International Current Affairs Questions and Answers (15)
Total Questions : 25
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Regarding the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE), which space agency is involved?
2. Which planet has the moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa?
3. In the Sutlej River, what rare element has been found?
4. Which nation participates in the joint military exercise SURYA KIRAN with India?
5. Which nation has been appointed to lead the International Sugar Organization (ISO) in 2024?
6. With which bloc did India formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on semiconductors?
7. Which nation officially opened the Al Dhafra Project, the largest single-site solar power facility in the world?
8. Which Asian nation has started an online auction for 20 essential mineral blocks, such as graphite and lithium?
9. In which nation was the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) inaugurated?
10. Of these two groups, which one founded the recently announced Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)?
11. What was the World AIDS Day 2023 theme?
12. What is the cause of the white lung syndrome that has been in the headlines lately?
13. Lula da Silva is the president of __ and is vying for his nation's participation in OPEC ?
14. Which nation developed the "One Province, One Policy" strategy to manage financial risk?
15. Which nation was the recipient of a USD 250 million credit line issued by India for the modernization of its agriculture sector?
16. With which region is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) associated?
17. Which state is "Garba," which UNESCO added on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage?
18. Which nation and India are the recipients of the Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) launched by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC)?
19. Which profession is Tshering Tashi, who was spotted in the news, affiliated with?
20. Which disease has a treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on CRISPR gene editing technology?
21. In December 2023, India marked the 50th anniversary of its diplomatic ties with which nation?
22. Which business collaborates with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology on the Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) initiative?
23. Which organization started an extensive campaign to address India's air pollution crisis?
24. Which nation in Asia just introduced its own program for Forest and Wood Certification?
25. Which nation's militaries are participating in the military drill VINBAX-23 with India's?
NASA is preparing to launch the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE), a mission intended to study Earth's atmospheric conditions, a critical component determining space weather.
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study will concentrate on Atmospheric Gravity Waves (AGWs), a particular kind of vertical wave.
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2. Which planet has the moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa?
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) probe is about to create history by using the combined forces of Earth and the Moon's gravity to push itself cl
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oser to Jupiter.
The spacecraft was launched earlier this year with the goal of studying not just the gas giant Jupiter but also its three frozen moons, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa, which may have oceans.
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3. In the Sutlej River, what rare element has been found?
In Sutlej, tantalum was recently found. Tantalum is a rare metal with an atomic number of 73, which indicates how many protons are contained in one atom of the element.
With its g
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ray color, high density, and remarkable hardness, tantalum is one of the least corrosive metals used today for a variety of purposes.
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4. Which nation participates in the joint military exercise SURYA KIRAN with India?
Three hundred and thirty-four members of the Nepal Army have traveled to India to participate in the 17th Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN.
Every year, this event is held in In
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dia and Nepal in turn. The exercise is slated to begin on November 24, 2023, and end on December 7, 2023, at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
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5. Which nation has been appointed to lead the International Sugar Organization (ISO) in 2024?
India was named the organization's Chair for 2024 by the London-based International Sugar Organization (ISO) at its 63rd council meeting.
The main goal will be to bring member cou
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ntries together to adopt more sustainable methods for producing sugar and ethanol, cultivating sugarcane, and making the most use of byproducts.
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6. With which bloc did India formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on semiconductors?
An official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on semiconductors was signed by the European Union and India.
During a meeting between the leaders of the EU-India Trade and Technolo
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gy Council (TTC), the deal was concluded. The EU made clear as part of the agreement that information regarding awarded public subsidies will be shared, promoting openness and collaboration between the two organizations in the semiconductor industry.
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7. Which nation officially opened the Al Dhafra Project, the largest single-site solar power facility in the world?
The world's largest single-site solar power plant was opened in the United Arab Emirates in advance of the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
Situated 35 kilom
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eters from Abu Dhabi city, the 2-gigawatt Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project (IPP) would produce enough electricity to power around 200,000 homes. It is anticipated that the plant will replace 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions per year. Additionally, the initiative supports the UAE's Net Zero 2050 objective.
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8. Which Asian nation has started an online auction for 20 essential mineral blocks, such as graphite and lithium?
