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Top 10 Questions Based on Current Affairs 17 November 2021
- What are the points that are correct with respect to the Exercise ‘SITMEX-21’?
A) This is the 3rd edition of Exercise ‘SITMEX-21’ that was held in the Andaman Sea as “Non- Contact, at sea only” due to Covid-19.
B) It is a Trilateral Maritime Exercise between India, Sri Lanka & Indonesia.
C) Exercise ‘SITMEX is being conducted annually since 2019 and the 1st edition was hosted by Indian Navy off Port Blair.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & CAnswer-5) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Exercise ‘SITMEX-21’ was held in the Andaman Sea as “Non- Contact, at sea only” due to Covid-19.
• It is the 3rd Trilateral Maritime Exercise between India, Singapore & Thailand.
• It has been conducted annually since 2019 and the 1st edition was hosted by the Indian Navy off Port Blair.
The 3rd Edition of Trilateral Maritime was hosted by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). - In November 2021, PM Modi launched the 341 km long Purvanchal Expressway at ___________________.
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Bihar
4) Punjab
5) Uttar PradeshAnswer-5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
PM Modi launched the 341 km long Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, it is a 6-lane expressway constructed at a cost of ₹22500 Crore.
Note- It starts from village Chaudsarai, district Lucknow located on Lucknow-Sultanpur road (NH-731) and ends at village Hydaria located on National Highway No. 31, 18 km east of UP-Bihar border. - Which Ministry launched the ‘Nationwide AHDF KCC (Kisan Credit Card) campaign’ (in Nov’21) to expand the benefit of KCC to all eligible animal husbandry, dairy, and fishery farmers in India?
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
3) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
4) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
5) Ministry of FinanceAnswer-3) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Explanation:
Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (FAHD) launched ‘Nationwide AHDF (Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries) KCC (Kisan Credit Card) campaign’.
• The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in association with the Department of Fisheries (DOF) and the Department of Financial Services (DFS) was Organised the Campaign to expand the benefit of KCC to all eligible animal husbandry, dairy, and fishery farmers in India. - The 6th edition of EX-SHAKTI, military training exercise which is conducted between India & ______________, to conduct Counter-terrorism operations.
1) Sri Lanka
2) France
3) Nepal
4) Bangladesh
5) IndonesiaAnswer- 2) France
Explanation:
EX-SHAKTI is a biennial training exercise which is conducted alternatively in India & France.
• The 6th edition of India-France joint military exercise ‘EX-SHAKTI 2021’ commenced on 15th November 2021 at the southeastern French port town of Frejus, France.
About France
President – Emmanuel Macron.
Capital – Paris.
Currency – Euro. - Which Organisation approved the ‘Invesco CoinShares Global Blockchain Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Fund of Fund’ – India’s 1st Scheme to expose the participation of global companies in the blockchain ecosystem?
1) RBI
2) SEBI
3) NABARD
4) IRDAI
5) NSDLAnswer-2) SEBI
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) given nod to the scheme named ‘Invesco India – Invesco CoinShares Global Blockchain Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Fund of Fund’ (FoF), which will be India’s first scheme that offers exposure to global companies participating in the blockchain ecosystem.
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
Established – 1992
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Ajay Tyagi - Who was appointed (in Nov’21) as the UN Resident Coordinator in India?
1) Atul Bagai
2) Shombi Sharp
3) Shoko Noda
4) Tomio Shichiri
5) Yasmin Ali HaqueAnswer-2) Shombi Sharp
Explanation:
The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres appointed Shombi Sharp of the United States, a sustainable development expert, as the UN Resident Coordinator in India.
• He will lead the UN team in India, and work towards India’s Covid-19 response plans to recover better for the Sustainable Development Goals. - Which Ministry launched the 41st Indian Scientific Expedition of Antarctica (in Nov’21)?
1) Ministry of Science and Technology
2) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
3) Ministry of Earth Science
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
5) Ministry of External AffairsAnswer-3) Ministry of Earth Science
Explanation:
The Ministry of Earth Science launched the 41st Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (41st ISEA) in November 2021. The first batch of 23 scientists and support staff has reached the Indian Antarctic station Maitri.
The 41st Expedition is made up of 2 Programmes:
• Geological exploration of the Amery ice-shelf at Bharati Station.
• Reconnaissance surveys and preparatory work for drilling 500 metres of ice near Maitri. - Who co-authored the Book, ‘’Shuttler’s Flick: Making Every Match Count’’ the autobiography of Pullela Gopichand?
1) Salman Rushdie
2) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
3) Jhumpa Lahiri
4) Manan Kapoor
5) Priya KumarAnswer-5) Priya Kumar
Explanation:
A Book titled ‘’Shuttler’s Flick: Making Every Match Count’’ co-authored by Pullela Gopichand & Priya Kumar.
• This is the autobiography of the former badminton player and Chief National Coach for Indian Badminton team, Pullela Gopichand.
• The book consists of life experience, challenge and success of the life of Pullela Gopichand. - Marking the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI), the National Press Day is annually observed by India on?
1) 16th November
2) 14th November
3) 12th November
4) 13th November
5) 15th NovemberAnswer-1) 16th November
Explanation:
The National Press Day is annually observed across India on November 16th to mark the presence of an independent and responsible press in India.
The National Press Day marks the day on which the Press Council of India(PCI) came into effect in 1966.
Note- According to the World Press Freedom Index 2021, with a score of 46.56, India has ranked 142 among 180 countries. - What are the points that are correct with respect to the 1st Audit Diwas?
A) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India observed the first ever Audit Diwas on 16th November 2021.
B) It is being celebrated to mark the historic origin of the institution of CAG and to highlight the contribution of CAG towards governance, transparency and accountability.
C) CAG is the Constitutional Authority in India, established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India.
1) Only A
2) Only C
3) Only A & B
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India observed the first ever Audit Diwas on 16th November 2021 at the CAG office premises, Delhi.
• It is being celebrated to mark the historic origin of the institution of CAG and to highlight the contribution of CAG towards governance, transparency and accountability.
• The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the Constitutional Authority in India, established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India.
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