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What is the primary focus of Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) in Zambia?
Which legislation replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, as part of new criminal laws?
What significant feature does the BNSS introduce regarding search and seizure?
What advancement is introduced in the FIR filing process through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS)?
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Which new law aims to address sexual crimes against men and transgender persons in India?
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What is the significance of the 'Fauna of India Checklist Portal' launched in India?
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When was the ‘Fauna of India Checklist Portal’ launched?
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What total number of species does the 'Fauna of India Checklist Portal' list?
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Which of the following species was newly discovered in India?
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What percentage of discoveries came from the Western Ghats and North Eastern Regions?
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What is the main aim of the Fauna of India Checklist Portal?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the newly developed High-Performance Computing Processor AUM?
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What is the conservation status of Borneo elephants according to the IUCN Red List?
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How many breeding adult Borneo elephants are estimated to remain?
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Which organization partnered with C-DAC for the development of the HPC Processor?
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What is the goal of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)?
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What is a major aim of the Telecommunications Act, 2023?
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Which two acts were repealed by the Telecommunications Act, 2023?
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What method was used to date the world's oldest-known cave painting?
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What does the cave painting in Sulawesi, Indonesia depict?
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How many new animal species were identified in India last year?
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What principle does not guide the Telecommunications Act, 2023?
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What is significant about the Sulawesi cave painting compared to European cave art?
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What was a key emphasis of the Telecommunications Act regarding spectrum utilization?
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Study Notes
Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) and Zambia
- KABIL is a joint venture actively engaging in mining opportunities in Argentina, Australia, and now Zambia.
- Zambia is a major global producer of copper and emeralds, presenting crucial potential for critical minerals for India’s economy.
- The Indian government is supporting both public and private sectors to pursue opportunities in Zambia, with several Indian firms expressing interest.
New Criminal Laws in India
- Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, outlining procedures for arrest, bail, and custody with room for state amendments.
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is set to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, introducing legal provisions for sexual crimes against men and transgender individuals.
- Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) replaces the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, aiming to modernize evidence collection and admissibility.
- Implementation began on July 1, facilitating transition in over 650 district courts and 16,000 police stations; IPC and Cr.PC exist concurrently for unresolved cases.
- FIRs can now be filed through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS), enabling e-FIR and zero FIR submissions.
- The BNSS mandates audio-video recording of search operations and forensic examinations for serious offenses.
- CCTNS has been upgraded for multilingual FIR registration; the Home Ministry is testing eSakshya for managing electronic evidence.
India's Fauna Checklist
- India launched the "Fauna of India Checklist Portal," cataloging 104,561 species, marking it the first country to document its entire wildlife.
- Unveiled in Kolkata, the initiative was led by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on the Zoological Survey of India's 109th Foundation Day.
- Tracks biodiversity changes, highlighting species requiring urgent conservation.
- Notable discoveries include new species: Curcuma kakchingense (turmeric) and Miniopterus srinii (bat).
- Significant additions include Capra himalayensis (Himalayan Ibex) and numerous invertebrate species, with West Bengal contributing the highest number of new plant taxa.
- Western Ghats and North Eastern regions account for 14% of new discoveries, emphasizing the importance of protecting biogeographic zones and threatened species.
C-DAC's Partnership for HPC Processor Development
- C-DAC collaborates with MosChip and Socionext to create a High-Performance Computing (HPC) Processor AUM based on Arm architecture and TSMC 5nm technology.
- Aims for complete indigenization of HPC systems; projects include compute node RUDRA and Trinetra-Interconnect.
- Keenheads Technologies is involved as a Program Management Consultant for this initiative.
- Over 50% indigenization achieved, supporting innovation and technological sovereignty.
- Part of the National Supercomputing Mission, which seeks to elevate India as a leader in supercomputing for solving national and global challenges.
Status of Borneo Elephants
- Borneo elephants (Elephas maximus Borneensis) are classified as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List, with a population of around 1,000 individuals, including 400 breeding adults.
Telecommunications Act, 2023
- The Telecommunications Act amends and consolidates laws related to telecom services, repealing outdated statutes like the Indian Telegraph Act 1885.
- Aims for development, expansion, and operational efficiency of telecom networks, guided by principles of Inclusion, Security, Growth, and Responsiveness.
- Key sections, effective from July 5, 2024, include better spectrum utilization and immediate prohibition of telecom-blocking equipment without central government approval.
- Appointments and operational criteria for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) are set to be amended, enhancing overall spectrum efficiency.
Discovery of World's Oldest Cave Painting
- The oldest-known cave painting, dated at least 51,200 years ago, was found in Sulawesi, Indonesia, depicting three human-like figures with a wild pig.
- Researchers utilized advanced laser dating methods to revolutionize rock art dating, revealing the painting represents one of the earliest forms of storytelling.
- This discovery predates European cave art, challenging the idea that Europe was the original birthplace of such artistic expressions and highlighting the cognitive abilities of early humans in Indonesia.
Recent Discoveries in India's Biodiversity
- In 2023, India identified 641 new animal species and 339 new plant taxa, enriching the country’s biodiversity documentation.
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Explore the significance of KABIL's ventures in Zambia's mining sector and the impact of new criminal laws in India. This quiz covers the joint efforts in mineral exploration and the recent legal reforms introducing modern provisions for safety and justice. Test your knowledge on these critical developments shaping India's economic landscape.
