1. World Urbanism Day is also known as which day?
A.World Build Planning Day
B.World Town Planning Day
C.World City Planning Day
D.World Tower Planning Day
Answer: Option B
Explanation:World Urbanism Day is observed on 8th November every year across the world also known as "World Town Planning Day".
2. Which world leader was awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award 2021 for his contribution in the field of Public Affairs?
A.Angela Merkel
B.Vladimir Putin
C.Barack Obama
D.Shinzo Abe
Answer: Option D
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.
3. The International Day of Radiology is being observed on which date?
A.November 05
B.November 06
C.November 07
D.November 08
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Every year, World Radiography Day or International Day of Radiology is observed on 8th November.
4. Google Doodle celebrated the 104th birth anniversary of Dr. Kamal Ranadive. What was her profession?
A.Socialist
B.Biologist
C.Astronaut
D.Archaeologist
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Google on November 8, 2021, dedicated a doodle to Dr Kamal Ranadive, an Indian Cell Biologist, to honour her 104th birth anniversary.
5. When is India hosting the Security Dialogue on Afghanistan?
A.November 10
B.November 08
C.November 07
D.November 09
Answer: Option A
Explanation:On November 10, 2021, India will host a security dialogue on Afghanistan.
6. India is set to have seven additional entry and exit points for trade, with which country?
A.Sri Lanka
B.Nepal
C.Bangladesh
D.Bhutan
Answer: Option D
Explanation:India and Bhutan will have seven additional entry and exit points for trade as part of measures to increase trade connectivity.
7. As per NASA study on Climate change, which crop is set to see a growth of 17% due to climate change?
A.Rice
B.Maize
C.Cotton
D.Wheat
Answer: Option D
Explanation:According to a new NASA study published in the journal, Nature Food, climate change may affect the production of maize and wheat by 2030 under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario.
8. Which country is the first in the world to approve an oral pill 'Molnupiravir' to treat symptomatic Covid?
A.China
B.USA
C.Australia
D.UK
Answer: Option D
Explanation:UK medicines regulator has recently approved the first antiviral pill designed to treat symptomatic Covid.
9. Parties of which state have decided to stage a protest on November 14 in demand for a separate state?
A.Chhattisgarh
B.Tripura
C.Assam
D.Telangana
Answer: Option B
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.
10. IMD has issued an orange alert predicting very heavy rainfall in which city?
A.Chennai
B.Bengaluru
C.New Delhi
D.Mumbai
Answer:Option A
Explanation:The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Chennai while predicting that very heavy to heavy rains mains may continue till November 9 morning.
11. Who is the author of the book titled- The Sage with Two Horns book?
A.Sudha Goyal
B.Sudha Murty
C.Sudha Murli
D.Sudha Rai
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Renowned Indian author Sudha Murty has authored her new book for children named "The Sage with Two Horns".
12. 'Bestu Varas' is the New year day celebrated in which state?
A.Gujarat
B.Karnataka
C.Maharashtra
D.Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bestu Varas or Gujarati new year is celebrated in Kartik month of the Hindu calendar.
13. Which Indian bank has launched the first 'Video life certificate service' for pensioners?
A.Bank of Baroda
B.Punjab National Bank
C.State Bank of India
D.Canara Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The State Bank of India has launched the first 'Video life certificate service' for pensioners.
14. Which nation has finally opened its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers after 20 months?
A.China
B.Japan
C.US
D.Australia
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The United States opened its land and air borders to international travellers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from November 8, 2021, after almost 20 months of travel restrictions.
15. India-UK launches Green Grids Initiative OSOWOG at COP26, what is the full form of OSOWOG?
A.One Sun One World One Go
B.One Sun One World One Green
C.One Sun One World One Grow
D.One Sun One World One Grid
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have launched a 'green grids' initiative named the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) project.
