International Current Affairs Questions and Answers (42)
Total Questions : 25
1.
Which country recently organized a conference on online radicalization with the European Union?
2. On which planet did scientists discover a reservoir of liquid water?
3. What is Alstonia scholaris that has been in the news recently?
4. Where was the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2024 held?
5. Which country was elected president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) until 2026?
6. Which Indian table tennis player won the men's singles title at WTT Feeder Caracas 2024?
7. Shigeru Ishiba was elected Prime Minister of which country?
8. Which day is considered as “World Cotton Day”?
9. Which organization issued the world's first carbon removal bond to finance the reforestation of the Amazon?
10. Where was the "India-EU Regional Conference" held?
11. What medal did Tanushree Pandey win at the World Soft Tennis Championships in Jingshan, China?
12. Which city is hosting World Travel Market (WTM) 2024?
13. Which country developed the Minuteman III missile we saw on the news?
14. Where did the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup 2024 start?
15. Kais Saied was re-elected president of which country?
16. What type of infection is trachoma, which India recently eliminated as a public health problem?
17. What is the "Waterspotout" recently mentioned in the news?
18. What elements are generally used in "atomic clocks" that have been in the news recently?
19. Okinawicius tekdi that was seen in the news belongs to which species?
20. What is agrovoltaic agriculture that was highlighted at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) event?
21. Which day is celebrated as World Radiography Day?
22. In which country is Mount Dhaulagiri located?
23. The Agasthyamalai Bambootail that was seen in the news belongs to which species?
24. In which states is the Tharu tribe mostly found?
25. Which country developed a hypersonic ballistic missile named Kinzhal?
India is jointly organizing a conference on online radicalization with the European Union (EU). This collaboration underscores the need to address online radicalization at the inte
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rnational level. The EU is an important political and economic union of 27 member states, primarily in Europe. With more than 449 million people contributing around one sixth of global GDP in 2022, the EU is a key global partner in this initiative.
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2. On which planet did scientists discover a reservoir of liquid water?
The study has discovered large amounts of liquid water deep in the rocky crust of Mars, a major breakthrough in understanding the planet. This is the first evidence of liquid water
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on the surface of Mars outside the known polar ice. The study, titled "Liquid water in the middle crust of Mars," was published by researchers from the University of California in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The discovery could improve knowledge of Mars' water cycle, climate history and potential for life. The water is located 10-20 km deep, believed to have seeped from the surface billions of years ago. If this water were to expand, it could fill an ocean 1-2 km deep across Mars.
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3. What is Alstonia scholaris that has been in the news recently?
Cyclone Dana brought heavy rain to Kolkata, causing chhatim (Alstonia scholaris) trees to drop their strongly scented blossoms, offering relief to allergy and asthma sufferers. It
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is a tropical tree from the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). Alstonia scholaris, also called table tree, scholar or devil tree, is native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and southern China. Known as saptaparni in India, it has clusters of seven leaves and blooms with small, fragrant green-white flowers in late autumn. The bark and leaves of the tree are used in traditional medicine for respiratory, skin and digestive problems. Its wood was once used to make boards, hence the name "board tree".
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4. Where was the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2024 held?
The fifth Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2024 was held in Ambala, Haryana. VINBAX-2024 aims to strengthen the joint military capabilities of India and Vietnam. For
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the first time, Bi-Service is participating in an exercise with the military and air force personnel of both countries. The Indian contingent consists of 47 members, mostly from the Corps of Engineers regiment, along with personnel from other services.
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5. Which country was elected president of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) until 2026?
India and France have been re-elected as chair and co-chair of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) until 2026. The ISA is an intergovernmental organization bringing together sol
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ar-rich countries to promote solar energy as a clean and affordable resource. Launched by India and France in 2015 at the UN Climate Conference in Paris, the ISA Framework Agreement entered into force in 2017. The ISA focuses on solar project financing, technology cooperation, capacity building and energy transformation. The 'Towards 1000' strategy aims to mobilize USD 1000 billion in solar investment by 2030. The ISA Secretariat is located in Gurugram, Haryana.
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6. Which Indian table tennis player won the men's singles title at WTT Feeder Caracas 2024?
India's Harmeet Desai won both the men's singles and mixed doubles titles at the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) Feeder Caracas in Venezuela. The event was held from October 31 to No
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vember 3, 2024. Harmeet, who is ranked 90th in the world, defeated France's Joe Seyfried (World No. 149) 11-7, 11-8, 11-6 in the men's singles final. In mixed doubles, Harmeet and Krittwika Roy beat Cuba's Jorge Campos and Daniel Fonseca Carrazano 3-2 in a tight match.
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7. Shigeru Ishiba was elected Prime Minister of which country?
