Daily Current Affairs June 26

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June 26 | Daily Current Affairs 2024

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs June 26

1. When is the annual Day of the Seafarer celebrated, and what is the focus of the 2024 campaign?
A) 25 June; promoting seafarers’ mental health
B) 1 May; reducing maritime pollution
C) 25 June; seafarers’ contribution to maritime safety
D) 1 September; enhancing shipping efficiency
E) 30 July; promoting maritime education
Answer: C) 25 June; seafarers’ contribution to maritime safety

Event and Location:

• Event: Day of the Seafarer 2024
• Date: 25 June 2024
• Location: Global observance

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers to international seaborne trade, the world economy, and civil society.
• 2024 Campaign Focus: Seafarers’ contribution to making the maritime sector a safer workplace.
• Campaign Activities:
  • Seafarers are encouraged to share safety tips at sea.
  • Participation involves sharing pictures of their working environment highlighting safety practices.
  • Use of social media hashtag #SafetyTipsAtSea to promote safety tips and practices.
  • IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez’s video message to support the campaign.
  • Engagement from seafarer organizations and the wider public to show appreciation and promote safety.

Important Terms Explained:

• IMO (International Maritime Organization): A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping.
• #SafetyTipsAtSea: A hashtag for the 2024 campaign to encourage seafarers to share their safety practices.
• STCW Convention: The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

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2. When is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed in 2024, and what is the theme for this year?
A) June 25; “Invest in Youth”
B) June 27; “Say No to Drugs”
C) June 26; “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention”
D) June 24; “Together for a Drug-Free World”
E) June 28; “Combat Illicit Trafficking”
Answer: C) June 26; “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention”

Event and Location:

• Event: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024
• Date: June 26, 2024
• Location: Global observance

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Raise awareness about the global fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
• Theme: “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention”
  • Focus: Emphasize the importance of evidence-based policies to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
  • Objective: Promote preventive measures grounded in science, research, compassion, and respect for human rights.

History and Significance:

• Established by: United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 42/112.
• Date of Establishment: December 7, 1987.
• Significance:
  • Raise awareness about drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
  • Advocate for investment in prevention efforts.
  • Empower communities and youth to foster resilience against drug use.
  • Promote evidence-based policymaking and international cooperation.

Important Terms Explained:

• UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime): An agency focused on combating drugs and international crime.
• NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act): Indian law to regulate and control operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
• MoU (Memorandum of Understanding): An agreement between two or more parties outlined in a formal document.

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3. What is the significance of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed on June 26, 2024?
A) To celebrate humanitarian achievements in war zones
B) To highlight the plight of victims of torture and promote their rights
C) To support economic development in post-war regions
D) To commemorate the end of global conflicts
E) To recognize international treaties on human rights
Answer: B) To highlight the plight of victims of torture and promote their rights

Event and Location:

• Event: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
• Date: June 26, 2024
• Location: Global observance with a specific focus on Ukraine

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose:
  • Recognition: Acknowledge the suffering of torture victims and promote their rights to justice, redress, reparation, and rehabilitation.
  • Documentation: HRMMU documents violations and independently reports to contribute to torture prevention and accountability.
  • Advocacy: Call on all states to eradicate conditions conducive to torture and hold perpetrators accountable.
• Activities:
  • Interviews: Since February 2022, HRMMU has interviewed over 600 released Ukrainian civilian detainees and POWs, including those freed from Russian captivity.
  • Findings: Consistent accounts of torture, including brutal beatings, prolonged stress positions, electric shocks, and dog attacks.
  • Conditions: Descriptions of poor living conditions, lack of medical care, and inadequate food in captivity.

Background Information:

• HRMMU (Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine): Conducts interviews and documents human rights violations.
• International Humanitarian Law: Emphasizes the humane treatment of prisoners and the prohibition of torture under any circumstances.

