Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2021
31. North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) is situated in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for changing the name and mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR).
The NEIFM is located in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established for systemic research, documentation of traditional folk medicine and medicinal practices of the region.
32. As per the RBI guidelines, what is the mandated method for replenishing cash in ATMs?
[A] Open cash top-up
[B] Loading cash on the spot
[C] Use Lockable cassettes
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Use Lockable cassettes]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for banks to use only lockable cassettes for replenishing cash in ATMs, till March 2022.
At present, most of the ATMs are replenished by way of open cash top-up or by loading cash in the machines on the spot. After representations received from banks citing difficulties in moving towards the lockable cassettes system, RBI has decided to extend the deadline for its implementation till March next year.
33. Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company and Snehakunja Trust, which won the UNDP Equator Prize are from which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu and Kerala
[C] Karnataka and Odisha
[D] Odisha and Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu and Karnataka]
Notes:
Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company and Snehakunja Trust are the two Indian institution among the 10 awardees of the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) Equator Prize 2021.
This is a biennial award to recognize community efforts for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited is a 1,700-member cooperative, run by indigenous people from the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Snehakunja Trust has protected wetland and coastal ecosystems in the Western Ghats and the Karnataka coast.
34. July 18 is the birth anniversary of which Nobel Prize winning leader?
[A] Aung San Suu Kyi
[B] Nelson Mandela
[C] Kofi Annan
[D] Yasser Arafat
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Correct Answer: B [Nelson Mandela]
Notes:
July 18 is celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day marking his birth date. He is known and remembered all over the world for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation.
He became the first Black President of South Africa and was awarded the Noble Prize for Peace in the year 1993. The South African anti-apartheid revolutionary served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
35. Which countries have agreed principally to form a quadrilateral (QUAD) tie with the USA?
[A] Australia – Japan – Italy
[B] Afghanistan – Pakistan – Uzbekistan
[C] India – Sri Lanka – China
[D] Myanmar – Bhutan – Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Afghanistan – Pakistan – Uzbekistan]
Notes:
The United States of America, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have in principle agreed to form a quadrilateral tie (QUAD), to boost their diplomatic relationship among the countries.
The tie is aimed to establish a long-term peace in Afghanistan leading to financial and political stability. The parties have proposed to expand the trade relationship among them.
36. Which Indian state has launched the ‘Agar Wood Policy 2021’?
[A] Bihar
[B] Tripura
[C] Kerala
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
Tripura has initiated steps to promote commercial cultivation of Agar, by launching the ‘Tripura Agar Wood Policy 2021’. It aims to double agar wood plantation by 2025
The state has over 50 lakh Agar trees in the state and has a potential of agar trade of Rs 2000 crore. Agar is used in perfumeries and other industries. Agar Chips and Agar Oil have high demand in the market. Under the policy, testing labs and trade centres would be set up and new technology for artificial inoculation would be introduced.
37. S-500 is the air defence missile system developed by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Pakistan
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has conducted a successful test of its S-500 air defence missile systems. During the test, the missile system hit a high-speed ballistic target.
The S-500 is said to have a maximum firing range of 600 kilometres and is the most advanced anti-missile system in the world. It is also capable of countering attacks from space.
38. How many countries make up the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)?
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:
The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) is an intergovernmental cooperation among 6 nations namely – India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. It was established in the year 2000 to boost diplomatic cooperation among these countries.
Recently, the 11th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) meeting was organized, and India was represented by the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
39. Which North-Eastern state approved the Youth Policy 2021?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Mizoram
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Meghalaya Youth Policy 2021. Drafted by the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya, the final policy is to be notified soon.
The Meghalaya state Government has fixed a target of transforming the state to be amongst the top 10 states in 10 years in GSDP per capita and SDG ranking. 45 programmes would be implemented and would be measured by 54 performance monitoring indicators. These indicators have been mapped to 10 departments and is planned to measured quarterly, bi-annually and annually.
40. ‘Gaon Buras’, is a term associated with the administration system of which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam Cabinet announced that Gaon Buras, village-level functionaries of the district administration, will hereefter be called ‘Gaon Pradhans’.
The British appointed the oldest person in the village as the head, who would oversee matters relating to land and revenue. They were called as ‘Gaon Bura’ in Assam. As several youngsters are becoming the village-level functionaries, Bura (meaning Old in Assamese) has been replaced.
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