Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2024

[1]. Where is the Chancay Port, recently inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping, located?

[A]. Chile

[B]. Peru

[C]. Argentina

[D]. Brazil

[2]. Which state has recently repealed the two-child norm that previously barred individuals with more than two children from contesting local body elections?

[A]. Tamil Nadu

[B]. Andhra Pradesh

[C]. Uttar Pradesh

[D]. West Bengal

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[3]. In light of the disagreements over implementing decisions from the Global Stocktake (GST) at COP28 in Dubai, particularly regarding transitioning away from fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy, how often will the global stocktake be conducted after the first in 2023?

[A]. Every three years

[B]. Every five years

[C]. Every ten years

[D]. Annually

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[4]. In light of the Kerala High Court ruling that waving a black flag at Chief Minister’s convoy is not illegal or defamatory, under which constitutional provision is the right to peaceful protest, including waving black flags, protected in India?

[A]. Article 14

[B]. Article 21

[C]. Article 19

[D]. Article 32

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[5]. In the context of Russia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine, what is the primary range of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)?

[A]. 1,000–3,000 km

[B]. 3,000–5,500 km

[C]. 5,500+ km

[D]. 2,000–4,000 km

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[6]. Which of the following countries is “not” a member of the Rome Statute?

[A]. China

[B]. Afghanistan

[C]. Germany

[D]. United Kingdom

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[7]. Considering Delhi's recent Air Quality Index (AQI) in the 'severe' category and similar trends globally, which of the following is “not” mentioned as a cost of poor air quality?

[A]. Welfare losses

[B]. Premature mortality

[C]. Increased export revenue

[D]. Higher health expenses

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[8]. As of its launch during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, how many members are part of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty?

[A]. 120

[B]. 200

[C]. 148

[D]. 180

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[9]. What key component makes air purifiers effective at trapping particulate matter like PM 2.5?

[A]. UV Light

[B]. HEPA Filter

[C]. Ionizer

[D]. Activated Carbon

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[10]. In November 2024, where was the Second India-CARICOM Summit, marking a milestone in India-CARICOM relations, held?

[A]. Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

[B]. Georgetown, Guyana

[C]. Kingston, Jamaica

[D]. Bridgetown, Barbados

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[11]. What is India's rank in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025?

[A]. 8th

[B]. 9th

[C]. 10th

[D]. 12th

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[12]. What is a key criterion for eligibility in the revised PLI scheme for public sector banks?

[A]. Positive return on assets

[B]. Loan disbursement

[C]. Employee satisfaction

[D]. Customer outreach

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[13]. In the current context of Supreme Court scrutinising the delay in delimitation exercise in three states, which of the following statements about delimitation is NOT correct?

[A]. Delimitation is based on the preceding Census.

[B]. The Delimitation Commission’s orders can be challenged in court.

[C]. Aims to ensure equal representation for equal population segments.

[D]. First delimitation exercise was conducted by the President with the EC assistance.

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[14]. Amid urgent calls for larger financial flows at COP29, what is the primary purpose of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?

[A]. Replace carbon markets

[B]. Set new climate finance targets

[C]. Improve global adaptation laws

[D]. Reduce carbon offsets

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[15]. In the current context of growing concerns over air pollution and climate interventions, what material is commonly used in cloud seeding as a "nucleus" for rain formation?

[A]. Sodium chloride

[B]. Silver iodide

[C]. Liquid nitrogen

[D]. Hydrogen sulfide

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[16]. In the context of Bangladesh seeking Interpol’s assistance to repatriate deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives, which Interpol notice is used to seek the location or arrest of a person wanted by a judicial authority or an international tribunal with a view to extradition?

[A]. Green Notice

[B]. Red Notice

[C]. Blue Notice

[D]. Purple Notice

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[17]. In the context of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FF-NPT) discussions at COP29, what are the three main pillars of the treaty?

[A]. Renewable adoption, energy profits, fossil expansion

[B]. Non-proliferation, fair phase-out, just transition

[C]. Fossil fuel growth, nuclear energy, carbon trading

[D]. Global finance, fair emissions, sustainable coal use

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[18]. What does the term "just transition" refer to in the context of climate change?

[A]. A rapid shift to fossil fuels

[B]. A fair shift to low-carbon economies

[C]. Transition plans forced by developed nations

[D]. Reduction of emissions without economic equity

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[19]. Which of the following statements about the G20 is INCORRECT?

[A]. African Union joined in 2023

[B]. G20 has a permanent secretariat

[C]. Represents 85% of global GDP

[D]. Founded as an informal forum

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[20]. Which of the following is NOT a measure outlined under GRAP IV to combat pollution in Delhi?

[A]. Ban on diesel trucks

[B]. Permit all trucks entry

[C]. Allow only EV LCVs

[D]. Ban construction, demolition activities

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