Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
1. ‘Victor 6000’, which was involved in rescue operation of the Titan submersible, was developed in which country?
[A] USA
[B] France
[C] Israel
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
Victor 6000 is a French robot that was involved in rescue operation of the Titan submersible. It is capable of diving up to 20,000 feet (6,000 metres) underwater.
The crew of the Titan submersible lost contact with its surface vessel – the Polar Prince – an hour and 45 minutes after it began a dive to see the wreck. French research vessel L’Atalante, was carrying the Victor 6000 remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
2. The Green Diamond, which was presented by Prime Minister Modi to the US President Joe Biden and First Lady, was developed in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Goa
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a unique gift upon US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. It was produced by a lab based in Surat, Gujarat.
The lab-grown 7.5-carat green diamond possesses similar chemical and optical characteristics as naturally mined diamonds from the Earth. The diamond is eco-friendly as resources like solar and wind power were used in its making. It has emitted only 0.028 grams of carbon per carat, and is certified by the Gemological Lab, International Gemological Institute.
3. Which institution released the ‘Standard IS 18267: 2023’ to address plastic pollution?
[A] FCI
[B] FSSAI
[C] BIS
[D] ISO
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Correct Answer: C [BIS]
Notes:
The IS 18267: 2023 “Food Serving Utensils Made from Agri By-Products – Specification” has been released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to address plastic pollution and encourage sustainable practices.
This standard offers detailed instructions to manufacturers and consumers, promoting consistent quality standards throughout the nation.
4. Which Union Ministry launched ‘PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature’?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare]
Notes:
The PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature was launched by the Union Agriculture Minister to facilitate e-KYC for farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
The app allows farmers to complete the process remotely by scanning their face, without the need for OTP or fingerprint, and has now been extended to state government officers to help 500 farmers with e-KYC.
5. Which institution released a consultation paper to implement a regulatory sandbox within the realm of digital communications?
[A] NASSCOM
[B] CDAC
[C] TRAI
[D] RBI
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Correct Answer: C [TRAI]
Notes:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released a consultation paper on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”.
TRAI’s consultation paper explores the potential implementation of a regulatory sandbox within the realm of digital communications.
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