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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 03 – 04 April 2022
CJI Launched The Digital Platform “FASTER”
- FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records) is a digital platform to communicate interim orders, stay orders, bail orders, etc., of the Supreme Court to authorities concerned through a secured electronic communication channel.
- Why Is This Significant?
- Ensure timely Release of Undertrials
- Prevent Unnecessary Arrests
- Ensure Fundamental Rights of Prisoners Are Upheld
- Other SC Initiatives:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) based portal ‘SUPACE’ in the judicial system aimed at assisting judges with legal research.
- eCourts Mission Mode Project is a pan-India Project, to provide designated services to litigants, lawyers, and the judiciary through ICT enablement of courts.
Traditional New Year Festivals
- Recently Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, And Sajibu Cheiraoba Were Celebrated Across Different Regions Of India.
- These Festivals Of The Spring Season Mark The Beginning Of The Traditional New Year In India.
- Chaitra Sukladi: It marks the beginning of the new year of the Vikram Samvat also known as the Vedic [Hindu] calendar.
- Gudi Padwa and Ugadi: These festivals are celebrated by the people in the Deccan region including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
- Cheti Chand: Sindhis celebrate the new year as Cheti Chand. Chaitra month is called ‘Chet’ in Sindhi.
- Navreh: It is the lunar new year that is celebrated in Kashmir.
- Sajibu Cheiraoba: It is the great ritual festival of Meiteis (an ethnic group in Manipur) which is observed on the first day of Manipur lunar month Shajibu, which falls in the month of April every year.
Holy Month Of Ramzan Begins
- Ramzan, Is The 9th Month Of The Islamic Calendar, Observed By Muslims Worldwide As A Month Of Fasting (Sawm), Prayer, Reflection, And Community.
- A Commemoration Of Muhammad’s First Revelation, The Annual Observance Of Ramadan Is Regarded As One Of The Five Pillars Of Islam And Lasts Twenty-nine To Thirty Days, From One Sighting Of The Crescent Moon To The Next.
India And Australia Sign Economic Cooperation And Trade Agreement
- India And Australia Sign Economic Cooperation And Trade Agreement To Double Bilateral Trade In 5 Years.
- The Agreement Was Signed By Commerce And Industry Minister Piyush Goyal And Trade, Tourism And Investment Minister Of Australia Dan Tehan In A Virtual Ceremony In The Presence Of Prime Minister Narendra Modi And His Australian Counterpart Scott Morrison.
- The Agreement Encompassing Trade In Goods And Services Is A Balanced And Equitable Trade Agreement, Which Will Further Strengthen The Strategic Relations Between The Two Countries.
Rupay Launched In Nepal
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba held delegation-level talks in New Delhi.
- During the talks, the two leaders reviewed the progress in the India-Nepal partnership and discussed ways to further their cooperation agenda. Prime Minister Modi and Nepalese Prime Minister Deuba jointly launched several projects on the occasion.
- They flagged off the 35-kilometer long cross-border passenger train services between Jaynagar of Bihar in India and Kurtha in Nepal.
- Both the leaders also jointly inaugurated the Solu Corridor 132 kV Power Transmission Line and Substation in Nepal built under the Government of India’s Line of Credit.
- The two Prime Ministers launched RuPay Card in Nepal.
- Following the talks, four MoUs were signed in the presence of both Prime Ministers.
- Priority To Trade And Cross-border Connectivity Initiatives In All Respects. Stressed The Need To Further Strengthen The Cooperation Between The Defence And Security Institutions Of The Two Countries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Visits India
- The Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi yesterday. Mr. Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations.
- The Prime Minister reiterated his call for early cessation of violence and conveyed India’s readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts. The Russian Foreign Minister also updated Mr. Modi on the progress of decisions taken during the India-Russia bilateral Summit held in December last year.
- Earlier, the External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi. Mr. Lavrov arrived last evening on a two-day visit to India. The two Ministers also discussed developments in Ukraine. Mr. Lavrov briefed the Indian side on Russia’s perspective, including the ongoing talks. In his opening remarks before the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of cessation of violence and ending hostilities.
Junior Skills 2021
- Junior Skills 2021, The Country’s First Championship For School Students Ended On A High Note In New Delhi With The Felicitation Of More Than 60 Winners With Cash Prizes, Certificates, And Medals. An Initiative Of The National Skill Development Corporation, Junior Skills Championship Is India’s Skill Competition For School Students Was Launched In Partnership With CBSE.
