Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2022
41. India conducted ‘Garuda Shakti’ joint training exercise with which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Indonesia
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Indonesia]
Notes:
A contingent of Indian Special Forces troops is engaged in a bilateral joint training exercise, Garuda Shakti, with Indonesian Special Forces in Indonesia.
This is the eighth edition of the series of bilateral exercises under this banner of ‘Garuda Shakti’. The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies.
42. Which Union Ministry launched Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth (MAARG) portal?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)-(Ministry of Commerce and Industry) has invited applications from start-ups for registration on the MAARG portal.
MAARG portal – Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth, is a one-stop platform to facilitate mentorship for startups across various sectors, functions, stages, geographies, and backgrounds.
43. ‘Chin-Kuki-Mizo Ethnic Communities’ are associated with which country?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Following the fights between Bangladeshi security forces and the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA), tribals of Chin-Kuki ethnic community are fleeing Bangladesh.
Mizoram government announced to provide temporary shelter, food and relief to as many as 274 Bangladeshi tribal nationals who entered Bangladesh.
44. Which country has partnered with China for a 27-year natural gas supply deal?
[A] UAE
[B] Qatar
[C] Iran
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Qatar]
Notes:
Qatar Energy announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China. It is the longest such gas agreement signed till date.
The state energy company will send four million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from its new North Field East project to China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec).
45. Which state is the host of ‘Indian Travel Exhibition’ Expo in 2023?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka is set to host ‘Indian Travel Exhibition’ India’s leading Travel and Tourism Expo in February 2023.
‘Indian Travel Exhibition’ will showcase a variety of destinations from different sectors such as pilgrimages, adventures, culture & heritage, beaches, hills among others. The event will have over 250 participants from over 7 countries and over 20 Indian states.
46. Which country won the ‘Davis Cup title’ in 2022?
[A] Canada
[B] Australia
[C] France
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Canada wins Davis Cup title by defeating Australia 2-0 in final match. Felix Auger-Aliassime gave Canada a 2-0 lead against Australia by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-4.
The World No. 6 won both of his singles and doubles matches. Canada made its debut in the Davis Cup title game in 2019.
47. RBI has commenced its retail CBDC pilot project in how many cities?
[A] Two
[B] Four
[C] Five
[D] Ten
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Correct Answer: B [Four]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to commence its retail CBDC pilot project from December 1, in four cities including Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar.
The pilot shall be subsequently extended to Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow, Patna, and Shimla. Users will be able to transact with ‘e₹-R’ through a digital wallet offered by the participating banks and stored on mobile phones/devices.
48. Which city is the host of 7th edition of Global Technology Summit in 2022?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Pune
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 7th edition of Global Technology Summit is being held in New Delhi. It is India’s annual flagship event on Geo-technology and is co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India.
The inaugural session of the Summit would be a conversation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on geo-digital and its effects. The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Geopolitics of Technology.
49. Stephanie Frappart, who was seen in the news, is associated with which game?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Hockey
[D] Squash
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Correct Answer: B [Football]
Notes:
Stephanie Frappart is set to become the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match after FIFA announced that she will take charge of Group E match between Germany and Costa Rica.
The 38-year-old is one of three women referees among the 36 selected for the tournament in Qatar, alongside Rwandan official Salima Mukansanga and Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita.
50. Which organisation released the ‘Goods Trade Barometer’ report?
[A] WEF
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] UNESCO
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Correct Answer: B [WTO]
Notes:
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) released its Goods Trade Barometer. As per the report, Global trade growth is likely to slow down in the closing months of 2022 and into 2023.
The reasons are shocks related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, high energy prices, inflation, and monetary tightening in major economies.
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