Current Affairs 26 August 2023

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August 26, 2023 Current Affairs MCQs

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1Q) Which of the following statements are correct?

(1) India received polio-free certification by the WHO in 2014.

(2) World Polio Day is observed every year on 24th October.

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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⇨ India received polio-free certification by the WHO on 19 August 2014.

⇨ World Polio Day is observed every year on 24th October.

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2Q) Recently, the Prime Minister has paid tributes to the Kumaraswamy Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. He is a noted freedom fighter and the former Chief Minister of which of the following State?

(A) Andhra Pradesh

(B) Karnataka

(C) Tamilnadu

(D) Kerala

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⇨ Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Tamil Nadu chief minister K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary and said his emphasis on social empowerment is a guiding force for all.

⇨ He is credited with pioneering the mid-day meal scheme to boost school attendance among the poor sections of society.

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3Q) With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, which of the following statements is correct?

(1) It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

(2) It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, and financial and digital literacy.

(3) It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.

(A) 1 and 2 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1 and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2, and 3

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⇨ Important points about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY):

⇨ Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship scheme for skill training of youth implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

⇨ It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, and financial and digital literacy.

⇨ It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.

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4Q) The National Statistical Office (NSO) consists of which of the following?

(1) Central Statistical Office (CSO)

(2) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)

(3) Directorates of Economics & Statistics(DES)

(4) State Statistical Bureaus (SSBs)

(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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⇨ The Statistics Wing called the National Statistical Office(NSO) consists of the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the Computer Center, and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

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5Q) Which of the following is releasing the third edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for States/UTs of India for the year 2022 on July 17, 2023?

(A) NITI Aayog

(B) Reserve Bank of India

(C) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

(D) Department of Commerce

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⇨ NITI Aayog is releasing the third edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for States/UTs of India for the year 2022 on July 17, 2023.

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6Q) Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty (CPTPP)?

(1) It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries with China and Russia.

(2) It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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⇨ The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Treaty (CPTPP):

⇨ The CPTPP was signed by the 11 countries on March 8, 2018, in Santiago, Chile.

⇨ Those 11 countries around the Pacific Rim are Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Japan.

⇨ The Agreement calls for a free trade area to be created as per requirements.

⇨ The agreement mandates the duty-free entry of commercial samples.

⇨ CPTPP removes 99% of tariffs on goods and services.

⇨ Important Note - Historical Background:

⇨ In 2005, the Above 11 countries and the U.S. led to the formation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

⇨ After the withdrawal of the US in January 2017, the remaining eleven countries, known as the TPP-11, continued leading to the formation of CPTPP.

⇨ Important Note:

⇨ All 11 countries of CPTPP are also members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

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7Q) Which one among the following is the coral group of islands situated in India?

(A) Lakshadweep

(B) Andaman and Nicobar

(C) Kavvayi

(D) Salsette Island

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⇨ Lakshadweep is a group of islands having Coral Origin.

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8Q) The Mekong–Ganga Cooperation was established in which of the following year?

(A) 2000

(B) 2005

(C) 2010

(D) 2015

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⇨ The Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was established on November 10, 2000, at Vientiane, Laos at the First MGC Ministerial Meeting.

⇨ It comprises six member countries, namely India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

⇨ The four areas of cooperation are tourism, culture, education, and transportation.

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9Q) Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) caused by which of the following organizam?

(A) virus

(B) Bacteria

(C) Fungus

(D) Protozoa

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⇨ Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a widespread disease caused by a tick-borne virus (Nairovirus) of the Bunyaviridae family.

⇨ CCHF outbreaks have a case fatality rate of up to 40%.

⇨ The virus is primarily transmitted to people from ticks and livestock animals.

⇨ Human-to-human transmission can occur resulting from close contact with the blood, secretions, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected persons.

⇨ CCHF is endemic in Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East, and Asia, in countries south of the 50th parallel north.

⇨ There is no vaccine available for either people or animals.

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10Q) "Wimbledon" is held annually in which of the following which following city?

(A) Australia

(B) London

(C) France

(D) Washington, D.C.

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⇨ "Wimbledon" is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

⇨ It has been held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877.

⇨ It is played on outdoor grass courts.

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