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Weekly Current Affairs: 15-21 November 2021
1. Which country has won the final match of the recently
held T20 Cricket World Cup?
- Australia
- Australia has won this title for the first time by
defeating New Zealand in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2021.
- The T20 Cricket World Cup 2021 was organized at
various cricket stadiums in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- In the T20 Cricket World Cup 2021, the Indian team
could not even make it to the semi-finals.
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO:?
2. Recently, the 6th edition of which exercise was held
between the navies of India and France?
- 'SHAKTI 2021'
- The sixth edition of the exercise 'SHAKTI 2021' is
being conducted between the Navies of India and France from 15 to 26
November 2021 at Fréjus, France.
- Indian Navy
- Established: 26 January 1950
- Navy Chief: Karambir Singh (Next: R Hari Kumar)
- Deputy Chief: S.N. Ghormade
- Navy Day: 4 December
- ,
- France
- Capital: Paris
- Currency: Euro, CPF Franc
- President: Emmanuel Macron
3. Where was the three-day "Kashi Utsav"
organized recently?
- Varanasi
- To celebrate the classic heritage and culture of Kashi,
a three-day "Kashi Utsav" was organized in Varanasi, Uttar
Pradesh.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
4. Recently, which day has been announced to celebrate
the first "Audit Diwas"?
- 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
5. On which day first "Tribal Pride Day" was
celebrated recently?
- November 15
- The Central Government has announced to celebrate
"Tribal Pride Day" to commemorate the birth anniversary of Shri
Birsa Munda, who is considered as God by the tribal community.
- Jharkhand state also celebrates its foundation day
on 15th November.
- Union Minister of Tribal Affairs: Shri Arjun Munda
6. Where was the 'India International Trade Fair' (IITF)
recently inaugurated by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry?
- New Delhi
- The theme of 'India International Trade Fair' (IITF)
2021: Self-reliant India
- The 40th India International Trade Fair was
inaugurated by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry at Pragati
Maidan, Delhi.
- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry: Shri Piyush
Goyal
7. On which day "World Kindness Day" was
celebrated recently?
- November 13
- World Kindness Day is celebrated every year on 13th
November to encourage every human being to feel compassion towards each
other and the importance of kindness in communities.
8. The recently released book "Force in
Statecraft" was released by?
- Ajay Kumar
- The book "Force in Statecraft" was
released by the current Defense Secretary of India, Dr. Ajay Kumar.
- In this book, essays have been compiled on topics
like conflict in the North East, airpower, nuclear currency, etc., to
which all veterans of the armed forces have contributed.
Following
are the list of some important secretaries in the central government:-
- Cabinet Secretary: Rajiv Gauba
- Defense Secretary: Ajay Kumar
- Foreign Secretary: Harsh Vardhan Singla
- Finance Secretary: T.V. Somnath
- Home Secretary: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
9. On which day "World Diabetes Day" was
celebrated recently?
- November 14
The theme of "World Diabetes Day" 2021:
"Access to Diabetes Care - If Not Now, When?"
"World Diabetes Day" was celebrated for the
first time in the year 1991 by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF).
It is celebrated every year on 14 November as the
birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin in 1922 along with
Charles Best.
10. On which day recently did Jharkhand state celebrate
its foundation day?
- Nov 15
- On 15 November 2000, the state of Jharkhand was
created by separating the Chotanagpur region from Bihar.
- The first "Tribal Pride Day" was
celebrated on this day on the 15th of November.
- Jharkhand
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Ramesh Bais
11. Recently, which campaign has been started by the
Union Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry to provide credit cards to all
eligible livestock farmers and fish farmers?
- 'AHDF KCC Campaign'
- AHDF KCC: Animal Husbandry Dairying Fisheries Kisan
Credit Card
- Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry:
Parshotam Rupala
12. Recently former cricketer Rahul Dravid has been made
the brand ambassador of which footwear company?
- Plaeto
- Footwear company 'Plaeto' has appointed former
cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador.