Important Terms Explained:

• POWs (Prisoners of War): Combatants captured by the enemy during an armed conflict.
• International Humanitarian Law: Legal frameworks that govern the conduct of armed conflict and protect individuals who are not participating in hostilities.
• HRMMU: A mission established to monitor and report on human rights in Ukraine.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs June 26

4. What record did Rohit Sharma set in India’s historic 50th T20 World Cup match?
A) Highest individual score in T20 World Cups
B) Fastest fifty in T20 World Cups
C) First batter to hit 200 or more sixes in T20Is
D) Most centuries in T20 World Cups
E) Most wickets taken in T20 World Cups
Answer: C) First batter to hit 200 or more sixes in T20Is

Event and Location:

• Event: India’s 50th T20 World Cup match
• Date: T20 World Cup 2024
• Location: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Celebrating India’s entry into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a victory over Australia.
• Key Performance: Rohit Sharma’s stellar performance with the bat.

Records and Achievements:

• Top Scorer: Rohit Sharma becomes the top scorer for India in T20Is with 4165 runs, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 4103.
• Global T20I Top Scorer: Surpasses Babar Azam’s 4145 runs to become the top scorer in T20Is.
• Second-Highest Score: Rohit’s 92 against Australia is the second-highest score by an Indian in Men’s T20 World Cups, behind Suresh Raina’s 101.
• Captain’s Record: The 92 runs is the second-highest individual score by a captain in Men’s T20 World Cups.
• Sixes Record: Hits 8 sixes, the most by an Indian in a Men’s T20 World Cup match, breaking Yuvraj Singh’s record of 7 sixes.
• Fastest Fifty: Rohit’s half-century in 19 balls is the fastest against Australia in Men’s T20Is and his career’s fastest.
• Milestone Sixes: Becomes the first batter to hit 200 or more sixes in T20Is, with a total of 203 sixes.

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5. How many gold medals did the Indian contingent win at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships in Amman?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
E) Six
Answer: C) Four

Event and Location:

• Event: Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships
• Location: Amman, Jordan

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Compete in wrestling and achieve medals.
• Outcome: Indian contingent won a total of 11 medals.

Medal Distribution:

• Total Medals: 11 (Four gold, two silver, and five bronze)
• Gold Medals:
  • Dipanshi: 46 kg category
  • Muskan: 53 kg category
  • Rajnita: 61 kg category
  • Mansi Lather: 69 kg category
• Silver Medals:
  • Raja Bala: 40 kg category (women)
  • Samarth Gajanan Mhakave: 55 kg category (men)
• Bronze Medals:
  • Akash: 65 kg category (men)
  • Sachin Kumar: 71 kg category (men)
  • Bikash Kacchap: 48 kg category (men)
  • Tushar Tukaram Patil: 60 kg category (men)
  • Ronak: 110 kg category (men)

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• Amman: Capital city of Jordan

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6. What world record did Smriti Mandhana achieve in cricket?
A) Most centuries in a single ODI match
B) Highest individual score in T20Is
C) Most runs by a woman player in a three-match bilateral ODI series
D) Fastest fifty in women’s ODIs
E) Most wickets in a single ODI series
Answer: C) Most runs by a woman player in a three-match bilateral ODI series

Event and Location:

• Event: Third ODI against South Africa
• Location: Bengaluru, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Achieve a new record for most runs by a woman player in a three-match bilateral ODI series.
• Record Details:
  • Total Runs: 343 runs across three ODIs
  • Previous Record: Held by Australia’s Karen Rolton with 394 runs in six ODIs against New Zealand in 2004.

Performance Summary:

• First ODI: Scored 117 runs
• Second ODI: Scored 136 runs
• Third ODI: Scored 90 runs off 83 balls with 11 fours, maintaining a strike rate of 108.43
• Total Series Average: 114.33
• Total Series Strike Rate: Over 103
• Achievements: Two centuries and a fifty in the series, earning ‘Player of the Series’ award

Match Details:

• Third ODI Result: India won by six wickets
• South Africa’s Innings: 215/8 in 50 overs
  • Top Performers: Laura Woolvardt (61), Tazmin Brits (38)
  • India’s Bowling: Deepti Sharma (2/27), Arundhati Reddy (2/36)
• India’s Chase: Achieved the target with 56 balls to spare
  • Top Performers: Smriti Mandhana (90), Shafali Varma (25), Priya Punia (28), Harmanpreet Kaur (42), Jemimah Rodrigues (19*), Richa Ghosh (6*)

