This is the current affairs of 23 & 24 November 2023. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Name the first woman judge of the Supreme Court, who passed away on 23 November 2023?
a. Vimala Sharma
b. Ruma Pal
c. Fathima Beevi
d. Kushma Singh
Answer: c. Fathima Beevi
– She was 96 years old and had been ill for a long time.
Career Highlights:
– In the year 1950, she became the first female student to complete a law degree with full marks in all subjects.
– A few years later, she secured the first position in the Public Service Commission examination.
– She became the first female member of the country’s Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.
– In 1983, she became the first Muslim woman to enter the High Court as a judge in the Kerala High Court.
– On October 6, 1989, she became the first female justice of the Supreme Court.
About Fatima Beevi:
– She was born on April 30, 1927, in – Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
– Her full name is Meera Sahib Fathima Beevi.
– Her father’s name was Meera Sahib, and her mother’s name was Khadija Beevi.
– Her schooling began at Catholicate High School in Pathanamthitta.
– She also served as the former Governor of Tamil Nadu.
– She retired as the first female judge of the Supreme Court in April 1992.
Supreme Court:
– It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in India. It holds judicial review powers.
Established: January 26, 1950 (New Delhi)
Note: Justice Dr. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud is the Chief Justice of India.
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2. WHO asked for a detailed report on the outbreak of which mysterious disease in China?
a. Mysterious pneumonia
b. Mysterious heart disease
c. Mysterious blood clotting
d. Mysterious cancer
Answer: a. Mysterious pneumonia
– A mysterious illness spreading in China has once again caused a stir in the global medical community.
– Currently, it is being referred to as a mysterious pneumonia outbreak in children.
– WHO has stated that there has been an increase in a disease resembling influenza in northern China over the last three years, starting mid-October.
– WHO has asked the Chinese government about the origins and spread of this mysterious respiratory disease.
– The first alert about this disease worldwide has been issued by a surveillance platform called ‘ProMED.’
– This platform keeps track of diseases spreading among humans and animals. It previously issued an alert about Covid in December 2019.
Many hospitals in China are filled with patients:
– The extent of the epidemic can be estimated by the fact that all hospitals within a radius of about 800 kilometers around Beijing are filled with patients.
– The severity of the disease has led to the closure of schools in many areas of China, and measures similar to those during Covid times have been enforced (such as wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, handwashing, etc.).
– On November 13, China stated in a press release about the spread of a respiratory illness in China.
– The statement referred to this as a ‘baby virus’ respiratory disease but did not provide any detailed information.
– Children are primarily affected by this mysterious illness, showing symptoms like burning sensation in the lungs, high fever, cough, and cold.
– China has not yet clarified when and where this disease spread and has not confirmed whether only children are affected or if it also impacts young adults and the elderly.
WHO has asked China’s Jinping government for detailed reports on:
– Comprehensive data on the disease
– The origin and spread of the disease in children
– Which regions are affected by the disease
– Whether this disease has spread from a new virus in children
– If the disease has caused any deaths
– Chinese doctors mention that all restrictions related to Covid were lifted at the beginning of 2023, after which the first wave of Mycoplasma Pneumonia was observed.
– There is concern that China might be concealing something, and there is fear that this disease might not engulf the world like Covid.
– Three years have passed since Covid, and China has not reported the spread of this virus in a manner that can be trusted.
– China’s silence is indicating towards its next virus war.
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3. The diplomat of which neighboring country announced the permanent closure of its embassy in India?
a. China
b. Pakistan
c. Afghanistan
d. Sri Lanka
Answer: c. Afghanistan
– The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 2021.
– However, most countries in the world still have diplomats from the previous Afghan government working.
– The same was happening in India too.
– But now, the appointed Farid Mamundzay by the former Afghan government has officially announced the closure of the embassy in India from November 23, 2023.
– He does not recognize the Taliban’s control, believing they forcibly took over.
In May 2023, the Taliban appointed their acting ambassador in India for the first time. His name was Kadir Shah.
– The Taliban stated that diplomats appointed by the previous Afghan regime were corrupt, hence the appointment of a new ambassador.
– Meanwhile, political officials from the former government have shifted to a third country.
What did Farid Mamundzay say while closing the embassy?
– The embassy stated that the decision was made following “continuing pressure to relinquish control by both the Taliban and the Indian government.”
– It mentioned, “This decision was taken after the closure of the embassy by the embassy on September 30. It was expected that the Indian government would change its approach favorably to operate the mission normally.” He said, “Unfortunately, despite waiting for eight weeks, the goals of visa extension for diplomats and changes in the behavior of the Indian government were not realized.”
