Current Affairs 03 July 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz: 03 July 2023

July 03, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) a new study has found that Oceans also cool the planet by releasing short-lived halogens, those are?

(1) chlorine

(2) bromine

(3) iodine

(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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⇨ Oceans do more than just absorb carbon dioxide and moderate the climate. They also cool the planet by releasing short-lived halogens such as chlorine, bromine, and iodine, a new study has found.

⇨ Currently, these halogens contribute 8-10 percent of cooling. This could increase to 18-31 percent by 2100, the study published.

⇨ Short-lived halogens, which have a lifetime of less than six months in the atmosphere, are naturally produced by the oceans.

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2Q) Recently, a summit called the "Global Financial Pact on Climate Change" was held in which of the following city?

(A) France

(B) London

(C) Italy

(D) Paris

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⇨ A summit called the "Global Financial Pact on Climate Change" was held in Paris.

⇨ Important points regarding Climate Finance:

⇨ In 2010, 194 member countries agreed to create the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at UNFCCC COP 16.

⇨ India established National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) in 2015 to support adaptation activities in the States and Union Territories (UTs) of India that are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

⇨ The NAFCC projects implemented in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh include activities relating to coastal areas and these projects are-

⇨ (i) Promotion of integrated farming system of Kaipad in coastal wetlands of North Kerala

⇨ (ii) Management and rehabilitation of coastal habitats and biodiversity for climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihood in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu and

⇨ (iii) Climate Resilient interventions in Dairy Sector in coastal and Arid areas in Andhra Pradesh.

⇨ India created National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) through the Finance Bill 2010-11 by the recommendation of the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) to invest in entrepreneurial ventures and research in the field of clean energy technologies.

⇨ It is funded through an initial carbon tax on the use of coal by industries.

⇨ India established National Adaptation Fund in 2014 with a corpus of Rs. 100 crores with the aim of bridging the gap between the need and the available funds.

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3Q) The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on the occasion of Kharchi Puja. In this context, Kharchi Puja is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated in which of the following state?

(A) Assam

(B) Nagaland

(C) Tripura

(D) Manipur

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⇨ Kharchi Puja is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated in Tripura in July or August.

⇨ It is also known as the "Festival of 14 Gods," thus they worship the earth along with their 14 deities.

⇨ The festival is centered around the worship of Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral deity of the Tripuri people.

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4Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding 9 Years' Key achievements and initiatives of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying?

(1) Livestock Sector is growing at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.93 percent during 2014-15 to 2020-21 (at constant prices).

(2) The livestock sector contributed 6.2 percent of total GVA in 2020-21.

(3) India is ranked 1st in milk production contributing 23 percent of global milk production.

(4) India ranks 3rd in Egg Production and 8th in meat production in the world.

(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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⇨ 9 Years' Key Achievements and Initiatives of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying :

⇨ Livestock Sector is growing at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.93 percent during 2014-15 to 2020-21 (at constant prices).

⇨ The contribution of livestock in total agriculture and allied sector Gross value added (GVA) (at constant prices) has increased from 24.38 percent (2014-15) to 30.87 percent (2020-21).

⇨ The livestock sector contributed 6.2 percent of total GVA in 2020-21.

⇨ Dairy is the single largest agricultural commodity contributing 5 percent of the national economy and employing more than 8 crore farmers directly.

⇨ India is ranked 1st in milk production contributing 23 percent of global milk production. Milk production has increased by 51.05% over the past 8 years from 146.3 million tonnes during 2014-15 to 221.06 million tonnes during 2021-22.

⇨ According to Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT) production data (2020), India ranks 3rd in Egg Production and 8th in meat production in the world.

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5Q) Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India during the United Nations Climate Action Summit in which of the following year?

(A) 2014

(B) 2016

(C) 2019

(D) 2022

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⇨ The CDRI was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India during the United Nations Climate Action Summit on 23 September 2019, in New York.

⇨ It is a major global initiative launched by the Government of India and is seen as India's attempt to obtain a global leadership role in climate change and disaster resilience matters.

⇨ On 28 August 2019, the Cabinet approved the setting up of CDRI along with its supporting Secretariat in New Delhi and also gave the approval for the Government of India's financial support of Rs. 480 crore to CDRI over a period of 5 years from 2019-20 to 2023-24.

