indian-American representation at every level of government. She also had the support and endorsement by important Indian-American organizations and people.

What is the rank of India in 2022 Hurun Global 500 list?

A – 1st
B – 2nd
C – 3rd
D – 5th

Country’s Largest Business Jet Terminal Commissioned at Cochin International Airport.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the country’s first chartered gateway, and a business jet terminal at the Cochin International Airport. With this, Cochin airport has become the fourth airport in the country to operate a private jet terminal. With two majestic domestic and international travel terminals, Cochin International Airport Limited(CIAL) is now home to the country’s biggest Business Jet Terminal. 
The business jet terminal inaugurated was built at a cost of 40 crore rupees by renovating the old domestic terminal. It covers an area of 40,000 sq ft with comfortable lounges, customs and immigration counters, a business centre and other modern facilities.

In which airport country’s largest business jet terminal commissioned?

A – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
B – Chennai International Airport
C – Cochin International Airport
D – Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport

Hindustan Unilever Acquires D2C Brands OZiva And Wellbeing Nutrition.

Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) acquisition of two digital first brands — OZiva and Wellbeing Nutrition — is in line with the premiumisation trend with an increasing number of FMCG players foraying in the high growth wellness and nutrition category, which has gained prominence amongst consumers in the post-pandemic world.
The move would be line with the trend of bigger FMCG players investing in direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands in India, as companies do not want to miss out the growing online shoppers market.

Which of the following FMCG company has acquired 51% equity stake in Oziva for Rs264 crore and Wellbeing Nutrition?

A – Hindustan Unilever Limited
B – Britannia Industries
C – Colgate Palmolive
D – Dabur India

UNICEF Day observed on 11 December.

Every year UNICEF Day is celebrated on December 11 every year. The word UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and the purpose served by the organisation is to save children’s lives by providing them with humanitarian aid across the world. The main purpose of the organization is to provide humanitarian aid to children around the world. It was originally intended as a relief fund to help children after World War II.

UNICEF Day is celebrated every year on which day?

A – December 14
B – December 13
C – December 12
D – December 11

 Indian TV artist Dev Joshi to accompany Yusaku Maezawa for a trip around Moon.

The ‘dream crew’ for the first civilian mission to the moon has been announced and it includes Indian actor Dev Joshi. Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has informed that Indian actor Dev Joshi, K-Pop star T.O.P. will be among the eight people who will join him on a flyby around the moon on a SpaceX spaceship next year.

The ‘dream crew’ for the first civilian mission to the moon has been announced and it includes Indian actor ______.

A – Partho Gupte
B – Faisal Khan
C – Dev Joshi
D – Shivansh Kotia

US prints first banknotes with women’s signatures.

The U.S. The Treasury (United States of America’s Finance Ministry) has printed the first US banknotes (currency notes) with two women’s signatures. The new currency notes of $1 and $5 value carry the signature of the Secretary of Treasury (American Finance Minister) Janet Yellen and Lynn Malerba. The United States currency notes are popularly called as Greenback.

Which country has printed the first banknotes (currency notes) with two women’s signatures?

A – China
B – US
C – India
D – France

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