October Flashcards

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Who convened the G7 leaders’ call on October 2, 2024, and what was the focus of the discussion?

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened the call, with the focus on the escalating crisis in the Middle East, particularly tensions at the Israeli-Lebanese border and Iran’s missile attack on Israel.

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What is ‘Mission Mausam,’ and what is its purpose?

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‘Mission Mausam’ is a project approved by the Indian Union Cabinet with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore to enhance India’s ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events and climate change. It will be implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and other key institutions.

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Who was sworn in as Mexico’s first female president in 2024?

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Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico’s first female president, marking a significant milestone for the country.

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Who won the 2024 China Open tennis title and who did they defeat in the final?

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Carlos Alcaraz from Spain won the 2024 China Open, defeating World No.1 Jannik Sinner from Italy.

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Why were Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2024?

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They were awarded for their discovery of microRNA and its crucial role in gene regulation, significantly changing our understanding of how genes function.

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What is the MALABAR exercise, and when did it take place in 2024?

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The MALABAR exercise is a joint naval military drill hosted by India. In 2024, it took place from October 8 to October 18 in Visakhapatnam, involving the USA, Australia, Japan, and India.

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Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and for what contributions?

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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker for his work in computational protein design, and to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for their groundbreaking AI-based protein structure prediction.

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