ALL EXAM QUIZ 11.11.2023

Explanation:

• Union Energy Minister R.K. Singh presented The Hindu Group's BusinessLine Changemaker of the Year award to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das for leading the country through the pandemic.
• Amul received the Iconic Changemaker of the Year award.
• Amul's cooperative model has created a new model of development for marginalized people and women.
• In the fifth edition of the programme, awards were given in six categories – digital transformation, social transformation, financial transformation, young changemaker, iconic changemaker and changemaker of the year. Year Award (changemaker of the year).

Explanation:

• Recently, the Government of Tamil Nadu issued an order to implement 'Project Dolphin' under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat program of the Government of India.
• It will be implemented during 2023-2024 at a cost of Rs 8.13 crore.
• Under this, 60% of the amount will be given by the Central Government, while the remaining cost will be borne by the State Government.

Explanation:

• The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has recently announced the formal suspension of the Cold War-era security treaty.
• Most of NATO's 31 allies signed the Convention on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe in 1990.
• NATO was established on 4 April 1949.
• Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.

Explanation:

• The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has developed the Agriculture 24/7 platform in collaboration with Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI).
• It is the first automated artificial intelligence platform powered by Google.org.
• This platform scans news articles in multiple languages and translates them into English.
• Wadhwani AI is an independent, non-profit organization based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Founded in 2018, it is dedicated to developing artificial intelligence solutions for social good.

Explanation:

• India recently successfully test-fired its surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) 'Pralaya' from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
• This missile has been developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
• 'Pralaya' is a short-range, surface-to-surface missile with a range of 350-500 km, with a payload of 500-1,000 kg.

Explanation:

• The Central Government has appointed V Chandrashekhar as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for five years.
• V Chandrashekhar is a 2000-batch Gujarat-cadre Indian Police Service officer.
• He has also worked as Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector General in CBI.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI is the main investigating agency of the Government of India.
• It is appointed to investigate various types of cases related to criminal and national security.

Explanation:

• Every year on 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed.
• The day is observed to highlight the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues.
• The theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2023 is "Building Trust in Science".
• The objective of the day is to strengthen public awareness, promote national and international solidarity, renew national and international commitment, and draw attention to the challenges faced by science.
• The first World Scientific Conference was organized by UNESCO and the International Council for Science in Budapest in 1999.
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared this day in 2001, but the day was first celebrated in 2002.
• The 22nd edition of World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated in 2023.

Explanation:

• According to the information received from the media on November 6, 2023, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren started the ‘Abu Bir Dishom Campaign’ to give land lease to the people living in the forest area under the ‘Forest Rights Act-2005’ by playing drums at the Project Bhawan in Ranchi.
• It should be noted that Jharkhand has 30% forest area. At the same time, other states have less forest area, but they are far ahead in granting forest rights lease.
• For the first time in Jharkhand, a massive campaign will be launched to give forest pattas to the landless. Those who live in forests and protect forests, animals and vegetation will get rights and on 29th December, on the fourth anniversary of the government, forest rights leases will be provided to tribals and those dependent on forests.
• On this occasion, the Chief Minister and the guests also inaugurated the promotional material, app and website of 'Abu Bir Dishome Campaign'.

Explanation:

• Russia has officially pulled out of an international security pact banning the use of conventional weapons, saying NATO expansion made such cooperation impossible.
• NATO announced it was formally suspending a key Cold War-era security treaty in response to Russia's exit from the accord.
• Most of NATO's 31 allies signed the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, aimed at preventing Cold War rivals from amassing forces on or near their mutual borders.
• It was signed in November 1990.

Explanation:

• National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development organized a state level master trainer training program on 'Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi' in Indore (Madhya Pradesh).
• 29 participants participated in this two-day program.