International Current Affairs Questions and Answers (43)
Total Questions : 25
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Exercise AUSTRAHIND is conducted between India and which country?
2. Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) is a joint mission of which two space organizations?
3. Who has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature?
4. Which Ministry has issued the “Guidelines for Operation of Seaplanes” in India?
5. In which state is 'Dumbur Dam' in the news recently?
6. Which ministry organized the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) which was in the news recently?
7. What is the theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2024?
8. Which space organization launched the "Tanager-1 Satellite" to monitor methane emissions?
9. What type of disease is toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) that has been in the news recently?
10. Which organization recently hosted the South Asian Telecommunication Regulatory Council (SATRC) in Delhi?
11. Which pathogen causes murine typhus that has been in the news recently?
12. Where was the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held?
13. Which country won the silver medal in the Maruhaba Cup, a team event, at the 2024 Asian Surfing Championships?
14. What are the "Sonobuoys" recently mentioned in the news?
15. What is the primary objective of the "BioE3 Policy" recently approved by the Union Cabinet?
16. The Voyager 2 spacecraft is an unmanned space probe launched by which space agency?
17. Mount Adams stratovolcano is located in which country?
18. The TREES initiative, which has been in the news, aims to combat desertification in which region?
19. Which city recently hosted the SCO Summit?
20. Which Indian recently received the IAF World Space Award for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
21. Where was the 2024 U17 World Cup held?
22. What is the theme of "World Water Week 2024"?
23. In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro that we saw on the news recently?
24. Which pathogen causes eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) that has been in the news recently?
25. On which river is the Farakka Barrage, recently seen in the news?
The 3rd edition of the joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND kicked off on 8 November 2024 at the Foreign Training Hub in Pune, Maharashtra. It is an annual exercise held alternately
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between India and Australia; the last issue was in Australia in December 2023. The Indian contingent includes 140 personnel, mainly from the DOGRA Regiment and the Indian Air Force. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen military cooperation and interoperability for joint sub-conventional operations in semi-urban and semi-desert terrain under UN Chapter VII. The exercises include counter-terrorist operations, joint airstrikes, the use of drones and special helicopter operations. It supports the exchange of best practices in tactical operations.
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2. Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) is a joint mission of which two space organizations?
India's National Space Commission has approved the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex), India's fifth lunar mission. Lupex follows the success of the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing
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in August 2023, making India the fourth country to land on the moon. It is a joint mission between India's ISRO and Japan's JAXA, which focuses on the exploration of lunar resources. The main goal is to study the presence and distribution of water on the surface of the Moon and under its regolith. Lupex aims to provide key data for future lunar exploration and potential human habitation.
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3. Who has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature?
South Korean author Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature. She is the first Korean to receive this honor. Her work is known for her "intense poetic prose" that deals wit
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h historical trauma and the fragility of life. Notable works include The Vegetarian (winner of the 2016 Man Booker International Prize), The White Paper, Human Actions and The Greek Lesson.
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4. Which Ministry has issued the “Guidelines for Operation of Seaplanes” in India?
The Union Civil Aviation Minister has issued new guidelines for the operation of seaplanes in India. The minister also introduced UDAN version 5.4 with new offers for canceled rout
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es. The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN was launched in 2016 to improve air connectivity to remote or unserved areas. Key provisions include the extension of viability gap funding (VGF) under the RCS for seaplane operations. The directives adopt the Non-Scheduled Operator Permit (NSOP) framework currently used for helicopters and seaplanes.
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5. In which state is 'Dumbur Dam' in the news recently?
The Ministry of External Affairs has denied that the opening of the Dumbur Dam in Tripura on the Gumti River caused the floods in eastern Bangladesh. The Gumti River is a transboun
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dary river originating in the Tripura region of India. The river flows through Bangladesh and joins the Meghna river system near Daudkandi.
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6. Which ministry organized the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) which was in the news recently?
The Ministry of Broadcasting has launched 25 challenges under the “Create in India Challenge—Season 1” for the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in New Delhi.
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WAVES is a platform for collaboration, innovation and discussion in the media and entertainment (M&E) industry. Its objectives include strengthening India's manufacturing economy, making India an attractive investment destination and adapting to new industry trends. This initiative aims to strengthen India's global presence in the M&E industry. It promotes cross-cultural exchanges and focuses on the development of a skilled workforce.
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7. What is the theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2024?
World Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign to promote international cooperation in the conservation of migratory birds. In 2024, it is celebrated on May 11 and October 12, refle
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cting the migration of birds in different hemispheres.
The theme for 2024 is "Save the Insects, Save the Birds". The theme highlights the importance of insects to migratory birds and the need to protect both. The day raises awareness of the role of insects in supporting the survival of birds and calls for action to protect them.
