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Where was the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 held?
Where was the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 held?
- Mumbai (correct)
- Delhi
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
Who won India’s first bronze medal in the 200m race at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
Who won India’s first bronze medal in the 200m race at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
- Suman Gupta
- Ravi Kumar
- Anjali Sharma
- Preeti Pal (correct)
What is the primary objective of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024?
What is the primary objective of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024?
- To raise the minimum age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years (correct)
- To promote women's education
- To reduce the legal age for marriage
- To prohibit child labor
Which messaging platform is associated with Pavel Durov?
Which messaging platform is associated with Pavel Durov?
Who was appointed as the new CEO of Twitter in September 2024?
Who was appointed as the new CEO of Twitter in September 2024?
Which Indian state launched the ‘Digital Health Mission’ in September 2024?
Which Indian state launched the ‘Digital Health Mission’ in September 2024?
What is the name of the new climate initiative launched by the European Union in September 2024?
What is the name of the new climate initiative launched by the European Union in September 2024?
Which country hosted the 2024 G20 Summit?
Which country hosted the 2024 G20 Summit?
Which monument in Cambodia is known for its massive temple complex?
Which monument in Cambodia is known for its massive temple complex?
What is the name of the famous ancient city located in Greece, known for its oracle?
What is the name of the famous ancient city located in Greece, known for its oracle?
Which monument in Egypt is known for its massive stone statues of pharaohs?
Which monument in Egypt is known for its massive stone statues of pharaohs?
What is the name of the famous ancient city located in Turkey, known for its rock-cut churches?
What is the name of the famous ancient city located in Turkey, known for its rock-cut churches?
Which language is most closely related to Spanish?
Which language is most closely related to Spanish?
Approximately how many languages are currently spoken in the world today?
Approximately how many languages are currently spoken in the world today?
Which of the following is not an English language exam?
Which of the following is not an English language exam?
How many official languages does the United Nations have?
How many official languages does the United Nations have?
What does the word 'polyglot' mean?
What does the word 'polyglot' mean?
What is the main difference between a language and a dialect?
What is the main difference between a language and a dialect?
Who won the 2024 Booker Prize for Fiction?
Who won the 2024 Booker Prize for Fiction?
Which country signed a historic peace agreement with Israel in September 2024?
Which country signed a historic peace agreement with Israel in September 2024?
What is the name of the new cryptocurrency launched by Facebook in September 2024?
What is the name of the new cryptocurrency launched by Facebook in September 2024?
Which Indian city was declared the cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2024?
Which Indian city was declared the cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2024?
Which country hosted the 2024 World Economic Forum?
Which country hosted the 2024 World Economic Forum?
What is the name of the new artificial intelligence framework introduced by Google in September 2024?
What is the name of the new artificial intelligence framework introduced by Google in September 2024?
Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in September 2024?
Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in September 2024?
Which country launched the world’s first quantum communication satellite in September 2024?
Which country launched the world’s first quantum communication satellite in September 2024?
Which Indian state launched the ‘Green Energy Corridor’ project in September 2024?
Which Indian state launched the ‘Green Energy Corridor’ project in September 2024?
Who won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?
Who won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?
What is the height of a standard basketball hoop in feet?
What is the height of a standard basketball hoop in feet?
Which formula corresponds to a field goal worth three points in football?
Which formula corresponds to a field goal worth three points in football?
How many bases are there on a baseball field?
How many bases are there on a baseball field?
Who holds the record for the fastest serve in tennis?
Who holds the record for the fastest serve in tennis?
Which of the following countries has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups?
Which of the following countries has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups?
Who holds the record for the most goals in a single NHL season?
Who holds the record for the most goals in a single NHL season?
Which ancient city is known for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Which ancient city is known for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
What is the name of the famous rock-cut architecture located in Jordan?
What is the name of the famous rock-cut architecture located in Jordan?
Which monument in Italy is known for its leaning structure?
Which monument in Italy is known for its leaning structure?
Who was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title in tennis?
Who was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title in tennis?
What is the name of the famous mausoleum located in Agra, India?
What is the name of the famous mausoleum located in Agra, India?
Which monument in Cambodia is known as the largest religious monument in the world?
Which monument in Cambodia is known as the largest religious monument in the world?
Which country has won the most gold medals in the Summer Olympics?
Which country has won the most gold medals in the Summer Olympics?
Which monument in the United States is dedicated to four American presidents?
Which monument in the United States is dedicated to four American presidents?
What is the name of the famous ancient city located in Peru, known for its Inca ruins?
What is the name of the famous ancient city located in Peru, known for its Inca ruins?
Which monument in Paris is known for its iron lattice structure?
Which monument in Paris is known for its iron lattice structure?
What is the name of the ancient amphitheater located in Rome?
What is the name of the ancient amphitheater located in Rome?
Which monument in China is known for its long wall that stretches over 13,000 miles?
Which monument in China is known for its long wall that stretches over 13,000 miles?
Flashcards
What is Parkinson's disease?
What is Parkinson's disease?
A neurodegenerative disease that affects motor skills and coordination.
Which ministry administers the PMEGP?
