Daily Current Affairs November 12&13

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November 12&13| Daily Current Affairs 2022

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs November 12&13

1. World Pneumonia Day is observed on___________?
A) November 12
B) November 10
C) November 11
D) November 09
E) None of these
Answer: A) November 12

• DAY : World Pneumonia Day
• DATE : 12th November
• OTHERS : To raise awareness about Pneumonia and its prevention.

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2. World Kindness Day is observed on___________?
A) November 12
B) November 10
C) November 13
D) November 09
E) None of these
Answer: C) November 13

• DAY : World Kindness Day
• DATE : 13th November
• OTHERS : On this day, participants attempt to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting good deeds and pledging acts of kindness, either as individuals or as organizations.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs November 12&13

3. Rashmi Kumari, K. Srinivas belongs to which of the following games?
A) Carrom
B) Chess
C) Snooker
D) Billiards
E) None of these
Answer: A) Carrom

• Rashmi Kumari and K. Srinivas won the women’s and men’s titles in the 50th National carrom championship at the NDMC Talkatora Indoor Stadium.
• It was a record 11th national title for Rashmi the reigning women’s world champion.

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4. Indian women’s team won gold in Asian Airgun Championships at__________?
A) Chungbuk
B) Daegu
C) Gyeonggi
D) Jeju
E) None of these
Answer: B) Daegu

• The Indian junior women’s team won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle event of the Asian Airgun Championships in Daegu, South Korea.
• Mehuli Ghosh and Tilottama had picked two gold medals for India in the 15th edition of the tournament.

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5. Who among the following is/are striked Gold at Asian Elite Boxing Championships?
A) Lovlina Borgohain
B) Parveen Hooda
C) Saweety
D) Alfiya Pathan
E) All of these
Answer: E) All of these

• Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety and Alfiya Pathan claimed Gold medals at the Asian Championships in Amman, Jordan.

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Obituary – Daily Current Affairs November  12&13

6. PM condoled demise of Padma Shri Awardee, Shri RL Kashyap who is a __________?
A) Chemist
B) Physicist
C) Mathematician
D) Biologist
E) None of these
Answer: C) Mathematician

• The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of mathematician and Padma Shri Awardee, Shri RL Kashyap.
• The Prime Minister tweeted;”Shri RL Kashyap was a multifaceted personality and great scholar.
• He was blessed with rich mathematical and scientific knowledge. He was very proud of India’s cultural roots and distinguished himself in Vedic studies.Pained by his demise.Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.”

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs November 12&13

7. Which of the following bank topped in list of PSU lenders in credit growth in Q2
A) Bank of India
B) Bank of Maharashtra
C) Union Bank of India
D) UCO Bank
E) None of these
Answer: B) Bank of Maharashtra

• Bank of Maharashtra BoM has emerged as the top performer among public sector lenders in terms of loan growth in percentage terms during the second quarter of 2022-23.
• The Pune-headquartered lender recorded a 28.62 per cent increase in gross advances at Rs 1,48,216 crore at the end of September 2022, according to published quarterly numbers of public sector banks PSBs.
• It was followed by Union Bank of India with a 21.54 per cent growth to Rs 7,52,469 crore.

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8. Shivalik SFB revised deposit rates and now offered up to ________percent on savings accounts?
A) 7 %
B) 7.6 %
C) 7.9%
D) 7.4 %
E) 7.2 %
Answer: A) 7 %

• The savings account, fixed deposit, and recurring deposit interest rates of Shivalik Small Finance Bank (SFB) have been adjusted.
• According to the bank’s official website, the new rates take effect on November 10th, 2022.
• After the change, the bank is now giving a maximum interest rate of 7% on savings accounts, a general public interest rate of up to 7.50%, and a senior citizen interest rate of up to 8.00% on FDs and RDs.
• Both new fixed deposits and renewals of existing fixed deposits are subject to the amended rates.

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9. Which of the following bank hiked FD rates by up to 45 bps and launched 2 special deposit schemes?
A) Bank of India
B) Bank of Maharashtra
C) Union Bank of India
D) UCO Bank
E) None of these
Answer: D) UCO Bank

• UCO Bank, one of the leading public sector lenders, raised the interest rate on fixed deposits under ₹2 crore.
• According to the bank’s official website, the revised rates took effect on November 8, 2022.
• The bank increased FD interest rates in response to the modification by up to 45 bps.
• On FDs maturing in 7 days to 5 years and above, the bank is now offering an interest rate ranging from 2.90% to 5.50% for the general public and 3.15% to 6.00% for senior citizens.

