ALL EXAM QUIZ 17.10.2024

Explanation:

• India is now Russia's second-largest supplier of restricted technology.
• US and European officials said India has become the second largest supplier of restricted critical technologies to Russia.
• It highlights the challenge to efforts to curb exports that fuel President Vladimir Putin's war machine.
• Indian exports of restricted items such as microchips, circuits and machine tools exceeded $60 million in both April and May, nearly double from the first months of the year, and reached $95 million in July.

Explanation:

• Every year on 14 October, World Standards Day is celebrated.
• It is celebrated by the members of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
• The day is intended to show gratitude to many experts worldwide who evolved the voluntary technical norms that are issued in the form of international standards.
• The day aims to raise awareness among regulators, industry, and consumers about the importance of implementing and developing standards in the global economy.
• The theme of World Standards Day in 2024 is " Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for the Changing Climate."
• In 1946, World Standards Day began, when representatives from 25 countries gathered in London to establish an international organization focused on promoting standardization.
• This resulted in the formation of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1947.
• In 1970, the first official celebration of World Standards Day took place.

Explanation:

• UN General Assembly elected 18 members to the Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term.
• 18 countries including Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Cyprus, Qatar, and Thailand have been elected through a secret ballot.
• The elected members will serve three-year terms beginning on 1 January 2025.
• They will replace members whose terms of office are set to expire on 31 December 2024.
• The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system.
• It is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights across the world.
• About one-third of 47 members are replaced every year to ensure council members serve staggered three-year terms for the sake of continuity.
• After the elections, the Assembly adopted a draft resolution titled “Scale of assessments for the apportionment of the expenses of the United Nations: requests under Article 19 of the Charter”.

Explanation:

• E-Migrate V2.0 web portal and Mobile App has been inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
• This portal promotes safe and legal mobility channels for Indian migrants.
• The emigrate V2.0 portal's launch, according to Dr. Jaishankar, is evidence of the government's efforts to provide secure, open, and inclusive mobility for Indians.
• According to him, the updated portal represents the government's dedication to upholding the rights and dignity of Indian labourers employed abroad.
• The Minister stated that this is significant because it also supports the promotion of orderly, safe, regular, and responsible movement and mobility of people, which is Goal 10 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.
• The Minister of External Affairs noted that the number of passports issued has nearly doubled in recent years.
• Dr. Jaishankar also noted the fact that the portal will also give migrants social security.

Explanation:

• India and Colombia signed the Audiovisual Co-production Agreement in New Delhi.
• Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan was the signatory representative of India.
• Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez was the signatory representing his country.
• This agreement will benefit producers from both countries.
• It will also lead to an exchange of art and culture among India and Colombia.
• It will also boost cultural ties between India and Colombia.
• At present, India has co-production treaties with 16 countries.
• Colombia is the 17th country with which India has signed a Co-Production Agreement.

Explanation:

• India and US to finalize ₹32,000 crore deal for 31 predator drones and MRO facility.
• India and the United States to sign a ₹32,000 crore agreement for the acquisition of 31 Predator drones and the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility.
• The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the procurement.
• 15 drones will be allocated to the Indian Navy. The remaining drones will be equally divided between the Air Force and the Army.
• The Foreign Military Sales contract will be finalized during the signing ceremony in New Delhi.
• It will also be attended by top Indian defence officials, including the Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager for naval systems.
• The Predator drones will be stationed at four key locations: INS Rajali near Chennai, Porbandar in Gujarat, and two airbases in Uttar Pradesh.
• This procurement will be a tri-service agreement, with the number of drones determined after a comprehensive study by the Indian military.

Explanation:

• S Paramesh has been appointed as the new chief of the Indian Coast Guard.
• S Paramesh has assumed the office on October 15.
• He was serving as the acting Director General of the Indian Coast Guard after the passage of Rakesh Pal.
• During his 30-year’s career, Paramesh has held numerous significant positions both at sea and on land.
• He has extensive experience in commanding key vessels such as the Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and the Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast.
• He has previously served as the Deputy Director General for Operations and Coastal Security and as the Coast Guard Commander for the Eastern Seaboard.

Explanation:

• In the last two years, Industrial output contracted for the first time.
• India’s factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), has contracted by 0.1 percent for the first time in two years.
• The industrial output contracted due to a high base effect along with a decline in mining and electricity output.
• The overall industrial output had grown by 4.7 percent in July and 10.9 percent in August 2023.
• In the financial year 2024-25, industrial growth was recorded at 4.2 per cent during April-August, against 6.2 per cent in the previous financial year.
• Mining output recorded a contraction of 4.3 per cent in August as compared to a growth of 3.8 per cent in July.
• Electricity output also recorded a contraction of 3.7 per cent in August as compared with 7.9 per cent in July.
• Manufacturing also slipped to a 22-month low of 1.0 per cent in August.

Explanation:

• India defeated Taipei and won Women’s Single Bendigo International Challenge Badminton Tournament.
• India’s Tanya Hemanth defeated Tung Ciou-Tong of Taipei to win the women’s singles title.
• Tanya won women’s singles title at the Bendigo International Challenge badminton tournament in Bendigo, Australia.
• This was Tanya’s third international title and first of the year.
• She finished runner-up at the Polish Open and Azerbaijan International in 2024.
• She won title at the India International in 2022. She also won title at Iran Fajr International in 2023.
• In the men’s doubles final, Indian duo of Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi lost to the Taipei pair of Chen Cheng Kuan and Po Li-Wei.

Explanation:

• Weightlifter Harmanpreet Kaur set a new national record in the 76 kg senior women's category at the IWLF National Weightlifting Championship by lifting 127 kg in clean and jerk and 223 kg in total.
• In the junior category, Heena set a record by lifting 123 kg in clean and jerk and 211 kg in total.