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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2022 of 17th November 2022. Daily GK quiz online for bank & competitive exam. Here we have given the Daily Current Affairs Quiz based on the previous days Daily Current Affairs updates. Candidates preparing for IBPS, SBI, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2022 & other competitive exams can make use of these Current Affairs Quiz.
1) International Students Day is observed on 17th November. It was 1stObserved in which among the following year?
(a) 1921
(b) 1931
(c) 1941
(d) 1951
(e) 1961
2) To raise public awareness of epilepsy, National Epilepsy Day is observed on which among the following day in November?
(a) November 15
(b) November 16
(c) November 17
(d) November 18
(e) November 19
3) India Hydrogen Alliance & Kerala govt to build Kochi Green Hydrogen Hub in Kochi which makes a potential capital expenditure of $________mn
(a) USD 175 mn
(b)USD 275 mn
(c)USD 375 mn
(d)USD 475 mn
(e) USD 575 mn
4) Mission Basundhara 2.0 is a scheme related to providing land rights to indigenous people based on self-certification was launched in which state?
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Nagaland
(d) Rajasthan
(e) Manipur
5) Which among the following state government has signed MoU with National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for infrastructure development?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
(e) Bihar
6) As per the recent report which Indian Organisation has revokedthe Authorisation Certificate of Chennai-Based GI Technology?
(a)Reserve Bank of India
(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(c) National Institution for Transforming India
(d) Small Industries Development Bank of India.
(e) National Payments Corporation of India
7) King Misuzulu Sinqobileka Zwelithini was recently crowned as the Zulu king of which among the following country?
(a)Nigeria
(b)South Africa
(c) Namibia
(d)Kenya
(e)Egypt
8) Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, MirabaiChanu, and Gagan Narang were elected as the members of IOA Athletes Commission among the total of __________ members
(a) 10 members
(b) 15 members
(c) 20 members
(d) 21 members
(e) 25 members
9) Which country has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the next two years from November?
(a) Brazil
(b) Mexico
(c) Norway
(d) Albania
(e) Ghana
10) Fossil India appoints which Indian Actress as their brand ambassador for Michael Kors watches?
(a) Anushka Sharma
(b) Priyanka Chopra
(c) Jacqueline Fernandez
(d) Tara Sutaria
(e) Kriti Sanon
11) India has recently conducted_____________ Edition of Largest Nationwide Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
(e) 5th
12) Which space organization has partnered with Pratt & Whitney to develop low-emission aviation engine technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions?
(a) SpaceX
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation
(c) The European Space Agency
(d) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(e) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
13) Which among the following is the name of the mascot unveiled by the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games?
(a)The Roni
(b)The Schneemandl
(c)The Waldi
(d)The Shuss
(e)The Phryges
14) Which F1 racer has recently won the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix 2022 race?
(a)Charles Leclerc
(b)Max Verstappen
(c) Lewis Hamilton
(d) George Russell
(e) Sergio Pérez
15) Mr.Krishna passes away. He was a Veteran actor in which language?
(a) Tamil
(b) Telugu
(c) Malayalam
(d) Kannada
(e) Hindi
16) Where is the headquarters of the Telecom Regulatory Authority ofIndia (TRAI)?
a) Mumbai
b) Lucknow
c) Chennai
d) New Delhi
e) Pune
17) What is the minimum number of free withdrawals through ATMs inthe Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA)?
a) 5
b) 4
c) 2
d) 3
e) 7
18) The minimum rate at which the banks lend money to their customers is ______.
a) SLR Rate
b) MSF Rate
c) Base Rate
d) Bank Rate
e) Repo Rate
19) Where is the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?
a) Beijing, China
b) Paris, France
c) Lausanne, Switzerland
d) London, United Kingdom
e) Munich, Germany
20) Where is Almatti Dam located?
a) Telangana
b) Karnataka
c) Punjab
d) Maharashtra
e) Odisha
Answers :
1) Answer: C
International Students’ Day, is celebrated on November 17th to remember the courage of student activists during the 1939 Nazi attack at the University of Prague.
