Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6th February 2024

” Notes:new maps reveal a hidden hydrothermal system under lake rotorua, at a dormant volcano’s heart in new zealand. hydrothermal systems, common near convergent plate boundaries and mid-ocean ridges, need fluids, heat, and permeability. seawater percolates through oceanic crust, heating to 350-400°c, producing chemically modified hydrothermal fluid. ejected to the seafloor, it forms chimney-like deposits, supporting deep-sea chemosynthetic communities. this discovery highlights the dynamic geological processes beneath the lake, providing insights into hydrothermal systems’ intricate workings.”

The grapes-3 experiment located in ooty india and operated by the tata institute of fundamental research has made a significant discovery in the cosmic-ray proton spectrum revealing a new feature at 166 tev equipped with air shower detectors and a large muon detector

” Notes:uttarakhand’s cabinet, under chief minister pushkar singh dhami, has approved the uniform civil code (ucc) bill—a historic decision. based on committee recommendations, the bill aims to standardize civil laws, transcending religious affiliations. the proposed measures include banning polygamy and child marriage, establishing a common marriageable age, and enforcing uniform grounds and procedures for divorce, promoting legal standardization.”

” Notes:the formal launch of india’s unified payment interface (upi) occurred during republic day celebrations in paris, with french president emmanuel macron present. the indian embassy introduced upi at the eiffel tower, marking its global expansion. developed by the national payments corporation of india in 2016, upi consolidates multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application, offering a convenient system for managing diverse accounts on one platform.”

” Notes: Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 will be held on february 17, 2024 at the pokhran air to ground range, near jaisalmer, rajasthan. the exercise will demonstrate the indian air force’s offensive and defensive capabilities. the exercise will involve over 100 aircraft, including fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, mid-air refuellers, airborne warning and control system (awacs) aircraft, and unmanned systems. the fighter planes will target and destroy simulated enemy sites with missiles, precision-guided munitions, bombs, and rockets.”

Notes researchers modeling future wheat blast spread predict a 13 global wheat production reduction by 2050 due to the fast-acting fungal disease caused by magnaporthe oryzae wheat blast affects various grasses including wheat barley lolium and rice it spreads through in

” Notes:the ghar (go home and re-unite) portal, developed by the national commission for protection of child rights (ncpcr), facilitates the digital monitoring and repatriation of children under the juvenile justice act. it expedites repatriation by tracking cases, transferring them to relevant authorities, and facilitating communication with state governments for translators or experts. child welfare committees use the portal’s checklist to identify children in need, linking them to government schemes for family strengthening during restoration.”

” Notes: the Indian navy commissioned its latest survey vessel, ins Sandhayak, in Vizag, the first in a series of four survey vessels (large). constructed at Grse, Kolkata, its primary purpose is hydrographic surveys for port approaches and navigational routes. the vessel covers the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, gathering oceanographic data. with limited defence capabilities, it can serve as a hospital ship. equipped with advanced tools, ins sandhayak, measuring 110m, displacing 3400 tons, and powered by two diesel engines, emphasizes indigenous content and multifunctional capabilities.”

” Notes: Telangana police conducted operation smile-x, rescuing 3,479 child labourers state-wide. Hyderabad police alone saved 718 children, reuniting 526 with parents. 329 were from the state, 389 from other states. of the rescued, 640 were from child labour, and one was a reported missing child. throughout the operation, 2,947 children were reunited with parents, involving 676 police personnel working in teams coordinated with various departments and ngos. the operation resulted in 254 registered cases in the Hyderabad commissionerate.”

” Notes: World Cancer Day, observed on february 4th, highlights the global challenge of cancer, affecting millions with its diverse forms. the 2024 theme, “Close the care gap: everyone deserves access to cancer care,” underscores the disparities in care, emphasizing accountability with the sub-theme “together, we challenge those in power.” this annual event advocates for advancements in research, prevention, and patient care to address the formidable health challenges posed by cancer worldwide.”