Current Affairs Quiz:9 November 2024

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1. Which state hosted the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition (2024) from 25th October to 27th October 2024?
   1) Gujarat
   2) Rajasthan
   3) Haryana
   4) Telangana
   5) Maharashtra
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Gujarat
   Explanation:
   Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister(CM) of Gujarat inaugurated the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition (2024) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The theme of the 2024 conference is ‘Standardization and Optimization of Urban Transport Solutions’.
    The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organised the UMI 2024 in collaboration with the Institute of Urban Transport (India) and with the support of the Government of Gujarat and Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited. The event was held from 25th October to 27th October 2024.
    The exhibition showcased the best practices in urban transport in India and aboard, latest urban transport technologies and got the participation of more than 2200 delegates including more than 50 participants from abroad.
    The UMI 2024 saw the participation of around 76 exhibitors from Metro Rail Companies and public and private sectors.
    The conference has also focused upon the aim for clean air cities, urban freight, urban transport solutions for small and middle towns in India.
    During the closing ceremony, the winners of ‘Best Practices Project in Urban Transport’ were awarded to state and city authorities in a total of 9 categories.
    Bhubaneswar (Odisha) was awarded the title of the ‘City with the Best Public Transport System’ at the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024.
    UMI originates from the 2006 National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP), which focuses upon developing State and city-level capacities to overcome urban transport challenges and develop sustainable solutions. Click here to read more.
   
   
   
2. Which ministry has recently (in October ‘24) renewed its MoU with the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport and Communications (DETEC) of Switzerland to enhance technical cooperation between the two nations?
   1) Ministry of Communications
   2) Ministry of External Affairs
   3) Ministry of Railways
   4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
   5) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) Ministry of Railways
   Explanation:
   The Indian Railways (IR), overseen by the Ministry of Railways (MoR), has formalized its partnership with the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport and Communications (DETEC) of Switzerland by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical cooperation between the two nations.
    This agreement was established through video-conferencing, was jointly approved by the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), aiming to strengthen technical cooperation between India and Switzerland.
    The MoU aims to strengthen technical cooperation in key areas, including technology sharing, track maintenance, management, and construction, thereby aligning with the Indian government’s commitment to modernizing the railway system.
    Companies from Switzerland will contribute by providing specialized machinery, materials, and consultancy services for tunneling projects.
    The original MoU, signed on August 31, 2017, was valid for five years.
   
   
   
3. Which country was elected as the “Country of Focus” for the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2024) to be held in Panaji, Goa?
   1) China
   2) Australia
   3) Canada
   4) Russia
   5) United States of America
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Australia
   Explanation:
   The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting(MIB) announced Australia as the “Country of Focus” for the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2024), scheduled to take place in Panaji, Goa, from 20th to 28th November 2024.
    The “Country of Focus” is one of the key features of IFFI, offering a dedicated showcase of the nation’s best contemporary films.
    This recognition aims to celebrate the contributions of Australian cinema to the global film industry.
    7 Australian films, offering a diverse blend of genres, from critically acclaimed dramas to powerful documentaries, visually stunning thrillers, and light-hearted comedies will be presented at the IFFI 2024.
   
   
   
4. Which country has officially decided not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
   1) Brazil
   2) Spain
   3) Bangladesh
   4) Afghanistan
   5) South Africa
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Brazil
   Explanation:
   Brazil has officially decided not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With this, Brazil becomes the second BRICS(Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nation, following India, to reject participation in this infrastructure project.
    Brazil aims to leverage aspects of the BRI framework to create synergies between its own infrastructure projects and Chinese investment funds, without formally joining the initiative.
    BRICS originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been admitted as new members.
    BRI, also known as the One Belt One Road or the New Silk Road, is a global development strategy launched by China in 2013. It aims to enhance connectivity and cooperation among countries primarily across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
   
   
   
5. Which country has recently (in October ‘24) signed an ‘electoral cooperation’ agreement with the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
   1) Botswana
   2) Japan
   3) Uzbekistan
   4) Georgia
   5) United States of America
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) Uzbekistan
   Explanation:
   The Election Commission of India (ECI) signed an ‘electoral cooperation’ agreement with Uzbekistan’s central poll body – Central Election Commission during a visit of Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) Rajiv Kumar to Tashkent as international observer for the upcoming elections.
    Polls in Uzbekistan were held on 27th October 2024.
    The MoU will further strengthen and deepen interaction between the two Election Management Bodies (EMBs) for mutual benefit of democracies.
    Both commissions actively engage in global electoral forums, such as the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) and the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA), which facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices in electoral management.
    This MoU is part of a broader effort by ECI, which has signed agreements with over 30 EMBs worldwide, enhancing its role in international electoral cooperation.
   
