Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2024

1. Simhachalam Temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra

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2. What is the name of the new stent-retriever technology recently launched in India to improve stroke treatment?
[A] ASRS
[B] STRIDE
[C] GRASSROOT
[D] STROKE-CARE

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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. Which zoological park has become India’s first zoo to earn certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)?
[A] Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pune
[B] Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, Himachal Pradesh
[C] Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
[D] National Zoological Park, New Delhi

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6. When is the “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists” observed every year by the UN?
[A] November 1
[B] November 2
[C] November 3
[D] November 4

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7. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Goa
[D] Gujarat

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8. Which spiritual leader was recently honored with Fiji’s highest civilian award “Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji”?
[A] Swami Mukundananda
[B] Mata Amritanandamayi
[C] Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
[D] Baba Ramdev

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9. 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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10. Which city set a Guinness World Record by lighting over 2.5 million diyas during Deepotsav 2024?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ayodhya
[C] Mathura
[D] Haridwar

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