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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 2, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Indian navy's stealth frigate has been launched at Yantar Shipyard of which country?
African
Greek
Australian
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a separate development, the MoD announced the launch of the seventh Indian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class at Yantar Shipyard, Russia.

2.
Who is appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)?
Ashok Bhushan
Kamal Dev
Ramalingam Sudhakar
M V Kamath
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian govt has decided to appoint former Supreme Court Judge Justice Ashok Bhushan as the new Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).

3.
India is placed at which position in the Group 2 points table after its match with New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021?
5th
3rd
4th
2nd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Team India is currently placed at fifth place, second to the bottom in the Super 12 Group 2 points table of T20 World Cup 2021 with two massive defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand.

4.
Which of the following Shatabdi Express has become the first IMS certified train?
Madhya Pradesh Shatabdi Express
Bihar Shatabdi Express
Vivek Shatabdi Express
Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express has recently become the first IMS certified train.

5.
What is the theme of World Thrift Day?
Know the importance of savings
Understand the importance of savings
Aware of the importance of savings
Understanding the importance of savings
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme 2021 for World Thrift Day is 'Understanding the importance of savings'.

6.
Which country will host the Conference of Parties (COP-26) on climate change?
France
UK
Canada
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the 26th session of the Conference of Parties (COP-26) on climate change in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

7.
Which party retained its absolute majority in Japan's Parliamentary Elections?
Japan Innovation Party
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan
Democratic Party for the People
Liberal Democratic Party
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan's ruling coalition led by Liberal Democratic Party won an absolute majority in the recent Parliamentary elections held.

8.
Who is the Fund Manager of the SWAMIH Fund?
Kotak Mahindra
SBI Cap
Aditya Birla Sun Life
Canara Robeco
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI Cap is the fund manager of the 'Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing' (SWAMIH) Fund.

9.
Who has agreed to spend $6 billion to solve world hunger if the UN shares a spending plan?
Jeff Bezos
Elon Musk
Mark Zuckerberg
Bill Gates
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on October 31, 2021, said that he is willing to sell some Tesla stocks if the World Food Programme (WFP) shares a plan on how 2 percent of total wealth which is $6 billion could solve world hunger.

10.
Delhi schools reopened for the first time after the outbreak of COVID-19 on which date?
October 30
November 01
October 25
October 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
All Delhi schools reopened on November 1, 2021, for all classes with 50 percent capacity, as per Deputy Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's announcement.

11.
World Vegan Day is celebrated on which date?
October 29
October 31
November 01
October 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, World Vegan Day celebrated is on 1st November by the vegan community.

12.
Asgar Afghan has announced retirement from all forms of cricket. Did he play for which country's national cricket team?
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
England
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former skipper of Afghanistan Cricket Team Asgar Afghan has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.

13.
The financial statement of the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme", it is running out of funds in how many states?
3
6
15
21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The financial statement of the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme", it is running out of funds in 21 states.

14.
Which of the following bodies has successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long-Range (LR) Bomb?
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
WWF
Both A & B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A team from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long-Range (LR) Bomb.

15.
Which institution released a report titled 'The Road from Paris: India's Progress Towards its Climate Pledge'?
Natural Resources Defense Council
WWF
NABARD
NITI Aayog
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the run-up to the climate conference every year, NRDC and partners publish an annual review of India's actions on climate change.

16.
Mullaperiyar dam, located in Kerala, is in control of which state?
Telangana
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The dam is at the centre of a decades-old dispute for Kerala, where it is situated, the dam presents a threat to lakhs living downstream and for Tamil Nadu.

17.
In which city/state, Jitendra Singh dedicate 'Sardar Patel Leadership Centre' to the Nation?
Nagpur
Mussoorie
Agra
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On the occasion of National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has unveiled the "Sardar Patel Leadership Centre" at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie.

18.
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of KPMG India?
Shavkat Karim
Arun M. Kumar
Yezdi Nagporewalla
Francesco Bagnaia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Financial services firm KMPG has decided to appoint senior partner Yezdi Nagporewalla as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for the India division.

19.
World Thrift Day is celebrated on which date in the world?
October 31
October 30
November 01
October 29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, World Thrift Day is celebrated on 31st October across the globe.

20.
Which state's chief minister has launched Mission Clean to curb illegal sand mining and liquor trade?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi announced 'Mission Clean' in a meeting held with all the Deputy Commissioners and the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of the state.