GK - Current Affairs - October 5, 2024

GK - Current Affairs - 5 October 2024

GK - Current Affairs - Critical Minerals

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Test your knowledge of recent events with our General Knowledge Quiz for October 5, 2024. Covering a range of topics from critical minerals and environmental issues like nanoplastics to updates on Spiti Valley, Amazon's initiatives, ICMR's advancements, and notable figures like Boris Johnson, Padmini Pillai, and Nalini Tata, this quiz keeps you up-to-date on global and national affairs.

GK Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. What are critical minerals?
Ans. Critical minerals are essential raw materials vital for modern technology, renewable energy, and defence industries. They include lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, necessary for batteries, electronics, and green technologies..

Ques. Why Is Spiti Valley in the news?
Ans. Spiti Valley is a cold desert in Himachal Pradesh. Here on February 7, 1968, an IAF AN-12 aircraft carrying 98 people crashed. Recent search operations uncovered the remains of soldiers after about 50 years.

Ques. Who are the Indian Americans who have been Named 2024-2025 White House Fellows?
Ans. Padmini Pillai, an immuno-engineer from Boston, and Nalini Tata from New York have been appointed to the prestigious 2024-2025 White House Fellows program.

Ques. Which book reveals that a bugging device was found after Netanyahu's visit?
Ans. In his book Unleashed, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals that a bugging device was discovered in his personal bathroom following a 2017 visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Ques. Which bacteria can break down plastic into nanoplastics?
Ans. Comamonas bacteria can break down plastic into nanoplastics.

Ques. What are MRSAM systems?
Ans. MRSAM systems means Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile systems.

Ques. Which online business platform partners with the Department of Posts to enhance delivery reach?
Ans. Amazon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts (DoP) to expand its customer reach, particularly in remote areas.

Ques. Who is elected the President of The Indian Newspaper Society?
Ans. M V Shreyams Kumar of Mathrubhumi has been elected the President of The Indian Newspaper Society (INS).

Ques. What are the two that partner with to promote sustainable energy in healthcare?
Ans. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) to enhance sustainable energy in healthcare research.

Ques. What is Atmanirbhar Bharat?
Ans. Atmanirbhar Bharat, meaning "Self-Reliant India," is an initiative aimed at promoting India's self-sufficiency in economic, manufacturing, and technological sectors.

Ques. What are the Navaratna industries?
Ans. Navaratna Industries comprises nine top-performing public sector enterprises in India, driving key sectors like energy, mining, and infrastructure with strategic autonomy. They are

  1. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
  2. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  3. Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
  4. Engineers India Limited (EIL)
  5. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  6. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
  7. National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
  8. NMDC Limited
  9. Oil India Limited (OIL)

Location: India

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