GK Current Affairs Quiz - November 20, 2024

MS Dhoni Men's Day - Manemia Campaign

Ques. Which is the longest experiment in the world?

Ans. As per the Guinness World Records, the Pitch Drop Experiment began in 1927 at the University of Queensland, Australia, and would continue for 100 more years. This fascinating experiment illustrates the slow-flowing nature of pitch, the thickest fluid.

Ques. Name the Indo-Canadians in the Cabinet of British Columbia (BC).

Ans. Indo-Canadian Niki Sharma has been appointed the new Deputy Premier of the province of British Columbia (BC). Other Indo-Canadians in the Cabinet include Ravi Parmar (Forests), Jagrup Brar, (Mining), Ravi Kahlon (Housing and Municipal Affairs), Raj Chauhan (Speaker)

Ques. Which is the best alternative to Twitter (X) for the netizens?

Ans. Bluesky is a decentralized social media platform created by a team originally funded by Twitter. It aims to provide user control, interoperability, and innovation using the AT Protocol, prioritizing privacy and a healthier online environment.

Ques. What is manemia campaign?

Ans. The nationwide campaign led by MS Dhoni aims to raise awareness about male anaemia, and its symptoms and provides a self-test for iron deficiency on anemiafreeindia.com, launched by Emcure Pharmaceuticals.

Ques. What was the focus of G20 - 2024?

Ans. Leaders from the G20 gathered in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. It Focused on trade, climate change, and international security.  The Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da SilvainBrazil stressed sustainable development and poverty reduction. 

Ques. What is Shukrayaan-I?

Ans. Shukrayaan-I of India will focus on analyzing Venus’s atmospheric composition, studying its geological structure and exploring any seismic or volcanic activity. The project is set to launch on 29th March, 2028. With a flight time of 112 days

Ques. What is the Green Energy Corridor-II?

Ans. The Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) Scheme is a project for Tamil Nadu. It will integrate 19 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy through 624 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 2,200 substations. Tamil Nadu state will contribute 4,000 megawatts (MW).

Ques. What is the tuna exporting hub of India?

Ans. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be made the potential tuna export hub by the Union Fisheries Department. Yellowfin, skipjack, bigeye, and neritic tuna are the available fish species in this region.

Ques. What is the purpose of managed honey bee migration?

Ans. Managed honey bee migration involves transporting bee colonies to optimize pollination services for crops to support fruit, nut, and seed production while maintaining colony health through careful timing, nutrition, and disease management practices.

Ques. What is the Semiconductor & Display Fab Policy 2024-29?

Ans. The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Semiconductor & Display Fab Policy 2024-29 to attract investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing. Outsourced Assembly & Testing (OSAT) and assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packing (ATMP). 

Ques. Where is the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute located?

Ans. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Moss Landing, California focuses on deep-sea research through advanced technology. It discovered a glowing sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, in the ocean’s midnight zone. 

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Ques. What are the Global Innovation Districts of Karnataka?

Ans. Global Innovation Districts in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Belagavi will have Global Capability Centres that help companies use global resources, talent, and expertise to improve their operations - information technology (IT), business technology (BT), and electronics.

Ques. What is the 'One Day One Genome'  policy?

Ans. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) introduced the 'One Day One Genome' initiative to release the fully annotated genomes of unique bacterial species found in India, making the data publicly accessible. 

Ques. What is Bharat NCX 2024?

Ans. Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) is an initiative to enhance India’s cyber defence capabilities and prepare professionals for evolving cybersecurity challenges. It was organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).

Ques. What is Vay Vandana Card?

Ans. Vay Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya will grant eligible seniors exclusive access to free health treatment in the hospital. The card is universal and there is no income limit, whether poor or middle class or upper-class senior citizens aged 70 and above.

Ques. Who are the champions of the National Finswimming Championship 2024?

Ans. The 4th National Finswimming Championship 2024 was won by West Bengal with 151 medals. It was held at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex, New Delhi and organized by the Underwater Sports Federation of India (USFI). 

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