Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 20, 2024

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The Odisha government, having successfully relocated deer from Cuttack, plans to introduce Sambar and Gaur (bison) in the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary. Located in the Khurda district, it marks the northeastern boundary of the Eastern Ghats. Designated as a sanctuary in 1982, the area hosts various endangered wildlife and birds. With a tropical climate, the sanctuary experiences distinct seasons—summer, rainy, and winter. The diverse flora includes Dhaman, Bankapasia, Jamu, Gandhana, Kansa, Kusum, Marua, Sidha, Karanja, and Thorny bamboo. Fauna in the sanctuary comprises elephants, Chital, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Pangolin, Sloth Bear, Indian Wolf, Hyena, and other mammals.

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Denmark recently launched “green rooms” in Ukraine. The “green rooms” are specially equipped spaces that facilitate interactions between police officers and child survivors and witnesses of crime. The goal is to build trust in law enforcement among children and youth.

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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Altair to establish the eMobility Simulation Lab. Altair is a global tech company that specializes in simulation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Altair to establish the eMobility Simulation Lab. Altair is a global tech company that specializes in simulation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence.

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The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) titled ‘Beyond Basics’ by Pratham Foundation surveyed 34,745 rural students aged 14 to 18 across 28 districts in 26 states. It assessed foundational reading and arithmetic skills, focusing on youth engagement activities, digital awareness, educational and career aspirations, and the application of foundational skills in daily life. The report provides valuable insights into the educational landscape, revealing the status of Indian youth’s abilities and aspirations.

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A recent study in Scientific Reports explored the link between migraines and the development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD encompasses chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, ranging from mild to severe. Types include Ulcerative colitis, affecting the colon and rectum, and Crohn’s disease, marked by inflammation in the digestive tract, commonly in the small intestine. Indeterminate colitis IBD combines features of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, posing potential life-threatening complications for some individuals.