DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 27 January 2025

Ans. c

Explanation:

Emerging as a branch of the Brahmo Samaj, the Prarthana Samaj was established in 1867 in Bombay by Atmaram Pandurang (1823–98). While the organizational impact of Prarthana Samaj was not particularly significant, its members, including M. G. Ranade (1852-1901), R. G. Bhandarkar, and K.T. Telang, emerged as prominent leaders in nineteenth-century Maharashtra. They later played pivotal roles as founders of the social reform movement.

Prarthana Samaj shared similarities with the Brahmo Samaj but deliberately connected with the bhakti tradition of Maharashtrian saints. Although the organization itself did not wield substantial influence, its endeavors persisted through educational initiatives targeting women and laborers at the lower echelons. The focus of Prarthana Samaj extended to social reforms such as promoting inter-dining, intermarriage, remarriage of widows, and uplifting women and marginalized classes.

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Recently, the South Wayanad Forest Division officials shifted a 13-

year-old male tiger from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary to a quarantine facility

at Puthur Zoological Park in Thrissur for safety. The Wayanad Wildlife

Sanctuary was established in 1973 and is located in Kerala’s Wayanad district.

The sanctuary is a component of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO

designated area) and of the Elephant Reserve No. 7 of South India. It covers the

Wayanad Plateau, situated at the confluence of three biologically distinct and

diverse regions- the main Western Ghat Mountains, the Nilgiri Hills and the

Deccan Plateau. Kabini River, a tributary of the Kaveri River flows through the

sanctuary. The flora consists of moist deciduous forests, West coast semi

evergreen forests, and teak, eucalyptus, and Grewelia plantations. The fauna

includes Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Panther, Sambar, Spotted deer, Barking deer,

Wild boar, Sloth bear, Nilgiri langur and more. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Answer C

Primary Sector:

1. Definition:
   • In the primary sector of the economy, activities involve the direct utilization of natural resources.
2. Examples:
   • Agriculture, Mining, Fishing, Forestry, and Dairy are prominent examples of activities in the Primary Sector.
3. Base for Other Products:
   • It is called the Primary Sector because it forms the foundational base for all other products and economic activities.
4. Agriculture and Allied Sector:
   • Since a significant portion of natural products comes from activities like agriculture, dairy, forestry, and fishing, the Primary Sector is also referred to as the Agriculture and Allied Sector.
5. Workforce Terminology:
   • Individuals engaged in primary activities are commonly known as “red-collar workers” due to the outdoor nature of their work.

Answer: c) Located on the Delhi-Haryana border, characterized by Northern Tropical Thorn Forests

Explanation: Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the Southern Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range on the Delhi-Haryana border. The vegetation in the sanctuary falls under the category of Northern Tropical Thorn Forests.

Answer: a) To promote cybersecurity awareness and capacity building

Explanation: The Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It aims to spread awareness about cybercrime and build the capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials across all government departments. It focuses on education, awareness, and enablement in the field of cybersecurity.