Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 9, 2024

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The inaugural ‘Parivartan Chintan’ tri-service armed forces planning conference convened in New Delhi on April 8, 2024, organized by the Union Ministry of Defence. Led by the Chiefs of Army, Navy, and Air Force, alongside the Department of Military Affairs, the conference aimed to establish a unified, integrated theatre command. Chaired by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, it sought to foster jointness, integration, and readiness for future conflicts through innovative reforms and initiatives.

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Peter Pellegrini, backed by Slovakia’s nationalist-left government, wins the presidential election, defeating liberal Ivan Korčok. With 53.85% of the vote, Pellegrini pledges to maintain Slovakia’s peace stance. He becomes the sixth president since independence in 1993, succeeding Zuzana Čaputová. As president, Pellegrini will appoint the prime minister, swear in the government, and influence judicial appointments. His victory signifies a shift towards state interventionism. The new government halts weapon exports to Ukraine.

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The Centre has issued a draft notification delineating an Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh. ESZs are vital and delicate areas near protected zones, designated by the central government under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Guidelines categorize activities as prohibited (e.g., commercial mining), regulated (e.g., tree felling), or permitted (e.g., local agriculture). This aims to safeguard biodiversity while allowing sustainable human practices.

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Russia declared a “federal emergency” in southern Orenburg due to the Ural River flooding Orsk, leading to the evacuation of thousands. The Ural River, spanning 2,428 km through Russia and Kazakhstan, serves as a continental boundary between Europe and Asia. Originating from the Ural Mountains, it flows into the Caspian Sea. Melting snow primarily feeds it, with a unique digitate delta. With 58 tributaries, it holds significance as Europe’s third-longest river.

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The ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ at Wadia College Sports Ground, Pune, marked the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga. Organized jointly by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and National Institute of Naturopathy, Govt. of India, thousands gathered, actively participating in the Common Yoga Protocol. This event showcased the increasing significance of Yoga in promoting individual and societal well-being, highlighting enthusiasm for its practice and benefits.