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DAILY DOSE 3rd  JULY -2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) Mars Odyssey:

  • NASA has recently captured an epic view of the largest volcano in our solar system named Olympus Mons using the Mars Odyssey orbiter.
  • Mars Odyssey was an early mission in NASA’s Mars Exploration Program.
  • It was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 7, 2001.
  • The Odyssey spacecraft has been orbiting Mars since 2001.
  • Odyssey’s original goals were to search for signs of water, make detailed maps of the planet’s surface materials and determine radiation levels for humans.
  • The spacecraft holds the record for the longest continually active mission in orbit around a planet other than Earth. Its mission is scheduled to last until 2025.
  • It created the first global map of chemical elements and minerals that make up the Martian surface.

 

2) Project Nexus:

  • RBI recently joined Project Nexus, an initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by linking domestic Fast Payment Systems.
  • Project Nexus is a multilateral international initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interlinking domestic Fast Payments Systems (FPSs).
  • Rather than requiring FPS operators to establish multiple custom connections for each country, Nexus provides a standardized, single-connection solution that enables seamless transactions across borders.
  • With Nexus, an FPS operator can connect to a single network, enabling instant access to other countries within the network.
  • It was conceptualized by the Innovation Hub of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

 

3) LOw-Frequency ARray:

  • Astronomers recently discovered a new radio galaxy using the LOw-Frequency ARray (LOFAR).
  • LOw-Frequency ARray (LOFAR) is a highly innovative, pan-European distributed radio interferometer and the first of its kind.
  • It observes the Universe at low radio frequencies, close to the FM radio band, from 90 to 200 MHz.
  • It was developed by the Dutch Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) with the goal of exploring the early, distant universe, solar activity, and the terrestrial atmosphere.
  • LOFAR can observe in several directions simultaneously, which allows for a multi-user operation.
  • For this reason, LOFAR is novel in its design because it is the first telescope that can look at the entire sky at the same time, unlike other telescopes which you have to point.

 

4) SEBEX 2:

  • India has successfully developed and certified SEBEX 2, a new explosive that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT).
  • SEBEX 2 is said to be among the most powerful non-nuclear explosives in the world.
  • It utilizes a high-melting explosive (HMX) composition.
  • This formulation significantly enhances the lethality of warheads, aerial bombs, artillery shells and other munitions.
  • It is 01 times more deadly than standard TNT (Trinitrotoluene).
  • Explosive performance is gauged by TNT equivalence, with higher values indicating greater lethality.
  • Currently, the most powerful conventional explosive used in India, specifically in the Brahmos warhead, has a TNT equivalence of about 1.50.

 

5) Nouka Baich Boat Race:

  • With the south-west monsoon gradually setting in, nouka baich boat races will soon begin in several rural pockets of West Bengal.
  • Nouka Baich Boat Race is a traditional boat race of West Bengal.
  • The races occur in the month of September across riverine Bengal, when the river waters are swollen during the last weeks of the monsoons.\
  • They continue till September, sometimes till October, even November in some places.
  • These boat races were previously dominated by male but in the recent years one can see participation of women too.

 

6) Deep Brain Stimulation Device:

  • A UK-based teenager, Oran Knowlson who has become the first person in the world to be fitted with a brain implant to help bring his epileptic seizures under control by using deep brain stimulation (DBS) device
  • Deep Brain Stimulation Device uses DBS, which is also utilised for movement disorders associated with Parkinson’s, and other neurological conditions.
  • The neurostimulator delivers constant electrical impulses to the brain to disrupt or block abnormal seizure-causing signals.
  • A 3.5 cm square, 0.6 cm in thickness, the device was surgically implanted in Knowlson’s skull and anchored using screws.

 

7) New Shepard Spacecraft:

  • Jeff Bezos-led Blue Origin has partnered with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to give common Indian citizens an opportunity to go into space in New Shepard spacecraft.
  • New Shepard Spacecraft is a suborbital space travel vehicle, offering a unique experience for both scientific research and space tourism.
  • It is named after Alan Shepard, the first American in space, New Shepard is a fully reusable rocket system designed for human spaceflight.
  • It consists of two main components: a reusable booster and a pressurized crew capsule.
  • The capsule can accommodate six passengers, providing each with a window seat to witness breathtaking views of Earth.

 

8) Foundation Day Of Puducherry:

  • The 1st July is marked as the foundation day of Puducherry as on this day the Government of Union Territories Act 1963 providing Puducherry with Legislative Assemblies and Council of Ministers came into force.
  • The present UT of Puducherry was formed in 1962 out of the four former colonies of French (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam) India.
  • The Puducherry and Karaikal regions are surrounded by the state of Tamilnadu while Mahe is surrounded by the state of Kerala and Yanam by the state of Andra Pradesh.
  • To accommodate the diverse culture, due to its multi-state location, Puducherry has been recognized as a Union Territory.
  • Puducherry has a flourishing maritime history and excavations at Arikamedu show that Romans came here to trade in the 1st Century AD.

 

9) Araku Coffee : Significance

  • The Prime Minister praised the unique flavour and significance of Araku Coffee of Andhra Pradesh during his recent episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme.
  • Araku Coffee is grown in the Araku Valley in Alluri SitaRam Raju district of Andhra Pradesh, located in the Eastern Ghats.
  • This coffee has a distinct flavour with notes of chocolate, caramel, and subtle fruity acidity.
  • It is grown in a diverse agroforestry system, primarily cultivated using organic farming methods.
  • It is grown by tribal farmers and cooperatives and helps in promoting sustainable livelihoods and community empowerment.

 

10)  Command As The 30th Chief Of The Indian Army:                                                        

  • Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has assumed command as the 30th Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Manoj Pande after his 26-month tenure.
  • General Dwivedi has a deep understanding of modern and emerging technologies, aiming to enhance operational effectiveness by leveraging India’s technology ecosystem.
  • The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is the professional head of the Indian Army (IA), which is the land forces branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
  • The COAS typically serves a three-year term or until reaching the age of 62, whichever comes earlier.
  • Extensions are rare and usually granted only during times of war or national emergency.

 

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