International Current Affairs Questions and Answers (19)
Total Questions : 25
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What is Alpenglow, as reported in the press lately?
2. What will be the theme of the 2024 World Cancer Day?
3. Which nation is home to Lake Rotorua, as reported in the news recently?
4. What is the main goal of the recently announced Gamma Ray Astronomy PeV EnergieS phase-3 (GRAPES-3) project?
5. Which nation has adopted the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payment system to become the first in Europe?
6. Which nation's president was Hage Geingob, who passed just recently?
7. Which of the following best describes the latest news mention of the term "Lupus"?
8. What is the expected budget deficit for India in FY 25–26 based on Fitch's predictions?
9. Which state is home to the recently reported Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary (SWL)?
10. Which organization organizes the annual World Sustainable Development (WSDS) Summit that was recently reported in the media?
11. Which nation just launched the supersonic ballistic missile Zircon Missile?
12. Which of the following species is Steinernema adamsi, which was just reported in the news?
13. What position does India hold in the 2023 Logistics Performance Index Report published by the World Bank?
14. When is the annual "World Pulses Day" observed?
15. Which nation is developing the FAST Telescope, as reported in the press recently?
16. What is the name of the NASA satellite that was just launched to examine the atmosphere and oceans?
17. Which two countries have launched the UPI payment system?
18. How did "Alaskapox" become up in the news recently?
19. What is Brumation, as reported in the press lately?
20. Where was the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) council meeting held for the first time?
21. Why has "Cuscuta dodder" been making headlines lately?
22. Which nation took home the World Government Summit 2024's 9th GovTech Prize for AI-Powered Government Services?
23. What was the main goal of the Cassini-Huygens mission that was just reported in the media?
24. Which species does Attemsostreptus leptoptilos, which was recently reported in the media, belong to?
25. Where was the 2024 meeting of the 16th World Social Forum held?
Alpenglow was photographed close to the Hindu Kush by International Space Station astronaut Lora O'Hara. This is a natural phenomena that gives mountain slopes rose, crimson, or or
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ange tints during sunrise or sunset. The angle of the sun and the state of the atmosphere affect the color of elfin light. Particulates, clouds, light angle, humidity, and sun position all affect vibrancy. Twilight hours are a mesmerizing spectacle because of the phenomenon's quick fluctuations.
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2. What will be the theme of the 2024 World Cancer Day?
On February 4th, the world observes World Cancer Day to raise awareness of the cancer epidemic that affects millions of people worldwide. The sub-theme "Together, we challenge thos
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e in power" of the 2024 topic "Close the Care Gap: Everyone Deserves Access To Cancer Care" emphasizes responsibility while highlighting care disparities. This yearly occasion promotes improvements in patient care, prevention, and research to combat the severe health issues that cancer poses all around the world.
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3. Which nation is home to Lake Rotorua, as reported in the news recently?
At the core of a dormant volcano in New Zealand, Lake Rotorua conceals a buried hydrothermal system, as shown by new maps. Fluids, heat, and permeability are necessary for hydrothe
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rmal systems, which are prevalent around convergent plate boundaries and mid-ocean ridges. Oceanic crust is penetrated by seawater, which heats to 350–400°C and produces chemically altered hydrothermal fluid. It creates deposits resembling chimneys on the bottom, where it sustains deep-sea chemosynthetic organisms. This finding sheds light on the dynamic geological processes underneath the lake and explains the complex inner workings of hydrothermal systems.
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4. What is the main goal of the recently announced Gamma Ray Astronomy PeV EnergieS phase-3 (GRAPES-3) project?
An important finding in the cosmic-ray proton spectrum was achieved by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research's GRAPES-3 experiment, which is located in Ooty, India. It reveale
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d a new characteristic at 166 TeV. GRAPES-3 is a particle accelerator designed to study the origin, acceleration, and transmission of cosmic rays, as well as the presence of the "Knee" in their energy spectrum. It is outfitted with air shower detectors and a massive muon detector. It also delves into the Sun's influence on Earth, the astronomy of multi-TeV γ-rays, and the generation of highest-energy cosmic rays.
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5. Which nation has adopted the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payment system to become the first in Europe?
With French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance, the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for India was formally launched at Republic Day celebrations in Paris. UPI was first introd
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uced globally at the Eiffel Tower by the Indian Embassy. UPI, which was created in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India, provides an easy way to manage many bank accounts on a single platform by combining them into a single smartphone application.
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6. Which nation's president was Hage Geingob, who passed just recently?
Hage Geingob, the president of Namibia, passed away at age 82 after receiving cancer treatment. He was Namibia's third president in 2014 after serving as its first prime minister f
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ollowing the country's independence. He was re-elected in 2019. Before taking office as president, Geingob, a significant actor in Namibia's independence from South Africa, held the record for the longest tenure as prime minister. With his death, a momentous chapter in Namibian political history comes to an end.
