29, 30 November 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

29, 30 November 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30 November 2017 :
Which Indian state hosted the Korea Tourism Festival 2017?
A. Bihar
B. Kerala
C. Tamilnadu
D. Haryana
Answer: D
Explanation: The 2-day Korea Tourism festival 2017 was held in Gurugram, Haryana on November 25 to showcase famous South Korean tourist destinations, delicacies, art, culture and the country’s heritage.  ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Thodupuzha Vasanthi, who passed away recently, was associated to which field?
A. Sports
B. Politics
C. Law
D. Film Industry
Answer: D
Explanation: Thodupuzha Vasanthi (65), the veteran Malayalam film and theatre actor, has passed away at Vazhakulam in Kerala on November 28, 2017. She was known for character roles in over 400 Malayalam movies in her four-decade-old acting career. Vasanthi was better known for her roles in God Father, Alolam and Karyam Nissaram. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state’s high court has imposed a complete ban on sand mining?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya pradesh
D. Telangana
Answer: A
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has banned sand mining in Tamil Nadu. Justice R Mahadevan has directed the state government to close down all sand quarries within the next six months and asked to take measures for the import of sand to meet the requirements. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India's GDP growth rises to ---- in the 2nd quarter of 2017-18?
A. 5.8%
B. 6.3%
C. 7.3%
D. 7.8%
Answer: B
India's GDP growth rises to 6.3% for the 2nd quarter of 2017-18. The latest GDP data released on 30th November 2017 shows a turnaround in the economy for the July-September quarter. The GDP grew 6.3 in the second quarter, which is 0.6 percent higher than the first quarter growth rate of 5.7 percent.  ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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India's GDP growth rises to 6.3% in 2nd Quarter of 2017

India's GDP growth rises to 6.3% for the 2nd quarter of 2017-18. The latest GDP data released on 30th November 2017 shows a turnaround in the economy for the July-September quarter. The GDP grew 6.3 in the second quarter, which is 0.6 percent higher than the first quarter growth rate of 5.7 percent. In July-September, manufacturing, and electricity production increased substantially. Manufacturing growth rate jumped to 7 percent.Mining came in at 5.5 percent. Electricity, gas, water supply and utilities grew at 7.6 percent. Construction growth picked up by 0.6 percent to clock a rate of 2.6 percent. Trade, hotels, transport, services increased by nearly 10 percent.However, the growth rate of agriculture sector came in at 1.7 per cent which is a matter of concern.

Government believes that the Growth estimates could rise further after adjustments with complete data. The GDP results indicate that companies have adapted well to GST. Rating agency Moody's had earlier this month raised India's credit rating and indicated the Indian economy would grow by 6.7 percent this financial year, which would increase to 7.5 percent in 2018-19. All in all, the government's economic management is seeing results, on every level and is likely to see a further up tick in the coming days.

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27, 28 November 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

27, 28 November 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 27, 28 November 2017 :
Who is appointed 15th Finance Commission chairman?
A. Dinesh Sharma
B. Saneep Malik
C. NK Singh
D. RPN Singh
Answer: C
Government on 27th November appointed former Planning Commission Member N K Singh as chairman of 15th Finance Commission, which among other things will look into impact of GST on finances of the Centre and states, said a notification. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who inaugurated 1st phase of Hyderabad metro on 28th November 2017?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Narendra Modi
C. Sushma Swaraj
D. None of above
Answer: B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the metro service in Hyderabad, Telangana on 28th November 2017. It boasts of a 30-km longest ever single metro track and will have 24 stations. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 held in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Jaipur
D. Hyderabad
Answer: D
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President's adviser Ivanka Trump inaugurated Global entrepreneurship summit in Hyderabad on 28th November 2017. Prime Minister said Global entrepreneurship underlines our commitment to entrepreneurship innovation ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Recenlty 'Freedom of Oxford' honour has been stripped of from which leader?
A. Donald Trumph
B. Aung San Suu Kyi
C. Leymah Roberta Gbowee
D. Imran Khan
Answer: B
Aung San Suu Kyi has been stripped of the "Freedom of Oxford" award by the city's council, over her failure to speak out on abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed Air India MD on 28th Nov 2017?
A. SS Jha
B. Pradeep Singh Kharola
C. Rajiv Singh
D. Rajendra Dhaka
Answer: B
Explanation:  Senior IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India. Mr. Kharola, a Karnataka cadre officer......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the metro service in Hyderabad, Telangana on 28th November 2017. It boasts of a 30-km longest ever single metro track and will have 24 stations. The city's entire metro project of 72 kms is estimated to be completed in another year's time. It has also made Hyderabad the city with the longest metro constructed under a Public Private Partnership or PPP model. The inaugural saw a film being played about the Hyderabad metro's features and the journey of its construction. Prime Minister also launched metro app Savaari on the occasion.

