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1) The Government of Cuba announces to recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies.
A) Popularity of cryptocurrencies increased among a technologically savvy group in Cuba as it became harder to use dollars.
B) Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency released in 2009.
C) Cryptocurrency are binary data that are designed to work as a medium of exchange.
2) Militaries of China, Mongolia, Thailand and Pakistan to take part in “Shared Destiny-2021” defence Exercise.
A) It is a multinational peacekeeping exercise.
B) It will be organised by the People’s Liberation Army at a combined arms tactical training base.
C) This is the first multinational peacekeeping live exercise, involving four nations.
3) MeitY launches Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth(SAMRIDH) programme.
A) It will create a conducive platform for Indian Software product startups to enhance their products.
B) The programme is being implemented by MeitY Startup Hub (MSH).
C) Govt will support startups and entrepreneurs in the most challenging phase which is the initial risk phase.
4) MoCA to repeal UAS rules 2021 and replace them with liberalised Drone Rules, 2021.
A) Digital Sky Platform shall be developed as a user friendly single window system.
B) No remote pilot license required for micro drones and nano drones.
C) Quantum of fee reduced to nominal levels and delinked with size of drone.
5) The World Bank halted all financial assistance to Afghanistan.
A) It comes in the wake of the Taliban assuming power in the country.
B) The World Bank will continue to consult closely with International Community and development partners in this direction.
6) Maldives govt signs agreement with Mumbai based AFCONS company for construction of Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP).
A) The project was funded by India in a grant of $100 million with a line of credit of $400 million.
B) Project is significant as it facilitates inter island connectivity in the country.
C) The GMCP is the biggest Infrastructure project in Maldives overall.
7) The Minister of Health and Family Welfare took over as Chairperson of the Stop TB Partnership Board.
A) Minister will have golf responsibility until 2024.
B) The Stop TB Partnership Board was established in 2000 and is mandated to eliminate Tuberculosis as a Public Health Problem.
C) The Secretariat is based at Geneva, Switzerland.
8) The Union Minister for Agriculture launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for Farmers.
A) It is organised by ICAR.
B) The year 2023 will be celebrated as the International Year of Millets under leadership of India.
C) The Government has resolved to solve the problem of malnutrition under the leadership of the PM.
