Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2022
1. Morbi Bridge on the Machchu river is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Assam
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Over 140 people including 40 women and 34 children were killed in the collapse of a 135-year-old suspension bridge on Machchhu river in Morbi.
The 754-feet bridge on the Machchu river was built during British rule in the 19th Century. It collapsed four days after it was reopened, after being closed for over seven months for repair and renovation work. It is a popular tourist attraction known as Julto Pul (swinging bridge).
2. As per the RBI Act, the central bank has to send a report to the Government, in case of failure to maintain inflation target for how many quarters?
[A] Two
[B] Three
[C] Four
[D] Five
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Correct Answer: B [Three]
Notes:
Under section 45ZN of the RBI Act, the central bank is required to submit a report to the government explaining the reasons and remedial actions it would take, in case of failure to maintain its inflation target for three consecutive quarters.
For the first time since the implementation of the monetary policy framework in 2016, the central bank has called a special meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). It will submit a report to the government, as the retail inflation rate is above six per cent target for three consecutive quarters from January 2022.
3. ‘National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Subash Chandra Bose
[D] B R Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: B [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
‘National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Patel, who served as the first Home Minister of India after Independence, is also known as the ‘The Iron Man of India’ for his efforts for the unification of over 550 princely states. This year marks the 147th anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
4. Which Union Ministry awards the ‘Special Operation Medal’ to Police Forces, Armed Forces and Security Organisations?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) awarded the ‘Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal’ for the Year- 2022, to 63 police officers from Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. The medal was constituted in the year 2018.
They were selected for four special operations conducted in areas of terrorism, border action, arms control, prevention of narcotics smuggling and rescue operations.
5. Yotta D1, North India’s first hyper-scale data centre, has been inaugurated in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated North India’s first hyper-scale data centre ‘Yotta D1’.
It was built at the cost of Rs 5,000 crore and spread over an area of 3,00,000 square feet. MoUs worth Rs 39,000 crore were also signed between the state Government and Hiranandani Group to be spent on projects. This data centre park will have a total of 6 data centres.
6. Who is known as the ‘Steel Man of India’?
[A] O P Jindal
[B] Jamshed J Irani
[C] Jamsetji Tata
[D] Lakshmi Mittal
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Correct Answer: B [Jamshed J Irani]
Notes:Jamshed J Irani, also known as the steel man of India, passed away recently in Jamshedpur in the age of 86.
He served as the Managing Director of Tata Steel in 1992 before retiring in 2001. Irani retired from the board of Tata Steel in June 2011, leaving behind a legacy of 43 years. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2007 for his contribution to industry. Dr Irani was also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Government of India in 2008 for his services in metallurgy.
7. As per a new study, which species may swallow roughly 10 million microplastic pieces daily?
[A] Turtle
[B] Blue Whale
[C] Cattle
[D] Frog
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Correct Answer: B [Blue Whale]
Notes:
As per a new study, Blue whales may swallow roughly 10 million microplastic pieces daily, or up to about 95 pounds (43.5 kg) of plastic.
Krill-favoring humpbacks may ingest about 4 million microplastic pieces (up to 38 pounds of plastic) daily, while those favoring fish may take in roughly 200,000 pieces (up to a couple of pounds of plastic).
8. As per the Education Ministry’s Performance Grading Index (PGI), how many states attained Level -2 grading in 2020-21?
[A] None
[B] Two
[C] Four
[D] Seven
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Correct Answer: D [Seven]
Notes:
The Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for States and Union Territories for 2020-21.
The index has evidence-based comprehensive analysis of school education systems across States and UTs. A total of seven States and UTs namely Kerala, Punjab, Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh have attained Level -2 grading in 2020-21. PGI 2020-21 classified the States and UTs into ten grades of which the highest achievable Grade is Level 1.
9. Which state launched ‘Ladli Laxmi 2.0 financial assistance scheme’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the state government’s flagship ‘Ladli Laxmi 2.0’ financial assistance scheme.
The scheme aims to encourage girls to pursue higher education and make them independent. The state had launched the ‘Ladli Laxmi’ scheme in 2007, to provide monetary benefits to the eligible girl children to ensure they get good education.
10. Which state launched the ‘Investment and Employment Promotion Policy, 2022’?
[A] Kerala
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet gave its nod to the state’s new ‘Investment and Employment Promotion Policy, 2022’.
The new policy categorises investments into four major categories – Large, Mega, Super Mega and Ultra Mega. The new policy will provide attractive incentives for the development of private industrial parks.
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