Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 11th August 2021

Correct Answer: A. Kiren Rijiju

Explanation: The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has virtually attended the eighth meeting of Ministers of Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The Minister of State for Law & Justice, Prof SP Singh Baghel also attended the meeting. During the virtual event, Rijiju highlighted the initiatives taken by the Government of India for providing affordable and easy access to justice for all.

About the meeting:

The three days’ meeting was hosted by Tajikistan, and chaired by Tajikistan’s Justice Minister, MK Ashuriyon. The Ministers of (Law and) Justice and senior officials and experts from the Ministries of Law & Justice of ‘India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan’ participated in the meeting.

Correct Answer – A. Gland, Switzerland

Explanation: World Lion Day is observed globally on August 10 every year. World Lion Day is marked to raise awareness about the king of beasts and the efforts undertaken for their conservation. Owing to their courage, intelligence, strength, and magnificence, lions often feature on national flags, and royal symbols and emblems to represent command, power or authority across cultures. World Lion Day was launched in 2013.

About the big cat:

The big cat is listed as an endangered species in the IUCN Red List. The majestic animal is the second-largest member of the Felidae (cat family), after the tiger. There is only one species of the lion in the world whose scientific name is Panthera leo. As per the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN)’s Red List of Threatened Species (2016), the Panthera leo has two subspecies: Panthera Leo and Panthera leo persica, found in Africa and Asia.

Important Points:

• International Union for Conservation of Nature Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland;
• International Union for Conservation of Nature CEO: Bruno Oberle;
• International Union for Conservation of Nature Founder: Julian Huxley;
• International Union for Conservation of Nature Founded: 5 October 1948.

Correct Answer – E. Anuradha Roy

Explanation: A book titled “The Earthspinner” authored by award-winning novelist Anuradha Roy. In the book, Roy delves into the “life and mind of Elango the potter, who must navigate complicated and impossible love, the dedication of a beloved pet, his own passion for creativity and a world turned upside down by the petty violence that characterises the present day”. This novel is about two people struggling to free themselves of such shackles to create a happier world. Roy’s earlier works include “An Atlas of Impossible Longing” and “The Folded Earth”.

Correct Answer – A. Geo-imaging satellite

Explanation: India will finally launch its most advanced geo-imaging satellite (GiSAT-1), which will allow better monitoring of the subcontinent, including its borders with Pakistan and China, by imaging the country 4-5 times a day. The satellite will be launched on August 12 from Sriharikota. Isro’s GSLV-F10 rocket will finally put the 2,268-kg Gisat-1, codenamed EOS-3, into the geo-orbit. This will be India’s first launch of a primary satellite this year.

Once placed 36,000 km above the earth in the geostationary orbit after space manoeuvres, the advanced ‘eye in the sky’ can constantly monitor areas of interest (the satellite will move in sync with the rotation of the Earth and hence would look stationary) and will give real-time information about a large area unlike other remote sensing satellites placed in lower orbits that come to a spot only at regular intervals. EOS-3 will also enable quick monitoring of natural disasters, episodic and short-term events.

Important Points:

• ISRO Chairman: K.Sivan.
• ISRO Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• ISRO established: 15 August 1969.

Correct Answer – E. All of the above

Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani has launched eNagar mobile application and portal. The eNagar covers 10 modules with 52 services including property tax, professional tax, water & drainage, Complaints and grievance redressal, building permission, fire and emergency services.Gujarat Urban Development Mission has been appointed as a nodal agency for eNagar project. Total 170 locations including 162 municipalities and 8 Municipal Corporations are covered under the eNagar project.

Important Points:

• Gujarat Chief Minister: Vijay Rupani;
• Gujarat Governor: Acharya Devvrat.