13. Recently well-known writer, honored with India's
second-highest honor 'Padma Vibhushan' and historian has passed away. What is
his name?
- Babasaheb Purandare
- Renowned author, India's second-highest honor 'Padma
Vibhushan' and historian Airpurandare passed away at the age of 99.
- Babasaheb was a renowned orator, ballad singer,
theater artist, and history historian who inspired the modern youth to
follow in the footsteps of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
14. Which stock market trading platform has recently
launched an Artificial Intelligence-based (AI-Based) voice trading facility?
- Paytm Money
- With the Artificial Intelligence-based (AI-Based)
voice trading facility launched by Paytm Money, investors can now buy and
send shares by giving their voice commands.
- Paytm
- Established: 2009
- HQ: Noida
- Chairman: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- CEO: Varun Sridhar
15. According to a report released by IQAir on worst Air
Quality, which Indian city has ranked first?
- New Delhi
- In this report released by IQAir based on air
quality, three metropolitan cities of India remain in the top 10, in which
Kolkata is fourth and Mumbai is in sixth place.
- IQAir is a Climate Group data company that works
closely with the United Nations Climate Program (UNEP).
- UNEP: United Nations Environment Program
- Established: 05June1972
- HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
- Executive Director: Inger Andersen
16. Which country will organize the first "World
Yogasana Championship 2022"?
- India
- The "World Yogasana Championship" being
organized for the first time of its kind will be organized by India in
2022.
- Recently from 11 to 13 November 2021, India's first
'Physical National Yogasana Sports Championship' was held in Bhubaneswar.
17. Who has won the recently held Formula One's Brazilian
Grand Prix 2021 title?
- Lewis Hamilton
- Lewis Hamilton defeated seven-time world champion
Max Verstappen to win the title.
- Lewis Hamilton is a Mercedes driver from Britain.
18. On which day "Children's Day" was celebrated
recently?
- November 14
- Every year on November 14, "Children's
Day" is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the first Prime
Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
- "Children's Day" is celebrated on 14
November every year with the aim of raising awareness about the rights,
care, and education of children.
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was very famous and popular
among children, who were also known as Chacha Nehru.
19. 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
20. 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.
21. 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
22. 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.
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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.
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35.
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:?
36. Where has India's first digital food museum
been launched recently?
- Thanjavur
1.
India's first digital food museum was launched in
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu by Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal.
2.
India's first digital food museum has been created
in collaboration with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Visveshreya
Industrial & Technological Museum, Bangalore.
- FCI: Food Corporation of India
- Founded: 14 January 1965
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Atish Chandra
37. Which bank has recently launched the second
edition of the “Keep your mouth closed” campaign?
- HDFC Bank
1.
The second edition of the “Keep Your Mouth”
campaign has been launched by HDFC Bank to increase awareness about avoiding
online fraud.
2.
This campaign has been launched in association with
"International Fraud Awareness Week" which is being observed from 14
to 20 November 2021.
- HDFC Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Shashidhar Jagadeesan
- Tagline: We Understand Your World
38. Which village of India has been selected as one
of the best tourism villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization
(UN-WTO) recently?
- Pochampally
1.
Pochampally village of Telangana has been adjudged
as one of the best tourism villages by the United Nations World Tourism
Organization (UN-WTO).
2.
Union Minister of Tourism: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
- WTO: World Tourism Organization
- Established: 01 November 1975
- Head Quarter: Madrid Spain
- Secretary-General: Zurab Pololikashvili
- :
- Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Formation: 02 June 2014
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Soundrajan
39. On which day "National Epilepsy Day"
was observed recently?
- November 17
- National Epilepsy Day is celebrated every year on 17
November by the Epilepsy Foundation.
- The month of November is observed as "National
Epilepsy Awareness Month".
- Epilepsy is a group of non-communicable neurological
disorders characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures. Epilepsy is a
chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Epileptic
seizures can range from brief and almost undetectable periods to prolonged
periods of vigorous tremors due to abnormal electrical activity in the
brain. These episodes can result in bodily injury, either directly in the
form of broken bones or as a result of accidents.
