Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Drones, Digital Arrest, Kabaddi, Wrestling, Nature - GK - Current Affairs - October 29, 2024
Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Drones, Digital Arrest, Kabaddi, Wrestling, Nature - GK - Current Affairs - October 29, 2024
The GK Quiz for October 28, 2024, covers a dynamic mix of topics, including recent news, nature, and insights into the Civil Services Exam (UPSC). Participants will encounter questions on Indian icons like Akkineni Nagarjuna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Chiranjeevi, as well as wrestling, kabaddi, Saudi Arabia, Bharti Airtel, Tata, drones, and digital arrest trends.
Ques. Who received 2024 ANR National Award?
Ans. Amitabh Bachchan awarded the ANR National Award to veteran actor Chiranjeevi in Hyderabad, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nageswara Rao.
Ques. Which is named the 'Best Sports League of the Year?'
Ans. The Pro Kabaddi League was recognized as the 'Best Sports League of the Year' at the CII Sports Business Awards.
Ques. Who won Asian Arm-Wrestling Cup 2024
Ans. India secured the runner-up position at the Asian Arm-Wrestling Cup 2024 held in Mumbai, with Kazakhstan claiming first place.
Ques. What is Vajra Shot?
Ans. The Vajra Shot is a hand-held anti-drone gun developed by Big Bang Boom Solutions, capable of detecting and jamming drones within a 4 km range.
Ques. Who are Kedar Tribes?
Ans. The Kadar tribes live in Vazhachal, Kerala. They launched an initiative to restore forests affected by invasive species, collaborating with organizations like WWF-India, local government bodies, and the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI). KFRI identified 29 invasive species in Vazhachal and 31 in Parambikulam to guide targeted restoration efforts.
Ques. Who is Bibhab Kumar Talukdar?
Ans. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar is the is the founder Secretary General and CEO of Aaranya in Assam He was awarded the 'Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership' by the IUCN Species Survival Commission during the 5th IUCN SSC Leaders' Meeting in Abu Dhabi.
Ans: The digital arrest scam involves criminals using fake arrest warrants or legal threats via digital communication to extort money or personal information from unsuspecting victims.
Ques. Where is Tata Aircraft Complex?
Ans. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, India's first private sector assembly line for military aircraft, enhancing the “Make in India, Make for the World” mission.
Ques. What are 'Adamya' and 'Akshar?'
Ques. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), ‘Adamya’ and ‘Akshar,’ built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content, as part of an eight-FPV contract worth Rs 473 crore. Each 52-meter vessel is designed for coastal protection and surveillance, reaching speeds of 27 knots with a displacement of 320 tons and a Controllable Pitch Propeller system.
Ques. What is lobal Rule of Law Index?
Ans. The Global Rule of Law Index ranks countries based on factors like accountability, security, and justice, assessing how effectively laws are upheld worldwide. India was ranked 79th out of 142 countries in the 2024 Rule of Law Index, with Denmark, Norway, and Finland leading the list. In South Asia, India ranked third, following Nepal (69) and Sri Lanka (75), while Venezuela received the lowest rank at 142.
Ques. Who is the Chairman of Airports Authority of India?
Ans. Vipin Kumar was appointed Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Ques. What is Mukaab?
Ans. Mukaab is the largest building in the world. Saudi Arabia has launched the construction of the Mukaab in Riyadh, towering at 1,300 feet and spanning 1,200 feet, houses 20 Empire State Buildings', 2 million square feet, 104,000 residential units, and 9,000 hotel rooms, retail, offices, and accessible green spaces.
Ques. What is ULPIN?
Ans. ULPIN means Unique Land Parcel Identification Numbers (ULPINs). ULPINs provide a unique 14-digit identifier to streamline land record management in rural areas in India.
Ques. What is NMA?
Ans. NMA means National Manuscripts Authority. National Manuscripts Mission has cataloged 5.2 million manuscripts and digitized over 300,000 titles, though only one-third are accessible online, highlighting access challenges.
Ques. What is Digital Memorial of Valour?
Ans. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) inaugurated the Digital Memorial of Valour to honor personnel who sacrificed their lives in service.
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