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  1. 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete, and Building materials held from 27th to 29th November, 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi.
    Who received the NCB Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the cement and concrete sector?
    1) Yogesh Singh
    2) Dr. HC Visvesvaraya
    3) Vinay Kumar Pathak
    4) Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta
    5) Arti Bhatnagar
    Answer-2) Dr. HC Visvesvaraya
    Explanation:
    Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), inaugurated the 18th NCB International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete, and Building materials, held from 27th to 29th November, 2024 at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention & Expo Centre (IIC) Dwarka in New Delhi, Delhi.
     The conference was organised by the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), under the administrative control of the DPIIT, MoC&I.
     Theme of the conference was “Cement the Net Zero Future” which signifies India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
     During the event, Amardeep Singh Bhatia released a short film on 200 Glorious Years of Cement and Concrete Construction Industry, Conference Proceedings, Compendium titled “The Cement Industry-India 2024” and a publication focused on Alternative fuels and raw materials.
     He also presented the NCB Lifetime Achievement Award to Padma Shri awardee Dr. HC Visvesvaraya in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the cement and concrete sector.
     During the conference, the NCB signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to promote decarbonization and technological innovation in the cement industry.
     On 29th November 2024, Arti Bhatnagar, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor of DPIIT, MoC&I presented the National Awards for Indian Cement Industry on the concluding day of the conference.

  2. Exercise CINBAX, a Joint Table Top Exercise (TTX) between the Indian Army (IA) and which nation’s Army began in December 2024 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra.
    1) Colombia
    2) Canada
    3) Czech Republic
    4) Cambodia
    5) China
    Answer-4) Cambodia
    Explanation:
    On December 1 2024, the inaugural edition of Exercise CINBAX, a Joint Table Top Exercise (TTX) between the Indian Army(IA) and Cambodian Army commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra.
     CINBAX 2024 will run till 8th December 2024.
     The exercise aims to enhance the operational efficiency and interoperability of both armies in peacekeeping missions under the United Nations Charter.
     The Exercise CINBAX involves 20 personnel from each side, with the IA contingent comprising soldiers from an Infantry Brigade.
     The primary objective of the exercise is to plan and conduct joint Counter Terrorism (CT) operations, focusing on establishing a Joint Training Task (JTT) Force for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.
      The key areas of discussion include information operations, cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, logistics, casualty management, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

  3. In November 2024, India was re-elected to the United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the _____________ term, consolidating its position in global peace efforts.
    1) 2025-2026
    2) 2026-2027
    3) 2027-2028
    4) 2028-2029
    5) 2029-2030
    Answer- 1) 2025-2026
    Explanation:
    On 28th November 2024, India was re-elected to the United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term, consolidating its position in global peace efforts.
     Currently, India is serving as the member of the commission and its tenure will expire on 31st December, 2024.
     The announcement was made by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.
     PBC was established in December, 2005 as an intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries  and is an important addition to the capacity of the International Community in the broad peace agenda.
     India has been a founding member of the UN-PBC since its formation in 2005.
     At present, PBC has 31 member states which are elected from the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and UN Security Council (UNSC) and UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
     India is among the largest contributors of uniformed personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions.
     Currently, India has deployed about 6,000 military and police personnel to UN operations in Abyei, the Central African Republic (CAR), Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, the Middle East, Somalia, South Sudan, and Western Sahara.
     In 2007, India was the first nation to send an all-women contingent to a UN peacekeeping mission.

  4. Name the platform that was recently (in November ‘24) launched by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi for officers’ training.
    1) Aditya
    2) Eklavya
    3) Anubhav
    4) Samanvay
    5) Praamaanik
    Answer-2) Eklavya
    Explanation:
    On November 28 2024, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi launched the ‘Eklavya’ digital platform for officers’ training, marking a significant step towards modernization. It is aligned with the Indian Army’s (IA) “Decade of Transformation” initiative and IA’s theme for 2024 as the “Year of Technology Absorption” .
     The Eklavya platform was developed under Shimla based Headquarters Army Training Command(HQ ARTRAC) with Mhow(Madhya Pradesh, MP) based Army War College(AWC) as the sponsor agency. It was hosted on the Army Data Network and features a scalable architecture.
     It was created at zero cost with the help of Gandhinagar(Gujarat) based Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N) and support from the Directorate General of Information Systems (DGIS).
     The Eklavya platform aims to enhance professional military education, reduce course congestion, and prepare officers for specialized roles, promoting continuous learning and specialization.
     This initiative is a major step towards leveraging technology for the advancement of the IA’s training programs.
     The platform includes a searchable database of journals, research papers, and articles, making it a comprehensive resource for officers.

  5. To which country Russia handed over the BRICS chairmanship in the final Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa meeting of BRICS held in Ekaterinburg, Russia in November 2024?
    1) Brazil
    2) India
    3) China
    4) South Africa
    5) Saudi Arabia
    Answer-1) Brazil
    Explanation:
    The final Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa meeting of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) was held in Ekaterinburg, Russia from 27th to 28th November 2024.
     The meeting witnessed the ceremonial handover of the BRICS chairmanship from Russia to Brazil, marking the end of a pivotal year for the bloc under Russia’s leadership.
     During its tenure, Russia organised over 250 events to strengthen cooperation within BRICS.
     Under Russia’s presidency, XVI BRICS Summit was held in Kazan from 22nd to 24th October 2024. This led to the adoption of the Kazan Declaration.
     The summit also marked the expansion of BRICS. Egypt, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia were welcomed as a full member in 2024. Additionally, Belarus, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand joined as BRICS partners in 2024.
     Brazil is expected to build on the foundations laid during Russia’s presidency to enhance collaboration among its members and its new partners.

