Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 23, 2024

ANSWER: A

Celebrated on December 24 every year

• Aim : To raise awareness about the importance of consumer rights and protection in India.
• This day mark the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 which came into effect on this day.

ANSWER: B

Current Context : The “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign, conducted from December 19 to 24, 2024, is a nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing service delivery and redressing public grievances, particularly in rural areas.

• This campaign is a key component of the Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) 2024, reflecting the government’s commitment to bringing effective governance closer to the rural populace.

Objectives:

• Enhance service delivery mechanisms in rural areas.
• Address and redress public grievances effectively.
• Ensure that development initiatives reach every citizen, embodying the essence of grassroots democracy.

ANSWER: D

Current Context : Masali village, located in Suigam taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat, has become India’s first fully solar-powered border village.

• Situated approximately 40 kilometers from the Pakistan border, the village is home to around 800 residents.
• Total Cost:₹16 crore.
• Execution:The project was implemented with the collaboration of the Revenue Department, Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), local banks, and solar energy companies.

Solar Infrastructure:

• Households Covered:Solar panels have been installed on the rooftops of all 199 houses in the village.
• Electricity Generation Capacity:The village now generates 225.5 kilowatts (kW) of electricity, which exceeds its total power requirements.

Significance:

• First Border Solar Village:Masali is recognized as India’s first solar-powered village in a border area.
• Second Solar Village in Gujarat:Following Modhera, Masali is the second village in Gujarat to achieve full solarization.

ANSWER: A

Current Context : The recent launch of the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime route has cut shipping time and costs, thereby boosting trade between India and Russia in oil, food, and machinery.

About Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)

• The Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC), also known as the Chennai–Vladivostok Maritime Corridor, is a strategic sea route connecting the east coast of India with Russia’s Far East region.
• Aim : to enhance bilateral trade by significantly reducing shipping time and costs between the two nations.
• The EMC spans approximately 5,600 nautical miles(about 10,300 km) between Chennai Port in India and Vladivostok in Russia.
• It traverses several key waterways, including the Sea of Japan, East China Sea, South China Sea, Malacca Straits, Andaman Sea, and the Bay of Bengal.

Other Maritime Corridors for India

• International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC): A 7,200 km multimodal transit route connecting the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via Iran, and further to Europe via Russia.
  • Includes 13 member countries and offers three routes: Central, Western, and Eastern.
  • In 2024, Russia sent two coal-laden trains to India via the INSTC for the first time.
• India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): Announced at the G20 Summit 2023, this project connects India, the Middle East, and Europe via rail, road, and maritime links.
  • Includes two corridors: East Corridor(India to the Arabian Gulf) and Northern Corridor (Gulf to Europe).
  • Features electricity cables, hydrogen pipelines, and high-speed data cables for greater regional integration.
• Northern Sea Route (NSR): A 5,600 km Arctic shipping route linking the Barents and Kara Seas to the Bering Strait.
  • Offers transit times up to 50% shorter than traditional routes like the Suez Canal.
  • Gains importance for India due to increased imports of Russian crude oil and coal.

ANSWER: B

Current Context : The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) in Chennai has set a Guinness World Record by administering Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously.

About Varmam Therapy:

A traditional, non-invasive healing practice within the Siddha system of medicine, focusing on stimulating specific vital points (Varmam) in the body to promote health and alleviate pain.

Key Features:

• Drugless: Does not involve medication.
• Non-Invasive: No surgical procedures are involved.
• Pain Management: Effective in treating musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and injuries.

Applications:

• Treatment of acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, arthritis, and trauma-related injuries.
• Provides rapid relief for musculoskeletal painand neurological disorders.

ANSWER: C

Current Context : New Delhi is set to host the 12^th  World Para Athletics Championships from September 26 to October 5, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

• India’s first timehosting the event; 12th edition globally.
• Fourth Asian host after Doha (2015), Dubai (2019), and Kobe (2024).

About Para Athletics World Championship

• The World Para Athletics Championshipsis the premier global competition for para-athletes, featuring track and field events for athletes with disabilities.
• Frequency: The event is held bienniallyand is organized by World Para Athletics, a part of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

ANSWER: B

Current Context : The winter session, 2024 of Parliament (both Houses) was adjourned sine die recently.

About Adjournment sine die

• Adjournment Sine Die: Refers to the indefinite suspension of a parliamentary session without a fixed date for reconvening.
• The power of adjournment sine die lies with the Presiding Officer of the House.
• The Presiding Officerhas the authority to adjourn and call a sitting at any time after the adjournment.

ANSWER: D

Current Context : A tourist from Rajasthan was drowned after he fell into the Chandra river.

About Chandra River :

• Originates from the Baralacha La Pass in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
• Flows southeast before merging with the Bhaga River at Tandi to form the Chenab.
• Chandra Taal (Moon Lake) is located near its source.
• Known for its rugged terrain and harsh environment in the cold desert of Lahaul and Spiti.
• Confluence: Near Tandi, it merges with the Bhaga River to form the Chenab River.