Current Affairs Quiz - July 2022
11. Which institution released the ‘Global Findex database 2021’?
[A] RBI
[B] World Bank
[C] IMF
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank released the Global Findex Database 2021: Financial Inclusion, Digital Payments, and Resilience in the Age of COVID-19
It surveyed how people in 123 economies use financial services throughout 2021. As per the report, large share of the global population without formal banking lives in India and China because of their size. The report also found that women are more likely to be unbanked than men.
12. ‘Marburg virus Disease’ cases have been recently detected in which country?
[A] Kenya
[B] Ghana
[C] South Africa
[D] Mali
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Correct Answer: B [Ghana]
Notes:
World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that two suspected cases of the Marburg virus disease have been detected in Ghana. The samples of the two patients, who died later, turned positive.
According to the WHO, Marburg is a highly infectious viral haemorrhagic fever in the same family as the well-known Ebola virus disease.
13. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was the leader of which party?
[A] Conservative Party
[B] Republic Party
[C] Labour Party
[D] Alba Party
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Correct Answer: A [Conservative Party]
Notes:
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced that he was stepping down from the position.
After requests from his Conservative Party’s legislators and other ministers, Borris Johnson announced to step down as leader of his Conservative Party. He has planned to remain as the Prime minister while the leadership contest is held.
14. ‘PARIMAN’, which was recently seen in the news, is the geo-Portal for planning and management in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] National Capital Region
[C] Goa
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [National Capital Region]
Notes:
For the purpose of effective utilization of Remote Sensing and GIS technology, a web geo-portal has been developed through National Informatics Centre (NIC), initially for use by the National Capital Region (NCR).
This Geo-Portal will help to improve decentralized planning and management in NCR region. With an aim of optimum utilization of resources in Public interest, NCRPB has made the Geo-Portal open to Public.
15. As per Enforcement Directorate, Vivo India remitted over 60000 crores of its turn-over to which country, to avoid paying taxes?
[A] South Korea
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED’s) money-laundering probe into mobile phone maker Vivo India has revealed that the company remitted about Rs 62,476 crore of its turn-over to China between 2017 and 2021, to avoid paying taxes in India.
According to an official, Vivo India’s books showed losses in most of its associate firms while transferring money to China.
16. Which Indian public sector bank has launched ‘Metaverse Virtual Lounge & Open Banking Sandbox environment’?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Union Bank of India
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] Canara Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Union Bank of India]
Notes:
Union Bank of India has announced the launch of a Metaverse Virtual Lounge & Open Banking Sandbox environment. The initiative has been undertaken with partnership with Tech Mahindra.
The bank’s Metaverse Virtual Lounge, Uni-verse, will host product information and videos in the initial phase.
17. The new logo of ‘Prasar Bharati’ which was released recently, features which colour?
[A] Red
[B] Green
[C] Blue
[D] Yellow
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Correct Answer: C [Blue]
Notes:
Information and Broadcasting Ministry unveiled new logo of country’s Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati.
Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body set up by an act of Parliament and comprises Doordarshan and All India Radio. The new logo is also a blend of both the organisations. The map of India signifies the service of trust and the dark moderate blue colour represents both sky and sea.
18. India achieved a world record for construction of longest Double Decker Viaduct in which city?
[A] Nagpur
[B] Mysuru
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Nagpur]
Notes:
India achieved a world record for construction of longest Double Decker Viaduct in Nagpur with 3.14 kilo meters.
The Maharashtra Metro and NHAI also constructed the highest number of metro stations on the Double Decker Viaduct, which has been recognized by Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records.
19. Asian U-20 Wrestling Championships was held in which country?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Mongolia
[C] Bahrain
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Bahrain]
Notes:
India’s U-20 wrestling team bagged 22 medals, including four gold in the Asian U-20 Wrestling Championship, held in Manama, Bahrain.
India also claimed nine silver and nine bronze medals in the event. Among the 22 medals, the women’s team won 10 medals including three gold medals. Indian wrestlers clinched 8 medals in U-15 Asian Wrestling Championship.
20. Which is the venue of the ‘National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers’?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Amritsar
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Two days’ National Conference of State Agriculture & Horticulture Ministers was inaugurated in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched “Platform of Platforms (PoPs) under e-NAM”. The conference is organised by Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
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