Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2024

1. Which ministry recently launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application to integrate technology with governance?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Urban Development
[D] Ministry of Tourism

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2. Recently, where were the sandstone replicas of the Konark wheel installed?
[A] India Gate
[B] Red Fort
[C] Rashtrapati Bhavan
[D] Parliament House

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3. What atmospheric phenomenon was recently observed above Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier by NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite?
[A] Fog bank
[B] Sea smoke
[C] Aurora borealis
[D] Dust storm

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4. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Goa
[D] Gujarat

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5. What is the primary objective of Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY)?
[A] To empower tribal communities in India
[B] To promote urban development in Assam
[C] To enhance agricultural productivity in hilly areas
[D] To improve infrastructure in cities

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6. According to a study by Columbia University, which major health risk is associated with long-term exposure to arsenic in water?
[A] Cardiovascular disease
[B] Neurological disorders
[C] Skin cancer
[D] Respiratory diseases

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7. What is the name of the newly discovered black hole triple system located in the constellation of Cygnus?
[A] V404 Cygni
[B] Sagittarius A*
[C] Sirius B
[D] Andromeda

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8. What is the theme of World Cities Day 2024?
[A] Youth leading climate and local action for cities
[B] Valuing our communities and cities
[C] Financing sustainable urban future for all
[D] Act Local to Go Global

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9. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Malaysia
[C] Vietnam
[D] Tonga

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10. Which organizations recently released the ‘Hunger Hotspots Outlook Report’?
[A] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP)
[B] World Health Organization (WHO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[C] International Labour Organization (ILO) and European Union (EU)
[D] World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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