GK - Current Affairs - October 22, 2024
GK - Current Affairs - October 22, 2024
This GK quiz, dated October 22, 2024, covers a wide range of topics, from key figures like Dheeraj Meena and Artemis Deepika Kumari to significant themes in science, technology, and culture, including NASA, ISRO, malaria, koalas, and the Korowai Tribe. Key programs like UDAN, eShram, and the SPADEX Mission are also highlighted.
GK Quiz Questions & Answers
Ques. What is UP Madarsa Education Act 2004?
Ans. The Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act is to govern the administration, regulation, and modernization of madrasas (Islamic educational institutions) in Uttar Pradesh. It sets guidelines on curriculum, infrastructure, teacher qualifications, and funding to ensure quality education.
Ans. The Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act is to govern the administration, regulation, and modernization of madrasas (Islamic educational institutions) in Uttar Pradesh. It sets guidelines on curriculum, infrastructure, teacher qualifications, and funding to ensure quality education.
Ques. What is eShram?
Ans. The Government of India has launched the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ to enhance access to government schemes for unorganized workers.
Ans. The Government of India has launched the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ to enhance access to government schemes for unorganized workers.
Ques. What is the SPADEX Mission?
Ans. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has acquired two 400kg satellites for the SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) mission, aimed at demonstrating satellite docking capabilities in space.
Ans. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has acquired two 400kg satellites for the SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) mission, aimed at demonstrating satellite docking capabilities in space.
Ques. What is Naseem-Al-Bahr?
Ans. The Naseem-Al-Bahr is a naval exercise by the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman off Goa’s coast.
Ans. The Naseem-Al-Bahr is a naval exercise by the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman off Goa’s coast.
Ques. What is the UDAN Scheme?
Ans. The UDAN scheme was launched in 2016 to improve regional air connectivity in India. T
Ans. The UDAN scheme was launched in 2016 to improve regional air connectivity in India. T
Ques. Which is the first state to implement Dalit Sub-Quotas?
Ans. Haryana is the first state to implement Dalit Sub-Quotas to subclassify Scheduled Castes (SCs) into Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) and Other Scheduled Castes (OSC), with each category receiving 50% of the 20% SC quota in government jobs.
Ans. Haryana is the first state to implement Dalit Sub-Quotas to subclassify Scheduled Castes (SCs) into Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) and Other Scheduled Castes (OSC), with each category receiving 50% of the 20% SC quota in government jobs.
Ques. What is Mission Basundhara 3.0?
Ans. Assam launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights to indigenous communities. Initiated in 2021, it aims to enhance transparency in land services with an eligibility of three generations of ancestry, with exceptions for SCs, STs, Tea Tribes, and Gorkhas.
Ans. Assam launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights to indigenous communities. Initiated in 2021, it aims to enhance transparency in land services with an eligibility of three generations of ancestry, with exceptions for SCs, STs, Tea Tribes, and Gorkhas.
Ques. Who is Dheeraj Meena?
Ans. Dheeraj Meena is an Indian travel vlogger who recently visited Indonesia's Korowai tribe, historically associated with cannibalism (eating of one's own species).
Ans. Dheeraj Meena is an Indian travel vlogger who recently visited Indonesia's Korowai tribe, historically associated with cannibalism (eating of one's own species).
Ques. What are the certified malaria-free nations?
Ans. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt (2024), UAE (2007), and Morocco (2010). There are 44 countries and one territory worldwide with malaria-free certification.
Ans. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt (2024), UAE (2007), and Morocco (2010). There are 44 countries and one territory worldwide with malaria-free certification.
Ques. What is FAO's Rome Declaration?
Ans. FAO member countries adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture, addressing the worsening issue of water scarcity due to climate change.
Ques. Which bacterium is considerably decreasing Koalas population?
Ans. Koalas, iconic Australian marsupials, are affected by Chlamydia, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Ans. FAO member countries adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture, addressing the worsening issue of water scarcity due to climate change.
Ques. Which bacterium is considerably decreasing Koalas population?
Ans. Koalas, iconic Australian marsupials, are affected by Chlamydia, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
Ques. What is Artemis Program?
Ans. The Artemis program is NASA’s ambitious initiative to return humans to the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars.
Ans. The Artemis program is NASA’s ambitious initiative to return humans to the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars.
Ques. Who is Deepika Kumari?
Ans. Deepika Kumari is an Indian archer who won her sixth Archery World Cup medal, taking silver in the women's recurve category.
Ans. Deepika Kumari is an Indian archer who won her sixth Archery World Cup medal, taking silver in the women's recurve category.
Ques. Who is Kagiso Rabada?
Ans. South African pacer Kagiso Rabada became the sixth South African to claim 300 Test wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
Ans. South African pacer Kagiso Rabada became the sixth South African to claim 300 Test wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
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