1. Daam, which was seen in the news, is a?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Malware
[C] Super computer
[D] Cryptocurrency
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Correct Answer: B [Malware]
Notes:
The Indian government has recently issued an advisory against the malware called Daam. This virus is capable of hacking call records, contacts, history and camera.
The national cyber security agency advisory has warned that the ‘Daam’ virus is capable of bypassing anti-virus programs and deploying ransomware on the targeted devices.
2. A Submarine Mud Volcano has been recently spotted in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Chile
[C] Norway
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Norway]
Notes:
A Submarine mud volcano is an underwater geological structure that was formed after the constant expulsion of gas or fluids like methane from the seabed.
Scientists have recently spotted a submarine mud volcano close to Norway’s Bear Island in Barents Sea. Bear Island is the southernmost island of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago.
3. ‘Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)’ was founded in which year?
[A] 1988
[B] 1998
[C] 2008
[D] 2018
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Correct Answer: A [1988]
Notes:
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is the largest public health initiative in history. It was founded in 1988.
Recently Cameroon, Chad and Niger have initiated Africa’s largest polio vaccination campaign since 2020 with the support from WHO via the GPEI.
4. Which country has introduced a robot called ‘Kachaka’ with capacity to deliver items through voice commands?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] North Korea
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
A Tokyo-based startup Preferred Robotics has introduced a robot called Kachaka for home use. It has the capacity to deliver items through voice commands.
The robot’s AI technology enables it to analyse camera images, allowing it to detect and avoid obstacles. Kachaka has a maximum carrying capacity of 20 kg, including the attached table.
5. Which state government launched the ‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana was rolled out recently by the Maharashtra government.
The scheme is on the lines of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi under which farmers get ₹6,000 a year as minimum income support. Once approved, the farmers in the state will be able to get a sum of ₹12,000 every year.
6. Which state/UT launched the ‘Solar City Project’?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala government-run Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (Anert) recently launched a new ambitious project aimed at making Thiruvananthapuram the largest solar city in India.
Under this project, every rooftop in the capital city will be turned into a solar energy-producing station.
7. Ian Hacking, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Philosopher
[C] Scientist
[D] Musician
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Correct Answer: B [Philosopher]
Notes:
Canadian philosopher Ian Hacking has passed away recently. He is famed for his contributions to the philosophy of science, probability and mathematics.
Professor Hacking wrote several significant works on the philosophy and history of probability, including “The Taming of Chance” (1990).
8. Which country is the host of the ‘22nd SCO Summit’?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The 22nd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in a virtual mode on 4 July, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.
India is set to host the 22nd SCO summit for the first time under its chairmanship. Invitations were sent to heads of state of all SCO member countries — China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
9. What is the outlay of ‘World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector’?
[A] Rs 20000 crore
[B] Rs 50000 crore
[C] Rs 1 lakh crore
[D] Rs 2 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 1 lakh crore]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet recently approved the formation and the empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to create the “world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector”, with an outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore.
This objective will be achieved by converging 8 ongoing schemes of 3 ministries. Ministry of Cooperation will implement a pilot project in at least 10 selected districts.
10. Which city hosted the ‘India-EU Global Gateway Conference’?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Shillong
[C] Kolkata
[D] Itanagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shillong]
Notes:
India-EU Global Gateway Conference will be held in Shillong focusing on boosting connectivity and infrastructure in the Indian subcontinent.
It will focus on three pillars – digital, energy and transport. Ministry of External Affairs, EU Delegation to India and the Asian Confluence are jointly organizing the India-EU Connectivity Conference.