Important Terms Explained:

• ODI (One Day International): A format of cricket with 50 overs per side.
• Strike Rate: Number of runs scored per 100 balls faced.
• Player of the Series: Awarded to the best performer throughout a series.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs June 26

7. What update did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announce for the ‘Database on Indian Economy’ (DBIE) portal?
A) Introduction of new financial tools
B) Launch of a new mobile app
C) Change in the domain address to https://data.rbi.org.in
D) Expansion of data coverage on inflation
E) Collaboration with international financial institutions
Answer: C) Change in the domain address to https://data.rbi.org.in

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement of URL change for the ‘Database on Indian Economy’ (DBIE) portal
• Date: June 21, 2024
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Update the domain address for the DBIE portal to enhance accessibility and user experience.
• New URL: The new domain address is https://data.rbi.org.in.
• Redirection: Current URLs, including https://dbie.rbi.org.in and https://cimsdbie.rbi.org.in, will redirect to the new address to ensure a seamless transition.

Background Information:

• DBIE Portal Launch: The portal was launched on November 1, 2004, to provide public access to a wide range of economic and financial statistics.
• Key Features:
  • SAARC Finance Database: Provides data on regional finance.
  • Banking Outlet Locator: Provides information on banking infrastructure.
• CIMS Integration: The Centralised Information Management System (CIMS), introduced in June 2023, has enhanced the RBI’s data management capabilities and is integrated with the DBIE portal.

Important Terms Explained:

• DBIE (Database on Indian Economy): A comprehensive repository of economic and financial data provided by the RBI.
• CIMS (Centralised Information Management System): An advanced data warehousing system to improve data management and accessibility.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs June 26

8. Who has been promoted to the position of Managing Director and CEO of HDFC ERGO General Insurance, effective July 1?
A) Ritesh Kumar
B) Anuj Tyagi
C) Shaktikanta Das
D) N. Kalaiselvi
E) Dr. Mohan Yadav
Answer: B) Anuj Tyagi

Event and Location:

• Event: Elevation of Anuj Tyagi as MD and CEO of HDFC ERGO General Insurance
• Date: Effective July 1
• Location: HDFC ERGO General Insurance

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Promote Anuj Tyagi to the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO).
• Previous Role: Tyagi was the Joint Managing Director of HDFC ERGO General Insurance since April 2023.
• Succession: Anuj Tyagi succeeds Ritesh Kumar, who will join the board of ERGO International and become the Deputy COO focusing on Asian growth markets.

Background Information:

• Anuj Tyagi:
  • Joined HDFC ERGO General Insurance in 2008.
  • Held various roles in the company, demonstrating a diverse range of experience.
  • Elevated to Joint Managing Director in April 2023.

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9. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance Company?
A) Neerja Kapur
B) Girija Subramanian
C) Anuj Tyagi
D) Ritesh Kumar
E) Dr. Mohan Yadav
Answer: B) Girija Subramanian

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of Girija Subramanian as CMD of New India Assurance Company
• Date: Effective June 2024
• Location: New India Assurance Company

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Appoint Girija Subramanian as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance.
• Selection Process: Conducted by the government’s headhunting organization, FSIB, in March.
• Term: Subramanian will serve until she reaches the age of superannuation or until further orders.

Background Information:

• Girija Subramanian:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in statistics; fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India; associate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute in London.
  • Experience: Over 34 years in the insurance sector, beginning her career in 1988 at GIC Re.
  • Previous Role: CMD of AIC of India since September 2022.
• Predecessor: Neerja Kapur, who retired in April 2024.

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10. Who has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff of India?
A) Lt Gen Manoj Pande
B) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
C) Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
D) Lt Gen YK Joshi
E) Lt Gen Anil Chauhan
Answer: C) Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of the next Vice Chief of Army Staff
• Location: New Delhi, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Appoint Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as the Vice Chief of Army Staff following the government’s clearance.
• Successor: Lt Gen Subramani will succeed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who will become the Chief of Army Staff when Gen Manoj Pande retires on June 30.

