Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 08, 2023

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• National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7^th. This day honours the handloom weavers and recognises their role in the country’s economy and culture.
• The Theme of National Handloom Day 2023 is “Handlooms for Sustainable Fashion”.
  • It emphasises the significance of handloom weaving as an environmentally friendly procedure and sustainable substitute for machine-made fabrics.
• The origin of National Handloom Day has its roots back in the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on August 7^th, 1905 from Calcutta Town Hall.
  • However, the day came into celebration only after 2015.
  • The Government of India, in 2015, designated August 7 as National Handloom Day.

Now, it is celebrated across the country with a variety of events and activities.

ANSWER: D

• The term “juice jacking” refers to a form of cyberattack where a public USB charging port is tampered with and infected using hardware and software changes to steal data or install malware on devices connected to it.
• The attack is used by hackers to steal users’ passwords, credit card information, addresses, and other sensitive data stored on the targeted device.
• Juice jacking attacks can take place in any public place with portable wall chargers, or public USB charging stations found in shopping malls, cafes, and hotels.
• The term “juice jacking” was first coined in 2011 by investigative journalist Brian Krebs.

ANSWER: C

• PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment works of 508 railway stations in the country through video conferencing under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• Redeveloped at a cost of more than Rs 24,470 crores, these 508 stations are spread across 27 states and union territories.
• Master Plans were being prepared for the development of these stations as ‘City Centres’, with proper integration of both sides of the city.
• This integrated approach is driven by the holistic vision of the overall urban development of the city, centred around the railway station.
• These stations will have better seating on platforms, upgraded waiting rooms and free Wi-Fi amongst other things.
• The redevelopment will provide modern passenger amenities along with ensuring well-designed traffic circulation, inter-modal integration, and signage for the guidance of passengers.
• The design of the station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage, and architecture.

ANSWER: D

• Arash-Dorra Gas Field
  • This offshore gas field, located in the Persian Gulf, is known as Arash in Iran and Dorra in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
• Karish and Qana gas fields
  • Karash is a confirmed gas field and Qana is a prospective gas field, located in Mediterranean Sea.
  • Israel has secured full rights to Karish, while Lebanon’s rights to Qana were also recognised.
  • Lebanon agreed for some potential revenue from Qana, part of which lies within Israel’s waters, to go to Israel.

ANSWER: C

• Renowned folk singer and activist, Gaddar from Telangana, passed away at the age of 74.
• Gaddar, also known as Gummadi Vittal Rao, gained popularity primarily through his stage name.
• He brought attention to various issues faced by the common people with his songs.

ANSWER: A

• The 132^nd edition of Durand Cup kicked off in Kokrajhar, Assam
• The tournament is organised by the Armed Forces and supported by the Government of Assam.
• It is Asia’s oldest and the world’s third oldest football tournament.
• Top Indian football clubs participate in Durand cup from across the country.
• The first ever edition took place in Shimla in 1888, when it started off as an Army Cup, open only to the British Indian Army troops in India.