For the first time, India sought bids on 20 vital mineral blocks, comprising graphite and lithium. This is considered to promote economic growth and is also a component of the coun
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try's plan to guarantee sufficient local supplies of vital raw materials to drive the transition to green energy.
An open, transparent, two-stage ascending forward auction procedure will be used for the online sale. The highest percentage of the quoted value of the shipped minerals offered by eligible bidders will determine who advances.
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9. In which nation was the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) inaugurated?
Two hundred people attended the fourth edition of the yearly ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF), which was introduced in Langkawi, Malaysia, representing India and ten
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ASEAN Member States (AMS).
The yearly AIGIF program aims to develop ties between AMS and India by promoting collaboration in the fields of science, technology, and innovation (STI). The National Innovation Foundation (NIF) of India, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the Science and Technology Ministry of Malaysia, the host country, worked together to organize the event.
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10. Of these two groups, which one founded the recently announced Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)?
An intergovernmental organization called the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) creates food standards, policies, and codes of conduct. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) founded the CAC in 1963. Rome is home to the CAC's headquarters. India recently received unanimous support for its proposal to establish criteria for millets at the Codex Alimentarious Commission (CAC) meeting. These guidelines will address factors like as moisture content and quality. The 15 kinds covered by the criteria will help millets gain more traction in the food and trade industries around the world. The CAC commended India's requirements. In an effort to increase output and consumption, 2023 was designated as the International Year of Millets.
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11. What was the World AIDS Day 2023 theme?
The first day of December is always designated as World AIDS Day. The year 2023 has "Let Communities Lead" as its theme. This subject emphasizes how crucial communities are to the
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fight against HIV and the objective of eradicating AIDS by 2030. World AIDS Day is an annual global event that honors those who have lost their lives to the disease and brings attention to the AIDS pandemic. Victories including improved access to preventative and treatment services are also celebrated.
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12. What is the cause of the white lung syndrome that has been in the headlines lately?
Antibiotics are not working well to treat the bacterial lung infection or pneumonia that is spreading among children in several nations. These reported instances in China most like
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ly include the pathogen mycoplasma pneumoniae. On scans, the "white lung" syndrome leaves behind characteristic markings. Increases in the US, Netherlands, Denmark, and China suggest a broader dispersion.
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13. Lula da Silva is the president of __ and is vying for his nation's participation in OPEC ?
The goal of Brazil's OPEC+ membership, according to President Lula da Silva, is to persuade member countries to abandon fossil fuels, not to limit its own oil output. According to
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Lula, Brazil wants to convince big oil companies to use their earnings to support the development of renewable energy in less developed areas of the world, such as Latin America and Africa.
Brazil wants to take the lead in mobilizing the oil-producing nations of OPEC+ to use the money from what is effectively the final fossil fuel boom before its inevitable fall to finance the green transformation of the global south. Joining the 23-person group that holds 40% of the world's oil reserves is consistent with Lula's stance for climate justice, with the preservation of rainforests being a top concern. Brazil is therefore considering
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14. Which nation developed the "One Province, One Policy" strategy to manage financial risk?
According to a report, China's regulator wants provinces to develop their own financial risk management plans.
"One Province, One Policy" was introduced after officials had earlie
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r promised to set up a system to address local debt problems. China has had difficulty gaining momentum this year as the country's recovery from the harsh Covid Zero regulations turned out to be less dramatic than anticipated and the real estate crisis persisted.
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15. Which nation was the recipient of a USD 250 million credit line issued by India for the modernization of its agriculture sector?
Along with an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of commerce, energy, healthcare, digital public infrastructure, and defense, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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of India and President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya announced a USD 250 million line of credit for Kenya to modernize its agricultural sector.
The two sides published a collaborative vision statement to increase marine involvement in the Indian Ocean region and signed five agreements allowing for cooperation in a variety of fields, including sports, education, and digital solutions. The Kenyan government proposed to provide Indian businesses and organizations land for the production of millets and other crops.
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16. With which region is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) associated?
In an effort to discourage the import of goods that are the byproduct of high-carbon production processes, Europe has started to monitor its steel imports.
