GK Current Affairs - Questions & Answers  - 6 January 2025

Voyeurism

Welcome to the GK Current Affairs section for 6th January 2025. This edition covers a range of important topics including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, voyeurism, stalking, frostbite, hypothermia, George Soros, Rotherham, lab diamonds, IVF, dyslexia, Bernard Arnault, the Three Gorges Dam, Faral Sakhi, VISTAAR, and Baanknet. Stay updated!

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GK Current Affairs - Questions & Answers

Ques. How are heating devices harmful?
Ans. Heating devices can cause suffocation by consuming oxygen and releasing harmful gases like carbon monoxide in poorly ventilated spaces. This reduces breathable air quality, potentially leading to dizziness, unconsciousness, or death in severe cases.

Ques. Who is Jagjit Singh Dallewal?

Ans. Jagjit Singh Dallewal is a prominent leader in Punjab, known for advocating for farmers' rights. He actively represents farmers' unions and addresses agricultural issues and policy challenges to support rural communities in India.

Ques. What is Voyeurism? How is it controlled?

Ans. Voyeurism involves gaining sexual pleasure by secretly observing others, typically in private settings, without their consent. It is considered a psychological disorder and is controlled by cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).

Ques. What is stalking? How is it an offence?

Ans. Stalking involves repeatedly following, harassing, or monitoring someone without consent, causing fear or distress. It is an offence as per the 354-D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the provisions under the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Ques. What is meant by capture myopathy or stress-induced mortality?

Ans. When one animal dies from the shock, extreme fear, extreme muscle damage, and heart failure of witnessing another animal being attacked or killed by a predator is called capture myopathy or stress-induced mortality*.

Ques, What is the temperature of bone-chilling cold?

Ans. Bone-chilling cold occurs when body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F), especially when exposed to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or in wet, windy conditions and causing frostbite, hypothermia, and other health risks.

Ques. What is the difference between frostbite and hypothermia?

Ans. Frostbite is the freezing of skin and underlying tissues, typically affecting extremities, and causing numbness and tissue damage. Hypothermia is a body-wide condition where the core temperature drops below 35°C, leading to confusion, fatigue, and organ failure.

Ques. Who is George Soros?

Ans. George Soros is a Hungarian-American financier, philanthropist, and political activist, best known for his successful currency speculation and for founding the Open Society Foundations, which supports democracy, human rights, and social justice worldwide.

Ques. What are sham marriages?

Ans. A sham marriage is a marriage entered into for fraudulent purposes, such as gaining immigration benefits, financial advantages, or legal status, rather than for genuine love or commitment. It is often illegal and unethical.

Ques. What is the Rotherham scandal?

Ans. The Rotherham scandal refers to the widespread sexual abuse of young girls in Rotherham, UK, by gangs of men, primarily of Pakistani descent, between 1997 and 2013. It involved systemic failures by authorities to protect victims.

Ques. What is the most expensive gift from a world leader to the Biden family? 

Ans. Prime Minister Modi gifted Jill Biden a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond valued at $ 20,000 in June 2023. The diamond was manufactured in a factory in Surat by using a technology, which recreates the same process that takes place beneath the earth in the formation of the natural diamonds.

Ques, Which is the coldest country and the coldest inhabited place on Earth?

Ans. The coldest country in the world is Russia, particularly Siberia, where temperatures can drop below -50°C (-58°F) during winter. Oymyakon, a village in Siberia, holds the record for the coldest inhabited place on Earth.

Ques. What is the IVF black market?

Ans. The black market for IVF (in vitro fertilization) eggs and ovaries refers to illegal activities surrounding the sale and trafficking of human eggs and ovarian tissue for reproductive purposes. It involves unethical and unsafe procedures, such as coercion, exploitation, or lack of proper medical oversight.

Ques. What is dyslexia and how can it be treated?

Ans. Dyslexia is a learning disorder affecting reading, writing, and spelling. While there is no cure, early intervention with specialized teaching methods, tutoring, and support can significantly improve reading skills and academic performance for individuals with dyslexia.

Ques. Who Is paying Rs 40.5 Lakh monthly rent to Mukesh Ambani’?

Ans. Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, pays ₹40.5 lakh monthly rent for a 7,465-square-foot showroom in Mumbai's Jio World Plaza. His net worth of $168.8 billion exceeds Mukesh Ambani's $94.9 billion.

Ques. Which dam has changed the Earth’s axis?

Ans. The Three Gorges Dam, spanning over two kilometres and 185 meters high, is the world's largest hydroelectric plant. With 32 turbines, 9 trillion kilograms of water generates 80 billion kilowatt-hours annually, affecting Earth's surface due to its massive weight.

Ques. What is an atmosphere-absorbing machine?

Ans. An atmosphere-absorbing machine refers to technology designed to capture and remove pollutants or carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. These machines, such as carbon capture systems, help mitigate climate change by reducing harmful greenhouse gas concentrations.

Ques. How does alcohol cause cancer?

Ans. Alcohol increases cancer risk by damaging DNA and tissues, promoting inflammation, and disrupting hormone levels. It can directly affect organs like the liver, mouth, throat, and breast, increasing the likelihood of developing cancer over time.

Ques. Why don’t new memories overwrite old ones?

Ans. New memories don't overwrite old ones because the brain stores them in distinct neural networks. Each memory is encoded in a unique pattern of synaptic connections, allowing for the retention of multiple memories simultaneously without interference.

Ques. What is "Faral Sakhi?"

Ans. "Faral Sakhi" refers to traditional Maharashtrian sweets and snacks prepared during festivals, especially for celebrations like Makar Sankranti and Diwali. These treats, including ladoos, chaklis, and puran poli, are shared with family and friends.

Ques What os Project VISTAAR?

Ans. Project VISTAAR aims to enhance agricultural extension through digitalization. The pilot focuses on strengthening services, with start-ups using technology to offer innovative solutions to farmers. It is programmed by IIT Madras in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture,

Ques. What is ‘Baanknet?’

Ans.  ‘Baanknet’ is a portal that serves as a comprehensive platform for buyers and investors interested in properties auctioned by public sector banks (PSBs). The initiative aims to streamline and enhance transparency in the real estate market.

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