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Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs June 26

11. What significant achievement did China accomplish with the Chang’e-6 lander?
A) First country to send a rover to Mars
B) First country to build a space station
C) First country to retrieve rocks from the far side of the moon
D) First country to land on Jupiter
E) First country to launch a solar probe
Answer: C) First country to retrieve rocks from the far side of the moon

Event and Location:

• Event: China retrieves rocks from the far side of the moon
• Location: Far side of the moon, brought back to Earth

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Achieve a milestone in lunar exploration and demonstrate China’s growing space capabilities.
• Mission: Chang’e-6 lander successfully retrieved lunar soil after a 53-day mission.

Significance:

• Historical Achievement: China becomes the first country to bring back samples from the far side of the moon.
• Technological Capability: Highlights China National Space Administration’s (CNSA) advanced capabilities in space exploration.

Mission Details:

• Mission Duration: 53 days
• Spacecraft: Chang’e-6 lander
• Objective: Collect and return lunar soil samples from the far side of the moon.

Background Information:

• China National Space Administration (CNSA): The national space agency of China responsible for the planning and development of space activities.
• Chang’e Program: A series of lunar missions by China aimed at exploring and understanding the moon.

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12. What is the primary purpose of the GOES-U satellite launched by SpaceX for NASA’s NOAA program?
A) To explore Mars
B) To monitor volcanic activity
C) To provide continuous weather coverage and track solar flares
D) To improve internet connectivity
E) To study the moon
Answer: C) To provide continuous weather coverage and track solar flares

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of the GOES-U satellite
• Location: NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose:
  • Provide continuous weather coverage across the Western Hemisphere.
  • Track solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
• Mission Details:
  • Launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
  • Final satellite for NASA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program.
  • GOES-U will be renamed GOES-19 once in geostationary orbit.
    Capabilities and Applications:
• Weather Monitoring:
  • Real-time high-resolution imagery.
  • Earlier detection of severe weather.
  • Monitoring weather over North America, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the west coast of Africa.
• Space Weather:
  • Improved forecasts of solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
  • Protection from weather hazards on Earth and in space.
• Technological Advancements:
  • Equipped with Compact Coronagraph-1 (CCOR-1).
  • Coronagraphs enable the observation of the Sun’s corona, crucial for space weather forecasting.
  • Reduces delay in receiving solar flare data from eight hours to every 30 minutes.

Important Terms Explained:

• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): A scientific agency within the US Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere.
• Geostationary Orbit: A circular orbit around the Earth having a period of 24 hours.
• Coronagraph: An instrument that blocks out the Sun’s disk to observe the corona.

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13. What is the primary goal of the $18-million deal between NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and the Australian government?
A) Develop new space technologies
B) Launch a satellite inspection and observation payload
C) Establish a joint space station
D) Conduct lunar missions
E) Enhance international trade
Answer: B) Launch a satellite inspection and observation payload

Event and Location:

• Event: Signing of an $18-million deal between NSIL and the Australian government
• Location: New Delhi, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Launch a satellite inspection and observation payload aboard ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in 2026.
• Significance: The payload will be the biggest Australian satellite launched to date, enhancing space cooperation between India and Australia.

Key Participants and Contributions:

• NSIL (NewSpace India Limited): ISRO’s commercial arm responsible for the deal.
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation): India’s national space agency, providing the SSLV for the launch.
• Australian Firm: Space Machines, launching the payload.
• Key Figures:
  • S Somanath: Chairman of ISRO, highlighted the goal of 20-30 SSLV launches per year.
  • Philip Green: Australian High Commissioner, emphasized deepening space collaboration with India.
  • Rajat Kulshrestha: Cofounder of Space Machines, announced the payload’s significance.

