This is the current affairs of 12 & 13 November 2024. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Who was elected Prime Minister by the Parliament of Japan for the second time on 11 November 2024?
a. Fumio Kishida
b. Yoshihide Suga
c. Yoshihiko Noda
d. Shigeru Ishiba
Answer: d. Shigeru Ishiba
– Japan’s parliament once again elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday, November 11.
– He first became Prime Minister on October 1, 2024, following Fumio Kishida’s resignation, but lost his majority in the lower house of 465 seats in the election held on October 27, 2024.
– However, according to the rules, a new leader had to be chosen by holding a vote within 30 days of the general election.
– Despite not having a majority, the parliament re-elected him as Prime Minister.
Japan:
– Capital – Tokyo
– Emperor – Naruhito
– Prime Minister – Shigeru Ishiba
– Currency – Japanese Yen
– Population – 230 million
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2. To which African country did India gift two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft in November 2024?
a. Zambia
b. Mozambique
c. Eswatini
d. Tanzania
Answer: b. Mozambique
– These water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Crafts (FIC) were delivered to Mozambique by the Indian Navy’s INS Gharial.
– India handed over these two crafts to Mozambique on November 8, 2024, as part of capacity-building with friendly countries in the Indian Ocean region.
– Previously, in 2019, India gifted two large interceptor ships, followed by two FICs of the same category in January 2022.
– These water-jet powered boats have a maximum speed of 45 knots, can cover a range of 200 nautical miles at 12 knots, carry a crew of five, and are equipped with machine guns and bulletproof cabins.
Navy: A Maritime Partner in Many Directions
– The Navy stated that several countries in the Indian Ocean region consider the Indian Navy their preferred partner for maritime security.
– The Navy is implementing capacity-building initiatives to equip and train maritime security forces to tackle challenges such as piracy, narcotics and human trafficking, illegal and irregular fishing, and maritime terrorism.
What is a Water-Jet Propelled Fast Interceptor Craft?
– It features a jet pump that draws water from beneath the boat and expels it through a nozzle at the rear.
– It moves based on Newton’s third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
– Fighter jet engines work similarly.
– Water-jet propelled fast interceptor crafts are safer for marine life and swimmers, as there are no exposed parts beneath the vessel.
– They can rotate on their axis, perform j-turns, and execute crash stops.
Mozambique
– Capital – Maputo
– President – Filipe Nyusi
– Prime Minister – Adriano Maleiane
– Currency – Metical
– Neighboring countries – Tanzania, Malawi, – Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini
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3. Name the winner of the 5th Kuldip Nayyar Memorial Journalism Award?
a. Rakesh Mathur
b. Umesh Asthana
c. Urmilesh
d. Rakesh Maria
Answer: c. Urmilesh
– He is a senior journalist and YouTuber.
– This award was presented on November 15 at the Gandhi Peace Foundation auditorium.
– The award includes a cash prize of one lakh rupees, a certificate of appreciation, and a symbolic emblem.
– Urmilesh began his journalism career with Shane Sahare, worked with Navbharat Times, Hindustan, Dainik Bhaskar, and also served as the executive editor of Rajya Sabha TV.
– He was later associated with The Wire and NewsClick as well.
– He has authored several books, including Bihar Ka Sach, Jhelum Kinare Dahakte Chinar, Ghazipur Mein Christopher Caudwell, Mem Ka Gaon Godse Ki Gali, Jaadui Zameen Ka Andhera, and Yoddha Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan, among others.
Previous Recipients
– The first award was given to Ravish Kumar, the second to Nikhil Wagle, the third to Ajit Anjum, and the fourth to Arfa Khanum Sherwani.
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4. Who won the WTA Finals 2024 title?
a. Zheng Qinwen
b. Serena Williams
c. Coco Gauff
d. Tracy Austin
Answer: c. Coco Gauff
– America’s Coco Gauff won the 2024 WTA Finals title.
– She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen to win this title for the first time.
– This match took place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
With this victory, Gauff received 40.54 crore rupees.
– WTA Full Form: Women’s Tennis Association
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5. Who became the first Indian cricketer to score two consecutive centuries in T-20?
a. Sanju Samson
b. Virat Kohli
c. Shubman Gill
d. Rohit Sharma
Answer: a. Sanju Samson
– In November 2024, Sanju Samson scored consecutive centuries against South Africa and Bangladesh.
– He became the first Indian cricketer to accomplish this feat.
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6. Delhi High Court allowed a person to buy which controversial book of Salman Rushdie, which was banned by the Central Government 36 years ago?
a. Shalimar the Clown
b. The Satanic Verses
c. Fury
d. Quixote
Answer: b. The Satanic Verses
– Salman Rushdie is an Indian-British novelist and essayist.
– His full name is Ahmed Salman Rushdie.
– His novel The Satanic Verses was banned in India in 1988.
– The government also ordered a ban on the import of the book.
– The title The Satanic Verses translates to “Shaitani Aayatein” in Hindi, and the book includes a fictional story written by Rushdie.
