Daily Current Affairs 16 November 2023

1.		In the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, what record did Virat Kohli recently break, and whose record did he surpass?

Most runs in a single tournament; Rohit Sharma

Fastest century; AB de Villiers

Most centuries in an ODI; Sachin Tendulkar

Highest individual score; Chris Gayle

2.		What has led to the declaration of a state of emergency in Iceland?

Political unrest

Economic collapse

Unprecedented seismic activity and the likelihood of a volcanic eruption

A severe outbreak of a contagious disease

3.		Why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Ulihatu Village on November 15th?

To inaugurate a new government scheme

To pay homage at Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park

To announce a new scheme for the state

To participate in an international summit

4.		What is the trend in India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for October, and what are the contributing factors?

Inflation, high base effect, and increased prices in key sectors

Deflation, high base effect, and increased prices in key sectors

Inflation, low base effect, and decreased prices in key sectors

Deflation, high base effect, and decreased prices in key sectors

5.		Where is the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM Plus) taking place, and who is representing India?

Jakarta, Indonesia; Rajnath Singh

Bangkok, Thailand; Narendra Modi

Hanoi, Vietnam; S. Jaishankar

Manila, Philippines; Amit Shah

6.		What is the primary focus of India's recent initiative to auction 20 critical mineral blocks, including lithium and graphite?

Economic stabilization

National security enhancement

Space exploration

Agricultural development