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Top 10 Questions Based on Current Affairs 20 November 2021
- Which Company signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (in Nov’21) to deliver two Fixed Base Full Mission simulators for Jaguar Aircraft?
1) Bharat Dynamics
2) National Aerospace Laboratories
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Indian Space Research Organisation
5) Defence Research and Development OrganisationAnswer-3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of two simulators for Jaguar Aircraft at a cost of Rs. 357 Crore.
i. The contract for procurement of two Fixed Base Full Mission Simulators (FBFMS) for Jaguar aircraft from HAL for IAF with a five Years comprehensive annual maintenance contract.
ii. The simulators will be installed at AirForce station Jamnagar and Gorakhpur. - Name the Exercise that was conducted by the Indian Navy (in Nov’21) to ensure offshore security at Western ODA off the Mumbai Coast.
1) Konkan Shakti
2) Prasthan
3) Samudra Shakti
4) Varuna
5) MaitreeAnswer-2) Prasthan
Explanation:
The Indian Navy conducted a security exercise, called “Prasthan”, in the Offshore Development Area (ODA) off the coast of Mumbai.
i.The exercise is conducted by Headquarters Western Naval Command, every six months.
ii.The exercise was conducted on the Mumbai High North (MHN) platform of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) located about 94 nautical miles west of Mumbai.
iii.The ‘Exercise Prasthan’ encourages coordinated operations and readiness to respond and combat contingencies in western ODAs. - Which of the following countries hosted The “21st Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers (COM)” Meeting (in Nov’21)?
1) Indonesia
2) Australia
3) South Africa
4) United Arab Emirates
5) BangladeshAnswer-5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The 21st Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting hosted by Bangladesh with the presence of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO).
• India Virtually participated in 21st Annual Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) led by the Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh highlighted the India’s contributions towards Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in IORA priority areas. - Which Bank released the report “Working Group (WG) on Digital Lending”, that listed findings on Lending through Online Platforms and Mobile Apps in India?
1) SBI
2) RBI
3) NPCI
4) SEBI
5) SIDBIAnswer-2) RBI
Explanation:
The Report “Working Group (WG) on Digital Lending” including Lending through Online Platforms and Mobile Apps released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), headed by Jayant Kumar Dash, Executive Director of the RBI.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew more than 100 redundant circulars as per the recommendations of the second Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) - Which Organisation approved a USD 150 million loan (in Nov’21) to implement the Sustainable Urban Services Program (SUSP) in the Chennai Metropolitan Area?
1) World Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
5) European Investment BankAnswer-3) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved a USD 150 million loan to the Government of India for the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Services Program (SUSP) in the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA).
About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):
President– Jin Liqun
Headquarters– Beijing, China
Membership- 104 Members
Commenced Operation- 2016 - What are the points that are correct with respect to the 72nd edition of the National Book Award 2021?
A) Malinda Lo won the 2021 National Book Award for fiction for her novel “Last Night at the Telegraph Club”.
B) Tiya Miles has won the 2021 National Book Award for nonfiction for her book titled “All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake”.
C) Jason Mott has won the 2021 National Book Award for young people’s literature for his book titled “Hell of a Book”.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-2) Only B
Explanation:
Jason Mott won the 2021 National Book Award for fiction for his novel “Hell of a Book”.
i. Tiya Miles has won the 2021 National Book Award for nonfiction for her book titled “All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake”.
ii. Malinda Lo has won the 2021 National Book Award for young people’s literature for her book titled “Last Night at the Telegraph Club”. - Who was appointed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket Committee (in Nov’21)?
1) Sachin Tendulkar
2) Virender Sehwag
3) Anil Kumble
4) VVS Laxman
5) Saurav GangulyAnswer-5) Saurav Ganguly
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President and former cricketer Saurav Ganguly was appointed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket Committee.
• He succeeded Anil Kumble, a former Indian cricketer who stepped down after serving a maximum of three continuous, 3-year terms. - What are the points that are correct with respect to “World Heritage Week”?
A) World Heritage Week is annually observed across India from 19th to 25th November.
B) In India, 1200 monuments are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) and Maharashtra has the highest number of ASI protected monuments.
C) 40 heritage sites across India are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites which include 32 cultural, 7 Natural, and 1 Mixed site.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only A & CAnswer-5) Only A & C
Explanation:
World Heritage Week is annually observed across India from 19th to 25th November.
i. In India, around 3691 monuments are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) and Uttar Pradesh has the highest number (745) of ASI protected monuments.
ii. 40 heritage sites across India are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites which include 32 cultural, 7 Natural, and 1 Mixed site. - What is the Theme of World Toilet Day 2021 that is annually observed across the globe on 19th November?
1) Urgent Run
2) Call to Action on Sanitation
3) When nature calls
4) Valuing Toilets
5) WastewaterAnswer-4) Valuing Toilets
Explanation:
The theme of World Toilet Day 2021 is “Valuing Toilets”.
i. World Toilet Day is annually observed across the globe on November 19th to create awareness about the importance of sanitation for all.
ii. The World Toilet Day is organised by the UN-Water. - National Integration day is celebrated across India on 19th November to commemorate the birth anniversary of __________________.
1) Indira Gandhi
2) Chandra Shekhar Azad
3) Vallabhbhai Patel
4) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
5) Lala lajpat raiAnswer-1) Indira Gandhi
Explanation:
National Integration Day also known as ‘Quami Ekta Diwas’ is celebrated every year on November 19 to commemorate the birthday of India’s first Woman Prime Minister (PM) – Indira Gandhi.
• The year 2021 marks the 104th birth anniversary celebration of Indira Gandhi.
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