1. Which country is the host of the ‘Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) conference’?
[A] Australia
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Germany]
Notes:
The ‘Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)’ conference was organised in Darmstadt, Germany. It was hosted by Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) and co-sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, UNEP, and International Science Council.
As per the declaration of the conference, sustainable and long-term funding is essential to ensure the continuity and expansion of observations.
2. Which country is the winner of the ‘2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup’?
[A] India
[B] Spain
[C] Brazil
[D] Colombia
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Correct Answer: B [Spain]
Notes:
The Spain U-17 team defeated Colombia in the final match to win the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.
Spain is the also the first team to defend the title in the history of the competition. Colombia, in its 98 years of professional football, played in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time.
3. The United Nations agreed to implement a Black Sea grain deal with which countries?
[A] Turkey and Ukraine
[B] India and Iran
[C] Afghanistan and Iran
[D] Azerbaijan and Armenia
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Correct Answer: A [Turkey and Ukraine]
Notes:
The United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine agreed to implement a Black Sea grain deal despite Russia’s withdrawal from the agreement.
Black Sea grain Initiative was launched by Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Nations in July 2022 to enable the resumption of exports from Ukraine of grains, food products and fertilizer through a humanitarian corridor from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea.
4. Seven states including Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh celebrate their foundation day on which day?
[A] November 1
[B] November 3
[C] November 5
[D] November 7
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Correct Answer: A [November 1]
Notes:
Seven states – including Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh and Union territories of Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Puducherry are marking their anniversaries on November 1.
Chhattisgarh, which was carved out of Madhya Pradesh, hosted a National Tribal Dance festival to celebrate its 22nd state anniversary.
5. 50 UN member countries issued a joint statement condemning which country’s persecution of minorities?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
50 United Nations member countries issued a joint statement that condemned the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
The 50 signatories included the United States, Britain, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, among others. The statement was presented to UN member states by Canada at a meeting of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee.
6. In which month is ‘Ganga Utsav’ celebrated in India?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] April
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing Ganga Utsav- The River Festival 2022 on 4th November, 2022 in New Delhi.
NMCG has been celebrating Ganga Utsav since 2017 every year on 4th November. One of the main objectives of Ganga Utsav 2022 is to celebrate our rivers and spread awareness on the significance of river rejuvenation across river basins in India.
7. Which country has launched the world’s longest passenger train, as of November 2022?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Switzerland
[D] Sweden
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Correct Answer: C [Switzerland]
Notes:
Switzerland has launched the world’s longest passenger train with 100 coaches, 4,550 seats, measuring 1910 metres.
Rhaetian Railway, a Swiss transport company, has set a world record for the longest passenger train, to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Switzerland’s first railway. The record-breaking train was formed of 25 new ‘Capricorn’ electric trains, which passed through the landscape in the Swiss Alps.
8. As per a recent global study on snake bites, the number of deaths due to snakebites was the highest in which country?
[A] Ghana
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] Egypt
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
A new global study has found that over 63,000 people died across the world due to snakebites in 2019, and out of this, the number of deaths was the highest in India at more than 51,000.
In the study authored by the ‘Global Burden of Disease (GBD),’ snakebite envenoming is the deadliest neglected tropical disease (NTD).
9. Umiam Lake, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Umiam Lake is a reservoir north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently announced that Assam and Meghalaya will work with the Indian Army to transform the Umiam Lake into a world-class venue for aquatic sports.
10. Which team won the ‘Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament’ in 2022?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Mumbai
[C] Bengal
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Mumbai team captained by Ajinkya Rahane defeated Himachal Pradesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata to win their maiden title.
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a domestic T-20 cricket championship in India, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) among the teams from the Ranji Trophy.