16. World Urbanism Day is being observed on which date?
A.November 8
B.November 7
C.November 6
D.November 5
Answer: Option A
Explanation:World Urbanism Day is observed on 8th November every year across the world by the International Society of City and Regional Planners.
17. Which state has approved the Industrial Relation Rules?
A.Jharkhand
B.Bihar
C.Assam
D.Orissa
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Assam cabinet enacted the "Industrial Relation Rules, 2021".
18. The first tour of the Shri Ramayana Yatra Train began from which city?
A.Varanasi
B.Lucknow
C.Ayodhya
D.New Delhi
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The first tour of IRCTC's Shri Ramayana Yatra Train started from Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station.
19. The four-day-long Chhath Puja celebrations will begin on which date?
A.November 08
B.November 05
C.November 07
D.November 06
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Chhath Puja 2021 will be celebrated this year from November 8 till November 11, 2021.
20. In How many days should the Mediation Settlement Agreement be registered with the legal authorities in the State, District, and Taluk?
A.7 days
B.8 days
C.10 days
D.90 days
Answer: Option D
Explanation:According to the draught bill, the Mediation Settlement Agreement must be registered with the legal authorities in the State, District, and Taluk within 90 days to ensure the preservation of certified settlement records.
21. Which Indian city has joined UNESCO's Creative Cities Network 2021?
A. Lucknow
B. Bodh Gaya
C. Srinagar
D. Jaipur
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Srinagar joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2021 on November 8, 2021 under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. This is a major recognition of the arts and crafts of Jammu & Kashmir.
22. Which state retained its top spot in the National Logistics Index - LEADS 2021?
A. Assam
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha
D. Gujarat
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Gujarat retained its top rank among 21 states on the National Logistics Index - LEADS 2021 due to well-developed infrastructure and services. The state was ranked number one in the LEADS 2019 index as well. There was no ranking in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
23. Astronaut Wang Yaping became the first woman from which country to walk in space?
A. South Korea
B. China
C. Japan
D. Malaysia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Astronaut Wang Yaping became the first Chinese woman to walk in space on November 7, 2021, during her first extravehicular operation on the Shenzhou-13 mission. The 41-years-old was a crewmember of China’s Shenzhou-13 mission. She carried out extravehicular activities for over 6.5 hours along with her colleague Zhai Zhigang.
24. When is National Legal Services Day observed?
A. November 8th
B. November 9th
C. November 10th
D. November 11th
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The National Legal Services Day is observed annually in India on November 9th to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987. The day aims to create awareness among people regarding various provisions under the Legal Services Authorities Act as well as the rights osf the litigants.
25. Who will become the first Indian celebrity to have his own digital avatar in a game-based metaverse?
A. Rajinikanth
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Shah Rukh Khan
D. Kamal Haasan
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Megastar Kamal Haasan has announced his plans to become the first Indian celebrity to have his own digital avatar in a game-based metaverse. The actor announced he will enter into digital space with the Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) collection and later launch his personal museum as well in an upcoming game-based metaverse from Fantico.
26. Which state government has launched the 'Shramik Mitra' scheme to provide benefits to construction workers?
A. Delhi
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Delhi Government on November 8, 2021 launched the 'Shramik Mitra' scheme to ensure benefits of government schemes reach construction workers in the national capital. Under the scheme, a total of 800 Shramik Mitras will reach out to the construction workers on their doorstep and make them aware regarding the schemes.
27. What is the name of the Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid that is heading towards Earth in December?
A. Apophis
B. 1996 VB3
C. 2021 UA12
D. 4660 Nereus
Answer: Option D
Explanation:An asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower is heading towards Earth in December, according to NASA. According to NASA, the asteroid called 4660 Nereus will be 2.4m miles away from the Earth on December 11, which is a close pass but distant enough to not hit the planet.
28. Which nation has delivered the largest and most advanced warship to Pakistan?
A. US
B. Russia
C. China
D.France
Answer: Option C
Explanation:China has delivered the largest and most advanced warship to Pakistan. Designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the ship is technologically advanced and a highly capable platform with enormous surface-to-surface, surface-to-air and underwater firepower. It also has extensive surveillance potentials.