40. Where was the country's first "fisheries
business incubator" launched recently?
- Gurugram
1.
The country's first "Fisheries Business
Incubator" was launched by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, Mr. Purushottam Rupala in Gurugram, Haryana at a cost
of 3.2 crores.
2.
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying: Shri Purushottam Rupala
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
41. Where was the "TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav"
inaugurated by the Union Tribal Minister recently?
- New Delhi
- The "TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav" was inaugurated
by the Union Tribal Minister in the ongoing Dilli Haat in the national
capital Delhi.
- Union Minister for Tribals: Shri Arjun Munda
42. Which initiative was recently launched by the
Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for Digital India land
records modernization?
- 'Bhumi Samwad'
- Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati
Raj: Giriraj Singh
43. Which forum has been launched by the World Bank
and the Asian Development Bank to promote women in the Power Sector
Professional Network?
- WePOWER
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
- :
- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
44. The recently released book "The Disruptor:
How Vishwanath Pratap Singh Shook India" has been authored by?
- Debashish Mukherjee
- This book presents a detailed account of the eighth
Prime Minister of India, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, who served as the Prime
Minister from December 1989 to November 1990.
45. Recently which film has been selected to screen
at the 'International Film Festival of India 2021' (IFFI)?
- Koozhangal
- Tamil film Koozhangal has been selected to screen at
the International Film Festival of India 2021 (IFFI).
- The 52nd International Film Festival will be held in
Goa from 20 to 28 November 2021.
46. Which stock market trading platform has
recently launched an Artificial Intelligence-based (AI-Based) voice trading
facility?
- Paytm Money
1.
With the Artificial Intelligence-based (AI-Based)
voice trading facility launched by Paytm Money, investors can now buy and send
shares by giving their voice commands.
- Paytm
- Established: 2009
- HQ: Noida
- Chairman: Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- CEO: Varun Sridhar
47. Recently which bank has been given the ASSOCHAM
award for "Best Digital Financial Service"?
- Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
- ASSOCHAM: Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India
- Established: 1920
- HQ: New Delhi
- President: Vineet Agrawal
- :
- Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
- Established: 2005
- HQ: Dharwad, Karnataka
- Chairman: P. Gopikrishna
48. From when was the "National Newborn
Week" celebrated recently?
- 15 to 21 November 2021
- Every year in November from 15 to 21 November
"National Newborn Week" is celebrated across the country to
highlight the importance of newborn health.
- The theme of "National Newborn Week 2021:
Safety, Quality, and Nutrition of Every Newborn Case - Birth Right"
49. Which country has been entrusted with hosting
the "ICC Men's Championship Trophy 2029" recently?
- India
1.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted by
India and Sri Lanka.
2.
The 50-over 'ICC Men's World Cup Tournament 2031'
will be hosted by India and Bangladesh.
3.
"ICC Men's Championship Trophy 2025" will
be hosted by Pakistan.
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO:?
50. Which joint airlift exercise has been conducted
by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force?
- 'OP Hercules'
- Chief of Defense Staff: General Bipin Rawat
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Mukund Narwane
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh
51. What is the rank of India in the recently
released "Global Bribery Risk" ranking?
- 82nd
- India ranks 82nd in the "Global Bribery
Risk" ranking released by TRACE Matrix.
- Denmark ranks first and Norway second in the
"Global Bribery Risk" ranking.
52. Who has been chosen as the brand ambassador of
“TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav” recently?
- MC Marry Kom
- Indian boxer MC Mary Kom, who was awarded the Padma
Vibhushan, an Olympic medalist and India's second-highest honor, has been
chosen as the brand ambassador of "TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav".
- Recently "TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav" was
inaugurated by the Union Tribal Minister in New Delhi.
- TRIFED: Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development
Federation of India
- The "TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav" was inaugurated
by the Union Tribal Minister in the ongoing Dilli Haat in the national
capital Delhi.
