Nature, Great Indian Bastard, Meta - GK - Current Affairs - October 27, 2024
Nature, Great Indian Bastard, Meta - GK - Current Affairs - October 27, 2024
The GK Quiz for October 27, 2024, covers a wide array of timely topics, including recent news from nature and general knowledge. Participants will delve into discussions about Meta, the Navy, the PM-YASASVI scheme, insights into the Civil Services Exam (UPSC), competitive exams, and key current affairs for enhanced awareness.
GK Quiz Questions & Answers
Ques. What is India's Rank in 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index?
Ans. India has been ranked 176th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index, with a low score of 45.5. The country’s poor performance is attributed to high rates of land conversion (53%) for urban, industrial, and agricultural development, widespread pesticide usage, and soil pollution concerns, highlighted by a low sustainable nitrogen index of 0.77. Marine conservation also demands urgent attention, with only 0.2% of national waterways protected and none within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), despite 7.5% of terrestrial land being safeguarded.
Ans. India has been ranked 176th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index, with a low score of 45.5. The country’s poor performance is attributed to high rates of land conversion (53%) for urban, industrial, and agricultural development, widespread pesticide usage, and soil pollution concerns, highlighted by a low sustainable nitrogen index of 0.77. Marine conservation also demands urgent attention, with only 0.2% of national waterways protected and none within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), despite 7.5% of terrestrial land being safeguarded.
Ques. What is AI Baby Great Indian Bustard?
Ans. A baby great Indian bustard was born through artificial insemination at the Sudasari Breeding Centre in Rajasthan, making India the first country to achieve this with the critically endangered species.
Ques. What is YuvaAI Project?
Ans. The YuvaAI project is an initiative aimed at empowering youth through artificial intelligence education and skill development.
Ques. Where is Shrijan Center for Generative AI located?
Ans. Shrijan Center for Generative AI located in Jodhpur. It is in collaboration between Meta, IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Ques. What is PM-YASASVI?
Ans. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) to support students from OBC, EBC, and Denotified Tribes. PM-YASASVI provides financial aid to enhance educational access, aiming to empower disadvantaged students and foster a more inclusive society.
Ans. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) to support students from OBC, EBC, and Denotified Tribes. PM-YASASVI provides financial aid to enhance educational access, aiming to empower disadvantaged students and foster a more inclusive society.
Ques. Where is Asiatic Golden Cat Spotted recently?
Ans. The Asiatic golden cat has been sighted in Assam's Manas National Park for the first time since 2007, marking a major conservation success.
Ques. What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
Ans. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist treatments, making infections harder to treat and posing significant global health risks.
Ans. The Asiatic golden cat has been sighted in Assam's Manas National Park for the first time since 2007, marking a major conservation success.
Ques. What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
Ans. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist treatments, making infections harder to treat and posing significant global health risks.
Ques. Where is ‘Writers’ Village?’
Ans. ‘Writers’ Village’ (Lekhak Gaon) is the India’s first dedicated space for writers and artists, located 24 km from Dehradun.
Ans. ‘Writers’ Village’ (Lekhak Gaon) is the India’s first dedicated space for writers and artists, located 24 km from Dehradun.
Ques. What is Hanooman AI?
Ans. Hanooman AI is an advanced artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance productivity and decision-making in businesses, leveraging machine learning and data analytics for optimized performance.
Ans. Hanooman AI is an advanced artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance productivity and decision-making in businesses, leveraging machine learning and data analytics for optimized performance.
Ques. What is Everest 1.0?
Ans. Everest 1.0 is India's first multi-lingual and multi-modal foundational language model developed by Hanooman AI and unveiled at at the NVIDIA GEN AI Summit in Mumbai. It suports 35 languages with plans to expand to 90, Everest 1.0 can perform tasks like text generation, image creation, code writing, voice generation, and document analysis.
Ans. Everest 1.0 is India's first multi-lingual and multi-modal foundational language model developed by Hanooman AI and unveiled at at the NVIDIA GEN AI Summit in Mumbai. It suports 35 languages with plans to expand to 90, Everest 1.0 can perform tasks like text generation, image creation, code writing, voice generation, and document analysis.
Ques. What is Sarvam AI?
Ans. Sarvam AI is a comprehensive artificial intelligence platform that provides solutions for various industries, focusing on data analytics, automation, and enhancing operational efficiency through intelligent technologies.
Ans. Sarvam AI is a comprehensive artificial intelligence platform that provides solutions for various industries, focusing on data analytics, automation, and enhancing operational efficiency through intelligent technologies.
Ques. What is Sarvam-1?
Ans. Sarvam-1 is an open-source language model tailored for Indian languages, supporting ten languages including Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil, along with English.
Ques. Where is Chushul?
Ans. Chushul is in Ladakh. NTPC, in partnership with the Indian Army, is establishing a solar hydrogen-based microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh. This 200 kW solution will replace diesel generators, operating year-round in extreme winter conditions at 4,400 meters altitude, where temperatures reach -30°C.
Ques. What is 'Abhay?'
Ans. The Indian Navy launched its seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, 'Abhay'
Ans. The Indian Navy launched its seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, 'Abhay'
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