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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 11, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which organization has said that at least 15k died of hot weather in Europe in 2022?
WMO
UNEP
FAO
WHO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that at least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of the hot weather in 2022 so far.

2.
The International Week of Science and Peace is observed every year around the globe on which date?
November 9 to November 14
November 8 to November 13
November 10 to November 15
November 12 to November 17
Answer: Option
Explanation:
November 9 to November 14 is observed as the International Week of Science and Peace every year around the globe.

3.
Which Union Ministry launched the 'Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2 and Citizen Perception Survey-2022'?
Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri virtually launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2 and Citizen Perception Survey 2022.

4.
Which company has appointed Bjorn Gulden, as its new chief executive, and he will take over the German sportswear brand in January as the company?
Adidas
Reebok
Nike
Puma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adidas has appointed Bjorn Gulden, the CEO of rival Puma, as its new chief executive, and he will take over the German sportswear brand in January as the company.

5.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has partnered with which of the following to promote energy efficiency financing for MSMEs in November 2022?
SIDBI
IRDAI
SEBI
NABARD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have partnered to promote energy efficiency financing for MSMEs.

6.
Which bank has partnered with the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) to help 1000 entrepreneurs with financing in the state of Nagaland?
Axis Bank
Indian Bank
HDFC Bank
State Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) in collaboration with the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has decided to help 1000 entrepreneurs with financing. An MoU has been signed between the two parties to facilitate ease of doing business and finance MSMEs of Naga entrepreneurs in the state.

7.
Aruna Miller has become the first Indian-American to hold the office of Lt. Governor of which US State?
Georgia
Alaska
Maryland
Florida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian-American politician Aruna Miller made history by becoming the first Indian-American to hold the office of the Lt. Governor in the state of Maryland.

8.
Which city is the host of 'PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit'?
Varanasi
Kolkata
Pune
Ahmedabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Shipping Minister is set to inaugurate the PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit at Varanasi.

9.
Which institution has launched the 'Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All' during COP-27?
WEF
IMF
UNEP
WMO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the 'Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All'during a roundtable meeting at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

10.
LIC has increased its shareholding in Voltas by buying an additional 2 per cent stake by acquiring shares worth how much through open market transactions?
Rs. 535 crore
Rs. 635 crore
Rs. 935 crore
Rs. 735 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
LIC buys an additional stake in Voltas for Rs 635 crore. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in Voltas by buying an additional 2 per cent stake.

11.
Which state has approved the proposal to engage retired Army veterans for training the State Police Personnel?
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Assam
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam Cabinet has given its approval to the proposal to engage the retired Army veterans for training the State Police Personnel.

12.
National Florence Nightingale Awards are awarded to recognize the services in which field?
Economics
Science and Technology
Architecture
Nursing
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Florence Nightingale Awards are awarded in nursing to recognize the meritorious services provided by nurses.

13.
Who is the author of the book "E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions"?
Raunak Sharma
Nirmala James
Rahul Kumar
Deepak Tiwari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Retired school teacher Nirmala James has authored a new book titled "E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions", featuring the life and remarkable achievements of Edavalath Kakkat Janaki Ammal (E. K. Janaki Ammal), India's first woman botanist.

14.
Which film will open the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
Mediterranean Fever
The Storyteller
Alma and Oskar
The Kashmir Files
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Austrian movie "Alma and Oskar" directed by Dieter Berner will open the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28.

15.
'Atal New India Challenge (ANIC)' is an initiative of which institution?
DRDO
NITI Aayog
ISRO
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, has launched women-centric challenges under Phase-II of the second edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC).

16.
World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on which date?
November 14
November 10
November 11
November 05
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on November 10 to highlight the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues.

17.
As per the data, the mutual fund penetration is the maximum in which state?
Maharashtra
Telangana
Gujarat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As of November 2022, Maharashtra, New Delhi and Goa have the highest mutual fund penetration in India.

18.
Who has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame 2022?
Ridley Jacobs
Ramnaresh Sarwan
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Daren Ganga
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame 2022. The other two inductees are Charlotte Edwards and Abdul Qadir. Chanderpaul is one of the most recognizable figures in the history of West Indies Cricket.

19.
Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramadass won gold medals in singles at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2022. BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2022 held in which city?
Tokyo
New Delhi
Paris
Berlin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramadass have won gold medals in singles at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships in Tokyo.

20.
Which is the only Indian company to rank in the top 100 of Forbes World's Best Employers Rankings 2022?
Tata Consultancy Services
Adani Group
Infosys
Reliance Industries
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance Industries has emerged at the 20th position among the list of Forbes' 6th annual World's Best Employers. It was done in partnership with market research company Statista.