Current Affairs Quiz - July 2022
31. Which type of animal is called ‘water bears or moss piglet’ and are known for its ability to survive extreme conditions?
[A] Spider mite
[B] Tardigrade
[C] Rotifers
[D] Loricifera
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Correct Answer: B [Tardigrade]
Notes:
Tardigrades are a group of microscopic invertebrates that are known for their ability to survive extreme conditions. It was first discovered in 1773.
It is also known as ‘water bears or moss piglets’ and they can live for up to 60 years, and grow to a maximum size of 0.5 mm. Recently a species named ‘Cornechiniscus mystacinus’ was founded in Kyrgyztan. The species is yellow to dark orange in color, has a large body, , round, black crystalline eyes, long peribuccal cirri, and smooth claws.
32. When is the ‘Nelson Mandela Day’ observed every year?
[A] July 14
[B] July 16
[C] July 18
[D] July 21
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Correct Answer: C [July 18]
Notes:
‘Nelson Mandela Day’ is observed on July 18 every year. The United Nations (UN) had declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela Day to honour the leader in 2009.
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist who served as the first President from 1994 to 1999. He was the first black head of state and the first elected President in a fully democratic election in South Africa.
33. Which PSU signed pacts to develop green hydrogen technology in Leh and Kargil?
[A] NTPC
[B] GAIL
[C] BHEL
[D] NHPC
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Correct Answer: D [NHPC]
Notes:
NHPC has recently signed two agreements to develop green hydrogen technology in Leh, Kargil districts.
As per the agreement signed for Leh district, NHPC will develop a Pilot Green Hydrogen fuel cell-based Microgrid, including hydrogen production, to meet its power requirement. The hydrogen generated in Kargil will be used in fuel cells, to run buses in the local area.
34. Which Union Ministry’s website has been ranked first in the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
The website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been ranked first in the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment.
The Digital Police portal was ranked second in the service delivery assessment of websites of central government ministries, conducted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in association with its knowledge partners NASSCOM and KPMG in 2021.
35. The 2022 Presidential Election is conducted to choose the ……….. President of India
[A] 12th
[B] 14th
[C] 15th
[D] 17th
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Correct Answer: C [15th]
Notes:
The 2022 Presidential Election is conducted to choose the 15th President of India are being held in India.
NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu and the opposition’s Yashwant Sinha are participating in the election. The President is elected by the members of the Electoral College, comprising elected members of both houses of Parliament and legislative assemblies of all states as well as the NCT of Delhi and the UT of Puducherry.
36. Which Indian state/UT has launched first AI-powered digital Lok Adalat?
[A] Kerala
[B] Telangana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
National Legal Services Authority Chairman Uday Umesh Lalit launched the country’s first AI-powered digital Lok Adalat during the 18th All India Legal Services Authorities’ meet in Rajasthan.
The Digital Lok Adalat of Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) was launched amid the recent headlines of India’s growing case pendency.
37. Which state is ranked first in the NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index (2021)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka has been ranked first in the NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index (2021) for third third time in a row. The first edition was released in October 2019 and second in January 2021.
The India Innovation Index ranks states and union territories on the basis of innovation capabilities. Telangana, Haryana and Maharashtra stood second, third and fourth in the list of top states. Manipur topped the ‘North East and Hill States’ section and Chandigarh won the ‘Union Territory and City States’ category.
38. Which is the venue of the Asian Games in 2023?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Indonesia
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that the postponed Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 in 2023.
The Asian Games were scheduled to be held in September 2022 but the OCA announced the postponement until 2023 due to rise in Covid-19 cases in China earlier this year.
39. What is India’s gross expenditure on R&D (GERD), as per NITI Aayog’s recent report?
[A] USD 43 per capita
[B] USD 83 per capita
[C] USD 123 per capita
[D] USD 183 per capita
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Correct Answer: A [USD 43 per capita]
Notes:
According to NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021, India’s gross expenditure on research and development (R&D) is one of the lowest in the world, with just USD 43 per capita.
It said that India needs to boost this expenditure and at least be on a par with its BRICS or ASEAN counterparts like Russia (USD 285) and Brazil (USD 173). In India, the government spends more than 55% on R&D and private sector is to be encouraged to take up research.
40. Which state is associated with the ‘Family Doctor’ pilot project?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh has selected Padmanabham mandal in Visakhapatnam district to implement the ‘Family Doctor’ project on a pilot basis.
Under the scheme, Medical and health personnel should visit the Aarogyasri beneficiaries a week after being discharged from hospital to enquire about their health condition and get feedback.
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