Current Affairs 09/07/2023

1.Which state ranked first in terms of overall environmental performance?

1. Telangana
2. Odisha
3. Sikkim
4. Delhi

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Telangana secured the top position in terms of overall environmental performance, including an increase in forest cover.

2.Which country will host the world's largest conservation conference in 2025?

1. USA
2. United Kingdom
3. United Arab Emirates
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected as the host country for the prestigious World Conservation Congress (WCC) in 2025, marking a significant milestone in global conservation efforts.

3.When is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression observed annually?

1. June 03
2. June 04
3. June 02
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed annually on June 4th to raise awareness about children who experience various forms of aggression and abuse.

4.Which profession did Sulochana Latkar, who passed away at 94, belong to?

1. Actor
2. Singer
3. Writer
4. Teacher

... Answer is 1)
Explanation - Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar, known for her roles in over 300 films including Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away at the age of 94. Some of her popular films include "Ab Dilli Dur Nahin," "Sujata," "Aaye Din Bahar Ke," "Dil Deke Dekho," "Aasha," "Majboor," "Nai Roshni," "Aayi Milan Ki Bela," "Gora Aur Kala," "Devar," "Bandini," and many others.

5.Which state has become the first state to establish a committee for the conservation of seeds preserved by tribal farmers?

1. Odisha
2. Kerala
3. Bihar
4. Rajasthan

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The government of Odisha has established the Landrace Varietal Release Committee (LVRC) to release traditional millet varieties while adhering to standard operating protocols (SoP) for seed systems.

6.According to the NIRF Rankings 2023, which IIT has been named the top institute in India?

1. IIT Delhi
2. IIT Mumbai
3. IIT Madras
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The NIRF Rankings 2023 have named IIT Madras as the top engineering institute in India, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru secured the top position in the research category.

7.Which country has become the first country in the world to mandate mandatory health warnings on individual cigarettes?

1. Russia
2. Italy
3. Canada
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Canada becomes first country to require a health warning directly on every cigarette.

8.According to a recent report, how many districts in India are now free from manual scavenging?

1. 508
2. 500
3. 503
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: A report submitted by the Ministry of Social Justice states that 508 out of 766 districts in India are now free from manual scavenging.

9.How much has the Indian Railways invested in Safety Measures between 2017-2018 and 2021-22?

1. 2 lakh crore
2. 3 lakh crore
3. 1 lakh crore
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Indian Railways has invested over Rs 1 lakh crore in safety measures during the period between the fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2021-2022. The focus of these investments has primarily been on track renewal.

10.Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group?

1. Shushma Joshi
2. Lalita Reddy
3. Nirmala Lakshman
4. Srita Sangwan

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Ms. Nirmala Lakshman has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a term of three years.

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