UPSC QUIZ 17.06.2024

Explanation:

• According to a new study by the Global Carbon Project (GCP) titled, “Global Nitrous Oxide Budget (1980-2020)”, the emissions of nitrous oxide have been rising continuously between 1980 and 2020.A study found that in 2021 and 2022, nitrous oxide was released into the air faster than ever before, even though we need to cut greenhouse gasses to fight global warming.

GCP Study

• Global Carbon Project (GCP) is an organisation established in 2001 which conducts studies that seek to quantify global greenhouse gas emissions and their causes.
• This study by GCP analyses the impact of human activity on greenhouse gas emissions and earth systems and quantifies emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide (3 major greenhouse gases) to inform public policy and international action.
• It involved the examination of global data for all major economic activities that lead to nitrous oxide emissions from 18 anthropogenic and natural sources and 3 absorbent “sinks” of global nitrous oxide.

Explanation:

• BRICS foreign ministers held their first meeting since the BRICS was expanded to add Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia in 2023.They have joined the BRICS with effect from 1st January 2024.

BRICS

• BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
• The BRICS Leaders’ Summit is convened annually.
• The 15th BRICS Summit was hosted by South Africa in 2023, and Russia will host the 16th Brics summit in October 2024.

Explanation:

• National Highways Authority of India has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for implementation of Satellite based Electronic Toll Collection System.
• The EoI receiving entity has to develop a geo-referenced map and toll-charging software for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
• It involves linking a geo-referenced digital map or image to a reliable earth coordinate system so that users can determine the location of each point shown on the map or image on the Earth's surface.

Explanation:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet, has re-appointed Dr Pramod Kumar Mishra as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.
• The retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Dr P.K. Mishra, has been appointed for his second consecutive term.
• The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet is the highest appointing body of the Union Cabinet. It approves top-level appointments in the Union Government. At present, it consists of the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.

Term and Privileges of Principal Secretary

• According to the Department of Personnel and Training, the government of India, Dr P.K. Mishra’s appointment comes into effect on 10 June 2024. He will continue in office until the term of the incumbent Prime Minister or until further order.
• The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister is a political post in India. He enjoys office at the pleasure of the Prime Minister, which means he can be dismissed by the Prime Minister at any time. If the Prime Minister resigns, then the Principal Secretary also has to resign.

Explanation:

• A mobile App ‘NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws’ launched by NCRB.
• This mobile app will serve as a comprehensive guide, providing complete information about the new criminal laws at one place.
• The New criminal laws will come into force from the 1st of July.
• This app is a compilation of new criminal laws namely Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
• Apart from this, there has also been a corresponding chart for section-wise comparison between old and new laws, with a search and linking facility for quick information retrieval.
• This app is useful for general public, Court officials, Advocates, law students as well as Police officers to increase the knowledge about new criminal laws.