Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23 February 2023

a) Gold smuggling

In a pan India operation Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a gold smuggling syndicate of Sudanese nationals operating through Nepal border. The seized gold, mostly in paste form, was being brought to Patna through the Indo-Nepal border and then transported via train or by air to different parts of the country, largely to Mumbai. In the present operation, code named Golden Dawn, DRI seized a total of approximately 101.7 kg gold valued at ₹51 crore along with ₹74 lakh worth foreign currency

DRI seizes 101.7 kg smuggled gold worth ₹51 crore in Golden Dawn Operation across India.

c) Ladakh

For the first time in India, the Pangong Tso lake in the Union Territory of Ladakh organized Lake Marathon. This lake is situated at an altitude of four thousand 350 meters above sea level. This lake is situated at an altitude of four thousand 350 meters above sea level. This type of Frozen Lake Marathon has been organized for the first time in India. Pangong Tso Lake has been added to the Guinness Book of World Records. About 75 runners participated in the competition.

c) Madhya Pradesh

Kuno National Park is a wildlife sanctuary and national park located in Madhya Pradesh. It is named after the Kuno River and was initially established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary. In 2018, it was granted national park status.
As part of the Cheetah Reintroduction Project, 12 more cheetahs were released into the Kuno National Park, bringing the total number of cheetahs to 20.

a) Khajuraho

The first-ever G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting is set to take place in Khajuraho, India. It will focus on protecting and restoring cultural property.
This exhibition will showcase 25 artifacts that have been returned to India after being smuggled out of the country. The CWG’s goal is to reduce illicit trafficking of cultural property by 2030, regulate online trading platforms, and raise public awareness about restitution laws and conventions.

a) 1 only

The ‘Jaadui Pitara’ or ‘Magic Collection is a play-based learning material for children in the age group of three to eight years. It is launched by the Union Ministry of Education. “Jaadui Pitara” has been designed on the motto of “learning through play”, as envisaged in the new National Education Policy (NEP). Hence, statement 1 is correct.

‘Jadui Pitara’ comprises of playbooks, toys, puzzles, posters, flash cards, story books, worksheets as well as reflecting the local culture, social context and languages is designed to pique curiosity and accommodate the diverse needs of learners in the foundational stage. ‘Jadui Pitara’ developed under the National Curriculum Framework is available in 13 Indian languages. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

As envisaged under National Education Policy 2020, Union Education Minister launched Learning – Teaching Material for Foundational Stage.