GK Current Affairs Quiz - November 13, 2024

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This edition of GK and Current Affairs for November 13, 2024, covers diverse topics including knee rehabilitation advancements, missile developments, India's 'Kayakalp' initiative, INSV Tarini, Aligarh Muslim University's latest milestones, recent patents, Phillip Noyce’s influence in film, Sheryds updates, chess highlights, Haiti's situation, and Sonu Sood's contributions.

GK Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. What is CPM therapy?

Ans. Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy uses a controlled mechanical device for knee rehabilitation without electricity, batteries, or motors. Users pull a handle to store air, which facilitates smooth motion. It is developed by IIT Rupar.

Ques. What is the Arrow-3 Missile Interception System?

Ans. The Arrow missile system is a missile interceptor system to intercept long-range ballistic missiles, that consists of Arrow- 1, 2 and 3 interceptors. The system will be improved by the US, Israel and Germany.

Ques. What is the Kayakalp scheme?

Ans. The Kayakalp scheme is a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to promote cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control in public health facilities along with financial incentives to healthcare facilities. 

Ques. What is INSV Tarini?

Ans. The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini made an expedition to Australia, through the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, as a part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II to promote gender equality and enhance global maritime cooperation.

Ques. What was Azeez Basha's Verdict?

Ans. The Supreme Court of India overturned its 1967 Azeez Basha verdict, which had denied Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) a minority status. The court has ruled that institutions created by minority communities retain their minority character.

Ques. What was the Livability Improvement Project?

Ans. The Livability Improvement Project is a collaborative effort between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to upgrade urban infrastructure and enhance the quality of life in Uttarakhand.

Ques. What are the WIPO patent filings?

Ans. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)  patent filings to protect innovations across countries. The top five patent-filing countries are China, the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and the European Patent Office. India stands 6th.

Ques. Who is Phillip Noyce?

Ans. Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce will be honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa with Australia as its Country of Focus for 2024. Better Man is his film to open IFFI.

Ques. What are SHERYDS and RYDR?

Ans. SHERYDS is a women-specific bike taxi service operated by female drivers and RYDR is available for all commuters, launched by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

Ques. Who won the Chennai Grand Masters 2024?

Ans. GM Aravindh Chithambaram won the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 against American GM Levon Aronian, organized by MGD1 and sponsored by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu.

Ques. Who is Alix Didier Fils-Aime?

Ans. Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Haiti. Haiti is facing severe a humanitarian and security crisis, worsened by escalating gang violence.

Ques. Who is the brand ambassador for Thailand tourism?

Ans. Sonu Sood has been appointed the brand ambassador and advisor for Thailand tourism to enhance the country's appeal among Indian tourists through marketing strategies and public relations to boost Thailand’s tourism presence in India.

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