Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 02, 2024

Answer: C

Observed from 1st September to 7th September.

• Objective : to provide knowledge among people about the importance of nutrition and its importance for the human body, for better health.
• It was first observed in India in 1982 by the Central Government to reduce the cases of malnutrition.

Answer: A

Current Context : The Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN.

• A project is designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans and their families.

ABOUT NAMAN

• Project NAMAN is centred around the implementation of the SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha), digital pension system, which streamlines pension related processes for Defence Pensioners
• In the first phase of Project NAMAN, 14 CSCs have been established across India.
• It is set to expand with plans to establish approximately 200 centres nationwide over the next 2-3 years.
• Banking partner : HDFC Bank

Answer: B

Current Context : Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra’s Palghar.

Aim : to create a state-of-the-art maritime gateway that is expected to enhance India’s trade capabilities.

ABOUT VADHVAN PORT

• Location : Dahanu town in Palghar (around 150 km from Mumbai).
• It will be one of India’s largest deep-water ports.
• It will provide direct connectivity to international shipping routes, help reduce transit times and costs, cater to large container vessels, offer deeper drafts and accommodate ultra-large cargo ships.
• This includes development of core infrastructure, terminals and other commercial infrastructure in public-private partnerships (PPP) mode.
• It is the India’s 13th major port, which will also be an integral part of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC).
• It will aid EXIM (Export-Import) trade flow through IMEEC and INSTC (International North South Transportation Corridor).
• Constructed by a joint venture in which Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) will have a 74 percent stake and Maharashtra Maritime Board will hold 26 percent.
• It will comprise nine container terminals, each 1000 meters long.

Answer: C

Current Context : Cyclone Asna has formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat and adjoining areas of Pakistan.

• The cyclone originated over Saurashtra-Kutch region of Gujarat is a rare land-originating phenomenon.
• It is expected to emerge over the Arabian Sea and travel towards the Oman coast.
• The storm will be named Cyclone Asna, as suggested by Pakistan, upon its intensification into a cyclonic storm.
• Notably, only three cyclonic storms have developed over the Arabian Sea in August from 1891 to 2023.

Answer: C

Current Context : Recently, Mangala Muduli 19-year-old tribal student cracked the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), who is set to become the first member of the Bonda tribal community.

ABOUT BONDA TRIBE

• Location: Hilly terrains of the Eastern Ghats, particularly in the Malkangiri district of
• Population: Most isolated and primitive tribes in India. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) due to their small population and vulnerable socio-economic conditions
• Language: Bonda language, also known as Remo, which belongs to the Munda language family.
• Attire: Bonda women are known for their distinctive dress, consisting of a “ringa” (a short cloth) around the waist, and elaborate bead necklaces, silver jewelry, and brass bangles.
• Marriage Practices: Ppractice of hypergamy, where older women marry younger men.
• Religious Beliefs: Practices animism, worshiping natural elements like the sun, moon, and earth, along with ancestral spirits.
• Literacy Rate : low literacy rates. 

ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES:

• Practice shifting cultivation (also known as “slash and burn” agriculture), growing crops like millets, pulses, and oilseeds.
• They rely heavily on forest produce for their livelihood, including food, fuel, and materials for crafts.

Answer: B

Current Context : Recently, Union government decided to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

About Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)

• It is a severe, fast-spreading viral disease that primarily affects cloven-hoofed animals, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and deer.
• They’re left weak and unable to produce the level of meat and milk prior to infection.
• It was first discovered in the United States in 1870 and eradicated in 1929.

Answer: D

Current Context : Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Jio Brain by Reliance Jio.

The launch of this AI tool will be based on the theme “AI Everywhere for Everyone.”

ABOUT JIO BRAIN

• Developed by Reliance Jio as a comprehensive tool that will enhance all AI devices and platforms under the Jio brand.
• Aim : to improve the AI services provided by Reliance Jio and make them more accessible to everyone.
• It is supported by a national AI infrastructure, underpinned by gigawatt-scale data centres powered by green energy, ensuring sustainability while driving technological advancement.
• Jio Brain is designed to enhance decision-making processes, provide deeper customer insights, and optimise operations.
• This initiative is part of a broader strategy to democratise AI, making it more accessible and affordable for businesses and individuals.

