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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 1, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who has authored the book "DELHI UNIVERSITY: Celebrating 100 Glorious Years"?
Shashi Tharoor
Jitendra Singh
Minakshi Lekhi
Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India(GOI), Hardeep Singh Puri has authored a new book titled "DELHI UNIVERSITY: Celebrating 100 Glorious Years".

2.
What is India's economic growth according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Trade and Development Report 2022?
7.2%
7%
7.5%
8.1%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the forecast by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Development Report 2022, India's economic growth is expected to decline to 7% this year from 8.2% in 2021, citing higher financing costs and weaker public expenditures.

3.
Which institution released the 'Commodity Markets Outlook report for October 2022'?
World Bank
IMF
RBI
WEF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has released the 'Commodity Markets Outlook report for October 2022'.

4.
World Savings Day 2022 is being observed on which date?
October 29
October 30
October 31
October 28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Savings Day 2022 is observed on the 31st of October 2022.

5.
Halloween Day 2022 is being observed on which date?
October 31
October 30
October 29
October 28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Halloween Day 2022 is observed on the 31st of October 2022.

6.
Which state started the 'Women-Friendly Tourism' project?
Rajasthan
Kerala
Rajasthan
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala state tourism department has launched a 'Women-Friendly Tourism' project to ensure safe and hygienic destinations for women.

7.
Who has been appointed as the chair of C20?
Sri Sri Ravi Kumar
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Amritanandamayi Devi
Sadhguru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Spiritual leader Mata, Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) has been appointed the Chair of the country's Civil 20 (C20), an official engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20), by the union government.

8.
Which country and the Indian Air Force are participating in "Garuda VII," a bilateral exercise?
Australia
Sri Lanka
France
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating in a bilateral exercise, named 'Garuda VII' at Air Force Station Jodhpur.

9.
Who won FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022?
Colombia
Nigeria
Germany
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defending Champion Spain defeated Colombia by 1-0 to win FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

10.
Which city is the host of the 'India Space Congress, ISC 2022'?
Hyderabad
Bengaluru
Mumbai
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The SatCom Industry Association (SIAIndia) has organised a three-day India Space Congress, ISC 2022, in New Delhi.

11.
Which of the pairs of exercise and place of conduct is correct?
Simbex : Visakhapatnam
Yudh Abhas : Auli Uttarakhand
Garudha : Jodhpur
All of Above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Yudh Abhyas will be held at Auli in Uttarakhand, The two phases of SIMBEX-2022 are the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam & At Air Force Station Jodhpur, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) are taking part in the bilateral exercise "Garuda VII".

12.
Which country co-chaired the High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM ), with the European Union?
Australia
India
France
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the European Union co-chaired the 6th High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) in Brussels.

13.
'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' is observed in India to mark whose birth anniversary?
APJ Abdul Kalam
Subhash Chandra Bose
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed in India every year on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who played a major role in the political integration of India.

14.
Which country is the highest contributor to per capita greenhouse gas emissions?
USA
Russia
China
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US contributed the highest emissions of 14 tCO2e, followed by 13 tCO2e in Russia and 9.7 tCO2e in China.

15.
The Rajsamand district of Rajasthan features a statue called "Viswas Swaroopam" in Nathdwara. Which deity is Viswas Swaroopam?
Vishnu
Kartikeya
Ram
Shiva
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A 369-foot-tall Shiva statue called "Viswas Swaroopam" that has been built in Nathdwara, Rajasthan's Rajsamand district, will be dedicated.

16.
Who has been elected as the new President of Brazil?
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Antonio Brito
Jair Bolsonaro
Geraldo Alckmin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emerged as the President of Brazil for the third time after he defeated the incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro in fierce voting which was a tight race between the two politicians.

17.
Indian scientists developed an indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer, It is installed at which place?
Alibag
New Delhi
Pune
Bangalore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The sensor installed at Alibag Magnetic Observatory (MO) can reduce the dependence of India on commercial OVH Magnetometers for performing geomagnetic field measurements.

18.
As per the World Energy Outlook 2022 report, Global emissions will peak by which year?
2025
2026
2030
2028
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Energy Agency released its World Energy Outlook 2022 report stating that global emissions will peak in 2025.

19.
RRR won the Best international movie: Saturn Awards, Japan. It is directed by _______.
Sanjay Leela Bansali
Karan Johar
SS Rajamouli
Zoya Akhtar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The film RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli and recently released in Japan, has won its first major international award: Best international movie: Saturn Awards.

20.
Which Indian duo has won the French Open Men's Doubles Title?
S. Sanjeeth and Manish Gupta
Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
B. Sumeeth Reddy and Manu Attri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Star Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the French Open Super 750 Title with a straight-game victory over Chinese Taipei's Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han in the men's doubles finals.