Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022 October 21, 2022
1. Durgavati Tiger Reserve, which was notified recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board approved a new reserve for tigers of Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), which is to be called Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
One-fourth of the 2,339 square kilometres new tiger reserve will get submerged due to the linking of the Ken-Betwa Rivers. A green corridor linking PTR with Durgavati will be developed for the natural movement of the tiger to the new reserve.
2. Which state is the host of the ‘Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022’ a three-day event being organised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Rajkot, Gujarat.
The Conclave will provide a platform to demonstrate technologies as well as discuss various materials and processes for housing construction suitable for different Geo-climatic regions of the country. The Prime Minister also dedicated 1100 houses constructed under Light House Project.
3. As per the ‘Climate Transparency Report 2022’, which country was the most affected by income losses from heat-related labour capacity reduction?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] India
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
The ‘Climate Transparency Report 2022’ was released by a partnership of climate analysis organisations in G20 countries.
As per the report, countries most affected by income losses in these sectors were India (5.4% of GDP), Indonesia (1.6% of GDP), and Saudi Arabia (1% of GDP). Losses to earnings from heat-related labour capacity reduction were the highest in services, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction.
4. Which city is the host of the ‘Heads of Missions Conference’ organized by the Ministry of External Affairs?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Kevadiya
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [Kevadiya]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 10th Heads of Missions Conference at Kevadia. It is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Prime Minister launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) in Kevadiya in the presence of UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. The Prime Minister also launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Adalaj, Gujarat.
5. Which organisation developed the indigenous trainer aircraft HTT-40, which was recently unveiled?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] BEL
[D] ISRO
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
It was launched at the India Pavilion during 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It comprises of over 60 per cent in-house parts with collaboration of private industry.
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