- The Gold Medal Winners Will Get An Opportunity To Travel To Shanghai In October This Year To Experience From Close Quarters The World Skills Competition, The World’s Premier Skill Competition Where Different Countries Participate For The Ultimate Recognition In Skills. It Was Announced That The Second Edition Of Junior Skills Will Be Renamed India Skills Junior And A New Logo Was Unveiled.
- Over Two Lakh Students Of Classes 6 To 12 Registered In Ten Emerging Vocations Such As Web Technologies, It Software Solution, Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, Fashion Technology, Mobile Robotics, Painting And Decorating, Solar Energy, Innovative Business Ideas, And Photography.
AIR’s “Abhyaas” For Preparation Of Competitive Exams
- All India Radio News Is Launching A New Weekly Interactive Program, Abhyaas, For Competitive Examinations From Today.
- It Is Aimed At Enlightening Students And Job Seekers Preparing For Competitive Examinations.
- The Program Will Be In Hindi And Will Be Broadcast Every Saturday Between 9.30-10 PM.
- The First Episode Of Abhyaas Will Is Aired At 9.30 PM On 100.1 FM GOLD And It Will Focus On Modern History.
- All India Radio News Received An Overwhelming Response For The Show From Across The Country As Listeners Posted Numerous Queries. A Prominent Academician Will Be Responding To The Questions.
- The Program Has Segments Like Explainers, Fact files, Examination Calendar, And Question Of The Week.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- A Digital Platform To Communicate Interim Orders
- PACER
- FASTER
- SUPACE
- eCourts
ANSWER: B
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Portal Of SC
- PACER
- FASTER
- SUPACE
- eCourts
ANSWER: C
- Current CJI
- Ranjan Gogoi
- S A Bobde
- N V Ramana
- Dipak Mishra
ANSWER: C
- 1st CJI
- H J Kania
- P Shastri
- B P Sinha
- P N Bhagwati
ANSWER: A
- It Marks The Beginning Of The New Year Of The Vikram Samvat
- Chaitra
- Vaisakha
- Jyaistha
- Asadha
ANSWER: A
- Gudi Padwa Is Celebrated In
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
- Chhattisgarh
ANSWER: C
- Ugadi Is Celebrated In Which States Of India
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Telangana
- All The Above
ANSWER: D
- Sindhis Celebrate The New Year As
- Cheti Chand
- Navreh
- Sajibu Cheiraoba
- Navroz
ANSWER: A
- Lunar New Year That Is Celebrated In Kashmir
- Cheti Chand
- Navreh
- Sajibu Cheiraoba
- Navroz
ANSWER: B
- Sajibu Cheiraoba Is Celebrated In
- Assam
- Arunachal
- Manipur
- Mizoram
ANSWER: C
- Sajibu Cheiraoba Is The Great Ritual Festival Of
- Lamkang
- Liangmai
- Gonds
- Meitei
ANSWER: D
- The Gondi Or Gond Tribes Are Mostly Found In
- Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- All The Above
ANSWER: D
- Ramzan, Is The ____ Month Of The Islamic Calendar
- 1st
- 5th
- 9th
- 12th
ANSWER: C
- Ramzan Is Also Known As
- Eid al-Fitr
- Eid al-Adha
- Eid al-Milad
- Eid al-Meraj
ANSWER: A
- Odd One Out – 5 Pillars Of Islam
- Alms (Zakat)
- Fasting (Sawm)
- Pilgrimage (Hajj)
- Beard (Dadhhee)
ANSWER: D
- Junior Skills 2021 Was Conducted For
- School Students
- College Stude3nts
- University Students
- Professionals
ANSWER: A
- Junior Skills 2021 Was Conducted By
- NSDC
- CBSE
- NCERT
- Both A & B
ANSWER: D
- The 1st World Skills Competition Was Held In
- London
- Madrid
- Paris
- Rome
ANSWER: B
- World Skills Competition 2022 Will Be Held At
- Abu Dhabi
- Lyon
- Shanghai
- Madrid
ANSWER: C
- “Abhyaas” For Preparation Of Competitive Exams Launched
- NCERT
- CBSE
- AIR
- Vivid Bharthi
ANSWER: C
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