Current Affairs Quiz: 30 & 31 October 2022

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1. 1. With which country, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently (in Oct ‘22) conducted the 7th ‘Garuda VII-2022’, a bilateral exercise, at Jodhpur, Rajasthan?
      1) Indonesia
      2) Japan
      3) Australia
      4) United States
      5) France
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-5) France
      Explanation:
      From October 26 – November 12, 2022, 18-day long bilateral exercise ‘Garuda VII-2022’ is being held between the Indian Air Force (IAF), and French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Air Force Station, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is the 7th edition of Garuda exercise.
      i. It is the 4th time that this exercise is hosted by India viz. 2003 (1st), 2006 (3rd) and 2014 (5th) at Air Force stations Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Kalaikunda (West Bengal) and Jodhpur, respectively.
      
      
   2. In which state, the 2022 ‘Bestu Varsh festival’ was celebrated in October 2022?
      1) Goa
      2) Madhya Pradesh
      3) Maharashtra
      4) Gujarat
      5) Uttar Pradesh
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-4) Gujarat
      Explanation:
      Gujarati New Year (Vikram Sanvat 2079) or Bestu Varsh was celebrated with traditional and cultural values by Gujarati communities across the globe.
      i. Bestu Varsh is celebrated as a new year in Gujarat which is a part of the 5-day Diwali Celebrations.
      
      
   3. Which of the following point is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the recent (in Oct ‘22) steps taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
      A) SEBI extended the deadline for implementation of the Rs 25 crore-threshold rule for direct Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) transactions with asset management companies to May 1, 2023.
      B) The face value of debt security and non-convertible redeemable preference shares issued on private placement basis was reduced to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 15 lakh w.e.f. February 1, 2023.
      C) SEBI is all set to develop a system to mitigate risk of cyber-attacks in collaboration with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
      
      1) All A, B & C
      2) Only A
      3) Only B
      4) Only C
      5) Only A & B
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-3) Only B
      Explanation:
      The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extended the deadline for implementation of the Rs 25 crore-threshold rule for direct ETF (exchange-traded fund) transactions with asset management companies (AMCs) to May 1, 2023. This means the clause 2(IV)(A) of the circular issued on July 28,2022 will be applicable from May 1, 2023.
      • Initially, the rule was to come into force from July 1, 2022 and the same was extended till November 1, 2022.
      i. SEBI reduced the face value of debt security and non-convertible redeemable preference shares issued on private placement basis to Rs 1 lakh from the current Rs 10 lakh w.e.f. January 1, 2023.
      ii. SEBI is all set to develop a system to mitigate risk of cyber-attacks in collaboration with the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The system will be operational from March 2023. India will be first in the world to set up this technology.
      
      
   4. Name the insurance company that has partnered (in Oct ‘22) with Medix to offer specialised critical illness cover.
      1) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
      2) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
      3) Birla Sun Life Insurance
      4) Tata AIA Life Insurance
      5) Aviva Life Insurance
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-4) Tata AIA Life Insurance
      Explanation:
      Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited (Tata AIA) has partnered with Medix, a global company in medical management solutions, to offer consumers access to a local and global network of accredited medical specialists during serious illnesses.
      i. This service is complementary for policyholders who have already purchased eligible life insurance products across term, savings and pension plans.
      ii. This partnership offers Personal Medical Care Management facilities in India with world class healthcare advice to consumers.
      
      
   5. Which organisation has recently (in Oct ‘22) signed an MoU with Meslova Systems for cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for Air Defence (AD) systems?
      1) Indian Space Research Organisation
      2) Bharat Electronics Limited
      3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
      4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
      5) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-2) Bharat Electronics Limited
      Explanation:
      Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navaratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of Defence, has signed an MoU with Meslova Systems for cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for Air Defence (AD) systems for the armed forces.
      i. The MoU enables both organisations to develop and deploy products and services, with AI/ML embedded and integrated parts, for AD systems of the armed forces.
      
