ALL EXAM QUIZ 02.12.2023

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• Measles and rubella vaccine "Mabella" launched by Vaccine maker Indian Immunologicals (IIL) for children.
• This live-attenuated MR vaccine has been developed in an exclusive partnership with the Polyvac Institute of Vietnam.
• Mabella was launched as part of the 25th celebrations of the IIL division Human Biologicals Institute (HBI) in Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil Nadu.
• The vaccine has been proven to be safe and effective through extensive human clinical trials.
• It will addresses the urgent need to control the deadly measles and rubella that kill nearly a million children globally.
• In 1998, the Human Biological Institute (HBI), a division of IIL, was established at a time when the need for indigenous vaccines was paramount.
• It developed India's first safe vero-cell rabies vaccine – Abhayrab in 1998, which paved the way for phasing out painful nerve tissue vaccines.

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• The logo and mascot Ujjwala (a sparrow) of the first Khelo India Para Games 2023 was launched in New Delhi.
• This little sparrow is a symbol of the pride of Delhi and its uniqueness reflects determination and empathy.
• Ujjwala as the mascot of Khelo India-Para Games 2023 is a reminder of the fact that strength comes in many forms and the human spirit is unbreakable.
• A total of 11 Khelo India Games have been successfully organized since 2018.
• These include 5 Khelo India Youth Games, 3 Khelo India University Games, and 3 Khelo India Winter Games.

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• Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani launched the National Outreach Programme on Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children.
• This protocol is a social model for Divyangjan Inclusive Nutrition Care.
• It is an important commitment under the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi program of Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0.
• Screening for early disability signs, inclusion in community events, and referral support through ASHA and ANM teams are part of this protocol.
• The main objective of the protocol is to ensure overall improvement in children's well-being through early intervention, specialized support and services for infants and young children with disability, and educating and supporting families.

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• The board of the HDFC Bank has appointed Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as an additional independent director.
• The board in its meeting also approved the appointment of V Srinivasa Rangan as chief financial officer of the Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd.
• Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has been appointed for a period of three years from January 25, 2024, to January 24, 2027.

Explanation:

• A joint microwave remote sensing satellite will be launched by India & US for Earth observation.
• The name of the satellite will be NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar).
• On November 28, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh gave this information during a meeting with a high-level delegation of NASA led by its Administrator Bill Nelson in New Delhi.
• In the meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, space sector startups are growing rapidly in India.
• He said that in a short period of about four years, the number of space startups has increased from just a single digit to more than 150.
• NISAR is targeted to be launched from India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
• NISAR’s data will be highly suitable for studying land ecosystems, solid Earth deformation, mountain and polar cryosphere, sea ice, and coastal oceans from regional to global scales.

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• Government launched the first tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals.
• Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the first-ever critical minerals auction process.
• Twenty blocks of critical and strategic minerals spread across different parts of the country will be auctioned.
• It will also help boost India's economy, enhance national security and transition to a clean energy future.
• The auction will be held online in two stages.
• Royalty rates of critical minerals have been rationalized to encourage greater participation in these auctions.
• The eligible bidder will be selected based on the highest percentage of the value of the mineral dispatched quoted by them.
• Critical minerals fulfil the needs of sectors like renewable energy, defence, agriculture, pharmaceutical, high-tech electronics, telecommunications, transport, etc.
• In August 2023, the Government notified 24 minerals as Critical and Strategic minerals.

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• New Zealand's newly elected government repealed the ‘Smoking ban' decision.
• New Zealand's newly-elected government has reversed the decision to ban smoking for the new generation.
• The smoking ban in New Zealand was started to save lives and prevent youths from taking up smoking.
• The anti-smoking law prohibited the sale of tobacco to individuals born on or after January 1, 2009. It was scheduled to be implemented from July 2024.
• The law includes fines of up to NZD 150,000 (NZD 96,000) for violations.
• The initial smoking ban in New Zealand received global acclaim from public health officials.
• The smoking rate in New Zealand is the lowest in the world and is declining continuously.

Explanation:

• 19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) has been inaugurated in Mumbai.
• The Department of Fisheries is organizing the 19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) from 28th November to 2nd December 2023.
• It is an important meeting organized by the IOTC and the Department of Fisheries.
• It has brought together the renowned Scientists and Experts in the field of Tuna fisheries from all around the world.
• Tuna fish and other large pelagic species, such as billfish, sharks and shellfish, are very important economically.
• The estimated annual value of the trade of tuna is US$41 billion (in 2018).
• Representatives from Indonesia, France, and Spain, other countries of the European Union (EU), Seychelles, Tanzania, Iran, Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, Oman and India have participated in the meeting.
• IOTC and scientific organizations participants are attending the meeting in Virtual Mode.

Explanation:

• Suganthy Sundararaj received the PRSI National Award for Outstanding Contributions to Healthcare Communications.
• She received the honour for Outstanding Contributions to the Public Relations Society of India and the public relations industry.
• He played a key role in the strategic management of public relations in the healthcare sector.
• Suganthy Sundararaj received the Award at the International Public Relations Festival in New Delhi.
• This event has brought together professionals and young minds from the PR space to facilitate knowledge exchange.
• For more than 40 years, Suganthy Sundararaj executed PR mandate for Apollo Hospitals.
• She launched many initiatives during her career to build relationships with the media.

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