Today Top 10 Current Affairs 29th November 2024 Questions and Answers

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz which keeps you updated with the current events happening all around the world. Which is also helpful for students who are preparing for the competitive exams. This current affairs quiz helps to tackle the questions from the Current sections which is the demand of most of the SSC, Banking, State, Defense exams. So Attempting this quiz will be beneficial to fetch a good score in the examinations.

Questions

Q1. What recognition did the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s ‘One Health’ Pavilion received at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF)?

(a) Best Pavilion Award

(b) Special Appreciation Medal

(c) Most Innovative Health Initiative

(d) Excellence in Design Award

 

Q2. What prestigious award did the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) receive in 2024?

(a) Chemical Safety Excellence Award

(b) 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award

(c) Global Chemical Industry Recognition

(d) Chemical Innovation Award

 

Q3. India achieved which rank in The Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024 report?

(a) 48

(b) 49

(c) 50

(d) 51

 

Q4. Who has been crowned champion in the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship 2024?

(a) Divith Reddy

(b) Sattwik Swain 

(c) Ziming Guo

(d) Nurali Nurshin

 

Q5. How many pioneering startups are selected under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS)?

(a) 6

(b) 7

(c) 8

(d) 9

 

Q6. Dr. Thomas Schinecker appointed the new President of ______.

(a) International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA)

(b) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

(c) International Pharmaceutical Regulators Programme (IPRP)

(d) The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

 

Q7. Which campaign has been launched to eradicating child marriage and empowering young girls?

(a) Shaadi Nahi, Shiksha Jaruri

(b) Sapne Dekho Shaadi Nahi

(c) Bachpan Bachao Bal Vivah Hatao

(d) Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat

 

Q8. Which State Launches Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024-29?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Gujarat

(d) Haryana

 

Q9. The International Gita Mahotsav 2024 held in _____.

(a) Kurukshetra, Harayana

(b) Kashi, Uttar Pradesh

(c) Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

(d) Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

 

Q10. Which body observes Aviation Safety Awareness Week every year?

(a) Directorate General of Civil Aviation

(b) Airports Authority of India

(c) Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India

(d) Bureau of Civil Aviation Security

Answers

S1. Ans. (b)

Sol. The ‘One Health’ Pavilion was awarded a Special Appreciation Medal for its innovative design and impactful presentation of India’s healthcare initiatives.

 

S2. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) was awarded the prestigious 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award at the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) of the OPCW.

 

S3. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024 report, marks a significant milestone for India, as it climbs 11 spots to secure 49th position globally. 

 

S4. Ans. (a)

Sol. In a remarkable achievement for Indian chess, eight-year-old Divith Reddy from Hyderabad has emerged as the champion in the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship 2024.

 

S5. Ans. (c)

Sol. In a historic stride towards cementing India as a global quantum technology leader, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight pioneering startups under the National Quantum Mission (NQM) and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS).

 

S6. Ans. (a)

Sol. The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) has appointed Dr. Thomas Schinecker, CEO of Roche, as its new President, effective January 1, 2025.

 

S7. Ans. (d)

Sol. The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, launched the national campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” in New Delhi. Aimed at eradicating child marriage and empowering young girls, the campaign aligns with the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047. 

 

S8. Ans. (c)

Sol. The Gujarat government has introduced an ambitious Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024-29, aiming to bolster the cottage industry, preserve handicrafts, and enhance the sector’s domestic and global market presence.

 

S9. Ans. (a)

Sol. In 2024, the International Gita Mahotsav will commence on November 28 and conclude on December 15, the grand event will take place in Kurukshetra, Haryana, a city steeped in history and spirituality.

 

S10. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) observes Aviation Safety Awareness Week every year during the last week of November (November 25 to 29) to reiterate its dedication to safety in all aspects of aviation.