Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2022

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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 Agriculture Research Institute has successfully tested two new dwarf varieties: Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1638 and Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1652, in Uttar Pradesh.
Kalanamak, a traditional variety of paddy with a black husk and a strong fragrance. It is considered a gift from Lord Buddha to the people of the Sravasti. It is grown in 11 districts of the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh and in Nepal. The crop was affected by ‘lodging’ condition, while the new dwarf variety seeks to give double the yield.

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World Cities Day is celebrated on October 31 every year to highlight the need for international cooperation to promote global urbanisation.
A different city hosts the event each year and China’s Shanghai is hosting the event this year. ‘Better City, Better Life’ has been the general theme of World Cities Day since its inception. The sub-theme this year is ‘Act Local to Go Global.’

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According to a report by the India Exim Bank, India has recently become a major exporter of defence products and will be able to meet Africa’s needs in maritime, aerospace, and defence sectors.
According to the report, Mauritius, Mozambique, and Seychelles together accounted for 6.6% of India’s arms exports to Africa between 2017-2021. India was the 23rd largest exporter of defence goods from 2017-2021.

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As per a recent report released by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the UN children’s fund UNICEF and the World Food Programme, almost eight million people in South Sudan, or two thirds of the population in the deeply troubled country, are at risk of hunger.
As per the report, proportion of people facing high levels of food insecurity and malnourishment is at the highest level ever, surpassing levels seen even during the conflict in 2013 and 2016.

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The Central Government has set up a high-level panel to strengthen the assessment and accreditation of higher educational institutions.
The committee has been formed under the chairmanship of K Radhakrishnan, chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur. He is also the chairperson of IIT Council Standing Committee.

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Carnatic vocalist, composer, humanitarian and speaker Aruna Sairam has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award.
Aruna Sairam has been selected for this award not just for her achievements in singing but also for her contribution towards development of the Indo-France relationship.

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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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Indian men’s team clinched their first-ever gold at the Asian Squash Team Championships. They defeated Kuwait in the final in straight sets in Cheongju, South Korea.
Indian squash players Saurav Ghoshal and Ramit Tandon won their games in the final. Previously, the Indian team had won 2014 Asian Games Gold. Hong Kong defeated Malaysia to win the women’s Asian Team Championship title for the fourth time this millennium.

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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’