Current Affairs Quiz: 7 November 2023

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1. In which city, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the maiden voyage of the vessel “Costa Serena” in November 2023?
   1) Panaji, Goa
   2) Kochi, Kerala
   3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
   4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
   5) Puri, Odisha
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
   Explanation:
   Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) flagged off the maiden voyage of the vessel “Costa Serena“, the India’s 1st International Cruise Liner at an event held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This launch symbolises the dawn of a new era in cruising and tourism in India.
   i. This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative to the middle class to prefer domestic tourism over international tourism.
   ii. The Costa Serena was constructed by Fincantieri (Shipbuilding company) at its Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy and was inaugurated in Marseille, France.
    The Costa Serena is the tenth vessel to join the 17-ship fleet of Costa Crociere (Costa Cruises).
   iii. Costa Cruises, Italy, operating under Carnival Corporation, announces domestic sailings in India.
   
   
   
2. In November 2023, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) till ___________ (year).
   1) 2030
   2) 2026
   3) 2027
   4) 2029
   5) 2028
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer- 5) 2028
   Explanation:
   Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for another five years while addressing an election rally at Durg in Chhattisgarh.The scheme which was supposed to be ended by December 2023 will be ending in 2028.
    The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution had declared that the central government would allocate over ₹2 lakh crore in 2023 for food subsidies under NFSA and various other welfare programs.
    The scheme was initially rolled out in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    PMGKAY is operated by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.This program is a part of the existing Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana welfare initiative.
   
   
   
3. Name the country that has recently (in Nov ‘23) announced to fund USD 44.7 million to strengthen food security and environmental protection in Uttarakhand under India’s ‘The Hunger Project (THP)’.
   1) Japan
   2) Norway
   3) Germany
   4) United States of America
   5) Australia
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) Norway
   Explanation:
   The Government of Norway will fund USD 44.7 million to strengthen food security and environmental protection in Uttarakhand under India’s ‘The Hunger Project (THP)’. This funding will be valid for 3 years, until September 2026.
    Norway will aid in promoting food security by improving productivity for small-scale producers of food, and by developing local value chains and markets.
   i. THP is a non-profit organization that works to end hunger and extreme poverty across 12 countries in Africa, Latin America and South Asia. In India, it is currently working in the five states of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Odisha, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.
    In Uttarakhand, it will be implemented in 3 districts, 9 blocks, 172 gram panchayats and 145 van panchayats.
   
   
   
4. Which company has recently (in Nov ‘23) collaborated with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) to support the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative?
   1) India TV
   2) Zee Entertainment Enterprises
   3) COLORS
   4) Aaj Tak
   5) STAR PLUS
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) COLORS
   Explanation:
   India’s leading Hindi General Entertainment Channel (GEC) and Viacom18 Media Private Limited’s Flagship Channel COLORS has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) to support the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative to raise awareness about the social evil of girl child abandonment.
   i. The collaboration aims to raise awareness around girl child abandonment through their latest social drama show “Doree” which will be aired from 06th November 2023.
   ii. The channel will also raise awareness about the 24-hour emergency toll-free child helpline number (1098) amongst viewers.
   
   
   
5. Which company has recently (in Nov ‘23) become the first foreign company to get GoI’s approval for 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector?
   1) CTT Systems AB
   2)  Boeing
   3) Thales Alenia Space
   4) Lockheed Martin
   5) Saab AB
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) Saab AB
   Explanation:
   Swedish defence company Saab AB has become the first foreign company to get Government of India (GoI)’s approval for 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector.
   i. About Saab AB FDI:
    The FDI proposal is valued at around Rs 500 crore.
    With this, Saab is set to establish a facility to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 rocket launchers in India.
    The facility will support the production of the Carl-Gustaf M4 for the Indian Armed Forces as well as components for users of the system around the world.
    SAAB FFV India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Saab was Incorporated in 2022.
   
