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- Name the campaign that was recently (in November ‘24) launched by Union Minister Annapurna Devi to eradicate child marriage and empower young girls in India.
1) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
2) Balika Samridhi Yojana
3) Kanya Shiksha Yojana
4) Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat
5) Sukanya Samriddhi AbhiyanAnswer-4) Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat
Explanation:
On November 27 2024, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” campaign in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi(Delhi) to eradicate child marriage and empower young girls across the nation. This national initiative is a strategic effort to combat child marriage, ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to be educated, protected, and free to pursue her dreams.
The launch coincides with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global movement running from 25th November, 2024 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10th December 2024 (Human Rights Day).
The event also marked the launch of ‘Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal’, a vital online platform that empowers citizens to report child marriage incidents, file complaints, and access details about Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs) nationwide.
The aim of this campaign is to reduce child marriage prevalence to below 5% by 2029. Child marriage rates dropped from 47.4% in 2006 to 23.3% in 2019-21.
It strictly prohibits marriages involving girls under 18 and boys under 21, with stringent penalties for violators.
It draws inspiration from successful initiatives such as “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) focuses on raising awareness, fostering collaboration between government, Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), citizens and promoting gender equality through education and social empowerment.
The Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal is a game-changer, allowing citizens to actively report violations and contribute to the movement. - Where was the India-Singapore bilateral military exercise ‘Agni Warrior (XAW-2024)’ held from 28 to 30 November 2024?
1) Odisha
2) Goa
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Andhra PradeshAnswer-3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The India-Singapore bilateral military exercise ‘Agni Warrior (XAW-2024)’ was held at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges in Maharashtra from November 28 to November 30. This annual exercise is part of the ongoing defense collaboration between the two nations and aims to enhance cooperation and interoperability between their artillery units.
The 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise intends to showcase joint firepower planning and execution, utilizing New Generation Equipment by the artillery arms of both armies.
The Agni Warrior Exercise has been conducted under the Army Bilateral Agreement between India and Singapore since 2004.
The aim of XAW-2024 was to maximise mutual understanding of drills and procedures to achieve jointness as a multinational force under the United Nations(UN) Charter.
The exercise involved the exchange of best practices and advanced techniques, enhancing operational understanding and strengthening mutual trust between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces.
As both countries approach 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, their defense ties have deepened. - Name the portal that was recently (in November ‘24) launched by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution which enables the consumers to file their complaints.
1) eMaap
2) U-WIN
3) Lokpath
4) VisioNxt
5) e-DakhilAnswer- 5) e-Dakhil
Explanation:
In November 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution(MoCAF&PD) announced that the “e-Daakhil portal” has been launched successfully across all States and Union Territories (UTs) of India.
This milestone is achieved following the launch of e-Daakhil portal by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) in Ladakh on 22nd November 2024, making the portal a truly pan-India initiative.
It was 1st introduced on 7th September, 2020 by the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC), as an innovative platform designed to streamline the consumer grievance redressal process.
It provides an efficient and convenient way for consumers to approach the relevant consumer forums, eliminating the need for physical appearances at those forums.
It offers an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface, which enables the consumers to file their complaints, help them to keep track of the status of their complaints and make payments. - In November 2024, India’s first indigenous antibiotic Nafithromycin developed by Wolkardt with support from “Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council” (BIRAC) to combat ______________________.
1) Viral Infections
2) Antimicrobial Resistance
3) Genetic Disorders
4) Chronic Diseases
5) Cancer TreatmentAnswer- 2) Antimicrobial Resistance
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the soft launch of India’s first indigenous antibiotic Nafithromycin developed by Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company, Wolkardt with support from “Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council” (BIRAC), a unit of the Department of Biotechnology, to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
This innovation was designed to treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP), a severe illness caused by drug-resistant bacteria, promising 10x efficacy with just a 3 day regimen, offering a safer and faster solution than existing antibiotics.
This drug will be brought to market under the brand name “Miqnaf”. This antibiotic targets on typical and atypical pathogens. Clinical trials conducted across the (United States) U.S., Europe, and India validated its safety and effectiveness.
This milestone reflects India’s rising innovation in biotechnology, supported by a Rs 500 crore investment and 14 years of research, positioning India as a global leader in healthcare advancements. - Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the Times Higher Education (THE)’s inaugural “Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) 2025”?
A) New York (the United States of America, USA)-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has secured 1st spot in the rankings with an overall score of 92.4.
B) Anna University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) has topped among all Indian universities featured on the list and secured 42nd position globally with an overall score 66.1.
C) India with 75 universities has emerged as the most represented country on the list.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-1) Only A & B
Explanation:
According to Times Higher Education (THE)’s inaugural “Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) 2025”, Anna University in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) has topped among all Indian universities featured on the list and secured 42nd position globally with an overall score 66.1.
It is the only Indian university which featured among the Top 50 universities of the list.
New York (the United States of America, USA)-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has secured 1st spot in the rankings with an overall score of 92.4, followed by Stanford University (the USA) and National University of Singapore (NUS) (Singapore) ranked at 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
India and Saudi Arabia are the most represented countries in the top 100 from Asia region, with 6 each, followed by Hong Kong SAR and Japan, with 5 each.
