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CLAT General Knowledge – Quiz Facts 29 Nov

Contents

Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, officially designated as the 8th wonder of the world, captivating visitors with its architectural splendor and cultural heritage.

 

Key Points:

  • Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia, has been recognized as the 8th wonder of the world.
  • It is the world’s largest religious monument, built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II.
  • Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its architectural brilliance, intricate carvings, and cultural significance.
  • The temple’s transformation from a Hindu temple to a Buddhist sanctuary reflects the region’s religious history.
  • Angkor Wat is an active religious site and a popular tourist destination, that’s it for first general knowledge quiz facts .

 

India and US to launch joint microwave satellite for comprehensive Earth observation, marking a new era in space collaboration.

 

Key Points :

  • India and the US will jointly launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in the first quarter of next year.
  • The satellite will be used for comprehensive Earth observation, including studying land ecosystems, solid earth deformation, mountain and polar cryosphere dynamics, sea ice behavior, and coastal ocean phenomena.
  • The two countries are also collaborating on human spaceflight cooperation, exploring areas such as radiation impact studies, micro meteorite & orbital debris shield studies, and space health and medicine aspects.
  • ISRO is also exploring the possibility of using NASA’s Hypervelocity Impact Test (HVIT) facility for testing Gaganyaan module Micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) protection shields , that’s it for Second general knowledge quiz facts.

New book “India’s Moment” explores India’s evolving role in international negotiations.

 

Key Points :

  • A book titled “India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations Around the World” was launched by the High Commissioner of India to the UK.
  • The book was written by Professor (Dr.) Mohan Kumar, Dean, Strategic & International Initiatives, O.P. Jindal Global University.
  • The book explores India’s evolving role in international negotiation , that’s it for third general knowledge quiz facts.

India launches first-ever auction of critical minerals, paving the way for resource security, economic growth, and a sustainable energy future.

 

Key Points :

  • India’s first tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals will take place today.
  • The auction will involve twenty blocks of critical and strategic minerals strategically located across the nation.
  • The minerals being auctioned are essential for the future global economy, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium, and rare earth elements (REE).
  • India is committed to achieving 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, which will drive demand for critical minerals.
  • The government has rationalized royalty rates for critical minerals to encourage more participation in auctions , that’s it for the last general knowledge quiz facts.

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