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Q1. Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as the Prime Minister of which country? [A] Malaysia [B] Kenya [C] Japan [D] South Korea.
Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Answer Description:
After the approval of the lower house of the Japanese parliament, Emperor Naruhito appointed Shigeru Ishiba as the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan. Ishiba, 67, succeeds Fumio Kishida, who resigned over a political scandal. The Japan has been ruled by Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 1955 almost continuously, the party now elected Ishiba as its leader on 27 October 2024.
Q2. When is World Cotton Day celebrated? [A] 7 October [B] 8 October [C] 17 October [D] 18 October
Correct Answer: A [October 7]
Answer Description:
World Cotton Day is celebrated every year on October 7 to highlight the global importance of cotton. This day raises awareness about the challenges faced by cotton farmers and the cotton industry. Cotton is used not only in the textile industry, but also in animal feed, medical supplies, and edible oils. India comes in the second position as the world’s largest cotton producer after China.
Q3. Which rare species of leopard has been recently identified in Odisha? [A] Snow Leopard [B] Black Leopard [C] West Bengal Tiger [D] Javan Leopard
Correct Answer: B [Black Leopard]
Answer Description:
The presence of the rare melanistic leopard known as Black Panther has been reported in three forest divisions of Odisha based on the All Odisha Leopard Estimation-2024. This species is almost near to finishing its existence on the earth and the state is taking all the precautions to protect them. The study found that there are a total of 696 leopards in Odisha, an increase from the previous estimate. This highlights the importance of conservation efforts in the region, especially in the Shimilipal Tiger Reserve, where the unique Royal Bengal Tiger is also found.
Q4. Amanagarh Tiger Reserve is located in which state?[A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Jharkhand [C] Uttar Pradesh [D] Karnataka
Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Answer Description:
Recently, the carcass of an eight-year-old tiger was found near the Amangarh Tiger Reserve. The Amangarh Tiger Reserve is located in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. It covers an area of about 9500 hectares, which is about 95 square kilometers. The reserve is located near the Corbett Tiger Reserve and serves as an important corridor for Asian elephants, tigers and other wildlife. Earlier it was part of Jim Corbett National Park but after the formation of Uttarakhand, Amangarh remained in Uttar Pradesh.
Q5. The Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex has been developed by which Ministry? Ministry of Defence [B] Ministry of Jal Shakti [C] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways [D] Ministry of Urban Development
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways]
Answer Description:
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat on 9th October, 2024. The complex will be built in two phases at Lothal in the ancient Indus Valley. It is created with the vision to facilitate international tourists to showcase India’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat. Spread over 400 acres, the campus will be built at a cost of around Rs 4500 crore and will start functioning in March 2022.
