18 June : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Ans. A

Explanation:

The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) is a joint effort between India and the US to collaborate on cutting-edge technologies. Launched in May 2022, it aims to:

• Boost cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum computing.
• Develop strong innovation ecosystems in both countries.
• Deepen defense ties through collaboration on technology and industry.
• Ensure responsible technology development aligned with democratic values.

Ans. D

Explanation:

• Digi Yatra, a facial recognition check in service at airports, could be implemented in hotels and public places like historical monuments, according to Suresh Khadakbhavi, the CEO of the Digi Yatra Foundation.

• The Digi Yatra initiative, launched in 2022, uses biometrics to enable paperless movement through airport checkpoints. The initiative covers 14 airports and is expected to expand to 15 more by the end of 2024.

Ans. A

Explanation:

• On Monday, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) the announced two proposals: 5G Intelligent Village and Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA), which aimed to catalyse innovation and technological advancement in the telecom sector.
• Both proposals shall be funded under the Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme of the DoT.

ANS. A       

Explanation:

• Mifepristone is a key component of a two-drug regimen for medical abortions. Initially, mifepristone is administered to block progesterone, a hormone crucial for maintaining pregnancy.
• Subsequently, misoprostol is taken to induce uterine contractions and expel the fetus, mimicking a miscarriage. Approved by the FDA in 2000 for use up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, mifepristone has been used by over six million people in the US.
• It is now employed in approximately two-thirds of abortions in the country. Extensive studies have confirmed its safety, with serious complications being rare.

ANS: C

Explanation:

• In 2023, Kerala had an estimated 2.2 million emigrants, slightly more than the 2.1 million recorded in 2018. This reflects a recovery from the decline observed in the previous survey.
• The number of return emigrants also increased significantly, from 1.2 million in 2018 to 1.8 million in 2023, indicating a dynamic migration landscape.
• Women predominantly work in the nursing sector (51.6%) and make up 45.6% of Kerala’s student migrants. A significant 40.5% of female emigrants are in Western countries, compared to only 14.6% of male emigrants.
• Tirur taluk in the Muslim-majority Malappuram district remains the top source of migrants.
• The average remittance per emigrant household also rose to Rs 2.24 lakh in 2023 from Rs 96,185 in 2018.