Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2021

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Scientists have used data from NASA’s Earth-orbiting Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) satellite to map the boundary of the heliosphere for the first time.
This will give a better understanding of how solar and interstellar winds interact. A three-dimensional map of the region called the heliosphere. It is a bubble created by the solar wand particles that extends from the Sun into interstellar space.

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The Union Ministry of Commerce has stated that India has exported a total of 1.91 lakh tonne worth Rs 619 crore, during the financial year 2020-21.
In the previous FY 2019-20, the banana exports stood at a higher quantum of 1.95 lakh metric tonne banana valued at Rs 660 crore. India is the largest producer of Banana, with a share of 25% of world output.

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The telecommunication regulator – TRAI has launched a TV Channel Selector web portal. Using this portal, consumers who do not have smart phones can check their subscription, modify it, view all channels provided by their cable operators.
Alternatively, this service could also be accessed using TV Channel Selector App, using a smart phone.

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Paraceratherium is an extinct genus of hornless rhinoceros. It is one of the largest terrestrial mammals. The exact size of Paraceratherium is unknown because of the incompleteness of the fossils. It lived in habitats ranging from arid deserts with a few scattered trees to subtropical forests.

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A four-day summit by Progressive International for Covid-19 vaccine internationalism has recently begun. It aims to provide vaccines for all people across the world.
The summit will bring together governments, politicians, healthcare workers and vaccine manufacturers from over 20 countries. From India, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with former health minister- KK Shailaja, representatives of ASHA workers and vaccine maker Virchow Laboratories are participating in the summit.

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Conservative judiciary head Ebrahim Raisi has been elected as Iran’s eighth president, as per the Interior Ministry.
As per the Ministry, Ebrahim Raisi won 61.95 percent of the vote on a voter turnout of 48.8 percent. Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani was not allowed by the constitution to run for a third consecutive term.

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ICMED is the name of the scheme that was launched for Certification of Medical Devices in the year 2016.
Recently, the Quality Council of India (QCI), and the Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices (AiMeD) have added some features to the scheme. The new scheme is renamed as ICMED 13485 PLUS. It will undertake verification of the quality, safety and efficacy of medical devices.

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Union Government has released the draft of the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020.
According to the proposed rules, the e-commerce platforms will need to appoint a Chief Compliance Officer, a Nodal Officer and a Resident Grievance Officer. Every e-commerce entity should be registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

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The Union Minister Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani along with Minister of State for Education Sanjay Dhotre have virtually inaugurated the grand finale of Toycathon 2021.
This is being organized jointly by the Union Education Ministry along with 5 other ministries and aims to conceptualize innovative toy making using locally made / available materials.

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Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) is an apex advisory body formed in 1997, for the development of the Major and non-Major Ports.
Recently, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Port, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 18th meeting of MSDC through a video conference. He highlighted that the ‘Indian Port Bill 2021’ will ensure optimum management and utilization of the coastline.