International Current Affairs Questions and Answers (43)
Total Questions : 15
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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?
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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