1. RBI imposes Rs 1 Crore Penalty on which bank for violating norms?
A.HDFC
B.PNB
C.ICICI
D.SBI
Answer: Option D
Explanation:the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 crore on the State Bank of India (SBI) or violating subsection (2) of section 19 of
the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
2. Name the Minister of State for AYUSH, who has inaugurated the three-day program 'Ayurved Parv-2021'?
A.Piyush Goyal
B.Munjpara Mahedrabhai
C.Ajay Singh
D.Anand Mahto
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Minister of State for Ayush Munjpara Mahedrabhai virtually inaugurated the Ayurveda Parv-2021 in New Delhi.
3. Which country has banned the wearing and sale of leather coats by the general public?
A.North Korea
B.Japan
C.South Korea
D.China
Answer: Option A
Explanation:North Korea is reportedly imposing a ban on leather jackets and trench coats so that common people do not copy the style of their supreme leader, Kim
Jong-un.
4. Which player has won the men's singles title at the 2021 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament?
A.Axelsen
B.Axelsen
C.Viktor Axelsen
D.Lin Dan
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Olympic gold medallist Viktor Axelsen clinched the Indonesia Open men's singles title after beating Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the final.
5. For the first time, 57 norovirus cases have been suspected in which city?
A.Alappuzha
B.Palakkad
C.Ernakulam
D.Thrissur
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Norovirus has reportedly infected 57 people including 54 students and three workers in a hostel of St. Mary's College, Thrissur.
6. Which term has been chosen as the Word of the Year 2021 by Collins Dictionary?
A.NFT
B.QUANT
C.VAX
D.Vaccine
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Collins Dictionary has chosen the term NFT as its word of the year after surging interest in the digital tokens that can sell for millions of dollars
brought it into the mainstream.
7. In the Multidimensional Poverty Index, which state has been elected as the highest level of multidimensional poverty state in India?
A.Bihar
B.Jharkhand
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Bihar has been adjudged as the state with the highest level of multidimensional poverty with 51.91% of the population.
8. The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being celebrated on which date?
A.November 30
B.November 28
C.November 29
D.November 27
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is celebrated on 29th November.
9. Which Indian state will launch India's first Cyber Tehsil?
A.Kerala
B.Bihar
C.UP
D.MP
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the proposal to create cyber tehsils in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
10. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic?
A.Petr Fiala
B.Andrej Babis
C.Milos Zeman
D.Juan Carlos
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The president of Czech Milos Zeman has appointed the leader of a centre-right alliance, Petr Fiala, as prime minister.
11. Omicron has been first detected in which one among the following countries?
A.Germany
B.South Africa
C.Israel
D.France
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Omicron COVID variant has first been detected in South Africa and now the nation is facing a travel ban from several countries including the US, Canada,
UK and many other European nations.
12. Which state has passed 'Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2021', to levy a Green tax on vehicles?
A.Maharashtra
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Punjab
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2021, for enhancing the tax on motor vehicles and net
additional revenue of Rs.409.58 crore per annum.
13. In the Multidimensional Poverty Index, which state has been elected as the least poor state in India?
A.Tamil Nadu
B.West Bengal
C.Delhi
D.Kerala
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Kerala (0.71%), Goa (3.76%), Sikkim (3.82%), Tamil Nadu (4.89%) and Punjab (5.59 %) have been ranked as the top 5 lowest poverty states across India.
14. Which two teams will qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022?
A.Argentina & Germany
B.Spain & Portugal
C.Italy & Portugal
D.France & Brazil
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers draw for Europe is placed in a way that only one team between Portugal and Italy will make it into the FIFA World Cup
2022 in Qatar/ This means that either current European champions Italy or one of football's biggest stars, Cristiano Ronaldo will be sitting out of the next year's
football world cup.
15. The National Cadet Corps celebrated the 73rd anniversary of its raising on which date?
A.November 27
B.November 30
C.November 28
D.November 29
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated the 73rd anniversary of its raising on November 28, 2021.
16. Ahmed Nasir Al Raisi of UAE has been appointed as the new chief of which police organization?
A.CBI
B.CARFT
C.Interpol
D.CAPF
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The International Criminal Police Organization, or Interpol, held its annual General Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey.
17. For which scheme the Finance Ministry has allocated additional funds of Rs.10,000 crore?
A.MGNREGA
B.PMJDY
C.NITI Aayog
D.NITI Aayog & PMJDY
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The Finance Ministry has allocated additional funds of Rs.10,000 crore as an interim measure for the MGNREGA scheme after it ran out of funds allocated in
the budget, according to the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
18. Who has won the Ballon d'Or 2019 award?
A.Kaka
B.Lionel Messi
C.Cristiano Ronaldo
D.Luka Modric
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Lionel Messi had won the 2019 Ballon d'Or award, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious individual awards in football that is presented annually
by the French news magazine France Football.
