Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers November 2013, November 4- 10 November 13

India was selected by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to host the Men's World Cup of Hockey in 2018. The finals of the tournament will be played from 1 to 16 December 2018.

The correct answer is Japan because the question mentions that engineers are preparing to extract nuclear fuel rods from the wrecked reactor of Fukushima nuclear power station. This implies that the power station is located in the same country where the engineers are working, which is Japan.

India handed over the chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) to Australia during the 13th Council of Ministers meeting held in Perth, Australia on 1 November 2013. This means that Australia took over the leadership role and responsibilities of the IORA from India.

India test fired the indigenous Agni-1 missile from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha on 8 November 2013.

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh. The question mentions that the highway links Medog to Zhamog in China. Medog is located in Arunachal Pradesh, which is a state in northeastern India. Therefore, the highway is near to Arunachal Pradesh.

Shashi Kant Sharma is the correct answer because he was India's nominee in the election to the UN Board of Auditors, which India won by 124 votes out of a total of 186.

Sebastian Vettel, a Formula One racing driver, currently drives for the Red Bull team, which is based in Austria. Since the question asks about his nationality, the correct answer would be Germany.

Bt Cotton is the correct answer because it is the only genetically modified crop that is currently being grown in India. Bt Cotton is a genetically modified variety of cotton that has been engineered to produce a toxin called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which helps protect the cotton plants against certain pests. Bt Brinjal, Bt Corn, and Bt Tomato are not currently approved for commercial cultivation in India.

She was 66 years old. She is known for her popular songs such as Lambi Judai and Dama Dam Mast Kalandar. She is survived by a son and a daughter.

He scored 209 runs off 158 balls against Australia in seventh and final ODI (One-Day International) match at Bangalore's M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Czech Castle architecture is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Czech Republic. The Exhibition presents a selection of 37 most interesting castles and chateaux of Bohemia and Moravia.

The correct answer is Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (WOS). The Reserve Bank of India allowed foreign banks to acquire domestic private sector banks and set up branches anywhere in the country. This means that the foreign banks can fully own the subsidiary banks that they acquire, rather than just partially owning them.

The correct answer is Lithuania. The Union Cabinet approved the visa waiver agreements with Poland, Slovenia, and Lithuania. This means that Indians with diplomatic passports will be able to visit these three countries without the need for a visa.

Sebastian Vettel won the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on 3 November 2013.

Bangladesh on 31 October 2013 approved the commercial cultivation of transgenic Bt brinjal. With this decision Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to cultivate the genetically modified food crop.

The correct answer is Kerala. This is because the question states that Kannur is the first zero-landless district in the country, and Kannur is located in Kerala.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia on 3 October 2013 won the BNP Paribas Masters Tennis tournament at Paris, France.

This is the first such conference and the Department has planned similar national level conferences of National Institutes to address the issues relating to the sector.

The conference was organised to update and sensitize Chairmen and CEOs of State Wakf Boards across the country. It is important to note that various amendments were introduced in the Wakf Act in order to strengthen the Wakf Institution.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is planning to introduce Fondaparinux sodium injection, a complex generic drug, to Canada and two other emerging markets. This indicates that the company is expanding its reach and entering new markets with this specific drug. The other options, Azithromycin, Guaifenesin, and Aspirin, are not mentioned in relation to Dr. Reddy's Laboratories or its plans to enter new markets.

The Indian army contingent of 150 people reached Chengdu on 4 November 2013 to take part in the anti-terrorism drills.

England will host the Women's World Cup of hockey from 7-21 July, 2018.

India won the gold medal in the Men's Compound category at the 18th Asian Archery competition held in Chinese Taipei on 31 October 2013.

The book entitled Indian Pharmacopoeia 2014 includes the standards of drug all over the world. These standards given in this pharmacopoeia are authoritative and legally enforceable.

Vijay, the dual cab freight WDG4D is a trailblazer. It is the first dual cab diesel electric freight locomotive to be built by Indian Railways.

The correct answer is Bengaluru because the question asks which city was included in the scheme to extend the sale of non-subsidized 5 kg cooking gas cylinders at petrol pumps. The proposal to extend the scheme was approved by the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, M. Veerappa Moily. The scheme was already in operation in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, so the correct answer must be a different city, which is Bengaluru.

The correct answer is 440 Newton Liquid Engine of the spacecraft. The Indian Space Research Organisation performed the first orbit raising manoeuvre of the Mars Orbiter spacecraft using this engine. This engine is specifically designed to provide the necessary thrust to change the spacecraft's orbit and propel it towards its destination.

The correct answer is Mumbai because the question asks for the city where the 12th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas will be held in 2014.

The correct answer is Civil Services Board. The explanation for this answer is that the Supreme Court of India has directed the Government of India and the States to pass orders within three months on giving fixed tenure to civil servants. In addition, the Supreme Court has also directed the constitution of a body at the national and state levels for the management of transfers, postings, rewards, inquiries, promotions, punishments, and disciplinary matters of the bureaucracy. This body would be called the Civil Services Board, which would oversee and regulate the functioning of civil servants.

Yuki Bhambri won the ATP men's singles title of the Traralgon event in Australia on 4 November 2013. He defeated Bradely Klahn in the summit clash.