1. Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021 is being celebrated on which date?
A.November 21
B.November 19
C.November 22
D.November 20
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Guru Nanak Jayanti 2021, also known as Gurupurab, is being celebrated on November 19, 2021, which will mark the 552nd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
2. Which film will be screened at the Indian Panorama segment in the 52 International film festival Goa?
A.Soorarai Pottru
B.Koozhangal
C.Sarpatta Parambarai
D.Jai Bhim
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Tamil film Koozhangal will be screened at the Indian Panorama segment in the 52 International film festival Goa.
3. Which city is hosting the 82nd All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) in 2021?
A.Shimla
B.Gurugram
C.Lucknow
D.New Delhi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a two-days 82nd All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh through video
conferencing.
4. Who is the author of the book "The Disruptor: How Vishwanath Pratap Singh Shook India"?
A.Adeel Hussain
B.Jaideep Hardikar
C.Mukesh Batra
D.Debashish Mukerji
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The book titled "The Disruptor: How Vishwanath Pratap Singh Shook India" has been authored by Debashish Mukerji.
5. Which Indian city has the maximum CCTV coverage, according to a report published in South Asia Journal?
A.Chennai
B.Delhi
C.Hyderabad
D.Mumbai
Answer: Option A
Explanation:According to a recent report published in South Asia Journal, Chennai has the maximum CCTV coverage per square kilometre and per 1,000 population among the
130 cities studied worldwide.
6. National Naturopathy Day is celebrated every year on which date?
A.November 17
B.November 15
C.November 18
D.November 16
Answer: Option C
Explanation:National Naturopathy Day is celebrated in India on 18 November every year, to promote positive mental and physical health through a drugless system of
medicine, called Naturopathy.
7. The WePOWER India Partnership Forum has been organised by which organisations in virtual format?
A.World Bank and ADB
B.ADB and UNDP
C.AIIB and ADB
D.World Bank and UNDP
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The event has organised by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) in partnership with the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF).
8. How many athletes and coaches have been conferred with the first-ever SAI Institutional Awards?
A.86
B.246
C.124
D.211
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur presented the first-ever SAI Institutional Awards to 246 athletes and coaches in New Delhi.
9. India's first Grass Conservatory "Germplasm Conservation Centre" has been inaugurated in which state?
A.Himachal Pradesh
B.Uttrakhand
C.Uttar Pradesh
D.Haryana
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India's first 'Grass Conservatory' has been inaugurated in Ranikhet of Almora district in Uttrakhand.
10. Janette Brittin has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2021 along with Shaun Pollock of South Africa and Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka. Brittin played
for which country?
A.South Africa
B.Zimbabwe
C.England
D.New Zealand
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Janette Brittin of England, Shaun Pollock of South Africa and Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2021.
11. Revamped Rezang La War memorial has been inaugurated in which state/ UT?
A.Arunachal Pradesh
B.Jammu and Kashmir
C.Ladakh
D.Sikkim
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Leh to inaugurate a newly-revamped war memorial in Ladakh 's Rezang La, which was built to honour the 13
Kumaon regiment that defeated the Chinese Army during the 1962 war.
12. World Philosophy Day is being celebrated globally on which date?
A.November 15
B.November 18
C.November 16
D.November 17
Answer: Option B
Explanation:World Philosophy Day is celebrated on the Third Thursday of November each year. In 2021, the day falls on 18 November.
13. When will Water Heroes - Share Your Stories contest start?
A.November 30
B.November 20
C.November 25
D.December 01
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Jal Shakti Ministry's "Water Heroes - Share Your Stories" contest will start from December 1, 2021, and will go on till November 30, 2022.
14. Uttar Pradesh's first anti-air pollution tower will be inaugurated in which city?
A.Ghaziabad
B.Lucknow
C.Kanpur
D.Noida
Answer: Option D
Explanation:UP's first air pollution control tower opened in Noida.
