Current Affairs 02 July 2023

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July 02, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) What is the objective of the "PM-PRANAM" scheme which is often in the news recently?

(A) Establishment of high-performance supercomputers

(B) To promote AI in the healthcare system

(C) To reduce the use of chemical fertilizers

(D) Plantation program at the panchayat level

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⇨ The Government is Planning to Launch the PM PRANAM (Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana) Scheme to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers.

⇨ To bring down the subsidy burden on chemical fertilizers, which is estimated to reach Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2022-23 — 39% higher than the 2021 figure of Rs 1.62 lakh crore.

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2Q) Which of the following nation has signed a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum seekers to the East African nation to “save countless lives” from human trafficking?

(A) USA

(B) UK

(C) Russia

(D) France

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⇨ The United Kingdom has signed a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum seekers to the East African nation to “save countless lives” from human trafficking.

⇨ The policy, known as the “Rwanda policy,” is part of the government’s strategy to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel to seek asylum in the UK.

⇨ Anyone entering the UK illegally may now be relocated to Rwanda.

⇨ About Rwanda country:

⇨ Rwanda is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge.

⇨ Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

⇨ It is highly elevated, giving it the sobriquet of "Land of a Thousand Hills", its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savannah in the southeast, with numerous lakes throughout the country.

⇨ Volcanoes National Park is the home to the largest population of Mountain Gorillas in the world.

⇨ Intore sometimes called the Dance of Heroes, is a traditional dance performed by men in Rwanda.

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3Q) President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, conferred Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the "Order of the Nile", the highest civilian award of Egypt. In this context, the Prime Minister is the ________ Indian to receive the award.

(A) 1st

(B) 2nd

(C) 3rd

(D) 4th

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⇨ Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first Indian to receive the "Order of the Nile", the highest civilian award in Egypt.

⇨ It is Instituted in 1915, the "Order of the Nile" is conferred upon Heads of state, Crown Princes, and Vice-Presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services.

⇨ This is the 13th such highest state honor that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi.

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4Q) Which of the following ministry has invited nominations for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2022?

(A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(B) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

(C) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

(D) Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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⇨ The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has invited nominations for Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2022.

⇨ The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India confers the National Adventure Award called “Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award” (TNNAA) in order to recognize the achievements of persons associated with the field of adventure and to encourage young people to develop the spirit of endurance, risk-taking, cooperative teamwork, and quick, ready and effective reflexes in challenging situations.

⇨ The award consists of a bronze statuette, a certificate, a blazer with a silken tie/a saree, and award money of Rs. 15 Lakh. The Awards are presented to the winners along with Arjuna Awards by the Government of India.

⇨ Usually, One Award is given in four categories namely, Land Adventure, Water (Sea) Adventure, Air Adventure, and Life Time Achievement for adventure activities on Land, Sea, and Air.

⇨ Achievements for the last 3 years are considered for the 3 categories namely Land Adventure, Water (Sea) Adventure, and Air Adventure, and for the Life Time Achievement award, the achievement of the entire career is considered.

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5Q) International MSME Day is observed on which of the following day annually to recognize the significance of MSMEs and their contribution to the economy?

(A) 27 June

(B) 28 June

(C) 29 June

(D) 30 June

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⇨ International MSME Day is observed on 27th June annually to recognize the significance of MSMEs and their contribution to the economy.

⇨ In India, the theme for MSME Day 2023 is "Future-ready MSMEs for India@100."

⇨ In April 2017, the United Nations designated 27th June as MSME Day.

⇨ On the occasion of International MSME Day, The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, MSME celebrated "Udyami Bharat-MSME Day" and launched various initiatives, such as the Ministry of MSME are ‘CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal’ and ‘Mobile App for Geo-tagging of Cluster Projects and Technology Centers’ and the announcement of 'MSME Idea Hackathon 3.0' for women entrepreneurs.

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6Q) The second edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and which of the following nation was held in Arusha?

