Daily Current Affairs Quiz 14th May 2024

” Notes:idashisha nongrang makes history as meghalaya’s first female director general of police (dgp), breaking barriers in the state’s matrilineal society. a 1992 indian police service member from the khasi community, she succeeds lajja ram bishnoi upon his retirement on may 19. nongrang previously served as dgp in 2021 and currently leads meghalaya civil defence.”

” Notes:world migratory bird day (wmbd) is a global campaign on may 11 & october 12, 2024, emphasizing migratory bird conservation. the theme “insects” underscores insects’ significance for birds and addresses declining insect populations’ impact. wmbd raises awareness about the importance of preserving habitats for migratory birds.”

Its objective is to bolster long-term political commitment to forest issues and promote their sustainable development

Notes researchers discovered that offspring of c elegans worms inherited the knowledge to avoid the same bacteria from birth after consuming disease-causing bacteria

” Notes:japan secured their first sultan azlan shah hockey trophy by defeating pakistan 4-1 in the penalty shootout. the final match, held at azlan shah stadium in ipoh, malaysia on may 11, 2024, ended 2-2 in normal time. this victory marked japan’s maiden title in the tournament. pakistan, making its 10th final appearance, has previously won the trophy thrice. in the 30th sultan azlan shah trophy, japan clinched the top spot, followed by pakistan and malaysia.”

Notesthe leopard cat scientifically known as prionailurus bengalen statuluiis was sighted marking its first appearance in maharashtras pench tiger reserve this forest-dwelling felid species is recognized for its leopard-like coat leopard cats are widely distributed across

” Notes:two baby girls diagnosed with kawasaki disease were successfully treated at coimbatore medical college and hospital (cmch). kawasaki disease, a rare heart condition, primarily affects children under 5, leading to high fever and inflamed blood vessels. it’s a significant cause of heart disease in kids, targeting coronary arteries. symptoms include fever, rash, swollen hands and feet, and inflamed mucous membranes. the disease’s cause remains unknown, with cases peaking in late winter and early spring.”

The agreement allows a visa free travel option to holders of diplomatic and official passports aimed at strengthening bilateral relations established since march 20 1992 which are characterized by the ministry of external affairs as warm stable and friendly

Notesresearchers have rediscovered a rare tree species named uniyala multibracteata after 140 years in the non-protected area of the wagamon hills western ghats locally known as kattupoovamkurunnila

” Notes:veteran new zealand cricketer colin munro retires from international cricket after a 123-match career with the black caps. he last played for new zealand in 2020 and wasn’t part of the squad for the 9th icc men’s t20 world cup. munro will focus on franchise t20 cricket, having captained brisbane heat in the australian big bash league. the tournament will be held in the west indies and the united states from june 1 to 29, 2024.”