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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 6, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
How Many Indian soldiers took part in the International Exercise 'Blue Flag 2021'?
75
85
58
84
Answer: Option
Explanation:
At Israel's Ovda Airbase, 84 Indian Air Force (IAF) soldiers and a Mirage 2000 aircraft squadron took part in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021.

2.
Which vaccine has been approved by the WHO?
Covaxin
Covisheild
Sputnik
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin has been approved by the WHO, with the technical advisory team recommending the India-made vaccine for emergency use in anyone aged 18 and up.

3.
Who has won the 2021 Booker Prize?
Khaled Hosseini
Damon Galgut
Paulo Coelho
Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South African novelist Damon Galgut won the 2021 Booker Prize for his novel 'The Promise'.

4.
India's target of net-zero emissions set to which year?
2070
2060
2080
2050
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's target of net-zero emissions by 2070 is a long way off.

5.
When did Yahoo cease to provide services in the mainland China?
November 06
November 05
November 02
November 01
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yahoo Inc. has announced that the company has ceased to provide service in the mainland China Effective November 01, 2021 due to the increasingly challenging business and legal environment in the country. With this Yahoo has ended its 22 years of attendance in the Chinese market.

6.
Where did PM Modi launch the "One Sun, One World, One Grid" initiative?
India
Russia
Glasgow
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson jointly launched the 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' (OSOWOG) initiative at the COP 26 Climate Meet in Glasgow.

7.
World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed on which date?
November 06
November 03
November 05
November 04
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5, 2021, to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction.

8.
How many students enrolled in Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana coaching classes in 2021?
5000
10000
1500
15000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Around 15,000 students have enrolled for coaching classes in the year 2021, under the "Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana" Scheme.

9.
Which is the first country to approve Merck's Oral Covid Pill?
India
USA
UK
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Britain has become the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing Covid-19 antiviral pill jointly developed by the U.S -based Merch and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, in a boost to the fight against the pandemic.

10.
Which veteran cricketer has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing T20 World Cup?
Aaron Finch
Dwayne Bravo
Quinton de Kock
Kane Williamson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Cricket Council informed that West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

11.
Cook Strait, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
France
New Zealand
UK
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cook Strait separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast.

12.
When did the COP26 Climate Summit held?
November 01
November 02
November 03
November 05
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On November 1, 2021, during the COP26 climate summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India's goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.

13.
Who has won Nizami Ganjavi Award?
Jim Yong Kim
Tedros Ghebreyesus
Kristalina Georgieva
Antonio Guterress
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus and UN Geneva Office Director-General Tatiana Valovaya were honoured with the Nizami Ganjavi International Award.

14.
How much amount is set up as the first 'loss risk-sharing instrument' by NITI Aayog and the World Bank?
$3 Million
$30 Million
$300 Million
$33 Million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two entities are setting up a $300-million 'first loss risk-sharing instrument', with the State Bank of India (SBI) as its programme manager.

15.
Where was the bill that declare Diwali as a national holiday introduced?
UK
USA
Germany
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US lawmaker Carolyn B Maloney of New York introduces Bill to declare Diwali a national holiday.

16.
Who initiated the "Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana" Scheme?
Delhi Government
Gujarat Government
Indian Government
Maharashtra Government
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government initiated this scheme. It was started at a few private facilities for a variety of competitive tests.

17.
Subrata Mukherjee, who passed away, was a part of which political party?
RJD
TMC
BJP
INC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal Minister and senior TMC leader, Subrata Mukherjee passed away at the age of 75 in Kolkata.

18.
Who has won the Bronze medal at AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship in the 54 categories?
Akash Kumar
Rohit Mor
Shiva Thapa
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In AIBA Me's World Boxing Championships, Debutant Akash Kumar had to settle for bronze after going down in the 54 kg category semi-final against Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan at Belgrade in Serbia.