1 August : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option B - Tanzania and Kenya

Explanation:

• The Maasai tribe is indigenous to both Tanzania and Kenya. They are renowned for their unique cultural practices and semi-nomadic way of life.
• In Kenya, they are primarily found in the Rift Valley, while in Tanzania, they inhabit areas near the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
• These regions are central to their traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage.

Answer:  Option C - Copper Ore Concentrates

Explanation:

• In FY24, copper ore concentrates had the highest import value at ₹25,951 crore, surpassing other major minerals.
• This amount more than doubled from ₹12,146 crore five years ago, reflecting a substantial increase in its import value.
• It outpaced other major imports such as manganese ore, limestone, and iron ore, which had lower import values during the same period.

Answer:  Option C - Tarang Shakti

Explanation:

• The Indian Air Force's largest multilateral exercise scheduled for August and September 2024 is named Tarang Shakti.
• This exercise will be conducted in two phases at Sulur and Jodhpur, involving 18 countries, including major participants like Germany, the U.K., and the U.S.
• The aim of Tarang Shakti is to enhance interoperability, share best practices, and showcase the indigenous defence industry.

Answer:  Option B -  To promote Indian languages through translation and academic writing

Explanation:

• The UGC's ASMITA initiative aims to promote Indian languages in education through translation and academic writing.
• This initiative is part of a broader effort to integrate regional languages into higher education, ensuring that students have access to educational resources in their native languages.
• By fostering academic writing and translating key texts, ASMITA supports linguistic diversity and enhances the accessibility of educational materials across India.

Answer:  Option A - Fertilisers

Explanation:

• The correct answer is Fertilisers.
• Among the eight core industries contributing to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), Fertilisers have the smallest weightage at 2.63%.
• This contrasts with Coal (10.33%), Cement (5.37%), and Electricity (19.85%), all of which have higher weights.
• The weightage reflects each industry's impact on the overall industrial production index.