Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In which state anti-electrocution cells are to be set up to prevent unnatural deaths of wildlife?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal Forest Department set up anti-electrocution cells that will identify sagging high-tension electrical lines and monitor illegal electric fences to prevent deaths of elephants in the north districts.
Category : State
2.
The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations is held between which countries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kazakhstan was held via video-conference.
Category : International
3.
Which bank has launched CASA mobilization campaign?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank launched CASA campaign of FY21, a nationwide savings and current account mobilization campaign starting from November 17, 2020 to March 4, 2021.
Category : Banking
4.
What is the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 for human health sector?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
International men's day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Men's Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on the 19th of November.
Category : Important Days
6.
The MOU is signed between Rail Tel and with which ministry to implement the Hospital management information system?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Railways signed MOU with Rail Tel to implement Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) in its hospital network across country.
Category : National
7.
Between which two countries defence pact is signed to counter China's growing influence?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, signed a landmark defence pact to counter China's growing influence in the South China Sea and over the Pacific island nations.
Category : International
8.
Election Commission Of India appointed Sonu Sood as a state icon for which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sonu Sood has been appointed the State Icon of Punjab by the Election Commission Of India .
Category : State
9.
World Toilet Day (WTD) is observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Toilet Day (WTD) is an official United Nations international observance day on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation.
Category : Important Days
10.
IRCTC and which state Tourism Development Corp signed MOU to operate Golden Chariot train?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IRCTC and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corp (KSTDC) signed an MoU to operate Golden Chariot train.
Category : State
11.
Masatoshi Koshiba, who passed away, belongs to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Masatoshi Koshiba, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2002 for studies of the ghostly cosmic particles known as neutrinos, belongs to Japan.
Category : International
12.
What is the theme of Lilavati Award 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' will launch the Lilavati Award 2020 . The theme of Lilavati Award is women's empowerment.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
According to Goldman Sachs, what is India's GDP growth rate for FY21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Goldman Sachs revised upwards its FY21 growth forecast for India to a 10.3% contraction, from -14.8% it had projected in September, according to a report.
Category : Economy
14.
Which state records best sex-ratio in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh recorded the best sex ratio in the country while Manipur recorded the worst sex ratio, according to the 2018 report on "vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System".
Category : State
15.
Which country ranked first in World Talent Ranking of EMD?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has slipped six places to the 59th position in the new World Talent Ranking of EMD and Switzerland ranked first in this list of 63 countries.
Category : International
16.
Which country will host U-17 Women's FIFA World cup in 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
U-17 Women' s FIFA World cup tournament will be held in India, which will mark the first time that India hosting a FIFA women's football tournament.
Category : International
17.
Who addressed the ministerial meeting of Global prevention coalition for HIV prevention?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention through video conference.
Category : National
18.
How many cites of India among 36 global cities are selected by WEF to pioneer roadmap for smart cities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Four Indian cities - Indore, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Faridabad - feature in a list of 36 cities across 22 countries and six continents selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to pioneer a new roadmap for smart cities as part of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance.
Category : National
19.
What is the theme of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With "Next is Now" as the theme, the summit will deliberate on challenges emerging in the post-pandemic world and focus on the impact of technologies and innovations in IT and BT.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Which state government signed MOU with the Department of New & Renewable Energy to discuss the implementation of India's first decentralized solar convergence project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Goa signed a memorandum of understanding to discuss rolling out of India's first project under the newly formed Convergence Energy Services Limited (Convergence) in the State.
Category : State
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