Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 25, 2024

Answer: D

It is an annual event observed from 24th to 31st October.

• Aim : to raise awareness and celebrate the progress achieved towards Media and Information Literacy for all.
• Theme : The New Digital Frontiers of Information: “Media and Information Literacy for Public Interest Information”.

Answer: B

International Snow Leopard Day was celebrated on October 23.

• Aim : to raise awareness about snow leopard conservation and the challenges they face, such as poaching and habitat loss.

About Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)

• Found in the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, spanning 12 range countries, including India.
• In India, they inhabit the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, as well as states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
• Conservation Status:
• IUCN : Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and poaching.​
• CITES : Included in Appendix I, indicating a high level of protection against international trade.​
• India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 : Schedule I, providing the highest degree of protection.​

Answer: C

Current Context : Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI), following the retirement of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

 Articles Related to the Supreme Court:

1. Article 124: Establishes the Supreme Court of India, including the appointment of judges.
2. Article 126: Addresses the appointment of an acting Chief Justice of India.
3. Article 127: Provisions for the appointment of ad hoc judges to the Supreme Court.
4. Article 129: Declares the Supreme Court as a court of record, with all the powers of such a court.
5. Article 136: Allows the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal against judgments or orders of any court or tribunal.

Answer: B

Current Context : India and China have agreed to restore patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok regions of eastern Ladakh.

• The agreement allows Indian troops to resume patrolling up to Patrolling Points (PPs) 10 to 13 in Depsang and Charding Nullah in Demchok.​

About Demchok

• Demchok is located in eastern Ladakh, divided into Indian-administered Demchok and Chinese-administered Dêmqog in Tibet.
• The two are separated by a stream, serving as a traditional boundary​

Strategic Importance:

• It is a sensitive area along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), often facing border tensions between India and China.
• The region became a point of focus after the 1962 Sino-Indian War, resulting in the division of the village.

Answer: A

Current Context : Recently, Cyclone Dana made landfall near Dhamra Port and Baleshwar in Odisha.

• It brought wind speeds ranging from 100-110 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 120 km/h.
• The cyclone’s impact extended to West Bengal, causing heavy rainfall and strong winds, particularly in coastal districts.

About Cyclone

A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure, usually characterized by heavy rains and strong winds.

Types of Cyclones:

• Tropical Cyclones: Develop over warm ocean waters and are classified based on wind speeds, from depressions to severe cyclonic storms.
• Extratropical Cyclones: Occur in mid-latitudes and are associated with cold and warm fronts.
• Subtropical Cyclones: Exhibit characteristics of both tropical and extratropical systems and form over subtropical regions.

Answer: B

Current Context : CDC reported an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter hamburger across 10 states​in U.S.

About E. coli:

• Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a rod-shaped bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family, commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals.
• Most strains are harmless, but some, like Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), cause severe illness.

Transmission:

• Spread through contaminated food, water, or contact with infected individuals or animals.

Symptoms and Treatment:

• Common symptoms include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.
• Most infections are self-limiting but require proper hydration​

Answer: C

Current Context : The Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index 2024 was released by Oxfam and Development Finance International, assessing 164 countries on their efforts to combat inequality.

• The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10 aims to reduce inequality, highlighting the importance of such indices in guiding global and national policy frameworks.
• Focus Areas: The index evaluates countries based on three main parameters: public services spending, progressive taxation, and labor rights/wages.
• Ranking:
• Top Performers: Norway, Canada, and Australia lead the rankings.
• Worst Performers: South Sudan and Nigeria are among the lowest ranked.
• India’s Position: India ranks 127th, with neighboring countries like Nepal (115) and Sri Lanka (118) performing better.

Answer: C

Current Context : Delhi government signed MoU with Centre to implement PM-SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme.

About PM SHRI Scheme

• It is a centrally sponsored initiative.
• Launch Year: 2022
• Objective: Establish over 14,500 PM SHRI Schools by upgrading existing schools managed by Central, State, UT Governments, or local bodies.
• Alignment: The scheme is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• Total Project Cost: Approximately ₹27,360 crore, with a central share of ₹18,128 crore.
• Implementation : It is implemented through the existing administrative structure available for Samagra Shiksha, KVS & NVS.