1. Which bank has partnered with NPCI to launch Rupay Credit Cards 'Veer' for Armed Forces?
A.ICICI Bank
B.Kotak Mahindra Bank
C.Yes Bank
D.Axis Bank
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank partnered with NPCI to launch Rupay Credit Cards 'Veer' for Armed Forces.
2. The sixth edition of the National Formulary of India published by which institution?
A.Indian Council for Medical Research
B.Indian Medical Association
C.AIIMS
D.Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the sixth edition of the National Formulary of India published by Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) to promote rational use of medicines in the country.
3. Which country is set to start the 'Knock Every Door' campaign to boost vaccination?
A.Indonesia
B.India
C.China
D.USA
Answer: Option B
Explanation: According to a release issued by the Union Health Ministry of India, the "Har Ghar Dastak" (Knock Every Door) campaign is scheduled to start soon in districts with low vaccination rates.
4. The Indian Navy frigate TUSHIL has been launched in which country?
A.Israel
B.Japan
C.Russia
D.United States
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The seventh Indian Navy frigate of the P1135.6 class has launched at the Yantar Shipyard at Kaliningrad in Russia.
5. What is the interest rate on EPF deposits for 2020-21?
A.6.1%
B.8.9%
C.7.4%
D.8.5%
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%.
6. Which institution convened the 'Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021'?
A.Home Affairs Ministry
B.NITI Aayog
C.Pune International Centre
D.IFSC
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Pune International Centre has convened the 6th 'Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021'. It is a two-day virtual conference, with the theme of 'National Security Preparedness in the Age of Disasters and Pandemics'.
7. Which country has named its native long-tailed bat as the Bird of the Year 2021?
A.Australia
B.Sweden
C.New Zealand
D.Ireland
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The critically endangered New Zealand long-tailed bat has been named the New Zealand Bird of the Year 2021.
8. For the implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP the newly constituted EGoS has how many members?
A.17
B.15
C.20
D.12
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Centre has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) to review and monitor the mechanism for the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP).
9. Sports Ministry has inaugurated three new KISCE at Delhi, Lucknow and Chennai. With this how many KISCE are now operational in India?
A.32
B.21
C.17
D.27
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The total number of Khelo India Sports Centres of Excellence in India has increased to 27 spread across 26 States and Union Territories.
10. Which Indian state has topped the Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021)?
A.Kerala
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Telangana
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option A
Explanation:In this year's Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021), Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have taken the top three positions, among the 18 large states in governance performance.
11. Which international financial institution has signed USD 40 million health project agreement with India for the state of Meghalaya?
A.UNDP
B.World Bank
C.AIIB
D.Asian Development Bank
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Government of India and the World Bank have inked USD 40 million health project agreements for the state of Meghalaya.12.
12.Which day is celebrated as International Day to End Impunity for Crimes annually?
A.November 01
B.November 03
C.November 02
D.November 04
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed annually on 2 November.
13. India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra has recently overseen the presidential election of which country?
A.Uzbekistan
B.Singapore
C.Sri Lanka
D.Thailand
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra led a three-member delegation to Uzbekistan to oversee the country's presidential election.
14. Microsoft has taken over which company to become the largest company by market cap?
A.Apple
B.Google
C.Intel
D.Adobe
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Microsoft Corp. has surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world's most valuable publicly-traded company by market capitalisation.
15. Who has been appointed on the Board of Trustees of the prestigious Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art?
A.Isha Ambani
B.Mukesh Ambani
C.Anil Ambani
D.Azim Premji
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Isha Ambani has been appointed on the Board of Trustees of the prestigious Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.
16. Which word has been chosen as the Word of the Year 2021 by Oxford English Dictionary?
A.Jab
B.Immunity
C.Jab & Immunity
D.Vax
Answer: Option D
Explanation:'Vax' has been chosen as the word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in 2021.
17. The G20 Summit 2021 has which edition of the annual event?
A.18th
B.20th
C.16th
D.14th
Answer: Option C
Explanation:It has the 16th meeting of the G20 group. The meeting has held under the chairmanship of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
18. The G20 member nation leaders have committed to take action to limit global warming at what level above pre-industrial levels?
A.3 degrees Celsius
B.2 degrees Celsius
C.2.5 degrees Celsius
D.1.5 degrees Celsius
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The G20 leaders committed to taking action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
19. Which country has the host nation for the G20 Summit 2021?
A.Russia
B.Scotland
C.Italy
D.UAE
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The 2021 G20 (Group of Twenty) Summit has held in Rome, Italy.
20. The 'Ganga Utsav 2021 - The River Festival' is which edition of the annual Ganga festival?
A.3rd
B.5th
C.6th
D.4th
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The 5th edition of the three-day-long Ganga Utsav has been organised in virtual format.
