Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021 December 18, 2021
1. Which organisation released the ‘State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report?
[A] IMF
[B] FAO
[C] World Bank
[D] WEF
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Correct Answer: B [FAO]
Notes:
The state of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) report was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
From 8 to 9 December 2021, the Land and Water Days are hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The central theme of SOLAW 2021 is “Systems at breaking point”.
2. Which institution released the “Tracking Universal Coverage – 2021 Global Monitoring Report”?
[A] WTO
[B] WHO
[C] FAO
[D] WEF
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organization recently released the “Tracking Universal Coverage – 2021 Global Monitoring Report”.
On the occasion of Universal Health Coverage day, World Bank also released the “Global Monitoring Report on Financial Protection in Health 2021”. The report showed that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to halt two decades of global progress towards Universal Health Coverage.
3. “bob World Wave”, launched by Bank of Baroda (BoB) is a …………..
[A] Global Debit Card
[B] Wearable Device
[C] AI Chatbot
[D] Investment Platform
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Correct Answer: B [Wearable Device]
Notes:
India’s leading public sector bank “bob World Wave” has launched a solution for digital banking payments, named bob World Wave.
The bob World Wave is a wearable device, which will allow customers to monitor their Sp02, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. BoB has partnered with NPCI to offer the wearable payment solution.
4. Researchers at which institution have developed an RT-PCR based kit to detect Omicron variant?
[A] IISC
[B] IIT- Delhi
[C] NIV
[D] AIIMS
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Correct Answer: B [IIT- Delhi]
Notes:
Researchers at IIT Delhi’s Kusuma School of Biological Sciences have developed an RT-PCR based kit for detection of the Omicron (B.1.1.529.1) variant of SARS-CoV-2.
The assay is based on detecting specific mutations, which are present in the Omicron variant and absent in other currently present variants of SARS-CoV-2. Globally, the detection of the Omicron variant requires over 3 days.
5. Which institution has developed the supersonic missile assisted torpedo system, recently launched by India?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] NSIL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
India launched the supersonic missile assisted torpedo system developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The next-generation missile-based standoff torpedo delivery system was launched from Wheeler Island in Odisha, from a ground mobile launcher. Several DRDO labs were involved in developing the missile system.
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