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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 13, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
In which city, India's first Physical National Yogasana Championships has conducted?
Mumbai
Delhi
Bhubaneswar
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Physical National Yogasana Championships has conducted in Bhubaneswar, Odisha by the National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) in association with the Odisha state.

2.
As per recent data from the Women and Child Development Ministry, what is the total number of malnourished children in India?
30000
33 lakh
13 lakh
3 lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Over 33 Lakh Children In India Malnourished, 17.7 Lakh Severely Malnourished: Govt Data.

3.
What is the new name of the Mumbai-Karnataka region comprising seven districts in Karnataka?
Kittur-Karnataka
Kalyana-Karnataka
Rani Karnataka
Belgavi-Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka Cabinet renamed the Mumbai-Karnataka region consisting of seven districts as Kittur Karnataka.

4.
The longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century will take place on which date?
November 20
November 19
November 15
November 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second and last lunar eclipse in 2021 will take place on November 19, 2021, which will be visible from extreme northeastern states such as Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

5.
What is the name of the Circuit Train launched by IRCTC, to boost domestic religious tourism?
Shri Ramayana Yatra Train
Velankanni Yatra Train
Mahabharata Yatra Train
Dargah Yatra Train
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Railways will run a Ramayana circuit train from today to visit all the important religious places related to Lord Shri Ram.

6.
Which country has launched a ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk?
Russia
Norway
USA
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.S. Navy has launched a ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk.

7.
What is the name of the famous meteor shower that occurs every November?
Tempel Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower
Orionids Meteor Shower
Perseid meteor shower
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Originally discovered in 1833, the Leonids Meteor Shower is observed every November.

8.
Which state has launched a road safety initiative called Rakshak?
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
Goa
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Odisha State Naveen Patnaik launched a road safety initiative named 'Rakshak'.

9.
Which country ranked lower in the inaugural Global Drug Policy Index 2021?
Japan
Brazil
China
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Five lowest-ranked countries are Brazil, Uganda, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico.

10.
Nobel Laureate FW de Klerk, who died at 85 due to cancer, belonged to which country?
New Zealand
South Africa
China
England
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former president of South Africa and the last white person to head the country Mr FW (Frederik Willem) de Klerk has passed away at the age of 85.

11.
Which nation has passed a 'historical resolution' boosting its President's authority?
Japan
South Africa
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ruling Communist Party of China approved a rare resolution, which uplifted the country's President Xi Jinping's status in its history.

12.
Who will lead the Indian men's junior hockey team in the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2021 in Bhubaneswar?
Maninder Singh
Abhishek Lakra
Sudeep Chirmako
Vivek Sagar Prasad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic Bronze Medalist Vivek Sagar Prasad will lead the Indian Junior Men's Hockey team for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2021.

13.
India's first world-class railway station will be inaugurated in which city in November?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bhopal
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate India's first world-class railway station at Habibganj in Bhopal.

14.
What is the name of the world's first plasmid DNA vaccine to treat Covid-19?
Sputnik V
Moderna
ZyCoV-D
Covaxin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zydus Cadila's ZyCoV-D is the world's first plasmid DNA vaccine. It is also the first Covid-19 vaccine that can be administered using a needle-free applicator.

15.
Who has become the fastest player to score 2500 runs in T20Is?
Aaron Finch
Joe Root
Babar Azam
Rohit Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam surpassed Indian captain Virat Kohli to become the fastest player to score 2500 runs in men's T20Is.

16.
World Pneumonia Day is observed on which date?
November 11
November 12
November 13
November 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Pneumonia Day is observed on 12th November every year across the world.

17.
Public Service Broadcasting Day is being observed on which date?
November 12
November 11
November 10
November 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on 12th November in India.

18.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts headed to International Space Station, who will lead the team?
Tom Marshburn
Raja Chari
Kayla Barron
Matthias Maurer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA and SpaceX have launched the "Crew 3" mission on a flight to the International Space Station. The Mission will be led by Indian-origin astronaut Raja Chari.

19.
Who has won the 2021 Paris Masters title?
Novak Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev
Option A & B
Daniil Bravo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World number one Novak Djokovic has won a sixth Paris title and record 37th Masters crown and defeated 2020 champion Daniil Medvedev.

20.
Which Indian state/UT launched Emergency measures of spraying water using anti-smog water tanks, to reduce air pollution?
Raipur
Mumbai
Delhi
Ranchi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As an emergency measure, the Delhi government has started spraying water on roads with the help of anti-smog water tanks to reduce air pollution.