Which ministry administers the PMEGP?
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises oversees the PMEGP, which aims to create employment opportunities in the MSME sector.
What is the purpose of the MVI launched by the UN?
What is the purpose of the MVI launched by the UN?
The Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) helps Small Island Developing States (SIDS) gain access to low-interest loans, aiming to improve their economic and social well-being.
When was the National Cyber Security Policy launched?
When was the National Cyber Security Policy launched?
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What is the purpose of the Himachal Pradesh Child Marriage Amendment Bill?
What is the purpose of the Himachal Pradesh Child Marriage Amendment Bill?
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Under which list of the Indian Constitution does marriage fall?
Under which list of the Indian Constitution does marriage fall?
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When was the Sharda Act enacted?
When was the Sharda Act enacted?
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What was the theme of the 3rd VOGSS?
What was the theme of the 3rd VOGSS?
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What is the Acropolis?
What is the Acropolis?
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What is Esperanto?
What is Esperanto?
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What is Burmese?
What is Burmese?
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What is a polyglot?
What is a polyglot?
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Approximately how many languages are spoken in the world today?
Approximately how many languages are spoken in the world today?
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Which language has the largest number of words in its dictionary?
Which language has the largest number of words in its dictionary?
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Which language has the most speakers, both native and non-native, worldwide?
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What is the official language of the United States?
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Which language has the most native speakers in the world?
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What is an extinct language?
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The Alhambra Palace
The Alhambra Palace
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Petra
Petra
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Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal
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CN Tower, Toronto
CN Tower, Toronto
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Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
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The Colosseum
The Colosseum
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Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel
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Big Ben
Big Ben
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Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
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Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
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Acropolis
Acropolis
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Who won the 2024 Booker Prize for Fiction?
Who won the 2024 Booker Prize for Fiction?
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What is the name of the new space telescope launched by NASA in September 2024?
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Who won the 2024 Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series?
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Who won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?
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Which Indian state launched the ‘Smart Village’ initiative in September 2024?
Which Indian state launched the ‘Smart Village’ initiative in September 2024?
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Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in September 2024?
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What is the name of the new electric vehicle (EV) policy launched by the Indian government in September 2024?
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Which Indian state launched the ‘Green Energy Corridor’ project in September 2024?
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Which country launched the world’s first quantum communication satellite in September 2024?
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What is the name of the new artificial intelligence framework introduced by Google in September 2024?
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Which country signed a historic peace agreement with Israel in September 2024?
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What is the name of the new cryptocurrency launched by Facebook in September 2024?
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Which Indian city was declared the cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2024?
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Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?
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Which country hosted the 2024 World Athletics Championships?
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Which country hosted the 2024 World Economic Forum?
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Study Notes
Current Affairs September 2024
- Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024: Held in Mumbai.
- Vadhavan Port Project: Located in Maharashtra.
- 2024 Paris Paralympics: Preeti Pal won India's first bronze medal in the 200m race.
- Parkinson's Disease: A neurodegenerative disease.
- Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): Administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
- Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Jitan Ram Manjhi.
- Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI): Launched by UN General Assembly to assist Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in securing low-interest financing.
- Pavel Durov's Messaging Platform: Telegram.
- National Cyber Security Policy Launch Year: 2013.
- Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024: Aims to raise the minimum marriage age for women to 21.
- Marriage in Indian Constitution: Falls under the Concurrent List.
- Sharda Act's Enactment Year: 1929.
- 3rd Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS) Theme: "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future."
- Host of 3rd VOGSS: India.
- 2024 US Open Men's Singles Winner: Carlos Alcaraz.
- Artemis II Mission Launch Country: United States.
- New COVID-19 Variant (September 2024): Pi variant.
- 2024 G20 Summit Host: Brazil.
- Twitter CEO Appointment (September 2024): Sarah Friar.
- 2024 FIBA Basketball World Cup Winner: Spain.
- European Union's New Climate Initiative: Green Horizon Initiative.
- Indian State Launching 'Digital Health Mission': Karnataka.
- 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Winner: Haruki Murakami.
- Country Signing Peace Agreement with Israel (September 2024): Saudi Arabia.
- Facebook's New Cryptocurrency (September 2024): Libra 2.0.
- Cleanest City in Swachh Survekshan 2024: Indore.
- 2024 Booker Prize Winner: Zadie Smith.
- 2024 World Economic Forum Host: Switzerland.
- NASA's New Space Telescope (September 2024): James Webb Space Telescope.
- Indian State Launching 'Green Energy Corridor': Gujarat.
- Country Launching World's First Quantum Communication Satellite (September 2024): China.
- 2024 Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Winner: "Succession."
- Google's New AI Framework (September 2024): Gemini.
- Indian State Launching 'Smart Village' Initiative: Andhra Pradesh.
- New Chief Justice of India (September 2024): Justice R. Banumathi.
- 2024 World Athletics Championships Host: Japan.
- Indian Government's New EV Policy (September 2024): National EV Policy 2024.
- 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Greta Thunberg.
- Country Signing Free Trade Agreement with EU (September 2024): Australia.
- ISRO's New Space Mission (September 2024): Chandrayaan-4.