The inaugural also saw the Prime Minister ride the metro from Miyapur Station to Kukutpalli. Telangana Governor E L Narasimhan and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao accompanied the him on the 5 km journey. During the ride, the Prime Minister held discussions about the metro and its expansion.

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PM Modi inaugurate Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President's adviser Ivanka Trump inaugurated Global entrepreneurship summit in Hyderabad on 28th November 2017. Prime Minister said Global entrepreneurship underlines our commitment to entrepreneurship innovation. Ivanka Trump praised Prime Minister Modi for bringing in transformation in India. 1500 women entrepreneurs attending the 3-day mega event.

This is the eighth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. A gathering of entrepreneurs, investors and supporters from around the world. GES is being held for the first time in South Asia in Hyderabad from November 28-30. The summit will focus on the theme of "Women First, Prosperity for All." More than 10 countries will be represented by an all-female delegation, including from Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.

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NK Singh appointed chairman of 15th Finance Commission

Government on 27th November appointed former Planning Commission Member N K Singh as chairman of 15th Finance Commission, which among other things will look into impact of GST on finances of the Centre and states, said a notification. The commission will recommend devolution of shareable central taxes to the states and their inter-se distribution. The commission will also review several important aspects of federal fiscal finance. The commission will make recommendations, by October 2019, for five years commencing April 1, 2020, said the notification announcing the constitution of the panel. Other members of the commission, which is required to submit its report by October 2019, are former Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das and former Chief Economic Advisor Ashok Lahiri, Niti Aayog Member Ramesh Chand and Georgetown University professor Anoop Singh. The commission also suggests the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India. 

N. K. Singh (Nand Kishore Singh) is a politician, economist and former Indian Administrative Service officer. He is a senior Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since March 2014  after having served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha (2008-2014) from Bihar. He has been a senior bureaucrat, Member Planning Commission and handled assignments of Union Expenditure and Revenue Secretary and Additional Secretary Economic Affairs connected with International organisations like World Bank, IMF and UNDP. He was also Officer on Special Duty to Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee.

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President inaugurates International Gita Mahotsava 2017

President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the International Gita Mahotsava-2017 today (November 25, 2017) in Kurukshetra, Haryana.  Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the message of the Gita is relevant for all times to come. From an ancient society based on agriculture to a society based on commerce and industry, and now to a knowledge society – the message of the Gita has been everlasting. The Gita guides us in resolving the dilemmas and struggles between right and wrong that exist within every human being. “What is right and what is wrong?”, “What should we do and not do?” Answers to these questions emerge from the Gita.

The President also noted the efforts made by the people of Haryana to improve the child sex ratio in the state. He commended the Government of Haryana’s efforts in this regard. He pointed out that daughters of Haryana had excelled in a variety of fields, from politics to education, mountaineering to wrestling, and space travel to, to cite a recent example, beauty pageants. He stressed the need to encourage this process of women’s empowerment in the state. Earlier in the day, the President visited Brahma Sarovar and laid the foundation stone of the Gita Research Centre at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam in Kurukshetra.  

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25, 26 November 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

25, 26 November 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 November 2017 :
Which bank launches YONO, an integrated app for financial services?
A. PNB
B. IDBI
C. ICICI
D. SBI
Answer: D
Explanation: State Bank of India, the country’s largest public sector bank, has launched a unified integrated app called YONO (You Need Only One) that would offer all kinds of financial and lifestyle products. ........... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who wins fourth European Golden Shoe Award 2017?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. Nemar
D. Luis Suarez
Answer: A
Explanation: Lionel Messi drew level with Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of four European Golden Shoes after receiving the award at a ceremony in Barcelona, Spain. ........... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

