GK - Current Affairs - October 20, 2024
GK - Current Affairs - October 20, 2024
Get ready for our October 20, 2024, General Knowledge quiz, covering the latest in current affairs. This quiz features key figures like Arjun Erigaisi, Virat Kohli, and Rafael Nadal, and topics such as Shiksha Copilot, Diamond Dust, and SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI. Ideal for competitive exams, including UPSC, it’s your gateway to staying updated!
Ques. Which Indian Cricket player reached 9000 test runs and scored his 31st half-century in Bengaluru?
Ans. Virat Kohli scored his 31st Test half-century and surpassed 9000 Test runs during India’s second innings against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
(He became the 4th Indian to achieve this milestone, but the slowest to do so in 197 innings. Kohli’s 53-run knock steadied India's innings alongside Sarfaraz Khan, silencing critics with a vintage performance.)
Ques. Name the Indin Chess Player who won WR Chess Masters 2024.
Ans. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinched the WR Chess Masters title by defeating France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in an Armageddon game after two draws in Classical chess.
(This victory brings Arjun closer to the 2800 Elo rating mark, finishing with a live rating of 2796. The 21-year-old earned a prize of 20,000 Euros, previously defeating friend R. Praggnanandhaa in the semifinals. He aims to reach the 2800 milestone at the European Cup starting October 20.)
Ques. What is Indian SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI?
Ans. The Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps conducted "Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI" at Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi to enhance combat readiness by integrating New Technology Equipment (NTEs) into attack strategies, preparing the Army for future warfare scenarios with advanced tools and techniques.
Ques. Why is diamond dust Injected into the atmosphere?
Ans. Diamond dust can be in the atmosphere to reflect sunlight and cool the planet by 1.6ºC.
Ques. Which chronic disease can be treated by using Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery?
Ans. The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a nose-to-brain drug delivery method to treat tuberculosis.
Ques. Which states in India are most affected by breast cancer?
Ans. Breast cancer affects about 16% of women aged 55-64 in India. Rajasthan faces the highest rate, with 30% diagnosed, while states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand report 22%.
Ques. What is "Shiksha Copilot?"
Ans. "Shiksha Copilot" is an AI-powered digital tool developed with the Sikshana Foundation and Microsoft Research India to assist teachers in Karnataka in lesson planning, providing resources like activities and videos to improve personalized teaching and student performance.
(Using Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service, Shiksha Copilot creates interactive lesson plans to enhance classroom management and boost students' board exam results.)
Ques. Who is Abhyuday Jindal?
Ans. Abhyuday Jindal is the President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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