Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 23, 2024

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The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, a component of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, allocates Rs. 17,490 crore to boost domestic electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production. Implemented by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the program aims to make India a global Green Hydrogen hub. The broader mission, with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, targets a Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 MMT annually, reducing fossil fuel imports, attracting ₹8 lakh crore in investments, and creating over 6 lakh jobs by 2030.

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The Supreme Court has urged the Indian government to reveal its strategy for saving the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), one of the heaviest flying birds. With a mere 100-150 individuals remaining in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, this large bird faces extinction. Notable for its ostrich-like appearance, the Great Indian Bustard is distinguishable by a black crown, brownish body, and marked wings. Critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, it inhabits dry grasslands and scrublands, presenting a crucial conservation challenge in India.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar offered insights into the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda, uniting 120 developing countries under the theme ‘Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.’ As a key NAM member, India supports this theme, emphasizing its commitment to NAM’s principles.

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The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has issued a warning about scams on WhatsApp. Established in 1970 under the Ministry of Home Affairs, BPRD aims to address police needs and challenges. It conducts research, recommends solutions, and stays updated on science and technology. Additionally, it aids in modernizing State Police Forces and Correctional Administration. Originally with two divisions, it later added a Training Division in 1973 and now oversees the National Police Mission.

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The Supreme Court has declared that the State of Rajasthan can prohibit mining in the environmentally sensitive Aravalli Range. Stretching 670 km in northwestern India, the Aravalli is one of the world’s oldest fold mountains, hosting diverse ecosystems. Guru Shikhar, its highest peak at 5,650 feet, overlooks Mount Abu, a popular hill station. The range serves as a geological boundary, separating the Thar desert from eastern Rajasthan. Rich in minerals, it also houses national parks like Sariska and wildlife sanctuaries.