DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ: 18TH MARCH 2024

Ans. b
Explanation:
Why in News: In the Grievance Redressal Assessment Index (GRAI) for 2023-24, the Ministry of Home Affairs has consistently secured a position within the top 10 ministries, demonstrating strong performance across all 15 specified metrics.
Purpose: Originated and crafted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India.
Objective: Aims to offer a comparative overview across organizations and highlight strengths and areas of enhancement within the grievance redressal system.
Index Dimensions: Encompasses a thorough assessment index covering Efficiency, Feedback, Domain, and Organisational Commitment.
Data Source: Relies on information gathered from the Centralised Public Grievance Redressal and Management System (CPGRAMS) for analysis and evaluation.

Ans. d
Explanation:
Why in News: Recently, a United States national encountered severe legal repercussions due to their participation in unlawfully importing and selling refrigerants, including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and a variant of hydrochlorofluorocarbons.
Definition:,Refrigerants serve as gases that cool appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners by absorbing heat and transferring it to a cooler environment.
Types of Refrigerants: Refrigerants encompass hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and a specific type of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) identified as HCFC 22.
Emergence and Adoption: HFCs and HCFCs gained prominence as alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) during the 1990s.
Environmental Impact:
Refrigerants are released into the atmosphere due to damage to appliances or car air conditioning systems.
Approximately 90% of refrigerant emissions occur during improper disposal at the end of equipment life.
Environmental Classification:
HFCs are categorized as short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs).
HCFCs are identified as both ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and potent greenhouse gases.
Montreal Protocol:
An international treaty established to safeguard the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.
Adopted on September 16, 1987, and ratified by nearly all nations worldwide.
Phasing Out Schedule: Under the Montreal Protocol, countries were required to eliminate CFCs by 1996 and HCFCs by 2030.
Kigali Amendment:
A significant addition to the Montreal Protocol, ratified on October 15, 2016, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Aims to reduce the consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 80% by the year 2047.

Ans. d
Explanation:
The main role of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is to oversee the telecommunications sector within the country.
TRAI's responsibilities involve enforcing the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, and relevant regulations pertaining to the sector.
Its duties encompass safeguarding consumer rights, fostering equitable competition, and fostering the development of India's telecommunications sector.

Answer: b) It is a day dedicated to the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh.

Explanation:

Veer Baal Diwas is commemorated to honor the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh, the Sahibzade (sons) of the 10th Guru, Govind Singh Ji, on 26th December every year.

Answer: c) Introduction of the turban to cover hair and founding the principles of Khalsa

Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh Ji is known for introducing the turban to cover hair and founding the principles of Khalsa, including the Five 'K's: kesh (uncut hair), kanga (wooden comb), kara (iron or steel bracelet), kirpan (dagger), and kachera (short breeches).