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8 to 14 November (Weekly Current Affairs Quiz)

Practice the November 2024 2nd Week Current Affairs Quiz. This quiz is designed to help you test your knowledge of the key events and news from the Second week of November 2024. 

The Current Affairs Quiz of 8 to 14 November features multiple-choice questions covering important topics from that week. Whether you’re preparing for exams or just want to stay informed, this quiz provides a quick and effective way to review the major happenings from the start of the month.

2nd Week of November 2024: Current Affairs Quiz

1. Tuna Cluster is located in which geographical region of India?

A. Western Ghats
B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C. Rajasthan Coast
D. Lakshadweep Islands

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Answer: B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands


2. Which country is home to the archaeological site of Al-Natah?

A. Jordan
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Egypt
D. Iraq

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Answer: B) Saudi Arabia


3. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Horn of Africa?

A. Ethiopia
B. Eritrea
C. Kenya
D. Somalia

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Answer: C) Kenya


4. When is the United Nations’ World Tsunami Awareness Day observed each year?

A. 1st November
B. 5th November
C. 12th November
D. 8th December

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Answer: B) 5th November


5. Which organization facilitates observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day?

A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B. UN Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
C. World Health Organization (WHO)
D. UNESCO

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Answer: B) UN Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)


6. What is the theme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024?

A. “Reducing Tsunami Risks Together”
B. “Tsunami Preparedness for All”
C. “Youth and Future Generations”
D. “Understanding Tsunamis”

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Answer: C) “Youth and Future Generations”


7. If India wins the bid to host the 2036 Olympics, it will become the ___ Asian country to host the event.

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th

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Answer: D) 4th


8. Which of the following countries have already hosted the Olympic Games before India in Asia?

A. China, South Korea, Japan
B. Thailand, India, China
C. South Korea, Indonesia, Japan
D. China, Malaysia, South Korea

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Answer: A) China, South Korea, Japan


9. Which cities will host the upcoming Olympic Games in 2024, 2028, and 2032?

A. London, Los Angeles, Paris
B. Paris, Los Angeles, Brisbane
C. Los Angeles, Brisbane, Tokyo
D. Brisbane, Paris, Tokyo

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Answer: B) Paris, Los Angeles, Brisbane


10. Which three countries emerged as the top customers for India’s defense exports in 2023-24 (FY24)?

A. United Kingdom, Japan, Germany
B. United States of America, France, Armenia
C. China, Russia, Saudi Arabia
D. Japan, Israel, South Korea

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Answer: B) United States of America, France, Armenia


11. What was the historical significance of the weather event in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia?

A. It was the first time the region experienced a tornado.
B. It was the first time in recorded history the region saw snowfall and rainfall.
C. It was the first time Al-Jawf region experienced a sandstorm.
D. It was the first time the region recorded temperatures below freezing.

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Answer: B) It was the first time in recorded history the region saw snowfall and rainfall.


12. Which state approved the increase in Women’s Reservation from 33% to 35% in government services?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra

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Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh


13. ZIMSAT-2 is the second satellite launched by which country?

A. Nigeria
B. South Africa
C. Zimbabwe
D. Kenya

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Answer: C) Zimbabwe


14. On which date is National Cancer Awareness Day observed in India?

A. November 1
B. November 7
C. November 10
D. November 14

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Answer: B) November 7


15. Where is Neft Daslari (Oil Rocks) located?

A. Russia
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Azerbaijan
D. Iran

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Answer: C) Azerbaijan


16. When was the One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme approved?

A. 2010
B. 2013
C. 2015
D. 2020

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Answer: C) 2015


17. Which organization released the Global Education Monitoring Report 2024?

A. World Bank
B. UNESCO
C. UNICEF
D. United Nations

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Answer: B) UNESCO


18. Global Education Monitoring Report 2024 was released at the Global Education Meeting hosted in which country?

A. United States
B. Brazil
C. India
D. South Africa

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Answer: B) Brazil


19. Which countries have the largest out-of-school populations, according to the report?

A. United States, Canada, Mexico
B. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan
C. Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay
D. Russia, China, Japan, and South Korea

