Current Affairs Quiz 18 November 2024: PM Modi Receives Highest Civilian Honour

Current Affairs Quiz: Jagran Josh presents Daily Current Affairs Quiz for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams. In today’s session, get briefings about the important topics given in Q&A formats such as PM Modi receives highest civilian honour, Global Energy Efficiency Alliance, Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary, etc.

1. Which country recently honored PM Modi with the highest civilian honor?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Malaysia

(c) Kenya

(d) Nigeria

2.  Which country has recently launched the 'Global Energy Efficiency Alliance'?

(a) India

(b) France

(c) Italy

(d) UAE

3. Which state government has recently announced 100% exemption on road and registration taxes for electric vehicles?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Telangana

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Kerala

4. Nugu Wild Life Sanctuary, which was in the news recently, is located in which state?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Telangana

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Kerala

5. Recently the coastal villages of which state have been recognized as 'Tsunami Ready' by UNESCO?

(a) Kerala

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Odisha

(d) Andhra Pradesh

Answer:-

1. (d) Nigeria

PM Modi has recently been awarded the country's highest civilian honour by the Government of Nigeria. He was awarded the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). PM Modi is the second dignitary to receive this honor after Queen Elizabeth II.

2. (d) UAE

The UAE has launched an ambitious initiative to establish the “Global Energy Efficiency Alliance” during the COP29 held in Azerbaijan. The initiative aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and contribute to significant emissions reductions.

3. (b) Telangana

Taking a major decision regarding the road tax policy, the Telangana government has announced 100% exemption on road and registration taxes for electric vehicles in the state. Under this decision, any EV purchased and registered in Telangana will be eligible to avail tax exemption till December 31, 2026.    

4. (a) Karnataka

The recommendations of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to notify Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary located in Mysuru district of Karnataka as the core and important area of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve have not yet been implemented. It is situated north of Bandipur National Park.

5. (c) Odisha

Recently, twenty-four coastal villages of Odisha have been recognised as 'Tsunami Ready' by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. It is an international community-based recognition programme initiated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. It aims to help people through awareness and strategies.

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