Daily Quiz

Solution (c)
Explanation:
• Karnataka is known for its Jatre festivals, like the Mysuru Dasara procession and Karaga festival. These processions celebrate local deities and traditions.
• Andhra Pradesh has rich temple traditions, including the Tirupati Brahmotsavam and the Mangalagiri Panakala Swamy procession.
• The Thanka Anki procession is a ceremonial ritual associated with the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. The procession carries the golden attire (Thanka Anki) of Lord Ayyappa from the Sree Parthasarathy Temple in Aranmula to the Sabarimala temple during the Mandala Puja season. The Thanka Anki, which symbolizes the regal attire of the deity, is a highlight of the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, drawing thousands of devotees. (Option (c) is correct)
• Tamil Nadu features significant temple rituals, such as the Panguni Uthiram procession at Madurai Meenakshi temple and the Arupathimoovar festival at Kapaleeshwarar temple, which differ from the Thanka Anki procession in Kerala.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thanka-anki-procession-sets-off-from-aranmula/article69015626.ece

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• Project-77 (P-77) refers to India’s initiative to construct two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). Cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security, this project is a significant boost to India’s underwater warfare capabilities. These submarines are expected to include 90% indigenous content, enhancing self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• SSNs provide enhanced underwater endurance, stealth, and capability to escort nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). With this induction, India becomes the only non-P5 nation operating both SSBNs and SSNs. (Option (a) is correct)
• Projects like Agni missiles or K-series submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) developed for India’s strategic forces. While crucial for nuclear deterrence, these projects are unrelated to Project-77, which focuses on submarine construction. The K-15 Sagarika missile is part of India’s underwater ballistic missile capability, complementing SSBNs like INS Arihant. (Option (b) is incorrect)
• India is pursuing the construction of indigenous aircraft carriers, such as INS Vikrant (commissioned) and the proposed IAC-2. These projects enhance India’s surface fleet capabilities but are unrelated to nuclear submarines. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• Maritime surveillance involves projects like GSAT series satellites and collaborations with ISRO for space-based monitoring. These contribute to India’s maritime domain awareness but are unrelated to the construction of nuclear submarines. RISAT-2BR1 is an advanced satellite aiding maritime and terrestrial surveillance. (Option (d) is incorrect)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/pointing-the-beacon-at-indias-undersea-warfare-capabilities/article69016503.ece#:~:text=The%20addition%20of%20the%20SSNs,nation%20operating%20SSBNs%20and%20SSNs.

Solution (d)

Explanation:

• Community-driven healthcare models are aimed at improving access to medical services in remote regions of Africa. Examples include the CHW (Community Health Worker) programs that deliver basic health services
• Traditional microfinance practices in South Asia, such as Grameen model in Bangladesh, involve small loans for entrepreneurs without collateral.
• In East Africa, land ownership systems like ujamaa in Tanzania focus on collective farming or tenancy models, addressing land rights and agricultural development.
• The Kafala system is a labor sponsorship system prevalent in several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as well as Lebanon and Jordan. Under this system, foreign workers’ visas are tied to their employers, who are responsible for their legal and economic status.
• It has been widely criticized for exploitation and human rights abuses, as it often limits workers’ ability to change jobs, leaves them vulnerable to mistreatment, and restricts their mobility. (Option (d) is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/%E2%80%8Baway-from-home/article69015954.ece

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• Posthumous reproduction involves the use of cryopreserved gametes (sperm or eggs) of a deceased individual to conceive a child after their death. Cryopreservation is widely used in reproductive technologies to preserve gametes for long durations. (Statement 1 is correct)
• There is no explicit legal provision in India permitting or prohibiting posthumous reproduction. While the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021, and Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2022, regulate aspects of assisted reproduction, they do not address this specific issue. The Delhi High Court allowed posthumous reproduction in a particular case, but it does not establish legality across the country. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
• The ART Act primarily focuses on infertile married couples and does not directly address the situation of posthumous reproduction. Clause 24(f) mentions gamete collection posthumously with prior consent, but the Act applies only to married couples, not to unmarried individuals or grandparents. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

Source: https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/112842/OPS/GOIDOMHCI.1+GNRDONO2H.1.html

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• Satellite internet relies on satellites positioned either in geostationary orbit (35,786 km above Earth) or low-earth orbit (LEO, typically 500–2000 km above Earth). It enables internet connectivity in remote and underserved areas where terrestrial infrastructure like fiber or cellular networks is not feasible. Companies like SpaceX (Starlink) and OneWeb use LEO satellites, while others like HughesNet rely on geostationary satellites. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
• Under Section 6 of the Indian Wireless Act and Section 20 of the Indian Telegraph Act, the use of certain satellite-based communication devices like Thuraya and Iridium phones is prohibited. These restrictions are aimed at preventing misuse for illegal activities like militancy and terrorism, as such devices are difficult to monitor and trace. (Statement 2 is correct)
• Premium devices with satellite-based emergency features, such as Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite, are functional in countries like the U.S. but not in India due to strict licensing and regulatory controls. The Indian government’s tight regulation over satellite communication devices impacts such features. (Statement 3 is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/are-militants-in-manipur-using-starlink-satellite-internet-explained/article69011781.ece#:~:text=The%20story%20so%20far%3A%20Billionaire,branded%20satellite%20router%20and%20antenna.