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2 Current Affairs Questions for CLAT, IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, RBI Grade-B, SBI Clerk, SBI PO and Railways Exams. November GA Quiz 18 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answer the questions given below. 1. India and ADB has recently signed $105 mn loan agreement for which of the following states? A. Himachal Pradesh B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Andhra Pradesh E. None of these 2. Which of the following cities has recently hosted the 9th Session of the India - Kyrgyz IGC? A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. Chandigarh D. New Delhi E. None of these 3. Which of the following states has recently organized the 26th Conference of Central and State Organizations? A. Meghalaya B. Uttar Pradesh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Assam E. None of these 4. Which of the following state governments has recently announced New Biotechnology Policy? A. Odisha B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala E. None of these 5. Which of the following states has recently launched Gau Samridhi scheme for dairy farmers? A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka E. None of these

3 6. Nongkrem Dance Festival was recently celebrated in which of the following states? A. Karnataka B. Meghalaya C. Assam D. Tamil Nadu E. None of these 7. Which of the following banks has recently launched India s 1st Interactive Credit Card with buttons? A. ICICI Bank B. IndusInd Bank C. HDFC Bank D. IDBI Bank E. None of these 8. Aadi Mahotsav festival has recently begun in. A. Gorakhpur B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Sri Nagar E. None of these 9. India and have signed pact to collaborate on 5 year cancer research. A. United Kingdom B. United States C. Russia D. China E. None of these 10. Ashok Chawla has recently resigned as chairman of which of the following banks over corruption charges? A. Yes Bank B. ICICI Bank C. HDFC Bank D. IDBI Bank E. None of these

4 Correct answers: A D C A A B B B A A Explanations: 1. Who: India and ADB What: has signed $105 mn loan agreement for Himachal Pradesh When: published on 17th November 2018 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $105 million loan agreement for Hydropower Transmission in Himachal Pradesh on November 16, This hydropower transmission will aim to meet the increased hydropower requirement of the state and national grid Who: New Delhi What: hosted the 9th Session of the India - Kyrgyz IGC When: published on 16th November 2018 The 9th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IK-IGC) was held on November, 2018 in New Delhi and concluded today with signing of Protocol. The IK-IGC was co-chaired by The Union

5 Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, and Mr. Kosmosbek Cholponbaev, Minister of Health, Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. India and Kyrgyzstan have identified potential sectors where both sides may engage in areas like healthcare and pharmaceutical, environmental and technical safety, agriculture, information, tourism and culture, textiles and clothing, banking, labor and social development, mines and standards, metrology and certification sector. Both sides agreed to hold business to business forums between Kyrgyz and Indian companies as well as the exchange of business and commercial information and search for partners. Kyrgyz side proposed to consider the creation of joint food and food processing ventures for agriculture and meat product for export to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) markets. It requested India to assist in incubation methods and breeding of fresh water fish, fish disease prophylactic treatment, primary processing and storage of fish and fish products, creation of electronic data base for the pastures, monitoring, assessment and conducting of remote sensing of mountainous pastures including geo-information system Who: Himachal Pradesh What: organized the 26th Conference of Central and State Organizations When: published on 16th November 2018 The 26th edition of Central and State Statistical Organizations(COCSSO) Conference was organized by theministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in collaboration with Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Himachal Pradeshat Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh on 15th and 16th November, Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Shri Vijay Goel inaugurated the conference on 15th November, 2018 in presence of Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kishan Kapoor. Senior officials from different Central government Ministries/Departments and State/UT government agencies took part in the Conference.

6 COCSSO is an annual conference which provides a platform for the Central and State statisticians to exchange views and discuss common issues relating to statistical activities. The theme of the 26th Conference was Quality Assurance in Official Statistics Who: Odisha government What: announced New Biotechnology Policy When: published on 16th November 2018 On the concluding day of five day long Make in Odisha Concalve, Odisha Science and Technology Minister Badrinarayan Patra announced the robust Biotechnology Policy 2018 to enable the state to become one of the top biotech innovation and investment destination in the country. The policy was formulated with a motion to provide fiscal and non fiscal incentives, support for product development by biotech start ups and MSMEs, streamline rules, regulations and legislation to create an innovation friendly environment, create a vibrant bio-entrepreneurial culture in academia and research institutions Who: Kerala What: launched Gau Samridhi scheme for dairy farmers

7 When: published on 16th November 2018 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched the 'Cow Samridhi Plus Scheme' to provide insurance coverage to dairy farmers in the state. The government subsidized scheme, as proposed, will give insurance coverage to dairy farmers at low premium rates. Moreover, farmers belonging to the general category will be getting 50% subsidy on premiums while those belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category would get 70% subsidy on the premium Who: Nongkrem Dance Festival What: was celebrated in Meghalaya When: published on 17th November 2018 Nongkrem dance festival, an annual event during which prayers are offered for good harvest, peace, and prosperity of the community was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by the inhabitants of the Khasi Hills on November The unique dance is performed by the members of Hima Khyrim, a sub-tribe of the indigenous Khasi tribe. During which young men, women and kids dancing to the tunes of drums and pipes are seen clad in their exquisite ethnic attire of red and yellow. The celebrations start with goat sacrifice ceremony which is held at Smit located 15 kilometers to the southwest of Shillong every year. The silver or gold crowns worn by the tribes on their heads signify the glory and dignity of the Khasi society. The dance performed by the men is known as "Ka Shad Mastieh". They dance by holding the sword in their right hand and whisks in their left.

8 7. Who: IndusInd Bank What: launched India s 1st Interactive Credit Card with buttons When: published on 14th November 2018 IndusInd Bank has launched the IndusInd Bank Nexxt Credit Card - the first interactive Credit Card in India with buttons - which provides customers with the flexibility of three payment options at a Point of Sale (POS) terminal - Credit, Converting Transactions into EMIs with 4 tenure options (6, 12, 18 & 24 months) or using accumulated Reward Points, by simply pushing a button on the card. This Card has been created in partnership with Dynamics Inc., which is headquartered in Pittsburgh USA, and designs and manufactures intelligent, battery powered payment cards. It incorporates technology that is revolutionary for a payment card, and provides exceptional consumer functionality as well as value. It indicates a customer's desired payment choice using LED lights associated with the three options. A customer does not need to fill any paperwork, or call their bank, or log in to any banking channel to convert their POS transactions into EMIs, or to redeem their Rewards Points Who: Aadi Mahotsav festival What: begins in New Delhi When: published on 16th November 2018

9 The 15-day Aadi Mahotsav festival is beginning in the national capital Delhi today. Briefing media, Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said, more than 600 artisans from 23 states will participate in the event. He said, 14 dance troupes will perform in the Mahotsav. The theme of the festival is 'celebration of the spirit of tribal culture, craft, cuisine and commerce'. It will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, art, paintings, fabric, jewellery and much more through one hundred stalls. The highlights of the festival will be fashion show for tribal textiles and tribal cuisines. There are two venues for the Aadi Mahotsav, one will be at Delhi Haat and the other is Central Park in New Delhi Who: India and United Kingdom What: signed pact to collaborate on 5 year cancer research When: published on 14th November 2018 The MOU was signed between Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science & Technology, India and Cancer Research UK. It is a collaborative 5-year bilateral research initiative that focuses on affordable approaches to cancer.

10 10. Who: Yes Bank chairman Ashok Chawla What: resigns over corruption charges When: published on 15th November 2018 Ashok Chawla, chairman of Yes Bank Ltd, resigned from the lender s board on Wednesday after being named in a corruption chargesheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Ashok Chawla, non-executive (independent) chairman of the board has tendered his resignation on 14 November with immediate effect, the bank said in a late evening exchange filing on Wednesday. Chawla attributed his decision to personal reasons, a person with direct knowledge of the matter, said on the condition of anonymity. As I resign, I wish to thank everyone at Yes Bank and wish the bank all the luck for the transition it is going through, read Chawla s resignation letter, the person said. The cloud of uncertainty over whether Chawla, who is also the chairman of National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and a former finance secretary, is in compliance with Reserve Bank of India s fit and proper norms after his name appeared in the chargesheet ends with the resignation. Yes Bank cited Chawla as saying in the resignation letter that the bank would need a chairman who could devote more time and attention in the current transition period. Chawla-resigns.html

11 Top 10 news of the day : 18 th November, Yes Bank chairman Ashok Chawla resigns over corruption charges. (18 th November 2018 Current Affairs in Short) Ashok Chawla, chairman of Yes Bank Ltd, resigned from the lender s board on Wednesday after being named in a corruption chargesheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Ashok Chawla, non-executive (independent) chairman of the board has tendered his resignation on 14 November with immediate effect, the bank said in a late evening exchange filing on Wednesday. Chawla attributed his decision to personal reasons, a person with direct knowledge of the matter, said on the condition of anonymity. As I resign, I wish to thank everyone at Yes Bank and wish the bank all the luck for the transition it is going through, read Chawla s resignation letter, the person said. The cloud of uncertainty over whether Chawla, who is also the chairman of National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and a former finance secretary, is in compliance with Reserve Bank of India s fit and proper norms after his name appeared in the chargesheet ends with the resignation. Yes Bank cited Chawla as saying in the resignation letter that the bank would need a chairman who could devote more time and attention in the current transition period. 2. India and United Kingdom signed pact to collaborate on 5 year cancer research. (Daily Current Affairs Quiz of 18 th November 2018) The MOU was signed between Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science & Technology, India and Cancer Research UK. It is a collaborative 5-year bilateral research initiative that focuses on affordable approaches to cancer. 3. Aadi Mahotsav festival begins in New Delhi. (Today s Current Affairs Questions of 18 th November 2018) The 15-day Aadi Mahotsav festival is beginning in the national capital Delhi today. Briefing media, Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said, more than 600 artisans from 23 states will participate in the event. He said, 14 dance troupes will perform in the Mahotsav.

