Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2022

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The Ratle hydro-electric project is a project under construction on Chenab River in Kisthwar district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
After landslides hit the hydropower plant, 4 people died and over 15 people were injured. In 2021, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the investment of Rs.5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project.

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The 98th year celebration of World Thrift Day is marked on 30th October in India. The first International Thrift Congress which was held in Milan, Italy in 1924 had declared October 31 as the World Thrift day.
The aim of celebrating this day is to change our behaviour towards the saving and constantly reminds us the importance of wealth. This year the theme is ‘Saving prepares you for the future.’

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Union Education Ministry has recently signed MoU with FIFA and AIFF for implementing ‘Football4Schools’ initiative in India.
‘Football4Schools’ program is expected to be a positive tool to inspire children and ensure their holistic development, by main-streaming sports along with studies.

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Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the French Open Super 750 title with a straight-game victory over Chinese Taipei in the men’s doubles final.
Satwik and Chirag, who were the runners-up in the 2019 edition, have won the Indian Open super 500, Commonwealth Games gold, Thomas Cup and World Championships bronze. They have also won world tour titles such as hte 2019 Thailand Open and the 2022 Indian Open.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) released the Global TB Report 2022, which notes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, treatment and burden of disease for TB.
India’s TB incidence for the year 2021 is 210 per 100,000 population, compared to the baseline year of 2015. There has been an 18% decline which is 7 percentage points better than the global average of 11%. India is placed at 36th position in terms of TB incidence rates.

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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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Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the ‘Shilp Samagam-2022’ in New Delhi.
The exhibition includes 108 stalls for beneficiaries of top corporations to showcase and sell their handicraft products. The products include metal craft products, wooden craft products, cane and bamboo items, ceramic products, handlooms and textiles, among others.

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The Supreme Court recently upheld the Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 as ‘legal and valid’, while it quashed the salary limit of Rs 15000.
The 2014 amendment capped the maximum pensionable salary (basic pay plus dearness allowance) at Rs 15,000 per month. Prior to the amendment, the maximum pensionable salary was capped at Rs 6,500 a month.

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the logo for the ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’, to be held in Panaji in January 2023.
It is a first-of-its-kind inclusive festival for persons with disabilities. The Goa State Commission for Persons with Disabilities will host the Purple Fest in association with the Directorate of Social Welfare and Entertainment Society of Goa.

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The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti held Technical Session on ‘Rural WASH Partnerships – the way forward’ on the second day of the 7th India Water Week.
‘WASH’ stands for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Union Jal Shakti Minister also launched the toolkit for Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2023 and the web portal for the ‘Twinpit to Retrofit Abhiyan’