Current Affairs 14 July 2023

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1Q) Which of the following statement is correct regarding Alluri Sitarama Raju?

(1) Alluri Seetarama initiated the famous "Rampa Rebellion".

(2) He has the title of "Manyam Veerudu" or the "Hero of the Jungle".

(3) He is under the influence of Gandhiji’s Non-cooperation movement.

(4) He also participated in anti-British activities in response to the 1882 Madras Forest Act.

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ About Alluri Sitarama Raju:

⇨ Alluri Seetarama initiated the famous "Rampa Rebellion" during 1922-1924.

⇨ He has the title of "Manyam Veerudu" or the "Hero of the Jungle".

⇨ He is under the influence of Gandhiji’s Non-cooperation movement.

⇨ He also participated in anti-British activities in response to the 1882 Madras Forest Act.

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2Q) Which of the following International organizations launched a global research agenda for AMR in human health, which prioritizes 40 research topics for evidence generation to inform policy and interventions by 2030?

(A) United Nations (UN)

(B) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

(C) the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

(D) the World Health Organization (WHO)

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⇨ WHO launched a global research agenda for AMR in human health on June 22, 2023.

⇨ The agenda prioritizes 40 research topics for evidence generation to inform policy and interventions by 2030.

⇨ It also aims to guide a variety of stakeholders in generating new evidence to address antimicrobial resistance, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.

⇨ The agenda will serve as a guide for countries, research institutes and funding bodies to support One Health AMR research.

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3Q) Which of the following statement is correct regarding Swami Vivekananda?

(1) He is one of the main representatives of Neo-Vedanta.

(2) Maharaja Ajit Singh of the Khetri State titled him a "Vivekananda".

(3) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had called Vivekananda the “maker of modern India.”

(4) He established Belur Math in Howrah, West Bengal.

(A) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(B) 2, 3, and 4 Only

(C) 1, 3, and 4 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ About Vivekananda:

⇨ He Was influenced by Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

⇨ He is one of the main representatives of Neo-Vedanta.

⇨ Maharaja Ajit Singh of the Khetri State titled him a "Vivekananda".

⇨ Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had called Vivekananda the “maker of modern India.”

⇨ He established Belur Math in Howrah, West Bengal.

⇨ He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in May 1897.

⇨ He founded the Vedanta Society of New York in 1894.

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4Q) Which of the following Schemes are associated with The Women and Child Development Ministry?

(1) Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTU)

(2) Mission Vatsalya

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2

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⇨ Schemes associated with the Women and Child Development Ministry:

⇨ The Women and Child Development Ministry has been providing financial assistance to all States and Union Territories under the Nirbhaya Fund to set up and strengthen Anti Human Trafficking Units (AHTU) in every district of the country.

⇨ Funding has also been provided for setting up these units in border guarding forces such as BSF and SSB.

⇨ As of now, 788 AHTUs, including 30 in border guarding forces, are functional.

⇨ Mission Vatsalya is the central scheme focused on the protection and welfare of children.

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5Q) Which of the following country becomes the First Country to Extend Support towards a $1 Trillion Milestone for global Startups at Startup20 Gurugram Summit?

(A) USA

(B) UK

(C) Singapore

(D) Saudi Arabia

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⇨ Saudi Arabia becomes the First Country to Extend Support towards a $1 Trillion Milestone for global Startups at Startup20 Gurugram Summit.

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6Q) Which of the following lake is part of the Great Rift Valley?

(A) Lake Viedma

(B) Lake Titicaca

(C) Lake Maracaibo

(D) Lake Victoria

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⇨ Lake Victoria is considered part of the Rift Valley system.

⇨ Actually, It is exactly lies between the eastern and western rift.

⇨ Lake Viedma - Argentina.

⇨ Lake Titicaca - Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains.

⇨ Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela.

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7Q) Mumbai hosted the G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Summit from the 4th to the 5th of July 2023. In this context, which of the following other locations are also RIIG meetings hosted by India?

(1) Ranchi

(2) Dibrugarh

(3) Dharamshala

(4) Diu

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ Mumbai hosted the G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Summit and Research Ministers’ Meeting from the 4th to the 5th of July 2023.

⇨ India has taken forward the Research and Innovation Initiative (RIIG) during its Presidency in 2023 under the theme “Research and Innovation for Equitable Society”.

⇨ A total of 5 RIIG meetings were hosted by India this year under the theme “Research and Innovation for Equitable Society”.

⇨ The RIIG Inception Meeting was held at Kolkata, followed by four thematic conferences in:

⇨ 1) Ranchi on the theme: "Materials for Sustainable Energy";

⇨ 2) Dibrugarh on the theme: "Circular Bioeconomy",

⇨ 3) Dharamshala, on the theme: "Eco-Innovations for Energy Transition"; and

⇨ 4) Diu, on the theme "Sustainable Blue-economy".

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8Q) India is not a member of which of the following?

(1) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

(2) The IAEA Response and Assistance Network (RANET)

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2

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⇨ Since 1957, India has been a founding member of the IAEA.

⇨ In January 2020, India joined the IAEA Response and Assistance Network (RANET).

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9Q) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) grouping now comprises which of the following nations?

(1) Kazakhstan

(2) Kyrgyzstan

(3) Tajikistan

(4) Uzbekistan

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ The SCO grouping now comprises China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

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10Q) Javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra won a gold medal in which of the international sports events?

(1) Tokyo Olympic Games, 2021

(2) Asian Athletics Championships, 2017

(3) IAAF World U20 Championships, 2016

(4) Jakarta Asian Games, 2018

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1, 2, and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ International Achievements of Neeraj Chopra:

⇨ On August 7, 2021, Neeraj Chopra emerged as India's first track-and-field Olympic gold medallist.

⇨ He is now the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win a gold medal in individual events.

⇨ Chopra won a gold medal in the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

⇨ Chopra won gold in the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships with a throw of 85.23 meters.

⇨ He won gold in the Men's javelin throw at the 2018 Asian Games.

⇨ It was also India's first gold medal in the javelin throw at the Asian Games.

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