(A) Madagascar

(B) Egypt

(C) Saudi Arabia

(D) Tanzania

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⇨ The second edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Arusha.

⇨ India shares close, warm, and friendly relations with Tanzania which is bolstered by robust capacity building and avenues for development partnership.

⇨ The visit of the Indian delegation for the JDCC meeting is expected to further strengthen defense relations with Tanzania.

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7Q) The Durand Cup is associated with which of the following sports, recently The 132nd edition of the tournament ceremony was organized in Delhi?

(A) Hockey

(B) Badminton

(C) Tennis

(D) Football

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⇨ The 132nd edition of Durand Cup, India's oldest football tournament at a ceremony organized at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi.

⇨ The tournament is scheduled to commence in Kolkata from 03 August to 03 September 2023.

⇨ Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest and the world’s third-oldest football tournament, in which top Indian football clubs from across the country participate.

⇨ Organized by the Indian Armed Forces, the Durand Cup has been the breeding ground for India’s best footballing talent over the years.

⇨ The inaugural edition took place in Shimla in 1888, when it started off as an Army Cup, open only to the British Indian Army troops in India, but soon opened up to civilian teams as well.

⇨ The Durand Cup tournament is unique where in the winning team walks away with three trophies, i.e the Durand Cup (a rolling trophy and the original prize), the Shimla Trophy (also a rolling trophy and first given by the residents of Shimla in 1904) and the President's Cup (for permanent keep and first presented by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President, in 1956).

⇨ The 132nd edition of the tournament will witness the participation of 24 teams including teams from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, the foreign teams are taking part in the tournament after a gap of 27 years.

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8Q) According to the latest UN inter-agency estimates, which of the following statements is correct?

(1) India is the largest country in southern Asia, which is where half of all children with "wasting" in the world live.

(2) The Key findings of the 2023 edition also show that India had a stunting rate of 31.7 percent in 2022.

(3) India had an overweight percentage of 2.8 percent in 2022.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) Only 1, 2, and 3

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⇨ India is the largest country in southern Asia, which is where half of all children with "wasting" in the world live.

⇨ The Key findings of the 2023 edition also show that India had a stunting rate of 31.7 percent in 2022, down from 41.6 percent in 2012, a decade ago.

⇨ India had an overweight percentage of 2.8 percent in 2022, compared to 2.2 percent in 2012.

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9Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes?

(1) The nucleus is absent in Prokaryotes and present in the Eukaryotes.

(2) Prokaryote's DNA is Circular in shape and Eukaryotes's DNA is Linear.

(3) Membrane-bound organelles are absent in Prokaryotes and present in the Eukaryotes.

(4) Reproduction in Prokaryotes is Asexual and reproduction in Eukaryotes is Sexual (or) asexual.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ The nucleus is absent in Prokaryotes and present in the Eukaryotes.

⇨ Prokaryote's DNA is Circular in shape and Eukaryotes's DNA is Linear.

⇨ Membrane-bound organelles are absent in Prokaryotes and present in the Eukaryotes.

⇨ Reproduction in Prokaryotes is Asexual and reproduction in Eukaryotes is Sexual (or) asexual.

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10Q) The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently released the World Drug Report 2023. In this context, where is located the UNODC headquarters?

(A) Geneva, Switzerland

(B) Vienna, Austria

(C) Berne, Switzerland

(D) Brussels, Belgium

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⇨ As per the report, data puts the global estimate of people who inject drugs in 2021 at 13.2 million, 18 percent higher than previously estimated.

⇨ Globally, over 296 million people used drugs in 2021, an increase of 23 percent over the previous decade, the report said.

⇨ About UNODC:

⇨ It was established in 1997 through a merger between the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention.

⇨ It was named as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in 2002.

⇨ UNODC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

⇨ International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is celebrated every year on 26th June.

⇨ UNODC has had a presence in India since 1987.

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