CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ’S WITH EXPLANATIONS

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CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ’S 14 NOVEMBER 2024

(A) Srinagar

(B) Leh

(C) Itanagar

(D) Gangtok

4. Which city is the venue for the 16th India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) in 2024?

(A) Jaipur

(B) Hyderabad

(C) Chennai

(D) Bhopal

5. Who has been recently appointed as the new brand ambassador of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department?

(A) Vikrant Messi

(B) Manoj Bajpai

(C) Pankaj Tripathi

(D) Nawazuddin Siddiqui

6.‘Sea Vigil-24’ is a Defence Exercise conducted by which country?

(A) Bangladesh

(B) Sri Lanka

(C) India

(D) Myanmar

7. Who inaugurated the India International Trade Fair in New Delhi?

(A) Amit Shah

(B) Rajnath Singh

(C) S. Jaishankar

(D) Piyush Goyal

8. Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

(A) Kerala

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) Maharashtra

(D) Kerala

9. When is World Diabetes Day observed every year?

(A) 12 November

(B) 13 November

(C) 14 November

(D) 15 November

10. Sukhna Lake, which was in the news recently, is located in which city?

(A) Nagpur

(B) Lucknow

(C) Jaipur

(D) Chandigarh

11. Voyager 2 Spacecraft is an unmanned space probe launched by which space organization?

(A) European Space Agency (ESA)

(B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

(C) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(D) China National Space Administration (CNSA)

EXPLANATIONS

1. (A) Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai

President of India Draupadi Murmu has nominated Supreme Court Judge Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai as the new Acting Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Justice Gavai will replace Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who previously held the post. As per the convention of NALSA, the post of Executive Chairperson is held by the second senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

2. (A) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

DRDO recently conducted the first flight test of its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). The LRLACM can launch from mobile ground-based systems and frontline ships using a universal vertical launch module. It can perform complex maneuvers at various speeds and altitudes, showcasing precision and versatility. Equipped with advanced avionics and software, it follows terrain-hugging paths, making it harder to detect and intercept. Developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment with support from BDL and BEL. Approved as a Mission Mode Project by the Defence Acquisition Council, the successful test boosts India’s long-range precision strike capabilities.

3. (B) Leh

With an aim to promote sports in the country, the world’s first high-altitude para sports centre will soon be set up in Leh, Ladakh. For this, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF).

4. (B) Hyderabad

The 16th India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) recently held in Hyderabad. It is organized by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI). With more than 150 sessions and 250 speakers, the conference aims to explore trends, challenges, and innovations in gaming. It serves as a vital platform for showcasing talent and shaping policies to advance India’s video game industry. The event underscores India’s rising influence in the global gaming market, addressing the need for dedicated gaming hubs and expanding the nation’s incubator ecosystem, inspired by initiatives like Telangana’s IMAGE Tower.

5. (C) Pankaj Tripathi

Bollywood star Pankaj Tripathi has recently been appointed the brand ambassador of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department. Madhya Pradesh is often called the heart of India for its vibrant wildlife, and historical sites. This decision will promote tourism in the state.

6. (C) India

The Indian Navy will conduct the fourth ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-24’ on November 20-21, 2024. This large-scale exercise involves six ministries, 21 organizations, and covers all coastal states, UTs, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Coastal Defence & Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) phase began in October to audit coastal defence infrastructure. For the first time, officials from the National Security Council Secretariat will join CDSRE teams, along with State Marine Police, Coast Guard, and Fisheries. The exercise aims to protect coastal assets and involve local communities, with participants from the Indian Army, Air Force, and the fishing community

7. (D) Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 43rd edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is being organised from 14-27 November. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are partner states at IITF 2024, Jharkhand is the focus state. IITF tickets are available at 55 Delhi Metro stations, DMRC mobile app, ITPO website.

8. (C) Maharashtra

A new tiger has been spotted in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, boosting wildlife tourism. The reserve is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats and covers 741.22 sq. km. It was formed in 2007 by merging Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and Chandoli National Park. The reserve includes the Shivsagar and Vasant Sagar reservoirs. Historically, it dates back to the Maratha Empire, with forts linked to Shivaji Maharaj. The terrain is steep with rocky plateaus, thorny bushes, and minimal anthropogenic influence, supporting rich vegetation.

9. (C) 14 November

Every year on November 14, World Diabetes Day is celebrated across the world. This day is organized to raise global awareness about diabetes, which is a public health challenge. 

10. (D) Chandigarh

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently issued a notification to demarcate an area ranging from 1 km to 2.035 km around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary on the Haryana side as Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). This is an artificial lake located in Chandigarh.

11. (B) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft, launched in 1977, made historic flybys of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, becoming the only spacecraft to visit Uranus and Neptune. It discovered new moons, rings, and phenomena like Uranus’ magnetic field and Neptune’s “Great Dark Spot.” Voyager 2 carried a Golden Record with sounds and images from Earth, meant for potential extraterrestrial life. After its primary mission, Voyager 2 entered interstellar space in 2018, becoming the second human-made object to do so. It continues sending data from the interstellar medium, now the second most distant human-made object from Earth.