Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2024

[1]. Who was recently crowned the 73rd Miss Universe?

[A]. María Fernanda Beltrán

[B]. Victoria Kjaer Theilvig

[C]. Cnidimma Adetshina

[D]. Julia Morley

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[2]. Which fund approved the ‘Animal Health Security Strengthening Initiative’?

[A]. World Health Fund

[B]. Pandemic Fund

[C]. Livestock Security Fund

[D]. G20 Health Initiative Fund

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[3]. Which banks have been retained as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by the RBI?

[A]. Axis Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank

[B]. SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank

[C]. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank

[D]. ICICI Bank, PNB, SBI

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[4]. In the recent incident at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, which plant consumed by the elephants led to their poisoning?

[A]. Wheat

[B]. Rice

[C]. Kodo Millet

[D]. Sorghum

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[5]. What type of engine powers Hypersonic Cruise Missiles (HCMs)?

[A]. Turbofan engine

[B]. Scramjet engine

[C]. Pulsejet engine

[D]. Ramjet engine

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[6]. What is the main goal of the SVASTIK initiative, recently discussed at the International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2024)?

[A]. Promote international traditional knowledge

[B]. Verify traditional knowledge scientifically

[C]. Document cultural practices

[D]. Develop scientific technology

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[7]. What significant power does the reimposed AFSPA grant to armed forces in "disturbed areas" of Manipur, effective November 14, 2024?

[A]. Ability to declare martial law

[B]. Power to arrest without warrant

[C]. Power to impose curfews

[D]. Authority to form local governments

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[8]. What is the goal of the “Fit for 55 in 2030” package, which is related to the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and aims to address climate-related trade policies?

[A]. To reduce carbon tax rates

[B]. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030

[C]. To regulate the carbon border

[D]. To encourage global trade agreements

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[9]. Which of the following is a key feature of the new version of the Pinaka MBRL system recently tested by DRDO?

[A]. Increased ammunition capacity

[B]. Enhanced range of over 75 km

[C]. Decreased rate of fire

[D]. New multi-barrel design

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[10]. What is the new scheme announced by Australia for Indian graduates?

[A]. Student Visa Program

[B]. MATES Scheme

[C]. Work Abroad Initiative

[D]. Professional Exchange Plan

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[11]. In the 2024 WIPI report, India ranks among the global top 10 countries for which major intellectual property rights?

[A]. Patents only

[B]. Trademarks and patents only

[C]. Patents, trademarks, and industrial designs

[D]. Industrial designs only

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[12]. What is the purpose of the newly notified Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024?

[A]. To allow free discharge of industrial waste

[B]. To streamline penalties and inquiries for violations of the Water Act

[C]. To decriminalize all environmental offenses

[D]. To exempt all industries from obtaining permissions

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[13]. Recently, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes requested a report on the Gotti Koya tribals' status. The Gotti Koya tribe is primarily concentrated in which four Indian states?

[A]. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana

[B]. Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana

[C]. Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra

[D]. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana

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[14]. A new tiger has recently been spotted at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. In which mountain range is this reserve located?

[A]. Aravalli Range

[B]. Eastern Ghats

[C]. Western Ghats

[D]. Vindhya Range

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[15]. Which base year is currently used for CPI calculations in India?

[A]. 2001

[B]. 2008

[C]. 2012

[D]. 2015

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[16]. Which among the following organised the First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) in New Delhi?

[A]. Ministry of External Affairs

[B]. Ministry of Culture

[C]. Ministry of Home Affairs

[D]. Buddhist World Federation

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[17]. Amid the ongoing DAP fertiliser crisis in Haryana, the Centre has allocated 1.10 lakh metric tonne (LMT) DAP to farmers. Why is DAP applied to crops?

[A]. To enhance fruiting

[B]. To improve water retention

[C]. To speed up flowering

[D]. To stimulate root development

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[18]. In the current context, with the Delhi High Court’s directions to improve their availability, what are "orphan drugs" used for?

[A]. Treating common diseases

[B]. Treating rare diseases

[C]. Treating infectious diseases

[D]. Treating chronic conditions

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[19]. Who will be eligible for the free e-visa under the "Chalo India" initiative?

[A]. Indian tourists

[B]. Friends of OCI cardholders

[C]. International students

[D]. Foreign diplomats

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[20]. The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ is frequently mentioned in news regarding a group of countries referred to as

[A]. G20

[B]. ASEAN

[C]. SCO

[D]. SAARC

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