Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2022
1. When is the ‘World Thrift Day’ observed in India?
[A] October 27
[B] October 30
[C] November 4
[D] November 7
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Correct Answer: B [October 30]
Notes:
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.’
2. ‘Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’ has been elected as the new President of which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Brazil
[C] United Kingdom
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [Brazil]
Notes:
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential election by a small margin of 2 million votes thereby defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Although the Left-wing former leader Lula wins presidency, incumbent far-right contender Jair Bolsonaro has not conceded his defeat yet. The election marked the first time that the sitting president failed to win re-election.
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. Ranipur Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s Ranipur Tiger Reserve has become the 53rd tiger reserve of India. The tiger reserve is spread across over 529.36 sq km.
It is also the fourth tiger reserve in Uttar Pradesh and the three other tiger reserves being Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Amangarh. Ranipur tiger reserve is covered by northern tropical dry deciduous forests and is home to mammals like megafauna tiger, leopard, bear, spotted deer, sambhar, chinkara among others.
5. Which city is the host of the ‘World Cities Day 2022’ celebrations?
[A] Tokyo
[B] Shanghai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: B [Shanghai]
Notes:
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.’
6. The ‘Citizenship Act’ under which citizenship is to be granted to minorities from three countries, was enacted in which year?
[A] 1947
[B] 1955
[C] 1962
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
The Indian Government has decided to grant Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians coming from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan and currently living in two districts of Gujarat under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
The move to grant citizenship comes under the Citizenship Act, 1955 and not the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA).
7. Which institution has invited comments on the proposed common ITR form?
[A] CBIC
[B] CBDT
[C] RBI
[D] SEBI
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Correct Answer: B [CBDT]
Notes:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited stakeholder comments on the proposed new common ITR form.
At present, taxpayers are required to furnish their Income-tax Returns in various forms including ITR-1 to ITR-7 depending upon the type of person and nature of income. The draft proposes to introduce a common ITR by merging all the existing returns of income except ITR-7.
8. India recently gifted 200 vehicles to which government for logistical support in conducting general elections?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
India gifted 200 vehicles to the Nepalese government for logistical support the smooth conduct of the general elections, to be held this month.
Nepal, which is set to hold elections for the federal Parliament as well as the provincial assemblies had requested the Indian government for the vehicles. Out of the 200 vehicles, 120 are for the security forces while 80 vehicles are for the Election Commission of Nepal.
9. As per an EXIM bank report, India has become a major exporter of Defence products of which region?
[A] Europe
[B] Africa
[C] Oceania
[D] Asia-Pacific
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Correct Answer: B [Africa]
Notes:
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.
10. Which month’s GST collection reached the second highest mark after April 2022?
[A] July 2022
[B] August 2022
[C] September 2022
[D] October 2022
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Correct Answer: D [October 2022]
Notes:
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to Rs 1,51,718 crore for October, for sales in September.
This the second highest level since the roll-out of the indirect tax regime in July 2017, after April 2022, as per the data released by the Finance Ministry. Monthly GST revenues have been above the Rs 1.4 lakh crore mark for the last eight months in a row.
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