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8. Which space organization launched the "Tanager-1 Satellite" to monitor methane emissions?
NASA launched the Tanager-1 satellite to monitor methane emissions. The satellite was launched using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It was
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developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and other partners. The aim of the mission is to detect the main emissions of carbon dioxide and methane. It focuses on tracking greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Tanager-1 uses advanced spectrometer technology to track emissions. It measures wavelengths of light to identify specific gases by their infrared signatures. The satellite can monitor 130,000 square kilometers of emissions daily. Emissions data will be publicly available to help global efforts to reduce emissions.
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9. What type of disease is toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) that has been in the news recently?
Scientists from Australia and Germany have successfully cured patients with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) for the first time. TEN, also called Lyell's syndrome, is a rare and li
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fe-threatening skin condition. It is the most severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). TEN and SJS are usually caused by reactions to certain medications, such as antibiotics or anticonvulsants. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of developing SJS or TEN.
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10. Which organization recently hosted the South Asian Telecommunication Regulatory Council (SATRC) in Delhi?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India hosted the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) in Delhi. The event was organized by Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (AP
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T). APT is an intergovernmental organization established in 1979 to promote ICT development in Asia and the Pacific. APT was established with the support of UNESCAP and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). APT currently has 38 member countries, 4 associate members and over 140 associate members, including private companies and academic institutions involved in ICT.
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11. Which pathogen causes murine typhus that has been in the news recently?
A 75-year-old man from Kerala was diagnosed with murine typhus after traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia. Mouse typhus is caused by the flea-borne bacteria Rickettsia typhi. It is tr
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ansmitted to humans by the bite of infected fleas, which are often found on rodents such as rats and mice. Fleas can spread the disease for life once infected, and transmission can also occur through contact with infected flea feces. Murine typhus is not transmitted from person to person and is commonly reported in coastal tropical and subtropical regions. In India, cases have been reported in the northeastern states of Madhya Pradesh and Kashmir.
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12. Where was the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held?
The parliamentary delegation took part in the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva. The meeting focused on the use of science, technology and innovation
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for a peaceful and sustainable future. The delegation attended the meeting of the IPU Board of Directors, the highest decision-making body. During the assembly, they met with counterparts from other parliaments. The delegation also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Geneva. The IPU included 180 member parliaments and 15 associate members from large and small countries.
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13. Which country won the silver medal in the Maruhaba Cup, a team event, at the 2024 Asian Surfing Championships?
India won the silver medal at the 2024 Maruhaba Cup at the Asian Surfing Championship in Maldives. The Indian team included Kamali P, Ajeesh Ali, Srikanth D and Sanjay Selvamani. J
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apan won gold with 58.40 points; India secured silver with 24.13 points. Bronze was won by Taipei with 23.93 points and fourth China with 22.10 points. India won the Heat 2 semi-final with 32.16 points. This win follows India's first ever surfing quota at the Asian Games. Indian surfer Harish Muthu reached the quarter finals and made history in India.
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14. What are the "Sonobuoys" recently mentioned in the news?
The US has approved a deal to sell anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India for $52.8 million. These Sonobuys will be used with the Romeo helicopters of the Indian Navy. Sonobuys
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are small devices that detect sounds underwater, mainly for tracking submarines. They are key to anti-submarine warfare, helping to track submarines in oceans and coastal areas. They aid in precision attacks with air-launched torpedoes. Sonobuys were first used in World War II to detect German submarines. Deployed from aircraft, ships or submarines, they descend to a set depth to listen for signals.
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15. What is the primary objective of the "BioE3 Policy" recently approved by the Union Cabinet?
The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy to promote biotechnology for economy, environment and employment. It is managed
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by the Department of Biotechnology and focuses on high-throughput bioproduction. It aims to produce a wide range of biological products, from drugs to materials. It solves challenges in agriculture and food industry through advanced biotechnological processes. It promotes innovation by supporting research, development and entrepreneurship. Plans to establish bio-manufacturing and bio-AI centers and bio-foundries for faster technology development and commercialization. It promotes sustainable growth through regenerative bioeconomy models. It aims to expand India's skilled workforce and create more employment opportunities.
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16. The Voyager 2 spacecraft is an unmanned space probe launched by which space agency?
NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, launched in 1977, made historic flybys of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, becoming the only spacecraft to visit Uranus and Neptune. It discovered
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new moons, rings and phenomena such as Uranus' magnetic field and Neptune's "Great Dark Spot". Voyager 2 carried from Earth a Golden Disc of sounds and images intended for potential extraterrestrial life. After its primary mission, Voyager 2 entered interstellar space in 2018, becoming the second man-made object to do so. It continues to send data from the interstellar medium, now the second most distant man-made object from Earth.
