13 March : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer: Option B - A heritage prayer cap of the Muslim community

Explanation:

• The Thalangara Thopi is a traditional handmade prayer cap, deeply revered by the Muslim community and recognized as a heritage symbol.
• It has a 200-year-old legacy but is now on the brink of extinction due to declining demand.
• The craft, believed to have been introduced by Lakshadweep settlers, was also mentioned by Ibn Battuta in the 14th century.
• Made from pure cotton, it requires 20 days of craftsmanship.

Answer: Option A - An AI-powered chatbot providing support to victims of online sexual violence

Explanation:

• OlimpIA is an AI-powered chatbot developed in Mexico to support victims of online sexual violence.
• It provides legal advice and emotional support through WhatsApp in multiple languages.
• Inspired by the experiences of two women from Mexico and Ecuador, it was launched in collaboration with AuraChat.Ai.
• Since its introduction in September, OlimpIA has expanded its capacity significantly, aiming to connect victims with law enforcement and prevent further abuse.

Answer: Option C - It operates under UNFCCC and follows a nationally determined contribution approach.

Explanation:

• The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, with efforts to limit it to 1.5°C.
• It follows a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) approach, where countries set and update their emission reduction targets.
• The agreement promotes global cooperation, financial support for developing nations, and periodic progress reviews to enhance climate action.

Answer: Option C -  Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Explanation:

• The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a body responsible for assessing climate change science.
• It compiles simulations from various climate models and publishes Assessment Reports (ARs) every few years, with the latest being AR6 (2021-2022).
• These reports provide scientific insights on climate change, its impacts, and mitigation strategies, guiding global policies and agreements like the Paris Agreement.

Answer: Option B - Upliftment of minority communities through skill development and entrepreneurship

Explanation:

• The Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PMVIKAS) scheme aims to uplift six centrally notified minority communities by providing skill development, entrepreneurship support, and education assistance for school dropouts.
• It merges five previous schemes to ensure holistic socio-economic empowerment.
• The scheme also includes awareness campaigns and workshops to enhance outreach.
• Unlike cultural preservation initiatives, its primary focus is on economic and skill-based empowerment.