Strategic Importance:

• Capacity Building: The agreement aims to meet the growing demand for small satellite launch rockets.
• Privatization: The SSLV’s ongoing privatization process involves six bidders, with manufacturing and operation expected to transition to the private sector.
• Future Plans: ISRO aims to increase capacity for lunar missions and eventually land an Indian on the moon by 2040.

Challenges and Opportunities:

• Commercial Space Activities: India’s space economy faces a downturn due to a lack of internal demand for commercial projects.
• Investment: India’s private space economy has attracted $370 million in investments, with significant contributions from firms like Skyroot Aerospace.

Important Terms Explained:

• NSIL (NewSpace India Limited): ISRO’s commercial arm that handles commercial space activities.
• SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle): A cost-effective launch vehicle designed for small satellites.
• In-Space: Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, promoting and regulating private space industry activities.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs June 26

14. What is the purpose of the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) delivered by DRDO to the Indian Navy?
A) Enhance long-range missile capabilities
B) Improve underwater navigation systems
C) Avoid radar detection of naval assets
D) Strengthen air defense systems
E) Enhance satellite communication
Answer: C) Avoid radar detection of naval assets

Event and Location:

• Event: Delivery of Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy
• Location: New Delhi, India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: The MR-MOCR helps Indian Navy assets avoid radar detection, enhancing their stealth capabilities.
• Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
• Handed Over: At a ceremony held in New Delhi on June 26, 2024

Significance:

• Radar Evasion: The MR-MOCR creates a cloud of radar-reflecting chaff to obscure the presence of naval vessels.
• Strategic Advantage: Enhances the survivability and stealth of Indian Navy assets in hostile environments.

Important Terms Explained:

• DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation): India’s premier defense research organization, responsible for the development of technology for use by the military.
• Chaff Rocket: A device that disperses chaff, which consists of small, thin pieces of metal that reflect radar waves, creating false echoes on radar screens and obscuring the true position of the target.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs June 26

15. When will the Prime Minister College of Excellence be inaugurated in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, and what additional center will be established in each college?
A) August 15; Centre for Technological Innovations
B) June 5; Environmental Awareness Center
C) July 1; Centre of Traditional Indian Knowledge
D) October 2; Centre for Digital Learning
E) January 26; Centre for Agricultural Studies
Answer: C) July 1; Centre of Traditional Indian Knowledge

Event and Location:

• Event: Inauguration of Prime Minister College of Excellence
• Date: July 1
• Location: All 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Establish Prime Minister Colleges of Excellence in all districts to enhance educational infrastructure.
• Additional Center: Each college will also have a Centre of Traditional Indian Knowledge (Bhartiya Gyan Parampara Kendra).
• Supporting Initiatives:
  • Development of drone policy for better teaching arrangements in sectors like aviation, agriculture, and AI.
  • Establishment of Vidyavans (educational gardens) in all government, non-government, and aided colleges to promote environmental protection awareness.
• Budget and Resources: Approval of additional posts and necessary budget allocation for these colleges.

Important Terms Explained:

• National Education Policy: A framework to guide the development of education in India.
• Bhartiya Gyan Parampara Kendra: Centre of Traditional Indian Knowledge aimed at preserving and promoting indigenous knowledge systems.
• Vidyavans: Educational gardens designed to increase environmental awareness among students.

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16. What is the focus of the pilot project by CSIR and AIIMS, New Delhi, inaugurated during the One Week One Theme campaign?
A) Converting biomedical waste to energy
B) Developing new healthcare technologies
C) Converting pathogenic biomedical waste to value-added soil additives
D) Creating eco-friendly packaging solutions
E) Enhancing nutritional supplements
Answer: C) Converting pathogenic biomedical waste to value-added soil additives

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of the ‘One Week One Theme’ (OWOT) campaign
• Date: 25 June 2024
• Location: New Delhi

