Current Affairs: 21 November

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1. Who won the gold medal in women's compound archery at the GT Open 2024?

Sarah Prieels

Jyothi Surekha Vennam

Abhishek Verma

Incorrect. Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the gold medal.

At the GT Open 2024 in Luxembourg India's Jyothi Surekha Vennam won gold in women's compound archery by defeating Sarah Prieels of Belgium.

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2. What is the purpose of Bharat NCX 2024?

To simulate disaster response scenarios

To improve logistics for freight management

To enhance India's cyber defense capabilities

Incorrect. It aims to enhance India's cyber defense capabilities.

Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) aims to strengthen India's cybersecurity and prepare professionals for evolving cyber challenges.

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3. What is Karnataka's king cobra recently named Ophiophagus Kaalinga locally known as?

Kaalinga Sarpa

Nilgiri Sarpa

Cobra Virata

Incorrect. It is locally known as Kaalinga Sarpa.

The king cobra found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka is locally called 'Kaalinga Sarpa' and has been officially named Ophiophagus Kaalinga.

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4. What is the primary goal of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty proposed by Brazil?

To provide universal healthcare

To achieve zero hunger by 2030

To reduce global poverty by 2035

Incorrect. The goal is to achieve zero hunger by 2030.

Launched by Brazil's President Lula during its G20 presidency the alliance seeks to eradicate world hunger by 2030 with the support of 148 members including 82 countries.

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5. Which Indian state is set to launch an AI advisory council for the life sciences sector?

Maharashtra

Karnataka

Telangana

Incorrect. Telangana is launching the AI advisory council.

Telangana announced an AI advisory council for the life sciences sector as part of its broader AI initiatives during the Telangana Global AI Summit.

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6. What was the theme of the 3rd Global Freight Summit 2024 held in Dubai?

Acting today to reach the opportunities of tomorrow

Revolutionizing Freight with AI

Logistics for a Sustainable Future

Incorrect. The theme was "Acting today to reach the opportunities of tomorrow".

The 3rd Global Freight Summit focused on future opportunities and innovation in the freight and logistics industry held in Dubai on November 18 2024.

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7. What is a significant feature of Gabon's new constitution?

Abolition of the Prime Minister position

Extension of presidential term

Creation of a dynastic monarchy

Incorrect. The new constitution abolishes the Prime Minister position.

Gabon's new constitution includes features like term limits for the President abolition of the Prime Minister role and a ban on dynastic succession marking a return to democracy.

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8. What is the objective of the 'One Day One Genome' initiative?

To decode human genomes

To study genetic diseases

To analyze microbial diversity in India

Incorrect. The initiative aims to analyze microbial diversity in India.

The 'One Day One Genome' initiative launched by DBT and BRIC aims to highlight India's vast microbial potential and was discussed at BRIC's first meeting.

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9. When and where will the first Kho Kho World Cup be held?

March 15-21 2025 in Chennai

January 13-19 2025 in Mumbai

January 13-19 2025 in New Delhi

Incorrect. The World Cup will be held in New Delhi.

India will host the first Kho Kho World Cup at IGI Stadium New Delhi featuring 24 teams from six continents.

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10. What is the name of the first indigenous antibiotic launched in India for resistant infections?

Nafithromycin

Nafimycin

Miqtheron

Incorrect. The first indigenous antibiotic is Nafithromycin.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched Nafithromycin developed by BIRAC. It is marketed under the trade name "Miqnaf" by Wolkardt to treat resistant infections.

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