Daily Current Affairs MCQs : 6 & 7 August 2023 - Bank Exams MCQ

The correct answer is c) 2nd August 2023. On this date, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IUCN SSC and WTI to establish the first-ever regional Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India. This MoU aims to enhance conservation efforts, promote collaboration among wildlife experts, and safeguard India's rich biodiversity.

The correct answer is c) 10. The Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India will be the 10th CSS in the world. CSSs serve as platforms for conservation practitioners to share best practices, collaborate on species conservation efforts, and contribute to species status assessments using the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

The correct answer is b) National Health Authority (NHA). The National Health Authority is responsible for administering the Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). DHIS offers incentives to hospitals, diagnostic labs, and Digital Solution Companies (DSCs) for adopting and enabling transformative digitization under ABDM.

The correct answer is b) To provide additional time for compliance with Quality Control Order (QCO). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) extended the deadline for self-certification of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) inverters until 31st December 2023 or till further orders to allow manufacturers sufficient time to comply with the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirements.

The correct answer is b) Iraq. On 31st July 2023, Iraq became the 18th country recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is an eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide.

The correct answer is b) World Bank. The World Bank collaborated with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to develop a roadmap for Hydrogen transmission in Natural Gas (NG) pipelines and City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks. The study aims to analyze the need for swift action in implementing Hydrogen Blending and optimizing existing energy infrastructure to achieve the National Energy Goal.

The correct answer is c) Chris Woakes. English cricketer Chris Woakes recently announced his retirement from international cricket on 7th August 2023. Woakes played 35 Test matches, 70 One Day Internationals (ODI), and 23 Twenty20 Internationals (T20I) for England.

The correct answer is b) Rajasthan. Rajasthan received a budget of Rs. 930.44 crore for three rural drinking water supply projects in Ajmer, Jalore, and Kota districts. Additionally, Rs. 926.48 crore was allocated for the construction of rural roads in desert and tribal areas of Rajasthan.

The correct answer is b) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). On India's 75th Independence Day, ONGC unveiled a new logo that symbolizes its commitment towards sustainable and responsible mining. The logo features a hand cradling the earth, representing ONGC's dedication to environmental conservation and global aspirations.

The correct answer is d) No records required. Under the Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS), health facilities and Digital Solution Companies (DSCs) are eligible for incentives without requiring a specific number of digital health records linked to Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) of patients. The incentives are based on the number of digital health records created and linked to ABHA numbers of the patients, encouraging healthcare providers to adopt digital health practices without any entry barrier.