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Showcase technology packages, innovative products, and processes based on 8 identified themes.
• Pilot Project Focus: Conversion of pathogenic biomedical waste to value-added soil additives.
• MoUs and Technology Transfers: 24 technology transfers, product launches, and MoUs facilitated during the campaign.
• Weeklong Activities: Promoting theme-based activities from June to December 2024 to foster collaboration with industry and empower various sectors such as MSMEs, SHGs, agripreneurs, and startups.
• Highlighted Technologies:
  • Handheld IoT Enabled Field Deployable Water Testing Kit
  • Handheld Minimally Invasive based Hemoglobin Measurement System
  • Development of Millet Based Buns
  • Protein Based High-Energy Products
  • Vegan Leather from Agriwaste
  • Electric Tiller and Compact Electric Tractor

Important Terms Explained:

• CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research): A premier national research and development organization in India.
• AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences): A group of autonomous public medical colleges of higher education.
• OWOT (One Week One Theme) Campaign: A program aimed at showcasing CSIR’s technological achievements and fostering industry collaboration.
• MoU (Memorandum of Understanding): An agreement between two or more parties outlined in a formal document.

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17. What is the purpose of the Khalubar War Memorial opened by the Indian Army in Ladakh?
A) To honor World War I heroes
B) To celebrate India’s independence
C) To commemorate the Kargil War heroes
D) To recognize peace efforts in Ladakh
E) To promote local tourism
Answer: C) To commemorate the Kargil War heroes

Event and Location:

• Event: Opening of the Khalubar War Memorial to tourists
• Location: Aryan Valley, Ladakh

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose:
  • Commemoration: To honor the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers who fought in the Kargil War.
  • Historical Significance: Memorializes the efforts to reclaim the valley, particularly the heroic actions of Captain Manoj Pandey.
  • Cultural Importance: Recognizes the role of local men and women in the battle.
• Opening Ceremony:
  • Part of the Pre-Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations by the ‘Forever in Operations’ Division.
  • Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26.

Background Information:

• Khalubar Valley: A serene valley near the border that became a crucial battleground during the Kargil War.
• Captain Manoj Pandey: His heroic actions in reclaiming Khalubar are immortalized at the memorial.
• Pre-Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrations: Included a ‘Trek to Battle Site’ led by Brig OP Yadav, YSM (Retd).

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18. What significant recognition did Srinagar receive, allowing Kashmir to re-connect globally?
A) UNESCO Heritage Site
B) World Craft City tag
C) Global Innovation Hub
D) International Trade Center
E) Cultural Capital of the World
Answer: B) World Craft City tag

Event and Location:

• Event: Srinagar receiving the World Craft City tag
• Location: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Recognize and empower artisans, safeguard craft heritage, and reconnect Kashmir globally.
• Awarded by: World Crafts Council (WCC), a non-government organization.

Significance:

• Recognition: Acknowledges the skilled craftsmanship of Kashmir.
• Global Reconnection: Likely to reopen Kashmir’s historical linkages with craft centers in Central Asia and Iran.

Background Information:

• INTACH-K (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage-Kashmir): Saleem Beg, head of INTACH-K, described the recognition as a testament to Kashmir’s skill base.
• WCC (World Crafts Council): Works globally to empower artisans and safeguard craft heritage. The designation followed a detailed tour of Srinagar’s craft centers by WCC’s executive board earlier in the year.

Important Terms Explained:

• World Craft City: A designation given by the World Crafts Council to cities with a significant contribution to crafts and artisan skills.
• World Crafts Council (WCC): An international NGO that promotes the preservation, development, and promotion of traditional crafts.

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19. What is the main goal of the ‘Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao’ initiative rolled out under SBM-U 2.0?
A) Promote agricultural practices
B) Enhance urban infrastructure
C) Improve cleanliness and reduce diseases during monsoon
D) Boost economic growth
E) Develop new housing projects
Answer: C) Improve cleanliness and reduce diseases during monsoon

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of ‘Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao’ initiative
• Location: Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across India

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: Enhance preparedness of Urban Local Bodies to handle cleanliness and health challenges during the monsoon season.
• Duration: From 1st July to 31st August, 2024.
• Focus Areas:
  • Cleanliness Drives: Special initiatives for waste collection and transportation.
  • Sanitation: Regular cleaning of community and public toilets, sanitation facilities for children.
  • Water Quality: Adequate sampling and supply of safe drinking water.
  • Public Awareness: IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) campaigns and door-to-door mobilization.
  • Health Measures: Aligning with the Ministry of Health’s ‘STOP Diarrhoea Campaign’ to prevent waterborne and vector-borne diseases.

