12th October Current Affairs📚
▪️Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the 🐬Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal.
▪️Wildlife sanctuary and National Park in Uttar Pradesh :-
➨Dudhwa National Park ➨ The Dudhwa National Park and the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary were designated as Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in 1987 as part of Project Tiger.
➨National Chambal Sanctuary ➨ Wildlife Sanctuary is one among those sanctuaries which provides shelter to many Gangetic Dolphins
➨Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Lake ➨ Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is located in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district. It is largest man made lake in India. The reservoir of the Rihand Dam creates the lake. Similarly, Dhebar Lake, also known as Jaisamand Lake, is second largest man made lake in India.
➨Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve .
➨Turtle (Kachhua) Wildlife Sanctuary ➨ It is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. This provides habitats to various turtle species https://wii.gov.in/nmcg/protected-areas-along-ganga/turtle-wildlife-sanctuary
➨Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary ➨ Wildlife Sanctuary is an open habitat for a large variety of migratory and resident birds
➨Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary ➨ It lies alongside the northern tip of the River Ganga, flowing thru the districts of Muzzafarnagar and Bijnore
Operationa Ajay🇮🇳🛩🇮🇱
▪️India will evacuate the first set of its citizens in Israel by 10 pm Thursday when the government’s Operation Ajay gets underway as Israel’s defence forces reportedly prepare a ground invasion of Gaza to fight Hamas militants.https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/india-s-operation-ajay-to-evacuate-first-set-of-citizens-by-10pm-thurs-123101200495_1.html
▪️ Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons🌑 orbiting Jupiter.
➨ The gas giant has now become the planet with the most moons, snatching the crown from Saturn.
➨ While the ringed Saturn has 83 moons, Jupiter now has a whopping 92 lunar worlds around it.
▪️Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared the 🐬Gangetic Dolphin as the state aquatic animal.
▪️Wildlife sanctuary and National Park in Uttar Pradesh :-
➨Dudhwa National Park ➨ The Dudhwa National Park and the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary were designated as Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in 1987 as part of Project Tiger.
➨National Chambal Sanctuary ➨ Wildlife Sanctuary is one among those sanctuaries which provides shelter to many Gangetic Dolphins
➨Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Lake ➨ Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is located in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district. It is largest man made lake in India. The reservoir of the Rihand Dam creates the lake. Similarly, Dhebar Lake, also known as Jaisamand Lake, is second largest man made lake in India.
➨Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve .
➨Turtle (Kachhua) Wildlife Sanctuary ➨ It is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. This provides habitats to various turtle species https://wii.gov.in/nmcg/protected-areas-along-ganga/turtle-wildlife-sanctuary
➨Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary ➨ Wildlife Sanctuary is an open habitat for a large variety of migratory and resident birds
➨Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary ➨ It lies alongside the northern tip of the River Ganga, flowing thru the districts of Muzzafarnagar and Bijnore
Operationa Ajay🇮🇳🛩🇮🇱
▪️India will evacuate the first set of its citizens in Israel by 10 pm Thursday when the government’s Operation Ajay gets underway as Israel’s defence forces reportedly prepare a ground invasion of Gaza to fight Hamas militants.https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/india-s-operation-ajay-to-evacuate-first-set-of-citizens-by-10pm-thurs-123101200495_1.html
▪️ Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons🌑 orbiting Jupiter.
➨ The gas giant has now become the planet with the most moons, snatching the crown from Saturn.
➨ While the ringed Saturn has 83 moons, Jupiter now has a whopping 92 lunar worlds around it.
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Consider the following statements about the Great Barrier Reef.
1. It is the world's largest coral reef system.
2. It is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
1. It is the world's largest coral reef system.
2. It is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
Anonymous Quiz
18%
1.) one Only
19%
2.) Two only
59%
3.)Both 1 & 2
4%
4.)Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
1.It is an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system.
2.It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.
1.It is an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system.
2.It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.
Anonymous Quiz
3%
A.) 1 only
30%
B.) 2only
61%
C.)Both 1 & 2
6%
D.)Neither 1 nor 2
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13th October Current Affairs📚
🇮🇳India to bear the brunt with half a million coal workers facing job cuts globally by 2035 due to mine closures and energy transition
🎯San Francisco-based non-profit Global Energy Monitor urges the industry to plan ‘just transition’ strategies for the sector’s unpredictable future
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3237349/climate-change-china-india-bear-brunt-half-million-coal-workers-facing-job-cuts-globally-2035-due
🐅International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
▪️It was launched by India on April 9, 2023, for the conservation of seven big cats namelyTiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
▪️Membership: It is open to 97 'range' countries, which contain the natural habitat of these big cats, as well as other interested nations, international organizations.
▪️It will provide a platform for the member nations to share knowledge and expertise and extend support to recovery efforts in potential habitats
🇮🇳Exercise 'Chakravat' 2023👩🏽🚀
▪️It is an Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief HADR Exercise (AJHE).
▪️Since its first edition in 2015, the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT has transformed itself into a multi-agency endeavour
▪️It involves participation of all three Services, Paramilitary Forces, as well as several disaster response organisations, NGOs, academic institutions and international organisations
https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/navy-hosts-annual-joint-hadr-exercise-chakravat-2023-828660
🇮🇳Indian Army installs first ever mobile tower at siachen Glacier
▪️This tower was installed by the Indian Army in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Minister Devusinh Chauhan and industrialist Anand Mahindra also took to X to laud the significant development
https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/indian-army-installs-first-ever-mobile-tower-at-siachen-glacier-101697177511362.html
🇮🇳India to bear the brunt with half a million coal workers facing job cuts globally by 2035 due to mine closures and energy transition
🎯San Francisco-based non-profit Global Energy Monitor urges the industry to plan ‘just transition’ strategies for the sector’s unpredictable future
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3237349/climate-change-china-india-bear-brunt-half-million-coal-workers-facing-job-cuts-globally-2035-due
🐅International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
▪️It was launched by India on April 9, 2023, for the conservation of seven big cats namelyTiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
▪️Membership: It is open to 97 'range' countries, which contain the natural habitat of these big cats, as well as other interested nations, international organizations.
▪️It will provide a platform for the member nations to share knowledge and expertise and extend support to recovery efforts in potential habitats
🇮🇳Exercise 'Chakravat' 2023👩🏽🚀
▪️It is an Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief HADR Exercise (AJHE).
▪️Since its first edition in 2015, the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT has transformed itself into a multi-agency endeavour
▪️It involves participation of all three Services, Paramilitary Forces, as well as several disaster response organisations, NGOs, academic institutions and international organisations
https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/navy-hosts-annual-joint-hadr-exercise-chakravat-2023-828660
🇮🇳Indian Army installs first ever mobile tower at siachen Glacier
▪️This tower was installed by the Indian Army in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Minister Devusinh Chauhan and industrialist Anand Mahindra also took to X to laud the significant development
https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/indian-army-installs-first-ever-mobile-tower-at-siachen-glacier-101697177511362.html
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Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
Consider the following statements about the Great Barrier Reef.
1. It is the world's largest coral reef system.
2. It is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
1. It is the world's largest coral reef system.
2. It is a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
Answer : Both 1 & 2
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 3.4 lakh square kilometres.
● It is found in the northeastern coast of Queensland state, Australia.
● It has a geological history going back an estimated 23 million years to the Miocene epoch, and has survived many challenges.
● Statement 2 is correct: It has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List since 1981
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 3.4 lakh square kilometres.
● It is found in the northeastern coast of Queensland state, Australia.
● It has a geological history going back an estimated 23 million years to the Miocene epoch, and has survived many challenges.
● Statement 2 is correct: It has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List since 1981
Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
Consider the following statements about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
1.It is an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system.
2.It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.
1.It is an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system.
2.It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.
Answer : Both 1 & 2
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field.
● Statement 1 is correct: The IAEA is an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system. It partners with more than a dozen UN organizations, thereby helping extend the reach of its services.
● Statement 2 is correct: It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, contributing to international peace and security and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
● IAEA reports annually to the UN General Assembly.
● Created in 1957, the IAEA Secretariat is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field.
● Statement 1 is correct: The IAEA is an autonomous international organization within the United Nations system. It partners with more than a dozen UN organizations, thereby helping extend the reach of its services.
● Statement 2 is correct: It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, contributing to international peace and security and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
● IAEA reports annually to the UN General Assembly.
● Created in 1957, the IAEA Secretariat is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
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14th October Current Affairs📚
🇮🇳India has been placed 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023.
🔳This ranking has been challenged by the Indian government, which labeled it as “erroneous” and driven by “mala fide intent”. In 2022, India stood 107th out of 121 countries in the GHI.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ranks-111th-global-hunger-index-2023-erroneous-measure-8980416
🎯Government mulls partnerships to make semiconductor chips🔋
🔳Six working groups formed to advise Centre on roadmap for artificial intelligence have submitted report, says Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar
🎯What is semiconductor
🔳Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors and insulators.IT function as heart for the electronic device.They can be pure elements - silicon and germanium or compounds - gallium, arsenide and cadmium selenide.
🎯How it Works?
