Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 29-30, 2021
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1. ‘Kunming Declaration’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which country?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] USA
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:- China has recently submitted a “zero draft” of the ‘Kunming Declaration’ to the United Nations.
- The declaration includes the key Chinese Communist Party concept of “ecological civilisation”.
- The document also calls on parties to focus biodiversity protection in decision-making and recognise the importance of conservation in protecting human health.
- The COP 15 biodiversity talks are due to take place in October 2021.
2. BH-series, which was making news recently, is associated with which sector?
[A] Textile
[B] Automobile
[C] Artificial Intelligence
[D] Financial Inclusion
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Correct Answer: B [Automobile]
Notes:- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles named “Bharat series (BH-series)”.
- A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require the assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to another.
- This new registration has been announced to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles and to cater to vehicle owners who frequently shift their bases in India.
3. Which country has ruled that the overtime practice of “996” is illegal?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:- China’s Supreme People’s Court has recently announced that the overtime practice of “996”, working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, is illegal.
- The policy is regarded as a common practice among many Chinese technology firms.
- China’s top court and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security published guidelines and examples on what constituted as overtime work.
- China recently announced regulatory crackdown on technology giants, targeting monopolistic behaviour to consumer rights.
4. BRICS Nations have recently opposed the Carbon border tax, proposed by which association?
[A] EU
[B] NATO
[C] OPEC
[D] G-20
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Correct Answer: A [EU]
Notes:- BRICS Nations namely Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa, have joined India in opposing the Carbon border tax, proposed by the European Union’s (EU).
- The 27-member EU recently decided to levy a border tax on the import of carbon-intensive goods, which will be enforced from 2026 onwards.
- India along with other BRICS participants have objected to the proposal in the New Delhi statement of the five-nation group.
5. Which year is to be celebrated as the International Year of Millets under the leadership of India?
[A] 2022
[B] 2023
[C] 2024
[D] 2025
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Correct Answer: B [2023]
Notes:- The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers.
- The Campaign is organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- The Budget for Agriculture has been increased to ₹1.23 lakh crore, this year.
- 2023 will be celebrated as the International Year of Millets under the leadership of India.
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