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Environment and Energy- Daily Current Affairs November 12&13

10. Who among the following unveiled ‘Sustainable & Green’ eco-friendly uniform made from recycled PET bottles?
A) BPCL
B) IOC
C) ONGC
D) HPCL
E) None of these
Answer: B) IOC

• India’s largest oil firm Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) unveiled a special ‘sustainable and green’ eco-friendly uniform made from recycled PET bottles.
• The uniform has been exclusively designed for IOC’s nearly 3 lakh fuel station attendants and LPG gas delivery personnel.
• IOC announced that it will recycle 20 million discarded mineral water, cold drink and other PET bottles annually to make eco-friendly uniforms for staff that man its petrol pumps and LPG distributor agencies.
• In a ceremony titled ‘Unbottled – Towards a Greener Future‘, IOC Chairman SM Vaidya launched the uniform.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs November 12&13

11. Which country had ‘green vision’ at COP27?
A) India
B) Russia
C) Saudi Arabia
D) China
E) None of these
Answer: C) Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia, which has some of the world’s largest reserves of oil, is presenting itself as a leader in green energies and eco-friendly practices at the UN climate summit
  Saudi Arabia’s vision of an environmentally friendly future is on display just a short drive from the venue of the UN climate summit being held in Egypt.

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12. Which of the following country will host ‘No Money for Terror’ conference?
A) India
B) Russia
C) France
D) China
E) None of these
Answer: A) India

• The focus of the whole world is set firmly now on India to formulate a strategy against global terrorism.
• Preparations are being made from India’s side to strike the final attack on terrorism.
• An example of this is the selection of India by global organisations to take significant strategic decisions against terrorism.
• After the meeting of Interpol and the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee, now India is set to host the “No Money for Terror” conference.

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13. India’s Ayush sector to have $23-bn market globally by_______?
A) 2024
B) 2023
C) 2025
D) 2030
E) None of these
Answer: B) 2023

• Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said India’s Ayush sector will scale up its market share to USD 23 billion globally by 2023.
• Sonowal said, “Ayurveda is one of the finest practices that has emerged from our rich heritage of more than five thousand years. The call for ‘Vocal for Local‘ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a boost to the Indian traditional practices with rich experience of enriching human lives.”

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs November 12&13

14. Which of the following Ministry to showcase initiatives, achievements at 41st India International Trade Fair in New Delhi?
A) Finance Ministry
B) Home Affairs ministry
C) Agriculture Ministry
D) Ayush ministry
E) None of these
Answer: D) Ayush ministry

• The Ministry of Ayush is going to showcase its initiatives and various achievements at the 41st India International Trade Fair through its pavilion in New Delhi from the 14th November to the 27th November.
• The Ministry will be highlighting its initiatives around the theme of ‘Ayush for Global Health.’

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15. Which of the following Railway Station awarded ‘Eat Right Station’ certification with a 4-star rating by FSSAI?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Bhopal
D) Delhi
E) None of these
Answer: C) Bhopal

• The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by FSSAI to Bhapal railway stations that set benchmarks in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
• The 4-star rating indicates full compliance by the station to ensure safe and hygienic food is available to passengers.

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16. Where the Cochin Shipyard will build India’s first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel?
A) Jhansi
B) Ayodhya
C) Varanasi
D) Kanpur
E) None of these
Answer: C) Varanasi

• Cochin Shipyard has signed an MoU with Inland Waterways Authority of India to build the country’s first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
• The Shipyard also signed another MoU for the construction of six electric catamaran vessels for Uttar Pradesh and two such vessels for Guwahati.

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17. Which of the following state Assembly Elections is World’s highest polling station ‘Tashigang’ recorded 98.085% polling?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D Andhra Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer: A) Himachal Pradesh

• Around 98.08 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the world’s highest polling station booth in Lahaul and Spiti’s Tashigang, Himachal Pradesh.
• Of the 52 registered voters, 51 stepped out to elect a new state government amid polling in Himachal Pradesh.

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