Current Affairs Quiz:14 November 2024

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1. Name the exercise between India and Vietnam conducted from 4th to 23rd November 2024 in Haryana.
   1) VARUNA
   2) YUDH ABHYAS
   3) VINBAX-2024
   4) JIMEX-24
   5) RIMPAC
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) VINBAX-2024
   Explanation:
   The 5th edition of the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX-2024) is being conducted at Ambala, Haryana and Chandimandir Military Station in Panchkula District of Haryana from November 4 to 23, 2024, marking a significant step in enhancing the defence ties between India and Vietnam.
    The aim of VINBAX-2024 is to strengthen the joint military readiness of both nations, particularly in areas crucial to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions.
    The Indian Army (IA) contingent, comprising 47 personnel, is represented by a Regiment of the Corps of Engineers, with additional support from other arms and services.
    The Vietnamese contingent mirrors this strength, with personnel from the Vietnam People’s Army.
    VINBAX-2024 is designed as an intense field training exercise, focusing on technical coordination and shared best practices.
    This year, VINBAX has expanded its scope, with participation from both the Army and Air Force of India and Vietnam for the first time, reflecting a deeper commitment to bilateral cooperation.
    VINBAX, is an annual training exercise instituted in 2018, with the first edition held in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh(MP).
   
   
   
2. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC)’s report, glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region witnessed an overall increase of ________ in areas in 2024 due to climate change.
   1) 7.32%
   2) 8.63%
   3) 9.96%
   4) 10.81%
   5) 11.56%
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) 10.81%
   Explanation:
   According to the Central Water Commission (CWC)’s report, glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region witnessed an overall increase of 10.81% in areas, from 5.33 lakh hectares (ha) in 2011 to 5.91 lakh ha in 2024 due to climate change, which indicates towards increased risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
    As per the report, the total inventory area of glacial lakes in India has increased by 33.7% i.e. from 1,962 ha in 2011 to 2,623 ha in 2024 (September).
    The report has identified 67 lakes in India that experienced an over 40% expansion in surface area, placing them in the high-risk category for potential GLOFs.
    The report has observed notable surface area expansions in regions like Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh (HP), Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh (AR), indicating a heightened risk of GLOFs and need for intensified monitoring and disaster preparedness.
    The CWC report highlighted the transboundary risks posed by expanding glacial lakes in neighbouring countries including: Bhutan, Nepal and China.
   
   
   
3. Which institute has recently (in October ‘24) signed an MoU with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to launch an entrepreneurship training and incubation program in the Northeast region?
   1) IIM Bangalore
   2) IIM Ahmedabad
   3) IIM Calcutta
   4) IIM Mumbai
   5) IIM Shillong
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) IIM Shillong
   Explanation:
   Indian Institute of Management(IIM) Shillong, Meghalaya, through its IIM ShillongFoundation for Incubation and Enterprise (IIMSFIE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), to launch an entrepreneurship training and incubation program in the Northeast region.
    The partnership introduces the Skill to Enterprise Model (STEM) Programme, to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mentorship to build sustainable businesses.
    This initiative will offer an 18-month entrepreneurship training programme for 30 selected participants, combining classroom learning, hands-on experience, and incubation support.
   
   
   
4. Which country has recently (in October ‘24) joined the Steering Committee of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) to combat economic crimes and enhance asset recovery capabilities?
   1) France
   2) India
   3) Germany
   4) Kazakhstan
   5) United Arab Emirates
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) India
   Explanation:
   India has joined the Steering Committee of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) to combat economic crimes and enhance asset recovery capabilities.
    The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), which represents India in this network, is tasked with investigating offences related to money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws.
    India will assume the Presidency of the network in 2026 and host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2026.
    This alignment reflects India’s commitment to international cooperation on financial crimes and supports its broader strategic goals under the G-20 (Group of Twenty) framework, particularly the Nine Point Agenda focused on fugitive economic offenders and asset recovery.
    It is a multi-agency network based in Seoul, South Korea facilitating the exchange of information regarding individuals, companies, and assets involved in unlawful activities across the Asia-Pacific region.
    It has 28 member jurisdictions and 9 observers.
   
   
   
5. Who has topped the 11th edition of the Hurun India Philanthropy list recently (in November ‘24) released by the EdelGive Foundation in partnership with Hurun India?
   1) Mukesh Ambani
   2) Shiv Nadar
   3) Nandan Nilekani
   4) Krishna Chivukula
   5) Gautam Adani
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Shiv Nadar
   Explanation:
   The 11th edition of the Hurun India Philanthropy list has been released by the EdelGive Foundation in partnership with Hurun India on 7th November 2024 in which Shiv Nadar (79) and his family have retained the title of India’s Most Generous for the third time in five years as he donated Rs 2,153 crore during the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24.
    As per the report, Shiv Nadar, founder-chairman of HCL Technologies, donated Rs 5.9 crore every day and his donation is primarily focused on education, uplifting communities and technology-driven initiatives.
    The 2nd spot on the list was occupied by Chairman and Managing director(CMD) of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani who donated Rs 407 crore.
    The 3rd spot was secured by the Bajaj family who climbed three spots this year with a donation of Rs 352 crore, marking a 33% increase from the previous year.
    The EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 shows India’s remarkable givers and their growing importance in India as philanthropists towards nation-building.
    Mumbai remained the city with the highest concentration of philanthropists in the list, accounting for 30% of the total, followed by New Delhi at 19%, and Bengaluru at 9%.
    Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has been listed as one of the youngest philanthropists in the EdelGive-Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 at 38 years.
    Rohini Nilekani (69),co-founder and director of EkStep, has been named as India’s most generous woman with a personal donation of Rs.154 crores and led the list of Indian women philanthropists.Click here to read more.
   
