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Daily Current Affairs: 16/11/2021
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1. On which day has "International Day for Tolerance" was observed recently?
- November 16
- The theme of "International Day of Tolerance" 2021: 'Tolerance is respect, acceptance, and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human".
- Every year on November 16, the "International Day of Tolerance" is observed with the aim of raising awareness about the dangers of intolerance and the adoption of tolerance.
- The declaration of celebrating "International Day of Tolerance" was made by UNESCO in 1995.
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
2. On which day has "National Press Day" been celebrated recently?
- November 16
- "National Press Day" is celebrated every year on 16 November to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) on 16 November 1966.
- PCI HQ: New Delhi
What is the Press Council of India (PCI)?
The Press Council of India is a statutory, decisive organization in India that was constituted by its Parliament in 1966. It is a self-regulatory watchdog of the Press, Press, and Press by Press, which works under the Press Council Act of 1978. The council consists of a chairman - traditionally, a retired Supreme Court judge, and 28 additional members of whom 20 are members of the media, who are nominated by newspapers, television channels, and other media outlets operating in India.
3. Where has India's first "Grass Conservancy Center" been built recently?
- Ranikhet
- India's first "Grass Conservation Center" has been constructed at Rani Khet in the Almora district of Uttarakhand.
- The purpose of the creation of India's first "Grass Conservation Center" is to raise awareness about the usefulness, importance, and conservation of different species of grass.
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain(Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
4. Recently who has been awarded the "JCB Award" of Literature?
- M Mukundan
- M Mukundan has been selected for the book 'Delhi: A Soliloqui' written by him.
- The book 'Delhi: A Soliloki' by M Mukundan is a story about Delhi through the eyes of a Malayali young hero.
5. Recently in which state the "Ration Aapke Gram Yojana" was launched by Prime Minister Modi?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
6. Recently the Central Government has announced to celebrate "Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas" on which day?
- Nov 15
- The Central Government has announced to celebrate "Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas" to mark the birth anniversary of Shri Birsa Munda, who is considered as God by the tribal community.
- Union Minister of Tribal Affairs: Shri Arjun Munda
7. Who has recently won the "International Children's Peace Prize"?
- Nav Agarwal and Vihaan
- Two brothers from Delhi, Nav Agarwal, and Vihaan have won the 17th "International Children's Peace Prize" for tackling pollution in their home city by recycling household waste.
- Two Indian teenage brothers have won the 2021 KidsRights International Children's Peace Prize for combating pollution caused by household waste. Vihaan (17) and Nav Agarwal (14) have developed a "One Step Greener" initiative in which pick-up for recyclables and waste from thousands of households is organized.
8. Which trilateral maritime exercise was organized by India, Singapore, and Thailand recently?
- SITMEX 21
- The trilateral maritime exercise 'SITMEX 21' was conducted in the Andaman Sea by the navies of India, Singapore, and Thailand.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: Karambir Singh (Next: R Hari Kumar)
- Deputy Chief: S.N. Ghormade
- Navy Day: 4 December
9. Recently which type of financial institution has also been directed by the Reserve Bank of India to appoint a Banking Ombudsman?
- Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs)
- Like other banks operating in the country, RBI has directed non-financial institutions to appoint Banking Ombudsman within 6 months.
- RBI: Reserve Bank of India
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalization: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das(25th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
10. On which day first "Audit Diwas" has been celebrated recently?
- November 16
- "Audit Day" is being celebrated to mark the historical origin and contribution of the 'Comptroller and Auditor General' (CAG) institution of India.
What is 'Comptroller and Auditor General' (CAG)?
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the constitutional authority in India, established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India. He is empowered to audit all receipts and expenditures of the Government of India and State Governments, including autonomous bodies and corporations substantially financed by the Government.
- CAG: Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Present Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG): Girish Chandra Murmu
11. Where has the Purvanchal Expressway been inaugurated recently by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?
- Sultanpur
- The 341 km long Purvanchal Expressway was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
- This Purvanchal Expressway connecting Lucknow to Ghazipur has been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 22,500 crore.
- This six-lane wide expressway has been designed keeping in mind the facilities like landing and take-off of fighter jets of the Indian Air Force in case of emergency.
- Union Minister for Road and Transport: Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
12. Recently who has been announced to be appointed as the head of the next National Cricket Academy (NCA)?
- VVS Laxman
- National Cricket Academy (NCA): The Academy was established in 2000 as a cricket facility of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to train young cricketers who have the potential to represent the Indian cricket team. It is also used for the rehabilitation of injured cricketers.
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly
- Secretary: Jai Shah
13. Which butterfly species has been approved as the state butterfly of Arunachal Pradesh recently?
- "Kaiser-e-Hind"
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Capital: Itanagar
- CM: Pema Khandu
- Governor: B.D.Mishra
14. Where recently India successfully launched the 41st "Scientific Expedition"?
- Antarctica
- The first batch of 23 scientists has arrived from India for the 41st "Scientific Expedition" being held in Antarctica.
15. Where has recently been announced to celebrate the three-day "Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv"?
- Jhansi
- As a part of the celebration of the Amrit Festival of Independence, it has been announced to celebrate "Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv" in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
16. Recently the well-known Hindi writer has passed away, what is her name?
- Mannu Bhandari
- Eminent Hindi writer Manu Bhandari passed away at the age of 90 in Gurugram, Haryana.
17. Recently, how many international cricketers have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
- 3
- England's Janette Brittin, South Africa's Shaun Pollock, and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO:?
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