Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 15-16, 2023
October 16, 2023 October 16, 2023
1. The ‘MMDR Act’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sector?
[A] Medicines and Medications
[B] Mines and Minerals
[C] Machines and Machineries
[D] Movies and Magazines
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Correct Answer: B [Mines and Minerals]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet granted approval for the modification of the Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (commonly referred to as the ‘MMDR Act’).
This amendment is focused on establishing royalty rates for three crucial and strategic minerals: Lithium, Niobium, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
2. What is the name of the autonomous organization formed to promote youth development in India?
[A] Youth Skill India
[B] Mera Yuva Bharat
[C] Young India
[D] Study in India
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Correct Answer: B [Mera Yuva Bharat]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has given nod to establish an autonomous organization known as Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat).
This body is designed to function as a comprehensive facilitator, leveraging technology to promote both the development of youth and youth-led development.
3. The cashew of which state/UT recently got its Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
[A] Kerala
[B] Goa
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
Recently, the Goan cashew received GI tag. A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is granted to products that originate from a particular geographical area, denoting distinctive features and attributes.
The cashew derived from the Portuguese name ‘caju’ or ‘kaju’ in Konkani. The Goan cashew is organic and better in taste and it has a unique flavour.
4. What is the name of the Operation launched by India, to bring back its citizens from Israel and Palestine?
[A] Operation Ajay
[B] Operation Abhay
[C] Operation Atal
[D] Operation Arun
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Correct Answer: A [Operation Ajay]
Notes:
India declared the initiation of “Operation Ajay” recently, which aims to bring back Indian citizens from both Israel and Palestine.
According to estimates, around 18,000 Indians are currently residing in Israel. The attacks against Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza and Israel’s retaliation has left thousands of people dead and injured.
5. Which Indian state/UT launched ‘Orunodoi 2.0’, a poverty alleviation scheme?
[A] Odisha
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Orunodoi 2.0 is a poverty alleviation scheme, which was launched recently by the Assam government.
According to the scheme, 26 lakh women will be getting Rs. 1250 per month as the amount will be directly credited to their bank account on the 10th day of every month.
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