21. Which company has shut down its facial recognition system?
A.Apple
B.Google
C.Facebook
D.Microsoft
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Facebook Inc. announced on November 2, 2021, that will be shutting down its Facial Recognition System which automatically identifies the users in the videos and the photos. The system has led to growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.
22. Who won Mandi Lok Sabha by-election 2021?
A.Pratibha Singh
B.Gyaneshwar Patil
C.Khushal Singh Thakur
D.Rajnarayan Singh Purni
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Indian National Congress' candidate Pratibha Singh won Mandi Lok Sabha by election by a margin of 7490 votes against BJP's Khushal Singh Thakur, who is a Kargil War hero.
23. Which state will introduce new Prevention of Loss of Public and Private Property and Recovery of Damages Act?
A.Madhya Pradesh
B.Himachal Pradesh
C.Gujarat
D.Rajasthan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Madhya Pradesh government is planning to introduce new 'Prevention of Loss of Public and Private Property and Recovery of Damages Act'. This was announced by Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on November 3, 2021.
24. India is scheduled to play against which nation on November 3, 2021 in T20 World Cup 2021?
A.Afghanistan
B.Australia
C.Namibia
D.Scotland
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India vs Afghanistan live cricket match will be played at 7.30 pm at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE on November 3, 2021. This is India's third group stage match in T20 World Cup 2021 and Afghanistan's fourth match.
25. India has called for how much hike in climate finance?
A.1 billion dollar
B.1 trillion dollar
C.5 million dollar
D.2 billion dollar
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav called upon Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) on November 2, 2021 to work closely to protect the interests of developing countries. He urged that climate finance cannot continue at the levels that were decided in 2009 and should be hiked to at least 1 trillion dollars to meet the climate action goals.
26. Which nation has asked its citizens to stock up amid tight COVID-19 curbs?
A.China
B.Russia
C.UK
D.France
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on November 1, 2021 "families to store a certain amount of daily necessities as needed to meet daily life and emergencies".This comes amid as the Chinese government has adopted increasingly tight measures to contain its latest Covid outbreak.
27. When will National Sports Awards be conferred?
A.November 11th
B.November 13th
C.November 15th
D.November 21st
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The National Sports Award will be conferred to the awardees in New Delhi on November 13, 2021. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be conferred to 12 sportspersons including Neeraj Chopra (Athletics), Sreejesh PR (Hockey), Manpreet Singh (Hockey), Ravi Kumar (Wrestling), Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), Sunil Chhetri (Football), Mithali Raj (Cricketer) and Paralympians Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara, Manish Narwal, Pramod Bhagat and Krishna Nagar.
28. India's largest landfill biogas plant has been inaugurated in -
A. Hyderabad
B. Amravati
C. Kushinagar
D. Agra
Answer: Option A
Explanation: -to-compressed biogas plant has been inaugurated at Hyderabad Integrated Municipal Solid Waste site.The plant has been inaugurated by Ramky Enviro. Ramky
Enviro Engineers Ltd is one of Asia’s leading providers of comprehensive environment management services.The focus of the project is on the conversion of landfill gas
into compressed biogas as an automotive fuel.The benefits of the project include carbon sequestration and reduced emissions of GHGs into the environment.
29. Which country has named its native long-tailed bat as the Bird of the Year 2021?
A. Sweden
B. Ireland
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
Answer: Option D
Explanation:tailed bat has been named as the New Zealand Bird of the Year 2021.The long-tailed bat is the only land mammal of New Zealand. It is also known as the
long-tailed wattled bat or pekapeka-tou-roa.The Bird of the Year competition is organised annually by New Zealand based independent conservation organisation Forest &
Bird to raise awareness among the citizens about the native birds of the country.
30. Which Indian cricketers have been selected for MCC Honorary Life Membership Awards?
A. Harbhajan Singh
B. Rahul Dravid
C. Javagal Srinath
D. Both (1) & (3)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:MCC awards Honorary Life Membership of the Club.The list witnessed the names of 2 former Indian cricketers – Harbhajan Singh and Javagal Srinath. Sara McGlashan).
31. Which state government has launched "Mission Clean" to curb illegal sand mining and liquor trade?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi announced ‘Mission Clean’ in a meeting on October 31, 2021, held with all the Deputy Commissioners and the
Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of the State.The Chief Minister of Punjab, during the meeting, directed the officials to adopt a ‘zero-tolerance policy’
against corruption.Department to ensure that the sand and gravel should be available in the market at the Government rates while directing the DCs and SSPs to keep a
check on it.
32. Kashmir has got the first-ever open-air floating theatre in which lake?
A. Wullar Lake
B. Dal Lake
C. Nagin Lake
D. Surinsar Lake
Answer: Option B
Explanation: ever open-air floating theatre in the famous Dal lake.The theatre was launched on by J-K Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta in October 2021.Bollywood film
‘Kashmir ki Kali’ was shown to tourists and residents of the area in the theatre.The theatre will benefit tourism in J&K.The concept of open-air is pretty unique, not
found anywhere in this world.