- Union Minister for Tribals: Shri Arjun Munda
53. On which day "International Student's
Day" has been celebrated recently?
- November 17
- International Students Day is celebrated every year
on 17 November to raise awareness for studying various subjects and
obtaining degrees.
54. Recently which state government has launched
'Mukhyamantri Udyami Kranti Yojana'?
- Madhya Pradesh
1.
Through 'Mukhyamantri Udyami Kranti Yojana' by the
Government of Madhya Pradesh, educated youth will be linked with the
self-employment of the state.
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
55. According to a recent report released by the
World Bank, how much foreign remittances have been received in India in 2021?
- $87 billion
1.
The United States (USA) has received the highest
(more than 20%) of the $87 billion remittances received by India.
2.
With this, India has become the world's largest
remittance-receiving country, followed by China, Mexico, the Philippines, and
Egypt respectively.
What is Remittance?
A remittance is a payment of money that is
transferred to another party. Broadly speaking, any payment of an invoice or
bill can be termed as a remittance. However, nowadays the term is used to
describe money remitted by someone working abroad to their family back home.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass
56. Recently SIDBI has tied up with whom to provide
credit facilities to promote small-scale industries in the country?
- Google
- SIDBI: Small Industries Development Bank of India
- Established: 1990
- HQ: Lucknow, UP
- CMD: S. Raman
- ,
- Google
- Established: 04 September 1998
- HQ: Mountain View, California, United States
- CEO: Sundar Pichai (Indian)😎
57. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman
of ICC Men's Cricket Committee?
- Sourav Ganguly
- Former India cricketer and current BCCI President
Sourav Ganguly have been appointed as the chairman of the ICC Men's Cricket
Committee.
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO:?
58. Recently, India has been elected to the
"Executive Board" of which international organization from 2021 to
2025?
- UNESCO
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04
November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
59. Recently who has been made the Vaccine-Ambassador
by the Maharashtra Government to promote vaccination?
- Salman Khan
1.
Actor Salman Khan has been made the COVID-19
Vaccine-Ambassador by the Maharashtra government to promote vaccination.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
60. Where was the 21st Annual Ministerial Council
Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) organized recently?
- Dhaka
1.
The 21st Annual Ministerial Council Summit of the
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was held in Dhaka, the capital of
Bangladesh.
2.
The annual ministerial council summit of the Indian
Ocean Rim Association (IORA) will be hosted by Bangladesh by 2023.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
61. On which day "Naturopathy Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- November 18
- Promoting positive mental and physical health
through drug-free medical practice Every year on November 18,
"Naturopathy Day" is observed.
- "Naturopathy Day" was started by the
Ministry of AYUSH and is celebrated on 18 November every year.
- Union Minister of AYUSH: Sarbananda Sonewal
62. Recently what percentage of India's GDP growth
rate has been estimated by 'UBS Securities' in the financial year 2021-22?
- 9.5%
- India's GDP growth rate has also been estimated by
the Reserve Bank of India at 9.5% in the financial year 2021-22.
63. Recently the Government of India has signed an
agreement with which country in the field of cyber security with the aim of
reducing cybercrime?
- New Zealand
1.
In the second edition of the India-New Zealand
Bilateral Cyber Dialogue, an agreement was signed in the field of cyber
security with the aim of reducing cybercrime.
- New Zealand
- Capital: Wellington
- Currency: New Zealand Dollar
- PM: Jacinda Ardern
64. On which day "World Philosophy Day"
has been celebrated recently?
- November 18
- World Philosophy Day is celebrated every year on the
third Thursday of November.
65. Recently who has been appointed as the Resident
Coordinator of the United Nations?
- Shombi Sharp
- Shomby Sharp has been appointed as the Resident
Coordinator of the United Nations by UN Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
66. Recently, the ordinance to extend the tenure of
directors of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate
(ED) for how many years has been approved by the President?
- 5 year
- ED: Enforcement Directorate
- CBIC: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
- Established: 01 January 1964
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Pranab Kumar Das
67. Who has been announced to be honored with the
'Personality of the Year Award' at the International Film Festival of India
(IFFI) to be held in Goa?
