Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 06, 2024

Answer: b

Observed annually on 7 December

• Objective : Honors martyrs and brave soldiers of India who safeguard the country’s borders.
• Established in 1949 by the Baldev Singh Committee.

Answer: b

Observed on 7 December

• Aim : to raise awareness about the importance of aviation for social and economic development and the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Answer: c

Current Context : Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

• BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a decisive victory in the 2024 state elections.

About Maharashtra

1. Capital: Mumbai
2. Area: 307,713 km² (3rd largest state in India)
3. Population: Over 124 million (as per the 2021 census)
4. Legislature: Bicameral (Vidhan Sabha – 288 seats, Vidhan Parishad)
5. Official Language: Marathi
6. Major Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Mahi

Answer: b

Current Context : Indian-origin Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition, “Alter Altar”

• Kaur was the youngest nominee for this year’s award that includes a cash prize of £25,000.

About Turner Prize

• Established: 1984 by Tate Britain. Named after British painter J.M.W. Turner.
• Purpose: Recognizes innovative contributions to contemporary British art. Open to artists born, working, or residing in Britain​.
• Prize Money: £25,000 for the winner; £10,000 for other nominees​
• Frequency: Annual; alternates between Tate Britain and other UK venues​
• Eligibility: Recognizes outstanding exhibitions or presentations in the preceding year.

Answer: b

Current Context : India showcased its Aravalli Green Wall project for restoring degraded forest lands at CoP-16.

About Aravalli Green Wall Project

• Launched by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Objective: Restoration of degraded forest land across a 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Range in Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi. Inspired by Africa’s Great Green Wall initiative.

Focus Areas:

• Prevent eastward desertification and soil erosion.
• Enhance carbon sequestration, improve biodiversity, and water quality.
• Promote afforestation, agroforestry, and pasture development for sustainable livelihoods.

About Aravalli range in India

• One of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world. It has considerably worn down due to erosion.
• Aravali Hills lie on western and northwestern margins of Peninsular plateau.
• Highest Peak: Guru Shikhar in Rajasthan.

Answer: d

Current Context : Inland Waterways Authority of India’s Intermodal Terminal at Kalughat in Bihar has received five-star SVAGRIHA rating from GRIHA.

• Terminal is part of World Bank funded Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of National Waterway 1 – River Ganga.

About GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment):

• Ministry & Partner:Joint initiative of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
• Purpose:Evaluates and certifies buildings for environmental performance over their lifecycle, promoting sustainable construction practices.
• SVAGRIHA Rating:Simplified version for smaller projects like homes or small offices.

Answer: b

Current Context : Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has been awarded one certificate for its mobile application -Ask An Appointment (AAA+).

Three additional awards for:

• Occupational accident and disease management.
• Sustainable investment initiatives.
• System resilience.

The awards were presented at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia-Pacific (RSSF), organized by ISSA in Riyadh.

About ESIC and AAA+

• Established under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948.
• Operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• Provides comprehensive social security to workers.

Mobile App AAA+:

• Supports insured persons, beneficiaries, and staff.
• Aims to simplify healthcare services through digital mechanisms.

About ISSA:

• Founded in 1927under the International Labour Organization (ILO).
• A global network for social security institutions and policymakers.