Current Affairs 17th November 2022 : Daily GK Update in English
1. As per the World Population Prospects 2022, what is the World Population, as of November 2022?
A. 5 Million
B. 8 Million
C. 10 Million
D. 12 Million
Answer [B] 8 Million
2. Which country signed the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) in the G-20 Summit 2022?
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. China
D. Japan
Answer [B] Indonesia
3. Which global group announced the ‘Global Shield’ insurance initiative?
A. G-7 and V20
B. WEF
C. UNEP
D. G-20 and V20
Answer [A] G-7 and V20
4. Which country is the frontrunner in climate mitigation, as per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)?
A. Norway
B. Germany
C. Denmark
D. Australia
Answer [C] Denmark
5. Which Indian Armed Force conducts the ‘Prasthan’ structured exercise?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force
D. Indian Coast Guard
Answer [B] Indian Navy
6. Which day is celebrated as the International Day for Tolerance?
A. 15 November
B. 16 November
C. 14 November
D. 13 November
Answer [B] 16 November
7. Newborn Care Week is celebrated every year in the country from 15th to 21st November. What is the theme of Newborn Care Week 2022?
A. Antenatal Care
B. Safety, quality and Nurturing
C. Home Care of Newborn in Urban Area
D. Quality, Equity, Dignity for every newborn
Answer [C] Home Care of Newborn in Urban Area
8. The 18th edition of Indo-US joint training exercise “….” Is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand in Nov 2022.
A. SAMPRITI
B. Varun
C. Garuda
D. Yudh Abhyas
Answer [D] Yudh Abhyas
9. Who has won gold medal in the Men’s 10 meter air pistol event in the Asian Airgun Championship in South Korea in November 2022?
A. Park Dai Hun
B. Vijayvir Siddhu
C. Mei Yo Tang
D. Shiva Narwal
Answer [D] Shiva Narwal
10. Which country has won the Billie Jean King Cup 2022 for the first time by defeating 7-time champion Australia in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2022?
A. Belgium
B. Turkey
C. Russia
D. Switzerland
Answer [D] Switzerland