ALL EXAM QUIZ 02.12.2024

Explanation:

• India-Singapore bilateral exercise AgniWarrior 2024 began.
• The India-Singapore bilateral military exercise, AgniWarrior 2024, took place from November 28 to November 30 in Maharashtra.
• The exercise is being conducted at the Deolali Field Firing Range, part of the Artillery School of Maharashtra.
• The primary objective of this exercise is to enhance professional military interaction between the artillery units of India and Singapore.
• In this exercise both the countries will exchange best practices between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces.
• Another interesting aspect of this exercise will be that it will provide a platform for cultural exchange, thereby strengthening relations between the two countries.

Explanation:

• Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive World Drivers' Championship.
• On 23 November, Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship by finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
• Verstappen equalled Sebastian Vettel's record at Red Bull.
• Meanwhile, George Russell led all 50 laps to record his second win of the season and third of his career.
• Verstappen is the sixth driver in F1 history to win at least four titles.
• Carlos Sainz Jr. finished third for Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship.

Explanation:

• NHPC CMD gets an additional charge of SJVNL CMD.
• Hydropower giant NHPC MD Raj Kumar Chaudhary has been given the additional charge of the post of SJVN Ltd Chairman.
• Chaudhary is currently serving as NHPC Chairman and Managing Director.
• He has vast experience in the power sector and hydropower development.
• He has expertise and deep knowledge in all aspects of the development of a hydro project.
• He joined NHPC in 1989 as a Probationary Executive (Civil) at Koel Karo HE Project, Jharkhand.
• He has played an active role in the commissioning of the Teesta-V HE Project (510 MW) in Sikkim.

Explanation:

• Divith Reddy becomes the world champion in the U-8 Cadets Championship.
• Divith Reddy of Hyderabad became champion of the Under-8 World Cadets Chess Championship.
• He secured 9/11 points equal to compatriot Sattwik Swain.
• Divith Reddy clinched the gold based on his tiebreak score.He has a FIDE rating of 1784 points.
• He had a three-way tie with compatriots Sattwik and Ziming Guo of China.

Explanation:

• After reaching record production levels in FY 2023-24, India's production of important minerals has continued to expand robustly in the first half of FY 2024-25 (April–October).
• The value of iron ore, which according to the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) accounts for 69% of all mineral production, has increased significantly.
• Provisional data for the current fiscal year indicates a 4.1% growth in production, which reached 274 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2023-24.
• Between April and October of 2023, its production was 152.1 MMT. In same period of FY 2024–2025, it was 158.4 MMT.
• Production of manganese ore increased by 11.1% from 1.8 MMT in FY 2023-24 to 2.0 MMT in FY 2024-25 (April-October).
• From 12.4 MMT in FY 2023–2024 to 13.8 MMT in the current fiscal year, bauxite production grew by 11.3%.
• India produced 24.46 lakh tonnes (LT) of primary aluminium in FY 2024-25 (April–October) compared to 24.17 LT in the same period the previous year, a slight 1.2% rise.
• More significantly, refined copper production increased by 6.0%, from 2.83 LT to 3.00 LT.
• India is the world's second-largest producer of aluminium. It ranks among the ten largest producers of refined copper. It is the world's fourth-largest producer of iron ore.

Explanation:

• India successfully tested K-4 submarine-launched nuclear missile from INS Arighaat.
• It has a strike range of 3,500 km. The test was conducted in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam.
• The K-4 missile, which is solid-fuelled, was launched from the 6,000-tonne submarine.
• The first test of the missile was conducted by INS Arighaat, which was put into service on August 29.
• The K-4 missile had previously only been tested from submerged pontoons.
• The second nuclear-powered submarine in India's fleet is INS Arighaat.
• The submarine can carry nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles, or SSBNs as they are known in the navy.
• The INS Arihant, India's first SSBN, is equipped with 750-kilometer-range K-15 missiles.
• The more sophisticated K-4 missiles have a 3,500-kilometer striking range and can be carried by INS Arighaat.
• The nation is getting ready to welcome INS Aridhaman, its third SSBN, into the fleet in early 2025.
• India's sea-based nuclear deterrence would be further reinforced by the 7,000-ton INS Aridhaman.

Explanation:

• Pankaj Tripathi has been named brand ambassador of Madhya Pradesh Tourism.
• Madhya Pradesh government is planning to develop 50 offbeat destinations to attract more tourists.
• Madhya Pradesh Tourism department aims to promote the state's rich offerings, ranging from its wildlife sanctuaries and UNESCO World Heritage sites to its spiritual and cultural landmarks.
• Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Pankaj Tripathi are set to invite travellers to visit the state.

Explanation:

• Masato Kanda has been elected as the 11th president of ADB.
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has elected Masato Kanda as ADB’s president.
• He is currently serving as Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
• He will complete the remaining term of President Asakawa, which will end on 23 November 2026.
• ADB has been established as a regional development bank. It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
• This bank maintains 31 field offices in the world to promote social and economic development in Asia.
• At the time of its establishment, 31 countries were members of this bank, but now the number has reached 68.

Explanation:

• All-India Director General and Inspector General of Police Conference started in Bhubaneswar.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the all-India Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police conference at Bhubaneswar.
• This three-day Conference will be conducted from 29-31 November.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and many other dignitaries will attend the summit.
• The conference will focus on national security challenges and the evolving responsibilities of police forces.
• In this conference, internal security, cybercrime, Maoist menace, and challenges posed by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and drones issues will be discussed.
• Chiefs of CRPF, RAW, NSG, Intelligence Bureau and SPG are also taking part in this event.

Explanation:

• Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi recently launched the national campaign "Child Marriage Free India" in New Delhi.
• This campaign is in line with the vision of a developed India (Developed India) by 2047. Along with this, the Child Marriage Free India portal was also launched.