This is the current affairs of 19 & 20 November 2023. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Name the winning team of ICC ODI World Cup 2023?
a. India
b. New Zealand
c. Australia
d. South Africa
Answer: c. Australia
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2. Australian team became the winner of ICC ODI World Cup for which time?
a. Third Time
b. Fourth Time
c. Fifth Time
d. Sixth Time
Answer: d. Sixth Time
– When was the final match: November 19, 2023
In which stadium was the match: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
– Teams in the final: India and Australia
– Australia Captain: Pat Cummins
– India Captain: Rohit Sharma
The Indian team played a total of 11 innings in World 2023, winning 10 of them. However, they lost the final match.
Final Match Score:
– India: All out for 240 runs in 50 overs
– Australia: 241/4 in 43 overs
– Australia won by six wickets.
Note: In the previous ODI World Cup in 2019, England won by defeating New Zealand.
– Australia won the ICC ODI World Cup for the sixth time, creating history.
– They are the first team to achieve this.
Australia’s ICC World Cup Title Wins:
– Defeated England in 1987.
– Defeated Pakistan in 1999.
– Defeated India in 2003.
– Defeated Sri Lanka in 2007.
– Defeated New Zealand in 2015.
– Defeated India in 2023.
India’s ICC World Cup Title Wins:
– Defeated West Indies in 1983.
– Defeated Sri Lanka in 2011.
ICC (International Cricket Council):
– Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
– Established: June 15, 1909
– CEO: Geoff Allardice
– Chairman: Greg Barclay
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3. Who became the ‘Player of the Match’ in the final of ICC ODI World Cup 2023?
a. Rohit Sharma
b. David Warner
c. Virat Kohli
d. Travis Head
Answer: d. Travis Head
– Travis Head is an Australian batsman.
– He scored 137 runs in 120 balls.
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4. Which cricketer got the title of ‘Player of the Tournament’ in ICC ODI World Cup 2023?
a. Rohit Sharma
b. David Warner
c. Virat Kohli
d. Travis Head
Answer: c. Virat Kohli
– He scored the highest score of 765 runs in 11 innings in ODI World Cup 2023. Also took one wicket.
– He scored three centuries and six half-centuries.
– Virat broke Sachin’s record of 673 runs in the ICC World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar had scored these runs in the 2003 edition.
Most runs in a World Cup
765- Virat Kohli (2023)
673- Sachin Tendulkar (2003)
659- Matthew Hayden (2007)
648- Rohit Sharma (2019)
647- David Warner (2019)
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5. Which cricketer broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring his 50th ODI century?
a. Virat Kohli
b. David Warner
c. Rohit Sharma
d. Chris Gayle
Answer: a. Virat Kohli
– Virat Kohli scored his 50th century in the ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
– This match took place on November 15, 2023, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India won this match.
– Sachin Tendulkar had 49 centuries in 452 matches.
– Virat Kohli has scored 50 centuries in 279 matches.
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6. Who became the bowler who took 5 or more wickets the most four times in the ICC World Cup (ODI)?
a. Jasprit Bumrah
b. Mohammed Shami
c. Mitchell Starc
d. Tim Southee
Answer: b. Mohammed Shami
– In the World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami has taken 5 wickets maximum four times.
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7. Who became the bowler taking the highest wicket in ICC ODI World Cup 2023?
a. Jasprit Bumrah
b. Adam Zampa
c. Mohammed Shami
d. Dilshan Madushanka
Answer: c. Mohammed Shami
– Mohammed Shami has the highest number of wickets in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, with a total of 24 wickets in 7 matches.
– He is the bowler with the most instances of taking 5 or more wickets in ICC ODI World Cups, achieving this feat four times.
– He holds the record for taking the most wickets in a single match (ODI) in the ICC World Cup, claiming 7 wickets in one match.
– Note: He is also the bowler with the most wickets for India in the ODI World Cup.
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8. World Cup 2023 Award Winners:
– Player of the Tournament – Virat Kohli (765 runs, 1 wicket, 5 catches)
– Player of the Match in the Final – Travis Head (137 runs, 1 catch)
– Most Runs – Virat Kohli (765 runs in 11 matches)
– Most Centuries – Quinton de Kock (4 centuries)
– Most Half-Centuries – Virat Kohli (6 half-centuries)
– Most Wickets – Mohammed Shami (24 wickets in 7 matches)
– Best Figures – Mohammed Shami (7/57 against New Zealand in Mumbai)
– Most Sixes – Rohit Sharma (31 sixes)
– Most Catches – Daryl Mitchell (11 catches)
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9. What is the Cambridge Word of the Year for 2023?
a. Metaverse
b. Hallucinate
c. Union
d. Homer
Answer: b. Hallucinate
– In the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reflecting its new usage, the Cambridge Dictionary has named ‘hallucinate’ as its word of the year for 2023 after updating its definition.