Answer: A

Current Context : The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has announced the third edition of the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit.

• Held in collaboration with Stanford University’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation and the Hoover Institution on September 9-10, 2024.
• Theme, “Harnessing Investment Opportunities to Enhance Cross-Border Defense Innovation Ecosystems,”
• It focus on the critical role of private capital in advancing the defence innovation sector.
• The summit will bring together leading defence policymakers from Washington and New Delhi to strengthen advanced technology partnerships in defence innovation.

ABOUT INDUS-X

• The INDUS-X Summit is aimed at enhancing collaboration between India and the United States in the field of defense technology and innovation.
• It serves as a platform to foster deeper partnerships in research, development, and co-production of advanced defense systems and technologies.
• INDUS-X can be seen as an extension of the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), which was established to promote technology transfer and co-production of defense equipment.

India-U.S. Defense Relations: India and the U.S. have significantly expanded their defense cooperation, with several foundational agreements such as the

• Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) : It is a Military agreement between Armed Forces of India and the USA that establishes basic terms, conditions, procedures for Logistic support, supplies, and services.
• Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) : It allows India to procure transfer specialised equipment for encrypted communications for US origin military platforms like the C-17, C-130 and P-8Is.
  • This will also enable greater communications interoperability between the militaries of India and the US.
• Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) : It helps India to get real-time access to American geospatial intelligence that will enhance the accuracy of automated systems and weapons like missiles and armed drones.

Answer: C

Current Context : Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh inaugurated ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference in New Delhi.

Theme : Fostering a collaborative ecosystem for achieving net zero by 2070.

ABOUT

• The ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference is an important event organized by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
• Focuses on critical issues related to environmental sustainability, carbon management, and climate change, particularly in the context of India’s economic and industrial sectors.
• It focuses on strategies for mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

 RELEVANCE TO INDIA’S CLIMATE GOALS:

• National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC): The conference aligns with the objectives of India’s NAPCC, which outlines measures for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Commitment to International Agreements : It reinforces India’s commitment to international climate agreements like the Paris Agreement by encouraging industries to reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to global climate action.

Answer: B

Current Context : The 24th International Mother Teresa Awards Ceremony held at the Millennium Plaza Dubai.

Commemorating the 114th birth anniversary of the revered humanitarian Mother Teresa.

• Organized by the All-India Minority and Weaker Sections Council, was held outside India for only the second time.

ABOUT AWARD :

• Mother Teresa Awards, officially called the Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justice, are international and national awards presented annually to honour individuals and organizations that promote peace, equality and social justice.
• Awards are given to individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields including education, science, culture, sports, social work, medicine, industry, and politics in India.
• Mother Teresa Awards have been given since
• The awards are an initiative of Harmony Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Abraham Mathai in Mumbai.

NOTABLE AWARD RECIPIENTS

• João Bernardo Vieira II (Posthumously, Guinea-Bissau)
• Sidharth Srivastava and Namit Bajoria (Industry)
• Mohammed Mahtabur Rahman (Chairman, NRB Bank Limited)
• Irka Bochenko (Arts)
• MP Rozario (Education)
• Murli Panjabi and Sureandar Singh Khandari (Social Work, UAE)
• Ahmed al Hashemi (Young Musician and Child Prodigy)

KEY POINTS ABOUT MOTHER TERESA

• Full Name: Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu
• Birth: August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia (then part of the Ottoman Empire)
• Death: September 5, 1997, in Kolkata, India
• Missionaries of Charity: Founded in 1950, dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor
• Nobel Peace Prize: Awarded in 1979 for her humanitarian work
• Canonization: Declared a saint by Pope Francis in 2016
• Awards: Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize, Padma Shri,Bharat Ratna.