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Current Affairs Questions and Answers 05 November 2023

05 November 2023 Current Affairs Questions And Answers: Here, we are providing the Current Affairs Questions and Answers for 05 November 2023. These types of topics are important for candidates who prepare for Bank Exam 2023. In this article, we are covering the following topics Headlines:

  • NITI Aayog workshop on Indo-AU cooperation
  • Costa Cruises’ domestic sailings in India
  • India-UAE educational cooperation MoU
  • Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement signed between India and Italy
  • ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’

05th November Current Affairs 2023 Quiz

The Current Affairs 2023 section constitutes a major part of the General Awareness section in a competitive examination and plays an instrumental role. To supplement your preparation for the General Awareness Section of the upcoming exams like IBPS PO/Clerk Mains, SBI PO Mains and SEBI Grade A Prelims, we are providing you 05th November Current Affairs 2023 Quiz covering the following topics Headlines: NITI Aayog workshop on Indo-AU cooperation, Costa Cruises’ domestic sailings in India, India-UAE educational cooperation MoU, Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement signed between India and Italy.

Q1. Which of the following financial institutions was imposed a penalty by the RBI for violating SMS charges regulations?
(a) Punjab National Bank
(b) Federal Bank
(c) Kosamattam Finance
(d) Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which of the following financial institutions was imposed a penalty by the RBI for issuing demand drafts with a value of rupees fifty thousand and above without including the purchaser’s name on the face of the drafts?
(a) Punjab National Bank
(b) Federal Bank
(c) Kosamattam Finance
(d) Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India
(e) None of the above

Q3. What was the main objective of the NITI Aayog workshop on Indo-AU cooperation?
(a) To discuss the implementation of commitments from the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration (NDLD) in the areas of inclusive growth, sustainable infrastructure, and migration management.
(b) To strengthen cooperation between India and the African Union (AU) in the areas of trade, investment, and development.
(c) To promote knowledge, skills, and resource exchange between India and the AU.
(d) To highlight the importance of agricultural growth and mutual learning opportunities between India and the AU.
(e) To underline the shared goals of India and the AU in achieving the objectives outlined in the NDLD.

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a key theme of the NITI Aayog Indo-AU workshop?
(a) Inclusive growth
(b) Sustainable infrastructure
(c) Migration management
(d) Climate change adaptation
(e) Trade and investment

Q5. What initiative has driven the launch of Costa Cruises’ domestic sailings in India?
(a) “Make in India” campaign
(b) “Atithi Devo Bhava” campaign
(c) “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative
(d) “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”
(e) “Digital India” program

Q6. Which of the following factors has contributed to the recent growth in cruise tourism in India?
(a) Waiver of cabotage fees
(b) Development of modern cruise terminals
(c) Introduction of e-visa facilities
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above

Q7. The India-UAE educational cooperation MoU encompasses which of the following initiatives?
(a) Exchange of information in education
(b) Capacity development of TVET teaching staff
(c) Facilitation of academic collaboration between higher education institutions
(d) All of the above
(e) None of the above

Q8. What did the Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement signed between India and Italy aim to facilitate?
(a) Bilateral trade
(b) Tourism
(c) Movement of workers, students, and professionals
(d) Cultural exchange
(e) Environmental conservation

Q9. Which of the following sectors was identified as having untapped potential for collaboration between India and Italy?
(a) Agro-tech
(b) Innovation
(c) Space
(d) Defense
(e) All of the above

Q10. Which of the following states showed a decline in their SFSI score in 2022-2023 compared to 2019?
(a) Punjab
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Kerala

Q11. According to the Hydrogen Science Coalition, what is the defined threshold for distinguishing between high-carbon and low-carbon hydrogen?
(a) 1kg Hydrogen for 1kg Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e)
(b) 1kg Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e) for 1kg Hydrogen
(c) 100kg Hydrogen for 1kg Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e)
(d) 1kg Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e) for 100kg Hydrogen
(e) 1kg Hydrogen for 100kg Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e)

Q12. Which state performed the best in the ‘Consumer Empowerment’ parameter in the SFSI 2022-2023?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Punjab
(e) Himachal Pradesh

Q13. Who was elected as the chairman of the Shree Somnath Trust (SST) for a five-year term in 2023?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) Union Home Minister Amit Shah
(c) BJP veteran LK Advani
(d) P.K. Laheri
(e) Harshvardhan Neotia

Q14. How many members does the ACABQ have?
(a) 15
(b) 21
(c) 25
(d) 29
(e) 33

Q15. What is the primary responsibility of the ACABQ?
(a) To approve the budget submitted by the Secretary-General to the General Assembly.
(b) To provide advice and guidance to the General Assembly on administrative and budgetary matters.
(c) To examine and report on the administrative budgets of specialized agencies affiliated with the United Nations.
(d) To consider and report to the General Assembly on the auditors’ reports concerning the accounts of the United Nations and its specialized agencies.
(e) All of the above.

Solutions

S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Punjab National Bank was imposed a penalty by the RBI for violating SMS charges regulations.

S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. Federal Bank was imposed a penalty by the RBI for issuing demand drafts with a value of rupees fifty thousand and above without including the purchaser’s name on the face of the drafts.

S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. The main objective of the NITI Aayog workshop on Indo-AU cooperation was to discuss the implementation of commitments from the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration (NDLD) in the areas of inclusive growth, sustainable infrastructure, and migration management.

S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. The NITI Aayog Indo-AU workshop focused on three key themes: inclusive growth, sustainable infrastructure, and migration management. Climate change adaptation was not a specific theme of the workshop, but it was discussed in the context of sustainable infrastructure and migration management.

S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative. This initiative, launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, played a significant role in promoting domestic sailings in India.

S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. All of the factors listed in the options have contributed to the recent growth in cruise tourism in India. The waiver of cabotage fees has made it easier for foreign cruise vessels to operate in Indian waters, the development of modern cruise terminals has improved the passenger experience, and the introduction of e-visa facilities has made it easier for tourists to obtain visas.

S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. The MoU encompasses all three of the listed initiatives are Exchange of information in education, Capacity development of TVET teaching staff ,Facilitation of academic collaboration between higher education institutions.

S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. The Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement aimed to facilitate the seamless movement of workers, students, and professionals between the two countries.

S9. Ans.(e)
Sol. All of the sectors listed were identified as having untapped potential for collaboration between India and Italy.

S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh were among the 19 large Indian states that saw a decline in their SFSI scores in 2022-2023 compared to 2019.

S11. Ans.(a)
Sol. According to the Hydrogen Science Coalition, the dividing line is 1kg Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e) used to produce 1kg Hydrogen.

S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading state in consumer empowering initiatives, followed by Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.

S13. Ans.(a)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected as the chairman of the SST for a five-year term in 2023.

S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. The ACABQ is composed of 21 members elected by the General Assembly for a three-year term.

S15. Ans.(e)
Sol. The ACABQ has a wide range of responsibilities, including examining and reporting on the budget submitted by the Secretary-General to the General Assembly, advising the General Assembly on administrative and budgetary matters, examining the administrative budgets of specialized agencies affiliated with the United Nations, and considering and reporting to the General Assembly on the auditors’ reports concerning the accounts of the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

 

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Which of the following states showed a decline in their SFSI score in 2022-2023 compared to 2019?

Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh were among the 19 large Indian states that saw a decline in their SFSI scores in 2022-2023 compared to 2019.

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