This is the current affairs of 1 & 2 May 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. In which state forests a huge fire broke out in April, May 2024, Indian Air Force had to be deployed to control At which?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Uttarakhand
c. Chhattisgarh
d. Jharkhand
Answer: b. Uttarakhand
– Indian Air Force soldiers and MI-17 helicopters were deployed to extinguish the fierce fire in the jungles of Uttarakhand.
– MI-17 helicopters used Bambi buckets.
A Bambi bucket can hold up to 3,500 liters of water at a time.
– The Bambi Bucket is a type of helicopter equipment used to drop water on fires.
– It is a large bucket or a kind of tank that hangs beneath the helicopter.
Note: – Approximately 4290 employees have been deployed to extinguish the fire across the state.
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2. The MODIS sensor on which space agency’s Aqua and Terra satellites identified more than 40 active fires in the forests of Uttarakhand?
a. NASA
b. CNSA
c. JAXA
d. ISRO
Answer: a. NASA
– According to the official assessment released on April 29, the forest fire that started on April 27 has engulfed more than 814 hectares, leaving trees and wildlife charred.
– Approximately 4290 employees have been deployed across the state to extinguish the fire.
– One hectare is equivalent to 10,000 square meters.
NASA recorded the forest fires.
– NASA satellites recorded the forest fires in Uttarakhand on April 28.
– It indicated that the forest fires have spread to populated areas.
– The MODIS sensor on NASA’s Aqua and Terra satellites identified more than 40 active fires in Uttarakhand’s forests.
Number of Fire Incidents in Uttarakhand
– there were 5710 incidents of fire in Uttarakhand in the month of April.
– Whereas, in April last year, 2023, there were 1046 fire incidents. This means there were 5 times more incidents in April 2024.
Forest Fires in 13 States of the Country
– The Forest Survey of India (FSI) department provides information on the visuals of forest fires obtained from satellites to the forest departments of the states.
– As soon as information is received, the states take immediate action to extinguish the fire.
– According to some news reports, on the morning of April 24, fires were raging in 62 forest areas across 13 states of the country from north to south.
– Among them, fires were most prevalent in 30 locations in Uttarakhand.
– After that, fires were reported in 8 locations in Andhra Pradesh, 6 locations in Bihar, 3 locations in Jharkhand, and fires were also reported in other locations.
Why Does Uttarakhand Burn Every Year?
– The cause of forest fires in Uttarakhand is attributed to the fire season.
– This season can last from February 15 to June 15.
– The main three reasons for fires are first, fuel, second, oxygen, and third, heat.
– Additionally, there could be other reasons for fires as well.
#How much damage is caused by forest fire#
There can be many damages due to forest fire:
1- Loss of Wildlife: Wild animals die, and their habitats are destroyed.
2- Destruction of Flora: Forest vegetation can be burnt, affecting the shape and biodiversity of the forest.
3- Damage to Human Property: Wildfires can also destroy surrounding properties such as houses, vehicles, and agricultural fields.
4- Atmospheric Effects: Forest fires can have atmospheric effects such as increased haze and smoke hindering air traffic, rise in atmospheric temperature, and changes in levels of atmospheric gases.
5- Loss of Water Sources: Forest fires can damage water sources, leading to increased pollution in rivers and lakes.
– Forest fires are highly detrimental due to all these reasons, affecting the environment, wildlife, and human communities.
– NASA is the American space agency.
– Full name of NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
– Establishment: July 29, 1958
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3. How many gold medals did India win in the 21st Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 7
d. 8
Answer: c. 7
– This championship was held from 24 to 27 April 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Gold Medal Winners:
– Men’s Javelin Throw: Deepanshu Sharma
– Men’s Hammer Throw: Harshit Kumar
– Men’s Shot Put: Anurag Singh Kalra
– Women’s 3000 meters Steeplechase: Ekta Pradeep De
– Women’s Long Jump: Pavna Nagaraj
Men’s 3000 meters Steeplechase: Ranveer Kumar Singh
– 4 × 400 meters Relay : Indian Team (Anushka Dattatreya Kumbhar, Kanishta Tina Maria Deva Shekhar, Sai Sangeeta Doddala, Sandramol Sabu)
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4. How many silver medals did India win in the 21st Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship?
a. 10
b. 11
c. 12
d. 13
Answer: b. 11
– This championship was held from 24 to 27 April 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Silver Medal Winners:
– Women’s 1500 meters: Lakshita Sandiliya
– Women’s 800 meters: Lakshita Sandiliya
– Mixed 4×400 meters Relay: Abrar Pramod, Navpreet Singh, Kanishta Tina Maria Deva Shekhar, Sandramol Sabu
– Men’s 5000 meters: Vinod Singh
– Men’s 4×400 meters Relay: Abrar Pramod, Navpreet Singh, Nikhil Suhas Dhake, Aman Chaudhary
– Women’s Discus Throw: Amanat Kamboj
– Men’s Discus Throw: Ritik
– Women’s 5000 meters: Ekta De
– Men’s 3000 meters: Gaurav Bhaskar Bhosale
– Men’s Javelin Throw: Rohan Yadav
– Men’s 1500 meters: Priyanshu
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5. How many bronze medals did India win in the 21st Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship?
a. 9
b. 10
c. 11
d. 13
Answer: c. 11
– This championship was held from 24 to 27 April 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Bronze Medal Winners:
– Women’s 10,000 meters Race Walk: Aarti
– Men’s Shot Put: Siddharth Chaudhary
– Men’s 400 meters: Aman Chaudhary
– Women’s 400 meters Hurdles: Shreya Rajesh
– Women’s 100 meters Hurdles: Unnati Ayappa
– Men’s Pole Vault: Dev Meena
– Men’s Long Jump: Mohammad Atta Sajid
– Women’s 4×100 meters Relay: Rujula Bhonsle, Neole Anna Cornelio, Abhinaya Rajarajan, Sakshi Champalal Chavhan
– Men’s 3000 meters: Vikas Kumar Bind
– Women’s 5000 meters: Sunita Devi
– Men’s Hammer Throw: Prateek
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6. What position did India achieve by winning a total of 29 medals in the 21st Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer: c. Third
– India remained in third place in the medal table. China was in first place, and Japan was in second place.
