Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2023

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According to a recent survey by the University of Maryland and Auburn University, honeybee hives in the US faced the second highest mortality rate ever recorded, with beekeepers losing almost half of their managed colonies.
However, the survey also revealed that the total number of honeybee colonies in the country has remained relatively steady, despite this significant loss.

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Swarnim Himalaya campaign is organized to remove plastic waste from the Himalayan region. The campaign has been initiated by the team ‘Healing Himalaya’.
It was organized in partnership with the Himachal Pradesh Environment, Science and Technology Department, Forest department, Himachal Pradesh Police, and the civic body of Shimla.

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Wanindu Hasaranga equalled the record for the most consecutive five-wicket hauls in ODIs during the Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Hasaranga joined Pakistan great Waqar Younis as the only bowlers to claim five scalps in three consecutive ODIs when he took 5/79 from 10 overs against Ireland. Hasaranga currently has 61 wickets from 44 ODIs.

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Field Assessment for Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2023.
This is 8th edition of world’s largest urban swachhata survey, Swachh Survekshan 2023 – Mera Shehar, Meri Pehchan. The assessors will study performances of 4500+ cities across 46 indicators and it is expected to be completed within a month.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule for the 2023 men’s ODI cricket world cup.
The 50-over men’s cricket will commence on 5 October at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India is set to host Pakistan after seven years for a cricket match.

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The 6G Vision Framework has been officially approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, representing India, has played a pivotal role in formulating this framework. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had released India’s 6G Vision “Bharat  6G Vision” document on March 23, 2023

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Recently, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has been enacted and brought into effect in the United States.
This legislation ensures that millions of pregnant workers throughout the country will benefit from enhanced social protections. The law mandates to offer “reasonable accommodations” to employees in the workplace for medical conditions related to the entire period from pregnancy to postpartum recovery.

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The Department of Expenditure has given a boost to reforms by the States in power sector by providing financial incentives, under which an additional borrowing space of up to 0.5 percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is available to the States annually for a four-year period from 2021-22 to 2024-25.
A total of 12 states have received Rs. 66,413 crores in incentives for their efforts in implementing power sector reforms.

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In a recent study, researchers have identified a genetic variation associated with the progressive deterioration of multiple sclerosis (MS), marking an important milestone towards the development of a potential new medication.
MS is a chronic disorder wherein the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself, resulting in various symptoms including visual impairment, mobility issues, and balance problems.

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As per a recent notification by the Directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT), the import of cigarette lighters if the price per unit is less than Rs.20, stands prohibited, with a view to discourage inbound shipments of the product.
The prohibition has been imposed on pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable or refillable. However, the import is not prohibited, if the CIF value is Rs.20 or more per unit.