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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 9, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
World Urbanism Day is also known as which day?
World Build Planning Day
World Town Planning Day
World City Planning Day
World Tower Planning Day
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Urbanism Day is observed on 8th November every year across the world also known as "World Town Planning Day".

2.
Which world leader was awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award 2021 for his contribution in the field of Public Affairs?
Angela Merkel
Vladimir Putin
Barack Obama
Shinzo Abe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese Prime Minister was honoured with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award for the year 2021 for his major achievements in the field of Public Affairs.

3.
The International Day of Radiology is being observed on which date?
November 05
November 06
November 07
November 08
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, World Radiography Day or International Day of Radiology is observed on 8th November.

4.
Google Doodle celebrated the 104th birth anniversary of Dr. Kamal Ranadive. What was her profession?
Socialist
Biologist
Astronaut
Archaeologist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google on November 8, 2021, dedicated a doodle to Dr Kamal Ranadive, an Indian Cell Biologist, to honour her 104th birth anniversary.

5.
When is India hosting the Security Dialogue on Afghanistan?
November 10
November 08
November 07
November 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On November 10, 2021, India will host a security dialogue on Afghanistan.

6.
India is set to have seven additional entry and exit points for trade, with which country?
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Bhutan will have seven additional entry and exit points for trade as part of measures to increase trade connectivity.

7.
As per NASA study on Climate change, which crop is set to see a growth of 17% due to climate change?
Rice
Maize
Cotton
Wheat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to a new NASA study published in the journal, Nature Food, climate change may affect the production of maize and wheat by 2030 under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario.

8.
Which country is the first in the world to approve an oral pill 'Molnupiravir' to treat symptomatic Covid?
China
USA
Australia
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UK medicines regulator has recently approved the first antiviral pill designed to treat symptomatic Covid.

9.
Parties of which state have decided to stage a protest on November 14 in demand for a separate state?
Chhattisgarh
Tripura
Assam
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), which is an ally of the ruling BJP government in Tripura will stage a demonstration in Delhi on November 14, 2021, in demand for a separate state- Tipraland.

10.
IMD has issued an orange alert predicting very heavy rainfall in which city?
Chennai
Bengaluru
New Delhi
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Chennai while predicting that very heavy to heavy rains mains may continue till November 9 morning.

11.
Who is the author of the book titled- The Sage with Two Horns book?
Sudha Goyal
Sudha Murty
Sudha Murli
Sudha Rai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned Indian author Sudha Murty has authored her new book for children named "The Sage with Two Horns".

12.
'Bestu Varas' is the New year day celebrated in which state?
Gujarat
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bestu Varas or Gujarati new year is celebrated in Kartik month of the Hindu calendar.

13.
Which Indian bank has launched the first 'Video life certificate service' for pensioners?
Bank of Baroda
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
Canara Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India has launched the first 'Video life certificate service' for pensioners.

14.
Which nation has finally opened its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers after 20 months?
China
Japan
US
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States opened its land and air borders to international travellers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from November 8, 2021, after almost 20 months of travel restrictions.

15.
India-UK launches Green Grids Initiative OSOWOG at COP26, what is the full form of OSOWOG?
One Sun One World One Go
One Sun One World One Green
One Sun One World One Grow
One Sun One World One Grid
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have launched a 'green grids' initiative named the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) project.

16.
World Urbanism Day is being observed on which date?
November 8
November 7
November 6
November 5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Urbanism Day is observed on 8th November every year across the world by the International Society of City and Regional Planners.

17.
Which state has approved the Industrial Relation Rules?
Jharkhand
Bihar
Assam
Orissa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam cabinet enacted the "Industrial Relation Rules, 2021".

18.
The first tour of the Shri Ramayana Yatra Train began from which city?
Varanasi
Lucknow
Ayodhya
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first tour of IRCTC's Shri Ramayana Yatra Train started from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station.

19.
The four-day-long Chhath Puja celebrations will begin on which date?
November 08
November 05
November 07
November 06
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhath Puja 2021 will be celebrated this year from November 8 till November 11, 2021.

20.
In How many days should the Mediation Settlement Agreement be registered with the legal authorities in the State, District, and Taluk?
7 days
8 days
10 days
90 days
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the draught bill, the Mediation Settlement Agreement must be registered with the legal authorities in the State, District, and Taluk within 90 days to ensure the preservation of certified settlement records.