International Gita Mahotsav 2017 inaugurate in which city?
A. Varanashi
B. Delhi
C. Kurukshetra
D. Jaipur
Answer: C
Explanation: The 2017 International Gita Mahotsav was inaugurated by President of India Ram Nath Kovind in Kurukshetra, Haryana on November 25, 2017. ........... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as interim president of which country?
A. Croasia
B. Kenya
C. Zimbabwe
D. Kango
Answer: C
Explanation: Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as the interim president of Zimbabwe at a ceremony witnessed by more than 60,000 Zimbabweans and foreign dignitaries on 24th November 2017 ........... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The 2017 Constitution Day is celebrated on which date in India?
A. November 25
B. November 27
C. November 26
D. November 27
Answer: C
Explanation: The 2017 Constitution Day (or Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated every year in India on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of Constitution of India. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted .......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

ISRO will launch which first solar mission in 2019?
A. Antrix-L1
B. Aditya-L
C. Surya-1
D. Aditya-L1
Answer: D
Explanation: The India Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch first solar mission Aditya-L1 in 2019. It will be India's first dedicated scientific mission to study sun. The mission aims to put 1,500-kg heavy class Aditya-L1 .......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Winter session from 15th December 2017

Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs met on 24th November decided to call the winter session starting on the 15th December 2017. It will wrap on the 5th of January session will witness 14 days proceedings. Apart from weekends, only 25th and 26th of December will be holidays. 

The government is targeting tabling and passage of a bill to outlaw triple talaq during the winter session after Supreme Court made it illegal. Congress's Leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said they also want discussions on GST implementation, demonetisation, GDP and others during the session.

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SBI launches YONO, an integrated app for financial services

State Bank of India, the country’s largest public sector bank, has launched a unified integrated app called YONO (You Need Only One) that would offer all kinds of financial and lifestyle products. The omni-channel platform was officially launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitely, will allow customers to meet their lifestyle needs across 14 categories from booking cabs to paying for medical needs -- all under one roof. For this, the bank has partnered with 60 e-commerce players, including Amazon, Ola, Flipkart, Yatra, Swiggy and BYJU’s. Offline players such as Thomas Cook, Shoppers Stop and Cox and Kings are also part of the SBI partnership.

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23, 24 November 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

23, 24 November 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 November 2017 :
Government on 22nd November approved which new Scheme to empower rural women through community participation?
A. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra
B. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Rojgar Kendra
C. Mahila Employement Scheme
D. Shashakt Mahila Scheme
Answer: A
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 22nd November has given approval to the new scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra', which will empower rural women through community participation to create an environment in which they realize their full potential. .......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

BrahMos missile was successfully test fired from which jet on 23rd November?
A. Tejas
B. Sukhoi-30 MKI
C. Mirage
D. MiG-29
Answer: B
BrahMos missile on 23rd November successfully test fired for the first time, from the Indian Air Force's frontline Sukhoi-30 MKI combat jet. BrahMos missile provides Indian Air Force a much desired capability to strike from large stand-off ranges on any target be in sea or land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night and in all weather conditions........... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

PM inaugurate 5th Global Conference on Cyberspace in which city?
A. Bangaluru
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
Answer: D
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23rd November inaugurated the fifth edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) in New Delhi. The two-day summit is being attended by delegates of nearly 120 countries. The Information Technology Ministry is expecting over 10,000 delegates to participate in it........... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Winter session of parliament to begin from which date?
A. 1st December 2017
B. 15th December 2017
C. 5 January 2018
D. No winter session this year
Answer: B
Explanation: Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs met on 24th November decided to call the winter session starting on the 15th December 2017. It will wrap on the 5th of January session will witness 14 days proceedings. Apart from weekends, only 25th and 26th of December will be holidays. The government is targeting tabling and passage of a bill to outlaw triple talaq during the winter session after Supreme Court made it illegal. Congress's Leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said they also want discussions on GST implementation, demonetisation, GDP and others during the session.

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PM inaugurated 5th Global Conference on Cyberspace in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23rd November inaugurated the fifth edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) in New Delhi. The two-day summit is being attended by delegates of nearly 120 countries. The Information Technology Ministry is expecting over 10,000 delegates to participate in it. 

GCCS is a prestigious international conference that aims at encouraging dialogue among stakeholders of cyberspace, which has been taking place since 2011. Four conferences have been held in London, Budapest, Seoul and the Hague. The theme this year focuses on inclusive and sustainable development using cyber technology. This is also the core philosophy of PM Modi's Digital India initiative. The theme this year is 'Cyber4All: An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace'.

