Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021 November 12, 2021
1. What is the rank of India in the inaugural Global Drug Policy Index 2021?
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Correct Answer: B [18]
Notes:
The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was recently released by the Harm Reduction Consortium. Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the UK and Australia were ranked at the top 5 spots on humane and health-driven drug policies.
India’s rank is 18 out of 30 countries with a score of 74/100. The five lowest-ranking countries are Brazil, Uganda, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico. The index comprises of 75 indicators of drug policy.
2. What is the name of the famous meteor shower that occurs every November?
[A] Leonids Meteor Shower
[B] Perseid meteor shower
[C] Orionids Meteor Shower
[D] Tempel Meteor Shower
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Correct Answer: A [Leonids Meteor Shower]
Notes:
Originally discovered in 1833, the Leonids Meteor Shower is observed every November. The meteor began on November 6 this year and will continue until November 30 and can be witnessed through the naked eye. The peak activity is expected on November 17.
The Meteor Shower contains debris left behind by the 55P/Tempel-Tuttle comet that enter Earth’s atmosphere. These debris objects are called meteors and are seen as bright light streaks across the night sky.
3. What is the name of the world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine to treat Covid-19?
[A] ZyCoV-D
[B] Moderna
[C] Sputnik V
[D] Covaxin
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Correct Answer: A [ZyCoV-D]
Notes:
Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D is the world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine. It is also the first Covid-19 vaccine that can be administered using a needle-free applicator.
The 3-dose shot was approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use in adults and children aged 12 years and above. The Government of India has placed an order with the company for one crore doses of its Covid-19 vaccine ‘ZyCoV-D’.
4. As per the recent amendments made in Minerals Concession Rules, 2021, what percent of mineral produced from captive mines can be sold?
[A] 25
[B] 50
[C] 75
[D] 100
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Correct Answer: B [50]
Notes:
The Mines ministry has notified the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021
Under the new mechanism, 50 per cent of mineral produced from the captive mines can be sold. It also facilitates transfer of mines without any charges and partial surrender of a lease. Minimum area for grant of mining lease has been revised from 5 ha. (hectares) to 4 ha.
5. Which state was formed on November 9 as the 27th state of India?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand Foundation Day is observed annually on November 9 to celebrate the formation of the 27th state of India.
Uttarakhand was formed in the year 2000 after joining several districts from the North-western part of Uttar Pradesh and a portion of the Himalayan Mountain range. It was earlier known as Uttaranchal and was renamed Uttarakhand in the year 2007
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