Vision IAS Current Affairs 2022 : November Current Affairs 2022
71.
Which nation has fined Air India $1.4 million (around Rs 11.3 crore) for delaying refunds worth $121.5 million (around Rs 985 crore) to passengers whose flights were cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic?
1. Russia
2. Canada
3. United Kingdom
4. USA
5. Kuwait
Option “4” is correct. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Air India $1.4 million (around Rs 11.3 crore) for delaying refunds worth $121.5 million (around Rs 985 crore) to passengers whose flights were cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic.
72.
Who has won his maiden F1 race in Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo?
1. Lewis Hamilton
2. George Russell
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Max Verstappen
5. None of the above
Option “2” is correct. Mercedes’ George Russell has won his maiden F1 race in Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton & Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz came at the second and third positions respectively.
73.
Which Indian state has received the ‘India Agribusiness Awards 2022’ in the best state category for their contribution in the areas of agriculture?
1. Gujarat
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Manipur
5. Haryana
Option “5” is correct. Haryana has received the ‘India Agribusiness Awards 2022’ in the best state category for their contribution in the areas of agriculture. National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad, a vibrant organization under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India was one of the organisation to be awarded with “India Agribusiness Awards 2022” for the best Agribusiness Award under Fisheries Sector.
74.
Give the name of India-born Nobel laureate Professor who has been awarded the prestigious Order of Merit by Britain’s King Charles III in recognition of his distinguished service to science.
1. Kailash Satyarthi
2. Subramanyam Chandrashekhar
3. Amartya Sen
4. Venki Ramakrishnan
5. Abhijit Banerjee
Option “4” is correct. India-born Nobel laureate Professor Venki Ramakrishnan has been awarded the prestigious Order of Merit by Britain’s King Charles III in recognition of his distinguished service to science. The Order of Merit, founded in 1902 by King Edward VII, is conferred on individuals of exceptional distinction in the armed forces, science, arts, and literature, or for the promotion of culture based on the personal choice of the monarch.
75.
Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have been named as the Most Valuable Team of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Who has been named as captain of T20 World Cup team?
1. Alex Hales
2. Jos Buttler
3. Virat Kohli
4. Glenn Phillips
5. Sikandar Raza
Option “2” is correct. Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have been named the Most Valuable Team of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Jos Buttler has been named as captain of T20 World Cup team. Hardik Pandya is named the 12th man.
76.
Olympic medallists MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu and Gagan Narang were among 10 eminent sportspersons elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission. Where is headquarter of Indian Olympic Association located?
1. Mumbai
2. Kolkata
3. New Delhi
4. Bangalore
5. Indore
Option “3” is correct. Olympic medallists MC Mary Kom, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu and Gagan Narang were among 10 eminent sportspersons elected as members of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes Commission. New Delhi is headquarter of Indian Olympic Association.
77.
RBI chooses 5 Banks for to work on the retail pilot project of the central bank digital currency (CBDC). Which of the following bank is not included in selected 5 banks list?
1. HDFC Bank
2. State Bank of India
3. Yes Bank
4. Axis Bank
5. IDFC First Bank
Option “4” is correct. State bank Of India(SBI), ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank, HDFC Bank and Yes Bank are among a shortlist of at least five lenders that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has roped in to work on the retail pilot project of the central bank digital currency (CBDC).
78.
The theme for the 2022 World Philosophy Day is ‘The Human of the Future’. On which day World Philosophy Day is observed to raise public awareness about philosophy and how vital it is?
1. First Monday
2. Last Sunday
3. Third Thursday
4. Fourth Friday
5. Second Tuesday
Option “3” is correct. World Philosophy Day is commemorated on the third Thursday of November every year. However, that was not always the case. World Philosophy Day was first celebrated on November 21, 2002. UNESCO aimed to raise public awareness about philosophy and how vital it is, not only to connect the world today but to the past and present, as well as for a better understanding of the future.
79.
The ‘Statue of Prosperity’ is made to commemorate the contribution of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda who is the founder of Bengaluru. Who unveiled a 108 feet tall bronze statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in Bengaluru?
1. Nirmala Sitharaman
2. Narendra Modi
3. Amit Shah
4. Basavraj Bommai
5. Draupadi Murmu
Option “2” is correct. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 108 feet tall bronze statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in Bengaluru. The statue was conceptualized and sculpted by Ram V Sutar, who also curated the Statue of Unity. The ‘Statue of Prosperity’ is made with 98 tonnes of bronze and 120 tonnes of steel.
80.
Which state tourism has bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London for its (Sustainable, Tangible, Responsible, Experiential, Ethnic, and Tourism hubs) STREET project?
1. Sikkim
2. Karnataka
3. Goa
4. Maharashtra
5. Kerala
Option “5” is correct. The Kerala Tourism has bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London. The award was given for the STREET project implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission under the Kerala Government.
