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- Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Draft of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022, approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2023?
A) The Bill requires data fiduciaries, to maintain the accuracy of data, keep data secure, and delete data once their purpose has been met.
B) The bill empowers the Data Protection Board (DPB) to levy a penalty of up to Rs. 450 crore to prevent a personal data breach.
C) Failure to notify the Board and affected Data Principals in the event of a personal data breach will be penalized upto Rs 200 crore.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & CAnswer-2) Only B
Explanation:
On July 5, 2023, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Draft of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022, that will be tabled in Parliament in the upcoming Monsoon session, starting from July 20 to August 11, 2023.
• The bill aims to provide consent-based data collection techniques.
• The Bill requires data fiduciaries, to maintain the accuracy of data, keep data secure, and delete data once their purpose has been met.
• This bill empowers the Data Protection Board (DPB) to levy a penalty of up to Rs.250 crore to prevent a personal data breach.
• It can also increase such fines to a maximum of Rs 500 crore with requisite cabinet approval. Such increases will not require any amendments to the Law.
• The definition for children will be retained as anyone under the age of 18 amid sustained pushback from industry experts.
• Failure to notify the Board and affected Data Principals in the event of a personal data breach will be penalized upto Rs 200 crore. - In July 2023, Ministry of Home Affairs launched a “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” with outlay of Rs _________ (Amount).
1) 6000 crore
2) 2000 crore
3) 1000 crore
4) 5000 crore
5) 4000 croreAnswer-4) 5000 crore
Explanation:
Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) launched a “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” as a part of the allocation of Preparedness and Capacity Building Funding Window under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to strengthen the fire services across the States of India.
• The total outlay of the scheme is Rs 5000 crore and out of this, Rs. 500 crore is kept for to incentivize the States on the basis of their legal and infrastructure-based reforms.
i. Objective: To expand and modernize Fire Services in the States with a view that activities for strengthening of fire services at the State-level through preparedness and capacity-building components of the NDRF will be ensured.
ii. Funding: For the projects and proposals under the scheme, the state government will contribute 25% of the total cost from their budgetary resources.
• The North-Eastern and Himalayan (NEH) States shall contribute only 10% of the total cost of such projects. - Which organisation has recently (in July ’23) signed an MoU with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enhance cooperation in the areas of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and innovative air mobility?
1) Federal Air Transport Agency
2) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
3) International Civil Aviation Organization
4) Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency
5) General Civil Aviation AuthorityAnswer-2) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), aviation regulator of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), aviation regulator of Europe, to enhance cooperation in the areas of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and innovative air mobility.
i. The MoU focuses on cooperation in the areas of development of certification standards, environmental standards and related requirements for the certification and use of unmanned aircraft systems and innovative air mobility operations.
ii. This encloses aspects such as licensing of personnel, training, air traffic management and infrastructure, including the establishment of standards and services for Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM). - In July 2023, the _____ edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) commenced in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
1) 6th
2) 4th
3) 7th
4) 5th
5) 8thAnswer-3) 7th
Explanation:
Indian Navy (IN) along with Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) conducts the 7th edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from July 5 to 10, 2023. This edition marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012.
i. JIMEX 23 provides an opportunity for the two navies to learn from each other’s best practices and facilitate operational interactions to foster mutual cooperation and reaffirm their shared commitment towards maritime security in the region.
ii. The exercise is a part of the growing maritime cooperation between India and Japan, which is aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. - In which city, the 7th edition of Indian Navy (IN)-the United States of America (USA) Navy (USN) Salvage and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from June to July 2023?
1) Kochi, Kerala
2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Kandla, GujaratAnswer-1) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
The 7th edition of Indian Navy (IN) – the United States of America (USA) Navy (USN) Salvage and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from June 26 to July 6 2023 in Kochi, Kerala to strengthen US and Indian divers’ capability in diving and salvage techniques.
i. The first-ever IN- USN SALVEX was conducted in 2005 and the SALVEX series of exercises have been conducted annually thereafter, alternately in Indian and US Pacific locations. - Which of the following cooperative bank licences has/have recently (in July ‘23) cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank
2) Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd
3) Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamita
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer-5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On July 5, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licenses of two co-operative banks viz. Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd (Malkapur UCB) based in Buldhana, Maharashtra, and Shushruti Souharda Sahakara Bank Niyamita (SSS Bank) based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. In this regard, these two co-operative banks ceased to carry on banking business as defined in Section 5(b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 with effect from July 5, 2023.
ii. However, on liquidation, every depositor is entitled to receive a deposit insurance claim amount of his/her deposits up to Rs 5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), subject to the provisions of the DICGC Act, 1961. - Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘23) partnered with Flipkart to introduce a personal loan service accessible through Flipkart’s app.
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd BankAnswer-3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
In collaboration with Axis Bank, Flipkart, the leading e-commerce company in India, has introduced a personal loan service accessible through Flipkart’s app. This loan facility allows individuals to obtain up to Rs 5 lakh, with a remarkable approval time of just 30 seconds and eliminates the need for document submission.
i. By offering personal loans, Flipkart is hoping to attract new customers who may be unable to afford large purchases outright. - In July 2023, All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced ______________ as the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the year 2022-2023 for the first time, while Manisha Kalyan named as AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022-23 for the ________ time.
1) Shylo Malsawmtluanga; 3rd
2) Jeje Lalpekhlua; 2nd
3) Lallianzuala Chhangte; 3rd
4) Jeje Lalpekhlua; 4th
5) Lallianzuala Chhangte; 2ndAnswer-5) Lallianzuala Chhangte; 2nd
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the winners of AIFF annual awards for the season 2022-23.
i. Lallianzuala Chhangte, an Indian Men’s Football Player from Mizoram, was named the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the year 2022-2023 for the first time and Manisha Kalyan, an Indian Women’s Football Player from Punjab, was named AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022-23 for the 2nd time. - When was World Zoonoses Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 2nd July 2023
2) 4th July 2023
3) 6th July 2023
4) 3rd July 2023
5) 5th July 2023Answer-3) 6th July 2023
Explanation:
World Zoonoses Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 6th July 2023 to raise awareness about Zoonosis or zoonotic disease, an infectious disease that can spread between species, from animals to humans or vice versa.
i. The day commemorates the anniversary of the day that Louis Pasteur, a French biologist, successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies, a zoonotic disease on 6th July 1885.
ii. A zoonosis is any disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans. There are over 200 known types of zoonoses. - Name the state/UT that has recently (in July ‘23) launched India’s first Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (MANAS) chatbot to enhance mental health support for distressed people.
1) Delhi
2) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) West BengalAnswer-2) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
On 5th July 2023, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) launched India’s first Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (MANAS) chatbot in the Union Territory (UT) to enhance mental health support for distressed people by initiating an instant conversation with those who are in need.
i. The 2-tier system comprises State Tele-MANAS cells, which includes trained counsellors and mental health specialists in Tier 1 and specialists at District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for physical consultation and/or eSanjeevani for audio visual consultation in Tier 2.
- Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Draft of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022, approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2023?
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