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November - 2021 Current Affairs
1 .
Which day is celebrated as International Day to End Impunity for Crimes annually?
A)
30th October
B)
31st October
C)
2nd November
D)
3rd November

Correct Answer :   2nd November

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is an UN-recognized day observed annually on 2 November. The day draws attention to the low global conviction rate for violent crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated at only one in every ten cases.

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
2 .
Oxford English Dictionary selected which word as 2021's Word of the Year?
A)
Vax
B)
Vox
C)
Vexo
D)
Vaxo

Correct Answer :   Vax

Lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary have chosen “vax” as 2021’s ‘word of the year’. The title purposes to encapsulate the year in one word which could tell about a world that is struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and talking about vaccines.

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
3 .
The 'Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival' is which edition of the annual Ganga festival?
A)
5th
B)
6th
C)
7th
D)
8th

Correct Answer :   5th

The 5th edition of the three day-long Ganga Utsav has been organised from November 01 to 03, 2021 in virtual format. The "Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival" will not only celebrate the glory of river Ganga but all the rivers of the country to promote the celebration of ‘Nadi Utsav’ (River Festival).

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
4 .
Who has been appointed as the President of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ?
A)
Justice Sanjay Karol
B)
Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar
C)
Justice L. Narayana Swamy
D)
Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari

Correct Answer :   Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar

Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar has been appointed as the new President of quasi-judicial body, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for five years or till he attains the age of 67 years.

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
5 .
When is World Vegan Day observed?
A)
October 30th
B)
October 31st
C)
November 1st
D)
November 2nd

Correct Answer :   November 1st

World Vegan Day is observed globally on 1st November every year. This day is celebrated to spread the benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment. Vegan Day is an opportunity to promote the benefits of a vegan diet and veganism in general.
 
History of World Vegan Day : The day was established in 1994 by Louise Wallis, then Chair of The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the organisation and the coining of the terms “vegan” and “veganism”. The President of the Vegan Society decided to elect the date of the 1st of November. This is now recognised as the date on which the Vegan Society was founded and on which Vegan Day would be observed.

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
6 .
Delhi schools reopened for the first time after the outbreak of COVID-19 on which day?
A)
October 29th
B)
October 30th
C)
October 31st
D)
November 1st

Correct Answer :   November 1st

All Delhi schools reopened on November 1, 2021 for all classes with 50% capacity, as per Deputy Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's announcement on October 28, 2021. The schools will have to ensure that the classes take place in hybrid mode.

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7 .
Which country will host Conference of Parties (COP-26) on climate change?
A)
France
B)
Canada
C)
Germany
D)
United Kingdom

Correct Answer :   United Kingdom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the 26th session of the Conference of Parties (COP-26) on climate change in Glasgow, United Kingdom(UK) on November 1, 2021. 

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
8 .
Which state's chief minister has launched Mission Clean to curb illegal sand mining and liquor trade?
A)
Punjab
B)
Haryana
C)
Rajasthan
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Punjab

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Charanjit Singh Channi, announced ‘Mission Clean’ in a meeting on October 31, 2021, held with all the Deputy Commissioners and the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of the state.
 
The Chief Minister of Punjab, during the meeting, directed the officials to adopt a ‘zero-tolerance policy’ against corruption. He also ordered strict action against the drug, sand, and the liquor mafia.
 
As per the tweet by the Chief Minister’s Office, “Chief Minister Charanjit Channi directs the Civil and Police Administration of the state to launch ‘Mission Clean’ by taking strict action against Drug, Sand and Liquor Mafia besides ensuring the zero tolerance for corruption.”

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
9 .
India's biggest aromatic garden has been inaugurated in which of these place?
A)
Pune
B)
Nainital
C)
Jaipur
D)
Gurgaon

Correct Answer :   Nainital

Uttarakhand gets India’s largest aromatic garden in the Nainital district. The research wing of the Uttarakhand forest department inaugurated the biggest aromatic garden of India in Lalkuan of Nainital district. Established in an area of over 3 acres, the garden has 140 different species of aromatic species from across India. The project was initiated in the year 2018-19 after approval of the Research Advisory Committee in June 2018.

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11
10 .
According to the financial statement of the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme", it is running out of funds in ___ states.
A)
12
B)
17
C)
21
D)
27

Correct Answer :   21

According to the financial statement of the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme”, it is running out of funds in 21 states. The scheme has run out of funds during the 2021 financial year, and additional funding will not be provided for compensation until the next sitting of Parliament. It shows Indicates a negative net balance of Rs 8,686 crore.

Published On : 11/01/2021 16:58:11