This is the current affairs of 27 April 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Which of the following decisions was given by the Supreme Court during the hearing of the Ballot Paper, EVM and VVPAT Slip case?
a. Political parties and candidates will be able to get EVMs checked
b. Political parties and candidates will not be able to get EVMs checked
c. Elections will be conducted only using ballot papers
d. 100% VVPAT will be counted
Answer: a. Political parties and candidates will be able to get EVMs checked
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions related to conducting elections through ballot paper and ensuring 100% cross-verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPAT slips.
However, a significant decision was also made. For the first time in the 42-year history of EVM usage, the court opened the path for an investigation.
On April 27, 2024, the bench of Justice Deepankar Datta and Justice Sanjeev Khanna unanimously pronounced the decision.
Let’s understand the impact of the case and the verdict from all these perspectives…
1. Common Man, i.e., Voter
– With this decision of the Supreme Court, there will be no change in the process of common people casting their votes. They will go to the polling booth. Ink will be applied to their finger. The election officer will press the button of the control unit. The voter will press the button in front of the candidate’s name on the voting ballot unit and then for a few seconds, they can see their slip in the VVPAT light.
2. Political Parties and Candidates
– If any candidate coming in second or third place has doubts, they can complain within 7 days of the result being announced.
– After the complaint, engineers from the company that manufactures the EVMs will investigate.
– Inspection of 5% of the total EVMs in any parliamentary constituency can be done. – The candidate or their representative who raises the complaint will choose these 5% of EVMs.
– The candidate will have to bear the cost of this inspection, as stated by the Election Commission.
– Information regarding the time limit and cost of the inspection will be shared soon.
– If it is proven after the inspection that tampering has been done with the EVMs, the candidate who lodged the complaint will be reimbursed the full cost of the inspection.
3. The Supreme Court has given three directives to the Election Commission:
– After the completion of the symbol loading process, seal this unit. The sealed unit should be stored in a strong room for 45 days.
– Test the suggestion for counting paper slips from the electronic machine.
– Also, explore whether, apart from the election symbol, barcodes can also be used for each party.
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2. Which neighboring country of India announced the goal of sending astronauts to the Moon by the year 2030?
a. Bangladesh
b. Sri Lanka
c. Pakistan
d. China
Answer: d. China
The objective of sending astronauts to the moon:
– China has formulated a plan to send astronauts to the moon by the year 2030.
– They are also planning three lunar exploration missions in the next four years.
– Before the manned mission, there will be a mission to bring samples back from the planet Mars.
China sends astronauts to its space station:
– Tiangong, China’s space station, was launched.
– In April 2024, three astronauts were sent to this station via the Long March 2-F rocket.
– These three members will stay in the space station for about 6 months and conduct various types of research there.
China’s first manned space mission:
– China launched its first manned space mission in 2003.
– It utilized its resources for this purpose.
– China became the third country after the former Soviet Union and the United States to send a person into space.
Which is the world’s first space station?
– Research and study in the field of space have been recognized since the 1960s.
– Actually, due to the rivalry during the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States were the first to start work in this field.
– The world’s first space station was Salyut 1 (DOS-1), which was established by the Soviet Union (USSR) on April 19, 1971.
– Two years later, in 1973, the United States established the Skylab space station.
– So far, more than a dozen space stations have been established in space.
– Among them, only two space stations (ISS and TSS) are currently operational.
ISS – International Space Station (largest station)
– This is a large space station built with the cooperation of several space agencies.
– Such as NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), CSA (Canada), and their contractors, etc.
TSS – Tiangong Space Station (This is a separate space station of China.)
What is the International Space Station?
– The process of repeatedly traveling to and from space is quite complex and very costly.
– However, generally, there is no stopping in space travel. Therefore, the need for a satellite where scientists can conduct research while staying in space was felt.
– For this purpose, the International Space Station (ISS) was launched in 1998.
– More than 100 billion dollars have been spent on building it.
– The ISS is the largest space station in the world.
– The ISS orbits the Earth at an altitude of about 400 kilometers.
– It orbits the Earth at a speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour. At this speed, it completes one orbit of the Earth in just 90 minutes.
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3. On a global scale, what is India’s position in terms of having the most affordable passport ranking in terms of the cheapest and annual expenses?
a. Second
b. First
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer: a. Second
– The Australian firm Compare The Market AU has conducted this study.
– According to it, the Indian passport is the second cheapest on a global scale and the most cost-effective in terms of annual expenses.
– Meanwhile, in this regard, the passport of the UAE ranks the highest.