33. Which institute has recently launched "Veer Gatha" Project?
A. NCERT
B. NCTE
C. CBSE
D. SCERT
Answer: Option C
Explanation:CBSE has launched “Veer Gatha” project in schools to raise awareness on Gallantry Awards.Schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) have been asked to prepare projects and engage in activities based on the Gallantry Award winners.of the GallantryAward winners among school students.
November 20.The projects can be interdisciplinary & in various formats such as poems, essays, etc.
34. World Bank have inked $40 million health project agreement with India for Meghalaya?
A. UNDP
B. ADB
C. World Bank
D. AIIB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Government of India and the World Bank have inked USD 40 million health project agreement for the state of Meghalaya on October 28, 2021. The Meghalaya
Health Systems Strengthening Project will improve the quality of health services in the state and strengthen the management and governance capabilities of the state
to handle future health emergencies including the COVID-19 pandemic.
35. Who has recently won the title of First Miss India 2021?
A. Lekh Uthaiah
B. Pearl Agarwal
C. Shreya Gupta
D. Rayna Sikri
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Shreya Gupta as the 2nd runner up. of the All India Beauty Pageants First Miss India 2021 and First Miss India Teen 2021 was held in Goa on 30 October 2021.
36. Alan Davidson, who has passed away recently was the cricket all-rounder of which country?
A. England
B. South Africa
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Australian and New South Wales cricket all-rounder Alan Davidson has passed away at the age of 92.Davidson was the first player to achieve the feat
of scoring 100 runs as well as take 10 wickets in a single Test match.The legendary left-arm swing bowler played 44 Tests for Australia in which he claimed 186 wickets
and scored 1328 runs.
37. Recently, Who have agreed to spend $6 billion to solve world hunger if the UN shares a spending plan?
A. Jeff Bezos
B. Bill Gates
C. Elon Musk
D. Mark Zuckerberg
Answer: Option C
Explanation:SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on October 31, 2021, said that he is willing to sell some Tesla stocks if the World Food Programme (WFP) shares a plan on how 2% of total wealth which is $6 billion could
solve world hunger.According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk is the world's richest individual with a net worth of $311 billion.The recent increase in wealth
is attributed to a jump in Tesla shares, which soared when rental car company Hertz placed an order for 100,000 Teslas.
38. Which bank has recently tied up with Indian Navy for salary accounts?
A. ICICI Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. SBI
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Axis Bank has signed an MoU with the Indian Navy, offering a defence service salary package.Through the exclusive defence service salary package–Power
Salute–Axis Bank will offer numerous benefits to all ranks of the Indian Navy, veterans and cadets.The benefits include a personal accident cover of up to ₹56 lakh.It
also includes zero processing fee and 12 EMI waivers on home loans.
39. Who has recently received the 'Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2021'?
A. Pratima Garg
B. Renu Sharma
C. P Vatsala
D. Paul Zacharia
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Noted Malayalam novelist and short story writer P Vatsala has been selected for the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2021. She has been recognized for
her valuable contribution to the Malayalam language and literature. The honour carries a cash award of Rs 5,00,000 and a citation. The Kerala government’s highest
literary honour has been named after Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan.
40. Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)?
A. Arun Chawla
B. Uday Shankar
C. Dilip Chenoy
D. Ghanshyam Das
Answer: Option A
Explanation: He will assume charge with immediate effect.He joined FICCI in 2011 and is currently the Deputy Secretary-General of the chamber.The Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group based. It was established in 1927, on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi.
41. Which country has recently proposed a 'Wealth Tax'?
A. USA
B. UAE
C. Oman
D. Russia
Answer: Option A
Explanation: US President Joe Biden has announced more conventional proposed rate hikes on the income of large corporations and the wealthiest Americans, similar to
a 'Wealth Tax'.This new tax would apply to people with over $1 billion in assets or $100 million in income for three straight years Biden’s plan was to raise tax
rates on pretty much the entire 1%, the 1.6 million taxpayers earning at least $500,000 annually.
42. Which edition of ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’ has been started?
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 7th
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The 5th edition of the three-day-long Ganga Utsav has been organised from November 01 to 03, 2021 in virtual format. The “Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River
Festival“ will not only celebrate the glory of the river Ganga but all the rivers of the country to promote the celebration of ‘Nadi Utsav’ (River Festival).Ganga
Utsav 2021 has been organised under the leadership of the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.Ganga Utsav is organised by the National Mission for
Clean Ganga (NMCG) jointly with the Ministry of Jal Shakti to mark the anniversary of the announcement of River Ganga as the ‘National River’ onNovember 04, 2008.The
2021 celebrations will be part of the 75 years of Independence and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsavcelebrations.On the first day of the festival, the National Mission for
Clean Ganga (NMCG) got registered in theGuinness Book of World Records for the highest number of photos of handwritten notes uploaded on Facebook in an hour.
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