1. Which country will host a virtual summit on democracy in December 2021?
A.India
B.UK
C.France
D.US
Answer: Option D
Explanation:US President Joe Biden has invited more than 100 countries to a virtual summit on democracy to be held on December 9-10, 2021.
2. Who has been conferred with the 2021 International Emmy Awards for Best Actor?
A.David Tennant
B.Matt Smith
C.Michael Sheen
D.Peter Capaldi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Best Actor - David Tennant for Des (UK); Best Actress - Hayley Squires for Adult Material (UK).
3. What is the revised estimated GDP growth rate of India in the Calendar Year 2021 according to Goldman Sachs?
A.9%
B.10%
C.8%
D.7%
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Goldman Sachs pegged the economy to grow at 8 percent in Calendar Year 2021 and 9.1 percent in Calendar Year 2022.
4. Lachit Day is celebrated by which Indian state annually?
A.Haryana
B.Assam
C.Goa
D.Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) is celebrated annually in the Indian state of Assam to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary Ahom army general Lachit Borphukan.
5. The Tribal Affairs Ministry planned to set up how many museums are dedicated to tribal freedom fighters across the country?
A.10
B.9
C.8
D.11
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Tribal Affairs Ministry planned to set up 9 museums are dedicated to tribal freedom fighters across the country.
6. Defence Ministry has approved a Rs 5,000 crore deal with which nation to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles?
A.Russia
B.France
C.Germany
D.Japan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Defence Ministry approved a Rs 5,000 crore deal with Russia to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.
7. As per the report of Goldman Sachs, what is the projected GDP growth rate of the Indian economy in the financial year 2021-22?
A.8.8%
B.10.5%
C.9.1%
D.7.2%
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs has predicted India's GDP for FY22 at 9.1% in its Macro Outlook 2022 report.
8. Who among the following has been ruled out of India vs New Zealand test series due to injury?
A.Shreyas Iyer
B.KL Rahul
C.Ajinkya Rahane
D.Virat Kohli
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Suryakumar Yadav has replaced KL Rahul in India's Test squad for the New Zealand series, starting from November 25, 2021, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
9. Which is the world's most polluted capital for the third straight year, as per the 2020 World Air Quality Report?
A.Beijing
B.Islamabad
C.New Delhi
D.Dhaka
Answer: Option C
Explanation:As per the 2020 World Air Quality Report, New Delhi has the world's most polluted capital for the third straight year in 2020.
10. Who is the author of the book "India Vs UK: The Story of an Unprecedented Diplomatic Win"?
A.Harsh Vardhan Shringla
B.Harsh Vardhan Shringla
C.Syed Akbaruddin
D.T. S. Tirumurti
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Syed Akbaruddin, former India's Permanent Representative to the UN has come out with a book titled 'India Vs UK: The Story of an Unprecedented Diplomatic Win'.
11. RBI has authorized which bank to collect direct taxes on behalf of the CBDT?
A.RBL Bank
B.Lakshmi Vilas Bank
C.DBS Bank
D.Yes Bank
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Reserve Bank of India (RBI) authorised RBL Bank to collect direct taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) based on a recommendation from the Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance and Government of India.
12. Which name of the recipient of the 2021 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development?
A.HelpAge
B.SEEDS
C.Goonj
D.Pratham
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Pratham, a Mumbai-based civil society organization, has been conferred with the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2021 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
13. The traditional festival Boita Bandana is celebrated by which state annually?
A.Telangana
B.Bihar
C.West Bengal
D.Odisha
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The traditional Odia festival Boita Bandana has been celebrated throughout Odisha with fervour.
14. The foundation stone for the Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum has been laid down in which state?
A.Manipur
B.Telangana
C.Nagaland
D.Gujarat
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation for 'Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum' in Manipur.
15. In November 2021, the Indian and Indonesian Navy undertook which edition of the CORPAT in the Indian Ocean region?
A.35
B.37
C.34
D.39
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The 37th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) is being held in the Indian Ocean region.
16. India has signed a loan agreement with which financial institution worth USD 250 million to improve the quality of learning in the state of Andhra Pradesh?
A.Asian Development Bank (ADB)
B.Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
C.United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
D.World Bank
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Government of India has signed a legal agreement with the World Bank worth $250 million for a project to improve the quality of learning in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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17. Which nation's currency fell to a record low?
A.Japan
B.Israel
C.Nepal
D.Turkey
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Turkish Lira tumbled to a record low versus the US dollar increasing worries about Turkey's monetary policy.
18. Which is the most polluted regional city in India?
A.Ghaziabad
B.Bhiwadi
C.Faridabad
D.Greater Noida
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Ghaziabad is the most polluted regional city in India with an air quality average of 106.6, followed by Bulandshahr that had an air quality average of 98.4, as per the 2020 World Air Quality Report.
