Current Affairs Quiz - July 2022
1. What is the budgetary outlay of ‘Computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)?
[A] Rs 216 Crore
[B] Rs 2516 Crore
[C] Rs 750 Crore
[D] Rs 7216 Crore
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 2516 Crore]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved computerisation of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹2,516 crore.
The objective is to increase efficiency of PACS, bring transparency and accountability in their operations This project proposes computerization of about 63,000 functional PACS over a period of 5 years with Government of India share of ₹1,528 crore. State Cooperative Banks and District Central Cooperative Banks were already automated by NABARD and brought on Common Banking Software.
2. Which is the headquarters of ‘United Nations Human Settlement Programme’ (UN Habitat)?
[A] Nairobi
[B] Rome
[C] Geneva
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: A [Nairobi]
Notes:The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It was established in 1978 with its headquarters at Nairobi, Kenya.
It has recently released a report World Cities Report 2022, to coincide with the Eleventh Session of the World Urban Forum held at Poland. The report says urban areas are responsible for 70 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Which is the first state assembly to pass a resolution against the Agnipath recruitment scheme?
[A] Kerala
[B] Punjab
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab has become the first state in the country to pass a resolution against the Agnipath recruitment scheme.
The resolution also said that more than one lakh soldiers from Punjab served in the armed forces of the nation. The house also recommended the state government to take up the matter with the Union government in order to roll back the Agnipath scheme immediately.
4. Which institution has released a report titled ‘Harnessing Green Hydrogen’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] FICCI
[D] IRENA
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The NITI Aayog released its report titled ‘Harnessing Green Hydrogen — Opportunities for Deep Decarbonisation in India’.
It has recommended tax breaks like reduction or exemption of GST and custom duties on green hydrogen production. It has also proposed setting up green hydrogen corridors and offering grants to start-ups working on green hydrogen solutions.
5. Which is the top ranked city in the ‘QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023’?
[A] Dubai
[B] Singapore
[C] London
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: C [London]
Notes:
In the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023, London has been ranked as the best city for students looking to study abroad.
Seoul and Munich are at the second place. The report ranks 140 cities in terms of affordability, student facilities, and university standard among other factors. India’s highest-ranked student city is Mumbai at 103 spot. It is followed by Bengaluru at 114th rank.
6. Which Union Ministry released the ‘States’ Start-ups Ranking 2021’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released ‘Start-ups Ranking 2021’.
The ranking focuses on seven reform areas. Gujarat, Karnataka and Meghalaya were categorised as best performers while Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram and Ladakh have an emerging start-up ecosystem. Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir were ranked as the top performers section.
7. The Central Government has levied windfall tax on which segment of tax payers?
[A] Domestic crude oil producers
[B] Gold Importers
[C] Aviation turbine fuel Manufacturers
[D] Coal Mining Companies
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Correct Answer: A [Domestic crude oil producers]
Notes:
The Central Government has levied windfall tax on domestic crude oil producers. Domestic producers sell crude oil to domestic refineries at international parity prices, thus making windfall gains.
The Government also hiked the import duty on gold and imposed export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). These are the initiatives to reduce pressure on the rupee, reduce the current account deficit (CAD), and increase the domestic supply of petroleum products. Special additional excise duties of Rs 6 and Rs 13 per litre on export of petrol and diesel were announced.
8. Which Indian state has confirmed the presence of ‘Anthrax’ disease?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala Health Minsitry confirmed the presence of Anthrax, after several wild boars contracted the infectious disease in Athirappilly of Thrissur district.
Anthrax, also known as malignant pustule or woolsorter’s disease, is a disease caused by the rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax is a zoonotic disease, as it is naturally transmissible from animals to humans.
9. Ashadhi Bij is predominantly celebrated in which state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
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.
10. Which state/UT passed bills to hike salaries by over 66% of its members?
[A] Kerala
[B] Delhi
[C] Telangana
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Assembly passed bills to hike salaries and allowances by over 66% of its members.
Five different bills were tabled for the hike in salaries of ministers, MLAs, chief whip, Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, which were passed by the members.
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