   
   
6. In November 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) extended the tenure of A S Rajeev, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of __________ for 6 months.
   1) Bank of Maharashtra
   2) Bank of Baroda
   3) Bank of India
   4) Union Bank of India
   5) Canara Bank
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Bank of Maharashtra
   Explanation:
   The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of A S Rajeev, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) for 6 months till his superannuation.
    He has been serving as the MD & CEO of BoM since December 2018.
   i. The ACC has also extended the tenure of Matam Venkata Rao(M V Rao), MD & CEO of Central Bank of India (CBI) till 31st July 2025.
    MV Rao has been serving as the MD & CEO of CBI since March 2021.
   
   
   
7. Who has recently (in Nov ‘23) appointed as the Additional director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of Dabur India Limited for a period of 5 years?
   1) S. Narayan
   2) Ajit Mohan Sharan
   3) Satyavati Berera
   4) Rajiv Mehrishi
   5) Sushil Chandra
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) Sushil Chandra
   Explanation:
   Dabur India Limited appointed Mr. Sushil Chandra, the former (24th) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India as an Additional director, in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of 5 years with effect from November 2, 2023, till November 1, 2028.
    Sushil Chandra is a 1980 batch Indian Revenue Services (IRS) (Information Technology) officer. He previously served as Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
   
   
   
8. In November 2023, the Spear Corps, aviation unit of the Indian Army successfully test fired the New Generation Rocket and Turret ammunition from the first Indigenous Attack Helicopter ______________.
   1) Chinook
   2) Prachand
   3) Tejas
   4) Rudra
   5) Dhruv
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Rudra
   Explanation:
   The Spear Corps (the aviation unit of the Indian Army) successfully test fired the New Generation Rocket and Turret ammunition from the first Indigenous Attack Helicopter Rudra.
    It also enhances the Army’s strike capability and lethality in the mountains.
   i. The Rudra is a weaponized version of the Advanced Light Dhruv helicopter of 5.8 Ton class powered by two Shakti Engines.
   ii. It was designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to meet the requirements of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF).
   
   
   
9. In November 2023, a new species of gecko named ‘Cnemaspis rashidi’ was discovered by the team of researchers led by Amit Sayyed, Founder and Director of the Wildlife Protection and Research Society, in ____________ (state).
   1) Odisha
   2) Karnataka
   3) Kerala
   4) Tamil Nadu
   5) Andhra Pradesh
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Tamil Nadu
   Explanation:
   The team of researchers led by Amit Sayyed, Founder and Director of the Wildlife Protection and Research Society, have discovered a new species of gecko named ‘Cnemaspis rashidi’ in the Western Ghats, Kottamalai estate near Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu (TN).
    The new species was named after Prof. Rashid Sayyed, father of Amit Sayyed.
    The research paper on the new species was published in Asian Journal of Conservation Biology (AJCB), an international peer-reviewed journal of conservation research.
   About Cnemaspis rashid:
   i. The new species rashidi belongs to the genus Cnemaspis, which is a genus of diurnal (day) geckos found in Asia and is one of the most diverse genera of geckos.
   ii. The suggested common name of the new species is Rashid’s dwarf gecko, as it is the smallest among the genus.
    It is approximately 2 inches long from its snout to vent.
   
   
   
10. In which state/UT, President of India, Droupadi Murmu has recently (in Nov ‘23) inaugurated a 250-metre ‘Navdurga Path’ skywalk and the remodelled ‘Parvati Bhawan’?
    1) Uttar Pradesh
    2) Jammu and Kashmir
    3) Ladakh
    4) Himachal Pradesh
    5) Uttarakhand
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-2) Jammu and Kashmir
    Explanation:
    The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated a 250-metre ‘Navdurga Path’ skywalk and the remodelled ‘Parvati Bhawan’ at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
     The skywalk is a pedestrian flyover that is built at an elevation of 20 feet above the existing track and cost Rs.15.69 crore.
    i. Parvati Bhawan is linked to the skywalk to ensure that pilgrims proceed directly to the shrine after depositing their luggage.
    ii. It has 1,500 lockers that cater to 10,000 to 15,000 pilgrims every day.