Today in History (Apr 19^th, 1975)

Aryabhata was India’s first satellite, named after the astronomer. It was launched on 19 April 1975 from Kapustin Yar, a Soviet rocket launch and development site in Astrakhan Oblast using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.

Let’s revise

A) What is the aim of Green Credit Programme?

1. Green Energy Production
2. Restoration of Ecosystem
3. Promotion of Electric Transportation
4. None of the above

Ans. (b)

B) What do you mean by CSR?

1. Computer Science Representation
2. Corporate Social Responsibility
3. Corporation of Science Revitalization
4. None of the above

Ans. (b)

C) Find incorrect statement

1. 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991 is associated with NCT of Delhi
2. Article 239 AA of the Indian is associated with NCT of Delhi
3. The legislative assembly of Delhi cannot legislate on the following three subjects – Police, Public Order, and Land
4. The Chief Minister of NCT of Delhi have the direct control of Delhi Police

Ans. (d)

D) What is the full form of AIIMS?

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2. All India Institute of Military Sciences
3. All India Institute of Management Education
4. All India Institute of Minority Studies

Ans. (a)

E) Sakshi Malik has been listed in Times Magazine’s influential person’s list she is _______

1. Cricketer
2. Footballer
3. Wrestler
4. Boxer

Ans. (c)

F) The first Indian female wrestler to win a medal at Olympics is ____

1. Sakshi Malik
2. Babita Kumari
3. Vinesh Phogat
4. Geetha Phogat

Ans. (a)

G) Time’s magazine has its headquarters in _____

1. London
2. New York
3. England
4. The Hague

Ans. ()b

H) What is the profession of Jenni Hermoso, recently seen in Time’s Magazine?

1. Footballer
2. Cricketer
3. Boxer
4. Scientist

Ans. (a)

I) What is the nationality of Jenni Hermoso?

1. Spanish
2. French
3. British
4. Russian

Ans. (a)

Summary of Today’s News

Tempering of EVM is impossible Election Commission tells Supreme Court

The Election Commission declared that electronic voting machines (EVMs) cannot be tampered with at any point, as the Supreme Court reserved judgment on petitions advocating for a more transparent electoral system for the country’s 97 crore registered voters, regardless of EVMs. The assurance of EVM perfection came just before the Lok Sabha election’s first phase.
During a two-day hearing, suggestions like reverting to paper ballots and implementing bar codes for candidates were discussed. Petitioners emphasized voters’ fundamental right to verify their votes. The court considered petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of EVM votes with VVPAT paper slips, currently only done in five randomly chosen polling booths per constituency.
ED tells Arvind Kejriwal eating sweets to get bail on health grounds,
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged in court on Thursday that despite having type 2 diabetes, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal consumes sugary items like mangoes and sweets daily, purportedly to raise his blood sugar levels and potentially seek medical bail or hospital transfer. Kejriwal, currently in Tihar Jail, has been permitted by the court to eat home-cooked food due to his condition. AAP criticized the “BJP-ED” alliance, accusing them of attempting to harm Kejriwal.
The ED made its claim in response to Kejriwal’s request for video conferencing with his regular doctor. The court has requested a diet chart from Tihar. AAP’s Atishi stated that Kejriwal requires insulin daily and accused the ED and BJP of conspiring against him. The Lieutenant-Governor has ordered a report from the Director General of Prisons within 24 hours.

Election Commission seizes over 1300 crores cash

As of April 17, the Election Commission of India (EC) has confiscated unreported cash, undocumented precious metals, narcotics, and other items totaling rupees 1,301.22 crore, in anticipation of the 2024 Lok Sabha election in the State.
According to EC data, the seizure of unreported cash exceeding rupees 50,000 prior to this election was 24% lower compared to the 2019 election. However, the value of confiscated precious metals increased by 53% compared to 2019. Compared to the 2014 general election, the seizures in 2019 in the State were significantly higher.
Additionally, the EC seized liquor valued at rupees 6.67 crore, narcotics worth rupees 1.13 crore, and other items worth rupees 35.78 crore this time. During the State Assembly polls in 2021, unreported cash worth rupees 236.7 crore and precious metals worth rupees 176.46 crore were confiscated.

Volcanic blasts in Mount Ruang in Indonesia

On Thursday, Indonesian rescuers rushed to evacuate thousands of people as Mount Ruang erupted five times, prompting the closure of a nearby airport and a warning of potential tsunamis from falling debris.
The volcano, located on a remote island in Indonesia’s outermost region, spewed lava and ash columns more than a mile high, leading to the highest alert level being raised. Residents, including fisherman Taka, assisted in evacuations by boat.
As of Thursday morning, the volcano continued to emit smoke up to 800 meters high, causing damage to houses on the neighboring island of Tagulandang. Rescuers reported volcanic material covering roads in Tagulandang, prompting urgent evacuation efforts for over 11,000 residents.
A prison on Tagulandang island was evacuated, with inmates, officials, and residents transferred by boat. Authorities also issued a tsunami warning due to the eruption.
Indonesia, situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” faces frequent seismic and volcanic events due to tectonic plate movements across the region.