President Droupadi Murmu Visits INS Vikrant: President Droupadi Murmu embarked on her first visit to Indian Navy ships at sea aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, witnessing advanced operational demonstrations.
🇧🇬 Bangladesh NHRC Resignations: All members of Bangladesh’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) resigned amid a crisis following a report highlighting an increase in mob violence.
🇦🇺 Australia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16: Australia announced a ban on social media access for children under 16, targeting platforms like Instagram and Facebook due to concerns about body image, cyberbullying, and mental health.
🌋 Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts: The volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, spewing an ash column over 6,500 meters high, leading to increased warnings and evacuation efforts.
🏦 Govt Reconstitutes CAC: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship restructured the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) to enhance apprenticeship programs and drive industry reforms.
🏇 4th LG Cup Horse Polo Tournament: The tournament was inaugurated in Ladakh by Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
🌍 ADB Loan for Uttarakhand: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million loan to upgrade urban services in Uttarakhand, including water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, drainage, and flood management.
🌌 World’s First Wooden Satellite: LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, was launched to test the resilience of honoki wood in extreme space conditions.
📈 India’s Services Index: India’s Services Index reached 58.5 in October, indicating strong growth in the services sector.
Which Indian President visited INS Vikrant for the first time? A) Ram Nath Kovind B) Pranab Mukherjee C) Droupadi Murmu D) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Answer: C) Droupadi Murmu
2. What significant action did all members of Bangladesh’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) take? A) Resigned B) Issued a new report C) Rejected new policies D) Appointed new members Answer: A) Resigned
3. What new regulation did Australia implement for children under 16? A) Banned mobile phones B) Banned social media access C) Increased school hours D) Mandated sports activities Answer: B) Banned social media access
4. Which volcano erupted in eastern Indonesia on 8th November 2024? A) Mount Merapi B) Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki C) Mount Sinabung D) Mount Agung Answer: B) Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
5. What council was reconstituted by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship? A) National Education Council B) Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) C) Sports Authority of India D) National Health Council Answer: B) Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC)
6. Where was the 4th LG Cup Horse Polo Tournament inaugurated? A) New Delhi B) Ladakh C) Jaipur D) Mumbai Answer: B) Ladakh
7. Which organization approved a $200 million loan for urban services in Uttarakhand? A) World Bank B) International Monetary Fund (IMF) C) Asian Development Bank (ADB) D) BRICS Bank Answer: C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
8. What is the world’s first wooden satellite launched to test? A) Durability of bamboo in space B) Resilience of honoki wood in extreme space conditions C) Eco-friendly space missions D) Lightweight materials for spacecraft Answer: B) Resilience of honoki wood in extreme space conditions
9. What was India’s Services Index in October 2024? A) 48.5 B) 52.0 C) 58.5 D) 62.0 Answer: C) 58.5