Current Affairs Grade 7 (October) PDF

**[Current Affairs (October)]** **[Class VII]** **[National]** **1. KAZID- 2024 is Eigth Edition Joint Military:** KAZIND-2024 is the 8th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan, which started on 30th September 2024 in Auli, Uttarakhand, India. The exercise will contin...

**[Current Affairs (October)]** **[Class VII]** **[National]** **1. KAZID- 2024 is Eigth Edition Joint Military:** KAZIND-2024 is the 8th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan, which started on 30th September 2024 in Auli, Uttarakhand, India. The exercise will continue until 13th October 2024. The goal of this annual event is to strengthen the military partnership between the two nations. 2\. **Kerala Launcesh First Supercapacitor Manufacturing Facility:** Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, recently inaugurated India's first supercapacitor manufacturing facility at Keltron Component Complex Limited (KCCL) in Kallyassery, Kannur. This marks an important milestone for both Keltron and India's electronics industry. **3.** The 'Cruise Bharat Mission' is a new project launched by the Indian government to promote cruise tourism in India. Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal officially inaugurated at Mumbai port on the cruise ship 'Empress'. The mission aims to tap into India's potential as a major cruise destination and increase the number of people who travel by cruise ships. The goal is to double cruise passenger traffic by the year 2029. **4. Solar Eclipses On October 2:**On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will take place. This means that people in certain parts of South America will be able to see the Moon cover the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring around the edges---like a "ring of fire." In other parts of the world, like North America and areas around the Pacific Ocean, people will witness a partial solar eclipse, where only part of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. Unfortunately, this eclipse will not be visible in India. **5. Telangana Launches NITI Aayog Woman Entrepreneurship:** Telangana has made history as the first state in India to start a chapter of NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). This initiative is focused on helping women entrepreneurs by offering them important tools, resources, and connections to grow their businesses. **6. IIT Madras Developed TechniquesRetinal Treatment:** Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have developed new techniques to treat eye problems like retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy. These eye conditions affect about 11 million people in India. The research uses mild laser-induced convection, a method that makes delivering treatment to the retina faster and more effective **7. Ayush Medical Value Travel Symmit 2024:** Vaidya Shri Devendra Triguna, who has received prestigious honors like the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, has played a key role in spreading the practice of Ayurveda around the world. As the President of the [ [All India Ayurvedic Congress]](https://www.gktoday.in/ayush-medical-value-travel-summit-2024/), he has helped Ayurveda reach over 80 countries. **8. Union Cabinet Grants Status to 5 Languages:**The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the recognition of five new classical languages: Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit. This decision highlights the government's dedication to supporting regional languages and honoring India's diverse linguistic traditions. **9. Scientists Discover Sixth Ocean Hidden In Earth's Mantle :** Scientists have discovered a vast water reservoir approximately 700 kilometers beneath the [Earth's surface](https://www.gktoday.in/nasa-earth-surface-mass-has-deviated/), potentially three times larger than all the planet's surface oceans combined. This groundbreaking finding challenges previous beliefs about the origins of Earth's water and reveals new complexities in the planet's geological processes. **10. National Wildlife Week - October 2 - 8**On the eve of Wildlife Week 2024, the Department of Wildlife Protection in Jammu and Kashmir kicked off celebrations with an inaugural event at the beautiful Dachigam National Park. This year's theme is celebrating nature's beauty and highlighting the vital importance of conserving wildlife. **[International ]** 1. **Taiwan Receives First Shipment Hapoon Ship :** First Taiwan has received its first [ [shipment]](https://www.gktoday.in/taiwan-receives-first-shipment-of-harpoon-missile-systems/) of 100 land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems from the United States, which arrived at Kaohsiung Port on September 27. This is an important step in strengthening Taiwan's military, especially during times of regional tension. 2. **EURONAVAL 2024:** EURONAVAL 2024 is shaping up to be an important event in the world of naval defense, with close to 500 exhibitors expected to participate. The event will be held from November 4th to 7th, 2024, at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. 3. **WHO Proves First Mapox Test For Emergency Use:**The World Health Organization (WHO) recently approved a new test called the Alinity m MPXV assay to help increase global access to testing for Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). This decision, made on October 3, 2024, is in response to the growing need for quick and accurate testing as cases of Mpox rise, especially in areas facing outbreaks. 