Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023 July 6, 2023
1. Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) is being constructed in which state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
India’s first domestically developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor, located at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat, has commenced commercial operations.
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is building two 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) at Kakrapar, which is also home to two 220 MW power plants.
2. Ministry of Defence entered into a contract with which company for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of INS-Shankush?
[A] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited
[D] Defence Research and Development Organisation
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Correct Answer: A [Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders]
Notes:
The Ministry of Defence has recently entered into a contract, with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai for the Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of the Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) Class submarine named “INS Shankush.”
The overall cost of the project amounts to Rs. 2725 Cr. This is the second HDW-class submarine that will undergo MRLC with upgrade of the first one, currently in progress, to be completed by August.
3. ‘National Space Mission for Earth Observation’ is associated with which country?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Due to budget constraints, Australia was forced to abandon National Space Mission for Earth Observation.
The main goal of the program was to develop, build, and operate a set of four satellites, scheduled for launch between 2028 and 2033, with the purpose of collecting crucial Earth observation data.
4. ‘Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project’ has been built in which states?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
[B] Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat and Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh and Assam]
Notes:
NHPC Limited has successfully concluded the construction of the dam for the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric project.
The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, with a capacity of 2,000 Mega Watts, is situated in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
5. Which organisation has released the ‘Ozone-UV bulletin’?
[A] FAO
[B] UNEP
[C] WMO
[D] NASA
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Correct Answer: C [WMO]
Notes:
After a gap of seven years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reintroduced the ozone-UV bulletin, demonstrating the consistent recuperation of the ozone layer.
The annual bulletin will offer up-to-date details regarding global stratospheric ozone levels and ultraviolet radiation.
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