Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Julu 23, 2024

ANSWER : B

Observed every year on 24 July.

• Aim : to raise awareness about thermal engineers and their contribution to the electronics and engineering industry.
• The day was established by Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) in July 2014.
• The day recognise the innovation and commitment of the motivated and dedicated electronics and engineering industry.

ANSWER : D

The world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% hydrogen fuel, the MV Sea Change, was launched recently at the San Francisco Ferry Building.

 ABOUT MV SEA CHANGE:

• It is entirely based on zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells.
• Built by All American Marine Shipyardfor the compatriot shipowner SWITCH Maritime.
• The vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, is fitted with hydrogen-powered fuel cellsproducing electricity to power electric motors, enabling the vessel to operate for about 16 hours, traveling around 300 nautical miles, between refueling sessions.
• It can reach speeds up to 20 knots, and its services speed will be about 8-12 knots.
• It uses H2 fuel cells to generate electricity throughthe combination of H2 from storage tanks and oxygen from the ambient air.
• Unlike current diesel-powered ferries that emit pollutants, the hydrogen-powered Sea Change produces only heat and water vapor as by products. Passengers can even drink the emissions from an onboard water fountain.

ANSWER : A

Magji Ladoo (Odisha’s Dhenkanal district), one of the ‘chappan bhog’ prasad at Shree Jagannath Temple got Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

ABOUT SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE :

• The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, or Lord Vishnu in Puri, Odisha.
• It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India. The other three Dham are Badrinath, Dwarka, and Rameswaram.
• Architecture style: Kalinga Architecture
• The temple stands in the center of an inner courtyard on a high-raised platform. It has four components:
  • Vimana or Deula (Garbhagriha): Built in style of nagara type Rekha deula characterized by curvilinear tower known as sikhar.
  • Jagamohana: It is in form of Pidha deula, in which sikhara has tiers of diminishing pidhas or platforms.
  • Natamandapa: Audience/Dancing Hall
  • Bhogamandapa: Hall for residuary offerings.
• On both sides of outer wall of main temple, figures of Vishnu, four on either side are carved which altogether depict 24 forms of Vishnus, like Keshava, Madhava, Damodara and Narayana etc.

ANSWER : D

Recently, Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India.

• The financing will support Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Programme.
• ADB will provide funds from its Clean Technology Fund and from Ordinary capital resources.
• Loans will be made available through the State Bank of India and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

 CURRENT STATUS OF ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER IN INDIA

• Rooftop solar installed capacity in India is around 08 GW as of December 2023, of which only 2.7 GW is in the residential sector.
• Gujarat tops the list with 2.8 GW, followed by Maharashtra by 1.7 GW.
• Potential: Over 25 crore households across India have potential to deploy 637 GW on rooftops (as per Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)).

SIGNIFICANCE OF ROOFTOP SOLAR SCHEMES

• Reducing technical and operational burden: As electricity is generated close to where it is consumed, reducing the need for long-distance power supply and resultant system losses.
• Achieve Panchamrit targets: Help to achieve the target of meeting 50% of its energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030.
• Energy Security: IEA’s World Energy Outlook predicts India is going to witness the largest energy demand growth over the next 30 years.

ANSWER : C

Recently, Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar mission, earns the prestigious World Space Award from the International Astronautical Federation for its historic achievement of landing near the lunar South Pole.

• The mission has inspired global recognition and bolstered India’s standing in space research and technology development.

ABOUT CHANDRAYAAN-3

• Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
• The Lander Module consists of a Lander (Vikram) and a Rover (Pragyan).
• Launched: July 14, 2023
• Inserted into Lunar Orbit: August 05
• Soft landing on August 23
• The Chandrayaan-3 Mission consists of two modules – The propulsion module (PM) and the Lander module (LM).
• The total mass of both the modules is 3900 kg (Propulsion Module-2148 kg, and Lander Module-1752 kg, including Rover-26 kg).

ANSWER : D

Maharashtra government has introduced a new scheme aimed at providing job training and stipends for young men.

ABOUT SCHEME :

• It is a state government scheme.
• Goal : to provide financial assistance and practical work experience to young men.
• Ladka Bhau’ Yojana, is part of the ‘Mukhya Mantri Yuva Karya-Prashikshan Yojana.’
• This scheme seeks to address unemployment by offering on-the-job training with a monthly stipend to eligible candidates.
• This scheme targets those who have completed their class 12 education, with a monthly stipend structure based on educational qualifications:
  • Rs 6,000 for class 12 graduates,
  • Rs 8,000 for diploma holders,
  • Rs 10,000 for bachelor’s degree holders.

ANSWER : C

Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has set a new Guinness World Record in the category of “the most trees planted by a team in 24 hours” by planting more than 11 lakh saplings.

• Additionally, Indore, which has been recognised as the country’s cleanest city for several years as per the Swachh Survekshan, will see 51 lakh saplings planted during this campaign.
• The plantation drive was carried out at the BSF Academy’s Revati Range, which was divided into nine zones and 100 sub-zones.
• The previous record for the most saplings planted in 24 hours was 9,21,730 achieved by the Assam (India) government’s Forest Department at Udalguri on September 13 and 14, 2023.

ANSWER: A

Current Context : Sawan officially begins (July 16th) with the lively Harela festival celebrated throughout Uttarakhand.

• This traditional celebration, which symbolises wealth and well-being, is very important to the area’s agriculture and culture.

About Festival :

• Harela, which translates to “day of greenery,” is celebrated in the fifth month of the lunar calendar.
• It honours Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati while highlighting the link between wealth and flora, which is particularly dear to the Kumaon community.
• Prior to the onset of Sawan, a dikori (sacred pot) was chosen for sowing Harela seeds.
• Over nine days, wheat, barley, and other seeds are nurtured with daily waterings.
• On the tenth day, harela is harvested, symbolising happiness and agricultural bounty.

ANSWER : D

Recently, BSNL has initiated efforts to introduce 4G services in the remote Miyar valley of tribal Lahaul-Spiti district.

• Aimed at strengthening telecommunication infrastructure.

About Valley

• Miyar Valley is a remote and scenic valley located in the Western Himalayas.
• It is a part of the Lahaul Range, located between Pir Panjal and Zanskar Range.
• The valley is nearly 75 km long and stretches between Udaipur and Kang La Pass.
• The valley is between 9,300 and 11,500 feet and is known for its stunning Himalayan meadows. The Gaddis, a shepherd tribe, graze their flocks here in the late summer.