Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : November 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

Who presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards (NFNA) for the year 2021 to the Nursing professionals on 7th Nov 2022?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Rajnath Singh

C)

Ram Nath Kovind

D)

Droupadi Murmu

Correct Answer : Droupadi Murmu

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards(NFNA) for the year 2021 to the Nursing professionals November 7, 2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The National Florence Nightingale Awards were instituted in the year 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing professionals to the society..

Source : PIB

Published On : November 8, 2022

2 .

553rd birth anniversary of ____________ on 8th November 2022?

A)

Guru Ram Das

B)

Guru Amar Das

C)

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

D)

Guru Gobind Singh

Correct Answer : Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated yearly on the full moon date of Kartik month. This year(2022) the date falls on 8th November. The festival is celebrated to honor the birth anniversary of the Guru Nanak Dev. The festival is also known as Guru Purab or Prakash Parv.

Guru Nanak Dev was born in the year 1469 on the day of Kartik Purnima. That is why on this day various programs along with kirtan are organized in every corner of the country and abroad.

Here is all you need to know about the history and date of Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2022 Date : This year Guru Nanak Jayanti is being celebrated on November 8, 2022. This year, it will be the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

kartik purnima 2022 Time :

Karthik Purnima starts - November 7, Monday at 04:15 pm

Kartik Purnima date ends - November 8, Tuesday till 04.31 pm

Source : Economic Times

Published On : November 8, 2022

3 .

Who elected as deputy chair of the Global System for Mobile communications Association (GSMA) from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024?

A)

Sanjay Kapoor

B)

Gopal Vittal

C)

Salil Parekh

D)

Pawan Munjal

Correct Answer : Gopal Vittal

Global System for Mobile communications Association (GSMA), a global organization covering mobile ecosystem across countries, has elected Gopal Vittal, chief executive of Bharti Airtel Group, as deputy chair of the association's board of directors for a two-year term, beginning 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2024.

José María Álvarez-Pallete López CEO of Telefónica Group, continues to be the Chair

“The industry is at a pivotal point at the moment, and I am very excited to work with the Board as we navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead. It is more important than ever that we work together to ensure that the true potential of the mobile ecosystem benefits people, businesses and society as a whole", said GSMA Director General, Mats Granryd.

“We are delighted to welcome the new and re-elected Board members and we thank the outgoing GSMA Board members for their exceptional support."..

Source : Mint

Published On : November 8, 2022

4 .

Which state is hosting the 'Pushkar Fair' from 1 November to 9 November 2022?

A)

Haryana

B)

Assam

C)

Gujarat

D)

Rajasthan

Correct Answer : Rajasthan

This year(2022), Pushkar Fair is being hosted by Rajasthan from 1st November to 9th November 2022. Pushkar Fair is also known as Pushkar Camel Fair, Kartik Mela, or Kartik ka Mela.

The Pushkar Fair will be held without the popular cattle fair due to the spread of lumpy skin disease in livestock.

Rajasthan to Host Iconic 8-Day Long Pushkar Fair :

* Every year, the cattle fair used to be the highlight of the fair. Farmers from all across the state gather at this fair to trade livestock such as cattle, camels, and horses.

* This period is also an important season for pilgrimage to the holy Pushkar Lake. Pilgrims from all over the country travel to Pushkar for this pilgrimage.

* This year, the state tourism department has invited tourists from all over the world for the fair under the aegis of Pushkar Chalo Abhiyan.

* Several cultural events and competitions will take place during the Pushkar fair festivities.

* The camel race is also one of the major highlights of the Pushkar festival 2022..

Source : Times of India

Published On : November 8, 2022

5 .

A total of 15 films will compete for the Golden Peacock at the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival (IFFI) held in which state?

A)

Goa

B)

Karnataka

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Telangana

Correct Answer : Goa

15 films will compete for the coveted Golden Peacock at the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India(IFFI), to be held from 20 November to 28 November 2022 in Goa. The mouth-watering line-up comprises 12 International and 3 Indian films that represent the emerging trends in the aesthetics and politics of the art.

From the very first Golden Peacock awarded in the 3rd edition of IFFI, the prize has been amongst the most sought-after film awards in Asia.

The jury tasked with the impossible job of picking a winner this year comprises of Israeli writer and film director Nadav Lapid, American producer Jinko Gotoh, French film editor Pascale Chavance, French documentary film maker, film critic and journalist Javier Angulo Barturen and India’s very own film director Sudipto Sen.

In the thick of the competition this year are :

1. Perfect Number (2022)

2. Red Shoes (2022)

3. A Minor (2022)

4. No End (2021)

5. Mediterranean Fever (2022)

When the waves are gone (2022)

7. I have Electric Dreams (2022)

8. Cold as Marble (2022)

9. The Line (2022)

10. Seven Dogs (2021)

11. Maariya : The Ocean Angel (2022)

12. The Kashmir Files (2022)

13. Nezouh (2022)

14. The Storyteller (2022)

15.Kurangu Pedal (2022)

Source : PIB

Published On : November 8, 2022

6 .

When is World Radiography Day was celebrated every year?

A)

6th November

B)

7th November

C)

8th November

D)

9th November

Correct Answer : 8th November

World Radiography Day is commemorated on November 8, every year, to mark the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays. A procedure that is used so widely is often taken for granted, but this medical marvel has helped the healthcare system discover a myriad of health issues. The day also celebrates the efforts of radiographers and radiologists around the world.

World Radiography Day 2022 Theme : According to the official website of the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technology, this year’s(2022) theme is “Radiographers at the Forefront of Patient Safety".

AIM : It aims to put into spotlight the role that radiographers and radiological technologists play in not just promoting and maintaining radiation safety, but also general patient safety. The organization wants to let these healthcare practitioners know that their work matters and we thank you for the care you give to patients every day.

