Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 10, 2021
April 10, 2021 May 21, 2021
1. INS Sarvekshak has been deployed in which country, for conducting joint hydrographic surveys?
[A] Maldives
[B] Mauritius
[C] Japan
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: B [Mauritius]
Notes:
INS Sarvekshak is a hydrographic survey ship, is on a deployment to Mauritius for conducting joint hydrographic surveys along with their Mauritian counterparts.
The ship visited Port Louis, Mauritius and has started the hydrographic survey of ‘Deep sea area off Port Louis’. The survey will also include training of Mauritian personnel on advanced hydrographic equipment and practices.
2. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI?
[A] Rajnish Kumar
[B] S Ramann
[C] Arundhati Bhattacharya
[D] R Gandhi
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Correct Answer: B [S Ramann]
Notes:
The Government has appointed S Ramann as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Banks Board Bureau had recommended his name for the post and the appointment is for a period of three years. Ramann is an Indian Audit & Accounts Service officer, is currently the CEO of National E-Governance Services Ltd.
3. Which institution has released Draft guidelines on Trade credit insurance?
[A] ECGC
[B] IRDAI
[C] ESIC
[D] EXIM Bank
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Correct Answer: B [IRDAI]
Notes:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recently released Draft guidelines on Trade credit insurance.
It has proposed a regulatory framework to facilitate general insurance companies to offer trade credit insurance covers. Trade credit insurance protects businesses against the risk of non-payment for goods and services by buyers.
4. AYUSH Ministry signed MoU with which Ministry to develop a regulatory mechanism for the use of Ayurveda in veterinary sector?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying]
Notes:
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying signed an MoU with the Ministry of AYUSH.
It aims to introduce the concept of Ayurveda and its allied disciplines into veterinary science. It also aims to promote research and development on new formulations in veterinary drugs.
5. “Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021”, which was seen in the news recently, has been notified by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
Ministry of Commerce & Industry notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021. It also added a new provision regarding publication of a copyrights journal, thereby eliminating the requirement of publication in the Official Gazette.
In India, the copyright regime is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Copyright Rules, 2013.
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