1. Which state's CM has launched the 'Uttam Beej portal' which will benefit the farmers by providing quality seeds with transparency?
A.Rajasthan
B.Bihar
C.Andhra Pradesh
D.Haryana
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana, has launched the 'Uttam Beej portal' which will benefit the farmers of Haryana by providing quality seeds with transparency.
2. Which bank has signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer a defence service salary package under ''Power Salute''?
A.RBL Bank
B.State Bank of India
C.ICICI Bank
D.Axis Bank
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Axis Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to offer 'Power Salute'; ICICI Bank also renewed MoU with the Indian Army.
3. Which organization has warned that the average global temperatures would breach the two degrees Celsius mark by 2100?
A.Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
B.International Union for Conservation of Nature
C.United Nations Environment Programme
D.United States Environmental Protection Agency
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that the average global temperatures would breach the 2 degrees Celsius mark by 2100 compared to pre-industrial times.
4. What is the name of the website launched by Indian climate experts for assessing equity in climate action?
A.Bharat Climate Monitor
B.Climate Equity Monitor
C.Bharat Climate Dashboard
D.Global CC Monitor
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Independent researchers from India have conceptualized and developed an online dashboard named "Climate Equity Monitor" on Global climate policy.
5. IAF has participated in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021. This exercise was conducted in which country?
A.Saudi Arabia
B.Iraq
C.Israel
D.Algeria
Answer: Option C
Explanation:A total of 84 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel took part in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021, along with IAF's Mirage 2000 aircraft squadron at Israel's Ovda Airbase.
6. Which organization has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal'?
A.Energy Efficiency Services Limited
B.Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.
C.Power Finance Corporation
D.Small Industries Development Bank of India
Answer: Option B
Explanation:As a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021', the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal'.
7. Which country has announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies?
A.Pakistan
B.Afghanistan
C.Japan
D.China
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Taliban made a surprise announcement, banning the use of all foreign currency across the country. The terrorist organisation urged everyone (from
shopkeepers to business owners) to conduct all transactions using the national currency, the Afghani.
8. The Reserve Bank of India has appointed which bank as an Agency Bank to conduct government business?
A.State Bank of India
B.Bank of Baroda
C.Federal Bank
D.Bandhan Bank
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Reserve Bank of India has now appointed Bandhan Bank as an Agency Bank of the RBI to conduct government business.
9. Who has won the 5th Rujna Zora chess tournament held in Serbia?
A.G AkashG Akash
B.P Iniyan
C.Audi Ameya
D.D Gukesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Indian Grandmaster (GM) P Iniyan wins the 5th Rujna Zora chess tournament held in Serbia.
10. Which Indian state is set to commence the census of Indus river dolphins?
A.Bihar
B.West Bengal
C.Punjab
D.Haryana
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Punjab is set to commence the census of the Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor). It is a freshwater dolphin that is found in the river Beas.
11. The Union Home Minister has launched Ayushman CAPF Health Card for which persons?
A.Central Armed Police Forces Persons
B.Judge
C.Railway Employees
D.All of above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Ayushman Bharat' healthcare scheme for the personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across India.
12. Who has been appointed as the Director-General of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)?
A.Rajnish Kumar
B.Vinod Aggarwal
C.A S Rajeev
D.Arun Chawla
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The industry chamber Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) said Arun Chawla has been appointed as its new director-general.
13. 'STRIVE' is a World Bank-funded project being implemented by which Union Ministry?
A.Ministry of Education
B.Ministry of Skill Development
C.Ministry of Labour and Employment
D.Ministry of Culture
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) is a World Bank-funded project approved in 2016 for a total cost of Rs. 2200 crore is being implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development.
14. 2nd National Tribal Dance Festival has been observed in which state?
A.Karnataka
B.Chhattisgarh
C.West Bengal
D.Jharkhand
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Chhattisgarh observed a 3-day annual 2nd National Tribal Dance Festival 2021 on October 28-30 at Raipur's Science College ground as a part of the tourism development plan of the state.
15. How many sportspersons have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021?
A.11
B.10
C.12
D.14
Answer: Option C
Explanation:12 sportspersons have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021.
16. Who has been topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021?
A.Azim Premji
B.Mukesh Ambani
C.Shiv Nadar
D.Ratan Tata
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The founder-chairman of Wipro Ltd, Azim Premji has topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021.
17. Which state of India has been invited to participate in International Seed Conference to be conducted by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.Kerala
C.Telangana
D.Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation:In a significant development, Telangana has been invited to participate in International Seed Conference to be conducted by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
18. Which organization delivered the First Ship of Project 15B Class Destroyer- Yard 12704 (Visakhapatnam) to the Indian Navy?
A.DRDO
B.Garden Reach Shipbuilders
C.Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
D.HAL
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) has delivered the First Ship of Project 15B Class Destroyer-Yard 12704 (Visakhapatnam) to the Indian Navy.
19. Which organization has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal' as a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021'?
