1. What is the aim of the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES), recently approved by government of India? – To strengthen the criminal forensic infrastructure
The Indian government approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) to strengthen forensic infrastructure, aiding the criminal justice system.
Approved on June 19, 2024, by the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, the NFIES will be implemented by the Home Ministry.
It supports new criminal laws effective July 1, 2024, requiring mandatory forensic investigation for severe crimes.
NFIES includes new campuses for the National Forensic Sciences University and additional Central Forensic Science Laboratories.
Polity & Governance
2. 5G Intelligent Village Initiative has been introduced by which ministry? – Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has introduced 5G Intelligent Village Initiative and Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA).
International Affairs
3. Which United Nations organization has appointed British actor Theo James as Global Goodwill Ambassador? – UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the premier body of the United Nations, has appointed British actor Theo James as its Global Goodwill Ambassador.
James, who starred in the television series “The Gentlemen” and “The White Lotus”, has supported UNHCR since 2016 and has travelled to Greece, France and Jordan, UNHCR said.
4. Where was the 112th International Labour Conference held? – Switzerland
The Government of India has recently signed a $170 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance India’s preparedness and capacity in the health sector to respond to future pandemics.
ADB was established in the year 1966, its headquarter is in Manila, Philippines.
6. The Cabinet has recently approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on how many Kharif crops? – 14
Scientists have discovered how to control the Casimir Effect to enhance tiny machines.
The Casimir Effect, predicted by Hendrik Casimir in 1948, involves an attractive force between two closely placed uncharged conducting plates due to quantum vacuum fluctuations.
This phenomenon, filled with virtual particles, has been experimentally verified and is crucial in nanotechnology and condensed matter physics, significantly impacting micromachined devices and our understanding of vacuum energy.
Sports
8. In which country is the BRICS Games 2024 being organized? – Russia
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kashmir on the occasion of International Yoga Day.
He participated in a special yoga programme at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre on the banks of the famous Dal Lake.
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June; it started in the year 2015.
10. Recently, the Central Council of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy in collaboration with Svyasa organized a conference on “Yoga for Space” at which place? – Bengaluru
Central Council of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy and Svyasa University organized the “Yoga for Space” conference at S-Vyasa University, Bengaluru for the International Day of Yoga 2024 with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society”.
The event featured keynote speeches from Indian institutions and various activities promoting yoga, including global competitions and innovative challenges.
The conference emphasized the role of yoga in promoting a healthy society and its potential applications for astronauts.
11. The world’s first conservation and breeding centre for the Asian king species of vultures will be set up in which place? – Maharajgan