Shigeru Ishiba was appointed as the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan by Emperor Naruhito after approval by the lower house of the Japanese Parliament. Ishiba, 67, replaces Fumio Kishi
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da, who resigned amid political scandals. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has ruled Japan almost continuously since 1955, elected Ishiba as its leader on 27 October 2024.
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8. Which day is considered as “World Cotton Day”?
World Cotton Day is celebrated every year on October 7 to draw attention to the global importance of cotton. The day raises awareness of the challenges faced by cotton farmers and
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the cotton industry. Cotton is used not only in textiles, but also as animal feed, medical supplies and edible oil. India is the second largest producer of cotton in the world after China.
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9. Which organization issued the world's first carbon removal bond to finance the reforestation of the Amazon?
The World Bank has issued the world's first carbon sequestration bond to support Amazon reforestation. The bond is valued at $225 million and has a nine-year term. The return on in
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vestors is tied to the amount of carbon removed by the new trees, not just the reduction in emissions from preventing deforestation. The goal of this bond is to protect the Amazon by financially supporting reforestation efforts.
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10. Where was the "India-EU Regional Conference" held?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the EU and India are organizing a regional conference on tackling online radicalization in New Delhi on August 21-22. In collaboration with the G
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lobal Counter-Terrorism Council, experts from India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Europe will participate in the event. The aim of the conference is to strengthen the partnership in the fight against terrorism and align with the EU strategy for the Indo-Pacific. Expected outcomes include strategies to address the challenges of technology and terrorism and explore opportunities for cooperation in countering online violent extremism.
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11. What medal did Tanushree Pandey win at the World Soft Tennis Championships in Jingshan, China?
India's Tanushree Pandey won the silver medal at the World Soft Tennis Championships in Jingshan, China. In the women's under-21 singles final, she narrowly lost 3:4 to Chiang Min
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Yu from Chinese Taipei. In the semi-finals, Tanushree won a tight match against her Japanese opponent 4-3. In the quarterfinals, she defeated the Chinese player by the same score of 4:3.
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12. Which city is hosting World Travel Market (WTM) 2024?
The Indian Ministry of Tourism on 5-7 2024 attended the World Travel Market (WTM) in London in November 2024. The UK is India's second largest source of tourist arrivals with a str
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ong Indian diaspora of 1.9 million. The India Pavilion at WTM showcases India's diverse tourism offerings, including MICE, Mahakhumbh and Wedding Tourism, with a special Indian wedding-themed environment. More than 50 stakeholders are participating in the event, including state tourism boards, travel agencies and airlines. The Chalo India initiative encourages the diaspora to promote India and offers incentives such as free e-tourist visas. The Incredible India Content Hub and Digital Portal was recently launched to enhance the visitor experience. India is targeting sustainable tourism growth in line with the G20 Goa Plan.
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13. Which country developed the Minuteman III missile we saw on the news?
The U.S. military test-fired the Minuteman III hypersonic nuclear missile after voting closed on Election Day. The LGM-30G Minuteman III is an intercontinental ballistic missile (I
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CBM) used by the United States (US). Commissioned in the 1970s, it is the only land-based component of the US nuclear triad. It was designed by Boeing and originally intended to serve for ten years, but was modernized. The missile was the first to have multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs). The US currently has about 440 Minuteman III missiles in its arsenal, with a replacement planned for 2029.
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14. Where did the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup 2024 start?
The fourth edition of LG Horse Polo Cup 2024 was inaugurated by the Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier General (Dr) BD Mishra at Horse Polo Ground in Goshan Drass, Ladakh. The event als
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o saw the unveiling of the first Ladakh Polo Stadium, built at a cost of Rs 6.84 crore. This highlights Ladakh's commitment to preserving polo heritage and promoting sports infrastructure for local talent and tourism.
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15. Kais Saied was re-elected president of which country?
Tunisian President Kais Saied was re-elected for a second five-year term with 90.7% of the vote. The result of the election was announced on October 7, 2024 by the Tunisian Indepen
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dent High Electoral Authority. The election held on 6 October 2024 saw a record low voter turnout of 28.8%. This is the lowest turnout since the Jasmine Revolution in 2011, which introduced democracy. In the 2019 election, voter turnout was 55%.
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16. What type of infection is trachoma, which India recently eliminated as a public health problem?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. India is the third country in the Southeast Asian region to achieve
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this milestone. Trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis and affects the eyes. It is spread by contact with secretions from the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat of infected individuals. If left untreated, it can lead to irreversible blindness. It mainly affects communities in poor environmental conditions, with 150 million people worldwide at risk, including 6 million blind people.
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17. What is the "Waterspotout" recently mentioned in the news?
