Current Affairs: 18th November 2020

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Q.1) Which agency successfully tested Quick Reaction missile?

(1) SAEA
(2) NASA
(3) ISRO
(4) DRDO
Correct Answer - (4) DRDO
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), carried out a successful test of Quick
Reaction Surface to Air Missile system on Friday. The missile hit its target directly during the test. The
missile launch took place from ITR Chandipur off the Odisha coast. The missile is propelled by a single-
stage solid-propellant rocket motor and uses all indigenous subsystems.

Q.2) To what date has the Ministry of Finance directed to link all bank accounts with Aadhaar?
(1) 1 January 2021
(2) 1 February 2021
(3) 31 March 2021
(4) 1 October 2021
Correct Answer - (3) 31 March 2021
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently been directed by the Ministry of Finance to link all bank
accounts of the country with Aadhaar card by 31 March 2021. Also, the accounts which need to be linked
with PAN should also be completed by 31 March.

Q.3) RCEP deal was signed by How many countries?

(1) 13
(2) 14
(3) 15
(4) 16
Correct Answer - (3) 15
Explanation:
On 15th November 2020, China led the 37th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. In
which, 15 nations from the Asia Pacific decided to sign the world’s biggest free trade deal.

Q.4) Under the Ramsar conservation treaty, which site is chosen as wetland site?
(1) Lonar Lake
(2) Wular Lake
(3) Dal lake
(4) Chilika Lake
Correct Answer - (1) Lonar Lake
Explanation:
The Lonar Lake in Buldhana district of Maharashtra has been chosen as a wetland site of international
importance under the Ramsar conservation treaty. A Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated to be of
international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The name Ramsar comes from Ramsar City of
Iran, where this treaty was signed. The Convention on Wetlands is also known as the Ramsar Convention.
It is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO and came into force in
1975.

Q.5) In which state the "Statue of Peace" has been unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Gujarat
(3) Uttar Pradesh
(4) Bihar
Correct Answer - (1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the "Statue of Peace" in Rajasthan's Pali district via video-
conferencing on Monday to mark the 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Jain monk Acharya Shree
Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj. The 151-inch-tall statue is made of "ashtadhatu" (eight metals with
copper being the major constituent) and is being installed at the Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpura,
in Rajasthan's Pali.
Rajasthan:
Governor: Kalraj Mishra
Capital: Jaipur
Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot

Q.6) The Reserve Bank’s multi-media public awareness campaign ‘RBI Kehta Hai’ was launched in how
many languages?
(1) 10
(2) 12
(3) 13
(4) 14
Correct Answer - (4) 14
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank is all set to evaluate the impact of multi-media public awareness campaign ‘RBI Kehta
Hai’, which was launched in 14 languages to educate public about good practices, regulations and
initiatives in banking and financial sector. In this regard, RBI has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from
eligible companies and other entities which have successfully completed at least five similar projects. ‘RBI
Kehta Hai’ was the first even 360 degree campaign initiated by the central bank using all mass media,
including media such as television, radio, newspapers, hoardings, web banners, gifs, social media and
SMS.

Q.7) Which of the following state government has decided to extend the 'Red Light on, Cart Off'
campaign by November 30 to reduce vehicular pollution?
(1) Mumbai
(2) Kolkata
(3) Chennai
(4) Delhi
Correct Answer - (4) Delhi
Explanation:
The Government of Delhi has recently decided to extend the 'Red Light on, Cart Off' campaign till 30
November to reduce pollution caused by the increasing vehicles in Delhi. In this campaign started by Chief
Minister Arvind Kejriwal, if 10 lakh vehicles in the city also join this campaign, then in a year the level of
PM-10 will be reduced by 1.5 tons and PM-2.5 by 0.4 tons.

Q.8) Which of the following state government has announced to provide online learning of "responsible
use" to school students to combat cyber threats?
(1) Delhi Government
(2) Gujarat Government
(3) Maharashtra Government
(4) Punjab Government
Correct Answer - (1) Delhi Government
Explanation:
The Delhi government has recently announced to provide online learning of "responsible use" to students
of state schools to combat cyber threats. Under this, more than 7 lakh students will be given this facility
in the schools of Cantonment Board and NDMC.

