Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2021
1. Green Freight Corridor 2, seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] West Bengal
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
The loading operation for the maiden shipping voyage in Green Freight Corridor-2 has been inaugurated recently by the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya.
The corridor is in the state of Kerala and connects Kochi to Beypore and Azhikkal ports. It is proposed that Kollam would be added later to this corridor.
2. Which organization released the report titled ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’?
[A] IMF
[B] UNCTAD
[C] WHO
[D] UNESCO
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Correct Answer: B [UNCTAD]
Notes:
As per a report titled ‘COVID-19 and Tourism’ released by the UNCTAD jointly with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the crash in international tourism due to COVID 19 pandemic can lead to a loss of about $4 trillion to the global GDP in 2020 and 2021.
The estimated loss is said to be caused due to direct impact and indirect ripple effect on other sectors closely linked to the tourism industry.
3. Bagram airbase which was recently in news, is located in which country?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Iran
[D] Iraq
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Correct Answer: B [Afghanistan ]
Notes:
After nearly 20 years, the US military has left Bagram airfield, the epicentre of its war to oust the Taliban and track down the al-Qaida perpetrators of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The airfield was handed over to the Afghan National Security and Defense Force in its entirety.
4. Which country has produced VT-4 battle tanks, that were recently inducted by Pakistan into its armoury?
[A] Russia
[B] United States
[C] China
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [China ]
Notes:
The Pakistan Army has formally inducted the first batch of the China-made VT-4 battle tanks into its armoury. Produced by Chinese state-owned armoured vehicle manufacturer, Norinco, the delivery of VT-4 tanks from the manufacturer began in April 2020. Pakistan is the third country to have bought these tanks from China after Thailand and Nigeria.
5. The Chengdu J-20, that was making up news recently, was developed by which country?
[A] China
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
The Chengdu J-20 was developed by China’s Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The J-20 is designed as an air superiority fighter with precision strike capability.
6. Which is the largest milk producing country in the world?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] China
[D] Denmark
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Correct Answer: A [India ]
Notes:
India is the largest producer of milk globally, with an estimated production of 208 million tonnes in FY2021.
7. The Digital Covid certificate or ‘Green Pass’, that was recently making news is initiative of which organization?
[A] World Health Organization (WHO)
[B] European Union (EU)
[C] International Air Transport Association (IATA)
[D] U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Correct Answer: B [European Union (EU)]
Notes:
European Union’s Digital Covid certificate or ‘Green Pass’ is set to be rolled out on July 1 with an aim to facilitate free movement during the pandemic. Under this framework, persons who have taken vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will be exempted from travel restrictions within the EU region.
8. The Central Government imposed stock limits on wholesalers, retailers, millers and importers of which commodity, to control price rise?
[A] Rice
[B] Pulses
[C] Vegetables
[D] Sugar Cane
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Correct Answer: B [Pulses]
Notes:
The Central Government has brought into effect Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order 2021. As per the order, stock limits have been imposed on wholesalers, retailers, millers and importers of pulses.
Stock limits are prescribed for all pulses except Moong Daal until October 31, for all states and UTs. This decision was taken amidst the continuous rise in the prices of pulses.
9. Which is the highest ranked Indian city in Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Pune
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Bengaluru is the highest ranked Indian city in Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021, released by StartupBlink. It is on the 10th position worldwide and on 1st position in India. India was placed at 20th place.
New Delhi and Mumbai were at 14th and 16th position (worldwide). 43 Indian cities got placed in the list of 100 countries. The top five countries are USA, UK, Israel, Canada and Germany. The top five cities in the Index are San Francisco, New York, Beijing, Los Angeles and London.
10. Which agency/organisation built India’s first Indigenous drone defence dome ‘Indrajal’?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] L&T
[D] Grene Robotics
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Correct Answer: D [Grene Robotics]
Notes:
India’s first Indigenous drone defense dome ‘Indrajal’ has been developed by Grene Robotics, a Hyderabad based technology R&D company.
Indrajaal is capable of protecting a large area of 1,000-2,000 sq. km. per system against threats such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), incoming weapons (missiles) etc.
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