Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
How Many Indian soldiers took part in the International Exercise 'Blue Flag 2021'?
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.
Category : Defence
2.
Which vaccine has been approved by the WHO?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Who has won the 2021 Booker Prize?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South African novelist Damon Galgut won the 2021 Booker Prize for his novel 'The Promise'.
Category : Awards and Honours
4.
India's target of net-zero emissions set to which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's target of net-zero emissions by 2070 is a long way off.
Category : National
5.
When did Yahoo cease to provide services in the mainland China?
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.
Category : Important Days
6.
Where did PM Modi launch the "One Sun, One World, One Grid" initiative?
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.
Category : International
7.
World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed on which date?
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.
Category : Important Days
8.
How many students enrolled in Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana coaching classes in 2021?
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.
Category : National
9.
Which is the first country to approve Merck's Oral Covid Pill?
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.
Category : International
10.
Which veteran cricketer has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing T20 World Cup?
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.
Category : Sports
11.
Cook Strait, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
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.
Category : International
12.
When did the COP26 Climate Summit held?
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.
Category : Important Days
13.
Who has won Nizami Ganjavi Award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus and UN Geneva Office Director-General Tatiana Valovaya were honoured with the Nizami Ganjavi International Award.
Category : Awards and Honours
14.
How much amount is set up as the first 'loss risk-sharing instrument' by NITI Aayog and the World Bank?
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.
Category : National
15.
Where was the bill that declare Diwali as a national holiday introduced?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US lawmaker Carolyn B Maloney of New York introduces Bill to declare Diwali a national holiday.
Category : International
16.
Who initiated the "Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana" Scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government initiated this scheme. It was started at a few private facilities for a variety of competitive tests.
Category : National
17.
Subrata Mukherjee, who passed away, was a part of which political party?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal Minister and senior TMC leader, Subrata Mukherjee passed away at the age of 75 in Kolkata.
Category : Obituary
18.
Who has won the Bronze medal at AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship in the 54 categories?
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.
Category : Sports
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