Current Affairs Quiz: 31 July 2024

Current Affairs Quiz

1. What is the main objective of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which was in the news recently?

[A] Promote international defence cooperation

[B] Ensure expeditious procurement of approved requirements of the armed forces

[C] Supervise military training programmes

[D] Manage defence research and development

Correct Answer: B [Ensure expeditious procurement of approved requirements of the armed forces].

The Defence Acquisition Council approved the amendment to General Atomics’ contract for 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance UAVs. The apex defence procurement agency DAC ensures timely and efficient acquisition of military capabilities. The body was formed in 2001 after the Kargil war and is headed by the Defence Minister and comprises the Chief of Defence Staff and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force.

2. Which Indian has recently become the world’s youngest para swimmer to cross the English Channel?

[A] Niranjan Mukundan

[B] Rimo Saha

[C] Satyendra Singh

[D] Jiya Roy

Correct Answer: D [Jiya Roy]

Sixteen-year-old Jiya Roy from Mumbai became the youngest and fastest para-swimmer to cross the English Channel in 17 hours and 25 minutes on July 28-29. The English Channel separates England from France, its first journey was made by Captain Matthew Webb in 1875.

3) Which Union Minister has recently received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his contribution to diabetology?

[A] Devi Annapurna

[B] The world has come to know

[C] Jitendra Singh

[D] Nirant Kumar Singh

Correct Answer: C [Jitendra Singh]

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the International Medical Assembly for his contribution to diabetes, diabetes care and research. He was also honoured as the lifetime patron of RSSDI, India’s largest association of diabetes specialists.

4. Recently which department has launched the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ initiative for access to research?

[A] Department of Commerce

[B] Department of Atomic Energy

[C] Department of Education

[D] Department of Defence

Correct Answer: B [Department of Atomic Energy]

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) launched the One DAE One Subscription (ODOS) initiative, which provides access to thousands of journals and papers for scientists, engineers and students. The effort brings together 60 units of DAE under one subscription, securing access to over 4,000 journals from Wiley and Springer Nature. The initiative is part of the government’s One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) plan, aimed at accelerating research and innovation in India.

5. Recently which ministry has launched ‘Ideas4LiFE Initiative’ to promote environmental sustainability?

[A] Ministry of Urban Development

[B] Ministry of Agriculture

[C] Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change

[D] Ministry of Defence

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change]

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav launched the Ideas4LiFE initiative at IIT Delhi, inviting innovative ideas to promote eco-friendly lifestyle. The Ideas4LiFE portal will collect ideas on topics such as saving water and reducing waste. Supported by institutions such as UGC and UNICEF, the initiative aims to create a global movement for environmental sustainability.

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