A.IREDA
B.RBI
C.SEBI
D.NABARD
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a 'Whistle-blower Portal' as a part of the celebration of 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2021'.
20. When is World Tsunami Awareness Day?
A.November 3rd
B.November 4th
C.November 5th
D.November 6th
Answer: Option C
Explanation:World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5, 2021 to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction. In the past 100 years, tsunamis have killed more than 2,60,000 people.
21. Who has won 2021 Booker Prize?
A.Khaled Hosseini
B.Paulo Coelho
C.Nguyen Phan Que Mai
D.Damon Galgut
Answer: Option D
Explanation:South African novelist Damon Galgut won the 2021 Booker Prize for his novel ‘The Promise’ on November 3, 2021. It was one of the six shortlisted novels for the Booker Prize and stood out for its artistry and scope.
22. Which country has become the first one to approve oral Covid pill?
A.US
B.UK
C.Canada
D.India
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The United Kingdom on November 4, 2021, became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 anti-viral pill. It has been jointly developed by the U.S.-based Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, in a boost to the fight against pandemic.
23. Who has become the seventh male boxer to win a medal at World Boxing Championships?
A.Vikas Krishnan
B.Shiva Thapa
C.Akash Kumar
D.Amit Panghal
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Akash Kumar has become the seventh Indian male boxer who won a medal at the World Boxing Championships. He won a bronze medal in the 54-kg category at the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on November 4, 2021.
24. Senior political leader Subrata Mukherjee passed away on November 4, 2021. He was a part of which political party?
A.TMC
B.INC
C.BJP
D.RJD
Answer: Option A
Explanation:West Bengal Minister and senior TMC leader, Subrata Mukherjee passed away at the age of 75 in Kolkata on November 4, 2021. He was an MLA from Ballygunge constituency. He passed away at the age of 75 years after a cardiac arrest.
25. Which veteran cricketer has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing T20 World Cup?
A.Dwayne Bravo
B.Kane Williamson
C.Quinton de Kock
D.Aaron Finch
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The International Cricket Council informed on November 5, 2021 that West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Bravo said that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing T20 World Cup as "time has come" to leave the stage after a career he can be proud of.
26. Who won Nizami Ganjavi Award?
A.Tedros Ghebreyesus
B.Jim Yong Kim
C.Antonio Guterress
D.Kristalina Georgieva
Answer: Option A
Explanation:World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus and UN Geneva Office Director-General Tatiana Valovaya were honoured with the Nizami Ganjavi International Award on November 4, 2021.
27. Who has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team?
A. Rahul Dravid
B. MS Dhoni
C. Anil Kumble
D. Md Azharuddin
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Rahul Dravid was appointed as the head coach ofTeam India (Senior) on November 3, 2021.He was unanimously chosen for the post by the Cricket Advisory
Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh.The former India skipper will take charge of the Indian cricket team from the upcoming home T20 series against New
Zealand.Rahul Dravid was appointed as the head of the National Cricket Academy in 2019, a position which he will leave before taking over as India’s head coach.
28. Who became the World's fastest player to take 100 wickets in T20 International Cricket?
A. Shakib Al Hasan
B. Rashid Khan
C. Jasprit Bumrah
D. Pat Cummins
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan has became the fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in T20Is.Rashid achieved the feat during the match against Pakistan
in the ongoing T20 World Cup.The Afghanistan spinner dismissed Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez to reach the milestone. Shakib Al Hasan, Lasith Malinga and Tim
Southee are the players who have taken 100 T20I wickets.Rashid picked his 100th wicket in only his 53rd match as he broke Malinga's record. The Sri Lanka bowler had
picked his 100th wicket in his 76th game.
29. Who has secured India’s 1st medal at the World Boxing Championships?
A. Vijender Singh
B. Shiva Thapa
C. Akash Kumar
D. Akhil Kumar
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Akash Kumar ensures India’s first medal at the World Boxing Championships by defeating the Rio Olympics bronze medallist Yoel Finol in the quarter-finals.
He became only the seventh Indian to win a world championship medal.In the previous edition, India had won a silver and bronze medal in theWorld Boxing Championships.
The gold medalist of this championship will get a prize money of USD 100,000. India is being represented by its reigning national champions across weight categories.
30. "Ayushmaan CAPF" scheme health cards have been launched by -
A. Amit Shah
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Pralhad Joshi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:‘Ayushmaan CAPF’ Scheme health cards have been launched by Home Minister Amit Shah at national level on 02 November.'Ayushman CAPF' scheme has been
designed to cover all serving personnel and their dependents of the seven Central Armed Police Forces.The health card distribution will be undertaken in all CAPFs.
The distribution of about 35 lakh cards will be completed by December 2021.‘Ayushmaan CAPF’ Scheme had been launched by Home Minister on a pilot basis in the State of
Assam on 23rd January 2021.