The first observance took place in 1941 at the International Students’ Council in London.
It was there that students decided to introduce International Students’ Day, to be observed every November 17.
The day commemorates the anniversary of the 1939 death of Czech student Jan Opletal, who was killed by the Nazis during a student protest.
On International Students Day 2022, Students will organize many events in their Universities insisting on the right to education and supporting multiculturalism.
Students will bring different groups together for an engaging day of discussion, film, music, and art from around the world.
2) Answer: C
In India, National Epilepsy Day is observed on November 17 each year to increase understanding of the condition.
The Epilepsy Foundation of India created National Epilepsy Day as a national campaign to reduce the prevalence of epilepsy in India.
National Epilepsy Day 2022 is observed to raise public awareness of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease that is characterized by recurrent “fits” or “seizures.”
National Epilepsy Day will be observed in 2022 by several governmental and non-governmental organizations to increase public awareness of the causes and symptoms of epilepsy.
Since 1969, the Epilepsy Foundation has recognized November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM).
3) Answer: E
The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) and the Government of Kerala have jointly evaluated a proposal for building the Kochi Green Hydrogen (KGH2) Hub, a large-scale green hydrogen hub with multiple use cases, to the Government of Kerala.
The proposal envisages a potential capital expenditure of USD 575 mn to build a 60-tonnes per day (TPD) green hydrogen plant with a 150 MW Electrolyser, Storage, and Infrastructure, which could achieve giga-watt scale and build the hydrogen economy in Kerala.
About Kochi Green Hydrogen (KGH2) Hub :
IH2A’s KGH2 Hub plan is modelled after the Hydrogen Valley projects in the EU, to create production, storage, transmission, and end-use infrastructure for green hydrogen (in compressed gas and liquid form) within a 50-km radius cluster in Kochi.
The plan focuses on the transport use case in the first phase, aligning with the state government’s plans for zero-emission transport, to power Hydrogen-ICE retrofitted bus fleets of 60 buses and build the required infrastructure.
4) Answer: A
Assam Chief Minister (CM) Shri HimantaBiswaSarma launched the second phase of Mission Basundhara 2.0 at an event held at the SrimantaShankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati, Assam.
The Assam government is working towards providing land rights to indigenous people based on self-certification.
A self-certification has to state that the claimant has been residing on the land for the last three generations.
No hasty decision will be taken in ‘doubtful cases’ about claims made over any land through the self-certification process.
Data from the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which is yet to be notified, and other such sources will be considered for taking any decision in such cases.
5) Answer: D
The Arunachal Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), for infrastructure development in the state.
Signatories:
The MoU was signed by state Transport department special secretary Parul Gaur Mittal and NHLML CEO Prakash Gaur in the presence of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Guwahati, Assam.
6) Answer: A
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revoked the certificate of authorization (CoA) of Chennai-based GI Technology Private Limited over governance concerns and non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
The company is in the business of issuance and operation of prepaid payment instruments.
Following the revocation of the CoA, GI Technology cannot transact the business of issuance and operation of prepaid payment instruments
However, customers or merchants having a valid claim, if any, on the company as PSO, can approach the company for settlement of their claims.
7) Answer: B
King MisuzuluSinqobilekaZwelithini was formally enthroned as the head of South Africa’s most influential traditional monarchy at a colourful ceremony at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban,South Africa.
Misuzulu Zulu ascended the throne once held by his late father, Goodwill Zwelithini, who died in March 2021 after a diabetes-related illness.
King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was formally acknowledged as monarch by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave him a certificate of recognition.
The ceremony was the first Zulu coronation since South Africa became a democracy in 1994.
About MisuzuluZulu :
Misuzulu Zulu born on 23 September 1974 in KwaZulu (present-day Kwazulu-Natal), South Africa.
Misuzulu is the reigning King of the Zulu nation.
