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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 27, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
'Sonzal-2022' is an annual youth festival held in which state/UT?
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Andhra Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the annual youth festival 'Sonzal-2022' at the University of Kashmir.

2.
E-commerce major Flipkart has partnered with which of the following banks to launch the Super Elite Credit Card in November 2022?
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Federal Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to scale Flipkart's SuperCoins reward program, the e-commerce major and Axis Bank have partnered to launch Super Elite Credit Card.

3.
Who has been awarded Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 by FICCI?
Jayanti Prasad
Rajendra Pawar
Rajiv Kumar
Rajarshi Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has honoured Rajendra Singh Pawar (Chairman and Founder, NIIT) with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2022.

4.
Who among the following cricketer achieved the world record for the highest-ever individual score in List A cricket by scoring a 141-ball 277 against Arunachal Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Narayan Jagadeesan
Prithvi Shaw
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Yashavi Jaiswal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu batter Narayan Jagadeesan broke the world record for the highest-ever individual score in List A cricket by hammering a 141-ball 277 against Arunachal Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy here.

5.
When is 'Constitution Day' celebrated in India?
November 26
November 30
November 24
December 01
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Since 2015, November 26 is observed as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.

6.
According to the data revealed by 1 Lattice (previously PNG), which of the following banks dominated the credit cards market in October 2022, with a 21% share?
Axis Bank
State Bank of India
Indian Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the credit cards market, India's largest private sector bank, HDFC bank led the share with a whopping 21 per cent. The lead was followed by SBI Card (19%), ICICI Bank (17%), and Axis Bank (11%).

7.
Indian army is participating in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with which country's forces?
Australia
Indonesia
Australia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian army is participating in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Karawang, Indonesia.

8.
Which bank has partnered with the National E-Governance Services Ltd to launch an electronic bank guarantee?
SBI
Canara Bank
BOI
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On its 117th Founder's day, Canara Bank launched an Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) in partnership with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL).

9.
In which city Union Minister of AYUSH has inaugurated the North East's 1st Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine?
Silchar
Imphal
Dimapur
Changlang
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Unani medicine institute in Silchar of Assam was inaugurated by Union Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

10.
Tata Consumer to acquire packaged water giant Bisleri for how much?
Rs 6,000 crore
Rs 5,000 crore
Rs 9,000 crore
Rs 7,000 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Consumer is set to acquire India's largest packaged drinking water company, Bisleri, for an estimated 7,000 crore.

11.
Who among the following has been nominated as the CEO-designate of Deloitte India?
Charu Sehgal
Romal Shetty
Nandita Shyamsunder Pai
Krishna Rangnath Chaturvedi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior consultant Romal Shetty has been nominated CEO-designate of Deloitte India. Shetty has been a President, Consulting at Deloitte India and is based out of the Bengaluru office.

12.
What is the theme of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2022?
UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls
Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!
Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!
Orange the World - raise funds to end violence against women
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 theme of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is 'UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls.'

13.
Which of the following has signed the world's 'longest' gas supply deal with China in November 2022?
Sri Lanka
Russia
Qatar
Azerbaijan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Qatar Energy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China, calling it the "longest" ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia at a time when Europe is scrambling for alternative sources.

14.
India's first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?
Sikkim
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Ladakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary is being set up by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research under the Union Ministry of Science & Technology, in Ladakh's Hanle.

15.
Which state government has launched the AMLAN mission to eradicate Anaemia?
Karnataka
Kerala
Gujarat
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to ensure the complete eradication of the anaemia problem among women and children in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched AMLAN- 'Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan' in the state.

16.
Which of the following bank has opened its first mid-corporate Branch in Kerala at Kochi?
State bank of India
Union Bank of India
Bank of Baroda
Punjab National Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda has opened its first mid-corporate Branch in Kerala at Kochi.

17.
Which countries Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has elected for the consecutive 7th time from the home district of Dadeldhura?
Nepal
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Myanmar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Nepal, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has been elected for the consecutive 7th time from the home district of Dadeldhura.

18.
The European Space Agency has named the first ever "parastronaut" in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space. What is the name of the parastronaut?
Jingjing Guo
John McFall
Daniel Dias
David Roberts
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Space Agency has named the first ever "parastronaut" in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space. The 22-nation agency said it had appointed British Paralympic sprinter John McFall.

19.
'National Milk Day' is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of which personality?
M S Swaminathan
Charan Singh
Dr. Verghese Kurien
Morarji Desai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'National Milk Day' is observed to commemorate 101st birth anniversary of the 'Father of the White Revolution in India', Dr. Verghese Kurien also known as the Milkman of India.

20.
Who among the following has been named as the new army chief of the Pakistan Army?
General Tikka Khan
Field Marshal Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
General Mirza Aslam Beg
Lt General Asim Munir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan named Lieutenant-General Asim Munir as chief of its army, and will replace General Qamar Javed Bajwa.