Indian steel exporters
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who depended on dirty coking coal as feedstock to keep their furnaces running are predicted to be negatively impacted by the change. India's transition to green steel has been accelerated by Europe's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), even though there isn't an immediate impact. On October 1, 2023, CBAM went into effect in its transitional period.
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17. Which state is "Garba," which UNESCO added on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage?
The traditional dance of Gujarat, known as "Garba," has been added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Two years after Kolkata's Durga Puja was last included to th
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e esteemed list, the well-known dance style is the fifteenth Indian cultural product to be included on the UNESCO list.
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18. Which nation and India are the recipients of the Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) launched by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC)?
The Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) between Korea and India was introduced by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).
Through the electronic exchange
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of origin data about commodities traded under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two customs administrations, it seeks to facilitate the seamless implementation of the CEPA between Korea and India.
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19. Which profession is Tshering Tashi, who was spotted in the news, affiliated with?
Remarked The Sahitya Akademi awarded Tshering Tashi, a writer from Bhutan, the "Premchand Fellowship."
Mr. Tashi is a well-known author most recognized for his imaginative non-fic
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tion pieces. In addition to co-authoring The Bodhisattva King, Bold Bhutan Beckons, and Symbols of Bhutan, he is the author of other publications on the country. His solo works include Mysteries of the Raven Crown, Legacy of Gongzim Ugyen Dori, and Myth and Memory — Untold Stories of Bhutan.
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20. Which disease has a treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on CRISPR gene editing technology?
Two gene therapies for sickle cell disease have just received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
It contains the first medication made possible by the grou
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nd-breaking CRISPR gene editing technique. For patients 12 years of age and older, both treatments were approved. The ground-breaking gene editing technique that earned its creators the 2020 Nobel Prize is used in the Vertex/CRISPR gene therapy.
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21. In December 2023, India marked the 50th anniversary of its diplomatic ties with which nation?
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the founding of diplomatic relations between India and the Republic of Korea, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his best wishes to Presid
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ent Yoon Suk Yeol.
India was finally able to forge diplomatic ties in 1973 when it officially recognized both North and South Korea. Trade volume reached USD 27.8 billion as of 2022. Currently, Hyundai Motor, POSCO, LG Electronics, and Samsung Electronics are among the prominent South Korean businesses that are active in the Indian market.
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22. Which business collaborates with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology on the Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) initiative?
Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI, or YUVAi is a joint project of Intel India, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and the National e-Governance Division
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(NeGD).
An important part of the next Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit will be devoted to the effort. The goal of this program is to give young people the necessary AI skills. YUVAi aims to provide students in classes 8 through 12 with AI skills so they may become users of the technology and to promote a greater understanding of AI. The destination of the GPAI Summit is New Delhi.
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23. Which organization started an extensive campaign to address India's air pollution crisis?
The World Bank has initiated a comprehensive program to mitigate the effects of ambient particulate matter (PM)2.5 pollution in response to India's worsening air pollution situatio
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n.
The World Bank reports that the initiative encompasses the introduction of tools for managing airsheds, the creation of State-wide Air Quality Action Plans, and the first comprehensive Regional Airshed Action Plan for the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), which spans seven states and union territories.
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24. Which nation in Asia just introduced its own program for Forest and Wood Certification?
The Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme has been introduced by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change in India.
The goal of this national forest cert
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ification program is to support agroforestry and sustainable forest management in the nation by providing voluntary third-party certification. The program includes accreditation for chain of custody, tree outside forest management, and forest management. The council responsible for overseeing the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme will be the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Council.
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25. Which nation's militaries are participating in the military drill VINBAX-23 with India's?
This year's "VINBAX-23" military drill between the Armies of Vietnam and India will take place in Hanoi.
Every year, there is a training session held alternately in Vietnam and In
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dia. The exercise's goal is to strengthen the two forces' cooperative relationship and interoperability. Initiated in 2018, Exercise VINBAX held its inaugural event in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The Chandimandir Military Station hosted the most recent edition in 2022. In July, India gave Vietnam the INS Kirpan, an operational missile corvette.
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