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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 18, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who has bagged the Champion of Champions Award, sweeping the 16th PRCI Global Communication Conclave 2022?
NMDC
GAIL
HPCL
IOCL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) bagged the Champion of Champions Award, sweeping the 16th PRCI Global Communication Conclave 2022, to bring home fourteen Corporate Communication Excellence Awards.

2.
International Student's Day is observed every year on which date?
November 14
November 15
November 17
November 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Student's Day is observed every year on November 17 to encourage the youth to protect their rights.

3.
What is the theme of National Newborn Week 2022?
Safety, quality and nurturing care - the birthright of every newborn
Quality, Equity, and Dignity for every newborn at every health facility and everywhere
Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health
Safety, Quality and Nurturing Care - Every Newborn's Birth Right
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of this week is 'Safety, Quality and Nurturing Care - Every Newborn's Birth Right'.

4.
Which of the following is the 'Spotlight' country in the IFFI 53 film festival held in Goa?
Lebanon
France
South Korea
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
France is the 'Spotlight' country and 8 films will be screened under the 'Country Focus' package.

5.
The first edition of the Global Media Congress is taking place in which city?
Paris
New York
Abu Dhabi
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first edition of the Global Media Congress opened in Abu Dhabi and is taking place.

6.
Which company becomes the first company in history to lose $1 trillion market capitalisation?
TCS
Flipkart
Amazon
Microsoft
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amazon.com Inc. is the world's first public company to lose a trillion dollars in market value as a combination of rising inflation, tightening monetary policies and disappointing earnings updates triggered a historic selloff in the stock this year.

7.
Which state has emerged as an overall team champion of the North East Olympic Games 2022?
Assam
Meghalaya
Tripura
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of the North East Olympic Games concluded in Shillong, Meghalaya with Manipur emerging as the overall team champion with a total of 240 medals which included 88 Gold Medals, 75 Silver Medals, and 77 Bronze Medals.

8.
Moon Rocket 'Artemis 1' has been launched by which country?
China
Russia
United States
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the most powerful rocket ever built on a journey to the Moon in a spectacular blaze of light and sound. The step marks the start of the US Space Agency's new flagship program, Artemis.

9.
What is the name of the account, a bank holds on behalf of another, often a foreign bank?
Vostro account
Forex Trade Account
Settlement Account
Nostro account
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vostro account is the name of the account that a bank holds on behalf of another, often a foreign bank.

10.
What is the theme of India's G20 Presidency in 2022?
Data Privacy
One Earth, One Family, One Future
Atmanirbhar G-20
International Trade
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'One Earth, One Family, One Future' has been selected as India's theme of the G-20 Presidency. The Indian Prime Minister announced that the principle of 'Data for development' will be an integral part of the overall theme of our Presidency.

11.
What is the objective of the "In our LiFEtime" Campaign launched by India at COP 27?
To attain net-zero carbon emission before 2060
To mobilize funds from developed countries for SDGs
To encourage the youth to follow a sustainable lifestyle
To support small nations affected by climate change disasters
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), under the Ministry of Environment and UNDP, jointly launched the "In Our Lifetime" campaign to encourage youth between the ages of 18 to 23 years to become message bearers of sustainable lifestyles.

12.
Which state government has signed an agreement with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) to help artists from the state, handicrafts & several other ethnic arts expected to get international exposure?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bihar government has signed an agreement with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) to help artists from the state, handicrafts & several other ethnic arts expected to get international exposure.

13.
Navi Technologies Ltd has appointed, which of the following cricketer as its brand ambassador?
Rishab Pant
Rohit Sharma
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Virat Kohli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Navi Technologies Ltd which sells financial products like personal loans, home loans, and general insurance etc., has appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador.

14.
Who has been appointed as the Vice-President of Meta India?
Leena Nair
Arvind Krishna
Sandhya Devanathan
Nikesh Arora
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meta has announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice-President of Meta India.

15.
Which group has launched a plan named 'Global Shield' at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference?
G7
G20
NATO
QUAD
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G7 nations have launched a plan named 'Globa Shield' at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference.

16.
What is the name of WhatsApp India head and Meta India's director of public policy Rajiv Aggarwal have left the company?
Raunak Singh
Abhijit Bose
Somya Sharma
Sonali Bedi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Meta India's director of public policy Rajiv Aggarwal have left the company, less than two weeks after the departure of Meta India's country head Ajit Mohan.

17.
BEL signed an MoU with which agencies for jointly developing the Indigenous Communication-based Train Control System?
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Chennai Metro Rail
Integral Coach Factory
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the development of an indigenous Communication Based Train Control system (i-CBTC).

18.
Who has become the first Indian paddler to be elected to ITTF's Athletes Commission?
Soumyajit Ghosh
Manika Batra
Sharath Kamal
Harmeet Desai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ace Indian paddler Sharath Achanta Kamal has become the first Indian player to get elected to the Athletes' Commission of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

19.
Which country is the host of the 19th Conference of the Parties to CITES?
Japan
Panama
Maldives
Papua New Guinea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 19th Conference of the Parties to CITES is being held in Panama, a Central American country.

20.
How many sportspersons were elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission?
30
15
10
12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympic medallists MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, and Gagan Narang were among 10 eminent sportspersons elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission.