Category: Current Affairs November 2021

As per new research, white-tailed deer in the US are infected by which virus?

A. Aichi virus
B. SARS-CoV-2
C. Noro Virus
D. BK virus

Answer

Correct Answer: B. SARS-CoV-2


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According to recent research in the USA, white-tailed deer are being infected by SARS-CoV-2, commonly called the COVID virus. During the study from January to March 2021 across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York state, it was found that 40% of deer that were tested contained SARS-CoV-2 anti bodies.

Who won Men’s Single Vienna Tennis Open 2021?

A. Daniil Medvedev
B. Alexander Zverev
C. Daniil Medvedev
D. Lloyd Harris

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Alexander Zverev


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Alexander “Sascha” Zverev, a German professional tennis player, won the fifth ATP title of the season (2021) and 18th overall at the Vienna Open 2021 or Erste Bank Open 2021 defeating Frances Tiafoe of the United States of America (USA).

What is the theme of the campaign undertaken during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021?

A. Infection control
B. Go Blue
C. Overusing antimicrobials
D. Antimicrobial surveillance

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Go Blue


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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top 10 global health threats.
This year during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18-24), the ‘Go Blue’ campaign aims to raise awareness on AMR. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites don’t respond to medicines, which makes infections difficult to treat.

The 21st Annual Council of Ministers meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was recently held in which city?

A. New Delhi
B. Dhaka
C. Colombo
D. Male

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Dhaka


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The 21st Annual Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was held in a hybrid format in Dhaka. Held on November 17, 2021.

Recently, which new game has been included in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games?

A. Skating
B. Kabaddi
C. Squash
D. Women’s Cricket

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Women’s Cricket


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Women’s T20 cricket is one of three new sports that could be added to the programme of events at Birmingham 2022 after the organiser’s proposals were given approval by the Commonwealth Games Federation’s Executive Board. Under the proposals, beach volleyball and Para table tennis have also been recommended for inclusion in the programme, in a move that could see more medals available for women and more para-sports included, compared to any other previous edition of the Commonwealth Games.

Baba Guru Nanak’s ____ birth anniversary celebrated this year on 19 November 2021.

A. 551st
B. 552nd
C. 553rd
D. 554th

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 552nd


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The 552nd birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak began at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib Hassan Abdal. Thousands of pilgrims from around the world are attending the celebrations to express their devotion and love for Baba Guru Nanak. More than 2300 pilgrims from India were escorted to Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib Hassan Abdal under tight security to attend the three-day birthday celebrations at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib Hassan Abdal. A large number of pilgrims from other countries and from within the country have already reached Gurdwara Panja Sahib. 

Which city secured 1st rank in the TRACE Global Bribery Risk ranking 2021?

A. Singapore
B. Japan
C. Denmark
D. New Zealand

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Denmark


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The TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix (TRACE Matrix) measures business bribery risk in 194 jurisdictions, territories, and autonomous and semi-autonomous regions. Denmark has topped the rankings with a score of 2. Norway 2nd, Sweden 3rd.

Which country will host the 14th edition of the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time ever?

A. Pakistan
B. India
C. West Indies
D. Bangladesh

Answer

Correct Answer: C. West Indies


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The West Indies will host the 14th edition of the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time ever, as the event which showcases the future stars of the game will see 16 teams traveling to the Caribbean to compete in 48 matches from 14 January to 5 February across four host countries.

According to a recent report by McKinsey & Co, which country has surpassed U.S as the richest nation of the world?

A. U.K
B. Germany
C. China
D. Sweden

Answer

Correct Answer: C. China


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China is the world’s wealthiest country, overtaking the US, while wealth around the world tripled in the last twenty years, mainly due to the real estate sector, according to an analysis by consulting giant McKinsey. Global net wealth jumped to $514 trillion in 2020, rising by $358 trillion from 2000 levels, according to a McKInsey report cited by Bloomberg. China was responsible for almost one-third of the increase in worldwide wealth. Before joining the World Trade Organization, its wealth was $7 trillion in 2000. By 2021, it had surged to $120 trillion.

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