Reports And Indices
As per the ‘Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Annual Update 2023’, poor air quality decreases the average Indian’s life expectancy by?
  • 5.3 years
  • 6.1 years
  • 6.3 years
Explanation: According to a recent report, air pollution in South Asia reduces the lifespan of residents by an average of 5.1 years, with India experiencing significant impacts. Poor air quality alone shortens an Indian's life by 5.3 years, while cardiovascular diseases, exacerbated by pollution, further reduce life expectancy by approximately 4.5 years on average.
Which institution unveiled the Global Database for ANImalantiMicrobial USE (ANIMUSE) platform?
  • NABARD
  • WOAH
  • UNEP
  • FAO
Explanation: According to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), global antimicrobial use in animals declined by 13% from 2017 to 2019 across 80 reporting countries. WOAH's introduction of the Global Database for ANImalantiMicrobial USE (ANIMUSE) aims to enhance data accessibility. The report highlighted that 68% of participants had ceased using antimicrobials as growth promoters, while 26% continued this practice.
Which institution released the report titled ‘Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems’?
  • NABARD
  • FAO
  • UNEP
  • UNFCCC
Explanation: The FAO's report on methane emissions from livestock and rice systems underscores that about 32% of human-caused methane emissions originate from enteric fermentation in ruminant livestock and manure management globally. This highlights the significant impact of agricultural practices on methane levels and emphasizes the need for mitigation strategies in these sectors.
Which Indian city was ranked the fourth most polluted cities in the world, according to IQAir?
  • Mumbai
  • Delhi
  • Kolkata
  • Varanasi
Explanation: According to IQAir's rankings, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata were identified as the 4th, 7th, and 10th most polluted cities globally, respectively. Mumbai has recently experienced prolonged periods of unhealthy air quality. India also ranked 8th globally for high PM2.5 concentrations in 2022, while cities like Lahore and Beijing were also noted for severe pollution levels in the survey.
As per WHO-ILO report, nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by which factor?
  • Using mobile phones
  • Working Under Sun
  • Smoking
  • Consuming Alcohol
Explanation: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) jointly reported that nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer globally can be attributed to outdoor work under the sun. In 2019, this resulted in approximately 19,000 deaths, with a significant majority (65%) affecting male workers, urging preventive measures to mitigate this workplace risk.
Which institution releases the annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin?
  • UNEP
  • FAO
  • WMO
  • CPCB
Explanation: According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)'s 19th annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, 2022 saw unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. These gases reached record highs, indicating a continuous upward trend with significant implications for global climate warming and environmental stability.
Which organisation released the ‘Climate Finance in Developed Countries 2013-21’?
  • OECD
  • World Bank
    • Explanation: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)'s report on 'Climate finance provided and mobilised by developed countries for the period 2013-21' highlighted that economically developed nations did not meet their commitment to mobilise USD 100 billion annually by 2021 for climate mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, underscoring challenges in global climate finance efforts.