   
   
6. Which bank has recently (in October ‘24) raised Rs 5,000 crore through its 1st Basel III compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT-1) bond issuance for the current Financial Year (FY2025) at a coupon rate of 7.98%?
   1) Reserve Bank of India
   2) City Union Bank
   3) ICICI Bank
   4) HDFC Bank
   5) State Bank of India
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) State Bank of India
   Explanation:
   Mumbai(Maharashtra) based State Bank of India (SBI) has raised Rs 5,000 crore through its 1st Basel III compliant Additional Tier 1(AT-1) bond issuance for the current Financial Year (FY2025) at a coupon rate of 7.98%.
    The tenor of these SBI’s AT-1 bonds is perpetual with call option after 10 years and each anniversary date thereafter.
    The issue attracted bids over 3.5 times against the base issue size of Rs 2,000 crore. The total number of bids received was 108, this indicates participation from a diverse set of qualified institutional bidders.
    The bonds are rated AA+ with a stable outlook from CRISIL(Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) Ratings and  CARE (Credit Analysis and Research Limited) Ratings.
   
   
   
7. Who has been recently (in October ‘24) named as Asia’s Men’s International Player of the Year 2023 by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) during 28th edition of AFC Annual Award ceremony in Seoul, South Korea?
   1) Mehdi Taremi
   2) Son Heung-min
   3) Musa Al-Taamari
   4) Seol Young-woo
   5) Akram Afif
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Son Heung-min
   Explanation:
   On 29th October 2024, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Forward(attacker) and South Korean Son Heung-min (32 year-old) was named as Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) during 28th edition of AFC Annual Award ceremony held at the iconic Grand Peace Palace at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea.
    Earlier, he won this honour in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
    Also, Matilda’s fullback Ellie Carpenter, a key player for Australia’s national women’s football team, who plays for French club Lyon, won the inaugural Asian International Women’s Player of the Year Award.
    Son, who captains both Tottenham F.C and South Korea, is the most successful Asian player in the Premier League, scoring 123 goals and assisting 64 more since joining Tottenham in 2015.
    He became the 6th player to reach the 150-goal mark for the Tottenham club in September 2023 and scored his 200th goal across all European competitions in October 2023.
    The 28th edition of AFC Annual Award and awards were presented in 21 categories.
    On October 29, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was honoured with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver) at the AFC Annual Awards 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. Click here to read more.
   
   
   
8. Which organisation has recently (in October ‘24) been awarded the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver) at the AFC Annual Awards 2023 in Seoul, South Korea?
   1) Football Australia
   2) Lebanese Football Association
   3) All India Football Federation
   4) Vietnam Football Federation
   5) Uzbekistan Football Association
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 3) All India Football Federation
   Explanation:
   On October 29, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was honoured with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver) at the AFC Annual Awards 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.
    AFC President Recognition Awards for Grassroots Football ‘Gold’ won by Football Australia for the 3rd time(2016, 2022 & 2023).
    AFC President Recognition Awards for Grassroots Football ‘Bronze’ won by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) for the second time(2015 & 2023).
   
   
   
9. Who was recently (in October ‘24) appointed as the Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC)?
   1) S. Gopalakrishnan
   2) Rakesh Ranjan
   3) Vikram Dev Dutt
   4) Braj Raj Sharma
   5) S. Kishore
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) S. Gopalakrishnan
   Explanation:
   The Government of India (GoI) has appointed a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, S. Gopalakrishnan as the Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) with effect from 31st October 2024. The order was issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPP&P).
    Gopalakrishnan succeeded Rakesh Ranjan (1992-batch IAS officer) who  took voluntary retirement from service (VRS). He was set to remain in the post till May 15, 2029.
    V. Umashankar has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
    Vikram Dev Dutt has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Coal (MoC).
    Tanmay Kumar, the Special Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC), has been appointed as the Secretary of MoEFCC.
    Subrata Gupta was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
   
   
   
10. Which sub-division has been officially declared as the 17th district of Nagaland?
    1) Satakha
    2) Bhandari
    3) Seyochung
    4) Meluri
    5) Tamlu
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-4) Meluri
    Explanation:
    On November 4, 2024, Meluri officially became the 17th district of Nagaland, following a notification from the Governor of Nagaland, La.Ganesan. This transition elevates Meluri from a sub-division of Phek district to an independent district.
     Meluri includes 31 villages covering an area of 1011 square kilometers (km²) with four administrative headquarters such as the industrial town of Wazeho and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Avangkhu, Nagaland.
     Meluri, primarily inhabited by the Pochury Naga tribe, is located near the international border with Myanmar.
     It is the fifth district established in Nagaland in the past three years, as part of the state government’s efforts to improve administrative efficiency.