This is the current affairs of 8 to 11 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 became the 51st Chief Justice of India?
a. Justice Sanjeev Khanna
b. Justice Bela Trivedi
c. Justice Surya Kant
d. Justice BV Nagarathna
Answer: a. Justice Sanjeev Khanna
– On November 11, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI).
– Justice Khanna succeeded the outgoing CJI, DY Chandrachud.
About Justice Sanjiv Khanna:
– His father, Justice Devraj Khanna, was a judge of the Delhi High Court, and his uncle, Justice HR Khanna, served as a judge of the Supreme Court.
– Justice Sanjiv Khanna was born on May 14, 1960.
– He began his career in 1983, practicing law in lower courts.
– Later, he practiced law in the High Court.
In 2005, he was appointed as a judge in the Delhi High Court.
– In 2019, he became a judge in the Supreme Court.
On November 11, 2024, he was appointed Chief Justice of India for six months.
– He will retire on May 13, 2025.
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2. Name the world’s youngest Indian chess player (3 years old) who is rated by FIDE?
a. Pragyanand R
b. Anish Sarkar
c. Dhanuka Dhunseri
d. Dibyendu Barua
Answer: b. Anish Sarkar
About Anish Sarkar:
– Anish Sarkar is only 3 years old.
– He has become the youngest chess player in the world to receive a ranking from the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
– FIDE awarded him a ranking in November 2024.
– He is from Kolkata.
– He participated in both the Under-9 and Under-13 competitions.
– As of November 2024, his Indian rating is 1555, while his FIDE world ranking (among active players) is 146,736.
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3. In which country the developed world’s first wooden-panelled satellite was launched into space?
a. Germany
b. Japan
c. France
d. USA
Answer: b. Japan
Key Points about the Satellite:
– Name of the Wooden-Panel Satellite: LignoSat (named after the Latin word for wood)
– Dimensions: Length – 4 inches (10 centimeters)
– Weight: 900 grams
– Wood Used: The panels are made from Magnolia wood, assembled without screws or glue, using a traditional Japanese craft technique.
– Developed By: Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry
When and How Was It Launched?
– On November 5, it was sent to the International Space Station (ISS) via SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule.
– One month later, it will be released into Earth’s orbit, where it will remain for six months.
Why a Wooden Satellite?
– Researchers at Kyoto University believe wood could replace certain metals used in space exploration.
– Using wood isn’t entirely new. Kyoto University’s forestry professor, Koji Murata, told Reuters, “Airplanes in the early 1900s were made of wood. So, a wooden satellite should also be possible.”
– Wood is more durable in space than on Earth since space lacks water or oxygen, which would cause it to rot or burn.
Testing Durability in Space Temperature Extremes
– The satellite will test the durability of wood in extreme space conditions.
– In space, temperatures fluctuate from -100°C to 100°C every 45 minutes as objects move between sunlight and darkness.
– It will also test wood’s ability to reduce the effects of space radiation on semiconductors.
Is it Made Entirely of Wood?
– LignoSat is not entirely made of wood. It features traditional aluminum structures and electronic components within a wooden-panel casing.
– Its sensors will monitor how wood responds to the extreme space environment during its six-month orbit around Earth.
Goal of Growing Trees and Building Houses on the Moon and Mars
– Kyoto University’s Takao Doi and his team aim to plant trees and build wooden houses on the Moon and Mars within 50 years.
– To support this, they have developed a NASA-certified wooden satellite to prove that wood is a viable material for space.
How Are Traditional Satellites Made?
– Traditional satellites are mainly made of aluminum. At the end of their life, they burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, producing aluminum oxide.
– These gases can harm the Earth’s protective ozone layer.
– The increase in orbital population, including large artificial constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network with 6,500 active satellites, raises concerns.
– This is where LignoSat has an advantage. Using magnolia instead of aluminum means that when the satellite returns to Earth, it won’t release harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.
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4. The 29th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held in which city?
a. Seoul (South Korea)
b. Dubai (UAE)
c. Delhi (India)
d. Baku (Azerbaijan)
Answer: d. Baku (Azerbaijan)
Event Details:
– Dates: November 11 to November 22, 2024
– Location: Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan
India’s Participation:
– India is focused on sustainable development, energy security, and action.
– Indian officials emphasized the inclusion of the principles and provisions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement at COP29.
– India hopes for progress on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (carbon markets) and a mechanism that supports low-carbon development using market-based tools like carbon credits.
