Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 5th November 2019
GK & Current Affairs Questions –November 2019
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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 5th November 2019
1. The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy said that India’s unemployment rate rose to ____ of the labour force in October.
6.48%
7.48%
8.48%
9.48%
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 8.48%
Explanation: The rise in India’s unemployment rate in October was the highest since Aug 2016. Thehe industrial output shrank at its fastest rate in more than 6 years in August. It reflects an economic downturn in the country.
2. _____ has been the most violent state in 2018, accounting for 50 per cent of the total incidents reported across the Northeastern region last year.
Manipur
Assam
Nagaland
Tripura
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Manipur
Explanation: 127 violent incidents were reported in Manipur in 2018. This insurgency-ridden state is affected by activities of the Meitei, Naga, Kuki, and Muslim underground outfits. However, Manipur witnessed a decline in insurgency-related incidents by 24%.
3. Women help desks & anti-human trafficking units will be established in all districts using the Nirbhaya fund, which was announced in ____.
2011
2013
2015
2017
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 2013
Explanation: After the infamous gang rape case, the Nirbhaya Fund was announced by the Centre in 2013. Nirbhaya was the pseudonym given to the victim to hide her actual identity. Notably, the States and UTs have utilised less than 20% of the budget allocated to them under the Nirbhaya Fund.
4. India’s gross domestic product (GDP) could grow ____ in 2020-24, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
6.6%
7.0%
7.2%
7.4%
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 6.6%
Explanation: OECD presented its Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2020 at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Bangkok. According to this, the large informal labour share indicates that there is room to strengthen the consumption base.
5.India reportedly decided not to join the RCEP, with government sources saying the agreement does not reflect its original intent and does not address India’s key concerns. Expand RCEP.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Regional Conclusive Economic Partnership
Regional Comprehensive Efficient Partnership
Religious Comprehensive Economic Partnership
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Explanation: The RCEP comprises 10 ASEAN nations and six of its FTA (free trade agreement) partners. While India’s stand is a mixture of pragmatism & the urge to safeguard interests of the poor.
6. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu unveiled the ‘Red Atlas Action Plan Map,’ to effectively do flood mitigation in _____.
Chennai
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Jaipur
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Chennai
Explanation: The atlas aims at flood mitigation, preparedness, operations and management aspects. In addition to this, Coastal Flood Warning System App was also launched as decision support systems.
7. Chief executives and whole-time directors of private banks and some foreign banks should have at least ___ of their compensation as variable, according to the RBI.
20%
30%
40%
50%
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 50%
Explanation: According to the RBI the total variable pay shall be limited to a maximum of 300% of the fixed pay. These guidelines will be applicable from and after 1 April, 2020. These rules are in accordance with FSB Implementation Standards.
8. World Philosophy Day is annually observed on the _____ of November to honor philosophical reflections around the world.
Third Thursday
Second Monday
First Saturday
Second Sunday
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Third Thursday
Explanation: World Philosophy Day was introduced in 2002 by UNESCO. It aims to promote an international culture of philosophical debate that respects human dignity and diversity. Besides this , it also renews the national, subregional, regional and international commitment to philosophy.
9.The biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference is being held in _____.
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
India
Pakistan
None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Sri Lanka
Explanation: It is being organized under the theme of Equal Access to Justice and the Rule of Law. Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad is representing India at the conference.
10. Guyana, will see economic growth of ____ in 2020, according to the IMF.
41%
68%
73%
86%
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 86%
Explanation: Citing oil production as key to the expected growth, Guyana’s medium-term prospects are very favorable. Notably, Guyana neighbors Brazil and Venezuela in the region’s northeast corner.
11. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Tolerance is annually observed on ______.
Oct 16
Nov 02
Nov 16
Dec 10
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Nov 16
Explanation: On 16 November 1995, the member states of UNESCO adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. The celebration aims to spread the value of tolerance. Notably, UNESCO has established the Unesco-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-violence.
12. Who has been chosen by private sector lender IndusInd Bank as its MD & CEO?
Ramesh Sobti
Himanshu Mehra
Sumant Kathpalia
Yogesh Chawla
None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Sumant Kathpalia
Explanation: Kathpalia is the head of consumer loans at the Hindujas-promoted lender. Romesh Sobti will retire in March 2020. It is worth mentioning that the RBI norms stipulate 70 as retirement age for managing directors at banks.
13. Who has bagged this year JCB prize for Literature, the most expensive Indian award for writing?
Arundhati Roy
Robin Sharma
Heena Das
Madhuri Vijay
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Madhuri Vijay
Explanation: Vijay won The JCB Prize for Literature for her maiden novel The Far Field. The Far Field is set against the backdrop 1990’s Kashmir conflict. TheThe JCB Prize for Literature is presented each year to a distinguished work of fiction by an Indian writer.
14. Indian School of Business (ISB) has secured _____ position globally in the Forbes’ “Best Business Schools 2019” rankings.
5th
7th
10th
12th
None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 7th
Explanation: The Indian School of Business (ISB) has two campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali. This year, Forbes looked at more than 100 schools and surveyed 17,500 alumni.
15. The United Nations’ (UN) Universal Children’s Day, is celebrated on _______.
Nov 5
Nov 10
Nov 15
Nov 20
None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Nov 20
Explanation: It aims to promote togetherness around the world, along with awareness of the problems children face in every corner of the globe. Notably, children are a vulnerable group exposed to abuse and exploitation on a daily basis.
