Current Affairs Quiz 20th November 2023
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Question 1:
What is the key issue in the ongoing UK-India FTA negotiations?
A) Defense cooperation
B) Information technology agreements
C) Protection of Geographical Indication (GI) products
D) Educational exchange programs
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The main point of contention in the UK-India FTA negotiations is the level of protection for Geographical Indication (GI) products, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Question 2:
What did India’s second aid consignment to Gaza consist of?
A) Medical equipment
B) Food supplies
C) Educational materials
D) Essential supplies
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The second batch of aid dispatched by India to Gaza included 32 tonnes of essential supplies.
Question 3:
Which G20 meeting is Russian President Vladimir Putin set to attend virtually?
A) September session
B) November 22 session
C) December end-year session
D) October pre-summit discussion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Putin is scheduled to participate in a virtual G20 leaders meeting on November 22.
Question 4:
Who was elected as Argentina’s President recently?
A) Mauricio Macri
B) Alberto Fernández
C) Cristina Kirchner
D) Javier Milei
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Javier Milei was elected as the President of Argentina.
Question 5:
Which prestigious award is President Droupadi Murmu set to confer to AFMC?
A) Veer Chakra
B) Param Vir Chakra
C) President’s Colour
D) Ashoka Chakra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the President’s Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC).
Question 6:
Which city leads in women-led startups in India?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Kolkata
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Bengaluru is at the forefront in India for women-led startups, followed by Mumbai and Delhi.
Question 7:
What recent trend has been observed in the global economy?
A) Rapid inflation in all major economies
B) Decreasing unemployment rates globally
C) Slowdown in inflation in the US and UK
D) Increase in global trade tariffs
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Both the United States and the United Kingdom are experiencing a slowdown in inflation.
Question 8:
What significant economic milestone did India recently achieve?
A) Its GDP surpassed $5 trillion
B) It became the largest economy in Asia
C) Its GDP surpassed $4 trillion
D) It achieved the highest GDP growth rate globally
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s GDP has crossed the $4 trillion mark in nominal terms.
Question 9:
What has been a recent concern in India’s inflation dynamics?
A) Urban inflation exceeding rural inflation
B) Deflation in major cities
C) Rural inflation outpacing urban inflation
D) Hyperinflation nationwide
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Rural inflation in India has been outpacing urban inflation for 18 out of the past 22 months.
Question 10:
What decision is India likely to continue regarding its rice exports?
A) Increasing export quotas
B) Eliminating export taxes
C) Extending export bans
D) Signing new export agreements
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India is anticipated to prolong its restrictions on overseas sales of rice into the next year.
Question 11:
What was the destination of India’s aid consignment to Gaza?
A) Rafah
crossing
B) El-Arish Airport
C) Gaza City Airport
D) Tel Aviv
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian aid consignment to Gaza was destined for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt, near the Rafah crossing into Gaza.
