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Today in History (December 13th,2001)
The 13th of December marks a significant day in history, not only for India but also for the world of music. It is remembered for the tragic terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001, which resulted in the loss of 15 lives.
Let’s Revise
Q.1) When was the 3rd edition of the World Solar Report series released?
a) 2020
b) 2022
c) 2024
d) 2026
Answer: c)
Explanation: The 3rd edition of the World Solar Report series was released in 2024 at the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance.
Q.2) Which organization released the World Solar Report 2024?
a) United Nations
b) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
c) International Solar Alliance (ISA)
d) World Bank
Answer: c)
Explanation: The World Solar Report 2024 was released by the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Q.3) When was the World Solar Report series first introduced?
a) 2020
b) 2021
c) 2022
d) 2023
Answer: c)
Explanation: The World Solar Report series was first introduced in 2022.
Q.4) What percentage of renewable capacity additions globally did solar capacity represent in 2023?
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 90%
Answer: c)
Explanation: Solar capacity represented three-quarters (75%) of all renewable capacity additions globally in 2023.
Q.5) Which country dominates with the highest percentage of global installed solar capacity?
a) United States
b) India
c) Germany
d) China
Answer: d)
Explanation: China dominates with 43% of global installed solar capacity.
Q.6) Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?
a) Paris, France
b) Gurugram, India
c) New Delhi, India
d) Lyon, France
Answer: b)
Explanation: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is headquartered in Gurugram, India, making it the first international intergovernmental organization to be headquartered in India.
Q.7) First Lok Adalat was held in 1982 in
a) Gujrat
b) Rajasthan
c) Haryana
d) Punjab
Answer: a)
Rationale: First Lok Adalat was held in 1982 at Junagarh, Gujarat
8. Which Article of the Indian Constitution mandates that “the State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people”?
a) 15
b) 14
c) 38
d) 48
Answer: c)
Rationale: Article 38 of the Constitution mandates that “the State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people”.
Summary of Today’s News
D. Gukesh becomes the youngest World Chess Champion
• Historic Victory: D. Gukesh, an 18-year-old from Chennai, became the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and final game of the 2024 World Chess Championship in Singapore.
• Record Breaker: Gukesh broke the nearly four-decade-old record held by Russian Garry Kasparov.
• Match Details: The final game was heading towards a draw until Ding made a critical mistake on the 55th move, leading to Gukesh’s victory after 58 moves.
• First Asian Final: This was the first World Championship final contested by two Asian players.
• Significance: Gukesh is only the 18th World Chess Champion in history and the third Asian to win the title, following Viswanathan Anand and Ding Liren.
• Championship Journey: Despite losing the first game, Gukesh equalized in the third game, took the lead in the 11th game, and secured the title with a final score of 7.5 points.
• Qualification: Gukesh qualified for the World Championship by winning the Candidates Tournament in Toronto earlier in the year.
• Olympiad Success: Gukesh played a crucial role in India’s success at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, where both the men’s and women’s teams won team gold medals. He also won the individual gold on the top board.
Union Cabinet’s Approval of Bills on Simultaneous Polls
• The Union Cabinet approved two Bills to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, aiming to introduce the draft legislation in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
• Constitutional Amendment: One Bill seeks to amend the Constitution for simultaneous elections, while the other amends laws related to Union Territories with Legislative Assemblies to align their terms with other Assemblies.
• Opposition Reactions: Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal criticized the Bills, calling them an attack on democracy and federalism.
• Next Steps: The Bills are expected to be referred to a joint committee of Parliament once introduced. The Constitution amendment Bill will not require ratification by at least 50% of the States.
• Exclusion of Local Body Polls: A high-level committee recommended simultaneous polls for municipalities and panchayats, but the Cabinet decided against it, as it would require a new Article 324A and ratification by half the Assemblies.
• Public Statements: Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee voiced strong opposition on social media, urging resistance against the proposed legislation.
