Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 25th June 2024

1. Which organization recently released the ‘Statistical report on value of output from agriculture and allied sectors (2011-12 to 2022-23)’?

A. NABARD

B. National Statistics Office

C. Food Corporation of India

D. Ministry of Agriculture

• The NSO released the “Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2022-23).” Key highlights include agriculture’s 18.2% share of GVA in 2022-23. Sub-sector contributions are Crop (54.3%), Livestock (30.9%), Forestry (7.9%), and Fishing (6.9%). From 2011-12 to 2022-23, Crop’s share declined from 62.4% to 54.3%, while Livestock, Forestry, and Fishing output increased significantly.

2. Which firm has recently joined the Low Methane Rice project (LMRP) to promote Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) in Uttar Pradesh?

A. KisanKraft Limited

B. Reliance Industries

C. Ambrosia Organic Farm

D. TATA Group

• KisanKraft Limited has joined the Low Methane Rice Project (LMRP) under UP-PRAGATI Accelerator programs (UPPAP) to promote Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) in Uttar Pradesh. LMRP, an initiative by the World Bank’s 2030 Water Resource Group (WRG), aims to enhance agricultural practices and boost incomes by promoting water-use efficiency and low-carbon methods.

3. Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report 2024, recently released by which organization?

A. IMF

B. World Bank

C. UNEP

D. UNDP

• According to the World Bank’s Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report, gas flaring reached 148 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2023, the highest since 2019. Gas flaring, the burning of natural gas during oil extraction, persists due to market constraints, regulatory issues, and political factors. Although flaring safely disposes of gas, it wastes a valuable resource that could be used for power generation or conservation.

4. Recently, which ministry inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)’?

A. Ministry of Defence

B. Ministry of Home Affairs

C. Ministry of Tourism

D. Ministry of Family and Health Welfare

• Union Home Minister inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme’ at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. It is designed for faster, smoother and safer immigration clearance for international travellers. The FTI-TTP will be implemented through an online portal. FTI-TTP will be launched at 21 major airports in the country. In the first phase, along with Delhi Airport, it will be launched at 7 major airports – Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Ahmedabad.

5. Which day is observed as ‘World Hydrography Day’?

A. June.20

B. June.21

C. June.22

D. June.23

• World Hydrography Day, observed on June 21, is led by the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) since 1921. The IHO coordinates global efforts to survey and chart seas, oceans, and navigable waters. With 100 member states, it promotes uniformity in nautical charts and best practices. India, a member since 1955, operates the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department in Kolkata, central to hydrographic surveys with a modern fleet.

6. Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship collaborated with which country to energise agriculture sector of India with emerging skills?

A. Canada

B. Mexico

C. Australia

D. New Zealand

• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Australian Government held a roundtable to review the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Pilot Project. Led by Atul Kumar Tiwari and Mr Mathew Johnston, the discussion focused on scaling and replicating the initiative. Representatives from NCVET, NSDC, ICAR, MoE, and ASCI attended. The project, initiated last March, identified five critical agriculture job roles through extensive consultations with 89 experts from 64 organizations.

7. Recently, which institute’s researchers have fabricated a novel device to convert infrared light into visible light?

A. Institute of Science (IISc)

B. IIT, Delhi

C. IIT, Kanpur

D. IIT, Madras

• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) developed a device that converts infrared light to visible light, potentially revolutionizing defense and optical communications. Using a 2D material, they created a non-linear optical mirror stack for up-conversion and widefield imaging. The technology employs multilayered gallium selenide on a gold reflective surface with a silicon dioxide layer, simplifying complex infrared imaging techniques.

8. Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) satellite is a joint project of which two countries?

A. China and Russia

B. France and USA

C. France and China

D. USA and China

• Recently, a Long March 2-C rocket launched the French-Chinese satellite SVOM from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center. SVOM, weighing 930 kilograms, aims to detect and study gamma-ray bursts from an orbit over 600 kilometers above Earth.
• Equipped with instruments from both nations, it has a designed life of five years but could operate up to 20 years. Gamma-ray bursts, originating from stellar explosions, offer insights into cosmic evolution by studying the light’s journey through space.

9. Recently, which state government has introduced the first AI-based smart fence project, named ‘Ele-fence’, to reduce human-wildlife conflict?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Meghalaya

C. Kerala

D. Assam

• The Ele-fence project, India’s first AI-based smart fence, is being deployed in Wayanad, Kerala, to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, primarily involving elephants. Implemented by White Elephant Technologies and the Kerala Forest Department, it aims to prevent crop loss and casualties caused by elephants encroaching on human habitats. The Ele-fence seeks to protect both wildlife and human livelihoods in affected areas.

10. Recently, India announced a medical e-visa facility for citizens of which country?

A. Bangladesh

B. Nepal

C. Bhutan

D. Myanmar

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi nationals and the opening of a new consulate in Rangpur, Bangladesh. This occurred during Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s two-day state visit to India.

11. Recently, where was the ‘43^rd World Medical and Health Games’ held?

A. China

B. France

C. India

D. Germany

• At the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropez, France, from June 16-23, 2024, four officers from the Armed Forces Medical Service won a record 32 medals. Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Malik, Major Anish George, Captain Stephen Sebastian, and Captain Dania James collectively secured 19 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals. The Medgames is the world’s largest sporting event for medical and health professionals, first held in 1978.

12. Who won two bronze medals for India at the Archery World Cup 2024?

A. Pravin Jadhav

B. Abhishek Verma

C. Dhiraj Bommadevara

D. Limba Ram

• At the Archery World Cup 2024 Stage 3 in Antalya, Türkiye, 22-year-old Dhiraj Bommadevara won two bronze medals in the recurve events. India secured four medals overall: one gold, one silver, and two bronze. The Indian women’s compound team, consisting of Aditi Swami, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, and Parneet Kaur, achieved a hat-trick of gold medals, marking their third consecutive win this season.