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- The _________ Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ between India and Nepal began at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand in November 2023.
1) 14th
2) 16th
3) 13th
4) 15th
5) 17thAnswer- 5) 17th
Explanation:
Surya Kiran XVII, the 17th Edition of the Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise began at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise between Indian Army and Nepal Army will be conducted from 24th November to 7th December 2023.
Surya Kiran XVI, 16th edition of the exercise was held at Saljhandi, Nepal in December 2022.
The Indian Army contingent of 354 personnel is led by a Battalion from the Kumaon Regiment.
The Nepal Army contingent of 334 personnel is represented by Tara Dal Battalion. - In November 2023, India became the Chair of ______________ (Organisation) for 2024.
1) Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
2) International Civil Aviation Organization
3) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
4) International Sugar Organisation
5) International Olympic CommitteeAnswer-4) International Sugar Organisation
Explanation:
On November 24, 2023, India became the Chair of International Sugar Organisation (ISO), apex international body on sugar and related products, for 2024. This was announced during the 63rd council meeting of ISO in London, United Kingdom (UK).
Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution attended the meeting.
i. As the Chair of ISO, India will lead the global sugar sector.
ii. India will focus on uniting the members of ISO to adopt more sustainable practices in sugarcane cultivation, sugar and ethanol production and better utilisation of by-products.
Note- Ethanol blending percentage in India has increased from 5% in 2019-20 to 12% in Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2022–23 (December 2022–October 2023) while the production has increased from 173 crore litres to more than 500 crore litres during the same period.
The target for ESY 2023–24 (November 2023–October 2024) is 15%. - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the 14th edition of Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record: Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again) in November 2023.
As per the 14th edition of Emissions Gap Report 2023, the world must reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 28-42% by _________ (year) to limit warming to 2°C and 1.5°C, respectively.
1) 2030
2) 2025
3) 2027
4) 2028
5) 2026Answer-1) 2030
Explanation:
As per the 14th edition of Emissions Gap Report 2023:Broken Record: Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again), released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world must reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 28-42% by 2030 to limit warming to 2°C and 1.5°C, respectively.
i. The report warns that if countries fail to reduce GHG emissions, then global temperatures will be increased by 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
ii. The report emphasizes that the only way to prevent exceeding the 1.5°C limit is to accelerate implementation action in this decade.
iii. If GHG emissions reduction is delayed, then this will lead to a greater future reliance on carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from the atmosphere. - Name the bank that has recently (in Nov ‘23) partnered with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) to enable Digital Rupee Transactions in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
1) HDFC Bank
2) IDFC FIRST Bank
3) IndusInd Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) YES BankAnswer- 3) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank Limited has partnered with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) to promote Digital Rupee (e₹), the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The collaboration aims to promote cashless transactions at IGL Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).
i. The customer can also make payment across all IGL stations by scanning any UPI Quick Response (QR) Code using their Digital Rupee mobile application.
ii. This initiative offers a secure, inclusive, sustainable and efficient mode of digital transaction
iii. The process ultimately simplifies the banking experience of the customers. - In November 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) superseded the board of directors of _________ (Cooperative Bank) for 1 year amid poor governance standards of the latter.
1) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Ltd
2) Lalbaug Cooperative Bank Ltd
3) Cooperative Bank of Mehsana Ltd
4) Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd
5) National Cooperative Bank LtdAnswer-1) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Ltd
Explanation:
On November 24, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 36 AAA read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), has superseded the board of directors of Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Limited for 12 months (1 year) amid poor governance standards of the latter.
In this regard, RBI appointed Satya Prakash Pathak, former Chief General Manager of State Bank of India (SBI), as the administrator of the bank.
i. The RBI has also appointed a committee of advisors to assist the administrator. Its members are
Venkatesh Hegde (former General Manager, SBI)
Mahendra Chhajed (Chartered Accountant)
Suhas Gokhale (former MD, COSMOS Co-operative Bank Limited). - Which of the following banks has/have recently (in Nov ‘23) received monetary penalty by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for non-compliance with some of its Directions?
1) Indian Overseas Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Citibank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3Answer-5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty on three banks viz. Citibank N.A. (Rs 5 crore), Bank of Baroda/BOB(Rs 4.34 crore) and Indian Overseas Bank/IOB(Rs 1 crore) for non-compliance with some of its Directions.
This will not affect any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.
i. Penalty on Citibank N.A.: Rs 5 crore: It has been imposed by RBI in exercise of powers under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the BR Act.
ii. Penalty on BOB: Rs 4.34 crore: It has been imposed by RBI in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 51(1) of BR Act, 1949.
iii. Penalty on IOB: Rs 1 Crore: It has been imposed by RBI in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 51(1) of BR Act, 1949. - Who has been recently (in Nov ‘23) named as the President-elect of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2023-2024?
1) Ajay Kumar
2) S K Pathak
3) Harsha V Agarwal
4) Sanjiv Mehta
5) Anish ShahAnswer- 5) Anish Shah
Explanation:
Dr. Anish Shah, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mahindra Group, named as the President-elect of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2023-2024.
i. He will succeed Subhrakant Panda, the incumbent President of FICCI after the 96th Annual General Meeting which is set to be held in December 8-9 2023 in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. He is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of FICCI. - When was United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 25th November 2023
2) 22nd November 2023
3) 24th November 2023
4) 21st November 2023
5) 23rd November 2023Answer-1) 25th November 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023 was observed across the globe on 25th November 2023 to raise public awareness about the global problem of violence against women.
The Day also aims to prevent violence against women and promote basic human rights and gender equality.
i. The first-ever International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was observed on 25 November 2000.
ii. The observance marks the launch of the UNiTE campaign, a 16 days ((25th November – 10th December) of activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV), which concludes on International Human Rights Day (10 December).
The 2023 global theme of the UNiTE campaign is, “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls”.
iii. The UNiTE campaign has proclaimed the 25th of each month as “Orange Day”, a day to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). - Who has been recently (in Nov ‘23) appointed as the 40th Chief Secretary of Karnataka?
1) Krishana Babu
2) Rajneesh Goel
3) Vandita Sharma
4) Ravi Kumar
5) Avinash JoshiAnswer-2) Rajneesh Goel
Explanation:
Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka, has appointed Rajneesh Goel as the 40th Chief Secretary of Karnataka. He will hold the post till his retirement in July 2024 or until further orders. He is currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) in the Home Department of the Government of Karnataka.
i. He will succeed Vandita Sharma, the incumbent Chief Secretary (since May 2022) who is set to retire on 30th November 2023.
ii. Rajneesh Goel is a 1986 batch IAS officer of Haryana Cadre. He has also served as the Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the administrative body of Greater Bengaluru metropolitan area. - In November 2023, _________ (state) Government declared November 25 as “no non-veg day” to mark the 144th birth anniversary of Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani.
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) MaharashtraAnswer-4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has declared November 25 as “no non-veg day” to mark 144th birth anniversary of Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani.
The day coincides with the observance of International Meatless Day on November 25.
The announcement was made after the UP government imposed a ban on the production, storage, distribution and sale of food products with halal certification.
i. Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani was born on 25th November 1879, in Hyderabad, Sind (now in Pakistan) and died on January 16, 1966.
ii. He founded the Mira Movement in 1933, with an aim to empower and educate women and set up St. Mira’s School in Hyderabad (Telangana), Sindh (province of Pakistan).
iii. On 25th November 1986, it was declared that Dada JP Vaswani’s birth anniversary will be observed annually as International Meatless Day.
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