Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2020
31. Which country has launched the world’s first hydrogen powered double-decker buses?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Scotland
[C] New Zealand
[D] United Arab Emirates
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Correct Answer: B [Scotland]
Notes:
Scotland has launched the world’s first hydrogen powered double-decker buses in its Aberdeen city.
A fleet of 15 such buses have been launched as part of the trial, in an attempt to reduce air pollution. The buses emit water vapour unlike carbon monoxide emitted by conventional buses.
32. Which state is to establish India’s first Green Energy Convergence Project?
[A] Kerala
[B] Odisha
[C] Goa
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: C [Goa]
Notes:
India’s first convergence project to generate green energy is to be launched in the state of Goa. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Goa, have signed a MoU regarding the project.
Apart from implementation of decentralized solar energy projects, EESL shall also replace over 6000 agricultural pumps with BEE star rated energy efficient pumps and distribute over 16 Lakh LED bulbs for rural households.
33. Which special day related to health is observed on the third Wednesday of November?
[A] World COPD Day
[B] World Diabetes Day
[C] World Cancer Day
[D] World PCOD Day
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Correct Answer: A [World COPD Day]
Notes:
World COPD Day is observed on every third Wednesday of November, across the world. The theme of this year is ‘Living Well with COPD – Everybody, Everywhere.’
The day is observed this year on November 18, to create awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a term used to define a group of progressive lung diseases. As per the WHO estimates, 65 million people have moderate to severe COPD across the world.
34. Which Tennis player became the first to enter semi-finals after defeating Rafael Nadal?
[A] Dominic Thiem
[B] Alexander Zverev
[C] Stefanos Tsitsipas
[D] Daniil Medvedev
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Correct Answer: A [Dominic Thiem]
Notes:
Austrian Tennis star Dominic Thiem became the first player to move into the semi-finals of the ATP Finals event in London.
He beat world No 2 Rafael Nadal in a high-quality match with a tie-break. Stefanos Tsitsipas, who beat Andrey Rublev will face Nadal and the winner will join Thiem in the semi-finals.
35. World Health Organisation has launched global strategy to eradicate which disease by 2050?
[A] Tuberculosis
[B] Cervical Cancer
[C] Measles
[D] Polio
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Correct Answer: B [Cervical Cancer]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched a global strategy to eradicate cervical cancer by 2050.
The strategy aims to reduce over 40% of new cases and 5 million related deaths by 2050 through vaccination, screening and treatment. The annual number of new cases of cervical cancer is expected to increase from 5.7 lakh to 7 lakhs between 2018 and 2030, without additional action.
36. Which country has pledged to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?
[A] France
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Germany
[D] Netherlands
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
United Kingdom has recently pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030.
This deadline is five years earlier than previously pledged by Britain. Earlier, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced “Green revolution”, to cut emissions to net-zero by 2050. Last year, Britain became the first G7 country to set a net-zero emission target by 2050.
37. What is the theme of the Bengaluru Tech Summit inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
[A] Technology First
[B] Next is Now
[C] Together We can
[D] Artificial Intelligence for all
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Correct Answer: B [Next is Now]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Tech Summit in Bengaluru via video conference. It was organised by the Government of Karnataka along with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Karnataka’s Vision Group on IT, Biotechnology & Start-Up are also involved in organising the summit. The theme of this year’s Tech summit is “Next is Now”.
38. What is the name of the festival, celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in November, dedicated to Sun God?
[A] Chhath
[B] Dussehra
[C] Karva Chauth
[D] Kartik Deep
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Correct Answer: A [Chhath]
Notes:
The four-day-long festival named ‘Chhath Puja’ dedicated to Sun God, is celebrated across Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in November, dedicated to Sun God.
Devotees from across the country observe fast, offer prayers to the Sun God and take a dip in the river. It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the states and in some parts of the neighbouring country, Nepal.
39. Which Technology major has unveiled its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging globally?
[A] Apple
[B] Google
[C] Xiaomi
[D] Huawei
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Technology Giant Google has recently rolled out its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging globally.
The RCS chat services, which are an upgrade to the basic SMS features, by which Google aims to match the standalone messaging services like WhatsApp. It includes improved quality photos and videos, chat over Wi-Fi or data etc.
40. Which is the first Indian city to design a plan for developing dedicated spaces for women?
[A] Thiruvananthapuram
[B] Mumbai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
Mumbai has become the first Indian city to design a plan for developing dedicated spaces for women.
This has been designed under the Revised Draft Development Plan 2034. Under the plan, as many as 90 land reservations are to be made across the state to address the social needs of women including education and health.
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