Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022 September 17, 2022
1. ‘The Green Fins Hub’, the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform, is associated with which institution?
[A] WEF
[B] IMF
[C] UNEP
[D] UNICEF
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Correct Answer: C [UNEP]
Notes:
The Green Fins Hub is the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform. The tool has been developed by The Reef-World Foundation in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
The tool helps to overcome sustainability challenges in the marine conservation tourism industry. It helps operators to make simple changes to their daily practices, keep track of their annual improvements and communicate with their communities and customers.
2. Roger Federer, the veteran Tennis player, represents which country?
[A] France
[B] Switzerland
[C] Serbia
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Switzerland]
Notes:
Roger Federer, regarded as one of the greatest Tennis players in the world, announced that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41
The former World No. 1 from Switzerland announced that the upcoming edition of the Laver Cup will be his final ATP tournament. Federer has played more than 1500 matches over 24 years, winning 20 Grand Slam titles. He became the oldest World No. 1 at the age of 36 in 2018.
3. Which state has announced India’s first ‘Breakfast scheme for government school students’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the breakfast scheme for government school students from class 1 to 5 in Madurai.
The Chief Minister announced that several studies have concluded that breakfast programmes led to improvement in learning skills and school attendance. The first-ever noon meal scheme was launched in 1922 in Chennai by the Justice Party, the precursor to the Dravidian movement.
4. Which institution organised the ‘ANGAN 2022’ Conference?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Central Board of Indirect Taxes
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Correct Answer: B [Bureau of Energy Efficiency]
Notes:
The second edition of the international conference ANGAN 2022 (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) was recently held on the title “Making the Zero-Carbon Transition in Buildings”.
ANGAN 2.0 is being organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, in collaboration with Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) under the Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP). The Conference had discussions related to building energy efficiency and reducing carbon emission from buildings.
5. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers]
Notes:
Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, more than 8,700 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country. They sell quality generic medicines, surgical equipment in affordable prices.
It is implemented by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said in a statement. The government recently launched diabetes drug Sitagliptin and its combinations at rates as low as Rs 60 per pack of ten, at Janaushadhi Kendras.
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