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Today in History (December 6th,1956)
On 6 December 1956, India’s first Law Minister and the chief architect of India’s Constitution Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar passed away in Delhi.
Let’s Revise
Q.1) Where is Ladakh located?
a) Southern India
b) Eastern India
c) Western India
d) Northern India
Answer: d)
Explanation: Ladakh is located in the northern part of India.
Q.2) What is the capital city of Ladakh?
a) Leh
b) Kargil
c) Srinagar
d) Shimla
Answer: a)
Explanation: Leh is one of the two capital cities of Ladakh, the other being Kargil.
Q.3) When did Ladakh become a Union Territory of India?
a) 1947
b) 1987
c) 2000
d) 2019
Answer: d)
Explanation: Ladakh became a Union Territory of India on October 31, 2019.
Q.4) How many districts make up Ladakh?
a)Six
b) Five
c) four
d) Two
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Union Territory of Ladakh is composed of two districts: Leh and Kargil.
Q.5) What is the major river flowing through Ladakh?
a) Ganges
b) Yamuna
c) Indus
d) Brahmaputra
Answer: c)
Explanation: The Indus River is a major river that flows through Ladakh.
Q.6) What type of climate does Ladakh experience?
a) Tropical
b) Desert
c) Temperate
d) Mediterranean
Answer: b)
Explanation: Ladakh has a cold desert climate with very low precipitation.
Q.7) Which mountain range is prominent in Ladakh?
a) Himalayas
b) Aravalli
c) Vindhya
d) Western Ghats
Answer: a)
Explanation: The Himalayan mountain range is prominent in Ladakh.
Q.8) What is the primary language spoken in Ladakh?
a) Hindi
b) Punjabi
c) Ladakhi
d) Bengali
Answer: c)
Explanation: Ladakhi, also known as Bhoti, is the primary language spoken in Ladakh.
Q.9) Which famous Buddhist monastery is located in Ladakh?
a) Golden Temple
b) Hemis Monastery
c) Sarnath
d) Nalanda
Answer: b)
Explanation: Hemis Monastery is one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh.
Q.10) What is the main festival celebrated in Ladakh?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Losar
d) Pongal
Answer: c)
Explanation: Losar is the main festival celebrated in Ladakh, marking the Tibetan New Year.
Q.11) Recently seen in news, PROBA-3, what is this?
a) Newly discovered satellite of Moon
b) Newly discovered water lake on Mars
c) A mission that will be launched by European Space Agency
d) A mission of ESA, will be launched by ISRO
Answer: d)
Rationale: ISRO is all set to launch European Space Agency (ESa)’s PROBA-3 mission satellites into orbit from Sriharikota with the help of ISRO’s PSLV-C59 vehicle.
Q.12) PROBA-3 is dedicated to study the_____
a) Moon
b) Earth
c) Sun
d) Mars
Answer: c)
Rationale: PROBA-3 Mission’s Scientific Goals: Advance understanding of solar storms and coronal mass ejections that affect Earth’s satellite operations, communication systems, and power grids. Provide critical data for solar dynamics and space weather phenomena.
Q.13) The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) -2024, is being held in______
a) Copenhagen
b) Riyadh
c) New Delhi
d) New York
Answer: b)
Rationale: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the event is hosted in West Asia.
Q.14) Aravalli Green Wall Project is dedicated____
a. Promote eco friendly material for building construction
b. Create eco-friendly zone different trees
c. Promote eco-tourism in Aravalli hills
d. Initiative aimed at restoring degraded land
Answer: d)
Rationale: India will present the Aravalli Green Wall Project-AGWP, a major initiative aimed at restoring 1.15 million hectares of degraded land across four states in northwestern India.
Q.15) Aravalli hills are located in which of the following states?
a) Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
b) Gujrat, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
c) Gujrat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab
d) Gujrat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi
Answer: d)
Rationale: Aravalli hills are located in Gujrat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi
Summary of Today’s News
UGC Draft Norms for Biannual Admissions
• Biannual Admissions: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published draft regulations allowing higher education institutions (HEIs) to admit students twice a year.
• Simultaneous Programmes: Students can enroll in two undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at the same time, with eligibility to pursue any discipline of their choice.
• Flexibility and Inclusivity: The new guidelines aim to make higher education more flexible and inclusive, with opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and multiple entry and exit points.
• Recognition of Prior Learning: The regulations include recognition of prior learning, allowing students to join programmes based on their competency demonstrated through entrance exams.
• Autonomy for HEIs: Institutions have the autonomy to set attendance requirements and can offer up to 50% of credits in the major discipline and the rest in skills development and multidisciplinary subjects.
• Admission Criteria: Students are eligible for admission in any UG or PG discipline if they qualify in the relevant entrance examination, regardless of their previous academic background.
• Programme Duration: The duration for UG degrees can be three or four years, while PG degrees can be one or two years, with options for Accelerated Degree Programme (ADP) and Extended Degree Programme (EDP).
• ADP and EDP: HEIs can reserve up to 10% of seats for ADP with no limit for EDP, allowing students to complete their courses faster or at a slower pace according to their choice.
Summary of PSLV-C59 Launch and PROBA-3 Mission
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PROBA-3 mission for the European Space Agency (ESA) aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C59 (PSLV-C59) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on Thursday.
• Mission Objectives: The mission involved the launch of two spacecraft that will perform precise formation flying in orbit, aiming to achieve joint objectives such as producing artificial solar eclipses for extended observations of the Sun’s corona.
• Launch Success: ISRO Chairman S. Somanath confirmed that the spacecraft were placed in the correct orbit, achieving the mission’s launch objectives with precision.
• Separation and Commissioning: After being launched together, the two-spacecraft separated from their upper stage about 18 minutes post-launch. They will stay connected during initial commissioning, managed from the European Space Security and Education Centre in Belgium.
• Mission Goals: The PROBA-3 mission is designed to demonstrate highly accurate formation flying down to a single millimeter, which has the potential to revolutionize future space missions.
• Future Steps: If the initial commissioning phase is successful, the spacecraft pair will separate early in the New Year to begin individual check-outs. The operational phase, including the first corona observations, is expected to start in about four months.
