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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 24, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
'Karmayogi Prarambh' is a course prepared for which segment of people?
Government Employees
Non-Resident Indians
MSMEs
Unorganised Sector Employees
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Karmayogi Prarambh Module, an online orientation course prepared for government employees.

2.
Who has been elected as a member of the International Committee for Weights and Measures?
Venu Gopal Achanta
Subroto Bagchi
Anil Agarwal
Arati Kousalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, has been elected as a member of the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM).

3.
India and which organization signed an agreement for cooperation in high-performance computing?
NATO
OPEC
NATO
European Union
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the European Union (EU) have signed an agreement on cooperation in hi-tech areas such as climate modelling and quantum technologies, building on the Trade and Technology Council launched by the two sides earlier this year.

4.
Who has won the UN's highest environmental award from India?
Jadav Payeng
Vandana Shiva
Purnima Devi Barman
Sunita Narain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Assam's leading conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been awarded the United Nation's highest environmental honour, 'Champions of the Earth', for 2022.

5.
South Western Command of the Indian Army conducted Integrated Fire Power Exercise, "SHATRUNASH'' at MFFR in which desert?
Jaisakmer
Bikaner
Thar
Great Rann of Kutch
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Western Command of the Indian Army conducted Integrated Fire Power Exercise, "SHATRUNASH'' at MFFR in the Thar desert of Rajasthan.

6.
The recently released book, 'Nalanada - Until we meet again' was authored by _______.
Ruskin Bond
Vikram Seth
Gautaam Borah
Ravi Subramaniam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gautaam Borah, a senior management professional and the author of the widely acclaimed book 'Monetising Innovation', launches his new book 'Nalanada - Until we meet again'.

7.
Which star footballer has left Manchester United?
Marcus Rashford
Jadon Malik Sancho
Cristiano Ronaldo
Anthony Martial
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cristiano Ronaldo, a Star striker has parted ways with Manchester United. The star footballer will immediately leave Manchester United after reaching a mutual agreement with the Red Devils.

8.
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize has been given to Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong from Cameroon for?
Promotion of Organic agricultural policy
Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence
Promotion of elderly education
Promotion of Forest conservation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence has been given to Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong from Cameroon, President of the two NGOs A forgiveness and Positive Youths Africa.

9.
In November 2022, India took over the chairmanship of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) from which country?
Germany
United Kingdom
France
United States of America
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar represented India virtually at the GPAI meeting held in Tokyo for the symbolic takeover from France, which is the outgoing Council Chair.

10.
Which of the following Banks has launched the 7th edition of the knowledge summit 'Evolve' for MSMEs?
Paytm Bank
SBI bank
Paytm Bank
Axis bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank launches the 7th edition of the knowledge summit 'Evolve' for MSMEs The current edition is focused on the broader theme of 'Indian SMEs: Shifting Gears for Next Level Growth' with sub-themes such as 'Digitalisation to Building Indian SMEs' and 'Export Opportunities for SMEs in the New World Order'.

11.
Google is paying tribute to which American geologist and oceanographic cartographer who helped to prove the theories of continental drift?
Tiara Moore
Caitlyn Larsen
Rebecca Nesel
Marie Tharp
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google is paying tribute to American geologist and oceanographic cartographer, Marie Tharp, who helped prove the theories of continental drift. She co-published the first world map of ocean floors.

12.
SARANG- Indian Film Festival was organized by the Indian Embassy in which country?
South Korea
France
Singapore
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 10th Indian Film Festival in Busan, South Korea was held from November 18-20, 2022.

13.
The 13th edition of the bilateral exercise between Indian and with which countries Royal navies, Naseem Al Bahr-2022?
United Kingdom
Oman
France
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 13th edition of the bilateral exercise between the Indian and the Royal Oman navies, Naseem Al Bahr-2022, commenced off the coast of Oman.

14.
Who has been conferred with the prestigious Dr. Kalam Seva Puraskar?
Tilak Mehta
Kavita Shukla
Ritesh Agarwal
Ravi Kumar Sagar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravi Kumar Sagar, one of the youngest founders and CEO of RK's INNO group was conferred with the most prestigious Dr. Abdul Kalam Seva Puraskar.

15.
Who has been awarded the prestigious Sumitra Charat Ram Award?
Shame Bhate
Pali Chandra
Saswati Sen
Uma Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kathak veteran Uma Sharma received the Sumitra Charat Ram Award in recognition of her contribution to the field of Indian classical music and dance.

16.
What is the theme of the 25th National Conference on e-Governance?
The Role of e-Governance
Digital Governance across Whole-of-the government
Bringing Citizens, Industry and Government Closer
Bringing Governance & Citizens closer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the two-day conference is 'Bringing Citizens, Industry and Government closer'.

17.
Which city is the host of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in 2022?
Dhaka
New Delhi
Colombo
Islamabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) has been inaugurated in New Delhi on the theme of "Operationalising the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative".

18.
According to the Handbook of Statistics on Indian Statistics released by RBI in November 2022, Karnataka has installed how much capacity of grid-interactive renewable power in India?
11,547 megawatts
10,045 megawatts
15,463 megawatts
20,001 megawatts
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka came at the top position while comparing the total installed capacity of grid-interactive renewable power of all the states of the country. The state had a total installed capacity of 15,463 megawatts (mw), according to an RBI publication.

19.
Which Asian country has released a 'Suicide prevention policy'?
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
Nepal
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy.

20.
'Sangai Festival' is a cultural festival celebrated in which state?
Manipur
Odisha
West Bengal
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the 'Manipur Sangai Festival 2022' at the Sangai Ethnic Park.