19 March : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer: Option A - The origin of life through chemical evolution

Explanation:

• The Miller-Urey hypothesis explains how life’s basic building blocks might have formed on early Earth.
• In 1953, scientists mixed simple gases like methane, ammonia, hydrogen, and water and passed electric sparks through them, mimicking lightning.
• After some time, they found amino acids, which are essential for life.
• This showed that natural processes could create the first life-related molecules, supporting the idea that life started from simple chemicals.

Answer: Option A - Ministry of Education

Explanation:

• The National Book Trust (NBT) functions under the Ministry of Education and is mandated to promote books, reading culture, and literary awareness across India.
• Established in 1957, it publishes affordable books in multiple Indian languages and organizes literary events like book fairs.
• NBT also runs schemes to encourage young authors and fosters a knowledge-based society by making quality literature accessible to diverse readers.

Answer: Option A - To mentor young writers in creative writing and promote India's cultural heritage.

Explanation:

• The Prime Minister’s Young Authors Mentorship Scheme aims to nurture young writers under 30 by enhancing their creative writing skills.
• It focuses on themes like the Indian Knowledge System, contributions of the Indian diaspora, and modern Indian history.
• The scheme aligns with the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat vision, encouraging youth to document India’s past, present, and future, thereby promoting literature and cultural heritage.

Answer: Option D - A method used to extract data from isolated systems that are not connected to the internet.

Explanation:

• An Air Gap Attack is a cybersecurity technique used to breach isolated (air-gapped) systems that are not connected to the internet or any external network.
• Attackers use methods like electromagnetic signals, acoustic waves, or compromised USB devices to extract sensitive data.
• This type of attack is particularly dangerous for highly secure environments, such as military, financial, or nuclear infrastructure, where systems are deliberately kept offline to prevent hacking.

Answer: Option B - An initiative by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to support media and entertainment startups.

Explanation:

• WAVEX 2025 is an initiative by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to support media and entertainment startups.
• Organized with IAMAI, it focuses on gaming, animation, XR, metaverse, and AI.
• The event provides startups with funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities, aiming to position India as a global media-tech hub.

It features pitching sessions with investors and a televised finale for selected startups