MLC Daily Current Affairs – 10 September 2024

Today in History (September 10^th, 1623)

Shah Jahan entered Rajputana and raided Amber after crossing the Tapti river. He arrived near the kingdom of Golconda and from there passed on to Orissa which was surrendered to him.

Let’s Revise

A) Recently it was in news, where is Galathea Bay located?

1. Lakshadweep Islands
2. Great Nicobar Island
3. Andaman Island
4. Sri Lanka

Answer: B)
Explanation: Galathea Bay is located in the Great Nicobar Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.

B) What is the primary purpose of developing Galathea Bay?

1. Fishing Port
2. Tourist Attraction
3. International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP)
4. Naval Base

Answer: C)
Explanation: Galathea Bay is being developed as an International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP).

C) Under which model will Galathea Bay be developed?

1. Fully government-funded
2. Public-private partnership
3. Private investment only
4. Foreign direct investment

Answer: B)
Explanation: The development of Galathea Bay will be under the public-private partnership model.

D) When is Phase 1 of the Galathea Bay project expected to be commissioned?

1. 2025
2. 2026
3. 2027
4. 2028

Answer: D)
Explanation: Phase 1 of the Galathea Bay project is proposed to be commissioned in the year 2028.

E) How many operational Major Ports does India currently have?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 15
4. 20

Answer: B)
Explanation: India currently has 12 operational Major Ports controlled by the central government.

F) Which act provides for the regulation, operation, and planning of Major Ports in India?

1. Indian Ports Act, 1908
2. Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
3. Maritime Act, 2000
4. Shipping and Ports Act, 2015

Answer: B)
Explanation: The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021 provides for the regulation, operation, and planning of Major Ports in India.

G) How many Major port are in India?

1. 15
2. 13
3. 16
4. 20

Answer: B)
Explanation: India has 13 significant seaports (12 Government-owned and one private). Six of India’s 12 government-owned essential ports are on the country’s western coastline, and the other six are on its eastern coast. There are 13 major ports in India.

H) Which major port in India is private?

1. Kolkata Port
2. Paradip Port
3. Mumbai Port
4. Mundra Port

Answer: D)
Explanation: The Port of Mundra is a special economic zone and India’s biggest private port. It was formed in 1998 under Gujarat Adani Port Limited (GAPL) and commenced operations in 2001. Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited was the new name of the combined firm.

I) The government will soon roll out the much-awaited ‘INDIAsize’ initiative. Find correct option.

1. It’s a project of Ministry of Home Affairs
2. It’s a project of Ministry of Defence
3. It’s a project of Ministry of Textiles
4. It’s a project of Ministry of Art and culturel

Answer: C)
Explanation: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles which aims to establish standardized measurements designed to better suit Indian body types.

Summary of Today’s News

Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards

Recently, the union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change presented the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan award 2024 on the occasion of International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
About Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award:
• It is an initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to rank cities on the basis of implementation of activities approved under the city action plan and air quality in 130 NCAP cities.
• In September 2022, the MoEF&CC released guidelines on ‘Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan- Ranking of Cities’ under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
• The aim of launching Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan is to give a ranking to 130 cities in the country for implementing City Action Plans prepared as part of NCAP for reducing air pollution up to 40% by 2025-26.
Objectives
• To create awareness among all sections of the society
• Inform citizens about the health impacts related due to exposure
• Comparing air quality conditions at different locations/cities
• To achieve the goal of NCAP “Clean air for all”.
• All 130 cities covered under NCAP are assessed based on information submitted under ranking framework by cities/ULBs on PRANA portal (dashboard to capture progress under NCAP programme).
• Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards 2024 were presented to the best performing NCAP cities under
Category-1 (population over 10 Lakhs) to
• Surat, Jabalpur, and Agra;
Category-2 (population between 3 and 10 Lakhs) to
• Firozabad, Amravati, and Jhansi; and
Category-3 (population under 3 Lakhs) to
• Raebareli, Nalgonda (Telangana), and Nalagarh (Himachal)

Kawasaki Disease

Context:
Recently, a Bengaluru based doctor revealed that they saw a surge in Kawasaki disease among children after the devastating second wave of COVID-19.
About Kawasaki Disease:
• It is also known as Kawasaki syndrome or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome.
• It is a rare disease that causes fever and inflammation of the blood vessels, mainly in children under 5 years of age.
• It is one of the most common forms of acquired heart disease in children.
• The condition causes the immune system to attack blood vessels, which become inflamed and swollen.
• It tends to affect the coronary arteries, which carry blood to the heart muscle. It can also cause problems with lymph nodes, skin, and the lining of a child’s mouth, nose, and throat.
Symptoms:
• Clinical signs include fever, rash, swelling of the hands and feet, irritation and redness of the whites of the eyes, swollen lymph glands in the neck, and irritation and inflammation of the mouth, lips, and throat.
• The disease was first described in Japan by Tomisaku Kawasaki in 1967, and the first cases outside of Japan were reported in Hawaii in 1976.
• The cause of Kawasaki disease is unknown, although more cases happen in late winter and early spring.