GK - Current Affairs - October 14, 2024

GK - Current Affairs - October 14, 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai, Christopher Columbus, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Shanghai Masters, X-Band Radar, Wayanad, ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, UPSC, GK, Civil Services Exam, General Awareness, Competitive Exam

Fig Harmanpreet Kaur

The GK quiz on October 14, 2024, tests your knowledge of current affairs, ideal for UPSC and competitive exams. Topics include Harmanpreet Kaur’s sports achievements, climber Arjun Vajpai’s feats, Wayanad's importance, Columbus Day insights, X-Band Radar technology, and highlights from Novak Djokovic’s and Jannik Sinner’s Shanghai Masters performances.

GK Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. What record was set by Harmanpreet Kaur at the 2024 IWLF Weightlifting Championships?
Ans. Harmanpreet Kaur set a new national record in the 76 kg Senior women’s category at the IWLF National Weightlifting Championships, lifting 127 kg in clean & jerk and 223 kg in total.

Ques. What records were set by Arjun Vajpai?
Ans. Arjun Vajpai completed his 8th successful 8000m summit by conquering Mt. Shishapangma. Vajpai, the youngest person to climb Mt. Everest, set four new records, including becoming the first Indian to scale Mt. Shishapangma and achieving the fastest ascent from base camp to summit and back within 72 hours. He is now the first Indian to have summited eight 8000m peaks and holds the record for the fastest Indian ascent of an 8000m peak in China.

Ques. Whose final resting place is confirmed as Seville by DNA technique?
Ans. It was verified by DNA analysis that human remains found in Seville Cathedral belong to the legendary explorer Christopher Columbus.

Ques. Who won the 2024 Shanghai Masters?
Ans. World number one Jannik Sinner defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to claim the 2024 Shanghai Masters title.

Ques. What is an X-Band Radar?
Ans. The X-band radar operates within the X-band frequency range (8 to 12 GHz) and is widely used for military, aviation, and weather forecasting applications. Recently it is approved to be established in Wayanad, Kerala.

Ques. Where will the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 be held?
Ans. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has awarded India the hosting rights for the 2025 ISSF Junior World Cup.

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