Current Affairs Quiz: 5 & 6 November 2023

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1. Which country has recently (in Nov ‘23) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with India for Cooperation in the field of Public Administration and Administrative Reforms for 3 years?
   1) Germany
   2) United States
   3) United Kingdom
   4) France
   5) Australia
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) France
   Explanation:
   Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, and Ministry of Public Sector Transformation & the Civil Service of the French Republic (France) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for Cooperation in the field of Public Administration and Administrative Reforms for 3 years.
   i. Aim: To enhance bilateral partnership between India and France through exchange visits, focused on administrative reforms, good governance webinars, research publications, capacity building programs, and replication of good governance practices.
    Under this LoI, a Joint Working Group (JWG) will be established to create a roadmap for bilateral collaboration.
    Emphasis was laid upon high-level exchanges in the upcoming months.
    India presented Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Maximum Governance – Minimum Government’ policy.
   
   
   
2. Which government sector enterprise has recently (in Nov ‘23) unveiled the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and the Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP)?
   1) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
   2) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
   3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC)
   4) Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC)
   5) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
   Explanation:
   On 2nd November 2023, Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh, Ministry of Power, has unveiled two new programs of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL): National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and the Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP), during the event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
    NECP aims to revolutionise cooking practices in India.
    EEFP aims to emphasise the importance and urgency of energy-efficient fans.
   i. Under NECP, EESL will distribute 20 Lakh energy-efficient induction cook stoves to reduce the environmental impact of cooking practices, leading to cleaner air and improved health for the population.
    EESL collaborated with Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) to facilitate the widespread adoption of induction cooktops.
   ii. Under EEFP, EESL will distribute 1 crore 5-star energy-efficient BLDC (brushless direct current) fans across India.
   
   
   
3. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Communications has recently (in Nov ‘23) announced that India will be hosting the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) in _________ (year).
   1) 2028
   2) 2026
   3) 2024
   4) 2027
   5) 2025
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) 2024
   Explanation:
   Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Communications announced that India will be hosting the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) in 2024.
   i. WTSA is the governing conference of the International Telecommunication Union  Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). It is a quadrennial event (happening once in 4 years).
    WTSA is one of the three world conferences organized by the ITU.
   ii. Other two conferences are:
    World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) – Held once in every three to four years
    World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) – Held once in every four years
   Note- WTSA24 will mark a significant step towards the advancements of Fifth Generation(5G) and Sixth Generation(6G) networks.
   
   
   
4. In October 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the minimum amount for offering Non-Callable Term Deposits (TDs) from Rs 15 lakh to Rs __________.
   1) 40 lakh
   2) 80 lakh
   3) 30 lakh
   4) 2 crore
   5) 1 crore
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) 1 crore
   Explanation:
   On October 26, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the minimum amount for offering Non-Callable Term Deposits (TDs) from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1 crore with immediate effect, allowing all customers to prematurely withdraw money from Fixed Deposit (FD) of up to Rs 1 crore. This mandate will cover all commercial banks and co-operative banks.
    This means all domestic TDs accepted from individuals for amounts of Rs 1 crore and below will have a premature-withdrawal-facility.
    These instructions will be applicable for Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) Deposit / Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) Deposits.
   Note- Non-callable FDs are TDs that do not permit premature withdrawals until the tenure is completed. Banks offer higher rates on non-callable FDs to discourage premature withdrawals.
   
   
   
5. In November 2023, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) formed a task force under the Chairmanship of __________ to review the existing bancassurance framework.
   1) Thomas Devasia
   2) B.C. Patnaik
   3) S. N. Rajeswari
   4) Meena Kumari
   5) Parmod Kumar Arora
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Meena Kumari
   Explanation:
   The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has formed a task force under the Chairmanship of Meena Kumari, Executive Director(Life) of IRDAI, to review the existing bancassurance framework.
    The task force was formed in response to concerns about mis-selling/forced selling of insurance policies through the bancassurance channel.
    The taskforce will review the existing regulatory framework for bancassurance and suggest ways and means to increase the efficiency of it.
    The taskforce will also examine best international practices and suggest suitable changes.
    The taskforce is asked to submit these recommendations within 31st December 2023.
   
