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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 November 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 November 2021: This post contains Questions/Quiz based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 16 November 2021. These questions have been framed keeping in mind the pattern of banking and competitive exams and hence this current affairs quiz will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs competitive exams
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Which player won the Player of the Tournament title at the 2021 T20 World Cup final?
A) Aaron Finch
B) Mitchell Marsh
C) David Warner
D) Kane Williamson
Option C
Explanation:Player of the Match – Mitchell Marsh (Australia) and Player of the Tournament – David Warner (Australia)
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Renowned historian and author Babasaheb Purandare who has passed away recently wrote extensively about which of these rulers?
A) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
B) Maharaja Bir Bikram
C) Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar
D) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Option D
Explanation:The eminent historian, orator and noted author from Maharashtra, Balwant Moreshwar Purandare has passed away. He was 99. The celebrated author was popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare. He wrote extensively about Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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Which F1 Driver player has won the 2021 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Max Verstappen
C) Valtteri Bottas
D) Charles Leclerc
Option A
Explanation:Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain), has won the 2021 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix (earlier known as Brazilian Grand Prix).
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The Trilateral Maritime Exercise named SITMEX – 21 will be held between which countries?
A) India, Bangladesh and Russia
B) India, Singapore and Thailand
C) India, Japan and Singapore
D) India, Sri Lanka and Australia
Option B
Explanation:The 3rd edition of the Trilateral Maritime Exercise named SITMEX – 21 is being held from 15 to 16 Nov 21 in the Andaman Sea. The Navies of the India, Singapore and Thailand will participate in the event.
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The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi has been renamed after which Indian?
A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Sushma Swaraj
C) Arun Jaitley
D) Manohar Parrikar
Option D
Explanation:The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi has been renamed as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA). Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled a plaque on November 15, 2021 to rename the institute after former Defence Minister late Manohar Parrikar.
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When is the National Press Day observed?
A) 14 November
B) 15 November
C) 16 November
D) 13 November
Option C
Explanation:National Press Day is observed on November 16 every year to celebrate free and responsible press in India. It also commemorates the day when the Press Council of India started functioning.
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Who has been awarded the 2021 International Children’s Peace Prize award?
A) Neha Gupta and Om Prakash Gupta
B) Vihaan Agarwal and Nav Agarwal
C) Advik Soni and Ehsaan Soni
D) Jivin Sehgal and Lakshit Sehgal
Option B
Explanation:Two Delhi-based teenage brothers Vihaan (17) and Nav Agarwal (14) have won the 17th annual KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize for tackling pollution in their home city by recycling household waste.
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India has recently flagged off which edition of the Scientific Expedition to Antarctica in November 2021?
A) 41st
B) 39th
C) 45th
D) 43rd
Option A
Explanation:India successfully launched the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica on November 15, 2021.
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The Government of India has inked USD 61 million loan agreement with which institution to fund development projects in Agartala, Tripura?
A) New Development Bank
B) World Bank
C) Asian Development Bank
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Option C
Explanation:The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $61 million loan (approx Rs 454 crore) to fund development projects in Agartala, Tripura.
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The International Day for Tolerance is observed annually on which day?
A) 13 November
B) 15 November
C) 14 November
D) 16 November
Option D
Explanation:The International Day for Tolerance is observed annually on 16 November. The day was declared by UNESCO in 1995, on its fiftieth anniversary, to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance.