Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2021
This page presents 50 questions from Current Affairs November, 2021 month in GKToday. These questions are part of GKToday’s Daily 20 MCQs Current Affairs Series in GKToday Android App. Download Now.
41. In which county is the island of Vulcano located?
[A] France
[B] Greece
[C] Italy
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
The island of Vulcano is a small volcanic island situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy. Recently, a continuous volcanic activity is observed in the island, on account of which the mayor of the island has order evacuation of about 150 people from the island.
Also, the mayor has banned tourists due to increased volcanic activity and gases in the island.
42. Which is the fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine that was commissioned to the Indian Navy recently, under Project 75?
[A] INS Chakra
[B] INS Hamsa
[C] INS Hamla
[D] INS Vela
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Correct Answer: D [INS Vela]
Notes:
The Indian Navy has commissioned and inducted INS Vela, which is India’s fourth stealth Scorpene class submarine built under Project 75. The vessel was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in association with Naval Group of France.
INS Kalvari, Khanderi, Karanj are the other three Scorpene class submarines built and inducted into the Navy.
43. Which country has decided to release 50 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves to bring down the oil prices?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] India
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The President of USA Joe Biden has ordered to release 50 million barrels of oil from its U.S. strategic reserves. This announcement has been made to cool down the increasing oil prices.
The USA has stated that this is a coordinated step along with major oil consumers like India, Japan, China etc.
44. Chaudhary Harmohan Singh Yadav, whose birth centenary celebration was observed recently, was a leader of which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind addressed the birth centenary celebrations of Chaudhary Harmohan Singh Yadav in Kanpur.
In 1984, he set an example of communal harmony when he saved a large number of lives during the anti-Sikh riots following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In the year 1991, he received Shaurya Chakra for his gallantry and fearlessness. He was an educationist, social worker, independence activist and a politician.
45. What is the new category of Bangladesh and Nepal, as per UN General Assembly’s recent resolution?
[A] Least developed country (LDC)
[B] Developing country
[C] Poor Country
[D] Middle Income Country
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Correct Answer: B [Developing country]
Notes:
The UN General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution to graduate three nations, including Bangladesh and Nepal, from the least developed country (LDC) category to the developing country grouping.
The UNGA adopted the resolution at its 76th session, which graduated three countries including Bangladesh, Nepal and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
46. Which financial institution has recently approved USD 1.5 billion to India for COVID-19 vaccine procurement?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] IMF
[D] NDB
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Correct Answer: A [ADB]
Notes:
The Philippines based Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of USD 1.5 billion (around Rs 11,185 crore) to Government of India, for procurement of COVID-19 vaccine by India.
It is also stated that Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which is headquartered at Beijing – China would be co-financing an additional USD 500 million to this project.
47. River Cities Alliance has been launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Earth Science
[B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[C] Ministry of Environment
[D] Ministry of Information Technology
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Jal Shakti]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti headed by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched River Cities Alliance from New Delhi. This is a platform for river cities in India to exchange their views and ideas on river management.
The minister has also launched the National Urban River Management Plan for Kanpur.
48. Recently, the Indian Air Force has acquired two Mirage 2000 jets from which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
Indian Air Force has acquired two Mirage 2000 jets from France, made by Dassault Aviation. This has given a boost to the fighter jets fleet of Indian Air Force.
The two aircrafts would be upgraded to the latest standards by the Indian aviation PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
49. When is the ‘Constitution Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] 21st November
[B] 26th November
[C] 30th November
[D] 31st November
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Correct Answer: B [26th November]
Notes:
Constitution Day also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’, is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2015 notified the decision of Government of India to celebrate the ’Constitution Day’ to promote Constitution values among citizens.
50. ‘WISER’, which was seen in the news recently, is a programme associated with which field?
[A] Nutrition
[B] Sports
[C] Research and development
[D] Competitive Examinations
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Correct Answer: C [Research and development]
Notes:
A first-of-its-kind programme to promote women in the field of research and development through lateral entry was launched recently.
Named the Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER), it was launched by Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) for encouraging women researchers in joint R&D projects.
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