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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 17, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which country formed a Parliamentary Friendship Association with India?
Nepal
Japan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka formed the India-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship group, with senior members of Lankan parliament to promote bilateral ties with India.

2.
Which F1 Driver player has won the 2021 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas
Max Verstappen
Charles Leclerc
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain), has won the 2021 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix (earlier known as Brazilian Grand Prix).

3.
The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi has been renamed after which Indian?
Arun Jaitley
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Sushma Swaraj
Manohar Parrikar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi has been renamed as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA).

4.
The Government of India has inked a loan agreement with which institution to fund development projects in Agartala?
Asian Development Bank
World Bank
New Development Bank
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $61 million loan (approx. Rs 454 crore) to fund development projects in Agartala, Tripura.

5.
RBI has projected Consumer price inflation (CPI) at which percent for 2021-22?
7.0%
5.3%
6.3%
3.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI projected Retail inflation (CPI) at 5.3% for 2021-22.

6.
Which Union Ministry is set to launch the "Nutrition Smart Village" initiative?
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Food Processing industries
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is set to launch a programme on "Nutrition Smart Village" to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan. This scheme is a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

7.
Who has been appointed as a member of ILC from India for five years starting January 2023?
Vinod Kumar
Bimal Patel
B. V. Doshi
Rahul Mehrotra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Professor Bimal Patel of India has been elected to the International Law Commission for a period of five-year.

8.
The Trilateral Maritime Exercise named SITMEX - 21 will be held between which countries?
India, Japan and Singapore
India, Bangladesh and Russia
India, Sri Lanka and Australia
India, Singapore and Thailand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Navies of the India, Singapore and Thailand will participate in the Trilateral Maritime Exercise named SITMEX - 21.

9.
India has flagged off which edition of the Scientific Expedition to Antarctica in November 2021?
39th
43rd
45th
41st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India successfully launched the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica.

10.
Renowned historian and author Babasaheb Purandare who has passed away wrote extensively about which of these rulers?
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar
Maharaja Bir Bikram
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The eminent historian, orator and noted author from Maharashtra, Balwant Moreshwar Purandare has passed away. Purandare wrote extensively about Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

11.
Which of the following companies has launched World's 1st Merchant Shareholding Program (MSP) for its merchant partners?
PhonePe
Amazon Pay
Google Pay
BharatPe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BharatPe launched the World's 1st Merchant Shareholding Program (MSP) for its merchant partners.

12.
Which team has won the 2021 T20 World Cup final?
New Zealand
Australia
India
England
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia has won their maiden T20 World Cup title and defeated New Zealand in the final by 8 wickets.

13.
In which state, Wangala festival is celebrated every year?
UP
Kerala
Bihar
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya state people are celebrating the 44th edition of 'Wangala', the festival of 100 Drums Festival.

14.
Who has been awarded the 2021 International Children's Peace Prize award?
Vihaan Agarwal and Nav Agarwal
Jivin Sehgal and Lakshit Sehgal
Neha Gupta and Om Prakash Gupta
Advik Soni and Ehsaan Soni
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two Delhi-based teenage brothers Vihaan (17) and Nav Agarwal (14) have won the 17th annual Kid's Rights International Children's Peace Prize for tackling pollution in their home city by recycling household waste.

15.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador and mentor of kids sportswear brand PLAETO?
KL Rahul
Rohit Sharma
Rahul Dravid
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.

16.
The National Press Day is being celebrated on which date?
November 13
November 14
November 16
November 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Press Day is on November 16 every year to celebrate free and responsible press in India.

17.
India is participating in the bilateral Army exercise EX SHAKTI 2021 with which country?
UK
USA
Japan
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 6th edition of the biennial training exercise "EX SHAKTI 2021" has been started between the Navies of India and France in Frejus, France.

18.
Citizen's Tele-Law mobile app has been launched by which Minister?
Kiren Rijiju
Rajnath Singh
PM Modi
Amit Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Law and Justice Mr Kiren Rijiju has launched the Citizen's Tele-Law Mobile App.

19.
Which player has won the Player of the Tournament title at the 2021 T20 World Cup final?
Mitchell Marsh
David Warner
Kane Williamson
Aaron Finch
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Player of the Match - Mitchell Marsh (Australia) and Player of the Tournament - David Warner (Australia).

20.
The International Day for Tolerance is annually celebrated on which date?
November 14
November 15
November 11
November 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for Tolerance is annually on 16 November.