1st November 2024 Current Affairs Quiz – Check Your Knowledge!

1st November 2024 Current Affairs Quiz: The world is constantly changing, with new developments unfolding every day. Some of these events we follow closely, while others go unnoticed. However, staying informed—whether about local news or global shifts—is crucial to understanding the world around us.

Awareness of current events not only broadens our perspectives but also influences our decisions and empowers us in conversations. From breakthroughs in technology and environmental challenges to political dynamics and cultural transformations, each event leaves a mark on society, helping shape our future.

Are you keeping up with these changes? Testing your knowledge of current affairs is more than just an interesting activity—it’s an opportunity to grow. It allows you to assess what you know and uncover areas where you could explore more deeply.

Being informed is more than absorbing details; it’s about building a comprehensive view of the world and connecting meaningfully with others. Cultivate the habit of staying updated, diving into diverse subjects, and engaging with topics that resonate with you. Challenge yourself to stay informed, navigate today’s fast-paced environment, and see how in tune you are with the evolving world around you.

1. Recently, two critically endangered amphibian species, Micrixalus spelunca and Nyctibatrachus indraneili, were discovered within which Indian tiger reserve?
[A] Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
[B] Anamalai Tiger Reserve
[C] Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
[D] Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

2. According to the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution, what rank does India hold globally in terms of ethanol production and consumption?
[A] Second
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] First

3. Sea Robins, an unusual species of fish known for their ability to ‘walk’ on the ocean floor, are primarily found in which kind of habitat?
[A] Tropical and subtropical oceans
[B] Underground caves
[C] Saline lakes
[D] Freshwater rivers

4. Who recently received the prestigious ‘Kalaiah Krishnamurthy National Award’ for their research on gummy stem blight disease affecting bottle gourd crops?
[A] SS Dey
[B] Dhananjaya M.V.
[C] Asima Chatterjee
[D] Jayant Deshmukh

5. Mahakaleshwar Temple, recently in the news due to a temple collapse incident, is located in which Indian state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Answers-

1.  [C] Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

2. [B] Third

3. [A] Tropical and subtropical oceans

4. [B] Dhananjaya M.V.

5. [D] Madhya Pradesh