🔳Semiconductors works due to imbalance of electrons that carry negative charge. This imbalance of electrons generates positive (where there are excess protons) and negative charges (where there are excess electrons) at two ends of surfaces of the semiconductor material. This is how semiconductor works.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chips-for-ai-to-be-developed-under-public-private-partnerships-it-mos/article67416573.ece
🇮🇳India has been placed 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023.
🔳This ranking has been challenged by the Indian government, which labeled it as “erroneous” and driven by “mala fide intent”. In 2022, India stood 107th out of 121 countries in the GHI.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ranks-111th-global-hunger-index-2023-erroneous-measure-8980416
🎯Government mulls partnerships to make semiconductor chips🔋
🔳Six working groups formed to advise Centre on roadmap for artificial intelligence have submitted report, says Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar
🎯What is semiconductor
🔳Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors and insulators.IT function as heart for the electronic device.They can be pure elements - silicon and germanium or compounds - gallium, arsenide and cadmium selenide.
🎯How it Works?
🔳Semiconductors works due to imbalance of electrons that carry negative charge. This imbalance of electrons generates positive (where there are excess protons) and negative charges (where there are excess electrons) at two ends of surfaces of the semiconductor material. This is how semiconductor works.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chips-for-ai-to-be-developed-under-public-private-partnerships-it-mos/article67416573.ece
TRAFFIC, which works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature, is a ?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A.) Inter-governmental organisation
30%
B.) Non-governmental organisation
16%
C.) Specialized agency of UN
43%
D.) International agency created under Convention on Biological Diversity
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16th October Current Affairs📚
🇮🇳India’s Olympics bid: From multiple stages of dialogue to guarantees, long process before India could be awarded Games in 2036
◽️It is learnt that the Indian government and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will form a joint committee in the coming weeks to explore the way ahead for the bid. There will be no decision on awarding the 2036 Olympics at least until the IOC’s election next year. It must also be noted that the bid to host the Olympics does not have to be restricted to just one city, it can be a multi-city, a regional, or even a “multi-nation” bid.
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/indias-olympics-bid-from-multiple-stages-of-dialogue-to-guarantees-long-process-before-india-could-be-awarded-games-in-2036-8984691/
🎯The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to Salem Sago ( Javvarisi in tamil)
◽️Sago (also called Sabu dana) is a pearl-white product made from raw tapiocas, appearing as small hard globules or pearls.
◽️Tapioca cultivation is significant in Tamil Nadu.
◽️Sago production originated in Salem district, which serves as the primary hub for sago production in India, initially on a cottage-scale basis.
◽️It is produced from wet starch powder obtained from crushed tapioca roots. The wet starch powder is used to manufacture sago, while the dry powder is utilized as a raw material in various industrial applications.
◽️Salem Sago has historical significance as it was used as a food source during severe droughts in the Travancore Kingdom.
♻️Benefits of Getting GI Tag:
◽️The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with Salem Sago.
◽️Additionally, products with GI tags receive special attention from the Indian government, such as free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority, allowances for participation in international exhibitions, and financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting.
🇮🇳India’s Olympics bid: From multiple stages of dialogue to guarantees, long process before India could be awarded Games in 2036
◽️It is learnt that the Indian government and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will form a joint committee in the coming weeks to explore the way ahead for the bid. There will be no decision on awarding the 2036 Olympics at least until the IOC’s election next year. It must also be noted that the bid to host the Olympics does not have to be restricted to just one city, it can be a multi-city, a regional, or even a “multi-nation” bid.
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/indias-olympics-bid-from-multiple-stages-of-dialogue-to-guarantees-long-process-before-india-could-be-awarded-games-in-2036-8984691/
🎯The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to Salem Sago ( Javvarisi in tamil)
◽️Sago (also called Sabu dana) is a pearl-white product made from raw tapiocas, appearing as small hard globules or pearls.
◽️Tapioca cultivation is significant in Tamil Nadu.
◽️Sago production originated in Salem district, which serves as the primary hub for sago production in India, initially on a cottage-scale basis.
◽️It is produced from wet starch powder obtained from crushed tapioca roots. The wet starch powder is used to manufacture sago, while the dry powder is utilized as a raw material in various industrial applications.
◽️Salem Sago has historical significance as it was used as a food source during severe droughts in the Travancore Kingdom.
♻️Benefits of Getting GI Tag:
◽️The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with Salem Sago.
◽️Additionally, products with GI tags receive special attention from the Indian government, such as free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority, allowances for participation in international exhibitions, and financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting.
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17 October 2023 Current Affairs in English & Hindi Today
➼ Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched 'Rabi Maha Abhiyan 2023' .
हाल ही में बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार ने ‘रबी महाअभियान 2023’ का शुभारंभ किया है।
➼ Recently 'Raunak Saghwani' has won the title of FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2023.
