GK Current Affairs Quiz - November 15, 2024

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Today’s GK quiz dives into recent events and hot topics from November 15, 2024, covering issues like pollution, politics, and education. From bulldozer politics to university exams, jobs, lotteries, and climate change, we also explore updates on Pragya Singh, Sakeena Itoo, Tulsi Gabbard, space missions, and Baku’s international impact.

GK Current Affairs Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. What is GRAP-III?
Ans. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) is a set of emergency measures to control severe air pollution like restrictions on the entry of trucks, diesel generators, factories, construction activities, stubble burning, online classes, etc.

Ques. What is meant by horse-trading?

Ans. Horse trading refers to backroom deals where the ruling political party negotiates with other legislators to support forming the government or for legislation by exchanging favours, votes, or other material benefits. 

Ques. What is a bulldozer justice?

Ans. "Bulldozer justice" refers to using harsh methods, especially bulldozers,  to punish perceived wrongdoers, often bypassing legal procedures or due process. It has been banned by the Supreme Court of India.

Ques. What is an open-book exam?

Ans. In an open-book exam, students are allowed to use textbooks, notes, and other reference materials while answering questions to assess a student's ability to understand concepts, apply knowledge, analyze or interpret information and reduce memorisation.

Ques. What are the low-tech jobs?

Ans. Low-tech jobs require minimal advanced technology and involve basic tools or manual labour like agriculture, construction, carpentry, gardening, food services, etc.

Ques. What is the PAIR Programme?

Ans. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Program to pair universities where research is at a nascent stage with top-tier institutions.

Ques. Who is the lottery king of India?

Ans. Santiago Martin is referred to as the "Lottery King" of India, known for his extensive involvement in the lottery industry in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Sikkim. His company, Martin Group manages lotteries across multiple Indian states and even internationally.

Ques. What is a compassionate appointment?

Ans. Compassionate appointment is a policy that allows a government employee's dependent family member to secure a job in the event of the employee's untimely death or, in some cases, permanent disability. 

Ques. Who is Pragya Singh Thakur?

Ans. Pragya Singh Thakur (Sadhvi Pragya) is a member of RSS & BJP, serves as an MP for the Bhopal Constituency. She had an alleged involvement in the 2008 Malegaon blasts, a series of bombings in Maharashtra that resulted in several deaths. 

Ques.  Who is Sakeena Itoo?

Ans. Sakeena Itoo is a member of the National Conference (NC), an MLA of the DH Pora constituency and the sole female minister in Omar Abdullah’s cabinet. She is recognized for her dedication to social welfare, women’s empowerment, and rural development in the region.

Ques. Who is Tulsi Gabbard?

Ans. Tulsi Gabbard is a U.S. Representative from Hawaii. She was the first Hindu elected to the U.S. Congress and the first Samoan-American member of the U.S.  She is now the Director of National Intelligence in the U.S.

Ques. What is an insterstellar tunnel?

Ans. An "interstellar tunnel" is a cosmic structure formed by hot gases that connects the Local Hot Bubble (LHB) around our solar system to the Centaurus constellation in the Milky Way galaxy.

Ques. What are red monsters in space?

Ans. "Red Monsters" are ultra-massive galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang.  discovered recently by the James Webb Telescope. The dust and gases in them are converted into stars at a much faster rate.

Ques. What is the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?

Ans. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is to secure $5-6.8 trillion for developing countries by 2030 to adapt to climate change.  Delegates from 190 countries are negotiating critical climate finance measures at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku (Azerbaijan).

Ques. What are SaMaPa Awards?

Ans. The SaMaPa (Sopori Academy of Music and Performing Arts) Awards are given for contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional music and performing arts in India. Founded by the late Pt. Bhajan Sopori, a renowned Santoor maestro.

Ques. Where is the Jaulibi Mela held?

Ans. The Jaulibi Mela is a cultural event celebrated in Uttarakhand to mark a special occasion for community gatherings from India, Tibet and Nepal, showcasing folk traditions, local handicrafts, and various rituals. 

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