International Current Affairs Questions and Answers (47)
Total Questions : 25
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In which country Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dr. Global Peace Prize. Martin Luther King Jr. for the upliftment of minorities?
2. Which nation is developing the Oreshnik hypersonic missile that has been in the news?
3. Which group published the study “Employment at Your Doorstep: Job Diagnostics for Youth” presented by the Government of India?
4. Which group adopted the previously announced "Pact for the Future"?
5. Which nation elected Anura Kumar Dissanayake as its president?
6. Which country proposed the creation of a new climate fund that would be financed by voluntary donations from fossil fuel producing countries?
7. Which country is home to the headline-grabbing Punatsangchhu II hydro project?
8. What is the main objective of the Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) initiative launched by UNCCD COP16?
9. Which country was chosen to chair the 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)?
10. Which nation's army recently appointed General Upendra Dwivedi as its honorary general?
11. Where did the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) hold its sixth annual summit?
12. What class of frigate is the recently announced INS Tushil?
13. Rimtalba Which nation appointed Jean Emmanuel Ouedraog as its prime minister?
14. Which day is declared annually as the International Anti-Corruption Day?
15. Which Indian temple has been selected by UNESCO for its conservation to receive the award of distinction in 2023?
16. Which company introduced GenCast, an AI weather forecasting model?
17. Which country operates the Subaru telescope that was in the news?
18. Which nation created the first carbon-14 diamond battery in history?
19. Which company introduced Willow, a quantum computing chip?
20. When is "International Day of Neutrality"?
21. Which nation is home to the emu, a wingless bird that has been in the news recently?
22. Where was the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 held?
23. Which nation appointed Francois Bayrou as its new prime minister?
24. Pigs with African swine flu were recently detected in which state?
25. Which nation won the 2024 Asian Junior Ice Hockey Cup?
A new NGO, the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), has been established in Maryland, USA, to bring together and support minority populations in the Indian American di
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aspora. During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. global peace prize for the upliftment of minorities. Sikh philanthropist Jasdip Singh has been appointed as AIAM chairman. By 2047, AIAM hopes to support Prime Minister Modi's 'Viksit Bharat' agenda with an emphasis on prosperity and inclusiveness for all.
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2. Which nation is developing the Oreshnik hypersonic missile that has been in the news?
Russia recently tested the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which can hit targets in the western United States and Europe and has a range of 3,000-5,500 kilometers. Like intercontinent
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al ballistic missiles (ICBMs), it is unique in that it can carry multiple warheads. According to President Vladimir Putin, the deployment of this missile was a major escalation of the ongoing conflict and was a response to the use of Western weapons by Ukraine. There is currently no reliable missile defense that is extremely accurate.
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3. Which group published the study “Employment at Your Doorstep: Job Diagnostics for Youth” presented by the Government of India?
The World Bank report 'Employment at Your Doorstep: Youth Job Diagnostic', which covers the six STARS states of Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Ra
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jasthan, was launched by Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Mansukh Mandaviya. . The research provides a way to improve education-employment links, explore skills shortages and link school trades with regional industry. In line with the NEP 2020, it emphasizes the integration of skill-based learning in grades 9-12 with a target of 50% access to skill education by 2025. Through market-linked and inclusive skill development, this program helps India achieve its goal of becoming a global skills hub and by 2047 to achieve high income status.
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4. Which group adopted the previously announced "Pact for the Future"?
To change global governance, the UN General Assembly approved the "Pact for the Future". It reaffirms the commitment of UN members to peace, sustainable development and better gove
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rnance. It places great emphasis on creating an inclusive, peaceful society and addressing the root causes of conflict. The Pact highlights how innovation, science and technology can support the UN's goals. It places a high priority on the involvement of young people in national and international decision-making. The Pact calls for closer cooperation between self-government, the commercial sector and civil society.
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5. Which nation elected Anura Kumar Dissanayake as its president?
