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August - 2021 Current Affairs
1 .
The first case of deadly Ebola-like Marburg virus has been detected in which Western African nation?
A)
Niger
B)
Guinea
C)
Ghana
D)
Gambia

Correct Answer :   Guinea

Guinea confirmed a case of Marburg disease, the World Health Organization said on 09-08-2021, the first recorded in West Africa of the lethal virus that's related to Ebola and, like Covid-19, passed from animal hosts to humans.

* The virus, which is carried by bats and has a fatality rate of up to 88 percent, was found in samples taken from a patient who died on August 2 in southern Gueckedou prefecture, the WHO said.
 
* "The potential for the Marburg virus to spread far and wide means we need to stop it in its tracks," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.
 
* The discovery comes just two months after the WHO declared an end to Guinea's second outbreak of Ebola, which started last year and claimed 12 lives.
 
* In Geneva, the WHO said it considered the threat "high" at the national and regional level, but "low" globally.
 
* "We are working with the health authorities to implement a swift response that builds on Guinea's past experience and expertise in managing Ebola, which is transmitted in a similar way," Moeti said.
 
* The Guinean government confirmed the Marburg case in a statement.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
2 .
The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by which degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades?
A)
5.0
B)
2.5
C)
1.5
D)
0.5

Correct Answer :   1.5

The Indian Ocean is warming at a higher rate than other oceans, said the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released.
 
* The authors of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”, said the warming of the ocean would lead to a rise in sea levels, leading to frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-level areas.
 
* The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades.
 
* The report recommended that countries strive to achieve net zero emissions — no additional greenhouse gases are emitted — by 2050.
 
* The Fifth Assessment Report was released in 2014.

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3 .
Where is the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature?
A)
Rome, Italy
B)
Nairobi, Kenya
C)
Geneva, Switzerland
D)
Gland, Switzerland

Correct Answer :   Gland, Switzerland

IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity. Its headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland.

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4 .
From which date will the ‘Scheme of Penalty for non-replenishment of ATMs’ come into effect?
A)
1st Oct 2021
B)
1st Nov 2021
C)
1st Dec 2021
D)
1st Jan 2022

Correct Answer :   1st Oct 2021

In what comes as a huge relief for the common man who is inconvenienced by the non-availability of cash in ATMs, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to penalise banks for failure to timely replenish currency notes in such machines.
 
Starting October 1, 2021, cash-out at any ATM of more than 10 hours in a month will attract a flat penalty of Rs 10,000 per ATM. In the case of White Label ATMs (WLAs), the penalty would be charged to the bank which is meeting the cash requirement of that particular WLA.
 
The bank, may, at its discretion, recover the penalty from the WLA operator, said an RBI notification.

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5 .
Which entity in partnership with Facebook launched an initiative to end violence against children on the online and offline platform?
A)
Goonj NGO
B)
UNDP India
C)
UNICEF India
D)
Art of Living Foundation

Correct Answer :   UNICEF India

UNICEF India and Facebook on 09-08-2021 launched a one-year joint initiative to end violence against children with a special focus on online safety.
 
In a statement, UNICEF said the partnership seeks to create a safe environment for children online and offline. It aims to improve children's resilience and capacity to access the digital world safely, increase awareness on violence against children and its impact on children, families, and communities, as well as enhance the skills of communities and frontline workers to better prevent and respond to violence.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
6 .
What is the name of the funding scheme launched by ‘Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC)’ to support startups?
A)
Funds for Startups
B)
KFC Startup Kerala
C)
KFC Startup Funds
D)
Kerala Startup Fund

Correct Answer :   KFC Startup Kerala

State-owned Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC), the leading lending institution has come out with what is billed as the biggest financial support programme for funding up to Rs 10 crore for startups.
 
The Scheme, 'KFC Startup Kerala', will support startups in all stages of their growth starting from proof of concept to prototype development, product trials, market-entry, commercialization and scaling up.
 
Furthermore, there will be a venture-debt scheme and provision to finance purchase orders received by startups. Sanjay Kaul, CMD of KFC, said the assistance will be Rs.25 lakh for productisation, Rs 50 lakh for commercialization and Rs 100 lakh for scaling up.
 
"Loans will be provided at concessional interest rates of 7 per cent without any collateral. The repayment period will be 60 months including a moratorium period of a maximum of 12 months. Startups need to apply online at www.kfc.org. Processing will be done centrally and the sanction will be considered by an expert committee," said Kaul.
 
"The scarcity of capital and inadequate availability of credit facilities are the major problems confronting startups. Entrepreneurs should be encouraged through incentives and assistance on easy terms", added Kaul.

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7 .
Which country to host the Internet Governance Forum 2021?
A)
US
B)
Russia
C)
Japan
D)
India

Correct Answer :   India

India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country. The Forum will act as the platform for various stakeholders to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet. IIGF- 2021 will be planned for three days, starting from 20th October, 2021. The theme of this year’s meeting is Inclusive Internet for Digital India.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09
8 .
The International Army Games 2021, is the 7th edition of the annual military war games, organised annually by which country?
A)
USA
B)
UAE
C)
China
D)
Russia

Correct Answer :   Russia

The 7th edition of the International Army Games, 2021, will be held from 22 August to 04 September 2021 in Russia. The competition will be hosted in eleven countries in the 2021 Games. Over 280 teams from 42 countries will compete in the game to show their combat skills, professionalism and determination to win. The International Army Games also referred to as ‘War Olympics’, is an international military sports event, which aims to strengthen military-to-military cooperation between countries and trust between the participating nations.
 
From India, 101 members of the Indian Army will participate in the International Army Games, which is organised each year by the Russian Ministry of Defence, since 2015. The Indian contingent will participate in Army Scout Masters Competition (ASMC), Elbrus Ring, Polar Star, Sniper Frontier and Safe Route games. In 2019, India had also co-hosted the games for the first time in Jaisalmer and had stood first in Army Scouts Master Competition.

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9 .
The financial allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme is which of the following crore at Budget Estimate stage in the current financial year 2021-22?
A)
Rs. 60,000 Crore
B)
Rs. 68,000 Crore
C)
Rs. 73,000 Crore
D)
Rs. 75,000 Crore

Correct Answer :   Rs. 73,000 Crore

During Nation-wide lockdown amidst Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, more than 1.14 crore inter-State migrant workers returned to their home most of the migrant workers have returned to their workplaces and engaged themselves in gainful employment.

The financial allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme is Rs.73,000 crore at Budget Estimate stage in the current financial year 2021-22 which is 18.69 % more than Budget Estimate of previous financial year 2020-21.

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10 .
Who was appointed as Brand Ambassador of Uttarakhand Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development?
A)
Vandana Kataria
B)
Salima Tete
C)
Savita Punia
D)
Deep Grace Ekka

Correct Answer :   Vandana Kataria

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on 08-08-2021 announced the appointment of Indian women’s hockey team player Vandana Kataria as the brand ambassador of the Department of Women’s Empowerment and Child Development.
 
The Uttarakhand government has already announced an incentive of Rs 25 lakh for Vandana, a resident of Roshanabad village in Haridwar district, who contributed significantly to the team’s impressive performance in the Tokyo Olympics. Chief Minister Dhami announced the appointment of Vandana as the brand ambassador during a program organized here to present the Tilu Rauteli Award to 22 women and Anganwadi worker award to 22 others. Vandana Kataria’s name is also included in the list of Tilu Rauteli awardees. The winner of this award is given 31 thousand rupees and a citation.

Published On : 08/01/2021 16:57:09