      
   6. Name the organisation/company that has recently (in Oct ‘22) signed a contract with the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for facilitating the start of commercial flights from Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha.
      1) GAIL India Limited
      2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
      3) Steel Authority of India Limited
      4) Hindalco Industries Limited
      5) Jindal Steel and Power Limited
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-3) Steel Authority of India Limited
      Explanation:
      Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a public sector enterprise signed an operation and management contract with Airport Authority of India (AAI) for facilitating the start of commercial flights from Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha.
      i. The Odisha government will deliver security, fire, ambulance services and also assists with other local clearances.
      ii. AAI, on behalf of SAIL & Rourkela Steel Plant will operate and manage the commercial airport.
      
      
   7. For which machine, ISRO Propulsion Research Complex (IPRC) has conducted the ‘Pressure Chamber Test’ of the cryogenic engine (C20 E11 MK III) at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu in October 2022?
      1) Gaganyaan
      2) Shukrayaan
      3) Aditya-L1
      4) Chandrayaan-3
      5) Mangalyaan 2
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-1) Gaganyaan
      Explanation:
      Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Propulsion Research Complex (IPRC) has successfully conducted the ‘Pressure Chamber Test’ of the cryogenic engine (C20 E11 MK III) at Mahendragiri in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu (TN).
      i. The pressure chamber test was conducted for about 30 seconds to check the efficacy of the engine for use in Gaganyaan, which is designed for India’s human spaceflight programme.
      ii. The C20 E11 MK III engine is assigned for the LVM3-M3 mission identified for launching the next 36 OneWeb India-1 satellites of the OneWeb, the London-based satellite communications company.
      iii. These satellites will be launched by the NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the ISRO’s commercial arm, aboard LVM3 in 2023.
      
      
   8. In International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2022, held in October 2022, India secured 2nd rank in the medal tally with a total of ________ medals, while _________ tops the medal tally with 58 medals.
      1) 50 medals; Norway
      2) 49 medals; China
      3) 34 medals; Norway
      4) 49 medals; Japan
      5) 34 medals; China
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-5) 34 medals; China
      Explanation:
      India’s shooting contingents finished the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2022 with 2nd on the medal tally with a total of 34 medals (12 golds, 9 silvers and 13 bronze). China tops the medal tally with 58 medals (27 gold, 16 silver and 15 bronze followed by India and Norway (12 medals – 7 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze.
      i. ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2022 was held in Cairo, Egypt from 12th October to 28th October 2022.
      ii. Rudrankksh Patil, 18 years old, has won the first quota after winning the gold medal in Men’s 10 metre air rifle. He becomes the second Indian shooter to win 10m air rifle gold at World Championships after Abinav Bindra.
      • He also became the 6th Indian shooting world champion after Abinav Bindra, who won the gold medal in the 2008 Olympic games (Beijing, China), Tejaswini Sawant, Manavjit Singh Sandu, Om Prakash Mitherval and Ankur Mittal.
      
      
   9. When was World Stroke Day 2022 observed across the globe?
      1) 26th October 2022
      2) 29th October 2022
      3) 27th October 2022
      4) 30th October 2022
      5) 28th October 2022
      
      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-2) 29th October 2022
      Explanation:
      World Stroke Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 29th October 2022 to raise public awareness of the serious nature and high rates of stroke and the preventative steps that can be taken.
      i. World Stroke Day 2022 highlights the need to “Learn The Signs Of Stroke And Save #Precioustime”.
      ii. World Stroke Day 2022 builds on the momentum of last year’s “Minutes Can Save Lives” campaign.
      iii. World Stroke Day was established by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) at the World Stroke Congress which was held in Vancouver, Canada on 29th October 2004. The 1st World Stroke Day was observed on 29th October 2006.
      
      
   10. Name the state that has recently (in Oct ‘22) become the 7th state to achieve 100% household tap water supply in rural areas under the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ (JJM).
       1) Bihar
       2) Uttar Pradesh
       3) Gujarat
       4) Maharashtra
       5) Madhya Pradesh
       
       Answer & Explanation

       Answer-3) Gujarat
       Explanation:
       The Government of Gujarat has achieved 100% household tap water supply in rural areas under the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ (JJM).
       i. Gujarat became the seventh state/Union territory to achieve 100 percent household tap water connectivity under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
       ii. Goa, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry and Haryana are the states that have already achieved 100% household tap water supply.
       Note- JJM was launched in 2019 to supply 55 litres of water to every person every day in every rural household through functional tap connections by 2024.