Current Affairs Quiz- 19th March 2024

Explanation – Juice jacking’ is a cyberattack where hackers inject malware into public USB charging stations, compromising electronic devices. This form of attack can lead to device lockout and unauthorised access, enabling cybercriminals to steal personal data and passwords​.

Explanation – Recently, the Mizoram Assembly adopted a resolution against the Centre’s decision to fence the India-Myanmar border and scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) agreement with Myanmar. The FMR allows people living on both sides of the border to travel 16 km into each other’s territory without a visa​​.

Explanation – India and South Africa formally opposed the adoption of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) agreement at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization. They argued that IFD is a non-trade issue and falls outside the multilateral trade body’s framework​​.

Explanation – The Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP) is a cross-border hydropower initiative between India and Nepal, located on the Mahakali River. It aims to enhance energy production and irrigation in both nations​​.

Explanation – The World Bank and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), along with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, pledged nearly USD 600 million towards eliminating cervical cancer. This commitment includes USD 400 million from the World Bank, USD 180 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and USD 10 million from UNICEF​​.