Current Affairs 9th November 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What new measures has the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced for e-commerce food safety?
A) Increased surveillance
B) New labeling requirements
C) Ban on certain items
D) Restriction on packaging types
Answer: A) Increased surveillance
2. What is the purpose of the new digital rupee announced by the Reserve Bank of India?
A) Promote digital payments
B) Replace cryptocurrency
C) Strengthen the Indian rupee globally
D) Facilitate tax payments
Answer: A) Promote digital payments
3.Which organization developed a more affordable gene therapy drug for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?
A) WHO
B) Novartis
C) Pfizer
D) CDC
Answer: B) Novartis
4. What is the main aim of National Cancer Awareness Day observed in India?
A) To raise awareness about the treatment of cancer
B) To promote early detection and prevention of cancer
C) To honor cancer survivors
D) To provide free cancer treatment
Answer: B) To promote early detection and prevention of cancer
5. Which event marked the inauguration of the first Integrated Check Post (ICP) along the India-Bhutan border?
A) Bhutan-India Trade Festival
B) Darranga ICP inauguration
C) Bhutanese Prime Minister’s visit to Assam
D) India-Bhutan Cultural Exchange Program
Answer: B) Darranga ICP inauguration
6. What is the significance of November 7th in India regarding cancer?
A) National Cancer Prevention Day
B) National Cancer Awareness Day
C) National Cancer Research Day
D) National Cancer Treatment Day
Answer: B) National Cancer Awareness Day
7. Which Indian zoo became the first to receive certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) in?
A) Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pune
B) Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, Himachal Pradesh
C) Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
D) National Zoological Park, New Delhi
Answer: C) Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
8. What is the origin of Koel River that was in the news?
A) Parasnath hills
B) Palamau Tiger Reserve
C) Panna Tiger Reserve
D) Pachmarhi hills
Answer: B) Palamau Tiger Reserve
9. What is the IUCN conservation status of the North Atlantic right whale that was in news?
A) Least Concern
B) Vulnerable
C) Endangered
D) Critically Endangered
Answer: D) Critically Endangered
10. Which city set a Guinness World Record by lighting over 2.5 million diyas during Deepotsav?
A) Varanasi
B) Ayodhya
C) Mathura
D) Haridwar
Answer: B) Ayodhya