Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 04, 2024

Answer: A

Celebrated every year on November 1^st.

• Aim : to raise awareness about the benefits of a vegan diet and veganism in general.
• Established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, chair of the UK Vegan Society, to commemorate the Society’s 50th anniversary.

Answer: B

Celebrated on November 1 every year as Karnataka Rajyotsava or Kannada Rajyotsava.

• Historical Significance: Marks the formation of Karnataka in 1956, when Kannada-speaking regions of South India were unified under the States Reorganisation Act.
• Original Name: Initially named Mysore State, it was later renamed Karnataka in 1973 to reflect the region’s broader cultural identity.​​

Answer: A

Celebrated on November 1, marking Haryana’s formation as a state in 1966.

• Formation: Resulted from the recommendations of the Shah Commission, which reorganized Punjab on linguistic lines.
• Haryana was created as a separate state with Chandigarh as its shared capital with Punjab.​

Answer: B

Observed annually on November 5

Aim : to increase awareness of tsunami risks.

• Designated by the UN in 2015 following Japan’s proposal, inspired by Hamaguchi Goryo, a hero who saved lives during the 1854 tsunami in Japan.
• This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, with emphasis on educating youth and promoting the “Early Warnings for All” initiative.​​

Answer: D

Current Context : The Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of India- US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR.

• Schedule and Location: The 15th edition is being held from November 2 to 22, 2024, at the Orchard Combat Training Centerin Idaho, USA.
• Aim : to enhance military cooperation between India and the US through interoperability, joint planning, and tactical drills specific to Special Forces operations.
• Previous Edition: The 14th edition took place in December 2023at Umroi, Meghalaya.
• Focus: Emphasizes joint operations in desert and semi-desert terrains, with a high focus on physical fitness, joint tactical drills, and exchange of special operations tactics.

Answer: B

Current Context : The Indian Army contingent personnel departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia to take part in the 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24. 

• Objective: The exercise aims to familiarize Indian and Indonesian Special Forces with each other’s operating procedures, enhancing mutual understanding, cooperation, and interoperability.
• Schedule and Location: The 9th edition is being conducted from November 1 to 12, 2024, in Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Participation: The Indian contingent comprises 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Indonesian side includes 40 personnel from Kopassus, the Indonesian Special Forces.

Answer: C

Current Context : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the U-WIN portal, an online system designed to improve vaccination tracking across the country.

Key Features:

• Records all vaccinations for pregnant women and children under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).
• Part of the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Program under the National Health Mission (NHM).
• Ensures timely vaccination against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases for pregnant women and children aged 0-16 years.

Answer: A

Recently, the 2024 Paragliding World Cup launched in Kangra district.

• Location: Bir-Billing, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
• Dates: November 2–9, 2024
• Participants: 94 paragliders from 26 countries, including 32 Indians and 7 women.
• Event Category: Classified as Category 2 by Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI).
• Significance: Second World Cup at Bir-Billing, previously hosted in 2015.