Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2024

[1]. What is the term for the system that allows the trade of carbon credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

[A]. Carbon Storage

[B]. Carbon Neutrality

[C]. Geoengineering

[D]. Carbon Market

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[2]. Where was the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) first signed?

[A]. Rio Earth Summit

[B]. Paris

[C]. Kyoto

[D]. Berlin

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[3]. Which two treaties have been signed between India and Bangladesh regarding shared rivers?

[A]. Teesta Treaty and Feni Treaty

[B]. Brahmaputra Treaty and Ganges Treaty

[C]. Ganga Waters Treaty and Kushiyara River Treaty

[D]. Yamuna River Treaty and Padma Treaty

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[4]. What is the impact of rising sea levels due to climate change on freshwater sources?

[A]. It enhances freshwater availability.

[B]. It leads to salinization of groundwater.

[C]. It reduces evaporation rates.

[D]. It improves water quality in coastal areas.

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[5]. Which among the following entities are prohibited from accepting foreign contributions under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?

[A]. Non-governmental organizations accept foreign contributions.

[B]. Political and media organizations prohibited.

[C]. Religious organizations cannot accept contributions.

[D]. Organizations must transfer contributions quickly.

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[6]. What is the budget allocated for the new scheme to enhance India's medical device industry?

[A]. Rs 100 crore

[B]. Rs 200 crore

[C]. Rs 500 crore

[D]. Rs 1,000 crore

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[7]. Which tribunal first established environmental fines for stubble burning?

[A]. National Green Tribunal (NGT)

[B]. Supreme Court

[C]. Commission for Air Quality Management

[D]. High Court of Delhi

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[8]. What international convention does the RPwD Act, 2016 fulfil India's obligations towards?

[A]. UN Declaration of Human Rights

[B]. UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)

[C]. International Labour Organization

[D]. World Health Organization

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[9]. Which country hosts the largest number of Indian students?

[A]. USA

[B]. Canada

[C]. UK

[D]. Australia

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[10]. What is the speed capability of the FICs gifted to Mozambique?

[A]. 30 knots

[B]. 40 knots

[C]. 45 knots

[D]. 50 knots

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[11]. Where have the sandstone replicas of the Konark wheel been recently installed?

[A]. Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre

[B]. India Gate

[C]. Red Fort

[D]. Gateway of India

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[12]. Which organization is leading the "Make in India" initiative?

[A]. Ministry of Finance

[B]. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

[C]. Ministry of Home Affairs

[D]. Ministry of External Affairs

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[13]. What initiative did Australia announce to support businesses in engaging with India?

[A]. First Nations Trade Agreement

[B]. First Nations Business Mission

[C]. First Nations Cultural Exchange

[D]. First Nations Investment Program

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[14]. What was the Supreme Court of India's ruling on the acquisition of private resources by the state on 5th November 2024?

[A]. All private resources are community resources

[B]. Private resources can only be claimed in emergencies

[C]. Not all private resources can be claimed by the state

[D]. The state has unlimited rights to acquire private property

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[15]. Where is the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) located?

[A]. Cape Town

[B]. Gurugram

[C]. New Delhi

[D]. Paris

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