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Current Affairs Quiz: 26 November 2021

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Top 10 Questions Based on Current Affairs 26 November 2021

  1. What are the points that are correct with respect to the Cabinet approvals in November 2021?
    A) Extension of the free foodgrain distribution scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)- Phase V from December 2021 to March 2024.
    B) Formation of a Company (Special Purpose Vehicle) to privatise electricity distribution, retail Supply Business & share equity in the UT of Ladakh.
    C) Continuation of the umbrella scheme ‘Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)’ along with its 8 sub-scheme till 2026.
    1) Only A
    2) Only B
    3) Only C
    4) Only A & B
    5) Only B & C
    Answer-3) Only C
    Explanation:
    Extension of the free foodgrain distribution scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)- Phase V from December 2021 to March 2022.
    i.Formation of a Company (Special Purpose Vehicle) to privatise electricity distribution, retail Supply Business & share equity in the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu.
    ii.Continuation of the umbrella scheme ‘Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)’ along with its 8 sub-scheme for another 5years.


  2. What are the points that are correct with respect to the Cabinet approvals in November 2021?
    A) Cabinet approved a bill to repeal the 3 farm laws under article 123 of the constitution & In 2019 the Repealing and Amending Act was passed for the first time in the country.
    B) Continuation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) for another 5years.
    C) The extension of O-SMART (Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology) under the Earth Science Ministry is extended till 2026.
    1) Only A
    2) Only B
    3) Only C
    4) Only B & C
    5) All A, B & C
    Answer-4) Only B & C
    Explanation:
    Bill was approved to repeal the 3 farm law under the Article 245 of the constitution & the Repealing and Amending Act was first passed in 1950.
    • A Continuation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) for another 5years.
    • The extension of O-SMART (Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology) from 2021-26 at an overall cost of Rs 2177 crore.
    Note- The president promulgate ordinance is Article 123.


  3. In November 2021, The Ministry of Railway introduced the theme based tourist Circuit Trains Policy in which of the following trains to promote & attract tourism?
    1) Bharat Gaurav Trains
    2) Guru Kripa train
    3) Ramayana Express
    4) Maharajas Express
    5) Mahaparinirvan Express
    Answer-1) Bharat Gaurav Trains
    Explanation:
    Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, introduced the Bharat Gaurav policy – Bharat Gaurav Trains (Theme- based Tourist Circuit trains) under which private players or state owned operators can operate theme based circuit trains on the lines of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

  4. Which bank entered into a co-lending partnership with Capri Global Capital Ltd (in Nov’21) to offer loans between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore for MSME inclusion?
    1) Canara Bank
    2) Punjab National Bank
    3) State Bank of India
    4) Bank of Baroda
    5) Union Bank of India
    Answer-5) Union Bank of India
    Explanation:
    Union Bank of India has entered into a co-lending partnership with Capri Global Capital Ltd (CGCL), a NBFC focused on MSMEs, to enhance last-mile finance and drive financial inclusion to MSMEs by offering loans between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore.

  5. In November 2021, Moody’s Investors Service projected India’s economy to grow at ___________ in FY 2022.
    1) 8.9%
    2) 9.0%
    3) 9.3%
    4) 9.6%
    5) 8.8%
    Answer-3) 9.3%
    Explanation:
    Moody’s Investors Service has fixed India’s GDP growth projection for financial year 2021-22 (FY22) at 9.3 percent and for FY23 at 7.9 percent.
    About Moody’s:
    Headquarters – New York, United States
    President & CEO – Rob Fauber


  6. Which police station ranked 1st in the India’s Top 10 Police Stations for 2021 released by the Ministry of Home Affairs(MoHA)?
    1) Bhattu Kalan Police Station
    2) Sadar Bazar Police Station
    3) Valpoi Police Station
    4) Thottiyam Police Station
    5) Manvi Police Station
    Answer-2) Sadar Bazar Police Station
    Explanation:
    Sadar Bazar Police Station(PS) in Delhi has topped the India’s Top 10 Police Stations for 2021 released by the Ministry of Home Affairs(MoHA).
    • Gangapur PS in Ganjam, Odisha is adjudged as 2nd best followed by Bhattu Kalan PS, Fatehabad, Haryana as the 3rd best.


  7. _____________ is the 4th of six Scorpene-class submarines to get commissioned into the Indian Navy under Project 75 at the naval dockyard in Mumbai.
    1) INS Khanderi
    2) INS Kalvari
    3) INS Karanj
    4) INS Vela
    5) INS Vagir
    Answer-4) INS Vela
    Explanation:
    INS Vela is the 4th of six Scorpene-class submarines to be commissioned under Project 75 at the naval dockyard in Mumbai, at the naval dockyard in Mumbai, in the presence of the chief of naval staff Admiral Karambir Singh.
    About Project 75:
    In 2005, India signed a $ 3.75 billion contract with France for building 6 Scorpene class submarines.
    • 6 Submarines: INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela (Commissioned to Indian Navy) INS Vagir, INS Vagsheer (Under various developmental stages).


  8. Name the guided Missile destroyer that was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy (in Nov’21) at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
    1) INS Surat
    2) INS Kolkata
    3) INS Imphal
    4) INS Surat
    5) INS Visakhapatnam
    Answer-5) INS Visakhapatnam
    Explanation:
    An indigenously designed P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
    • P15B is the first of the four ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers .
    • It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organization Directorate of Naval Design and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.


  9. Who released the book, “Bangladesh Liberation @ 50 years: ‘Bijoy’ with Synergy, India-Pakistan war 1971” to commemorate the 50 Years of India-Bangladesh Friendship?
    1) Raj Nath Singh
    2) MM Naravane
    3) Bipin Rawat
    4) Manoj Pande
    5) Chandi Prasad Mohanty
    Answer-2) MM Naravane
    Explanation:
    India Army General. MM Naravane released a book ‘Bangladesh Liberation @ 50 years: ‘Bijoy’ with Synergy, India-Pakistan war 1971’, a compilation of personal accounts of the war by veterans from India and Pakistan.
    • The event was organised by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) at the India International Centre (IIC), Delhi to commemorate 50 Years of India-Bangladesh Friendship as well as the decisive victory in the India- Pakistan War 1971.


  10. Which state government (in Nov’21) repealed the Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act and the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) Repeal Act 2020?
    1) Andhra Pradesh
    2) Karnataka
    3) Kerala
    4) Tamil Nadu
    5) Telangana
    Answer-1) Andhra Pradesh
    Explanation:
    Andhra Pradesh government repealed 2 laws- AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act and the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) Repeal Act of 2020 (3 different state capitals).
    • The current government has decided to reverse the previous government’s decision to have an ambitious world-class capital city at Amaravati.