Current Affairs 12th November 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. What new fire-resilient plant species was discovered in the Northern Western Ghats?
a) Dicliptera polymorpha
b) Anemone viridis
c) Rubus polyanthus
d) Heliconia tropicalis
Answer: a) Dicliptera polymorpha

2. Which company was recently ranked as the world's most sustainable aluminum company?
a) Alcoa Corporation
b) Hindalco
c) Norsk Hydro
d) Emirates Global Aluminium
Answer: b) Hindalco

3. Who was reelected as President of the International Hockey Federation in?
a) Narinder Batra
b) Tayyab Ikram
c) Leandro Negre
d) Jason McCracken
Answer: b) Tayyab Ikram

4. What is the main feature of Bhutan's new 'mindfulness city'?
a) Tourism-only zone
b) Eco-tourism and wellness centers
c) Urban farming hub
d) Financial district
Answer: b) Eco-tourism and wellness centers
5. What investment has Tata Power made to integrate renewable energy at Noida International Airport?
a) Rs 200 crore
b) Rs 350 crore
c) Rs 550 crore
d) Rs 750 crore
Answer: c) Rs 550 crore
6. What unique device was developed by IIT Ropar recently?
a) Solar-powered wheelchair
b) Mechanical knee rehab device
c) Advanced prosthetic hand
d) Portable oxygen concentrator
Answer: b) Mechanical knee rehab device

7. What significant action did India prepare for related to missile testing?
a) Anti-satellite missile test
b) 1,000 km range anti-ship ballistic missile test
c) Nuclear-capable missile trial
d) Hypersonic missile test
Answer: b) 1,000 km range anti-ship ballistic missile test

8. What notable ranking did Tamil Nadu hold concerning wind capacity?
a) 2nd in the world
b) 4th globally
c) 1st in India
d) 3rd in renewable growth

Answer: b) 4th globally

9. What was one of the significant challenges faced by Tamil Nadu's wind energy sector?
a) High maintenance costs
b) Infrastructure and land constraints
c) Lack of skilled labor
d) Insufficient wind power resources
Answer: b) Infrastructure and land constraints
10. The discovery of Dicliptera polymorpha in the Western Ghats emphasizes the importance of:
a) Genetic research in tropical plants
b) Fire management in grassland conservation
c) Water conservation in ecosystems
d) Urban reforestation projects
Answer: b) Fire management in grassland conservation