Current Affairs: 26th November 2020

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Q.1) ‘Cyclonic storm Nivar’ has made landfall in which of these regions?
(1) Pacific Ocean
(2) Bay of Bengal
(3) Andaman Sea
(4) Indian Ocean
Correct Answer - (2) Bay of Bengal
Explanation:
The Deep Depression over the South West Bay of Bengal has intensified into the Cyclonic Storm “Nivar,”
on 24 November 2020.The cyclone is currently located 410 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 450 km
southeast of Chennai.

Q.2) Which state government launched Poshit Parivar-Suposhit Pradesh campaign?

(1) Assam
(2) Kerala
(3) Madhya Pradesh
(4) Odisha
Correct Answer - (3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Conducted 'Poshit Parivar-Suposhit Madhya Pradesh' Campaign In All Districts. Under
this campaign, malnourished children are identified and brought to normal nutrition level.
Madhya Pradesh:
Founded: 1 November 1956
Capital: Bhopal (Executive Branch)
Chief minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Q.3) What is the average growth projected by Oxford Economics for india over 2020-2025?
(1) 4.5%
(2) 5.4%
(3) 6.5%
(4) 7.3%
Correct Answer - (1) 4.5%
Explanation:
Oxford Economics forecast India's growth equilibrium to worsen substantially over the medium term,
with potential growth averaging just 4.5% over 2020-2025.

Q.4) Which Bollywood actor was ranked sixth in the top 10 list of the highest grossing actor released by
Forbes?
(1) Akshay Kumar
(2) Salman Khan
(3) Shahrukh Khan
(4) Rajinikanth
Correct Answer - (1) Akshay Kumar
Explanation:
Bollywood star player Akshay Kumar has been ranked sixth in the top 10 list of the highest-grossing actor
released by Forbes recently, with annual earnings of $ 48.5 million (Rs 362 crore) recently. Akshay's
Lakshmi Bomb has recently been released on Digital Disney Plus Hotstar VIP. Breaking the record, this
film has become the most watched film on the OTT platform. Dwayne Johnson ranks first in this list with
earnings of $ 87.5 million.
Q.5) According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which place has Mukesh Ambani reached in the list of
world's richest in 2020?
(1) 5th place
(2) 7th place
(3) 10th place
(4) 11th place
Correct Answer - (4) 11th place
Explanation:
According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industry has reached 11th
position in the list of world's richest in 2020, while Gautam Adani earned Mukesh Ambani while earning
456 crores rupees in terms of earning every day. Left behind Alan Musak ranks first in terms of earning
2.12 thousand crores every day.

Q.6) The maritime exercise SIMBEX-20 is a joint exercise between India and which of the following
country?
(1) Sri Lanka
(2) Australia
(3) Singapore
(4) Indonesia
Correct Answer - (3) Singapore
Explanation:
The Indian and Singapore Navy are to hold maritime exercise SIMBEX-20 in the Andaman Sea between
November 23, 2020 and November 25, 2020. The exercise is being conducted between the countries since
1994. The exercise aims to enhance mutual inter-operability between the countries. The Indian Navy ships
to participate in the exercise are destroyer Rana along with Chetak helicopter, corvettes Kamorta and
Karmuk. Also, submarine Sindhuraj and P81 reconnaissance aircrafts are to participate in the exercise.

Q.7) Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has recently launched the international version of which app?
(1) Arogya Setu App
(2) Umang app
(3) PM Village App
(4) Gov app
Correct Answer - (2) Umang app
Explanation:
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has recently launched the international version of Umang App. With
the help of this app, overseas Indians, Indian students and tourists will be able to use the services of the
Government of India and the State Government at any time. The version of this app will be available in
the US, UK, Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Singapore and New Zealand.

Q.8) The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) has won the TX2 International award for doubling the population of
tigers. The reserve is located in which state?
(1) Uttar Pradesh
(2) Haryana
(3) Bihar
(4) Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer - (1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR), situated in the Pilibhit district and Shahjahanpur District of Uttar Pradesh
has won the first-ever international award, TX2, along with the state Forest department, for doubling the
number of tigers.
Uttar Pradesh:
Capital: Lucknow
Governor: Anandiben Patel
Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath
Q.9) Which country has inked an agreement with India to develop Shatoot Dam, for safe drinking water
in that country?
(1) Afghanistan
(2) Bangladesh
(3) Nepal
(4) Bhutan
Correct Answer - (1) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Construction of the Shatoot Dam, which would provide safe drinking water to 2 million residents of Kabul
city. This dam will be built on the 202-kilometre Phul-e-Khumri transmission line, which was built by India
in 2019 to provide electricity to Kabul city. Launch of Phase-IV of the High Impact Community
Development Projects in Afghanistan. It involves more than 100 projects worth US$ 80 million that India
would undertake in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan:
Country in South Asia
Capital: Kabul
President: Ashraf Ghani
Currency: Afghan afghani
Official languages: Pashto, Dari