हाल ही में ‘रौनक साघवानी’ ने FIDE विश्व जूनियर शतरंज चैम्पियनशिप 2023 का खिताब जीता है।
➼ Recently 'World Students Day' has been celebrated on 15 October.
हाल ही में 15 अक्टूबर को ‘विश्व छात्र दिवस’ मनाया गया है।
➼ Recently, Union Minister Purushottam Rupala has launched the tenth phase of 'Sagar Parikrama' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
हाल ही में केंद्रीय मंत्री पुरुषोत्तम रुपाला ने चेन्नई, तमिलनाडु में ‘सागर परिक्रमा’ के दसवें चरण की शुरुआत की है।
➼ Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker 'Om Birla' will hand over the 'P20 Presidency' to the Parliament of Brazil.
हाल ही में लोकसभा स्पीकर ‘ओम बिड़ला’ ब्राजील देश की संसद को ‘P20 प्रेसिडेंसी’ सौपेंगे।
➼ Recently, senior journalist 'Sachchidanand Murthy' has passed away at the age of 68.
हाल ही में वरिष्ठ पत्रकार ‘सच्चिदानंद मूर्ति’ का 68 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Recently, Delhi's prestigious ' Vasant Valley School' has got the title of number-1 school in the country.
हाल ही में दिल्ली के प्रतिष्ठित ‘वसंत वैली स्कूल’ को देश के नंबर -1 स्कूल का ख़िताब मिला है।
➼ Recently, former England cricket team captain 'Alastair Cook' has announced his retirement from international cricket.
हाल ही में इंग्लैंड क्रिकेट टीम के पूर्व कप्तान ‘एलिस्टर कूक’ ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट से संन्यास लेने की घोषणा की है।
➼ Recently, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has inaugurated the first medical college of the state of 'Nagaland' .
हाल ही में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री मनसुख मंडाविया ने ‘नागालैंड’ राज्य के पहले मेडिकल कॉलेज का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ Recently, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh State Government, Yogi Adityanath has launched the fourth edition of 'Mission Shakti' .
हाल ही में उतर प्रदेश राज्य सरकार के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने ‘मिशन शक्ति’ के चौथे संस्करण का शुभारंभ किया है।
➼ Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched 'Rabi Maha Abhiyan 2023' .
हाल ही में बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार ने ‘रबी महाअभियान 2023’ का शुभारंभ किया है।
➼ Recently 'Raunak Saghwani' has won the title of FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2023.
हाल ही में ‘रौनक साघवानी’ ने FIDE विश्व जूनियर शतरंज चैम्पियनशिप 2023 का खिताब जीता है।
➼ Recently 'World Students Day' has been celebrated on 15 October.
हाल ही में 15 अक्टूबर को ‘विश्व छात्र दिवस’ मनाया गया है।
➼ Recently, Union Minister Purushottam Rupala has launched the tenth phase of 'Sagar Parikrama' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
हाल ही में केंद्रीय मंत्री पुरुषोत्तम रुपाला ने चेन्नई, तमिलनाडु में ‘सागर परिक्रमा’ के दसवें चरण की शुरुआत की है।
➼ Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker 'Om Birla' will hand over the 'P20 Presidency' to the Parliament of Brazil.
हाल ही में लोकसभा स्पीकर ‘ओम बिड़ला’ ब्राजील देश की संसद को ‘P20 प्रेसिडेंसी’ सौपेंगे।
➼ Recently, senior journalist 'Sachchidanand Murthy' has passed away at the age of 68.
हाल ही में वरिष्ठ पत्रकार ‘सच्चिदानंद मूर्ति’ का 68 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Recently, Delhi's prestigious ' Vasant Valley School' has got the title of number-1 school in the country.
हाल ही में दिल्ली के प्रतिष्ठित ‘वसंत वैली स्कूल’ को देश के नंबर -1 स्कूल का ख़िताब मिला है।
➼ Recently, former England cricket team captain 'Alastair Cook' has announced his retirement from international cricket.
हाल ही में इंग्लैंड क्रिकेट टीम के पूर्व कप्तान ‘एलिस्टर कूक’ ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट से संन्यास लेने की घोषणा की है।
➼ Recently, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has inaugurated the first medical college of the state of 'Nagaland' .
हाल ही में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री मनसुख मंडाविया ने ‘नागालैंड’ राज्य के पहले मेडिकल कॉलेज का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ Recently, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh State Government, Yogi Adityanath has launched the fourth edition of 'Mission Shakti' .
हाल ही में उतर प्रदेश राज्य सरकार के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने ‘मिशन शक्ति’ के चौथे संस्करण का शुभारंभ किया है।
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Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
TRAFFIC, which works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature, is a ?
