GK Current Affairs Quiz - November 19, 2024

Zebrafish

Ques. What is Omega Jewellery?

Ans. Omega jewellery showcases a unique, flexible design of metal plates linked together, creating smooth, flat chains or necklaces. Elon Musk's Omega necklace gained attention when he wore it during a UFC event.

Ques. What is UFC?

Ans. UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization UFC hosts boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and karate.  It is renowned for its octagonal fighting ring, the "Octagon." 

Ques. What was the Indira-Sheikh Accord?

Ans. The Indira-Sheikh Accord (1975) aimed to normalize relations between the Indian government and Jammu and Kashmir. The accord allowed the state to retain its special status under Article 370 and restoration of Sheikh Abdullah as the Chief Minister.

Ques. What is the Kaalinga Sarpa of the Western Ghats

Ans. The king cobra species of the Western Ghats lineage is given the scientific name Ophiophagus kaalinga. Through DNA mapping the king cobra species have been separated to be having four lineages - Western Ghats, Indo-Chinese lineage, Indo-Malaysian and Luzon Island lineages.

Ques. What is meant by PM2.5?

Ans. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter that is 2.5 micrometres or smaller in diameter, causing haze and reduced visibility. They can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream to cause asthma, bronchitis, strokes, and heart attacks.

Ques. Which is the oldest and largest tree?

Ans. Pando is an 80,000-year-old clonal colony of quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) spanning 106 acres with over 40,000 individual trees, in Fishlake National Forest in Utah, USA.  All the trees are genetically identical and connected by a single root system.  

Ques. Differentiate between qubit and mechanical qubit?

Ans. A qubit is the basic unit of quantum information, existing in superposition, and implemented through various technologies like superconducting circuits or trapped ions. A mechanical qubit uses vibrating microstructures for quantum states, offering unique challenges.

Ques. What is North Korea's noise bombing?

Ans. Noise bombing involves using excessive or disruptive noise to interfere with communication systems, often in cyber warfare, military tactics, or psychological operations. North Korea has begun blasting eerie, unsettling sounds across the border into South Korea.

Ques. What is regenerative agriculture?

Ans. Regenerative agriculture focuses on improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, and restoring ecosystems through crop rotation, cover cropping, and no-till farming. Odisha Govt and ICRISAT launched a Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture.

Ques. What is Shree Anna?

Ans. Shree Anna refers to a group of traditional, nutritious, ancient grains like millet, quinoa, and sorghum. These grains are rich in nutrients, environmentally sustainable, and play a vital role in promoting food security and health.

Ques. What is avian botulism?

Ans. Migratory birds in Rajasthan are affected by avian botulism. It is a rare but potentially dangerous condition that affects birds,  caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It leads to paralysis, respiratory failure, and death, often affecting waterfowl in contaminated environments. 

Ques. Why are zebrafish put in space?

Ans. Chinese scientists put zebra fish in space ecology by keeping a closed aquatic system working during the Shenzhou-18 mission.  They are so used because of transparent embryos, rapid development, and high fecundity to observe cellular and genetic changes, providing insights into muscle atrophy, bone loss, and development.

Ques. Where is the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve located?

Ans. The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh is the 56th Tiger reserve in the country. The largest tiger reserve in the country is Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger in Andhra Pradesh and the second-largest is Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam.

Ques. Who is the new CAG of India?

Ans. K. Sanjay Murthy is appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, under Article 148(1) of the Constitution. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre.

Ques. Where is the Coral Triangle located?

Ans. The Coral Triangle is a marine region in the Indo-Pacific. It includes parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands. It is a home to rich biodiversity with divorce coral and marine species.

Ques. Where from GSAT20 located?

Ans. GSAT-20 is India’s heavy communication satellite (4,700 kg) that was launched from Cape Canaveral, USA, by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. It was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It will provide essential communication services, including internet connectivity to remote areas. 

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