ALL EXAM QUIZ 09.09.2023

Explanation:

• Neraj Mittal was appointed as Secretary in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
• Neeraj Mittal is a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
• He is currently serving as the Principal Secretary in the Department of Information Technology, Tamil Nadu.
• Prior to this, he worked as Senior Advisor in the World Bank Group and as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
• He is replacing K Rajaraman, who is now the chairman of the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) in Gujarat.

Explanation:

• Japan has successfully launched its lunar exploration spacecraft, known as the "Moon Sniper", using the domestically developed H-IIA rocket.
• The achievement puts Japan in contention to become the world's fifth country to land on the moon, with the landing planned for early next year.
• The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said the rocket's launch from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan went as scheduled. It also successfully deployed the lunar lander, Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM).

Explanation:

• Renowned Hindustani classical singer Malini Rajurkar has passed away at the age of 82.
• Malini Rajurkar was known for her simplicity and deep artistry in music.
• He was a notable presence in India's major music festivals including Gunidas Sammelan (Mumbai), Tansen Samaroh (Gwalior), Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav (Pune) and Shankar Lal Mahotsav (Delhi).
• Malini Rajurkar was highly regarded for her expertise in Tappa and Tarana styles of music.
• He also ventured into light music and gained popularity for rendering Marathi Natyageet and other compositions.

Explanation :

• International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on 8 September.
• The day aims to highlight the importance of literacy for human rights, dignity, and the development of sustainable societies.
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is responsible for overseeing and promoting International Literacy Day.
• The theme for International Literacy Day 2023 is ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’.
• Literacy Day is celebrated at various levels including global, regional, national and local.

Explanation:

• The world’s tallest Nataraja statue has been installed at the Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G-20 Summit in Delhi.
• This idol made of ashta dhatu is 28 feet tall and weighs 20 tonnes.
• Sculptor Radhakrishnan Stapathy and his team at Swamimalai in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu took a record time of seven months.
• This statue was brought to Delhi in four days and a special corridor was prepared to bring it.

Explanation:

• Claiming to be the first of its kind in India, a 500 kV underground distribution transformer has been installed by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
• The transformer was inaugurated by Energy Minister K.J. George did it.
• The transformer is placed 10 feet below the ground.
• The project is a result of an initiative to make footpaths safer for pedestrians.
• The total cost of the project was ` 1.97 crore out of which BESCOM's contribution was ` 1.33 crore.
• This includes installing 500 KV dry type transformer, 8-way solid RMU, 5-way LT distribution panel, 2 KV UPS, 1 HP submersible water pump, lighting and air ventilation system and temperature and humidity monitoring system.
• BBMP contributed ₹64 lakh for the civil work and the project was completed in 365 days.

Explanation:

• The Union Home Ministry has approved Puducherry's proposal to implement 10% horizontal reservation for students pursuing undergraduate medical education from government higher secondary schools.
• This reservation policy, which will come into force with immediate effect, will benefit those students who have qualified the NEET exam and have completed their education from government schools starting from standard one.

Explanation:

• Maharashtra cabinet has decided to implement a cyber-security project worth Rs 837 crore due to increasing cases of cybercrime in the state.
• Citizens could file complaints against cybercrime through a mobile app or portal.
• After the implementation of the project, citizens will be able to lodge complaints through a phone call.
• All complaints will be investigated with the help of advanced cyber technology.

Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 1164.53 crore for Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017 in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• IDS 2017 was initially sanctioned for Rs 131.90 crore in 2018, which was fully utilized till the financial year 2021-22.
• Manufacturing and service sectors are being developed in these states under IDS 2017.

Explanation:

• 'Sanchi' city of Madhya Pradesh has been established as the country's first solar city, which was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of the state Shivraj Singh Chauhan.
• Sanchi Solar City will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 13 thousand 747 tonnes annually, which is equal to the capacity of more than 2 lakh adult trees.