Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which country is the frontrunner in climate mitigation, as per the Climate Change Performance Index?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), the current frontrunner in climate mitigation continues to be Denmark.
Category : International
2.
As per the World Population Prospects 2022, what is the world population, as of November 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the 'World Population Prospects 2022' report, the world's population will reach 8 billion.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Who has been appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has appointed Arvind Virmani as a full-time member of NITI Aayog.
Category : Persons
4.
Which Indian Armed Force conducts the 'Prasthan' structured exercise?
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.
Category : Defence
5.
Which state has implemented Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has implemented the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in the state.
Category : State
6.
The 18th edition of the India-US joint training exercise "Yudh Abhyas 22" is scheduled to be conducted in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 18th edition of the India-US joint training exercise "Yudh Abhyas 22" is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand.
Category : State
7.
International Gita Mahotsav will be organized from 19 November to 6 December 2022 in which district of Haryana?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Gita Mahotsav will be organized from 19 November to 6 December 2022 at Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Category : National
8.
Which Indian state has completely banned the public display of firearms, and songs glorifying weapons?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab Government has ordered a complete ban on the public display of weapons and songs glorifying violence.
Category : State
9.
In which states the 46th edition of Wangla Mahotsav has been held?
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.
Category : State
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?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
National Press Day is observed every year on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Press Day is celebrated every year in India on November 16 in honour of the Press Council of India.
Category : Important Days
12.
What is its rank of India in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has climbed two spots to bag the eighth position out of 63 in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
International Day for Tolerance is observed every year on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day for Tolerance is observed every year on November 16 to raise awareness about the significance of tolerance in society.
Category : Important Days
14.
Which edition of the 'Pan-India' Coastal Defense Exercise 'Sea Vigil-22' has concluded?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the 'Pan-India' Coastal Defense Exercise 'Sea Vigil-22' has concluded.
Category : Defence
15.
What is the rate of retail inflation recorded in India in October 2022?
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.
Category : Economy
16.
Who has been appointed as Director of the central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
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).
Category : National
17.
Which country signed the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) at the G-20 summit in 2022?
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.
Category : International
18.
Who has been elected as the Chairperson of 'Athletes Commission' of the Indian Olympic Association??
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic Medalist Mary Kom has been elected as the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association.
Category : Sports
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?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's exports dip 17% to $29.78 billion in October 2022.
Category : Economy
20.
Which global group announced the 'Global Shield' insurance initiative?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
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