Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 27-28, 2022
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1. Which institution issued the world’s first Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB)?
[A] World Bank
[B] UN Environment Program
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] International Monetary Fund
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank has issued the world’s first wildlife bond named as the Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB).
The USD150 million will be spent on two South African reserves, the Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) and the Great Fish River Nature Reserve (GFRNR). The reserves would use the money for the conservation of black rhinoceros in the sanctuaries.
2. Which country launched “Dare2eraD TB”, a Data-Driven Research to eradicate TB?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] India
[C] Nepal
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB named “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, on World TB Day.
“Dare2eraD TB” will be the umbrella TB program comprising initiatives like, Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance Consortium, Indian TB Knowledge Hub- Webinar Series and Host Directed therapies against TB and Evidence-based procedure for treating extra-pulmonary TB.
3. Union Environment Ministry has designated which day as ‘National Dolphin Day’?
[A] April 5
[B] May 5
[C] July 5
[D] October 5
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Correct Answer: D [October 5]
Notes:
The Union Environment Ministry has designated October 5 as National Dolphin Day, to be observed annually from this year.
The decision to designate a National Dolphin Day was taken by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). As per the experts, the ministry should focus on improving the flow and water quality in Ganga and its tributaries to improve survival of the Gangetic dolphin.
4. Which Naval Ship was recently presented the prestigious President’s Colour?
[A] INS Valsura
[B] INS Gomati
[C] INS Brahmaputra
[D] INS Betwa
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Correct Answer: A [INS Valsura]
Notes:
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented the prestigious President’s Colour to INS Valsura. The advanced Torpedo Training Facility was created in 1942 for the Royal Indian Navy during World War-II.
After India became a Republic, it was renamed as INS Valsura on 01 Jul 1950. The President’s Colour is presented upon a military unit in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the Nation, both in peace and in war.
5. Which global association released the ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’?
[A] G-20
[B] European Union
[C] G-7
[D] NATO
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Correct Answer: B [European Union]
Notes:
European External Action Service (‘EEAS’) announced a joint declaration by the EU, Australia, Comoros, India, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.
The ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’-Strengthening trust in the digital environment aims to improve international cooperation to promote high data protection and privacy standards.
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