GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda  - 25 December 2024

Glass Child Syndrome

The GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda for December 25, 2024, covers a range of intriguing topics, including the Ken-Betwa project, the challenges of a super-aged society, and advancements in technology like Trap Landing and Vertical Launch Systems. It also highlights astronomical phenomena such as the Chandra Telescope and the Christmas Tree Cluster. Additionally, the session delves into health concerns like Holiday Heart Syndrome and Chemo Sapiens, while exploring environmental initiatives like zero waste and societal issues like Glass Child Syndrome.

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Ques. What is the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project? 

Ans. The Ken-Betwa irrigation project in Uttar Pradesh will provide an annual irrigation facility in the Mahoba, Jhansi, Lalitpur, and Banda districts. Ken and Betwa rivers are the tributaries of Yamuna that originate in Madhya Pradesh. Daudhan dam is proposed across the river Ken for this project.

Ques. What is a super-aged society?

Ans. A super-aged society is one where over 20% of the population is aged 65 or older, posing challenges like workforce shortages, healthcare demands, and economic strain while emphasizing opportunities in elder care and innovation. 

The countries that are inflicted with sper-aged societies are Japan (28%), Italy (23%), Germany (22%), Finland, Greenland, and South Korea.

Ques. What is "Trap Landing?"

Ans. Trap landing refers to the precise and abrupt method of landing aircraft on aircraft carriers, involving arrestor cables that catch the aircraft's tailhook to quickly stop it within a short distance, ensuring safety and efficiency.

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Ques. What is a Vertical Launch System (VLS)?

Ans. A Vertical Launch System (VLS) is a ship-based missile launching system that fires missiles vertically, enabling rapid, multi-directional deployment of various missile types, enhancing naval combat flexibility, efficiency, and stealth capabilities.

Ques. What is the difference between SENSEX and NIFTY?

Ans. Sensex represents the top 30 companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), while Nifty tracks the top 50 companies on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), both reflecting market performance but covering different exchanges and scopes.

Ques. Where is Chandra Telescope located?

Ans. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory operates in a high Earth elliptical orbit of 16,000 km to 133,000 km above Earth, enabling it to avoid X-ray interference from Earth's atmosphere. 

Ques. What is the Christmas Tree Cluster?

Ans. The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264) is an open star cluster in the Monoceros constellation, resembling a festive tree. Located about 2,600 light-years away, it’s part of a nebula complex.

Ques. What is a Holiday Heart Syndrome?

Ans. Holiday Heart Syndrome refers to irregular heart rhythms, like atrial fibrillation, triggered by excessive alcohol consumption during holidays. It often affects healthy individuals, causing palpitations, chest discomfort, or dizziness, typically resolving with reduced alcohol intake.

Ques. Who are chemo sapiens?

Ans. Chemo sapiens refers to humans in the context of their biochemical and chemical interactions, emphasizing the role of chemical processes in evolution, physiology, and adaptation, highlighting humanity's dependence on and manipulation of chemical substances.

Ques. Who is a Glass Child?

Ans. A "Glass Child" refers to a sibling of a child with a chronic illness or disability, often feeling neglected or emotionally burdened. They may experience isolation, anxiety, and a lack of attention due to family focus on the sick sibling.

Ques. Which is the first zero-waste airport?

Ans. Indore, India’s cleanest city, is set to become the country’s first zero-waste airport. The airport will recycle waste following the 4R principle - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Restore.

Ques. What is a speed gun?

Ans. A speed gun is a device used to measure the speed of moving objects, typically used in sports like cricket or baseball to measure ball speed. It uses radar or laser technology to calculate velocity.

Ques. What is an "ad clutter?"

Ans. Disgusting interference from ads on the internet is often referred to as "ad clutter," "intrusive ads," or "ad overload." These can include pop-ups, auto-play videos, or overly aggressive ads that disrupt user experience.

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