Current Affairs 16 July 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz: 16 July 2023

July 16, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) Which of the following article of the Indian Constitution, Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters?

(A) Article 326

(B) Article 327

(C) Article 328

(D) Article 329

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⇨ Article 329, Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters.

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2Q) Which of the following tiger reserves are correctly matched with their respective states?

(1) Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) - Madhya Pradesh

(2) Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Maharashtra

(3) Pench Tiger Reserve - Uttar Pradesh

(4) Corbett Tiger Reserve - Uttarakhand

(A) 1, 2 and 3 Only

(B) 2, 3 and 4 Only

(C) 1, 2 and 4 Only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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⇨ Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) - Madhya Pradesh

⇨ Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Maharashtra

⇨ Pench Tiger Reserve - Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra (Mostly covered in Madhya Pradesh).

⇨ Corbett Tiger Reserve - Uttarakhand

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3Q) Which of the following statement is correct regarding Sagar Nidhi?

(A) It is a nuclear submarine class

(B) It is an Aircraft carrier

(C) It is Stealth guided missile destroyer

(D) It is an Ocean Research Vessel

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⇨ Sagar Nidhi is an Ocean Research Vessel operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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4Q) What is the theme of the Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023?

(A) Sustainable Blue-economy

(B) Materials for Sustainable Energy

(C) Eco-Innovations for Energy Transition

(D) Research and Innovation for an Equitable Society

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⇨ India has taken forward the Research and Innovation Initiative (RIIG) during its G20 Presidency in 2023 under the theme “Research and Innovation for an Equitable Society”.

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5Q) Leptospirosis is caused by which of the following?

(A) Virus

(B) Bacteria

(C) Protozoa

(D) Fungi

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⇨ The disease is caused by a bacterium called Leptospira interrogans, or Leptospira.

⇨ It is a contagious disease in animals but is occasionally transmitted to humans in certain environmental conditions.

⇨ The carriers of the disease can be either wild or domestic animals, including rodents, cattle, pigs, and dogs.

⇨ The cycle of disease transmission begins with the shedding of leptospira, usually in the urine of infected animals.

⇨ The severity of a leptospirosis infection ranges from a mild flu-like illness to being life-threatening.

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6Q) Which of the following article in the Indian Constitution says that “the State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India”?

(A) Article 14

(B) Article 25

(C) Article 44

(D) Article 48

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⇨ Article 44 of the Constitution says that “the State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India”.

⇨ Article 44 is among the Directive Principles of State Policy.

⇨ Directive Principles are not enforceable by the court but are supposed to inform and guide governance.

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7Q) Which of the following statement is correct regarding black holes?

(1) They are formed when a massive star collapses in on itself at the end of its life.

(2) The existence of the black holes concept was theorized by Albert Einstein in 1915.

(3) A black hole named Sagittarius A* is at the center of the Milky Way.

(4) Except for light, nothing can escape through the black hole.

(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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⇨ They are formed when a massive star collapses in on itself at the end of its life.

⇨ The existence of the black holes concept was theorized by Albert Einstein in 1915.

⇨ A black hole named Sagittarius A* is at the center of the Milky Way.

⇨ Light cannot escape a Black Hole, which allows light to “echo,” bending around the back.

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8Q) The World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines on shaping policies to protect children from HFSS food products. In this context, which of the following are referred to as HFSS food products?

(1) Saturated fatty acids

(2) Trans-fatty acids

(3) Free sugars and salt

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1 and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, and 3

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⇨ Which are high in saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids, free sugars, and salt, collectively referred to as HFSS foods.

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9Q) Nirbhaya Fund was established in which of the following year?

(A) 2010

(B) 2013

(C) 2015

(D) 2016

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⇨ Nirbhaya Fund Scheme was established in 2013.

⇨ It provides for a non-lapsable corpus fund for the safety and security of women.

⇨ It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

⇨ The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is the nodal Ministry to Nirbhaya Fund Scheme.

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10Q) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility. In this context, which of the following statement is correct?

(1) Recently, the Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV) was developed jointly by India and the European Union.

(2) Recently, Aero India 2023 was inaugurated at the India Air Force station in Bengaluru, India.

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2

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⇨ Recently, the Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV) was developed jointly by India and the United States.

⇨ Recently, Aero India 2023 was inaugurated at the India Air Force station in Bengaluru, India.

⇨ The Defence Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) is a bilateral program between India and the United States.

⇨ It was initiated in 2012.

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