Current Affairs Quiz: 16 November 2022

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1. 1. In November 2022, India conducted the ______ edition of the largest ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise named ‘Sea Vigil-22’.
      1) 1st
      2) 3rd
      3) 5th
      4) 2nd
      5) 4th
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-2) 3rd
      Explanation:
      The 3rd edition of the largest ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise – ‘Sea Vigil-22’ was undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India from 15th to 16th November 2022.
      i. The exercise is conducted by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and other ministries entrusted with the task of maritime activities.
      
      
   2. According to the 2022 Mid-Year Trends report released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report, _________ people were forcibly displaced across the globe.
      1) 150 million
      2) 50 million
      3) 90 million
      4) 220 million
      5) 103 million
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-5) 103 million
      Explanation:
      According to the 2022 Mid-Year Trends report released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of forcibly displaced people across the globe was estimated at 103 million. Compared to the end of 2021, the number of forcibly displaced people in 2022 has increased by more than 15% (13.6 million).
      i. This is the biggest proportional increase between years since 1979-1980.
      ii. This report provided the up-to-date and comprehensive statistics from January 1 – June 30, 2022.
      
      
   3. As per the analysis of the quarterly financial numbers published by the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), _________ has emerged as the top performer among PSBs in terms of loan growth in percentage terms during the Q2FY23.
      1) Punjab National Bank
      2) Union Bank of India
      3) State Bank of India
      4) Bank of Maharashtra
      5) Canara Bank
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-4) Bank of Maharashtra
      Explanation:
      As per analysis of the quarterly financial numbers published by the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), the Pune (Maharashtra) headquartered Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) emerged as the top performer among PSBs in terms of loan growth in percentage terms during the Q2FY23.
      i. BoM recorded a 28.62% increase in gross advances at Rs 1,48,216 crore at the end of September 2022, followed by Union Bank of India (UBI) with a 21.54% growth to Rs 7,52,469 crore, and State Bank of India (SBI) at 3rd spot with an 18.15% growth.
      
      
   4. Which Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) recently (in Nov ‘22) entered into a bancassurance partnership with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India for the distribution of life insurance products?
      1) Tamil Nadu Grama Bank
      2) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
      3) Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank
      4) Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
      5) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-2) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
      Explanation:
      Karnataka Vikas Grameena (KVG) Bank, a leading regional rural bank, and Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India have renewed their agreement through an MoU for ‘bancassurance’ for selling life insurance products through bank branches in Dharwad, Karnataka.
      i. The LIC’s products will be marketed by the bank through its 636 locations.
      
      
   5. Which country recently (in Nov ‘22) assumed the Presidency of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for a two-year term?
      1) Albania
      2) Gabon
      3) Kenya
      4) Ghana
      5) Brazil
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-4) Ghana
      Explanation:
      Ghana assumed the Presidency of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, a principal organ for the maintenance and furtherance of international peace and security from November 2022 for a two-year term.
      i. Ghana was first given the opportunity to serve on the UN Security Council from 1962 to 1963. It is the third time Ghana is holding a non-permanent seat on the Council.
      ii. The Permanent Representative of Ghana to the UN in New York is Amb. Harold Agyeman.
      
      
   6. Name the mascots of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games that were unveiled in November 2022.
      1) Magique
      2) Hodori
      3) Waldi
      4) Cobi
      5) The Phryges
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-5) The Phryges
      Explanation:
      Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled the mascots for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, “The Phryges”(pronounced fri-jee-uhs), in Paris, France.
      i. The mascot is designed by the creative agency W and the Paris 2024 design teams and Made in Asia by French SMEs Gipsy Toys and Doudou et Compagnie.
      ii. Olympic Phryge and Paralympic Phryge complement each other and make each other better with a motto of “Alone we go faster, but together we go further”. The mascot of Paris 2024 is a non-gender-specific mascot.
      
      
   7. Padma Bhushan awardee ‘Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy’, passed away in November 2022.
      In which field did he receive the Padma Bhushan award in 2009?
      
      1) Science and Engineering
      2) Literature and Education
      3) Art
      4) Civil Service
      5) Public Affairs
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-3) Art
      Explanation:
      Telugu actor & Producer, Padma Bhushan awardee Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy, popularly known as Krishna, passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana at the age of 79.
      Awards and Recognition:
      • In 2008, he received an honorary doctorate from Andhra University.
      • In 2009, the Government of India (GoI) honoured him with the Padma Bhushan (Art Telangana) for his contributions to Indian Cinema.
      
      
   8. When was Janjatiya Gaurav Divas/Tribal Pride Day 2022 observed across India?
      1) 13th November 2022
      2) 15th November 2022
      3) 12th November 2022
      4) 14th November 2022
      5) 11th November 2022
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-2) 15th November 2022
      Explanation:
      The 2nd Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, also known as Tribal Pride Day, was observed across India on 15th November 2022 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, an iconic freedom fighter, social reformer and renowned tribal leader, who fought against the British colonial government.
      i. Birsa Munda was often referred as “Bhagwan” (God) and “Dharati Aaba” (Father of Earth) by the tribal communities across India.
      
      
   9. Name the state/UT recently (in Nov ‘22) developed the Integrated Sheep Development scheme (ISDS) to promote the sheep farming sector.
      1) Karnataka
      2) Ladakh
      3) Gujarat
      4) Jammu and Kashmir
      5) Madhya Pradesh
      

      Answer & Explanation

      Answer-4) Jammu and Kashmir
      Explanation:
      Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has developed Integrated Sheep Development scheme (ISDS) and various other reforms and initiatives for modernization and promotion of the sheep farming sector.
      i. This also strengthens the commercial activities and output of the sheep farming sector which provides livelihood to about 12 lakh families in J&K.
      ii. The ISDS is one of the schemes of the Sheep Husbandry Department which aims to promote the establishment of sheep and goat units in J&K union territory (UT).
      
      
   10. Which state government recently (in Nov ’22) signed an MoU with the National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for Infrastructure Development?
       1) Gujarat
       2) Telangana
       3) Tamil Nadu
       4) Karnataka
       5) Arunachal Pradesh
       

       Answer & Explanation

       Answer-5) Arunachal Pradesh
       Explanation:
       The Government of Arunachal Pradesh signed an MoU with the National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) under the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), for infrastructure development in the state.
       i. The NHLML is the executing agency for the national ropeway programme ‘Parvatmala’ project, announced in the Union Budget (2022-23), to construct ropeways in hilly terrains across India.