GK Current Affairs Q & A  - 4 January 2025

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Stay updated with the latest GK and current affairs for January 4, 2025. Explore topics like YUVA, Trailblazers, Informal Employment, Pollution Markets, Carbon Trading, LATAM, Virtual Reality, Quadrantids, Green GDP, UDISE+, Ramesh Chand Committee, Green Propulsion, Scrub Typhus, RCIC, and Char Dham Circuit in a concise Q&A format.

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GK Current Affairs Questions & Answers

Ques. What is the YUVA survey?
Ans. The YUVA survey aims to identify 1.37 lakh potential entrepreneurs and seek feedback from existing enterprises in Jammu and Kashmir. It is jointly held by the Labour & Employment (L&E) and Planning Departments.

Ques. What is a VC ecosystem?

Ans. The VC ecosystem comprises venture capital firms, startups, limited partners, angel investors, accelerators, mentors, corporate VCs, service providers, enablers, and exit opportunities, collaboratively driving innovation, funding, and growth in entrepreneurial ventures globally.

Ques. Who are trailblazers? Give some examples.

Ans. Trailblazers are pioneers who break new ground in their fields. They impact industries, communities, and future generations. Examples are Steve Jobs (Apple), Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX), Mahatma Gandhi (nonviolence), Wangari Maathai (Green Belt Movement), etc.

Ques. What is NamoHiHub

Ans. NamoHiHub is an incubation centre in Gujarat, India, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. It supports agriculture, healthcare, and technology startups through funding, mentorship, and resources, promoting sustainable development and economic growth across industries.

Ques. What is meant by informal employment?

Ans. Informal employment includes jobs without formal contracts, social security, or legal protections. Common in developing economies, it encompasses street vendors, domestic workers, and freelancers, offering flexibility but often lacking stability, benefits, and fair wages.

Ques. What are pollution markets?

Ans. Pollution markets regulate emissions by setting limits and allowing companies to trade emission permits. Examples are the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the California Cap-and-Trade Program, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) Allowance Trading.

Ques. Which is the world’s largest carbon trading system?

Ans. China’s National Carbon Market, launched in 2021, is the world’s largest carbon trading system. It covers power sector emissions, incentivizing reductions through permit trading, advancing China’s goals for carbon neutrality and climate change mitigation.

Ques. What are LATAM markets?

Ans. LATAM markets refer to financial, consumer, and trade markets in Latin America. Known for emerging economies, they offer opportunities in agriculture, technology, and energy, driven by growing populations, urbanization, and regional economic integration initiatives.

Ques. What is meant by the "glass half full" market?

Ans. The "glass half full" market refers to a positive outlook on economic conditions or business opportunities. It emphasizes optimism, focusing on potential growth, innovation, and opportunities despite challenges, often attracting investors and entrepreneurs with forward-thinking strategies.

Ques. What is Virtual reality (VR)?

Ans. Virtual reality (VR) immerses users in computer-generated environments, enabling interaction through headsets and controllers. It’s revolutionizing gaming, education, healthcare, and training by offering realistic simulations, enhancing experiences, and bridging physical and digital worlds.

Ques. What are the Quadrantids?

Ans. The Quadrantids are an annual meteor shower active in early January, peaking around January 3-4. Known for bright fireballs, they originate from asteroid 2003 EH1, offering a stunning celestial display in clear, dark skies.

Ques. What is Green GDP?

Ans. Green GDP adjusts traditional GDP by accounting for environmental costs like resource depletion and pollution. It is an initiative by Chhattisgarh that highlights sustainable economic growth, balances development with ecological preservation, and promotes policies prioritizing long-term environmental and economic well-being.

Ques. What is UDISE+?

Ans. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is India’s comprehensive school database system. It tracks enrollment, infrastructure, and teacher data, enabling evidence-based policymaking to improve education quality and access nationwide.

Ques. What is the Ramesh Chand Committee?

Ans. The Ramesh Chand Committee, formed by NITI Aayog, recommended reforms for India's Minimum Support Price (MSP) system. It suggested linking MSP to market prices, promoting crop diversification, and ensuring sustainable agricultural growth.

Ques. What is the Green Propulsion technology?

Ans. Manastu Space’s Green Propulsion technology uses eco-friendly fuel, replacing toxic hydrazine-based propellants. It enhances satellite efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and improves safety, marking a significant advancement in sustainable space exploration and satellite operations.

Ques. What does Scrub typhus affect?

Ans. Scrub typhus in Tamilnadu is a bacterial infection caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, transmitted through bites of infected chiggers (larvae of mites). Symptoms include fever, rash, and fatigue. Prompt antibiotic treatment is essential to prevent severe complications like organ failure.

Ques.  What is Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC)?

Ans. Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) is a program supporting economic growth in rural areas by attracting skilled immigrants. It offers permanent residency to individuals who meet community-specific job and settlement requirements.

Ques. What is the Char Dham Circuit?

Ans. The Char Dham Circuit comprises four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. It attracts devotees seeking spiritual salvation amidst the serene Himalayan landscapes, promoting religious tourism and cultural heritage.

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