Today’s Current Affairs MCQs/ GK Quiz 5&6th November 2023

These current affairs today are a part of our daily current affairs. We cover a wide range of topics from state, national, and international news that are relevant and important for competitive exams. Our team prepares today’s current affairs after going through many newspapers, such as The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, PRS, etc.

Scroll down for current affairs for 5th November 2023 and 6th November 2023.

Bhutan’s King Visits India for Talks with Prime Minister Modi (international)

• Bhutan’s King Wangchuck has arrived in India for an important visit. 
• This visit is significant because it happens at a time when Bhutan and China are trying to resolve their border dispute. 
• King Wangchuck’s trip started on November 3 and will last for eight days. 
• India’s External Affairs Minister personally welcomed him, showing India’s commitment to the visit. The visit aims to strengthen the strong friendship and cooperation between Bhutan and India.

NTPC REL’s First Wind Project in Gujarat Begins Operations (state)

• NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd’s first wind project in Dayapar, Gujarat, started its commercial operations on November 4, 2023. 
• This project is the first in India to meet the new electricity grid code and network access rules. NTPC REL is not only focusing on wind and solar energy but is also getting involved in green hydrogen technologies, which are considered a clean energy source. 
• They are setting up a significant green hydrogen capacity in Ladakh, contributing to India’s sustainable energy goals. 
• NTPC REL is working to achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 (State)

• The 17th Jaipur Literature Festival will be held from February 1 to February 5, 2024.
•  The theme for this edition is “Stories Unite Us,” focusing on how storytelling brings people together across different cultures and languages. 
• The festival will feature 25 speakers from diverse fields engaging in meaningful conversations, making it a significant literary event.

‘Surat’ – First Navy Warship Named After a Gujarat City (defense)

• The Indian Navy’s newest warship, ‘Surat,’ will be unveiled in Surat, Gujarat, by the Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel. 
• This is a historic event as it is the first time a Navy warship is named after a city in Gujarat. Surat, during the 16th to the 18th century, was a hub for maritime trade and shipbuilding. 
• The warship ‘Surat’ is part of the ‘Project 15B’ program, which aims to build four advanced stealth guided missile destroyers. It is the final ship in this program.

Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023 (defense)

• The Indian Army, along with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), organized the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023, a two-day event held on November 3rd and 4th.
•  This event focused on discussing security challenges in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. It included six sessions to encourage collaborative solutions for security issues.

Sweden’s Saab Secures 100% FDI in Indian Defense (defense)

• Sweden’s Saab has received approval from India to establish a new manufacturing facility, marking a significant achievement as the first foreign company to receive 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’s defense projects. 
• Saab’s new entity, Saab FFV India, will produce the Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-fired rocket system. 
• This manufacturing facility will be located in Haryana, India, and it’s the first time Saab will produce this system outside of Sweden.

IOC Acquires Mercator Petroleum 

• The State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has acquired Mercator Petroleum Limited (MPL) through an insolvency proceeding. 
• This acquisition, valued at around Rs 148 crore, strengthens Indian Oil’s presence in the oil and gas exploration sector. MPL has an oil and gas exploration block in Gujarat with the potential for oil discovery. 
• The resolution plan outlines payments to secured financial creditors and operational creditors.

International Day for Preventing Environment Exploitation in Armed Conflict (international)

• The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on November 6th annually, is a global initiative to raise awareness about the environmental impact of war and conflict. 
• The United Nations established this day to emphasize the importance of safeguarding the environment for peace and security and preventing its exploitation during military conflicts. 
• This day’s roots trace back to a United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted on November 5, 2001, designating November 6th as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.

India Leads in Workplace Burnout (international)

• A recent survey by the McKinsey Health Institute in 2023 looked at how people feel at work, and it found that India has the highest number of people feeling burnt out at their jobs.
•  The survey shows that a whopping 59% of Indian workers reported feeling symptoms of burnout. Younger workers, especially those aged 18 to 24, felt this more.
• In this survey, Japan had the lowest score for well-being, with only 25%. 
• On the other hand, Turkey scored the highest at 78%, followed closely by India at 76% and China at 75%.

Prime Minister Modi Extends Free Ration Scheme (national)

• Prime Minister Modi has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for five more years. 
• This program started during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and gives 5 kilograms of free food grains every month to those who need it. 
• It has been crucial in supporting people who are struggling, especially during lockdowns and economic difficulties caused by the pandemic.
• This scheme is significant because it helps about 800 million individuals in India who are considered poor. These are people living below the poverty line, daily wage workers, and others who are vulnerable.

Jal Diwali – “Water For Women, Women For Water Campaign” Launched (national)

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is starting an exciting initiative called the “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” known as “Jal Diwali.” 
• It begins on November 7, 2023, and goes on until November 9, 2023. This campaign is done in partnership with the Ministry’s National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and the Odisha Urban Academy.
• The main goal of this campaign is to give women a role in managing water. Women who take part in this campaign will learn about water treatment by visiting Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) in their cities.

COLORS Supports the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ Initiative (national)

• COLORS, a popular Hindi TV channel in India, is teaming up with the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative. 
• They are addressing the problem of abandoning girl children through their new TV show called “Doree.”
• The aim is to change society and fight against gender bias when it comes to girls. COLORS will not only air a TV show on this topic but also promote a 24-hour emergency helpline number (1098) for anyone who needs help with abandoned girl children all across the country.

