Current Affairs Quiz 23 November 2023

Correct Answer : C

SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) Portal: Empowering Students for Success
• Launched by the Ministry of Education, SATHEE is a pioneering initiative designed to offer a free learning and assessment platform for students preparing for competitive examinations.

Objectives:
• Provide free training and coaching for competitive exams, addressing the financial constraints faced by many students.
• Bridge the gap for those unable to afford costly entrance exam guidance.
• Facilitate preparation for a range of exams, including JEE, NEET, CAT, GATE, UPSC, etc.
• Offer materials and support in multiple languages to ensure accessibility across diverse regions of India.

Key Features:
• Multilingual Support:
○ Offers preparation materials in English, Hindi, and regional languages to cater to a broader student base.
• Expert Faculty Videos:
○ Features videos created by faculty members from prestigious institutions such as IITs and IISC.
○ Aids students in learning concepts, revising weak topics, and preparing for competitive exams.
• Utilization of Prutor AI:
○ Integrates an indigenously developed AI program called Prutor, originating from IIT-Kanpur.
• Comprehensive Exam Coverage:
○ Covers preparation materials for a variety of exams, including JEE and NEET, as well as broader exams like CAT, GATE, and UPSC.
• Webinars and Motivational Content:
○ Offers webinars on exam preparation ideas, featuring success stories, motivational sessions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions (Solve with me).

Empowering Student Success:
• SATHEE serves as a holistic platform, combining educational resources, expert guidance, and motivational content to empower students on their journey towards academic success.

Correct Answer : C

Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2023: Strengthening Indo-US Defence Ties
• Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is a joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the US Army Special Forces.
• Aim and Focus: Aims to share best practices and experiences in crucial areas like joint mission planning and operational tactics.

Edition:
• Marks the 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023.”
• Commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi.

Participating Forces:
• The US contingent is represented by personnel from the 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) of the US Special Forces.
• The Indian Army contingent is led by Special Forces personnel from the Eastern Command.

Historical Context:
• The inaugural edition took place in 2010 in India.
• The 13th edition was conducted at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS), Bakloh (HP).

Duration and Location:
• The current edition is hosted at Umroi Cantonment, Meghalaya.
• Scheduled from 21st November to 11th December 2023.

Objectives:
• Serve as a platform to enhance inter-operability and strengthen defence cooperation between the armies of India and the United States of America.

Strategic Significance:
• Underscores the commitment of both nations to fostering strategic ties and building mutual trust through collaborative military exercises.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed in 1949.

Its members:
Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States.

Answer: D

Vision of the mission is to make every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality through functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.

Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate states/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc

Ans;- b) Ionosphere
Explanation;-
• The layer of the atmosphere that reflects radio waves is the ionosphere.
• That is because there are gas particles in the ionosphere that are ionized, or that carry an electrical charge.
• The ionosphere is a layer which includes the thermosphere and part of the mesosphere and exosphere.