Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2024

1. Where was the Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) held?
[A] Kenya
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Cameroon
[D] Angola

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2. Which organization has developed a catalyst to produce methanol using gases emitted from fossil-fired power plant?

[A] National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
[B] National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited
[C] Power Grid Corporation of India
[D] Northeast Electric Power Company (NEEPCO)

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3. What atmospheric phenomenon was recently observed above Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier by NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite?
[A] Fog bank
[B] Sea smoke
[C] Aurora borealis
[D] Dust storm

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4. Which ministry instituted the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak to boost the morale of all police personnel?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Urban Development
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs

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5. What is the primary objective of Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY)?
[A] To empower tribal communities in India
[B] To promote urban development in Assam
[C] To enhance agricultural productivity in hilly areas
[D] To improve infrastructure in cities

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6. Which organization recently released the report titled ‘The impact of care responsibilities of women’s labour participation’?
[A] World Health Organization (WHO)
[B] World Trade Organization (WTO)
[C] International Labour Organization (ILO)
[D] World Bank

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7. What is the new name of the National Achievement Survey (NAS) for 2024?
[A] PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan
[B] Udaan Survey
[C] Vidya Vikas Survey
[D] Sarv Unnati Survey

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8. What is the main objective of the “First in the World” Challenge initiative, recently launched by ICMR?
[A] To promote traditional medicine practices
[B] To fund international health conferences
[C] To develop groundbreaking health technologies
[D] None of the Above

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9. What is Gastrodia lohitensis, that was recently seen in news?
[A] Fish
[B] Orchid species
[C] Butterfly
[D] Spider

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10. Ningol Chakkouba festival is celebrated in which state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Nagaland
[D] Mizoram

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