19. India has signed a $300 million loan agreement with which financial institution to improve primary healthcare in urban areas?
A.IMF
B.WB
C.EBRD
D.ADB
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The Indian Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $300 million loan agreement to improve primary healthcare in the urban areas of 13
states.
20. Who is the new Twitter CEO?
A.Sundar Pichai
B.Nikesh Arora
C.Parag Aggarwal
D.George Kurian
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Twitter Co-founder Jack Dorsey announced on November 29, 2021, that he will be stepping down as the Chief Executive of Silicon Valley. Dorsey paved the
way for an IIT-Bombay Graduate and Indian-origin Parag Agrawal to be the new CEO of Twitter. Parag Agrawal has become the youngest CEO in the top 500 companies.
21. When is World AIDS Day observed?
A.November 30th
B. December 1st
C.December 2nd
D.December 3rd
Answer: Option B
Explanation:World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day aims to raise awareness about the disease and
commemorate those who have passed away due to it and celebrate victories in the field such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
23. Home Affairs Ministry has extended Covid containment measures till when?
A.November 30th
B.December 1st
C.December 25th
D.December 31st
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on November 30, 2021 extended the validity of Covid containment measures till December 31, 2021 in view of the emergence
of the new COVID-19 variant- Omicron. The Home Ministry has directed the state governments to take proactive containment measures.
24. Rihanna has been named as the national hero of which nation?
A.The Gambia
B.Barbados
C.US
D.Canada
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Rihanna has been declared as the national hero of Barbados. The country made the announcement after removing Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II as its head of
state and entering a new era as a republic.
25. Which among the following countries has now become a republic?
A.Bahrain
B.Denmark
C.Jordan
D.Barbados
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Barbados has removed Queen Elizabeth of Britain as the Head of the State. The Caribbean country formed a Republic with its first-ever President Sandra
Mason and severed its last-remaining colonial bonds nearly 400 later after the first British ships arrived at the Caribbean Island.
26. Which country became the first one in the Middle East and North Africa region to introduce paid parental leave in the private sector?
A.Saudi Arabia
B.Bahrain
C.Oman
D.UAE
Answer: Option D
Explanation:The United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to introduce paid parental leave for employees in
the private sector.
27. Who won the men's Ballon d’Or award 2021?
A.Lionel Messi
B.Robert Lewandowski
C.Kaka
D.Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or award for a record seventh time on November 30, 2021. Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or award for
the first time.
28. Hunar Haat has received _______ Medal at the India International Trade Fair 2021.
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. Copper
Answer: Option B
Explanation:Hunar Haat, organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in New Delhi in November 2021, has received the prestigious India International Trade Fair, 2021
Silver Medal.It was honoured for strengthening its commitment to “Vocal for Local” and its strong presence at the trade fair.Over 550 artisans and craftsmen from more
than 30 states and Union Territories participated in it.
29. Who has won the Best Actor Award at 6th BRICS Film Festival?
A. Dhanush
B. Vikram
C. Suriya
D. Prabhas
Answer: Option A
Explanation:The 6th edition of the BRICS Film Festival was held in India, along-side 52nd IFFI in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2021.
30. Who has been appointed as the 1st Women President of Indian Mountaineering Foundation?
A. Harshwanti Bisht
B. Rita Gombu
C. Reena Kaushal
D. Deepa Sharma
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Noted mountaineer Harshwanti Bisht has been elected as the first woman president of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).The 62-year-old Bisht won
60 out of a total of 107 votes to get elected to the coveted post on November 20.In 1981, Bisht scaled the Nanda Devi peak for which she was honored with the Arjuna
award.
31.Who has been appointed as new chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)?
A. Ajay Jain
B. Rajiv Talwar
C. Ajit Kumar
D. Vivek Johri
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Senior bureaucrat Vivek Johri has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).Johri will succeed M Ajit
Kumar who is completing his tenure on November 30, 2021.Johri is a 1985-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) officer.He is currently working as
the member in the CBIC.
32.Which country will get World's 1st Floating City by 2025?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. North Korea
Answer: Option C
Explanation: South Korea is soon going to get the World’s first floating city, to deal with the problem of flood due to rising sea levels.The floating city project is
a joint effort by the UN Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habit) and OCEANIX.The city will be built off the coast of Busan in South Korea and is likely be completed by
2025.The floating city will have ‘flood-proof infrastructure’ and comprise several man-made islands to eliminate the risk of flooding.
33.Petr Fiala has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which nation?
