Current Affairs Quiz — 30 October 2024
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In which city was India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) released at CBD COP16 on 30 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Cali
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: the document was released at a special event on 30 October 2024 in Cali, Colombia.
How many national biodiversity targets does India's updated NBSAP set?
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Correct answer: C — 23
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: the updated NBSAP aligns with the KMGBF, setting 23 national biodiversity targets.
India's updated NBSAP, released at COP16, is aligned with which global framework?
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Correct answer: D — Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: the updated NBSAP is aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
Consider the following about India's updated NBSAP: 1. It was released by Union MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh. 2. Its update involved a consultative process with 23 central ministries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoEFCC), 3 Nov 2024: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh released the updated NBSAP; the update was led by MoEFCC and involved 23 central ministries, departments, state-level organisations, communities and other stakeholders.
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow in September 2024 (provisional) over September 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 2.0%
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: the combined ICI increased by 2.0 per cent (provisional) in September 2024.
The eight core industries together account for what share of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
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Correct answer: B — 40.27%
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: the Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the IIP.
What was the cumulative (provisional) growth of the Index of Eight Core Industries during April–September 2024-25?
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Correct answer: D — 4.2%
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: the cumulative growth rate of ICI during April to September 2024-25 is 4.2 per cent (provisional).
Consider the following about the core industries data for September 2024: 1. Cement, refinery products, coal, fertilizers and steel recorded positive growth. 2. Crude oil production grew over September 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Commerce), 30 Oct 2024: cement, refinery products, coal, fertilizers and steel grew; crude oil production declined by 3.9% in September 2024.
Under the DoPPW OM of 30 October 2024, Dearness Relief for central government pensioners was raised to what rate of basic pension?
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Correct answer: B — 53%
PIB (DoPPW), 30 Oct 2024: DR rises from the existing rate of 50% to 53% of basic pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.07.2024.
From which date is the 3% additional instalment of DA/DR notified on 30 October 2024 effective?
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Correct answer: A — 1 July 2024
PIB (DoPPW), 30 Oct 2024: the additional instalment is due from 01.07.2024; higher DR applies w.e.f. 01.07.2024.
Which institute developed the 'Indian Equatorial Electrojet (IEEJ) Model', announced by DST on 30 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai
PIB (DST), 30 Oct 2024: scientists from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai, developed the empirical IEEJ Model.
IIG measures the Equatorial ElectroJet using ground-based magnetometers at which equatorial station near India's southern tip?
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Correct answer: B — Tirunelveli
PIB (DST), 30 Oct 2024: IIG regularly measures the EEJ current using ground-based magnetometers at the equatorial station Tirunelveli.
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrate Deepawali with troops on 30 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: Rajnath Singh celebrated Deepawali with troops at the 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam.
Which Chief of the Army Staff was present when the Defence Minister celebrated Diwali with troops at Tezpur on 30 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Gen Upendra Dwivedi
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi was present.
Ferry services that resumed after IWAI dredged the Neamati–Kamalabari channel in October 2024 connect Majuli with:
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Correct answer: B — Jorhat
PIB (MoPSW), 30 Oct 2024: ferry services between Jorhat and Majuli were disrupted and resumed after dredging of the Neamati–Kamalabari channel.
The Neamati–Kamalabari channel's depth had fallen to 0.5 metres against what required minimum, disrupting ferries from 20 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 1.5 metres
PIB (MoPSW), 30 Oct 2024: channel depth became 0.5 metres against a minimum of 1.5 metres.
The Jorhat–Majuli ferry, restored in October 2024, operates on which National Waterway?
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Correct answer: A — NW-2 (Brahmaputra)
PIB (MoPSW), 30 Oct 2024: Sonowal said dredging ensured resumption of ferry services between Majuli and Jorhat on NW 2 (Brahmaputra).
With which institute did NTPC's NETRA develop an indigenous catalyst for converting CO2 to methanol (announced 30 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun
PIB (Power), 30 Oct 2024: NETRA developed the catalyst in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun.
NETRA, which developed a CO2-to-methanol catalyst in 2024, is the R&D wing of which company?
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Correct answer: A — NTPC
PIB (Power), 30 Oct 2024: NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC.
Consider the following about NTPC's CO2-to-methanol catalyst: 1. The methanol produced has a purity of more than 99%. 2. It is being tested in a 10 kg/day methanol pilot plant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Power), 30 Oct 2024: performance assessment is under way in a specially designed 10 kg/day methanol pilot plant; methanol purity is more than 99%.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan was invited as Guest of Honour in Algeria in November 2024 for the military parade marking:
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Correct answer: C — The 70th anniversary of the revolution of 1 November 1954
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: the Military Parade and Ceremony commemorating Algeria's 70th Anniversary of the Glorious revolution of 01 Nov 1954, where Gen Chauhan was invited as Guest of Honour.
According to the MoD release of 30 October 2024, what were the dates of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's official visit to Algeria?
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Correct answer: D — 31 October–4 November 2024
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: the CDS will embark on an official visit to Algeria from 31st October to 4th November 2024.
On 30 October 2024, PM Modi congratulated the people of which city on its Deepotsav, calling it the first Deepawali after Lord Shri Ram was enthroned in his grand temple?
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Correct answer: B — Ayodhya
PIB, 30 Oct 2024: the PM congratulated the people of Ayodhya on the grand and divine Deepotsav; 'This is the first Deepawali after Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram has been enthroned in his grand temple.'
On 30 October 2024, PM Modi paid tributes to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his:
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Correct answer: D — Guru Pooja
PIB, 30 Oct 2024: the PM paid tributes to Shri Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of his Guru Pooja.
Which Chief of the Air Staff visited Jammu and forward IAF bases on the eve of Diwali 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
PIB (MoD), 30 Oct 2024: on the eve of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited Jammu and some forward locations.