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What are the common characteristics of PVTGs?

Primitive traits, geographical isolation, low literacy, and pre-agriculture level of technology (correct)

Large population, high migration, and industrialization

High urbanization, high income, and advanced healthcare

High literacy, high population growth rate and advanced technology

Which commission is related to PVTG?

Dhebar Commission (correct)

Mandal Commission

States Reorganization Commission

Sarkaria Commission

How many PVTGs are there across India?

5 million

10 million

2.8 million (correct)

1.5 million

Which state has the largest population of PVTGs?

Odisha Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'AAINA Dashboard for Cities'?

To provide a platform for ULBs to submit key data on a regular basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the target for cruise passengers in India by 2047?

50 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Chief Justice of India?

FASTER 2.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the initiative related to the cruise liner launched in Mumbai?

Dekho Apna Desh Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the echidna species that was feared extinct but was rediscovered in Indonesia?

Attenborough's long-beaked echidna Signup and view all the answers

Why are echidnas difficult to find?

Because they are nocturnal and shy Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the Attenborough's long-beaked echidna?

It is a member of the monotremes Signup and view all the answers

What is the current conservation status of Attenborough's long-beaked echidna?

Critically Endangered Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of CITES?

To ensure that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival Signup and view all the answers

How many parties are currently part of CITES?

184 Signup and view all the answers

Where is the CITES Secretariat located?

Geneva, Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about the initiative taken by Dominica?

It has established the world's first Sperm Whale Reserve Signup and view all the answers

Which national park is the first home to Asiatic lions?

Gir National Park and Sanctuary Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of lions that can be accommodated in the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?

40 adult and sub-adult lions Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to conserve and protect the Asiatic Lion and its habitat?

Project Lion Signup and view all the answers

What is the conservation status of the Asiatic Lion according to the IUCN?

Endangered Signup and view all the answers

What is the title recently earned by the Angkor Wat temple?

8th wonder of the world Signup and view all the answers

What is Angkor Wat temple located in?

Cambodia Signup and view all the answers

What is the serial number of the section on AWARDS/MEDALS/HONORS/PRIZE?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Which section is on page number 11?

ECONOMY/BANKING Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the INDEX OF CURRENT AFFAIRS?

CURRENT TIT-BITS Initiative Signup and view all the answers

What is the serial number of the section on INTERNATIONAL NEWS?

7 Signup and view all the answers

Which section is on page number 30?

BOOKS Signup and view all the answers

Who holds the copyright of this document?

OneClass.in Signup and view all the answers

What is the serial number of the section on PERSONS IN NEWS?

11 Signup and view all the answers

What is the serial number of the section on SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the International Day for Tolerance?

Tolerance: A Path to Peace and Reconciliation Signup and view all the answers

When is National Integration Day observed in India?

November 19 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the father of the White Revolution in India?

Dr. Verghese Kurien Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the World Children’s Day?

For Every Child, Every Right Signup and view all the answers

When is the National Milk Day observed in India?

November 26 Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women?

UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls Signup and view all the answers

When is the Constitution Day observed in India?

November 26 Signup and view all the answers

Who established the Children’s Film Society India in 1955?

Jawaharlal Nehru Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Awards/Medals/Honors/Prize

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Reports/Index/Committee/Survey/Study

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Govt. Schemes/Portal/Apps/Initiatives

AAINA Dashboard for Cities: a portal launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to submit their key data on a regular basis.
Dekho Apna Desh: an initiative that includes cruise tourism, with a target of 50 million cruise passengers in India by 2047.

Economy/Banking

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Defence News/Military Exercise

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Environment

Attenborough's long-beaked echidna: an elusive species that was feared extinct, but has been rediscovered in Indonesia.
CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora): aims to ensure international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Parties to CITES have come together to combat the illegal trade of jaguar parts and derivatives and to address poaching through coordinated enforcement efforts.

International News

International Jaguar Day: celebrated on November 29.
World's first Sperm Whale Reserve: established in Dominica, a groundbreaking initiative.

Science & Technology

FASTER 2.0: a portal launched by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud.

Sports

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Important Dates & Events

National Audit Day: November 16, with the theme "Driving Change 2030: Empowering Actions to Shape Our Future".
International Day for Tolerance: November 16, with the theme "Tolerance: A Path to Peace and Reconciliation".
World Philosophy Day: November 16, with the theme "Philosophical Reflection in a Multicultural World".
National Integration Day (Quami Ekta Divas): November 19, observed annually to mark the birth anniversary of India's First Female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
World Children's Day: November 20, with the theme "For Every Child, Every Right".
World Toilet Day: November 19, with the theme "Accelerating Change for Safe Sanitation".
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: November 25, with the theme "UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls. #NO Excuse".
National Milk Day: November 26, celebrated to honor Dr. Verghese Kurien (father of White Revolution) and educate people about the importance of milk.
Constitution Day: November 26, also known as National Law Day.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: November 29.

Persons in News

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Places in News – Summits/Conference

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States in News

Odisha: has the largest population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) at 866,000, according to the 2011 Census.
Madhya Pradesh: has the second-largest population of PVTGs at 609,000, according to the 2011 Census.
Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana): has the third-largest population of PVTGs at 539,000, according to the 2011 Census.

Books

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Miscellaneous

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): have primitive traits, geographical isolation, low literacy, zero to negative population growth rate, and backwardness.
Project Lion: an initiative launched by the Government of India in 2021 to conserve and protect the Asiatic Lion and its habitat.
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS): identified as a potential site for the relocation of Asiatic Lions, with a plan to accommodate 40 adult and sub-adult lions in the larger landscape of Barda-Alech hills and coastal forests.
Angkor Wat: a temple located in Cambodia, recently earned the title of the 8th wonder of the world, surpassing Italy's Pompeii.

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