4 January : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer: Option C - Syria

Explanation:

• Saydnaya prison, located north of Damascus, Syria, gained infamy for its brutal human rights violations under President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
• Initially built to house political prisoners, it became a symbol of state brutality during the Syrian civil war.
• Thousands were tortured, executed, and disappeared, with reports of mass killings, rape, and the use of a crematorium to dispose of bodies.
• In 2016, the UN commission identified crimes against humanity committed there.

Answer: Option D - The tribe predominantly practices shifting cultivation and grows crops like Annatto.

Explanation:

• The Konda Reddi tribe resides in the hilly and forested regions of Andhra Pradesh, mainly in East Godavari, West Godavari, Khammam, and Srikakulam districts.
• They practice shifting cultivation, with Annatto being a key commercial crop.
• Traditional marriage customs include live-in relationships due to financial constraints and ritualistic weddings, including the "Laagudu" tradition where the bride is "abducted."
• The tribe is also experiencing cultural shifts, including intermarriage with non-tribals.

Answer: Option B - Its high density and resistance to corrosion and heat

Explanation:

• Tungsten is highly valued in aerospace and defense industries primarily for its high density, which gives it the ability to withstand extreme conditions, and its resistance to corrosion and heat.
• These properties make it ideal for applications such as aircraft parts, missiles, and armor-piercing ammunition.
• Unlike materials with lower melting points, tungsten can maintain strength and stability at high temperatures, ensuring reliability and durability in critical military and aerospace operations.

Answer: Option A - Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

• "Kummi" is a traditional folk dance widely performed in Tamil Nadu, especially by women, during cultural and religious occasions.
• Recently, women in Kesampatti village, Madurai, used Kummi as a form of protest against a proposed tungsten mining project in the region.
• The protestors highlighted the importance of the land in relation to their cultural, religious, and environmental heritage, emphasizing the potential harm from the mining activities.

Answer: Option B - Brahmaputra

Explanation:

• The Yarlung Tsangpo is a major river originating in Tibet, where it flows through the Himalayan region.
• As it enters India, it is known as the Brahmaputra. The river is crucial for water resources, agriculture, and livelihoods in northeastern India, particularly in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Yarlung Tsangpo's course and its management, including hydropower projects, are central to geopolitical and environmental concerns in the region.