Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

Which organization, in collaboration with the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, released the inaugural edition of the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’?

(A) University Grants Commission (UGC)
(B) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCE
(C) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
(D) National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

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Answer: B

Current Context : Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, in collaboration with NCERT, released the inaugural edition of the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan.’

E-magazine was launched to commemorate the first anniversary of the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar South Pole.
It will be accessible online for readers through the NCERT portal.

Who won the women’s U-15 gold medal in the Asian Junior (U15 & U17) Badminton Championships 2024?

(A) Gayatri Gopichand
(B) Unnati Hooda
(C) Tanvi Patri
(D) Tasnim Mir

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Answer: C

Current Context : Odisha teenage Tanvi Patri won the women’s U-15 gold medal in the Asian Junior (U15 & U17) Badminton Championships 2024.

It was held at the Chengdu University in Chengdu, China.
Tanvi clinched the title after defeating Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen of Vietnam in the final.
She became the third Indian shuttler to win the U-15 women’s singles title in the Asian Championship.

Which of the following statements is correct about the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana launched by the Department of Posts?
1. The Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana is a philately scholarship scheme aimed at promoting aptitude and research in stamps among students.
2. The scholarship of ₹ 6,000 per annum is granted to students of classes 6 to 9 who have good academic records and have adopted Philately as a hobby.
3. A total of 40 scholarships are provided under the scheme, with 10 scholarships allotted to each class (6, 7, 8, and 9).
4. The scholarship amount is ₹ 6000 per annum, which is distributed monthly at the rate of ₹

(A) Only 1 and 2 are correct
(B) Only 1, 2, and 3 are correct
(C) Only 1, 3, and 4 are correct
(D) All of the above are correct

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ANSWER: D

Current Context : Department of Posts has launched a philately scholarship scheme Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana for the promotion of aptitude and research in stamps.

It is proposed to grant scholarship of ₹ 6,000/ – per annum for students of classes 6 to 9, whose academic records are good as well as who have adopted Philately as a hobby.
It will provide maximum 40 scholarships to 10 students of class 6, 7, 8, and 9 each.
The amount of scholarship will be ₹ 6000/- per annum at the rate of ₹ 500/- per month.
Eligibility : should be a student of a recognized school in India and must have secured at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade/grade points in the last final examination.
There will be a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST candidates.

Consider the following statements about the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan :
1. The initiative aims to empower women, particularly in rural areas, by providing financial support and resources to help them become economically self-sufficient.
2. The primary goal of the initiative is to create one crore "lakhpati didis" (prosperous sisters) in villages.
3. The scheme includes skill training for women, enabling them to earn over ₹1 lakh per year.
4. The initiative was launched with a financial outlay of ₹2,500 crore to benefit around 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 1, 3, and 4 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 2, and 4 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER: A

Current Context : PM Modi released ₹2,500 crore at Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Maharashtra.

It will benefit around 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

ABOUT LAKHPATI DIDI SCHEME

It is a government initiative in India aimed at empowering women, particularly those in rural areas, by providing financial support and resources to help them become economically self-sufficient.
Goal : to create two crore “lakhpati didis” (prosperous sisters) in villages.
Under this scheme, women will be provided skill training so that they can earn over Rs 1 lakh per year.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding scrub typhus, the disease for which Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma was recently hospitalized?
1. Scrub typhus is also known as bush typhus.
2. It is caused by a virus called Orientia tsutsugamushi.
3. The disease is transmitted through the bites of infected chiggers (larval mites).
4. Common symptoms of scrub typhus include fever, headache, body aches, and rash.

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 3, and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, and 4 only

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ANSWER: C

Current Context : Recently, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma was hospitalised after testing positive for scrub typhus and typhoid.

ABOUT SCRUB TYPHUS DISEASE

It is also known as bush typhus.
It is a caused by bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi.
Transmission : through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites)
Symptoms : fever, headache, body aches, and rash.

ABOUT TYPHOID

Typhoid is a life-threatening infection caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria.
Spreads through contaminated food or water.

