Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th February 2024

The 3m22 zircon is a scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise missile developed in russia with speeds up to mach 9 and a 1000 km range it features a two-stage design with solid fuel in the first stage and a scramjet motor in the second it

The scientists from the university of california riverside have discovered a potent ally in pest control a new nematode species steinernema adamsi belonging to the steinernema family known for insect parasite control without pesticides since the 1920s this

” Notes:pyarelal sharma, the renowned musician, has been honored with the laxminarayan international award at the global music festival. presented by l subramaniam and kavita krishnamurthy subramaniam, pyarelal is a highly successful hindi cinema composer with an illustrious eight-decade career. the award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the world of music.”

” Notes:india’s logistics performance has shown significant improvement, ranking 38th out of 139 countries in the world bank’s 2023 logistics performance index, a climb of six places since 2018 and sixteen places since 2014. this data, shared by union minister shri som parkash, highlights advancements in customs, infrastructure, logistics services, shipment arrangement, tracking, and timeliness. initiatives like the pm gatishakti national master plan and the national logistics policy, along with digital reforms like the unified logistics interface platform, contribute to this positive trend.”

” Notes:world pulses day, observed on february 10 annually, promotes awareness about the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses in sustainable food production. the united nations assigns a theme each year; the 2024 theme is “pulses: nourishing soils and people,” aiming to integrate pulses into diets and agricultural practices. the day originated in 2019, emphasizing pulses’ role in achieving sustainable development goals.”

The all india council for technical education aicte has launched the sspca initiative to improve the global competitiveness of indian technical students the program offers financial aid mentorship and logistical support providing travel grants of up to rs 2 lakh per student for international scientific competitions

The vice-president inaugurated the 23rd world sustainable development summit in new delhi hosted by the energy and resources institute teri established in 2001 the annual summit focuses on fostering global commitment to sustainable development

The delhi government has launched a new free bus service for the transgender community marking a significant step toward inclusive public transport the decision is expected to undergo cabinet approval and will be implemented promptly

” Notes:farooq nazki, an esteemed poet and sahitya akademi award recipient, passed away at 83. renowned for his impactful contributions to poetry and cultural preservation, nazki’s work transcended diverse backgrounds, showcasing the profound influence of words. his emotionally rich and lyrically beautiful expressions earned him a cherished place among the most revered poets of his era, emphasizing the power of language in connecting hearts and minds.”

” Notes:the kilkari program, launched by the union ministers of state for health and family welfare, is an m-health initiative for gujarat and maharashtra. it provides centralized ivr-based mobile health services, offering 72 free, weekly audio messages on pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare to registered women. hosted by the ministry of health and family welfare, kilkari requires no additional investment from states/uts and is integrated with the centralized rch portal, presently implemented in 18 states/uts.”