– The cost of an Indian passport for a validity of 10 years is 18.07 US dollars (approximately 1500 rupees).
– Holders of the Indian passport can travel visa-free to 62 countries.
– In the UAE, the cost for a validity of 5 years is 17.70 US dollars.
– In the research, Mexico was found to have the most expensive passport, priced at 231.05 US dollars for 10 years.
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4. According to the report “State Electricity Transition (SET) 2024” by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, which states are leading in adopting clean energy?
a. Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
b. Karnataka and Gujarat
c. Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh
d. Bihar and Karnataka
Answer: b. Karnataka and Gujarat
– Report Name: Indian States Electricity Transition (SET) 2024
– Issued by: Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and clean energy think tank ‘Amber’
Report Facts:
– The report discusses 21 states in 2023.
Karnataka and Gujarat have performed better in terms of clean energy.
– These states have improved their electricity sectors by utilizing renewable energy sources, resulting in reduced carbon emissions.
– The report states that Karnataka fulfills 37% of its electricity demand with green energy, while Gujarat fulfills 17%.
– On the other hand, states like Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh need improvement.
– This report comes at a time when severe heatwaves are prevailing in some parts of India.
– As a result, the Ministry of Power is preparing for an estimated maximum demand of 260 gigawatts.
– Vibhuti Garg, Director (South Asia) at IEEFA, said that along with cyclical seasonal conditions, rapid economic activities are causing an annual increase in maximum electricity demand in India.
– The central government is taking steps to integrate more renewable energy into the grid.
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5. When is the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace observed?
a. 20 April
b. 22 April
c. 24 April
d. 25 April
Answer: c. 24 April
– World Multilateralism Day was first observed by the United Nations (UN) on April 24, 2019.
– Since then, it is celebrated annually.
– This day honors the acceptance of multilateral decisions among nations and the use of diplomacy to achieve peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
United Nations:
– Chief: António Guterres.
– Establishment: October 24, 1945.
– Headquarters: New York, USA.
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6. When is World Intellectual Property Day celebrated?
a. 22 April
b. 24 April
c. 26 April
d. 28 April
Answer: c. 26 April
Theme for 2024:
– “IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity”
World Intellectual Property Organization:
– Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
– CEO: Daren Tang
– Establishment: July 14, 1967
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7. In which state of India “Khongjom Day” is celebrated?
a. Assam
b. Manipur
c. Odisha
d. Kerala
Answer: b. Manipur
– Every year on April 23, Khongjom Day is observed.
– This day pays tribute to the warriors who fought in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.
– The Anglo-Manipur War was an armed conflict between the British government and the Kingdom of Manipur.
– This war took place between March 31 and April 27, 1891.
– The British emerged victorious in this war.
The battle was fought on the hills of Khongjom in Manipur.
– Hence, it is named Khongjom Day or the Khongjom War.
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8. When is World Malaria Day observed?
a. 24 April
b. 26 April
c. 25 April
d. 23 April
Answer: c. 25 April
Theme 2024
– Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.
– World Malaria Day was first observed in 2008.
– India has pledged to eradicate malaria by the year 2030.
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9. When is the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed?
a. 22 April
b. 24 April
c. 26 April
d. 28 April
Answer: c. 26 April
– The United Nations (UN) declared this day on April 26, 2016.
– On this day in 1986, there was an explosion in reactor number 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
– It occurred in the city of Pripyat, Ukraine. (It was part of the Soviet Union at the time.)
The incident was not immediately reported to other countries around the world.
– It was extremely dangerous.
– It resulted in radiation spreading across large areas of Belarus, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation.
– Chernobyl is located in Ukraine.
– Before the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it was part of that union.
– The nuclear plant was built between 1977 and 1983.
– A few days after the incident, radiation was detected nearly a thousand kilometers away in Sweden.
– It was then realized that such a major accident had occurred.
– The United Nations (UN) declared this day on April 26, 2016.
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10. When is the International Delegation Day celebrated?
a. 25 April
b. 27 April
c. 28 April
d. 29 April
Answer: a. 25 April
– This day is declared by the United Nations.
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11. When is world veterinary day celebrated?
a. First Saturday of April
b. Second Saturday of April
c. Third Saturday of April
d. Last Saturday of April
Answer: d. Last Saturday of April
– In the year 2024, this day was celebrated on 27 April.
Theme 2024 : Veterinarians are Essential health workers
– Veterinarians are essential health workers
– Its purpose is to promote animal health and welfare and public health.
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