29. Who has become the Youngest Bowler to take 400 T20 wickets?
A. Shakib Al Hasan
B. Pat Cummins
C. Rashid Khan
D. Jasprit Bumrah
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has became the youngest bowler to take 400 T20 wickets during his team’s crucial Super 12 encounter against New
Zealand in Dubai.Martin Guptill became Rashid’s 400th victim in T20 cricket.Rashid joined an elite list of cricketers as he picked up his 400th wicket in ongoing New
Zealand
30. Who has been appointed as the first ever brand ambassador of Bandhan Bank?
A. Zubeen Garg
B. Jagjit Singh
C. Kailash Kher
D. Tony Kakkar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bandhan Bank has roped in Indian singer, actor, and composer, Zubeen Garg as its brand ambassador for the Bank in Assam.This is the first time ever that
Bandhan Bank has onboarded a brand ambassador.AS a part of this collaboration, Zubeen has launched a brand-new music video titled ‘Axom Amar Mone Praane’, which
highlights the diverse elements of Assamese culture and heritage.
31. Who has become the 1st Woman Coach in men’s franchise cricket?
A. Katherine Brunt
B. Sarah Taylor
C. Holly Colvin
D. Claire Taylor
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Former England wicketkeeper batter Sarah Taylor has become the first woman coach in men’s professional franchise cricket.She was named assistant coach of
Team Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi T10 league beginning 19 Nov 2021.She became the first woman specialist coach at a men’s county side with Sussex in the United Kingdom.
She played in 10 Tests, 126 ODIs, and 90 T20Is before retiring in 2019.
32. Which airport has been declared as the 'Major Airport' by the Central Government recently?
A. Bhopal Airport
B. Pune Airport
C. Srinagar Airport
D. Jammu Airport
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Ministry of Civil Aviation on 6th November, has declared the Srinagar International airport as a "Major Airport".The following development has come
into effect under subsection (1) of Section 2 of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008.Notably, on October 23, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
inaugurated international flight operations at Srinagar airport.Shah inaugurated the first direct international flight between Srinagar and Sharjah and United Arab
Emirates (UAE) there.
33. Who among the following as has topped in the Global Approval Rating?
A. Joe Biden
B. Narendra Modi
C. Boris Johnson
D. López Obrador
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again topped the global approval rating and emerged as the most popular leader with 70% approval rate among 13 world
leaders including US President Joe Biden.This is the third time this year that PM Modi emerged with the highest approval rating in the polls conducted by Morning
Consult Political Intelligence.While the latest approval rating has been updated in the first week of November, in September too, PM Modi had a 70% approval rating,
the highest among 13 world leaders.
34. Recently, ADB has approved $61 Million Loan for Urban Development in -
A. Guwahati
B. Imphal
C. Kohima
D. Agartala
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $61 million(~INR 453 Crore) loan under ‘Agartala City Urban Development Project’ to improve livability,
harness technology, and promote new developments to accommodate the expanding population in the city of Agartala, Tripura.The Agartala City Urban Development Project
will build and upgrade 48 kilometers (km) of new or existing stormwater drainage and construct 23 km of climate-resilient urban roads.
35. Which state will host the Women’s National Football Championship from November 25 to December 9?
A. West Bengal
B. Delhi
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The All India Football Federation (AIFF) approved Kerala as the venue for the women’s national championship to be held from November 25 to December 9.The
senior women’s nationals will be held in three venues and five stadium.The executive committee also appreciated the efforts of Odisha and Jharkhand, saying both the
states have been providing “exemplary support”.
