- Climate Crisis and 1.5°C Goal: World leaders are focusing on climate finance and stringent emission reductions to prevent severe climate repercussions. The global temperature in 2023 was 1.45°C above pre-industrial levels, the highest on record1.
- Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park: This zoo in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, is set to become the first in India to receive certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.
- Typhoon Kong-rey: This typhoon made landfall in Taiwan, prompting authorities to take extensive precautions to ensure public safety.
- RBI’s Gold Transport: The Reserve Bank of India successfully transported 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England to secure storage facilities in India on Dhanteras.
- Ravindra Jadeja’s Milestone: Ravindra Jadeja became the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket, surpassing Ishant Sharma’s tally during the third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai.
- Green Firecrackers: Despite a blanket ban on firecrackers in Delhi for Diwali, the city earned the tag of the world’s most polluted city due to the bursting of traditional firecrackers. Green crackers, which cause 30% less pollution, were developed as an alternative3.
- Digital Arrest Frauds: Indians lost Rs 120.30 crore in digital arrest frauds in the first quarter of this year alone, according to government cybercrime data.
- Election Day in the United States: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris are vying to become the next president.
- Atanu Das’s Bronze Medal: India’s Atanu Das won a bronze medal in the Swiss Open Indoor Archery in Lausanne, Switzerland.
1. What is the main focus of world leaders at the annual climate conference in Baku on 1st November 2024? A) Trade agreements B) Climate finance and emission reductions C) Tourism promotion D) Technological advancements Answer: B) Climate finance and emission reductions
2. Which zoo in India is set to receive the first IGBC certification for its sustainable infrastructure? A) Nandankanan Zoological Park B) Arignar Anna Zoological Park C) Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park D) Mysore Zoo Answer: C) Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park
3. What natural disaster made landfall in Taiwan on 31st October 2024? A) Earthquake B) Typhoon Kong-rey C) Tsunami D) Volcanic eruption Answer: B) Typhoon Kong-rey
4. How much gold did the Reserve Bank of India transport from the Bank of England on Dhanteras, 29th October 2024? A) 50 tonnes B) 75 tonnes C) 102 tonnes D) 150 tonnes Answer: C) 102 tonnes
5. Who became the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket on 1st November 2024? A) Anil Kumble B) Ravichandran Ashwin C) Ravindra Jadeja D) Harbhajan Singh Answer: C) Ravindra Jadeja
6. What was the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi at 6 am on 1st November 2024, after Diwali celebrations? A) 200 B) 250 C) 359 D) 400 Answer: C) 359
7. What is the name of the eco-friendly firecrackers developed to reduce pollution? A) Green Crackers B) Blue Crackers C) Safe Crackers D) Clean Crackers Answer: A) Green Crackers
8. How much money did Indians lose in digital arrest frauds in the first quarter of 2024? A) Rs 50 crore B) Rs 75 crore C) Rs 100 crore D) Rs 120.30 crore Answer: D) Rs 120.30 crore
9. Which two presidential candidates are competing in the United States Election on 1st November 2024? A) Joe Biden and Donald Trump B) Kamala Harris and Donald Trump C) Joe Biden and Kamala Harris D) Kamala Harris and Mike Pence Answer: B) Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
10. Who won a bronze medal in the Swiss Open Indoor Archery in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 1st November 2024? A) Deepika Kumari B) Atanu Das C) Abhishek Verma D) Tarundeep Rai Answer: B) Atanu Das