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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 10, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country is hosting the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit?
Cambodia
Japan
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will attend the ASEAN - India commemorative summit and the 17th East Asia Summit (EAS). The ASEAN - India commemorative summit is being held in Cambodia.

2.
Who has become the Vice President of the Global System of Mobile Communication Association (GSMA)?
Sunil Taldar
Sunil Bharti Mittal
Segun Ogunsanya
Gopal Vittal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal was elected as deputy chair of the Global System for Mobile communications Association (GSMA).

3.
'National Florence Nightingale Awards' are awarded in recognition for meritorious services rendered in which field?
Nursing
Art and Culture
Economics
Science and Technology
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2021 to Nursing professionals.

4.
India held the 'Week of the Young Researchers 2022' program with which country?
France
USA
Germany
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indo-German Week of the Young Researchers 2022 was jointly organised by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) India, and the German Research Foundation (DFG).

5.
National Legal Services Day is observed on which date?
November 09
November 05
November 12
November 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Legal Services Day is observed every year on November 9 to commemorate the commencement of the Legal Services Authorities Act, of 1987.

6.
Which Union Ministry has notified the 'National Bioenergy Programme'?
Ministry of MSME
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has notified the National Bioenergy Programme.

7.
Which aerospace company will launch India's first privately developed rocket?
Stardour Aerospace
Collins Aerospace
Skylabs Aerospace
Skyroot Aerospace
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based private space startup, is set to launch India's first private rocket between November 12 and 16 from the Indian Space Research Organisation's Sriharikota launchpad.

8.
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Law Commission of India?
P.V. Sanjay Kumar
Rituraj Awasthi
Aravind Kumar
Arup Kumar Goswami
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India announced the appointment of the retired high court chief justice Rituraj Awasthi as the Chairperson of the Law Commission of India.

9.
Who will be given the 'International Kannada Ratna Award'?
Kiran Kumarsss
Kiran Roy
YKC Wadiyar
Deepak Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Member of the erstwhile royal family Yaduveer Krishnaraja Chamaraja (YKC) Wadiyar has been selected for the International Kannada Rathna award, presented annually by Dubai Kannadigas to mark Kannada Rajyothsava. to mark Kannada Rajyothsava.

10.
Which of the following tiger reserves unveils the elephant adoption scheme?
Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh National Park
Ranthambore National Park
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Anaimalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) has launched an Elephant Adoption Programme in which non-governmental organisations, institutions, trusts, or individuals can sponsor the costs of the Forest Department's camp elephants.

11.
Who is the author of the book "Winning the Inner Battle"?
Shashi Tharoor
Shane Watson
Salman Rushdie
Arundhati Roy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book titled "Winning the Inner Battle Bringing the best version of you to cricket" is authored by Shane Watson.

12.
'State of the Global Climate 2022' Report has been released by?
International Maritime Organisation
UNEP
Food and Agriculture Organisation
World Meteorological Organisation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The report titled 'WMO Provisional State of the Global Climate 2022' released by the World Meteorological Organisation has stated that the rate of sea level rise has doubled since 1993.

13.
Where did the Indian ships participate in the '70th International Fleet Review'?
Japan
China
UAE
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Fleet Review marks the 70th anniversary of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force. India joined 10 other countries for a "search and rescue" exercise planned within the International Fleet Review (IFR) off the coast of Japan over the weekend.

14.
Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) has been conducted by which Ministry?
Ministry of Law and Justice
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) with a field video of the country's 576 languages.

15.
What is the theme of India's G20 Presidency in 2023?
Recover Together, Recover Stronger
One World Sustainable World
One Earth One Family One Future
Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of India's G20 Presidency in 2023 is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or 'One Earth One Family One Future'.

16.
In which year did Uttarakhand become a state?
2002
2000
2001
2004
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Foundation Day is celebrated every year on November 9 to mark the establishment of the 27th State of India. Uttarakhand became a state on November 9, 2000, when it was carved out of Northern Uttar Pradesh.

17.
Where will the 53rd International Film Festival of India be held?
Mumbai
Goa
Assam
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa from November 20 to November 28 will open with the Austrian film Alma and Oskar.

18.
Who has been appointed as its brand ambassador by 'Skechers India'?
Barkha Bisht
Kriti Sanon
Amisha Patel
Barkha Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kriti Sanon Skechers has announced Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon as a new brand ambassador for Skechers India.

19.
Which is Iran's first three-stage launch vehicle, will be able to place satellites weighing 80 kg in an orbit of 500 km from the earth's surface?
Ghaem 100
Ghaem 1.0
Ghaem 1000
Ghaem 150
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ghaem 100, Iran's first three-stage launch vehicle, will be able to place satellites weighing 80 kg (180 pounds) in an orbit 500 km (300 miles) from the earth's surface.

20.
By which year has the Uttar Pradesh government announced to make Mathura Vrindavan a carbon-neutral tourist destination?
2041
2050
2052
2030
Answer: Option
Explanation:
the Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced that Mathura Vrindavan is aiming to become a "net zero carbon emission" tourist destination by 2041.