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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 6, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has launched the world's longest passenger train, as of November 2022?
China
Switzerland
Japan
Sweden
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Switzerland has launched the world's longest passenger train with 100 coaches, and 4,550 seats, measuring 1910 metres.

2.
What is the gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022?
Rs. 1,51,718
Rs. 2,51,718
Rs. 3,51,718
Rs. 4,51,718
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of October 2022 was Rs. 1,51,718 crore.

3.
Who has been appointed as the Chief of Southern Command of the Indian Army?
Praveen Kumar
Vikram Sharma
Dinesh Khanna
Ajay Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Ajai Kumar Singh has taken over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command of the Indian Army.

4.
President has inaugurated the Indian Institute of Mass Communication North Eastern Regional Campus in which state?
Mizoram
Assam
Nagaland
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India on her visit to Mizoram inaugurated the permanent North-East Campus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication North East at Aizawl today.

5.
India contributes USD 5 million in annual support to UNRWA to serve the schools, health centres, and other basic services run by the organization to support?
South Sudan refugees
Palestinian refugees
Ukrainian refugees
Syrian refugees
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India presented a cheque of USD 2.5 million, the second tranche of the pledged USD 5 million annual support, to a UN agency on Monday that will go directly to serve the schools, health centres and other basic services run by the organisation to support Palestinian refugees.

6.
Operation Vigilant Storm exercise has been organized between south Korea and ______ .
Japan
USA
Britain
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In response to the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic missile (ICBM) by North Korea on 3 November the United States and South Korea have decided to extend their joint Air Force exercise Vigilant Storm by one more day.

7.
Zojila Day is observed to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in which year?
1949
1948
1951
1950
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zojila Day is observed to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in 1948 which was launched on the icy heights of Zojila pass, the gateway to Ladakh.

8.
Who is the head of the panel set up to strengthen the assessment and accreditation of higher educational institutions?
Kasturi Rangan
K Radhakrishnan
V K Paul
Amitabh Kant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The committee has been formed under the chairmanship of K Radhakrishnan, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur. He is also the chairperson of the IIT Council Standing Committee.

9.
Which Bank signed a Master Risk Participation Agreement for supporting trade transactions with FirstRand Bank (FRB) to boost India-Africa trade?
FICCI
RBI
CII
EXIM Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) has concluded a Master Risk Participation Agreement for supporting trade transactions with FirstRand Bank (FRB) Limited.

10.
World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed on which date?
November 05
November 04
November 03
November 02
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year on November 5, World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed.

11.
The world's most powerful active rocket "Falcon Heavy" was launched by which organisation?
Blue Origin
NASA
Bigelow Aerospace
SpaceX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX launched Falcon Heavy for First Time in 3 Years. The world's most powerful active rocket - "Falcon Heavy".

12.
Which country launched the 'Beidou' satellite navigation system?
Israel
Japan
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has released plans to further expand the global reach of its home-grown Beidou satellite navigation system.

13.
Who has become the first woman in the country to be appointed as IG in CRPF?
Sreevidya Rajan
Seema Dhundia
Gunjan Saxena
Mitali Madhumaita
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Seema Dhundia has been posted as Bihar sector IG. Two women officers of the CRPF have been appointed as Inspectors General (IG) for the first time after their induction into the force began in 1987.

14.
Credit rating agencies require to report to SEBI their compliance with norms as ratified by their boards of directors within how many months from the date of applicability?
3 months
2 months
1 month
9 months
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CRAs will then have to report to SEBI their compliance with the norms as ratified by their boards of directors within one quarter from the date of applicability.

15.
In which state Ganga Ustav Nadi Mahotsav has been celebrated?
Kerala
Assam
Goa
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ganga Utsav 2021- the River Festival was celebrated as a festival part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. While the main event was held in New Delhi for three days, several events and activities also took place at the district and village levels.

16.
Which word has been selected as the 'Word of the Year 2022 by Collins dictionary'?
Permacrisis
Pandemic
Lock Down
Non-Fungible Token
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Permacrisis', a term that describes 'an extended period of instability and insecurity, has been named Word of the Year 2022 by the Collins dictionary.

17.
Which insurance company launched a first-of-its-kind satellite index-based Farm Yield Insurance Policy?
ICICI Lombard
United India Insurance
TATA AIC
HDFC ERGO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC ERGO launches first-of-its-kind satellite index-based Farm Yield Insurance Policy.

18.
Who has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)?
Rajesh Verma
Prasad K Panicker
VR Krishna Gupta
R K Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vetsa Rama Krishna Gupta has assumed the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).