GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda  - 26 December 2024

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Today's highlights cover diverse topics, including the majestic Bald Eagle, India’s Parallel Cinema movement, and Shyam Benegal’s cinematic legacy. Explore INCOIS's pivotal role in oceanic research, the endangered Gangetic Dolphin's ecological significance, and the strategic importance of the Siliguri Corridor. Additionally, delve into the Phewa Dialogue, fostering South Asian cooperation. These subjects offer insights into wildlife, cinema, geopolitics, and sustainability, enriching your understanding of current affairs and general knowledge.

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Ques. What is the official national bird of the USA?
Ans. The official national bird of the USA is the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). The bald eagle is indigenous to North America. It has been said to symbolise the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years.

Ques. What is parallel cinema?

Ans. Parallel Cinema is an Indian film movement emphasising realistic storytelling and social issues, contrasting with mainstream Bollywood. Renowned for artistic integrity, it features acclaimed directors like Satyajit Ray, Shyam Benegal, and Ritwik Ghatak, shaping India's cinematic legacy.

Ques. Who was Shyam Benegal?

Ans. Shyam Benegal, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, is known for his impactful parallel cinema. His works, like "Ankur" and "Manthan", explore social issues, human relationships, and rural realities, earning him numerous awards, including Padma Bhushan.

Ques. What is INCOIS?

Ans. INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services - Hyderabad) operates as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in India to monitor the Indian Ocean using a network of buoys, tide gauges, and satellites for a range of oceanographic information and forecasts.

Ques. How does the Gangetic dolphin locate things?

Ans. Susu or the Gangetic dolphin Platanista gangetica) is considered functionally blind because its eyes lack crystalline lenses, rendering it incapable of forming images. Instead, it relies on echolocation—a sophisticated sonar system—to navigate and hunt in murky river waters. It is a freshwater dolphin.

Ques. What is the "Chicken's Neck" of India?

Ans. The Siliguri Corridor, or "Chicken's Neck," is a narrow 22-km-wide land strip in West Bengal, connecting India's northeastern states to the mainland. Strategically vital, it borders Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Ques. What is the "Phewa Dialogue?"

Ans. The "Phewa Dialogue" is a strategic forum held in Nepal, fostering discussions on regional cooperation, sustainable development, and geopolitical challenges. Named after Phewa Lake, it gathers experts, policymakers, and academics to address South Asian issues.

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