Key Points:
– The election of Donald Trump had a negative impact on climate talks, as he denies the issue, with a possibility of the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Agreement.
What is the Paris Climate Agreement?
– The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change.
– It was adopted on December 12, 2015, during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, by 196 countries.
– World leaders pledged to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, aiming to keep it “well below” 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels.
– For the first time, nearly all countries agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming. The agreement came into effect on November 4, 2016.
The Agreement Lists Several Commitments:
– Push efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C and keep it “well below” 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels.
– Limit greenhouse gas emissions from human activities to a level that trees, soil, and oceans can naturally absorb, known as “net zero” between 2050 and 2100.
– Each country must set its emission reduction targets, with reviews every five years to increase ambitions.
– Wealthy countries will provide climate finance to help poorer countries adapt to climate change and adopt renewable energy.
– In recent years, world leaders have stressed the need to limit global warming to 1.5°C by the end of the century.
Why is Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C Important?
– Scientists warn that each 0.1°C increase in temperature brings greater risks to the planet – longer heat waves, stronger storms, and more intense wildfires.
– The 1.5°C target was agreed upon because strong evidence shows that as the world nears 2.0°C, the impacts become far more severe, with some changes potentially irreversible.
– Extremely hot days would be 4°C hotter on average in mid-latitude regions at 2.0°C, compared to 3°C at 1.5°C.
– Sea level rise would be 0.1 meters higher at 1.5°C, putting over 10 million more people at risk of frequent flooding.
Note: Under the Paris Climate Agreement, India has set a target of net zero by 2070.
Azerbaijan:
– Capital: Baku
– President: Ilham Aliyev
– Prime Minister: Ali Asadov
– Currency: Manat
– Population: 10 million
– Neighboring Countries: Russia, Georgia, Armenia, – Turkey, and Iran
– Sea: Caspian Sea
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5. Who represented the Indian delegation at the 29th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)?
a. Narendra Modi
b. S. Jaishankar
c. Kirti Vardhan Singh
d. Smriti Irani
Answer: c. Kirti Vardhan Singh (Minister of State for Environment)
– Minister of State for Environment, Kirti Vardhan Singh, led India’s inter-ministerial delegation at COP29.
– Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Leena Nandan, served as the deputy leader of the delegation.
– Additional Secretary Naresh Pal Gangwar was India’s chief negotiator, and Joint Secretary Nilesh Sah participated as the deputy negotiator.
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6. Which European country has expressed interest to buy India’s Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MBRL) system?
a. Germany
b. Ukraine
c. Portugal
d. France
Answer: d. France
– France is considering the purchase of India’s Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MBRL) system to meet its defense needs.
– A team from the French Army will visit India in November 2024 to evaluate this rocket system.
Rocket System in France:
– Currently, France has the M270 Lance-Roquettes Unitaire (LRU) rocket system.
– France has announced plans to replace this system.
– The French Army has 13 upgraded M270 systems, and six have been transferred to Ukraine since the beginning of the Ukraine war.
Armenia as the First Customer:
– Armenia became the first export customer for the indigenously developed Pinaka system, with interest shown by several other countries.
– The Indian Army currently has four Pinaka regiments, with six additional regiments on order.
About Pinaka:
– The range of the Pinaka Mk1 is 38 kilometers.
– It can fire a variety of munitions.
– Work is underway to increase its range, which will extend to over 75 kilometers.
– Eventually, the plan is to expand the range to 120 kilometers and then to 300 kilometers.
– The name “Pinaka” refers to the bow of the Hindu god Shiva.
– Developed by the DRDO in 1986, several advanced versions of Pinaka have been released since.
– It is manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
France:
– President: Emmanuel Macron
– Prime Minister: Michel Barnier
– Capital: Paris
– Currency: Euro
– Population: 68.3 million
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7. Who were India’s top 3 defense export customer countries in the financial year 2023-24?
a. Israel, Japan, Egypt
b. France, Germany, Bhutan
c. Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Armenia
d. USA, France, Armenia
Answer: d. USA, France, Armenia
– Amid growing efforts to boost exports of indigenous defense equipment, the United States, France, and Armenia have emerged as the top three customers for India’s military exports.
– According to a report by The Hindu on October 28, 2024, India is currently exporting military equipment to over 100 countries worldwide.
