MLC Daily Current Affairs – 12 Apr 2024

Today in History (Apr 12^th, 1961)

On 12 April 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin scripted history by becoming the first human in outer space. Travelling in his Vostok 1 spacecraft, Gagarin made a 108-minute orbital flight.

Let’s revise

A) The electoral bond scheme was introduced in which year?

1. 2016
2. 2017
3. 2018
4. 2020

Ans. (c)
B) To purchase electoral bonds and give political donation a company must be ___years old

1. 5
2. 6
3. 3
4. 4

Ans. (3)

C) Find the incorrect statement among the following

1. Judicial custody and Police custody both are same
2. Judicial custody means the accused is in the custody of the court
3. Police custody means the accused is in the physical custody of police
4. The accused is safer in judicial custody than the police custody

Ans. (a)

D) Who is the first chief minister of a state or union territory which did not resign even living in jail?

1. Mayawati
2. Arvind Kejriwal
3. Satyendra Jain
4. Rahul Gandhi

Ans. (b)

E) Find the incorrect statement

1. The voters have the right to know every minute details of the election contesting candidate
2. The voters have the right to know much details of the election contesting candidate but not everything
3. The Voter’s right to know the details of the election contesting candidate is not absolute
4. The right of the voter and the privacy of the election contesting candidate both should be in balance

Ans. (a)

F) God Particle is also known as ____

1. Jesus Christ
2. Allah
3. Higgs Boson
4. Another name of God

Ans. (c)

G) Recently Peter Higgs was passed away. He belonged to which country?

1. United States of America
2. Britain
3. Australia
4. Japan

Ans. (b)

H) Mr. Peter Higgs got the Nobel Prize in 2013 in the field of ____

1. Computer Science
2. Biology
3. Physics
4. Chemistry

Ans. (c)

I) What is CERN?

1. European Council for Nuclear Research
2. European Energy Research Organisation
3. East Centre for Nuclear Research
4. None of the above

Ans. (a)

Summary of Today’s News

ADB projects India’s GDP growth in 2024-25 at 7%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects India’s GDP growth to slow from 7.6% in 2023-24 to 7% this year, then rebound to 7.2% in 2025-26. Retail inflation is expected to ease to 4.6% this year and 4.5% in 2025-26. India’s growth outlook remains strong, but potential inflationary pressures from global factors could affect it more than other Asian economies due to its sensitivity to exchange rates and reliance on imports. A normal monsoon this year is expected to boost rural consumption. India’s growth is supported by rising consumption and investment.

Meta turns to AI to protect minors from ‘sextortion’

On Thursday, Meta announced its plans to create new features aimed at safeguarding teenage users from “sextortion” scams on Instagram. They revealed ongoing testing of an AI-powered “nudity protection” tool designed to detect and blur images with nudity sent to minors through the app’s messaging system.

Warning for heat wave in India

As summer begins, soaring temperatures are affecting various regions across the country. Some southern towns saw temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in late March, with northern cities nearing that mark. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings of intense heat.
The Tamil Nadu health department advises staying hydrated, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, the elderly, and those with health conditions. They recommend staying indoors during peak hours, wearing light clothing, and consuming liquids like coconut water, juices, and buttermilk while avoiding alcohol and aerated drinks. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include fainting and confusion, requiring immediate medical attention. Outdoor workers are urged to carry water and hydrate with oral rehydration solutions.

First time in last 40 years Indian film to compete for Cannes Film award

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” made history by becoming the first Indian film in over 40 years to enter the prestigious Competition section of the Cannes Film Festival, contending for the Palme d’Or.
Kapadia, known for her documentary “A Night of Knowing Nothing,” now debuts her narrative feature with “All We Imagine As Light,” portraying the lives of Prabha, a nurse, and her roommate Anu, exploring themes of estrangement and dreams. This marks India’s return to the Palme d’Or competition since Mrinal Sen’s “Kharij” in 1983.