31. Which state government has recently launched Uttam Beej Portal?
A. Punjab
B. Odisha
C. Haryana
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Haryana’s Prime Minister (CM), Manohar Lal Khattar has launched the ‘Uttam Beej website’ which will benefit Haryana farmers by providing quality seeds in a
transparent manner.The site will explicitly provide a seed production system developed by both Government and private seed production organizations and ensure
guaranteed seed quality.This seed portal is linked to the Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal and the Family Identity ID card.
32.Which company has shut down its facial recognition system?
A. Apple
B. Google
C. Facebook
D. Microsoft
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Facebook Inc. is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal concerns
about use of such technology.This facial recognition software identified people in pictures uploaded on Facebook and suggested users to tag these people in the photos,
thereby linking them to the tagged person’s profile.
33.Which country has declared a nationwide state of emergency?
A. Sudan
B. Ethiopia
C. Morocco
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Ethiopia’s cabinet has issued a statewide state of emergency.The state of emergency is aimed to protect civilians from atrocities being committed by the
terrorist TPLF group in several parts of the country.The steps were taken after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebel group, which has been fighting PM
Abiy Ahmed’s administration for over a year, marched towards Addis Ababa.
34.Where has the National Tribal Dance Festival held recently?
A. Maharashtra
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Chhattisgarh has observed the annual 2nd National Tribal Dance Festival 2021 at Raipur’s Science College ground as a part of the tourism development plan
ofthe state.Show-stopping performances, live music and traditional arts and crafts marked the annual National Tribal Dance Festival, held in Chhattisgarh between 28
and 30 October.It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister (CM) of Jharkhand Hemant Soren and CM of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel.
35.Which team has clinched 1st position in World Deaf Judo Championship held at Paris?
A. J&K team
B. Haryana team
C. Assam team
D. Nagaland team
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The J&K team for deaf clinched 1st position in World Deaf Judo Championship held at Paris Versailles,France.Rakshanda Mehak who is part of the Indian team
for the deaf clinched the bronze medal by defeating the South Korean team in the semifinal.The championship was held at Versailles, France from 26-30th October 2021.
36.Which country has recently concluded the International Exercise Blue Flag 2021?
A. Israel
B. Italy
C. France
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A total of 84 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel took part in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021, along with IAF’s Mirage 2000
aircraft squadron at Israel’s Ovda Airbase.The theme of Blue Flag 2021: Integration of fourth and fifth-generation aircraft in complex operational scenarios.The
exercise involves Air Force missions from 8 countries, to share knowledge and combat experience to improve operational capabilities. The other seven countries that
have participated in the exercise include the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel.
36.Which country has become the first country to recognize the Novavax vaccine for Covid-19?
A. Malaysia
B. Singapore
C. Indonesia
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Indonesia has become the first country in the world to authorize the use of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Novavax Inc. and manufactured by the Serum
Institute of India.Novavax said a phase 3 trial of the shot, which is given in two doses 21-days apart, found it was 100% effective against moderate and severe
disease and was 90% effective at preventing Covid-19. Novavax and SII have together committed to provide more than 1.1 billion doses to COVAX , which is coled by the
WHO.
37.Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Prime Ministe r’s Economic advisory council?
A. Bibek Debroy
B. Rakesh Mohan
C. Poonam Gupta
D. T T Ram Mohan
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the reconstitution of his Economic advisory council (EACPM). Bibek Debroy, President of the Indian Statistical
Institute, is the Chairman of the council.Former RBI deputy governor Rakesh Mohan, along with IIM Ahmedabad Professor T T Ram Mohan , and Director-General of NCAER
Poonam Gupta, are the three new members to join the sevenmember council.The new advisory council has been appointed for a period of two year. The Chairman of the
council and three other members have been retained.
38.US state of Georgia has announced to celebrate which Indian language as ‘Rajyotsava Day’?
A. Tamil
B. Kannada
C. Malayalam
D. Telugu
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Governor of Georgia, Brian P. Kemp, has announced that November 1 will be observed as ‘Kannada Language and Rajyotsava Day’.Georgia had become the
first state in the U.S. to issue such a proclamation for Kannada.Karnataka is set to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava.Georgia houses one of the biggest Indian diaspora in
the U.S.Kannada is one of the longest-surviving classical languages, with a rich literature and inscriptions dating back to 450 BCE.
39.“Appscale Academy” is an initiative by which tech giant, in association with the MeitY Startup Hub?
A. Yahoo
B. Facebook
C. Twitter
D. Google
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The tech major Google has partnered with MeitY Startup Hub, to launch “Appscale Academy”, which aims to help Indian startups to create high-quality apps.
The initiative of Google would specifically cater to the needs to local – early to mid-stage startups in India and support them to create applications in domains like
gaming, education, social impact, health care etc.
40.Which state government has launched 'e-Sarkar' app for paperless administration?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Haryana
Answer: Option A
Explanation: E-Sarkar App has been launched by Gujarat Government on pilot basis for paperless administration.Gujarat government has launched app to make
administrative works paperless, quick and easy for citizens.Government will launch the app on full scale on December 25 when the country will celebrate Good Governance
Day.IWDMS app was launched by Gujarat government in 2005 for administrative purposes.
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