27th December 2024 Daily Current Affairs
1. Which ministry has introduced the ‘Rashtraparv’ website and app to provide convenient access to information about national festivals?
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Defence]
Notes:
The Ministry of Defence launched the ‘Rashtraparv’ website and mobile app. It provides citizens easy access to information on national festivals organized by the ministry. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted its convenience for staying informed about events. The platform aims to offer details for participation and learning about national celebrations. It ensures accessibility, real-time updates, and a user-friendly experience. Citizens can get comprehensive event details at their fingertips through this initiative.
The Ministry of Defence launched the ‘Rashtraparv’ website and mobile app. It provides citizens easy access to information on national festivals organized by the ministry. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted its convenience for staying informed about events. The platform aims to offer details for participation and learning about national celebrations. It ensures accessibility, real-time updates, and a user-friendly experience. Citizens can get comprehensive event details at their fingertips through this initiative.
2. Which day is observed as Veer Bal Diwas every year in India?
Correct Answer: C [December 26]
Notes:
Veer Bal Diwas is observed annually on December 26, commemorating the bravery of Guru Gobind Singh’s youngest sons, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. In 1705, they were captured by the Mughal forces at Anandpur Sahib, pressured to convert to Islam, and martyred for refusing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas in 2022 to honor their sacrifice. In 2024, PM Modi attended the event in New Delhi, launched the Suposhit Panchayat Abhiyaan.
Veer Bal Diwas is observed annually on December 26, commemorating the bravery of Guru Gobind Singh’s youngest sons, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. In 1705, they were captured by the Mughal forces at Anandpur Sahib, pressured to convert to Islam, and martyred for refusing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas in 2022 to honor their sacrifice. In 2024, PM Modi attended the event in New Delhi, launched the Suposhit Panchayat Abhiyaan.
3. Maia Sandu was recently sworn in as the president of which country?
Correct Answer: B [Moldova]
Notes:
Maia Sandu was sworn in as President of Moldova for her second term on December 24, 2024. She first became president in 2020 and is the first woman to hold the position since Moldova gained independence in 1991. Moldova’s constitution allows a president to serve two terms of four years each. Under her leadership, Moldova shifted away from Russia and pursued stronger ties with the European Union. In 2022, Moldova applied for membership in the European Union, aiming for closer integration with the 27-nation bloc.
Maia Sandu was sworn in as President of Moldova for her second term on December 24, 2024. She first became president in 2020 and is the first woman to hold the position since Moldova gained independence in 1991. Moldova’s constitution allows a president to serve two terms of four years each. Under her leadership, Moldova shifted away from Russia and pursued stronger ties with the European Union. In 2022, Moldova applied for membership in the European Union, aiming for closer integration with the 27-nation bloc.
4. Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), that was recently seen in news, occurred during which period?
Correct Answer: D [Cretaceous]
Notes:
A recent study in Science Advances refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a) by analyzing rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu, Japan. OAE 1a occurred during the Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago), when Earth’s oceans became oxygen-depleted. It was triggered by massive volcanic eruptions releasing CO₂, causing global warming and oxygen depletion in oceans. This led to anoxic marine basins, extinction of marine species, particularly plankton, and the formation of black shales, rich in organic carbon.
A recent study in Science Advances refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a) by analyzing rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu, Japan. OAE 1a occurred during the Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago), when Earth’s oceans became oxygen-depleted. It was triggered by massive volcanic eruptions releasing CO₂, causing global warming and oxygen depletion in oceans. This led to anoxic marine basins, extinction of marine species, particularly plankton, and the formation of black shales, rich in organic carbon.
5. Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative is part of which campaign?
Correct Answer: B [Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore]
Notes:
The ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative was launched on Good Governance Day by the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through innovative tools and capacity-building frameworks. Piloted in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, it uses e-learning platforms, AI chatbots, and mobile apps to enhance governance and service delivery. The program promotes decentralized governance and participatory decision-making at the grassroots level. Part of the ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign, it equips PRI officials for effective governance and sustainable rural development.
The ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative was launched on Good Governance Day by the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It aims to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through innovative tools and capacity-building frameworks. Piloted in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, it uses e-learning platforms, AI chatbots, and mobile apps to enhance governance and service delivery. The program promotes decentralized governance and participatory decision-making at the grassroots level. Part of the ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign, it equips PRI officials for effective governance and sustainable rural development.
