UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22nd September 2023

Key Stakeholders:

·       Data Principal (DP): – the data owner.

·       DP could be individuals or entities whose data is to be protected.

·       The DP has to give written consent to generate and process the data indicating the specific purpose of its use.

·       DP can withdraw the consent at any time or can restrict its use.

·       Data Fiduciary– A data collecting, storing, and sharing entity.

·       A data fiduciary also acts as a “Consent Manager” who enables a DP to give, manage, review, and withdraw consent through an accessible, transparent, and interoperable platform.

·       The Central Government may notify any Data Fiduciary or class of Data Fiduciaries as Significant Data Fiduciaries, on the basis of an assessment of relevant factors when they turn out to be systemically significant.

·       Data Processor–an entity processing the data on behalf of a data fiduciary. Both Data fiduciary and data processor could also be the same in certain small entities.

·       Data Protection Officer (DPO):  – could be any individual appointed as DPO by a Data Fiduciary under the provisions of this Act.

Establishment of a Data Protection Board of India (DPBI):

·       It will function as an impartial adjudicatory body responsible for resolving privacy-related grievances and disputes between relevant parties.

·       As an independent regulator, it will possess the authority to ascertain instances of non-compliance with the Act’s provisions and impose penalties accordingly.

·       The appointment of the chief executive and board members of the Data Protection Board will be carried out by the central government.

·       An appeal against any order of the DPBI shall lie with the High Court. The High Court could take up any breach Suo moto.

·       No civil court shall have the jurisdiction to entertain any suit or take any action in respect of any matter under the provisions of this Act and no injunction shall be granted by any court or other authority in respect of any action taken under the provisions of this Act.

·       These plants are renowned for producing the largest individual flowers in the world, both in terms of size and weight.

·       They are often referred to as “corpse flowers” due to their foul odour.

·       Distribution: They inhabit specialised localities in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand and the Philippines.

·       There are 42 known species of Rafflesia, and the most famous species within this genus is Rafflesia arnoldii.

Features:

·       They are massive and can reach up to 3 feet (almost 1 meter) in diameter and weigh up to 7 kg.

Parasitic Lifestyle:

·       They are parasitic, meaning they do not have leaves, stems, or roots like traditional plants.

·       Instead, they depend on a host vine called Tetrastigma for nutrients and support.

·       Rafflesia’s only visible part is the flower.

·       Limited Blooming Period: They have a short blooming period, often lasting only a few days to a week.

·       WFME is a global organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide.

·       WFME’s accreditation program plays a pivotal role in ensuring that medical institutes meet and uphold the highest international standards of education and training.

·       The recognition will enhance the quality and standards of medical education in India by aligning them with the global best practices and benchmarks.

·       The recognition will enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition.

·       Such countries include the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

·       At room temperature, the phosphorous is a colourless, semi-transparent, soft, waxy solid that glows in the dark.

·       Phosphorus is a component of bones, teeth, DNA and RNA.

·       The world’s largest Phosphorus reserves are in Morocco and the Western Sahara region.

·       India is the world’s largest importer of phosphorus; most of it are imported from the cadmium-laden deposits of West Africa.

·       It is a time for deep reflection, repentance, and redemption for Jains.

Significance:

·       Spiritual Significance: Paryushan Parv inspires individuals to cultivate virtuous qualities.

·       It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, aiming for soul purification and vowing to avoid future transgressions.

·       It’s a time for seeking righteousness and spiritual purity, ultimately aiming for salvation.

·       Five Duties of Paryushan: These include Samvatsari (forgiveness and reconciliation), Keshlochan (introspection and self-improvement), Pratikraman (seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings), Penance (commitment to spiritual growth), and self-criticism and apology for past mistakes.