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Current Affairs Questions: Everyday many such incidents come to the fore in the country and the world, on which it is necessary to keep an eye. If you are preparing for a government job, then it becomes even more important for you. Apart from this, it is also important for the students preparing for competitive exams to keep an eye on these incidents. these events Current Affairs Known as.
In order to make the work of the candidates easier, NewsNCR Hindi daily informs about such incidents, so that it can help them in the exam. Let’s know today’s current affairs.
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Question 1: In which state of the country the maximum incidents of forest fire occurred?
answer: Odisha witnessed the worst fire incidents in the country in March 2023 with 642 incidents. These incidents are increasing. The sudden increase in the number of fire incidents in Odisha has resulted in widespread loss of flora and fauna in the state’s forests. Since November 2022, 871 major forest fire incidents have been registered in Odisha. According to Forest Survey of India, this is also a national record.
Question 2: Where have Centers of Excellence been approved by the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission recently?
answer: Centers of Excellence are being established through research institutes in various states under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). These centers act as demonstration and training centers for the latest technology in the field of horticulture. The Central Government has recently approved Center of Excellence for Dragon Fruit in Bangalore, Karnataka, Jajpur for Mango and Vegetables in Odisha and Center of Excellence for Vegetables and Flowers in Ponda, Goa.
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Question 3: What is scrub typhus and what is its impact on India?
answer: About one million cases of scrub typhus have been reported in South and Southeast Asia, with a mortality rate of 10%. India is also a hotspot for this. Scrub typhus is a major public health threat due to the high mortality rate in patients with severe disease despite diagnosis and treatment. It is transmitted to humans by the tiny, infective larvae of the mites. Initially this infection is not recognized because it does not have specific symptoms. In such a situation, it makes treatment difficult. According to WHO, it is a deadly infection caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria.
Question 4: What decision has the Central Electricity Authority taken regarding The Great Indian Bustard?
answer: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has made it mandatory for the power lines to be underground or overhead in the Great Indian Bustard area. The decision was taken in the light of a case in the Supreme Court on the issue of threats to the endangered Great Indian Bustard. All power lines of 33 kV and below passing through the ‘Great Indian Bustard area’ shall be underground, while lines above 33 kV shall be overhead lines with bird flight diverters.
The purpose of the diverter is to improve power line visibility to birds and reduce the risk of collision. The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), the state bird of Rajasthan, is considered an endangered bird. It is considered primarily a grassland species. Its maximum population is confined to Rajasthan and Gujarat. This species is found in small numbers in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Question 5: Which river’s crocodiles are in danger these days and why?
answer: The crocodiles of Rapti river flowing through Chitwan National Park (CNP) have been found to be in danger these days. This situation has been created due to illegal mining. Chitwan National Park established in the year 1973 is the first national park of Nepal. The park is home to the last population of the single-horned Asian rhinoceros. The CNP recommends prioritizing the integration of local ethnic and river-dependent communities into effective conservation and management programs with livelihood opportunities.
Question 6: What is International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and which country has initiated it?
answer: India has initiated the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to work towards the protection and conservation of the seven major tigers – tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, puma, jaguar and cheetah. Membership of the alliance will be open to 97 countries, in which other interested nations, international organizations can also join. This alliance is inspired by the arrival of cheetahs from Namibia to India in 2022. India is the only nation in the world where tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards and cheetahs are found except for puma and jaguar.
Question 7: In which exercise did INS Trikand participate for the first time?
answer: INS Trikand is participating in the International Maritime Exercise – Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) to be conducted in the Gulf region from 26 February to 16 March 2023. The exercise is being conducted with participants from over 50 countries and international maritime agencies with the common objective of enhancing maritime security, securing sea lanes in the region for maritime commerce. IMX/CE-23 is one of the largest multinational maritime exercises in the world.
This is the first IMX participation of the Indian Navy but this is the second occasion where an Indian Navy ship is participating in the exercise organized by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). INS Trikand took part in the CMF-led Operation Sea Sword 2 in the northwestern Arabian Sea on 22 November.
Question 8: Where is the country’s first completely wooden Gurudwara built?
answer: The newly constructed Gurudwara Sahib in Fazilka Police Line of Punjab is in discussion due to its unique form. It is completely made of wood. This is the first Gurudwara Sahib of its kind in the country. Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was published here about a month back. After this it has become the center of faith and attraction. The number of Sangat bowing down here is increasing day by day. Pine wood imported from Finland has been used in this. About 50 lakh rupees have been spent on its construction.
Question 9: In which college of Delhi University, Radio Tarang has started?
answer: Delhi University’s Ramlal Anand College has started its own mini community radio. Through this, programs based on education, employment and knowledge based, and DU admission process can be heard up to 10 km. The college claims that it is the only community radio of DU. Journalism students will also get an opportunity to do one month internship on this community radio prepared at a cost of about 60 lakhs. This radio is completely run by students only.
Question 10: Happiness Curriculum is the scheme of which state government?
answer: The Delhi government has decided that the video series of Happiness Curriculum should be made live on YouTube. It will be telecast every Wednesday at 7:30 pm and every Sunday at 9 am. This initiative has been taken by the newly appointed Education Minister Atishi. Through this series of 36 episodes, the Education Department of Delhi Government will share the purpose of life and the role of education in achieving that purpose with the whole world. It will also be shared with the world’s top universities and institutions and their ideas will be included in it.
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