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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 30, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
According to the OECD, what are the projected growth rates for India's economy in fiscal years FY24 and FY25, respectively?
6.3% and 6.1%
6.7% and 6.3%
5.9% and 6.3%
6.3% and 7.2%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The OECD forecasts India's economy to grow at 6.3% in FY24 and further slow down to 6.1% in FY25, citing adverse weather and global economic challenges as contributing factors.

2.
What is Adani Power integrating at its Mundra Power Plant in Gujarat as part of its decarbonization efforts?
Blue Hydrogen
Solar Panels
Wind Energy
Green Ammonia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Power's Mundra plant is integrating green ammonia by co-firing 20% with coal, showcasing its commitment to decarbonization and sustainability.

3.
Who has been appointed as India's first Woman Aide-De-Camp (ADC) by Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati?
Manisha Padhi
Anjali Singh
Avni Chaturvedi
Kavita A. Walia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, a distinguished officer from the 2015 batch of the Indian Air Force, has been appointed as India's first Woman Aide-De-Camp (ADC) by Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati.

4.
Which two multinational corporations have been approved by the Indian government to deploy the automatic train collision avoidance system known as Kavach on the Indian Railways?
Medha Servo Drives and HBL Power Systems
Siemens AG and Kyosan Electric Manufacturing
Kernex Microsystems and Medha Servo Drives
HBL Power Systems and Siemens AG
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian government has approved Siemens AG from Germany and Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. from Japan to deploy the Kavach automatic train collision avoidance system on the Indian Railways, expanding the initiative beyond the previous involvement of three Indian companies.

5.
What is the occupation of Abdullahi Mire, the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Global Laureate?
Global refugee advocate
A Kenyan refugee
A journalist and former refugee from Somalia
Somali ambassador for UNHCR
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2023 Global Laureate is Abdullahi Mire, a journalist and former refugee from Somalia who has championed the right to education while putting 100,000 books in the hands of displaced children and youth in Kenya.

6.
What is the name of the Indian Navy's outreach initiative that aims at promoting active security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
NAVIGROW
OCEANSEC
MAHASAGAR
MARITIMEPLUS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
MAHASAGAR is the name of the Indian Navy's outreach initiative that marks a significant milestone in fostering high-level virtual interactions among Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region.

7.
What is the focus of the recently approved initiative Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)?
Scheduled Tribes
Agricultural Modernization
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Healthcare for Rural Women
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) initiative, recently approved by the Union Cabinet, is specifically aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) with a total outlay of Rs 24,104 crore.

8.
Who has been appointed as the President of the Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI) for the term 2023-2025?
Biswabaran Chakrabarti
Puneet Vidyarthi
Khurram Askari
Sandip Bansal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Puneet Vidyarthi has been appointed as the President of the Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI) for the term 2023-2025, succeeding Biswabaran Chakrabarti.

9.
Which state's team emerged victorious and clinched the gold medal at the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023?
Haryana
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hockey Punjab secured the gold medal by defeating Hockey Haryana in a thrilling final match at the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023 held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

10.
Who recently launched the 'Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children' in a national outreach program at Vigyan Bhawan?
Smriti Zubin Irani
Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Dharmendra Pradhan
Droupadi Murmu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children' was launched by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a national outreach program at Vigyan Bhawan on November 28, 2023.