   
   
6. Who has recently (in November ‘24) won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s Player of the Year in Muscat, Oman?
   1) PR Sreejesh
   2) Dayaan Cassiem
   3) Sufyan Khan
   4) Harmanpreet Singh
   5) Gurinder Singh
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Harmanpreet Singh
   Explanation:
   On 8th November 2024, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and former Goalkeeper of Indian hockey team Parattu Raveendran (PR) Sreejesh have won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s Player of the Year and Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, respectively during the ceremony held at the 49th FIH Statutory Congress held in Muscat, Oman.
    Harmanpreet Singh had previously won the FIH Men’s Player of the Year award in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
    He won this title by securing 63.84% of the votes. Joop de Mol (the Netherlands) finished in 2nd position with 16.10% of the total vote share.
    The winners were determined through a voting process involving an expert panel, national hockey associations, fans and media.
    Harmanpreet Singh played an important role in winning the Indian Men’s Hockey team 2nd consecutive bronze medal at 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with 10 goals from 8 matches.
    He has been honoured with various national sports awards like:  the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year (2021), Arjuna Award (2021), Hockey India Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year (2019, 2022 and 2023). Click here to read more.
   
   
   
7. Which city has recently (in November ‘24) became the first Indian city to win the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, also known as the Shanghai Award?
   1) Agadir, Morocco
   2) Melbourne, Australia
   3) Doha, Qatar
   4) Iztapalapa, Mexico
   5) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 5) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
   Explanation:
   The Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has become the first Indian city to win the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, also known as the Shanghai Award.
    The award ceremony was held on 2nd November 2024, in Alexandria, Egypt, coinciding with the observance of World Cities Day 2024.
    The award was received by Thiruvananthapuram’s Mayor, Arya Rajendran, along with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd., Rahul Sharma.
    5 global cities were selected for the award this year, with Agadir (Morocco), Melbourne (Australia), Doha (Qatar), and Iztapalapa (Mexico) also being recognized alongside Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
    Installation of 17,000 KW (KiloWatt) of solar panels and 2,000 solar street lights.
    Introduction of 115 electric buses and 100 electric autos, delivery of 100 e-autos to unemployed youths, and 35 e-scooters for the corporation’s use.
   
   
   
8. Who has been recently (in November ‘24) re-elected to a 2nd term as the President of Moldova?
   1) Dorin Recean
   2) Maia Sandu
   3) Igor Dodon
   4) Nicolae Timofti
   5) Alexandr Stoianoglo
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Maia Sandu
   Explanation:
   Maia Sandu (52 years old), a former World Bank economist, has been re-elected to a 2nd term as the President of Moldova. She received 55.33% of the vote against 44.67% for Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former prosecutor general backed by the pro-Russian Socialist Party
    She previously served as the President of the Republic of Moldova from 2020 to 2024.
    She served as the Minister of Education in the Government of the Republic of Moldova from 2012 and 2015.
    She acted as a Member of Parliament (MP) of the Republic of Moldova from February to June 2019.
    She was appointed as Moldova’s Prime Minister (PM) from June 2019 to November 2019.
   
   
   
9. In which city, India’s first Mars and Moon analog mission has been recently (in November ‘24) launched?
   1) New Delhi, Delhi
   2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
   3) Leh, Ladakh
   4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
   5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) Leh, Ladakh
   Explanation:
   India’s first Mars and Moon analog mission has been launched in Leh, Ladakh, to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The mission is a collaboration between ISRO, AAKA Space Studio Pvt. Ltd.; the University of Ladakh; IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Bombay, Maharashtra; and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC).
    This initiative supports India’s space exploration goals, particularly the Gaganyaan program, which aims to send Indian astronauts into space.
    Ladakh was selected for its environmental similarities to Mars and the Moon, with extreme temperature shifts (15°C to -10°C), high altitude (3,500 meters), and low oxygen levels (40% of sea level).
    The mission features a compact inflatable habitat, Hab-1, with essential facilities like a hydroponics farm, kitchen, and sanitation systems.
    It includes advanced technologies such as airlocks, Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVA) zones, circadian lighting, and an environment monitoring system to simulate a self-sustaining space habitat.
   
   
   
10. When is National Education Day (NED) annually observed across India to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad?
    1) June 19
    2) July 14
    3) September 22
    4) October 31
    5) November 11
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-5) November  11
    Explanation:
    National Education Day (NED) is annually observed across India on 11 November to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India.
     The day highlights the importance of providing quality education and skill development opportunities.
     11th November 2024 marks the 136th birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who was born on 11th November 1888.
     The first-ever NED was observed on 11 November 2008.
     Maulana Abul Kalam Azad became the president of the Indian National Congress(INC) on two occasions, in 1923 and 1940.
     He served as the Minister of Education(MoE) (the first education minister in independent India) in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet from 1947 to 1958.
     He died on February 22, 1958. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1992 in recognition of his efforts as a freedom fighter, journalist, scholar, and poet.
     The 86th Amendment of the Constitution, through Article 21-A, makes free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen a Fundamental Right, further supported by the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which took effect on April 1, 2010.
     The Department of School Education & Literacy (DSE&L) has been given a record Rs.73,498 crore in the FY 2024-25 budget to improve access to quality education. Click here to read more.