1. Which day is commemorated as World Diabetes Day annually celebrated?
A.November 14
B.November 12
C.November 11
D.November 10
Answer: Option A
Explanation:World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14.
2. Who is the author of the book titled "Nehru: The Debates that Defined India"?
A.Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain
B.Upinder Singh and Shivam Shankar Singh
C.Rudrangshu Mukherjee and Saumya Roy
D.Manreet Sodhi Someshwar and Amartya Sen
Answer: Option A
Explanation:A book titled "Nehru: The Debates that Defined India" co-authored by Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain has been released.
3. The biennial military training exercise "EX SHAKTI 2021" is scheduled to be held between India and which country?
A.France
B.Nepal
C.Sri Lanka
D.Australia
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Navies of India and France will carry out the 6th edition of the biennial training exercise "EX SHAKTI 2021" in Frejus, France.
4. RBI has announced the launch of the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021. The new scheme has subsumed how many previous schemes?
A.2
B.5
C.6
D.3
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The new scheme integrates the existing 3 Ombudsman schemes of RBI.
5. Who has been appointed as a member of the International Law Commission (ILC) from India for five years starting January 2023?
A.Deepak Patel
B.Bhushan Kumar
C.Bimal Patel
D.Maruti More
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Professor Bimal Patel of India has been elected to the International Law Commission for a period of five-year. His five-year term will start on January 1, 2023.
6. Who among the following has been appointed as the Director-General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
A.Gyaneshwar Singh
B.Satya Narayan Pradhan
C.Mutha Ashok Jain
D.Sanjay Kumar Singh
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Satya Narayan Pradhan has been appointed as the Director-General of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on a deputation basis till the date of his superannuation on August 31, 2024, or until further orders.
7. Who is the author of the book titled "Sunrise over Ayodhya"?
A.Jairam Ramesh
B.Kapil Sibal
C.P. Chidambaram
D.Salman Khurshid
Answer: Option D
Explanation:A book titled "Sunrise over Ayodhya" authored by Salman Khurshid has been released.
8. Name the scheme launched by RBI to provide a safe, simple, direct and secured platform to investors for the trade of Government securities?
A.Retail Value Scheme
B.Retail Net Scheme
C.Retail Direct Scheme
D.Retail Solution Scheme
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Reserve Bank of India-Retail Direct (RBI-RD) Scheme of RBI.
9. Who has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)?
A.Felicitas Rombold
B.Hanno Bruhl
C.Michael Fassbender
D.Daniel Bruhl
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Spanish-German actor Daniel Bruhl has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
10. What is the theme of the 2021 World Kindness Day?
A.Kindness for all
B.Inspire Kindness
C.Kindness: The World We Make
D.Kindness: The World We Make - Inspire Kindness
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The theme of the 2021 World Kindness Day is Kindness: The World We Make - Inspire Kindness.
11. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador and mentor of kids sportswear brand PLAETO?
A.KL Rahul
B.Rahul Dravid
C.Rohit Sharma
D.Virat Kohli
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Children's footwear brand Plaeto has announced the appointment of celebrated Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador and mentor.
12. What is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2021?
A.Access to Diabetes Care
B.Family and Diabetes
C.Diabetes: Nurses make the difference
D.The Family and Diabetes
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The theme for 2021-23 World Diabetes Day is "Access to Diabetes Care".
13. Which organisation has approved Rs 770 crore loan for Assam to improve river transportation in the state?
A.World Bank
B.New Development Bank
C.IMF
D.Asian Development Bank
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The World Bank and Inland Water Transport (IWT) department of Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Rs 770 crore loan to improve river transportation in the state.
14. Name the fourth Scorpene-class submarine received by the Indian Navy under Project 75?
A.INS Vayu
B.INS Vela
C.INS Veer
D.INS Vagir
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The vessel has been commissioned in the Navy as INS Vela.
15. The central government has moved an ordinance proposing an extension of tenure of CBI and ED Directors up to how many years?
