Current Affairs Quiz- November, 2019
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1. Which state government has decided to partner with MIT-based Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha ]
Notes:
The Odisha government has decided to partner with Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) for targeted intervention in a set of social sectors including poorest of the poor through policy formulation and evaluations based on experimental research. The co-founders of J-PAL are Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo. The Massachusettes Institute of Technology (MIT)-based J-PAL is known for its experimental research studies or randomized controlled trials. It has worked extensively in Africa as well India and its evaluations have helped improve outcomes of social sector initiatives.
2. What is the theme of 2019 edition of World Cities Day (WCD)?
[A] Designed to Live Together
[B] Inclusive Cities, Shared Development
[C] Changing the world
[D] Promoting a better urban future
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Correct Answer: C [Changing the world]
Notes:
The World Cities Day (WCD) is observed every year on 31 October to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. The 2019 theme “Changing the world: innovations and a better life for future generations” discusses how urbanization can be used to achieve sustainable development.
3. India’s first-ever Arts Exposition for talents with intellectual challenges “eCAPA 2019” has started in which city?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Kochi
[C] Dehradun
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
India’s first-ever Arts Exposition for Artists blessed with Down Syndrome, Autism, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder and Dyslexia has started in New Delhi on 3rd November 2019. The “eCAPA 2019 – Art from the Heart” is a unique nationwide platform-cum social venture for such artists to showcase their visual and performing arts. The aim of this exposition is to create an exclusive platform to showcase the visual and performing art talents of young adults with intellectual challenges. It will also provide Divyang artists with opportunities to find mentors in the visiting artists and eminent masters of different crafts. This exposition will continue till 14th November at STIR Gallery, Chattarpur Farms.
4. The Indo-French exercise ‘Shakti-2019’ has started at which region?
[A] Udaipur
[B] Jodhpur
[C] Bikaner
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: C [Bikaner]
Notes:
The 14-day long joint Indo-French exercise ‘Shakti-2019’ has started at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two armies and further strengthening the military relations between them. The exercise will facilitate both the armies to know each other better, share their operational experience and enhance awareness through information exchange.
5. Which country has won the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan?
[A] Japan
[B] England
[C] South Africa
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [South Africa]
Notes:
The South African team “Springboks” has won the 3rd edition of Rugby World Cup 2019. In the final, they defeated England at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. With this win, Springboks became the 2nd team after New Zealand to win three World Cup titles.
6. Which Indian sportsperson has won the 2019 SaarLorLux Open badminton tournament in Germany?
[A] Srikanth Kidambi
[B] Lakshya Sen
[C] Parupalli Kashyap
[D] B Sai Praneeth
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Correct Answer: B [Lakshya Sen]
Notes:
Lakshya Sen from Uttarakhand has won the 2019 SaarLorLux Open badminton tournament at Saarbrücken in Germany. He defeated Sen Weng Hong Yang of China in an exciting final on 3rd November.
7. The ‘Red Atlas Action Plan Map’ has been launched by which union ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Earth Sciences]
Notes:
The first-of-its-kind-ready-reckoner ‘Red Atlas Action Plan Map’ has been launched by Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu along with the ‘Coastal Flood Warning System App (CFLOWS-Chennai). The ‘Red Atlas Map’ is prepared by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences to aid Tamil Nadu government in effective flood mitigation in Chennai which witnessed the worst deluge in 2015. The purpose of the atlas is to flood mitigation, preparedness, operations and management aspects. The CFLOWS-Chennai is a complete webGIS-based decision support system that can be used both for mitigation planning operations before flooding and in real time to for aspects like relief work.
8. Pooja Gehlot has won India’s 2nd silver in Under-23 World Wrestling Championships in which category?
[A] 57kg
[B] 53kg
[C] 63kg
[D] 65kg
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Correct Answer: B [53kg]
Notes:
Pooja Gehlot (53kg) has won India’s 2nd silver at the 2019 U-23 World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary. In the final, she defeated by Japan’s Haruna Okuno by in the finals of championships. India’s first silver was won by Ravinder (61kg).
9. The documentary of which Indian Football league has won the ‘BAFTA Scotland’ Awards 2019 in the ‘Single Documentary’ category?
[A] Churchill Brothers
[B] Lonestar Kashmir
[C] Real Kashmir
[D] Madhya Bharat
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Correct Answer: C [Real Kashmir]
Notes:
The documentary on Real Kashmir Football Club has bagged the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) and Scotland Awards 2019 at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland. The documentary narrates the journey of former Rangers ace David Robertson as the coach of Real Kashmir FC, which is currently India’s second tier football league. The hour-long film won in the ‘Single Documentary’ category.
10. Who is leading Indian delegation at the 15th meeting of the Governing Council of SACEP?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Om Birla
[C] Prakash Javadekar
[D] Ram Nath Kovind
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Correct Answer: C [Prakash Javadekar]
Notes:
The 15th meeting of the Governing Council of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In it, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar is leading the Indian delegation. The SACEP is an inter-governmental organization established in 1982 by the South Asian governments to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region. Its member countries are – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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