[A] UNEP[B] WMO[C] WTO[D] World Bank Correct Answer: B [WMO] Notes:The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released the updated data in the Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water-related hazards.It revealed that Bangladesh and India witnessed the highest number of deaths caused by climate-related disasters between 1970 and 2021.

(a) Conducting door-to-door surveys in villages (b) Promoting agricultural practices among farmers (c) Providing doorstep banking services and facilitating digital transactions (d) Establishing digital Gram Sachivalays in villages Ans.(c) Sol. BC Sakhis in Uttar Pradesh have played a crucial role in enabling digital transactions and bringing banking services to the last mile of the population

[A] Argentina[B] USA[C] France[D] Russia Correct Answer: B [USA] Notes:Seven US states have reached a consensus on conserving the Colorado River. This is a major breakthrough in the region that constantly experiences drought.Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda combined with voluntary commitments will conserve 3-million-acre feet of water through 2026.

[A] China[B] Bangladesh[C] India[D] Myanmar Correct Answer: C [India] Notes:As part of the Act East Policy, the Indian government announced a 12-point development plan for the Pacific Island nations at the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) summit held at Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.The 12- point development agenda is part of