Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023 July 15, 2023
1. Which Union Ministry achieved a Guinness World Record for ‘largest display of Lambani items’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
During the 3rd Culture Working Group Meeting of G20 held in Hampi, the Ministry of Culture’s Culture Working Group achieved a Guinness World Record for organizing the largest display of Lambani items.
In line with their ‘Culture Unites All’ campaign, a special exhibition showcasing Lambani embroidery patches was officially opened at the Yeduru Basavanna complex in Hampi. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prahlad Joshi, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Coal and Mines.
2. Which disease, listed among WHO’s 9 priority diseases, is spreading across Europe, Africa and Middle East?
[A] Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
[B] Dengue Fever
[C] Swine Flu
[D] Chikungunya
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever]
Notes:
The highly dangerous Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus is expanding its reach in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, prompting concerns over its potential impact in the context of climate change.
World Health Organization (WHO) has listed CCHF among its 9 priority diseases. The list contains the diseases which the organisation thinks are the biggest threats to public health.
3. PBW RS1, which was seen in the news, is a new variety of which crop?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Cotton
[D] Sugarcane
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Wheat]
Notes:
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has come up with a new wheat variety called PBW RS1, which contains high levels of amylose starch. RS stands resistant starch.
This new wheat will help regulate blood sugar and obesity and to reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
4. How many people were lifted out of poverty in India from 2005-06 to 2019-21, as per the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
[A] 215 million
[B] 315 million
[C] 415 million
[D] 515 million
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [415 million]
Notes:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and OPHI released the latest update of the Multidimensional Poverty Index.
It revealed that India has witnessed a significant reduction in poverty, with 415 million people lifted out of poverty within a span of 15 years from 2005-2006 to 2019-2021.
5. Pholcodine, is a drug present in which type of medicine?
[A] Cough Syrup
[B] Analgesic
[C] Anti-septic
[D] Anti-pyretic
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Cough Syrup]
Notes:
India’s drug regulatory authority has planned to issue a warning about the potential risks associated with Pholcodine-containing cough and cold remedies due to concerns of life-threatening allergic reactions.
Pholcodine, an opioid cough suppressant found in certain cough medications, has sedative effects and is used to alleviate dry coughs.
The above 5 questions are part of Daily Current Affairs 20 MCQs Series in GKToday Android Application. This series can be subscribed in the app only for Rs. 799/- for entire year.
Download Now
