GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda - 13 December 2024

GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda  - 13 December 2024

Gukesh Dommaraju, Gukesh, Youngest Chess Champion

Stay updated with GKToday, Testbook, and Current Affairs Adda! Key topics for December 13, 2024, include Gukesh Dommaraju’s achievements, Vymarozka's significance, Sacred Monkey Forest's conservation, Virosphere exploration, and "The Kumbaya Story." Dive into essential insights and global updates to enhance your knowledge. 


Ques. Who is the youngest-ever world chess champion?
Ans. Gukesh Dommaraju is the youngest-ever world chess champion in history in the World Chess Championship.  Gukesh D (Dommaraju Gukesh) is an Indian chess prodigy and Grandmaster, achieving the title at 12 years and 7 months, the youngest at the time. 

Ques. What is "Vymarozka?"
Ans. "Vymarozka" refers to freeze-drying or extreme freezing to preserve food, biological samples, or other materials. It removes moisture, maintaining quality, texture, and nutrients. Commonly used in food industries, pharmaceuticals, and laboratories, this technique ensures long shelf life, lightweight storage, and easy rehydration for future use.

Ques. Where is Sacred Monkey Forest located?
Ans. Sacred Monkey Forest is located in Bali, Ubud, Indonesia. It is a sanctuary and temple complex home to hundreds of Balinese long-tailed macaques. Surrounded by lush greenery, it features ancient temples like Pura Dalem Agung. This cultural and ecological site promotes monkey conservation, spiritual practices, and eco-tourism, attracting visitors worldwide for its serene beauty

Ques. What is a virosphere?
Ans. The virosphere encompasses various viruses across ecosystems, from oceans and soil to plants, animals, and humans. Viruses play crucial roles in ecological balance, evolution, and disease dynamics. Studying the virosphere enhances understanding of viral biodiversity, interactions, and their impact on global health and environments.

Ques. Which award was won by The Kumbaya Story?
Ans. The Kumbaya Story won the Transforming Society Short Film category award at the 2024 Global Sustainability Film Awards, held at BAFTA, London.
The Kumbaya Story was produced by Kumbaya Producer Co. Ltd. The film highlights social transformation and sustainability 


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