A. Sweden
B. Denmark
C. Finland
D. Czech Republic
Answer: Option D
Explanation:Petr Fiala has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic by President Milos Zeman.Fiala, 57, heads the three-party coalition Together
(Civic Democratic Party, Christian Democrats, TOP 09 party), which garnered 27.8% of the vote in early October.
34.Which word has been chosen as the "Word of the Year 2021" by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
A. Lockdown
B. Vaccine
C. Vax
D. NFT
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The American publishing company Merriam-Webster has chosen the word “vaccine” as its 2021 Word of the Year.Merriam-Webster is America’s most trusted
online dictionary for English word definitions, meanings, and pronunciation.It has been declaring the word of the year since 2008.
35.For the first time, 57 norovirus cases have been suspected in which city?
A. Thrissur
B. Alappuzha
C. Ernakulam
D. Palakkad
Answer: Option A
Explanation:Norovirus has reportedly infected 57 people including 54 students and three workers in a hostel of St. Mary’s College, Thrissur.The health officials
suspect that the virus must have spread through food or drinking water.This is the first time that the norovirus infection has been reported in Thrissur.
36.Which aerospace company has test fired India's 1st privately built cryogenic rocket engine?
A. Aroon Aviation
B. Bellatrix Aerospace
C. Skyroot Aerospace
D. Agnikul
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based space technology startup, test-fired India’s first privately developed fully cryogenic rocket engine on 25 November
2021.The rocket engine, named Dhawan-1 in honor of Indian rocket scientist Satish Dhawan, has been developed using 3D printing technology.It is fuelled by liquefied
natural gas and liquid oxygen, a high-performance and low-cost rocket fuel.
37.Which state government has changed the name of ‘Minto Hall’?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:In the BJP State Working Committee meeting held on November 26, 2021, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced to name the famous
historical building Minto Hall in Bhopal after the late Kushabhau Thackeray, the founder member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Earlier, there was a demand to change
the name of Minto Hall to Dr Harisingh Gaur. After the independence of India and after the formation of Madhya Pradesh, this building was used as the state assembly
hall. In the year 2018, this hall was converted as a convention center.
38.Indian Railways is constructing "World's Tallest Pier Railway Bridge" in -
A. Mizoram
B. Tripura
C. Manipur
D. Meghalaya
Answer: Option C
Explanation:The Indian Railways is constructing the tallest pier railway bridge of the world in Manipur.The bridge is being built at a height of 141 metres.Currently
the tallest pier bridge record is held by 139 metre high Mala-Rijeka viaduct built at Montenegro in Europe.The ambitious project of the Railways in Manipur is part of
the Jiribam-Imphal railway line, which ultimately is part of a new broad gauge line being constructed to connect the northeastern state with the rest of the country.
39.In which state a pilot project has been started to revive the Namda craft?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Nov 27, 2021, launched a pilot project to revive and promote traditional ‘Namda’ craft in Jammu and Kashmir.
Namda is a type of Kashmiri carpet made from sheep wool.He launched the project under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0′.The Namda project will benefit 2,
250 people of 30 Namda Clusters from six districts of Kashmir.
40. As per a recent report ‘Fight Against Smoking’, what is India’s quit rates of smoking for men?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 35%
D. 50%
Answer: Option B
Explanation:A report ‘Fight Against Smoking’ has been released by ‘The International Commission to Reignite the Fight Against Smoking’.As per the report, India is
among countries with the lowest quit rates for smoking.The quit rates for men are less than 20%.China and India have more than 500 million tobacco users between the
ages of 16 and 64.India ranks second with over 250 million smokers between the age of 16 and 64.
41.Which smartphone company has recently made India's first 5G call?
A. Mi
B. Vivo
C. Oppo
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:Chinese smartphone maker Oppo on 25th November, announced that it has successfully conducted its first VoNR (Voice/Video on New Radio) call from its
Hyderabad 5G lab.The 5G VoNR (Voice/Video on New Radio) calls were made using the latest Reno6 series smartphone and an end-to-end 5G Standalone(SA) network powered
by Keysight test solutions at the Hyderabad 5G Innovation lab of Oppo.VoNR, or “Voice over 5G New Radio" is a basic call service that fully utilizes the SA
architecture of the 5G network.
42.Which state became India's 1st state to sell Movie Tickets to reduce tax evasion?
A. Jharkhand
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option B
Explanation:The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on 24th November, passed a bill to make it mandatory for cinema halls to sell their film tickets through a government-run
online platform.Simultaneously, Andhra Pradesh tax evasion (Tax Evasion) To reduce this, became the first state in the country to sell movie tickets.The online
booking system will be run by the State Film and Theater Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh.
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