Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers November 2013, November 18- 24 November 13

1. Cadila Pharmaceuticals on 21 November 2013 launched a new lung cancer drug, which is priced 40000 rupees for 10 course injection. The drug is much cheaper than the drugs manufactured by the multinational companies. Name the drug?

Abiraterone

Carbo Taxol

Drogenil

Mycidac-C

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Explanation

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2. The 22nd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held from 15-17 November 2013 on the theme Growth with Equity: Inclusive Development ended.

Kiev, Ukraine

Perth, Australia

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Auckland, New Zealand

The correct answer is Colombo, Sri Lanka. The 22nd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 15-17 November 2013. The theme of the meeting was "Growth with Equity: Inclusive Development."

Explanation

The correct answer is Colombo, Sri Lanka. The 22nd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 15-17 November 2013. The theme of the meeting was "Growth with Equity: Inclusive Development."

3. Four people have won the Nobel Prizes two times in their life for their research. Marie Curie, John Bardeen and Linus Pauling are the three people of them, who is the fourth person to win the Nobel Prize twice?

Walter Gilbert

Frederick Sanger

Paul Berg

Wallace Spearmon

Frederick Sanger is the fourth person to win the Nobel Prize twice. The question states that there are four people who have won the Nobel Prizes two times in their life for their research. Marie Curie, John Bardeen, and Linus Pauling are mentioned as three of these people. The correct answer, Frederick Sanger, completes the list of four individuals who have achieved this feat.

Explanation

Frederick Sanger is the fourth person to win the Nobel Prize twice. The question states that there are four people who have won the Nobel Prizes two times in their life for their research. Marie Curie, John Bardeen, and Linus Pauling are mentioned as three of these people. The correct answer, Frederick Sanger, completes the list of four individuals who have achieved this feat.

4. Who was crowned the male World Athletes of the Year, 2013?

Darya Klishina

Janay DeLoach-Soukup

Chelsea Hayes

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt was crowned the male World Athlete of the Year in 2013. This recognition is likely due to his exceptional performance and achievements in the field of athletics during that year. Usain Bolt is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, having won numerous Olympic and World Championship titles. His speed, record-breaking performances, and dominance in the sport make him a deserving candidate for this prestigious award.

Explanation

Usain Bolt was crowned the male World Athlete of the Year in 2013. This recognition is likely due to his exceptional performance and achievements in the field of athletics during that year. Usain Bolt is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, having won numerous Olympic and World Championship titles. His speed, record-breaking performances, and dominance in the sport make him a deserving candidate for this prestigious award.

5. The Vice President of India released a book entitled Maimaar-E-Qaun-Dr. A. R. Kidwai has been edited by whom?

Mufti Ataur Rahman Ansari

V K Karthika

Jayapriya Vasudevan

Anuj Bahri Malhotra

Mufti Ataur Rahman Ansari has edited the book entitled Maimaar-E-Qaun-Dr. A. R. Kidwai.

Explanation

Mufti Ataur Rahman Ansari has edited the book entitled Maimaar-E-Qaun-Dr. A. R. Kidwai.

6. Lionel Messi, the Barcelonan forward footballer on 20 November 2013 won the Golden Shoe award. How many times has, he won the Golden Shoe Award?

One

Two

Three

Four

Lionel Messi has won the Golden Shoe Award three times.

Explanation

Lionel Messi has won the Golden Shoe Award three times.

7. The fifth session of India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation was held on 13 November 2013. Where was it held?

Hyderabad

New Delhi

East Slavic

Golden Horde

The fifth session of India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation was held in New Delhi.

Explanation

The fifth session of India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, Industrial and Cultural Cooperation was held in New Delhi.

8. Which one do you like?The Mars Orbiter Mission also known as Mangalyaan has beamed back the first set of pictures of Earth on 21 November 2013. The pictures were captured by a Camera fitted on Mars Orbiter spacecraft. What is the name of camera?

Spacecraft Camera

Mars Color Camera

Mangalyaan Camera

Mars Orbiter Camera

The correct answer is Mars Color Camera. This is because the question asks for the name of the camera that captured the first set of pictures of Earth during the Mars Orbiter Mission. The camera fitted on the Mars Orbiter spacecraft is specifically called the Mars Color Camera, which is why it is the correct answer.

Explanation

The correct answer is Mars Color Camera. This is because the question asks for the name of the camera that captured the first set of pictures of Earth during the Mars Orbiter Mission. The camera fitted on the Mars Orbiter spacecraft is specifically called the Mars Color Camera, which is why it is the correct answer.

9. Who on 17 November 2013swornrd in as the 6th President of the Maldives?

Fathimath Ibrahim

Ibrahim Muhammad Didi

Abdulla Yameen

Ibrahim Nasir

Abdulla Yameen was sworn in as the 6th President of the Maldives on 17 November 2013.

Explanation

Abdulla Yameen was sworn in as the 6th President of the Maldives on 17 November 2013.

10. Darvis Patton, the US sprinter, who announced his retirement on 18 November 2013 has won the Olympic silver medal as part of the 4x100 relay teams when?

The 2008 Beijing Olympics and London Olympics in 2012

The 2004 Athens Olympics and Beijing Olympics in 2008

The 2004 Athens Olympics and London Olympics in 2012

The 2000 Sydney Olympics and Athens Olympic in 2004

Darvis Patton, the US sprinter, won the Olympic silver medal as part of the 4x100 relay teams in the 2004 Athens Olympics and the London Olympics in 2012.

Explanation

Darvis Patton, the US sprinter, won the Olympic silver medal as part of the 4x100 relay teams in the 2004 Athens Olympics and the London Olympics in 2012.