Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23rd January 2024

Notes: The state initiative aims to provide monthly economic assistance of 1000 rupees to women encouraging self-reliance and skill development it supports women in managing expenses initiating small-scale enterprises and improving their financial conditions with direct transfers to beneficiary’s banks

Notes: The ancient qanat system is proposed as a solution for severe water shortages in dry regions of Africa 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 foggar

“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 acknowledgements 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 international cricket council (ICC) appointed sue Redfern as the first female neutral umpire to officiate a bilateral series. Redfern will umpire the upcoming ICC women’s championship and t20i matches between Australia and south africa. the ICC also appointed seven other impartial women umpires to officiate in the women’s championship series. the decision to appoint Redfern aims to promote gender diversity in officiating roles.

“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 Odisha government has successfully relocated deer from cuttack to introduce the sambar and gaur bison at the chandaka-dampara wildlife sanctuary which is located in the khurda district and marks the northeastern boundary of the eastern Ghats designated

Notes: The UNDP and the government of denmark recently introduced green rooms in ukraine the green rooms are specially equipped spaces that facilitate interactions between police officers and child survivors and witnesses of crime the goal of the project is to build trust

Notes: The Indian institute of Technology Madras iit madras has partnered with Altair to establish the emobility simulation lab altair is a global tech company that specializes in simulation high-performance computing and

“Notes: The annual status of education report (aser) titled ‘beyond basics’ by pratham foundation surveyed 34,745 rural students aged 14 to 18 across 28 districts in 26 states. it assessed foundational reading and arithmetic skills, focusing on youth engagement activities, digital awareness, educational and career aspirations, and the application of foundational skills in daily life. the report provides valuable insights into the educational landscape, revealing the status of indian youth’s abilities and aspirations.”

“Notes: A recent study in scientific reports explored the link between migraines and the development of inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). ibd encompasses chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, ranging from mild to severe. types include ulcerative colitis, affecting the colon and rectum, and crohn’s disease, marked by inflammation in the digestive tract, commonly in the small intestine. indeterminate colitis ibd combines features of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, posing potential life-threatening complications for some individuals.”