Today’s Current Affairs MCQs/ GK Quiz 11th November 2023

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ICC Player of the Month Awards for Rachin Ravindra and Hayley Matthews (sports)

• New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra secures his first ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for outstanding performances in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 group stages. 
• West Indies’ Hayley Matthews claims the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for October, showcasing remarkable performances in the T20I series against Australia.

Grammy Awards 2024: Falguni Shah’s ‘Abundance in Millets’ Nominated for Best Global Music Performance (awards)

• Grammy Award-winning Indian vocalist Falguni Shah receives a nomination in the Best Global Music Performance category for her song “Abundance in Millets” at the 2024 Grammy Awards. 
• The song, featuring a speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to raise awareness about millets and their potential to alleviate world hunger.

ICC Suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s Membership Over Government Interference (sports)

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership, citing serious breaches of autonomy and government interference. 
• The decision follows the Sri Lankan government’s dismissal of the cricket board due to the national team’s disappointing performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Bilateral Exercise BONGOSAGAR-23 and Coordinated Patrol CORPAT-23 (defense)

• The Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy conduct the 4th edition of the Bilateral Exercise BONGOSAGAR-23 and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in the Northern Bay of Bengal. 
• The joint patrolling and maritime exercises aim to enhance interoperability between the two navies.

Former Governor of Nagaland, P B Acharya, Passes Away at 92 (national)

• P B Acharya, former governor of Nagaland and senior BJP leader, passes away at the age of 92 in Mumbai. A respected figure in Indian politics, Acharya’s death is a significant loss.
•  Born in Udupi, Karnataka, in 1931, he played a key role in Indian politics, associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and serving as the governor of Nagaland.

National Education Day 2023: Historical Background and Theme (national)

• Celebrated annually on November 11th, National Education Day honors Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister, on his birth anniversary. 
• Azad, a visionary leader, significantly contributed to shaping the nation’s education system. 
• He advocated for universal primary education, girls’ education, and free compulsory education for children under 14. 
• Azad played a crucial role in establishing prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

1. Why is National Education Day celebrated on November 11th each year?

1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s death anniversary.
2. India’s Independence Day.
3. Republic Day.
4. Birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

2. What was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s significant contribution to India’s education system?

1. Advocate for space research.
2. Establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology.
3. Pioneer of nuclear technology.
4. Advocate for universal primary education.

3. Why was Hayley Matthews awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for October?

1. Exceptional bowling performances.
2. Outstanding leadership in the T20I series.
3. Remarkable performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
4. Superb batting performances in the T20I series

4. What led to the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership by the ICC?

1. Failure to meet financial obligations.
2. Serious breaches of autonomy and government interference.
3. Player misconduct.
4. Withdrawal from international competitions.

5. What is the primary objective of the Bilateral Exercise BONGOSAGAR-23 and Coordinated Patrol CORPAT-23?

1. Conducting joint maritime exercises.
2. Establishing new naval bases.
3. Enhancing interoperability between Indian and Pakistani navies.
4. Testing new naval technologies.

6. Why was Falguni Shah’s song “Abundance in Millets” nominated for the Grammy Awards?

1. Featuring a speech by a political leader.
2. Promoting awareness about millets and world hunger.
3. Breakthrough in music production technology.
4. Collaboration with international artists.

7. What does ICC stand for in the context of cricket news?

1. International Cricket Council.
2. Indian Cricket Committee.
3. International Cricket Commission.
4. Indian Cricket Council.

8. What category is Falguni Shah nominated for at the 2024 Grammy Awards?

1. Best Female Vocalist.
2. Best Global Music Performance.
3. Best Songwriter.
4. Best New Artist.

9. Which of the following was NOT a performance by Rachin Ravindra in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023?

1. A century
2. Two half-centuries.
3. A five-wicket haul.
4. Scoring 406 runs.

10. What is the primary focus of the joint maritime exercises in Bilateral Exercise BONGOSAGAR-23?

1. Space exploration.
2. Enhancing interoperability.
3. Submarine warfare.
4. Cybersecurity measures.