Today Current Affairs & G.K. 03/08/2025
1. Smallest snake “Threadsnake” was rediscovered after nearly 20 years in which place?
Answer : Barbados
The world’s smallest snake, known as the Threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae), was rediscovered after nearly 20 years in Barbados.
This tiny snake, often thinner than a spaghetti noodle and only about 10 cm (4 inches) long, was originally discovered in 2008 but had not been seen again for many years until its rediscovery in 2024 during a conservation survey.
2. The Dorjilung Hydropower Project is located in which country?
Answer : Bhutan
The Dorjilung Hydropower Project is located in the sovereign nation of Bhutan. It’s situated on the Kurichhu River, primarily within Mongar Dzongkhag, with parts of the reservoir extending into Lhuentse Dzongkhag in eastern Bhutan.
• The 1,125 MW run‐of‐river hydroelectric scheme is a joint venture led by Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) in partnership with India’s Tata Power.
• The powerhouse, tunnels, and dam infrastructure are mostly located within Mongar district, while the backwater reservoir extends into neighboring Lhuentse district.
3. recently sent 1,400 kg of anti-cancer drugs as humanitarian aid to which country?
Answer : Syria
India recently dispatched approximately 1,400 kg of anti-cancer drugs as part of a humanitarian assistance consignment to Syria.
This aid, announced in mid‑August 2024, was intended to help Syrian cancer patients and support the country’s healthcare efforts amid ongoing challenges.
4. The Shaheen-II missile was developed by which country?
Answer : Pakistan
The Shaheen-II missile was developed by Pakistan.
It is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. Key features include:
• Range: Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 kilometers
• Type: Surface-to-surface ballistic missile
• Propulsion: Two-stage solid-fueled
• Developer: National Defence Complex (NDC), Pakistan
The Shaheen series is part of Pakistan’s strategic deterrence capability, developed in response to regional security challenges.
5. Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 is an annual military exercise between which countries?
Answer : USA & South Korea
The Ulchi Freedom Shield (sometimes abbreviated as UFS) is an annual joint military exercise between South Korea (Republic of Korea) and the United States. Designed to strengthen their combined defense posture and alliance response capabilities, UFS includes a mix of computer-simulated command-post exercises and live field training, covering multiple domains such as land, air, sea, cyber, and space
• Participating Nations: South Korea and the U.S., with involvement from United Nations Command member states in some roles.
• Typical Timing: Usually held in August, lasting around 11 days. For instance, the 2024 exercise ran from August 19 to 29 and involved about 19,000 South Korean forces and multinational participants.
• Objective: To improve interoperability between Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea, the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff, and UN Command, while preparing to respond effectively to a wide range of threats—particularly from North Korea.
6. When is National Mountaineering Day celebrated every year?
Answer : 1 August
National Mountaineering Day (also known as National Mountain Climbing Day) is celebrated every year on August 1. It honors two landmark events in mountaineering
History:
• The first successful ascent of the Grand Teton in Wyoming by Nathaniel Langford and Thomas Bannon on August 1, 1898.
• And the modern milestone when Bobby Matthews and Josh Madigan completed climbs of all 46 Adirondack High Peaks on August 1, 2015.