Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 November 8, 2022
1. What was introduced in the 103rd Constitutional Amendment, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
[B] Constitutional status to the National Commission for Women (NCW)
[C] 10 percent quota for Economically weaker sections (EWS)
[D] Goods and Services Tax
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Correct Answer: C [10 percent quota for Economically weaker sections (EWS)]
Notes:
The Central Government introduced the provision for EWS reservation in admissions and public services, through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
The Supreme Court pronounced the judgement on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the amendment. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit upheld the 10 percent quota for EWS in a 3:2 split verdict. Though the Chief Justice had struck down the amendment, the majority bench upheld the act.
2. Which is the only Indian company in the top-100 rank of ‘Forbes’ World’s Best Employers rankings 2022’?
[A] Tata Consultancy Services
[B] Reliance Industries
[C] Aditya Birla Group
[D] HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Reliance Industries]
Notes:
As per the ‘Forbes’ World’s Best Employers rankings 2022’, Reliance Industries is India’s best employer and the world’s 20th best firm to work with.
It is the country’s largest company by revenues, profits and market value. Reliance is the only country in the top-100 rank from India. The global ranking was topped by South Korean giant Samsung Electronics, followed by US giants Microsoft, IBM, Alphabet and Apple.
3. Which country is the host of the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC?
[A] UAE
[B] Egypt
[C] Australia
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [Egypt]
Notes:
The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, is being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in November 2022.
After several years of discussion, the ‘Issue of loss and damage” was included in the formal main agenda of the climate conference for the first time ever. It will pave way to discuss creation of an international mechanism for compensating poor countries that suffer due to climate disasters.
4. ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ is observed on the birth anniversary of which leader?
[A] B R Ambedkar
[B] Birsa Munda
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Ayyan Kaali
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Correct Answer: B [Birsa Munda]
Notes:
In 2021, the Union government had declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters.
November 15 is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, an iconic freedom fighter, social reformer and revered tribal leader of the country. Education Ministry will celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in schools and higher educational institutions across the country.
5. Which organisation released the ‘State of the Global Climate in 2022’ report?
[A] UNEP
[B] WMO
[C] FAO
[D] UNFCCC
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Correct Answer: B [WMO]
Notes:
The World Meteorological Organization released the provisional State of the Global Climate in 2022 report.
As per the report, the past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record, fuelled by rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat. It also cited that extreme heat-waves, drought and devastating flooding have affected millions and cost billions this year.
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