Current Affairs 02 August 2023

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August 02, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) Which of the following are the Provisions of Disqualification of MP under RPA, 1951?

(1) If He holds an office of profit.

(2) If he is guilty of any offense punishable with imprisonment for two or more years.

(3) If he He have been removed from government employment for corruption or disloyalty to the state.

(4) If He have been punished for preaching and practicing social crimes such as untouchability, Dowry, and Sati.

(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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⇨ Some important Provisions of Disqualification of MP under RPA, 1951:

⇨ If He holds an office of profit.

⇨ If he is guilty of any offense punishable with imprisonment for two or more years.

⇨ If he He have been removed from government employment for corruption or disloyalty to the state.

⇨ If He have been punished for preaching and practicing social crimes such as untouchability, Dowry, and Sati.

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2Q) The Solomon Islands are located in which of the following ocean?

(A) Atlantic Ocean

(B) Pacific Ocean

(C) Indian Ocean

(D) Arctic Ocean

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⇨ The Solomon Islands is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia.

⇨ It consists of a double chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls in Melanesia.

⇨ The Solomon Islands, 2,000 kilometers northeast of Australia, has been China's biggest success in a campaign to expand its presence in the South Pacific.

⇨ About coral atolls:

⇨ Atolls develop with underwater volcanoes, called seamounts.

⇨ In the next stage, tiny sea animals called corals begin to build a reef around the island.

⇨ An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets.

⇨ An atoll surrounds a body of water called a lagoon.

⇨ Sometimes, atolls and lagoons protect a central island.

⇨ Channels between islets connect a lagoon to the open ocean or sea.

⇨ Over millions of years, the volcanic island erodes and sinks to the seafloor.

⇨ This process is called subsidence.

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3Q) Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)?

(1) PMLA came into force on 1st July 2005.

(2) The Act was enacted in response to India’s global commitment (including the Vienna Convention) to combat the menace of money laundering.

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2

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⇨ Important points about the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA):

⇨ The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 2002 to prevent money laundering in India.

⇨ The Act was enacted in response to India’s global commitment (including the Vienna Convention) to combat the menace of money laundering.

⇨ It was passed by both Houses of Parliament and received the assent of the President on 17th January 2003.

⇨ It came into force on 1st July 2005.

⇨ The statement of objects and reasons of the PMLA Bill of 1999 refers to various international conventions and instruments dealing primarily with money laundering related to crimes involving drugs and narcotics.

⇨ These include:

⇨ the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988;

⇨ the Basle Statement of Principles, 1989;

⇨ the Forty Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, 1990;

⇨ the Political Declaration and Global Program of Action adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990;

⇨ the Resolution passed at the UN Special Session on Countering World Drug Problem Together

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4Q) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched in which of the following year?

(A) 2019

(B) 2020

(C) 2021

(D) 2022

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⇨ Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Digital Health Mission on 15th August 2020.

⇨ The National Digital Health Mission is now known as Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission-ABDM.

⇨ Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) on September 27, 2021.

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5Q) The Uniform Civil Code is based on which of the following principle?

(A) Gender equality

(B) Religious supremacy

(C) Caste discrimination

(D) Linguistic diversity

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⇨ The Uniform Civil Code is based on principles of gender justice and human justice.

⇨ Thus, Uniform Civil Code is a proposal in India to formulate and implement personal laws of citizens which apply to all citizens equally regardless of their religion, gender, and sexual orientation.

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6Q) Which of the following statements regarding Tuberculosis (TB) is correct?

(1) TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

(2) In humans, TB most commonly affects the liver.

(3) TB is spread from person to person through the air.

(4) BCG became a part of the National TB Control Programme in 1962.

(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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⇨ Important points about Tuberculosis (TB):

⇨ TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

⇨ In humans, TB most commonly affects the lungs.

⇨ TB is a treatable and curable disease.

⇨ TB is spread from person to person through the air.

⇨ In India, BCG was first introduced in 1948.

⇨ BCG vaccination became a part of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTCP), which was started in 1962.

⇨ Sustainable Development Goal 3, regarding "Good Health and Well-being" have set the target of ending the TB epidemic by 2030.

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7Q) Lambani Embroidery art form associated with which of the following state?

