Current Affairs Quiz - July 2022

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The 11th World Urban Forum was held in Poland. The National Institute of Urban Affairs’ (NIUA) Climate Centre for Cities (NIUA C-Cube), World Resources Institute India (WRI India) and their partners launched India’s first national coalition platform for urban nature-based solutions (NbS).
‘India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions’ aims to create a collective of NbS entrepreneurs, government entities and like-minded organisations, to aid in scaling urban nature-based solutions.

 

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The government has approved the issuance of 21st phase of sale of electoral bonds through authorised SBI branches from July 1.
State Bank of India (SBI) is the only authorised institution to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 29 Authorized Branches. The Electoral bonds are interest-free bearer instruments, which can be encashed by the party through a Bank account within 15 days.

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World Asteroid Day 2022 is marked and celebrated globally on June 30 every year, in order to raise public awareness about asteroid’s hazardous effect.
In December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution that declared 30 June as International Asteroid Day. It observes the anniversary of the Tunguska impact over Siberia, Russian Federation on the same day in 1908.

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced that the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) will be included in the Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) scheme.
The new facility will provide direct government benefits to all apprentices. Earlier, companies would pay apprentices the full amount and then seek reimbursement from the government. In 2016, the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) was launched to promote apprenticeship training in the country and to provide financial support to establishments pursuing apprenticeships.

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Weaver ants, whose scientific name is Oecophylla smaragdina, are present in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
The people of the district especially the tribals, make a food item with the ants called the Kai Chutney. Scientists from Odisha are in the process of presentation for the geographical indications (GI) registry of Kai Chutney.

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Varroa destructor is an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on the honey bees. The Varroa mite reproduces only in a honey bee colony.
After the detection of the Varroa destructor mite, Australia is taking measures to protect its honey bees. The mite has caused severe collapses of honey bee colonies in the US and other part of the world.

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Ashadhi Bij is the second day of Aashaadha month, of the Hindu calendar, which is associated with the beginning of rains in the Kutch region.
The Kutchi people of Gujarat celebrate their new year on this day.

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Every year, National Doctor’s Day is observed on July 1 in the memory of Dr Bidhan Roy, the former Chief Minister of Bengal, since 1991.
The theme this year is ‘Family doctors on the front line.’ The day honours the contributions made by the doctors and healthcare professionals, along with the sacrifices they have made to save millions of lives.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Centre has approved a mega cluster of mangoes in Lucknow and ₹100 crore will be spent on it in the next five years.
He also said that the Mangoes in this cluster will be known as ‘Kakori brand’. The Chief Minister announced this during the inauguration of ‘Uttar Pradesh Mango Mahotsav-2022’.released the Lucknow Mango Festival Souvenir-2022 and honoured progressive farmers of the state.

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Australia has committed USD5.8 million to the three-year India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.
Union Minister for coal and mines Pralhad Joshi, who is on a visit to Australia, said that India and Australia will explore investment opportunities in lithium and cobalt mineral assets.