Born in Galewela on 24 November 1968, Anura Kumara Dissanayake revolutionized Sri Lankan politics by leading the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party to victory with 42.31% of the
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vote in a historic election. His rise from rural upbringing to the presidency represents a dramatic change in the nation's political climate, particularly as a result of the economic crisis and public dissatisfaction with the established political class. The party's violent background gave way to a more democratic and reformist stance under Anury, which resonated with voter's desire for change.
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6. Which country proposed the creation of a new climate fund that would be financed by voluntary donations from fossil fuel producing countries?
Azerbaijan has proposed that nations and companies that produce fossil fuels voluntarily contribute to a new climate fund. In order to meet the financial needs of developing countr
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ies in the fight against climate change, this proposal was presented during the COP29 summit on climate change. Despite the good intentions of the proposal, there are doubts about its possible effectiveness due to difficulties in raising sufficient funds. The creation of the fund reflects ongoing challenges in climate finance negotiations, particularly with respect to the commitment of rich countries to raise enough money for climate action.
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7. Which country is home to the headline-grabbing Punatsangchhu II hydro project?
Bhutan and India have been talking about hydroelectric projects such as the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II project, which is nearing completion. Bhutan's Wangdue Phodrang district is hom
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e to the 1 GW Punatsangchhu-II run-of-river hydroelectric power station. It was created under an intergovernmental agreement between India and Bhutan and is financed by 70% loan and 30% grant from India. The project consists of two cofferdams, a diversion tunnel and a 91 meter high concrete gravity dam. Two years after commissioning, ownership will pass to Bhutan, which will produce 4,357 million units of energy annually.
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8. What is the main objective of the Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) initiative launched by UNCCD COP16?
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) presented the 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). The CGIAR International Crops Research Insti
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tute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) are spearheading this effort. The main objectives of the program are resilient livelihoods, biodiversity conservation and food security. It primarily targets the 2.7 billion people who live in the arid regions of Asia and Africa. Following discussions with governments, the commercial sector, public society and national research institutes, this approach was presented at COP16 in Riyadh. It seeks to improve sustainability and resilience in these areas while addressing the unique demands of different arid locations.
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9. Which country was chosen to chair the 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)?
The 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will be chaired by India. Ambassador Shambhu S. Kumaran, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations in Vi
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enna, formally assumed the post. Within the UN, the CND is the main policy-making organization for international drug-related concerns. It oversees important drug conventions, promotes balanced policy-making and monitors global drug trends. The CND oversees the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and operates under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. India demonstrates its growing leadership and commitment to global challenges by serving as the first chair of the CND.
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10. Which nation's army recently appointed General Upendra Dwivedi as its honorary general?
Ramchandra Paudel, the President of Nepal, appointed Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi as an Honorary General of the Nepal Army. The President's house at Sheetal Niwas serv
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ed as the venue for the ceremony. This custom shows the close military, cultural and historical ties that exist between India and Nepal. Mutual respect and long-term military cooperation since the 1950s is manifested in practice. Every three years, the chiefs of the Indian and Nepalese armies exchange honorary general ranks. It represents mutual security interests, trust and strategic cooperation. In addition to official diplomacy, this gift strengthens close ties and promotes peace and stability.
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11. Where did the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) hold its sixth annual summit?
The 6th annual Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Summit was co-chaired by Sweden and India during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. LeadIT was launched at the UN Climate A
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ction Summit in New York in September 2019. Launched at COP28 in 2023, LeadIT2.0 sets new targets for the period 2024-2026. Kirit Vardhan Singh of India and Romina Pourmokhtari of Sweden served as co-chairs of the conference. with the participation of a number of industrial and academic entities from 41 member countries. The LeadIT initiative, supported by the World Economic Forum, aims to reduce carbon emissions in energy-intensive industries to zero by 2050.
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12. What class of frigate is the recently announced INS Tushil?
