Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2023

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The Anticipatory Action and Response Plan was launched recently by the Food and Agricultural Organisation.
According to the plan, there is an immediate requirement for approximately USD 160 million to provide assistance to more than 4.8 million individuals until March 2024.

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The World Energy Employment 2023 report was released by the International Energy Agency. As per the report, with 35 million jobs worldwide, clean energy has exceeded the number of jobs available in the traditional fossil fuel sector (32 million) for the first time in 2021.
The report shows that clean energy jobs are steadily maintaining the lead and are also growing at more than 3.6 times the rate of fossil fuel jobs.

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Toxoplasma gondii, known for its transmission through cats, is being investigated for its potential involvement in heightened frailty in older individuals.
A recent study highlights previously overlooked health implications associated with T. gondii, considering that an estimated 11-15% of the US population has been exposed to this parasite.

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The 9th India International Science Festival (IISF) for 2023 is scheduled to take place in Faridabad, Haryana, from January 17th to January 20th, 2024.
This edition’s theme is centered around “Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal.” IISF 2023 will have a total of 17 themes to showcase scientific achievements offering benefits to participants and the general public.

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Nisar, the collaborative earth-observing radar satellite between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has completed a rigorous 21-day test designed to assess its performance under extreme temperatures and the vacuum of outer space, as confirmed by NASA.
This thermal vacuum test was conducted at ISRO’s Satellite Integration and Test Establishment in Bengaluru.

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United States and the Philippines signed an agreement that permits Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila.
It was signed with the Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the President of the Philippines. at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco.

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France’s Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick as France defeated Gibraltar 14-0 at Euro 2024 Qualifiers, marking the biggest victory in Euro qualifier history.
France’s biggest previous win was 10-0 against Azerbaijan in a European qualifying game in 1995. Netherlands also booked their place at Euro 2024.

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The U.S. government is hosting a two-day Ukrainian Defense Industrial Base Conference next month. The conference aims to connect industry representatives.
The conference will be held in December with US and Ukrainian industry and government representatives to explore opportunities for co-production and other industrial cooperation in Ukraine.

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World champion Max Verstappen claimed the 18th win of his record-breaking season, with victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Verstappen joined Sebastian Vettel in third place on the all-time winners’ list. The triumph was the 53rd of the triple world champion’s career, and sixth in a row.

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Joseph Boakai recently won the Liberia Presidential election. Boakai secured victory with 50.64 percent of the vote, surpassing the 49.36 percent garnered by former international football star Weah.
Weah is the first African footballer to win both FIFA’s World Player of the Year trophy and the Ballon d’Or. He was praised for conceding and promoting a non-violent transition in a region marred by coups.