Current Affairs 07 July 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz: 07 July 2023

July 07, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) Recently Ministry of Education releases the NIRF ranking for 2023. In this context, The Ministry of Education formulated and implemented the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in which of the following year?

(A) 2011

(B) 2013

(C) 2015

(D) 2019

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⇨ The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) recently released the India Rankings for 2023.

⇨ This ranking methodology was adopted by the Ministry of Education to rank institutions of higher education in India.

⇨ The Ministry of Education formulated and implemented the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2015.

⇨ Ministry of Education releases the NIRF ranking every year from 2016 and 2023 will be the 8th edition.

⇨ This is the eighth consecutive edition of rankings of higher education institutions in five categories,

⇨ Those five categories are: overall, universities, colleges, research institutions, and innovation.

⇨ The NIRF evaluates institutions on five parameters, those are teaching, learning, and resources; graduation outcome; research and professional practices; outreach and inclusivity; and perception.

⇨ Three distinct additions to the 2023 edition of India Rankings are as follows:

⇨ Introduction of a new subject namely Agriculture & Allied Sectors.

⇨ Integration of the “Innovation” ranking previously executed by the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) into the India Rankings with an aim to reduce the burden on institutions of providing similar data to two different agencies.

⇨ Expansion of scope of “Architecture” to “Architecture and Planning” to include institutions imparting courses in Urban and Town Planning.

⇨ Latest NIRF Ranking – 2023:

⇨ Category - Overall (Top 5):

⇨ (1) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)

⇨ (2) Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru, Karnataka)

⇨ (3) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi)

⇨ (4) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (Mumbai, Maharashtra)

⇨ (5) Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh)

⇨ Category - Universities (Top 5):

⇨ (1) Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru, Karnataka)

⇨ (2) Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi, Delhi)

⇨ (3) Jamia Millia Islamia (New Delhi, Delhi)

⇨ (4) Jadavpur University (Kolkata, West Bengal)

⇨ (5) Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

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2Q) Which of the following statement is correct regarding Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN)?

(1) CERT-IN is a functional organization under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

(2) CERT-IN was formed in 2004 by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

(3) It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents like hacking and phishing.

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 1 Only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 3 Only

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⇨ CERT-IN is a functional organization under the Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology.

⇨ CERT-IN was formed in 2004 by the Government of India under the Information Technology Act, 2000 Section (70B) under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

⇨ It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents like hacking and phishing.

⇨ The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology was an Indian government ministry.

⇨ It was bifurcated into the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in July 2016.

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3Q) Recently, India became a part of the coveted Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) with which of the following countries?

(1) Russia

(2) US

(3) UK

(4) France

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(D) 2, 3, and 4 Only

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⇨ Recently, India became a part of the coveted Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), which is headed by the United States.

⇨ MSP is a strategic grouping of 13 member states including Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the US, the European Union, Italy, and now India.

⇨ It aims to catalyze public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally.

⇨ Recently, the US and the UK signed the Atlantic Declaration to begin negotiations on a critical minerals agreement.

⇨ India and Australia have already signed the Critical Minerals Investment Partnership to develop the supply chain between the two countries.

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4Q) The Lithium Triangle is a region of rich in lithium reserves around the borders of which of the following nations?

(1) Brazil

(2) Argentina

(3) Chile

(4) Bolivia

(A) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(B) 2, 3, and 4 Only

(C) 1, 3, and 4 Only

(D) 1, 2, and 4 Only

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⇨ The Lithium Triangle is a region of the Andes that is rich in lithium reserves, encompassed by the borders of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

⇨ Australia, Chile, China, and Argentina are the world’s top four lithium-producing countries.

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5Q) India secured which of the following rank globally on the recently released World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index (ETI)?

(A) 42

(B) 67

(C) 83

(D) 91

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⇨ India has secured 67th rank out of 120 countries globally on the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index (ETI).

⇨ The top five countries on the list are Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Switzerland.

⇨ World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation established in 1971 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

⇨ Klaus Schwab is the founder of the World Economic Forum (Asked in UPSC CSE 2009).

⇨ List of reports released by WEF:

⇨ (1) Global IT Report (Along with INSEAD, and Cornell University).

⇨ (2) Global Risk Report.

⇨ (3) Global Competitiveness Report.

⇨ (4) Global Gender Gap Report.

⇨ (5) Global Travel and Tourism Report.

