Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 13, 2024

Answer: C

Celebrated every year on November 14^th as Children’s Day, or Bal Divas.

• This day marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.
• Focus : The day emphasizes the importance of children’s welfare, education, and their role in shaping the future of the nation.
• Nehru’s Role : Known as “Chacha Nehru,” he was a strong advocate for children’s rights and education.​

Answer: A

Observed on November 14 every year.

• Aim : to raise global awareness of diabetes, a chronic illness affecting millions worldwide.
• Theme : Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps.
• Organised by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Answer: B

Current Context : Lack of water due to excess deficit rainfall at the Hokersar wetland in the Kashmir Valley in recent years has impacted the arrival of migratory bird populations in the region.

About Hokersar wetland

It is a permanent eutrophic lake in the floodplains of the Jhelum River, located west of Srinagar​

Designated Ramsar Site in 2005.

Ecological Features:

• Fed by two perennial streams: Doodhganga and Sukhnag.
• The only site in Kashmir with remaining reed beds.​

Major migratory birds : Large Egret, Great Crested Grebe, Little Cormorant, Common Shelduck, Tufted Duck and endangered Whiteeyed Pochard, coming from Siberia, China, Central Asia, and Northern Europe.

Answer: C

Current Context : Defense Exercise Antariksha Abhyas 2024, held in New Delhi by India’s Defense Space Agency (DSA).

Aim : to bolster India’s space defense capabilities by focusing on security measures to protect space assets against potential threats.

Focus on Space Threats:

• Controlled threats: Include cyber-attacks (jamming, hacking), anti-satellite weapons (ASAT), and proximity-based deterrent attacks.
• Uncontrolled threats: Space debris and natural radiation impacting satellite systems.​

Answer: A

Current Context : Recently, the QS World University Rankings: Asia (2025) was released.

• Released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS),global higher education think-tank.
• It ranked 984 universities from 25 Asian countries, assessing indicators like academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, and research networks.

Key Indicators:

• Universities were ranked on criteria like academic and employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, research networks, and international diversity.

India’s Performance:

• India leads with 161 universities ranked, the highest representation in Asia. This shows a 318% increase in Indian institutions since 2015.

Top Institutions:

• IIT Delhi ranks highest for India at 44^th, followed by IIT Bombay at 48^th, and IIT Madras at 56^th. Six Indian universities are among Asia’s top 100.

Answer: A

Current Context : DRDO conducted the first flight test of the LRLACM from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, using a mobile launcher.

About

• Developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment, supported by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited.
• It is designed as an advanced successor to the Nirbhay missile for precision long-range strike capabilities.

Technical Specifications :

• Range : Over 1,500 km.
• Dimensions : 6 meters in length, 0.52 meters in diameter, approximately 1 ton in weight.
• Features : Equipped with a high-tech RF seeker system, foldable wings, and turbofan engines for precision targeting.​

Answer: B

Current Context : Recently, the Inter-State Council Secretariat updated its Standing Committee.

Committee Composition:

• The revised committee has 12 members, including prominent Union Ministers like Amit Shah (Chairman), Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Nirmala Sitharaman.​
• Other members include Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Virendra Kumar, and CR Patil, along with Chief Ministers from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh​

Role of Inter-State Council:

• The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body that facilitates coordination between the Centre and states.
• It addresses issues related to Centre-State relations and is crucial for maintaining cooperative federalism in India.​

Answer: D

Current Context : Rajiv Kumar, a retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer is appointed as Chairman of HPRCA.

About Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Ayog

• Formed on 30th September 2023 under Article 192 of the Constitution of India.
• Headquarter : Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.
• Function : HPRCA is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process for state government positions in Himachal Pradesh.​