Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2024

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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 started from November 23, 2024. A total of 38 teams participated for the domestic T20 cricket title. It is a Twenty20 championship organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament is named after former Indian Test cricketer Syed Mushtaq Ali.

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Ecuador declared a national emergency for 60 days due to forest fires, water shortages, and severe drought. The country is experiencing its worst drought in 60 years. The drought has caused losses of 40,000 hectares of crops and over 44,000 farm animals. The emergency aims to address the crisis and provide relief to affected areas.

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The 9th Amur Falcon Festival was celebrated in Tamenglong, Manipur, to raise awareness about Amur falcons, the world’s longest-traveling birds. These falcons roost in Tamenglong during October-November, migrating to southern and eastern Africa. Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis) are small raptors named after the Amur River, bordering Russia and China. They breed in southeastern Siberia and northern China and migrate across India to Africa, returning to Mongolia and Siberia.

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A new NGO, the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), was launched in Maryland, USA, to unite and support minority communities in the Indian American diaspora. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment during the event. Jasdip Singh, a Sikh philanthropist, was appointed as AIAM’s Chairman. AIAM aims to advance PM Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, focusing on inclusivity and welfare for all.

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Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Mansukh Mandaviya launched the World Bank report ‘Jobs at Your Doorstep: A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People’, covering six STARS states: Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. The report analyzes skills gaps, aligns school trades with local industries, and offers a roadmap to improve education and job linkages. It highlights embedding skill-based education from Classes 9-12, aligned with NEP 2020, targeting 50% skill education access by 2025. The initiative supports India’s vision to become a global skills hub and achieve high-income status by 2047 through market-linked, inclusive skill development.

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Archaeological discoveries in Kerala’s Kanhirapoil, Kasaragod, include 24 pairs of prehistoric rock-cut footprints and a human figure. These artifacts date back to the Megalithic period and likely symbolize the souls of the dead. The craftsmanship demonstrates advanced iron tool usage by ancient civilizations. Similar findings in Udupi, Edakkal Caves in Wayanad, and other north Kerala sites reveal a shared cultural heritage. These discoveries highlight Kerala’s significance in India’s archaeological history and offer insights into prehistoric community life.

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A study shows that Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan parasite causing Chagas disease, can survive in dead kissing bugs, even in insecticide-treated dog kennels. Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. It is found in the feces of triatomine bugs, also known as “kissing bugs.” The disease is common in South America, Central America, and Mexico. If untreated, it can lead to serious heart and digestive issues. Early treatment focuses on killing the parasite, but chronic cases focus on symptom management.

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The Reang community, also known as Bru, demands a holiday in Tripura on Hojagiri Day, celebrating their traditional dance. Reangs are the second-largest tribal community in Tripura and the state’s only Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). They are found in Tripura, Mizoram, and Assam, with a population of around 188,080. The Reangs trace their origins to Shan State in Myanmar and migrated to Tripura in different waves.

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CBSE has recently introduced the Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child. The scheme supports meritorious female students who are the only children of their parents, have scored 60%+ in Class X, and continue education in Class XI/XII. It encourages parents’ efforts in promoting girls’ education and provides financial aid. Eligibility: Single girl child, Indian national, 60%+ in CBSE Class 10, studying in CBSE-affiliated schools with tuition fees ≤ Rs 1,500/month. Scholarship: ₹500/month for up to 2 years, renewable with 50% marks in Class XI exams. Family income must be ≤ Rs 8 lakh/year.

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India’s is set to launch Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) the world’s first parallel satellite to study the Sun’s corona under Proba-3 mission. Proba-3 is an European Space Agency (ESA) mission to observe the Sun’s outer atmosphere using two satellites in parallel formation, creating an artificial eclipse in space. The mission could lead to future multi-satellite missions and enhance space weather understanding. It highlights international collaboration, with contributions from ESA member states and ISRO. Data from the mission will aid solar research and improve space weather forecasting, benefiting satellite operations.