Current Affairs Questions
Q.1 Where did Tropical Cyclone Jasper make landfall?
Ans- Australia
Details:-
Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall in northeast Australia, impacting northern Queensland with destructive winds and the threat of flash flooding.
Q.2 Who has been honoured with the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for a groundbreaking contribution to leprosy care?
Ans:- Dr. Atul Shah
Details:-
Dr. Atul Shah, a plastic surgeon, received the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for his pioneering contribution to leprosy care, notably the 'One in Four Lasso' surgery technique designed three decades ago to address deformities in leprosy patients.
Q.3 Who was honoured with the 2023 Diwali 'Power of One' Award, also known as the 'Oscars of Diplomacy'?
Ans:- Ban Ki-moon
Details:-
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon received the prestigious 2023 Diwali 'Power of One' Award, recognizing his selfless contributions to shaping a more perfect, peaceful, and secure world at the 'Oscars of Diplomacy' ceremony. The ceremony was co-organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations alongside the Diwali Foundation USA.
Q.4 Which institution developed Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology (AMRIT) for water purification, as highlighted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
Ans:- IIT Madras
Details:-
The technology, known as AMRIT, designed for arsenic and metal ion removal from water, was developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Madras. It aligns with the goals of the Jal Jeevan Mission, addressing water quality issues for rural households in India.
Q.5 Which countries are participating in the Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023?
Ans:- India and Vietnam
Details:-
A contingent of 45 Indian Armed Forces personnel has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in the VINBAX-2023 exercise, aiming to strengthen collaborative partnerships, promote interoperability, and share best practices between India and Vietnam.
