1. Which player has made the record of scoring most runs in a single World Cup edition?
(A) David Warner
(B) Virat Kohli
(C) Glenn Maxwell
(D) Rohit Sharma
(E) Shubhman Gill
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
The ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is being held in India.
India’s batsman Virat Kohli has made the record of scoring most runs in a single World Cup.
Kohli is currently the highest run-scorer in the Cricket World Cup 2023.
With 711 runs in 10 matches, Kohli has overtaken Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs in a single edition.
2. Where will ‘India International Science Festival’ 2023 be organized?
(A) Guwahati
(B) Jaipur
(C) Faridabad
(D) Lucknow
(E) Gurugram
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held in Faridabad, Haryana from January 17 to 20, 2024.
The theme this time is “Science and Technology Public Outreach in the Age of Amrit”.
IISF is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in collaboration with Vigyan Bharati.
3. When is ‘World Philosophy Day’ 2023 being celebrated this year?
(A) 14 November
(B) 15 November
(C) 16 November
(D) 17 November
(E) 18 November
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
World Philosophy Day or World Philosophy Day is celebrated every year on the third Thursday of November, this time it is being celebrated on 16 November.
In 2005, UNESCO established World Philosophy Day to recognize the important contribution of philosophy in shaping the future society.
This year’s theme is “Philosophical Reflection in a Multicultural World”.
4. The joint military exercise ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ is being organized with India and which country?
(A) USA
(B) France
(C) Germany
(D) Sri Lanka
(E) China
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
The 9th edition of the India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise, “Mitra Shakti-2023,” commenced on November 16, 2023, in Aundh (Pune).
The joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka is being conducted from 16 to 29 November 2023.
The Indian contingent is being represented primarily by 120 soldiers of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.
The objective of this military exercise is to jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
Apart from the joint military exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 between India and Sri Lanka, ‘SLINEX-23’ was organized in April this year.
5. Which country will host the second edition of ‘Voice of Global South Summit’?
(A) India
(B) Bangladesh
(C) Thailand
(D) Malaysia
(E) Indonesia
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The second edition of ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ will be hosted by India.
The summit will focus on sharing the decisions taken at the G20 meetings during India’s presidency with the countries of the global south.
The first edition of the Voice of Global South Summit was hosted by India in virtual format in January this year.
6. National Press Day has been celebrated on which day in November 2023?
(A) 14 November
(B) 15 November
(C) 16 November
(D) 17 November
(E) 18 November
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
National Press Day is celebrated every year on 16 November in India.
This day was started by the Press Council of India.
It was started in the year 1977.
The theme of National Press Day 2023 is “Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”.
7. In collaboration with whom is Indian Railways going to launch ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train’?
(A) NITI Aayog
(B) IRCTC
(C) Ministry of Tourism
(D) CRIS
(E) Yatra 24
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
Indian Railways is going to start ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train’ in collaboration with IRCTC.
It is being launched to promote ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ and ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiatives.
Departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the circular route will cover iconic destinations like Mumbai, Pune, Solapur, Guntakal, Renigunta, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Kochuveli.
8. Who has been honored with the first “Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award”?
(A) Salman Rushdie
(B) Padma Lakshmi
(C) Arundhati Roy
(D) Rachel Eliza
(E) Elizabeth Griffiths
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
World-renowned author Salman Rushdie received the inaugural “Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award” from the Vaclav Havel Center.
Simultaneously, Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah was honored with the “Disturbing the Peace Award for a Courageous Writer at Risk” during a ceremony.
Rushdie’s presence at the event was unexpected, with only a handful of the 100 attendees aware of his attendance.
9. 3rd Hockey India Senior Women Inter Department National Championship is being hosted by which company?
(A) Indian Oil Corporation
(B) Bharat Petroleum
(C) Hindustan Petroleum
(D) HDFC Bank
(E) Power Grid
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
In a sporting environment and thrilling atmosphere, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated the 3rd Hockey India Senior Women Inter Department National Championship 2023 and the tournament trophy at Shivaji Stadium.
The tournament is being hosted by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
10. Who has been named for Maharashtra’s “Lata Mangeshkar Award 2023”?
(A) Suresh Wadkar
(B) Anuradha Paudwal
(C) Alka Yagnik
(D) Vaishali Samant
(E) Kavita Krishnamurthy
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The Maharashtra government has chosen the esteemed playback singer and National Award winner, Suresh Ishwar Wadkar, as the recipient of the prestigious ‘Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award’ for 2023.
The announcement was made by Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, recognizing Wadkar’s remarkable contribution to the world of music.
Suresh Wadkar, a Sangeet Natak Akademi laureate in 2018, aged 68, has been an influential figure in the music industry.
The ‘Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award for 2023 is a recognition of Wadkar’s significant contributions to the world of music.