36. Who has introduced the new book 'The Sage with Two Horns: Unusual Tales from Mythology'?
A. Ajay Sharma
B. Prateek Sinha
C. Sudha Murty
D. Rajnish Kumar
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Renowned Indian author Sudha Murty has come out with her latest book for children titled “The Sage with Two Horns”, revolving around lesser known facts of
Indian mythology.The new book is the fifth and final in the series of ‘Unusual Tales from mythology’, all of which features tales about kings and queens, gods and
goddesses, sages and extraordinary men and women of wisdom.The book has been published by Puffin and has illustrations by Priyankar Gupta.
37. India is set to have seven additional entry and exit points for trade, with which country?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India and Bhutan will have seven additional entry and exit points for trade as part of measures to increase trade connectivity.These include Nagarkata Land
Customs Station, Agartala Land Customs Station, Pandu port (Guwahati Steamerghat), Jogighopa port, Asian Highway 48 connecting Torsha Tea Garden in India and Ahllay
in Bhutan among others.
38. Which Vice Admiral has taken over as the Chief of Staff of the Western Naval Command?
A. Rajendra Mehta
B. Krishna Swaminathan
C. Sudhakar Joshi
D. Satish Namdeo
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Chief of Staff of the Western Naval Command on 04 Nov 21.Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1,
1987, Admiral Swaminathan specialises in communication and electronic warfare.On promotion to the flag rank, he served as the Chief Staff Officer (Training) at
Headquarters Southern Naval Command, Kochi and played a key role in the conduct of all training in the Indian Navy. He was simultaneously instrumental in raising the
Indian Navy Safety Team that oversees operational safety across all verticals of the Navy.
39. Which state has developed India's 1st cricket bat made of bamboo?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Tripura
D. Nagaland
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Tripura Chief Minister of Tripura, Biplab Deb was presented with Bamboo bats and stumps made by the BCDI, Agartala, under the mentorship of NECTAR. Bamboo
bat is made up of bamboo glue board technology which is a substitute of wood and a sustainable material. Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI) of Tripura along
with North East Centre of Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) claimed to have developed the country's first-ever bamboo made cricket bat maintaining all the
standard protocols used for manufacturing cricket bats.
40. Which bank has launched the first ‘Video life certificate service’ for pensioners?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. Canara Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. Bank of Baroda
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the first ‘Video life certificate service’ for pensioners.This new facility will allow pensioners to submit
their life certificates through video from their homes.As per the SBI, this facility is available for only pensioners and spouse of the pensioner receiving a pension
will not be able to use this facility.The process of video life certificate is paperless and also available free of cost.
41. Who has won the Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Prize 2021?
A. Narottam Garg
B. Prateek Sinha
C. Ajay Kumar Sharma
D. Juan Santos
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award Academy presented “Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award 2021” to Ajay Kumar Sharma, Managing Director, Moral Group of
Companies, at a Charitable Event held on 30th, October at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai.The Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award Academy is one of the finest Academies in
India.
42. Who has been appointed as the CEO of
Microsoft GitHub?
A. Julia Luison
B. Thomas Dohmke
C. Mohit Suri
D. Firoz Ahmed
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Microsoft-owned open-source developer platform GitHub has elevated Thomas Dohmke as CEO of the platform, at a time when development is moving to the cloud
and artificial intelligence (AI).Thomas Dohmke, currently chief product officer, will replace Nat Friedman from November 15, who will move into the role of chairman
emeritus.Dohmke joined GitHub in 2018 after leading the acquisition by Microsoft with Friedman.
43. Which Indian musician has been awarded a Doctorate by Mother Teresa University?
A. Aditya Narayan
B. Shirley Setia
C. Palak Muchhal
D. Jasleen Royal
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Singer Aditya Narayan has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the St. Mother Teresa University for Digital Educational Excellence & Sustainability
Development.Singer Aditya Narayan took to his Instagram and shared that he had been awarded an honorary doctorate in playback singing and acting for the Nelson
Mandela Nobel Peace Award.St. Mother Teresa University for Digital Educational Excellence & Sustainability Development Accredited by JBR Harvard, USA Affiliated to
Cambridge Distance school of education, UK.
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