Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2023

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Watermelon snow is a natural occurrence found in mountainous regions worldwide, where the vibrant color of the snow is caused by a green algae bloom that thrives in cold, snowy conditions.
This phenomenon can give the appearance of the snow changing color, but it is actually due to the presence of the algae. This was recently reported in the Utah Mountains, USA.

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The Historical ‘Kharchi Puja’ started at the revered fourteen gods temple in Khayerpur. The event brought together devotees from various locations, symbolizing the revival of age-old customs and traditions.
Kharchi Puja is a festival celebrated in Tripura and is performed in Agartala in July or August. The festival is centred around the worship of Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral deity of the Tripuri people.

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The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has plans to bolster the market towards energy-efficient fans by deploying 10 million brushless direct current motor (BLDC) fans across the country from September.
EESL is a joint venture of PSUs of the Ministry of Power. This plan is a part of its efforts to reduce energy consumption. It is also designed to support the country’s nationally determined contributions (NDC) targets.

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Indian golfer Diksha Dagar won her second Ladies European Tour (LET) title as she grabbed a four-shot win at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open.
The 22-year-old won her first LET title back in 2019 in her rookie year and in 2021 she was part of the winning team at the Aramco Team Series in London. This was Diksha’s 79th start on the LET and she now has two individual wins and nine Top-10 finishes.

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Karnataka Government decided to temporarily give ₹170 per person per month from July 1 in replacement for the promised five kg of free rice.
As the Food Corporation of India (FCI) refused to sell rice to the state, the State has not been able to procure enough grains in time for the July 1.

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Senegal has become the fourth country after South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam to sign the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) deal.
“Just Energy Transition Partnership” (JETP) was evolved at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow. JETPs are a financing cooperation mechanism, to help heavily coal-dependent emerging economies make a just energy transition.

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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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The bald eagle is a bird of prey and a sea eagle found in North America. It is the national bird of USA. In 2007, the American bald eagle was taken off the endangered species list in the United States. Since then, there has been a consistent increase in the population of these birds.
According to a report by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in 2021, the number of bald eagles in their natural habitat has multiplied by four since 2009.

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The Indian Air Force is celebrating the seventh anniversary of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) on July 1, 2023.
Originally named Tejas in 2003, this aircraft is a versatile platform renowned for its exceptional capabilities within its category. Designed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), the multi-role Tejas fighter can perform the roles of air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike, switching between roles with the press of a button.

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The ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency is a rare genetic disease that causes ammonia to build up in the blood.
It is more common in boys than girls and tends to be more severe when symptoms emerge shortly after birth. Research has found that protein drinks have the potential to trigger this disease.