Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 02, 2021
January 2, 2021 May 21, 2021
1. Which country’s new rules on drones, permit them to fly over people and at night in the country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] United States
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has recently issued new guidelines on Drones also called as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
As per the rules, small drones will be allowed to fly over people and at night in the United States. The Drone manufacturers and operators require a Remote ID, under the new rules. This will increase security by identification of the UAVs from the ground.
2. Which country is set to join as the sixth member of the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence network?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] UK
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
‘Five Eyes’ is an intelligence network of five nations namely Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and the US.
The collaborative network was formed to respond to the threats posed by North Korea and China. As per media reports, Japan had provided intelligence to the US and the UK on China’s forceful detainment of Muslim Uyghurs, last year.
3. As a part of Mission SAGAR-III, Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan as reached which country to deliver relief materials?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Philippines
[C] Cambodia
[D] Laos
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Correct Answer: C [Cambodia]
Notes:
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan has recently reached the Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia to deliver 15 tonnes of disaster relief items for the flood-affected people.
Due to the floods occurred in November, over 8 lakh people are affected and over 40 people have died in Cambodia. This operation of INS Kiltan is a part of Mission Sagar-III under which humanitarian assistance and relief is provided to India’s friendly countries.
4. ‘Adopt a Heritage’ is a scheme implemented by Ministry of Tourism in association with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[D] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
The Ministry of Tourism implements the “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project, in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Archaeological Survey of India and State/ UTs.
It aims to develop tourism amenities at heritage sites located across India to make them tourist friendly. Under the project, 27 MoUs have been signed with several companies and NGOs, also called “Monument Mitras”, to develop the sites under CSR.
5. India’s first pollinator park has been established in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
India’s first pollinator park has been established in the city of Nainital, Uttarakhand. It has been developed by research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
The four-acre-park has over 40 species of butterflies, honeybees, birds and insects. The park aims to create awareness among people about the conservation of these species. It also aims to promote research on threats to habitat and impact of pollution on these species.
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