Current Affairs 2024

Which organization recently launched the ‘Global Stocktake Report’ on climate action, providing a comprehensive assessment of global efforts to meet the Paris Agreement goals?

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Which Indian state became the first in the country to pass a law guaranteeing a minimum income for its citizens through the "Right to Guaranteed Income Act"?

• Tamil Nadu

• Kerala

• Rajasthan

• Punjab

Which international sporting event held in October 2024 saw India achieve its best-ever performance, securing the highest number of medals?Which international sporting event held in October 2024 saw India achieve its best-ever performance, securing the highest number of medals?

• Asian Games

• Olympics

• Commonwealth Games

• FIFA U-17 football world cup

In October 2024, India signed a significant trade and investment agreement with which of the following blocs or countries?

• China
• Brazil
• United States
• European Union (EU)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently launched which new digital platform to streamline small business lending?

• Bharat Credit Portal

• UPI 3.0

• Jan Dhan Plus

• MSME Access Portal

Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in October 2024?

• Justice D.Y. Chandarchud

• Justice Rajan Gogoi

• Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul

• Justice Uday Umesh Lalit

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 was awarded for groundbreaking work in which area?

• Quantum Dots

• Laser Cooling of Atoms

• Understanding Exoplanets

• Topological Materials

Answer explanation

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for groundbreaking research in topological materials, a field that studies properties of materials that remain unchanged under continuous deformations (like stretching or twisting). These materials have unique electronic properties, such as the ability to conduct electricity on their surface while remaining insulating inside. This discovery has potential applications in quantum computing and advanced electronics, as it allows for more robust and efficient systems. The research builds on the concept of topology, a branch of mathematics, to revolutionize our understanding of material behavior at the quantum level.

Which Indian city hosted the G20 Global Health Summit in October 2024, focusing on pandemic preparedness and universal healthcare?

• Mumbai
• Delhi
• Bangalore
• Varanasi

What is the name of the mission launched by ISRO to study the Sun’s corona and solar activity?

• Solaris-1
• Helios-2
• Corona-X
• Aditya-L1

India recently overtook which country to become the world's largest exporter of rice in October 2024?

• China
• Thailand
• Pakistan
• Vietnam