A luxury yacht has capsized off Sicily, Italy during a violent storm, leaving one dead and six people missing, possibly due to storm water. Waterspouts are rotating columns of air
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that form over water, similar to tornadoes, but usually weaker. They last 5-10 minutes, with an average diameter of 50 meters and wind speeds of up to 100 km/h. Fair-weather waterspouts form when cold air moves over water, while tornadospouts are associated with thunderstorms and may begin as tornadoes on land before moving over water.
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18. What elements are generally used in "atomic clocks" that have been in the news recently?
An international group proposed a lunar time standard to address time discrepancies on the moon due to its unique gravity. Critical to accuracy in GPS, telecommunications and resea
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rch, atomic clocks are the most accurate timekeeping devices. These clocks measure time using the stable resonance frequencies of atoms such as cesium-133. One second is defined by the vibration of a cesium atom 9,192,631,770 times. Atomic clocks work by introducing a microwave signal into cesium atoms, detecting the emitted radiation and adjusting timekeeping for continuous accuracy.
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19. Okinawicius tekdi that was seen in the news belongs to which species?
A new species of jumping spider, Okinawicius tekdi, has been discovered at Pune's Baner Hill, highlighting the area's biodiversity. The name "tekdi" comes from the Marathi word for
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hill. The discovery brings the total number of jumping spider species in India to 326. The spider was first described by Atharva Kulkarni, an MSc student at MIT-World Peace University. Pune last recorded a new species of spider more than 30 years ago. Spiders are arthropods with segmented bodies, eight legs, and a hard exoskeleton. They spin webs to catch their prey.
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20. What is agrovoltaic agriculture that was highlighted at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) event?
The seventh meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi focused on sustainable energy and agro-voltaic agriculture. Agrovoltaic farming involves the use of land
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for both agriculture and solar energy production, with crops growing under solar panels. It maximizes soil efficiency, provides shade for crops, reduces heat stress and promotes climate resilience. This practice promotes renewable energy production, contributes to food security, and offers economic benefits through income diversification through crops and solar energy.
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21. Which day is celebrated as World Radiography Day?
World Radiography Day is celebrated on November 8 to commemorate the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895. Roentgen accidentally discovered X-rays during fluoresc
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ence experiments in vacuum tubes. He took a picture of the bones of his wife's hand as the first X-ray evidence, which earned him the Nobel Prize in 1901. The 2024 theme "Radiographers: Seeing the Invisible" highlighted the role of radiography in revealing the inside of the body and the responsibilities of the healthcare industry. professionals. The day recognized the contribution of radiologists, raised awareness of radiographic therapy and promoted radiography as a career in modern healthcare.
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22. In which country is Mount Dhaulagiri located?
5 Russian climbers recently died on an expedition on Mount Dhaulagiri. Mount Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world at 8,167 meters (26,795 ft) above sea level. It
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is located in the western part of central Nepal, part of the Himalayas and is the highest mountain in all of Nepal. Famous for its snow-capped peaks and glaciers, Dhaulagiri means "white mountain" in Sanskrit. The first successful ascent was made by the Swiss climber Max Eiselin in 1960. The mountain is challenging due to the difficult terrain and unpredictable weather.
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23. The Agasthyamalai Bambootail that was seen in the news belongs to which species?
Researchers have discovered a new species of damselfly named Agasthyamalai Bambootail at Manjadininnavila, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This rare species belongs to the group of bam
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boo-tails, known for their long cylindrical bellies resembling bamboo stalks. It was found in the Agasthyamalai landscape of the Western Ghats. The only other species of this genus is the Malabar bamboo tail found in Coorg-Wayanad. Bambootail Agasthyamalai can be identified by the absence of an anal bridging vein on the wings. It is characterized by a long black body with striking blue markings and differs from the Malabar bamboo tail by specific anatomical structures.
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24. In which states is the Tharu tribe mostly found?
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) homes bring joy to Tharu tribal women in Kheri district near the Indo-Nepal border. The Tharu tribe is an indigenous group living in the Terai Pla
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in on the Indo-Nepal border, found in both India and Nepal. In India, they are primarily in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and were recognized as a scheduled tribe in 1967. They speak Tharu or Tharuhati, an Indo-Aryan language. Their economy is based on agriculture, cattle breeding, hunting, fishing and forest products. Tharu houses are made of bamboo and mud.
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25. Which country developed a hypersonic ballistic missile named Kinzhal?
Russia recently announced a Kinzhal missile attack on Ukraine. The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is a Russian hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile that has been in service since December 20
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17. It can travel at speeds up to Mach 10 (12,350 km/h) and penetrate targets more effectively than slower missiles. Kinzhal has a range of 1500-2000 km and can carry 480 kg of nuclear or conventional payloads. It is launched from MiG-31 jets at an altitude of 18 km and can be deployed from other aircraft such as the Tu-160M and Su-34. The missile can maneuver in flight to avoid air defenses and engage both static and mobile targets, including aircraft carriers.
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