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1. Approximately, what percent of worldwide trade passes through the Suez Canal that has been recently disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea? – 12%
- 12% of worldwide trade passes through the Suez Canal, which handles ship passages between Asia and Europe.
- The canal has faced disruptions after recent attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on ships in the Red Sea.
- This has choked trade and prompted the establishment of a naval task force for safe passage.
- The hostilities impact the movement of global goods, causing supply chain backups and shortages.
- The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
- The location of the Suez Canal makes the disruptions strategically important.
2. What is Pantoea tagorei, that was recently making news? – Bacteria
- Researchers from Visva-Bharati University discovered a new plant growth-promoting bacteria species which they named Pantoea Tagorei, in homage to Rabindranath Tagore’s agricultural promotion efforts.
- The bacteria has unique properties that enhance soil nutrients.
3. Which University has won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2023? – Guru Nanak Dev University
- Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar won the 2023 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for the 25th time.
- The trophy is awarded annually by the President of India to the university with the best overall performance in sports at national, international, and inter-university competitions.
4. How many people will be honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023? – 2
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2023.
- These awards will be presented by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 09, 2024.
- This time Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given to badminton players Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj.
- This time 26 players will be honored with the Arjuna Award.
5. Which Indian recently successfully climbed Antarctica’s highest peak ‘Mount Vinson’? – Sheikh Hasan Khan
- Kerala government employee Sheikh Hasan Khan has conquered Antarctica’s highest peak ‘Mount Vinson’. This is the fifth highest peak conquered by him.
- Mount Vinson is 4,892 meters (16,050 ft) above sea level.
- Apart from Mount Vinson, Khan has conquered four other high peaks, Mount Everest in Asia, Mount Denali in North America, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mount Elbrus in Europe.