Answer :- B (Non - Governmental Organisation)
What is TRAFFIC?
The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions.
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Illegal wildlife trade is one of the main reasons that many species are endangered.
How is it Governed?
The TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC's partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
TRAFFIC also works in close co-operation with the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Its staff includes experts from a plethora of backgrounds: biologists, conservationists, academics, researchers, communicators or investigators, et
What is TRAFFIC?
The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions.
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Illegal wildlife trade is one of the main reasons that many species are endangered.
How is it Governed?
The TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC's partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
TRAFFIC also works in close co-operation with the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Its staff includes experts from a plethora of backgrounds: biologists, conservationists, academics, researchers, communicators or investigators, et
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17th October Current Affairs📚
🎯A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 🌽
▪️Reveals that natural disasters have resulted in approximately $3.8 trillion worth of crop and livestock production losses over the past 30 years. Asia has borne the largest share of these economic losses. This report marks the first global estimation of the impact of disasters on agricultural production, focusing on crops and livestock.
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/impact-disasters-agriculture-and-food-security-2023-avoiding-and-reducing-losses-through-investment-resilience-enarruzh
🎯Tropical crops at risk from 🐝pollinator loss due to climate change, shift in land use, finds study
▪️A recent study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum has raised concerns about the potential crisis facing tropical crops like coffee, cocoa, watermelon, and mango due to the declining population of insect pollinators. The study highlights that altered climate and changes in land-use patterns are leading to a reduction in insect pollinators, posing a significant threat to key tropical crops.
▪️Using a dataset containing 2,673 sites and 3,080 insect pollinator species, the researchers showed that the combined pressures of climate change and agricultural activities have led to large reductions in insect pollinators
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/world/tropical-crops-at-risk-from-pollinator-loss-due-to-climate-change-shift-in-land-use-finds-study-92306#:~:text=The%20study%20also%20found%20that,Southeast%20Asia%2C%20the%20researchers%20projected.
🎯A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 🌽
▪️Reveals that natural disasters have resulted in approximately $3.8 trillion worth of crop and livestock production losses over the past 30 years. Asia has borne the largest share of these economic losses. This report marks the first global estimation of the impact of disasters on agricultural production, focusing on crops and livestock.
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/impact-disasters-agriculture-and-food-security-2023-avoiding-and-reducing-losses-through-investment-resilience-enarruzh
🎯Tropical crops at risk from 🐝pollinator loss due to climate change, shift in land use, finds study
▪️A recent study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum has raised concerns about the potential crisis facing tropical crops like coffee, cocoa, watermelon, and mango due to the declining population of insect pollinators. The study highlights that altered climate and changes in land-use patterns are leading to a reduction in insect pollinators, posing a significant threat to key tropical crops.
▪️Using a dataset containing 2,673 sites and 3,080 insect pollinator species, the researchers showed that the combined pressures of climate change and agricultural activities have led to large reductions in insect pollinators
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/world/tropical-crops-at-risk-from-pollinator-loss-due-to-climate-change-shift-in-land-use-finds-study-92306#:~:text=The%20study%20also%20found%20that,Southeast%20Asia%2C%20the%20researchers%20projected.
Green Index has been developed by
Anonymous Quiz
14%
International Monetary Fund
64%
United Nation Environment Programme
21%
World Bank
1%
None of the Above
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18th October Current Affairs📚
🏳️🌈SC verdict on same sex marriages: No fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry, says Supreme Court
Same-Sex Marriage in India Explained Live: A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has pronounced the verdict on marriage equality today
Know About Special Marriage Act of 1954?
▪️The SMA is a law which allows solemnization of marriages without going through any religious customs or rituals.
▪️People from different castes or religions or states get married under SMA in which marriage is solemnized by way of registration.
▪️The prime purpose of the Act was to address Inter-religious marriages and to establish marriage as a secular institution bereft of all religious formalities, which required registration alone.
⛴⛴Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and Rs 18,800 crore-worth Projects Inaugurated
▪️Significance: A long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. During the event, he dedicated 21 projects worth Rs 18,800 crore to the nation and unveiled the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047—a strategic blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy. These initiatives aim to enhance port facilities, promote sustainable practices, and encourage international collaboration in the maritime sector.
Objectives:
▪️Enhancing Port Facilities.
▪️Promoting Sustainable Practices.
