Daily Current Affairs November 18

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November 18| Daily Current Affairs 2022

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs November 18

1. Indian Army celebrated 242nd Corps of Engineers Day on__________?
A) 16th November
B) 18th November
C) 18th November
D) 14th November
E) None of these
Answer: B) 18th November

• The Corps of Engineers has three groups, i.e. Madras Sappers, Bengal Sappers and Bombay Sappers which were amalgamated into the Corps on 18 Nov 1932.
• Since its inception, history is replete with colossal exemplary contributions of the Corps of Engineers both in war and peace.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs November 18

2. Who announced Sterling Reserve Cup for the India vs New Zealand Cricket T20 and ODI Series?
A) Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited
B) Paytm
C) Master card
D) All the above
E) None of these
Answer: A) Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited

• Sterling Reserve, the star brand of Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) announced that it will be the title sponsors for the Indian cricket tour of New Zealand, beginning November 18, 2022.
• The Sterling Reserve Cup is in line with ABD’s strategic outreach and builds on the passion for the game of cricket.
• The Hardik Pandya led Indian team in the T20’s will surely be watched closely for their flair and ability to win against the very organized and talented New Zealanders on their home turf.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs November 18

3. Launch of Delhi NCR Incubator Network under which Cluster Intervention program?
A) IRDAI
B) SIDBI
C) RBI
D) SBI
E) None of these
Answer: B) SIDBI

• SIDBI as part of its Cluster Intervention program has established Delhi NCR Incubator Network to create a conducive startup ecosystem aiming at addressing cluster challenges by enhancing the existing capacities of Delhi NCR Incubators and transforming the Delhi NCR Innovation cluster by setting up a model of collaboration and partnership amongst the stakeholders.
• To further their efforts, this Entrepreneur’s Day, Dr Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, Chief General Manager, SIDBI officially launched the Delhi NCR Incubator Network on “Letsstartup.net” Portal consisting of 25 cluster Incubators from the Delhi NCR anchored by the Indian STEPs & Business Incubator Association (ISBA).

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4. Unity Small Finance Bank offered ________ percent returns on FDs to senior citizens for a tenure of 181 & 501 days?
A) 6.25%
B) 7.6 %
C) 9 %
D) 7.4 %
E) 8.2 %
Answer: C) 9 %

• Unity Small Finance Bank Limited (Unity Bank) has raised the interest rates on fixed deposits it offers.
• Senior citizens can now invest in Fixed Deposits for 181 or 501 days at an excellent rate of 9% per year, compared to 8.50% for retail investors for the same time periods.
• Customers can now earn a higher rate of returns beating inflation thanks to the Bank’s second interest rate adjustment in November.
• Unity Bank raised the interest rates it provides on both callable and non-callable bulk deposits (Deposits higher than ₹2 crores).
• Non-callable bulk deposits have a maximum interest rate of 8.10% per year, whereas callable bulk deposits have a cap of 8% per year.

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5. HDFC Bank altered FD rates to _________percent for general public?
A) 6.25%
B) 7.30 %
C) 8.35%
D) 7.4 %
E) 8.2 %
Answer: A) 6.25%

• The leading private sector lender HDFC Bank has revised interest rates on fixed deposits of more than ₹2 Cr to less than ₹5 Cr.
• The revised rates are applicable on Domestic / NRO / NRE deposits.
• Following the revision, the bank is now offering an interest rate ranging from 3.75% to 6.25% for the general public and 4.25% to 7.00% for senior citizens on deposits maturing in 7 days to 10 years.

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6. Federal Bank revised FD rates, now offered up to _________percent on a tenor of 700 days?
A) 7.25%
B) 7.6 %
C) 8.35%
D) 7.4 %
E) 8.2 %
Answer: A) 7.25%

• The private sector lender Federal Bank has revised interest rates on fixed deposits of less than ₹2 Cr.
• Following the revision, the bank is now offering an interest rate ranging from 3.00% to 6.30% for the general public and 3.50% to 6.95% for senior citizens on FDs maturing in 7 days to 2223 days and above.
• For deposits maturing in 700 days, the bank is now giving a maximum interest rate of 7.25% for the general public and 7.75% for senior citizens.

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7. Which Pharmaceutical Industries got USFDA nod for drug to treat neonatal seizures?
A) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
B) Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
C) Torrent Pharmaceuticals
D) Zydus Lifesciences
E) None of these
Answer: A) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said it has received an approval from the US health regulator for SEZABY, a formulation used for treatment of neonatal seizures.
• SEZABY is a benzyl alcohol-free and propylene glycol-free formulation of phenobarbital sodium powder for injection.
• It was granted orphan drug designation by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the treatment of neonatal seizures, Sun Pharma said in a regulatory filing.

