Pakistan and six other nations facing climate risks called `pathfinder countries` will be the first recipients of ____ funding.

A. Future Plan
B. Climate Plan
C. Climate Shield
D. Global Shield

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Global Shield


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Pakistan and six other nations facing climate risks called `pathfinder countries` will be the first recipients of `Global Shield` funding, it was announced at the COP27 summit in Egypt on November 14, 2022. Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Fiji, Ghana, the Philippines and Senegal were identified as the other recipients of the package by the Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance Ministers (V20) of 58 climate-vulnerable economies and the Group of Seven (G7). The `Global Shield` initiative for pre-arranged financial support has been designed to be quickly deployed in times of climate disasters.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has halved the cash-carrying limits on foreign currency for international travel to_____ per visit.

A. $3000
B. $5000
C. $7000
D. $9000

Answer

Correct Answer: B. $5000


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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has halved the cash-carrying limits on foreign currency for international travel to $5,000 (or equivalent in other foreign currencies) per visit and $30,000 per year for citizens aged 18 years or above, it said in a statement. Both ceilings will be half for under-18s (minors), i.e. $2,500 per visit and $15,000 per year. However, for people travelling to Afghanistan, the limit for taking out cash foreign currencies will remain unchanged at $1,000 per visit and $6,000 per year.

According to UN Development Programme, how much plastic is produced globally every year?

A. 400 million tons
B. 500 million tons
C. 600 million tons
D. None of These

Answer

Correct Answer: A. 400 million tons


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A recent UN report estimated that while 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year, only 9 percent is recycled. The rest is thrown away.