Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 3rd August 2021

Correct Answer: D. World Breastfeeding Week

Explanation: The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is marked every year in the first week of August, between 1 to 7 August, to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants. The theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility​”. The annual week is organized by WABA, WHO and UNICEF since 1991.

About Breastfeeding:

Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life. It delivers health, nutritional and emotional benefits to both children and mothers. And it forms part of a sustainable food system. But while breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always easy. Mothers need support – both to get started and to sustain breastfeeding.

Important Points:

• World Alliance for Breastfeeding Headquarters: Penang, Malaysia;
• World Alliance for Breastfeeding Founder: Anwar Fazal;
• World Alliance for Breastfeeding Founded: 14 February 1991.

Correct Answer – C. Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility

Explanation: The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is marked every year in the first week of August, between 1 to 7 August, to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants. The theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility​”. The annual week is organized by WABA, WHO and UNICEF since 1991.

About Breastfeeding:

Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life. It delivers health, nutritional and emotional benefits to both children and mothers. And it forms part of a sustainable food system. But while breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always easy. Mothers need support – both to get started and to sustain breastfeeding.

Important Points:

• World Alliance for Breastfeeding Headquarters: Penang, Malaysia;
• World Alliance for Breastfeeding Founder: Anwar Fazal;
• World Alliance for Breastfeeding Founded: 14 February 1991.

Correct Answer – A. Deepak Das

Explanation: Deepak Das has taken over as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on August 01, 2021. Prior to assuming charge of CGA, Mr Das served as the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Deepak Das, a 1986-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, is the 25th officer to hold the position of CGA.

About the CGA:

CGA is the account keeper of the government and derives its mandate from Article 150 of the Constitution. It reconciles the cash balance of the centre with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) apart from consolidating monthly accounts; preparing trends of revenue realization and expenditures as well as annual accounts of the central government.

Correct Answer – C. Italy

Explanation: Meenakashi Lekhi, the Minister of State for Culture of India participated in the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting on behalf of the Government of India. The two-day meeting was hosted by Italy on July 29 and 30 July 2021, during their ongoing Presidency of G20 in 2021. At the end of the discussions, the G20 Ministers of Culture adopted the G20 Culture Working Group Terms of Reference.

The main topic of discussion were:

• Protection of Cultural Heritage;
• Addressing the Climate Crisis through Culture;
• Building Capacity through Training and Education;
• Digital Transition and New Technologies for Culture; and
• Culture and Creative Sectors as drivers for growth.

Correct Answer – D. Kunal Basu

Explanation: Renowned novelist Kunal Basu’s new work of fiction, In An Ideal World, will be released next year, Penguin Random House India (PRHI) announced.The book, scheduled to be released under the publishing house’s ‘Viking’ imprint, is touted to be a “powerful, gritty and fast-paced literary novel” exploring a variety of themes relevant to the current times — college, politics, family, crime investigation and fanaticism.

According to the publishers, the story of his upcoming book revolves around the disappearance of a member of the Liberal Party of a college in Manhar. The prime suspect of this abduction is the leader of the Nationalist group of the same college.

Correct Answer – A. Man Kaur

Explanation: Multiple World Masters Championship gold medallist and multiple Asian Masters Championship medallist athlete 105-year-old, Man Kaur passed away. She started running and won her first medal in Chandigarh Masters Athletics meet in 2007 before she won the gold in 100 m as well 200 m race in the National Masters Athletics meet in 2011. Kaur would become the 100 m and 200 m champion in the World Masters Athletics Championships in the USA and was also adjudged the best athlete. But it was her feat of becoming the champion in the 100 m in the 100+ category in the World Masters Athletics Championships in Auckland in 2017, which got her into the limelight.

Correct Answer – D. Armenia

Explanation:  Nikol Pashinyan (46 years) has been re-appointed officially as the Prime Minister of Armenia by the President Armen Sarkissian with effect from August 2, 2021.He is the leader of the Civil Contract Party and won majority of seats around 71 in parliamentary elections in June 2021.He was first appointed as the Prime Minister of Armenia in 2018.

Correct Answer – B. State Bank of India

Explanation: SBI has launched new and enhanced security feature for its YONO and YONO Lite apps titled as ‘SIM Binding’ to protect customers from various digital frauds.Under this, YONO and YONO Lite apps will work only on those devices which have SIM of mobile numbers registered with the Bank.Aim: To provide enhanced security to customers and help them with convenient and safe online banking experience.

Correct Answer – C. Bhubaneswar

Explanation:  Odisha capital’s Bhubaneswar has become first city in India to achieve 100% vaccination of its people against COVID-19.Additionally, about 1 lakh migrant workers have also been administered first dose of COVID vaccine.Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation had set benchmarks for different categories of people to complete the vaccination process within the specific timelines by the 31st July 2021.Those vaccinated include about 9 lakh people of 18 years of age and above.

Correct Answer – E. Both A and B

Explanation: The Indian Econometric Society (TIES) Trust has conferred the inaugural Prof CR Rao Centenary Gold Medal (CGM) to two distinguished Indian scholars — Dr Jagdish Bhagwati and Dr C Rangarajan.Dr Bhagwati is a professor of economics, law and international relations at Columbia University and Director of the Raj Centre on Indian Economic Policies.Dr Rangarajan is the former chairman, Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister and former governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The award has been constituted by the TIES to commemorate the contribution of Prof Rao, who is the founder president of the Society, and is the doyen of mathematical statistics.He celebrated his 100th birthday on September 10 last year.The award will be presented once in two years to an Indian or Indian-origin scholar for her/his lifetime contributions to the fields of theoretical and applied aspects of quantitative economics, and official statistics.

Correct Answer – D. 13.3

Explanation: Unemployment rate (UR) rose to 13.3 percent in July-September 2020 as compared to 8.4 percent in the year-ago period. The UR was 20.9 percent in April-June 2020, according to the eighth Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).The National Statistical Office launched PLFS in April 2017.On the basis of PLFS, a quarterly bulletin is brought out giving estimates of labour force indicators.

Correct Answer – D. 15

Explanation: Ecotourism has been identified as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country by the Ministry of Tourism.The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Sustainable Tourism, focusing on ecotourism.Eco circuit and Wildlife circuit are among the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme.​

Correct Answer – B. Brabourne Irani Cafe

Explanation: Rashid Irani, 74, one of the countrys foremost film critics, passed away on 30 July 2021.A former accountant and co-owner of the iconic Brabourne Irani café, Irani had been a film critic for more than four decades.Irani, who had contributed several articles in national dailies like Times of India, and the website Scroll.in, was one of the pillars of the Mumbai Press Club Film Society.

Correct Answer: B. ​ Rotavac 5D

Explanation: Bharat Biotech has announced that the WHO has awarded prequalification to its rotavirus vaccine, Rotavac 5D. It will help prevent rotavirus diarrhea.It is a unique rotavirus vaccine formulation that can be administered without a buffer and its low dose volume, facilitates easy vaccine logistics, cold chain management, and low biomedical waste disposal post-vaccination.