Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2022
1. What is the theme of the ‘India Water Week 2022’?
[A] Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity
[B] Water Inclusion
[C] Sustainable Water Usage
[D] Water Sources and Security
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Correct Answer: A [Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity]
Notes:
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th edition of India Water Week at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.
The 7th India Water Week will be celebrated from 1-5 November with the theme of ‘Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity’. The event will address the issues of sustainability of water resources development and management in line with the sustainable development goals.
2. Which Indian state presents the ‘Rajyotsava Award’ to eminent persons in various fields?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Karnataka government has announced the names of the recipients of ‘Rajyotsava Award’, as the state celebrates 67th Kannada Rajyotsava this year.
It is an annual award presented to eminent persons who have rendered significant service in various fields. Former ISRO Chairman K Sivan, Soligara Madamma who popularised cooperatives, Yakshagana artiste Dr M Prabhakar Joshi are among the 67 awardees.
3. As per the UN-FAO joint report, eight million people of which country is at the risk of hunger?
[A] South Sudan
[B] Israel
[C] Ghana
[D] Egypt
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Correct Answer: A [South Sudan]
Notes:
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.
4. ‘Shilp Samagam-2022’ Exhibition has been inaugurated in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
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.
5. Which country launched the ‘Beidou’ satellite navigation system?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China has released plans to further expand the global reach of its home-grown Beidou satellite navigation system.
It is named as the country’s alternative to America’s Global Positioning System (GPS). Beidou set up a first of three Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) for its network in Thailand in the year 2013.
6. Which singer has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award?
[A] Sudha Raghunathan
[B] Aruna Sairam
[C] Shuba Mudgal
[D] Prabha Atre
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Correct Answer: B [Aruna Sairam]
Notes:
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.
7. Which defunct surveillance satellite of India re-entered the earth atmosphere and hit the Indian Ocean?
[A] RISAT-1
[B] RISAT-2
[C] EOS-4/RISAT-1A
[D] NISAR
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Correct Answer: B [RISAT-2]
Notes:
India’s defunct Radar Imaging Satellite-2 (RISAT-2) re-entered the earth atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner and hit the Indian Ocean near Jakarta.
The re-entry of the satellite was monitored by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the Multi Object Tracking Radar (MTOR) at the Sriharikota rocket port. The 300 kg RISAT-2 surveillance satellite was launched in April 2009, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), with a design life of four years.
8. Which state/UT is the host of the ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Goa
[C] Sikkim
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: B [Goa]
Notes:
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.
9. Who is the first recipient of the Kerala Jyothi award instituted by the Kerala State Government?
[A] Adoor Gopalakrishnan
[B] M T Vasudevan Nair
[C] Kanayi Kunhiraman
[D] Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
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Correct Answer: B [M T Vasudevan Nair]
Notes:
Veteran writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair has been named the recipient of the first Kerala Jyothi award instituted by the State Government.
The jury was chaired by the renowned film-maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Actor Mammootty, former civil servant, social activist T. Madhava Menon among others are selected for the Kerala Prabha award while sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman, scientist and educationist M.P. Parameswaran and singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi among others will be presented Kerala Sree award.
10. Which institution releases the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA)?
[A] UNEP
[B] UNFCCC
[C] FAO
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: C [FAO]
Notes:
The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) is one of the flagship reports produced each year by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The 2022 edition of the report looks at how automation in our agrifood systems can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It also offers recommendations to policy makers on how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks.
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