Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2023

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The report, titled ‘Hunger Hotspots’ for the period between November 2023 and April 2024, was published recently.
The new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) indicates that acute food insecurity is expected to deteriorate in 18 hunger hotspots until April 2024. These hotspots encompass 22 countries or territories, including two regional clusters.

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has cleared a proposal to take up a comprehensive caste-based census in the State.
The cabinet decided to implement a new land allotment policy for setting up industries. It also ratified the State Investment Promotion Board’s (SIPB) approval of fresh investments worth ₹19,037 crore in various sectors.

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launches “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” under its flagship scheme Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
It was launched in partnership with the Ministry’s National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM). Odisha Urban Academy is the knowledge partner.

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Indian women’s team defeated title holders Japan 4-0 to lift its second Asian Champions Trophy title.
India overcame the two-time champions through goals from Sangita Kumari (17th minute), Neha (46th), Laremsiami (57th) and Vandana Katariya (60th). India won their maiden Asian Champions Trophy title in 2016 in Singapore, while Japan bagged the crown twice, in 2013 and 2021.

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The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is actively participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2023 in London.
The primary objective of this participation is to showcase a diverse range of tourism products and a series of transformative experiences for travellers to India. This initiative is being presented under the theme ‘Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023.’

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The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) and the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (ABIOVE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for close cooperation in soyabean oil supply to India.
The agreement aims at cooperating with the supply, use, and trade of soyabean, soyameal and soyabean oil.

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A recent study has revealed the existence of the long-lost continent of Argoland, which had seemingly disappeared after breaking away from Australia approximately 155 million years ago.
This continent once formed the northeastern border of Australia during the Jurassic period.

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InterGlobe Enterprises, a major stakeholder in IndiGo, has unveiled a collaboration with Archer Aviation Inc, a major US-based company specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
This strategic partnership aims to pioneer and operate an innovative all-electric air taxi service across India by 2026.

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A baler is a device used for the off-site handling of agricultural crop residue.
In Punjab, there are currently approximately 2,000 baler machines in operation, with 1,268 of them benefiting from significant subsidies ranging from 50% to 80% through the Central Government’s Crop Residue Management (CRM) initiative.

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The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider bomber, featuring a flying wing design, completed its inaugural flight recently.
This marks a significant milestone in the introduction of a new fleet of long-range, stealthy nuclear-capable bombers produced by Northrop Grumman Corp.