Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 28, 2024

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Assam has recorded the presence of the mithun, a semi-wild animal, for the first time in Dima Hasao. Previously, mithuns were counted under the “others” category in livestock censuses. Mithun is the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland and is also found in Mizoram and Manipur. Scientists from ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun were part of the discovery team. Villagers reported a past decline in mithun population. The discovery may boost eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recognized mithun as a meat animal in September 2023.

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Indian women’s wrestlers won the team title at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2024, breaking Japan’s dominance.
They secured 8 out of the 10 medals won by India, including 5 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze. The championship was held in Amman, Jordan, from August 19 to 25, 2024. Indian women’s team secured 185 points, while Japan came second with 146 points. This is the first time the Indian women’s team won the title, having consistently been in the top five in the past five editions. The Indian men’s contingent won only two medals.

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Odisha reported a bird flu outbreak with the H5N1 strain, leading to the culling of over 11,700 chickens. The outbreak occurred at a poultry farm in Pipili, Puri district, where mass chicken deaths were detected. Infected chicken carcasses were tested at the National Institute of High-Security Animal Disease in Bhopal, confirming H5N1. Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, primarily affects birds but can spread to humans. The first avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreak in India occurred in Maharashtra in 2006. The first human case in India was reported in Haryana in June 2021.

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The Ministry of Education defined ‘literacy’ and ‘full literacy’ under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP). NILP aims to promote literacy among people aged 15 and above across India. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a budget of Rs. 1037.90 crore for 2022-2027. The goal is to onboard one crore learners annually. NILP has five components: foundational literacy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skills, and continuing education. Beneficiaries are identified through door-to-door surveys and mobile app registration. The scheme relies on volunteers for teaching and uses online resources on the DIKSHA platform.

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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved the “Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana” to support vulnerable women and parents of disabled children. The scheme aims to aid in the education and well-being of these children. Rs 53.21 crore has been allocated for the scheme for the financial year 2024-25. Eligible beneficiaries include children of widows, destitute women, divorced women, and parents of disabled children with an income under Rs 1 lakh per year. Eligible parents of children under 18 will receive Rs 1,000 per month for educational, nutritional, and health expenses. Support is provided for higher education and vocational courses.