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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 5, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which state's CM has launched the 'Uttam Beej portal' which will benefit the farmers by providing quality seeds with transparency?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Andhra Pradesh
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana, has launched the 'Uttam Beej portal' which will benefit the farmers of Haryana by providing quality seeds with transparency.

2.
Which bank has signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer a defence service salary package under ''Power Salute''?
RBL Bank
State Bank of India
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer 'Power Salute'; ICICI Bank also renewed MoU with the Indian Army.

3.
Which organization has warned that the average global temperatures would breach the two degrees Celsius mark by 2100?
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
International Union for Conservation of Nature
United Nations Environment Programme
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that the average global temperatures would breach the 2 degrees Celsius mark by 2100 compared to pre-industrial times.

4.
What is the name of the website launched by Indian climate experts for assessing equity in climate action?
Bharat Climate Monitor
Climate Equity Monitor
Bharat Climate Dashboard
Global CC Monitor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Independent researchers from India have conceptualized and developed an online dashboard named "Climate Equity Monitor" on Global climate policy.

5.
IAF has participated in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021. This exercise was conducted in which country?
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Israel
Algeria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A total of 84 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel took part in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021, along with IAF's Mirage 2000 aircraft squadron at Israel's Ovda Airbase.

6.
Which organization has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal'?
Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.
Power Finance Corporation
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021', the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal'.

7.
Which country has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies?
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Taliban made a surprise announcement, banning the use of all foreign currency across the country. The terrorist organisation urged everyone (from shopkeepers to business owners) to conduct all transactions using the national currency, the Afghani.

8.
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed which bank as an Agency Bank to conduct government business?
State Bank of India
Bank of Baroda
Federal Bank
Bandhan Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has now appointed Bandhan Bank as an Agency Bank of the RBI to conduct government business.

9.
Who has won the 5th Rujna Zora chess tournament held in Serbia?
G AkashG Akash
P Iniyan
Audi Ameya
D Gukesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster (GM) P Iniyan wins the 5th Rujna Zora chess tournament held in Serbia.

10.
Which Indian state is set to commence the census of Indus river dolphins?
Bihar
West Bengal
Punjab
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab is set to commence the census of the Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor). It is a freshwater dolphin that is found in the river Beas.

11.
The Union Home Minister has launched Ayushman CAPF Health Card for which persons?
Central Armed Police Forces Persons
Judge
Railway Employees
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Ayushman Bharat' healthcare scheme for the personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across India.

12.
Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)?
Rajnish Kumar
Vinod Aggarwal
A S Rajeev
Arun Chawla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The industry chamber Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) said Arun Chawla has been appointed as its new director-general.

13.
'STRIVE' is a World Bank-funded project being implemented by which Union Ministry?
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Skill Development
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Ministry of Culture
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) is a World Bank-funded project approved in 2016 for a total cost of Rs. 2200 crore is being implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development.

14.
2nd National Tribal Dance Festival has been observed in which state?
Karnataka
Chhattisgarh
West Bengal
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh observed a 3-day annual 2nd National Tribal Dance Festival 2021 on October 28-30 at Raipur's Science College ground as a part of the tourism development plan of the state.

15.
How many sportspersons have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021?
11
10
12
14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
12 sportspersons have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021.

16.
Who has been topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021?
Azim Premji
Mukesh Ambani
Shiv Nadar
Ratan Tata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The founder-chairman of Wipro Ltd, Azim Premji has topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021.

17.
Which state of India has been invited to participate in International Seed Conference to be conducted by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a significant development, Telangana has been invited to participate in International Seed Conference to be conducted by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

18.
Which organization delivered the First Ship of Project 15B Class Destroyer- Yard 12704 (Visakhapatnam) to the Indian Navy?
DRDO
Garden Reach Shipbuilders
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
HAL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) has delivered the First Ship of Project 15B Class Destroyer-Yard 12704 (Visakhapatnam) to the Indian Navy.

19.
Which organization has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal' as a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021'?
IREDA
RBI
SEBI
NABARD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal' as a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021'.