Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2021
11. Digital Communications Commission (DCC) is an apex body, under the aegis of which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[B] Ministry of Communication
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Communication]
Notes:
Digital Communications Commission (DCC) is an apex body under the Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Communication.
DCC has recently cleared a proposal of using satellite connectivity in telecom networks. This will help telecom operators to connect their mobile towers in tough terrains by using satellite services through VSAT (very-small-aperture terminal) system. This will, in turn help to provide services in remote areas
12. What is ‘Matsya Setu’, which was released by the Union ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying?
[A] GPS Application
[B] Online Course Application
[C] Fishing Robot
[D] AI-powered Boat
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Correct Answer: B [Online Course Application]
Notes:
Union ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Online Course Mobile App named “Matsya Setu”.
The app was developed by the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. Matsya Setu app has species-wise/ subject-wise self-learning online course modules. It also teaches the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the aqua farmers of the country.
13. Mastercard has partnered with which Fintech firm, to launch the Mandate HQ platform?
[A] Razorpay
[B] Instamojo
[C] Poicybazaar
[D] Pine Labs
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Correct Answer: A [Razorpay]
Notes:
Global Payments technology major Mastercard and Fintech unicorn Razorpay have launched a platform named ‘Mandate HQ’.
It is a secure recurring payment interface, that reduces the time for any card issuing bank to enable recurring payments for its customers. It will also businesses to get access to a large customer base, who use debit cards. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued a framework for processing of e-mandates on recurring online transactions.
14. Bhalia variety of wheat, which is a GI tagged product, belongs to which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Assam
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Bhalia variety of wheat, which has a high protein content and a peculiar sweet in taste was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in the year 2011. This is grown across the Bhal region of Gujarat.
Recently, the Government of India has commenced the exports of Bhalia variety of wheat to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat.
15. Indian sportsperson, Udayan Mane, is associated with which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Cricket
[C] Tennis
[D] Golf
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Correct Answer: D [Golf]
Notes:
India’s leading golfer Udayan Mane has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2021. He is the second Indian golfer to participate in the Tokyo Olympics, after Anirban Lahiri.
The announcement was made by the International Golf Federation (IGF) and he was placed at Rank 60 on the Olympic Golf Rankings list.
16. The UNICEF is set to supply 220 million doses of vaccine against Covid-19, for countries in which group?
[A] African Union
[B] CARICOM
[C] ASEAN
[D] BIMSTEC
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Correct Answer: A [African Union]
Notes:
UNICEF has announced the signing of an agreement to supply 220 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine against Covid-19 for all 55 member states of the African Union (AU) by the end of 2022.
Around 35 million doses are to be delivered by the end of 2021. The agreement between UNICEF and Janssen will help implement the Advance Purchase Commitment signed between the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT)
17. Who is the new Union Health Minister of India, after Dr. Harsh Vardhan?
[A] Anurag Thakur
[B] Kiran Rijiju
[C] Mansukh Mandaviya
[D] Thawarchand Gehlot
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Correct Answer: C [Mansukh Mandaviya]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a special package amounting Rs.23,123 crore, to improve the health infrastructure in India to fight COVID-19.
This package aims to create an additional 20,000 ICU beds, with special focus on paediatric care. This announcement was made by the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who has recently assumed charge. This will be jointly implemented by the Centre and the states.
18. Which institution is set to organise a national-level hackathon named ‘SAMVEDAN 2021’, along with SONY India?
[A] IISc Bengaluru
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Guwahati
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Madras]
Notes:
IIT Madras is collaborating with Sony India Software Centre to conduct a National-level hackathon called ‘SAMVEDAN 2021 – Sensing Solutions for Bharat’.
The IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation (IITM-PTF), which organises the hackathon, aims to inspire citizens to solve India-specific problems of public interest using IoT sensor board. Along with prize money, the winners will be eligible for entrepreneurial support scheme by IITM-PTF.
19. The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued framework to set up ITFS Platform. What does ITFS stand for?
[A] Indian Trade Finance Services
[B] International Trade Finance Services
[C] Indian Trade Finance Secretariat
[D] International Trade Finance Secretariat
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Correct Answer: B [International Trade Finance Services]
Notes:
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was set up to develop and regulate the financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).
IFSCA has issued a framework for setting up and operating International Trade Finance Services Platform (‘ITFS’). This will help the Exporters and Importers to avail various types of trade finance facilities for their international trade transactions.
20. Which is the first north-eastern state to propose a legislation to protect cattle?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tabled proposed legislation to protect cattle in the state, through the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021.
Other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka have similar laws. The bill seeks to protect cattle by regulating their slaughter, consumption, and preventing their illegal transportation.
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