New York City Wins First US National Gatka Championship (national)

• New York City hosted the 1st US National Gatka Championship, organized by the Gatka Federation USA. 
• Gatka is the Sikh Martial Art, and this event aimed to make it more popular in the United States. 
• The Kansas Gatka Association was the runner-up, and the NJ Gatka Association came in third place. 
• Some notable winners were Amritneer Singh and Gurvinder Kaur in individual categories and Kansas Gatka Association received the Best Team Award.

Rohit Rishi Appointed as Executive Director at Bank of Maharashtra (banking)

• Rohit Rishi has taken over as the Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra for a three-year term starting from November 1, 2023. 
• He has a strong background in banking and finance, and his experience includes a focus on MSME, Mid-Corporate, and Corporate credit.

RBI Appoints Manoranjan Mishra as Its New Executive Director (banking)

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Manoranjan Mishra as the new Executive Director, effective from November 1, 2023. 
• Mishra has a postgraduate degree in economics, an MBA in banking and finance, and a master’s degree in finance and financial regulation. 
• In his new role, he will oversee key departments within the RBI.

ISRO Chief Withdraws Release of His Autobiography (national)

• S Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), decided not to publish his autobiography, titled ‘Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal’ due to a controversy. 
• The controversy involved critical comments he made about his predecessor, K Sivan. These comments led to a public outcry, prompting Somanath to withdraw the book.

Angelo Mathews Becomes First Cricketer to Get ‘Timed Out’ (sports)

• In a Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Angelo Mathews became the first player to be ‘timed out.’ 
• This means he couldn’t get ready to face the next ball within two minutes of a dismissal or retirement as required by the rules.

Indian Hockey Team Wins Bronze Medal at Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 (sports)

• The Indian junior men’s hockey team secured a bronze medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 in Johor, Malaysia. 
• This marked India’s third victory in the Sultan of Johor Cup. In the final, Germany won the gold medal, defeating Australia in a penalty shootout. 
• India had a tough defeat in the semi-finals but bounced back to win the bronze medal.

NASA’s INFUSE Mission (science and tech)

• NASA recently sent a rocket into space for its INFUSE mission. 
• This mission aims to study the Cygnus Loop, which is a very old supernova remnant located 2,600 light-years away from Earth. 
• Scientists want to learn more about how new star systems are formed in the universe by examining this remnant.

Wolbachia: A Bacterial Symbiont (sci and tech)

• Wolbachia is a special type of bacteria that lives inside various insects and invertebrates. 
• It’s interesting because it can be used to control diseases like malaria and dengue fever by disrupting the breeding patterns of disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Indian Poet Gieve Patel’s Passing (national)

• Renowned Indian poet Gieve Patel passed away at the age of 83. He was not only a poet but also a painter, physician, and advocate for the environment. 
• His poems often focused on nature and the impact of human actions on it. He was also a playwright, and his works delved into complex human relationships and societal issues.

“AI” Named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year (international)

• Collins Dictionary has chosen “AI” as the Word of the Year for 2023. This reflects the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in our daily lives. 
• AI is becoming increasingly prominent and is the focus of discussions on its potential benefits and associated risks.

Time Magazine Features Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (international)

• Time Magazine featured Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a cover story. She has been a pivotal figure in Bangladesh’s remarkable growth, guiding the country from a jute producer to the fastest-expanding economy in the Asia-Pacific. 
• Under her leadership, Bangladesh has made significant progress in terms of food production and economic growth.

IIT Kanpur’s ‘Artificial Rains’ Solution for Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis (national)

• IIT Kanpur has a unique solution for Delhi’s air pollution – ‘artificial rains.’ 
• This method, known as cloud seeding, can help wash away pollutants and dust from the atmosphere. 
• It is not only an approach to tackle pollution but also a way to address water scarcity and drought-related issues by inducing rainfall.

1. What is the main focus of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023?

1. Economic discussions
2. Cultural exchange
3. Addressing security challenges in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region
4. Space exploration

2. Which foreign company has received approval for 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’s defense projects?

1. Boeing
2. Saab
3. Airbus
4. Lockheed Martin

3. What is the location of the oil and gas exploration block acquired by the Indian Oil Corporation through its acquisition of Mercator Petroleum Limited (MPL)?

1. Rajasthan
2. Karnataka
3. Gujarat
4. Maharashtra

4. When is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict observed?

1. November 3rd
2. November 4th
3. November 5th
4. November 6th

5. What is the primary goal of NASA’s INFUSE mission?

1. Studying black holes
2. Analyzing Earth’s atmosphere
3. Understanding the formation of new star systems
4. Investigating the surface of Mars

6. What role does Wolbachia play in disease control efforts?

1. It causes diseases in insects
2. It helps in pollination of crops
3. It disrupts the breeding patterns of disease-carrying mosquitoes
4. It improves crop yield

7. Who was featured in a Time Magazine cover story for guiding Bangladesh’s remarkable growth from a jute producer to a thriving economy?

1. Margaret Thatcher
2. Indira Gandhi
3. Sheikh Hasina
4. Angela Merkel

8. What did Collins Dictionary name as the Word of the Year for 2023?

1. Climate change
2. Permacrisis
3. AI
4. Pandemic

9. Who won the 1st US National Gatka Championship, organized by the Gatka Federation USA?

1. Kansas Gatka Association
2. NJ Gatka Association
3. New York City
4. India

10. Who has been appointed as the Executive Director at the Bank of Maharashtra for a three-year term starting from November 1, 2023?

1. Manoranjan Mishra
2. Rohit Rishi
3. Shri A.B. Vijayakumar
4. K Sivan