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7. Which of the following best describes the latest news mention of the term "Lupus"?
Australian researchers have created a remedy for a lupus deficiency. An autoimmune condition called lupus causes inflammation in the skin, joints, blood, and important organs inclu
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ding the heart and kidneys by stimulating the immune system to attack organs and tissues. Though its exact cause is unknown, a combination of environmental, hormonal, and genetic variables are thought to be responsible. Women are primarily affected by lupus. Variants include Discoid lupus, Subacute cutaneous lupus, drug-induced lupus, Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and a rare form of lupus generated by maternal antibodies in neonates.
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8. What is the expected budget deficit for India in FY 25–26 based on Fitch's predictions?
India's fiscal deficit is expected to exceed the government's objective of 5.1% in 2025–2026 (FY25–2026) by 5.4%, according to Fitch Ratings. The reason for Fitch's prognosis i
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s the more cautious revenue projections for FY25. Additionally, Fitch projects that the state's overall deficit will stay at 2.8% of GDP and that the federal government's fiscal deficit will be 5.4% in FY25. Fitch states that if there are significant economic shocks, India's public finances may be vulnerable due to the poor pace of fiscal restructuring following the pandemic.
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9. Which state is home to the recently reported Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary (SWL)?
Two Royal Bengal tigers, two leopards, four golden pigeons, one silver pigeon, two peafowls, and four hill mynas were added to the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura. The 18.
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5 square kilometer refuge was founded in 1972 and has areas dedicated to various animal species. It is home to a wide range of wildlife, including monkeys, leopards, clouded leopards, and a resurrected crab-eating mongoose, as well as a diversified flora with 456 plant species. The White Ibis and Winged Stork are just two of the many species of birds that call the refuge home.
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10. Which organization organizes the annual World Sustainable Development (WSDS) Summit that was recently reported in the media?
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) organized the 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit, which the Vice-President opened in New Delhi. The annual summit was founded in 20
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01 with the goal of promoting international commitment to sustainable development. The theme of WSDS 2024 is "Leadership for the Sustainable Development and Climate Justice," which brings together powerful figures to discuss long-term solutions for international societies. WSDS is essential to the advancement of environmental goals because it is the first freely organized international summit in the Global South.
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11. Which nation just launched the supersonic ballistic missile Zircon Missile?
A 3M22 Zircon missile fired by Russian forces was aimed towards Kiev. Russia developed the 3M22 Zircon, a hypersonic cruise missile with a 1000 km range and a top speed of Mach 9.
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It has a two-stage design, the first stage using solid fuel and the second using a scramjet motor. The missile's cooled supersonic combustion ramjet engines produce a plasma cloud that makes it invisible to radar during flight. It is not like other hypersonic weapons such as the Russian Avangard or China's DF-17, which use an active and passive radar seeker guiding system.
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12. Which of the following species is Steinernema adamsi, which was just reported in the news?
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have discovered Steinernema adamsi, a new species of nematode that may be a powerful ally in the fight against pests. This sp
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ecies is beneficial, infecting and killing dangerous insects by releasing pathogenic bacteria. It is a member of the Steinernema family, which has been known for controlling insect parasites without the use of pesticides since the 1920s. Steinernema adamsi provides sustainable agricultural remedies against crop pests without posing any harm to humans.
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13. What position does India hold in the 2023 Logistics Performance Index Report published by the World Bank?
According to the World Bank's 2023 Logistics Performance Index, India's logistics performance has significantly improved. It now stands at 38th place out of 139 countries, up six s
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pots from 2018 and sixteen places from 2014. Union Minister Shri Som Parkash provided this data, which shows improvements in infrastructure, logistics services, shipping arrangements, tracking, and timeliness as well as customs. This encouraging development is facilitated by initiatives like as the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, the National Logistics Policy, and digital reforms like the Unified Logistics Interface Platform.
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14. When is the annual "World Pulses Day" observed?
Every year on February 10th, World Pulses Day raises awareness of the nutritive value and environmental advantages of pulses in sustainable food production. Every year, the United
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Nations selects a topic. For 2024, the theme is "Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People," which aims to include pulses into agricultural methods and diets. Founded in 2019, the day highlights the contribution of pulses to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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15. Which nation is developing the FAST Telescope, as reported in the press recently?
Using the largest single-dish radio telescope in the world, FAST, astronomers from Nanjing University in China have discovered a radio pulsar in the CTB 87 supernova remnant. With
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a receiving area the size of thirty football fields, FAST, based in Guizhou, hopes to stay in the top 20–30 percent of systems globally for the next 20–30 years. Its objectives include pulsar discovery, neutral hydrogen detection at the edge of the cosmos, early universe image reconstruction, gravitational wave detection, and supporting the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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16. What is the name of the NASA satellite that was just launched to examine the atmosphere and oceans?