Q.9) Who has been recognized as the world's youngest author by the International Book of Records?
(1) Greta Thunberg
(2) Anupriya Gupta
(3) Verna Aardema
(4) Abhijita Gupta
Correct Answer - (4) Abhijita Gupta
Explanation:
7 year-old prodigy becomes the world's youngest author and Grand Master in writing. Abhijita Gupta has
been recognized as the world's youngest author by the International Book of Records, while the Asia Book
of Records has conferred on her title of 'Grandmaster in Writing. 'According to the India Book of Records,
she is the youngest author to write poetry and prose. Her book, titled "Happiness All Around," is an
anthology of short stories and poems with illustrations acclaimed globally. The book gives insight into
the cognitive ability and interests of a 7 year- old child. The illustrations reflect her fertile imagination.

Q.10) The Pakistan Cricket Board has given the captaincy of all formats before the upcoming tour?
(1) Sarfaraz Ahmed
(2) Mohammed Haque
(3) Babar Azam
(4) Azim Mulsa
Correct Answer - (3) Babar Azam
Explanation:
Pakistan Cricket Board has given the captaincy of all formats to Babar Azam before the upcoming tour.
He will now captain the Test team after T20 and ODI cricket.

Q.11) Which organization won the 2020 United Nations (UN) Population Award as the institutional
laureate?
(1) Caritas India
(2) The Akshaya Patra
(3) Goonj
(4) HelpAge India
Correct Answer - (4) HelpAge India
Explanation:
HelpAge India won the 2020 United Nations (UN) Population Award as the institutional laureate. Her
MajestyGyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Queen Mother of Bhutan won the award as the individual
laureatue.

Q.12) Recently 30th storm was brewing in the Caribbean sea. What is the name of the storm?
(1) Dolly
(2) Edouard
(3) Hurricane
(4) Iota
Correct Answer - (4) Iota
Explanation:
Tropical Storm Iota was brewing in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday, threatening a second tropical strike
for Nicaragua and Honduras, countries recently clobbered by a Category 4 Hurricane Eta. The National
Hurricane Centre in Miami said Iota could bring dangerous wind, storm surge and as much as 76
centimetres of rainfall to the two Central American countries, approaching their coasts as early as
Monday. Iota could wreak more havoc in a region where people are still grappling with the aftermath of
Eta. That system hit Nicaragua last week as a Category 4 hurricane, killing at least 120 people as torrential
rains brought flash floods and landslides to parts of Central America and Mexico.

Q.13) Who has authored the book titled “Insomnia: Army Stories” featuring stories based on life in the
armed forces?
(1) Anuradha Roy
(2) Rachna Bisht Rawat
(3) S. Hareesh
(4) Chinmay Tumbe
Correct Answer - (2) Rachna Bisht Rawat
Explanation:
Rachna Bisht Rawat launched her new book “Insomnia: Army Stories” featuring stories based on life in
the armed forces. The book is published by the Penguin Random house India. Rachna Bisht Rawat stated
that all the characters featured in Insomnia are not heroic; the characters represent ordinary people who
have their own weaknesses and failures. She also stated that this book speaks more about emotions in
various forms and speaks less about the army.

Q.14) Who is the author of book titled ‘Walking With The Comrades’?
(1) Anuradha Roy
(2) Arundhati Roy
(3) Ramchandra Guha
(4) Salman Rushdie
Correct Answer - (2) Arundhati Roy
Explanation:
Author Arundhati Roy's book titled "Walking with the Comrades" got removed from the Manonmaniam
Sundaranar University's syllabus in Tirunelveli. This book has been opposed by ABVP, who claimed that
Arundhati Roy glorified the culture of Maoists. Post the opposition by ABVP, a committee was formed
wherein a panel discussion was conducted. After the meeting, the book was decided to be removed from
the syllabus
Arundhati Roy:
Born: 24 November 1961 (age 58 years), Shillong
Spouse: Gerard da Cunha (m. 1977–1981)
Awards: Booker Prize,
Movies: In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, Dam/Age, MORE
Education: Pallikoodam School, School of Planning and Architecture, The Lawrence School

Q.15) What is the theme of world Kindness day?

(1) The Pains of Others
(2) Kindness for Happiness
(3) Shear Happiness with Kindness
(4) The World We Make - Inspire Kindness
Correct Answer - (4) The World We Make - Inspire Kindness
Explanation:
World Kindness Day is observed globally on 13th November every year. The day is celebrated to highlight
good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which
binds us. World Kindness Day was first celebrated in 1998 by The World Kindness Movement. The theme
for the 2020 World Kindness day is Kindness: The World We Make - Inspire Kindness.

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