Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 07, 2020
November 7, 2020 May 21, 2021
1. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who was seen in news recently, has been re-elected to the Legislature of which country, for the third time?
[A] New Zealand
[B] United States
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
Indian-origin Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has been re-elected to the US House of Representatives for the third term in a row.
The 47-year-old has said to have secured over 70 per cent of the total votes counted. His family was based in Tamil Nadu. The congressman was first elected to the House of Representatives in the year 2016.
2. Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the proposal to invest Rs 1,810 crore for 210 MW Luhri Stage-I hydropower project.
It is located on river Satluj in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. The project is expected to generate 758.20 million units of electricity annually. The project is being implemented by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL).
3. In which city, the ‘Tourist Facilitation Centre’ facility has been inaugurated under PRASHAD Scheme?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Mysore
[C] Guruvayur
[D] Velankanni
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Correct Answer: C [Guruvayur]
Notes:
Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel has recently inaugurated Tourist Facilitation Centre at Guruvayur, Kerala under PRASHAD Scheme, virtually.
The Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014-15. It aims for the integrated development of those specified pilgrimage and heritage destinations.
4. The Joint Task Force, that was seen in news recently, is associated with India and which country?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] UAE
[C] Japan
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [UAE]
Notes:
The eighth meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was hosted by India in virtual format.
The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Joint Task Force was created in 2012 to boost the economic ties between the UAE and India.
5. TN Krishnan, who was seen in news recently, was related with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Music
[C] Sports
[D] Literature
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Correct Answer: B [Music]
Notes:
Legendary Carnatic Musician of India TN Krishnan has recently passed away in Chennai at the age of 92.
The Musician was born in Kerala and shifted to Chennai in early 1940s. He was also a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeetha Kalanidhi of Music Academy. He also served as teacher in Music College and School of Music and Fine Art at the University of Delhi.
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