Daily Current Affairs 19 November 2023

1.		Which cyclonic storm made landfall on Bangladesh's coast, causing widespread concern and disruptions in the Northeast Bay of Bengal?

Cyclone 'Amphan'

Cyclone 'Midhili'

Cyclone 'Nisarga'

Cyclone 'Vayu'

2.		How many unicorn companies does India currently have, and what is its global ranking?

58 unicorns, 4th position

64 unicorns, 3rd position

72 unicorns, 3rd position

80 unicorns, 2nd position

3.		What is the main focus of the solar-powered 'Ramayana' vessels set to navigate the Saryu River in Ayodhya?

Trade and commerce

Cultural and spiritual heritage

Environmental conservation

Scientific research

4.		In which city's Nahargarh Fort will Virat Kohli's wax statue be installed in the coming month?

New Delhi

Mumbai

Jaipur

Bangalore

5.		According to a Bank of America survey, which country emerged as the most favored market in the Asia Pacific region?

China

India

Japan

Australia

6.		Which British novelist, known for winning the Booker Prize in 1990 for the work "Possession: A Romance," recently passed away at the age of 87?

J.K. Rowlbrat

A.S. Byatt

Ian McEwan

S.T. Eden

7.		How many patents did India achieve in the fiscal year 2023-24, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal?

31010

41010

51010

61010

8.		What is the global theme for World Prematurity Day observed on November 17, 2023?

"Save the Children"

"Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures"

"Small actions, big impact: Immediate skin-to-skin care for every baby everywhere."

"A Better Start for Every Child"

9.		Who has been appointed as the new director of the Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for safeguarding the Prime Minister of India?

Arun Kumar Sinha

Alok Sharma

Piyush Pant

Santosh Kumar Sarangi

10.		Which renowned art historian, known for his expertise in Pahari style paintings, passed away at the age of 90?

M.F. Sardari

B.N. Goswamy

Anjolie Ela Menon

S.H. Raza