4 December : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option B -  Gond

Explanation:

• The Gussadi dance is a traditional tribal art form of the Gond tribe, primarily practiced in Telangana.
• It is performed during the Dandari festival, celebrated after the harvest season, to honor deities and ancestors.
• The dance reflects the Gond community's cultural heritage, with distinctive attire, including feathered headgear and body paint.
• Efforts are being made to preserve and promote this dance as part of India's intangible cultural heritage.

Answer:  Option D - Gangetic Dolphin

Explanation:

• The Gangetic Dolphin is classified as Endangered (not Critically Endangered) on the IUCN Red List, indicating it faces significant threats but is not as critically imperiled as species like the Kashmir Stag or Malabar Large-spotted Civet, which are Critically Endangered.
• While habitat loss and pollution threaten the Gangetic Dolphin, its population is relatively larger and more stable compared to other critically endangered species in India.

Answer:  Option D - Ennore - Kerala

Explanation:

• Ennore Port, located near Chennai, is in Tamil Nadu, not Kerala. It handles bulk cargo, coal, and general cargo. The other pairs are correctly matched:
• Tuticorin is in Tamil Nadu,
• Vadhavan is in Maharashtra,
• Paradip is in Odisha. Hence, the pair “Ennore - Kerala” is incorrectly matched, as Ennore is not situated in Kerala.

Answer:  Option A - Providing legal aid and awareness on rights and entitlements

Explanation:

• SARTHIE 1.0, launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment along with NALSA, focuses on empowering marginalized communities by providing legal aid and raising awareness about their rights and entitlements.
• The initiative aims to ensure that vulnerable groups have access to legal resources, enabling them to understand and exercise their rights effectively.
• This empowers them to seek justice, access government schemes, and combat issues related to discrimination and exploitation.

Answer:  Option D - Strengthening healthcare infrastructure and disaster preparedness.

Explanation:

• The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) is focused on strengthening India's healthcare infrastructure.
• It aims to enhance public health systems by building health and wellness centers, setting up critical care blocks, public health units, and integrated labs.
• The scheme also focuses on preparing the healthcare system to effectively manage future pandemics and disasters, ensuring a robust continuum of care across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.