Current Affairs: 23rd November 2020

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Q.1) Which country ranked first in World Talent Ranking of EMD?

(1) Switzerland
(2) Finland
(3) Singapore
(4) Thailand
Correct Answer - (1) Switzerland
Explanation:
India has slipped six places to the 59th position in the new World Talent Ranking of EMD and
Switzerland ranked first in this list of 63 countries.

Q.2) Who begins the Land Management System portal?

(1) PM Modi
(2) Rajnath Singh
(3) Amit Shah
(4) Harsh Vardhan
Correct Answer - (2) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
The Indian Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has introduced a Portal named Land Management
System (LMS) on 19th November 2020.

Q.3) Green Climate Fund has approved funds worth USD 256 million for which nation?
(1) Maldives
(2) Bangladesh
(3) Mauritius
(4) Sri Lanka
Correct Answer - (2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Green Climate Fund has approved USD 256 million fund for Bangladesh in form of grants and loans
to meet its Green House Gas (GHG) emission reduction targets under the Paris agreement.

Q.4) Which of the following state education minister Mevalal Chaudhary has resigned from his post a
few hours after assuming office?
(1) Jharkhand
(2) Bihar
(3) Delhi
(4) Gujarat
Correct Answer - (2) Bihar
Explanation:
In the new government of Bihar, the state education minister Mevalal Chaudhary has resigned from his
post a few hours after assuming office. The Chief Minister also sent Mevalal's resignation to the Governor
immediately. Accepting the resignation, the Governor has given Ashok Chaudhary the charge of Mevalal's
department on the recommendation of the Chief Minister.

Q.5) OneWeb appointed chairman of Bharti Enterprises as executive chairman.

(1) Sanjay Kumar
(2) Brijesh Kumasharma
(3) Sunil Bharti Mittal
(4) Mahir Singh Mehta
Correct Answer - (3) Sunil Bharti Mittal
Explanation:
OneWeb has appointed Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal as Executive Chairman. At the
same time, OneWeb also announced the appointment of Neil Masterson as CEO, formerly Co-Chief
Operating Officer at Thomson Reuters.

Q.6) IRCTC and which state Tourism Development Corp signed MOU to operate Golden Chariot train?
(1) Gujrat
(2) Kerala
(3) Karnataka
(4) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Karnataka
Explanation:
IRCTC and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corp (KSTDC) signed an MoU to operate Golden
Chariot train.

Q.7) In which state anti-electrocution cells are to be set up to prevent unnatural deaths of wildlife?
(1) Jharkhand
(2) Karnataka
(3) West Bengal
(4) Kerala
Correct Answer - (3) West Bengal
Explanation:
The West Bengal Forest Department set up anti-electrocution cells that will identify sagging high- tension
electrical lines and monitor illegal electric fences to prevent deaths of elephants in the north districts.

Q.8) Chief Minister of which of these states Ashok Gehlot has started the "Indira Gandhi Maternity
Nutrition Scheme" in the state?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Maharashtra
(3) Karnataka
(4) Punjab
Correct Answer - (1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has started "Indira Gandhi Maternity Nutrition Scheme" in
Rajasthan through video conferencing from the Chief Minister's residence. Under this scheme, provision
has been made to provide financial assistance to pregnant women on the occasion of second child.

Q.9) How many cites of India among 36 global cities are selected by WEF to pioneer roadmap for smart
cities?
(1) Four
(2) Five
(3) Six
(4) Three
Correct Answer - (1) Four
Explanation:
Four Indian cities - Indore, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Faridabad - feature in a list of 36 cities across 22
countries and six continents selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to pioneer a new roadmap for
smart cities as part of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance.

Q.10) Loktantra Ke Swar is a collection of selected speeches of .

(1) Rajnath Singh
(2) Ram Nath Kovind
(3) Narendra Modi
(4) Nirmala Sitharaman
Correct Answer - (2) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation: Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has unveiled two books titled ‘The Republican Ethic
Volume III’ and ‘Loktantra Ke Swar’. These books are collection of selected speeches of President Ram
Nath Kovind during the third year of his presidency.
Q.11) Who addressed the ministerial meeting of Global prevention coalition for HIV prevention?
(1) Narendra Damodardas Modi
(2) Amit Anilchandra Shah
(3) Dr Harsh Vardhan
(4) Shripad Yesso Naik
Correct Answer - (3) Dr Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention
Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention through video conference.

Q.12) The India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) conducted in November 2020 was which edition
of the biannual event?
(1) 30th
(2) 25th
(3) 20th
(4) 35th
Correct Answer - (1) 30th
Explanation:
The 30th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was held between the Indian
Navy and the Royal Thai Navy from 18 to 20 November 2020.The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an
indigenously built Missile Corvette and Thailand Ship (HTMS) Kraburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate along
with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both the navies participated in the CORPAT.

Q.13) The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations is held between which countries?
(1) India and Japan
(2) India and Singapore
(3) India and Russia
(4) India and Kazakhstan
Correct Answer - (4) India and Kazakhstan
Explanation:
The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kazakhstan was held via video-
conference.

Q.14) Which state government signed MOU with the Department of New & Renewable Energy to
discuss the implementation of India's first decentralized solar convergence project?
(1) Kerala
(2) Uttar Pradesh
(3) Gujarat
(4) Goa
Correct Answer - (4) Goa
Explanation:
Goa signed a memorandum of understanding to discuss rolling out of India's first project under the
newly formed Convergence Energy Services Limited (Convergence) in the State.

Q.15) The MOU is signed between Rail Tel and with which ministry to implement the Hospital
management information system?
(1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(2) Ministry of Railways
(3) Ministry of AYUSH
(4) Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development
Correct Answer - (2) Ministry of Railways
Explanation:
Indian Railways signed MOU with Rail Tel to implement Hospital Management Information System
(HMIS) in its hospital network across country.
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