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Answer: B) Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan


20. Which organization released the Adaptation Gap Report 2024?

A. World Bank
B. United Nations Environment Programme
C. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
D. United Nations Development Programme

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Answer: B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)


21. Where is Mount Lewotobi located?

A. Philippines
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Japan

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Correct Answer: B) Indonesia


22. What is the name of the rover sent to Mars by China as part of the Tianwen-1 mission?

A. Curiosity
B. Perseverance
C. Zhurong
D. Spirit

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Correct Answer: C) Zhurong


23. What is the name of the Chinese mission that sent the Zhurong rover to Mars?

A. Chang’e
B. Tianwen-1
C. Tianwen-2
D. Haixun

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Correct Answer: B) Tianwen-1


24. Where is the world’s first CO₂ to methanol plant located?

A. Vindhyachal, India
B. Berlin, Germany
C. New York, USA
D. Beijing, China

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Correct Answer: A) Vindhyachal, India


25. Which biotechnology company became the first to treat a genetic condition by editing RNA at the clinical level?

A. CRISPR Therapeutics
B. Wave Life Sciences
C. Genentech
D. Moderna

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Correct Answer: B) Wave Life Sciences


26. When was the AUSTRAHIND joint military exercise first started?

A. 2015
B. 2018
C. 2020
D. 2022

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Correct Answer: D) 2022


27. Which two countries participate in the AUSTRAHIND joint military exercise?

A. India and the United States
B. Australia and New Zealand
C. India and Australia
D. United States and Japan

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Correct Answer: C) India and Australia


28. Who is the 51st Chief Justice of India?

A. Justice D Y Chandrachud
B. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C. Justice N.V. Ramana
D. Justice Ranjan Gogoi

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Correct Answer: B) Justice Sanjiv Khanna


29. When will Justice Sanjiv Khanna superannuate as Chief Justice of India?

A. 13 May 2023
B. 13 May 2024
C. 13 May 2025
D. 13 May 2026

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Correct Answer: C) 13 May 2025


30. When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?

A. August 15, 1947
B. January 26, 1950
C. January 28, 1950
D. November 15, 1950

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Correct Answer: C) January 28, 1950


31. What is the primary objective of the ‘EV-as-a-Service’ programme?

A. To provide electric vehicles for personal ownership
B. To offer subscription-based access to electric vehicles
C. To promote the use of petrol-powered vehicles
D. To offer free electric vehicles to all citizens

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Correct Answer: B) To offer subscription-based access to electric vehicles


32. Which company operates the ‘EV-as-a-Service’ programme?

A. Convergence Energy Services Limited
B. Energy Efficiency Services Limited
C. Tata Motors
D. Tesla India

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Correct Answer: A) Convergence Energy Services Limited


33. Over the next 2 years, how many electric cars does the ‘EV-as-a-Service’ programme aim to deploy in government departments?

A. 500
B. 5000
C. 50,000
D. 100,000

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Correct Answer: B) 5000


34. Who developed the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MBRL) system?

A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D. Tata Advanced Systems

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Correct Answer: B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)


35. Which country became the first export customer for the indigenously developed Pinaka rocket system?

A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. Armenia
D. Nepal

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Correct Answer: C) Armenia


36. Which countries are involved in the joint preparations for the deployment of the Arrow-3 Missile Defence System in Germany?

A. Israel and the United States
B. Israel and Germany
C. Israel and France
D. Germany and the United States

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Correct Answer: B) Israel and Germany


37. Who developed the Arrow-3 Missile Defence System?

A. Israel Aerospace Industries and the US Missile Defense Agency
B. Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon
C. Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries
D. Raytheon and the US Army

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Correct Answer: A) Israel Aerospace Industries and the US Missile Defense Agency


38. When did the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) complete one year of its formation?

A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024

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Correct Answer: C) 2023


39. Where is the headquarters of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) located?

A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Faridabad
D. Hyderabad

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Correct Answer: C) Faridabad