– The statement said, “Faced with continued pressure to relinquish control from both the Taliban and the Indian government, the embassy had to confront a difficult option.”
– Farid said, “The political representatives of the Afghan Republic have completely handed over the mission to the Indian government. It now depends on the Indian government to decide the fate of the mission, whether to shut it down or consider options, including handing it over to Taliban diplomats. The responsibility of the officially appointed political representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has formally ended. The unfortunate end of the Republic’s mission in India is a symbol of the conclusion of the Afghan Republic.”
Requested the Government of India:
– The first request was that the Indian government should take possession of $500,000 in the assets of the Afghan diplomatic mission, bank accounts, vehicles, and bank accounts of the embassy. Second, the government should continue to fly the flag of Afghanistan at the embassy premises. And third, ensure the protection of the embassy’s property and assets with the understanding that they will be handed over to a duly elected or appointed legitimate government chosen by the Afghan people in the future.
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4. Where was the joint military exercise Australia Hind-23 held between India and Australia?
a. Perth
b. Dehradun
c. Mumbai
d. Canberra
Answer: a. Perth (Australia)
– Indian Army has sent a contingent of 81 soldiers to participate in this.
– The military exercise will be organized until the sixth of December.
– The joint military exercise, AustHInd, between the armed forces of both countries, was first organized in Mahajan Range in Rajasthan in the year 2022.
About Australia:
Prime Minister – Anthony Albanese
Capital – Canberra
Currency – Australian Dollar
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5. Where were the 37th National Games held?
a. Delhi
b. Goa
c. Haryana
d. Uttarakhand
Answer: b. Goa
– From October 26th to November 9th, 2023, the National Games were held in Goa for the first time.
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6. Which state/union territory secured the top position in the medal table of the 37th National Games?
a. Jammu and Kashmir
b. Maharashtra
c. Haryana
d. Delhi
Answer: b. Maharashtra
– “Maharashtra claimed the Raja Bhalindar Singh Trophy for the overall championship in the 37th National Games.
– The Services team secured the second position with 66 gold medals.
– Note: The team that wins the most gold medals secures the top position.
– Services Team refers to: Team of servicemen.
Number of medals won by Maharashtra:
Gold Medals – 80
Silver Medals – 69
Bronze Medals – 79
Total – 228
Top 5 states in the medal table:
Maharashtra – 228 medals
Services – 126 medals
Haryana – 192 medals
Madhya Pradesh – 112 medals
Kerala – 87 medals
37th National Games Full List
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7. Who has been selected as the best male athlete in the 37th National Games?
a. Sanyukta Prashant Kale
b. Pranati Nayak
c. Shrihari Natraj
d. Aryan Sambhav
Answer: c. Shrihari Natraj
– He is a swimmer in the Karnataka team.
– He won eight gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
– P.T. Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association, awarded him the trophy for the best male athlete.
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8. Who inaugurated the 37th National Games in Goa?
a. President
b. Prime Minister
c. Home Minister
d. Sports Minister
Answer: b. Prime Minister (Narendra Modi)
37th National Games:
– Duration: October 26th to November 9th, 2023.
– Hosted in: Goa.
– Inauguration Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
– Number of Participants: Over 10,000.
– Involvement of 28 states and 8 union territories.
Note: The 36th National Games were held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
National Games:
– The National Games were first organized in 1924 in Lahore, British India.
– Initially known as the “All India Olympic Games.”
In 1940, the tournament was renamed “National Games.”
– It was first hosted in Lucknow in 1948 after independence.
– The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) organizes these games.
– P.T. Usha is the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Goa:
Capital: Panaji
CM: Pramod Sawant
Governor: P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
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9. What is the mascot of the 37th National Games?
a. Moga
b. Barahsingha
c. Sheru
d. Jackfruit
Answer: a. Moga
– Moga is an Indian bison. It is the state animal of Goa.
– It is the largest extant bovine (Gaur) species.
Note: The mascot for the 36th National Games was ‘Savaj’ (Lion).
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10. What is the anthem of the 37th National Games?
a. khelega India
b. Khel
c. Games Games
d. Jeet India
Answer: b. Khel
– “Music composer Samarpit Golani has created a magnificent anthem for the 37th National Games featuring Amitabh Bachchan.
– The song also features the wonderful voices of Swaroop Khan and Nandini Sharma.”
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11. Where will the 38th National Games be held?
a. Delhi
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Haryana
d. Uttarakhand
Answer: d. Uttarakhand
– The announcement was made during the meeting of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in March 2023.
– The decision regarding when it will be organized will be made later.
