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11th octobor 2024 current affairs

Healthcare Expansion in India:

  • The Indian government has announced the opening of ten new ESIC medical colleges across various states, aiming to boost healthcare access for workers under the ESIC scheme. Additionally, the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana, which provides unemployment support for ESIC beneficiaries, has been extended until mid-2026 to ensure continued support.

Skill Development in Mumbai:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai, an initiative in partnership with Tata Trusts. The institute will provide hands-on training in advanced fields such as AI, mechatronics, and digital manufacturing to equip Indian youth with skills relevant to Industry 4.0.

Tensions in the West Bank:

  • Israeli forces conducted an operation that resulted in the killing of Mohammad Abdullah, a commander from Islamic Jihad, in Tulkarem. This action is part of ongoing military tensions, with recent escalations in the West Bank impacting both Israeli and Palestinian communities.

UN Human Rights Initiatives:

  • The United Nations Human Rights Council has extended its mandate for monitoring human rights in Russia and Sudan, underscoring concerns about the need for sustained international attention in these regions amid ongoing conflicts.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry:

  • The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for breakthroughs in AI applications to predict protein structures. This research, using tools like AlphaFold, advances biological science and could lead to innovative treatments and synthetic protein development.

WHO Call for Vaccine Investment:

  • The World Health Organization emphasized the need for greater investment in vaccines to combat the global rise of drug-resistant infections, which are increasingly recognized as a major health threat.

  1. What new healthcare development did the Indian government announce recently?
    A) Launch of the National Health Mission
    B) Creation of 20 new AIIMS hospitals
    C) Establishment of ten new ESIC medical colleges
    D) Nationwide vaccination program for adultsAnswer: C) Establishment of ten new ESIC medical colleges
  2. Where was the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi?
    A) Bengaluru
    B) Mumbai
    C) New Delhi
    D) ChennaiAnswer: B) Mumbai
  3. Who was the top Islamic Jihad commander killed in a recent Israeli operation in the West Bank?
    A) Mohammad Abdullah
    B) Khalid Sheikh
    C) Abu Bakr
    D) Ahmed Al-JabariAnswer: A) Mohammad Abdullah
  4. What key area did the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry focus on?
    A) Genetic modification in crops
    B) Renewable energy technology
    C) AI tools for protein structure prediction
    D) Advancements in nanotechnologyAnswer: C) AI tools for protein structure prediction
  5. The UN Human Rights Council extended its mandate to monitor the human rights situation in which countries?
    A) Iran and Syria
    B) Russia and Sudan
    C) Venezuela and North Korea
    D) Myanmar and AfghanistanAnswer: B) Russia and Sudan
  6. How has the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana, related to ESIC, been extended?
    A) Until June 2026
    B) For one additional year
    C) Until 2030
    D) IndefinitelyAnswer: A) Until June 2026
  7. What major health issue did the WHO emphasize a need for more vaccine investment to address?
    A) HIV/AIDS
    B) Malaria
    C) Drug-resistant superbugs
    D) TuberculosisAnswer: C) Drug-resistant superbugs
  8. Which country recently hosted a visit from the Jamaican Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties?
    A) United States
    B) United Kingdom
    C) Canada
    D) IndiaAnswer: D) India
  9. What initiative does the Indian government aim to achieve by establishing the Indian Institute of Skills?
    A) Educating youth on agricultural practices
    B) Advancing skills in Industry 4.0 fields
    C) Developing traditional craft skills
    D) Promoting the Swachh Bharat MissionAnswer: B) Advancing skills in Industry 4.0 fields
  10. What environmental issue did the Inter Press Service highlight as a critical concern in the Amazon region?
    A) Rising sea levels
    B) Soil degradation
    C) Climate change threats
    D) Loss of biodiversity

Answer: D) Loss of biodiversity

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