GK Quiz - November 8, 2024 News

Welcome to today’s GK Quiz for 08 November 2024! Test your knowledge on topics like the Judicial Museum, RNA editing, hush money, Parker Solar Probe, and unique events like Jal Utsav. Explore questions on figures such as Susie Wales, Mala Sandu, and Padmaja, and learn about places from Turkmenistan to the Philippines.

GK Quiz Questions & Answers

Ques. Where is the National Judicial Museum and Archive located?

Ans. The National Judicial Museum and Archive are located on the Supreme Court's premises, in New Delhi.

Ques. Who is Susie Wiles?

Ans. Susie Wiles is the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. 

Ques. What is meant by hush money?

Ans. Hush money is a payment made to someone to ensure their silence about information that could damage another's reputation.

Ques. What are the Rejuvenation Olympics?

Ans. “Rejuvenation Olympics” is an online event which ranks competitors based on their biological ageing rate. It aims to promote healthy ageing and share effective anti-ageing strategies. 

Ques. Which is the world’s most mysterious, beautiful country but gets no tourists?

Ans. The world’s most mysterious country, wonderful but gets no tourists is Turkmenistan.

Ques. Where is the world's giant rooster buiding located?

Ans. The world's largest building shaped like a chicken is located in Campuestohan, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Ques. Which is the closest spacecraft to the Sun, studying solar winds and corona?

Ans. The Parker Solar Probe, launched by NASA in 2018, is the closest spacecraft to the Sun, studying solar winds and corona.

Ques. Where is the World Travel Market (WTM) held every year?

Ans. World Travel Market (WTM) is held in London every year. It is a leading global travel industry event, held annually to showcase destinations, tourism trends, and innovations.

Ques. What is the purpose of the Digital Life Certificate?

Ans. The Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan Praman) is a digital document that verifies the life status of pensioners in India. 

Ques. What is the ‘Asmi’ machine pistol?

Ans. The ‘Asmi’ machine pistol is developed for the Indian Army for close-quarter battles featuring a semi-bullpup design, combining the functionality of a pistol and a submachine gun.

Ques. What is RNA editing?

Ans. RNA editing is the post-transcription editing of RNA sequences to modify the genetic information that enables organisms to adapt protein functions without changing the underlying DNA sequence. It is useful in Adaptive Evolution, , Therapeutics, and Virus Adaptation Studies.

Ques. Where is India’s first genetic biobank to preserve DNA from endangered animals located.?

Ans. India’s first genetic biobank to preserve DNA from endangered animals is located at the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park in Darjeeling (Red Panda).

Ques. What is the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme?

Ans. The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme enhances access to quality higher education for meritorious students in both private and public Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs).

Ques. Name the Indian who won a Silver Medal at the 2024 World Soft Tennis Championship?

Ans. Tanushree Pandey won a Silver Medal at the World Soft Tennis Championship

Ques. What is the purpose of Jal Utsav?

Ans. ‘Jal Utsav’ campaign of NITI Aayog aims to raise awareness about water management, conservation, and sustainability.

Ques. Who is the President of Moldova?

Ans. Maia Sandu is the President of Moldova.

Ques. Which two states signed a joint corridor management committee for the Cheetah Project?

Ans.  Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan signed a joint corridor management committee for the Cheetah Project.

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