1. Who has won air pistol mixed team gold in President's Cup?
A.Javad Foroughi
B.Abhinav Bindra
C.Manu Bhaker
D.Both A and C
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Manu Bhaker, Indian woman pistol ace and Iran's reigning Olympic champion Javad Foroughi won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the inaugural ISSF President's Cup.
2. India has signed a $251 million loan with ADB, for urban flood protection and management in which city?
A.Thiruvananthapuram
B.Mumbai
C.Guwahati
D.Chennai
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $251 million loan for integrated urban flood protection and management in the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar basin.
3. The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed annually on which date?
A.November 06
B.November 04
C.November 05
D.November 07
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is an international day observed annually on November 6.
4. Which of the following is/are the key area(s) for monitoring in the revised PCA Framework by RBI?
A.Capital
B.Leverage
C.Asset Quality
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Capital, asset quality and leverage will be the key areas for monitoring in the revised framework, the RBI said. "Indicators to be tracked for capital, asset quality and leverage would be CRAR/ common equity tier I ratio, net NPA ratio and tier I leverage ratio, respectively", as per the revised framework.
5. Which state cabinet has given its approval to create a new district named Eastern West Khasi Hills District?
A.Maharashtra
B.Goa
C.Meghalaya
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Meghalaya Cabinet has given its approval to create a new district named Eastern West Khasi Hills District.
6. Which Indian state has topped the Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021)?
A.Telangana
B.Kerala
C.Tamil Nadu
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Public Affairs Centre (PAC), a Bengaluru-based non-profit think tank releases the Public Affairs Index every year. In this year's Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021), Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have taken the top three positions.
7.'Operation Red Rose' is an anti-illicit liquor campaign, being implemented in which state?
A.New Delhi
B.Rajasthan
C.Punjab
D.Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Punjab's Excise Department launched 'Operation Red Rose' in 2020, to curb illicit liquor trading and nail excise-related crimes.
8. Dronacharya Awardee Tarak Sinha, who died, belongs to which sport?
A.Basketball
B.Soccer
C.Cricket
D.Baseball
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Decorated cricket coach Tarak Sinha has passed away at the age of 71 in New Delhi. Tarak Sinha has worked with generations of Indian cricketers.
9. The Ministry of Finance has issued guidelines to be adopted by all public sector banks on Staff Accountability Framework for NPA Accounts up to how much amount?
A.Rs 45 crore
B.Rs 75 crore
C.Rs 50 crore
D.Rs 25 crore
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Department of Financial Services (DFS), under the finance ministry, has issued guidelines to be adopted by all public sector banks (PSBs) on Staff Accountability Framework for NPA Accounts up to Rs. 50 crore'.
10. "Appscale Academy" is an initiative by which tech giant, in association with the MeitY Startup Hub?
A.Facebook
B.Yahoo
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 start-ups to create high-quality apps.
11. RBI has issued a revised PCA Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks. The new framework will be effective from which date?
A.February 01, 2022
B.March 01, 2022
C.April 01, 2022
D.January 01, 2022
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks and it will be effective from January 1, 2022.
12. National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on which date?
A.November 6
B.November 7
C.November 8
D.November 5
Answer: Option B
Explanation:National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7th November to create awareness about the second leading cause of death globally, Cancer.
13. Which Indian air force squadron participated in the Blue Flag 2021 international exercise?
A.Tejas
B.Mirage 2000
C.Su-30MKI
D.MiG-29
Answer: Option B
Explanation:From India, the Indian Air Force Mirage 2000s were deployed at the exercise.
14. Which company has launched an AI-driven drug discovery start-up?
A.Equitas Holdings Ltd.
B.JM FINANCIAL LTD.
C.Aditya Birla Capital Ltd.
D.Alphabet
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Google's parent company Alphabet has launched an AI-driven drug discovery start-up.
15. Google Doodle celebrated the 104th birth anniversary of Dr. Kamal Ranadive. What was her profession?
A.Biologist
B.Archeologist
C.Astroner
D.Socialist
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Google on November 8, 2021, dedicated a doodle to Dr. Kamal Ranadive, an Indian Cell Biologist, to honour her 104th birth anniversary. Dr. Kamal Ranadive was among the first researchers in India to propose a link between breast cancer and heredity and to identify the links among the cancers and certain viruses.
