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DAILY DOSE 7th MAY -2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS
1) Bhadra Tiger Reserve:
- The number of people visiting the Bhadra tiger reserve for safari has gone up and the tourists need to take adequate care not to disturb this eco-sensitive zone
- Bhadra Tiger Reserve is situated in the midst of the Western Ghats region of It is unique as it nestled within several hill ranges.
- It is drained by the river Bhadra and its tributaries.
- It boasts of a substantial tiger population and as such the sanctuary was declared the 25th Project Tiger reserve of India in 1998. The habitat also has an Elephant Reserve.
2) Oxytocin : Action Against Use In Dairy Colonies
- The Delhi High Court called for action against ‘rampant use of Oxytocin’ in dairy colonies in the national capital.
- Oxytocin is also known as the ‘love hormone’, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding.
- It can also be chemically manufactured and is sold by pharma companies for use during childbirth.
- It is administered either as an injection or a nasal solution.
- The drug was banned by the Central government in April 2018, saying that it was being misused on milch cattle to increase yield, which not only affects the health of the cattle but also humans who consumed the milk.
3) #PlayTrue Campaign : NADA
- The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India recently wrapped up its #PlayTrue Campaign, attracting over 12,133 participants.
- The #PlayTrue Campaign, organized by NADA India, aims to raise awareness about clean sports and anti-doping practices.
- Through activities like quizzes and awareness sessions, it promotes fair play and integrity in sports, aligning with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) vision.
- Sports ethics essentials include promoting fair play, and integrity, and rejecting doping.
4) FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern In US
- A series of COVID-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, known as FLiRT, including the KP.2 and KP 1.1 variants, is rapidly spreading in the United States, exhibiting new mutations which increase their contagiousness.
- The symptoms are largely similar to those of other Omicron infections and hospitalisation rates remain low. KP.2 has reportedly become more prevalent than the JN.1 variant, and while KP.1.1 is present in the US, it is less widespread.
- The Infectious Disease Society of America detailed that “FLiRT” derives from the scientific names of the mutations.
- The ‘Omicron JN.1 lineage’ is a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is an offshoot of the Omicron variant, also known as B.1.1.529.
5) Diplomatic Passport:
- After sexual abuse allegations surfaced against Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, he fled to Germany using a diplomatic passport.
- Diplomatic passports are issued to individuals representing a country on official diplomatic missions or government business.
- They are used by diplomats, government officials, and sometimes their immediate family members.
- These passports are a form of identification and carry certain legal privileges and immunities under international law, such as immunity from arrest, detention, and certain legal proceedings in the host country.
6) Mindgrove Launches India’s 1st Commercial SoC For IoT Devices:
- Mindgrove Technologies Private Limited, a semiconductor startup backed by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Pravartak Technologies Foundation and IIT Madras Incubation Cell, launched India’s first commercial System on Chip (SoC) named Secure Internet of Things (IoT).
- It will probably be 30% less expensive than existing chips in comparable categories and is intended for IoT devices
7) World Press Freedom Index 2024:
- According to the 22nd edition of the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI 2024) released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF – Reporters sans frontières in French), India is ranked 159th out of 180 countries with a score of 31.28.
- Norway tops the 2024 index for the 8th consecutive year followed by Denmark (2nd) and Sweden (3rd).
8) Former Minister José Raúl Mulino Elected as President of the Republic of Panama:
- José Raúl Mulino (64 years old), former Minister of Public Security, was elected as the New President of the Republic of Panama.
- He won the 2024 Presidential election by securing 34% of the total votes.
- He will take office as the head of state and head of the government, for a single five-year term on 1st July 2024.
9) China defeats Indonesia to win BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 Finals:
- The People’s Republic of China’s men’s team won the 33rd edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia men team 3-1.
- It is China’s 11th Thomas cup title. The BWF 2024 Championship was held in Chengdu, China from 29th April to 5th May 2024.
- China’s women’s team has clinched the 30th edition of Badminton World Federation (BWF) Uber Cup 2024 after defeating Indonesia by 3-0.
10) Miami Grand Prix:
- Lando Norris of McLaren clinched his first-ever Grand Prix victory in a pulsating showdown at the Miami Grand Prix.
- The young Briton’s triumph sent shockwaves through the motorsport world, igniting jubilant celebrations and a deluge of admiration across social media platforms.
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