Current Affairs: July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020 May 21, 2021
1. Which Union Ministry has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI)- based ‘ASEEM’ portal?
[A] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Health and Family welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship]
Notes:
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched ‘Aatamanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping (ASEEM)’ portal.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI)- based portal will provide a digital platform to the employers to evaluate the availability of skilled workforce, in their hiring process. The portal also helps the workforce to attain industry-relevant skills and search for job opportunities.
2. Which global organisation has set up an independent panel to review its own Covid-19 response, headed by Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf?
[A] United Nations Security Council
[B] World Health Organization
[C] Food and Agricultural Organisation
[D] International Monetary Fund
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organization]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently set up an independent panel to review its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The panel is headed by former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. This action has been taken after the United States has been criticising the organisation over its handling of the crisis.
3. Which is the first Arab country, to plan for its Mars orbiter mission?
[A] United Arab Emirates
[B] Kuwait
[C] Qatar
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: A [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates has recently announced its plans to send its first Mars mission and it has become the first Arab country to do so.
Until now, only the United States, India, USSR and the European Space Agency have successfully sent their Mars orbiter missions. China is in the process of launching its first Mars rover. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is heading the Mars project of the UAE.
4. Which Indian organisation has constituted a working group to study feasibility of forming a ‘pandemic risk pool’?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Securities Exchange Board of India
[C] Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
[D] Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
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Correct Answer: C [Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority]
Notes:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has constituted a working group to study feasibility of forming a ‘pandemic risk pool’.
A pool is proposed to be formed, which addresses the risks that are arising out of the pandemic. The existing insurance laws do not cover business interruption losses and this pool is aimed to address this issue. The panel is expected to submit its report in eight weeks.
5. Which country suffered a failure in its launch of the ‘Kuaizhou-11’ carrier rocket?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] South Korea
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The Kuaizhou-11 carrier rocket, that was launched by China, has recently suffered a failure during its maiden flight.
Kuaizhou means ‘fast ship’ in Chinese. It is a low-cost solid-fuelled carrier rocket, that was designed to launch low-Earth orbit satellites. A malfunction occurred during the flight though the exact reason for the failure is not yet known.
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