November 20, 2017 - Current Affairs Quiz - Current Affairs MCQ

Answer – 3. Almaz Ayana
Explanation
Ethiopia’s current woman world athlete of the year Almaz Ayana and Ethiopia’s Berhanu Legese won gold in the women’s and men’s event respectively at the Delhi Half Marathon 2017. Almaz Ayana, the world’s leading woman long distance runner on track, clocked one hour, seven minutes and 11 seconds and became champion in her first half marathon race, securing the gold medal.

Answer – 2. Indian
Explanation
Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ranked as third most trusted government in the world as per Government at a Glance 2017 published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). As per the report, nearly 74 percent of Indians have expressed confidence in their national government. The confidence of people was assessed in context of economy, political upheaval, and headline-grabbing events like major corruption cases.

Answer – 2. New Delhi
Explanation
42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) begun in New Delhi on November 19, 2017. This 5-day event has been organised by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Defence. This is the first time World Congress of ICMM is held in India. It is also the largest medical conference ever organised by Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). Theme of the 42nd World Congress of ICMM is “Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead”.

Answer – 5. Manik Banerjee
Explanation
Veteran journalist Manik Banerjee, who is also a renowned mountaineer was presented with the Life Time Achievement Award by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF). Manik Banerjee was presented the Life Time Achievement Award in recognition of his achievements in mountaineering over a period of four decades. He is a former sports journalist. He has made invaluable contribution in promotion of mountaineering and allied adventure activities in various media besides his service in spreading the spirit of adventure activities among the under privileged.

Answer – 3. Former Union Minister
Explanation
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, in coma since 2008, died at Apollo hospital in Delhi. Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi had been critically ill over the past month. He died on 20th November 2017, in the presence of his wife Deepa Dasmunsi and their son. He fell into a coma after suffering a massive stroke that left him paralysed and unable to speak. He was one of the Congress’s most popular leaders in West Bengal.

Answer – 1. November 20
Explanation
Africa Industrialization Day was observed in various parts of the world.The theme for 2017 Africa Industrialization Day is: “African Industrial Development: A Pre-Condition for an Effective and Sustainable Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA)”. The purpose of Africa Industrialization Day (AID), marked each year on 20 November, is to raise global awareness of the challenges faced by the continent with regard to industrialization.

Answer – 1. June-July
Explanation
Economic Affairs Secretary, Subhash Chandra Garg, stated that Central Government has only sought Rs 13,000 crore of surplus which Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has and has not asked it to pay any ‘special dividend’. The fiscal year for RBI is June-July. For 2016-17 fiscal, ending in June 2017, RBI’s profit was about Rs 44,000 crore. Out of this 44000 crore, in August 2017, it had paid a dividend of Rs 30659 crore and retained remaining amount of profit to contain risks and build reserves.

Answer – 1. Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation
Jammu and Kashmir Education and Tourism Minister Priya Sethi inaugurated ‘Heritage Week’ to generate awareness on preservation of the state’s ancient culture and environment, in Jammu & Kashmir. Heritage Week is celebrated throughout Jammu and Kashmir from November 19 to 25, 2017. Special programmes are held showcasing the cultural heritage and rich biodiversity of the state. Illumination of heritage sites, heritage walks and special cleanliness drives are undertaken by involving tourism, culture, education, urban development and other concerned departments.

Answer – 5. Haryana
Explanation
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced a new scheme offering Domestic Power Connections in rural areas On Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI). Currently it costs between Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 4000/- to get a domestic power connection. Under this new scheme, households in rural areas can pay just Rs. 200 and get a domestic power connection. The remaining amount can be paid in easy instalments of Rs. 100 to Rs. 200.

Answer – 2. Nabaneeta Dev Sen
Explanation
Popular Bengali writer Nabaneeta Dev Sen has been declared as winner in ‘Author in Bengali language’ category at the second edition of Big Little Book Award. The Big Little Book Award honours authors and illustrators who have contributed to children’s literature that are global in appeal and contextual in nature. The award has been instituted under Parag initiative of Tata Trusts to promote children’s literature. The chief of Parag Initiative is Swaha Sahoo.

Answer – 2. Weightlifter
Explanation
Naim Suleymanoglu, the Turkish weightlifter who won three Olympic Gold Medals and was known as “Pocket Hercules,” died at an Istanbul hospital. Naim Suleymanoglu died at an Istanbul hospital where he was receiving treatment for cirrhosis of the liver. He was 50 years old. He earned his nickname “Pocket Hercules” for his strength and diminutive size of 4-foot-10.

Answer – 5. November 20
Explanation
Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954. It is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.The theme for Universal Children’s Day 2017 is: It’s a #KidsTakeOver. Since 1990, Universal Children’s Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the declaration and the convention on children’s rights

Answer – 5. National Integration
Explanation
“Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) is observed all over India, from the 19th to 25th November, 2017. The Qaumi Ekta Week is celebrated with a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and nationhood.

