Current Affairs 05 August 2023

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August 05, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) In which of the following cases is the right to access the Internet considered a part of fundamental rights?

(A) Waman Rao Case

(B) Shah Bano Begum case

(C) Indra Sawhney and Union of India

(D) Anuradha Bhasin case

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⇨ In the Anuradha Bhasin case, on the issue of frequent internet shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court held that the right to access the internet is part of Article 19(1)(a) and Article 19(1)(g).

⇨ Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India states that “all citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression”.

⇨ Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India provides the Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade, or business to all citizens subject to Art.

⇨ Thus, Freedom of speech and expression and also freedom of trade and commerce through the medium of the internet are constitutionally protected rights under Articles 19(1)(a) and Articles 19(1)(g).

⇨ It also held that such freedom is not absolute and restrictions imposed on it must be consistent with the mandate under Article 19(2) and Article 19(6) of the Constitution.

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2Q) The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) scheme started in which of the following year?

(A) 2014

(B) 2016

(C) 2018

(D) 2020

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⇨ In the Union Budget 2018, the Hon'ble Finance Minister announced the setting up of a Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) for the fisheries sector.

⇨ The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) scheme started in 2018-19 with a budget of Rs. 7,522.48 crores, which is also continuing presently.

⇨ FIDF will specifically cater to the creation of fisheries infrastructure facilities both in marine and inland fisheries sectors to augment the fish production to achieve the target.

⇨ Projects under the FIDF are eligible for loans up to 80% of the estimated/actual project cost.

⇨ The objectives of FIDF include:

⇨ (i) Creation and modernization of capture & culture fisheries infrastructure,

⇨ (ii) Creation of Marine Aquaculture Infrastructure,

⇨ (iii) Creation and modernization of Inland Fisheries Infrastructure,

⇨ (iv) Reduce post-harvest losses and improve domestic marketing facilities through infrastructure support,

⇨ (v) To bridge the resource gap and facilitate the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects.

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3Q) Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) established in which of the following year?

(A) 2019

(B) 2020

(C) 2021

(D) 2022

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⇨ The Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) was set up by the UNSG in March 2022 to address urgent and critical global issues pertaining to interlinked crises in food security, energy, and finance and to coordinate a global response.

⇨ The GCRG is overseen by the Champions Group comprising HOS/ HOGs of Bangladesh, Barbados, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal.

⇨ Recently, India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG), accepting an invitation from United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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4Q) Sustainable development Goal 2 is about creating a world free of hunger by which of the following year?

(A) 2030

(B) 2035

(C) 2047

(D) 2050

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⇨ Sustainable Development Goal - 2 is about creating a world free of hunger by 2030.

⇨ It is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015.

⇨ The official wording is: "End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture".

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5Q) The Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory in which of the following region?

(A) Green Land

(B) "Ice Land

(C) Australia

(D) Antarctica

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⇨ The IceCube Neutrino Observatory (or simply IceCube) is a neutrino observatory constructed at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica.

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6Q) An Invasive weed called "Ludwigia peruviana" threatens which of the following wild animal's survival?

(A) Elephant

(B) Indian bustard

(C) Snow leopard

(D) Rhinos

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⇨ An Invasive weed called "Ludwigia peruviana" Threatens Elephant survival in Tamil Nadu.

⇨ This aquatic weed native to some countries in Central and South America, including Peru, is threatening the elephant's survival and foraging areas in Valparai, a Tamil Nadu.

⇨ Ludwigia peruviana, which grows fast along water bodies, has infested the majority of the hill station’s swamps, locally known as vayals, where elephants used to find lush grass even in the summer.

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7Q) Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) launched in which of the following year?

(A) 2014

(B) 2016

(C) 2018

(D) 2020

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⇨ About Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY):

⇨ Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was launched on 23rd September 2018 in Ranchi, Jharkhand by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

⇨ Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is the largest health assurance scheme in the world which aims at providing a health cover of "Rs. 5 lakhs" per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

⇨ PM-JAY was earlier known as the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) before being rechristened.

⇨ The coverage mentioned under PM-JAY, therefore, also includes families that were covered in RSBY but are not present in the SECC 2011 database.

⇨ PM-JAY is fully funded by the Government and the cost of implementation is shared between the Central and State Governments.

⇨ It covers up to 3 days of pre-hospitalization and 15 days of post-hospitalization expenses such as diagnostics and medicines.

⇨ There is no restriction on family size, age, or gender.

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8Q) The World Fragile X Awareness Day is marked on which of the following day?

(A) July 20

(B) July 22

(C) July 26

(D) July 28

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⇨ About Fragile X Syndrome and World Fragile X Awareness Day:

⇨ The World Fragile X Awareness Day is marked on 22nd July annually.

⇨ The World Fragile X Day was initiated by the US-based FRAXA Research Foundation.

⇨ FRAXA launched World Fragile X Day in 2021.

⇨ Fragile X syndrome is a mutation of the FMR1 gene and is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability.

⇨ Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is caused by a defect in the FMR1 gene located on the X chromosome.

⇨ The FMR1 (Fragile X Mental Retardation 1 gene) gene is located on the X chromosome in humans.

⇨ It is responsible for producing a protein called FMRP (Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein), which plays a key role in normal brain development and function.

⇨ This protein plays a role in the functioning of the nervous system.

⇨ People with FXS do not make this protein.

⇨ If it is inherited through the father, it affects only the daughter, but if it is inherited through the mother, it affects both sexes.

⇨ It impacts men more than women.

⇨ It affects 1 in 4,000 boys.

⇨ It affects about 1 in every 8,000.

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9Q) Which of the following "Writ" is used to enforce the fundamental right of individual liberty against unlawful detention?

(A) Habeas corpus

(B) Prohibition

(C) Quo Warranto

(D) Certiorari

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⇨ Habeas Corpus is used to enforce the fundamental right of individual liberty against unlawful detention.

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10Q) Marine Products Export Development Authority established in which of the following year?

(A) 1964

(B) 1972

(C) 1986

(D) 1992

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⇨ The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was set up under Section (4) of the MPEDA Act, 1972, and became functional from 20th April 1972.

⇨ It is a statutory body functioning under the Department of Commerce.

⇨ The MPEDA, a statutory body, is responsible for the development of the marine products industry with special reference to exports.

⇨ It is headed by a Chairman. It has its headquarters in Kochi and has a number of Regional and Sub- Regional Offices.

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