Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2022

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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated Maze Garden and Miyawaki Forest in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
The Miyawaki Forest is named after the technique developed by a Japanese botanist and ecologist Dr Akira Miyawaki to plant saplings of various species close to each other which develops into a dense urban forest.

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The fourth edition of the Bangladesh Film Festival is being hosted in Kolkata. 37 films and documentaries from Bangladesh will be screened at the five-day event.
This will be the fourth year, that the Bangladesh Film Festival is being organised in Kolkata. The Cultural Events like book fairs and film festivals strengthen the bond between India and Bangladesh as well as West Bengal and Bangladesh.

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The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded a ban on using aceclofenac in cattle. This was announced after a new research found that this drug metabolizes into diclofenac in water buffaloes as well as in cows. Such metabolisms pose a threat to vulture populations in the country.
Diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory drug, was banned for veterinary use by the Government of India in 2006, after decline of vulture population.

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The United Nations General Assembly observes 2 November as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ (IDEI), since 2013.
The date for IDEI was chosen to commemorate the assassination of two journalists in Mali on November 2, 2013. The day draws attention to impunity, which means culprits going unpunished, to crimes against journalists.

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The Karnataka government gave directions to the schools and pre university colleges in the state to ensure 10 minutes meditation session for students.
The meditation ‘dhyan’ session is already being conducted at schools in many districts of the state. The requests have been made to allow meditation classes for 10 minutes in all schools and colleges across the state. It aims to increase concentration, health, and good thoughts of the state.

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A coalition led by the right-wing former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a majority of seats in the Israeli parliament.
Knesset is the name of the unicameral legislature of Israel. Netanyahu was the country’s prime minister for 12 years between 2009 and 2021.  Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, will be invited by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to form a government.

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The US Embassy and Treasury selected the municipal bond issued by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation for a case study on successful listing.
It also cited the bond as a benchmark for other civic bodies who are set to enter stock exchanges. US Embassy launched a book titled ‘All About Municipal Bond’ in New Delhi and VMC’s case study is a part of the book. VMC listed a five-year Rs 100 crore bond at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

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The Ministry of Defence said the Indian Army has registered ‘Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)’ of the new design and camouflage pattern uniform.
The new digital pattern combat uniform with a contemporary look and functional design was unveiled for Indian Army soldiers in January 2022. The fabric has been made lighter, stronger, breathable with fast drying features.

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Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav became the first Indian player to score 1,000 T20 International runs in a calendar year.
He accomplished this feat in the final Super 12 stage match against Zimbabwe held at Melbourne. In 28 innings this year, Suryakumar has scored 1,026 runs at an average of 44.60.

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In 2021, the Union government had declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters.
November 15 is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, an iconic freedom fighter, social reformer and revered tribal leader of the country. Education Ministry will celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in schools and higher educational institutions across the country.