A. 5 years
B.6 years
C.4 years
D.7 years
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The central government moved an ordinance on November 14, 2021 proposing an extension of the tenure of the CBI and ED Directors up to 5 years. The ordinance was promulgated after it received President Ram Nath Kovind's assent.
16. Which world leader will visit India on December 6, 2021?
A.Joe Biden
B.Boris Johnson
C.Vladimir Putin
D.Angela Merkel
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on December 6, 2021, for the Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi.
17. When is Birsa Munda's birth anniversary?
A.November 12th
B.November 13th
C.November 14th
D.November 15th
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Birsa Munda, a tribal icon was born on November 15, 1875. He had led an Indian tribal religious movement across the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand.
18. What is the new name of Habibganj railway station?
A.Rani Kamalapati
B.Rani Padmavati
C.Rani Lakshmibai
D.Chand bibi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Habibganj railway station has been redeveloped as India's first world-class railway station and renamed as Rani Kamalapati station. Rani Kamalapati station has been renamed after the brave and fearless Queen Kamalapati of the Gond kingdom.
19. India will be receiving an S-400 Triumf air defence system from which nation?
A.Germany
B.France
C.Russia
D.US
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Russia started the supply of the S-400 Triumf air defence system to India, announced the Director of Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Dmitry Shugaev. The S-400 Triumf air defence system will provide a major boost to Indian capabilities to take out enemy fighter aircraft and cruise missiles at long range.
20. Who will take charge as the Head of National Cricket Academy?
A.VVS Lakshman
B.Virender Sehwag
C.Irfan Pathan
D.Anil Kumble
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Former India batsman VVS Laxman will take charge as the Head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), confirmed BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on November 14, 2021.
21. ISSF has increased Olympic quota places for Asia to how much?
A.50
B.48
C.40
D.45
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Asian Shooting Confederation on November 13, 2021, announced the confirmation from the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) to increase the Olympic quota places for Asia from 38 to 48.
22. Which new game has been included in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games?
A. Men's Cricket
B. Kabaddi
C. Skating
D. Women's Cricket
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The first matches for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been announced. Women’s cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games with the T20 format.
The last time cricket was played in the multi-sporting showpiece was in the 1998 edition in Kuala Lumpur.The women’s cricket T20 competition will be held at the
Edgbaston Stadium from the 29 July, with the bronze and gold medal matches taking place on 7 August.
23. “EX SHAKTI 2021” bilateral army exercise started between India and which country?
A. Australia
B. Sri Lanka
C. France
D. Nepal
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Navies of India and France started carring out 6th edition of the biennial training exercise “EX SHAKTI 2021” from November 15 to 26, 2021 in Frejus, France.The
Indian Army will be represented by the Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion and France Army will be represented by troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of 6th Light
Armoured Brigade.The exercise will focus on Counter Terrorism operations and enhance military cooperation and inter-operability between the two Armies.
24. Which state has recently won three awards in the Tourism category?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttarakhand
C. Haryana
D. Gujarat
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Uttarakhand has bagged three awards in the field of Tourism at the national level.The northern state has won 'Best Wildlife Destination', 'Best Spiritual Destination'
and 'Best Adventure Destination' awards.Uttarakhand's Rishikesh has emerged as thecountry's best 'adventure destination', while Kedarnath has become the best
‘spiritual destination’ and Jim Corbett's best 'wildlife destination'.Goa was awarded as the runner-up for the best 'adventure tourism' category.
25. Which company has become a participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)?
A. Hero
B. Bajaj
C. TVS
D. Maruti
Answer: Option C
Explanation:TVS Motor Company has joined United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest sustainability initiative.The company has become the first Indian twowheeler and
three-wheeler manufacturer to be a part of the UN Global Compact.The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal
sustainability principles.
26. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador and mentor of kids sportswear brand ‘PLAETO’?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Rahul Dravid
C. Rohit Sharma
D. KL Rahul
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Children’s footwear brand ‘PLAETO’ has announced the appointment of celebrated Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador and mentor.Plaeto is India’s first D2C foot-health focused footwear brand designed specifically for Indian children.Plaeto was founded in March 2020 by Ravi Kallayil, Sara Kilgore and Pavan Kareti.
27. Who has released a book titled ‘FORCE IN STATECRAFT’?
A. M L Khattar
B. Amit Varma
C. Dr Ajay Kumar
D. Ayaz Memon
Answer: Option C
Explanation:India’s Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar released a book titled ‘FORCE IN STATECRAFT’ on November 13, 2021 in New Delhi.The book is a compilation of essays on topics
such as counter-insurgency operations, conflict in North East, air power, nuclear posture etc. contributed by all stalwarts of the Armed Forces, who have vast
operational experience and understanding of several important cornerstones of forces and its application.
28. Who has written a new book ‘Unshackling India’?
A. Ajay Chhibber
B. Salman Anees Soz
C. Both (1) & (2)
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:A new book on Indian economy titled “UNSHACKLING INDIA: Hard Truths and Clear Choices for Economic Revival” is set to be released on November 29, 2021. The book has
been authored by Ajay Chhibber and Salman Anees Soz. It presents a wide-ranging and thorough overview of the reforms needed for the Indian economy as well as a
definitive roadmap to make India a genuinely developed economy by 2047.
29. Which state government has approved 735 drinking water supply schemes?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Jharkhand
Answer: Option B
Explanation:On November 12, 2021, the Central Government approved 735 drinking water supply schemes of the Uttar Pradesh government to provide piped potable water in water-stressed areas like Vindhya and Bundelkhand.These schemes will cover a population of 39 lakh in one thousand 262 villages.National Jal Jeevan Mission has already released two thousand 400 crore rupees grant-in-aid to Uttar Pradesh during 2021-22.
30. Which state's pilgrimage site 'Bhadrachalam' was added as destination in IRCTC’s Ramayana Circuit train?
A. Telangana
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bhadrachalam in Telangana has been added as a destination in the IRCTC’s Ramayana Circuit train. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism G. Kishan Reddy has expressed
his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inclusion of Bhadarchalam as one of the destinations in the Ramayana Circuit of the Pilgrim Special Train
Bhadrachalam is home to Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple. The aim of the Ramayana Yatra Train is to connect all the important locations of Lord Rama’s journey
during his lifetime, the inclusion of Bhadrachalam Road Station will complete the Ramayana Circuit.
31. Which state cabinet has approved the proposal to implement ‘Mathrubhumi Yojana’?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Mathrubhumi Yojana’ to facilitate individuals or private institutions to contribute in the
development of any village.For the effective implementation of the scheme, ‘Uttar Pradesh Mathrubhumi Society’ will be set up, which will have a governing council and
empowered committee under it.The Chief Minister will be the president of the governing council and the Minister of Panchayati Raj will be its Vice President.
32. Which ministry has launched the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' app?
A. Foreign Ministry
B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Culture
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi launched the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav mobile App on 12 November 2021. It will enable single-point
access to all information related to the 75th-anniversary celebrations of India’s independence.Sections like ‘What’s New’ and ‘Weekly Highlights’ allow the users to
stay connected to all current Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
33. Who has been appointed as the Independent Director on the Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) Board?
A. Sanjiv Mehta
B. Ritesh Tiwari
C. Ashu Suyash
D. Dev Bajpai
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Ashu Suyash as an Independent Director on its board, effective on 12 November 2021.She was, until recently, the Chief
Executive Officer and Managing Director at CRISIL and a member of the operating committee of S&P Global.She serves on advisory boards and committees of several
institutions like the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
34. What is the theme of the World Diabetes Day 2021?
A. Access to Diabetes Care
B. Diabetes: Nurses make the difference
C. Family and Diabetes
D. The Family and Diabetes
Answer: Option A
Explanation:World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year.World Diabetes Day was launched in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world.
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