Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2022
1. Which two Union Ministries have signed MoU for the promotion of “One Herb, One Standard”?
[A] Union Health Ministry- Union AYUSH Ministry
[B] Union Women and Child Development Ministry- Union Health Ministry
[C] Union Health Ministry- Union Law and Justice Ministry
[D] Union Health Ministry- Union Jal Shakti Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Union Health Ministry- Union AYUSH Ministry]
Notes:
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (Ministry of Ayush) and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (Ministry of Health).
The MoU seeks for inter-ministerial cooperation for the promotion and facilitation of “One Herb, One Standard”. The primary objective is to promote public health by developing harmonised herbal drug standards.
2. ‘WHO’ along with which institution released a report titled ‘Progress on WASH in health care facilities 2000-2021’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] John Hopkins University
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [UNICEF]
Notes:
WHO and UNICEF released a report titled ‘Progress on WASH in health care facilities 2000-2021: special focus on WASH and infection prevention and control’.
The report has established the global baseline on hygiene services. As per the report, half of health care facilities worldwide lack basic hygiene services with water and soap or alcohol-based hand rub and at toilets in these facilities. Around 3.85 billion people use these facilities, who face greater risk of infection.
3. In the field of Art forms, what is ‘Sattriya’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Music
[B] Dance
[C] Painting
[D] Theatre Art
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Correct Answer: B [Dance]
Notes:
‘Sattriya’ is a dance form that was originally a medium of worship at Sattras (monastries). Sattriya was accorded a classical status in the year 2000.
As per the veteran artiste Jatin Goswami, who has been popularising the dance form, it was once preserved as the art of male monks. However, at present, it features several women artistes and new-age interpretations.
4. Which organisation manufacturers Tejas Mark-2 Fighter Jets?
[A] DRDO
[B] BEL
[C] HAL
[D] BDL
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Correct Answer: C [HAL]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved Tejas Mark-2 Project. It has sanctioned 6,500 crore rupees for designing and developing of Tejas Mark-2 fighter jet. It is manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
The advanced version of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) will feature a series of additions to its flight and fight capabilities. Tejas 2.0 will be equipped with more powerful engines and indigenously developed Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
5. Which country is the host of the multilateral command Exercise Vostok – 2022?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
A multilateral strategic and command Exercise Vostok – 2022 has begun in Russia. The exercise is aimed at coordination among other participating military contingents and observers.
The Indian Army contingent comprising of troops from 7/8 Gorkha Rifles undertakes joint drills including joint field training exercises, combat discussions, and firepower exercises.
6. As per the latest figures from the IMF (September 2022), which country is the fifth largest economy in the world?
[A] UK
[B] India
[C] France
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
According to figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India passed the United Kingdom (UK) to become the fifth-largest economy in the world in the last quarter of 2021.
The United States, China, Japan, and Germany are the only nations ahead of India. However, in terms of per capita income, which is a measure of how much money is made per person in a country, India is ranked 122 out of 190 countries.
7. What is the main theme of discussion of the ‘Swasth Sabal Bharat’ Conclave organised by the Health Ministry?
[A] Eradication of Malnutrition
[B] Body-organ-eye donation
[C] Eradication of Tuberculosis
[D] Medical Waste Management
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Correct Answer: B [Body-organ-eye donation]
Notes:
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually inaugurated the ‘Swasth Sabal Bharat’ Conclave.
The purpose of the conclave was to discuss the situation of body-organ-eye donation in India and find solutions to the challenges ahead. The Union Minister emphasized on ‘Jan Bhagidari’ or people’s movement to encourage people to donate their organs for humanity.
8. What is the name of the mascot for the 36th National Games Ahmedabad?
[A] Sher
[B] Savaj
[C] Vikas
[D] Leo
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Correct Answer: B [Savaj]
Notes:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the mascot and the anthem for the 36th National Games in Ahmedabad.
The mascot is named as ‘Savaj’ which means cub in Gujarati. The theme of the anthem is ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. The National Games will be organised from September 29 to October 12, across six cities in the state.
9. ISRO partnered with which country’s space agency in space technology during Bengaluru Space Expo?
[A] USA
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
Six MoUs signed between Indian and Australian space start-ups at Bengaluru Space Expo.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Australian Space Agency (ASA), have decided to partner to develop space technology markets for both India and Australia. ASA is an entity responsible for the development of Australia’s commercial space sector
10. Which company developed iNCOVACC, India’s first intra-nasal Corona vaccine?
[A] BioCon
[B] Dr Reddy’s Lab
[C] Bharat Biotech
[D] Serum Institute of India
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Biotech]
Notes:
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the country’s first intra-nasal Covid-19 vaccine for restricted emergency use in those aged above 18 years.
The vaccine named ‘iNCOVACC’ was developed by Bharat Biotech and it is the only the second such vaccine in the world after CanSino Biologics’ vaccine in China, to get regulatory approval. iNCOVACC is a chimpanzee adenovirus vectored recombinant nasal vaccine that has been formulated to allow delivery through nasal drops.
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