– In the previous financial year, 2023-24, the top three countries receiving Indian defense exports were the U.S., France, and Armenia.
– India’s defense industrial base is expanding, including 16 defense public sector units, 430 licensed firms, and 16,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Major Exports to the United States:
– Exports to the U.S. include significant aircraft and helicopter components manufactured by Indian firms for global defense companies like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Exports to France:
– Exports to France mainly consist of various software and electronic equipment.
Exports to Armenia:
– Exports to Armenia include AGAGS artillery guns, the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system, Swathi weapon-locating radar, and other critical systems.
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8. When is National Legal Services Day celebrated?
a. 1 November
b. 4 November
c. 7 November
d. 9 November
Answer: d. 9 November
– The purpose of this day is to spread legal awareness among people and provide free legal aid and advice to the poor and vulnerable sections of society.
– The Supreme Court of India began observing this day annually starting in 1995.
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9. When is World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrated?
a. 7 November
b. 9 November
c. 10 November
d. 12 November
Answer: c. 10 November
– The purpose of this day is to highlight the important role of science in society and the need to involve people in discussions on emerging scientific issues.
– UNESCO declared it in 2001.
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10. When is National Education Day celebrated?
a. 10 November
b. 11 November
c. 12 November
d. 13 November
Answer: b. 11 November
– National Education Day is celebrated every year on November 11th to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India.
– In 1992, he was posthumously awarded India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna.
– The Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education) declared this day in honor of Maulana Azad on September 11, 2008.
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11. Former player of which sport Harinder Singh Sodhi passed away on 9 November 2024?
a. Cricket
b. Polo
c. Hockey
d. Football
Answer: b. Polo
– Former polo legend and Arjuna Award winner Harinder Singh Sodhi passed away on November 9, 2024, due to age-related illnesses.
– He was 86 years old.
– In the polo world, he was popularly known as Billy Sodhi.
– He served as the manager of the Indian equestrian team during the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
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12. Joint military exercise ‘Austrahind’ was organized between India and which country in Maharashtra?
a. Sri Lanka
b. Germany
c. Japan
d. Australia
Answer: d. Australia
– This exercise took place from November 8 to 21, 2024, and it was the third edition of the exercise.
– It is a significant annual event that is held alternately in India and Australia.
– The AUSTRAHIND exercise in 2023 was conducted in Australia in December 2023.
– The exercise included missions focused on responding to terrorist actions, area domination, establishing joint operations centers, drone and counter-drone measures, and search-and-destroy operations.
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13. Who has been elected President of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)?
a. Harshvardhan Agarwal
b. Vivek Singh
c. Anand Agarwal
d. None of these
Answer: a. Harshvardhan Agarwal
– He is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emami Limited.
– FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) was founded in 1927.
Headquarters: New Delhi.
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14. Pandit Ram Narayan, the player of which musical instrument, passed away on 8 November 2024?
a. Tabla
b. Guitar
c. Piano
d. Sarangi
Answer: d. Sarangi
– He was a great practitioner of the sarangi in the world of Indian classical music.
– He passed away at the age of 96.
– Pandit Ram Narayan was born on December 25, 1927, in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
– His family was a group of musicians in the Udaipur court.
– Pandit Ram Narayan began his career in 1943 as a sarangi player with All India Radio, Lahore.
– He elevated the sarangi from a mere accompanying instrument to a solo instrument, and the style he adopted was known as “Gayaki Ang.”
– He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
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15. Who are the top donors on the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024?
a. Mukesh Ambani
b. Shiv Nadar
c. Bajaj family
d. Nikhil Kamath
Answer: b. Shiv Nadar
– The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 is an annual ranking of India’s top philanthropists, compiled based on their charitable donations.
– At the top of this list is Shiv Nadar, who donated ₹2,153 crore.
– He is the founder of HCL Technologies and the Shiv Nadar Foundation.
Top 10 Donors in FY24:
1. Shiv Nadar and Family – ₹2,153 crore
2. Mukesh Ambani and Family – ₹407 crore
3. Bajaj Family – ₹352 crore
4. Kumar Mangalam Birla and Family – ₹334 crore
5. Gautam Adani and Family – ₹330 crore
6. Nandan Nilekani – ₹307 crore
7. Krishna Chivukula – ₹228 crore
8. Anil Agarwal and Family – ₹181 crore
9. Sushmita and Subroto Bagchi – ₹179 crore
10. Rohini Nilekani – ₹154 crore
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