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1 .

Which Forest Department has introduced, first of its kind initiative in India, an elephant death audit framework?

A)

Tamil Nadu

B)

Karnataka

C)

Assam

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu’s Forest Department has introduced an elephant death audit framework to put in place a more detailed and transparent process for recording and monitoring elephant deaths in the State.

The broad objectives of Elephant Death Audit Framework (EDAF), the first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, are threefold, said Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests.

Reason : Detailed and transparent process for recording and monitoring elephant deaths.

The document also help to study the conditions of avoidable and unnatural deaths, while preparing developing preventative strategies.

It also specifies a methodical standard process for carrying out an autopsy to ascertain the causes of an elephant's demise..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : November 18, 2022

2 .

Who has launched a new portal, "Amar Sarkar" on 17th Nov 2022?

A)

Manik Saha

B)

Neiphiu Rio

C)

Conrad Sangma

D)

N. Biren Singh

Correct Answer : Manik Saha

Tripura chief minister "Dr Manik Saha" Thursday(17th Nov 2022) said his government is working to ensure all central and state-sponsored schemes reach every doorstep and launched a new portal, ‘Amar Sarkar’, to act as a bridge between the people and the government.

While launching ‘Amar Sarkar’ at the Muktadhara auditorium in Agartala, the chief minister said, “The state government is ‘Amar Sarkar’ or a government of every single citizen. Our government is constantly working to fulfil people’s expectations and solve their problems.

We want to provide benefits of all central and state-sponsored schemes to the people and this is possible only through technology. To ensure this, the portal is being launched to help people register problems and complaints through village committee officials. The portal will work as a bridge between the people and the government.”

A total of 78 departments, including the panchayat department, has been included in the webportal. Saha further stressed on ‘Nashamukt Tripura’ and said development is not possible under the influence of intoxication.

Deputy chief minister and panchayat minister Jishnu Devvarma in his speech stressed on imparting proper training for using the portal..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : November 18, 2022

3 .

Which country has exempted Indian citizens from submitting police clearance certificates for obtaining a visa?

A)

Qatar

B)

Saudi Arabia

C)

Egypt

D)

United Arab Emirates

Correct Answer : Saudi Arabia

Owing to strong ties and strategic partnership with India, Saudi Arabia on Thursday(17th Nov 2022) announced the exemption of Indian nationals from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to obtain a visa for travelling to Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Embassy in New Delhi tweeted on its official handle and said that the PCC will no longer be a requirement for Indian citizens and the decision has been taken as a part of the efforts of the two countries to strengthen their relations further.

In a statement issued on Thursday(17th Nov 2022) via social media, the Saudi Embassy made the announcement and appreciated the contribution of over two million Indian citizens living in the country.

“The PCC will no longer require Indian citizens to obtain a visa for travelling to Saudi Arabia. This decision has been taken as a part of the efforts of the two countries to strengthen their relations further. The Embassy appreciates the contribution of over two million Indian citizens living peacefully in the Kingdom”.

India-Saudi Arabia relations have strengthened considerably over the past few years including in political, security, energy, trade, investment, health, food security, cultural and defence fields.

The top leadership of both countries remained in close touch even during the Covid-19 pandemic..

Source : The Print

Published On : November 18, 2022

4 .

Veteran Punjabi actor, Daljeet Kaur when did passes away?

A)

15th November 2022

B)

16th November 2022

C)

17th November 2022

D)

18th November 2022

Correct Answer : 17th November 2022

Daljeet Kaur, a veteran actor well-known for her lead roles in several superhit Punjabi movies, died in Punjab's Ludhiana district on Thursday(17th November 2022).

Hailing from Aitiana village in Ludhiana, Kaur was born in 1953 in Siliguri, West Bengal, in a business family.

The 69-year-old was suffering from brain tumour for the past three years and was in a deep coma for the last one year, according to her cousin, Harinder Singh Khangura.

Kaur passed away at her cousin's residence in Sudhar in the morning. Her final rites have been performed, Mr. Khangura said.

Graduating from the Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi, she started her career in movies with Daaz in 1976.

Kaur has starred in several hit movies, including Putt Jattan De (1983), Mamla Garbar Hai (1983), Ki Banu Duniya Da (1986), Patola (1988) and Saida Jogan (1979)..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : November 18, 2022

5 .

National Museum, India has signed an MoU with which country for Silver Exhibition in March 2023?

A)

Russia

B)

Portugal

C)

Switzerland

D)

Denmark

Correct Answer : Denmark

In the beginning of March, 2023 Museum Kolding and the National Museum in New Delhi will open the joint exhibition "Silver treasures from Denmark and India".

* An MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) of the exhibition was signed and exchanged between the National Museum, New Delhi, India and the Museum Kolding, Kolding, in New Delhi on 17th Nov 2022.

* The exhibition will showcase the finest of the silver collection from the Museum Kolding and the National Museum in New Delhi in March 2023. The collaboration and exhibition is under the recently agreed cultural exchange programme between India and Denmark for the years 2022 to 2026.

* The exhibition "Silver treasures from Denmark and India" is focused on the Danish and Indian Silver artefacts where both museums will show the best silver objects from their collections.

