10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : March 27, 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation has started the online registration process for Young Scientist programme. This program is also called as YUva VIgyani KAryakram(YUVIKA).

The Young Scientist Program is primarily aimed at imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of Space activities.

Those who have finished 8th standard and currently studying in 9th standard are eligible for the programme. The selection will be based on the 8th Std marks. Students belonging to the rural areas have been given special weightage in the selection criteria.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in 2016 to facilitate a time-bound resolution for ailing and sick firms.It could either be through closure or revival,while protecting the interests of creditors.

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) adjudicates insolvency resolution for companies.The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) are adjudicates insolvency resolution for individual

The World Food Programme is a United Nations agency formed in 1961.It is focused on hunger alleviation and food security. Globally, it responds to emergencies making sure food reaches where it is needed, especially in times of civil strife and natural disasters.

WFP is a member of the United Nations Development Group and part of its Executive Committee. The WFP operations are funded by voluntary donations from world governments, corporations and private donors. WFP food aid is also directed to fight micronutrient deficiencies, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health and combat disease including HIV and AIDS.

Jodi Sankha is a traditional folk dance native to Ganjam district, Odisha. The Jodi Sankha is a combined presentation of rural music along with Badya and Nrutya. The dance form is martial in nature. Other than conch, the accompanying musical instruments include Changu- Baja (a kind of drum) and Mahuri (Odia version of shehnai).

organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD. The IEA advocates policies to facilitate enhance the reliability, affordability and sustainability of energy in its 30 member countries and beyond.

India, china and Russia are prominent non-member countries of International Energy Agency (IEA)

Globally Important Agricultural Heritage systems (GIAHS), started in 2002, is an initiative by FAO which seeks to safeguard and support the world’s agri-cultural heritage systems. These traditional agricultural systems represent models of sustainable agricultural production
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has declared the Kuttanad Farming System as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). Kuttanad Farming system is the only system in India that practices rice cultivation below sea level