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1 .

India's First Food Museum has been launched in which state?

Kerala

Telangana

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

India’s 1st Food Museum Launched : FCI – the Food Corporation of India, as a novel initiative has launched India’s India’s First Food Museum in Tamil Nadu. The Museum has been set up at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, which is also the cultural capital of the state. The FCI Food Musem has been setup to digitally exhibit the foodgrain production scenario in India and across the globe also to also highlight the challenges with regards to Food Storage.

The museum has been established by FCI in association with Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM), Bengaluru. The museum has been setup at a cost of about ₹1.1 crore. Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution System Mr Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the museum through video conference. He was joined by FCI Chairman and Managing Director Atish Chandra for the ceremony.

Published On : November 17, 2021

2 .

Which state's chief minister has launched the 'Duare Ration' scheme?

Bihar

West Bengal

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : West Bengal

The Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on November 16, 2021, inaugurated the ‘Duare Ration’ (ration at doorstep) scheme. It aims at benefitting around 10 crores of the people of the state.

Published On : November 17, 2021

3 .

Which among the following organisations has recieved Guinness World Records for the world's highest motorable road in Ladakh?

BOD

BRO

BRC

DRO

Correct Answer : BRO

The Border Roads Organization (BRO) on November 16, 2021, received the Guinness World Records certificate for constructing and blacktopping the world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 feet at Umlingla Pass in Ladakh.

Published On : November 17, 2021

4 .

Which state has declared "Kaiser-i-Hind" as state butterfly?

Andhra Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has approved “Kaiser-i-Hind” as the state butterfly. Kaiser-i-Hind is scientifically known as Teinopalpus imperialis. In literal terms, it means Emperor of India. The butterfly is having a wingspan of 90-120 mm. It is found across six States along Eastern Himalayas at elevations from 6,000-10,000 feet in a well-wooded terrain.

Published On : November 17, 2021

5 .

Hot Air Balloon event will be held from November 17-19 in which Indian city?

Varanasi

Ayodhya

Chennai

Hyderabad

Correct Answer : Varanasi

A hot air balloon event is being organised in Varanasi from 17th November 2021 to 19th November 2021. The hot air balloon rides will take people up to a height of 1,000 feet, enabling them to enjoy the beautiful views of the area.

Published On : November 17, 2021

6 .

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee?

MS Dhoni

Rahul Dravid

Sourav Ganguly

Sachin Tendulkar

Correct Answer : Sourav Ganguly

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the Chairman of ICC Men's Cricket Committee. He will be succeeding Anil Kumble, who stepped down from the post after having served a maximum of three, 3-year terms.

Published On : November 17, 2021

7 .

The National Press Day is observed?

November 13th

November 14th

November 15th

November 16th

Correct Answer : November 16th

National Press Day is observed on November 16th every year to acknowledge and honor the Press Council of India, a statutory and quasi-judicial establishment. The day marks the presence of an independent and responsible press in India.

The media is known as the fourth pillar of democracy. It is said that journalists are a mirror of society, which brings out the truth even in adverse circumstances. This day symbolizes freedom of the press and its responsibilities towards society. The Press Council of India started functioning on this day.

National Press Day History : The First Press Commission 1956 envisioned a committee to protect the ethics of journalism and freedom of the press in India. It led to the formation of a Press Council 10 years later.

The Press Council of India monitors all journalistic activities to keep credibility intact. The Press Council of India plays an important role in maintaining a healthy democracy in the country. It also ensures that the press in India is not affected by any external matter.

Published On : November 16, 2021

8 .

The International Day for Tolerance is observed?

14th November

15th November

16th November

17th November

Correct Answer : 16th November

The United Nations observes “International Day for Tolerance” on 16th November every year. The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.

Published On : November 16, 2021

9 .

Which one world 1st place air pollution city in November 2021?

Sofia, Bulgaria

Delhi, India

Krakow, Poland

Lahore, Pakistan

Correct Answer : Delhi, India

According to the data from air quality and pollution city tracking service from IQAir, a Switzerland-based climate group, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai are among the top ten most polluted cities of the world. Delhi topped the list with AQI at 556, Kolkata and Mumbai recorded an AQI of 177 and 169, respectively, at 4th and 6th position. The cities with the worst AQI indices also include Lahore, in Pakistan, and Chengdu, in China.

Here are the ten cities with the worst air quality indicators and pollution rankings, according to IQAir :

* Delhi, India (AQI: 556)

* Lahore, Pakistan (AQI: 354)

* Sofia, Bulgaria (AQI: 178)

* Kolkata, India (AQI: 177)

* Zagreb, Croatia (AQI: 173)

* Mumbai, India (AQI: 169)

* Belgrade, Serbia (AQI: 165)

* Chengdu, China (AQI: 165)

* Skopje, North Macedonia (AQI: 164)

* Krakow, Poland (AQI: 160)

About the IQAir :

* IQAir is also a technology partner of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP).

* An AQI between zero and "50 is considered - good", "51 and 100 - satisfactory", "101 and 200 - moderate", "201 and 300 - poor", "301 and 400 - very poor" then 401 and between 500 is considered ‘severe’.

Published On : November 16, 2021

10 .

Who is inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh?

Narendra Modi

Amit Shah

Ram Nath Kovind

Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday(16th November 2021) inaugurated the 341-km Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh after landing on the highway airstrip in an IAF C-130 Hercules plane. The 3.2-km airstrip has been constructed on the expressway to facilitate emergency landing of fighter aircraft. The expressway links state capital Lucknow with Ghazipur and has been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 22,500 crore.