🇺🇸 US Election Day: The United States held its presidential election, with Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris competing for the presidency.
🏹 Atanu Das Wins Bronze at Swiss Open Indoor Archery: Indian archer Atanu Das secured a bronze medal at the Swiss Open Indoor Archery in Lausanne, Switzerland.
🌍 UN Climate Report: The United Nations released a report highlighting the urgent need for global cooperation to combat climate change.
🏢 Public Sector Banks Report Growth: Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India reported an 11% year-on-year growth in the first half of FY 2024-25.
🌐 AI Preparedness Index 2023-24: The global AI market is expected to grow significantly, reshaping labor markets and industries.
🌿 Hokersar Wetland Mapping: The Hokersar Wetland has been included in the State of Food and Agriculture 2024 mapping.
🏆 Supreme Court Guidelines on Bulldozer Justice: The Supreme Court laid down guidelines to ensure due process is followed for demolishing properties of citizens.
🌍 State of the Climate 2024 Report: The report highlights the impacts of climate change and the urgent need for decisive action.
🛫 India-Sri Lanka Air Bubble Agreement: India and Sri Lanka signed an air bubble agreement to facilitate travel between the two countries.
🌳 Mangrove Planting Initiative: A massive mangrove planting initiative was launched in Sundarbans to combat coastal erosion and support biodiversity.
Which two candidates competed in the US presidential election held on 14th November 2024? A) Joe Biden and Mike Pence B) Donald Trump and Kamala Harris C) Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren D) Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Answer: B) Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
2. Who won the bronze medal at the Swiss Open Indoor Archery in Lausanne, Switzerland? A) Deepika Kumari B) Abhishek Verma C) Atanu Das D) Tarundeep Rai Answer: C) Atanu Das
3. What did the United Nations report highlight about climate change? A) The urgent need for global cooperation B) The benefits of industrialization C) The reduction in greenhouse gases D) The success of climate change policies Answer: A) The urgent need for global cooperation
4. What growth did Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India report for the first half of FY 2024-25? A) 5% B) 8% C) 11% D) 15% Answer: C) 11%
5. What does the AI Preparedness Index 2023-24 expect about the global AI market? A) It will decline B) It will remain static C) It will grow significantly D) It will face regulatory challenges Answer: C) It will grow significantly
6. Which wetland was included in the State of Food and Agriculture 2024 mapping? A) Chilika Lake B) Hokersar Wetland C) Sundarbans D) Loktak Lake Answer: B) Hokersar Wetland
7. What guidelines did the Supreme Court lay down regarding property demolitions? A) To proceed without notice B) To ensure due process is followed C) To be carried out at night D) To prioritize urban areas Answer: B) To ensure due process is followed
8. What is the focus of the State of the Climate 2024 Report? A) Technological advancements B) Economic policies C) Impacts of climate change and the need for action D) Population growth Answer: C) Impacts of climate change and the need for action
9. Which countries signed an air bubble agreement to facilitate travel? A) India and Pakistan B) India and Sri Lanka C) India and Bangladesh D) India and Nepal Answer: B) India and Sri Lanka
10. What initiative was launched in Sundarbans to combat coastal erosion and support biodiversity? A) Coral Reef Restoration B) Mangrove Planting C) Wetland Preservation D) Beach Nourishment Answer: B) Mangrove Planting