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Today in History (March 1st<\/sup>, 1790)<\/h1>\n

In 1790, the first United States Census was conducted, with a total population of 3,929,214 recorded. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established as the world’s first national park.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s revise<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A) Who has been appointed the new Chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal ________<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n
      \n
    1. Justice A.M. Khanwilkar<\/li>\n
    2. Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty<\/li>\n
    3. Anna Hazare\u2019s<\/li>\n
    4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Ans. (a)<\/p>\n

      B) Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, was enacted in_____<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. 2023<\/li>\n
      2. 2013<\/li>\n
      3. 2014<\/li>\n
      4. 2015<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Ans . (b)<\/p>\n

        C) PM Modi inaugurated \u2018Sudarshan Setu\u2019, the country\u2019s longest cable-stayed bridge on\/in<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Indian Ocean<\/li>\n
        2. Arabian Sea<\/li>\n
        3. Gujrat<\/li>\n
        4. Dwarka<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Ans. (d)<\/p>\n

          D) Google DeepMind has introduced Genie it can create___<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Pi chart<\/li>\n
          2. 3D printed real homes<\/li>\n
          3. Virtual games<\/li>\n
          4. Search engines<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Ans. (c)<\/p>\n

            E) Ecocide has been declared as a crime, recently, by which country?<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Britain<\/li>\n
            2. Switzerland<\/li>\n
            3. Belgium<\/li>\n
            4. China<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Ans. (c)<\/p>\n

              F) Ecocide is the deliberate harm to the ______<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Father<\/li>\n
              2. Economy<\/li>\n
              3. Natural environment<\/li>\n
              4. Transparency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Ans. (c)<\/p>\n

                G) What is the capital of Belgium?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Riga<\/li>\n
                2. Geneva<\/li>\n
                3. Brussels<\/li>\n
                4. Kiev<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Ans. (c)<\/p>\n

                  H) Steadfast Defender 2024 seen in news, what is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. A software developed by Israel<\/li>\n
                  2. A defence exercise by India and Japan<\/li>\n
                  3. A defence exercise by NATO countries<\/li>\n
                  4. A defence exercise by Indian Navy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Ans. (c)<\/p>\n

                    I) Which country is going to join NATO in upcoming time?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Sweden<\/li>\n
                    2. Hungry<\/li>\n
                    3. Germany<\/li>\n
                    4. Belgium<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Ans. (a)<\/p>\n

                      J) NATO was established in which year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. 1954<\/li>\n
                      2. 1945<\/li>\n
                      3. 1949<\/li>\n
                      4. 1994<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Ans. (c)<\/p>\n

                        Summary of Today’s News<\/h2>\n

                        Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                          \n
                        • The Government of India has declared \u2018Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir\u2019 as an \u2018Unlawful Association\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Key Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • \u2018Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir\u2019 was first declared an \u2018Unlawful Association\u2019 in\u00a02019.<\/li>\n
                          • Now it has been declared unlawful for a further period of 5 years (2024-2029)<\/li>\n
                          • It is done under\u00a0Section 3(1)\u00a0of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            What is Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              \n
                            • The UAPA gives powers to the government\n
                                \n
                              • to probe and prosecute people for acts of terrorism,<\/li>\n
                              • and to designate an organization as an \u201cunlawful association\u201d<\/li>\n
                              • or a\u00a0\u201cterrorist organization\u201d,<\/li>\n
                              • or an individual as a\u00a0\u201cterrorist\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                              • It was enacted on the recommendation of the National Integration Council, set up in\u00a01961\u00a0to find ways to counter problems that were dividing the country.\n
                                  \n
                                • However, in its original form, the Act largely dealt with secessionist activities, with no explicit mention of terrorism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  SC directs for Permanent commission of women in the Indian Coast Guard<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                    \n
                                  • In\u00a02021\u00a0the Supreme Court in\u00a0Lt. Col. Nitisha vs. Union of India\u00a0held that the Army\u2019s selective evaluation process discriminated against and disproportionately affected women officers seeking permanent commission.<\/li>\n
                                  • In a landmark judgment in the\u00a0Babita Puniya case in 2020,\u00a0the Supreme Court directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission (PC) as well as command postings in all services other than combat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Short Service Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    • It provides an option to women for joining the Army and serving as a Commissioned Officer for\u00a010\/14 years.<\/li>\n
                                    • After 10 years, a woman officer can either opt for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                        \n
                                      • \n
                                          \n
                                        • Permanent commission or<\/li>\n
                                        • Leave the service or<\/li>\n
                                        • To ask for 4 years extension,\u00a0during which they can resign any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                            \n
                                          • Short Service Commission officers are\u00a0not eligible for a pension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            Permanent Commission (PC)\u00a0for Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            • It means a career in the services till the retirement age.<\/li>\n
                                            • The Ministry of Defence has taken steps for the same.<\/li>\n
                                            • Indian Air Force:\u00a0All Branches, including Fighter Pilots, are open for female officers.<\/li>\n
                                            • Indian Navy:\u00a0All non-sea going Branches\/Cadre\/Specialisation has been opened for induction of women officers through SSC.<\/li>\n
                                            • Indian Army:\u00a0Women officers are granted PC in the Indian Army in all the ten branches where women are inducted for SSC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              Indian Coast Guard (ICG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              • Established\u00a0in 1977 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India.<\/li>\n
                                              • Parent Agency:\u00a0Ministry of Defence<\/li>\n
                                              • Headquarters:\u00a0New Delhi<\/li>\n
                                              • Head:\u00a0Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG)<\/li>\n
                                              • Missions of Indian Coast Guard: Safety and protection etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                BioTRIG<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Researchers claimed that the\u00a0BioTRIG, a new waste management technology could improve life in rural India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • It is a\u00a0new waste management technology, based on the process of pyrolysis,<\/li>\n
                                                  • It can help rural Indians cut indoor air pollution, improve soil health, and generate clean power.<\/li>\n
                                                  • It is a\u00a0community-level pyrolysis system\u00a0designed to run on the waste generated by villagers.\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • Pyrolysis is the heating of an organic material, such as biomass, in the absence of oxygen.<\/li>\n
                                                    • BioTRIG produces\u00a0three products\u00a0\u2014\n
                                                        \n
                                                      • bio-oil,<\/li>\n
                                                      • syngas, and<\/li>\n
                                                      • biochar fertiliser\u00a0\u2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                      • All these products can help rural Indians live healthier and greener lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                        Wealth Report 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • “The Wealth Report 2024”, released by Knight Frank<\/li>\n
                                                        • Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies<\/li>\n
                                                        • According to \u2018The Wealth Report 2024\u2019, the number of ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) in India grew 6.1% in 2023 in comparison with the last year.<\/li>\n
                                                        • Ultra-high Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are the individuals with a net worth of\u00a0$30 million\u00a0and above.<\/li>\n
                                                        • The report says that the number of ultra-rich Indians will rise by\u00a050.1 percent\u00a0to 19,908 in 2028 from 13,263 in 2023.<\/li>\n
                                                        • In other countries in 2028 it will be like China (47 per cent),\u00a0T\u00fcrkiye (42.9 percent),\u00a0and\u00a0Malaysia (35 per cent).<\/li>\n
                                                        • In Asia, the number of ultra-rich is expected to rise by\u00a038.3 per\u00a0cent in the next five years.<\/li>\n
                                                        • Globally, the number of ultra-rich is likely to rise by\u00a028.1 percent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n