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BrahMos missile successfully test fired from Sukhoi-30 MKI combat jet

BrahMos missile on 23rd November successfully test fired for the first time, from the Indian Air Force's frontline Sukhoi-30 MKI combat jet. BrahMos missile provides Indian Air Force a much desired capability to strike from large stand-off ranges on any target be in sea or land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night and in all weather conditions. IAF is the first Air Force in the world to have successfully fired an air launched 2.8 Mach surface attack missile of this category.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight over the successful maiden test flight of BrahMos cruise missile from an Air Force jet. In a tweet he Congratulated all those associated with this remarkable feat. Brahmos Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) weighs 2.5 ton and it is the heaviest weapon to be deployed on India’s Su-30 fighter aircraft. The world-class weapon with multi-platform, multi-mission role is now capable of being launched from land, sea and air, completing the tactical cruise missile triad for India. BrahMos is a joint venture between DRDO of India and NPOM of Russia.

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15th Finance Commission Chairman, Members, Report, Recommendations

15th Finance Commission Chairman, Members, Report, Recommendations, Important facts:

• 15th Finance Commission: Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of the 15th Finance Commission on 22nd November 2017. 
• 15th Finance Commission Chairman: Government on 27th November appointed former Planning Commission Member N K Singh as chairman of 15th Finance Commission.
• 15th Finance Commission term: Under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution, it is a Constitutional obligation. The Terms of Reference for the 15th Finance Commission will be notified in due course of time.  In terms of Constitutional provisions, setting up the 15th Finance Commission, the recommendations of which will cover the five years commencing on April 1, 2020, has now become due.  It is expect that 15th Finance commission will have duration year 2020 to 2025.
• 15th Finance Commission Members: The members of the Commission and its terms of reference will be notified in due course of time, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said after the Union Cabinet meeting.
• 15th Finance Commission Duration: Its recommendations will have to be in place before April 1, 2020, he said. "Normally, it takes 2 years for Finance Commission to give its recommendations."
• Finance Commission Background: 
• Article 280(1) of the Constitution lays down that a Finance Commission (FC) should be constituted "...within two years from the commencement of this Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary...". 
• In keeping with this requirement, the practice has generally been to set up next Finance Commission within five years of the date of setting up of the previous Finance Commission. 
• 14th Finance Commission was set up on January 2, 2013.  It was headed by Dr. Y. V Reddy with Operational Duration of April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2020.

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Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra

Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK):

• Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 22nd November has given approval to the new scheme called ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra', which will empower rural women through community participation to create an environment in which they realize their full potential. 
• "Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra (PMMSK)" is envisaged to work at various levels. While, National level (domain based knowledge support) and State level (State Resource Centre for Women) structures will provide technical support to the respective government on issues related to women, the District and Block level.
• Centres will provide support to PMMSK and also give a foothold to BBBP in 640 districts to be covered in a phased manner. 
• Community engagement through Student Volunteers is envisioned in 115 most backward districts as part of the PMMSK Block level initiatives. Student volunteers will play an instrumental role in awareness generation regarding various important government schemes/ programmes as well as social issues. 
• More than 3 lakh student volunteers from local colleges will be engaged in this process, while association with NSS/NCC cadre students will also be an option for contributing to nation building as responsible citizens. 
• This will provide an opportunity to Student Volunteers to participate in the development process by bringing change in their own communities and ensuring that women are not left behind and are equal partners in India's progress.
• The outcome based activities of student volunteers will be monitored through web based system. On completion, certificates for community service, will be displayed on national portal for verification and can also be used as resource /asset for the participating students in future.
• The schemes will be implemented through the States/UTs and Implementing Agencies. All the sub-schemes have inbuilt monitoring structure at the Central Level, State, District and Block level.

