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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 17, 2021

1. Which Indian state produces GI certified Jardalu mangoes, which were recently exported to the UK?
[A] Bihar
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
Notes:
The first commercial consignment of GI-certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom.
APEDA, in collaboration with Bihar government, Indian High Commission & Invest India, exported the mangoes that were packed and treated at APEDA packhouse, Lucknow. Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur district of Bihar received GI certification in 2018, due to their distinct aroma and taste.
The first commercial consignment of GI-certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom.
APEDA, in collaboration with Bihar government, Indian High Commission & Invest India, exported the mangoes that were packed and treated at APEDA packhouse, Lucknow. Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur district of Bihar received GI certification in 2018, due to their distinct aroma and taste.
2. Which institution released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance?
[A] NABARD
[B] SEBI
[C] RBI
[D] NITI Aayog
[B] SEBI
[C] RBI
[D] NITI Aayog
Correct Answer: C [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance. This is in line with the announcement of RBI in the fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement.
The suggested framework is aimed at protecting the microfinance borrowers from over-indebtedness. It also aims to enable competitive forces to bring down the interest rates. The proposals include a common definition of microfinance loans, no prepayment penalty etc.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance. This is in line with the announcement of RBI in the fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement.
The suggested framework is aimed at protecting the microfinance borrowers from over-indebtedness. It also aims to enable competitive forces to bring down the interest rates. The proposals include a common definition of microfinance loans, no prepayment penalty etc.
3. Which state announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each BPL family, that lost earning member due to COVID?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha
Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each family under Below Poverty Line (BPL) which has lost an earning or adult member due to COVID-19.
This decision will benefit about 25,000 to 30,000 such families incurring an expenditure of Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore to the state.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each family under Below Poverty Line (BPL) which has lost an earning or adult member due to COVID-19.
This decision will benefit about 25,000 to 30,000 such families incurring an expenditure of Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore to the state.
4. Which institution has been granted powers to supervise the ‘Registered investment advisers (RIAs)’?
[A] BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] IFSCA
[D] AMFI
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] IFSCA
[D] AMFI
Correct Answer: A [BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd]
Notes:
BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd (BASL) is a subsidiary of BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) Ltd
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has appointed BASL to grant recognition to registered
investment advisers (RIAs) and supervise them. At present, these functions are discharged directly by SEBI.
BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd (BASL) is a subsidiary of BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) Ltd
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has appointed BASL to grant recognition to registered
investment advisers (RIAs) and supervise them. At present, these functions are discharged directly by SEBI.
5. Which country has announced to launch the word’s first wood satellite ‘WISA Woodsat’?
[A] Russia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
[B] New Zealand
[C] Germany
[D] Italy
Correct Answer: B [New Zealand]
Notes:
WISA Woodsat is a nano satellite, which would be the world’s first wooden satellite to be launched to space by the end of this year from New Zealand.
This nanosatellite is a cube shaped structure made of birch plywood with its sensors developed by the European Space Agency (ESA). It would be launched from a rocket electron which is developed by “Rocket Lab” – an American space company.
WISA Woodsat is a nano satellite, which would be the world’s first wooden satellite to be launched to space by the end of this year from New Zealand.
This nanosatellite is a cube shaped structure made of birch plywood with its sensors developed by the European Space Agency (ESA). It would be launched from a rocket electron which is developed by “Rocket Lab” – an American space company.
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