Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 05, 2023

July 5, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1 eSARAS mobile App has been launched by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna- National Rural Livelihoods Mission.
2. SWAMIH stands for Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing.
3. NADA India recently signed a MoU with South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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ANSWER: D

Consider the following statements:
1 e-SARAS app will be platform for marketing of the products made by tribal craftsmen.
2. SWAMIH fund is sponsored by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and is managed by SBICAP Ventures Ltd.
3. India is a member of South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 & 2 only
(B) 2 & 3 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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ANSWER: D

Consider the following statements:
1. DAY-NRLM is the flagship program of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2. Net-worth-positive projects are also eligible for SWAMIH funding.
3. National Anti-Doping Agency is under Department of pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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ANSWER: B

Consider the following statements:
1 Bharat 6G Alliance is a collaborative platform consisting of public and private companies, academia, research institutions, and Standards development organizations.
2. Telecom Technology Development Fund is under Universal Service Obligation Fund, Department of Telecommunications
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: C

6G is the successor of 5G with ability to use higher frequencies (Sub-6 GHz and 95 GHz to 3 THz (Terahertz)) with greater speed (Up to 1,000 Gbps) and lower latency (1 millisecond).

B6GA is a collaborative platform consisting of public and private companies, academia, research institutions, and Standards development organizations.
It aims to achieve universal and affordable connectivity, promote indigenous technology, and establish India as a global leader in the telecom sector.
It’ll forge coalitions and synergies with other 6G Global Alliances, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
One of the key goals of B6GA is to facilitate market access for Indian telecom technology products and services, enabling the country to emerge as a global leader in 6G technology.
It aims to enable India to become a leading global supplier of intellectual property, products and solutions of affordable 5G and 6G and other future telecom solutions and to deploy 6G technologies to act as a powerful force multiplier for India by 2030.
In addition, with a grant of 240.51 crores under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF), two agreements were signed for projects,
- 6G THz Testbed with Orbital Angular Momentum(OAM) & Multiplexing
- Advance Optical Communication Test Bed
Under DCIS (Digital Communication Innovation Square), funds were allocated to Start-ups and MSMEs.

ABOUT TTDF SCHEME

TTDF scheme was launched by Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) in 2022.
- USOF is a body under Department of Telecommunications.
5% of annual collections from USOF are available for TTDF for funding R&D in rural-specific communication technology applications and form synergies among academia, start-ups, and industry to build and develop telecom ecosystem.

Consider the following statements:
1 Wildlife Crime Control Bureau was set up in 1980 under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. WCCB is designated nodal agency for CITES related enforcement.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: B

WCCB has issued red alert cautioning authorities against organized hunting gangs which have raised concerns about possible poacher intrusion in 11 tiger reserves of the country.

ABOUT WCCB

It was set up in 2007 under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 by amending it in 2006.
It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established under Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
The Bureau has-
- five regional offices at Delhi (headquarters), Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Jabalpur; and
- five border units at Ramanathapuram, Gorakhpur, Motihari, Nathula and Moreh.
Objective -To collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State; establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank etc.
WCCB is designated nodal agency for CITES related enforcement.

Consider the following statements:
1 A supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth at the same time that the Moon is full.
2. The term "Supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER: C

The first supermoon of 2023 which was seen on July 3 appeared brighter in the night sky.

ABOUT SUPERMOON

A supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth at the same time that the Moon is full.
As the Moon orbits the Earth, there is a point of time when the distance between the two is the least (called the perigee when the average distance is about 360,000 km from the Earth) and a point of time when the distance is the most (called the apogee when the distance is about 405,000 km from the Earth).
Now, when a full Moon appears at the point when the distance between the Earth and the Moon is the least, not only does it appear to be brighter but it is also larger than a regular full moon.
The term “Supermoon” was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979, defining it as a special event when a full moon is within 90 percent of its closest point to Earth.
In a typical year, there may be two to four full supermoons and two to four new supermoons in a row.

Alan Arkin, who passed away recently, was a famous-

(A) Actor
(B) Painter
(C) Writer
(D) Cricketer

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ANSWER: A

Alan Arkin, a veteran US actor known for his remarkable talent and a career that spanned over six decades passed away recently.
He is known for his performances in movies like Catch-22, Edward Scissorhands and Little Miss Sunshine (awarded Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2007).

India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor, which commenced commercial operations recently, is located in-

(A) Maharashtra
(B) Gujarat
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Tamil Nadu

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ANSWER: B

India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat has successfully commenced commercial operations.
The reactor, known as KAPP-3, began operating at 90% of its total power capacity on June 30, 2023, as confirmed officials.

Which of the following countries has become the first country to ban plastic produce bags at supermarkets?

(A) China
(B) Bhutan
(C) South Korea
(D) New Zealand

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ANSWER: D

New Zealand has become first country to ban plastic produce bags at supermarkets including Recyclable, biodegradable or plant-based plastic bag.
The move aligns with the government’s ongoing campaign against single-use plastics, which began in 2019 with the prohibition of thicker plastic shopping bags.

Orkney Islands, seen recently in news, are located in-

(A) North Atlantic Ocean
(B) Mediterranean Sea
(C) Southern Ocean
(D) Pacific Ocean

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ANSWER: A

Orkney Islands has proposed its intent to split from U.K. and become a self-governing territory of Norway.
It is situated on the North-Eastern coast of Scotland.
It is an archipelago of nearly 70 islands, of which only 20 are inhabited.
It was under Norwegian and Danish rule until late 15th century after which it came under Scotland.
It houses four UNESCO world heritage sites namely – Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, and Maeshowe cham.