Current Affairs Quiz: November 8, 2021

Current Affairs 8 November 2021 Quiz

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1. 1. How much amount was approved by Delhi Government under the Emergency COVID-19 Response Package?
      A) ₹1678 cr
      B) ₹1568 cr
      C) ₹1256 cr
      D) ₹1544 cr
      
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      Option D
      Explanation: The Delhi Cabinet approved a budget of Rs 1,544 crore under the Emergency COVID-19 Response Package to bolster health systems in order to be prepared for a possible third wave, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.
      
   2. With which country,India agreed to strengthen defence and security partnershipby enhancing intelligence and information sharing?
      A) UK
      B) France
      C) USA
      D) Russia
      
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      Option B
      Explanation: a significant move, India and France agreed to strengthen defence and security partnershipby enhancing intelligence and information sharing, bolstering mutual capabilities, expanding military drills and pursuing new initiatives in maritime, space and cyber domains.
      

1. How many countries signed up to a sustainable agriculture action agenda at the conclusion of the first week of the COP26 climate summit?
   A) 27
   B) 26
   C) 25
   D) 22
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: India is among 27 countries to sign up to a sustainable agriculture action agenda at the conclusion of the first week of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, laying out new commitments to make farming more sustainable and less polluting.
   
2. Who clinched the women’s doubles title in the WTT Contender tournament in Lasko, Slovenia?
   A) Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath
   B) Wang Yidi and Manika Batra
   C) Lee Seing YOo and Archana Kamath
   D) PV Sindhu and Manika Batra
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: In Table Tennis, Indian pair of Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath clinched the women’s doubles title in the WTT Contender tournament in Lasko, Slovenia. Playing at the Sports Hall Tri Lilije, the Indian duo defeated the Puerto Rican team of Melanie Diaz and Adriana Diaz in straight sets by 11-3, 11-8, 12-10.
   
3. Manu Bhaker in partnership with Olympic champion Javad Foroughi of Iran won the mixed air pistol gold in the President’s Cup shooting championship being held in which country?
   A) Poland
   B) England
   C) UK
   D) USA
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Manu Bhaker in partnership with Olympic champion Javad Foroughi of Iran won the mixed air pistol gold in the President’s Cup shooting championship in Wroclaw, Poland.
   
4. Recently Tarak Sinha passed away.He is related to which field?
   A) Actor
   B) Author
   C) Cricket Coach
   D) Politics
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Eminent Cricket Coach and Dronacharya Awardee Tarak Sinha passed away in New Delhi after a prolonged illness. He was 71.
   

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. What is the capital of Poland?
   A) Warsaw
   B) Nairobi
   C) London
   D) Lira
   
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   Option A
   
   
2. What is the capital of France?
   A) London
   B) Paris
   C) Geneva
   D) Washington
   
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   Option B