October, 2024
Which African country recently reported an outbreak of the Marburg virus?
Explanation: Rwanda reported a Marburg virus outbreak with six fatalities. Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is a hemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola, transmitted through bodily fluids, with African fruit bats as the reservoir.
What is the name of deep-sea creature recently captured on video in the Tonga Trench?
Explanation: The bigfin squid (Magnapinna) was filmed at 10,800 feet in the Tonga Trench. Known for its long tentacles, it's rarely seen, with only 20 documented sightings, highlighting ocean mysteries.
Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated ‘Banjara Virasat Museum’ in which state?
Explanation: The Banjara Virasat Museum was indeed inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 5th October 2024, at Poharadevi, in the Washim district of Maharashtra.
Recently, the Red Panda Program of which zoological park has been selected as a finalist for the WAZA Conservation Award 2024?
Explanation: Darjeeling's Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park's Red Panda Program is a finalist for the 2024 WAZA Conservation Award. It focuses on breeding, habitat restoration, and genetic preservation of endangered species.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
Explanation: A recent vulture survey in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary recorded 80 vultures. Located in Kerala's Western Ghats, it's part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, bordered by Nagarhole, Bandipur, and Mudumalai.
Zero Defect and Zero Effect initiative, which was seen in news, was launched by which ministry?
Explanation: The ‘Zero Defect and Zero Effect’ (ZED) initiative, launched in 2016 by the Ministry of MSME, encourages MSMEs to produce quality products using advanced technology, supporting "Make in India" and reducing environmental impact.
Samarth Scheme, recently extended for two years, focuses on skill development in which sector?