Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 January 2024

Notes: In response to madhya pradesh’s successful aarthik sarkari ladli bahna yojana the state launched the mahtari vandana yojana 2024 which is a timely and effective way to develop self-reliance and skill development

Notes: As a solution in response to severe water shortages in dry regions of africa the ancient qanat system is proposed originating in arid areas worldwide this water-supply system channels mountain water through sloping tunnels to address limited water supplies known by various names such as

“Notes: isro has developed a second-generation distress alert transmitter (dat) that enhances safety for fishermen at sea. operational since 2010, over 20,000 dats are in use. the technology allows fishermen to send emergency messages with real-time acknowledgments through satellite communication. the dat-sg, an improved version, utilizes advanced capabilities and features. messages decoded at the indian mission control centre help maritime rescue co-ordination centres locate distressed boats for timely search and rescue operations, reassuring fishermen of impending assistance.”

Notes: The icc also appointed seven other impartial women umpires to officiate in the women’s championship series in the interest of female diversity

“Notes: The China National Space Administration (cnsa) confirmed that the chang’e 6 sample return mission is scheduled to land on the moon in the first half of 2024. this mission, aiming to collect lunar samples from the south pole, will contribute valuable data to understand the moon’s geology. marking the first attempt to retrieve samples from the far side of the moon, chang’e 6 plans to bring back up to two kilograms of lunar samples and involves collaboration with international partners like the european space agency (esa) and the french space agency cnes. the mission includes a lander, rover, and contributions from various countries, emphasizing global scientific cooperation.”

Notes: The prime minister recently personally fed punganur cows at his residence in new delhi punganur cows native to andhra pradesh’s punganur village are one of the world’s smallest cattle breeds standing 70-90 cm tall and weighing less than 200kg

Notes: The defence minister recently initiated the delivery of indigenously developed astra missiles to the Indian air force iaf at bharat dynamics in hyderabad the astra is a cutting-edge beyond visual range bvr air-to-air missile fabricated by the defence research and development organisation drdo

“Notes: The president and prime minister recently extended warm wishes to indian army personnel on army day, celebrated annually on january 15. established on january 15, 1949, field marshal k.m. cariappa became the first indian commander-in-chief, marking a historic transition from british leadership. the 76th army day in 2024, themed “in service of the nation,” will be commanded by the army’s central command in lucknow, aligning with the indian army’s motto, “service before self.””

“Notes: kachchhi kharek, the indigenous date variety of kutch, secures gujarat’s second geographical indication (gi) tag. dating back 400-500 years in kachchh, the palms likely originated from seeds tossed by settlers returning from haj in the middle east. harvested at the khalal stage, kutch dates, known for salinity tolerance, commence their season on june 15. uniquely, kutch is the sole global hub for economically cultivating, marketing, and consuming fresh dates, hosting over two million palms, contributing to 85% of india’s total date palm cultivation.”

“Notes: Mizoram university’s zoology researchers identified a new coral snake species, naming it sinomicrurus gorei after dr. gore. locally called ‘rulṭhihna,’ it resembles the traditional mizo amber necklace ‘ṭhihna.’ only one other sinomicrurus species, sinomicrurus macclellandi, exists in northeast india. unique features, including scales, hemipenis, dna, and skull, differentiate them. previously considered the same species, a recent study unveiled distinctions. while sinomicrurus macclellandi lays 6-14 eggs, sinomicrurus gorei lays up to three, and their habitats differ in mizoram.”