Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers November 2013, November 11- 17 November 13

1. Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 12 November 2013 approved the proposed acquisition of 24 percent stake in the Naresh Goyal–led Indian carrier by Abu Dhabi based airline. Name the airlines that will make the acquisition?

Blue Dart Aviation

Club One Air

Etihad Airways

Invision Air

Etihad Airways will make the acquisition of the 24 percent stake in the Naresh Goyal-led Indian carrier.

Explanation

Etihad Airways will make the acquisition of the 24 percent stake in the Naresh Goyal-led Indian carrier.

2. The Vice President of India released a book entitled Maimaar-E-Qaun-Dr. A. R. Kidwai has been edited by whom?

Mufti Ataur Rahman Ansari

V K Karthika

Jayapriya Vasudevan

Anuj Bahri Malhotra

Mufti Ataur Rahman Ansari edited the book entitled "Maimaar-E-Qaun-Dr. A. R. Kidwai".

Explanation

Mufti Ataur Rahman Ansari edited the book entitled "Maimaar-E-Qaun-Dr. A. R. Kidwai".

3. Name the Indian cricketer player, who became number 1 batsman in one day International cricket rankings.

Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli

Shikhar Dhawan

MS Dhoni

Virat Kohli became the number 1 batsman in one day International cricket rankings. This suggests that he has performed exceptionally well in ODIs and has outperformed other players in terms of batting. His consistent performances and high scores have earned him the top spot in the rankings.

Explanation

Virat Kohli became the number 1 batsman in one day International cricket rankings. This suggests that he has performed exceptionally well in ODIs and has outperformed other players in terms of batting. His consistent performances and high scores have earned him the top spot in the rankings.

4. President of Philippines, Benigno Aquino on 11 November 2013 declared a state of national calamity to speed relief efforts for victims due to?

Super Typhoon Haiyan

Loleng Typhoon

Pepeng Typhoon

Juan Typhoon

In 2013, President Benigno Aquino declared a state of national calamity in the Philippines due to Super Typhoon Haiyan. This decision was made to expedite relief efforts for the victims of the devastating typhoon. Super Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Typhoon Yolanda, was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, causing widespread destruction and loss of life in the Philippines. By declaring a state of national calamity, the government aimed to mobilize resources and coordinate rescue and relief operations more effectively.

Explanation

In 2013, President Benigno Aquino declared a state of national calamity in the Philippines due to Super Typhoon Haiyan. This decision was made to expedite relief efforts for the victims of the devastating typhoon. Super Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Typhoon Yolanda, was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, causing widespread destruction and loss of life in the Philippines. By declaring a state of national calamity, the government aimed to mobilize resources and coordinate rescue and relief operations more effectively.

5. MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) signed an MoU with a firm of USA on 12 November 2013. Name the firm?

Levick Strategic Communications

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc

Ponemon Institute

Red Branch Law & Consulting

The correct answer is Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. This firm signed an MoU with MTNL on 12 November 2013.

Explanation

The correct answer is Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. This firm signed an MoU with MTNL on 12 November 2013.

6. Japan gave an Official Development Loan Assistance of what amount to India for the first batch of financial year 2013 loan package.

Yen 300.703 Billion

Yen 20.703 Billion

Yen 30.703 Billion

Yen 40.703 Billion

Japan provided an Official Development Loan Assistance of Yen 30.703 Billion to India for the first batch of the financial year 2013 loan package.

Explanation

Japan provided an Official Development Loan Assistance of Yen 30.703 Billion to India for the first batch of the financial year 2013 loan package.

7. The Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on?

12 November 2013

13 November 2013

14 November 2013

15 November 2013

The Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on 12 November 2013.

Explanation

The Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on 12 November 2013.

8. NASA in November 2013 released a natural-color image of Saturn from space, the first in which Saturn, its moons and rings, and Earth, Venus and Mars, all are visible. The panoramic mosaic of the majestic Saturn system was taken by which Spacecraft?

Tiangong 1

Soyuz

Cassini

Gemini

Apollo

The correct answer is Cassini. In November 2013, NASA released a natural-color image of Saturn from space, which included Saturn, its moons and rings, and Earth, Venus, and Mars. This panoramic mosaic of the Saturn system was taken by the Cassini spacecraft. Cassini was a joint mission between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), and it spent over 13 years studying Saturn and its moons before its mission ended in 2017.

Explanation

The correct answer is Cassini. In November 2013, NASA released a natural-color image of Saturn from space, which included Saturn, its moons and rings, and Earth, Venus, and Mars. This panoramic mosaic of the Saturn system was taken by the Cassini spacecraft. Cassini was a joint mission between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), and it spent over 13 years studying Saturn and its moons before its mission ended in 2017.

9. Who won the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals title after defeating the number one, Rafael Nadal?

Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer

David Ferrer

Tomas Berdych

Novak Djokovic won the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals title after defeating the number one, Rafael Nadal.

Explanation

Novak Djokovic won the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals title after defeating the number one, Rafael Nadal.

10. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of Department of Expenditure in the Union Ministry of Finance on 11 November 2013?

Ratan P Watal

RS Gujral

Rajesh Khullar

M.A.Siddique

Ratan P Watal has been appointed as the Secretary of Department of Expenditure in the Union Ministry of Finance on 11 November 2013.

Explanation

Ratan P Watal has been appointed as the Secretary of Department of Expenditure in the Union Ministry of Finance on 11 November 2013.

11. Prasar Bharati, the India's public broadcaster signed MoU in the field of broadcasting with Radio-Television of which country on 13 November 2013.

Slovenia

Ljubljana

Nigeria

Sudan

Prasar Bharati, the India's public broadcaster, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of broadcasting with Radio-Television of Slovenia on 13 November 2013. This MoU signifies a mutual agreement between the two countries to collaborate and exchange knowledge and resources in the broadcasting sector. It highlights the importance of fostering international partnerships and sharing expertise to enhance the quality and reach of broadcasting services.

Explanation

Prasar Bharati, the India's public broadcaster, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of broadcasting with Radio-Television of Slovenia on 13 November 2013. This MoU signifies a mutual agreement between the two countries to collaborate and exchange knowledge and resources in the broadcasting sector. It highlights the importance of fostering international partnerships and sharing expertise to enhance the quality and reach of broadcasting services.