Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2021
21. Which Indian University has partnered with ICCR, to set up Bangabandhu Chair?
[A] Delhi University
[B] Mumbai University
[C] Jawaharlal Nehru University
[D] Madras University
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Correct Answer: A [Delhi University]
Notes:
An MoU was signed between the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Delhi University to set up the ‘Bangabandhu Chair at Delhi University.
The Chair will focus on the common heritage of the two countries and several subjects including Buddhist Studies, languages including Bangla, Geography, History, Music, Fine Arts, Political Science, International relations and Sociology. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the first President of Bangladesh.
22. “Soberana 2” is a Covid-19 vaccine conjugate of which country?
[A] Cuba
[B] Israel
[C] Iran
[D] Iraq
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Correct Answer: A [Cuba]
Notes:
Soberana 2 is a vaccine conjugate developed by the island nation of Cuba. The country has stated that the vaccine, delivered with its booster named Soberana Plus, would be 91 per cent effective against symptomatic Covid-19.
If approved, the country would be first Latin American country to manufacture COVID 19 vaccine.
23. Vinay Prakash has been appointed as the Resident Grievance Officer for India, by which social networking company?
[A] WhatsApp
[B] Facebook
[C] Twitter
[D] TikTok
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Correct Answer: C [Twitter]
Notes:
The US-based social networking major Twitter has appointed Vinay Prakash as its Resident Grievance Officer for India, amidst the ongoing tussle between the Government of India and Twitter.
The firms also published a ‘transparency report’ which describes the user complaint status in India between May 26, 2021 and June 25, 2021.
24. Which is the first Indian state/UT to achieve 100% first dose coverage, for Covid-19?
[A] Goa
[B] Ladakh
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] Puducherry
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
The Administration of UT of Ladakh has achieved 100 per cent vaccination with the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to all its eligible population, i.e. people above 18 years.
The UT Administration has given the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all beneficiaries, by covering all Health Care Workers, Front line Workers, all those in the age group of above 45 and 18 to 45. India’s vaccination drive has crossed 38 Crore mark of administered doses, as on July 14, 2021.
25. The 1st ever Draft “Global Biodiversity Framework” has been released by which entity?
[A] UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat
[B] World Health Organization
[C] International Solar Alliance
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat]
Notes:
The first ever Draft “Global Biodiversity Framework” has been released by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat. This framework contains guidelines to be converted into world wide actions to be performed by 2030, for conservation and protection of nature.
The framework includes 21 targets to be achieved by the year 2030.
26. “Monk Fruit” whose field trials have commenced in Himachal Pradesh, originally belongs to which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Thailand
[C] China
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
The “Monk Fruit”, which is originally grown in China, is known for its property of “non-caloric natural sweetener.
The CSIR has commenced its field trials of growing the Monk Fruit in Himachal Pradesh at the Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Kullu. The trials commenced three years after the seeds were imported from China.
27. Kármán line, which was making news recently, is used to determine which factor?
[A] Mean Sea Level
[B] Edge of Space
[C] Green House Gas Emission
[D] Weather Forecast
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Correct Answer: B [Edge of Space]
Notes:
Kármán line is the most widely accepted boundary of space, which is 100km above mean sea level. But the United States uses 80km as the edge of space. It was named after aerospace veteran Theodore von Kármán.
Recently, British businessman Richard Branson reached the edge of space, to promote space tourism. But experts are in doubt whether he has really touched the official edge of space. While Branson’s Virgin Galactic flight reached a height of 86km, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flight is expected to fly above 106km.
28. ‘Bol Bom Yatra’ is usually held in which Indian state, by devotees of Hindu religion?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
During the ‘Bol Bom’ yatra usually held in the state of Odisha, the devotees start their barefoot journey to Shiva temple to offer the holy water at Shiva shrines in the month of ‘Shravan’.
Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in Odisha, the state government announced a ban on the religious activities and congregations of ‘Kaudias’ or ‘Bol Bom’ devotees. The Uttarakhand government had earlier cancelled the Kanwar Yatra for the second year in a row.
29. Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a scheme under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[C] Ministry of Food Processing and Industries
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) announced that ₹9,800 crore would be spent on livestock development over the next five years.
It also said that all schemes of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will be merged into three broad categories. The first will include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, the second one includes the Livestock Health and Disease Control scheme and the National Animal Disease Control Programme and the third will merge the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund and the Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund, Cooperatives and FPOs.
30. Gira Sarabhai, who was in the news recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Architecture
[C] Politics
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: B [Architecture]
Notes:
Gira Sarabhai, veteran Architect and Designer, passed away recently at the age of 97, due to age-related illness.
The architect played a pivotal role in founding the National Institute of Design (NID), by bringing in top most people of the world as faculty. She also established Calico Museum of Textiles, which houses some of the rare specimens of textile from different parts of the country and the world.
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