Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2022

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested hybrid motor, which will be used for a new propulsion system for upcoming launch vehicles
The 30 kN hybrid motor was tested at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. The test was supported by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). The motor uses Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) as fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) as the oxidiser.

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das recently launched three key digital payment initiatives at the Global Fintech Fest 2022.
The initiatives include RuPay Credit Card on UPI, UPI LITE, Bharat BillPay Cross-Border Bill Payments. Through UPI Lite on BHIM App, users will be able to make small-value transactions in near-offline mode. The upper limit of a UPI Lite payment transaction will be ₹200. The total limit of the UPI Lite digital payment mode on the wallet on a device would be ₹2,000 at any point in time.

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Union Communications Ministry has prepared the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 and invited from stakeholders and industry associations.
In July 2022, a Consultation Paper on ‘Need for a new legal framework governing Telecommunication in India’ was published. Based on the consultations and deliberations, the Ministry has prepared the draft Bill to develop a modern legal framework in telecommunications.

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The Gujarat Legislative Assembly unanimously withdrew the controversial Gujarat Cattle Control (Keeping and Moving) in Urban Areas Bill, 2022.
The cattle-rearers warned the State authorities that they would stop supplying milk to dairies. The Bill aimed at prohibiting the movement of stray cattle on roads and public places in urban areas of the State.

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Union government’s ‘Skill India’ initiative, the Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ‘Samsung India’ to upskill youth in India.
Under ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’, it aims to upskill over 3,000 unemployed youths from 18-25 years of age in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data and Coding and Programming.

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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has reappointed Dilip Asbe as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the company for a period of five years.
Dilip Asbe took over as MD&CEO of NPCI in January 2018. NPCI is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India.

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Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly passed the Code of Criminal Procedure (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Bill 2022 which bars granting of anticipatory bail to rape accused.
A provision has been made to not grant anticipatory bail to those accused of offences under the POCSO Act and misconduct with women. The amendment bill empowers a claims tribunal to compensate anyone killed in riots with Rs 5 lakh.

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Researchers in China have discovered a new type of crystal in the volcanic debris of the near side of the moon.
They also discovered potential fuel source for production of clean and efficient energy on Earth. The small, transparent crystal has been named Changesite-(Y), after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e.

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‘FridaysForFuture (FFF)’ is a youth-led movement that began in August 2018, to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis.
FFF organised Global climate strikes across the world, which was attended by thousands of young activists. The campaign demanded stronger policies for climate reparation. It took place a day after ‘Loss and Damage Action Day’.

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Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been named winner of the first-ever Queen Elizabeth II Woman of the Year award.
The 42-year-old barrister was appointed to the Cabinet earlier this month by British Prime Minister Liz Truss. The awards recognise the achievements of individuals from across Britain’s South Asian community via public nominations.