Current Affairs Quiz — 16 November 2024
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From where did DRDO flight-test India's first long-range hypersonic missile on 16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha
PIB (Defence): the flight-trial was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
India's first long-range hypersonic missile, tested in November 2024, is designed to carry payloads for ranges greater than:
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Correct answer: C — 1,500 km
PIB (Defence): the missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 km.
Consider the following about India's first long-range hypersonic missile tested in November 2024: 1. It was developed by the laboratories of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad, with other DRDO labs and industry partners. 2. It was flight-tested by ISRO. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Defence): it was developed by the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex labs with other DRDO labs and industry, and the trial was conducted by DRDO, not ISRO. So only 1 is correct.
Which edition of Audit Diwas was addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi on 16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 4th
PIB (Lok Sabha): Om Birla addressed the gathering on the occasion of the 4th Audit Diwas.
For which term did India's C&AG take over the presidency of ASOSAI, as noted on Audit Diwas 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 2024-2027
PIB (Lok Sabha): the C&AG hosted the ASOSAI General Assembly and took over the ASOSAI presidency for 2024-2027.
The Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP), discussed by India at CoP29 on 16 November 2024, was established at which CoP?
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Correct answer: B — CoP27, Sharm el-Sheikh
PIB (MoEFCC): India referred to decisions on the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme at CoP27.
Consider the following about India's statement at CoP29 on 16 November 2024: 1. It was delivered in the closing plenary of the Subsidiary Bodies. 2. India supported including the CoP28 Global Stocktake mitigation paragraphs in the MWP. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoEFCC): the statement was made in the closing plenary of the Subsidiary Bodies, and India opposed developed countries' push to include the Global Stocktake mitigation paras. So only 1 is correct.
Where was the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, addressed by Anupriya Patel on 16 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: D — Jeddah
PIB (Health): the conference was held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At the Jeddah AMR conference in November 2024, India supported the creation of which of the following?
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Correct answer: B — AMR Multi-partner Trust Fund
PIB (Health): India supported the AMR Multi-partner Trust Fund and an Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR in 2025.
Consider the following about India's statement at the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR (November 2024): 1. India called for a 'One Health' approach covering human, animal, plant and environmental health. 2. India stressed access to and affordability of antimicrobials, diagnostics and vaccines in low- and middle-income countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Health): both are correct.
The Ayushman Vay Vandana card under AB PM-JAY is meant for senior citizens of what age?
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Correct answer: D — 70 years and above
PIB (Health): the card is for senior citizens aged 70 and above.
On which date did PM Modi roll out the Ayushman Vay Vandana card?
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Correct answer: B — 29 October 2024
PIB (Health): the card was rolled out by PM Narendra Modi on 29 October 2024.
Consider the following about Ayushman Vay Vandana card enrolments as reported on 16 November 2024: 1. More than 10 lakh senior citizens enrolled within three weeks. 2. Around 4 lakh of the enrolments were by women. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Health): both are correct.
In his departure statement of 16 November 2024, PM Modi said he would attend the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil in which capacity?
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Correct answer: B — As a Troika member
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said he would attend the 19th G20 Summit as a Troika member.
PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana was described as the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 50 years
PIB (PMO): the departure statement said it would be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in over 50 years.
Which summit did PM Modi say he would join in Guyana during his November 2024 visit?
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Correct answer: C — 2nd India-CARICOM Summit
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said he would join Caribbean leaders for the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.
As per WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024, what is India's global rank in patent applications?
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Correct answer: A — 6th
PIB: India ranks 6th globally in patent applications, with 64,480 filings in 2023.
As per WIPI 2024, what share of India's patent applications in 2023 were filed by residents, the first time above half?
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Correct answer: D — 55.2%
PIB: for the first time, more than half (55.2%) of India's patent applications in 2023 were filed by residents.
Consider the following about India in WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024: 1. India had 64,480 patent filings in 2023. 2. Patents granted in India in 2023 fell compared with the previous year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: India had 64,480 filings in 2023, and patents granted rose 149.4% (not fell). So only 1 is correct.
At the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave in November 2024, Dr Jitendra Singh said India's bio-economy is on track to reach what size by 2030?
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Correct answer: A — $300 billion
PIB (S&T): the bio-economy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $130 billion and is on track to reach $300 billion by 2030.
As per Dr Jitendra Singh at the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave (November 2024), India's startup ecosystem ranks where globally?
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Correct answer: D — Third
PIB (S&T): he said India's startup ecosystem is now the third-largest globally, with over 1.6 lakh ventures.
Which of the following countries was NOT among the eight whose national human rights institutions took part in NHRC India's ITEC programme of 11-16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bangladesh
PIB (NHRC): the countries were Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Jordan. Bangladesh was not among them.
Who was the Acting Chairperson of NHRC India who addressed the inaugural session of its ITEC human rights programme in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
PIB (NHRC): Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani addressed the inaugural session.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed an event at Kotra, Udaipur, on 16 November 2024 marking the 150th birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: B — Bhagwan Birsa Munda
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): the event at Kotra, Udaipur marked the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Which principle of Bhagwan Birsa Munda did the Vice-President describe as 'a way of life' at Kotra, Udaipur, in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Jal, Jungle, Zameen
PIB (Vice-President's Secretariat): he said Birsa Munda's 'Jal, Jungle, Zameen' principles are not just words but a way of life.