▪️Facilitating International Collaboration.
https://www.republicworld.com/india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-global-maritime-india-summit.news
🌑Union Minister Launches ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ Web Portal
Significant step towards promoting scientific curiosity and innovation among India’s youth, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a web portal named ‘Apna Chandrayaan.’ This web portal, developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, aims to provide activity-based support materials related to Mission Chandrayaan-3. The launch ceremony took place in New Delhi and included the release of 10 special modules dedicated to Chandrayaan-3.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/union-education-minister-launches-web-portal-special-modules-on-chandrayaan-3-for-students/articleshow/104506309.cms
Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23”
Statistical Publication
The Secretary of the Ministry of Coal has released the statistical publication titled “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23.” Coal remains a vital and indispensable pillar of India’s economy, playing a crucial role in driving growth and development. It serves as the primary source of commercial energy in the country, accounting for half of India’s energy consumption and remaining the dominant fuel for power generation due to its reliability compared to other renewable energy sources. Accurate and high-quality statistics related to coal and lignite are essential for effective data analysis and informed decision-making. “Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” provides a comprehensive platform that encompasses critical data concerning the coal and lignite sector for the year 2022-23.
https://www.indianbureaucracy.com/coal-secretary-publishes-provisional-coal-statistics-2022-23-for-coal-and-lignite-sector/
🏳️🌈SC verdict on same sex marriages: No fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry, says Supreme Court
Same-Sex Marriage in India Explained Live: A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has pronounced the verdict on marriage equality today
Know About Special Marriage Act of 1954?
▪️The SMA is a law which allows solemnization of marriages without going through any religious customs or rituals.
▪️People from different castes or religions or states get married under SMA in which marriage is solemnized by way of registration.
▪️The prime purpose of the Act was to address Inter-religious marriages and to establish marriage as a secular institution bereft of all religious formalities, which required registration alone.
⛴⛴Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and Rs 18,800 crore-worth Projects Inaugurated
▪️Significance: A long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. During the event, he dedicated 21 projects worth Rs 18,800 crore to the nation and unveiled the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047—a strategic blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy. These initiatives aim to enhance port facilities, promote sustainable practices, and encourage international collaboration in the maritime sector.
Objectives:
▪️Enhancing Port Facilities.
▪️Promoting Sustainable Practices.
▪️Facilitating International Collaboration.
https://www.republicworld.com/india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-global-maritime-india-summit.news
🌑Union Minister Launches ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ Web Portal
Significant step towards promoting scientific curiosity and innovation among India’s youth, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a web portal named ‘Apna Chandrayaan.’ This web portal, developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, aims to provide activity-based support materials related to Mission Chandrayaan-3. The launch ceremony took place in New Delhi and included the release of 10 special modules dedicated to Chandrayaan-3.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/union-education-minister-launches-web-portal-special-modules-on-chandrayaan-3-for-students/articleshow/104506309.cms
Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23”
Statistical Publication
The Secretary of the Ministry of Coal has released the statistical publication titled “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23.” Coal remains a vital and indispensable pillar of India’s economy, playing a crucial role in driving growth and development. It serves as the primary source of commercial energy in the country, accounting for half of India’s energy consumption and remaining the dominant fuel for power generation due to its reliability compared to other renewable energy sources. Accurate and high-quality statistics related to coal and lignite are essential for effective data analysis and informed decision-making. “Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” provides a comprehensive platform that encompasses critical data concerning the coal and lignite sector for the year 2022-23.
https://www.indianbureaucracy.com/coal-secretary-publishes-provisional-coal-statistics-2022-23-for-coal-and-lignite-sector/
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Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
Green Index has been developed by
🔋🌱The Green Index has been developed by the World Bank's environmentally and socially sustainable development division. The Green Index is a measure of a country's environmental sustainability, taking into account factors such as air quality, water availability, and greenhouse gas emissions. The index is used to help policymakers identify areas where environmental improvements can be made and to track progress over time.
19th October Current Affairs📚
🎯MQ – 9B drones🚀
▪️India is set to acquire 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the United States.
▪️The agreement is projected to be finalised by February 2024, and deliveries are scheduled to commence in February 2027, marking a three-year gap after the contract is signed.
🎯Centre raises MSP for Rabi crops🌾
▪️The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has announced an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all Rabi crops for the financial year 2024-25.
▪️The increment has been criticised by farmers’ organisations as insufficient to cover rising input costs.
Wheat
1.Wheat, a major Rabi crop,
receives a ₹150 per quintal increase in MSP.
▪️The new MSP for wheat is ₹2,275 per quintal.
2. Lentils (Masur)
The MSP for lentils has seen the highest increase compared to the previous year, with a ₹425 per quintal rise.
▪️The new MSP for lentils stands at ₹6,425 per quintal.
3. Rapeseed and Mustard
Rapeseed and mustard crops have an MSP increase of ₹200 per quintal.
▪️The new MSP for rapeseed and mustard is ₹5,650 per quintal.
🎯MQ – 9B drones🚀
▪️India is set to acquire 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the United States.