16. Parties of which state have decided to stage a protest on November 14 in demand for a separate state?
A.Tripura
B.Assam
C.Telangana
D.Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), which is an ally of the ruling BJP government in Tripura will stage a demonstration in Delhi on November 14, 2021 in demand for a separate state- Tipraland. Few other like-minded parties including the opposition, Tipra Motha are expected to join the demonstration.
17. Which nation has finally opened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers after 20 months?
A.US
B.Australia
C.Japan
D.China
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The United States opened its land and air borders to international travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from November 8, 2021, after almost 20 months of travel restrictions. With this, US has largely opened up widely for foreign visitors although some states still have local restrictions like mask mandates and vaccine requirements.
18. When did the four-day-long Chhath Puja celebrations begin?
A.November 5th
B.November 6th
C.November 7th
D.November 8th
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Chhath Puja 2021 will be celebrated this year from November 8 till November 11, 2021. Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the Sun God and it is mainly observed by the people from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
19. IMD has issued an orange alert predicting very heavy rainfall in which city?
A.Bengaluru
B.New Delhi
C.Mumbai
D.Chennai
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai while predicting that very heavy to heavy rains mains may continue till November 9 morning. Chennai recorded the heaviest rainfall on record since 2015 after it received more than 200 mm (20 cm) of rainfall beginning November 6, 2021.
20. Which state government has approved the creation of a new Eastern West Khasi Hills district?
A.Manipur
B.Nagaland
C.Meghalaya
D.Mizoram
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Meghalaya government on November 5, 2021, approved a proposal to upgrade the Mairang Civil Sub-division to a full-fledged district called Eastern West Khasi Hills district. Mairang is now a sub-division under the West Khasi Hills district. The new district Eastern West Khasi Hills will be inaugurated on November 10, 2021, announced Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
21. The first tour of Shri Ramayana Yatra Train began from which city?
A.Lucknow
B.Ayodhya
C.New Delhi
D.Varanasi
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The first tour of IRCTC’s Shri Ramayana Yatra Train started from Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station on November 7.It will cover the visit of all the significant places related to the life of Lord Rama. The tour will be completed in a total of 17 days.
22. Which world leader was awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award 2021 for his contribution in the field of Public Affairs?
A.Angela Merkel
B.Shinzo Abe
C.Vladimir Putin
D.Barack Obama
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Shinzo Abe, former Japanese Prime Minister was honoured with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award for the year 2021 for his major achievements in the field of Public Affairs on November 8, 2021. The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of India after the Bharat Ratna.
23. Which state government has decided to declare 10th November as a Public Holiday on account of Chhath Puja?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Delhi
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Delhi government has decided to declare 10th November as a public holiday on account of Chhath Puja. Delhi Disaster Management Authority, DDMA said in an order
that this decision was taken as Chhath Puja is an important festival for the people of Delhi.Delhi Government had earlier allowed Chhath Puja celebrations at
designated sites in the national capital except Yamuna River bank and outside containment zones with requisite permission from the district magistrate.
24. Who will be conferred with Padma Bhushan on November 9th?
A. Kapil Tiwari
B. Tarlochan Singh
C. Usha Yadav
D. Sridhar Vembu
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Former President Giani Zail Singh’s Press Secretary Tarlochan Singh will be conferred with India’s third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan on November 9th.Born
on July 28, 1933, in Jhelum, now in Pakistan, Tarlochan Singh has vast administrative experience having served in various capacities in Punjab and Central governments.
Tarlochan Singh was elected to Rajya Sabha in 2004. He has also served as the Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (with the status of Union Cabinet
Minister from 2003-06). He served as Press Secretary to the President of India from 1983 to 1987.
25. Which country's judge Hilary Charlesworth has been elected to the International Court of Justice?
A. Malaysia
B. Singapore
C. Australia
D. New Zealand
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Veteran Australian judge Hilary Charlesworth has been elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). She will replace James Crawford, who died in May 2021 and
had been on the Court since 2014. She will serve the remainder of Mr. Crawford’s nineyear term, which has some two years remaining.Professor Charlesworth has become
the fifth women judge ever at the ICJ.
26. Who will chair the Technology Innovation Group on 6G formed by the Department of Telecom?
A. K Rajaraman
B. Shankar Gupta
C. Ronit Arora
D. Praveen Shah
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, has formed a technology innovation group on the Sixth Generation (6G), to take
lead in the development of 6G Technology globally.K. Rajaraman, Chairman Digital Communications Commission & Secretary (Telecom) has been named the chairperson of the
initiative.Technology Innovation Group is a 22 member group.