⇨ Subsequently, on the 29th June 2022, the Cabinet approved the recognition of CDRI as an International Organization and for the signing of a Headquarters Agreement (HQA) for granting CDRI exemptions, immunities, and privileges as contemplated under Section-3 of the UN (P&I) Act, 1947.

⇨ CDRI is a global partnership of National Governments, UN agencies and programs, multilateral development banks and financing mechanisms, the private sector, and academic and knowledge institutions that aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks, thereby ensuring sustainable development.

⇨ Since its launch, thirty-one (31) Countries, six (06) International Organizations, and two (02) private sector organizations have become members of CDRI.

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6Q) The government of India has observed "Statistics Day" every year on which of the following day In recognition of the notable contributions made by pioneer statistician PC Mahalanobis whose birth anniversary falls on this day?

(A) 27 June

(B) 28 June

(C) 29 June

(D) 30 June

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⇨ The National Statistics Day of India is observed on the 29th of June every year.

⇨ National Statistics Day was first observed on June 29, 2007.

⇨ The theme of Statistics Day, 2023 is “Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals”.

⇨ The objective of this Day is to create public awareness, especially in the younger generation for drawing inspiration from Professor PPC Mahalanobis about the role and importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation.

⇨ Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis founded the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1932.

⇨ Mahalanobis also served on India's first Planning Commission.

⇨ He Launched "Sankhya: The Indian Journal of Statistics".

⇨ He is Honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 1968.

⇨ Mahalanobis created the Feldman-Mahalanobis model, a Neo-Marxian model of economic development that was used in India's Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961).

⇨ It promoted the rapid industrialization of the country.

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7Q) India and Russia are keen to make the Chennai – Vladivostok maritime route operational, In this context, The Vladivostok – Chennai route passes through which of the following locations?

(1) Sea of Japan

(2) South China Sea

(3) Malacca Strait

(4) Molucca Sea

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 1, 2, and 3

(C) Only 1, 3, and 4

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

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⇨ The Vladivostok – Chennai route passes through the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, and Malacca Strait.

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8Q) Which one of the following is the type of plate boundary of the Indian plate along the Himalayan mountains?

(A) Ocean-continent convergence

(B) Divergent boundary

(C) Transform boundary

(D) Continent-continent convergence

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⇨ The Indian plate includes Peninsular India and the Australian continental portions.

⇨ The subduction zone along the Himalayas forms the northern plate boundary in the form of Continent-continent convergence.

⇨ New research found that the Piedmont zone of Haryana is actively deforming and could become a future seismic hazard zone.

⇨ Piedmont plains are situated at the foot of mountains or hills.

⇨ The convergence between the Indian tectonic plate and the Eurasian plate resulted in the lifting of the Himalayan mountain belt.

⇨ Along with the southward movement of the deformation front, the convergence also resulted in a significant shortening of the lithosphere.

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9Q) The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is often in the news recently, in this context, it is located on the border of which of the following states?

(1) Assam

(2) Arunachal Pradesh

(3) Meghalaya

(4) Nagaland

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) Only 2 and 4

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⇨ Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Achieves Construction of Dam till Top Level, which is located in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

⇨ National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) has informed us that more than 90% of the total work of the project has already been completed.

⇨ The remaining work of radial gates will be completed after the monsoon season and electricity generation is expected to begin by the end of Financial Year 2023-24.

⇨ On completion, the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project will generate approximately 7,500 million kilowatt-hours of power annually.

⇨ It is a concrete gravity dam located on the Subansiri River.

⇨ Subansiri River or “Gold River” originates in the Tibet Plateau and is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River.

⇨ Arunachal Pradesh is often referred to as the country's powerhouse and has 34% (50,328 MW) of the country's 148,701 MW of hydropower capacity.

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10Q) Recently, INS Sunayna entered Port Beira located in which of the following nation to conduct a medical camp as part of the Indian Navy's community outreach program?

(A) Madagascar

(B) Somalia

(C) Tanzania

(D) Mozambique

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⇨ Recently, INS Sunayna, entered Port Beira, Mozambique.

⇨ The ship will be conducting a medical camp as part of the Indian Navy's community outreach program.

⇨ Mozambique is a country located in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the southwest.

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