Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 20, 2024

1. Which city is the host of Global Freight Summit 2024? [A] Dubai[B] London[C] Paris[D] New Delhi Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Dubai] Notes:The Global Freight Summit 2024 started in Dubai on November 18, hosted by DP World. More than ..

India’s Exports Surge in October 2024

India’s export landscape experienced remarkable growth in October 2024 with the core group of exports rising by 27.7% compared to the previous year and this growth spanned various sectors reflecting a robust economic performance. Key Export Sectors Engineering goods led ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

K Sanjay Murthy, New Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Murthy, an IAS officer from the 1989 batch, is currently the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He belongs to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Nepal-India Border Security Meeting Commences

A high-level meeting on border security has started in Kathmandu focused on managing cross-border crime and preventing the illegal entry of third-country nationals. Objectives of the Meeting The meeting aims to improve crime control at the Nepal-India border, which seeks ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Global Freight Summit 2024

The Global Freight Summit 2024 commenced in Dubai on November 18, marking its third edition since 2022. Hosted by DP World, the event will conclude on November 20 with over 5,000 industry leaders from 155 countries participating, focusing on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

G20 Summit 2024

Leaders from the G20 gathered in Rio de Janeiro at the Modern Art Museum where President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed them and the summit will continue until November 19, 2024. Focus Areas of Discussion The leaders will discuss ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Tamil Nadu’s Green Energy Corridor-II Initiative

The Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) Scheme is a project for Tamil Nadu, which aims to enhance the state’s renewable energy transmission capacity. The initiative is part of a larger national effort to integrate renewable energy sources into the grid. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Centre Plans Tuna Export Hub in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

India’s tuna fish exports surged by 31.83% in the 2023-24 period, which increases prompted the government to seek new sourcing areas. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are being targeted as a potential tuna export hub. The global tuna market is ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs