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Q) With reference to the new Code on Wages, consider the following statements

1. Bonus dues shall be barred in case of employees dismissed only for those facing

sex abuse charges

2. Under the Constitution of India, Labour is a subject in the Central List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - D

Bonus dues shall be barred in case of employees dismissed for fraud, violent conduct, theft or sabotage and

those facing sex abuse charges.

Labour is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule where both the Central & State

Governments are competent to enact legislation.

Q) With reference to ‘sponge cities’, consider the following statements

1. Sponge cities are urban ecosystems that are designed to take advantage of the

floods as an urban climate change solution.

2. These cities tap into biophilic urban design elements like green roofs, open green

spaces, and interconnected waterways that can naturally detain and filter water.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

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Prof. Kongjian Yu, a Chinese ecological urbanist known as the “Sponge Cities Architect”, believes that as long

as floods are controlled, they’re not the enemy.

Sponge cities are complex green networks that aim to use 70 percent of the floodwater. It also minimizes the

burden on the city drainage and water networks, while reducing the risk of future floods. In the meanwhile,

greener urban areas keep improving the quality of life.

Q) With reference to National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India

Ltd.(NAFED), consider the following statements:

1. NAFED was set up with the object to promote Cooperative marketing of

Agricultural Produce to benefit the farmers.

2. Pastoral farmers are the main members of Nafed, who have the authority to say

in the form of members of the General Body in the working of Nafed.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) is an apex organization of

marketing cooperatives for agricultural produce in India Agricultural farmers are the main members of

Nafed, who have the authority to say in the form of members of the General Body in the working of Nafed.

Nafed is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act.

Q) With reference to India Meteorological Department (IMD), consider the following

Statements:

1. India Meteorological Department (IMD) works under the supervision of the

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

2. The IMD is headquartered in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - A

India Meteorological Department (IMD) works under the supervision of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the

Indian Government.

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Formed in 1875, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the national meteorological service of the

country and it is the chief government agency dealing in everything related to meteorology, seismology, and

associated subjects

Q) A simple and secure messaging application named the “Secure Application for

Internet (SAI) has been developed by?

A. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

B. Indian Airforce

C. Confederation of Indian Industry

D. Indian Army

Ans - D

The application will provide secure voice, video and text calling services to the soldiers of

Indian Army.

The SAI model is much similar to other commercial applications such as Telegram, WhatsApp, SAMVAD. It

uses end-to-end encryption messaging protocol.

Q) With reference to Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP), consider the

following statements:

1. Phase II and Phase III DRIP are to be implemented with financial assistance from

the World Bank and BRICS

2. India ranks third after China and the USA in a number of large dams.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - B

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project

(DRIP) Phase II & Phase III with the financial assistance of the World Bank (WB) and Asian Infrastructure

Investment Bank (AIIB).

The objective is to improve the safety and operational performance of selected dams across the whole

country, along with institutional strengthening with a system-wide management approach.

Q) ‘Meri Saheli’ initiatives for the safety of women have been started by?

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A. NITI Aayog

B. National Development Council

C. Indian Railways

D. UNEP

Ans - C

The Indian Railways has started Meri Saheli initiatives for the safety of women

passengers. A team of lady Sub-Inspectors and Constables are formed at the starting

Railway Stations. They identify the lady passengers and comfort them, especially those

travelling alone. They are also informed about helpline number 182 in case of

emergency.

Q) National Productivity Council (NPC) has been granted accreditation conforming to ISO 17020:2012 by

National Accreditation Board for Certification Body (NABCB), Quality Council of India (QCI). National

Productivity Council (NPC) is under which of the following department??

A. Department of Consumer Affairs

B. Department of Science & Technology

C. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

D. Department of Economic Affairs

Ans - C

National Productivity Council (NPC) is under Department for Promotion of Industry and

Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

Q) With reference to Indane LPG, consider the following statements:

1. Indian Oil has started one common number for Indane LPG refill booking across the

country for customer convenience.

2. Indane is a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) brand developed and owned by Indian Oil

Corporation in India established in 1964


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

The common booking number for LPG refills for the whole country is 7718955555. It is available 24x7 for

customers.

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This common number for all-India LPG refill booking – through SMS and IVRS - is an important step to boost

customer convenience and ease of booking Indane LPG refills. This means that even if customers move from

one telecom circle to another across States, their Indane refill booking number remains the same.

Q) SERB-POWER initiative for Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory

Research has been launched by?

A. Indian Council of Medical Research

B. Minister of Science and Technology

C. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ans - B

SERB-POWER is to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding

programmes in Indian academic Institutions and Research and Development Laboratories.

SERB is the Science and Engineering Research Board.

It is a statutory body operating under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Q) With reference to Kaziranga National Park, consider the following statements

1. Kaziranga is a World Heritage Site, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great

one-horned rhinoceroses,

2. Kaziranga has the 3rd highest density of tigers among protected areas in the

World.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - A

Kaziranga has the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.

It is located in the State of Assam and covers the single largest undisturbed and representative area in the

Brahmaputra Valley floodplain.

It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

It is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

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Q) With reference to High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP), consider the following

Statements

1. The plates are made of aluminium, equipped with a chromium-based hologram

Ashoka Chakra, including a 10-digit permanent identification number.

2. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) mandates all vehicles sold on

or after April 1, 2019, to be pre-fitted with High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP).


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

The high-security number plates are made of aluminium and come with reflective tapes. The plates are

tamper-proof equipped with a chromium-based and self-destructive hologram, which is hot stamped on the

plate. In addition, a sticker on the plate carries all

the essential details including the vehicle's engine and chassis number and laser-branding of a 10-digit

permanent identification number.

Q) With reference to recent developments in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, consider the


1. Diamer-Bhasha Dam is located on the Jhelum River in northern Pakistan between

Kohistan district and Diamer district in Gilgit Baltistan.

2. China is setting up a Kohala hydropower project in PoK to be built on the Indus

River.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - D

Diamer-Bhasha Dam is located on the Indus River in northern Pakistan between Kohistan district and Diamer

district in Gilgit Baltistan. China will be setting up a Kohala hydropower project in PoK to be built on the

Jhelum river.

Pakistan has decided to elevate Gilgit-Baltistan’s status to that of a full-fledged province. Currently, Pakistan

has four provinces namely Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. It will become the 5th

province of the country.

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Q) With reference to Rafale Aircrafts, consider the following statements:

1. Rafale is a French twin-engine and multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by

Dassault Aviation

2. India is the 4th country to have strategic fighter jets after France, Egypt and

Qatar.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

The Rafales are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 years after the Sukhoi jets were imported

from Russia. Rafale is intended to perform air supremacy, interdiction (act of disrupting), aerial

reconnaissance (observation to locate an enemy), ground

support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence missions.

Q) According to the Public Affairs Index, 2020 released by a non-profit organisation Public Affairs Centre

by the committee headed by Kasturirangan, which is the best governed Union Territory of India?

A. Lakshadweep

B. Chandigarh

C. Puducherry

D. Andaman & Nicobar

Ans - B

The states were ranked in the context of sustainable development. The Governance of

the states was analysed based on three pillars namely growth, equity and sustainability.

In large state category, Kerala topped. In the small category, Goa topped.

Q) With reference to Rural Development Fund (RDF), Punjab, consider the following

Statements:

1. Rural Development Fund (RDF) is the 3 per cent cess levied only on the purchase of

agricultural produce under the Rural Development Fund Act, 1987

2. The fund comes mainly from the central government’s purchase agency, Food Corporation of India.


A. 1 only

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B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - B

Rural Development Fund (RDF) is the 3 per cent cess levied on the purchase or sale of agricultural produce

under the Rural Development Fund Act, 1987 Food Corporation of India buys around 13 million tonnes of

wheat and 16 million tonnes of paddy every year.

The Union government asked the Punjab Government to explain its utilisation

of the Rural Development Fund (RDF) that it gets largely from the Food

Corporation of India (FCI) has enraged the state government.

Q) Indian Air Force test-fired the Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile from

which fighter aircraft. ?

A. MiG-21

B. Su-30 MKI

C. Dassault Rafale

D. HAL Tejas

Ans - B

The Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile was tested in the Bay of Bengal. The missile was

launched from Su-30 MKI aircraft.

Q) Super Typhoon Goni slammed which of the following region?

A. Indonesia

B. Chile

C. Turkey

D. Philippines

Ans - D

Super Typhoon Goni slammed into the Philippines with authorities warning of “catastrophic”

conditions in the region expected to receive the hardest hit, where nearly a million people

have been evacuated. Since 2009 the Hong Kong Observatory has divided typhoons into three different

classifications: typhoon, severe typhoon and super typhoon.

A typhoon has a wind speed of 64–79 knots (73–91 mph; 118–149 km/h), a severe typhoon has winds of at

least 80 knots (92 mph; 150 km/h), and a super typhoon has winds of at least 100 knots (120 mph; 190

km/h).

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Q) With reference to bulk drug, consider the following statements:

1. Bulk drug is the key ingredient of a drug or medicine, which lends it the desired

therapeutic effect or produces the intended pharmacological activity.

2. Bulk drug is also called an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

A bulk drug, also called an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), is the key ingredient of a drug or medicine,

which lends it the desired therapeutic effect or produces the intended pharmacological activity. For example,

paracetamol is a bulk drug, which acts against pain.

Q) 16 Psyche recently seen in news is a/an?

A. Comet

B. Asteroid

C. Meteorite

D. Exoplanet

Ans - B

New images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope offer a closer view of the asteroid 16

Psyche, whose surface may mostly comprise iron and nickel, similar to the Earth’s core.

Asteroid 16 Psyche, which orbits between Mars and Jupiter, could be made entirely of metal

and is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion — more than the entire economy of Earth.

Q) With reference to Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:

1. It administers elections to the just Lok Sabha and the offices of the President and

Vice President in the country.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be ‘Impeachment’ with a majority of 2/3rd

members present in the Lok Sabha


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - D

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering

Union and State election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha,

and State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country.

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through a process of removal similar to

that of a Supreme Court judge for by Parliament.

Q) Consider the following statements:

1. Herd Immunity is when so many people in a community become immune to an

An infectious disease that stops the disease from spreading.

2. The length of time between the appearance of two successive persons with symptoms

of infection is called the Series Interval.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

A person who is infected or has recovered cannot be infected again. At least, not in the next several months

or even years. Therefore, with the spread of the infection, there is less and less number of uninfected persons

to infect. An increasing number of persons in the community gains immunity from having been infected

earlier.

However, if there was a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, it would have helped achieve herd immunity without a large

number of persons being infected.


1. Priyanca Radhakrishnan became New Zealand’s first-ever Indian-origin Minister

2. New Zealand has parliamentary democracy


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - B

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New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.

Elizabeth II is the queen of New Zealand and thus the head of state. The queen is represented by the

governor-general, whom she appoints on the advice of the prime minister.

Q) With reference to Global Hunger Index 2020, consider the following statements:

1. India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI)

2020.

2. Child Stunting is the share of children under age five who have low weight for

their height, reflecting chronic undernutrition.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - A

Child Stunting is the share of children under age five who have low height for their age, reflecting chronic

undernutrition.

In 2019, India’s rank was 102 out of 117 countries.

Q) M/s Invest India will set up a strategic policy unit called “Strategic Policy &

Facilitation Bureau (SPFB)” collaboration with which Ministry ?

A. Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

B. Ministry Of Textile

C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

D. Ministry of AYUSH

Ans - D

“Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau (SPFB)” will facilitate planned and systematic

growth of the Ayush Sector. This Bureau will support the Ministry in strategic and policy making initiatives

that shall help pave the way to reach the full potential of the Sector and stimulate growth and investment.

Q) With reference to REAL ESTATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (RERA), consider the following statements:

1. Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act took effect in May 2016 to regulate and

promote the real estate sector.

2. This Act is applicable all over India.


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A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - B

RERA aims to bring about transparency and efficiency in an opaque industry and has a mandate to protect

consumer interest, including establishing a speedy redressal system.

The Act is applicable all over India, except J&K. It applies to all under-construction projects with a plot size

above 500 sq. m or projects with 8 apartments or more.

Q) A self-help website – Bandhu is an initiative of which ministry?


B. Ministry Of Education

C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

D. Ministry of AYUSH

Ans - B

Union Minister of State for Education launched a self-help website – Bandhu – for

students of IIT Bombay. Bandhu has been designed in conjunction with the counsellors at IIT Bombay along

with external experts.

It addresses challenges ranging from adjustment to college life, academic stress, and

mental health. Bandhu has curated reads, motivational alumni journeys, expert

podcasts and tools for self-exploration.

Q) The UNESCO has recently included which National Park under its list of

Biosphere reserves ?

A. Sanjay National Park

B. Kanha Tiger Reserve

C. Panna National Park

D. Bandhavgarh National park

Ans - C

UNESCO has recently included Panna National Park of Madhya Pradesh under its list of Biosphere reserves.

Along with Panna, Fuvahmulahand Addu Atoll of Maldives was also

included under the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Q) The year 2020 marks the 100 years of discovery of Indus Valley Civilization. Consider the

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1. Indus Valley Civilization was the first civilization to cultivate cotton..

2. Mohenjodaro ruins were excavated for the first time by R.D. Banerjee, E. J. H. MacKay

and Marshall.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans - C

The Indian and Canadian Archaeologists have found that dairy products were

produced by Harappans. The study was conducted based on molecular chemical analysis. The analysis of

residue in pottery found in Kotada Bhaldi, Gujarat showed traces of boiled

milk. Also, the study has discovered that a large quantity of milk was present.

Q) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

is an important programme under the United Nations headquartered in?

A. Geneva

B. New York

C. London

D. Paris

Ans - D

UNESCO develops educational tools so as to help humanity live in a world free of intolerance and hate.

It works in preserving the cultural heritage of the world’s many cultures and also promotes

the equal dignity of all cultures.

Currently, UNESCO has 193 members.

The US, Israel and Liechtenstein are members of the UN, but not members of UNESCO.

Q) With reference to Presidential Elections in the USA, consider the following

statements

1. The US president and vice president are chosen by “electors” through a process

called the Electoral College.

2. If no candidate receives a majority, the House of Representatives chooses the

the president and the Senate chooses the vice president.


A. 1 only

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B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

To win the election, a candidate must receive a majority of

electoral votes.

The US president and vice president are not elected directly by

citizens.

Instead, they’re chosen by “electors” through a process called the

Electoral College.

The process of using electors comes from the US Constitution.

Q) With reference to the Anti-apartheid struggle, consider the following statements

1. The Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) was originally known as the Boycott

Movement

2. Nelson Mandela was South Africa's first black head of state and the first elected in

a fully representative democratic election


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The anti-apartheid movement was the first successful transnational

social movement in the era of globalization.

There were two main aspects of the anti-apartheid movement were

the internal campaign to destabilize the racist apartheid regime in

South Africa, and the external campaign for political, economic, and

cultural sanctions.

The AAM changed its name to ACTSA: Action for Southern Africa in

1994, when South Africa achieved majority rule through free and fair

elections, in which all races could vote.


1. Malabar 2020 naval exercise began off the coast of Kochi

2. Malabar began as a bilateral naval exercise between India and the USA in 1992

and was expanded into a trilateral format with the inclusion of Japan in 2015.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Phase I of the Malabar 2020 naval exercise by India, Australia, Japan

, and the U.S. began off the coast of Visakhapatnam in the Bay of

Bengal. This is the 24th edition of the exercise that began in 1992 and

this time, it is being held in two phases, in the Bay of Bengal and from

November 17 to 20 in the Arabian Sea. his is the first time Australia has

joined Malabar since 2007.


1. There is a centralized election management body in the US just like the Election

Commission in India.

2. The date of the election in the US is fixed, i.e. the first Tuesday after the first

Monday of November, since 1845.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

There is no centralized election management body in the US like the

Election Commission in India. The US has two federal bodies – the

Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the US Election Assistance

Commission (EAC) – but both of them together do not add up to

anything as powerful or effective as the EC in India. They have no

control over the election administration. Their role is confined to

federal

Q) Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for vegetables Protected Cultivation has

been set up in which place?

A. Pune

B. Guwahati

C. New Delhi

D. Bangalore

ANS - B

Chief Minister of Assam, Sabananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of Indo-Israeli

Centre of Excellence for vegetables Protected Cultivation in Khetri in the outskirts of

Guwahati, Assam.

The center will provide exposure to the latest Israeli technologies to the farmers of the

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state. It will help them in maximizing their production. The center is to provide a major

boost to agricultural and horticultural production in Assam

Q) With reference to World Cities Day, consider the following statements:

1. The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 1 November as World

Cities Day

2. 2020 Theme is "Valuing Our Communities and Cities".


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as

World Cities Day

Q) National Film Archive of India functions under which ministry?


B. Ministry Of Education

C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

ANS - D

National Film Archive of India is organizing 15th edition of the Film Appreciation Course in

Marathi along with the Federation of Film Society of India (FFSI). The course is to be held

online for the first time from November 1 to November 7, owing to the COVID

Pandemic.

Established in: 1964

Location: Pune

Q) Which State Government recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle

tax exemption for Electric Vehicles?

1. Kerala

2. Tamil Nadu

3. Goa

4. Karnatak

ANS - 2

The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle

tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50%

concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to 100%.

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1. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a disease that causes severe damage

to the brain and is linked to memory loss, depression, and dementia.

2. Dementia is a group of brain disorders that cause the loss of intellectual and

social skills.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Headers in football are coming under scrutiny after England World Cup winner

Bobby Charlton’s dementia diagnosis

The first link was made in 2014. In 2002, former England international Jeff

Astle, diagnosed with dementia, died aged 59.

Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among older adults

Q) According to the World Wide Fund Water Risk Filter Report which of the following

Indian cities topped to face acute water risks?

1. Amritsar

2. Visakhapatnam

3. Chennai

4. Jaipur

ANS - 4

The World Wide Fund Water Risk Filter Report says that nearly 30 Indian cities are likely to

face acute water risks. This includes Jaipur, Amritsar, Indore, Srinagar, Bengaluru, Kolkata,

Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam, and Kozhikode. Of these cities, Jaipur topped the list. It was

followed by Indore, Thane, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi.

The report defines “water risk” as battling between flooding and droughts.

Q) With reference to Supreme Court’s guidelines for matrimonial cases, consider the

following statements

1. Deserted wives and children are entitled to alimony from their husbands from the

date the court grants Alimony to them.

2. While calculating the alimony, factors such as spiraling inflation rates and high

costs of living should be considered & the wife should receive alimony which fit

the standard of life she was used to in the matrimonial home.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

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C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that deserted wives and

children are entitled to alimony/maintenance from their husbands

from the date, they apply for it in a court of law.

Q) With reference to law on statements recorded under Section 67 of the Narcotics

Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, consider the following statements

1. Supreme Court ruled that statements recorded by officers under the NDPS Act

cannot be treated as confessions.

2. Confessional statements before police officers are considered admissible in

special acts like the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA)


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The Supreme Court has ruled on a long-pending question of law on

whether statements recorded under Section 67 of the Narcotics

Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act can be admissible as

confessional statements during criminal trials.

The majority judgment ruled that statements recorded by officers

under the NDPS Act cannot be treated as confessions.


1. Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 makes abetment of suicide a

punishable offense and prescribes either a jail term of up to ten years or a fine or

both.

2. Abetment of suicide is a serious offense that is tried in a Sessions court and is

cognizable, bailable, and compoundable.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Abetment of suicide is a serious offense that is tried in a Sessions court

and is cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable.

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A cognizable offense is one in which a police officer can make an arrest

without a warrant from a court.

A non-bailable offense means bail is granted to the accused at the

discretion of the court, and not as a matter of right.

A non-compoundable offense is one in which the case cannot be

withdrawn by the complainant even when the complainant and the

accused have reached a compromise.


1. ‘Samosa caucus’ is a term coined by Indian-American Democratic lawmaker - Mr.

Krishnamoorthi for informal grouping of Indian-American lawmakers

2. Pramila Jayapal was the first Indian-American woman to be elected to the House

in 2016.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

All the four Indian-American Democratic lawmakers — Ami Bera,

Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, and Raja Krishnamoorthi — have been

re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

The ‘Samosa caucus’ currently comprises five Indian-American

lawmakers, including the four members of the House of

Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential

nominee Kamala Harris, 56.

Q) The Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on

Climate Change (UNFCCC) states that Nationally Determined

Contributions (NDC) that need to be done by each country is/must?

A. Be reported every 2 years to UNFCCC

B. Are not legally binding

C. Both A & C

D. Only 2

ANS - D

The contributions need to be reported every 5 years to UNFCCC.

The Paris Agreement is a multilateral agreement within the United Nations Framework

Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); signed to reduce, mitigate

greenhouse-gas-emissions.

As per the Paris agreement, Parties have the right to include the reduction of emissions in

any other country as their NDC, as per the system of carbon trading and accounting.

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Q) With reference to COVID-19 Shri Shakti Challenge, consider the following

statements:

1. MyGov in collaboration with UNESCO, launched the COVID-19 Shri Shakti

Challenge

2. It aims to encourage and involve women-led startups to come up with innovative

solutions that can help in the fight against COVID19


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

MyGov in collaboration with UN Women launched the COVID-19 Shri Shakti

Challenge. It aims to encourage and involve women-led startups to come up with

innovative solutions that can help in the fight against COVID19.

Q) TN Krishnan recently passed away, he was famous what?

A. Tabla maestro

B. Athlete

C. Violin Maestro

D. Literature laureate

ANS - C

Trippunithura Narayanaiyer Krishnan (1928 – 2020) was a Carnatic music violinist.

He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1974 and was a recipient of the

Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship from the academy in 2006.

He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1980.

He was also the recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 1992, and earlier, the Padma Shri in

1973.

Q) Uniquely designed Integrated Government Online training ’-IgoT platform to

provide self-contained training material for COVID-19 warriors has been

launched by which ministry?

1. Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

2. Ministry Of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public

3. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

4. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

ANS - 4

Department of Personnel and Training has announced the launch of a learning platform

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(https://igot.gov.in) to combat COVID 19 for all front-line workers to equip them with the

training and updates in coping with Pandemic.

Q) With reference to Tele-Law programme, consider the following statements:

1. Tele-Law programme was launched by Ministry of Home Affairs in 2017 to address

cases at pre–litigation stage.

2. Under this programme, smart technology is used to connect the vulnerable,

unreached groups and communities with the Panel Lawyers to seek timely legal

advice.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Tele-Law programme was launched by Department of Justice, under Ministry

of Law and Justice in 2017 to address cases at pre–litigation stage.

Under this programme, smart technology of video conferencing, telephone

/instant calling facilities available at the vast network of Common Service

Centres at the Panchayat level are used to connect the indigent,

down-trodden, vulnerable, unreached groups and communities with the Panel

Lawyers for seeking timely and valuable legal advice.

Q) PM Modi approved the Rs 1810 crore investment proposal of 210 MW of Luhri

Stage I Hydro Power Project in which place?

1. Himachal Pradesh

2. Rajasthan

3. Madhya Pradesh

4. Uttrakhand

ANS - 4

210MW Luhri Hydro Power Project worth Rs 1810 crores is being built on river Satluj in

Himachal Pradesh.

The project is to be implemented by the Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited. It is to be

implemented in Build-Own-Operate-Maintain mode. To implement the project, a

Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Himachal Pradesh and

Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited during the event “Rising Himachal”.

Q) With reference to Air Quality Index (NAQI), consider the following statements

1. AQI was launched in 2014 with outline ‘One Number – One Color -One Description’

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for the common man to judge the air quality.

2. AQI has six categories of air quality - Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted,

Poor, Very Poor and Severe.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

NAQI has been launched for monitoring the quality of air in major

urban centers across the country on a real-time basis and

enhancing public awareness for taking mitigative action.

It has been launched for 10 cities at present – Delhi, Agra, Kanpur,

Lucknow, Varanasi, Faridabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bangalore

and Hyderabad.

Q) With reference to Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), consider the following

statements

1. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) refers to seven security forces in India

under the authority of the Ministry of Defence.

2. The Sashastra Seema Bal is to guard the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) refers to seven security

forces in India under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Q) Which of the following states in the U.S.A is known as “Golden State” ?

1. Mississippi

2. California

3. Florida

4. Texas

ANS - 2


1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) allowed WhatsApp to offer

payment service

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2. NPCI issued a cap of 50 % of the total volume of transactions processed in UPI


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Thursday

allowed Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp to start its

payments service in the country in a ‘graded’ manner.

The announcement by NPCI came minutes after it limited a single,

third-party like WhatsApp, or its rivals such as Google Pay or PhonePe,

to handle only 30% of overall UPI transactions.

Q) Shashi S. Vempati committee to review “Guidelines on Television Rating

Agencies in India” has been constituted by which ministry?

1. Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

2. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

3. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

4. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

ANS - 4

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted a committee to review “Guidelines

on Television Rating Agencies in India” notified by the Ministry in 2014.

The committee will be chaired by Shashi S. Vempati, CEO, Prasar Bharti.

Q) With reference to first India-Nordic-Baltic Conclave, consider the following

statements:

1. The Baltic States includes Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia located in the Baltic sea

and are fast-growing economies.

2. Headquarters of the Nordic Council is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The Nordic-Baltic Eight includes Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Iceland,

Norway, Lithuania, and Sweden. The Baltic States are Latvia, Lithuania and

Estonia.

The Conclave focused on clean technologies and renewable energies, Artificial

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Intelligence, supply chain logistics, and blockchain led transformation.

Q)Which of the following is not a Nordic-Baltic country?

A. Latvia

B. Estonia

C. Lithuania

D. Greenland

ANS - D

First India-Nordic-Baltic Conclave was held virtually. India was represented by External

Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar.

Q) First India-Nordic-Baltic Conclave was jointly hosted by Ministry of

External Affairs and

A. Confederation of Indian Industry

B. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

C. Ministry of Defence

D. Ministry of Trade and Industry

ANS - A

The Conclave was jointly hosted by Ministry of External Affairs and Confederation of

Indian Industry. The Conclave focused on clean technologies and renewable energies,

Artificial Intelligence, supply chain logistics and block chain led transformation.

Q) With reference to the PINAKA rocket, developed by DRDO, consider the following

statements:

1. . The enhanced Pinaka along with guidance Pinaka will cover the range between

200 to 300 kilometers and will be deployed by the Indian Army.

2. It was developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Enhanced PINAKA rocket, developed by Defence Research and Development the organization, DRDO has

been successfully flight tested from Integrated Test

Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

The enhanced Pinaka along with guidance Pinaka will cover the range between

60 to 90 kilometers and will be deployed by the Indian Army.

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Q)Char-Chaporis are shifting riverine islands of which of the following river?

1. Yamuna

2. Ganga

3. Brahmaputra

4. Indus

ANS - 3

A proposed “Miya museum” reflecting the “culture and heritage of the people living in

char-chapouris” has stirred up a controversy in Assam.

Q) With reference to Kamala Harris, consider the following statements

1. She is the first-ever Indian-origin, first-ever Black, and first-ever African-American

vice president of the US

2. Thulasendrapuram in Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu is the ancestral village of

Kamala Harris


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

US Democratic nominee Joe Biden announced Senator Kamala

Harris — the first Asian American and first Black woman in

American history on a major party ticket — as his vice presidential

pick.

Thulasendrapuram in Tiruvarur district as residents of the village

celebrated the victory of Kamala Harris as the next Vice-President

of the United States.

Q) Consider the following statements

1. Pillalamarri is the great banyan tree of Telangana.

2. The 700-year-old ficus tree, one of the oldest and largest on the planet, is situated

around 4 km from Mahbubnagar town.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

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Pillalamarri, the great banyan tree of Telangana, has got a new

lease of life and is now back in healthy germination thanks to the

tireless efforts of the Mahabubnagar district administration, whose

‘modern organic treatment boosted the immunity of the

centuries-old giant.

By turning a new leaf in conservation, the officials demonstrated

how the dramatically decaying process of the termite-infested tree

could be reversed and put back on the growth path.

As a result, it has now started sprouting new leaves.

Q) With reference to Tarballs recently in news, consider the following statements:

1. Tarballs are carbonaceous particles capable of absorbing even small light.

2. Tarballs deposit and ice and snow and increases their light-absorbing capability

that hastens the glacial melting.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The scientists from Zhejiang University have reported in their study that the

percentage of tarballs has increased in the Himalayan region and this is

increasing the glacial melt in the region.

The study reveals that this is mainly due to wheat residue burning in the

Indo-Gangetic plains. The Tarballs are being carried by the wind. The Tarballs

are emitted along with black carbon.


1. In 2008, Pakistan had conferred Joe Biden with the second-highest civilian honor,

'Hilal-e-Pakistan'.

2. Joe Biden had come out in support of Kashmiris and had compared the plight of

Muslims in Kashmir with that of Rohingyas in Bangladesh and Uygar Muslims in

China.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

In 2008, Pakistan had conferred Biden with the second-highest civilian

honor, 'Hilal-e-Pakistan'. Joe Biden and Senator Richard Lugar were

behind the proposal to bring $ 1.5 billion non-military aid to Pakistan.

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Lugar too was awarded the 'Hilal-e-Pakistan'.

In a statement published on June 2020, around 10 months after India

revoked Article 370 of the constitution, Biden had asked New Delhi to

restore the rights of the Kashmiris.

Q) With reference to Atal Innovation Mission-Sirius Innovation Programme, consider

the following statements

1. The programme aims to develop technological solutions for both India and Japan.

2. SIRIUS is Scientific International Research in Unique Terrestrial Station. It is a

series of experiments that investigates flight to the moon


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The Atal Innovation Mission-Sirius Innovation Programme was

launched for India and Russia school children. The programme aims

to develop technological solutions for both India and Russia.

Q) With reference to Uttarakhand State Foundation Day, consider the following

statements:

1. In 1994, the demand for a separate state took the full form that led to a mass

movement resulting in the formation of the Uttarakhand state in 2000.

2. It was named ‘Uttaranchal Pradesh’ during its foundation but was later renamed

Uttarakhand in 2007.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

It was named ‘Uttaranchal’ during its foundation but was later renamed as

Uttarakhand in 2007.

Q) NITI Aayog suggested PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme is to

expand to which of the following sectors?

1. Food processing

2. Textiles

3. Pharmaceuticals

4. Sugar

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A. 1, 3 & 4 only

B. 1, 2 & 3 only

C. 1, 2 & 4

D. All 1, 2, 3, 4

ANS - B

The Government of India recently

announced that it is to expand the PLI

(Production Linked Incentive) scheme to

more than ten sectors. This includes food

processing, leather, textiles, battery

manufacturing. The pharmaceuticals (and

medical devices) and electronics are

already under the scheme. These sectors

were suggested by NITI Aayog.

Q) “The Tigray Region” recently in news is in which country in the African

continent?

A. Eritrea

B. Ethiopia

C. Sudan

D. Algeria

ANS - B

Ethiopia is on the brink of a civil war after Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

announced that he had ordered troops to counter an allegedly violent attack by armed

forces in the country’s northern Tigray region.

Q) Taloja Central Jail recently in news is in which State ?

1. Tamil Nadu

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Maharashtra

4. Andhra Pradesh

ANS - 3

Republic TV managing director and editor-in-chief, Arnab Goswami, along with two

co-accused in the case of abetment to suicide, has been shifted to Taloja Central Jail in

Navi Mumbai.

Q) Sarnath is a place located near the confluence of which of the following rivers?

1. Jamuna and Chambal

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2. Ganges and Yamuna

3. Ganges and Gomti

4. Ganges and Varuna

ANS - 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate various development projects in Varanasi

including Sarnath Light and Sound show.

Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometers north-east of Varanasi city near the confluence of

the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India.


1. Bangladesh has become the second-largest apparel exporter after China

2. The Economic Complexity Index (ECI) ranks a country based on how diversified

and complex its manufacturing export basket


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Vietnam and Bangladesh are on a roll. While Bangladesh has

become the second-largest apparel exporter after China, Vietnam’s

exports have grown by about 240% in the past eight years.

The Economic Complexity Index (ECI), which ranks a country based

on how diversified and complex its manufacturing export basket is,

illustrates this point. The ECI rank for China is 32, India 43, Vietnam

79, and Bangladesh 127.

Q) With reference to National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements:

1. National Green Tribunal makes India the third country following Australia and

New Zealand to have such a system.

2. The Chairperson of NGT is appointed by the Central Government in consultation

with the President.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The Chairperson of NGT is appointed by the Central Government in

consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI).

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National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized body set up under the

National Green Tribunal Act (2010) for effective and expeditious disposal of

cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and

other natural resources. Two important acts - Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

and Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of

Forest Rights) Act, 2006 has been kept out of NGT’s jurisdiction.

Q) With reference to PM 2.5 in news, consider the following statements:

1. PM 2.5 refers to particulate matter which measure up to 2.5 microns in size

2. PM 2.5 is an endocrine disruptor that can affect insulin secretion and insulin

sensitivity, thus contributing to diabetes.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

PM 2.5 is an atmospheric particulate matter of diameter of fewer than 2.5

micrometres, which is around 3% the diameter of a human hair.

It causes respiratory problems and also reduces visibility.

It is very small and can only be detected with the help of an electron

Microscope.

Q) With reference to Academic Bank of Credit, consider the following statements:

1. ABC will function much like a commercial bank with students as account-holders to

whom the bank provides services, including credit accumulation, credit transfer, credit

redemption through the opening, closure, and validation of accounts.

2. Every candidate who enrolls in any course automatically opens an account in the

Academic Bank of Credit


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

ABC is an online entity to be established and managed by the ministry of

education. Opening an account with ABC is not mandatory.

Students who may or may not have been enrolled in HEI but wish to pursue education and consolidate their

academic records for employment or other purposes can register with ABC. It enables a student to

accumulate institutional credits from numerous sources into a single account.

ABC will digitally store academic credits earned from recognized higher

education institutions (HEIs) and allow for credit redemption in order to

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be awarded a certificate, diploma, or degree.

Q) With reference to National Saffron Mission, consider the following statements

1. National Saffron Mission was launched in 2010 which aimed to increase saffron

production in Kashmir valley.

2. Pampore region of India is known as the “Saffron Bowl of Kashmir” and is the main

contributor to saffron production.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Saffron Production under the National Saffron Mission that was so

far confined to Kashmir is now to be implemented in the North East.

The plants are to be transported from Kashmir to Sikkim.

Q) With reference to UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary

Questions (ACABQ), consider the following statements:

1. Indian diplomat Vidisha Maitra was elected to the UN Advisory Committee on

Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)

2. ACABQ is a subsidiary organ of the General Assembly.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

In a significant victory for India at the United Nations, Indian diplomat Vidisha

Maitra was elected to the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and

Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), a subsidiary organ of the General Assembly.

The 193-member General Assembly appoints members of the Advisory

Committee. Members are selected based on broad geographical

representation, personal qualifications, and experience.

Q) Sagarmala Project is an initiative of which of the following Ministry?

A. Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways

B. Ministry of Railways

C. Ministry of Civil Aviation

D. Ministry of Finance

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ANS - A

The Prime Minister Modi said that the Government of India is changing the name of the

Ministry of Shipping and it will be known as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and

Waterways.

In most of the developed economies, the Shipping Ministry is also responsible for Ports

and Waterways. In India, the Shipping Ministry has been doing a lot of work-related to

Ports and Waterways.

Q) Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) is a welfare measure being

implemented by which ministry?

A. Ministry of Labour & Employment

B. Ministry Of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public

C. Ministry of Rural Development

D. Ministry of Finance

ANS - C

Ministry of Labour and Employment said that submitting claims through Affidavit Form is

now no longer required under Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) of Employees'

State Insurance Corporation- ESIC.

Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a welfare measure being implemented by the

Employee's State Insurance (ESI) Corporation.

It offers cash compensation to insured persons when they are rendered unemployed.

Q) Saffron Production under the National Saffron Mission that was so far confined

to Kashmir, but is now to be implemented where ?

1. Tamil Nadu

2. West Bengal

3. Odisha

4. Sikkim

ANS - 4

The saffron bowl, which was till now confined to the Kashmir region, is likely to get

expanded to the Northeastern part of India. Plants that were transported from Kashmir

to Sikkim and acclimatised there are now flowering in Yangyang in the Southern part of

the state.

Q) Where did Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launch

the country’s first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project

(IMVWSP) ?

1. Madhya Pradesh

2. Andhra Pradesh

3. Arunachal Pradesh

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4. Uttrakhand

ANS - 3

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

launched the country’s first solar-based Integrated

Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP) in Arunachal

Pradesh.

This water supply project for 39 villages of Lower Dibang

Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.

the first of kind water project in the state that uses green

energy-solar grid, pre-fabricated zinc alum storage tank,

SCADA automation system, and High-density polyethylene

(HDPE) conduit (preferred material for protecting electrical

power) for mains, sub-mains, and network distribution system

and also an amusement park.


1. Health Information Management System (HIMS) and the e-health card facility is

to be implemented in Maharashtra government hospitals by August 2021

2.An e-health card to the people, which will be a QR-based card to identify and track

demographic and basic clinical details of every patient.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Health Information Management System (HIMS) and the e-health card

the facility is to be implemented in Delhi government hospitals.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday convened a meeting and

directed the health officials to ensure the implementation of the Health

Information Management System (HIMS) and the e-health card facility in

Delhi government hospitals. e-health card, healthcare facilities will be

extended to everybody and provide convenience to residents of Delhi

seeking treatment in government hospitals.

Q) With reference to Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC) report, consider the following statements:

1. The report had reduced States’ share in the central tax revenue from 42% to 40%

for the current year, after the dissolution of Jammu and Kashmir as a State.

2. The Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC) was chaired by NK Singh


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

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C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The report had reduced States’ share in the central tax revenue from

42% to 41% for the current year, after the dissolution of Jammu and

Kashmir as a State.

The recommendation is just a percentage point short of the 42% level

suggested by the 14th Finance Commission. The snip reflects the

change in the status of Jammu and Kashmir from state to union

territory.


1. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body

for disaster management in India.

2. In accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Home Minister is the

Chairperson of the authority.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

In accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Prime Minister is

the Chairperson of the authority.

NDMA is responsible for framing policies, laying down guidelines and

best practices for coordinating with the State Disaster Management

Authorities (SDMAs) to ensure a holistic and distributed approach to disaster

management. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India and can have up to

nine other members. Since 2020, there have been five other members. There is

a provision to have a Vice chairperson if needed.

Q) With reference to the Employment crisis, consider the following statements:

1. The number of youth engaged as self-employed declined largely between 2012 and 2018

despite the most number of MUDRA loans being in the Shishu category.

2. The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line due

to low-income jobs and low familial household income.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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ANS - D

The number of youth engaged as self-employed declined by 49 million

between 2012 and 2018 despite 95% of MUDRA loans being in the smallest

Shishu category.

Only about 7% of the total employment is created in the government,

including the public sector undertakings (NSS, 2017-18); yet that is what

some are promising. Of the total 465 million jobs in India, about 260

million are created in non-farm (in the industry and services) sectors, of

which only 34 million are created in the government sector. Hence, private

sector employment through appropriate government policy is crucial. For

nearly 10 years after 2003, GDP growth averaged more than 7%per

Annum.

Q) With reference to Fire Detection and Suppression System (FDSS), consider the

following statements

1. FDSS technology can detect fire in buses in less than 30 seconds and extinguish it

in 60 seconds thereby reducing the risk to life and property to a significant extent.

2. FDSS technology is developed by DRDO


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has

developed for passenger buses a technology called ''Fire Detection

and Suppression System (FDSS)''. Demonstrations were given on

water mist-based FDSS for the passenger compartment and

aerosol-based FDSS for an engine fire.

DRDO's Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES),

Delhi has developed the technology.

Q) With reference to Shanghai Cooperation Organization, consider the following

statements:

1. SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance, the creation of which

was announced in 2001 in Beijing, China

2. India and Pakistan joined SCO as full members in 2017


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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ANS - A

SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance, the creation of

which was announced in 2001 in Shanghai, China by the leaders of China,

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan; the Shanghai

Cooperation Organisation Charter, formally establishing the organization, was

signed in June 2002 and entered into force on 19 September 2003.

Q) The 4th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2020 is organized by which

Ministry?

A. Ministry of Power

B. Ministry of Corporate Affairs


D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

ANS - C

Minister of Information Technology announced the fourth edition of the India Mobile

Congress (IMC) 2020, through a video message. The IMC 2020 is scheduled for 8th -10th

December, and will be held virtually this year given the ongoing pandemic.

IMC is considered the largest Digital Technology Forum in Asia for bringing together the

industry, Government, academia, and other ecosystem players to discuss the latest

industry technology trends around major themes such as SG, Artificial Intelligence (Al),

Internet of things (loT) etc.

Q) Mink are dark-colored, semiaquatic, carnivorous mammals which also

include weasels, otters, and ferrets. Which of the following country is the

world’s largest mink producer?

A. Sweden

B. Finland

C. Norway

D. Denmark

ANS - D

Denmark, which has recorded more than 55,000 cases of COVID-19 so far, has also

recorded over 200 human cases infected with SARS-CoV-2 variants that are associated

with farmed minks. There are two extant species referred to as "mink": the American

mink and the European mink.

The European mink is listed by the IUCN as Critically Endangered due to an ongoing

reduction in numbers.

Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state-of-the-art

office-cum-residential complex of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) at?

1. Chennai

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2. Kolkata

3. Cuttack

4. Rourkela

ANS - 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state-of-the-art office-cum-residential

the complex of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) at Cuttack on 11th November 2020.

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, also known as ITAT, is an important statutory body in the

field of direct taxes and its orders are accepted as final, on findings of fact. ITAT was the

first Tribunal to be created on 25th January 1941 and is also known as ‘Mother Tribunal’.

Q) President of which country has released a special pictorial anthology on

Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. ?

1. Bangladesh

2. Nepal

3. Bhutan

4. Maldives

ANS - 2

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari has released a special

pictorial anthology on Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 151st birth

anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This anthology is written in

the Nepali language.

This anthology on Gandhi is titled as “Maile Bujheko Gandhi” or

“the Gandhi as I understood”.

Q) With reference to Over the Top (OTT) platforms, consider the following statements:

1. Video streaming service providers like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and others under

the ambit of the I&B Ministry

2.Currently, all the digital content of the Over the Top” (OTT) platforms were

governed by Broadcast Audience Research Council of India


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

“Over the Top” (OTT) platforms or video streaming service providers like

Netflix, Amazon Prime, and others under the ambit of the Ministry of

Information and Broadcasting.

Currently, there is no law or autonomous body governing digital content.

Online films, digital news, and current affairs content now come under the

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purview of the I&B Ministry, headed by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.

This will give the government control over the OTT platforms, which were

unregulated till now.

Q) With reference to the Production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, consider the following

statements:

1. PLI Scheme is an outcome- and output-oriented scheme where incentives will be paid

only if the manufacturers make the goods.

2. Production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme is approved to encourage domestic

manufacturing investments in 10 more sectors. So far, the scheme was introduced only in

mobile and pharmaceutical industries


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The 10 sectors, which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said had

been identified on the basis of their potential to create employment

and make India self-reliant, include food processing, telecom,

electronics, textiles, specialty steel, automobiles, and auto components,

solar photovoltaic modules and white goods, such as air conditioners

and LEDs. Currently, under the PLI scheme, 4% to 6% incentive has been

planned for electronic companies and pharmaceutical industries.


1. The McMahon Line was a negotiation between India and Tibet under Simla

Convention of 1913-1914, without the participation of the Chinese government.

2. The LAC is divided into 3 sectors: the eastern sector which spans Arunachal

Pradesh and Sikkim, the middle sector in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and

the western sector in Ladakh.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

India and China are working out modalities to finalize a plan for phased

disengagement and de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern

Ladakh, beginning with the North Bank of Pangong Tso, according to multiple

sources.

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The proposal from the Chinese side put forward at the eighth round of Corps

Commander talks on November 6 include pulling back their troops and

equipment from Finger 4 to Finger 8 on the North Bank, two sources

confirmed on Wednesday.


1. Operation Thunder recently in news is related to Environmental crime

2. Operation Thunder is coordinated by Interpol and the World Customs Organisation,

which involves law enforcement agencies in 103 countries.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

“Operation Thunder 2020” is the fourth in a series of “Thunder”

operations carried out annually since 2017.

The participating countries focused mainly on the species protected under

the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild

Fauna and Flora. The operation against environmental crime was held

from September 14 to October 11. It resulted in large seizures of protected

wildlife and forestry specimens and products, triggering arrests and

investigations worldwide, said Interpol. “Focusing on pre-identified

routes and hotspots, ‘Operation Thunder 2020’ resulted in more than

2,000 seizures of wildlife and forestry products.

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Q) With reference to the National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), consider the


1. The Finance Ministry has given its approval for the creation of the first-ever

national database for migrant workers.

2. National Database of Unorganised Workers will maintain the database of the

workers using their PAN number.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

National Database of Unorganised Workers will maintain the

database of the workers using their 12-digit Aadhaar number.

The aim of creating a national database is to give a proper platform to

migrant laborers. It will also make it easy for the government to

implement programmes for the unorganised sector.

Q) With reference to Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT), consider the


1. India and Bangladesh have a Protocol on Trade and Transit through inland

waterways. The protocol was first signed in 1972 and renewed in 2015

2. The protocol now has a provision of automatic renewal after 3 years.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The protocol now has a provision of automatic renewal after 5 years.

India has received the first commercial shipment from Bangladesh through

the water route on November 9, 2020. The shipment was received Assam’s

Karimganj on the Protocol for Inland Water Trade and Transit (PIWTT) route.

India and Bangladesh have a Protocol on Trade and Transit through inland

waterways. The protocol was first signed in 1972 and renewed in 2015.

Q) Hunar Haat has restarted from November 11 after a gap of around seven

months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It operates under which Ministry ?

A. Ministry of Minority Affairs

B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs


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D. Ministry of Tourism

ANS - A

Hunar Haat has restarted from November 11

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurated ‘Hunar Haat’ at

Delhi Haat, Pitampura. The Hunar Haat is being organized by the IITF, Pragati Maidan

from November 11 to 22. The theme of this Hunar Haat is “Vocal for Local”. As the name

suggests, local products made from Metal, Maati (clay), and Machiya (wooden and jute

products) are the major attractions of the event.

Q) Petrapole-Benapole Integrated Check Post where a ceremony was held

recently is between India and which country?

A. Bhutan

B. Bangladesh

C. Nepal

D. Pakistan

ANS - B

Indian Army gifted twenty trained horses and mine detection dogs to Bangladesh Army.

The doges were trained by the Veterinary Corps and Remount of the Indian Army

The Indian Army also trained the Bangladesh Army in training the experts to handle the horses and dogs. The

Chief of Brahmastra Corps participated in the event. The

presentation ceremony was held at Petrapole-Benapole Integrated Check Post in

India-Bangladesh border

Q) The National Water Awards 2020 has been announced. Which of the following

state has topped the list ?

1. Maharashtra

2. Rajasthan

3. Tamil Nadu

4. Kerala

ANS - 3

On November 11, 2020, the Vice President Venkaiah Naidu announced the second National

Water Awards. Tamil Nadu won the first place followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan at

second and third places respectively. Mizoram bagged the top most position under the

special category.

The National Water Awards were launched in 2007.

Q) India celebrates National Education Day on November 11 to mark the birth

anniversary of ?

1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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2. C. Rajagopalachari

3. B. R. Ambedkar

4. Syama Prasad Mukherjee

ANS - 1

India celebrates National Education Day on November 11 to mark the birth anniversary of

maulanaofMaulana Abul Kalam Azad. He was the first Education Minister of India. It is also called Rashtriya

Shiksha Diwas.

Q) With reference to Atmanirbhar Rozgar Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. Employers with over 1,000 employees will get employees’ EPF contribution of 12

per cent from the central government.

2.The new scheme will benefit any new employee joining employment in EPFO

registered establishments on monthly wages less than Rs 15,000.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

In order to avail of the benefits, establishments, with up to 50 employees,

would have to add a minimum of two new employees. The organizations,

with more than 50 employees, would have to add at least five employees

to avail the benefits. The establishments registering with EPFO after the

commencement of the scheme will get subsidy for all new employees and the

scheme will remain operational till June 30, 2021.

Employers with over 1,000 employees will get employees’ EPF contribution

of 12 percent from the central government. The subsidy support will be

credited upfront in the Aadhar seeded EPFO account (UAN) of an eligible new

Employee.

Q) With reference to Contempt of Court, consider the following statements:

1. Article 129 of the Constitution conferred on the Supreme Court the power to punish

contempt of itself.

2. A criminal contempt is willful disobedience to any judgment, decree, direction, order,

a writ or other processes of a court or wilful breach of an undertaking given to the court.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

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Criminal contempt includes any act which may result in:

● Scandalizing the court by lowering its authority.

● Interference in the due course of a judicial proceeding.

● An obstruction in the administration of justice.

Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal on Thursday gave his consent to

initiate criminal contempt action in the Supreme Court against stand-up

comedian Kunal Kamra for a series of tweets.

Civil contempt is a willful disobedience to any judgment, decree,

direction, order, writ, or other processes of a court or wilful breach of an

undertaking is given to the court.


1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was first

proposed by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government in 1999

2. It covers all districts of India except the ones with a 100% urban population.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was

first proposed by the P.V Narashima Rao government in 1991

It covers all districts of India except the ones with a 100% urban population.

MGNREGA is one of the largest work guarantee programmes in the world.

Objective: The primary objective of the scheme is to guarantee 100 days of

employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household

willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work.

MGNREGA is a bottom-up, people-centered, demand-driven, self-selecting, and

rights-based programme. Thus, MGNREGA remains crucial for integrated

resource management and livelihoods generation perspective.

Q) With reference to ASEAN, consider the following statements:

1. ASEAN was established with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok

Declaration) by its founding fathers - Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and

Thailand.

2. The ASEAN is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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ANS - C

India and ASEAN countries said they would explore ways to increase trade

between them despite India’s exit from the 15-nation Regional

Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

The RCEP free trade agreement, which India walked out from a year ago,

is expected to be signed on November 15, between China, Australia, South

Korea, Japan, and 10 Association of South East Asian (ASEAN) nations.

However, they are expected to leave in a clause allowing India to rejoin at

a later date.


1. Indian Navy launched the fifth Scorpene submarine “Vagir” at Mazagon Dock of

south Mumbai.

2. These submarines were designed by Russian Navy and an energy company DCNS.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

These submarines were designed by French Navy and an energy

company DCNS.

Q) With reference to All India Radio, consider the following statements:

1. All India Radio is a public sector broadcaster of the country established in the year

1936.

2. All India Radio (AIR) is a division of Prasar Bharati headquartered in Bangalore.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

All India Radio (AIR) is a division of Prasar Bharati headquartered in the

Akashvani Bhavan building in New Delhi.

All India Radio is the largest radio network in the world and one of the largest

broadcasting organizations in the world in terms of the number of languages

broadcast and the spectrum of socio-economic and cultural diversity it serves.

AIR's home service comprises 420 stations located across the country,

reaching nearly 92% of the country's area and 99.19% of the total population.

AIR originates programming in 23 languages and 179 dialects.

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Q) The General Assembly of which state has passed a resolution demanding a

separate ‘Sarna Code’ for Tribals ?

A. Odisha

B. Jharkhand

C. Maharashtra

D. Chhattisgarh

ANS - B

Jharkhand General Assembly passed a resolution demanding a separate ‘Sarna Code’ for

Tribals. The proposal was tabled by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The resolution was

passed unanimously with voice vote.

The Resolution seeks a separate column for followers of Sarna religion in Census 2021.

Q) Sarnath Light and Sound show has been inaugurated recently by the Prime

Minister in which state ?

A. Rajasthan

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Gujarat

D. Uttrakhand

ANS - B

The light and sound show based on the life of Gautam Buddha at Sarnath became a

reality after 18 years.

Q) Collins Dictionary has selected which of the following word as the word of the

year?

1. Pandemic

2. Lockdown

3. Locust

4. Migrants

ANS - 2

Collins Dictionary has declared “lockdown” as the word of the year, given the rise in the

usage of the term in a pandemic-ridden world.

It has defined lockdown as “a security measure in which those inside a building or area

are required to remain confined in it for a time” and “the imposition of stringent

restrictions on travel, social interaction, and access to public spaces”.

Q) Who among the following moved the first-ever No confidence motion in Lok

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Sabha in 1963, immediately after the India-China War?

1. Purushottam Das Tandon

2. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari

3. Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani

4. K Kelappan Nair

ANS - 3

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti.

Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani (1888 – 1982), popularly known as Acharya Kripalani, was an independence

activist, Indian politician and an Educationist. Kripalani was also well-known for his work in the field of

education. From 1912 to 1927, he taught at various places before becoming wholly involved in the freedom

movement.

Q) With reference to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), consider

the following statements:

1. The RCEP includes ASEAN members and the six countries with free trade

agreements (FTAs) — India, Australia, China, Korea, Japan, and New Zealand.

2. A ratchet mechanism means that if a country signs a trade agreement with

another country and removes or reduces tariffs and quotas. It cannot go back on

them and bring in more restrictive measures.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Ratchet Obligations: India wants exemptions on ratchet obligations.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a mega-regional

the economic agreement being negotiated since 2012, between ASEAN and Free

Trade Agreement (FTA) member partners. They include the 10 Association of

Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,

Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) and the

six countries with which the bloc has free trade agreements (FTAs) — India,

Australia, China, Korea, Japan, and New Zealand.


1. The Baghjan well is a purely gas-producing well in the Tinsukia district, and is close to the

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.

2. Dibru-Saikhowa is a National Park as well as a Biosphere Reserve situated in the south

bank of the river Brahmaputra in Assam and is the largest swamp forest in north-eastern

India.

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A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

Indian and foreign experts on Sunday “killed” a disastrous well of Oil

India Limited (OIL) in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district 173 days after it

had a blowout, ejecting natural gas and associated elements

uncontrollably from a depth of 3.7 km. It has been drilled by Oil India

Limited (OIL) since 2006.

While the well is outside the Eco-Sensitive Zone of the park, there are

reports that the condensate is falling into Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

and Maguri-Motapung wetland too.


1. India had suspended trade across the Line of Control (LoC) between J&K and

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at two locations - Salamabad and Chakan-da-Bagh.

2. LoC trade was to facilitate the exchange of goods of common use between local

populations across the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir and was based on a heavy-duty basis.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

LoC trade was to facilitate the exchange of goods of common use between local

populations across the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir. The Trade is based on the Barter

system and zero duty basis.

Q) With reference to Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2020, consider the following statements:

1. No person employed in any industrial establishment shall go on strike without a 60-day

notice and during the pendency of proceedings before a Tribunal or a National Industrial

Tribunal

2. It is obligatory for employers of an industrial establishment where 300 or more workers

are employed to clearly define the conditions of employment and rules of conduct for

workmen


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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ANS - A

It is obligatory for employers of an industrial establishment where 100 or

more workers are employed to clearly define the conditions of

employment and rules of conduct for workmen.

Q) With reference to Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, consider the


1. It is a public-private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access

to immunization in poor countries.

2. India is not a signatory of the COVAX facility of GAVI which is a program to

prevent vaccine nationalism


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

India is a signatory of the COVAX facility of GAVI which is a programme

to prevent vaccine nationalism

Its core partners include the WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Bill

& Melinda Gates Foundation.

COVAX is an effort to ensure that people in all corners of the world will

get access to Covid-19 vaccines once they are available, regardless of

their wealth.

Q) With reference to Kalvari-class submarines, consider the following statements:

1. Indian Navy’s fourth Kalvari-class Diesel Electric attack submarine INS Vagir was

launched at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai.

2. The Kalvari-class submarines are capable of operating in a wide range of Naval

combat including anti-warship and anti-submarine operations, intelligence

gathering and surveillance and naval mine laying.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vagir, launched recently, is the fifth among the six

Kalvari-class submarines being constructed by the public sector shipbuilder

Mazagon Dock Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai.

The Kalvari-class submarines have the capability of operating in a wide range of

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Naval combat including anti-warship and anti-submarine operations,

intelligence gathering and surveillance and naval mine laying.

The other vessels in the class are INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS

Vela and INS Vagsheer. Of these Kalvari and Khanderi have been

commissioned in 2017 and 2019, Vela and Karanj.

Q) What was the theme of the World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November

14 by International Diabetes Federation?

A. Role of nurses in the prevention of diabetes

B. Nurses for a diabetes-free world

C. Nurses make the difference for Diabetes

D. Cost-effective treatment for Diabetes

ANS - C

World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14 because it marks the birthday of

Sir Frederick Banting. He discovered Insulin.

The WHO Global Diabetes Compact was launched in April 2021. The main goal of the

the initiative is to support the countries in implementing programmes that help prevent

diabetes and manage diabetes.

Q) With reference to the PM KUSUM scheme, consider the following statements:

1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM)

The scheme was launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

2. The scheme aims to add solar and other renewable power plants of capacity of

25,750 MW by the year 2022.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS- C

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Pradhan

Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme for

farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other

renewable power plants in the country.

The Scheme consists of three components:

● Component A: 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid

Connected Renewable Power Plants of individual plant size up to 2 MW.

● Component B: Installation of 17.50 lakh standalone Solar Powered

Agriculture Pumps of individual pump capacity up to 7.5 HP.

● Component C: Solarisation of 10 Lakh Grid-connected Agriculture Pumps

of individual pump capacity up to 7.5 HP.

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Q) Which of the following institute has decided to set up traditional medicine

center in India?

A. Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization

B. Indian Council of Medical Research

C. World Health Organization

D. Serum Institute of India

ANS - C

The World Health Organisation said it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced in a video message at an event in which

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated two future-ready Ayurveda institutions in Jaipur and Jamnagar via video

conferencing on the occasion of the 5th AyurvedaDay. The

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar (Gujarat), and the National

Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur (Rajasthan) are both premier institutions of Ayurveda in the country.

Q) Which of the following country launched the world’s first 6G experimental

satellite?

A. Japan

B. China

C. South Korea

D. U.S.A

ANS - B

China recently launched the first 6G experimental satellite.

The satellite will test the technology of Terahertz waves in

space.

The 6G band lies between the 5G millimeter wave frequency

and terahertz frequency. The 6G is more advantageous

than the 5G in terms of speed and lossless transmission,

especially in space.

Q) With reference to Sessions Of Parliament, consider the following statements:

1. The gap between two sessions of the Parliament cannot exceed 6 months, which

means the Parliament meets at least two times in one year.

2. The process of calling all members of the Parliament to meet is called the Prorogation

of Parliament.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

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The process of calling all members of the Parliament to meet is called

Summoning of Parliament. It is the President who summons Parliament.

In general, the sessions are as follows:

Budget session (February to May)

Monsoon session (July to September)

Winter session (November to December)


1. The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed The Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Equal Development of

All Regions Bill, 2020, paving the way for three capitals for the state.

2. Visakhapatnam being the executive capital, Amaravati as the judicial capital, and

Kurnool as the legislative capital.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Visakhapatnam, which has the infrastructure, can be considered for being

the executive capital without much investment.

Amaravati can be retained as the legislative capital.

Kurnool can be considered as the judicial capital.

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh recently hinted that the State

could have three Capitals for decentralized development, on the lines of

the ones in the Republic of South Africa.


1. According to World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report ranks India at 149

among 153 countries in terms of women’s economic participation and opportunity.

2. The gender wage gap is the highest in Asia, with women 34% below men (for equal

qualification and work), according to a 2019 Oxfam report.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The recently released Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2018-19 indicates a dramatic

fall in absolute employment for men, and more so women, who faced a decline in labor

participation rates (from 2011 to 2019) in rural areas from 35.8% to 26.4%, and stagnation

in urban areas at around 20.4%. Furthermore, the World Economic Forum’s Global

Gender Gap Report ranks India at 149 among 153 countries in terms of women’s

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economic participation and opportunity. The gender wage gap is the highest in Asia, with

women 34% below men (for equal qualification and work), according to a 2019 Oxfam

report. This stifles women’s labor force participation, despite the guarantees of India’s

Equal Remuneration Act, 1976. Women also disproportionately populate India’s informal

economy and are concentrated in low-paid, highly precarious jobs.

Q) With reference to Central Information Commission, consider the following statements:

1. The Central Information Commission: has been constituted in 2005 under the Right to

Information Act, 2005.

2. The Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner shall before he

enters upon his office make and subscribe before the Chief Justice of India.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The Chief Information Commissioner or an Information Commissioner shall

before he enters upon his office make and subscribe before the President.

Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha was appointed as the Chief Information

Commissioner (CIC). Before the appointment, he has been serving as an

Information Commissioner (IC) in the Central Information Commission

since January 1, 2019.


1. Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is an unincorporated

the territory of the United States.

2. Puerto Ricans have been citizens of the United States since 1917 and can move

freely between the island and the mainland and they also have a vote in the U.S.

Congress.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Puerto Ricans have been citizens of the United States since 1917, and

can move freely between the island and the mainland.

As it is not a state, Puerto Rico does not have a vote in the U.S.

Congress, which governs the unincorporated territory with jurisdiction

under the Puerto Rico Federal Relations Act

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Q) With reference to Tristan da Cunha, consider the following statements:

1. Tristan da Cunha is a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean.

It is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world

2. Tristan da Cunha is a French Overseas Territory with its constitution.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory with its own constitution.

The mountainous archipelago Tristan da Cunha is home to tens of millions of

seabirds and several unique land birds.

The island group is also home to the World Heritage Site of Gough and

Inaccessible Islands, which is one of the most important seabird islands in the world.

Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing

away of Soumitra Chatterjee. He is associated with which field?

A. Environmentalist

B. Politician

C. Literature laureate

D. Legendary Bengali actor

ANS - D

Soumitra Chatterjee (1935 —2020) was an Indian film actor.

He was best known for his collaborations with Oscar-winning film director Satyajit Ray,

with whom he worked in fourteen films.

In 1999 Soumitra Chattopadhyay became the first Indian film personality to be conferred

with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's highest award for artists.

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Q) With reference to Birsa Munda, consider the following statements:

1. He spearheaded a tribal religious millenarian movement that arose in the Bengal

Presidency (now Jharkhand) in the late 19th century, during the British Raj.

2. His portrait hangs in the Indian Parliament Museum making him the only tribal

leader to have been so honored.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda

on his Jayanti.

Birsa Munda (1875 – 1900) was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious

leader, and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe.

Q) Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is an unincorporated

the territory of which of the following countries?

1. United Kingdom

2. France

3. U.S.A

4. Portuguese

ANS - 3

For the third time in ten years, the United States territory of Puerto Rico has voted in favor of

statehood, and thus be treated at par with the current 50 states of the country.

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of The United States.

Q) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to co-chair the India-ASEAN summit along

with the head of which country?

1. Thailand

2. Myanmar

3. Singapore

4. Vietnam

ANS - 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired a virtual summit

between India and 10-nation ASEAN that is expected to

focus on measures to recover from the economic turmoil

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triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and ways to further

broad-base the strategic ties.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is

considered one of the most influential groupings in the

the region, and India and several other countries including the

US, China, Japan, and Australia are its dialogue partners.

Along with Modi, the 17th India-ASEAN summit will also be

co-chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan

Phuc.

Q) With reference to Gupkar Declaration, consider the following statements:

1. Gupkar Declaration is related to oppose the Centre's decision on abrogation of

Article 370

2. The Indian National Congress is not a part of the Gupkar Declaration


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The Indian National Congress is a part of the Gupkar Declaration.

Gupkar Declaration is a political movement by parties like National Conference,

Indian National Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Communist Party of India

(M), Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference and Awami National Conference.

The parties issued a joint statement later on defending Article 370.


1. According to a study by the Azim Premji University, more than 60% of the respondents

who are enrolled in government schools could not access online education.

2. The researchers pointed out that 90% of the teachers who work with children with

disabilities found their students unable to participate online.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

A field study by the Azim Premji University on the efficacy and

accessibility of e-learning has found that more than 60% of the

respondents who are enrolled in government schools could not access

online education. The study, titled “Myths of Online Education”, was

undertaken in five States across 26 districts and covered 1,522 schools.

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More than 80,000 students study in these government schools. Children

with disabilities in fact found it more difficult to participate in online

sessions. The researchers pointed out that 90% of the teachers who

work with children with disabilities found their students unable to

participate online.

Q) With reference to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), consider the


1. NHRC investigates grievances regarding the violation of human rights only after

receiving a petition.

2. President appoints the Chairman and members of NHRC on the recommendation of

the high-powered committee headed by the Prime Minister.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

NHRC investigates grievances regarding the violation of human rights either suo moto or

after receiving a petition. NHRC is a multi-member body that consists of a Chairman

and seven other members. Out of the seven members, three are ex-officio members.

President appoints the Chairman and members of NHRC on the recommendation of

the high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister.

The Chairperson and the members of the NHRC are appointed for 5 years or till the age

of 70 years, whichever is earlier.

Q) With reference to Ramsar Convention, consider the following statements:

1. The Ramsar Convention signed on 2nd February 1971, is one of the oldest

inter-governmental accords to preserve the ecological character of their wetlands of

international importance.

2. Lonar lake in Maharashtra which is the only crater lake of the country and Sur Sarovar,

also known as Cheetham lake in Agra of Uttar Pradesh has been added as Ramsar sites.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

India has added two more Ramsar sites. They are Lonar lake in

Maharashtra is the only crater lake in the country while the other is

Sur Sarovar, also known as Cheetham lake in Agra of Uttar Pradesh.

Recently, Kabartal in Bihar’s Begusarai district was recognized as a

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wetland of international importance, the first such wetland in the state,

under the Ramsar Convention, according to the Union Environment

Ministry.

The Asan Conservation Reserve in Dehradun, the first wetland from

Uttarakhand to be recognized by Ramsar convention was added to the

list in October this year.


1. The Statue unveiled in honour of the Jain acharya, has been named as ‘Statue

of Peace’.

2. The 151-inch tall statue has been made from Ashtadhatu i.e. 8 metals has been

unveiled at Pali, Rajasthan.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The Prime Minister unveiled ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark the 151st Birth

Anniversary celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer

Ji Maharaj. Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj (1870-1954) led an

austere life as a Jain Saint working selflessly and dedicatedly to spread

the message of Lord Mahavira.

Q) With reference to The Pacific Pumas, consider the following statements:

1. The Pacific Pumas are a political and economic grouping of countries along with Latin

America’s Pacific coast.

2. The Pacific Pumas includes Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, and Peru.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The Pacific Pumas are a political and economic grouping of countries along

Latin America’s Pacific coast includes Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

The term references the four larger Pacific Latin American emerging markets

that share common trends of positive growth, stable macroeconomic

foundations, improved governance, and an openness to global integration.

Q) Who was appointed the first Chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub?

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A. N. S. Vishwanathan

B. B.P. Kanungo

C. Kris Gopalakrishnan

D. Urjit Patel

ANS - C

Kris Gopalakrishnan, the former co-chairman and co-founder of Infosys was appointed as

the first Chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub. He was appointed by the Reserve

Bank of India. The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub aims to promote innovation across

the financial sector.


1. Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory body.

2. The National Press Day is observed on 16th November every year as on this day

the Press Council of India (PCI) started functioning as a moral watchdog


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The National Press Day is observed on 16th November every year. It was on

this day the Press Council of India (PCI) started functioning as a moral

watchdog to ensure that the press maintains high standards and is not

fettered by any influence or threats.

Origin: The Press Council of India was first set up in the year 1966 by the

Parliament on the recommendations of the First Press Commission.

Status: It is a statutory body functioning under the Press Council Act, 1978.

Q) The United Arab Emirates recently approved the issuance of Golden Card Visa

which is for how many years ?

1. 10 years

2. 5 years

3. 8 years

4. 7 years

ANS - 1

The United Arab Emirates recently approved the issuance of Golden Card Visa with several

changes. The Visa is for ten years. The visa is being provided for professionals, physicians,

engineers, and Ph.D. holders from certain universities.

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Q) Tinsukia, where Oil India made a natural gas discovery, is located in which

state?

1. Assam

2. Sikkim

3. Odisha

4. Uttar Pradesh

ANS - 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired a virtual summit

between India and 10-nation ASEAN that is expected to

focus on measures to recover from the economic turmoil

triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and ways to further

broad-base the strategic ties.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is

considered one of the most influential groupings in the

the region, and India and several other countries including the

US, China, Japan, and Australia are its dialogue partners.

Along with Modi, the 17th India-ASEAN summit will also be

co-chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan

Phuc.

Q) With reference to National Population Register (NPR), consider the following statements:

1. National Population Register (NPR) updation exercise will be conducted by the Office of

the Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

2. NPR is a list of “usual residents of the country”. They are the one who has been residing

in a local area for at least the last six months, or intends to stay in a particular location for

the next six months.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

National Population Register (NPR) updation exercise will be conducted by the

Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Home Ministry.

The National Population Register (NPR) updation exercise will be undertaken

alongside Census 2021. The twin exercise was to be rolled out first in Meghalaya,

the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and the New Delhi Municipal

Council area.

Q) With reference to types of bail, consider the following statements:

1. Bail granted for a temporary and short period by the Court till the application seeking

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Anticipatory Bail or Regular Bail is pending before a Court is called Interim Bail

2. The High Court or Court of Session may direct that any person who has been released on

bail be arrested and commit him to custody on an application moved by the complainant

or the prosecution.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Regular Bail: A regular bail can be granted to a person who has already been

arrested and kept in police custody. A person can file a bail application for

regular bail under Section 437 and 439 of the CrPC.

Interim Bail: Interim bail is a bail granted for a short period of time. Interim bail

is granted to an accused before the hearing for the grant of regular bail or

anticipatory bail.

Anticipatory Bail: A person who discerns that he may be arrested by the police

for a non-bailable offense, can file an application for anticipatory bail. It is like

an advance bail obtained under Section 438 of the CrPC. A bail under Section

438 is a bail before arrest and a person cannot be arrested by the police if the

anticipatory bail has been granted by the court.

Q) With reference to Soumitra Chatterjee, consider the following statements:

1. He was the first Indian film personality who was conferred with U.K's highest

award for artists in 1999

2. His debut film was Apur Sansar with the director Satyajit Ray.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

He was the first Indian film personality who was conferred with France's highest

award for artists, Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (1999)

In 2012, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in

cinema has given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to

Indian cinema

Q) With reference to elections to the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. Both elected and nominated members of the State Legislative Assemblies can

vote in a Rajya Sabha election.

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2. Rajya Sabha members have the option to press the NOTA button in the Upper

House polls.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Only elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies can vote in a

Rajya Sabha election.

The ECI issued two circulars, on January 24, 2014, and November 12, 2015,

giving Rajya Sabha members the option to press the NOTA button in the

Upper House polls.

However, in 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the provision, holding

that the ‘none of the above option is only for general elections.

It cannot be applied to indirect elections based on proportional

representation.

Q) With reference to AICTE's Lilavati Award-2020, consider the following statements:

1. Lilavati Award-2020 is AICTE’s Innovative education program to empower women

launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development

2. The objective of the award is to create awareness about issues like sanitation,

hygiene, health, nutrition, literacy, and employment among women.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Lilavati Award-2020 is AICTE’s Innovative education program to empower

women launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” virtually launched Lilavati

Award-2020: AICTE's Innovative education program to empower women

yesterday. With women empowerment as the theme, the objective of the

award is to create awareness about issues like sanitation, hygiene, health,

nutrition, literacy, and employment among women.

Q) With reference to the Malabar series of Naval exercises, consider the following

statements:

1. Japan joined the Malabar series of Naval exercises in 2015.

2. Malabar series of Naval exercises is a biannual exercise.

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A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Malabar series of Naval exercises is an annual exercise.

The second phase of the Malabar exercise begins in the northern Arabian Sea.

INS Deepak Fleet Tanker conducted replenishment task during

Phase-II of naval exercise 'Malabar 2020' in the Western Indian Ocean

region. The second phase of the Malabar 2020 Exercise kicked off on

November 17. The naval exercise involves coordinated operations

between the navies of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.

Q) India has recently signed an MoU on “Indian Grant Assistance for

Implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects” with

which country?

A. Nepal

B. Bangladesh

C. Turkmenistan

D. Kazakhstan

ANS - D

The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kazakhstan was held via

video conference. The Indian side was led by Vikas Swarup, Secretary (West), and the Kazakh

side by Shakhrat Nuryshev, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.

During the consultations, the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation within

the framework of their Strategic Partnership. The consultations covered political, economic and

commercial, energy, defense, space, consular and cultural matters. They also shared views and

experiences on combating the COVID-19 pandemic.


1. India’s first convergence project to generate green energy for rural and

agriculture consumption is set to come up in Uttar Pradesh.

2. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), which is a joint venture of PSUs under the

Ministry of Power has signed the MoU with the state govt.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

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EESL Signs MoU with DNRE Goa to implement the country’s first Convergence

Project. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs

under the Ministry of Power and Department of New & Renewable Energy

(DNRE), Goa, have signed a memorandum of understanding today to discuss

rolling out of India’s first Convergence Project in the State.

EESL shall implement the solar energy projects, the establishment of 100 MW of

decentralized ground-mounted Solar Power projects on government lands to

be used for agricultural pumping, replace approximately 6,300 agricultural

pumps with BEE star rated energy efficient pumps and distribute

approximately 16 Lakh LED bulbs for rural domestic households.

Q) On 19th November World Toilet Day' under 'Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen

(SBMG)' will be celebrated by which ministry?

1. Ministry of Jal Shakti

2. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

3. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

4. Ministry of Women and Child Development

ANS - 1

Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti will be celebrating 'World Toilet

Day tomorrow i.e. November 19, 2020, under 'Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin (SBMG)' for promoting

awareness on access to Safe Sanitation and felicitating districts/states for making a significant contribution

towards Swachhata. The day is observed to raise awareness about the sanitation crisis and encourage people

to use toilets.

Q) Hurricane Iota developed into a category five storm made landfall in which of

the following region?

1. Malaya Peninsula

2. the South China Sea

3. Central America

4. Bay of Bengal

ANS - 3

Hurricane Iota made landfall in Nicaragua in Central

America on Monday night and has developed into a

category five storm.

Iota was spotted as a tropical depression last week in the

Central Caribbean Sea by the US National Hurricane Center

(NHC), which is responsible for issuing forecasts for all

tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific

basins.

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Q) With reference to COFEPOSA or the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of

Smuggling Activities Act, consider the following statements:

1. COFEPOSA is an Act of Parliament passed in 1974 during the administration of Indira

Gandhi, to retain foreign currency and prevent smuggling.

2. COFEPOSA is not a punitive Act and it does not empower authority to punish a person

without trial.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

A ‘leaked’ audio recording of an accusatory mobile phone conversation, purportedly

between gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh and an anonymous person, has

kicked up a row. Swapna is currently a COFEPOSA detainee at the Attakulangara

Women’s Prison.

The Conservation Of Foreign Exchange And Prevention Of Smuggling Activities Act,

1974 (COFEPOSA), came into force on December 19, 1974, at a time when India

appeared a heavenly abode for wrongdoers with names like Sukhar Narain Bakhia and

Haji Mastan, all based in big cities of the western coast of India, and operating

innumerable sorties across the Arabian Sea in their "fleet of Arab dhows", looting and

ransacking the "golden egged Indian soil" through smuggling (endangering the security

of the state) and defying and daring the state to take action.

Q) With reference to willow warbler, consider the following statements:

1. The willow warbler is a poisonous snake that breeds throughout northern and

temperate Europe.

2. It has been sighted for the first time in the country in Thiruvananthapuram.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus), one of the longest migrating small

birds that breed throughout northern and temperate Europe and the

Palearctic has been sighted for the first time in the country in

Thiruvananthapuram.

The bird was spotted by Nirmal George, Associate Professor in Pharmacology

and program officer of the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Sree Gokulam

Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjaramoodu, on November 14.

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Q) With reference to “Office of Profit” rules, consider the following statements:

1. Under the provisions of Article 102 (1) and Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, an

MP or an MLA (or an MLC) is barred from holding any office of profit under the

Central or State government.

2. The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Office of Profit headed by BJP MP Satya Pal

Singh on Thursday deliberated on whether a Parliamentarian who is full time

academicians draw the provisions of “Office of Profit” rules.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Office of Profit headed by BJP MP Satya

Pal Singh on Thursday deliberated on whether an MP can continue to teach at a

university and if this draws the provisions of “Office of Profit” rules.

Two Rajya Sabha members — RJD’s Manoj K. Jha and BJP’s Rakesh Kumar Sinha

— along with Lok Sabha member Sukanta Majumdar, are full-time academics. So

far, the committee has not taken any call on the issue.

Q) With reference to elections to Digital India mission, consider the following

statements:

1. Digital India Mission was launched in 2016 with the motto ‘Power to Empower.

2. Three core components to the Digital India initiative are digital infrastructure

creation, digital delivery of services, and digital literacy.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Digital India was an initiative taken by the Government of India for

providing high-speed internet networks to rural areas. Digital India

Mission was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1st July 2015 as a

beneficiary to other government schemes including Make in India,

Bharatmala, Sagarmala, Startup India, BharatNet, and Standup India.

Q) With reference to GIS One District One Product (ODOP), consider the following

statements:

1. The GIS ODOP digital map of India provides details of ODOP products of all the states

and facilitates the stakeholders including indicators for tribal, SC, ST, and aspirational

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districts.

2. GIS One District One Product (ODOP) digital map of India is launched by the Ministry of

Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

GIS One District One Product (ODOP) digital map of India is launched by

Ministry of Food Processing. The GIS ODOP digital map of India provides

details of ODOP products of all the states and facilitates the stakeholders. The digital map also has indicators

for tribal, SC, ST, and aspirational districts. It

will enable stakeholders to make concerted efforts for its value chain

development.

Q) With reference to Mission SAMPARK, consider the following statements:

1. “Mission Sampark” was launched in 2017 to bring back People Living with HIV who

have left treatment after starting AntiRetroViral Treatment (ART).

2. HIV is a type of virus called a retrovirus, and the combination of drugs used to

treat it is called Antiretroviral Therapy (ART).


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan addressed the Ministerial meeting

of the Global Prevention Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention through

a video conference. Speaking on India’s unique HIV prevention model,

Dr. Vardhan said the programme is aimed at providing outreach,

service delivery, counseling and testing and ensuring linkages to

HIV care. About 50 thousand people living with HIV who were lost to

follow-up were linked back to Anti-Retroviral Treatment services

through ‘Mission SAMPARK’

Q) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today unveiled two books ‘The Republican

Ethic Volume III’ and ‘Loktantra Ke Swar' related to which famous

personality?

A. M. Venkaiah Naidu

B. Ram Nath Kovind

C. Narendra Modi

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D. EC Sunil Arora

ANS - B

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled two books ‘The Republican Ethic Volume III’ and

‘Loktantra Ke Swar' which are a collection of selected speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind

during the third year of his presidency. Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar

unveiled the e-book versions of the two books. Defence Minister said this compilation of

speeches of President Kovind presents a comprehensive picture of his work, personality, and

values. He added that in these speeches, the preferences of a sensitive and idealistic public

servant can be seen.


1. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) unveiled the first look of regional

rapid transit system (RRTS) trains which will connect Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut.

2. The 82 km long Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Corridor is the 2nd RRTS corridor being

implemented in India.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The 82 km long Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Corridor is the first RRTS corridor

being implemented in India. The corridor will bring down the travel time

between Delhi to Meerut by around 1/3rd.

It is one of the three rapid-rail corridors planned under Phase-I of Regional

Rapid Transport System (RRTS) project of National Capital Region Transport

Corporation (NCRTC).

The other two Phase-I RRTS corridors are Delhi-Gurugram-SNB and

Delhi-Panipat.

Q) What is Param Siddhi seen in the news which has achieved a global recognition

recently?

1. Satellite

2. Indigenous Missile

3. Indian supercomputer

4. Exoplanet

ANS - 3

India’s Artificial Intelligence supercomputer Param Siddhi has achieved 63rd rank among the top 500

most powerful non-distributed computer systems in the world. Ministry of Science and

Technology in a statement said that the AI system will strengthen application development of

packages in areas such as advanced materials, computational chemistry, and astrophysics.

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Q) According to a 2018 report on “Vital statistics of India based on the Civil

Registration System (CRS)” which state topped with the best sex ratio in the

country?

1. Manipur

2. Arunachal Pradesh

3. Punjab

4. Meghalaya

ANS - 2

According to a 2018 report on “Vital statistics of India based on

the Civil Registration System (CRS)” highest Sex Ratio at Birth

(SRB) based on registered events that has been reported by

Arunachal Pradesh (1,084), followed by Nagaland (965),

Mizoram (964) and Kerala (963).

Manipur, on the other hand, is featured at the bottom of the list.

Q) With reference to Contempt of Court, consider the following statements:

1. Only the Supreme Court derives its contempt powers from the Constitution.

2. There were pre-Independence laws of contempt in India as courts of some princely

states also had such laws.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Supreme Court and High Courts derive their contempt powers from the Constitution.

The Contempt of Court Act, 1971, Act only outlines the procedure in relation to

investigation and punishment for contempt. Article 129 of the Constitution conferred on

the Supreme Court the power to punish contempt of itself.

Article 215 conferred a corresponding power on the High Courts.

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, gives statutory backing to the idea.

Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Friday gave consent to initiate fresh contempt

action against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his “grossly vulgar and obnoxious”

tweet.

Q) With reference to Anticipatory bail, consider the following statements:

1. Anticipatory Bail is issued to release a person on Bail even before the person is

arrested.

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2. It is issued only by the Sessions Court and High Court.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Under Indian criminal law, there is a provision for anticipatory bail under Section

438(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. Law Commission of India in its 41st report

recommended incorporating this provision in the procedure code. This provision

allows a person to seek bail in anticipation of an arrest on the accusation of having

committed a non-bailable offense.

Anticipatory bail is a direction to release a person on bail, issued even before

the person is arrested. It is only issued by the Sessions Court and High Court.

Q) With reference to National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), consider the following

statements:

1. The NDHM will be launched with four key features — health ID, personal health

records, Digi Doctor, and health facility registry.

2. The NDHM will be implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The NDHM is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The National Health Authority (NHA), is also the implementing agency for

Ayushman Bharat. The Prime Minister of India announced the launch of the National

Digital Health Mission (NDHM) on 74th Independence Day. The platform will be

available in the form of an app and website.

Q) With reference to an analysis by UNICEF, consider the following statements:

1. Children and adolescents account for one in nine reported COVID-19 infections

across 87 countries

2. Children face a trifecta of threats including - direct consequences of the disease

itself, interruption in essential services, and increasing poverty and inequality.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

Children and adolescents account for one in nine reported COVID-19

infections across 87 countries, according to an analysis by UNICEF, which

highlights the trifecta of threats due to COVID-19 facing children, including

the disruption of essential services and rise in poverty and inequality.

The report seeks to reject the myth that children are not affected by the

infection and estimates that children and adolescents account for 11 per

cent of the 25.7 million infections reported across 87 countries until

November 3. Of these cases, more infections occurred among adolescents

ages 10-19 compared to children 0-9, and among males compared to

females (as is true at older ages).

Q) With reference to Luxembourg, consider the following statements:

1. Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Southern Europe.

2. The capital of Luxembourg is one of the four official capitals of the European

Union


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe.

It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and

France to the south. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is one of the four official

capitals of the European Union (together with Brussels, Frankfurt, and

Strasbourg) and the seat of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the

highest judicial authority in the EU.

Q) With reference to Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), consider the following statements:

1. It aims to link the Higher Education Institutions with a set of at least (5) villages

for the economic and social betterment of these village communities.

2. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship program of the Ministry of Housing and Urban

Affairs (MoHUA)


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

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Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship program of the Ministry for

Human Resource Development (MHRD)

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank held a review meeting

regarding the progress of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Scheme (UBA)

through video conferencing today. During the meeting, Mr. Pokhriyal

stressed that UBA should be instrumental in sensitizing the school

teachers regarding National Education Policy, 2020.

Q) Recently “Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge” to ensure that no life of any

sewer or septic tank cleaner is ever lost again has been launched by which

ministry?

A. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

D. Ministry of Jal Shakti

ANS - C

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Housing and Urban Affairs, launches Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge

across 243 Cities. The Challenge, launched on the occasion of World Toilet Day, is aimed at

preventing ‘hazardous cleaning’ of sewers and septic tanks and promote their mechanized

cleaning.

Representatives from 243 cities across the country took a pledge to mechanize all sewer and

septic tank cleaning operations by 30th April 2021.

Q) With reference to the LNG fuelling station, consider the following statements:

1. LNG causes very little pollution than diesel but it is 40% costlier than that.

2. Liquefied natural gas is natural gas predominantly methane, CH4, with some

a mixture of ethane, C2H6 that has been cooled down to liquid form for ease and

safety of non-pressurized storage or transport.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel

today laid the foundation stone for the first 50 LNG fueling stations, across

the golden quadrilateral and major National Highways. This is part of a slew of

initiatives of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in realizing Hon’ble

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming India into a Gas

based economy. It is almost 40% cheaper than diesel

The government will set up LNG stations at a distance of 200-300 km on the golden

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quadrilateral, and within 3 years, we will have 1000 LNG stations on all major

roads, industrial hubs, and mining areas. He expressed confidence that 10% of

the trucks will adopt LNG as fuel.

Q) United States Agency for International Development and which firm launched

“Project Kirana” to enable women, entrepreneurs, to grow and thrive?

1. Mastercard

2. Visa

3. Rupay

4. PayPal

ANS - 1

To enable women entrepreneurs to launch, grow and thrive, Mastercard and the United States

Agency for International Development (USAID) announced their partnership to launch Project

Kirana.

A two-year programme, the project will first be rolled out in select cities of Uttar Pradesh -

Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi. It will work to increase revenue streams, expand financial

inclusion and digital payments adoption of Kirana shops that are owned or operated by women.

Q) India virtually launched RuPay Card phase-2 in which neighboring country

which will allow cardholders in that country to access the RuPay network in India?

1. Nepal

2. Bhutan

3. Bangladesh

4. Pakistan

ANS - 2

Prime Ministers of India and Bhutan virtually launched RuPay

Card phase-2 in Bhutan on 20th November. The two Prime

Ministers had jointly launched phase-1 of the project during

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan in August last

year.

The implementation of phase-1 of RuPay cards in Bhutan has

enabled Indian visitors in Bhutan to access ATMs and points of

sale terminals across Bhutan. The phase-2 will now allow

Bhutanese cardholders to access the RuPay network in India.

Q) With reference to Border Roads Organisation, consider the following statements:

1. BRO was formed in 1960; it was conceptualized by Pt Nehru, the First Prime

Minister of India.

2. It works under the administrative control of the Indian Army.


A. 1 only

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B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

BRO was conceived and raised in 1960 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru for coordinating the

the speedy development of a network of roads in the North and the North-Eastern border

regions of the country.

It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.

Apart from the strategic / defense requirement, the roads also cater to the

socio-economic development of the nation. Border Roads Organization has contributed

a lot to the socio-economic development of the North East region.

Q) With reference to Hindu Marriage Act, consider the following statements:

1. According to The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, sets 18 years as the minimum age of

marriage for the bride and 21 years as the minimum age for the groom.

2. False allegation of impotence against the husband made before the court during divorce

proceedings do not amount to cruelty by the wife under the Hindu Marriage Act.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The Delhi High Court has ruled that false allegation of impotence against the

husband made before the court during divorce proceedings amounts to cruelty

by the wife under the Hindu Marriage Act.

“No party can be excused of recklessness in allegations made before the court

of law. The consequences of false assertions have to follow,” a Bench of Justices Manmohan and Sanjeev

Narula said. On June 2, the Union Ministry for Women and Child Development set up a taskforce to examine

matters pertaining to the age of motherhood, imperatives of lowering Maternal Mortality Ratio, and the

improvement of nutritional levels

among women.

Q) With reference to Polavaram Project, consider the following statements:

1. The Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation National project in Telangana.

2. It is built on the Godavari River


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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ANS - B

Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation project. The dam across the

Godavari River is under construction located in West Godavari District and East

Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh state and its reservoir spreads in parts of

Chhattisgarh and Orissa States also.

The project is a multipurpose major terminal reservoir project on the river Godavari for

development of Irrigation, Hydropower, and drinking water facilities to East

Godavari, Vishakhapatnam, West Godavari, and Krishna districts of Andhra

Pradesh.


1. G20 is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union (EU), with

representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

2. India is a signatory to the 2015 Paris Agreement under the United Nations

Framework Convention on Climate Change.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

Addressing a G20 summit side event — Safeguarding the Planet: The

Circular Carbon Economy Approach — Mr. Modi said India is not only

meeting its Paris Agreement targets, but also exceeding them.

The members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada,

China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of

Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United

Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.

Spain as a permanent, non-member invitee, also attends leader

summits.

Q) With reference to best performing States in Fisheries Sector, consider the following

statements:

1. Best performing states in fisheries sector amongst Marine states is Andhra

Pradesh

2. Best performing states in fisheries sector amongst Inland states is Bihar


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

For the first time in Fisheries Sector, the Government of India awarded the best

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performing States for 2019-20

● The best performing states in the fisheries sector amongst Marine states is

Odisha.

● The best performing states in the fisheries sector amongst Inland states are Uttar

Pradesh.

● Best performing states in fisheries sector amongst Hilly and NE states is

Assam.

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Q) With reference to Scheme for Creation and Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation

Capacities (CEFPPC), consider the following statements:

1. The main objective of the Scheme is to create processing and preservation capacities

and modernization/ expansion of existing food processing units.

2. The scheme is wholly implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Scheme is implemented through organizations such as Central &

State PSUs/ Joint Ventures/ Farmer Producers Organization (FPOs)/

NGOs/ Cooperatives/ SHG’s/ Pvt. Ltd companies engaged in

establishment/ upgradation/ modernization of food processing

units.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has approved 28 Food

Processing Projects worth over 320 crore rupees under the Scheme

for Creation and Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation

Capacities (CEFPPC).

Q) Governor of which state promulgated an ordinance that banned online

gaming in the state, with a fine up to Rs 5,000 and imprisonment of up to

six months?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Maharashtra

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Kerala

ANS - A

Tamil Nadu Governor promulgated an ordinance that banned online gaming in the state, with a

fine up to Rs 5,000 and imprisonment of up to six months.

In the ordinance banning the game, the Governor said that due to online gaming, innocent

people, mainly youngsters, are being cheated, and some people have committed suicide.

The state has thus decided to ban online gaming to “avoid such incidents of suicide and protect

the innocent people from the evils of online gaming”.

Q) With reference to neutralizing antibodies, consider the following statements:

1. Immunity from a disease-causing virus comes from what are known as

“neutralizing” or “protective” antibodies.

2. The neutralizing antibodies become special because they can

thwart the entry of the same virus inside human bodies in the future.

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A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

A new study in Pune has revealed that nearly 85% of the people who had been

found infected with novel coronavirus in a serosurvey, conducted earlier, had

developed neutralizing antibodies. The neutralizing antibodies become special

because they have the ability to thwart the entry of the same virus inside

human bodies in the future. The other antibodies help in fighting off the virus

once the infection has already happened.

Q) Which of the following states for the first time awarded the best performing in

the fisheries sector in the Northeast categories?

1. Sikkim

2. Assam

3. Meghalaya

4. Tripura

ANS - 2

On the occasion of World Fisheries Day, the Department of Fisheries awarded the best performing

States in Fisheries Sector for the first time to promote healthy competition among States.

For the first time in Fisheries Sector, the Government of India awarded best performing States

for 2019-20 namely, Odisha (amongst Marine states), Uttar Pradesh (amongst Inland states) and

Assam (amongst Hilly and NE states).

Q) Douglas Stuart has won the 2020 Booker Prize for fiction with his debut novel

Shuggie Bain. He is from which country?

1. Sweden

2. Scotland

3. Norway

4. United Kingdom

ANS - 2

Scottish writer Douglas Stuart has won the 2020 Booker Prize for

fiction with his debut novel Shuggie Bain, which described a boy

growing up in Glasgow in the 1980s with a mother battling

addiction.

The Booker Prize was established in 1969.

To promote the finest in fiction by rewarding the best novel of the

year written in English.

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1. Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is a sovereign territory of Sikkim.

2. The Doklam plain is strategically crucial because it opens a path to the Siliguri

The corridor links the northeast to the rest of India.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is an integral and sovereign territory of Bhutan. Bhutan

recently sent a demarche to China protesting against Chinese claims to the Sakteng

the wildlife sanctuary in eastern Bhutan.

Bhutan recently sent a demarche to China protesting against Chinese claims to the

Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in eastern Bhutan.

China had recently attempted to stop funding for the Sakteng sanctuary from the UN

Development Program’s Global Environment Facility (GEF), on the grounds that it was

“disputed” territory.

Bhutan has always maintained a discreet silence on its boundary negotiations with

China, and does not have any formal diplomatic relations with Beijing.


1. “Abhayam” mobile phone application has been launched by the Telangana government.

2. It helps women and children traveling in taxis and auto-rickshaws to raise an alarm in

case of any emergency.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday launched

“Abhayam” mobile phone application which helps women and children traveling

in taxis and autorickshaws to raise an alarm in case of any emergency.

To start with, 1,000 autorickshaws equipped with Internet of Things

(IoT)-enabled GPS devices would be rolled out in Visakhapatnam city.

Q) With reference to Oath taken by Ministers, consider the following statements:

1. Oath of office of an MLA is set out in the 4th Schedule.

2. An oath once read by the Governor and attested that the oath has been

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administered by the Secretary to the Governor, cannot be legally challenged.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The Governor shall administer to the Minister the oaths of office and secrecy

according to the forms set out in the Third Schedule.

If a person wanders from the text of the oath, it is the responsibility of the person

administering the oath — in this instance, the Governor — to interrupt and ask the

a person being sworn in to read it out correctly.

Once Governor takes it as read, and the Secretary to the Governor has attested

that the oath has been administered, it cannot be legally challenged.


1. The Change-5 probe of China aims to shovel up lunar rocks and soil to help

scientists learn about the moon’s origins, formation, and volcanic activity on its

surface.

2. If successful, China will be only the 4th country to have retrieved samples from

the moon, following the U.S., the Soviet Union, and France.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

If successful, China will be only the third country to have retrieved

samples from the moon, following the U.S. and the Soviet Union in the 1960s and 1970s.

The Chinese probe will collect 2 kg of surface material from a previously unexplored area known as Oceanus

Procellarum — or

“Ocean of Storms” — which consist of a vast lava plain, according to

the science journal Nature.

Q) With reference to Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB), consider the following statements:

1. The RBI has also proposed the amalgamation of the bank with DBS Bank India.

2. DBS Bank is a Japan-based Bank that will strengthen its India business with the

acquisition of LVB.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

DBS Bank is a Singapore-based Bank that will strengthen its India business

with the acquisition of LVB. The RBI has placed Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) under

moratorium capping deposit withdrawals. The financial position of LVB has

been deteriorating sharply over the past two to three years. The bank has

been making losses over the last three years, owing to a sharp rise in bad

loans and provisions. This has led to steep erosion in profit and capital.

DBS Bank Ltd is a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services

corporation headquartered in Singapore.

Q) With reference to the Central Council of Indian Medicine, consider the following statements:

1. Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health

and Family Welfare

2. It is a Professional council under University Grants Commission (UGC) to monitor Indian

systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa-Rigpa


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is a statutory body under

Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, set up in 1971 under the

Indian Medicine Central Council Act, (Act 48) which was passed in

1970.

Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) has issued a notification to

streamline some of the provisions of the regulations concerning Post

Graduate Ayurveda Education. The notification has added clarity

and definition.

Q) The SIMBEX series of exercises between the Indian Navy and the Navy of

which country?

A. Singapore

B. Sri Lanka

C. Seychelles

D. Saudi Arabia

ANS - A

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The SIMBEX series of exercises between Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy, being conducted

annually since 1994, are aimed at enhancing mutual inter-operability and imbibing best practices from each

other.

The 2020 edition of SIMBEX will witness participation by Indian Navy ships including destroyer Rana with

integral Chetak helicopter and indigenously built corvettes Kamorta and Karmuk.

Q) With reference to Union Territory Chandigarh, consider the following statements:

1. At the time of the reorganization of Punjab in 1966, Chandigarh assumed the unique

distinction of being the capital of both Punjab and Haryana.

2. The properties in Chandigarh were to be divided in 60:40 ratio for Haryana and

Punjab


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The properties in Chandigarh were to be divided in 60:40 ratio in favor of

Punjab.

At the time of reorganization of Punjab in 1966, the city assumed the unique

the distinction of being the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, even as it was

declared a union territory and was placed under the direct control of the

Centre.

Chandigarh was planned to replace Lahore, the capital of erstwhile Punjab,

which became part of Pakistan during the Partition. From 1952 to 1966 (till

Haryana was carved out of Punjab), Chandigarh remained the capital of

Punjab.

Q) Which of the following countries participate in Exercise SITMEX-20?

1. India, Singapore, and Malaysia

2. India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

3. India, Singapore, and Thailand

4. India, Japan, and Australia

ANS - 3

2nd edition of SITMEX-20 underway in the Andaman Sea.

Indian Navy Indian Navy Ships including indigenously built ASW corvette Kamorta and missile corvette

Karmuk are participating in the 2nd edition of India, Singapore, and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise

SITMEX-20 in the Andaman Sea. The First edition of SITMEX, hosted by the Indian Navy, was conducted off

Port Blair in September last year. The TIMEX series of exercises are conducted to enhance mutual inter-

operability and imbibing best practices between the Indian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy, and Royal Thai

Navy.

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Q) Tarun Gogoi passed away recently. He was a three-time chief minister of which

state?

1. Sikkim

2. Andhra Pradesh

3. Assam

4. Meghalaya

ANS - 3

Former Assam Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Tarun Gogoi passed away on Monday. He was

suffering from multi-organ Dysfunction. The three-time chief minister of Assam, Gogoi had a political career

spanning over 50 years in which he assumed varied positions within the Congress party, central government

as well as Assam’s state administration. During Narasimha Rao's tenure (1991-95) as the Prime Minister of

India, Gogoi served in the Union cabinet as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Food and

Food Processing Industry.

Q) With reference to Cyclone Nivar, consider the following statements:

1. The IMD has forecasted the development of Cyclone Nivar in the Arabian Sea.

2. The name of the cyclone - ‘Nivar’ is proposed by Oman


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - D

Cyclone Nivar over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify

into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 18 hours and cross the

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and

Mamallapuram around Puducherry late on Wednesday evening.

After cyclone Gaja in 2018, this will be the second cyclone to cross

Tamil Nadu in the last two years.

The name of the cyclone - ‘Nivar’ is proposed by Iran.


1. Section 69A of the IT Act, empowers the Central Government to order that access to

certain websites and computer resources are blocked in the interest of the country.

2. 43 more apps are banned based on the comprehensive reports received from the Indian

Cyber Crime Coordination Center which works under the Ministry of Electronics and

Information Technology (MeitY)


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

43 more apps are banned based on the comprehensive

reports received from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination

Center which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The government on Tuesday blocked 43 more mobile apps,

including major Chinese ones such as suppliers, AliExpress,

Alipay Cashier, CamCard, and DingTalk, citing threat to

national security, integrity, and sovereignty.

Q) With reference to the Iconic 16-foot-high statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Parliament,

consider the following statements:

1. The iconic statue of the Mahatma in a meditating posture is sculpted by Ram

Sutar

2. The statue was unveiled by the then President of India, Ramaswamy

Venkataraman on October 2, 1993.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Gandhi statue at Parliament to be relocated

Iconic 16-foot-high sculpture to be placed back after construction of a new building

The iconic 16-foot high statue of Gandhi greets visitors to Parliament House and is

the site of gatherings, protests, and press interactions by MPs.

“The statue of the Mahatma in a meditating posture, sculpted by Ram Sutar, was

unveiled by the then President of India, Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma on October 2,

1993. The statue was donated by the Ministry of Urban Development,” according

to the Rajya Sabha website.


1. Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers are eligible for the permanent

commission and command posts in the Army irrespective of their years of service.

2. Women officers were kept out of any command appointment and could not

qualify for a government pension, which starts only after 15 years of service as an

officer.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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ANS - B

While male SSC officers could opt for permanent commission at the end of 10

years of service, this option was not available to women officers. Women

officers were kept out of any command appointment, and could not qualify for

a government pension, which starts only after 20 years of service as an officer.

However, in the February 2019 policy statement, the Government endorsed the

permanent commission for SSC women officers in 10 streams of the ‘Combat

Support Arms’ and ‘Services’ sections. But it was said that the women officers

would not be offered any command appointments, and would serve only in

staff posts.

Q) With reference to National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), consider the


1. NCMC oversees the Command, Control, and Coordination of the disaster response.

2. NCMC is headed by Union Cabinet Secretary.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Union Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting of the National Crisis

Management Committee (NCMC) to review the status of impending Cyclone

through video conferencing with the Chief Secretaries of Andhra Pradesh,

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

A National Crisis Management Committee is a committee set up by the

Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective

coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations. It is

headed by Cabinet Secretary. On the constitution of such a committee, the

Agriculture Secretary shall provide all necessary information to and seek

directions. A National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC) has been

constituted in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Q) With reference to Katchal Island, consider the following statements:

1. Katchal island is one of the Andaman Islands in India.

2. The Katchal Island was previously known as Tihany.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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ANS - A

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) towed a fuel tanker back to safe

waters. The tanker was dangerously drifting towards the pristine

Katchal Island in Nicobar due to power failure.

Katchal is one of the Nicobar Islands, India. It was previously known

as Tihanyu. It is inhabited by Nicobari Tribes and Migrated Tamilians

(For Rubber plantation workers under Sastri-Srimao

Bandaranayaka Pact of 1964).

Q) “Cyclone ‘Nivar”, recently seen in the news, is likely to hit which of the

following states in India?

A. Kerala

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Maharashtra

ANS - B

Tamil Nadu is readying contingency plans to face Cyclone ‘Nivar’. The meteorological department has said

that Nivar may make landfall on Wednesday.

With reference to Mount Vesuvius, consider the following statements:

1. Mount Vesuvius is a complex active volcano located in Hungary

2. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Mount Vesuvius is a complex volcano located in Hungary Italy.

Why in News?

The Italian Culture Ministry announced on November 21 the discovery of

well-preserved remains of two men, who perished during the volcanic

eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Located in southern Italy near the coastal city of Naples, the 4,203-ft

(1,281 metres) tall Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe.

Vesuvius has been classified as a complex volcano (also called a

compound volcano), one that consists of a complex of two or more

vents.

Q) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) is a scheme under which

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ministry?

1. Ministry Of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public

2. Ministry of Food Processing Industries

3. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare

4. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying

ANS - 2

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, chaired the IMAC

meeting through video conference to consider the proposals received under the Scheme for Creation of

Infrastructure for Agro-Processing Cluster (APC) of Pradhan Mantri KisanSampada Yojana (PMKSY). The

promoters of projects also participated through Video Conference.

Q) The tenth edition of the National Science Film Festival kicks offline a virtual model. It is

organized by?

1. All India Radio


3. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

4. Ministry of Science and Technology

ANS - 4

The tenth edition of the prestigious science film festival got off in a virtual mode.

Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous agency under the Department of Science and Technology,

Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, has been organizing this festival as a

part of its science popularization endeavor. The festival offers a unique platform to

showcase the science films made by professionals, amateur, and student filmmakers under

various themes.

Q) With reference to India Meteorological Department (IMD), consider the following

statements:

1. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the national meteorological service of

the country formed during the pre-Independence era.

2. IMD works under the supervision of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Formed in 1875, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the

national meteorological service of the country and it is the chief

government agency dealing in everything related to meteorology,

seismology, and associated subjects.

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The administrative responsibilities of the Department are under the

supervision of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Indian

Government. The IMD is headquartered in New Delhi.


1. Tamil film Jallikattu has been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International

Feature Film category for the 93rd Academy Awards.

2. Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming event that is organized in the state every year as

part of the harvest festival Pongal.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS- B

Malayalam film Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has been

selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature

Film category for the 93rd Academy Awards. Jallikattu is the third

Malayalam film after Guru (1997) and Adaminte Makan Abu (2011) to

be chosen as the country’s official entry for the Oscars.

Jallikattu was premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival,

garnering praise from critics. It was later screened at the Busan

International Film Festival and a host of other major venues.


1. Bilateral naval exercise, AUSINDEX is between India and Australia.

2. Indonesia is keen on joining the India-Australia bilateral naval exercise

AUSINDEX


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

In continuation of the trend of growing trilateral and multilateral

exercises, two new trilateral naval exercises are in the works: one

among India, Australia, and Indonesia, and in the other, France is

keen on joining the India-Australia bilateral naval exercise

AUSINDEX.

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1. National portal for gay, bisexual, and transgender persons to apply for certificates

and identity cards have been launched.

2. This portal has been launched by Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

National portal for transgender persons to apply for certificates

and identity cards have been launched.

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry on Wednesday

launched a national portal for transgender persons to apply for

certificates and identity cards. Social Justice and Empowerment

Minister Thaawar Chand Gehlot said the portal had been developed

within two months of the Ministry notifying the Transgender Persons

(Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020, on September 29.

Q) With reference to Constitution Day, consider the following statements:

1. The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India on 26

November 1949

2. The Constitution Day was first celebrated in 2016 by a gazette notification.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted

the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950.

The Government of India declared 26 November as Constitution Day

on 19 November 2015 by a gazette notification.


1. The Indian Navy recently flagged off the first Varunastra.

2. Varunastra is the heavyweight torpedo developed by the BDL, Visakhapatnam

Unit of Indian Navy.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

The Defence Research Development Organization recently flagged

off the first Varunastra, the heavy-weight torpedo. The torpedo was

designed and developed by the BDL, Visakhapatnam Unit of the Indian Navy.

Q) ‘Sahakar Pragya’ to impart training to primary cooperative societies in

rural areas have been launched by which ministry?

A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

C. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare

D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

ANS - C

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today unveiled Sahakar Pragya. The 45 new training modules of

Sahakar Pragya of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) will impart training to primary

cooperative societies in rural areas of the country along with Lakshmanrao Inamdar National Cooperative

Research and Development Academy. The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a

statutory Corporation set up under an Act of Indian Parliament on 13 March 1963. The Parent department of

NCDC is the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Q) With reference to Brahmos supersonic Cruise Missiles, consider the following

statements:

1. The name of Brahmos missile was coined from the two rivers Brahmaputra of

India and Moskva of Russia.

2. BRAHMOS is a joint venture between the Indian Navy and the NPOM of Russia.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

BRAHMOS is a joint venture between the Defence Research and

Development Organisation of India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.

The Indian Army successfully launched BrahMos, a supersonic land-attack cruise missile, at Car Nicobar

Islands in a “top-attack” configuration, hitting a target in Bay Bengal. The missile can reach a speed of 2.8

times that of sound. The launch by the Army comes over a

month after the Naval version of the BrahMos missile was successfully

test-fired from INS Chennai.

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Q) 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (RE-Invest 2020), is

organized by which ministry?

1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

2. Ministry of Power

3. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare


ANS - 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the virtual 3rd Global Renewable Energy

Investment Meeting and Expo (RE-Invest 2020), on 26 November 2020.

The summit is organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and will be held from 26– 28

November 2020. The theme for RE-Invest 2020 is ‘Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition’.

Q) Which of the following country has decided to impose a mandatory quota for

the number of women working in senior management positions in the

country’s listed firms?

1. France

2. Germany

3. New Zealand

4. Norway

ANS - 2

A working group of Germany’s ruling coalition parties headed by Chancellor Angela Merkel

agreed to impose a mandatory quota for the number of women working in senior

management positions in the country’s listed firms. As per the agreed-upon provisions, in

case executive boards of listed companies have more than three members, one of them

must be a woman.

Q) With reference to the One Nation One Election, consider the following statements:

1. The core issue of implementation is India’s Parliamentary Form of Government in

which the government is accountable to the Lower House.

2. The amendments would require the majority of one third of both houses of the

Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state assemblies.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The core issue of implementation is India’s Parliamentary Form of

Government in which the government is accountable to the Lower

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House.

It is quite possible that the government can fall before completing its

term and the moment government falls, there has to be an election.

The amendments would require two-thirds majority of both houses of

the Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state assemblies.


1. The first “wave” to get the COVID-19 vaccine in India to consist of healthcare workers,

police personnel, those above 65, and those younger with underlying illnesses

2. Dr. V K Paul, Member Niti Aayog chairs the national vaccine committee.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

About 30 crore people will be part of the first “wave” to get the

COVID-19 vaccine in India. They consist of health care workers, police

personnel, those above 50 and those younger with underlying illnesses that make them vulnerable, said

Principal Scientific Adviser K. VijayRaghavan.


1. Football legend Diego Maradona who passed away recently was from Spain.

2. The Kerala government has announced two-day mourning in the sports

sector as a mark of respect to football legend


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona passed away at the

age of 60 on November 25. One of the most recognized football

players around the world, Maradona represented Argentina in

four world cups and played for Napoli and Barcelona during his

club career. Later, he went on to coach his country's football team

as well. Many famous personalities including renowned footballers

took to social media to bid farewell to the great player.

Q) With reference to Serum Institute of India, consider the following statements:

1. The SII has partnered with pharma major AstraZeneca and Oxford University for its

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COVID-19 vaccine.

2. Serum Institute of India is a manufacturer of immunobiological drugs including

vaccines in the city of Mumbai, India.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2\

ANS - B

Serum Institute of India is a manufacturer of immunobiological drugs

including vaccines in the city of Pune, India. It was founded by Cyrus

Poonawalla in 1966. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the

city-based Serum Institute of India (SII) on Saturday, senior Pune

administration authorities confirmed on Thursday. The SII has partnered

with pharma major AstraZeneca and Oxford University for its COVID-19

vaccine.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has granted permission

for the manufacture of COVID-19 vaccine to seven firms, two of which are

the SII and the Gennova Biopharmaceuticals.

Q) With reference to Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network, consider the following

statements:

1. Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network is an indigenously developed technology that

digitizes vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature of the cold chain through a

smartphone application.

2. Govt is using Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network in association with the WHO.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network is an indigenously developed

technology that digitizes vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature

of the cold chain through a smartphone application. The innovative eVIN

was first launched across 12 states in 2015 to support better vaccine

logistics management at cold chain points.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that the government is using

eVIN – Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network in association with the

United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to identify primary

beneficiaries and vaccine distribution networks.

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1. All Fixed to Mobile calls will be dialed with the prefix ‘0’ from 15th January 2021.

2. There will be no change in the dialing plan from fixed to fixed, mobile to fixed, and

mobile to mobile calls.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Communications Ministry has said all Fixed to Mobile calls will be

dialed with the prefix ‘0’ from 15th January next year. There will be no

change in the dialing plan from fixed to fixed, mobile to fixed, and mobile

to mobile calls. Department of Telecommunications has taken the

decision of implementing this with the consideration of TRAI

Recommendation on “Ensuring Adequate Numbering Resources for

Fixed Line and Mobile Services”.

This announcement shall be played whenever a subscriber dials a

fixed to mobile call without prefixing ‘0’. All fixed-line subscribers will

be provided with a ‘0’ dialing facility.

Q) To leverage improved productivity and employee satisfaction, Human

Resource Management System (HRMS) was launched which is a high thrust

project for?

A. Indian Railway

B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

C. Air India

D. Infosys

ANS - A

Indian Railway has launched a completely digitized online Human Resource Management System

(HRMS). HRMS is a high thrust project for Indian Railways to leverage improved productivity and

employee satisfaction. It is a move to improve the efficiency and productivity of the Railway

System.

Q) With reference to SDGs Investor Map for India, consider the following statements:

1. World Bank and Invest India has launched the Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs) Investor Map for India.

2. It laid out 18 Investment Opportunities Areas in 6 critical SDG enabling sectors, to

help India move forward on the trajectory of Sustainable Development.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

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C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

United Nations Development Programme, UNDP and Invest India have

launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Investor Map for

India. It laid out 18 Investment Opportunities Areas in six critical SDG

enabling sectors, that can help the country push forward on the

trajectory of Sustainable Development.

Q) ‘National Portal for Transgender Persons’ to help a transgender person in

applying for a Certificate and Identity card digitally is launched by which

ministry?

1. Ministry of Women and Child Development

2. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

3. Ministry of Home Affairs


ANS - 2

Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launched a ‘National Portal for Transgender Persons’. This

National Portal for Transgender Persons has been developed within 2 months of Notification of Transgender

Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020 on 29 September 2020. This Portal would help a transgender

person in applying for a Certificate and Identity card digitally from anywhere in the country.

Q) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations'

global development network headquartered in?

1. Washington D.C

2. New York

3. Geneva

4. London

ANS - 2

The UNDP provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing

countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.

Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board

within the United Nations General Assembly.

Q) With reference to the right to liberty, consider the following statements:

1. Article 21 of the Constitution of India protects your Right to Life and Personal

Liberty

2. This fundamental right is available only to Indians across the world.

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A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

This fundamental right is available to every person, citizens and

foreigners alike.

Q) With reference to Malnutrition in India, consider the following statements:

1. National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) seeks to ensure a “malnutrition free

India” by 2025

2. India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) seeks to ensure a

“malnutrition free India” by 2022

India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global

Hunger Index (GHI) 2020. It was first produced in 2006. It is published

every October. The 2020 edition marks the 15th edition of the GHI.


1. Noctiluca Scintillans, commonly known as “sea sparkle” is an alga which

glow at night due to bioluminescence.

2. They can displace microscopic algae called diatoms, which form the basis of

the marine food chain depriving food for the planktivorous fish.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

The bloom of Noctiluca Scintillans, commonly known as “sea

sparkle” that the Karnataka coast has been witnessing since

about a month has displaced microscopic algae called diatoms,

which form the basis of the marine food chain. This has deprived

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food for the planktivorous fish, scientists from the Central Marine

Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Mangaluru, have said.


1. ‘Heroes Day’ is an annual commemoration of LTTE cadre who died in the civil war by the

Tamil Nadu Government.

2. LTTE stands for Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam is banned under the Unlawful Activities

(Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was founded in 1976 by

Velupillai Prabhakaran.

The goal of the organization was to create an independent Tamil Eelam

out of Sri Lanka.

‘Heroes Day’ is an annual commemoration of LTTE cadre who died in the

civil war by the Tamil families living in Sri Lanka’s north and east.

Q) With reference to core sector industries in India, consider the following statements:

1. The eight core sector industries are coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products,

fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity.

2. Barring electricity, all core sectors have seen negative growth in the first seven months

of 2020-21.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Output at India’s eight core sectors shrank 2.5% in October with the

contraction widening from September’s revised 0.1% decline as steel

production slid again,

The core sectors account for about 40% of the Index of Industrial

Production (IIP) and Mr. Sinha expressed concern that all core sectors,

barring fertilizers, had seen negative growth in the first seven months of

2020-21.


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1. India has the goal to eradicate Tuberculosis by 2025

2. Tuberculosis is a serious viral bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

Tuberculosis is a serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly

affects the lungs.

The bacteria that cause TB are spread when an infected person

coughs or sneezes.

Most people infected with the bacteria that cause tuberculosis don't

have symptoms.

Q) Greg Barclay has been elected as the new independent chairman of the

International Cricket Council (ICC). He is from which country?

A. the United Kingdom

B. New Zealand

C. Australia

D. South Africa

ANS - B

New Zealand's Greg Barclay has been elected as the new independent chairman of the

International Cricket Council (ICC). The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world

governing body of cricket.

Founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from Australia,

England and South Africa. It took up its current name in 1989.

Q) With reference to Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN), consider the


1. Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) will be validated by Finance

Ministry

2. UDIN is a unique number given to documents attested by Chartered Accountants

in Practice.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

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Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) is a unique

number given to documents attested by Chartered Accountants in

Practice. It is 18 digits system-generated unique number that

shall be generated separately for each document.

Finance Ministry has said, CBDT will validate Unique Document

Identification Number (UDIN) generated from ICAI portal at the

time of upload of Tax Audit Reports.

Q) ‘India concluded an agreement for the construction of the Shahtoot dam in which country?

1. Bangladesh

2. Afghanistan

3. Iran

4. Nepal

ANS - 2

India has announced the launch of Phase-IV of the High Impact Community

Development Projects in Afghanistan. Dr. Jaishankar also announced that India had

just concluded with Afghanistan an agreement for the construction of the Shahtoot

dam, which would provide safe drinking water to two million residents of Kabul city.

Q) Which of the following country passed landmark legislation that made

products such as sanitary pads and tampons free of cost?

1. Norway

2. Sweden

3. Scotland

4. New Zealand

ANS - 3

The Scottish parliament passed landmark legislation that has made period

products such as sanitary pads and tampons free of cost to those people who need

them.

The bill is titled, “Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill” and was passed

unanimously by the Scottish Parliament on November 24, making Scotland the first

country to take such a step.

Q) With reference to unlawful religious conversions for marriage, consider the following

statements:

1. Unlawful religious conversions for marriage comes into the category of non-bailable

offense

2. The Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Ordinance, 2020, recommends 1-5

years imprisonment if an accused fails to prove that the conversion of the woman was not

for marriage or by use of force, allurement, etc.

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A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Unlawful conversion for the sake of getting married through force,

deceit, undue pressure, or by way of alluring into marriage will come

into the category of non-bailable offense and can lead to

imprisonment of a maximum of 10 years and a penalty of 50,000

rupees.

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1. The Rajasthan government and International Digital Health-Artificial Intelligence

Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) inked an MoU to develop infrastructures in the health

sector.

2. The International Digital Health & AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) is a global platform to enable

inclusive, impactful, and responsible research into digital health and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for health.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - A

The Punjab government and International Digital Health-Artificial

Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) have inked a

Memorandum of Understanding for developing models of

people-centric digital technologies and infrastructures in the health

Sector.


1. Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2016 by United Nations Framework

Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) 195 signatories.

2. In the Paris agreement, there is no difference between developing and developed

countries but in the Kyoto Protocol, there was a differentiation between developed

and developing countries


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

In the Paris agreement, there is no difference between developing and

developed countries. In the Kyoto Protocol, there was a differentiation

between developed and developing countries by clubbing them as

Annex 1 countries and non-Annex 1 countries. The US formally left the Paris

Climate Agreement on 4th Nov 2020, three years after President

Donald Trump announced his intention to undo what had been seen as

a key achievement of his predecessor Barack Obama.


1. China to construct the first downstream dam on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra

river.

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2. Brahmaputra river is called Siang Dihang in Tibet.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - B

China has given the go-ahead for a Chinese hydropower company to

construct the first downstream dam on the lower reaches of the

Brahmaputra river, or Yarlung Zangbo as it is known in Tibet, marking a new phase in China’s hydropower

exploitation of the river with potential

ramifications for India.

Brahmaputra river is called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.

Q) What is the name of senior-most Iranian nuclear physicist who was also

known as the "Father of Iran's Nuclear Weapons Programme" and has

recently assassinated?

A. Jabbar Ali Khamenei

B. Hossein Dehghan

C. Yusuf Jabbral Fahgun

D. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

ANS - D

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the Iranian scientist who led Iran’s

nuclear weapons program until it was disbanded, was

assassinated last week.

According to the BBC, he was a “key player” – something that

Israel has alleged in the past – especially since Iran started

breaching its nuclear deal commitments. As per Iran’s FARS

news agency, Fakhrizadeh’s car was targeted by an explosion

and machine gun in Absurd, which is located about 40 km

east of Tehran. As per the agency, about three to four

individuals were killed in the attack and they were “most

likely all terrorists”.


1. India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted 7.5% in the second quarter of

2020-21 followed by 23.9% contract in the previous quarter.

2. This data is released by the National Statistical Office.


A. 1 only

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B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted 7.5% in the second

a quarter of 2020-21, following the record 23.9% decline recorded in

the first quarter, as per estimates released by the National

Statistical Office on Friday. The country has now entered a technical

recession with two successive quarters of negative growth.


1. As per the latest QS World University Ranking 2021, a total of 8 Indian institutes

have found their place in the top 500 best universities.

2. IIT Bombay has been ranked the best institute in India with 172nd rank.


A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

ANS - C

Top Indian Institutes and their ranks

Rank 172: IIT-Bombay

Rank 185: IISc Bangalore

Rank 193: IIT-Delhi

Rank 275: IIT-Madras

Rank 314: IIT-Kharagpur

Rank 350: IIT-Kanpur

Rank 387: IIT-Roorkee

Rank 470: IIT-Guwahati

Indian Express

Rank 1: Massachusetts Institute of

Technology (MIT)

Rank 2: Stanford University

Rank 3: Harvard University

Q) Which place is set to become the 31st district of Karnataka state?

1. Vijayanagara

2. Bidar

3. Chamarajanagar

4. Chikballapur

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ANS - 1

The State Cabinet of Karnataka approved the boundaries of the new

Vijayanagara district on 27th November. As per the official communication, six

taluks from Bellary district – Hospet, Harappanahalli, Hoovinahadagali, Hagar

Bommanahalli, Kotturu, and Kudligi – would expectedly be the part of the new

district and the remaining five taluks – Ballari, Sandur, Kampli, Kurugode and

Siruguppa – would remain in Ballari district after the bifurcation. Hospet would be

the headquarters of the new district.

Q) Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has recently launched

the Lilavati award 2020 under which theme?

1. Sanitation

2. Skill Development

3. Importance of Education

4. Women Empowerment

ANS - 4

The award has been named after the 12th-century book called “Lilavati”. The book

was written by the mathematician Bhaskara II.

Lilavati was the daughter of Indian Mathematician Bhaskara II. The theme is "Women

Empowerment" and the objective is to create awareness about issues like sanitation,

hygiene, health, nutrition, literacy, employment, technology, credit, marketing,

innovation, skill development, natural resources, and rights among women.

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