Current Affairs Quiz 22 March 2024
About Project GR00T
Context: Recently, AI chip leader Nvidia announced Project GR00T which promises to revolutionise the evolution of humanoid robots. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Project GR00T Objective and Functionality: Aims and Goals: Technical Aspects: -Source: The Hindu
About Earth Hour 2024
Context: The power discoms in the national capital are gearing up to make the ‘Earth Hour’ a success by encouraging their consumers to switch off non-essential lights and electric appliances for one hour on March 23 night. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Earth Hour World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – Key Facts -Source: Business standards
About Asbestos
Context: Recently, the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on all forms of the deadly carcinogen asbestos. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Asbestos Definition and Types: Key Properties: Historical Use: Global Trade: Recent Developments: Health Impacts: -Source: Indian Express
About World Inequality Lab
Context: According to a paper released by the World Inequality Lab, the shares of income and wealth of India’s top 1% at 22.6% and 40.1% respectively is at their highest historical levels in 2022-23. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: World Inequality Lab (WIL): An Overview Key Findings from WIL’s Working Paper: […]
Arrests Made for Supplying Snake Venom for Rave Party
Context: In a recent development, the police have arrested several individuals for allegedly supplying snake venom for a rave party. The arrests were made under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Indian Penal Code (Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023). Such incidents highlight the illicit and dangerous practices that can endanger both […]
Forced Labour and its Economic Implications
Context: The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently unveiled a report titled ‘Profits and poverty: The economics of forced labour’, shedding light on the dire economic implications of forced labour globally. According to the report, forced labour is responsible for generating illegal profits amounting to a staggering USD 36 billion annually. This alarming revelation underscores the […]
Key Highlights of the World Air Quality Report 2023
Context: India has been identified as the world’s third most polluted country, as per the World Air Quality Report 2023 by Swiss organisation IQAir. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the World Air Quality Report 2023: WHO Air Quality Guidelines: Pollutants Covered: Particulate Matter (PM): -Source: The Hindu
World Forest Day 2024
Context: World Forest Day, also known as International Day of Forests, is celebrated on March 21 each year. Relevance: Facts for Prelims World Forest Day Historical Background: Theme for Current Year:
Launch of Digital Criminal Case Management System
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken a significant step forward in bolstering India’s capabilities against terrorism and organized crime. In New Delhi, they inaugurated a digital Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This system aims to streamline and enhance the management of criminal cases. Alongside the CCMS, […]