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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 15, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which day is commemorated as World Diabetes Day annually celebrated?
November 14
November 12
November 11
November 10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14.

2.
Who is the author of the book titled "Nehru: The Debates that Defined India"?
Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain
Upinder Singh and Shivam Shankar Singh
Rudrangshu Mukherjee and Saumya Roy
Manreet Sodhi Someshwar and Amartya Sen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "Nehru: The Debates that Defined India" co-authored by Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain has been released.

3.
The biennial military training exercise "EX SHAKTI 2021" is scheduled to be held between India and which country?
France
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Navies of India and France will carry out the 6th edition of the biennial training exercise "EX SHAKTI 2021" in Frejus, France.

4.
RBI has announced the launch of the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021. The new scheme has subsumed how many previous schemes?
2
5
6
3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new scheme integrates the existing 3 Ombudsman schemes of RBI.

5.
Who has been appointed as a member of the International Law Commission (ILC) from India for five years starting January 2023?
Deepak Patel
Bhushan Kumar
Bimal Patel
Maruti More
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Professor Bimal Patel of India has been elected to the International Law Commission for a period of five-year. His five-year term will start on January 1, 2023.

6.
Who among the following has been appointed as the Director-General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
Gyaneshwar Singh
Satya Narayan Pradhan
Mutha Ashok Jain
Sanjay Kumar Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Satya Narayan Pradhan has been appointed as the Director-General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on a deputation basis till the date of his superannuation on August 31, 2024, or until further orders.

7.
Who is the author of the book titled "Sunrise over Ayodhya"?
Jairam Ramesh
Kapil Sibal
P. Chidambaram
Salman Khurshid
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "Sunrise over Ayodhya" authored by Salman Khurshid has been released.

8.
Name the scheme launched by RBI to provide a safe, simple, direct and secured platform to investors for the trade of Government securities?
Retail Value Scheme
Retail Net Scheme
Retail Direct Scheme
Retail Solution Scheme
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Reserve Bank of India-Retail Direct (RBI-RD) Scheme of RBI.

9.
Who has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)?
Felicitas Rombold
Hanno Bruhl
Michael Fassbender
Daniel Bruhl
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Spanish-German actor Daniel Bruhl has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

10.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Kindness Day?
Kindness for all
Inspire Kindness
Kindness: The World We Make
Kindness: The World We Make - Inspire Kindness
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 2021 World Kindness Day is Kindness: The World We Make - Inspire Kindness.

11.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador and mentor of kids sportswear brand PLAETO?
KL Rahul
Rahul Dravid
Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Children's footwear brand Plaeto has announced the appointment of celebrated Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador and mentor.

12.
What is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2021?
Access to Diabetes Care
Family and Diabetes
Diabetes: Nurses make the difference
The Family and Diabetes
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021-23 World Diabetes Day is "Access to Diabetes Care".

13.
Which organisation has approved Rs 770 crore loan for Assam to improve river transportation in the state?
World Bank
New Development Bank
IMF
Asian Development Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank and Inland Water Transport (IWT) department of Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Rs 770 crore loan to improve river transportation in the state.

14.
Name the fourth Scorpene-class submarine received by the Indian Navy under Project 75?
INS Vayu
INS Vela
INS Veer
INS Vagir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The vessel has been commissioned in the Navy as INS Vela.