Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 4, 2021
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1. Which institution is leading the cross-border CBDC project, undertaken by Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa?
[A] IMF
[B] BIS
[C] World Bank
[D] BRICS Bank
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Correct Answer: B [BIS]
Notes:- The Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa are set to conduct a cross border payments trial using different central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
- Bank of International Settlement (BIS) Innovation Hub is leading the scheme.
- This latest project aims to develop prototype shared platforms for cross-border transactions using multiple CBDCs
- Another BIS-led project exploring using CBDCs for cross border payments is also underway involving central banks from China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE.
2. Which country has recently developed a prototype miniature helicopter for surveillance work on future Mars missions?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] UAE
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:- China has developed a prototype miniature helicopter for surveillance work on future Mars missions, according to its space science agency.
- A few months ago, China achieved the historic landing of a robotic rover on the red planet.
- The prototype is similar in appearance to the robotic helicopter Ingenuity, developed by NASA for its Perseverance mission.
- As per the space agency, the helicopter could be a tool for China’s follow-up exploration on Mars.
3. UAE, Uruguay and Bangladesh have been admitted to which global institution?
[A] New Development Bank (NDB)
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] African Development Bank
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Correct Answer: A [New Development Bank (NDB)]
Notes:- The New Development Bank (NDB) set up by the BRICS group of nations had admitted the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Bangladesh as members in its first expansion push.
- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, known as BRICS, launched the bank in 2015 and started formal talks with potential new members.
- NDB has initiated its membership expansion and started formal negotiations with prospective members recently.
- NDB has an authorised capital of USD 100 billion, which is open for subscription by members of the United Nations.
4. ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is an initiative of which institution?
[A] FAO
[B] FSSAI
[C] NABARD
[D] FCI
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Correct Answer: B [FSSAI]
Notes:- ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), to Railway Stations.
- FSSAI-empanelled third-party audit agency concludes the certification, with ratings from 1 to 5. The 5-star rating indicates excellent efforts by stations to ensure safe and hygienic food is available to passengers.
- Chandigarh Railway Station was awarded a 5- star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.
- The certification is part of the ‘Eat Right India’ movement of FSSAI.
5. Who is the head of the committee set up to review the existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme?
[A] Ashok Tandon
[B] Shashi Shekhar Vempati
[C] Neerja Sekhar
[D] Alok Agrawal
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Correct Answer: A [Ashok Tandon]
Notes:- The Government set up a 12-member committee to review the existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS).
- The committee is headed by Prasar Bharti Board member Ashok Tandon.
- The committee will examine the need for revision of the amount of ex-gratia payment in death as well as other cases under the JWS.
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