Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 22, 2021
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1. Which Union Ministry is set to launch ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ Covid vaccination awareness campaign?
[A] Health Ministry
[B] Rural Development Ministry
[C] Minority Affairs Ministry
[D] Social Justice Ministry
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Correct Answer: C [Minority Affairs Ministry]
Notes:
The Minority Affairs Ministry is set to launch an awareness campaign ‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ in rural and remote areas to curb rumours against the Covid vaccination drive in the country.
The campaign is to be launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs along with various Socio-Educational Organisations, NGOs and Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).
2. CSS, a new software released by the Union Health Ministry, stands for?
[A] Coronavirus Science Software
[B] Covid Severity Score
[C] Covid Serious Score
[D] Covid Scientific Score
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Correct Answer: B [Covid Severity Score]
Notes:
The Union Health Ministry released information about a software named ‘Covid Severity Score’, which will identify Covid patients who may require ventilation, based on an algorithm.
The Foundation For Innovations In Health, Kolkata with support from the Department of Science & Technology, in collaboration with IIT Guwahati, have developed an algorithm. It allocates a Covid Severity Score (CSS), using the measures of symptoms, signs, vital parameters, test reports etc.
3. The Central Government notified to set up a Coastal Zone Management Authority in which southern state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Union government has issued a gazette notification to set up the Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority. under provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
This 15-member body would protect and improve the quality of the coastal environment. Its target is preventing and controlling environmental pollution in the Coastal Regulation Zone in Karnataka.
4. What is the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2021?
[A] Yoga and Science
[B] Yoga amid Covid
[C] Yoga For Wellness
[D] Yoga For World
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Correct Answer: C [Yoga For Wellness]
Notes:
The International Yoga Day has been celebrated every year on June 21 since 2015. PM Modi proposed to observe an International Yoga Day, in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
This year, the theme of the International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga For Wellness’. The focus will be on practicing yoga for physical and mental well-being.
5. Which Union Ministry is to set up ’Divyangta Khel Kendras’?
[A] Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry
[B] Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry
[C] Law and Justice Ministry
[D] Home Affairs Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry]
Notes:
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot announced that the Ministry has decided to establish five ’Divyangta Khel Kendra’ in different parts of country.
He also added that Ahemdabad City is identified to open one of such facilities. The Minister was participating in ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme.
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