Current Affairs 09 August 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz: 09 August 2023

August 09, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was established in which of the following year?

(A) 2019

(B) 2020

(C) 2021

(D) 2022

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⇨ The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has been established on April 27, 2020, under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019.

⇨ It is headquartered at GIFT City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

⇨ The IFSCA aims to develop a strong global connection and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as to serve as an international financial platform for the entire region.

⇨ The IFSCA is a unified authority for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in India.

⇨ Prior to the establishment of IFSCA, the domestic financial regulators, namely, RBI, SEBI, PFRDA and IRDAI regulated the business in IFSC.

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2Q) Global Multidimensional Poverty Index was first launched in which of the following year?

(A) 2000

(B) 2005

(C) 2010

(D) 2015

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⇨ the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2023 has been released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).

⇨ Global Multidimensional Poverty Index was first launched in 2010.

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3Q) Tears are a form of liquid, it is secreted by which of the following glands?

(A) Bauhin's glands

(B) Bronchopulmonary glands

(C) Ceruminous gland

(D) Lacrimal glands

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⇨ Tears are a form of liquid, which is secreted by the lacrimal glands (tear glands) found in the eyes of all land mammals.

⇨ The tear glands located above each eyeball are called the lacrimal glands.

⇨ Tears are made up of water, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, and mucins that form layers on the surface of the eyes.

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4Q) International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in which of the following year?

(A) 1930

(B) 1944

(C) 1952

(D) 1964

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⇨ The IMF was established in 1944 in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930s.

⇨ 44 founding member countries sought to build a framework for international economic cooperation.

⇨ Today, its membership embraces 190 countries, with staff drawn from 150 nations.

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5Q) Which of the following ministry launched a campaign titled the BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation)?

(A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

(B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)

(C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

(D) Ministry of Rural Development

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⇨ Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched a new campaign for banks under the Agri Infra Fund name BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation).

⇨ This is a month-long campaign ending on 15 August 2023 launched with a target of Rs 7200 crore.

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6Q) The Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), was introduced by which of the following ministry?

(A) Ministry of Rural Development

(B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

(C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

(D) Ministry of Finance (MoF)

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⇨ About Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY):

⇨ The Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, stands as a testament to the government's commitment to the well-being and empowerment of senior citizens in India.

⇨ By addressing their financial, healthcare, and social needs, the scheme aims to empower the elderly, ensuring their active participation and inclusion in society.

⇨ Through this initiative, the government strives to create an environment where senior citizens can live a life of dignity, respect, and fulfilment, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the nation.

⇨ Earlier, AVYAY was known as National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrc).

⇨ It was revamped, and renamed as Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana in April 2021.

⇨ It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

⇨ The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, being the Nodal Department for the welfare of senior citizens, is implementing various programs and schemes.

⇨ Under Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), an Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) provides financial assistance to eligible organizations for running and maintenance of Senior Citizen Homes/ Continuous Care Homes to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, mainly indigent senior citizens by providing basic amenities, entertainment opportunities and by encouraging productive and active ageing.

⇨ Another component under the AVYAY Scheme is Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), to provide eligible senior citizens suffering from any age-related disability/ infirmity, with assisted living devices that can restore near normalcy in their bodily functions, overcoming the disability/ infirmity manifested such as low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth and loco-motor disabilities.

⇨ The Achievements under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) through various implementing agencies are that a total of 269 camps have been held to date and the number of beneficiaries of this camp is over "4 lakhs".

⇨ Under this scheme, a total amount of "Rs. 140.34 crores" has been released during the last 3 financial years, and a total number of 848841 devices were distributed to 157514 beneficiaries in 130 camps.

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7Q) Crawford Lake is located in which of the following country?

(A) Canada

(B) Brazil

(C) Tanzania

(D) Kenya

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⇨ Crawford Lake is a protected conservation area in Canada and it is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

⇨ Crawford Lake is situated in a karstic limestone landscape.

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8Q) The Namda craft art is associated with which of the following state?

(A) Jammu and Kashmir

(B) Gujarat

(C) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Maharashtra

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⇨ Namda is a type of traditional Kashmiri felted carpet that is created using sheep wool and has colourful hand embroidery.

⇨ Recently, The Namda craft of Kashmir is being successfully revived under Skill India’s Pilot Project as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), with nearly 2,200 candidates from across six districts of the state, receiving training in the dying art form.

⇨ The project sets a great example of the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the field of skill development, as it is being implemented in collaboration with local industry partners.

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9Q) Recently, which of the following state cabinet approved a proposal to recommend the inclusion of the Kui language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of India?

(A) Odisha

(B) Jharkhand

(C) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Chhattisgarh

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⇨ Odisha state cabinet approved a proposal to recommend the inclusion of the Kui language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of India.

⇨ Inclusion of Kui in the eighth schedule will help in the preservation, promotion, and propagation of the language and culture, a cabinet brief said.

⇨ About the Kui language:

⇨ Kui also known as Kandh, Khondi, Khond, Khondo.

⇨ It is a South-Eastern Dravidian language spoken by the Kandha community.

⇨ It is closely related to the Gondi and Kuvi.

⇨ Kui language is primarily spoken in the hilly and forested areas of Odisha and it is traditionally written using the Odia script.

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10Q) Recently, a seven-year-old student from Kadakkal in Kollam tested positive for Brucellosis. In this context, Brucellosis is caused by which of the following organism?

(A) Bacteria

(B) Virus

(C) Protozoa

(D) Fungi

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⇨ About Brucellosis:

⇨ Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by various Brucella species, which mainly infect cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs.

⇨ Humans generally acquire the disease through direct contact with infected animals, by eating or drinking contaminated animal products or by inhaling airborne agents.

⇨ Most cases are caused by ingesting unpasteurized milk or cheese from infected goats or sheep.

⇨ Brucellosis is one of the most widespread zoonoses transmitted by animals and in endemic areas, human brucellosis has serious public health consequences.

⇨ Brucellosis typically causes flu-like symptoms, including fever, weakness, malaise and weight loss.

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