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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 11, 2023
1. Rajiv Gauba, who has been in the news, holds which position in India?
[A] NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
[B] Cabinet Secretary
[C] Home Secretary
[D] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Cabinet Secretary
[C] Home Secretary
[D] Chief Election Commissioner
Correct Answer: B [Cabinet Secretary]
Notes:
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba recently got an extension in service for another year, making him the longest-serving Cabinet Secretary.
Before Rajiv Gauba, BD Pande had been the longest serving cabinet secretary from 1972 to 1977. Rajiv Gauba will remain in office till August 30, 2024. This is the third time his service has been extended for another year.
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba recently got an extension in service for another year, making him the longest-serving Cabinet Secretary.
Before Rajiv Gauba, BD Pande had been the longest serving cabinet secretary from 1972 to 1977. Rajiv Gauba will remain in office till August 30, 2024. This is the third time his service has been extended for another year.
2. The first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture in India at which state?
[A] Assam
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Uttarakhand
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Researchers have recorded the first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati.
Categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of threatened species, the Himalayan vulture is a winter migrant to the Indian plains, and a resident of the high Himalayas.
Researchers have recorded the first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati.
Categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of threatened species, the Himalayan vulture is a winter migrant to the Indian plains, and a resident of the high Himalayas.
3. Which country signed the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CIS-MOA) with the U.S.?
[A] Russia
[B] Pakistan
[C] China
[D] Papua New Guinea
[B] Pakistan
[C] China
[D] Papua New Guinea
Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan’s Cabinet has approved the signing of a new security pact with the U.S., a move that indicates a fresh start in defence cooperation after years of distrust between the two nations and may open avenues for Islamabad to get military hardware from Washington.
Through a circulation summary, the Cabinet gave its seal of approval to sign the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement, known as the CIS-MOA, between Pakistan and the U.S.
Pakistan’s Cabinet has approved the signing of a new security pact with the U.S., a move that indicates a fresh start in defence cooperation after years of distrust between the two nations and may open avenues for Islamabad to get military hardware from Washington.
Through a circulation summary, the Cabinet gave its seal of approval to sign the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement, known as the CIS-MOA, between Pakistan and the U.S.
4. Which institution has established a standard definition for ‘Water Neutrality’?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] WAPCOS
[D] Indian Navy
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] WAPCOS
[D] Indian Navy
Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The government’s think-tank NITI Aayog has established a standard definition and approach for water neutrality in industries to promote water conservation and efficient use.
Water neutrality will be defined as the total freshwater consumption, including direct and indirect water use in critical supply chains, which should be equal to or less than the quantifiable water savings achieved through strategies aimed at improving water use efficiency and conservation efforts.
The government’s think-tank NITI Aayog has established a standard definition and approach for water neutrality in industries to promote water conservation and efficient use.
Water neutrality will be defined as the total freshwater consumption, including direct and indirect water use in critical supply chains, which should be equal to or less than the quantifiable water savings achieved through strategies aimed at improving water use efficiency and conservation efforts.
5. Which institution releases the ‘Rice Price Index’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] FAO
[C] IMF
[D] US Federal Reserve
[B] FAO
[C] IMF
[D] US Federal Reserve
Correct Answer: B [FAO]
Notes:
In July, the United Nations food agency reported that the rice price index rose by 2.8%, reaching its highest level in nearly 12 years.
The increase was driven by strong demand and export restrictions imposed by India, affecting prices in key exporting countries, as indicated by the Food and Agriculture Organization’s All Rice Price Index.
In July, the United Nations food agency reported that the rice price index rose by 2.8%, reaching its highest level in nearly 12 years.
The increase was driven by strong demand and export restrictions imposed by India, affecting prices in key exporting countries, as indicated by the Food and Agriculture Organization’s All Rice Price Index.
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