Definition of Hallucinate:
– The main meaning of this word is to experience something different from or beyond reality, where a person perceives something, sees, hears, or feels something that is not present in reality.
– This word is often used in the context of mental health science or medicine.
New Definition of Hallucinate:
– ”When an Artificial Intelligence (a computer system with some human-like qualities, such as the ability to generate language that appears human) gets confused, it produces incorrect information.”
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10. To whom did the Maharashtra government announce the award of ‘Gansamragini’ Lata Mangeshkar Award?
a. Sonu Nigam
b. Suresh Wadkar
c. Shreya Ghoshal
d. Kumar Sanu
Answer: b. Suresh Wadkar
– The Maharashtra government made this announcement in November 2023.
Awards given by the Maharashtra State Cultural Department:
– ‘Gaansamraajni’ Lata Mangeshkar Award 2023: Suresh Wadkar
– Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award: 1. Suhasiniji Deshpande (2022) 2. Ashokji Samel (2023)
Suresh Wadkar:
– Suresh Wadkar is an Indian playback singer. – He primarily sings in Hindi and Marathi films.
– Additionally, he has sung many Bhojpuri, Konkani, and Odia songs.
– He was born on August 7, 1955, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Lata Mangeshkar Award:
– This is a national-level award given for contributions in the field of music.
– Many state governments in India confer awards with this name.
– Madhya Pradesh initiated this award in 1984.
– The Maharashtra government started presenting this award in 1992.
– The award includes an eligibility certificate and a cash prize of 2 lakh.
– It is officially known as the “Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime Achievement.”
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11. A record number of patents were granted by the Indian Patent Office till November in the financial year 2023-24?
a. 41010
b. 40000
c. 50000
d. 41050
Answer: a. 41010
– Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that by November 15, 2023, the Indian Patent Office has granted a record 41,010 patents.
– This figure was 4,227 in the financial year 2013-14.
Increase in Indian Patent Applications:
– According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) report, there was a growth of 31.6 percent in patent applications by Indians in the year 2022.
– This led to an 11-year growth in comparison to any other country in the top 10 filers.
– In 2022, the countries submitting the most patents were China, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Germany.
What is a Patent?
– The word “patent” means “sole” or “exclusive.”
– A patent is a legal right granted to an individual or organization for a specific discovery (technology, process, product) or idea.
– This is done so that no one can replicate it.
– Whenever there is a discovery, the inventor gets it patented in their name.
Patents come in two types:
1. Product Patent
2. Process Patent
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12. The central government flagged off 100 mobile vans for the sale of wheat flour under which brand in November 2023?
a. Sarkari Atta
b. Bharat Atta
c. Hindustan Atta
d. Rashtriya Atta
Answer: b. Bharat Atta
– Central Minister Shri Piyush Goyal launched ‘Bharat Atta’ in November 2023.
– ‘Bharat Atta’ will be available at the MRP of Rs. 27.50 per kilogram.
– In addition, to provide relief to consumers, the government will also make Bharat Dal available at the rate of Rs. 60 per kilogram through central stores, NAFED, and NCCF.
Where to Find the Flour:
– ‘Bharat Atta’ is available at Central Stores, National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED), and National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Limited.
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13. Antonia Susan Byatt passed away on 17 November 2023, what was she famous for?
a. Novel Writing
b. Sports
c. Internet Research
d. Music
Answer: a. Novel Writing
– She was a famous British novelist.
– She is known by the name A.S. Byatt.
– She was 87 years old.
– Her career spanned almost 60 years.
– In the year 1990, her novel “Possession: A Romance” was highly successful, and she received the Booker Prize for it.
– She was born on August 24, 1936, in the city of Sheffield, England.
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14. When is World Toilet Day celebrated?
a. 18 November
b. 19 November
c. 20 November
d. 21 November
Answer: b. 19 November
– The United Nations observes ‘World Toilet Day’ every year on November 19.
– Its aim is to raise awareness about improper sanitation, rainwater management, and handwashing.
– Theme for the year 2023: “Rapid Transformation”
History of this day:
– In the year 2013, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring November 19 as World Toilet Day.
United Nations:
– Headquarters: New York, United States
– Members: 193
– Official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish
– Secretary-General: António Guterres
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15. When is World Children’s Day celebrated?
a. 19 November
b. 20 November
c. 21 November
d. 22 November
Answer: b. 20 November
Theme for the year 2023: “Investing in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Welfare”
– World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day.
– This day is celebrated every year on November 20 to promote international togetherness, raise awareness among children worldwide, and improve children’s well-being.
– Note: Children’s Day is celebrated in India on November 14.