In Russia's Kaliningrad, the Indian Navy will commission the guided missile frigate INS Tushil. INS Tushil is one of the modified Krivák III class frigates of the Russian project
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1135.6. It is the first of two upgraded frigates from the 2016 India-Russia contract and the seventh ship in the series. "Tušil", which translates to "protective shield", represents the Navy's commitment to maritime security. The ship has excellent stealth to avoid radar, is 125 meters long and can move 3900 tons. With 33 systems made by Indian companies, 26% have indigenous technology. India's naval capabilities are enhanced by its assignment to the Western Fleet.
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13. Rimtalba Which nation appointed Jean Emmanuel Ouedraog as its prime minister?
After dismissing the government without explanation, the military junta in Burkina Faso named Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister. By presidential decree, fo
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rmer Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyele de Tambela was fired by the junta led by Ibrahim Traore. Lt. Col. Paul Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who had previously overthrown President Rocha Marc Kaboré, was overthrown by the junta in September 2022. With nearly 2 million people displaced by extremist attacks and half of the country outside the government's jurisdiction, Burkina Faso has serious security issues.
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14. Which day is declared annually as the International Anti-Corruption Day?
The International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and encourage collective efforts to combat it. Both the public and private
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sectors in India are plagued by corruption, which takes the form of nepotism, embezzlement, bribery and abuse of power. It affects the well-being of residents, inhibits economic growth, undermines public confidence and undermines the rule of law. India ranks 80th out of 180 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, underscoring the seriousness of the problem.
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15. Which Indian temple has been selected by UNESCO for its conservation to receive the award of distinction in 2023?
The Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Thukkatchi, Tamil Nadu won the 2023 UNESCO Heritage Conservation Award. The temple had five prakarams when it was first built by kings Vikrama Chol
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a and Kulothunga Chola. Aadhi Sarabeshwarar, Soundaryanayaki Ambal and other deities have shrines there. The Kumbhabhishekam was completed in September 2023 after the temple was repaired using both conventional and contemporary conservation techniques. The project received recognition from UNESCO for preserving folk art while combining engineering and traditional methods. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ₹100 crore annually for the restoration of historic temples while preserving their unique features.
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16. Which company introduced GenCast, an AI weather forecasting model?
GenCast, an artificial intelligence model for weather forecasting developed by Google DeepMind, has beaten the world's best forecasting system, the European Center for Medium-Range
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Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). By generating more than 50 weather scenarios, GenCast outperforms its deterministic predecessor, offering faster and more accurate forecasts up to 15 days in advance. It models complex weather probabilities using diffuse artificial intelligence that has been adapted to the spherical geometry of the Earth. By improving predictions of extreme weather risks, GenCast helps decision makers save lives, minimize damage and save money. It excels in predicting tropical cyclone paths and will soon make historical and real-time forecasts available for public use and study.
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17. Which country operates the Subaru telescope that was in the news?
NGC 5257 and NGC 5258 are two interacting galaxies recently photographed by the Subaru Telescope. Mauna Kea in Hawaii is home to this 8.2-meter optical-infrared telescope. It is op
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erated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Subaru, named after the Pleiades, began construction in 1992 and made its first observations in 1999. Its 261-driver adaptive optics system corrects mirror distortions caused by gravity. By collecting faint light, the telescope can observe objects from nearby shooting stars to galaxies 13.1 billion light-years away. By reducing air turbulence, its cylindrical dome improves the quality of observation.
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18. Which nation created the first carbon-14 diamond battery in history?
Using radioactive decay, synthetic diamonds and plasma chemistry, scientists from the UK's University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKEAEA) have created the first
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carbon-14 diamond battery in history. It uses carbon-14, a radioactive isotope that emits short-range radiation that is absorbed by solid materials and has a half-life of 5,700 years. Similar to solar panels, the battery absorbs fast-moving electrons inside the diamond structure. It lasts for years without needing to be replaced and powers medical devices such as pacemakers, hearing aids and eye devices. It provides a long-lasting power source for spacecraft that does not require replacement or recharging, making it ideal for harsh environments on Earth and in space.
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19. Which company introduced Willow, a quantum computing chip?
