Today in History (March 4^th, 1789)

On this day, the Constitution of the United States went into effect as the first Federal Congress met in New York.

Let’s revise

A) Find correct statement among the following

1. The MCC comes into effect with the first speech of the PM for poll
2. The MCC comes into effect with the announcement of the poll dates.
3. The MCC comes into effect before 45 days of election
4. The MCC comes into effect before 60 days of election

Ans. (b)

B) Three new semiconductor units will be established in____

1. Dholera, Sanand and Morigaon
2. Mathura, Kanpur, and Lucknow
3. Kanpur, Lucknow and Varanasi
4. Jammu, Sikkim and Dhubri

Ans. (a)

C) Semiconductor is ______

1. Characteristics intermediate between a “conductor” and an “insulator”
2. A pure non metal with characteristics of insulator
3. A pure metal with characteristics of a conductor
4. None of the above or more than one is correct

Ans. (a)

D) Project tiger was started in____

1. 1989
2. 1976
3. 1973
4. 1980

Ans. (c)

E) IBCA-International Big Cat Alliance will have its headquarters in ____

1. China
2. Myanmar
3. Kazakhstan
4. Bharat

Ans. (d)

F) Which of the following big cat not found in India?

1. snow leopard, cheetah
2. jaguar, puma
3. snow leopard, puma
4. cheetah, jaguar

Ans. (b)

G) PM-Surya Ghar scheme is under which ministry?

1. Ministry of Science and Technology
2. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
3. Ministry of Home affairs
4. None of the above

Ans. (b)

H) What is the aim of the PM-Surya Ghar scheme?

1. To provide free hoses only for poor families
2. To provide rooftop solar plant on commercial building
3. To provide free solar power plants only for poor families
4. To provide rooftop solar (RTS) and free electricity

Ans. (d)

I) In Dholera there will be established a semiconductor factory. Where is Dholera?

1. Gujarat
2. Rajasthan
3. Assam
4. Maharashtra

Ans . (a)

J) In Morigaon there will be established a semiconductor factory. Where is Morigaon?

1. Karnataka
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Maharashtra
4. Assam

Ans. (d)

Summary of Today’s News

Vikramaditya Vedic Clock

• World’s first vedic clock, ‘Vikramaditya Vedic Clock’ was inaugurated.
• It is based on Indian ‘panchang’ calculations.
• It also provides information on planetary positions, Muhurat, astrological calculations, and predictions.
• In addition to this, it also indicates Indian Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• Ujjain is located at the precise point of interaction with zero meridian and Tropic of Cancer.
• Before 82.5E longitude was adopted for IST, Ujjain (75.78E) was considered as Bharat’s time meridian.
• The period between the two sunrises will be divided into 30 parts, whose one hour consists of 48 minutes, according to ISD.
• The reading will start from 0:00 with the sunrise functions for 30 hours (an hour of 48 minutes).
• Clock is located within Jantar Mantar in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh)
  • It is an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur in early 18th century.
• Jantar Mantar was built in 5 cities
  • Delhi,
  • Mathura,
  • Varanasi and
  • Ujjain
  • Jaipur (it is a UNESCO world Heritage site).
• Ujjain is located at the precise point of interaction with zero meridian and Tropic of Cancer.
• According to Hindu astronomical belief, Ujjain was once considered India’s central meridian, and the city determined country’s time zones and time difference.

Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality

• Union Minister of Women & Child Development launched the logo and the website for the Alliance for Global Good.
• It marks a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality.
• Launched in Davos 2024 (54^thannual World Economic Forum),
• It is a testament to India’s unwavering commitment to the cause of women-led development.
• It was launched by India with the support and endorsement of the World Economic Forum.
• Aim: to bring together global best practices, foster knowledge sharing, and attract investments in key areas such as women’s health, education, and enterprise.
• It builds on commitments of G20 Leaders’ Declaration and India’s dedication to women-led development.
• It is being supported by influential partners like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Financial Intelligence Unit

• Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has imposed a fine of Rs 5.49 crore on Paytm Payments Bank
• It is for violating its obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Key Points about FIU

• Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) is the national agency of government of India
• It was established in 2004
• It works under the Ministry of Finance.
• It is an independent body reporting directly to the Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.
• It is responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information about suspect financial transactions in coordination with enforcement agencies and foreign FIUs.
• It is also responsible for national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement against money laundering and financing of terrorism.