UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 9 August 2024

Solution: d)

Matarbari Port is an under-construction sea-port on the shores of Bay of Bengal, located at Matarbari area of Chittagong division, Bangladesh. 

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

A recent study in Nigeria has found colistin-resistant bacteria in newborn babies and their mothers, even though neither had been treated with colistin.

• Colistin is a critical antibiotic used as a last resort for severe infections, and its resistance is a growing concern due to its limited use in healthcare settings.
• This resistance likely emerged from the widespread use of colistin in agriculture, particularly in livestock feed.
• The use of antibiotics in farming, especially for growth promotion rather than treatment, contributes significantly to antimicrobial resistance.

Solution: d)

• The newly developed battery by CSIR addresses the limitations of conventional batteries in extreme conditions through the incorporation of a durable cathode catalyst and an anti-freezing electrolyte.
• This innovative design allows the battery to function effectively in sub-zero temperatures, where traditional batteries often fail.
• The durable cathode catalyst, which combines cobalt and iron alloys with nanoparticles, enhances the battery’s performance and durability.
• The anti-freezing electrolyte ensures that the battery remains operational even in very low temperatures.

These features make the battery particularly suitable for use in high-altitude regions and extreme cold conditions, providing a reliable power s

Solution: c)

Article 25 guarantees the freedom of conscience, the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens.

Article 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs)

According to Article 27 of the Constitution, there can be no taxes, the proceeds of which are directly used for the promotion and/or maintenance of any particular religion/religious denomination.

Solution: d)

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has conducted Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES). This survey on household consumption expenditure aims at generating estimates of household Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) and its distribution separately for the rural and urban sectors of the country, for States and Union Territories, and for different socio-economic groups.

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (2022-23) has highlighted significant nutritional deficiencies among India’s poor.

Solution: b)

Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Solution: b)

Options 1, 3 and 4 are correct.

Olympic wrestling features 18 total weight classes — six each for men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. The breakdown of weight classes within each discipline is as follows:

Men’s Freestyle
57kg

65kg
74kg
86kg
97kg
125kg

Women’s Freestyle
50kg
53kg
57kg
62kg
68kg
76kg

Greco-Roman
60kg

67kg
77kg
87kg
97kg
130kg

Solution: c)

The Ministry of Textiles in India has launched the Kasturi Cotton Bharat programme to enhance the traceability, certification, and branding of Indian cotton.

• The programme employs QR-based certification technology and blockchain for end-to-end traceability of Kasturi Cotton Bharat tagged bales.
• A microsite with QR code verification and a blockchain platform has been developed for this purpose. The programme is promoted both nationally and internationally.

Kasturi Cotton Bharat:

• A collaborative effort by the Ministry of Textiles, the Cotton Corporation of India, trade bodies, and industry.
• Enhance the global competitiveness of Indian cotton through self-regulation, branding, traceability, and certification, creating a sustainable ecosystem for stakeholders.
• Implementing Agency: The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) is designated as the apex body for implementing traceability, certification, and branding.

Solution: c)

Option 1 is incorrect.

The Indian government is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy to reduce anaemia among six key groups: children aged 6-59 months, children 5-9 years, adolescents 10-19 years, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and lactating women.

Solution: c)

Option 3 is incorrect.

Engagement in SAARC, BIMSTEC, and IORA forums.