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17. Mount Adams stratovolcano is located in which country?
Mount Adams, Washington's largest volcano, has shown increased seismic activity after being dormant for thousands of years. It is a stratovolcano in the state of Washington, USA, s
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tanding 12,277 feet (3,742 meters) high and 29 kilometers wide. Mount Adams is larger in volume than Mount Rainier, the state's highest peak. It is part of a 1,250 km2 volcanic field with at least 120 mostly basaltic volcanoes. The volcano has more than 10 active glaciers supplying water to the surrounding ecosystem. Its last eruption occurred between 3,800 and 7,600 years ago, during the Stone Age.
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18. The TREES initiative, which has been in the news, aims to combat desertification in which region?
Founded to help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, the TREES initiative focuses on creating "forest gardens" to increase food security and combat desertification. Since 201
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4, it has supported more than 50,000 households in countries such as Senegal, Kenya or Uganda. By incorporating trees into agricultural practices, TREES aims to improve soil fertility, increase crop yields and strengthen community resilience to climate change, thereby contributing to global biodiversity and ecosystem restoration efforts.
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19. Which city recently hosted the SCO Summit?
Islamabad hosted the 23rd meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government on 16 October 2024. The meeting was chaired by Pakistan with a focus on trade and economic cooperation.
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The Indian delegation was led by Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. It represents a key diplomatic event with leaders from India, China, Russia and Central Asian countries. The summit aims to address lingering tensions, particularly between India and Pakistan, while promoting multilateral dialogue. Founded in 2001, the SCO has developed into a major platform for addressing security and economic issues across Eurasia, making this summit particularly significant for participating countries.
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20. Which Indian recently received the IAF World Space Award for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
Dr. S. Somanath, chairman of ISRO, was awarded the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Prize for the Chandrayaan-3 success. The award was presented in Milan, I
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taly in recognition of India's achievements in space exploration. Chandrayaan-3 made a historic landing near the South Pole of the Moon on August 23, 2023. India became the first country to land near the South Pole of the Moon and joined the elite group capable of landing on the Moon. This award highlighted India's growing role in the global space community.
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21. Where was the 2024 U17 World Cup held?
Indian women wrestlers won the team title at the 2024 World Under-17 Wrestling Championship, breaking Japan's dominance.
They won 8 of the 10 medals that India won, including 5 go
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ld, 1 silver and 2 bronze. The championship was held in Amman, Jordan from 19 to 25 August 2024. The Indian women's team scored 185 points while Japan came second with 146 points. This is the first time that an Indian women's team has won the title, having been consistently in the top five in the last five editions. The Indian men's contingent won only two medals.
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22. What is the theme of "World Water Week 2024"?
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) organizes World Water Week every year and has done so since 1991. The 2024 event will be held online and in person at Stockholm's
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Waterfront Congress Center from 25 to 29 August. The theme for 2024 is "Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future". World Water Week is the leading conference that focuses on global water issues and brings together a diverse group of people from around the world, including decision makers, entrepreneurs, urban planners, activists and researchers.
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23. In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro that we saw on the news recently?
5 Years old Teghbir Singh from Ropar, Punjab has climbed Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. He started the trek on 18 August and reached Uhuru Peak on 23 August. Mount Kilimanjaro
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stands at over 19,340 feet (5895 meters) in Tanzania. The trek presented challenges such as lack of oxygen and altitude sickness, with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Teghbir received a mountaineering certificate from the National Parks of Tanzania. He broke the world record for a Serbian boy when he climbed Kilimanjaro at the age of five. Teghbir is now the youngest Asian and Indian to achieve this feat.
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24. Which pathogen causes eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) that has been in the news recently?
A person in New Hampshire, USA recently died after contracting the rare Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. EEE is a rare but serious and often fatal infection caused by the E
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EE virus that leads to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). EEEV can infect a variety of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The virus is spread to humans and horses through the bites of infected mosquitoes, which feed on both birds and mammals. Cases of EEZ in humans are rare but can cause serious illness. Symptoms can include headache, high fever, chills, vomiting, disorientation, seizures and coma with a 30% mortality rate.
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25. On which river is the Farakka Barrage, recently seen in the news?
Bangladesh is facing major flooding due to continued monsoon rains and overflowing rivers. The country partly blames the floods on the opening of the gates of the Farakka Barrage i
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n West Bengal, India. India's Ministry of External Affairs has denied any link between the Farakka fire and the floods. The Farakka Dam, located 18 km from the Bangladeshi border, began operations in 1975. Its purpose is to divert water to the Farakka Canal to flush out silt from the Bhagirathi-Hoogly River and help the port of Kolkata. The 1996 Ganges Water Treaty and previous agreements aim to manage shared waters between India and Bangladesh.
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