CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ’S WITH EXPLANATIONS
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CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ’S 01 NOVEMBER 2024
1. Which modern farming techniques are being added to Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)?
(A) Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Vertical Farming, and Precision Agriculture
(B) Crop Insurance, Subsidies, Weather Forecasting, and Farm Mechanization
(C) Soil Testing and Drip Irrigation
(D) Drone Farming, Satellite Imagery and Data Analysis
2. Simhachalam Temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
(A) Odisha
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Karnataka
(D) Maharashtra
3. Where was the Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) held?
(A) Kenya
(B) Zimbabwe
(C) Cameroon
(D) Angola
4. Which ministry recently launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application to integrate technology with governance?
(A) Ministry of Home Affairs
(B) Ministry of Defence
(C) Ministry of Urban Development
(D) Ministry of Tourism
5. Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Telangana
(D) Kerala
EXPLANATIONS
1. (A) Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Vertical Farming, and Precision Agriculture
The Union Government plans to add Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Vertical Farming, and Precision Agriculture to the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). MIDH is a Central Sponsored Scheme started in 2014-15 for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector. It promotes the cultivation of various crops, including fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, spices, flowers, coconut, cashew, cocoa, and bamboo. The mission also offers technical advice and support to State Governments and State Horticulture Missions for the Saffron Mission and other horticulture activities under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
2. (B) Andhra Pradesh
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) epigraphists recently found a Telugu inscription above a Lord Hanuman statue at the 13th-century Simhachalam temple. Simhachalam Temple, also called Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar, it was initially built in the 11th century by Odisha’s Gajapati rulers. The temple was renovated by Vengi Chalukyas and later by Narasimha I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century. Its architecture blends Kalinga and Dravidian styles, with a stone chariot, intricate carvings, and sculptures of Vishnu’s avatars and royal figures.
3. (B) Zimbabwe
The first Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from October 29-31. This conference brings African nations into the global discussion on climate change and its health impacts, where Africa faces high burdens of climate-sensitive diseases. More than 400 participants, including government officials, health and climate experts, and researchers, attended the conference. It focuses on sharing innovations, best practices, and solutions to build climate resilience in health.
4. (A) Ministry of Home Affairs
The Union Home Minister launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile app to integrate technology with governance.
The app, developed by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGCCI), enables registration of births and deaths nationwide. It simplifies the process, allowing citizens to register these events anytime, from anywhere, in their state’s official language. The RGCCI, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, oversees the Census, compiles population data, and manages the CRS. Established in 1961, RGCCI provides data essential for social, economic, and policy decisions across government levels.
5. (C) Telangana
The National Board for Wildlife deferred road expansion projects impacting Pranhita Wildlife Sanctuary due to environmental concerns. Pranhita Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Adilabad district, Telangana. The sanctuary spans around 136 sq. km and is set in the scenic Deccan plateau. It features thick deciduous teak forests, hilly landscapes, and plateaus. Pranahitha River runs along its eastern boundary, and the Godavari River is to the south. Known for prehistoric rock formations, the sanctuary holds ecological and geological significance.
