Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 28, 2024

Answer: B

Celebrated every year on September 29.

• Aim : The first World Heart Day was celebrated on 29 September 1999 after the World Heart Federation (WHF) collaborated with the World Health Oraganisation (WHO).
• The first World Heart Day was celebrated on 29 September 1999 after the World Heart Federation (WHF) collaborated with the World Health Oraganisation (WHO).

Answer: C

Celebrated on 30 September.

• Aim : to celebrate the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered the patron saint of translators.
• On 24 May 2017, the General Assembly adopted resolution 71/288 to declare 30 September as International Translation Day.

Answer: B

Current Context : Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) will hold a workshop for scientists on using ‘infrasound’.

CTBTO’S USE:

• The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)uses infrasound in its International Monitoring System (IMS) to detect distant nuclear explosions.
• Building a global Infrasound Networkwith 60 array stations across 35 countries.

ABOUT INFRASOUND:

• Infrasound, or low-frequency sound, is a sound wave with a frequency below the lower limit of human hearing, which is around 20 Hz.
• Infrasound can be produced by many natural and man-made sources.

SOURCES OF INFRASOUND:

• Produced by natural and man-made phenomena like meteors, storms, auroras, volcanoes, earthquakes, and nuclear explosions.

PROPERTIES:

• Cause minute changes in atmospheric pressure, detectable by microbarometers.
• Travel long distanceswithout significant energy loss.

APPLICATIONS OF INFRASOUND:

• Structural Health Monitoring: Assess integrity of buildings, dams, and bridges.
• Aerospace: Monitor rocket lift-offstresses and aircraft instabilities.
• Mining: Check mine shaft integrityand dynamite blast success.
• Wildlife Tracking: Used for tracking movements of marine animals like whales.

Answer: A

Current Context : The Maharashtra government  approved the proposal to rename Pune airport as Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Airport.

ABOUT SANT TUKARAM MAHARAJ :

• Born in 1608 in Dehu near Pune, was a revered Hindu saint and poet from Maharashtra.
• He played a significant role in the Bhakti movement, advocating devotion to Lord Vithoba (a form of Krishna) worshipped in Pandharpur.
• Role in Bhakti Movement: Promoted devotion to Lord Vithoba through Abhanga poetry and community gatherings (kirtans).
• Teachings: Focused on spiritual equality, addressing social inequalities and opposing caste discrimination.
• Abhanga Poetry: Wrote around 4,500 Abhangas, known for their simplicity, devotion, and reflection on human life and divine love.
• Legacy: Widely respected for his contributions to Indian spirituality and the Warkari tradition. His work continues to inspire devotion and spiritual equality.

Answer: A

Current Context : Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), along with researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets named ABHED (ADVANCED BALLISTICS FOR HIGH ENERGY DEFEAT).

• Material used : Constructed using indigenous boron carbide ceramic and polymer composites, developed in collaboration with DRDO.
• Design: Based on high strain rate material characterization and simulations. Complies with Indian Army’s General Staff Qualitative Requirements.
• Weight: Lightest weight options at 8.2 kg and 9.5 kg for different BIS threat levels.
• Protection: Offers 360° protection using modular armor plates.
• Configuration: Includes rigid Hard Armour Panels (HAP) and flexible Soft Armour Panels (SAPs).
• Usage: Ergonomically designed for Indian soldiers and security forces.

Answer: B

Current Context : Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) was launched by Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).

• Aim: Empower women for impactful contributions to scientific research and innovation.
• Objective: Strengthen gender-inclusive practices and foster women’s leadership in space sciences.
• Framework: Strategic leadership capacity-building for 250 early-career researchers.

KEY FEATURES:

• Sustainable mentoring networks.
• Addressing gender biases.
• Focus on leadership in diverse fields like astrophysics and telecommunications.
• Delivery Partner: Coventry UniversityK.

Answer: D

Current Context : Chief Minister of Tripura Prof. Dr. Manik Saha launches CM-SATH scheme to help meritorious students in higher education.

• Aim : to support higher education for meritorious students based on their academic performance.
• Financial Support: ₹60,000 total (₹5,000/month) for 200 students—100 at Madhyamik level (2 years) and 100 at Higher Secondary level (3 years).

Selection Criteria:

• 152 from Block level
• 12 from Nagar Panchayat level
• 26 from Municipal Council level
• 10 from Agartala Municipal Corporation level.

Other Schemes for students by state govt :

• Super-30: Financial support for top 30 Class X students for NEET/JEE coaching.
• Vidyajyoti Scheme: Launched in 2022 to improve 125 schools’ performance.
• Nipun Tripura: Enhancing basic skills for Class III students.
• Science and Math Talent Search Exams for Class IX students.
• Bicycles to 1 lakh Class IX girl students.