19. Which bank has launched a new online platform 'Trade Emerge' for exporters and importers across India?
A.State Bank of India
B.Punjab National Bank
C.ICICI Bank
D.HDFC Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Private sector lender ICICI Bank has launched an online platform called 'Trade Emerge' for Indian exporters and importers to offer them digital banking and value-added services.
20. Which day is celebrated as Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur?
A.November 22
B.November 23
C.November 24
D.November 25
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Every year, 24th November is celebrated as Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of Sikhs, of Sikh religion.
21. When will the first train under Delhi's free pilgrimage scheme depart?
A.November 30th
B.December 1st
C.December 2nd
D.December 3rd
(d) December 3rd
Explanation:The first train carrying senior citizens from Delhi to Ayodhya under Delhi Government's free pilgrimage scheme will depart on December 3, 2021. This was informed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
22. Which nation’s first female Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson resigned on day 1 after the collapse of her coalition government?
A.Sweden
B.Finland
C.Denmark
D.Switzerland
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The first female Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson resigned on November 24, 2021, after less than 12 hours as the PM. Andersson's resignation came after the Green Party quit her coalition, sending the nordic country into political uncertainty.
23. Delhi will allow only CNG and electric vehicles from which day?
A.November 25th
B.November 26th
C.November 27th
D.November 28th
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on November 24, 2021, that only CNG and electric vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi from November 27th.
24. Delhi schools and educational institutions will reopen from which day after pollution lockdown?
A.November 26th
B.November 27th
C.November 28th
D.November 29th
(d) November 29th
Explanation:Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that all the Delhi schools, colleges and educational institutions will re-open from November 29th as the air quality is improving in the national capital.
25. Indian Army received two Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft from which nation?
A.Germany
B.France
C.US
D.Russia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Indian Air Force (IAF) received two Mirage 2000 trainer version aircraft from France as a major boost to the fighter jet fleet of IAF amid border tensions with China and Pakistan.
26. When is Constitution Day 2021?
A.November 25th
B.November 26th
C. November 27th
D.November 28th
Answer: Option A
Explanation:India celebrates Constitution Day every year on November 26, 2021 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. Constituent Assembly of India had adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949 and it came into effect on January 26, 1950.
27. What is the name of NASA’s first planetary defence test mission?
A.DART
B.SpaceX
C.DASH
D.ASTRO
Answer: Option A
Explanation:NASA launched the first of its kind DART Mission (also known as Double Asteroid Redirection Test) on November 24, 2021, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. NASA’s DART mission is the world’s first mission to test asteroid-deflecting technology.
28. India took part in the trilateral exercise 'Dosti' with the navies of which two nations?
A. Sri Lanka,Australia
B. Australia, Japan
C. Russia, Japan
D. Maldives, Sri Lanka
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The 5-day long, 15th edition of the Maldives, India and Sri Lanka biennial Trilateral Exercise "Dosti" was conducted in Maldives from 20-24 November 2021 as part of
regional security formation for peaceful and stable Indian Ocean Region.Aim: To strengthen the friendship, enhance mutual operational capability and to build
cooperation between the Coast Guards to Safeguard the Indian Ocean Region.
29. Which country will host the inaugural season of 'Legends League Cricket'?
A. Oman
B. England
C. Australia
D. India
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The inaugural session of the Legends Cricket League, a professional cricket league for former star cricketers, will take place in January 2022.It will be played at
Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Oman.The first season of LLC will have former cricketers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, Australia, among others. They will be
divided into 3 teams.
30. Patalpani railway station will be renamed after which tribal icon?
A. Komaram Bheem
B. Gunda Dhur
C. Birsa Munda
D. Tantya Bhil
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Indore's Patalpani station is named after Tantya Bhil.Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on 22nd November, that the Patalpani railway
station in Indore will be renamed after Tantya Bhil, also known as the “Indian Robin Hood”.Tantya Mama known as the “Indian Robin Hood”, Tantya Bhil was a dacoit in
India between 1878 and 1889.
31. Which state has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021?
A. Punjab
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option C
Explanation:In cricket, Tamil Nadu lifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy defeating Karnataka on 22 November 2021.Tamil Nadu won their 3rd Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.The final
was played in Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi.Shahrukh Khan was adjudged as the Man of the Match.Tamil Nadu will receive a cash prize of ₹10 lakh while Karnataka will get
₹5 lakh.
32. Which state government has announced to repeal the three-capital law?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced on November 22, 2021 that Andhra Pradesh will have only one capital- Amravati.The Andhra Pradesh
government withdraw the Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of all Regions Act.