Correct Answer – C. 122nd

Explanation: India is ranked 122nd in the 2020 Global Youth Development Index released by the Commonwealth Secretariat, which measures the status of young people in 181 countries around the world.Singapore ranked top for the first time followed by Slovenia, Norway, Malta and Denmark.Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Afghanistan and Niger finished at the bottom, respectively.The index ranks countries between 0.00 (lowest) and 1.00 (highest), according to the developments in youth education, employment, health, equality and inclusion, peace and security, and political and civic participation.It looks at 27 indicators, including literacy and voting, to showcase the state of the world’s 1.8 billion people between the age of 15 and 29.

Correct Answer – D. Saudi Arabia

Explanation:  India and Saudi Arabia conducted their first-ever naval exercise, in reflection of their growing defence and military cooperation.Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer INS Kochi participated in the exercise.The warship went to Saudi Arabia after carrying out a naval exercise with the UAE Navy off the coast of Abu Dhabi.

Correct Answer – B. Facebook

Explanation: UNICEF India and Facebook launched a one-year joint initiative to end violence against children with a special focus on online safety.The partnership seeks to create a safe environment for children online and offline. It aims to improve children’s resilience and capacity to access the digital world safely, increase awareness on violence against children and its impact on children, families and communities, as well as enhance the skills of communities and frontline workers to better prevent and respond to violence.The partnership will include a nationwide social media campaign and capacity building for 1,00,000 school-children on online safety, digital literacy and psychosocial support.

Correct Answer – C. Rs. 20 Lakhs

Explanation:  RBI has raised the limit for collateral free loans to Self-Help Groups (SHG) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 Lakhs.Generally, commercial banks provide loans to SHG.No collateral and no margin will be charged will be there for SHGs loan of up to 10 Lakhs.For SHGs loans of 10 lakh to 20 lakh: No collateral should be charged and no lien should be marked against savings bank account of SHGs.However, entire loan will be eligible for coverage under Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU).

Correct Answer – C. Sudha Murty

Explanation:  Veteran Padma Shri awardee writer, Sudha Murty has come out with her new book titled as ‘How The Earth Got Its Beauty’.Book has been published by Penguin Random House imprint Puffin, and features illustrations by Priyanka Pachpande.Book introduces the works of some of the finest storytellers of India to young, emerging readers in beautiful pictorial editions.Sudha Murthy is the chairperson of Infosys Foundation.

Correct Answer – B. 10,000

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has proposed penalties for banks and White Label ATM operators if their ATMs are found to be lying without replenishment for more than ten hours to ensure customers and not inconvenienced. The regulator also directed banks and White Label ATM Operators to ensure a minimum duration of cashouts in ATMs. Cash-out will attract a flat penalty of Rs. 10,000 per ATM.

RBI:

• Governor – Shaktikanta Das.
• Headquarters – Mumbai.
• Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata

Correct Answer – C. 75

Explanation: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit MahotsavIndia@75 is organizing Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 throughout the country. It will be launched on 13th August 2021 and conclude on 2 October 2021. Fit India Freedom Runs will be organized in 75 villages in each of the 744 districts and 30,000 educational institutions across the country.The key activities of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 include pledge, rendering of National Anthem, Freedom Run, cultural functions at venues, awareness among Youth Volunteers to participate and also organize similar Freedom Runs in their villages.

Correct Answer – C. TikTok

Explanation: Chinese short-video platform TikTok has overtaken Facebook as the most downloaded social media app in the world. According to Nikkei Asia, a global survey of downloads in 2020 showed TikTok on top of the list of social media providers for the first time since the study was first conducted in 2018. TikTok’s parent company ByteDance launched the international version of the platform in 2017.

Correct Answer: C. 4.39 Cr

Explanation: States and Union Territories have cancelled 4.39 crore ineligible, duplicate, and fake ration cards since 2013, the Union government informed Loksabha on 10 August 2021. The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the National Food Security Act 2013 (NFSA) is operated with joint responsibilities for the central and State/UT governments. The operational responsibilities for inclusion/exclusion of households/beneficiaries under the NFSA rest with the concerned State/UT government.