* Elucidating the beauty and magnificence of silver craftsmanship in both the countries, the exhibition will showcase the best select of 200 objects in total. For the first time, at the National Museum visitors will be able to see the parallel traditions of the Indian and Danish silver objects.

* On the occasion, H.E. Freddy Svane, Danish Ambassador to India said that “I am very happy to note that Museum Kolding and National Museum in New Delhi will together open silver exhibition , Silver treasures from Denmark and India in the beginning of March ”.

* He added “The exhibition will focus upon similarities and differences in Danish and Indian silversmithing, where both the museums will showcase best silver objects from their collections. We are looking forward about how the exhibition will be perceived by Indian audiences’’..

Source : PIB

Published On : November 18, 2022

6 .

Who has been appointed as the Chairman of NPS Trust from 12th Nov 2022?

A)

Urjit Patel

B)

Rajiv Gauba

C)

Suraj Bhan

D)

Shaktikanta Das

Correct Answer : Suraj Bhan

Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority has appointed Suraj Bhan as the chairman of the National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust), responsible for managing funds under the National Pension System (NPS).

* Consequent upon the tenure of the present chairman of the trust coming to an end on November 11, 2022, the authority has designated Suraj Bhan as chairperson of the board of the Trustee with effect from November 12, 2022, Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) said in a circular.

* Bhan has been a Trustee on the Board of NPS Trust since 2018.

* He joined the Indian Economic Service in 1983 and retired as Director General of Labour Bureau, Chandigarh, in January 2018.

* He has varied experience across several sectors with the government and public sector undertakings in the areas of economic policy, business, industry and finance..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : November 18, 2022

7 .

Government extends tenure of Sanjay Mishra for one more year. He serves as the Director of which agency?

A)

ED

B)

IB

C)

NIA

D)

CBI

Correct Answer : ED

Sanjay Misha serves as the Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) whose tenure has been extended for another year.

As per the official order, the tenure of Sanjay Kumar Mishra as the Director of ED has been extended till November 18, 2023.

He had originally retired in 2020 but has already got two extensions of one year each.

Published On : November 18, 2022

8 .

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is observed every year from __________

A)

November 16 to 22

B)

November 18 to 24

C)

November 20 to 26

D)

November 22 to 28

Correct Answer : November 18 to 24

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is observed every year from November 18 to 24.

Aim : To spread awareness about antibiotic or antimicrobial resistance.

Theme 2022 : Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

According to WHO, Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines.

This day was first observed in 2015.

WHO HQ : Geneva, Switzerland; Chief: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Source : WHO

Published On : November 18, 2022

9 .

Who has been appointed(17th Nov 2022) as the Governor of West Bengal?

A)

C V Ananda Bose

B)

Nripendra Misra

C)

Atanu Chakraborty

D)

Arvind Kumar Sharma

Correct Answer : C V Ananda Bose

Dr C V Ananda Bose was appointed as West Bengal Governor on Thursday(17th Nov 2022). CV Ananda Bose's appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.

* In a statement, the office of President Droupadi Murmu confirmed Mr Bose's appointment.

* "The President of India is pleased to appoint Dr CV Ananda Bose as regular Governor of West Bengal. The appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," Press Secretary to the President Ajay Kumar Singh said in the statement.

* Manipur Governor La Ganesan had been holding the additional charge of West Bengal since July after the former Governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar, became India's Vice President.

* When he was the Governor, Mr Dhankhar had been accused of overstepping his role by the ruling Trinamool Congress.

* Mr Bose is the recipient of the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship. He is also the first ever Fellow of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, which trains top civil service officers. A prolific writer and columnist, Mr Bose has published 40 books in English, Malayalam and Hindi including novels, short stories, poems and essays.

Source : NDTV

Published On : November 18, 2022

10 .

Who inaugurated the silver jubilee edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 22) virtually on 16th Nov 2022?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

C)

Droupadi Murmu

D)

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the silver jubilee edition of the Bengaluru Technological Summit (BTS 22) on Wednesday(16th Nov 2022).

* Pegged as Asia's prime technological event, the three-day event is being held at the Bengaluru Palace grounds.

* The summit will witness not less than 9 MoUs and the launch of over 20 products. Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai will mark the occasion by releasing a plaque.

* More than 575 exhibitors and startups from 16 states are participating in the summit.

* The inauguration ceremony will be graced by the presence of global leaders viz. H.E Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic (virtual).

* H.E.Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, UAE; H.E.

* Tim Watts, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia;

* H.E Petri Honkonen,A Minister of Science and Culture, Finland and Martin Schroeter, Chairman and CEO, Kyndryl USA will also be present.

* Naveen Tewari, Founder & CEO, Inmobi, India's first unicorn is also expected to participate.

* Over 350 experts of international repute will throw light on recent technological developments in the conference themed "Tech4NextGen". About 5000 entrepreneurs are expected to visit the summit.

* The event organised by the department of IT/BT in association with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) comprises about 75 sessions classified under IOT/Deeptech, biotech, startup, GIA-1 and GIA- 2.

* The deliberations in sessions will focus upon domains like artificial intelligence, big data, semiconductor, machine learning, 5G, robotics, fintech, gene editing, medi tech, space tech, bio fuels sustainability and e-mobility..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : November 18, 2022

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