GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda - 19 December 2024

GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda  - 19 December 2024

Kisan Kavach, Farmer Protection, Pesticide Effects

Kisan Kavach

The GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda for December 19, 2024, covers significant topics including global divorce trends, chemical castration, noise pollution regulations, the concept of blood money, the Boltz-1 AI model, Kisan Kavach, and the 3 Zero Club initiative aimed at sustainable development.


GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda  - Questions & Answers

Ques. Which country has the highest divorce rate?
Ans. The Maldives has the highest divorce rate globally, with approximately 10.97 divorces per 1,000 people annually. Cultural factors, early marriages, and societal norms contribute significantly to this high rate of marital dissolution. The next two countries are Russia (4.7 divorces per 1,000 people) and Belarus: (4.1 divorces per 1,000 people).

Ques, How is chemical castration done?
Ans. Chemical castration involves administering medications, typically anti-androgens like medroxyprogesterone acetate or GnRH analogues, to suppress testosterone production, reducing libido and sexual activity. It’s reversible and used for managing certain medical or criminal conditions.

Ques. What is the noise limit for concerts in India?
Ans. In India, the noise limit for concerts is regulated by the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. The permissible limit is 75 dB during the day and 70 dB at night, with local variations possible.

Ques. What is blood money?
Ans. "Blood money" refers to money paid in compensation for a life taken, often in the context of murder or violence. It can also refer to profits gained from unethical or harmful practices, such as exploitation.

Ques. What is Boltz-1?
Ans. Boltz-1 is an open-source AI model developed by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to accelerate biomedical research and drug development through enhanced protein structure prediction capabilities.

Ques. What is Kisan Kavach?
Ans. The Kisan Kavach, India’s first anti-pesticide bodysuit, aims to protect farmers from the adverse effects of pesticides. The fabric of the suit neutralizes harmful pesticides on contact, enhancing safety for agricultural workers.

Ques. What is 3 Zero Club?
Ans. The "3 Zero Club" refers to a global initiative that aims at zero net carbon emission, zero wealth concentration for ending poverty, and zero unemployment aims to create sustainable development. It is an initiative as per the vision of Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus’s vision.

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