International Current Affairs Questions and Answers (48)
Total Questions : 26
1.
Which nation elected Mikhail Kavelashvili as its new president?
2. What is the theme of the 10th Madhya Pradesh International Forestry Fair?
3. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it?
4. The Indian Council of Medical Research won the @UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award 2024 for its work in which area?
5. What will the International Day of Peace 2024 focus on?
6. Which Ministry recently hosted the “International WASH Conference 2024”?
7. Which country just won the 14th India Junior Men's Hockey Championship 2024?
8. Which group just released the State of the World's Children 2024 (SOWC) report?
9. Where was the second India-CARICOM summit held?
10. India's Food Supply How does India fare in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025)?
11. Where was the Global Soil Conference 2024 held?
12. Which city will host the Global Freight Summit in 2024?
13. What kind of satellite was launched by SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket as India's GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)?
14. Where was the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit held?
15. Which two Russian and Indian cities are connected by the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)?
16. Square Kilometer Field Which countries are home to a telescope that was in the news recently?
17. Which nation appointed Jafar Hassan as its new prime minister?
18. How much money has the Union Cabinet just allocated for the "Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM)"?
19. Which Ministry organized the 'World Food India 2024' event?
20. Which state is home to the recently announced Pennch Tiger Reserve?
21. Where was the third INDUS-X summit held?
22. What is the name of the recent humanitarian aid mission launched by India to help countries affected by Typhoon Yagi?
23. Where was the fourth edition of “Global Bio-India 2024” held?
24. Cultural tours to India What is the theme of "World Ozone Day 2024"?
25. Which country founded the "Global Energy Efficiency Alliance" at COP29?
26. Which Olympic medalist has been appointed as the brand ambassador by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
Despite a boycott by the opposition, former Georgian national football player Mikhail Kavelashvili was elected unopposed as the President of Georgia on 14 December 2024. He replace
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d pro-Western President Salome Zourabichvili, who condemned his election, and is anti-Western and pro-Russian. . In Georgia, the prime minister holds real power, while the president serves primarily in a ceremonial capacity. Kavelashvili, the founder of the People's Power Party, backed by the ruling Georgian Dream Party, won 224 of 225 votes in the electoral college. The opposition abstained from parliamentary elections in October 2024 due to alleged election manipulation. Its official launch date is December 29, 2024.
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2. What is the theme of the 10th Madhya Pradesh International Forestry Fair?
The 10th International Forestry Fair was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from December 17 to 23. It provides a forum for communication between manufacturers, traders, scientists, po
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licy makers and collectors. The fair was officially launched by Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. Participants included representatives from Australia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. As 50% of smallholder forest production in Madhya Pradesh is managed by women, the theme was 'Empowerment of Women through Smallholder Forestry'.
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3. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it?
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) claimed the life of Ustad Zakir Hussain, renowned tabla player and 5 Times Grammy Award winner, in San Francisco. IPF is a long-term condition t
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hat thickens and hardens the lung tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli. Breathing becomes more difficult due to the long-term scarring that results. Respiratory failure and pulmonary hypertension are complications that prevent oxygen from reaching the blood and organs. Older people, people with a family history of IPF and those who have smoked in the past are more vulnerable.
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4. The Indian Council of Medical Research won the @UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award 2024 for its work in which area?
The @UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for 2024 has been awarded to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in recognition of the organisation's remarkable efforts to improve
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mental health and prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This award highlights ICMR's role in meeting the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. The tribute highlights ICMR's efforts, which include setting up National Centers for Assistive Health Technologies and conducting in-depth research.
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5. What will the International Day of Peace 2024 focus on?
Every year on September 21, people celebrate the International Day of Peace. It seeks to promote peace and emphasize how essential world unity is for a sustainable and peaceful wor
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ld. This year's theme, "Cultivating a Culture of Peace," emphasizes the importance of promoting harmonious relations between all racial and ethnic groups. The day aims to raise awareness and encourage action that promotes a sustainable and peaceful society and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the UN General Assembly Declaration and Program of Action on a Culture of Peace.
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6. Which Ministry recently hosted the “International WASH Conference 2024”?
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, organized the WASH 2024 International Conference held in New Delhi from September 17 to 21. Its goal is to su
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pport communication and cooperation for the efficient and fair use of water resources for current and future generations. . The conference will address global issues related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) under the theme "Sustaining Rural Water Supply". It provides a forum for exchanging information, showcasing innovations and best practices. Meeting Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) is a special emphasis of the event.
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7. Which country just won the 14th India Junior Men's Hockey Championship 2024?
At the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab defeated Uttar Pradesh to win the 14th Hockey India Junior National Men's Championship 2024. After a 3–3 draw, th
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e match was decided by a shootout in which Punjab won 4–3. Haryana beat Karnataka 5-0 to take the third spot.
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8. Which group just released the State of the World's Children 2024 (SOWC) report?