4. **Scientists Discover Innovative Method To Refreeze Arctic Ice:**Researchers are working on an innovative idea to address the impacts of climate change on the Arctic by developing a method to "refreeze" the Arctic Sea. Early trials show promise, suggesting that this method could help make the sea [ [ice]](https://www.gktoday.in/scientists-discover-innovative-method-to-refreeze-arctic-ice/) thicker by pumping seawater into already frozen areas. 5. **Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in over a century** :Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in over a century, causing serious food shortages. Countries like Zimbabwe and Namibia have started wildlife-culling programs to address the growing food insecurity caused by this environmental crisis. 6. **Nobel Prize In Physics 2024Awarded to Hopfield And Hilton:** In 2024, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their groundbreaking discoveries in [ [machine learning]](https://www.gktoday.in/nobel-prize-in-physics-2024-awarded-to-hopfield-and-hinton/), particularly their work on [ [artificial]](https://www.gktoday.in/nobel-prize-in-physics-2024-awarded-to-hopfield-and-hinton/) neural networks. Their contributions have played a key role in developing modern artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. 7. **What Is china Anconda Strategy:** Tensions between China and Taiwan are growing, with China using a military strategy called the "Anaconda Strategy." This strategy is designed to wear down Taiwan and limit its actions, while China increases its military presence around the island. 8. **Saudi Arabia Denied Seats On UN Human Rigths Council:** Recently, Saudi Arabia tried to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) but was unsuccessful, finishing in sixth place. This outcome sheds light on how the world views Saudi Arabia's human rights record and shows the challenges of balancing global human rights advocacy. 9. **NASA'S Europe Clipper Mission Aims To Discover Aleins Life :**On October 10, NASA will launch the Europa Clipper mission, which aims to explore Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, for signs of extraterrestrial life. This mission is a major milestone in space exploration, involving NASA's largest spacecraft ever built. 10. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2024 on October 10, revealing a disturbing 73% decline in global wildlife populations since 1970. This sharp drop highlights the severe impact of human activities on the world's biodiversity and calls for immediate action to prevent further damage. [ ] **1**. **Look at this series: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, \... What number should come next?** A. **A.11** B. **B.12** C. **C.13** D. **D.14** **Answer:** Option B **Explanation:** This is a simple addition series. Each number increases by 2. **2. Look at this series: 201, 202, 204, 207, \... What number should come next?** A. **205** B. **208** C. **210** D. **211** **Answer:** Option D **Explanation:** In this addition series, 1 is added to the first number; 2 is added to the second number; 3 is added to the third number; 4 is added to the fourth number; and go on. **3. SCD, TEF, UGH, \_\_\_\_, WKL** A. **CMN** B. **UJI** C. **VIJ** D. **IJT** **Answer:** Option C **Explanation:** There are two alphabetical series here. The first series is with the first letters only: STUVW. The second series involves the remaining letters: CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL. **4. [guitar]** A. **band** B. **teacher** C. **songs** D. **strings** **Answer:** Option D **Explanation:** A guitar does not exist without strings, so strings are an essential part of a guitar. A band is not necessary to a guitar (choice a). Guitar playing can be learned without a teacher (choice b). Songs are byproducts of a guitar (choice c). **5. If A is the brother of B; B is the sister of C; and C is the father of D, how D is related to A?** A. **Brother** B. **Sister** C. **Nephew** D. **Cannot be determined** **Answer:** Option D **Explanation:** If D is Male, the answer is Nephew. If D is Female, the answer is Niece. As the sex of D is not known, hence, the relation between D and A cannot be determined. Note: Niece - A daughter of one\'s brother or sister, or of one\'s brother-in-law or sister-in-law. Nephew - A son of one\'s brother or sister, or of one\'s brother-in-law or sister-in-law. **6. Which word does NOT belong with the others?** **A. guitar** **B. flute** **C. violin** **D. cello** Answer - B Explanation: The guitar, violin, and cello are stringed instruments; the flute is a wind instrument. **7. Statement: **\"You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation.\" - A line in an appointment letter. **Assumptions:** 1. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer. 2. Generally an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period. Only assumption I is implicit Only assumption II is implicit Either I or II is implicit Neither I nor II is implicit Both I and II are implicit **Answer:** Option E **Explanation:** The performance of the individual has to be tested over a span of time as the statement mentions. So, I is implicit. The statement mentions that the individual\'s worth shall be reviewed (during probation period) before confirmation. So, II is also implicit. **8. Here are some words translated from an artificial language.\ *gorblflur* means fan belt\ *pixngorbl* means ceiling fan\ *arthtusl* means tile roof\ Which word could mean \"ceiling tile\"?** A. **gorbltusl** B. **flurgorbl** C. **arthflur** D. **pixnarth** **Answer:** Option D **Explanation:** *Gorbl* means fan; *flur* means belt; *pixn* means ceiling; *arth* means tile; and *tusl* means roof. Therefore, *pixnarth* is the correct choice.