Where does the Marshyangdi River originate?

(A) The Everest Range in Nepal
(B) The Annapurna Range in the central Himalayas of Nepal
(C) The Kumoan Hills in India
(D) The Karakoram Range in Pakistan

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ANSWER: B

Current Context : At least 27 killed as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal Marshyangdi river.

ABOUT MARSHYANGDI RIVER

It originates from the Annapurna Range in the central Himalayas of
It flows westwards through the Manang and Lamjung districts before merging with the Gandaki River.
It is a tributary of the Gandaki River, which is part of the larger Ganges river system.
- The Gandaki River is known as the Narayani in the plains of Nepal and as the Gandak in India.

Which of the following groups is NOT specifically mentioned as a beneficiary under the 'Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana'?

(A) Widows
(B) Destitute women
(C) Divorced women
(D) Senior citizens

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ANSWER: D

Current Context : The state government will allocate Rs 53.21 crore annually to fund the ‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana.

Aim : to provide financial assistance to widows, destitute women, divorced women and disabled parents to support the education and well-being of their children.
It will support two specific age groups –
For children under the age of 18, eligible women and disabled parents will get a monthly grant of Rs 1,000 to cover their educational, health and nutritional expenses.
Children who secure admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, or vocational courses will receive financial aid from the government to bear tuition and hostel costs.
Eligibility : women, children and individuals with a family income not exceeding Rs 1 lakh per annum are covered under the scheme.

In which block of Kangra did around 70 farmers come together to establish the state's first farmer-producer organization (FPO)?

(A) Palampur
(B) Dharamshala
(C) Lambagaon
(D) Baijnath

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ANSWER: C

Current Context : About 70 farmers of the Lambagaon block of Kangra together to set up the state’s first farmer-producer organisation (FPO).

Objective : to form the state’s first farmer-producer organisation on natural turmeric cultivation in the Lambagaon block.

ABOUT FARMER-PRODUCER ORGANIZATION (FPO)

It is a legal entity formed by farmers, typically small and marginal, to ensure better income through an organized system of farming, production, and marketing.
Objective : to improve the economic situation of farmers by enhancing their bargaining power, reducing costs, and providing better market access.

What was the ancient name of the Markanda River?

(A) Yamuna
(B) Ganges
(C) Aruna
(D) Sarasvati

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ANSWER: C

Current Context : Industrial units of Kala Amb face threat from Markanda river, especially in Ogli village, where a retaining wall has been severely damaged by strong water currents of the river.

ABOUT MARKANDA RIVER

It flows in the Sirmaur district of Himachal, Ambala district, and Markanda town in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana.
Originates from the Shivalik hills and flows along the Haryana-Punjab border.
Ancient name : Aruna river.
Tributary : Begna river, Ran and Nakati
Length : 120 km out of which 90 km is in Haryana.

The Bijli Mahadev Temple is dedicated to which deity?

(A) Lord Shiva
(B) Lord Ganesha
(C) Lord Vishnu
(D) Goddess Durga

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ANSWER: C

Current Context : The Kullu Government College unit of the Rovers and Rangers, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, Kullu, carried out cleanliness and plantation drive in the Bijli Mahadev trek area of Kullu.

ABOUT TREK

Bijli Mahadev is one of the most popular and oldest trek located in Himachal.
It is a trek to the Shiva temple, located on Mathan Hill in Kullu.
It starts from Chansari village and is a short 3 km walk on a well established trail to the top.

ABOUT BIJLI MAHADEV TEMPLE

It is located in Kashawri village in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
Altitude : 2,460m high
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Significance : According to a popular myth, Bijli Mahadev temple was built as a homage to lord Shiva, who had saved the Kullu valley from a demon named Jalandhara. The demon wanted to submerge the entire valley by stopping the flow of Beas river. However, Lord Shiva killed him with his trident.
A 60-foot long shaft on the temple top attracts atmospheric lightning and destroys the lingam at regular intervals.
It is believed that divine power saves the world from destruction by absorbing the lightning. This lingam is put together using butter as an adhesive.