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21, 22 November 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

21, 22 November 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21, 22 November 2017 :
Which city will host Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Lucknow
D. Hyderabad
Answer: D
Explanation: The 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017 will be held at Hyderabad from November 28th. The summit is being co-hosted by India and the USA and for the first time it is being held in South Asia........... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Name the actress who becomes UNICEF celebrity advocate for child rights?
A. Sonakshi Sinha
B. Trisha Krishnan
C. Anushka Shetty
D. Tamannah
Answer: B
Explanation: Actor Trisha Krishnan was conferred the UNICEF celebrity advocate status for child rights at an event held in Chennai on 20th November 2017. She is the first actor from the South Indian film industry to receive this honour,.......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is re-elected as Judge from India at International Court of Justice?
A. JS Khehar
B. Dalveer Sihag
C. Dalveer Bhandari
D. Dipak Misra
Answer: C
Explanation:  India's nominee to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Dalveer Bhandari on 20th November  re-elected to the fifth and the last seat of the world court after Britain withdrew its candidate from the election.......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which becomes first asian firm valued over $500 Billion?
A. ONGC
B. Alibaba
C. Tencent
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: C
Explanation: Tencent has become the first Chinese company to be valued at more than $500 billion in Asia. Shares of the 19-year-old company, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, rallied to reach HK $418.80 to give it a market cap of HK$3.99 trillion which takes past the $500 billion.......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Union Cabinet on 22nd November approved the setting up of -------- Finance Commission?
A. 15th
B. 14th
C. 16th
D. 13th
Answer: A
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of the 15th Finance Commission on 22nd November 2017. Under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution, it is a Constitutional obligation. The Terms of Reference for the 15th Finance Commission will be notified in due course of time. ........ Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Trisha becomes UNICEF celebrity advocate for child rights

Actor Trisha Krishnan was conferred the UNICEF celebrity advocate status for child rights at an event held in Chennai on 20th November 2017. She is the first actor from the South Indian film industry to receive this honour, which was previously bestowed upon Bollywood celebrities like Nandita Das, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Raveena Tandon. 

She will voice the rights of young people, especially girls. The actor will support the efforts to address problems faced by children in Tamil Nadu and Kerala such as anaemia, early marriage, labour and child abuse. Interacting with over 50 children at the function, she said education for girls was a magic bullet that would eliminate social evils.

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Dalveer Bhandari re-elected Judge at International Court of Justice (ICJ)

India's nominee to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Dalveer Bhandari on 20th November  re-elected to the fifth and the last seat of the world court after Britain withdrew its candidate from the election. Mr. Bhandari received 183-193 votes in the General Assembly and secured all the 15 votes in the Security Council after separate and simultaneous elections were held at the UN headquarters in New York.

The elections were held after United Kingdom, in a dramatic turn of events, withdrew out of the race for the Hague-based ICJ, thus paving the way for Mr. Bhandari's re-election to the prestigious world court. International Court of Justice (ICJ) Headquarters is situated at The Hague, Netherlands.

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Tencent becomes first asian firm valued over $500 Billion

Tencent has become the first Chinese company to be valued at more than $500 billion in Asia. Shares of the 19-year-old company, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, rallied to reach HK $418.80 to give it a market cap of HK$3.99 trillion which takes past the $500 billion mark. Alibaba is Asia’s second-highest-valued firm at $474 billion. 

Tencent has market cap of more than $500 billion in Asia while Alibaba Group stands second with a Market Cap of approx $481. Apple is world largest company with market cap of $872 billion.

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19, 20 November 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

19, 20 November 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for November 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 19, 20 November 2017 :
Shagun Chowdhary is associated with which sports?
A. Hockey
B. Shooting
C. Cricket
D. Wrestling
Answer: B
Explanation: Shagun Chowdhary bagged a National Champion Crown when she won the women's trap event at the 61st National Shooting Championship. Representing ONGC, Chowdhary is the first Indian woman trap shooter......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who wins Miss World 2017 title?
A. Mannat Singh
B. Andrea Meza
C. Manushi Chillar
D. Meza Carmona
Answer: C
Explanation: India's Manushi Chhillar has wins Miss World 2017 crown at a grand event in China, bringing to an end the country's dry spell of 17 years at the top pageant contest. The first and the second runners-up were Miss England Stephanie Hill and Miss Mexico, Andrea Meza.......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country to host the Rugby World Cup 2023?
A. India
B. Japan
C. South Africa
D. France
Answer: D
Explanation: France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup , according to the global governing body “World Rugby”. The country beat strong bids by South Africa and Ireland. Interestingly, the 2023 World Cup will take place in the year of the 200th anniversary of the legendary ‘invention’ of the sport by William Webb Ellis.......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

World Toilet Day is being observed on which date?
A. 20 November
B. 19 November
C. 2 October
D. 31 October
Answer: B
Explanation: World Toilet Day is being observed on 19th November. The theme of the World Toilet Day 2017 is theme 'wastewater'. The Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country was named as the World’s Richest Country according to per capita income?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. USA
C. Qatar
D. UK
Answer: C
Explanation: Based on the per capita income of its people, Qatar has been named the world's richest country as per the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The per capita GDP (gross domestic product) of Qatar is over Rs. 81 lakh. With per capita GDP of over Rs. 38 lakh, the United States is at No. 12. India, with a GDP of over Rs. 4 lakh per person, is not even in the top 100.

