Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4th April 2024

“Notes: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) pollution control vessel Samudra Paheredar, along with a helicopter, docked at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on April 02, 2024, continuing its ASEAN deployment. The crew will focus on marine pollution response, search & rescue, and law enforcement through professional interactions, training, and sports events with the Vietnam Coast Guard. Demonstrating India’s shipbuilding prowess, the visit strengthens bilateral ties and showcases cooperation. 25 NCC cadets will join in environmental activities.”

The study focuses on the chemical evolution of so2 astrochemical ice composed of sulfur dioxide under ultraviolet irradiation and irradiation which in turn has produced a distinct ozone formation signature

” Notes: Mirabai Chanu, tokyo olympics medallist, secures her spot at the paris olympics, making history as the sole indian weightlifter to qualify. at the iwf world cup in phuket, thailand, the 29-year-old olympic silver medalist finished third in group b of women’s 49kg, earning 11th place overall. after a six-month injury lay-off, chanu lifted a total of 184kg at the event, solidifying her berth for the 2024 paris games.”

” Notes:paradip port authority in odisha surpassed deendayal port authority in kandla as india’s top cargo-handling major port in 2023-24. handling 145.38 mmt of cargo, it registered a 7.4% growth from the previous year. it’s capable of handling 289 mmt. notably, it excels in coastal shipping, handling 59.19 mmt of coastal traffic and achieving highest productivity among major ports. established in 1962, it became india’s 8th major port in 1966, now under the ministry of ports.”

” Notes:south korea’s kstar fusion reactor that is also called as korean artificial sun, operating at the korea institute of fusion energy, achieved a breakthrough by sustaining plasma at 100 million degrees celsius for 48 seconds, setting a new world record. this surpasses its own previous record and marks progress toward clean, limitless energy through nuclear fusion. despite challenges, fusion holds promise as a climate solution. director si-woo yoon highlights the significance of stable, high-temperature plasmas for future fusion reactors.”

” Notes:judith suminwa tuluka became the democratic republic of congo’s first female prime minister, succeeding jean-michel sama lukonde. this historic appointment by president felix tshisekedi fulfilled a campaign promise. tuluka, former planning minister, and assumed office just a month after lukonde resigned from the position, which he held for three years. her appointment marks a significant step towards gender equality and representation in congolese politics.”

The indian air force dispatched a team to guyana for the delivery which was witnessed by the high commission of india in guyana

The intreas programme operated by isro and the department of space called upon indian researchers to combat climate change launched under the national action plan on climate change in 2012 nices monitors climate variability using earth observation satellites its objectives include disseminating essential climate variables

India has made significant strides in decoding the genetic structure of the lumpy skin disease virus which has caused the deaths of around 100000 cattle since may 2022

World autism awareness day observed annually on april 2nd advocates for improving the lives of individuals with autism and promoting their human rights it was established in 2007 by a un resolution raising public awareness and encouraging inclusive actions the 2024 theme empowering autistic voices emphasizes amplifying the voices