Weather delays forced NASA and SpaceX to reschedule the launch of the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission. The mission's goal is to comprehend the effects
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of microscopic life in water and air by investigating ocean-atmosphere linkages in the context of climate change. PACE will use phytoplankton research to track atmospheric factors, ocean health, and carbon dioxide exchange. The aerosol products of the mission will monitor hazardous algal blooms and support health alerts for events such as wildfires. Scientists highlight the importance of PACE in furthering our understanding of the Earth system while expressing excitement for these ground-breaking discoveries.
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17. Which two countries have launched the UPI payment system?
Using video conferences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius launched RuPay card services in
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Mauritius and Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka. The co-branded RuPay card was introduced by Mr. Jugnauth as the domestic card of Mauritius. By improving connectivity and economic relationships between the nations, this program hopes to make life easier for their respective populations. The president of Sri Lanka praised the long-standing economic ties while congratulating Modi on the dedication of the Shri Ram Mandir.
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18. How did "Alaskapox" become up in the news recently?
The first known fatal case of Alaskapox, an orthopox virus identified in 2015, was a man from Alaska. It is a DNA virus that mainly affects small mammals and is related to the cowp
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ox, monkeypox, and smallpox viruses. Skin sores, enlarged lymph nodes, and muscle soreness are some of the symptoms; minor cases typically go away in a few weeks. Although there hasn't been any evidence of human-to-human transmission, orthopoxviruses can spread by direct contact with lesions. People with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to serious illness.
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19. What is Brumation, as reported in the press lately?
Researchers have seen brumation, a type of hibernation in reptiles, in a number of species during the winter months. Reptiles such as box turtles and snakes are able to withdraw to
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protected regions during this phase of reduced activity, which helps them preserve their limited resources and energy. Their metabolism drastically slows down, allowing them to go for weeks without eating. under order to survive under unfavorable environmental conditions and to reappear in more conducive climates for feeding and breeding, reptiles must undergo burrowing.
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20. Where was the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) council meeting held for the first time?
Guidelines for implementation were established during the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) inaugural meeting in Washington, DC, USA, and were suggested for COP15 in 2022.
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The states that make up the GEF pledged $1.1 billion toward international projects that deal with pollution management, natural restoration, climate change, and biodiversity. The meeting endorsed $203 million for 21 climate change adaptation projects from the Least Developed Countries Fund and Special Climate Change Fund, and approved $918 million for 45 projects from the Global Environment Facility Trust Fund. In order to allocate donor funds effectively, the council also established the Resource Allocation Policy and the Project Cycle Policy.
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21. Why has "Cuscuta dodder" been making headlines lately?
Native to North America, invasive cuscuta dodder is posing a hazard to the local ecology and migratory bird habitats in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpet forests and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctu
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ary. This parasitic vine, which has no roots of its own, has infected acres of trees in reserve forests and entered the oldest bird sanctuary in India. It creates dense canopies before choking and killing hosts; it is found on Barringtonia trees, which are essential for bird breeding. It is a major issue for oilseeds, pulses, and fodder crops in India. It is classified as a "declared noxious weed" in 25 different nations worldwide. Hard-coated Cuscuta seeds have a 50-year shelf life in dry storage and a 10-year shelf life in the field.
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22. Which nation took home the World Government Summit 2024's 9th GovTech Prize for AI-Powered Government Services?
India's inventive use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve government services earned it the 9th GovTech Prize at the 2024 World Government Summit in Dubai. The groundbreakin
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g project iRASTE, from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Government of India, is recognized with this award. The "M-Gov Award" and the yearly GovTech Prize are overseen by the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program (EGSEP).
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23. What was the main goal of the Cassini-Huygens mission that was just reported in the media?
A huge ocean lies beneath the frozen surface of Saturn's moon Mimas, as revealed by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which is a part of a collaborative mission with ESA and ASI. Cassini,
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which was launched in 1997, orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, providing important new information about both the planet and its moons. It measured Titan's surface using radar and examined Saturn's magnetic field, weighing 2,125 kg. Weighing in at 349 kg, Cassini's Huygens probe made landfall on Titan, where it found six moons and suggested that Titan and Enceladus might be home to extraterrestrial life.
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24. Which species does Attemsostreptus leptoptilos, which was recently reported in the media, belong to?
In Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains, researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia have identified five species of millipedes as well as a new genus. Attemsostrep
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tus leptoptilos is one of five new species of 200-legged millipedes that were found in Tanzanian jungles in February 2024, according to the USC. Attemsostreptus cataractae, Attemsostreptus julostriatus, Lophostreptus magombera, and Udzungwastreptus marianae are the other four species.
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25. Where was the 2024 meeting of the 16th World Social Forum held?
In February 2024, the 16th World Social Forum (WSF) summit got underway in Kathmandu. The five-day conference seeks to foster communication between social movements, trade unions,
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civil society organizations, and opponents of neoliberal globalization. "Another World is Possible" is the conference's theme.
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