   
   
6. Name the personality from India who has recently (in Nov ‘23) re-elected as a member of the United Nations (UN) Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for a three-year term.
   1) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
   2) Sanjay Kumar Verma
   3) Prabhat Kumar
   4) Surendra Kumar Adhana
   5) Virander Kumar Paul
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Surendra Kumar Adhana
   Explanation:
   Senior Indian diplomat Surendra Kumar Adhana was re-elected as a member of the United Nations (UN) Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for a three-year term, 2024–26, beginning on 1st January 2024.
   i. He has been a member of ACABQ, a subsidiary organ of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), since November 2022.
   ii. United Nations -Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions is an expert Committee of 21 Members elected by the UNGA for a term of three years.
   iii. The members of UN-ACABQ serve in a personal capacity and not as representatives of member states.
   
   
   
7. Name the institute of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) that has recently (in Nov’ 23) signed an MoU with the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to collaborate in India’s aerospace and defense sectors.
   1) National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology
   2) National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources
   3) North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat
   4) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
   5) National Geophysical Research Institute
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology
   Explanation:
   Kerala-based Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) in Bengaluru (Karnataka) to collaborate in India’s aerospace and defense sectors.
    The collaboration aims to strengthen the indigenisation and import substitution program for India’s aerospace and defence sectors.
   i. The MoU involves the development of magnesium and aluminum alloy castings and related areas for the aerospace and defence sectors.
   ii. The MoU facilitates CSIR-NIIST to collaborate on:
    Human resource and Facility utilisation; Technology support services; Consultancy services; and collaborative research works in the field of light alloys, for the design and development of aerospace components and welding.
   
   
   
8. India finished 2nd in the medal tally with ___________ medals in the Asian Shooting Championships 2023 held in Changwon, South Korea from October to November 2023.
   1) 39
   2) 76
   3) 55
   4) 65
   5) 45
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) 55
   Explanation:
   India finished second in the medal tally with 55 medals (21 Gold, 21 Silver & 13 Bronze) in the Asian Shooting Championships 2023 held in Changwon, South Korea from 22nd October to 2nd November 2023.
   i. The 15th edition of the Asian Shooting Championships comprised both Junior and senior-level events, organised by Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC).
   Medal Tally:
   Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
   1 China 33 21 22 76
   2 India 21 21 13 55
   3 South Korea 16 22 19 57
   i. Indian rifle shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won two medals including Gold medal in the Individual men’s 50m rifle 3 positions and Silver medal in 50m Rifle 3 Positions men’s team event along with Akhil Sheoran and Swapnil Kusale
   ii. Harmehar Singh Lally won the gold medal in the Skeet Men Junior event (Shooting) and Bhavtegh Singh Gill won the silver medal in the same event.
   
   
   
9. When was the International Day for Biosphere Reserve (BR) 2023 observed across the globe by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
   1) 31st October 2023
   2) 3rd November 2023
   3) 2nd November 2023
   4) 4th November 2023
   5) 1st November 2023
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) 3rd November 2023
   Explanation:
   The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s International Day for Biosphere Reserve (BR) or World Biosphere Reserve Day is annually observed across the globe on 3 November to raise awareness of the importance of biosphere reserves and to promote their conservation and sustainable use.
    The day serves as a crucial reminder of the need to safeguard the delicate balance between humans and the environment.
   i. 3 November 2023 marks the 2nd observance of International Day for BR.
   ii. The first-ever International Day for BR was observed on 3 November 2022.
   Note- In India, at present there are 18 notified BRs spanning 60,000 square kilometres (sq km).
   
   
   
10. Which state government has recently (in Nov ‘23) approved an electrification scheme to provide electricity facilities to un-electrified rural hamlets and households?
    1) Odisha
    2) Madhya Pradesh
    3) Maharashtra
    4) Uttar Pradesh
    5) Jharkhand
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-5) Jharkhand
    Explanation:
    The Jharkhand Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister(CM) Hemant Soren approved a new electrification scheme named “Mukhya Mantri Ujjwal Jharkhand Yojana”.
    i. The scheme aims to provide electricity facilities to un-electrified rural hamlets and households, as well as leftover urban areas.
    ii. The cabinet has allocated Rs 1,485.39 crore for this scheme.