Answer – 3. Beijing
Explanation
10th round of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held between Indian and Chinese officials in Beijing. This is the first meeting between Indian and Chinese officials under WMCC after the 70-day Doklam standoff which started in June 2017. Pranay Verma, Joint Secretary (East Asia) led the Indian delegation which comprised diplomats and military officials. The Chinese side was led by Xiao Qian, Director General, Department of Asian Affairs in the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Answer – 4. Transport And Logistics
Explanation
Amending the existing framework, a notification issued by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has widened the category of infrastructure sub-sectors to “transport and logistics” from the earlier sub-head of “transport”.The infrastructure status would help the logistics sector get credit at competitive rates and on a long-term basis as rising logistics cost impacts global competitiveness of exporters. According to the notification, logistics infrastructure includes “Multimodal Logistics Park comprising Inland Container Depot (ICD) with minimum investment of Rs 50 crore and minimum area of 10 acre“.

Answer – 1. London
Explanation
Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov beat Belgium’s David Goffin and won the singles title of 2017 Nitto ATP Finals, at The O2 Arena, in London.
About 2017 Nitto ATP Finals:
Date – 12–19 November 2017
Prize money – $8,000,000
Surface – Hard / indoor
Venue – The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom

Answer – 1. Pakistan
Explanation
Afghanistan defeated Pakistan and won the Under-19 Asia Cup for the first time at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Afghanistan has won its first Under-19 Asia Cup with a 185-run victory over Pakistan. Afghanistan’s Ikram Ali Khelofscored a century. He was named the ‘man of the match’. Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Zadran took an overall 20 wickets in the tournament and was named the ‘best player of the tournament’.

Answer – 5. Jharkhand
Explanation
Former chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court Bhagwati Prasad passed away at a private hospital, in Ahmedabad. Justice Bhagwati Prasad was admitted to the hospital on 18th November 2017 after he suffered low blood pressure complications. He died at the hospital on 19th November 2017. He was 68 years old. He hailed from Hanumangarh in Rajasthan. He started his career as a lawyer at the Rajasthan High Court and served as the chief of the Rajasthan High Court Advocates Association and president of the Bar Council of India.

Answer – 3. Maharashtra
Explanation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a new initiative against childhood obesity in Pune. Under this initiative, schools will be given Body Mass Index (BMI) dialler, through which children will be able to know their BMI. This initiative has been taken by Rotary Club of Koregaon Park with JT Foundation. With the help of BMI dialler and a supporting documentary, not only school children, but their parents and teachers will also be given information about childhood obesity.

Answer – 3. Haryana
Explanation
The world’s biggest toilet pot model was unveiled at Marora, popularly known as the “Trump village”, in Haryana. On the World Toilet Day (November 19), a mega toilet pot made up of iron, fibre, wood and plaster of Paris, measuring 20×10 feet was unveiled at Marora, in an aim to create awareness towards sanitation and use of toilets.

Answer – 5. Israel
Explanation
Indian Government has decided to cancel a $500 million deal for procuring Spike ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missile) from Israel. The $500 million deal to procure Spike ATGM form Rafael Advanced Defence Systems of Israel was expected to be signed after price negotiations completed last year. However, the deal was cancelled as India’s Defence Ministry believes that importing a foreign ATGM at this stage would negatively impact the programme for indigenous development of the weapon system by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Answer – 5. Bengaluru
Explanation
Bengaluru has joined 91 cities across the globe in Datacity programme to collate data on climate change. Datacity programme was launched in Paris in 2015 with an objective to develop data which can help resolve climate challenges. This programme is led by French start-up accelerator NUMA and is supported by technology experts including Carto, OpenDataSoft and Dataiku.

Answer – 4. Trisha Krishnan
Explanation
Tamil actor Trisha Krishnan was conferred the UNICEF celebrity advocate status for child rights at an event held in Chennai. Trisha Krishnan is the first actor from the South Indian film industry to receive the UNICEF celebrity advocate status. This was previously awarded to Bollywood actors Nandita Das, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Raveena Tandon. Trisha Krishnan will support efforts to address issues such as anaemia, child marriage, child labour and child abuse, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Answer – 3. Hockey Karnataka
Explanation
Hockey Karnataka won the second edition of the Hockey India 5-a-side Senior Men’s National Championship 2017 title at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium, in Balewadi, Pune. Hockey Karnataka won the Hockey India 5-a-side Senior Men’s National Championship 2017 title after beating Hockey Haryana 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout. At the final between Hockey Karnataka and Hockey Haryana, the two teams went into a penalty shootout after 4-4 stalemate in the 30 minutes regulation time.