Google just unveiled 'Willow', a next-generation quantum computing processor. To guarantee flawless operation, Willow includes sophisticated parts such as readout, qubit reset, and
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one- and two-qubit gates. A complex problem that would take classical computers forever to solve, the chip solved in five minutes. In less than five minutes, Willow completed a benchmark calculation that would take seventeen million years on the fastest supercomputers available today. It uses superconducting transmon qubits that behave like synthetic atoms at low temperatures. Because quantum devices use qubits rather than bits, they can perform calculations faster and more complexly.
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20. When is "International Day of Neutrality"?
To strengthen international peace and security and promote neutrality in intergovernmental relations, December 12 is declared International Neutrality Day. Being neutral means that
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a nation refrains from conflict and maintains objectivity, preferring communication over confrontation. Thanks to its neutrality, Switzerland was spared destruction during both world wars. During the Cold War, India demonstrated its neutrality by maintaining cordial relations with both the US and Russia without siding with either country. After Turkmenistan, a permanently neutral state, passed a resolution, the UN General Assembly declared this day in 2017. The UN uses peacemaking, mediation and preventive diplomacy to end and avoid wars around the world.
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21. Which nation is home to the emu, a wingless bird that has been in the news recently?
Due to changes in embryonic mobility, the researchers found that emu wing bones show remarkable asymmetric fusion and shortening. This study sheds light on the evolutionary process
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es that affect the skeletal bones of these unusual birds. The ratite family of birds, one of the first modern bird families, includes the flightless running emu. They are the second largest living birds after ostriches. Only in Australia, emus live in a variety of habitats, from highlands to coastal areas.
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22. Where was the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 held?
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off with a star-studded ceremony in Panaji, Goa. One of Asia's most important film festivals, the International Film Fes
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tival of India (IFFI) was founded in 1952 and is held annually in Goa. It provides a stage for foreign filmmakers to showcase their art, strengthen intercultural dialogue and promote collaboration. Mumbai hosted the first event, which subsequently traveled to other cities, including Delhi, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram and Kolkata. The International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) has recognized IFFI as the only competitive feature film festival in South Asia.
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23. Which nation appointed Francois Bayrou as its new prime minister?
After Michel Barnier was defeated in a confidence vote, Emmanuel Macron named 73-year-old centrist leader François Bayrou as France's new prime minister. Known as the "third man"
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of French politics for his centrist stance during the 2007 presidential race, Bayrou is the leader of the MoDem party, part of Macron's centrist alliance. He is President of the European Democratic Party, Mayor of Pau and High Commissioner for Planning. He taught Latin and Greek before entering politics in the 1980s. He was born into a prosperous farming family near the Pyrenees. In addition to being a member of the European Parliament and the National Assembly, he served as Minister of Education.
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24. Pigs with African swine flu were recently detected in which state?
The culling procedures and declaration of infected zones were prompted by reports of African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious disease of pigs, in Kottayam district of Kerala.
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A large double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the genus Asfivirus of the family Asfarviridae is the cause of ASF, which has a 100% mortality rate in pigs. The virus does not pose a threat to human health or food safety, although it can persist for a long time in pork and beef products. Originally from sub-Saharan Africa, ASF has since moved to Asia and Europe. In 2020, it was first identified in India in the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. As there is no known treatment, vaccination or preventive method, culling is the only practical control method.
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25. Which nation won the 2024 Asian Junior Ice Hockey Cup?
On 15 December 2024 in Muscat, Oman, the Indian women's junior ice hockey team defeated China 3–2 in a penalty shootout to win the 10th Women's Junior Ice Hockey Asia Cup. India,
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who had previously won the previous tournament in 2023, successfully defended their title. The Asian Ice Hockey Federation is holding the women's under-21 competition from December 7 to 15, 2024. The top five teams advanced to the 2025 FIH World Junior Championship in Chile: China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and India. South Korea won the inaugural Women's Junior Asia Cup held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1992.
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