Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : July 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

With reference to the proposed Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), consider the following statements:

1. The proposed Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is set to benefit 13 districts of Rajasthan through interlinking of three rivers.

2. The project stipulates transfer of excess water from the Chambal river basin to the regions facing water scarcity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

* Centre has directed to stop the work on the proposed Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) in view of “lack of consent” by other States.

* The proposed Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is set to benefit 13 districts of Rajasthan through interlinking of three rivers. The project stipulates transfer of excess water from the Chambal river basin to the regions facing water scarcity.

* Rajasthan has been demanding the national project status for ERCP for quite some time.

Hence both statements are correct.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 5, 2022

2 .

With reference to the India- Australia relations, consider the following statements:

1. Australia will commit $5.8 million to the three-year India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.

2. An MoU was recently signed between Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) and the Critical Minerals Facilitation Office (CMFO) of Australia that will try to source lithium and cobalt from Australia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

Australia is all set to supply critical minerals required for India’s electric vehicles, solar power projects and other strategic areas, said Canberra’s Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine King.

* Australia will commit $5.8 million to the three-year India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.

* Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, soon after his May 23 election victory, had participated in the Quad Summit in Tokyo along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, where all sides pledged to focus on green and sustainable forms of energy.

* An MoU was recently signed between Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) and the Critical Minerals Facilitation Office (CMFO) of Australia that will try to source lithium and cobalt from Australia.

Hence both statements are correct.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 5, 2022

3 .

With reference to the Cooperatives, consider the following statements:

1. The item “Cooperative Societies” is in the Union List.

2. In 2002, the then govt announced a National Policy on Cooperatives to support the promotion and development of cooperatives.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 2 only

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah called the cooperative model a middle path of economic development.

Regulation of Cooperatives

* The item “Cooperative Societies” is in the State List (via entry 32).

* Hence, states have been empowered to enact legislations to regulate cooperative societies.

* However, multistate cooperative societies are regulated by the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002.

* No state government official can exercise any control on multistate cooperative societies.

* In 2002, the then govt announced a National Policy on Cooperatives to support the promotion and development of cooperatives.

* The central govt is planning to bring a new cooperative policy soon.

* In July 2021, a new ministry of cooperation was created for cooperative societies in the country.

* It has been created with the vision of ‘Sahakar se Samriddhi’ (prosperity through cooperatives). Hence only statement 2 is correct.

Published On : July 5, 2022

4 .

Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in _______

A)

Kerala

B)

Gujarat

C)

Sikkim

D)

Karnataka

Correct Answer : Kerala

* The Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary derives its name Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica), a species endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.

* Belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, the tree was once abundant in the hills on the southern parts of the Aryankavu Pass in Kerala’s Kollam district, but its presence has been fast receding from the area over the years.

* Gluta travancorica is very susceptible to climate change and the present condition of the species is quite bad with low regeneration performance.

* Though the flowering usually happens in January, of late, the species has reported a tendency to extend the process due to climate change. It’s an adaptation strategy to increase the chances of germination and maintain a minimum viable population.

* Though the tree is also seen inside the shola forests near Ponmudi, effective pollination hardly takes place in the habitat.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 5, 2022

5 .

Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage in India?

A)

Basilica of Bom Jesus

B)

Central city of Bagan

C)

Gaá¹…gaikoá¹‡á¸a ChÅá¸»apuram

D)

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Correct Answer : Central city of Bagan

* Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived on his first visit to Myanmar since the military seized power last year to attend a regional meeting that the government said was a recognition of its legitimacy and opponents protested as a violation of peace efforts.

* He will join counterparts from Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam in a meeting of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation group in the central city of Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

* The grouping is a Chinese-led initiative that includes the countries of the Mekong Delta, a potential source of regional tensions due to an increasing number of hydroelectric projects that are altering the flow and raising concerns of ecological damage.

* China has built 10 dams along the upper stretch of the Mekong, the part it calls the Langcang.

* The Foreign Minister of Myanmar’s shadow government, which opposes the ruling military council, protested the Bagan meeting, saying any such efforts in partnership with junta violate the will of the people and undermine community building.

* The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Roman Catholic basilica located in the Goa state, situated in the Konkan region of India. It is both a pilgrimage centre and also the most iconic monument of all the churches and convents of Goa, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

* Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, a protected monument of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which is classified as UNESCO world heritage site.

* Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India..

Source: The Hindu

Published On : July 5, 2022

6 .

When was the Earth at Aphelion this year(2022)?

A)

1st July

B)

2nd July

C)

3rd July

D)

4th July

Correct Answer : 4th July

4th July 2022 saw Earth get as far away from the sun as possible — reaching what astronomers call aphelion at 12.30 pm.

At aphelion, Earth was 152.1 million kilometers away from the Sun, said geophysicist Chris Vaughan who oversees Space.com's Night Sky calendar.

The day also saw Earth be 1.67 per cent farther from the Sun than the mean Earth-Sun separation, also known as an astronomical unit, the publication stated explaining that 1 astronomical unit is equivalent to 149.6 million km. This happens generally in early January..

Source : Money Control

Published On : July 5, 2022

7 .

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of initiatives worth Rs 1800 crores in which city on 7th July 2022?

A)

Patna

B)

Indore

C)

Varanasi

D)

Mumbai

Correct Answer : Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi on Thursday(7th July 2022) during which he will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth over Rs 1,800 crore focussed on improving infrastructure and enhancing ease of living.

At around 2 pm, the prime minister will inaugurate the 'Akshay Patra Mid-Day Meal Kitchen' at LT College, Varanasi, which has a capacity of cooking mid-day meals for around one lakh students.

At around 2:45 pm, Prime Minister Modi will visit the International Cooperation and Convention Centre -- Rudraksh, where he will inaugurate 'Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam' on the implementation of the National Education Policy, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.

Thereafter, at around 4 pm, the prime minister will reach Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects worth over Rs 1,800 crore, it said..

Source : Business Today

Published On : July 5, 2022

8 .

India has extended the deadline for duty-free cotton imports till which month?

A)

31st January 2023

B)

31st December 2022

C)

25th November 2022

D)

31st October 2022

Correct Answer : 31st October 2022

India has extended the deadline to import cotton without paying import taxes till October 31, 2022. The earlier cut-off date was September 30th. The deadline has been extended as the sowing of the fibre crop was delayed in some regions due to patchy monsoon rainfall. India had earlier allowed duty-free imports of cotton in April after local prices jumped to a record high because of a drop in production and following rally in global prices.

Published On : July 5, 2022

9 .

Which state has been selected as the 'Best Performer State' for the third time in the States' Startup Ranking 2021?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Telangana

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Gujarat

Gujarat has been judged as the 'Best Performer State' for the third time in a row in the States' Startup Ranking 2021. The state was also adjudged 'Best Performer State' for 2019 and 2020. The results pronounced Gujarat, Karnataka and Meghalaya as the best states to provide a strong ecosystem for startups.

The results for the States' Startup Ranking 2021 were announced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Gujarat earned the highest numbers in comparison to any state or union territory and has retained its position in the top category of ‘Best Performer’ for the third time in a row.

As many as 28 states and 8 union territories participated in the event. The Union Minister gave the award to S.J. Haider, Principal Secretary - Education and Dr. Rahul Gupta, IAS, Industries Commissioner and Nodal Officer of Startup Gujarat Cell.

The 2021 rankings conducted by DPIIT along with Startup India were based on seven broad reform areas ranging from institutional support, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, market access, incubation support, funding support, mentorship support and capacity building of enablers to 26 action points..

Source : India Today

Published On : July 5, 2022

10 .

Who has onboarded itself on PM Gati Shakti portal (National Master Plan portal) with the help of Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BiSAG-N)"?

A)

Ministry of Steel

B)

Ministry of Finance

C)

Ministry of Civil Aviation

D)

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Correct Answer : Ministry of Steel

The Ministry of Steel has on boarded itself on PM GatiShakti Portal (National Master Plan portal) with the help of Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BiSAG-N). It has created its first layer of data with uploading Geo locations of all the steel plants of CPSEs under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel. The Geo location of all the mines of these CPSEs under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel are also in the process of being uploaded.

BiSAG-N has created an application through which Ministry of Steel is planning to upload the Geo location of more than two thousand steel units (including big players) functioning in the country.

In future, with the Geo locations, it is also planned to upload other relevant attributes like production capacity, product details etc. of all the units/mines.

Apart from that, Ministry of Steel, in line with the goal of PM GatiShakti has identified 38 high impact projects to develop multimodal connectivity and bridge the missing infrastructure gaps. Planned expansion of railway lines, creation of new Inland Waterways, roads, ports, gas pipeline connectivity and airports/airstrips will result in creating much needed logistics solution, which will drive the steel sector towards achieving its targeted goals by 2030-31 as delineated in NSP (National Steel Policy) 2017.

Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Infrastructure development was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister in October 2021 with the objective to bring different Ministries together and for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity Projects. It will incorporate the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and State Governments and will alsoleverage technology extensively including spatial planning tools..

Source : PIB

Published On : July 5, 2022