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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 17, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country is the frontrunner in climate mitigation, as per the Climate Change Performance Index?
Denmark
Germany
Norway
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), the current frontrunner in climate mitigation continues to be Denmark.

2.
As per the World Population Prospects 2022, what is the world population, as of November 2022?
12 Billion
10 Billion
8 Billion
5 Billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the 'World Population Prospects 2022' report, the world's population will reach 8 billion.

3.
Who has been appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog?
Arvind Virmani
Vishal Narain
N.K. Singh
Duvvuri Subbarao
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has appointed Arvind Virmani as a full-time member of NITI Aayog.

4.
Which Indian Armed Force conducts the 'Prasthan' structured exercise?
Indian Navy
Indian Army
Indian Air Force
Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy conducted 'Prasthan', a structured exercise to evaluate organisational effectiveness in protecting offshore assets off Mumbai on an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) platform.

5.
Which state has implemented Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act?
Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Odisha
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has implemented the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in the state.

6.
The 18th edition of the India-US joint training exercise "Yudh Abhyas 22" is scheduled to be conducted in which state?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 18th edition of the India-US joint training exercise "Yudh Abhyas 22" is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand.

7.
International Gita Mahotsav will be organized from 19 November to 6 December 2022 in which district of Haryana?
Kurukshetra
Faridabad
Ambala
Gurgaon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Gita Mahotsav will be organized from 19 November to 6 December 2022 at Kurukshetra, Haryana.

8.
Which Indian state has completely banned the public display of firearms, and songs glorifying weapons?
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab Government has ordered a complete ban on the public display of weapons and songs glorifying violence.

9.
In which states the 46th edition of Wangla Mahotsav has been held?
West Bengal
Tripura
Assam
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 46th edition of Wangala Festival, also known as the 100 Drums Festival and one of Meghalaya's most famous post-harvest carnivals, concluded at Wangala Dam Chibragre near Tura in West Garo Hills district.

10.
As per the United Nations 'World Population Prospects 2022' report, which year India is expected to have a population of 1.668 billion while China's population will decline to 1.317 billion?
2030
2023
2050
2080
Answer: Option
Explanation:
By 2050, India is expected to have a population of 1.668 billion while China's population will decline to 1.317 billion.

11.
National Press Day is observed every year on which day?
November 14
November 16
November 11
November 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Press Day is celebrated every year in India on November 16 in honour of the Press Council of India.

12.
What is its rank of India in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023?
6th
4th
5th
8th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has climbed two spots to bag the eighth position out of 63 in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023.

13.
International Day for Tolerance is observed every year on which date?
November 20
November 18
November 16
November 17
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day for Tolerance is observed every year on November 16 to raise awareness about the significance of tolerance in society.

14.
Which edition of the 'Pan-India' Coastal Defense Exercise 'Sea Vigil-22' has concluded?
4th
3rd
2nd
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the 'Pan-India' Coastal Defense Exercise 'Sea Vigil-22' has concluded.

15.
What is the rate of retail inflation recorded in India in October 2022?
7%
7.41%
6.77%
7.79%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's retail inflation, based on the consumer price index (CPI), eased sharply to 6.77 percent on an annual basis in October from 7.41 percent in September 2022.

16.
Who has been appointed as Director of the central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
Mahendra Shah
Krishnan Sankarasubramaniam
Dixit Joshi
Vivek Joshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Government has appointed Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi as a director on the central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

17.
Which country signed the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) at the G-20 summit in 2022?
Indonesia
India
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indonesia signed Just Energy Transition Partnership, or JETP, with international lenders and major nations on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali.

18.
Who has been elected as the Chairperson of 'Athletes Commission' of the Indian Olympic Association??
Achanta Sharath Kamal
Mirabai Chanu
PV Sindhu
Mary Kom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic Medalist Mary Kom has been elected as the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association.

19.
According to data released by the commerce ministry, India's exports will dip by how much percent to $29.78 billion in October 2022?
17%
14%
21%
5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's exports dip 17% to $29.78 billion in October 2022.

20.
Which global group announced the 'Global Shield' insurance initiative?
G-20 and V20
WEF
UNEP
G-7 and V20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Global Shield' insurance initiative was officially launched by the G7 and the V20 group of 58 climate-vulnerable nations at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.