▪️The agreement is projected to be finalised by February 2024, and deliveries are scheduled to commence in February 2027, marking a three-year gap after the contract is signed.
🎯Centre raises MSP for Rabi crops🌾
▪️The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has announced an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all Rabi crops for the financial year 2024-25.
▪️The increment has been criticised by farmers’ organisations as insufficient to cover rising input costs.
Wheat
1.Wheat, a major Rabi crop,
receives a ₹150 per quintal increase in MSP.
▪️The new MSP for wheat is ₹2,275 per quintal.
2. Lentils (Masur)
The MSP for lentils has seen the highest increase compared to the previous year, with a ₹425 per quintal rise.
▪️The new MSP for lentils stands at ₹6,425 per quintal.
3. Rapeseed and Mustard
Rapeseed and mustard crops have an MSP increase of ₹200 per quintal.
▪️The new MSP for rapeseed and mustard is ₹5,650 per quintal.
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20th October Current Affairs📚
🏥ICMR explores drone use for medical supply transport in Himachal Pradesh
▪️In a groundbreaking initiative to transform healthcare delivery, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a feasibility assessment in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti districts. This pioneering effort aims to harness the power of drones for transporting critical medical supplies, including medications, diagnostic samples, and sputum, to remote and challenging terrains.
https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/icmr-explores-drone-use-for-medical-supply-transport-in-himachal-pradesh/104572004#:~:text=In%20its%20maiden%20flight%2C%20a,20%20km%20in%2026%20minutes.
🪱Pink Bollworm Infestation Pushing North Indian Cotton Farmers to Brink of Suicide
Why is it called Bt cotton?
Insect-resistant genetically modified cotton, also known as Bt cotton, was developed using a gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
▪️This is the first story in a series about Pink bollworm attacks on Bt Cotton in the North Zone, comprising Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Cotton crops across North Indian states, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, are reporting a severe pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) attack and even the genetically modified pest-resistant variety called Bt Cotton (Bollgard II seed) is falling prey to the pest it was created to resist. However, the insect invasion is claiming more than just the crops — the losses are pushing farmers to the brink of suicide.
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/agriculture/cotton-curse-bt-cotton-losses-by-pink-bollworm-pushing-farmers-to-brink-of-suicide-92400#:~:text=Cotton%20crops%20across%20North%20Indian,it%20was%20created%20to%20resist.
🛰Operation Chakra 2: CBI searches 76 locations in crackdown against cyber criminals
▪️The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has launched a major crackdown on cyber criminals, conducting searches in 76 locations across the country. This operation, known as ‘Operation Chakra-2’, was initiated after the registration of five separate cases of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including a ₹100-crore crypto scam.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/operation-chakra-2-cbi-searches-76-locations-in-crackdown-against-cyber-criminals-11697727404631.html
🛩Air Force to equip Su-30MKI fleet with indigenous 'Virupaaksha' radar📡
▪️The Indian Air Force [IAF] is currently under an initiative to enhance and modernize their Su-30 MKI combat aircraft fleet, which is primarily of Russian origin. Part of this upgrade is the integration of a domestically developed advanced radar system dubbed
▪️The Indian Virupaksha radar is an advanced radar system developed by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO]. It is primarily designed for long-range surveillance and tracking of aerial targets.
▪️The radar system is named after the Hindu deity Virupaksha, who is known as the ‘all-seeing’ or ‘all-observing’ god, symbolizing its ability to provide comprehensive situational awareness.
▪️The Virupaksha radar operates in the S-band frequency range, which allows it to detect and track a wide range of targets, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ballistic missiles.
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/10/20/super-maneuverable-su-30-mki-gets-an-indian-all-seeing-radar/
🚍Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna
▪️In a significant development, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren recently chaired a meeting to introduce a new public transport scheme aimed at benefiting the rural population of the state. The scheme, titled ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna,’ is set to be proposed during an upcoming Cabinet meeting for swift approval. Let’s dive into the details of this ambitious plan.
🏥ICMR explores drone use for medical supply transport in Himachal Pradesh
▪️In a groundbreaking initiative to transform healthcare delivery, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a feasibility assessment in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti districts. This pioneering effort aims to harness the power of drones for transporting critical medical supplies, including medications, diagnostic samples, and sputum, to remote and challenging terrains.
https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/icmr-explores-drone-use-for-medical-supply-transport-in-himachal-pradesh/104572004#:~:text=In%20its%20maiden%20flight%2C%20a,20%20km%20in%2026%20minutes.
🪱Pink Bollworm Infestation Pushing North Indian Cotton Farmers to Brink of Suicide
Why is it called Bt cotton?
