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The correct answer is Vitamin-E

Key Points

• Crazy chick disease is a neurological disorder in poultry that is caused by a vitamin E deficiency.
• Vitamin E is an antioxidant that is important for protecting cells from damage.
• A deficiency in vitamin E can lead to a number of problems in poultry, including:
• Crazy chick disease
• Encephalomalacia (soft brain)
• Exudative diathesis (bloody diarrhoea)
• Crazy chick disease is characterized by a number of symptoms, including:
• Ataxia (incoordination)
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Blindness
• Death
• The severity of the symptoms of crazy chick disease can vary depending on the severity of the vitamin E deficiency.
• In some cases, birds may only show mild symptoms, such as a slight tremor.
• In other cases, birds may show severe symptoms, such as seizures and death.

The correct answer is Cote d'Ivoire

In News

• The Serum Institute of India (SII) has rolled out the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine in Côte d'Ivoire, marking its official launch in Africa.

Key Points

• This vaccine, co-developed with the University of Oxford, received WHO approval last year and is known for its high efficacy and affordability.
• SII has produced 25 million doses and aims to scale up production to 100 million doses annually, offering the vaccine for less than $4 per dose.
• The roll-out aims to combat malaria, which still claims four lives a day in Côte d'Ivoire, primarily among small children.
• R21/Matrix-M is the second malaria vaccine available in Sub-Saharan Africa, following RTS,S, and is expected to save tens of thousands of lives annually.
• A total of 656,600 doses have been allocated to initially vaccinate 250,000 children aged 0 to 23 months across 16 regions in Côte d'Ivoire.
• The vaccine has also been authorized for use in Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic, with plans for 15 African countries to introduce malaria vaccines in 2024 with Gavi's support$.

The correct answer is Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Key Points

• The Indian National Congress formally adopted the Swadeshi call in its Benaras session of 1905.
• This session was presided over by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
• The Swadeshi movement was part of the Indian freedom struggle, advocating for the boycott of British goods and the revival of domestic products and production processes.
• It aimed to promote self-reliance and reduce dependence on British imports.

Additional Information

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a social reformer.
• He was known for his moderate views and advocacy for constitutional methods of protest against British rule.
• The Swadeshi movement gained momentum after the partition of Bengal in 1905, which was seen as an attempt to divide and rule by the British.
• The movement played a crucial role in the economic and cultural awakening of India.
• It laid the foundation for future movements and the eventual independence of India in 1947.

The correct answer is 2019.

• PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) is a central sector scheme under the Government of India that provides income support to farmers and their families.
• ​Under this scheme, the Center transfers Rs 6,000 per year, in three equal installments, directly to the bank accounts of all landholder farmers, irrespective of the size of their landholdings.
• It was launched in February 2019.

Key Points

• The main objectives of the PM-KISAN scheme are given below:
• The objective of the scheme is to meet the financial nee ds of Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) by ensuring proper crop health and proper yields and in procuring various inputs commensurate with the anticipated farm income at the end of each crop cycle.
• It is a central sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India.
• It is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fa rmers Welfare.​

The correct answer is EV as a Service.

In News

• CESL launched 'EV as a Service' Program to promote E-Mobility

Key Points

• The 'EV as a Service' program was launched by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal to promote e-mobility in India.
• The initiative aims to deploy 5,000 electric cars in government sectors over the next two years.
• This program aligns with India's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 by reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
• CESL (Convergence Energy Services Limited) is a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, which is leading the initiative.

Additional Information

• CESL (Convergence Energy Services Ltd)
• A subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) focused on providing sustainable energy solutions.
• Net-zero emissions by 2070
• India's long-term target to reduce carbon emissions and achieve environmental sustainability by 2070.
• Electric Vehicles (EV)
• Vehicles powered by electricity, contributing to the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions.

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. compressed biogas

• Union Petroleum Minister launched 'SATAT' initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) as an alternative fuel.
• The initiative is aimed at providing a Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) as a developmental effort that would benefit both vehicle-users as well as farmers and entrepreneurs.
• The use of CBG will also help bring down dependency on crude oil imports.
• Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

The correct answer is Venus

In News

• NASA's Deep Space Network successfully transmitted Missy Elliott's hip-hop song "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to Venus, creating a historic moment in both music and space exploration.

Key Points

• This event marked the first time hip-hop music has been sent to space and the second song overall to be broadcasted into space by NASA.
• The transmission, covering 158 million miles (254 million kilometers), was facilitated by the Deep Space Station 13, nicknamed Venus, and took nearly 14 minutes to reach the planet.
• Brittany Brown from NASA highlighted the synergy between space exploration and Missy Elliott’s boundary-pushing art, noting Missy's history of space-themed music videos.
• Missy Elliott expressed her excitement, describing Venus as a symbol of "strength, beauty, and empowerment," making it a fitting recipient of her music.
• Upcoming NASA missions DAVINCI and VERITAS, along with the European Space Agency’s EnVision mission, aim to explore Venus further, using the Deep Space Network for data relay.
• The Deep Space Network, established in 1963, includes ground stations in California, Madrid, and Canberra, providing continuous communication with spacecraft exploring deep space.

The correct answer is Cricket.

Key Points

• Cricket: Governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), established in 1909, it's the most popular sport globally, especially in the Indian subcontinent.
• Polo: Ruled by the Federation of International Polo (FIP), its origins trace back to Persia in the 6^th century BC, and it's a sport of equestrian skill and strategy.
• Football: Regulated by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), founded in 1904, it's the world's most widely played sport, with billions of fans worldwide.
• Hockey: Controlled by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), established in 1904, it's a traditional sport with a rich history, particularly popular in Europe and South Asia.

The correct answer is NHPC

In News

• Railtel Corporation of India, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) were recently awarded Navratna status, enhancing their financial and operational autonomy.

Key Points

• The Navratna status allows these companies to invest up to 30% of their net worth, capped at ₹1,000 crore, without requiring government approval, and they can now form joint ventures, alliances, and overseas subsidiaries.
• The status upgrade reflects the strong financial performance of these companies, including SECI's ₹13,035 crore turnover and NHPC's ₹3,744 crore net profit in FY 2023-24, among others.
• This recognition brings the total number of Navratna entities to 25, positioning these firms among India's top-tier central public sector enterprises.

The correct answer is Milk production 

Key Points

• Operation Flood launched on 13 January 1970
• It was the world's largest dairy development program and
• A landmark project of India's National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
• Operation Flood was started by Dr Verghese Kurien in India, to increase milk production and milk products on a large scale.
• This is also known as the white revolution.
• Transformed India from a milk deficient nation into the world's largest milk producer.

Important Points

​Operation Flood's objectives included:

• Increase milk production ("a flood of milk")
• Augment rural incomes
• Reasonable prices for consumers

Operation Flood was implemented in three phases:

• Phase I (1970-1980)
• Phase II (1981-85)
• Phase III (1985-1996)