12 The theme of the festival is 'celebration of the spirit of tribal culture, craft, cuisine and commerce'. It will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, art, paintings, fabric, jewellery and much more through one hundred stalls. The highlights of the festival will be fashion show for tribal textiles and tribal cuisines. There are two venues for the Aadi Mahotsav, one will be at Delhi Haat and the other is Central Park in New Delhi. 4. IndusInd Bank launched India s 1st Interactive Credit Card with buttons. (Daily Current Affairs Capsule of 18 th November 2018) IndusInd Bank has launched the IndusInd Bank Nexxt Credit Card - the first interactive Credit Card in India with buttons - which provides customers with the flexibility of three payment options at a Point of Sale (POS) terminal - Credit, Converting Transactions into EMIs with 4 tenure options (6, 12, 18 & 24 months) or using accumulated Reward Points, by simply pushing a button on the card. This Card has been created in partnership with Dynamics Inc., which is headquartered in Pittsburgh USA, and designs and manufactures intelligent, battery powered payment cards. It incorporates technology that is revolutionary for a payment card, and provides exceptional consumer functionality as well as value. It indicates a customer's desired payment choice using LED lights associated with the three options. A customer does not need to fill any paperwork, or call their bank, or log in to any banking channel to convert their POS transactions into EMIs, or to redeem their Rewards Points. 5. Nongkrem Dance Festival was celebrated in Meghalaya. (Latest Current Affairs Questions of 18 th November 2018) Nongkrem dance festival, an annual event during which prayers are offered for good harvest, peace, and prosperity of the community was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by the inhabitants of the Khasi Hills on November The unique dance is performed by the members of Hima Khyrim, a sub-tribe of the indigenous Khasi tribe. During which young men, women and kids dancing to the tunes of drums and pipes are seen clad in their exquisite ethnic attire of red and yellow. The celebrations start with goat sacrifice ceremony which is held at Smit located 15 kilometers to the southwest of Shillong every year. The silver or gold crowns worn by the tribes on their heads signify the glory and dignity of the Khasi society. The dance performed by the men is

13 known as "Ka Shad Mastieh". They dance by holding the sword in their right hand and whisks in their left. 6. Kerala launched Gau Samridhi scheme for dairy farmers. (Daily Current Affairs Objective Questions of 18 th November 2018) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched the 'Cow Samridhi Plus Scheme' to provide insurance coverage to dairy farmers in the state. The government subsidized scheme, as proposed, will give insurance coverage to dairy farmers at low premium rates. Moreover, farmers belonging to the general category will be getting 50% subsidy on premiums while those belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category would get 70% subsidy on the premium. 7. Odisha government announced New Biotechnology Policy. (Top 10 MCQs on Current Affairs of 18 th November 2018) On the concluding day of five day long Make in Odisha Concalve, Odisha Science and Technology Minister Badrinarayan Patra announced the robust Biotechnology Policy 2018 to enable the state to become one of the top biotech innovation and investment destination in the country. The policy was formulated with a motion to provide fiscal and non fiscal incentives, support for product development by biotech start ups and MSMEs, streamline rules, regulations and legislation to create an innovation friendly environment, create a vibrant bio-entrepreneurial culture in academia and research institutions. 8. Himachal Pradesh organized the 26th Conference of Central and State Organizations. (Top 10 Objective Current Affairs Questions of 18 th November 2018) The 26th edition of Central and State Statistical Organizations(COCSSO) Conference was organized by theministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in collaboration with Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Himachal Pradeshat Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh on 15th and 16th November, Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Shri Vijay Goel inaugurated the conference on 15th November, 2018 in presence of Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kishan Kapoor. Senior officials from different Central government Ministries/Departments and State/UT government agencies took part in the Conference.

14 COCSSO is an annual conference which provides a platform for the Central and State statisticians to exchange views and discuss common issues relating to statistical activities. The theme of the 26th Conference was Quality Assurance in Official Statistics. 9. New Delhi hosted the 9th Session of the India - Kyrgyz IGC. (Current Affairs and GK Questions of 18 th November 2018) The 9th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IK-IGC) was held on November, 2018 in New Delhi and concluded today with signing of Protocol. The IK-IGC was co-chaired by The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, and Mr. Kosmosbek Cholponbaev, Minister of Health, Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. India and Kyrgyzstan have identified potential sectors where both sides may engage in areas like healthcare and pharmaceutical, environmental and technical safety, agriculture, information, tourism and culture, textiles and clothing, banking, labor and social development, mines and standards, metrology and certification sector. Both sides agreed to hold business to business forums between Kyrgyz and Indian companies as well as the exchange of business and commercial information and search for partners. Kyrgyz side proposed to consider the creation of joint food and food processing ventures for agriculture and meat product for export to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) markets. It requested India to assist in incubation methods and breeding of fresh water fish, fish disease prophylactic treatment, primary processing and storage of fish and fish products, creation of electronic data base for the pastures, monitoring, assessment and conducting of remote sensing of mountainous pastures including geo-information system. 10. India and ADB has signed $105 mn loan agreement for Himachal Pradesh. (Most Important Current Affairs Questions of 18 th November 2018) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $105 million loan agreement for Hydropower Transmission in Himachal Pradesh on November 16, This hydropower transmission will aim to meet the increased hydropower requirement of the state and national grid.

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