ALL EXAM QUIZ 28.06.2024

Explanation:

• National Stop Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 was launched by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda at a function in New Delhi.
• He launched the campaign by distributing oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc tablets to children.
• The two-month long campaign will begin from July 1 and will continue till August 31.
• The goal of the Stop Diarrhoea campaign is to reduce child deaths due to childhood diarrhoea to zero.
• The existing diarrhoea strategy involved a two-week campaign, while the new strategy involves a two-month campaign.
• Under this, children up to five years of age will be given ORS solution and zinc tablets.
• This will also include extensive IEC through various platforms and cooperation in multiple sectors including health, water and sanitation, education and rural development.

Explanation:

• Every year on 24 June, the International Day of Women in Diplomacy is observed.
• The day is celebrated to recognize the important role of women in shaping international relations and promoting peace.
• In 2022, the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared, by consensus, 24 June of each year as the International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
• Women have played vital roles in the United Nations since the drafting and signing of the UN Charter in 1945.
• India's Hansa Mehta (a feminist leader, activist and diplomat from India) honored by UNGA President Dennis Francis on International Day for Women in Diplomacy.
• She succeeded in changing the phrase “All men are born free and equal” to “All human beings are born free and equal” in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• She led the drafting of the "Indian Charter of Women's Rights", which demanded gender equality, civil rights and justice for women in India as president of the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) in 1946.

Explanation:

• Anuj Tyagi will be the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC Ergo General Insurance from July 1, 2024.
• He will replace Ritesh Kumar, who was the MD & CEO of HDFC Ergo General Insurance since 2008.
• Anuj Tyagi joined the company in 2008. He was serving as the Deputy MD.
• This appointment is subject to administrative approvals and consent of the Supervisory Board of ERGO International.
• In another appointment, Girija Subramanian has been appointed as CMD of New India Assurance Company.
• Her appointment has become effective from June 19, 2024.

Explanation:

• Rahul Gandhi will be the leader of the opposition (LoP) in the 18th Lok Sabha.
• The Lower House will have an official LoP again after a 10-year break since 2014.
• The announcement was made by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal. Rahul Gandhi is a MP from Raebareli.
• Since no opposition party held the necessary minimum of 10% of the total Lok Sabha seats, the position of LoP had remained empty for the previous ten years.

Explanation:

• Under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, Ladakh has become the first administrative entity to attain complete functional literacy.
• This announcement was made by Lieutenant Governor Dr. BD Mishra at a ceremony held at Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra in Leh.
• Over 97% of people in the Union Territory are literate.
• A centrally sponsored programme called ULLAS, also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) or Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, is being implemented from 2022 to 2027.
• It is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's recommendations.
• It seeks to empower persons from all backgrounds who are 15 years of age and older who were not able to complete their education.
• Additionally, it seeks to integrate them into society so they can further contribute to the nation's progress.
• It covers five key components. These are foundational literacy and numeracy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skills, and continuing education.

Explanation:

• Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the "One Week One Theme" (OWOT) campaign.
• The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the AIIMS will run the "One Week One Theme" (OWOT) campaign from June to December 2024.
• This campaign will showcase the recent success stories of India in different streams of science and technology.
• This campaign will show projects that promote innovation, create employment opportunities, and showcase CSIR’s research and development work.
• The main aim of the initiative is to promote the achievements of CSIR laboratories and foster collaboration with industry.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh said that progress in the Deep-Sea mission, Aroma Mission, millet economy, Bio-economy and next-generation technology will help the Indian economy grow faster and become the 4th largest.

Explanation:

• Government launched Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao initiative under SBM-U 2.0.
• The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao (SABB) initiative.
• The main aim of the initiative is to enhance the preparedness of Urban Local Bodies before heavy rainfall.
• This initiative calls for comprehensive interventions focusing on swachhata, and inter-departmental convergence to be implemented by all ULBs.
• Cleanliness drives, collection and transportation of waste, regular cleaning of all community and public toilets, sanitation and hygiene facilities for children, etc. are the key elements of the Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao initiative.
• Rapid assessments to identify high-risk areas, adoption of Protect Prevent Treat Strategy (PPTS) and coordination & monitoring will be part of this initiative.

Explanation:

• MP government has approved the setting up of one Prime Minister College of Excellence in all districts of state.
• On 1 July, the Prime Minister College of Excellence will be inaugurated ceremonially in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
• MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav said that a drone policy will also be made in the state.
• CM directed officials to make sure better teaching arrangements keeping in mind the rising employment opportunities in aviation, agriculture, and artificial intelligence.
• The setting up of Prime Minister College of Excellence has been approved by MP government under the National Education Policy.
• MP CM said that ‘Bhartiya Gyan Parampara Kendra’ will also be set up in each PM College of Excellence. It will be the Centre of Traditional Indian Knowledge.
• Vidyavans, or educational gardens, will be developed in all government, non-government, and aided colleges.
• They will be developed to increase awareness about environmental protection amongst students in Madhya Pradesh.

Explanation:

• Om Birla, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, was re-elected speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on 26 June 2024.
• He was elected by voice vote after the opposition party did not press for the counting of votes.
• Om Birla was also the speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. Om Birla is the 17th person to be elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Om Birla

• A three-time member of Lok Sabha, Om Birla was elected from the Kota constituency of Rajasthan in the 2014,2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
• He became the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha in 2019 and has been reelected for the second time as the speaker of the Lok Sabha,
• He is the fifth person to hold the office of Lok Sabha speaker twice.

Explanation:

• Young Indian talent Dhanidhi Desinghu and experienced Srihari Nataraj have qualified for Paris Olympics 2024 through Universality quota in swimming.
• The Swimming Federation of India announced this recently.
• The 14-year-old Dhanidhi finished fourth in the 11th Asian Group Aquatics Championships.