Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2021

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The World Health Organization (WHO) released a handbook to help assess the burden of foodborne diseases. It also aims to locate data gaps to help strengthen health infrastructure.
As per the report, more than 600 million people are affected by foodborne diseases every year. It also highlighted that over 0.12 million children under five years die from consuming unsafe food.

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The Maharashtra Cabinet has recently approved an amendment to the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975.
This introduced the concept of “Heritage tree”, a tree with an estimated age of 50 years or more. It is expected to come into force through an ordinance. The Cabinet also approved the formation of the Maharashtra Tree Authority, to take all decisions regarding protection of trees.

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China has recently passed a new legislation that bans defamation of military personnel, which was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC).
Under its 2018 law, a popular blogger was punished recently for defaming PLA soldiers killed in clash with the Indian Army at the Galwan Valley. The new legislation also bans the desecration of plaques in honour of military personnel.

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Sero survey is used to determine the prevalence of antibodies in the community. In the process, blood samples are tested for the presence of IgG (Immunoglobulin G) antibodies, which determine a past infection due to Covid-19.
NITI Aayog Member Dr VK Paul announced that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will start the fourth nation-wide Covid-19 serosurvey.

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As per the recent data released by the Union Commerce Ministry, Wholesale (WPI) inflation stood at 12.94 percent in the month of May 2021.
This is the fifth straight month of surge seen in the wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation. In April, 2021, WPI inflation hit double-digit at 10.49 percent. The wholesale price-based inflation rose due to rising prices of crude oil and manufactured goods.

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The World Giving Index (WGI) for the year 2021 has been released by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The report states that COVID 19 and associated lockdowns have changed the giving behaviour of countries across the globe.
India stands at 14th most generous countries in the world. Indonesia has been ranked at the 1st spot.

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The first commercial consignment of GI-certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom.
APEDA, in collaboration with Bihar government, Indian High Commission & Invest India, exported the mangoes that were packed and treated at APEDA packhouse, Lucknow. Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur district of Bihar received GI certification in 2018, due to their distinct aroma and taste.

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ICICI Bank has launched a comprehensive set of digital banking solutions for corporates named “ICICI STACK”.
This platform caters to the entire system within a corporate like promoters, group companies, employees, dealers, vendors and all other stakeholders. It enables the corporate houses to meet all banking needs on a single platform.

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The state government of Uttar Pradesh has been implementing “Elderline” scheme which aims to provide emotional, healthcare and legal assistance to senior citizens of the state. A dedicated helpline “14567” has been created by the state in this regard.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded this novel initiative recently. Under this scheme, the helpline receives an average of 80 to 90 calls for per day.

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a United States federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. The Supreme Court recently dismissed the challenge to this Act, saving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.