10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #22 October 30, 2019

Explanation: Global mobility report has been released by the Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All) initiative. The SuM4All initiative was launched in 2017.It is an umbrella platform that brings together 55 public and private organisations and companies to act collectively to implement the SDGs and transform the transport sector. The report has analysed mobility performances of 183 countries on four key indicators which are (a) universal access (b) efficiency (c) green mobility and (d) safety.

Explanation: The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This river is of ancient significance as it is mentioned in the Vedas and the Ramayana. The river is formed at the confluence of rivers karnali and mahakali.It is a tributary of River Ganges. A new history was created at Ayodhya as a record 6 lakh earthen lamps lit up the Sarayu river bank on the eve of Diwali. On Ram Navami,the festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama, thousands of people take a dip in the Sarayu River at Ayodhya.

Explanation: Indian and French armies will conduct joint counter-terrorism drills under ‘Exercise Shakti-2019’ in the Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan. The Exercise SHAKTI is conducted between India and France. It was first conducted in the year 2011. The exercise is a biennial exercise and is conducted alternately in India and France. The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the two Armies.

Explanation: UDAN scheme was launched in 2016 to make air travel affordable through subsidised tickets and to provide its access to smaller towns. The Scheme is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) which was launched in June 2016. The idea behind the scheme is to jump-start the regional aviation market by improving profitability of under developed regional routes. Under the scheme, the government offers incentives to airlines to flag off new flights to neglected smaller cities and towns by providing Viability gap funding to make these operations profitable.

Explanation: India and Saudi Arabia are set to sign an agreement for creating a bilateral strategic partnership council. The strategic partnership council will be led by Indian Prime minister and Saudi Crown Prince and it will meet every two years. The council will include multiple sections involving the External Affairs Ministry and NITI Aayog and counterpart organisations from Saudi Arabia.