GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda - 31 December 2024
GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda - 31 December 2024
Sauraha Elephant Festival
The GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda for December 31, 2024, covers key global and national events. Highlights include Kaamya Karthikeyan's mountaineering achievement, Mikheil Kavelashvili’s political rise, Jimmy Carter's legacy, Koneru Humpy’s chess triumph, GPS spoofing, biodiversity credits, Larung Gar controversy, WAVES Summit, Sadla Solar Project, and Sauraha’s Elephant Festival.
GKToday Testbook Current Affairs Adda - Questions & Answers
Ans. Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Mumbai mountaineer, became the youngest female to complete the Seven Summits in 2024 and summit Everest (Nepal side) at 16, receiving the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2021.
Ques. Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili?
Ans. Mikheil Kavelashvili is a Georgian politician and former professional footballer who was installed as the country's sixth President.
Ques. Who is Jimmy Carter?
Ans. Jimmy Carter was the 39th U.S. President (1977–1981) who passed away recently.. He promoted human rights, brokered the Camp David Accords, and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. A Georgia native, he also advocated for global health and democracy post-presidency.
Ques. Who is Koneru Humpy?
Ans. Koneru Humpy, an Indian chess Grandmaster, became the Women's World Rapid Chess Champion in 2019. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2007 and remains a global chess icon - she claimed her second women’s title at the World Rapid and Blitz Championship held in New York.
Ques. What is GPS spoofing?
Ans. GPS spoofing involves transmitting fake signals to deceive GPS receivers, altering their location data. Used in cyberattacks, navigation interference, or military tactics, it poses significant risks to security, transportation, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
Ques. What is the biodiversity credit market?
Ans. The biodiversity credit market incentivizes conservation by trading credits representing biodiversity preservation efforts. Companies offset ecological impacts, supporting sustainable development, habitat protection, and species diversity while addressing environmental challenges through market-driven solutions.
Ques. What is the Larung Gar controversy?
Ans. The Larung Gar controversy involves China's restrictions on the Tibetan Buddhist academy, citing overcrowding. Critics allege cultural suppression, forced evictions, and demolitions, sparking global concerns over religious freedom and Tibetan cultural preservation.
Ques. What is the WAVES summit?
Ans. The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is a global forum for the media and entertainment industry. The inaugural event was held in Goa.
Ques. What is the Sadla Project?
Ans. The solar PV project in Sadla, Gujarat belongs to NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL).
Ques. What is the SWAR Platform?
Ans. The SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform, developed by Gujarat's CMO and the Bhashini Team, uses Speech-to-Text and AI to overcome language barriers, improving grievance redressal and feedback mechanisms with future AI advancements.
Ques. What is the Sauraha Elephant Festival?
Ans. The Sauraha Elephant Festival in Chitwan of Nepal celebrates elephants with parades, cultural performances, and traditional events. It aims to raise awareness about elephant conservation and promote tourism while honouring the importance of elephants in Nepalese culture.
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