12 June : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option A - Ghana

 Explanation:

• Ghana submitted the draft resolution to the UN General Assembly for declaring 2025 as the 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.’
• This initiative aimed to raise global awareness about quantum science and its applications.
• The resolution received significant support from over 70 countries, leading to its official proclamation on June 7, following Mexico's initial proposal in May 2023.

Answer:  Option A - Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic

Explanation:

• Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic. These elements, commonly known as heavy metals, are frequently found as contaminants in various environmental settings.
• They pose significant risks to both ecosystems and human health due to their toxicity and persistence.
• Heavy metal contamination can result from industrial activities, mining operations, and improper waste disposal, necessitating stringent monitoring and remediation measures to mitigate their adverse effects.

Answer:  Option C - Nine votes

Explanation:

• In the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), for a decision to pass, it requires at least nine affirmative votes out of the fifteen member states.
• However, any veto from the five permanent members (USA, UK, Russia, China, France) can block the decision.
• This arrangement aims to ensure significant consensus among the Council's members while providing a mechanism for the permanent members to prevent actions against their interests.

Answer:  Option D -  Strontium

Explanation:

• Atomic clocks rely on the precise vibrations of atoms to measure time accurately.
• Strontium-based atomic clocks are notable for their high-frequency oscillations and narrow linewidths, which enhance their accuracy.
• These characteristics make strontium an ideal choice for improving the precision of atomic timekeeping, essential in various scientific and technological applications, including navigation systems and telecommunications.

Answer:  Option C - Fifth Finance Commission

Explanation:

• The special category status was introduced in 1969 based on its recommendations.
• This status provided additional assistance to states with certain characteristics like hilly terrain, low population density, strategic location along borders, and economic backwardness.
• It aimed to promote balanced regional development by offering fiscal incentives to these states for their growth and development.