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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 20, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
India is set to unveil the 'Young Professionals Scheme' with which country?
UK
Japan
USA
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the UK are set to unveil a new reciprocal visa arrangement whereby 3,000 degree-holding Indian nationals between the ages of 18 and 30 years will be allowed to come to Britain every year to live and work for up to two years.

2.
World Toilet day is celebrated on which date?
November 19
November 18
November 17
November 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Toilet day is celebrated on November 19.

3.
Who among the following is the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover who tendered his resignation in November 2022?
Michael S Dell
Larry Fink
Bernard Arnault
Thierry Bollore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Motors-owned luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday that CEO Thierry Bollore would resign due to personal reasons after more than two years in the role.

4.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) runs from which date every year?
18 to 24 November
17 to 23 November
16 to 22 November
19 to 25 November
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) runs from 18 to 24 November every year.

5.
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has inaugurated the GeoSmart India 2022 Summit in which of the following city?
New Delhi
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the Geo Smart India 2022 Summit in Hyderabad.

6.
Which among the following has signed an MoU with the RBI for collaboration in the field of regulation and supervision of regulated entities in their respective jurisdictions?
Bombay Stock Exchange
International Financial Services Centres Authority
BIFC
Share India Securities Private Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the RBI have entered into an MoU for collaboration in the field of regulation and supervision of regulated entities in their respective jurisdictions.

7.
Which Corps of Engineers Day is the Indian Army commemorating in 2022?
241st
244th
242nd
243rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Army is celebrating the 242nd Corps of Engineers Day on 18th November 2022.

8.
From December 1, 2022, all the GST anti-profiteering complaints would be dealt with by whom?
Consumer court
Competition Commission of India
National Anti-profiteering Authority
Anti-profiteering tribunal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
All GST anti-profiteering complaints would be dealt with by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) from December 1 as the extended tenure of the National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) ends this month.

9.
What is the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022?
United to preserve antimicrobials
Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together
Spread awareness, stop resistance
Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year, the theme of WAAW is "Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together."

10.
Who was the new chairman of the ONGC Company?
Rajesh Kumar Srivastava
Om Prakash Singh
Arun Kumar Singh
Anurag Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BPCL's former chairman Arun Kumar Singh is likely to be the new chairman of India's top oil and gas producer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

11.
'Respect for Marriage Act' is associated with which country?
USA
Germany
France
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Senate advanced 'Respect for Marriage Act, which would provide federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages.

12.
India won how many golds at the 15th Asian Airgun Championships in South Korea?
26
10
20
25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India bags 25 out of 28 golds at the 15th Asian Airgun Championships in South Korea.

13.
The Uttarakhand Government decided to shift the Uttarakhand High Court from Nainital to which of the following places?
Haldwani
Rishikesh
Dehradun
Haridwar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand High Court will be shifted from Nainital to Haldwani.

14.
Who has declared November 18 as the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence?
World Bank
UN General Assembly
IMF
WEF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly has declared November 18 as the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence.

15.
Who has inaugurated the silver jubilee edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit?
Amit Shah
Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
Anurag Thakur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the silver jubilee edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022 (BTS 22) virtually.

16.
Which among the following has launched the 4th phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign?
Reserve Bank of India
Election Commission
NITI Aayog
National Commission for Women
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma has launched the 4th phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign.

17.
Donyi Polo Airport has been inaugurated in which state/ UT?
West Bengal
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh- Donyi Polo Airport in Hollangi, Itanagar.

18.
India and which country holds the 5th Bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue in New Delhi?
USA
Pakistan
Australia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India & Australia convened the 5th bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue in New Delhi. Dialogue held under the auspices of India-Australia Framework Arrangement on Cyber & Cyber-Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation & Plan of Action 2020-2025 for a comprehensive & deeper cyber cooperation.

19.
What is the theme of the 5th Naturopathy day 2022?
Naturopathy: an Integrative medicine
Poshan Aahar & Rog Mukt Bharath
Nurturing Vitality Through Naturopathy
Mahatma Gandhi and Nature Cure
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This conference will see renowned speakers in the field of naturopathy and from the "World Naturopathic Federation". The Theme for this year's event is "Naturopathy: an Integrative medicine".