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1 .

According to the report titled "Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security and Nutrition" released by FAO, how many people fell into acute food insecurity since February 2020?

50 million

45 million

35 million

25 million

Correct Answer : 45 million

According to the report titled "Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security and Nutrition" released by Italy based Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), around 45 million people fell into acute food insecurity since February 2020 due to of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, of which a majority of 33 million people reside in South and Southeast Asia, and most of the remainder in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Published On : July 18, 2021

2 .

A new species of fish, 'Schizothorax sikusirumensis' discovered in which state by Dr. Keshav Kumar Jha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat?

Assam

Sikkim

Mizoram

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Arunachal Pradesh

A new species of fish, 'Schizothorax sikusirumensis' discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by Dr. Keshav Kumar Jha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat. The fish species is from genus Schizothorax. The fish was discovered from the junction of River Siku and Sirum near Gakang area under Mebo circle of East Siang District. This Fish lives in a submerged area.

Published On : July 18, 2021

3 .

Who will inaugurate Composite Regional Centre in Ranchi on 17 April through video conferencing amid COVID-19 pandemic?

Shripad Yesso Naik

Mahendra Nath Pandey

Thaawarchand Gehlot

Narendra Singh Tomar

Correct Answer : Thaawarchand Gehlot

The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Thaawarchand Gehlot is to inaugurate Composite Regional Centre (CRC) on 17 April through video conferencing amid COVID-19 pandemic. The Centre is located inside Namkum Block Office, Khijri, Ranchi. CRC-Ranchi will provide rehabilitation services including Physical medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Audiology and Speech Therapy, Psychology, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Special Education, Early intervention & treatment, etc., to persons with disabilities in Jharkhand and adjoining areas.

Published On : July 18, 2021

4 .

India intends to achieve land degradation neutral status by which year?

2030

2035

2037

2040

Correct Answer : 2030

India is signatory to the United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD). It intends to achieve land degradation neutral status by 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed a high-level virtual conference on desertification, land degradation and drought. PM Modi was President of 14th session of Conference of the Parties to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP14 President) at New Delhi in 2019.

Published On : July 18, 2021

5 .

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), that was making up news recently is a statute of which country?

China

Canada

United Kingdom

United States

Correct Answer : United States

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a United States federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. The Supreme Court recently dismissed the challenge to this Act, saving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.

Published On : July 18, 2021

6 .

The World Day to Combat desertification and drought 2021 is observed on which date?

15th June

17th June

18th June

20th June

Correct Answer : 17th June

The desertification and drought day 2021 is observed on 17 June every year. This year’s theme is “Restoration.Land.Recovery. We build back better with healthy land”. The World Day to combat Desertification and Drought is observed focusing on changing public attitudes towards land degradation and desertification.

Published On : July 18, 2021

7 .

Which is the Nodal Ministry of the Deep Ocean Mission?

Ministry of Electronics and IT

Ministry of Earth Sciences

Ministry of Science and Technology

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Correct Answer : Ministry of Earth Sciences

The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Deep Ocean Mission to study biodiversity, impact of climate change, and establish an offshore marine station to explore source of thermal energy.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal Ministry of the mission, which aims to develop deep-sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources.

Published On : July 18, 2021

8 .

The National Maritime Heritage Complex is to be developed in which state?

Maharashtra

Tamil Nadu

Gujarat

Kerala

Correct Answer : Gujarat

The Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat’ NMHC, a world-class facility is to be developed near the ASI site of Lothal, located about 80 kms away from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The complex would be developed as an international tourist destination, where the maritime heritage of India would be showcased.

Published On : July 18, 2021

9 .

Which state announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each BPL family, that lost earning member due to COVID?

Karnataka

Odisha

Gujarat

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each family under Below Poverty Line (BPL) which has lost an earning or adult member due to COVID-19.

This decision will benefit about 25,000 to 30,000 such families incurring an expenditure of Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore to the state.

Published On : July 18, 2021

10 .

RBI has made some changes to the monitoring structure of Financial Markets Infrastructure and Retail Payment Systems with the aim to ensure the security of the payment structure. Headquarters of RBI is in which state?

Delhi

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made some changes to the monitoring structure of Financial Markets Infrastructure (FMI) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs) with the aim to ensure the security and stability of the payment structure. Headquarters of RBI is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Published On : July 18, 2021