15. India's first dedicated fisheries business incubator has been inaugurated in which place?
A.Pune
B.Dehradun
C.Kochi
D.Gurugram
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The first-of-its-kind, dedicated fisheries business incubator has been inaugurated in Gurugram of Haryana to nurture fisheries start-ups under real market-led conditions. The incubator is known as LINAC- NCDC Fisheries Business Incubation Centre (LlFlC).
16. India has been re-elected to UNESCO executive board till which year?
A.2024
B.2022
C.2025
D.2023
Answer: Option C
Explanation:India has been re-elected to the United Nations' cultural and education organisation (UNESCO) Executive Board for a four-year term from 2021-25.
17. As per UBS Securities, what is the projected GDP growth rate projection of India in 2021-22?
A.9.5%
B.10.5%
C.8.5%
D.11.5%
Answer: Option A
Explanation:UBS Securities has made GDP growth rate projections for India for 2021-22 (FY22) at 9.5%.
18. The Ministry of Defence has organised the Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv in which city?
A.Bhopal
B.Surat
C.Jhansi
D.Varanasi
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
19. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee?
A.Sourav Ganguly
B.Virender Sehwag
C.Sachin Tendulkar
D.VVS Laxman
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The President of BCCI, Sourav Ganguly, has been appointed as the Chairman of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee, during the ICC Board Meeting held.
20. Who will be enrolled as the first member of the NCC Alumni Association?
A.Amit Shah
B.Narendra Modi
C.Rajnath Singh
D.Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a former NCC cadet, will be enrolled as the first member of the NCC Alumni Association during the culmination event of 'Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv' in Jhansi.
21. At which railway station, Indian Railways has launched 'Pod Hotel' for the first time?
A. Pathankot
B. Jammu Tawi
C. Chandigarh
D. Mumbai
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Indian Railways’ first pod hotel was inaugurated at Mumbai Central railway station on 17 November 2021 by the Minister of State for Railways, Raosaheb Danve.
Passengers can book the pod hotel for 12 hours for ₹999 and at ₹1,999 for 24 hours.The pod hotel, spread over an area of approximately 3000 square feet, has 48
capsule-like rooms.Pod hotels were first developed in Japan.
22. Which city has topped the IQAir Air Quality Index 2021?
A. Delhi
B. Lahore
C. Kolkata
D. Zagreb
Answer: Option A
Explanation:According to the data from air quality and pollution city tracking service from IQAir, a Switzerlandbased climate group, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai are among the top
ten most polluted cities of the world.Delhi topped the list with AQI at 556, Kolkata and Mumbai recorded an AQI of 177 and 169, respectively, at 4th and 6th position.
The cities with the worst AQI indices also include Lahore, in Pakistan, and Chengdu, in China.
23. What is India's rank in the '2021 Global Bribery Risk List'?
A. 77th
B. 82nd
C. 94th
D. 111th
Answer: Option B
Explanation:India has slipped to 82nd position with a risk score of 44 in the global list of 2021 TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix (TRACE Matrix) that measures business bribery risks,
which was released by TRACE International.In 2020, India ranked 77 with a score of 45.The list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard-setting organization, measures
business bribery risk in 194 countries, and territories.
24. Which of the following cricketer’s will be inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame 2021?
A. Janette Brittin
B. Shaun Pollock
C. Mahela Jayawardene
D. All of them
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Janette Brittin of England, Shaun Pollock of South Africa and Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2021.To become
eligible for induction in the ICC Hall of Fame, a player should have played his last international match at least five years before.Now the total inductees in the
list has become 106, which includes 10 women, since the launch of the list in 2009.
25. Which Indian village has been adjudged as the best tourism village by the UNWTO?
A. Dinanagar (Punjab)
B. Pochampally (Telangana)
C. Khas (Delhi)
D. Kathua (J&K)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Pochampally village in Telangana has been selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).The award will be given on
the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly on 2 Dec 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Pochampally is often referred to as the Silk City of India.Pochampally
Ikat received a Geographical Indication Status in 2004.