8) Answer: A
Olympic medallists MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, MirabaiChanu, and Gagan Narang were among 10 eminent sports persons elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission at Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
All the 10 elected members of the apex body, five men and as many women won unopposed in the polls.
The other six members of the elected panel are Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan, table tennis player Sharath Kamal, women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal, fencer Bhavani Devi, rower Bajrang Lal and former shot putter Om Prakash Singh Karhana
These 10 athletes will choose a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson from among themselves.
9) Answer: E
Ghana assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which is a historic moment in the country’s two-year tenure at the Security Council from Nov 2022.
Ghana has rolled out plans to address violent extremism and terrorism in Africa after assuming the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council.
Council’s events in November will build on the “clear African focus” towards addressing threats against peace and security.
The first of the two signature events for the month will be an open debate taking place on November 3, addressing the theme of “Integrating effective resilience-building in peace operations for sustainable peace”, and will be chaired by Shirley AyorkorBotchwey, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The second signature event on counter-terrorism in Africa will be held onNovember 10 and will be chaired by the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
10) Answer: A
Fossil India Private Ltd.-owned Michael Kors watches has signed on actor Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador for its timepieces in India.
The collaboration will extend to promoting the watch vertical for women, with the actor slated to appear in its upcoming campaigns launching later Nov 2022.
Michael Kors currently produces a range of products under the Michael Kors Collection, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, and a full line of fragrance products.
11) Answer: C
The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted on 15-16 Nov 22.
The exercise will be undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India and will involve all the Coastal States and Union territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities.
The exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and other ministries entrusted with the task of maritime activities.
The exercise is a build-up towards the major Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX), which the Indian Navy conducts every two years.
12) Answer: D
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected Pratt & Whitney to develop advanced engine technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions for next-generation single-aisle aircraft.
The agency’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project aims to improve aircraft engine combustors to ensure the future of commercial flight is cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable
Under HyTEC, NASA recently awarded a cost-share contract to Pratt & Whitney with a total value of $13.1 million
The HyTEC project is part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight National Partnership, which will enable breakthrough innovations in support of the aviation industry’s goal to significantly reduce CO2 emissions by 2050.
13) Answer: E
President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tony Estanguethas unveiled the mascots for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The Phryges (pronounced Fri-jee-uhs) in Paris, France.
About The Phryges :
The Phryges are small Phrygian caps that represent a strong symbol of liberty, inclusivity, and the ability of people to support great and meaningful causes.
Motto: Alone we go faster, but together we go further
It is a red Phrygian cap, a type of hat that has become an enduring symbol of freedom throughout French history.
The mascot of Paris 2024 is a non-gender-specific mascot.
Paralympic Phryge has a prosthesis and a racing blade, making it a role model for many and giving maximum visibility to people with disabilities.
14) Answer: D
George Russell (United Kingdom) scored his first-ever Formula 1 victory after fending off Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton at the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix 2022
The tournament was held at São Paulo’s Autódromo José Carlos Pace which is a car-racking track in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
With this, Mercedes have also picked up a long-awaited first win this season.
Lewis Hamilton finished 2nd to make it a Mercedes one-two finish, while Ferrari’s Carlos Sainzrounded out the top 3.
15) Answer: B
Veteran Telugu actor and father of Mahesh Babu, Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy has passed away at the age of 79 in Hyderabad, Telangana.
About Krishna :
Krishna was born on 31 May 1943 in Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh.
He was an Indian actor, director, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.
He is referred to as “Superstar” in the Telugu media.
16) Answer: D
The head office of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is located at New Delhi.
17) Answer: B
In BSBDA, banks are required to provide free of charge a minimum of four withdrawals, including through ATM and other modes. Beyond four withdrawals, it is left to the discretion of the banks to either offer free or charge for additional withdrawal/s.
18) Answer: C
The base rate is the minimum rate set by the Reserve Bank of India below which banks are not allowed to lend to its customers.
19) Answer: B
The headquarters of the ‘Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is located in Paris.
20) Answer: B
The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in July 2005.
