ALL EXAM QUIZ 04.12.2024

Explanation:

• Insurance scheme to be launched by Kerala to cover the entire cattle population.
• Kerala Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchurani said that preparations are on to launch a comprehensive insurance scheme to benefit all the cattle in the state.
• The minister said the government has launched several schemes to support the dairy sector.
• She said the veterinary ambulance service would be extended to all block panchayats in the state, and Rs 22 crore would also be earmarked for the maintenance of calves.

Explanation:

• Every year on 1 December, World AIDS Day is celebrated worldwide.
• It is celebrated to raise awareness, and celebrate positive achievements in dealing with AIDS.
• The theme of World AIDS Day 2024 is “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!.”
• The theme is a call for accessible, rights-based healthcare that empowers people affected by HIV/AIDS to lead vibrant and fulfilling lives.
• In 1988, the first World AIDS Day was celebrated.
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) targets the immune system and weakens people’s defence against many infections and some types of cancer.
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.

Explanation:

• Mission Arun Himveer' has been launched by the Arunachal Pradesh government to support agri-horti producers.
• To increase market linkage of agri-horti producers, the Arunachal Pradesh government launched the 'Mission Arun Himveer'.
• Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), North East Frontier have signed a MoU regarding it.
• Under this MoU, the state government will supply fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry products to the ITBP from the local farmers, Self Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations and farmer cooperatives.
• Under such an initiative, about 400 tons of fruits and vegetables worth Rs 72 lakhs were provided through indigenous farmers to the Indian Army.
• This mission's aim is to provide markets for far-flung villages and circles with low marketable surplus and create a vibrant economy for solving employment issues across the state.

Explanation:

• Gujarat's handicraft 'Gharchola' has received a 'Geographical Indication' tag.
• Union government granted a geographical indication (GI) tag to the ‘Gharchola’, a traditional sari worn during weddings.
• In recent years, 27 products from Gujarat have received the GI tags, of which 23 are in the handicrafts sector.
• The GI tag has been presented to Ghar Chola handicrafts at the "GI and Beyond – Virasat Se Vikas Tak" programme in New Delhi.
• This recognition reflects the tireless efforts and dedication of Garvi Gurjari in preserving and promoting Gujarat's cultural legacy.
• The GI recognition for Gharchola demonstrates Gujarat's commitment to guarding its rich artistic heritage.
• GI tag to Gharcholas not only affirms their authenticity and uniqueness but will also be an important tool to promote these cultural treasures globally.

Explanation:

• Kash Patel’s name as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director has been announced by US President-elect Donald Trump.
• Patel will be the first South Asian and Indian-American to head America's top investigative agency if the US Senate confirms him, which is mandatory.
• The Indian American Republican politician Nikki Haley was appointed by Trump as his first administration’s ambassador to the United Nations.
• Before Kamala Harris was elected vice president in 2020, Haley was the highest-serving Indian American in the US political system, holding a position equivalent to a federal cabinet.

Explanation:

• There was no agreement reached by the nations discussing a global pact to reduce plastic pollution.
• While some oil producers were ready to focus solely on plastic waste, more than 100 countries sought to restrict production as well.
• The goal of the fifth meeting of the U.N. Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea, was to produce a legally enforceable international treaty.
• But nations could only agree to put important decisions on hold and reopen negotiations (INC-5.2) at a later time.
• Limiting plastic production, controlling plastic products and chemicals of concern, and providing funding to assist developing nations in implementing treaty were the most contentious problems.
• One sticking point has been the desire for nations to set goals to reduce the manufacturing of virgin plastic polymers, which Saudi Arabia and other nations have rejected.

Explanation:

• Jay Shah became the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
• Jay Shah took charge as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
• He is the fifth Indian to become the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
• He has been the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the last five years.
• He has been selected by ICC’s Board of Directors to succeed New Zealand attorney Greg Barclay.
• He is focused on leveraging cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Explanation:

• India and Cambodia inaugurated the Joint tabletop exercise CINBAX in Pune.
• The 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Pune.
• It will be conducted from 1st to 8th December 2024.
• The Cambodian Army contingent comprising 20 personnel will take part in this exercise with an Indian Army contingent from an Infantry Brigade.
• Joint Counter Terrorism (CT) operations will be part of this exercise.
• The exercise will focus on discussions pertaining to the establishment of a Joint Training Task Force for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance besides planning operations in Counter terrorism environment.
• The exercise will also involve discussion on information operations, cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, logistics and casualty management, HADR operations etc.
• It will be conducted in three phases. Phase I will focus on preparations and orientation of participants for CT operations.
• Phase II will comprise Table Top exercises and Phase III will involve finalization of plans and summing up.

Explanation:

• Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users' Conference will held in New Delhi.
• The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users' Conference (AOMSUC-14) is scheduled to be held from December 4-6, 2024, in New Delhi.
• The conference will be hosted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• The main aim of the conference is to promote the significance of satellite observations.
• About 150 participants from different countries will participate in this event.
• The first AOMSUC was held in Beijing, China, in 2010.
• The conference has been hosted annually in various locations across the Asia-Oceania.

Explanation:

• India's star badminton women player PV Sindhu has won the gold medal in the Syed Modi International Super 300 Badminton Tournament for the third time in her career. Sindhu defeated the Chinese player in the final match.
• This is the first big title of the year 2024 for PV Sindhu, who has won medals twice for India in the Olympics.