(A) Rajasthan

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Andhra Pradesh

(D) Karnataka

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⇨ As part of the 3rd Culture Working Group Meeting of G20 in Hampi, under its "Culture Unites All" campaign, the Culture Working Group, Ministry of Culture has set a Guinness World Record for the "Largest Display of Lambani Items".

⇨ Lambani art is a form of textile decoration practiced by the Lambani or Banjara community, particularly in the state of Karnataka.

⇨ Lambani embroidery is a vibrant and intricate form of textile embellishment characterized by colorful threads, mirror work, and a rich array of stitch patterns.

⇨ The embroidery traditions of the Lambanis are shared in terms of technique and aesthetics with textile traditions across Eastern Europe, West, and Central Asia.

⇨ About Lambani nomadic tribes:

⇨ The tribal communities of Banjara or Lambani are mainly nomadic tribes who came to Rajasthan from Afghanistan and are now spread across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

⇨ They speak Gor Boli also called Lambadi which belongs to the Indo-Aryan Group of Languages.

⇨ Lambadi has no script.

⇨ They celebrate the festival of Teej during Shravanam (August).

⇨ Dance and music​​ Fire dance, "Ghumar" dance, and "Chari" dance are the traditional dance forms of the Banjaras.

⇨ About Sandur Kushal Kala Kendra (SKKK):

⇨ Sandur Kushal Kala Kendra (SKKK), registered as a Society in 1988, aims to revive traditional crafts and enhance the livelihoods of craftswomen by nurturing their skills, promoting their products, and thus ensuring a steady income. Presently, SKKK works with approximately 600 artisans and has nurtured twenty self-help groups.

⇨ It has evolved over the years and gained recognition for the Lambani craft, both nationally and internationally.

⇨ Over the years, SKKK has gained national and international recognition for the Lambani craft, earning the prestigious UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicrafts in South Asia in 2004 and 2012.

⇨ SKKK obtained the GI (Geographical Indication) tag for the craft ‘Sandur Lambani hand embroidery’ in the year 2008.

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8Q) Which of the following are important Cultures of the Chalcolithic Age?

(1) Ahara-Banas Culture

(2) Kayatha Culture

(3) Malwa Culture

(4) Jorwe Culture

(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 Chalcolithic Age:

⇨ The Chalcolithic Age is also known as the copper age.

⇨ It was a transition period between the neolithic and the bronze age which saw the first use of metals as tools and weapons.

⇨ It is also known as the Eneolithic or Aeneolithic.

⇨ This culture was mainly seen in the pre-Harappan phase, but in many places, it extended into the post-Harappan phase as well.

⇨ A major identifying feature of the Chalcolithic period is polychrome painted pottery.

⇨ The people of the Chalcolithic era were copper workers, ivory carvers, lime makers, and terracotta artists.

⇨ Chalcolithic Age Important Cultures:

⇨ (1) Ahara-Banas Culture.

⇨ (2) Kayatha Culture.

⇨ (3) Malwa Culture.

⇨ (4) Savalda Culture.

⇨ (5) Prabhas & Rangpur Culture.

⇨ (6) Jorwe Culture.

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9Q) The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) was launched in which of the following year?

(A) 2019

(B) 2020

(C) 2021

(D) 2022

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⇨ About the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP):

⇨ The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) is a part of the National Logistics Policy (NLP).

⇨ It was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on September 17, 2022.

⇨ The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the cost of logistics in India by creating a transparent, one-window platform that can provide real-time information to all stakeholders.

⇨ It was also emphasized that the solution should have the visibility of multi-modal transport, and all the existing systems of various ministries, governing bodies, and private stakeholders should be integrated with the ULIP system.

⇨ ULIP shall enable start-ups and private organizations to build the presentation layer, encompassing various use cases to serve the service, trade, and logistics service providers.

⇨ There are three key components which are defining the ULIP platform:

⇨ (1) Integration with existing data sources of ministries

⇨ (2) Data exchange with private players

⇨ (3) Unified document reference in the supply chain

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10Q) The Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries” was launched in which of the following year?

(A) 2014

(B) 2016

(C) 2018

(D) 2020

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⇨ The Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries” was launched in 2016.

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