Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 4, 2022
November 4, 2022 November 4, 2022
1. When is the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ observed?
[A] 1 November
[B] 2 November
[C] 5 November
[D] 7 November
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Correct Answer: B [2 November]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly observes 2 November as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ (IDEI), since 2013.
The date for IDEI was chosen to commemorate the assassination of two journalists in Mali on November 2, 2013. The day draws attention to impunity, which means culprits going unpunished, to crimes against journalists.
2. As per the Education Ministry’s Performance Grading Index (PGI), how many states attained Level -2 grading in 2020-21?
[A] None
[B] Two
[C] Four
[D] Seven
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Correct Answer: D [Seven]
Notes:
The Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for States and Union Territories for 2020-21.
The index has evidence-based comprehensive analysis of school education systems across States and UTs. A total of seven States and UTs namely Kerala, Punjab, Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh have attained Level -2 grading in 2020-21. PGI 2020-21 classified the States and UTs into ten grades of which the highest achievable Grade is Level 1.
3. Which Union Ministry is associated with the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[B] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Urban and Housing Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for P&K fertilisers for the 2022-23 rabi season.
The government approved a subsidy of Rs 51,875 crore for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the second half of 2022-23. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. The government makes available fertilisers to farmers at subsidised prices through fertiliser manufacturers/importers.
4. Which institution observes the ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ every year in India?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Central Vigilance Commission
[C] Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority
[D] Securities Exchange Board of India.
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Correct Answer: B [Central Vigilance Commission]
Notes:
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes Vigilance Awareness Week every year to spread the message of integrity in all spheres of life.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the new Complaint Management System portal of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). He also released the booklets on ‘Ethics and Good Practices’; Compilation of best practices on ‘Preventive Vigilance’ and a Special issue ‘VIGEYE-VANI’ on public procurement.
5. Which institution tested the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] BEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile.
The missile was tested with large kill altitude bracket from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both low exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft.
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