Current Affairs 16th November 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Where was the world’s largest coral colony discovered?
A) Solomon Islands
B) Papua New Guinea
C) Indonesia
D) Australia
Answer: A) Solomon Islands

2. Which program was launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to boost research in Indian universities?
A) UDAAN
B) PAIR Program
C) NIDHI
D) SPARK
Answer: B) PAIR Program

3. Which bill was introduced by Andhra Pradesh to remove discriminatory language related to leprosy?
A) Social Justice Act
B) Anti-Discrimination Bill
C) Amendment to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Act
D) Medical Equality Bill

Answer: C) Amendment to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Act

4. Which Indian state was in the news for its engagement with the Toto tribe?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Sikkim
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B) West Bengal
5. What is the name of India’s tri-services military exercise conducted in the eastern sector?
A) Agni Path
B) Vayu Shakti
C) Poorvi Prahaar
D) Yudh Abhyas

Answer: C) Poorvi Prahaar

6. What is the main aim of the newly launched PAIR Program?
A) To enhance agricultural technology
B) To improve healthcare services
C) To accelerate university research and innovation
D) To develop renewable energy projects
Answer: C) To accelerate university research and innovation

7. Which two countries are working together on the deployment of the Arrow-3 missile system in Germany?
A) Israel and the United States
B) Israel and Germany
C) Israel and France
D) Germany and the United States
Answer: B) Israel and Germany

8. What is the main focus of the agreement signed between India and Saudi Arabia in?

A) Energy cooperation
B) Defense collaboration
C) Trade agreements
D) Cultural exchange

Answer: A) Energy cooperation
9. Prime Minister Modi is currently on a visit to which combination of countries from?

A) United States, Canada, Mexico
B) Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana
C) France, Germany, Spain
D) UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Answer: B) Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana

10. Which Indian defense system was tested for guided precision?
A) Akash Missile System
B) Guided Pinaka Weapon System
C) BrahMos Missile
D) Prithvi Missile
Answer: B) Guided Pinaka Weapon System