The report titled "The State of the World's Children 2024" (SOWC-2024) was published by UNICEF. According to the report, about 1 billion young people are at high risk of climate an
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d environmental threats. UNICEF's annual flagship report, SOWC, examines global challenges that impact children, such as child labour, disability and conflict. Launched on November 20, World Children's Day, Report 2024 focuses on "Listening to the Future" and empowering children to voice their goals. By 2050, more than one third of the world's children will live in China, India, Nigeria and Pakistan. Despite the reduction of 106 million, India is expected to have 350 million children, the largest percentage in the world.
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9. Where was the second India-CARICOM summit held?
The Prime Minister was the first Indian Head of State to visit Guyana in over 50 years to attend the second India-CARICOM Summit. He discussed trade, technology and tourism with Ca
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ribbean nations. 2019 saw the inaugural India-CARICOM Summit. CARICOM is a regional organization that was established in 1973 to promote economic cooperation and integration throughout the Caribbean. It consists of 21 countries, including 6 associate members, including Barbados, the Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda, and 15 member states.
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10. India's Food Supply How does India fare in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025)?
Germanwatch, New Climate Institute and Climate Action Network International announced the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025. Denmark took fourth place and the first thre
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e places remained unfilled. India ranked tenth. The CCPI assesses developments in energy use, renewable energy, global greenhouse gas emissions and climate policies. It focuses on the biggest polluters in the world and covers 63 countries as well as the EU.
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11. Where was the Global Soil Conference 2024 held?
The Global Soils Conference 2024 began on November 19 in New Delhi and will end on November 22. It is the essential global forum for soil scientists, government, business managers
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and farmers. The main goals of the conference are to deal with the deterioration of soil conditions, draw attention to the value of soils and support sustainable soil management. It is organized by the Soil Science Society of India in New Delhi under the International Union of Soil Sciences in Italy. The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research are collaborating on the event.
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12. Which city will host the Global Freight Summit in 2024?
On November 18, DP World hosted the Global Freight Summit 2024 in Dubai. More than 5,000 leaders from 155 countries are participating in the three-day meeting. The theme is "acting
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today to achieve tomorrow's opportunities". The main topics of discussion are artificial intelligence, blockchain, green transport and robust trade routes. Indian companies Wipro, Tech Mahindra and SRM Tech are participating.
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13. What kind of satellite was launched by SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket as India's GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)?
SpaceX launched India's GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) communications satellite using a Falcon-9 rocket. It was created by New Space India Limited (NSIL), a division of the space ministry ISRO.
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With a capacity of 48 Gb/s, GSAT-N2 enables high-speed communication in the Ka band. It provides in-flight connectivity across India as well as data and internet services to rural areas. The satellite has 32 user beams: 24 for the rest of India and 8 for the Northeast. Supporting India's Smart Cities Mission, it weighs 4,700 kg and has a 14-year mission life.
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14. Where was the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit held?
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosts the G20 conference in Rio de Janeiro at the Museum of Modern Art. Leaders discuss trade, climate change and global security, in
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cluding US President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi spoke about "social inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty". The G20 was founded in 1999 and evolved into a meeting of heads of state and government in 2008. The EU and 19 other countries are invited, along with special guests such as the World Bank and the United Nations. Although they have political implications, G20 decisions are not legally binding.
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15. Which two Russian and Indian cities are connected by the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)?
The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC), which is now operational, transports food, equipment and oil. By connecting southern India and the eastern coast of Russia,
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EMC reduces the distance and transit time for cargo by up to 16 days. Currently, the 8,675 nautical mile journey from Mumbai to St. Petersburg takes over 40 days. At just 5,647 nautical miles, the Chennai-Vladivostok route saves 5,608 kilometers and reduces logistics costs. With port options in major cities such as Shanghai, Singapore and Colombo, EMC travels across important seas and straits, including the Sea of Japan and the Straits of Malacca.
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16. Square Kilometer Field Which countries are home to a telescope that was in the news recently?
The first observations started the partial operation of the largest radio telescope in the world, the Square Kilometer Array (SKA). The purpose of the SKA global megascience projec
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t is to construct the most sensitive radio telescope to investigate cutting-edge science targets. With its operational headquarters in the UK, it has branches in South Africa (SKA-Mid) and Australia (SKA-Low). In Australia, SKA-Low uses the 50-350 MHz frequency range and has 1,31,072 antennas, each two meters high. With 197 massive satellite dishes and a frequency range of 350 MHz to 15.4 GHz, SKA-Mid has the widest observation range in South Africa.
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17. Which nation appointed Jafar Hassan as its new prime minister?
Bishar Khasawane was replaced as Prime Minister by Jaffer Hassan, who was nominated by King Abdullah II of Jordan. Hassan was ordered to support the Palestinians. It will focus on
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mitigating the effects of the war in Gaza on the economy. Hassan will also talk about the decline in tourism, a vital sector for the Jordanian economy. Jordan is located between Asia, Africa and Europe in the Middle East. Its borders are Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel and the West Bank of Palestine.
