Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 22-23, 2024

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Kerala secured the top spot in the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024 for the second consecutive year. The index was released during the FSSAI Global Food Regulators Summit 2024. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) releases this index annually since 2018-19. The SFSI aims to improve food safety standards in India. It evaluates states based on five metrics: data management, compliance, food testing, training, and consumer empowerment. In 2023, a new parameter, ‘Improvement in SFSI Rank,’ was added. The index promotes safe and nutritious food for the population.

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The International Day of Peace is celebrated annually on September 21. It aims to promote peace and highlight the importance of global unity for a peaceful and sustainable world. This year’s theme, ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace,’ emphasizes the importance of fostering peaceful relations among all races and ethnicities. The day commemorates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, promoting awareness and actions that contribute to a sustainable and harmonious world.

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The 11th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) was recently held in New Delhi to felicitate INSPIRE–MANAK winners. INSPIRE–MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge) is a flagship scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It supports innovative ideas from school students and encourages them to pursue science and research careers. The program is implemented jointly by DST and the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India. It targets students aged 10-15 in classes 6 to 10, aiming to nurture future innovators and critical thinkers. The scheme promotes creativity and innovation, helping students address societal needs and become responsible citizens and leaders.

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Southern Command of the Indian Army organized a two-day national symposium, ‘Exercise AIKYA’, on disaster management in Chennai. “Aikya” means “Oneness” in Tamil, symbolizing the goal to unite India’s Disaster Management community. It brought together stakeholders from six southern states/UTs: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry. The exercise simulated emergencies, tested roles, discussed disaster relief technologies, and reviewed recent operations. It focused on issues like tsunamis, landslides, floods, cyclones, industrial incidents, and forest fires, emphasizing recent events in Tamil Nadu, Wayanad, and Andhra Pradesh.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will expand the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) to 20 more airports in India. It is an initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs. It aims to speed up immigration clearance for Indian Nationals and Foreign Nationals with OCI cards. The program, first launched at Delhi’s IGI Airport, facilitates faster and secure international travel. Similar to the U.S. Global Entry Program, it offers quick clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The FTI-TTP is managed through an online portal by the Bureau of Immigration, the nodal agency for implementation.