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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 held in July 2023?
A) For the first time, India hosted the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, which was organised by the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
B) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Food-o-Copoeia, a collection of food category-wise monographs released at the summit.
C) The common regulators platform ‘SaNGRAH‘ – Safe food for Nations: Global food Regulatory Authorities Handbook was launched at the summit.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Only B & C
Explanation:
For the first time, India hosted the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023, held as part of the Group 20 (G20) event, in Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, Delhi from 20th to 21st July 2023. The summit was organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
i. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 to create a global platform of food regulators to exchange perspectives on strengthening food safety systems and regulatory framework across the food value chain.
ii. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launches the following new initiatives in the summit.
• Food-o-Copoeia, a collection of food category-wise monographs was released at the summit.
• The common regulators platform ‘SaNGRAH‘ – Safe food for Nations: Global food Regulatory Authorities Handbook was also launched at the summit.
• The Dashboard is a common Information Technology (IT)-portal that provides comprehensive information on regulations, notifications, cautions, guidelines, contamination limits, and the most recent advancements by India’s Food Regulators.
- In July 2023, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, extended the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) up-to _________.
1) 30th June 2025
2) 30th June 2024
3) 30th June 2026
4) 30th June 2027
5) 30th June 2028
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) 30th June 2024
Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has extended the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY), an unemployment relief scheme, under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for two years upto 30th June 2024.
i. According to the gazette notification, the scheme has been extended for a period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2024 with relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced rate of relief.
ii. This is the third extension since its inception. Previously, the scheme was extended twice from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021 and from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022 to provide relief to those Insured Persons (IPs) who became unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
iii. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) scheme (on pilot basis) under the Section 2(9) of Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the cabinet approval in July 2023?
A) The Union Cabinet approved the amendments to the press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 and the Mediation Bill, 2021, which were re-worked to incorporate suggestions from a Parliamentary panel.
B) Amendments to the Mediation Bill including reducing the maximum timeline for completing mediation proceedings from 350 to 120 days.
C) The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 will replace the Press and Registration of Books(PRB) Act 1867’ which governs the registration of the print and publishing industry in India.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the amendments to 2 key bills: The press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 and the Mediation Bill, 2021, which were re-worked to incorporate suggestions from a Parliamentary panel.
• The amendments cleared by the union cabinets are largely based on the recommendations made by the parliamentary panel.
• These bills will be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament.
i. Amendments to the Mediation Bill including reducing the maximum timeline for completing mediation proceedings from 360 to 180 days.
• Pre-litigation mediation has been made voluntary instead of mandatory.
ii. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 will replace the Press and Registration of Books(PRB) Act 1867’ which governs the registration of the print and publishing industry in India.
• This will simplify the legislation that de-criminalises various provisions and brings digital media under its ambit.
- Which city has recently (in July ‘23) got India’s first Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) that will serve as a platform to promote innovation and entrepreneurship?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala got India’s first Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) that will serve as a platform to promote innovation and entrepreneurship around sustainable and affordable building facilities by encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing among the industry stakeholders.
i. The CIH was launched at the Sheltertech Summit, a summit to advance housing and construction innovations, which was organised by the Habitat for Humanity and Kerala Start-up Mission (KSUM) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
ii. The overall programme management of CIH will be taken care of by KSUM, and the CIH is set to be based in Kochi, Kerala, which is also the headquarters of KSUM.
- Which company has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with the Indian Army to launch a Tri-Services All Women Motorcycle Rally – ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Motorcycle Rally’ to commemorate 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas?
1) TVS Motors
2) Bajaj Auto
3) Hero MotoCorp Limited
4) Royal Enfield India
5) Ola Electric Mobility
Answer & Explanation
Answer-– 1) TVS Motors
Explanation:
The Indian Army, in partnership with TVS Motors company, launched a Tri-Services All Women Motorcycle Rally – ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Motorcycle Rally’ to commemorate 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas and to highlight the brave spirit of women. General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) flagged off an all-women motorcycle rally from the National war memorial, New Delhi on 18 July 2023.
i. The Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates the victory of Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan on July 26, 1999, as part of Operation Vijay.
- Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) to work together to expand awareness and knowledge on international affairs and Indian foreign policy
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Bombay
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
On 19th July 2023, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), Assam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), to work together to expand awareness and knowledge on international affairs and Indian foreign policy.
i. The MoU was signed between Professor Parameswar Krishnan Iyer, Officiating Director, IIT Guwahati, and Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, Director-General, ICWA. The agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years.
ii. The MoU aims to address the challenges and opportunities in the global arena and shared vision of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.
- Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) launched “Resources Acquisition Centres” to build-up Deposit Portfolio.
1) Bank of India
2) State Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Indian Bank
Explanation:
The Indian Bank, India’s 7th largest Public Sector Bank launched “Resources Acquisition Centre” (RAC) to bolster its retail deposit business portfolio, which encloses Current Deposit, Savings Bank, and Term Deposit accounts.
i. The bank plans to establish 20 RACs at Ultra Potential Centres in Phase-I to strengthen its deposit portfolio. The inaugural ceremony of the first RAC took place in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
ii. The dedicated RAC team of responsive and digitally empowered relationship managers will focus on Relationship Banking, aiming to increase existing client relationships and attract potential high-value clients.
- Who was recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)?
1) Sanghamitra Mishra
2) A Madhavarao
3) Narayana Murthy
4) Anurag Bajpai
5) Nuka Srinivasulu
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 2) A Madhavarao
Explanation:
Commodore A Madhavarao (Retd.) assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) effective from July 19, 2023. The MoD approved his appointment till the date of his superannuation on April 30, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
i. Commodore Siddharth Mishra (Retd), who served as the CMD of BDL from 2019, retired from the post on 31st March 2023.
ii. After Siddharth Mishra, P Radhakrishna Director (Production) assumed additional charge CMD, BDL with effect from 1st April 2023 for a period of 3 months. On 8th July Nuka Srinivasulu, Director (Finance) assumed additional charge of CMD, BDL.
- What is the theme of World Brain Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 22nd July 2023?
1) Move Together to End Parkinson’s Disease
2) Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind
3) Stop Multiple Sclerosis
4) Brain Health for all
5) Migraine: The Painful Truth”
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 2) Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind
Explanation:
World Brain Day 2023 observed across the globe on 22nd July 2023 with the theme of “Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind.”
i. 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually on July 22 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN).
ii. WFN is partnering with the World Federation for Neurorehabilitation (WFNR) to amplify the reach of the 2023 World Brain Day initiative.
iii. World Brain Day 2023 will be celebrated on July 22 and it was first observed on 22nd July 2014.
- Which state government has recently (in July ‘23), along with the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched ‘Saagu Baagu’ (agriculture advancement) project Phase 1 Insights report?
1) Maharashtra
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) West Bengal
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 4) Telangana
Explanation:
On 20th July 2023, the government of Telangana & World Economic Forum (WEF) launched ‘Saagu Baagu’(agriculture advancement) project Phase 1 Insights report in Telangana, Hyderabad. The project aims to provide AI-based agritech services to farmers in Telangana.
i. The WEF report showcases the successful implementation of the pilot project launched through Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture Innovation (AI4AI) benefiting over 7,000 chilli farmers in Khammam district in Telangana.
• AI4AI- a collaboration initiative between Telangana government and WEF.
ii. The project was initiated in 2022 and is implemented by Digital Green (in consortium with three agritech startups) with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 held in July 2023?
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