Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2023

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In Myanmar, Burmese peacock softshell turtles, which are critically endangered, have successfully hatched and started their journey in Indawgyi Lake recently.
Also known as Nilssonia Formosa, these turtles are only found in Myanmar. It is one of five species in the genus Nilssonia.

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International Pineapple Day is celebrated on June 27th each year to honor and appreciate the tropical fruit.
One of the finest varieties of pineapple called Queen Pineapple is particularly grown in Tripura. Another famous variety of pineapple that is grown in the state is Queue.

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Divya Kala Mela was recently organised at Jaipur, Rajasthan. During this event, 100 Divyang artisans/artists and entrepreneurs from around 20 states/UTs will showcase their products and skills.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is organizing the unique event showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs/artisans from across the country.

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India’s first domestically developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor, located at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat, has commenced commercial operations.
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is building two 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) at Kakrapar, which is also home to two 220 MW power plants.

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Transponders are wireless tracking devices that function by utilizing radio frequencies. The national rollout project for vessel communication and support systems, which includes the installation of transponders, has been granted approval by the central government.
This initiative aims to equip around 100,000 fishing vessels across coastal states and Union territories of India.

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The Zoological Survey of India has published the faunal discoveries in a publication titled “Animal Discoveries – New Species and New Records 2023.”
As per the publication, India has expanded its faunal database by including 664 animal species between 2022 to 2023, which consists of 467 newly discovered species and 197 species recorded in India for the first time.

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Recently, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) has commemorated Ashadha Purnima as the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Divas at the National Museum in Janpath, New Delhi. The Ashadha Purnima falls every year on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha as per the Indian lunar calendar.
This event holds great significance as it is the annual flagship celebration of the IBC and is considered the second most sacred day for Buddhists, following the Buddha Purnima.

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Sturgeon is the common name for the 28 species of fish belonging to the family Acipenseridae.
A newly published report highlights that the Lower Danube region in Europe is witnessing widespread poaching of sturgeons, which poses a significant risk to the survival of four endangered fish species belonging to the sturgeon family in that area.

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Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a novel tool called the Data Carbon Ladder, which enables companies to assess the carbon emissions generated by their digital data, particularly for those seeking to offset their carbon footprint.
This tool assists businesses in quantifying the amount of carbon dioxide produced by their digital data.

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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released draft guidelines titled ‘Guidelines for Promoting Community Boiler for Cluster of Small-Scale Industries’.
These guidelines aim to encourage the use of community boilers in clusters of small-scale industries.