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DAILY GK DOSE 5th  AUG -2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

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DAILY DOSE 5th  AUG -2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

1) India Approves Eight New National High-Speed Road Corridors

  • On August 2, 2024, the Government of India took a significant step towards enhancing the country’s transportation infrastructure.
  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the construction of eight new national high-speed corridor projects.
  • This decision marks a pivotal moment in India’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its road network to meet current and future demands.

 

2) Typhoon-K Vehicle:

  • The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully conducted a demonstration and trial of the formidable Typhoon vehicle at its Transport Battalion in Chandigarh.
  • Typhoon-K Vehicle is a Russian-made 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
  • It was developed by Remdiesel, a subsidiary of KamAZ.
  • It was developed for the safe transportation of troops and military cargo in areas with a high risk of mines.
  • It can also be configured as a command post vehicle, ambulance and logistics support vehicle.
  • It measures 6.7 m long, 2.5 m wide, and 2.8 m high. It has a curb weight of 13,700 kg and can carry a payload of 2,000 kg.

 

3) WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre:.

  • India has committed $85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Traditional Medicine Centre.
  • The WHO-India donor agreement is part of a $250 million investment from India in support of the establishment of the WHO GCTM in 2022, which includes financial support for the work plan of the Centre, interim premises and a new building.
  • WHO GCTM in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is a knowledge centre for traditional medicine.
  • The Indian Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the centre in the presence of the WHO Director-General in April 2022.

 

4) Price Monitoring System App:

  • The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy launched Version 4.0 of the Price Monitoring System (PMS) Mobile app.
  • Price Monitoring System App in the Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for monitoring prices of selected essential commodities.
  • To improve the quality of price data, the department launched a Mobile App in 2021 – the PMS App – for the reporting of daily prices by the price reporting centres.
  • Retail and wholesale prices of commodities from 550 centers are received daily from the State Civil Supplies Departments of the respective State Governments through Mobile App developed by the Department.

 

5) Maritime Partnership Exercise:

  • A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between India and Russia in St. Petersburg.
  • Maritime Partnership Exercise was conducted between Russia and India on the occasion of the 328th Russian Navy Day.
  • It involved INS Tabar naval ship from India and Soobrazitelny from Russia.
  • It marks a significant milestone in the maritime cooperation between India and Russia, reinforcing the commitment of both nations to maintain peace, stability and security in the region.
  • The MPX involved a series of complex naval manoeuvers, including communication drills, Search & Rescue tactics and Replenishment at Sea serials. Ships from both navies demonstrated high levels of professionalism and interoperability.

 

6) DG SSB Daljit Singh Chawdhary Takes Over Additional Charge of Director General, BSF

  • Daljit Singh Chawdhary, the Director General of Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB), took over the additional charge of Director General Border Security Force on August 3.
  • “On 03rd August 2024, Shri Daljit Singh Chawdhary ,IPS Director General SSB took over the additional charge of Director General Border Security Force, the largest Border Guarding Force of the world.

 

7) Four-Ringed Butterfly:

  • A four-ringed butterfly was rediscovered in the Namdapha National Park after 61 years.
  • Four-ringed butterfly a species of Satyrinae butterfly.
  • It was photographed during a survey to document the butterfly diversity in the Miao range of the Namdapha National Park during 2018-19.
  • It was identified based on general morphological patterns and habitat.

 

8) Giant Radio Source:

  • A team led by Indian radio astronomers have reported the discovery of 34 new giant radio sources (GRSs) using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).
  • Giant Radio Source are among the largest objects in the Universe.
  • These are powered by a supermassive black hole, typically with a mass ranging from ten million to one billion times that of the Sun.
  • These super black holes release jets of hot plasma and produce massive lobes of radio emissions, spanning much greater distances than the visible size of the galaxy.
  • Astronomers believe that GRSs represent the final stage of radio galaxy evolution due to their enormous sizes.

 

9) Standardised Precipitation Index:

  • The India Meteorological Department has analysed trends for precipitation and drought-like conditions over India using the ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI).
  • Standardised Precipitation Index estimates wet or dry conditions based on precipitation variables.
  • The SPI calculation is based on the long-term precipitation record for a particular location and long-term period (longer than 30 years is desirable).
  • This index is negative for drought and positive for wet conditions. As the dry or wet conditions become more severe, the index becomes more negative or positive respectively.

 

10)  Sub-Classification Of SCs And STs:

  • On August 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled in the case of State of Punjab and Ors Vs Davinder Singh and Ors that states can sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to grant additional quotas for the more disadvantaged within these categories.
  • Judgment Overview:
  • Sub-Classification Allowed: States can now create sub-categories within SCs and STs for more targeted reservations.
  • Creamy Layer Inclusion: The Court emphasized the need to exclude the ‘creamy layer’—more advantaged members—within SC and ST groups from affirmative action benefits.
  • Empirical Study Requirement: States must conduct studies before implementing sub-classification, and their decisions are subject to judicial review.

 

 

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