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18. How much money has the Union Cabinet just allocated for the "Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM)"?
The Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) to explore Venus has been approved by the Indian Union Cabinet. The aim of the project is to study the atmosphere, surface and subsurface of Venus i
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n order to understand how the Sun affects it. It will help determine why Venus, which used to be like Earth, became inhospitable. In addition to solving important scientific problems, the project will offer insider information on the evolution of Earth and Venus. The spacecraft will be developed and launched by ISRO with a launch date of March 2028. The spacecraft and its components would cost Rs. 824 crore for the project. Total cost 1236 million.
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19. Which Ministry organized the 'World Food India 2024' event?
World Food India 2024 was held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 19 to 22. The event was organized by the Ministry of Food Industry. 26 Indian states and union ter
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ritories, 18 federal ministries and more than 90 countries participated in the event. It showcased advances in food processing, technology and sustainability while showcasing India's growing position in the global food market. Plans to expand food processing in the future and government efforts were highlighted.
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20. Which state is home to the recently announced Pennch Tiger Reserve?
Translocation attempts are underway to restore ecological balance in the Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh due to environmental stress caused by overpopulation of spotted deer.
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The most common species of deer in Indian forests is the spotted deer, sometimes referred to as Chital. Axis axis is its scientific name. It originates from the Indian subcontinent. It is widely distributed throughout Asia, with small populations in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka.
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21. Where was the third INDUS-X summit held?
India and the US advanced in collaborative defense innovation after the conclusion of the third INDUS-X Summit in the US. It was unveiled during the 2023 state visit of the Prime M
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inister of India to the United States. The aim is to increase defense cooperation and strategic technology cooperation between governments, corporations and academic institutions in both countries. Through joint challenges, innovation funding and emerging industry partnerships, INDUS-X will act as a gateway for defense innovation. The main areas of interest include the co-production of infantry vehicles, long-range artillery and jet engines. DIU (USA) and iDEX (India) are in charge of this.
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22. What is the name of the recent humanitarian aid mission launched by India to help countries affected by Typhoon Yagi?
To provide humanitarian relief to typhoon Yagi-affected Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar, India launched Operation Sadbhav.
This year's strongest storm in Asia caused major flooding in s
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everal countries. Through INS Satpura, India sent 10 tonnes of supplies to Myanmar, including clothes, medicine and dry food. A military plane sent 10 tons of aid to Laos and 35 tons to Vietnam. The cargo included blankets, sleeping bags, mosquito nets, generators, water purifiers and hygiene items. The immediate measures taken by India are in line with its 'Act East Policy' and its wider ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative.
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23. Where was the fourth edition of “Global Bio-India 2024” held?
The 4th edition of Global Bio-India 2024 concluded in Delhi on 14 September 2024. The three-day event showcased India's biotech manufacturing, research and development capacity. Fr
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om 2021, the event takes place every year.
It was arranged by the Government of India, Ministry of Biotechnology and BIRAC under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The partner country was South Korea. The event was launched on September 12, 2024 by Dr. Jitendra Singh. The themes were 'Biotech Innovation' and 'Bio-manufacturing' highlighting India as a global hub.
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24. Cultural tours to India What is the theme of "World Ozone Day 2024"?
Since 1995, September 16 has been declared World Ozone Day to raise awareness of the damage to the ozone layer. The day is observed at the national and state level in India by the
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Ozone Cell, which is part of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
In 1994, the United Nations created a day to honor the signing of the Montreal Protocol on September 16, 1987.
In 1995, the first World Ozone Day was celebrated. "Montreal Protocol: Climate Progress" is the theme of the 30th World Ozone Day in 2024, highlighting the Protocol's role in protecting the ozone layer and climate progress.
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25. Which country founded the "Global Energy Efficiency Alliance" at COP29?
At COP29 in Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates established the "Global Energy Efficiency Alliance" with the goal of doubling global energy efficiency by 2030. Following the COP28
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"UAE Consensus", this program brings together nations, organizations and businesses to reduce emissions and manage resources responsibly. The UAE will take the lead in standardizing best practices, promoting collaboration with the business sector and sharing knowledge on energy efficiency. The association seeks to attract investment in energy efficiency and promote public-private partnerships. It will benefit African nations by offering financing alternatives and technological solutions necessary for the development of renewable energy.
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26. Which Olympic medalist has been appointed as the brand ambassador by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
Two-time Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker has been appointed as the brand ambassador by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal made the a
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nnouncement on 17 September 2024 during an event in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Appreciation of successful women was the objective of the event called 4th utilization of Nari Shakti for the development of the nation. Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Authority collaborated to organize it. This event was held at the Chennai International Cruise Terminal.
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