Who will get Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2017?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. ISRO
C. Manmohan Singh
D. Jyoti Basu
Answer: C
Explanation: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh will receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2017, Disarmament and Development this year for his leadership of the country between 2004 and 2014 and for enhancing India's stature globally.......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2017 to Dr. Manmohan Singh

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh will receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2017, Disarmament and Development this year for his leadership of the country between 2004 and 2014 and for enhancing India's stature globally. 

The award, comprising a cash prize of Rs.25 lakh and a citation, was instituted by the Indira Gandhi Memorial trust in 1986 and previous recipients include the former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, former President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel, and organisations such as the United Nation’s Human High Commissioner for Refugees and ISRO

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World Toilet Day - 19 November

World Toilet Day is being observed on 19 November. The theme of the World Toilet Day 2017 is theme 'wastewater'. The Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. 

In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly officially designated November 19 as World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day is coordinated by UN-Water in collaboration with governments and partners.

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Manushi Chillar wins Miss World 2017 title

India's Manushi Chhillar has wins Miss World 2017 crown at a grand event in China, bringing to an end the country's dry spell of 17 years at the top pageant contest. The first and the second runners-up were Miss England Stephanie Hill and Miss Mexico, Andrea Meza.  The 20-year-old from Haryana, who is a medical student, edged out top five contestants from England, France, Kenya and Mexico. Chhillar was presented the crown by Stephanie Del Valle, the last year's Miss World winner from Puerto Rico at the event in Sanya City Arena in China which was televised live globally.

Chhillar competed against 108 contestants from various countries at a glittering event held at Sanya City Arena in China. Chhillar made it to the top five spots in the pageant along with England, France, Kenya and Mexico. India's Manushi Chhillar was crowned the coveted Miss World 2017 almost 16 years after Priyanka Chopra won the title in 2000.

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17, 18 November 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 17, 18 November 2017 :
Which country has recently declared Yoga as sports activity?
A. Pakistan
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Iran
D. Iraq
Answer: B
Explanation: The Saudi Arabian government has officially declared Yoga as a ‘Sports Activity’. With this, Yoga is now an official sport practiced under Saudi Ministry of trade and industry. This means that anyone in Saudi Arabia who wants to practice can do so just by getting a license and the person shall not be disapproved or face any consequences for the same.  ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Government directed which company to buy stubble for its thermal units?
A. Reliance Power
B. Jindal Power
C. NTPC
D. Adani Power
Answer: C
Explanation: Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy R.K. Singh has directed National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC) to mix straw/ crop residue pellets with coal upto 10%, for power generation in all of its Thermal Power Plants.  ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which is India's first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ)?
A. Vizag Port
B. Chennai Port
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Port
D. Indira Gandhi Port
Answer: C
Explanation: Centre has given its nod for setting up India’s first mega Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port near Navi Mumbai. According to the report, as many as 45 companies across various sectors such as telecom, automobile and information technology are expected to bid for around 490 acres of land  ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Moody's upgrades India's rating after how many years?
A. 4
C. 6
C. 20
D. 13
Answer: D
Explanation: International rating agency Moody's Investors Service has upgraded India's local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Baa2 from Baa3 and changed the outlook on the rating to stable from positive. The rating upgrade comes after a gap of 13 years - Moody's had last upgraded India's rating to 'Baa3' in 2004.  ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) 2017 was held in which country?
A. India
B. USA
C. France
D. Germany
Answer: D
Explanation: UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) has concluded on November 17, 2017 after two weeks of talks in Boon, Germany. Envoys from nearly 200 countries, including delegates from Washington, negotiated on implementing the Paris climate change agreement including a rulebook to be adopted next year ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to which advisory board?
A. SEBI
B. FSAB
C. IDBI
D. BIS
Answer: B
Explanation: RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board (FSAB) of the Bank of International Settlement (BIS).  BIS is international financial organisation owned by 60 member central banks across world......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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