Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 24, 2024

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India launched its first survey of high-risk glacial lakes in Tawang and Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. The initiative follows a glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim’s South Lhonak lake last October. It is led by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). It is part of the National Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Mission. The survey aims to assess risks and feasibility for early warning systems and other preventive measures. It will evaluate lake accessibility, geo coordinates, boundaries, elevation, and land use patterns to install early warning systems and weather stations.

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India celebrated its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024. This day marks the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram Lander on the Moon’s southern polar region. India is the first country to land in this uncharted region and the fourth overall to achieve a lunar landing. The theme for the celebration is “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga.”

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The Union Minister for Civil Aviation launched new guidelines for seaplane operations in India. The Minister also introduced UDAN version 5.4, with fresh bids invited for cancelled routes. The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN was launched in 2016 to improve air connectivity to remote or unserved areas. Key provisions include extending Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under RCS for seaplane operations. The guidelines adopt the Non-Scheduled Operator Permit (NSOP) framework, which is currently used for helicopters, for seaplanes as well.

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The Ministry of External Affairs denied that floods in eastern Bangladesh were due to the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura on the Gumti river. The Gumti River is a transboundary river starting from a range in Tripura, India. The river flows through Bangladesh and joins the Meghna river system near Daudkandi.

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The Ministry of Information Broadcasting launched 25 challenges under the ‘Create in India Challenge—Season 1’ for the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in New Delhi. WAVES is a platform for collaboration, innovation, and discussions in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry. Its goals include boosting India’s creator economy, making India an attractive investment destination, and adapting to new industry trends. This initiative aims to enhance India’s global presence in the M&E industry. It promotes cross-cultural exchanges and aims to develop a skilled workforce.