GK Current Affairs Quiz - November 23, 2024

London

Ques. What are the world's best cities?

Ans. London has been ranked the World’s Best City for 2025, followed by New York and Paris, based on livability, lovability, and prosperity, attracting workforce, visitors, and businesses globally.

Ques. What is BianLian malware?

Ans. BianLian malware is a ransomware strain known for data theft and extortion by avoiding encryption, instead exploiting compromised systems to steal sensitive data, and demanding ransoms to prevent public leaks or further harm.

Ques. Where are cryobots used?

Ans. Cryobots are robotic probes designed to explore icy environments like Europa or Antarctica. They are equipped with melting capabilities and penetrate ice layers, transmitting data about subsurface conditions, potential life, and geological features in extreme environments.

Ques. What is the International Solar Alliance?

Ans. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global initiative started by India and France in 2015 to promote renewable energy access, innovation, and collaboration among 104  countries to combat climate change and ensure sustainability. Armenia is the 104th full member.

Ques. What is cell habituation?

Ans. Cell habituation is the process where cells gradually adapt to sustained stimuli without the brain. It occurs in sensory systems due to stress responses, or prolonged exposure to signals. It improves cellular efficiency and energy conservation.

Ques. What are nanopores?

Ans. Nanopores are extremely small holes about 100,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair in membranes, carbon nanotubes, or synthetic polymers. They are useful in DNA Sequencing, Molecular Sensing (disease diagnosis or environmental monitoring), and Data Storage.

Ques. What is the STRONG language?

Ans. STRONG (STring Representation Of Nanopore Geometry) was developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and describes nanopore shapes and structures using a sequence of characters to facilitate training machine learning models. 

Ques. What is the blue economy?

Ans. Blue economy includes fishing, renewable energy, tourism, and maritime transport,  for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and job creation while preserving marine ecosystems. 

Ques. What is the purpose of the VISION Portal?

Ans. The "Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network" (VISION) portal aims to democratize startup skills and provide mentorship to children in remote areas. It is to nurture innovation and skill development among underprivileged children.

Ques. Where is India's first Constitution Museum located?

Ans. India’s first Constitution Museum was inaugurated in Sonipat, Haryana to educate youth. It was established by O.P. Jindal Global University. It features sections dedicated to the Constitution’s parts and its significance in shaping India’s democracy.

Ques. Where is Sribhumi located?

Ans. The Assam government has officially renamed the Karimganj district and its headquarters in Sribhumi. The new name was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's description of the area over a century ago as "Sribhumi – the land of Maa Lakshmi.

Ques. Where is Adarsh Gaushala located?

Ans. Adarsh Gaushala is located in Laltipara, Gwalior. It has over 10,000 cattle. Indian Oil Corporation has started a CBG plant (Compressed Biogas) to convert cattle dung and waste materials into Bio-CNG and organic manure. The project produces 2-3 tons of Bio-CNG daily, reducing carbon emissions.

Ques. What is the STARS Project?

Ans. The STARS Project (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States) focuses on providing an inclusive and equitable education to the students of the selected states. World Bank’s "Jobs at Your Doorstep" assists 6 states to transform skill education.  

Ques. Who can receive the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar?

Ans. The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (UBKUP) was instituted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to honour the 45 and above outstanding young performing artists across India. 82 Young Artists Conferred with Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar for the Years 2022 and 2023.

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