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Q:1 Where will the 2025 Men's Champions Trophy tour begin?
1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Islamabad
4. Mumbai
Q:2 What is the local name for Typhoon Man-Yi in the Philippines?
1. Pepito
2. Typhoon Rolly
3. Typhoon Yolanda
4. Typhoon Ondoy
Q:3 What is the theme for this year's National Press Day event?
1. Press Freedom in the Digital Age
2. Changing Nature of the Press
3. Journalism in Crisis.
4. The Role of the Press in Democracy
Q:4 Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the International Jury for the 2024 IFFI?
1. Karan Johar
2. Rajkumar Hirani
3. Ashutosh Gowariker
4. Zoya Akhtar
Q:5 Where did DRDO conduct the successful flight trial of India's first long-range
hypersonic missile?
1. Kashmir
2. Rajasthan
3. Odisha
4. Bengaluru
Q:6 Where is the COP29 Summit being held?
1. Paris
2. New York
3. Berlin
4. Baku
Q:7 Where will the GSAT-20 satellite be launched from?
1. Bengaluru, India,
2. Cape Canaveral, US
3. Moscow, Russia
4. Kennedy Space Center, US
Q:8 What is the goal of the UAE's Global Energy Efficiency Alliance?
1. To double global energy efficiency by 2030
2. To reduce global energy consumption
3. To increase carbon emissions
4. To promote fossil fuel use
Q:9 What is the central theme of BTS 2024?
1. Innovation Unlimited
2. Breaking Boundaries.
3. Future Tech
4. Unbound
Q:10 What prestigious honour is Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to receive in Nigeria?
1. Order of the Rising Sun.
2. Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON)
3. Nobel Peace Prize
4. Bharat Ratna
Answers
1. (3)
2. (1)
3. (2)
4. (3)
5. (3)
6. (4)
7. (2)
8. (1)
9. (4)
10. (2)
Q:1 The correct answer is option 3 ie. Islamabad.
The ICC announced the 2025 Men's Champions Trophy tour will start in Islamabad, with the trophy visiting landmarks like Daman-e-Koh and Faisal Mosque. The Pakistan Cricket Board included locations in Pakistan- occupied Kashmir, prompting objections from the BCCI. The tour will continue in Pakistan until November 25 before heading to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, England, and India.
Q:2 The correct answer is option 1 ie. Pepito.
Super typhoon Man-Yi (locally Pepito) made landfall in Catanduanes, Philippines, with winds of 195 km/h, causing widespread destruction. The weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges, heavy rains, and severe winds. Over 6.5 lakh people were evacuated from coastal and flood-prone areas. Many provinces declared a state of calamity. Man-Yi is expected to move into the South China Sea by tomorrow morning, after hitting regions already devastated by previous storms.
Q:3 The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Changing Nature of the Press.
National Press Day is celebrated today to honour the vital role of a free press in society. On this day in 1966, the Press Council of India began operations to uphold high standards and protect press freedom. The theme for this year's event is "Changing Nature of the Press. Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw will address the celebrations, which include the National Journalism Awards and a Souvenir release.
Q:4 The correct answer is option 3 ie. Ashutosh Gowariker.
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed chairperson of the International Jury for the 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Known for films like Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, and Swades, Gowariker expressed honour in being associated with the prestigious event, which will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. He praised IFFI as a beacon of cinema's evolving transformation.
Q:5 The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Odisha.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of India's first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha's coast. The missile, capable of carrying various payloads for ranges over 1,500 km, is a significant advancement for India's Armed Forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the trial as historic, marking India's entry into a select group of nations with such capabilities.
Q:6 The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Baku.
At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised the growing impacts of climate change, citing frequent and intense disasters, particularly in the Global South. Speaking on behalf of Like-Minded Developing Countries, Naresh Pal Gangwar, Additional Secretary in the Environment Ministry, stressed that equity and differentiated responsibilities must guide the New Collective Quantified Goal. India called for developed nations to mobilise at least $1.3 trillion annually by 2030 to support developing countries' climate needs.
Q:7 The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Cape Canaveral, US
SpaceX will launch India's GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, US, on November 19. Weighing 4,700 kg, GSAT- 20 is one of India's heaviest communication satellites and will provide crucial services, including internet. connectivity for remote areas. Since India's LVM-3 rocket is unable to carry such a heavy payload, SpaceX's Falcon 9 was chosen. The satellite is expected to operate for 14 years.
Q:8 The correct answer is option 1 le. To double global energy efficiency by 2030.
The UAE has launched the "Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP29 in Azerbaijan, aiming to double global energy efficiency by 2030 and reduce emissions. Building on the 'UAE Consensus from COP28, the initiative seeks to share expertise, promote public-private partnerships, and support sustainable resource management. It will focus on capacity building, standardisation, and assisting African nations with financing and technology solutions. for energy sustainability.
Q:9 The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Unbound.
The 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024 will be held from November 19-21 at Bengaluru Palace, hosting over 2,500 startup attendees. With the theme 'Unbound, the summit will feature keynote speeches by Nuseir Yassin (Nas Daily) and other industry leaders. It will spotlight key areas like Al, Space, Robotics, and Healthtech, and celebrate ecosystem enablers through awards.
Q:10 The correct answer is option 2 ie. Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive Nigeria's highest civilian honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), making him the second foreign dignitary to be conferred the title. He arrived in Abuja on a three-nation tour, with stops in Brazil and Guyana. Modi's visit, aimed at strengthening India-Nigeria ties, is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years.