- Hema Malini and Prasoon Joshi
- Renowned actress and Bharatiya Janata Party leader
Hema Malini and lyricist Prasoon Joshi have been announced to be honored
with the 'Personality of the Year Award' at the International Film
Festival of India (IFFI).
- Tamil film Koozhangal has been selected to screen at
the International Film Festival of India 2021 (IFFI).
- The 52nd International Film Festival will be held in
Goa from 20 to 28 November 2021.
68. Recently the Central Government has extended
the tenure of the Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the next 1 year.
Who is the Director of Enforcement Directorate at present?
- Sanjay Kumar Mishra
- S. K. Mishra will now continue as the Director of
Enforcement Directorate till November 18, 2022.
- ED: Enforcement Directorate
- Established: 01 May 1956
- HQ: New Delhi
- Director: Sanjay Kumar Mishra
69. On which day "World Toilet Day" has
been observed recently?
- November 19
- "World Toilet Day" is celebrated every
year on 19th November to raise awareness about toilets and sanitation in
human life.
- The theme of "World Toilet Day" 2021:
Valuing Toilets
70. Recently which bank has been authorized by the
Reserve Bank of India to collect direct tax?
- RBL Bank
- CBDT: Central Board of Direct Taxes
- Formation: 1944
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra
- :
- RBL Bank
- Established: August 1943
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Apno ka Bank
- MD & CEO: Vishwavir Ahuja
- :
- 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
71. The soon-to-be-released book "Lal
Salaam" has been authored by?
- Smriti Irani
- Union Minister for Women and Child Development
Smriti Zubin Irani got the distinction of becoming a writer while writing
her first novel "Lal Salaam".
- The novel "Lal Salaam" written by Smriti
Irani depicts the poignant incident in which 76 Central Reserve Police
Force (CRPF) personnel were martyred in the year 2010.
72. Due to continuous protests by farmers, which
law has the central government decided to withdraw?
- New Agricultural Law
- The government has decided to withdraw this law
after continuous opposition by some groups of farmers to the three new
agricultural laws implemented by the central government.
- However, this law was told by many agricultural
experts and the government in the interest of farmers.
- Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
73. How long was the "World Antimicrobial
Awareness Week" (WAAW) observed recently?
- November 18 to 24
- The theme of "World Antimicrobial Awareness
Week" (WAAW) 2021: "Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance"
- It is observed every year between 18-24 November to
raise awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best
practices among the general public, health workers, farmers, animal health
professionals, and policymakers to prevent further emergence and spread.
can be saved.
74. Who has recently won the final title of 'WTA 2021'?
- Garbin Muguruza
- Spain's tennis player 'Garbin Muguruza' has won by
defeating 'Annet Kontaveit' of Estonia in the final match.
- WTA: Women's Tennis Association
75. How long was the "National Newborn
Week" celebrated recently?
- 15 to 21 November 2021
- Every year in November from 15 to 21 November
"National Newborn Week" is celebrated across the country to
highlight the importance of newborn health.
- The theme of "National Newborn Week 2021:
Safety, Quality, and Nutrition of Every Newborn Case - Birth Right"
76. On which day recently, Guru Nanak Jayanti was
celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country?
- November 19
- The 552nd birth anniversary of Sikh founder Guru
Nanak Dev Ji is celebrated every year on 19 November with full gaiety and
pomp across the country.
- This day is also celebrated as Prakash Utsav or
Gurpurab which is an important festival for the Sikh community.
- Sikh founder Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in a
village called Talwandi, which is currently located in Nankana Sahib,
Pakistan.
77. Which village in Haryana was inaugurated as a
model village by the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind?
- 'Sui'
- After identifying 'Sui' village as a model village,
now all-round development of this village will be possible.
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya
78. Recently two-wheeler electric mobility platform
'eBikeGo' has acquired 'Velocipedo' brand of 'Torrot' company,
"Torrot" is from which country?
