GK Current Affairs Quiz - November 22, 2024
GK Current Affairs Quiz - November 22, 2024
Ans. Reindeer changes eye colour from gold in summer to blue in winter. Squid and Octopus can alter changes in pupil shape and colour. Chameleons can change both skin colour and eye colour.Ques. What are organoids?
Ans. Organoids are miniature, simplified 3D structures grown in vitro from stem cells, mimicking organ functions and architecture, used for medical research, disease modelling, drug testing, and regenerative medicine advancements.
Ques. What is the AI Data Bank?
Ans. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) data bank will serve researchers, startups, and developers by providing essential datasets for AI solutions. It enables real-time analysis of satellite, drone, and IoT data. It supports AI applications in disaster management and cybersecurity.
Ques. What is meant by green steel?
Ans. Green steel is produced using environmentally friendly methods, minimizing carbon emissions by replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen or renewable energy, by reducing the environmental impact of traditional steel manufacturing processes.
Ques. What is the purpose of Mahila Samwad?
Ans. The ‘Mahila Samwad’ programme of Bihar aims to empower women in rural areas by informing them about government policies and will also gather feedback on women’s expectations from the government.
Ques. What is Aphantasia?
Ans. Aphantasia is the inability to create mental visual images in which people cannot visualize pictures in their minds. About 2% of the population is affected by this condition.
Ques. What is an AroTrack device?
Ans. AroTrack is a device that has a MopR biosensor to detect aromatic compounds in water by utilising proteins from Acinetobacter calcoaceticus bacteria. The device detects pollutants sensing colour changes. It was developed by IIT Bombay.
Ques. Who received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development?
Ans. The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development was awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad. Barenboim is an Argentine-Israeli who used the piano as a tool for cultural dialogue. Awwad advocates for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians through the organization Roots.
Ques. What are mind sports?
Ans. Mind sports are strategic games emphasizing intellectual skill over physical ability, like chess, bridge, or eSports. They enhance cognitive abilities, problem-solving, and decision-making while fostering mental agility and competitive spirit.
Ques. What are e-sports?
Ans. E-sports are competitive video gaming events where players or teams compete in popular games like League of Legends, Dota 2, CS: GO, Fortnite, Valorant, PUBG Mobile, FIFA, and Rocket League attracting global audiences.
Ques. What is Bima Sugam?
Ans. The Bima Sugam platform is a digital initiative by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to avoid mis-selling and force-selling in the bancassurance system and provide customers with options and transparency in insurance offerings.
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