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6Q) On the occasion of six years since the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST), which of the following statement is correct?

(1) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on July 1, 2017.

(2) GST is an indirect tax implemented through the 101st Amendment to the Indian Constitution.

(3) The GST Council was established under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution.

(4) The chairman of the GST Council of India is the Prime Minister.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 1 and 3

(C) Only 1, 2, and 3

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

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⇨ The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on July 1, 2017.

⇨ GST is an indirect tax implemented through the 101st Amendment to the Indian Constitution.

⇨ The GST Council was established under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution.

⇨ The chairman of the GST Council of India is the Union Finance Minister.

⇨ In 2004, Finance Ministry Advisor Vijay Kelkar recommended GST to replace the existing tax system.

⇨ GST appeared for the first time in the 2006 budget speech.

⇨ In April 2008, the Empowered Committee submitted a report to the Central Government titled “A Model and Roadmap for Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India” containing broad recommendations about the structure and design of GST.

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7Q) Recently, Prime Minister launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. In this context, the Mission aims to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by which of the following year?

(A) 2025

(B) 2030

(C) 2047

(D) 2060

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⇨ Prime Minister launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.

⇨ National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission aims to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047.

⇨ Mission targets screening approximately 7.0 crore people under 40 years of age in the next 3 years.

⇨ People should match Sickle Cell Genetic Status Cards before marriage, to ensure that the disease is not transferred to the next generation.

⇨ About National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission:

⇨ The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Program was introduced in the Union Budget 2023.

⇨ Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic single-gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome characterized by chronic anemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction, and chronic organ damage and by a significant reduction in life expectancy.

⇨ The program is executed in a mission mode as part of the National Health Mission (NHM), which aims to eliminate sickle cell genetic transmission by the year 2047, showing a long-term commitment to eradicating the disease.

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8Q) Which of the following ministry notified the carbon credit trading scheme (CCTS) - 2023?

(A) Ministry of Coal

(B) Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

(C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

(D) Ministry of Power

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⇨ The power ministry notified a draft of "Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)".

⇨ It is the first set up of a framework for the Indian carbon market.

⇨ This scheme aims for the reduction or removal of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

⇨ This scheme was based on the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

⇨ It will set up the Indian Carbon Market Governing Board (ICMGB), which should meet at least once in a quarter of every year.

⇨ The Bureau of Energy Efficiency shall be the administrator and the secretariat for the ICMGB.

⇨ The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is the regulator for trading activities under the Indian Carbon Market.

⇨ The scheme notifies that Centre Government will constitute a “National Steering Committee for the Indian carbon market" to govern and oversee the functions of the market.

⇨ The secretary of the Ministry of Power will be the ex-officio chairperson, while the secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and climate change will be the co-chairperson for the National Steering Committee.

⇨ The committee will also have members from the ministries of finance, new and renewable energy, steel, coal and petroleum, and Niti Aayog among others.

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9Q) Under the Sagarmala program, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in which of the following state?

(A) West Bengal

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Tamilnadu

(D) Gujarat

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⇨ Under the Sagarmala program, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), a world-class facility at Lothal, Gujarat.

⇨ It is located between the Bhogavo and Sabarmati rivers near the Gulf of Khambhat.

⇨ Sagarmala program, launched in 2015 by MoPSW for the development of port infrastructure in coastal India.

⇨ NMHC would be developed as an international tourist destination, where the maritime heritage of India from ancient to modern times would be showcased and an edutainment approach using the latest technology would be adopted to spread awareness about India’s maritime heritage.

⇨ The maritime complex will include the world’s highest lighthouse museum, the world’s largest open aquatic gallery, India’s grandest naval museum, and is envisaged to be one of the biggest international tourist destinations in the world.

⇨ The complex, work which started in March 2022, is being developed at a cost of around Rs 4500 crore.

⇨ It is funded by MoPSW and the Ministry of Culture through National Culture Fund by way of grants.

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10Q) The Port of Duqm is strategically important to India's maritime strategy in the Indian Ocean. In this context, It is located in which of the following countries?

(A) Oman

(B) Yemen

(C) Madagascar

(D) Mozambique

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⇨ The Port of Duqm is located on the southeastern seaboard of Oman.

⇨ It is located in close proximity to Chabahar Port in Iran.

⇨ India has signed an agreement to access this for naval military use and commercial purposes.

⇨ It gives India access to the Gulf of Oman, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea.

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