– The book’s title led to objections from the Muslim community.
– ndia was the first country to ban this novel.
How the Case Reached Court
– In 2019, a man named Sandipan Khan filed a petition regarding the import of the book.
– Sandipan stated that he ordered The Satanic Verses, but it could not be imported due to a customs notification issued 36 years earlier.
– However, this notification was not available on any official website, nor did any relevant authority possess documents related to it.
– During the hearing, the High Court asked the central government to present a copy of the notification, but the government could not do so.
– Consequently, the Delhi High Court permitted an individual to purchase and import Salman Rushdie’s controversial book.
– The High Court stated, “We have no option but to assume that such a notification does not exist, and threfore, we cannot examine its validity.”
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7. In which state the first integrated check post on the Indo-Bhutan border started operating in November 2024?
a. Arunachal Pradesh
b. Sikkim
c. Assam
d. Manipur
Answer: c. Assam
– This integrated check post spans 14.5 acres and is located 700 meters inside the India-Bhutan border.
– It was developed by the Land Ports Authority.
– The check post was inaugurated by Assam’s Governor, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, in the presence of Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay.
– Facilities at the check post include offices, parking areas, loading and unloading zones, weighing arrangements, warehouses, and housing for the officers working there.
– According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, trade between India and Bhutan reached $1.6 billion in 2022-23, accounting for 73% of Bhutan’s total trade.
Trade Between India and Bhutan
– India exports goods to Bhutan such as petrol, diesel, passenger cars, rice, mobile phones, soybean oil, motor parts, electric generators, and cargo vehicles.
– In return, India imports items from Bhutan including ferro-silicon, ferro-silicon magnesium, cardamom, and iron-steel products.
Assam
– Capital: Dispur
– Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma
– Governor: Lakshman Acharya
Bhutan
– Capital: Thimphu
King: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Prime Minister: Tshering Tobgay
Currency: Ngultrum
Population: 777,000
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8. When is World Pneumonia Day celebrated?
a. 7 November
b. 11 November
c. 12 November
d. 15 November
Answer: c. 12 November
2024 Theme:
– Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in Its Track.
– World Pneumonia Day was first observed on November 12, 2009.
– It is observed by the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia.
What is Pneumonia?
– Pneumonia is a serious illness that affects the lungs.
– When affected, the lungs fill with fluid and become inflamed.
– It can occur in one or both lungs.
– The main causes of pneumonia are bacteria and viruses.
– Pneumonia leads to the filling of air sacs in the lungs with air or pus.
– This causes difficulty in coughing and breathing.
– If not treated on time, pneumonia can lead to death.
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9. When is Public Service Broadcasting Day celebrated?
a. 10 November
b. 11 November
c. 12 November
d. 13 November
Answer: c. 12 November
– This day is observed every year on November 12.
– It is celebrated in memory of the first and only visit of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, to the All India Radio studio in Delhi in 1947.
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10. Where was India’s first Mars-Moon analog mission established?
a. Jammu Kashmir
b. Ladakh
c. Sikkim
d. Assam
Answer: b. Ladakh (Leh)
– This mission has created an environment similar to a space station, along with other elements, to help address the challenges of a base station.
– ISRO created this mission with the cooperation of: Human Spaceflight Center, ISRO, AAKK Space Studio, Ladakh University, IIT Bombay, and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.
Why the Mars-Moon Analog Mission in Ladakh?
– The daytime temperature in Ladakh ranges from 15 to -10 degrees Celsius. At an altitude of 3500 meters above sea level, the air contains 40% less oxygen compared to sea level.
– Due to its environment resembling that of Mars and the Moon, this mission has been launched in Ladakh.
– The sandy, rocky soil in this region is similar to the soil of Mars and the Moon, which will allow research on the use of rovers and other space equipment.
What’s in the Mission?
– As part of the mission, one astronaut from AAKK Space Studio will remain inside the mission environment for 21 days.
– The mission includes an environment monitoring system, a setup for growing vegetables using water, and space-like lighting arrangements.
– ISRO wants to build its base station in space. This mission will help scientists understand how astronauts, robotic tools, and other space technologies will cope with the challenges of space.
ISRO’s Space Mission Calendar:
– 2024-25: Plan to send a human around the lunar orbit (Lunar Flyby) and return.
– 2026-27: Launch of the Chandrayaan-4 mission, with plans to collect and return samples from the Moon’s surface. After this, Chandrayaan-5, known as the LUPEX mission, will follow.
– 2028: A module of the Indian Space Station will be sent to space, along with indigenous spacecraft docking experiments (SPADEx), allowing two spacecraft to dock in space.
– 2031: A humanoid mission to the Moon.
– 2035: Plan to establish the Indian Space Station.
– 2037-38: Plan to land Indian robotic humanoids on the Moon’s surface and send the Shukrayaan spacecraft for Venus exploration.
– 2040: Plan for an Indian to set foot on the Moon’s surface.
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