Current Affairs Quiz — 26 November 2024
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According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, released on 26 November 2024, what was India's milk production in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: D — 239.30 million tonnes
PIB (DAHD): milk production in 2023-24 was 239.30 million tonnes, up 3.78% over 2022-23; it was 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15.
As per BAHS 2024, which State had the largest share of India's milk production in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh
PIB (DAHD): Uttar Pradesh led with 16.21%, followed by Rajasthan (14.51%), Madhya Pradesh (8.91%), Gujarat (7.65%) and Maharashtra (6.71%).
Consider the following statements based on BAHS 2024: 1. Andhra Pradesh had the largest share of India's egg production in 2023-24. 2. Rajasthan had the largest share of India's wool production in 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DAHD): Andhra Pradesh led egg production with 17.85% and Rajasthan led wool production with 47.53%. Both are correct.
What total amount did the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approve for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects (announced 26 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,115.67 crore
PIB (MHA): the HLC approved ₹1,115.67 crore — ₹1,000 crore for landslide mitigation and ₹115.67 crore for Civil Defence training.
The ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project approved by the HLC in November 2024 is to be funded from which fund?
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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Mitigation Fund
PIB (MHA): the landslide proposal was considered for funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).
Consider the following statements about the HLC approvals announced on 26 November 2024: 1. The National Landslide Risk Mitigation project covers 15 States. 2. The Civil Defence training and capacity-building project covers only the North Eastern States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): the landslide project covers 15 States, but the ₹115.67-crore Civil Defence project covers all States and UTs. Only 1 is correct.
Where was the main function marking 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution held on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi
PIB: the main function was held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, attended by the President, Vice-President, PM and Speaker.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. 2. 26 November was formally declared Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) in 2010. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950; the Government formally declared 26 November as Constitution Day in 2015, not 2010. Only 1 is correct.
Which of the following were released at the Samvidhan Sadan function on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and stamp, and two books on the making of the Constitution
PIB: a commemorative coin and stamp for the 75th anniversary were released, along with the books 'Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse' and 'Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey'.
Under which edition of the nationwide Digital Life Certificate campaign did DLCs cross the one crore mark by 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — DLC Campaign 3.0
PIB (DoPPW): the milestone was reached in the ongoing nationwide DLC Campaign 3.0, held from 1 to 30 November 2024.
Of the one crore Digital Life Certificates generated by 26 November 2024 in DLC Campaign 3.0, roughly what share was generated through Face Authentication?
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Correct answer: B — More than 30%
PIB (DoPPW): 30,34,218 DLCs, i.e. more than 30%, were generated through Face Authentication.
At NAFSCOB's Diamond Jubilee on 26 November 2024, Amit Shah said the federation was established in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1964
PIB (Cooperation): NAFSCOB was established in 1964 by Dr Dhananjayrao Ramchandra Gadgil and Maganbhai Patel; 2024 marks its Diamond Jubilee.
According to Amit Shah at the NAFSCOB Diamond Jubilee (26 November 2024), the government aims to open district cooperative banks in what share of districts in the next five years?
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Correct answer: B — 80%
PIB (Cooperation): the government aims to open district cooperative banks in 80 per cent of districts in the next five years.
Which report did PM Narendra Modi release at the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24
PIB: the PM released the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24 at the event organised by the Supreme Court.
Who was the Chief Justice of India present at the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Sanjiv Khanna
PIB: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna attended; Justices B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant were also present.
How many startups did Union Minister Jitendra Singh announce on 26 November 2024 as selected for support under the National Quantum Mission and NM-ICPS?
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Correct answer: D — Eight
PIB (DST): eight startups were selected under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.
Among the startups selected under the National Quantum Mission in November 2024, Bengaluru-based QPiAI India is working on:
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Correct answer: A — A superconducting quantum computer
PIB (DST): QPiAI India is building a superconducting quantum computer; QuPrayog (Pune) works on optical atomic clocks, Pristine Diamonds (Ahmedabad) on diamond materials and Dimira Technologies on cryogenic cables.
The Riyadh Design Law Treaty, whose Final Act India signed (announced 26 November 2024), was adopted by member states of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — World Intellectual Property Organization
PIB (Commerce): the Design Law Treaty was adopted by member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) after nearly two decades of negotiations.
While announcing India's signing of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty Final Act, the Commerce Ministry said design registrations in India over the past decade had:
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Correct answer: A — Tripled
PIB (Commerce): design registrations in India have tripled over the past decade, with domestic filings up 120% in the last two years.
Where was the third India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Goa
PIB (MoD): the third JDCC meeting between India and Tanzania took place in Goa on 26 November 2024.
Which edition of the India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) was held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB (MoD): it was the third edition of the JDCC; the Indian side was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad.
Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology, recognised by the CEA in November 2024, generates electricity mainly by using:
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Correct answer: C — Kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero head
PIB (Power): SHKT uses the kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero potential head, unlike conventional units that rely on dams, weirs or barrages.
What generation cost per unit did the CEA cite for Surface Hydrokinetic Turbines when recognising the technology in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2-3 per unit
PIB (Power): Surface Hydrokinetic turbines are easy to install and cost-effective, with a generation cost of ₹2-3 per unit.
On 26 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal invited public comments, by 27 December 2024, on which draft Bill?
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Correct answer: C — Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
PIB (Coal): the ministry sought comments on the draft Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, with a deadline of 27 December 2024.
DPIIT's two-year MoU with WinZO, announced on 26 November 2024, aims to support which sector?
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Correct answer: B — Interactive entertainment and gaming
PIB (DPIIT): the MoU with WinZO, India's largest social gaming and interactive entertainment platform, aims to support over 2,000 interactive entertainment startups, innovators and students.