India with 65 universities has emerged as the most represented country on the list. However, no Indian institute/ university featured among the top 10 universities in the rankings.
Only 4 Indian universities including both private and public were featured among the top 100 universities globally. - Which among the following is the Word of the Year 2024 chosen by Cambridge Dictionary in November 2024?
1) Brat
2) Hallucinate
3) Romantasy
4) Manifest
5) Brain rotAnswer-4) Manifest
Explanation:
In November 2024, The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen ‘manifest’ as its Word of the Year 2024, reflecting a significant rise in its usage. With nearly 1,30,000 lookups in their websites, the word gained popularity across mainstream media, self-help communities, and social media platforms.
The phrase to manifest refers to the act of imagining one’s desired achievements, with the belief that doing so can increase the chances of success.
Celebrities like Dua Lipa, Gabby Thomas, and Ollie Watkins popularized the term by sharing how they “manifested” their success in 2024. Despite its widespread use, the idea of manifesting remains unproven, originating from a century-old spiritual philosophy. - Who has been recently (in November ‘24) elected as 11th President of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
1) Masato Kanda
2) Scott Morris
3) Bhargav Dasgupta
4) Masatsugu Asakawa
5) Yingming YangAnswer-1) Masato Kanda
Explanation:
On November 28 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors elected Masato Kanda as 11th President of ADB. He will succeed incumbent Masatsugu Asakawa, who will leave office on February 23 2025.
He will assume office on 24th February 2025 and will also complete the unexpired tenure of Masatsugu Asakawa that ends on 23rd November 2026.
Prior to this appointment, Masato Kanda served as Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister (PM) and Ministry of Finance.
Masato Kanda has held key leadership roles at the Ministry of Finance of Japan, including Vice-Minister of Finance for International Affairs gaining nearly 4 decades of experience.
During his tenure as Vice-Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Japan made a record contribution of more than USD 1 billion to the Asian Development Fund 13th replenishment (ADF 13). - Who has been recently (in November ‘24) appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Assam Rifles Half-Marathon 2024?
1) Mary Kom
2) Neeraj Chopra
3) PV Sindu
4) Aman Sehrawat
5) Manu BhakerAnswer-1) Mary Kom
Explanation:
Olympic medalist Mary Kom has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the “ Assam Rifles Half-Marathon (ARHM) 2024” in Shillong. The event took place on November 24, 2024 with a record participation from the Northeast and 30 other states.
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, popularly known as MC Mary Kom, is an Olympic Boxer and former Rajya Sabha member. She won a Bronze Medal in the 2012 London Olympics.
She is the only woman to win the World Amateur Boxing Championship six times and the only boxer (male or female) to win eight World Championship medals (6 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze). - From which submarine, the Indian Navy recently (in November ‘24) tested the K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile?
1) INS Arihant
2) INS Arighaat
3) INS Vikrant
4) INS Chakra
5) INS AridhamanAnswer- 2) INS Arighaat
Explanation:
On 28th November 2024, the Indian Navy (IN) successfully tested the K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from its newly commissioned submarine, INS Arighaat.
The K-4, with a range of 3,500 km, is an upgrade over the K-15 missiles used on INS Arihant, which have a range of 750 km.
INS Arighaat, India’s 2nd nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, was commissioned in August 2024 and is equipped with advanced Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-developed technology.
The submarine has 4 launch tubes capable of carrying 12 K-15 Sagarika Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) with a range of 750 km or four K-4 SLBMs with a range of 3,500 km.
The test strengthens India’s nuclear triad, with land, air, and sea-based capabilities.
India’s sea-based deterrence is reinforced by INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, with the third, INS Aridhaman, set to be commissioned in 2025. - In November 2024, China successfully launched the world’s first ‘self-driving’ satellites developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST).
The names of the two satellites are ____________________ and __________________.
1) BeiDou-3 M1 and BeiDou-3 M2
2) Gaofen-12 04 and Gaofen-12 06
3) Lijian-1 Y6 and Lijian-1 Y7
4) Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and Gaojing-2 04
5) Ludi Tance 4-01 and Tance 4-05Answer-4) Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and Gaojing-2 04
Explanation:
In November 2024, China successfully launched the world’s first ‘self-driving’ satellites developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST), a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), marking a milestone in the country’s commercial space programme. It was the 547th flight mission of the Long March series of rockets.
The two satellites, named Siwei Gaojing-2 03 and Gaojing-2 04, were launched aboard a Long March-2C carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre(JSLC) in northwest China.
The satellites will provide high-resolution, all-day, all-weather radar imagery.
The SAST-developed satellites bring advanced capabilities to space exploration and are equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology and high-precision radar payloads.
The Gaojing-2 03 and Gaojing-204 satellites are integral to the Siwei commercial remote sensing constellation project, approved by CASC April 2022.
It aims to establish a network of at least 28 satellites to provide comprehensive Earth observation data for various industries and applications.
The constellation will be fully operational by 2025 and follows a series of advancements in China’s space programme, including the Ludi Tance 4-01, the world’s first geosynchronous orbit SAR satellite launched in August 2023.
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