{"id":1833,"date":"2024-03-04T09:19:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T09:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=1833"},"modified":"2024-03-04T09:19:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T09:19:07","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-04-mar-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-04-mar-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 04 Mar 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (March 4th<\/sup>, 1789)<\/h1>\n

On this day, the Constitution of the United States went into effect as the first Federal Congress met in New York.<\/p>\n

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

A) Find correct statement among the following<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. The MCC comes into effect with the first speech of the PM for poll<\/li>\n
  2. The MCC comes into effect with the announcement of the poll dates.<\/li>\n
  3. The MCC comes into effect before 45 days of election<\/li>\n
  4. The MCC comes into effect before 60 days of election<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

    B) Three new semiconductor units will be established in____<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Dholera, Sanand and Morigaon<\/li>\n
    2. Mathura, Kanpur, and Lucknow<\/li>\n
    3. Kanpur, Lucknow and Varanasi<\/li>\n
    4. Jammu, Sikkim and Dhubri<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

      C) Semiconductor is ______<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

        D) Project tiger was started in____<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. 1989<\/li>\n
        2. 1976<\/li>\n
        3. 1973<\/li>\n
        4. 1980<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

          E) IBCA-International Big Cat Alliance will have its headquarters in ____<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. China<\/li>\n
          2. Myanmar<\/li>\n
          3. Kazakhstan<\/li>\n
          4. Bharat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

            F) Which of the following big cat not found in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. snow leopard, cheetah<\/li>\n
            2. jaguar, puma<\/li>\n
            3. snow leopard, puma<\/li>\n
            4. cheetah, jaguar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

              G) PM-Surya Ghar scheme is under which ministry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Ministry of Science and Technology<\/li>\n
              2. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy<\/li>\n
              3. Ministry of Home affairs<\/li>\n
              4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

                H) What is the aim of the PM-Surya Ghar scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. To provide free hoses only for poor families<\/li>\n
                2. To provide rooftop solar plant on commercial building<\/li>\n
                3. To provide free solar power plants only for poor families<\/li>\n
                4. To provide rooftop solar (RTS) and free electricity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

                  I) In Dholera there will be established a semiconductor factory. Where is Dholera?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Gujarat<\/li>\n
                  2. Rajasthan<\/li>\n
                  3. Assam<\/li>\n
                  4. Maharashtra<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

                    J) In Morigaon there will be established a semiconductor factory. Where is Morigaon?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Karnataka<\/li>\n
                    2. Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n
                    3. Maharashtra<\/li>\n
                    4. Assam<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

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

                      Vikramaditya Vedic Clock<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                        \n
                      • World\u2019s first vedic clock, ‘Vikramaditya Vedic Clock’ was inaugurated.<\/li>\n
                      • It is based on Indian \u2018panchang\u2019 calculations.<\/li>\n
                      • It also\u00a0provides information on\u00a0planetary positions, Muhurat, astrological calculations, and\u00a0predictions.<\/li>\n
                      • In addition to this, it also indicates Indian Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)<\/li>\n
                      • Ujjain is\u00a0located at the\u00a0precise point of interaction with zero meridian and Tropic of Cancer.<\/li>\n
                      • Before 82.5E longitude was\u00a0adopted for IST,\u00a0Ujjain (75.78E) was\u00a0considered as Bharat\u2019s time meridian.<\/li>\n
                      • The\u00a0period between the\u00a0two sunrises will be\u00a0divided into 30 parts, whose\u00a0one hour consists of 48 minutes, according to ISD.<\/li>\n
                      • The\u00a0reading will start from 0:00 with\u00a0the sunrise functions for 30 hours (an hour of 48 minutes).<\/li>\n
                      • Clock is located within Jantar Mantar in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh)\n
                          \n
                        • It is an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur in early 18th century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • Jantar Mantar was built in 5 cities\n
                            \n
                          • Delhi,<\/li>\n
                          • Mathura,<\/li>\n
                          • Varanasi and<\/li>\n
                          • Ujjain<\/li>\n
                          • Jaipur (it is a UNESCO world Heritage site).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • Ujjain is located at the precise point of interaction with zero meridian and Tropic of Cancer.<\/li>\n
                          • According to Hindu astronomical belief, Ujjain was once considered India\u2019s central meridian, and the city determined country\u2019s time zones and time difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                              \n
                            • Union Minister of Women & Child Development launched the logo and the website for the Alliance for Global Good.<\/li>\n
                            • It marks a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality.<\/li>\n
                            • Launched in\u00a0Davos 2024 (54th<\/sup>annual\u00a0World Economic Forum)<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
                            • It is a testament to India’s unwavering commitment to the\u00a0cause of\u00a0women-led development.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                            • It was launched by India with the support and endorsement of the World Economic Forum.<\/li>\n
                            • Aim: to bring together global best practices, foster knowledge sharing, and attract investments in key areas such as women\u2019s health, education, and enterprise.<\/li>\n
                            • It builds on commitments of G20 Leaders\u2019 Declaration and India\u2019s dedication to women-led development.<\/li>\n
                            • It is being supported by influential partners like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Financial Intelligence Unit<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                \n
                              • Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND)\u00a0has imposed a fine of Rs 5.49 crore on Paytm Payments Bank<\/li>\n
                              • It is for violating its obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Key Points about FIU<\/h4>\n
                                  \n
                                • Financial Intelligence Unit \u2013 India (FIU-IND) is the\u00a0national agency of government of India<\/li>\n
                                • It was\u00a0established in\u00a02004<\/li>\n
                                • It works under the\u00a0Ministry of Finance.<\/li>\n
                                • It is an independent body reporting directly to the\u00a0Economic Intelligence Council (EIC) headed by the Finance Minister.<\/li>\n
                                • It is responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information about\u00a0suspect financial transactions in coordination with enforcement agencies and foreign FIUs.<\/li>\n
                                • It is also responsible for national and international intelligence,\u00a0investigation and enforcement against money laundering and financing of terrorism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n