Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (04 Nov - 10 Nov 2024): Boost Your Exam Score with Top Questions!

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz: This week, we have compiled 10 weekly current affairs questions and answers relevant for government exams, including topics such as 47th President in US, military exercise 'Vinbax', India's new Consul General and others. 

1. Who won as the 47th President of the United States?
(a) Donald Trump
(b) Kamala Harris
(c) Joe Biden
(d) Michelle Obama

2. Which country recently hosted the "Ocean Summit"?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Nepal
(c) India
(d) Thailand

3. Who has been elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
(a) India
(b) France
(c) Australia
(d) South Africa

4. NTPC and ONGC have partnered to form a joint venture company (JVC) for what purpose?
(a) Development of conventional energy sources
(b) Renewable and new energy initiatives
(c) Mining and coal production
(d) Development of nuclear energy

5. In which category did the Kannada short film "Sunflower Were the First Ones to Know" qualify for the 2025 Oscars?
(a) Best Foreign Film
(b) Live Action Short Film
(c) Best Direction
(d) Best Cinematography

6. Who has been appointed as the third Director-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
(a) Dr. Ajay Mathur
(b) Ashish Khanna
(c) Sandeep Sharma
(d) Manoj Gupta

7. In which Australian city did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurate a new Indian consulate?
(a) Sydney
(b) Melbourne
(c) Perth
(d) Brisbane

8. In which Indian city did the 5th joint military exercise "Vinbax" between India and Vietnam begin?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Jaipur
(c) Ambala
(d) Pune

9. Who won the World Boxing Federation's Super Featherweight World Title?
(a) Mandeep Jangra
(b) Bajrang Punia
(c) Vijay Singh
(d) Deepak Dahiya

10. Which country recently extended visa-free entry for Indian tourists indefinitely?
(a) Vietnam
(b) Malaysia
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Thailand

Answer:

1. (a) Donald Trump

Donald Trump won the position of the 47th President of the United States by securing 276 electoral votes, crossing the required 270-vote threshold. He defeated Kamala Harris. According to the U.S. Constitution, a person can be elected as president only twice, allowing Trump a second term.

2. (c) India

The Indian Navy successfully hosted the third edition of the Ocean Summit in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to enhance maritime security. Representatives from 10 countries discussed collaborative efforts in the summit.

3. (a) India

India and France were elected as the President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026. The annual ISA meeting was held in New Delhi.

4. (b) Renewable and new energy initiatives

The public sector units NTPC and ONGC, through their subsidiaries NTPC Green Energy Limited and ONGC Green Energy Limited, have partnered in a 50:50 JVC to promote renewable energy. This venture will focus on solar, wind, energy storage, green hydrogen, green ammonia, sustainable aviation fuel, and e-mobility.

5. (b) Live Action Short Film

Directed by Chidanand S Naik, the Kannada short film "Sunflower Were the First Ones to Know" qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category. Produced by FTII, the film won first prize at the Cannes Film Festival's La Cinef Selection earlier this year.

6. (b) Ashish Khanna

India’s Ashish Khanna was recently appointed as the third Director-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), replacing Dr. Ajay Mathur. This announcement was made at the 7th ISA Assembly in New Delhi, with a goal to mobilize $1 trillion investment in solar energy by 2030.

7. (d) Brisbane

Recently, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a new Indian Consulate in Brisbane, Australia. This consulate aims to strengthen India’s relations with Queensland, boost trade, and serve the Indian diaspora. This is India’s fourth consulate in Australia.

8. (c) Ambala

The 5th joint military exercise "Vinbax" between India and Vietnam started in Ambala, Haryana. For the first time, both countries’ armies and air forces participated jointly, with the Indian team including a regiment of the Corps of Engineers and 47 personnel.

9. (a) Mandeep Jangra

Indian professional boxer Mandeep Jangra defeated Britain’s Connor McIntosh in the Cayman Islands to win the World Boxing Federation’s Super Featherweight World Title. Jangra, 31, trains under Olympic silver medalist Roy Jones Jr.

10. (d) Thailand

Thailand recently extended visa-free entry for Indian tourists indefinitely to boost tourism. Introduced in November 2023, this visa-free program allows Indian citizens to enter Thailand for up to 30 days without prior visa approval.