– India won a total of 29 medals, including 7 gold, 11 silver, and 11 bronze medals.
Asian U20 Athletics Championship 2024
– Dates: April 24 to April 27, 2024
– Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
– Edition: 21st (in 2024)
– In the year 2024, a total of 60 Indian athletes participated.
– Among them, there were 31 men and 29 women.
– The first edition took place in 1986.
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7. Which state government has cancelled the licenses of 14 products of Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali Ayurveda and Divya Pharmacy?
a. Bihar
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Uttarakhand
d. Rajasthan
Answer: c. Uttarakhand
– This information was filed by the Uttarakhand government in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court on April 29, 2024.
– The Uttarakhand Licensing Authority also issued orders to cancel licenses for 4 products on April 29, 2024.
– It was stated in this order that licenses for 14 products have been canceled due to the dissemination of misleading advertisements by Patanjali company.
Licenses revoked for 14 products:
1. Swasari Gold
2. Swasari Vati
3. Bronchom
4. Swasari Pravahi
5. Swasari Avaleh
6. Mukta Vati Extra Power
7. Lipidom
8. Bp Grit
9. Madhugrit
10. Madhunashini Vati Extra Power
11. Livamrit Advance
12. Livogrit
13. Eyegrit Gold
14. Patanjali Drishti Eye Drop.
What are the allegations against Patanjali? (Why is there discussion?)
– The Indian Medical Association (IMA) filed a petition in the Supreme Court in August 2022 when Patanjali published an advertisement titled “Misconceptions Spread by Allopathy: Save Yourself and the Country from Misconceptions Spread by the Pharma and Medical Industry.”
– The petition described other instances where Ramdev referred to allopathy as “foolish and insane science.”
– It also claimed that allopathic medicine is responsible for COVID-19 deaths. These are all the allegations against Patanjali.
Note: – The Supreme Court banned advertisements for products of Patanjali Ayurved Limited on February 27, 2024, for publishing misleading advertisements.
Patanjali
– Founder: Baba Ramdev
– Managing Director (MD): Acharya Balkrishna
– Established: January 2006
– Patanjali Ayurveda Limited is a completely indigenous (Indian) company.
– Patanjali products are actually made from herbs and natural things.
– Patanjali is headquartered in Haridwar.
Uttarakhand
– Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
– Governor: Retired Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh
– Capital: Dehradun (Winter) and Gairsain (Summer)
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8. When is International Jazz Day celebrated?
a. 28 April
b. 30 April
c. 1 May
d. 2 May
Answer: b. 30 April
– The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared this day in 2011 as International Jazz Day to recognize the significance of jazz music and to unite people from all walks of life in celebrating it.
– Jazz is a musical genre of Western civilization. Jazz is quite popular in America and South – African countries. The saxophone is the most important instrument of jazz music genre.
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9. When is International Workers’ Day or May Day celebrated?
a. 1 May
b. 2 May
c. 3 May
d. 4 May
Answer: a. 1 May
– This day is commemorated in remembrance of the first labor movements’ festivals from 1880 to 1890.
– The main purpose of celebrating this day is to honor the achievements of workers and to remember their contributions.
– This day also aims to organize workers, strengthen their unity, and raise awareness about their rights.
– In fact, the roots of Labor Day are associated with a labor movement that occurred in America in 1886.
– The 8-hour workday and the right to a day off per week, which are now a daily norm, owe their existence to this movement.
– Essentially, the 1880s were a period of industrialization in various Western countries, including America. During this period, workers were made to work for 15-15 hours.
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10. When is World Tuna Day celebrated?
a. 1 May
b. 2 May
c. 3 May
d. 4 May
Answer: b. 2 May
– United Nations has declared this day.
– To raise awareness about tuna fish.
– Tuna is an important source of food for humans because it contains Omega-3, Vitamin B12, protein, and many other essential nutrients.
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11. Name the Indian forest activist from Chhattisgarh who has been selected for the ‘Gold Man Environment Award’ 2024?
a. Akhil Srinivas
b. Alok Shukla
c. Rajat Tripathi
d. Rajeev Sharma
Answer: b. Alok Shukla
– Alok Shukla was honored with this award at a program held in San Francisco, USA, on April 29th.
– He is the coordinator of the Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan and the founder of the ‘Hasdev – Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti’.
– He hails from Chhattisgarh and is 45 years old.
This year, 7 individuals were chosen for this award.
7 people were selected
– Alok Shukla from India
– Andrea Vidaurre from the U.S
– Marcel Gomes from Brazil
– Murrawah Maroochy Johnson from Australia
– Teresa Vicente from Spain
– Nonhle Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu from South Africa
Why was the award given?
– He worked to save the Hasdeo forests spread across approximately 4,45000 acres (about 180,000 hectares) in Chhattisgarh, for which he received this award.
– There are 21 coal mines in this area.
– Alok Shukla led a campaign to save the forests from these coal mines.
Who is eligible for the award?
– This award recognizes grassroots environmental heroes from around the world in nearly six continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Island Nations, North America, and South and Central America.
Goldman Environmental Prize
– The Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded annually to grassroots environmental activists.
– It is presented by the Goldman Environmental Foundation.
– Its headquarters are in San Francisco, California.
– It is also known as the “Green Nobel.”
– The award was established in 1989.
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