Current Affairs 14/11/2022

1.Which organization has said that at least 15k died of hot weather in Europe in 2022?

1. WHO
2. FAO
3. UNEP
4. WMO

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that at least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of the hot weather in 2022 so far.

2. The International Week of Science and Peace is observed every year around the globe on which date?

1. November 12 to November 17
2. November 10 to November 15
3.November 9 to November 14
4.November 8 to November 13

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: November 9 to November 14 is observed as the International Week of Science and Peace every year around the globe.

3.Which Union Ministry launched the 'Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2 and Citizen Perception Survey-2022'?

1. Ministry of External Affairs
2. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3. Ministry of Rural Development
4. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

... Answer is 2)
Explanation Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri virtually launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2 and Citizen Perception Survey 2022.

4.Which company has appointed Bjorn Gulden, as its new chief executive, and he will take over the German sportswear brand in January as the company?

1. Adidas
2. Reebok
3. Nike
4. Puma

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Adidas has appointed Bjorn Gulden, the CEO of rival Puma, as its new chief executive, and he will take over the German sportswear brand in January as the company.

5. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has partnered with which of the following to promote energy efficiency financing for MSMEs in November 2022?

1. SIDBI
2. IRDAI
3. NABARD
4. SEBI

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have partnered to promote energy efficiency financing for MSMEs.

6.Which bank has partnered with the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) to help 1000 entrepreneurs with financing in the state of Nagaland?

1. Axis Bank
2.Indian Bank
3. State Bank of India
4. HDFC Bank

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) in collaboration with the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has decided to help 1000 entrepreneurs with financing. An MoU has been signed between the two parties to facilitate ease of doing business and finance MSMEs of Naga entrepreneurs in the state.

7. Aruna Miller has become the first Indian-American to hold the office of Lt. Governor of which US State?

1. Georgia
2. Alaska
3. Maryland
4.Florida

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Indian-American politician Aruna Miller made history by becoming the first Indian-American to hold the office of the Lt. Governor in the state of Maryland.

8. Which city is the host of 'PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit'?

1. Varanasi
2. Kolkata
3.Pune
4. Ahmedabad

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Union Shipping Minister is set to inaugurate the PM Gati Shakti Multimodal Waterways Summit at Varanasi.

9.Which institution has launched the 'Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All' during COP-27?

1. WEF
2. UNEP
3. WMO
4. IMF

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the 'Executive Action Plan of Early Warnings for All'during a roundtable meeting at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

10.LIC has increased its shareholding in Voltas by buying an additional 2 per cent stake by acquiring shares worth how much through open market transactions?

1. Rs. 935 crore
2. Rs. 535 crore
Rs. 635 crore
4. Rs. 735 crore

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: LIC buys an additional stake in Voltas for Rs 635 crore. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in Voltas by buying an additional 2 per cent stake.

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