Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2021
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31. SITMEX is a naval exercise between India and which other country / countries?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Myanmar and Sri Lanka
[C] Singapore and Thailand
[D] Japan and USA
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Correct Answer: C [Singapore and Thailand]
Notes:
SITMEX 2021 – A maritime exercise between the navies of Singapore, India and Thailand was held in the Indian Ocean at the Andaman Sea on 15th and 16th November 2021. This year marks the third edition of the SITMEX series of exercises.
The Indian Navy is represented by the Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk missile corvette in the exercise.
32. What is the position of India in producing footwear and leather garments in the world?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Fourth
[D] Tenth
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Correct Answer: B [Second]
Notes:
India is the second largest producer of footwear and leather garments in the world. Exports of leather, footwear and leather products reached $3.67 billion during 2020-21 (April to Feb)
Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addressed the National Export Excellence Awards presentation ceremony of the Council for Leather Exports (CLE).
33. Which Indian town has been awarded the ‘Best World Tourism Village’ by UNWTO?
[A] Kumbakonam
[B] Pochampally
[C] Athirapalli
[D] Arakku
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Correct Answer: B [Pochampally]
Notes:
Pochampally, a small weavers’ hamlet in the state of Telangana, in the outskirts of Hyderabad, has bagged the ‘Best World Tourism Village’ tag awarded by United Nations World Tourism Organisation.
The village is known for silk sarees and cotton fabrics. The fabrics have traditional geometric patterns in ‘Ikat’ style of dyeing.
34. Which country inaugurated the first global innovation summit of the pharma sector?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] Denmark
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first global innovation summit of the pharma sector via video conferencing.
The two-day event was attended by more than 40 national and international speakers covering a range of subjects such as funding for innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation infrastructure.
35. Honnavar, where the first sanctuary for marine animals is to be inaugurated, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka’s first sanctuary for marine animals is set to come up at Honnavar in Uttara Kannada. The Karnataka State Wildlife Board has approved the creation of the sanctuary.
The sanctuary will be inaugurated next year, by January. The creation of the sanctuary is aimed at strengthening the focus on the conservation of marine animals, including Olive Ridley sea turtles, which breed on the coastal belts of Honnavar and Kundapur.
36. Which Union Ministry has set up a full-fledged Sustainable Development Cell (SDC)?
[A] Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Coal
[C] Ministry of Steel
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Coal]
Notes:
Ministry of Coal has established a full-fledged Sustainable Development Cell (SDC). The cell has been set up to advice, mentor and plan action to minimise the adverse impact of mining.
SDC is formulating future policy framework for environmental mitigation in Coal and Lignite sector of our country. Coal India Ltd. (CIL) and its subsidiaries along with Singareni Coal Company Ltd. (SCCL) & NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) has already started related works.
37. Delhi Government announced a six-point action plan to completely clean the Yamuna by which year?
[A] 2022
[B] 2025
[C] 2030
[D] 2035
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Correct Answer: B [2025]
Notes:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a six-point action plan to completely clean the Yamuna by 2025.
The action plan includes building new sewage treatment plants (STP), increasing capacity of existing STPs, and introducing new technology to ensure that pollutants do not flow into the Yamuna. The Delhi Government also proposed to connect every household to the sewer network. It also proposes diverting industrial waste.
38. What is the uniform Goods and services tax (GST) rate on fabrics, apparel, and footwear, from January 2022?
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Correct Answer: C [12]
Notes:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has notified a uniform goods and services tax rate of 12 per cent on fabrics, apparel, and footwear.
The new rate aims to correct the inverted duty structure and the changed rates will come into effect from January 1, 2022. Earlier the GST Rate was 5 per cent for sale value up to Rs 1,000 per piece in the case of apparels and per pair in the case of footwear.
39. The recent East Asia Summit (EAS) on Maritime Security Cooperation was held in which city?
[A] Melbourne
[B] Colombo
[C] New Delhi
[D] Kolkata
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Correct Answer: D [Kolkata]
Notes:
The fifth edition of the East Asia Summit (EAS) on Maritime Security Cooperation began in Kolkata. It has been organised by India in partnership with Australia.
The other organizers include the ASEAN-India Centre at Research and Information System for Developing Countries, National Maritime Foundation of Australia and the Research Centre for East and North East Regional Studies, Kolkata.
40. Which state assembly passed a Bill to repeal the act intended to establish three capitals for the state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed a Bill to repeal the controversial AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020, that was intended to establish three capitals for the state.
Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy told the Assembly that the government would bring a comprehensive Decentralisation Bill.
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