Arjun Erigaisi, Sharapova, Reliance and Nvidia - Current Affairs - October 26, 2024
Arjun Erigaisi, Sharapova, Reliance and Nvidia - Current Affairs - October 26, 2024
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Welcome to the GK Quiz for October 26, 2024! Test your knowledge with questions spanning diverse topics, including chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi, the world of gambling, cutting-edge technology like Nvidia, and current affairs from Ladakh to the sports achievements of the Bryan Brothers and Maria Sharapova. Let's dive in!
GK Quiz Questions & Answers
Ques. Who is Arjun Erigaisi?
Ans. Arjun Erigaisi is a prominent Indian Chess player who defeated Dmitry Andreikin in the 38th European Chess Club Cup 2024, crossing the 2800 live rating mark. He is the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand and the 16th player globally to reach this milestone, with a current live rating of 2802.1.
Ans. Arjun Erigaisi is a prominent Indian Chess player who defeated Dmitry Andreikin in the 38th European Chess Club Cup 2024, crossing the 2800 live rating mark. He is the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand and the 16th player globally to reach this milestone, with a current live rating of 2802.1.
Ques. What was the honour received by Sharapova and Bryan Brothers?
Ans. Maria Sharapova. Bob and Mike Bryan have been elected to the 2025 International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Ans. Maria Sharapova. Bob and Mike Bryan have been elected to the 2025 International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Ques. Why is gambling a major health risk?
Ans. As per the Lancet report, about 450 million people experience harm from online betting and gambling, with 80 million suffering from gambling disorders.
Ques. Who was Rohini Godbole?
Ans. Rohini Godbole was a renowned physicist and Padma Shri awardee. She served at the Centre for High Energy Physics, IISc Bengaluru, SP College, IIT Bombay, and Stony Brook University (PhD, 1979). She was known for her dedication to mentoring and championing support for women in science.
Ans. Rohini Godbole was a renowned physicist and Padma Shri awardee. She served at the Centre for High Energy Physics, IISc Bengaluru, SP College, IIT Bombay, and Stony Brook University (PhD, 1979). She was known for her dedication to mentoring and championing support for women in science.
Ques. Where is the world’s highest gamma-ray telescope located?
Ans. The MACE Gamma Ray Telescope is located in Ladakh’s Hanle region at over 4,300 meters, making it an ideal site for cosmic ray studies supported by BARC.
Ans. The MACE Gamma Ray Telescope is located in Ladakh’s Hanle region at over 4,300 meters, making it an ideal site for cosmic ray studies supported by BARC.
Ques. Which is the world's Largest digital camera?
Ans. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to revolutionize astronomy with its 3,200MP camera, the world’s largest digital camera. It will capture detailed images of the night sky, covering areas as vast as 40 full moons in each shot.
Ans. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to revolutionize astronomy with its 3,200MP camera, the world’s largest digital camera. It will capture detailed images of the night sky, covering areas as vast as 40 full moons in each shot.
Ques. What is the remarkable Reliance and Nvidia collaboration?
Ans. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has partnered with US chipmaker Nvidia to establish AI infrastructure in India to deploy Nvidia’s GB 200 supercomputer technology.
Ans. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has partnered with US chipmaker Nvidia to establish AI infrastructure in India to deploy Nvidia’s GB 200 supercomputer technology.
Ques. What is Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024?
Ans. The second Chanakya Defence Dialogue is “Drivers in Nation Building: Fuelling Growth Through Comprehensive Security,” focuses on aligning security with national and global policymaking to promote sustainable growth.
Ques. Which is India's first port to Implement Green Ship Incentives?
Ans. Mormugao Port Authority has been recognized as India’s first port to adopt Green Ship Incentives under the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), earning acknowledgement from the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
Ques. What is the 'Harit Shrey' scheme?
Ans. The 'Harit Shrey' scheme provides port fee discounts based on ships' ESI ratings, encouraging eco-friendly practices and emission reductions.
Ans. Mormugao Port Authority has been recognized as India’s first port to adopt Green Ship Incentives under the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), earning acknowledgement from the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
Ques. What is the 'Harit Shrey' scheme?
Ans. The 'Harit Shrey' scheme provides port fee discounts based on ships' ESI ratings, encouraging eco-friendly practices and emission reductions.
Ques. What is the Compassionate Allowance?
Ans. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has launched a new initiative offering a compassionate allowance for central government pensioners aged 80 and above. This additional pension aims to support senior retirees in managing their financial needs as they age.
Ans. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has launched a new initiative offering a compassionate allowance for central government pensioners aged 80 and above. This additional pension aims to support senior retirees in managing their financial needs as they age.
Ques. What is “Sleep Divorce?”
Ans. Sleep divorce refers to couples choosing to sleep separately to improve individual sleep quality. This trend highlights the importance of restful sleep for overall well-being.
Ans. Sleep divorce refers to couples choosing to sleep separately to improve individual sleep quality. This trend highlights the importance of restful sleep for overall well-being.
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