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Daily Current Affairs 15 November 2023


1. Who was Lala Kedarnath Aggarwal, and what legacy did he leave behind?

Entrepreneur and founder of Bikanervala, known for popular sweets and snacks

Renowned painter, famous for abstract art

Philanthropist, dedicated to education initiatives

Sports personality, known for achievements in cricket


2. Which Indian state recently had more than 15 of its products granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags?

Himachal Pradesh

Uttarakhand

Kerala

Rajasthan


3. What is Morgan Stanley's economic growth forecast for India in FY2024 and FY2025?

5%

6%

6.5%

7%


4. Who has been appointed as the Foreign Secretary in the United Kingdom?

Victoria Atkins

Steve Barclay

David Cameron

Rishi Sunak


5. According to Moody's Investor Service, what is India's growth forecast for 2023?

5.5%

6.7%

7%

8%


6. What was the key emphasis of the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Economic Cooperation

Humanitarian Aid

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Resolution

Energy Markets Stability


7. What is the focus of the $400 million policy-based loan agreement between India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

Rural Infrastructure Development

Education Initiatives

Urban Infrastructure Development

Healthcare Improvement


8. What is the unique feature of the 'Sumpoorn' MSME Economic Activity Index introduced by SIDBI in collaboration with Jocata?

Subjective opinions and survey data

High-frequency indicator using monthly sales data

Annual financial reports of MSMEs

Employment data from MSMEs


9. When is Children's Day celebrated in India, and what is the theme for Children's Day 2023?

November 5th, "Flower Day"

November 14th, "For every child, every right"

December 25th, "Joy of Giving"

October 2nd, "International Day of Non-Violence"


10. What is the significance of Pablo Picasso's painting "Femme à la montre" ("Woman with a Watch") being sold for $139 million?

It is the most expensive painting ever sold

It is the second most expensive Picasso painting auctioned

It is the most expensive artwork sold at auction in 2023

All of the above