Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2017
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1. The Inderkilla National Park (INP) is located in which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Punjab
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Inderkilla National Park (INP) is located in Himachal Pradesh, which is established in 2010. It covers an area of about 104 square kilometres.
2. Which city is hosting the 9th CMS Vatavaran Film Festival and Forum?
[A] Guwahati
[B] New Delhi
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 9th edition of CMS Vatavaran, India’s only International Environment & Wildlife Film Festival and Forum, has started at Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in New Delhi on November 2, 2017. The theme of the 5-day fest is “Conservation 4 Water”. The aim of fest is to create awareness and sensitize people through films and discussions regarding water conservation and the inter-connectedness of climate change and water, water struggles in a world dealing with global warming, climate variability, bio-diversity loss, and environmental damage. It will showcase 113 films, including four from Kashmir, one of the most ecologically sensitive zones facing the threat of global warming. The event is supported and partnered by Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, National Geographic, UNESCO, UNDP and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
3. India’s first-ever conservation reserve for black buck will come up in which city?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Udaipur
[C] Allahabad
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Allahabad ]
Notes:
India’s first-ever conservation reserve for black buck will come up on over 126 hectares in the trans-Yamuna region of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. The State cabinet has recently approved a Blackbuck Conservation Reserve in the Meja forest division that is known for its rocky, undulating and arid terrain. For this, the U.P. government evoked Section 36 A (1) and (2) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, to declare the conservation reserve. With this, the conservation of blackbuck can be done in an effective way. It will also create awareness about biodiversity conservation and provide opportunities for people’s participation. Eco-tourism will be encouraged and locals will get opportunities for employment.
4. Who led the Indian delegation at the 7th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7)?
[A] Dharmendra Pradhan
[B] Radha Mohan Singh
[C] Narendra Singh Tomar
[D] Birender Singh Chaudhary
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Correct Answer: A [Dharmendra Pradhan]
Notes:
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has led the Indian delegation at the IEF 7th Asia Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7), which took place in Bangkok, Thailand from 1-3 November 2017. India is the current chair of International Energy Forum (IEF) which is promoting the AMER – a biennial event bringing together Energy Ministers and experts from Asian countries.
5. The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tripura
[C] Goa
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: C [Goa ]
Notes:
The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) is located in Ponda taluka of northeastern Goa and covers an area of 8 km2. A wide variety of animal life can be encountered, including: sambar deer, Indian bison, Malabar giant squirrel, Indian peafowl and many species of snakes.
6. The 2017 World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is observed on which date?
[A] November 4
[B] November 5
[C] November 3
[D] November 6
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Correct Answer: B [November 5]
Notes:
The World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is observed every year on November 5 to spread awareness among people across the world in matters related to the dangers of tsunami and shall stress on the importance of early warning systems in order to mitigate damage from the often devastating natural hazard. It also aims at reviving traditional knowledge about tsunamis.
7. Which city is hosting the 2017 World Youth Forum (WYF)?
[A] Egypt
[B] India
[C] Israel
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Egypt]
Notes:
The 2017 World Youth Forum has started at Sharam El Shiekh in Egypt on November 4, 2017. The 5-day forum has inaugurated by the President of Egypt Mr Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. From India, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore is participating in the forum. The Forum aims to provide a platform to the youth from all over the globe to engage with the key global policy makers. It will also cover role of youth in business and innovation, challenges and making of future leaders, gender equity and women empowerment among other things. The Summit segment is expected to be attended by the Heads of State/Government, Ministers of youth from 14 countries and representatives of UN, Arab League and the African Union.
8. Who has been awarded “Bharat Gaurav Award” – 2017 in Science and Technology category?
[A] Anil K. Tripathi
[B] Nikhil Chopra
[C] Abhishek Rawat
[D] Dhrub Saxena
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Correct Answer: A [Anil K. Tripathi]
Notes:
Dr Anil K. Tripathi, scientist at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, has been honoured with the prestigious “Bharat Gaurav Award” – 2017 in Science and Technology stream at India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi on October 4, 2017. He won the award in recognition for his meritorious achievements, outstanding performance and individual excellence throughout his life.
9. The Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise “Sampriti-7” has started in which of the following states?
[A] Meghalaya and Mizoram
[B] Tripura and West Bengal
[C] Assam and Odisha
[D] Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Meghalaya and Mizoram]
Notes:
The Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise “Sampriti-7” has started in its northeastern states of Meghalaya and Mizoram from November 6, 2017. This is the 7th edition of the joint training exercise, which will end on November 18. The 13-day exercise will be conducted at India’s Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram and at the Joint Training Node at Umroi in Meghalaya. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two nations and enrich from each other’s experience while carrying out counter-insurgency or counter-terrorism operations.
10. Which state government will set up village climate resilient committees for adopting different agricultural practices?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra ]
Notes:
The Maharashtra government will soon set up village climate resilient committees for adopting different agricultural practices in over 5,000 villages of 15 districts in the state. A 13-member committee will be set up in all these villages to stress on adopting new agricultural practices, judicious use of water and soil testing to keep a check on its health. As per a Government Resolution (GR) issued on November 7, 2017, under the Nanaji Deshmukh Krushi Sanjivanee Project, Village Climate Resilient Agriculture Management Committees (VCRMCs) would be set up at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore. The project would be funded by the World Bank. The project recommends use of seed technology, precision farming along with diversification of agriculture to coarse grains.
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