GK - Current Affairs - October 23, 2024
GK - Current Affairs - October 23, 2024
This GK quiz covers key events and personalities from October 23, 2024, including BRICS developments, notable figures like Harmanpreet Kaur and Mohammed Aasim, and topics like COP16, Kartarpur Sahib, and biodiversity. Other highlights include Paid Menstrual Leave, Hajj Digital Health Cards, Shadow Fleet, and Revansh's contributions, blending current affairs with social issues.
GK Quiz Questions & Answers
Ques. What are BRICS+ countries?
Ans. BRICS+ is an expanded format of the BRICS group, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The "+" countries are Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.
Ques. Why is Kazan in the news?
Ans. The 16th BRICS summit took place in Kazan, Russia, in 2024.
Ques. Write a few words about COP16.
Ans. The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) was held in Colombia, with nearly 200 countries participating. The focus is on halting and reversing biodiversity loss, reviewing the progress of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and advancing National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans.
Ques. Which state government introduced Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Employees?
Ans. The Odisha government has announced one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women staff, adding to existing leave entitlements.
Ans. The Odisha government has announced one day of paid menstrual leave per month for women staff, adding to existing leave entitlements.
Ques. Which state won the 24th National Para-Swimming Championship?
Ans. Karnataka won the 24th National Para-Swimming Championship with 392 points, followed by Maharashtra (378) and Rajasthan (248).
Ans. Karnataka won the 24th National Para-Swimming Championship with 392 points, followed by Maharashtra (378) and Rajasthan (248).
Ques. What is the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement?
Ans. India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the validity of the 2019 agreement on the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, enabling continued pilgrimage to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan for another five years.
Ques. What is S4 submarine?
Ans. India's S4 submarine, part of the Arihant-class, is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. It enhances India's second-strike nuclear capability, bolstering national security and deterrence.
Ans. India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the validity of the 2019 agreement on the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, enabling continued pilgrimage to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan for another five years.
Ques. What is S4 submarine?
Ans. India's S4 submarine, part of the Arihant-class, is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. It enhances India's second-strike nuclear capability, bolstering national security and deterrence.
Ques. Where is the Baoli Sahib Hindu Temple?
Ans. Pakistan has allocated one crore rupees to restore the Baoli Sahib Hindu temple in Zafarwal, Punjab, 64 years after it became non-functional.
Ans. Pakistan has allocated one crore rupees to restore the Baoli Sahib Hindu temple in Zafarwal, Punjab, 64 years after it became non-functional.
Ques. What is the significance of the Hajj Digital Health Card?
Ans. The WHO and Saudi Arabia have collaborated to expand the Hajj health card initiative, benefiting around 3 million pilgrims annually. The digital card, part of the WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network, provides vital health information like medications, allergies, and immunization status, enabling personalized care during the pilgrimage.
Ans. The WHO and Saudi Arabia have collaborated to expand the Hajj health card initiative, benefiting around 3 million pilgrims annually. The digital card, part of the WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network, provides vital health information like medications, allergies, and immunization status, enabling personalized care during the pilgrimage.
Ques. What is the 'Shadow Fleet' Oil Trade?
Ans. The term "shadow fleet" refers to tanker ships transporting Russian crude oil despite sanctions. Western media suggests India plays a role in facilitating this trade, enabling Russia to bypass the $60 per barrel price cap imposed by sanctions, resulting in higher revenue for Russia.
Ans. The term "shadow fleet" refers to tanker ships transporting Russian crude oil despite sanctions. Western media suggests India plays a role in facilitating this trade, enabling Russia to bypass the $60 per barrel price cap imposed by sanctions, resulting in higher revenue for Russia.
Ques. Who is Luong Cuong?
Ans. Luong Cuong has been elected President of Vietnam by the National Assembly.
Ans. Luong Cuong has been elected President of Vietnam by the National Assembly.
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