Q.10) Name of the city which is the most expensive city in the Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) index
by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
(1) Mumbai
(2) New York
(3) Singapore
(4) Hong Kong
Correct Answer - (4) Hong Kong
Explanation:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its biannual ‘Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL)’ report
of the World’s Most Expensive Cities in 2020, based on their cost of living. Hong Kong (China), Paris
(France) and Zurich (Switzerland) share the top spot as the most expensive cities in the list, which
comprises of 133 cities. Damascus (Syria), Taskent (Uzbekistan), Lusaka (Zambia) ranked the last three
spot as the most cheapest cities in the list, which comprises of 133 cities. The report took into account
the price of 138 items, used in every day for survival, and the falling or rising value of that country’s
currency due to Covid to rank the cities accordingly.

Q.11) Which of the following states has been collaborate with Finland in the field of Artificial
Intelligence?
(1) Andra Pradesh
(2) Tamil Nadu
(3) Punjab
(4) Karnataka
Correct Answer - (4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka-Finland collaborated in Artificial Intelligence. 'Center for Excellence for Data Science and
Artificial Intelligence' has decided to enter into a collaboration agreement with 'Business Finland'.
Karnataka:
Capital: Bengaluru
Governor: Vajubhai Vala
Chief minister: B. S. Yediyurappa

Q.12) Which of the following state inaugurated ‘Padharo Mhare Des’, a digital COVID relief concert
series to support the folk artists of the state?
(1) Gujarat
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Haryana
(4) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer - (2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Ashok Gehlot, CM of Rajasthan, inaugurated ‘Padharo Mhare Des’, a digital COVID relief concert series to
support the folk artists of the state. This is a unique concept to support folk artists during the coronavirus
crisis. Several renowned artists such as Manesha Ram and group – Meghvals of Jaisalmer, Dapu Khan
Mirasi, among others are participating in the concert series.
Rajasthan:
Governor: Kalraj Mishra
Capital: Jaipur
Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot

Q.13) Name of the person who has been honoured with the 2020 Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar
Puraskar at annual Sangit Kala Kendra Awards.
(1) Manoj Bajpai
(2) Anupam Kher
(3) Pankaj Tripathi
(4) Naseeruddin Shah
Correct Answer - (4) Naseeruddin Shah
Explanation:
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has been honoured with the 2020 Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar
Puraskar at the annual Sangit Kala Kendra Awards. Alongside, two emerging stars, in the firmament of
theatrics – Neel Choudhary and Irawati Karnik were awarded the Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskars.
“Theatre” is the central theme, for this year’s awards. The Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar and Kalakiran
Puraskar awards were instituted in 1996 by the Sangeet Kala Kendra (SKK), which was founded in 1973
by Aditya Vikram Birla (former Chairman of Aditya Birla Group), to honor excellence in theatre and
performing arts.

Q.14) Which player of the Indian cricket team has been nominated for all three formats besides ICC
Player of the Decade and Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade?
(1) Rohit Sharma
(2) MS Dhoni
(3) Virat Kohli
(4) R Ashwin
Correct Answer - (3) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Virat Kohli, the captain of the Indian cricket team, has been nominated for the three formats apart from
the ICC Player of the Decade and the Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade. While Rohit Sharma,
vicecaptain of ODIs, has been nominated for ODIs and T20s.

Q.15) Which Indian show has won the Best Drama Series award at the 48th International Emmy Awards
2020?
(1) Inside Edge
(2) Delhi Crime
(3) Sacred Games
(4) Hostages
Correct Answer - (2) Delhi Crime
Explanation:
Delhi Crime Best Drama Series has recently become the first web series for India to win an Emmy Award
after being selected at the 48th International Emmy Awards. The series on the Nirbhaya rape case in Delhi
in 2012 was directed by Richie Mehta. Shefali Shah was in the lead role in it.

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