Key Activities:

• Comprehensive Interventions: Focus on swachhata (cleanliness), advocacy, and inter-departmental convergence.
• Rapid Assessments: Identify high-risk areas and implement the Protect Prevent Treat Strategy (PPTS).
• Community Involvement: Engage local communities, organizations, and government officials in water management, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Partnerships: Collaborate with local NGOs, community groups, and the private sector to promote hygiene and sanitation.
• Monsoon Preparedness: Conduct pre-monsoon and monsoon activities including rainwater harvesting, post-monsoon maintenance planning, and integration.

Important Terms Explained:

• SBM-U 2.0 (Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0): An initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to enhance urban sanitation and cleanliness.
• ULBs (Urban Local Bodies): Local governance institutions responsible for urban planning and infrastructure.
• PPTS (Protect Prevent Treat Strategy): A strategy aimed at mitigating health risks through protection, prevention, and treatment measures.

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20. What is the primary purpose of the newly launched Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education?
A) To promote tourism in India
B) To provide training for defense personnel
C) To serve as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and performance in Indian sports
D) To conduct archaeological research
E) To develop new educational curricula
Answer: C) To serve as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and performance in Indian sports

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education
• Location: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Gandhinagar

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose:
  • Serve as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and performance in the Indian sports ecosystem.
  • Act as a repository of knowledge, housing invaluable data and insights on Olympics, training methodologies, sports science, and athlete development.

Key Activities and Goals:

• Knowledge Sharing: Promote collaboration and sharing of knowledge to create a robust sports culture.
• Innovation: Embrace innovative practices in sports.
• Talent Nurturing: Support athletes from grassroots to elite levels with resources and encouragement.
• Performance Enhancement: Provide insights and data to improve athlete performance.
  Speakers and Remarks:
• P T Usha: Indian Olympic Association president and legendary sprinter emphasized the centre’s role in nurturing talent and supporting athletes.
• Encouragement: Highlighted the importance of supporting and inspiring athletes to achieve greatness.

Important Terms Explained:

• RRU (Rashtriya Raksha University): An institution focused on education in the field of national security and defense.
• Indian Olympic Association: The body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games and other international athletic meets.

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21. What significant event took place at the historic Chadwick House in Shimla, inaugurated by CAG GC Murmu?
A) Opening of a new research institute
B) Launch of a new political party
C) Inauguration of the first museum by the Comptroller and Auditor General
D) Commencement of a cultural festival
E) Unveiling of a new monument
Answer: C) Inauguration of the first museum by the Comptroller and Auditor General

Event and Location:

• Event: Inauguration of the first museum by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
• Location: Historic Chadwick House, Shimla

Mandates and Objectives:

• Purpose: The museum aims to showcase the audit heritage, evolution, achievements, and milestones of the CAG.
• Significance: Highlights the history and contributions of the CAG in India, and serves as an educational and cultural resource.

Historical Significance of Chadwick House:

• Mahatma Gandhi’s Stay: Mahatma Gandhi stayed at Chadwick House in 1946 during the Cabinet Mission discussions for the transfer of political power from the British to Indian leadership.
• First Training School: Post-independence, the first training school for Indian Audit and Accounts Service probationers was started here in 1950.
• Cultural Heritage: Exhibits Chanakya’s Arthashastra, the principles of accounting, and artefacts related to Sir C V Raman.

Key Attractions:

• Sir C V Raman’s Artefacts: Table and chair used by Sir C V Raman, who served as an assistant accountant general at CAG’s Kolkata office.
• Modern Features: Audio-video interactive displays, graphic panels, and QR codes providing information about the audit institution since 1860.

Important Terms Explained:

• CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General): The authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the government of India and state governments.
• Cabinet Mission: A mission sent in 1946 to India to discuss and plan for the transfer of power from British rule to Indian leadership.

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