26. Which city have the 82nd All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC) in 2021?
A. New Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Shimla
D. Gurugram
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The 82nd edition of All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in Shimla.The first Conference was held in Shimla in
1921 and the AIPOC is being held in Shimla for the seventh time.All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) is celebrating its hundred years in 2021.In this
conference, various issues will be discussed such as responsibility of presiding officers towards the Constitution, the House and the people.
27. Uttar Pradesh’s 1st Air Pollution Control Tower (APCT) has been set up in which city?
A. Noida
B. Lucknow
C. Kanpur
D. Varanasi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Union Minister of Heavy Industries Mahendra Nath Pandey inaugurated the first air pollution control tower of the state of Uttar Pradesh in Noida on November 17,
2021.The Air Pollution Control Tower (APCT) prototype has been developed by state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel).The indigenously developed APCT is set up
between the DND flyway and the slip road to Noida Expressway.
28. The Ministry of Defence has organised the Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv in which city?
A. Surat
B. Varanasi
C. Bhopal
D. Jhansi
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Three-day Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv will be organized from November 17-19, 2021 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.The event is a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahaotsav’
celebrations. Raksha Mantri will inaugurate the event on November 17.Prime Minister to launch a number of schemes in a grand ceremony being organised in the precincts
of Jhansi Fort on November 19.19 November is the Birth Anniversary of Rani Lakshmi Bai. Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv is being organised along with the Government of
Uttar Pradesh.
29.Who is the author of the book “The Disruptor: How Vishwanath Pratap Singh Shook India”?
A. Debashish Mukerji
B. Adeel Hussain
C. Mukesh Batra
D. Jaideep Hardikar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:A new book based on the life of Vishwanath Pratap Singh, India’s eighth Prime Minister, is set to hit stands on December 08, 2021.The book titled “The Disruptor:
How Vishwanath Pratap Singh Shook India” has been authored by Debashish Mukerji.It will be published by HarperCollins India.Vishwanath Pratap Singh served as the PM
of India from December 02, 1989 to November 10, 1990.
30. The WePOWER India Partnership Forum was organised by which organisations in virtual format?
A. AIIB and ADB
B. World Bank and ADB
C. World Bank and UNDP
D. ADB and UNDP
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The WePOWER India Partnership Forum was held on November 9, 2021 in a virtual format. The event was organised by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) in
partnership with the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF). The objective of the forum was to scale up the South Asia Women in Power Sector Professional Network (WePOWER) in
India. The event was attended by 168 key energy sector stakeholders.
31. India has been re-elected to UNESCO executive board till which year?
A. 2023
B. 2022
C. 2024
D. 2025
Answer: Option D
Explanation:India has been re-elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the term 2021-25 on November 17, 2021.India received 164 votes to get re-elected to fouryear term of
office.Apart from India, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Cook Islands and China have also been elected in Group IV Asian and Pacific States category.UNESCO Executive
Board consists of 58 memberstates each with a four-year term of office.
32. How many athletes and coaches have been conferred with the first ever SAI Institutional Awards?
A. 124
B. 246
C. 211
D. 86
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur presented the first ever SAI Institutional Awards to 246 athletes and coaches on November 17, 2021 in New
Delhi.From the total 246 awardees, 162 athletes and 84 coaches were honoured in the Outstanding Award and Best Award category.The awards have been given for the
exceptional performance of the SAI athletes and coaches at national and international competitions from 2016 under the various sports promotion schemes.
33. Revamped Rezang La War memorial was inaugurated in which state/UT?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Ladakh
C. J&K
D. Sikkim
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The revamped Rezang La War memorial was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 18, 2021, on the anniversary of the famous Rezang La battle.The
inauguration of revamped Rezang La War memorial in Rezang La is seen as India’s show of strength in the area which is very close to the territory of China. It is also
visible from the other side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
34. Which country will host the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup?
A. Australia & New Zealand
B. Ireland & Scotland
C. USA & West Indies
D. Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Pakistan will host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament, after two decades.The United States and West Indies will co-host the 2024 T20 World Cup.
This will be the first-ever global event hosted in North America.India will get to host three ICC events in the next cycle, including the 2026 T20 World Cup and 2031
50-over World Cup.
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