Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2023

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The China-US Science and Technology Agreement (STA), which was signed in 1979 and has underpinned bilateral cooperation in science, technology and other areas for decades.
The deal has been renewed every five years or so and is set to expire on August 27, 2023. In Beijing, Chinese officials held multiple rounds of talks with the US secretary of state Antony Blinken.

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The Largo Argentina square, situated in Rome, Italy, comprises four temples from the Roman Republican era and the remnants of Pompey’s Theatre.
This is the place where Caesar was believed to have lost his life. Recently, the city authorities opened the ancient site which date back as far as the 3rd century B.C.

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India and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) have entered into a partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration and identify common areas of interest. It was signed in the backdrop of G20 Tourism Ministers meeting at Goa.
The MoU will see both parties collaborate on key areas related to tourism market intelligence, tourism, and rural development, tourism investment, education, and innovation.

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Sabai Grass Yoga Mats are created by Tribals of Mayurbhanj, Odisha. They are made using Sabai grass and are renowned for its lightweight and flexibility.
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) has joined forces with the Ministry of Ayush to provide 34,000 yoga mats ahead of International Yoga Day.

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Bengaluru-based Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have geared up to produce Tejas Mark II fighter by 2027-28 and ADA is ready to roll out the GE-414 powered prototype by 2024 end.
After the approval from the US Congress, the GE-414 engine will be produced in India with a complete transfer of technology (TOT), ensuring 100% indigenous manufacturing.

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Vasovagal syncope is a condition characterized by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure leading to fainting.
According to a study conducted by AIIMS, yoga has been found to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Vasovagal syncope. It is a widespread clinical condition, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 35%.

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Victor 6000 is a French robot that was involved in rescue operation of the Titan submersible. It is capable of diving up to 20,000 feet (6,000 metres) underwater.
The crew of the Titan submersible lost contact with its surface vessel – the Polar Prince – an hour and 45 minutes after it began a dive to see the wreck. French research vessel L’Atalante, was carrying the Victor 6000 remotely operated vehicle (ROV).

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The report titled ‘State of the Climate in Europe 2022’ was released recently by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
According to this report, the proportion of weather-induced production losses in global nuclear energy generation rose from 0.29 percent five years ago to around 0.35 percent in 2022.

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India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for authorized economic operators (AEOs), allowing Customs authorities of both countries to recognize safe and compliant exporters and importers.
This agreement aims to enhance facilitation and streamline customs clearances for AEOs, providing them with improved benefits and efficiencies.

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Plans for US-India defence technology sharing between the US and India are facing hurdles because of strict US rules like the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) oversees and enforces the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which are a collection of regulations governing the export of defense articles and services from the United States.