ALL EXAM QUIZ 10.05.2024

Explanation:

• UNICEF India has appointed Kareena Kapoor as its National Ambassador.
• Since 2014, Kareena Kapoor has been associated with UNICEF India and has worked on issues such as girls' education, gender equality, basic education, vaccination, and breastfeeding.
• As an ambassador, Kareena Kapoor Khan will support UNICEF India in advancing every child's right to early childhood development, health, education, and gender equality.
• In addition, she has been instrumental in several global campaigns for UNICEF on #EveryChildRights.
• At the same event, the appointment of its first Youth Advocates has also been announced by UNICEF India, who are peer leaders and champions on issues such as climate action, mental health, innovations, and girls in STEM.
• All four advocates, aged between 16 and 24, have specific areas of interest.
• Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh is for right to play and disability inclusion and Kartik Verma from Uttar Pradesh is for climate action and child rights advocacy.
• Nahid Afrin from Assam is for mental health and early childhood development, and Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu is a budding innovator and STEM pioneer.

Explanation:

• Nepal recently announced the printing of a new Rs 100 currency note featuring a map that includes the Indian territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.
• The Nepal government has authorized the Nepal Rastra Bank to replace the current map with the updated version on the currency note.

Key Points

• Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura, which India earlier had included in its November 2019 map.
• Tensions between New Delhi and Kathmandu emerged after Nepal issued a political map in May 2020, which included the same territories.
• Diplomatic relations came under further strain when Nepal handed over a diplomatic note to India objecting to the inauguration of a road linking Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulekh in 2020.
• India's Ministry of External Affairs had responded to Nepal's objection, stating that the road, passing through Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, fell entirely within the Indian territory.

Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided a ‘No Objection Certificate' (NOC) to REC Ltd for setting up a subsidiary in Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT) city.
• REC Limited subsidiary will be involved in various financial activities, including lending, investment, and other financial services.
• The GIFT City will provide a conducive environment for international lending activities along with world-class infrastructure.

Explanation:

• A new species of marine tardigrade has been discovered on the coast of Tamil Nadu.
• It has been named ‘Batillipes chandrayaani’ after the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission by researchers.
• Tardigrades are commonly known as ‘water bears’. These are microscopic marvels.
• It is the third marine tardigrade species that has been scientifically discovered in Indian waters and the second from the east coast.
• Marine tardigrades are found in oceans and account for 17% of all known tardigrade species.
• They have tiny physiques but are among the hardest animals and are highly regarded for their survival skills.
• It grows to a length of 0.15 millimetres and 0.04 millimetres in width.
• Batillipes chandrayaani is also the 39th species described under the genus Batillipes.

Explanation:

• ISRO successfully tested pre-burner ignition for the development of its semi-cryogenic propulsion systems.
• The pre-burner ignition test article will support the Powerhead system of the semi-cryogenic engine. The ignition trial on the test article was held on May 2.
• Smooth and sustained ignition of the pre-burner is important for the starting of the engine.
• The trial was held at the cryo-integrated engine test facility at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

Semi-cryogenic engine

• ISRO is developing a semi-cryogenic engine which works on a propellant combination of liquid oxygen and kerosene.
• Its main aim is to increase the payload capability of launch vehicle Mk III (LVM3) and future launch vehicles.
• A cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses a cryogenic fuel and oxidizer.
• Cryogenics is the study of the production and behaviour of materials at extremely low temperatures.

Explanation:

• Mindgrove Technologies launched the first indigenously designed microcontroller chip.
• IIT Madras-incubated startup Mindgrove Technologies has launched the country's first commercial, high-performance SoC (system on chip). It has been named 'Secure IoT’.
• A microprocessor chip designed, owned, and marketed in India will be released in the market very soon. It will soon power smart electronic devices.
• The chip is likely to cost 30 per cent less than other chips in the same segment.
• Mindgrove Technologies has received the shipment of its first system-on-chip – Secure IOT – from Taiwan.
• A system-on-chip is used in the printed circuit board (PCB) and is like the brain of the device.
• This chip will help domestic original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) use an indigenous chip in their devices.
• Bhavesh Gupta's resignation, One 97 Communications, Paytm, FLiRT’s rapid spread in the United States.

Explanation:

• Jose Raul Mulino wins the presidential election of Panama.
• Mulino said his government would be pro-investment and pro-business.
• Mulino was one of the favourites for the presidency after he replaced Martinelli.
• Mulino won 34.3% of the vote, followed by the lawyer Ricardo Lombana on 24.8% and former president Martín Torrijos on 16%.
• Mulino will take office on July 1 for a five-year term.
• Panama is facing an economic slowdown and expects growth of 2.5% in 2024.

Panama

• It is a Central American country bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia.
• Panama City is the capital and largest city of Panama.
• Balboa and the United States dollar are the official currencies.

Explanation:

• CAG of India and the Auditor General of Nepal signed a pact to increase collaboration in auditing.
• Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and Toyam Raya, Auditor General of Nepal signed a MoU.
• The agreement's main aim is to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing.
• Through this MoU, a platform will be established for capacity development, knowledge exchange, and mutual assistance in conducting audits.
• This MoU will help in developing and strengthening professional capacity.
• The partnership between the SAIs of India and Nepal will enhance collaboration in training programs.

Explanation:

• The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is preparing to start the construction of Shinku-La Tunnel.
• This tunnel will be constructed for traffic under Shinku-La pass. It is situated on the Nimu-Padam-Darcha road link.
• Shinku-La Pass is located at an altitude of 16,580 feet between Lahaul Valley of Himachal and Zanskar Valley of Ladakh.

Explanation:

• Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uike inaugurated the 'School on Wheels' at a function held in Imphal.
• The aim of this initiative is to provide educational opportunities to the children living in the camps.
• This initiative is being run by Vidya Bharati Shiksha Vikas Samiti Manipur.