1. Guru Nanak Jayanti: Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is being celebrated with religious fervor across India and the world. This year marks the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
2. Clean Ganga Mission Introduces Dolphin Ambulance: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) launched a special Dolphin Ambulance to aid in the rescue of injured Ganga Dolphins, a species vital to the river’s ecosystem.
3. First Bodoland Mohotsov: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsov at the SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi, celebrating the rich culture and heritage of the Bodoland region.
4. Sabarimala Pilgrimage Weather Service: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) introduced a localized weather forecasting system for the Sabarimala pilgrimage, similar to those used for the Amarnath and Char Dham yatras.
5. Birsa Munda’s Birth Anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bihar to attend a function marking the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a revered freedom fighter known as “bhagwan” by tribal communities of the Chhota Nagpur plateau.
6. Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank will continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs).
7. Tropical Storm Sara: Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in northern Honduras, bringing heavy rain and the threat of life-threatening flooding to parts of Central America and southern Mexico.
8. China’s Megaport in Peru: China unveiled a $1.3 billion megaport in Chancay, Peru, aimed at connecting South America to Asia and boosting regional trade. However, locals expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the port harms their livelihoods.
9. Diabetes Awareness: On World Diabetes Day, various initiatives and campaigns were launched to raise awareness about diabetes and promote healthy living.
10. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): The IAEA held a conference to discuss advancements in nuclear energy and safety measures.
1. Which significant anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is being celebrated on Guru Nanak Jayanti? A) 550th B) 555th C) 560th D) 565th Answer: B) 555th
2. What initiative was launched by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to aid in the rescue of injured Ganga Dolphins? A) Dolphin Rescue Center B) Dolphin Ambulance C) Ganga Dolphin Sanctuary D) Dolphin Conservation Project Answer: B) Dolphin Ambulance
3. Where was the first Bodoland Mohotsov inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? A) Guwahati B) New Delhi C) Kolkata D) Bangalore Answer: B) New Delhi
4. What special service did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) introduce for the Sabarimala pilgrimage? A) Flood Alerts B) Localized Weather Forecasting System C) Earthquake Monitoring D) Cyclone Warnings Answer: B) Localized Weather Forecasting System
5. Which freedom fighter’s 150th birth anniversary was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar? A) Bhagat Singh B) Subhas Chandra Bose C) Birsa Munda D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Answer: C) Birsa Munda
6. Which banks were announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to continue as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)? A) SBI, PNB, and Axis Bank B) HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank C) SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank D) PNB, HDFC Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank Answer: C) SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank
7. Which country was impacted by Tropical Storm Sara making landfall? A) Mexico B) Honduras C) Cuba D) Jamaica Answer: B) Honduras
8. Where did China unveil a $1.3 billion megaport aimed at boosting regional trade? A) Brazil B) Argentina C) Peru D) Chile Answer: C) Peru
9. What global event is observed on 14th November to promote awareness about a specific health condition? A) World AIDS Day B) World Cancer Day C) World Diabetes Day D) World Heart Day Answer: C) World Diabetes Day
10. Which organization held a conference to discuss advancements in nuclear energy and safety measures? A) World Health Organization (WHO) B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) C) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) D) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Answer: B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)