40. When is National Education Day (NED) observed in India?

A. 15th August
B. 26th January
C. 11th November
D. 2nd October

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Correct Answer: C) 11th November


41. Where is the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) being held?

A. Paris, France
B. New York, USA
C. Baku, Azerbaijan
D. Tokyo, Japan

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Correct Answer: C) Baku, Azerbaijan


42. What is the primary goal of the “Comics Commandos” group in Assam?

A. To promote comic book sales
B. To raise awareness about child labour and child marriage
C. To create comics for entertainment
D. To teach graphic design and storytelling

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Correct Answer: B) To raise awareness about child labour and child marriage


43. In which Indian state is the “Comics Commandos” initiative taking place?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Assam
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar

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Correct Answer: B) Assam


44. When is World Immunisation Day observed?

A. 5th November
B. 10th November
C. 20th November
D. 1st December

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Correct Answer: B) 10th November


45. What is the primary purpose of the Pantsir Air Defense System (PADS)?

A. To provide long-range missile defense
B. To offer mobile, short-range air defense
C. To monitor enemy air traffic
D. To enhance naval defense capabilities

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Correct Answer: B) To offer mobile, short-range air defense


46. Who signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on Pantsir Variants?

A. Bharat Electronics and Rosoboronexport
B. Bharat Dynamics Limited and Rosoboronexport
C. DRDO and Rosoboronexport
D. Indian Air Force and Rosoboronexport

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Correct Answer: B) Bharat Dynamics Limited and Rosoboronexport


47. What is the primary focus of Exercise Antariksha Abhyas 2024?

A. To train military personnel in cyber warfare
B. To conduct India’s first-ever space warfare exercise
C. To test new satellite communication technologies
D. To simulate naval warfare strategies

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Correct Answer: B) To conduct India’s first-ever space warfare exercise


48. Where is the Defence Space Agency (DSA) headquartered?

A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Mumbai
D. Hyderabad

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Correct Answer: B) Bengaluru, Karnataka


49. Which agency hosted Exercise Antariksha Abhyas 2024?

A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Defence Space Agency (DSA)
C. DRDO
D. Indian Air Force

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Correct Answer: B) Defence Space Agency (DSA)


50. Which organization released the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 report?

A. World Bank
B. United Nations
C. World Intellectual Property Organization
D. International Monetary Fund

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Correct Answer: C) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)


51. What was the retail inflation rate in India in October, according to the National Statistical Office?

A. 5.21%
B. 6.21%
C. 4.21%
D. 7.21%

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Answer: B) 6.21%


52. What rank does India hold in the 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index?

A. 180th
B. 176th
C. 179th
D. 175th

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Answer: B) 176th


53. India ranks as the __ largest illegal wildlife trading nation globally in 2024.

A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 2nd

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Answer: B) 4th


54. How many nations are considered in the 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index?

A. 150
B. 175
C. 180
D. 190

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Answer: C) 180


55. What was the global growth percentage in patent applications in 2023 compared to 2022?

A. 1.5%
B. 3.5%
C. 2.7%
D. 5.2%

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Answer: C) 2.7%


56. In 2023, India recorded the fastest growth in patent applications among the top 20 global IP economies. What was the growth percentage?

A. 10.5%
B. 12.3%
C. 15.7%
D. 18.4%

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Answer: C) 15.7%


57. According to the Global Carbon Project’s latest report, what is the projected increase in global CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use in 2024?

A. 0.5%
B. 0.8%
C. 1.2%
D. 1.5%

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Answer: B) 0.8%


58. Which organization released the report projecting a rise in global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in 2024?

A. International Energy Agency (IEA)
B. Global Carbon Project
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D. World Bank

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Answer: B) Global Carbon Project


59. Which article of the Paris Agreement is associated with the new operational standards for global carbon markets?

A. Article 4
B. Article 6.4
C. Article 7
D. Article 12

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Answer: B) Article 6.4


60. Where were the new operational standards for the global carbon market officially adopted?

A. COP28
B. COP29
C. COP30
D. COP27

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Answer: B) COP29


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