World Radiography Day History : The day is commemorated to mark the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays by Professor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen of the Wuerzburg University, Germany, in 1895. This was an accidental discovery by Professor Röntgen when he was working with a cathode-ray tube in his laboratory. This scientific breakthrough was extremely well-received.

* In fact, just a month later, medical personnel began using radiographs in Europe and the U.S. Six months later, radiographs were also employed to help wounded soldiers on the battlefield.

* A year later in 1896, "John Hall-Edwards" used X-rays in a surgical operation for the first time.

* In 1999, Chandra X-ray Observatory was launched. This allowed the exploration of violent processes in the universe.

World Radiography Day Significance : The discovery of X-ray has been one of the most important breakthroughs in science. It is able to help people identify several ailments and issues. This is especially important since x-rays are not an invasive procedure and are quite quick when compared to other diagnostic scans like MRI or CT scan. World Radiography Day marks the anniversary of his medical marvel. It also aims to help raise awareness about getting regular medical check-ups done without it giving you a scare. These medical check-ups can be easy, quick, and non-invasive as x-rays..

Source : News18

Published On : November 8, 2022

7 .

When is Child Protection Day was celebrated every year?

A)

8th November

B)

7th November

C)

6th November

D)

5th November

Correct Answer : 7th November

Infant protection day is celebrated every year on 7 November. The purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about the safety of babies and protect their lives by taking proper care of babies.

It should be noted that due to the lack of proper protection and proper care, newborn babies face a lot of problems.

Infant Protection Day History :

In 1990 nearly 5 million infants died due to a lack of awareness of protecting Infants.

So, in the early 1900s, many Countries decided to take the necessary steps for better child health care and to reduce Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). Europe was the first to start a campaign to improve child health care.

Europian Countries established Infant Protection Day in order to create awareness among the people about Child Care Services and to reduce Infant Mortality Rate.

The Infant Mortality Rate has decreased from 100 to 10 deaths per 1000 births because of the awareness created by this day. Later America joined in this and started to celebrate Infant Protection Day to create awareness among the People.

So Infant Protection Day was celebrated every year on 7th November.

Infant Protection Day Significance :

Children are at the greatest risk of death in their first 28 days. India suffered a loss of 721,000 child deaths in 2018. Child Protection Day helps in spreading awareness among the people. Children are the future of tomorrow and It is the responsibility of all parents to protect their children in every way possible..

Source : DNA India

Published On : November 8, 2022

8 .

What percentage reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) among forward castes in government jobs and colleges across India has been upheld by the Supreme Court (SC) on 7th Nov 2022?

A)

10%

B)

12%

C)

15%

D)

18%

Correct Answer : 10%

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday(7th Nov 2022), in a 3:2 majority decision, upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which provides 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions to the ‘economically weaker sections(EWS) of the society but excludes the ‘poorest of poor’ among Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) from its scope.

Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Bela M. Trivedi and J.B. Pardiwala delivered the majority opinions on the five-judge Bench in an hour-long session which saw the pronouncement of a Constitution Bench judgment live-streamed for the first time. Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, on his last working day, and Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, gave the minority view, which Justice Bhat authored.

In their minority view, Justice Bhat and Chief Justice Lalit held that though quota on the basis of economic deprivation, destitution and poverty was “per se permissible/valid” and even “constitutionally indefeasible”, the “othering” of socially and educationally disadvantaged classes, including the SC/ST/OBC/SEBC communities, on the ground that they already enjoy the benefits of a pre-existing 50% reservation on the basis of their caste and class origins, would amount to heaping injustice based on their past disability.

He said such an exclusion was simply “Orwellian” as the government’s statistics itself showed that the “bulk of economic deprived section of the society belonged to SC/ST/SEBC/OBC”.

He said the SCs make up 38% of the population, STs make up 48.4%, and OBCs constitute 13.86% of the 31.7 crore people living under the poverty line in the country. Forward castes or the unreserved category occupy only 5.85% of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) population.

The petitioners had argued that the exclusion of SC/ST/SEBC/OBC had left only the “middle class” among the forward castes drawing less than â‚¹8 lakh as annual family income to reap the benefits of the EWS quota..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : November 8, 2022

9 .

Which word has been declared as the 'Word of the Year 2022 by Collins Dictionary'?

A)

Vaccine

B)

Lockdown

C)

Pandemic

D)

Permacrisis

Correct Answer : Permacrisis

Permacrisis has been chosen as the Collin Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2022. The word describes the feeling of living through a period of war, inflation, and political instability. As per the heads of Collins Learning, the word sums up just how truly awful 2022 has been for so many people.

Published On : November 7, 2022

10 .

Which city is hosting the World Travel Market(WTM) 2022 from Nov 7 to Nov 9, 2022?

A)

London

B)

Paris

C)

Berlin

D)

Dubai

Correct Answer : London

India is participating in the three-day World Travel Mart starting Monday in London to showcase itself as a preferred destination for tourism.

Theme 2022 : The theme of exhibition is 'The Future of Travel Starts Now'.

"Ministry of Tourism, government of India will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) 2022 from 7th to 9th November 2022 in London which is one of the largest international travel exhibitions," the ministry said in a statement.

With the reopening of the country to foreign tourists after a gap of almost two years, this year's participation of India is particularly significant.

"After world's largest vaccination drive, the country is ready for international tourists. India is participating in WTM 2022 to showcase itself as a preferred destination for tourism".

During 2019, the contribution of travel and tourism to India's GDP was 5.19 per cent of the total economy. In 2019, the Indian tourism sector accounted for 79.86 million jobs (direct and indirect employment)..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : November 7, 2022