UPSC QUIZ 13.04.2024

Explanation:

• Tata Advanced Systems Limited launched high-resolution satellite TSAT-1A into low Earth orbit.
• This satellite was launched on 7 April 2024 by SpaceX's rocket Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida (USA).
• SpaceX American The company is owned by industrialist Elon Musk. TSAT-1A has been developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in collaboration with Satellogic, the world's leading provider of high-resolution satellite imagery.
• It is assembled at TASL's Vemagal facility in Karnataka. It is India's first private satellite to monitor the Earth.

Explanation:

• The state's first "Glass Sky Walk Bridge" was built at Tulsi Falls in Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh.
• This bridge has been constructed by the Forest and Tourist Department. It has been built by Pawan Sut Construction Company of Ghazipur.

Glass Sky Walk Bridge

• This bridge is made in the shape of the bow and arrow of Lord Rama.
• Built in the shape of a bow and arrow, the bridge has an arrow towards the moat (its length is 25 metres), while the bow is between the two pillars (its width is 35 metres).
• The load capacity of this bridge is 500 kg per square meter.
• It has been built as the most beautiful eco tourism centre.
• A rock and herbal garden has also been built near this bridge.

Explanation:

• A new species of butterfly “Neptis phyllora” has been discovered by researchers in the Tail Valley Wildlife Sanctuary located in Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The discovery has been published in the journal “Tropical Lepidoptera Research”.

Neptis philara

• This is a rare species of butterfly.
• It is commonly known as the long-line sailor.
• This butterfly was first described by M. Menetries of Russia in the year 1859.
• Species of this butterfly are found in various regions of East Asia, including eastern Siberia, Korea, Japan, central and south-west China.

Explanation:

• Researchers from the University of Kerala discovered a 5,200-year-old Harappan settlement in Kutch, Gujarat.
• The discovery was made during the exploration of Juna Khatiya, an early Harappan cemetery in Gujarat.
• Terracotta pottery was found in this discovery. Archaeological deposits at this site They have been found in different groups in two different localities located in an area of approximately 200mx200m.
• The discovery has revealed the remains of a circular structure and other rectangular structures of different sizes. These remains are made from locally available sandstone and rocks.
• The remains recovered here are terracotta ceramic vessels, artefacts and animal bones. These pottery items range from large storage jars to small bowls and pots.
• These remains date from the Early Harappan period around 3200 BC to the Late Harappan period around 1700 BC.This site is situated on the mountain top of Padta Bet. A small stream flowing near the hill was an active source of water at this site during the prosperous period.

Explanation:

• Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia performed brilliantly in the play-offs and won the Valero Texas Open title on April 8, 2024.
• With this, Akshay Bhatia has made a place in the Augusta Masters to be held next month in May 2024.
• Akshay Bhatia has qualified for a major tournament for the first time by winning the Valero Texas Open title.
• Bhatia overcame Danny McCarthy in the play-off, who birdied eight of his last nine holes.
• McCarthy had already secured a Masters spot by breaking into the world top 50 in 2024. McCarthy lost in a playoff to Viktor Hovland at the Memorial Tournament last year.
• Twenty-two-year-old Bhatia (67) started the day with a four-shot lead. Then they were successful in taking a lead of six shots but McCarthy made a strong comeback due to which after 72 holes the score of both the players was 20 under.
• Bhatia then won the title with a birdie on the first extra hole in the play-off.