- Spain
- Spain
- Capital: Madrid
- Currency: Euro
79. Where has the 52nd International Film Festival of
India (IFFI) been organized recently?
- Goa
- Indian-International Film Festival (IFFI) 2021 is
being organized in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2021.
- The 'Satyajit Ray Life Time Achievement Award' for
the first time is being given to American director Martin Scorsese and
Hungarian director Istvan Zabo.
- The focus country of the 52nd Indian-International
Film Festival (IFFI) 2021 has been kept BRICS countries.
- The Indian-International Film Festival (IFFI) is
organized by a joint effort of the Government of Goa, the Directorate of
Film Festivals of the Indian Film Industry, the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting, and the Government of India.
- Renowned actress and Bharatiya Janata Party leader
Hema Malini and lyricist Prasoon Joshi have been announced to be honored
with the 'Personality of the Year Award' at the International Film
Festival of India (IFFI).
- Tamil film 'Kozhangal' has been selected to screen
at 'International Film Festival of India 2021' (IFFI).
80. On which day "World Children's Day" was
celebrated recently?
- November 20
- "World Children's Day" is observed every year on 20
November to promote international solidarity, awareness among children
around the world and to improve the welfare of children.
- The Theme of "World Children's Day" 2021:
A Better Future for Every Child
81. Recently, the Badminton World Federation (BWF)
Council has announced to honor which former eminent Indian badminton player
with the 'Life Time Achievement Award 2021'?
- Prakash Padukone
- Prakash Padukone is the first Indian to win a medal
in the 1983 World Badminton Championship which was held in Copenhagen.
- Although Prakash Padukone 'Badminton Association of
India' (BAI) BJP had come to Sawan, did not tell the story without
explaining by burning or who or otherwise touched, has also been honored
with Life Time Achievement Award in 2018.
- BWF: Badminton World Federation
- Established: 05 July 1934
- HQ: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
82. Where was the "foundation of Defense Industrial
Corridor Project" laid recently by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?
- Jhansi
- During the 'Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv' organized
in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, the "foundation of the Defense Industrial
Corridor Project" was laid by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
- Union Defense Minister: Shri Rajnath Singh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
83. Recently, internationally renowned cricketer 'AB de
Villiers' has announced retirement from all forms of cricket, he is a cricketer
from which country?
- South Africa
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO:?
84. On which day "Women Entrepreneurship Day
2021" has been celebrated recently?
- November 19
- Every year on November 19, "Women
Entrepreneurship Day 2021" is celebrated globally with the aim of
empowering, supporting, and protecting women entrepreneurs.
- International Women's Day: 8 March
- National Girl Child Day (India): 24 January
85. On which day "International Men's Day" was
celebrated recently?
- November 19
- International Men's Day is celebrated globally on 19
November every year to show the importance of men and their contribution
to the domestic community and society.
- The Theme of "International Men's Day"
2021: "Better relations between men and women"
86. Which litterateur has been honored with the 12th
"Manipur State Award" recently?
- Beryl Thanga
- Beryl Thanga has been awarded for his book "E
Aamdi Adungegi Ithat".
- Manipur
- Capital: Imphal
- Formation: 21 January 1972
- CM: N. Biren Singh
- Governor: La Ganesan
87. The recently released book
"Srimadramayanam" has been authored by?
- Shashikiranacharya
The book "Srimadramayanam" written by
Shashikiranacharya was released by the Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
88. Recently NPCI has tied up with "Network
International" to launch a UPI payment facility in which country?
- UAE
- Indian retail payment and settlement system NPCI has
tied up with Dubai-based 'Network International'. This agreement will
facilitate a UPI payment facility in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- UPI: Unified Payments Interface
- NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)
- It is a joint platform of the Reserve Bank of India
and Indian Banks Association
- Established: 2008
- HQ: Mumbai
- MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
89. Recently when was the World Heritage Week 2021
celebrated?
- November 19 to 25
- World Heritage Week was observed from 19 to 25
November 2021 to protect the World Heritage and promote the culture of the
monuments.
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