  6. Which country and India has recently (in November ‘24) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to collaborate on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy (IN)?
    1) Gambia
    2) Russia
    3) Australia
    4) United Kingdom
    5) United States of America
    Answer-4) United Kingdom
    Explanation:
    India and the United Kingdom (UK) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to collaborate on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy(IN).
     The signing was part of the third Joint Working Group on Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership (JWG EPCP) meeting, symbolising the commitment to promote indigenous development of niche technologies.
     The SoI would serve as a broader framework intended for cooperation in the co-design, co-creation and co-production of Electric Propulsion capability for future Naval Ships.
     The deal also paves the way for Rolls-Royce MT-30 gas turbines to be used in Indian warships which are already in use by the UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, known for their power and efficiency.
     The Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) was the first project, planned to be built at an Indian Shipyard, envisaged to have a Full Electric Propulsion System.

  7. What is the total number of transactions recorded by Navi app to surpass Cred app as the 4th largest UPI app in India in October 2024?
    1) 152.28 million
    2) 157.51 million
    3) 162.36 million
    4) 165.29 million
    5) 170.56 million
    Answer-2) 157.51 million
    Explanation:
    Sachin Bansal’s app Navi overtakes Kunal Shah’s Cred app to become the 4th largest Unified Payment Interface (UPI) app in India. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data shows that Navi witnessed a 31 percent growth by registering 157.51 million transactions in October 2024 overtaking Bengaluru-based Cred, which recorded 152.28 million transactions in the same month.
     UPI market is led by PhonePe with 48% market share, followed by Google Pay and Paytm with 37% and 7% market share respectively.
     Both Navi and Cred now account for approximately 1% of the market share.

  8. Where was the new species of crocodile ‘Tylototriton Koliaensis’ or the ‘Cao Bang Crocodile newt’ discovered in November 2024?
    1) Brazil
    2) Vietnam
    3) China
    4) Bangladesh
    5) Argentina
    Answer-2) Vietnam
    Explanation:
    A crocodile-like creature was discovered in Vietnam’s mountainous farm at elevations of 3,300 feet. The creature was spotted in a slow moving stream and after the analysis of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), researchers discovered it as a new species of crocodile Tylototriton Koliaensis or the Cao Bang Crocodile newt.
     This discovery of the study was published in the journal Zoo keys. It is a genus of salamanders found primarily in Asia.
     Researcher Trung My Phung, associated the study mentioned that there are totally 38 species scattered throughout Asia, out of which 6 specimens have been collected for further analysis.
     The Cao Bang crocodile newts are completely black in colour with a uniform hue of bright orange on marks of fingertips and toes and are about 5-inches in length, stout bodies with rough skin and its scales are like knobs or warts and the heads are large.
     The bottom part of the crocodile has a dark gray stomach and an orange stripe down to the center of the tail.

  9. Sivapatham Vittal, regarded as “The Father of______________” in India has recently (in November ‘24) passed away at the age of 83.
    1) Endocrinology
    2) Modern Surgery
    3) Endocrine Surgery
    4) Thyroidectomy
    5) Plastic Surgery
    Answer- 3) Endocrine Surgery
    Explanation:
    In November 2024, Sivapatham Vittal, regarded as “The Father of Endocrine Surgery” in India passed away at the age of 83. He was born on August 30, 1941 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
     The Government of India (GoI) honoured him with the ‘Padma Shri award’, third highest civilian award in 2011 for his service in the field of Medicine.
     Sivapatham Vittal, was an eminent teacher for more than 40 years. He was part of the Advisory Board of the prestigious British Journal of Surgery, International and Indian Journal of Surgery.
     He was instrumental in creating the specialty of Endocrine Surgery at Madras Medical College (MCC), the 1st Department in India and played a pivotal role in the development of Endocrine Surgery in several other institutions in India. He was a renowned Endocrine Surgeon both in India and internationally.
     He also edited and published a book on “Surgical Endocrinology”.
     Sivapatham Vittal has received the “Dr B C Roy National Award” in 1995 for developing the specialty of Surgical Endocrinology in India.
     In 2012, he was also honoured with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by The Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and TN Dr MGR Medical University.

  10. Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day?
    A) United Nations (UN’s) World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st December.
    B) The theme of World AIDS Day 2024 is “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”
    C) The ‘Mission Sampark’ initiative was launched in 2019 to reconnect and support People Living with HIV (PLHIV) who had stopped their treatment.
    1) Only A & B
    2) Only A & C
    3) Only B & C
    4) Only C
    5) All A, B & C
    Answer- 1) Only A & B
    Explanation:
    The United Nations (UN’s) World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st December to raise awareness about Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV)/ AIDS and foster unity in the fight against the pandemic.
     The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) spearheaded the World AIDS Day campaigns from its establishment until 2004.
     The theme of World AIDS Day 2024 is “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”
     A red ribbon symbolizes support and solidarity with individuals living with HIV and serves as a tribute to those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
     The first-ever World AIDS Day was observed on 1st December 1988.
     “Sankalak,” the evidence-driven flagship report of the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Control Programme, provides a detailed overview of the status and progress of the National AIDS and STD response for the year 2023-2024.
     The ‘Mission Sampark’ initiative was launched in 2017 to reconnect and support People Living with HIV (PLHIV) who had stopped their treatment.





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