GK - Current Affairs - October 19, 2024

GK - Current Affairs - October 19, 2024

Nayab Singh Sain, Meta, Scam se Bacho, Mandakini Athvale, Manipur, Mera-Hou-Chongba, Mohanji, Green Hydrogen, Papua New Guinea, Smart Insulin, Jubilant Ingrevia, Click-to-Cancel" Rule, Hong Kong, Moonlight Programme Current Affairs, General Knowledge, UPSC, GK, Civil Services Exam, General Awareness, Competitive Exam

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Explore our October 19, 2024, General Knowledge quiz, focused on recent current affairs. This edition covers highlights like Meta’s initiatives, green hydrogen developments, Papua New Guinea, Manipur’s Mera-Hou-Chongba festival, and breakthroughs like Smart Insulin. Tailored for exams like UPSC, it’s your quick route to mastering the latest updates.

GK Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. Who is the Chief Minister of Haryana?
Ans. Nayab Singh Saini is the Chief Minister of Haryana.

Ques. What is the 'Scam se Bacho' Campaign?
Ans. Meta, in collaboration with MeitY, I4C, and MIB, has launched the 'Scam se Bacho' campaign to educate people about online scams. It includes an educational film with Ayushmann Khurrana

Ques. Who is Mandakini Athvale?
Ans. Mandakini Athvale the first child actor in Indian cinema and daughter of Dadasaheb Phalke, has passed away.

Ques. Why is the Mera-Hou-Chongba Festival celebrated?
Ans. The Mera-Hou-Chongba festival in Manipur highlights unity between the hill and valley communities of the state.

Ques. What is meant by the Carbon Market?
Ans. A carbon market allows companies to trade emission allowances, promoting reduced carbon output by monetizing carbon credits to meet climate goals. By investing in tree plantations, companies can earn carbon credits in the carbon market, offsetting emissions and supporting reforestation efforts.

Ques. Name the spiritual leader who received the Humanitarian Award for Global Impact?
Ans. Mohanji, a spiritual leader, was awarded the 2024 Conscious Companies Awards in Johannesburg for his extensive humanitarian efforts.

Ques. What is India's Green Hydrogen Mission?
Ans. India's Green Hydrogen Mission aims to boost green hydrogen production, reduce carbon emissions, and promote renewable energy.

Ques. What is Smart Insulin?
Ans. "Smart insulin" prevents sudden drops in blood sugar after administering to diabetes patients, reducing the risk of life-threatening hypoglycemia.

Ques. Which is the World's Freest Economy?
Ans. Hong Kong has regained its position as the world’s freest economy, surpassing Singapore, according to the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World report.

(The top five also include Switzerland, New Zealand, and the United States, while Venezuela ranked last.)

Ques. What is the Moonlight Programme?
Ans. The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program, aiming to provide high-speed communication and navigation for over 400 planned moon missions.

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