Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2022
1. ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’ which was recently launched, is implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Union Ministry of Power
[B] Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution
[C] Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[D] Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Union Ministry of Power]
Notes:
The Prime Minister launched the Union Power Ministry’s ‘Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme’. It aims to help DISCOMs improve their operational efficiencies and financial sustainability.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of various green energy projects of NTPC worth over Rs 5200 crore. He also launched the ‘National Solar rooftop portal’.
2. As per the Election Commission, youngsters attaining how many years can apply in advance for electoral cards?
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Correct Answer: C [17]
Notes:
As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), those above the age of 17 can now apply in advance for enrolment in the voters’ list.
The electoral roll will be updated every quarter. Earlier, afrer the recommendations of ECI, the Law Ministry amended the Representation of the People Act to provide for four qualifying dates: January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 as the eligibility for youngsters to register in electoral rolls.
3. Which country has announced to launch a new joint international semiconductor research hub with Japan?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The United States and Japan have decided to launch a new joint international semiconductor research hub.
The U.S and Japanese economic talks was recently held to work on joint research for next-generation semiconductors and to establish a secure source of the vital components.
4. ‘The Crafts Village scheme’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Union Ministry of Culture
[B] Union Ministry of Textiles
[C] Union Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Union Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Union Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
‘The Crafts Village scheme’ aims to develop handicrafts as a sustainable livelihood option for artisans in the clusters. It is an initiative of Union Textiles Ministry for ‘Linking Textile with Tourism’.
It aims to promote craft and tourism by providing infrastructure support to handicraft clusters. Eight craft villages are selected under the scheme. They are Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Vadaj (Gujarat), Naini (Uttar Pradesh), Raghurajpur (Odisha), Anegundi (Karnataka), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Taj Ganj (Uttar Pradesh) and Amer (Rajasthan).
5. ‘Chabahar Port’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Nepal
[C] Iran
[D] Kazakhstan
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Correct Answer: C [Iran]
Notes:
The Chabahar Port is a strategic port located in Iran is the commercial transit centre for the Central Asian region.
‘Chabahar Day’ is celebrated to mark the beginning of International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) – an Indian vision to economise movement of cargo between India and Central Asia. On the occasion of ‘Chabahar Day’, Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways Ministry along with the Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) which was formed to participate in Chabahar development project, organized a conference in Mumbai.
6. Who is the head of the task force recently set up by the Centre to monitor monkey-pox situation in India?
[A] Amitabh Kant
[B] V K Paul
[C] Mansukh Mandaviya
[D] Bharati Pawar
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Correct Answer: B [V K Paul]
Notes:
The Central Government has established a task force to monitor monkey-pox situation in India. It is headed by Dr VK Paul, member (Health), NITI Aayog.
The task force also includes Secretary, Union Health Ministry, Pharma and Biotech. It will advise the government on expanding diagnostic facilities and investigating vaccination against the disease. India has reported four Monkeypox cases so far, three cases in Kerala and one in Delhi.
7. Jeremy Lalrinnunga, who won Gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, plays which sports?
[A] Boxing
[B] Wrestling
[C] Weight-Lifting
[D] Shooting
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Correct Answer: C [Weight-Lifting]
Notes:
Jeremy Lalrinnunga won a gold medal for India in the men’s 67kg category weight-lifting in the Commonwealth Games.
The 19-year-old athelete from Aizawl in Mizoram also created a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch event, by picking up 140 kg. This was India’s fifth medal from the weightlifting arena including Mirabai Chanu (gold), Sanket Sargar (silver), Bidyarani Devi (silver) and Gururaj Poojary (bronze).
8. When is the ‘Muslim Women’s Rights Day’ observed?
[A] July 31
[B] August 1
[C] August 3
[D] August 5
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Correct Answer: B [August 1]
Notes:
‘Muslim Women’s Rights Day’ is observed every year on the first of August to celebrate the enforcement of law against the ‘Triple Talaq’ rule.
The Triple Talaq, also known as Talaq-e-Biddat was made illegal and as per the law the offenders will be jailed up to 3 years and also have to pay fine.
9. Which state signed an MoU with NITI Aayog for enhancement of the learning outcome of students?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Arunachal Pradesh government inked a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NITI Aayog on the enhancement of the learning outcome of students across 3,000 plus government schools in the state.
The MoU is a three-year partnership (2022 – 25) focusing over two lakh children. The school education transformation project is under NITI Aayog’s Development Support Services for States (DSSS) initiative.
10. Competition Commission of India (CCI) has how many members, except the Chairperson?
[A] Three
[B] Four
[C] Six
[D] Ten
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Correct Answer: C [Six]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has cleared the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022, and it will be tabled in ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament. The bill aims to bring in more flexibility and accountability to the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
CCI is a regulatory authority tasked with checking and eliminating business practices that may harm competition. The body consists of a chairperson and 6 members appointed by the central government.
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