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8. Which of the following set up the largest pavilion at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022 global convention?
A) Reliance Industries
B) Hygenco
C) WayCool
D) Bharat Biotech
E) None of these
Answer: C) WayCool

• Food and agtech platform WayCool set up the largest pavilion at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022 global convention in Bangkok and showcased its supply chain bouquet of brands, L’exotique, Dezi Fresh, Censa and SV Agri.
• A company press release said the Chennai-based firm’s pavilion was inspired by the banyan tree, Indian carvings and culture and value system besides colours.
• Asia Fruit Logistica 2022, is the continent’s number one international trade show for fresh fruits and vegetables.
• It comprises the cumulative fresh produce industry value chain, service support companies and the latest innovative products and ideas.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs November 18

9. To whom Annie Besant Award for Excellence in Education 2022 Awarded?
A) Ar. Achal Choudhary
B) Dr. Ashutosh Mishra
C) Arun Kumar Singh
D) Only A&B
E) Only B&C
Answer: D) Only A&B

• Ar. Achal Choudhary, President of IPS Group of Institutes and Dr. Ashutosh Mishra, Head-Physic Department, DAVV Indore are awarded with the 13th Annie Besant Award for Excellence in Education.
• They have been felicitated by this award in a gracious event held at Annie Besant School.

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10. Which country won excellence in leadership in family planning awards?
A) India
B) Russia
C) France
D) China
E) None of these
Answer: A) India

• India won the Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards-2022 in the ‘country category’ at the International Conference on Family Planning held in Thailand’s Pattaya.
• Taking to Twitter, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said, India wins the prestigious EXCELL award – Leadership in Family Planning by @ICFP2022.
• The award is a recognition of India’s efforts under PM @NarendraModi Ji’s leadership towards ensuring access to quality family planning choices based on right information and reliable services.

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Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs November 18

11. Which institute and IISc Bengaluru researchers developed technology to turn ACs into affordable air purifiers?
A) IIT-Madras
B) IIT-Kanpur
C) IIT-Delhi
D) IIT-Bombay
E) None of these
Answer: B) IIT-Kanpur

• Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kanpur and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have developed a one-of-a-kind technology to turn ACs into affordable air purifiers during the winter season.
• With smog and pollution posing grave danger across several cities, especially during the winter, this invention is expected to be a boon for many.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs November 18

12. Which country and India convened fifth bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue in New Delhi?
A) Australia
B) Russia
C) France
D) China
E) None of these
Answer: A) Australia

• India and Australia convened their fifth bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue in New Delhi.
• The Cyber Policy Dialogue was held under the auspices of the India-Australia Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber-Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation and Plan of Action 2020-2025 for a comprehensive and deeper cyber cooperation.
• The dialogue was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy Division) Muanpuii Saiawi from Ministry of External Affairs.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs November 18

13. Which edition of Dehradun International Film Festival held in Dehradun?
A) 4th
B) 6th
C) 3rd
D) 7th
E) None of these
Answer: D) 7th

• The 7th edition of the of the annual film extravaganza at the capital of the Uttarakhand, Dehradun International Film Festival (DIFF) started with a very positive note on 11th November at the Silvercity Multiplex with the Ranveer Singh starrer film 83.
• The film was specially dubbed for the visually impaired audiences.
• This year’s one of the new attraction was the Uttarakhand Talent Hunt.
• It was the brain child of the Festival Director Dr. Rajesh Sharma.

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14. Which state will host Femina Miss India 2023 Grand Finale?
A) Rajasthan
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Manipur
E) None of these
Answer: D) Manipur

• The Manipur government has signed a partnership agreement with the Times group to host the 59th edition of the grand finale of Femina Miss India 2023 in April.
• Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Vineet Jain, managing director of Times group were present at the partnership agreement signing event.

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15. In which of the following place 4th Edition of Indian Chemicals Council (ICC) Sustainability Conclave inaugurated?
A) Rajasthan
B) New Delhi
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Hyderabad
E) None of these
Answer: B) New Delhi

• Secretary Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Shri Arun Baroka inaugurated 4th edition of Indian Chemicals Council (ICC) Sustainability Conclave on the theme of ‘boardrooms to Community-ESG, Carbon Neutrality, Operational Safety, Greener Solutions at New Delhi.
• The two-day event promotes sustainability in the management of the entire life cycle of chemicals.
• It is being organized jointly with United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) with due support of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

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16. Who among the following inaugurated SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA, 2022 at India International Trade Fair in New Delhi?
A) Giriraj Singh
B) Rajnath singh
C) Amit shah
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw
E) None of these
Answer: A) Giriraj Singh

• Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh has said that the government is trying to connect around 10 crore women with self-help groups by 2024.
• Mr. Singh said this while inaugurating SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA, 2022 at India International Trade Fair in New Delhi today.
• He said, currently around 8.7 crore women are connected with self-help groups.
• SARAS Mela is an initiative by Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission to bring the rural women self-help group members in one platform to showcase their skills.
• It also provides national level exposure to understand the demand and taste of urban customers in metro cities.

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17. Who among the following and Karnataka government signed MoU to support start-ups and upskill workers?
A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Flipkart
D) Netflix
E) None of these
Answer: A) Google

• Google and the Karnataka government signed a memorandum of understanding, aimed at empowering women-led start-ups and upskilling underserved youth, in collaboration with the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS).

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