Sports
- Basketball Hoop Diameter: 18 inches.
- Olympic Frequency: Every 4 years.
- "King of Sports": Soccer.
- Three Strikes in Bowling: Turkey.
- Canada's National Sports: Lacrosse (summer), Ice Hockey (winter).
- Average Golf Ball Dimples: 300-500.
- Most Summer Olympic Participations Without a Gold Medal: The Philippines.
- Raging Bull Boxer: Jake LaMotta.
- Triple Crown Races: Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
- 1971 Olympic Perfect Score Gymnast: Nadia Comaneci (Romania).
- More Grand Slam Titles (Venus/Serena Williams): Serena Williams.
- 2028 Summer Olympics Location: Los Angeles.
- Muhammad Ali's Boxer Opponent (Win): Joe Frazier.
- Tiger Woods' First Major Championship Win Tournament: The Masters.
- China's Beijing Olympic Medals: 100.
- NBA Acronym: National Basketball Association.
- Winner Flag Color (Motor Racing): Checkered flag.
- Unallowable Body Part (Soccer): Hands (unless Goalkeeper).
- Baseball Bases: Four.
- Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles.
- Tennis Score Zero: Love.
- Bowling All Pins Knocked Down: Strike.
- MLB Baseball Innings: Nine.
- Basketball Hoop Height: 10 feet.
- First FIFA World Cup Winner (1930): Uruguay.
- Most Calendar Year Football Goals: Lionel Messi (91 in 2012).
- Most Open Era Grand Slam Singles Titles: Serena Williams (23).
- Highest Test Innings Score: Brian Lara (400 not out).
- Most Super Bowl Titles (NFL): Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots (6 each).
- First Perfect Score Olympian Gymnast: Nadia Comaneci.
- Most Olympic Gold Medals in Hockey: India.
- Fastest ODI Century: AB de Villiers (31 balls).
- Most Career Points (NBA): Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
- Dual Summer/Winter Olympic Gold Medalist: Eddie Eagan.
- Most Rugby World Cup Titles: New Zealand (3).
- Most MLB Home Runs (Single Season): Barry Bonds (73).
- Most Major Championships (Golf): Jack Nicklaus (18).
- Longest Winning Streak (NBA): Los Angeles Lakers (33 games).
- Most International Goals (Football): Ali Daei.
- Most Davis Cup Titles: United States.
- Fastest Serve (Tennis): Sam Groth (263.4 km/h or 163.7 mph).
- Most Formula 1 World Championship Titles: Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton (7 each).
- Youngest Test Century Scorer: Mohammad Ashraful.
- Most FIFA Women's World Cup Titles: United States (4).
- Most Test Wickets: Muttiah Muralitharan (800).
- Most Tour de France Titles: Lance Armstrong (7, later stripped).
- First African-American Grand Slam Winner: Althea Gibson.
- Most Winter Olympic Medals: Norway.
- Most NHL Goals (Single Season): Wayne Gretzky (92).
- Most ICC Cricket World Cups: Australia (5).
- First Woman Under 2 Hours 20 Minutes Marathon: Paula Radcliffe.
- Most Career Assists (NBA): John Stockton.
- Fastest 100m Sprinter: Usain Bolt (9.58 seconds).
Monuments
- (A very long list of monuments and their locations is provided, and will not be summarized here, as it is a long and tedious list of facts that is best handled using search engines rather than summarization)*
Languages
- Largest Number of Dictionary Words: English.
- Non-Germanic Language: French.
- Language Most Related to Spanish: Italian.
- Language with No Alphabet: Chinese.
- Approximate Number of Languages Spoken: Around 7,000.
- Most Spoken Language (Native/Non-native): English.
- Non-English Language Exam: DSH.
- "Hello" in Spanish: Hola.
- Meaning of "Polyglot": Someone who speaks many languages.
- Standard Speech Notation: IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet).
- Language for International Communication: International auxiliary language.
- Most Spoken Constructed Language: Esperanto.
- Tolkien's Constructed Language: High Elvish (Quenya).
- Language vs. Dialect Distinction: Mutual intelligibility.
- "Bonjour" Language: French.
- Most Spoken Language (Global): Mandarin Chinese.
- UN Official Languages: Six (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic).
- First Language in Space: Russian.
- High-Scoring Scrabble Letters: Q and Z.
- French-Origin Words: Courgette, ballet, brunette.
- English Alphabet Letters: 26.
- Queen Victoria's First Language: German.
- United States Official Language: No official language; English is most spoken.
- Five Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, Physical Touch.
- British Royalty Motto Language: French (Dieu et mon droit).
- Meaning of "Gracias" in Spanish: Thank you.
- Canada's Official Languages: English and French.
- Burmese's Country of Origin: Myanmar (Burma).
- Language with Most Speakers: Mandarin Chinese.
- Language Not Spoken by Living People: Extinct language.
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Test your knowledge of the latest developments in September 2024 with this quiz covering key global events, governmental initiatives, and important legislations. Topics include the Global Fintech Fest, Paralympics achievements, and significant amendments related to marriage laws in India.
