**Today’s Top 10 Current Affairs: 16th November 2024 – Questions and Answers**
**1. G20 Summit concludes with focus on global economic recovery**
The G20 Summit concluded in Bali, Indonesia, with a focus on global economic recovery. Leaders from the world’s largest economies discussed issues such as inflation, energy security, and climate change. The summit also saw the launch of a new global pandemic preparedness fund.
**2. COP27 climate conference begins in Egypt**
The COP27 climate conference began in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with a focus on implementing the Paris Agreement. World leaders will discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The conference is expected to be the largest ever, with over 40,000 participants.
**3. US midterm elections: Republicans take control of the House**
In a major upset, Republicans won control of the US House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Democrats retained control of the Senate, but the Republican victory gives them the power to block President Biden’s agenda. The results of the election will have a significant impact on US politics for the next two years.
**4. Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls for more weapons**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more weapons from Western allies during a speech to the G20 Summit. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs more air defense systems, artillery, and ammunition to defend itself against Russian aggression. The war in Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on the country and its people.
**5. North Korea fires ballistic missiles over Japan**
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles over Japan, prompting the Japanese government to issue a warning to its citizens. The missiles were launched from North Korea’s east coast and flew over northern Japan before landing in the Pacific Ocean. The launch is a reminder of the threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
**6. Iran protests continue over Mahsa Amini’s death**
Protests continue in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly violating the country’s strict dress code. The protests have spread to over 100 cities and have been met with a violent crackdown by security forces. The Iranian government has restricted internet access and blocked social media platforms in an attempt to quell the unrest.
**7. Ethiopia peace talks resume in South Africa**
Peace talks between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels have resumed in South Africa. The talks are being mediated by the African Union and are aimed at ending the two-year civil war in Ethiopia. The war has caused a humanitarian crisis and displaced millions of people.
**8. Brazil elects Lula da Silva as president**
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected president of Brazil in a runoff election. Da Silva, a former president who served from 2003 to 2010, defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. The election was closely contested, but da Silva ultimately won by a margin of about 50.9% to 49.1%.
**9. Elon Musk completes Twitter acquisition**
Elon Musk has completed his acquisition of Twitter. Musk paid $44 billion for the social media platform, which he has said he plans to make more free speech-friendly. Musk has already made a number of changes to Twitter, including firing several top executives and loosening content moderation policies.
**10. NASA launches Artemis I moon mission**
NASA launched its Artemis I moon mission, which is the first in a series of missions that aims to return humans to the moon by 2025. The mission is unmanned and will test the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. If successful, the Artemis I mission will pave the way for future crewed missions to the moon and Mars.