27. Which country is set to provide “India Green Guarantee” to the World Bank, to finance green projects?
A. USA
B. UK
C. France
D. Germany
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The UK will provide an “India Green Guarantee” to the World Bank, to unlock 750 million pounds for green projects across India.This was announced at the COP26
summit in Glasgow.The green guarantee financing will support clean and resilient infrastructure in sectors including clean energy, transport and urban development.UK
committed over 210 million pounds at the UN climate summit under Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG).
28. Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the Head Coach of which football club?
A. FC Madrid
B. FC Sevilla
C. FC Barcelona
D. FC Valencia
Answer: Option C
Explanation:FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Xavi Hernandez for him to become the first-team coach for the rest of the current season and two more seasons.Xavi
Hernandez has left his current club, Al-Sadd of Qatar.Xavi is a legend at FC Barcelona and his 767 appearances for the senior team were a record until he was
surpassed recently by Leo Messi (778).
29. Which medal has been won by the Air Pistol mixed team in the President's Cup by Manu Bhaker and Foroughi?
A. Silver
B. Bronze
C. Gold
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:India’s woman pistol star Manu Bhaker and Iranian Olympic champion Javad Foroughi has won the 10m air pistol mixed team gold at the inaugural ISSF President’s Cup
on November 05, 2021 at the Wroclaw in Poland.The Indo-Iranian pair beat French-Russian duo of Mathilde Lamolle and Artem Chernousov 16-8 to clinch the gold medal.A
seven-member Indian contingent is participating in the ISSF President’s Cup.
30. Which state government has launched "Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana"?
A. Gujarat
B. Delhi
C. Haryana
D. Assam
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Under Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana, around 15,000 students have enrolled for coaching classes in the year 2021.This scheme was launched by Delhi
Government. It was launched for various competitive exams at some private centres.It covers children belonging to economically poor background and marginalised
communities.Besides free coaching, students will also be provided travel stipend amount of ₹2,500 by Delhi government.
31. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has created ‘Single Window Filming mechanism’, along with which Ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Railways
C. Ministry of Culture
D. Ministry of Cooperation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:An integrated Single Window Filming mechanism has been created by the Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.The objective of the scheme
is to make the permission for filming across Railways premises easier and more efficient.Under the mechanism, filmmakers can submit online applications for filming at
various railway locations under jurisdiction of any zonal railways in a centralized way.
32. ‘STRIVE’ is World Bank funded project being implemented by which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Skill Development
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Culture
D. Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) is a World Bank funded project approved in 2016 for a total cost of ₹2200 crore.The project aims to
create awareness through industry clusters to address issues pertaining to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).The STRIVE program was launched in Manguluru,
through Kanara Industries Association-Industrial Cluster.
33. Which campaign has been announced by the Government of India for carrying out doorstep COVID vaccination?
A. Ghar Ghar Vaccination
B. Har Ghar Dastak
C. Cross-country drive
D. Ghar Ghar Teekakaran
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Centre has launched a mega vaccination campaign- ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ with a view to speed up Covid -19 vaccination drive, from 1 November 2021.Under the campaign,
healthcare workers in all the states will visit door-to-door to vaccinate people eligible for second dose and also those who have not taken the first dose.More than
106 crore 34 lakh vaccine doses have been administered so far.
34. Which company has established satellite broadband branch "Starlink" in India?
A. SpaceX
B. ISRO
C. Roscosmos
D. Google
Answer: Option A
Explanation:SpaceX founder Elon Musk is looking forward to making his way in India by setting up broadband services in rural India.As per sources, SpaceX's branch of satellite
broadband, "Starlink" is planning to collaborate with Indian telecom companies to expand broadband services in rural areas.Reportedly, Starlink has over 5,000 pre-order
s from India and the company charges a deposit fee of ₹7,350 per customer which is $99.
35. Who has authored a new book titled “An Economist at Home and Abroad: A Personal Journey”?
A. Arvind Virmani
B. Shankar Acharya
C. Kaushik Basu
D. Raghuram Rajan
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Noted Economist and former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, Dr Shankar Acharya has authored a new book titled “An Economist at Home and Abroad: A
Personal Journey”.The book features the professional and personal life of the most accomplished policy economist Dr Shankar Acharya.The book is published by Harper
Collins India.
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