Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 14, 2024

Answer: D

Celebrated on November 15th every year.

• It commemorates the formation of the state of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000, when it was carved out of the state of Bihar.

About Jharkhand

• Capital: Ranchi
• Official Language: Hindi (with regional languages like Santali, Nagpuri, Khortha, and Bhojpuri also spoken)
• State Animal: Elephant
• State Bird: Asian koel
• State Tree: Sal tree
• Dams and Waterfalls:Dassam Falls and Hundru Falls, and serene lakes like Chandan Lake.

Answer: B

Celebrated every year on November 15^th .

Aim : to commemorate the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a tribal freedom fighter and religious leader who played a crucial role in India’s struggle against British colonial rule.

About Birsa Munda

• Born:November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu, Ranchi district, Bengal Presidency (present-day Jharkhand, India)
• Died:June 9, 1900, in Ranchi Central Jail
• Known for:Leading a tribal religious millenarian movement against British rule in the late 19th century.

Answer: C

Current Context : Shigeru Ishiba formally re-elected as Japan’s Prime Minister, after winning the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

• Election Process: He secured a majority in both houses of the National Diet, marking a critical moment in Japan’s political landscape.

India – Japan Relations

Cultural and Historical Ties:

• Deep cultural links, especially through Buddhism.
• Friendly relations with no territorial or ideological conflicts.​

Defense Cooperation:

• Joint military exercises: Dharma Guardian, Malabar, and MILANnaval exercise.
• Regular military and coast guard exchanges since 2006

Economic and Trade Relations:

• Japan played a vital role in India’s recovery post-1991 economic crisis.
• Collaborations in infrastructure, renewable energy, and railways (e.g., Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Bullet Train)​

Strategic Cooperation:

• Both countries aim for a free Indo-Pacific and work together through Quad.
• Cooperation to address regional security challenges, particularly from China.​

Answer: B

Current Context : WMO has published the State of Climate 2024 Update for COP29 on the backdrop of the U.N. climate summit at Baku.

• Temperature Increase: From January to September 2024, the global average temperature was 1.54°C above pre-industrial levels, indicating a significant warming trend.
• Greenhouse Gas Rise: CO₂ levels in the atmosphere reached 420 ppm in 2023, marking a 51% increase since 1750.
• Sea Level Rise: Between 2014 and 2023, global sea levels rose at 4.77 mm per year, more than twice the rate observed from 1993 to 2002.
• Antarctic Sea Ice: Antarctic sea ice extent in 2024 was the second-lowest on record, with 2023 being the lowest since satellite records began in 1979.

Answer: D

Current Context : The Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs launched the ‘EV as a Service’ program by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

About ‘EV as a Service’ Programme:

• Objective: Promote e-mobility in government offices; deploy 5,000 E-cars over 2 years.
• Led by: Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of EESL.
• Flexible Model: Allows choice of various E-Car models for government needs.
• Deployment Stats: ~2,000 E-cars and ~17,000 E-buses already facilitated.
• Alignment: Supports India’s goal of net zero emissions by 2070.

Answer: C

Current Context : The Tribal Pride Festival in Keylong, Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, is set to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on November 15, 2024.

• Held at the Old Circuit House, Keylong, Lahaul-Spiti.
• Purpose: Celebrates tribal heritageand spreads awareness about development programs.
• Highlight Initiative: Focus on Dharti Aba Tribal Village Utkarsh Abhiyan(Earth Father Tribal Village Development Campaign), aimed at improving tribal community development.

Answer: A

Current Context :  The first-ever Mandavya Mahotsav, is set to celebrate in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, known as “Chhoti Kashi.”

• Significance: Honors Mandavya Shila, linked to sage Mandavyaand symbolizes spiritual resilience.
• Cultural Importance: Reinforces Mandi’s spiritual and historical heritage, connecting the town’s identity to ancient traditions.

Main Events:

• Prayer ceremonyat Madho Rai Temple.
• Shobhayatra(procession) led by Lord Madho Rai, the town’s chief deity.

Objective: Foster community spirit and celebrate shared cultural heritage.

Answer: B

Current Context : Recently, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, has been selected  for a capacity-building programme on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE).

About Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)

• Launched by the Ministry of Education.
• Aim : to foster industry-academia collaboration to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
• The program will involve mentoring by industry experts to help Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) build capabilities for nurturing entrepreneurial talent.