Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 05, 2024

Answer: C

Celebrated on October 7

• Aim : Raise awareness about the critical role of cotton in creating jobs and improving livelihoods.
• Theme : Cotton for Good
• It was first launched in 2019 by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Answer: B

Observed annually on the first Monday of October.

• The day is dedicated to reflecting on the state of human habitats and the basic right of all people to adequate shelter.
• It was established by the United Nations (UN) in 1985 and first celebrated in 1986.
• This year it will be celebrated on 7^th

Answer: C

Current Context : Recently, Union Cabinet approved classical language status for Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali.

• The primary states involved are Maharashtra (Marathi), Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (Pali and Prakrit), West Bengal (Bengali), and Assam (Assamese).
• With this, the number of classical languages will nearly double from 6 to 11.
• Existing Classical Languages: Before this, six languages held the status—Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Telugu, Kannada (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
• Criteria for Classical Status: To qualify, a language must have:
• A documented history of 1,500-2,000 years.
• A body of ancient literature considered valuable by generations of speakers.
• Significance: This status aids in the preservation and promotion of these languages through academic research, digitization, and documentation.

Answer: D

Current Context :  Recently, there is a demand increased for inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution.

LADAKH’S DEMAND FOR INCLUSION:

• Ladakh’s population is 97% tribal, and people are demanding Sixth Schedule status to preserve their cultural identity, land rights, and employment opportunities.
• The Sixth Schedule would give Ladakh more local autonomy through ADCs and protect its fragile ecosystem from industrial activities.
• The government has resisted, citing that the Sixth Schedule is designed for northeastern states, though it has increased tribal reservations and financial support for Ladakh.

ABOUT SIXTH SCHEDULE

• Article 244(2) of the Indian Constitution governs tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It was introduced based on the Bardoloi Committee’s recommendations.
• It empowers Governor to create Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) & Autonomous Regional Councils (ARCs) in these four states.
• ADCs and ARCs are established to give tribal communities the power to self-govern in these regions.
• ADCs have up to 30 members, with 4 nominated by the Governor and 26 elected. There are currently 10 ADCs in these four states.

POWERS OF ADCS AND ARCS:

• ADCs and ARCs can make laws on local matters like forest management, agriculture, marriage, inheritance, and social customs.
• They can also collect land revenue, impose taxes, and regulate trade, including collecting royalties from mineral resources.

Answer: A

Current Context : World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses.

Aim : to reduce the disease burden, suffering, and deaths from dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and other Aedes-borne arboviruses.

Implementation: The plan will run until September 2025 and requires USD 55 million for health preparedness and response efforts. 

FIVE KEY COMPONENTS:

• Emergency Coordination: Strengthening leadership and coordinated responses.
• Collaborative Surveillance: Improving tools for early detection, lab diagnostics, and outbreak response.
• Community Protection: Involving communities in mosquito control and outbreak prevention.
• Safe and Scalable Care: Ensuring effective clinical management and resilient health services.
• Access to Countermeasures: Promoting research into better treatments and vaccines.

Global Impact of disease: 4 billion people are at risk from dengue and Aedes-borne diseases, which could rise to 5 billion by 2050.

Surging Cases: Dengue cases have doubled annually since 2021, with 12.3 million cases reported by mid-2024​

Answer: C

Current Context : Recently, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization under Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).

• Benefits: This membership will help harmonize medical device regulations across countries, simplifying global market access for Indian manufacturers and promoting public health safety.
• Opportunities for India: Indian medical device manufacturers will gain access to new markets, improve product competitiveness, and contribute to global medical device regulations, boosting India’s presence on the global stage.

ABOUT IMDRF 

• It is a group of global medical device regulators whose aim is to speed up the adoption of international medical device regulatory harmonisation and convergence.
• Established in 2011.
• Members include national regulatory authorities of the US, Australia, Canada, the European Union, Japan, the UK, Brazil, Russia, China, South Korea, Singapore and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Answer: A

Current Context : Recently the government launched the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme.

ABOUT SCHEME

• This scheme is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry skills, increasing the employability of young graduates across India.
• Aim : to provide 25 lakh internships in top 500 companies during the financial year 2024-25. It is part of a larger goal to create one crore internships over five years.​
• The pilot project will be implemented through an online portal managed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• Eligibility: Candidates must be aged 21-24 and hold qualifications such as High School, ITI diploma, or degrees like BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, or BCA. However, those enrolled in full-time education or employed full-time, as well as graduates from premier institutes like IITs, IIMs, are not eligible.​

BENEFITS:

• A monthly stipend of ₹5,000, with ₹4,500 from the government and ₹500 from companies via Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
• A one-time grant of ₹6,000 for joining expenses.
• Insurance coverage under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, with government-paid premiums​
• Duration: The internship lasts for 12 months, with at least half the period involving practical work in a real-world job setting.​

Answer: D

Current Context : The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Mithun Chakraborty, actor and former Rajya Sabha MP, will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his significant contributions to Indian cinema.

• The award will be given during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, making Chakraborty the 54th recipient of this prestigious honor.

ABOUT AWARD

• It is the country’s highest film honour conferred for “Outstanding contribution for the growth and development of Indian cinema”.
• Established: In 1969, by the Indian government, in honor of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema.
• Recognition: Awarded for lifetime contributions to the growth and development of Indian cinema.

COMPONENTS OF THE AWARD:

• Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus).
• Cash Prize of 10 Lakh
• A certificate, a silk roll, and a shawl.
• It is presented by the President of India.

Devika Rani was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which was given to her in 1969.