33. Which city topped in the inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22?
A. Chandigarh
B. Shimla
C. Kochi
D. Coimbatore
Answer: Option B
Explanation:NITI Aayog launched the inaugural SDG Urban Index & Dashboard 2021-22 on November 23, 2021 to further strengthen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
localization and institute robust SDG monitoring at the city level.The index is an SDG progress monitoring tool at the ULB level to highlight the strengths and gaps of ULBlevel
data, monitoring, and reporting systems.
34. Which space agency has launched World’s 1st DART Mission to crash Spacecraft into Asteroid?
A. NASA
B. JAXA
C. ISRO
D. Roscosmos
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The US space agency NASA has launched a first-ofits- kind mission named DART to change the path of an asteroid by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into
it.DART stands for “Double Asteroid Redirection Test”.The $325 million DART mission was launched into orbit on November 24, 2021 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in
California a top a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.The mission aims to test asteroid-deflecting technology.
35. Indian Railways is planning to launch which new train to boost tourism?
A. Bharat Gaurav
B. Sampoorna Kranti
C. Paryatan Gaurav
D. Bharat Paryatan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways has announced the introduction of themebased tourist circuit trains Bharat Gaurav Trains.The service provider would
be free to decide themes like Guru Kripa trains for covering important places of Sikh culture, Ramayana trains for places connected with Lord Shri Ram etc.Train
composition will be of 14 to 20 coaches including 2 SLRs (Guard Vans).
36. Defence Ministry has approved a ₹5,000 crore deal with which nation to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK- 203 assault rifles?
A. France
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Germany
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Defence Ministry on November 23, 2021 approved a ₹5,000 crore deal with Russia to manufacture7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.The
approval has come through just ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India.The AK-203 assault rifle is a Russian designed rifle and it will be
manufactured in India in a factory in Amethi.
37. Who is the author of the book “India Vs UK: The Story of an Unprecedented Diplomatic Win”?
A. T. S. Tirumurti
B. Syed Akbaruddin
C. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
D. Vijay Keshav Gokhale
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Syed Akbaruddin, the former India’s Permanent Representative to the UN has come out with a book titled ‘India Vs UK: The Story of an Unprecedented
Diplomatic Win’This book offers a behind-the-scenes view of a India’s victory at the UN body-International Court of Justice in 2017 elections, in close fight with UK.
The 2017 election was called ‘second war of Independence’ in the words of then foreign minister Sushma Swaraj.
38. Which country will host a virtual summit on democracy in December 2021?
A. US
B. UK
C. India
D. France
Answer: Option A
Explanation:US President Joe Biden has invited more than 100 countries to a virtual summit on democracy to be held on December 9-10, 2021.The invite list of the
democracy summit includes 110 countries such as India and Taiwan but excludes countries like China and Russia and Afghanistan.The virtual democracy summit was a
campaign pledge by the US President, who placed the struggle between the democracies and the autocratic governments at the heart of his foreign policy.
39. India has inked $300 million loan agreement with which financial institution to improve primary healthcare in urban India?
A. NDB
B. AIIB
C. ADB
D. World Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed loan agreement worth $300 million on November 23, 2021 to strengthen and improve
access to comprehensive primary health care in urban areas.The programme will be implemented in urban areas across 13 states.Over 256 million urban dwellers including
51 million from slum areas will benefit from the project.
40. India’s 1st Virtual Science Lab for Children has been launched by which Union Minister?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Jitendra Singh
C. Arjun Munda
D. Kishan Reddy
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Union Minister of State Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh launched India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under the CSIR Jigyasa programme
on 22 November 2021.It will also connect students with scientists across the country.It will facilitate classroom learning with laboratory research for school students.
41. Rumen Radev has re-elected the President of which country?
A. Sudan
B. Congo
C. Bulgaria
D. Romania
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Bulgarian President Rumen Radev won the Presidential elections on 21 November 2021.He has now secured a second five-year term and will be formally reappointed in
January 2022.Radev defeated Anastas Gerdzhikov in the elections.He is a former Air-Force Commander.Bulgaria is a country in Southeast Europe, with Sofia being its
capital.
42. Where has the All India Postal Wrestling Championship started?
A. Patna
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata
Answer: Option B
Explanation:34th All India Postal Wrestling Championship commenced on 22 November in New Delhi.As Chief Guests, wrestler Bajrang Punia and coach Anil Mann attended the
inaugural ceremony.Eleven postal circles from all over the country, including Delhi, are participating in this event.The inter-departmental competition will include a
total of 98 wrestlers, including state and national champions. Women's wrestling has been inducted into the Postal Wrestling Championship for the first time in
Championship history.
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