Insect-resistant genetically modified cotton, also known as Bt cotton, was developed using a gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
▪️This is the first story in a series about Pink bollworm attacks on Bt Cotton in the North Zone, comprising Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Cotton crops across North Indian states, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, are reporting a severe pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) attack and even the genetically modified pest-resistant variety called Bt Cotton (Bollgard II seed) is falling prey to the pest it was created to resist. However, the insect invasion is claiming more than just the crops — the losses are pushing farmers to the brink of suicide.
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/agriculture/cotton-curse-bt-cotton-losses-by-pink-bollworm-pushing-farmers-to-brink-of-suicide-92400#:~:text=Cotton%20crops%20across%20North%20Indian,it%20was%20created%20to%20resist.
🛰Operation Chakra 2: CBI searches 76 locations in crackdown against cyber criminals
▪️The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has launched a major crackdown on cyber criminals, conducting searches in 76 locations across the country. This operation, known as ‘Operation Chakra-2’, was initiated after the registration of five separate cases of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including a ₹100-crore crypto scam.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/operation-chakra-2-cbi-searches-76-locations-in-crackdown-against-cyber-criminals-11697727404631.html
🛩Air Force to equip Su-30MKI fleet with indigenous 'Virupaaksha' radar📡
▪️The Indian Air Force [IAF] is currently under an initiative to enhance and modernize their Su-30 MKI combat aircraft fleet, which is primarily of Russian origin. Part of this upgrade is the integration of a domestically developed advanced radar system dubbed
▪️The Indian Virupaksha radar is an advanced radar system developed by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO]. It is primarily designed for long-range surveillance and tracking of aerial targets.
▪️The radar system is named after the Hindu deity Virupaksha, who is known as the ‘all-seeing’ or ‘all-observing’ god, symbolizing its ability to provide comprehensive situational awareness.
▪️The Virupaksha radar operates in the S-band frequency range, which allows it to detect and track a wide range of targets, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ballistic missiles.
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/10/20/super-maneuverable-su-30-mki-gets-an-indian-all-seeing-radar/
🚍Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna
▪️In a significant development, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren recently chaired a meeting to introduce a new public transport scheme aimed at benefiting the rural population of the state. The scheme, titled ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna,’ is set to be proposed during an upcoming Cabinet meeting for swift approval. Let’s dive into the details of this ambitious plan.
🌾Digital Crop Survey to Begin in July 2024 as Centre Instructs States
▪️The Economics, Statistics, and Evaluation Division (ESED) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has developed comprehensive guidelines for states and Union Territories to implement agricultural production estimates using digital technology. These guidelines aim to streamline the process and improve the accuracy of crop statistics
https://krishijagran.com/news/digital-crop-survey-to-begin-in-july-2024-as-centre-instructs-states/
▪️The Economics, Statistics, and Evaluation Division (ESED) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has developed comprehensive guidelines for states and Union Territories to implement agricultural production estimates using digital technology. These guidelines aim to streamline the process and improve the accuracy of crop statistics
https://krishijagran.com/news/digital-crop-survey-to-begin-in-july-2024-as-centre-instructs-states/
With Reference to the 'Iron Dome' Israel Air Defence System
1.it's a Long Range Ground To Air Missile
2.it Used to counter only missiles and Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV) 3.The Iron Dome Has 'Three main system'
1.it's a Long Range Ground To Air Missile
2.it Used to counter only missiles and Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV) 3.The Iron Dome Has 'Three main system'
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Only one
29%
Only Two
49%
All Three
9%
None of the above
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21st October Current Affairs📚
🚀Gaganyaan Mission:
▪️Crew module of ISRO's TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan descends using parachutes after successfully separating from the launch vehicle
https://www.livemint.com/science/news/gaganyaan-mission-launch-today-live-updates-isro-test-flight-for-astronaut-mission-sriharikota-spaceport-satish-dhawan-11697821140515.html
🚀Gaganyaan Mission:
▪️Crew module of ISRO's TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan descends using parachutes after successfully separating from the launch vehicle
https://www.livemint.com/science/news/gaganyaan-mission-launch-today-live-updates-isro-test-flight-for-astronaut-mission-sriharikota-spaceport-satish-dhawan-11697821140515.html
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21st October Current Affairs📚
🚄🚊Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
▪️PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad Rapid Railway Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
▪️He also flagged off the Namo Bharat Rapid X train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, marking the launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India. The train will have an operational speed of 160 km per hour.
▪️It is the country’s first semi-high-speed regional rail service
🚄🚊Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
▪️PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad Rapid Railway Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
▪️He also flagged off the Namo Bharat Rapid X train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, marking the launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India. The train will have an operational speed of 160 km per hour.
▪️It is the country’s first semi-high-speed regional rail service
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