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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 17, 2020
1. Which economic measure of India grew positively by 0.2%, after 6-month contraction? [A] Index of Industrial Production[B] Consumer Price Index[C] Wholesale Price Index[D] Producer Price Index Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Index of Industrial Production] Notes:India’s Index of Industrial ..
Why did the Peruvian President Manuel Merino resign?
On November 15, 2020, the Peruvian President Manuel Merino was forced out of power (meaning forced to resign). What is the issue? On November 9, 2020, Martin Vizcarra, predecessor of Manuel was impeached by the Peruvian Legislature. He was impeached ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
WPI inflation at 1.48% in October 2020; Increased for third consecutive month
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) increased to 1.48% in October 2020. This was the highest in the past eight months. Key Highlights The inflation rate based on WPI Food Index fell from 6.92% in September 2020 t0 5.78% in October ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Current Affairs – November 17, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines for November 17, 2020 India Nitish Kumar appointed as Chief Minister of Bihar On November 16, 2020, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Biahr by Governor Phagu Chauhan. The 69-year-old CM ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Aryna Sabalenka wins Linz Title; replaces Serena Williams in top 10 ranking
On November 16, 2020, Aryna Sabalenka won the Linz Open. The 22-year old Belarusian traded places with Serena Williams who has dropped to 11th in ranking. Serena has not played since French Open due to her Achilles injury. Aryna Sabalenka ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Amazon Quiz Answers – 17 November, 2020
1.Which country recently assumed the Chairmanship of International Labour Organisation’s governing body after a gap of 35 years? India 2.Da-Jiang Innovations is a leading manufacturer of what in the world? Drones 3.Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, the world’s longest immersed tunnel, is going ..
DIPAM and World Bank sign Agreement
On November 16, 2020, DIPAM (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) signed an agreement with World Bank. Under the agreement, the World Bank will provide advisory services on asset monetization. What is Asset Monetisation? Asset Monetisation is creating new ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
November 17: National Epilepsy Day
Every year, the National Epilepsy Day is celebrated on November 17. The day is celebrated to create awareness about epilepsy. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder. It results in recurrent fits or seizures. The seizures occur due ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 620
12345 1. Consider the following terms: Sallekhana Das Lakshana Eightfold path Which of the above is/are related to Jainism? 1 & 2 Only 3 Only 2 & 3 Only 1, 2 & 3 2. Which of the following led ..
Nitish Kumar appointed as Chief Minister of Bihar
On November 16, 2020, the President of Janata Dal was appointed as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth consecutive term. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. Is the Chief Minister appointed or Elected? The Chief Ministers ..