TECH PKPRAJAPAT
1.
Which two
countries has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on withdrawal of 1.82
cusec of water from Feni River by India for drinking water supply scheme ?
1)
India &China
2)
India &
Myanmar
3)
India &
Nepal
4)
India &
Bangladesh
5)
None of
these
2.
Name the
Indian city, that will receive 1.82 cusec of water for drinking water supply
scheme as per an agreement over Feni River by India and Bangladesh .
1)
Ranirbazar,
Tripura
2)
Sabroom,
Tripura
3)
Sonamura,
Tripura
4)
Ambassa,
Tripura
5)
None of
these
3.
Which
country’s MoU based on Health, Medicine and Protocol convention on tax evasion
have been approved by the cabinet on November 6 2019?
1)
Brazil
2)
Guinea
3)
Switzerland
4)
Maldives
5)
None of
these
4.
In which of
the following field, India and Guinea has signed an Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) on November 6, 2019?
1)
Tourism
2)
Climate
change and environment
3)
Renewable
energy
4)
Health and
Medicine
5)
None of
these
5.
India and
German agency DGUV (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung) has signed MoU on
various field, which of the following is not among them ?
1)
Rehabilitation
2)
Vocational
training
3)
Occupational
diseases
4)
Renewable
Energy
5)
None of
these
6.
For which of
the following project, Cabinet had approved to provide ‘Special Window’ fund of
Rs 25,000 crore on November 6, 2019 ?
1)
Infrastructure
2)
Stalled
Housing Projects
3)
Education
4)
Smart City
5)
None of
these
7.
Where was
the 2nd ‘No Money for Terror’ 2019 conference held ?
1)
Melbourne,
Australia
2)
Wellington,
New Zealand
3)
Washington,
D.C., United States
4)
Berlin,
Germany
5)
None of
these
8.
Name the
country, which is set to host the 3rd ‘No Money for Terror’ conference for the
year 2020 .
1)
China
2)
Russia
3)
India
4)
United
States
5)
None of
these
9.
Where was
the 15th governing council meeting (GCM) of the South Asia Cooperative
Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) held ?
1)
Moscow,
Russia
2)
Beijing,
China
3)
New Delhi,
India
4)
Dhaka,
Bangladesh
5)
None of
these
10.
Name the
Indian delegate, who participated in the 15th governing council meeting (GCM)
of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) in Dhaka,
Bangladesh .
1)
Harsh
Vardhan
2)
Prakash
Javadekar
3)
Rajnath
Singh
4)
Nitin Jairam
Gadkari
5)
None of
these
11.
Which
country has joined with India to produce the film based on its founding father
& Political leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman also named as ‘Bangabandhu’ ?
1)
Bangladesh
2)
China
3)
Myanmar
4)
Sri Lanka
5)
None of
these
12.
Name the
country, which topped in the ‘Freedom on the Net’ (FoTN) report titled ‘The
Crisis of Social Media’ by Freedom House .
1)
India
2)
Vietnam
3)
Iceland
4)
China
5)
None of
these
13.
Answer &
Explanation
14.
CIC was in
news recently, what does ‘I’ stands for ____________ .
1)
Interest
2)
Inflation
3)
Insurance
4)
Investment
5)
None of
these
15.
Who chaired
the committee constituted by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) that recommended to
tighten the corporate governance norms in the Core Investment Companies (CICs)
?
1)
Rajiv Gauba
2)
Tapan Ray
3)
Ajit Seth
4)
Pradeep
Kumar Sinha
5)
None of
these
16.
Which
insurance firm has released the app named ‘Farmitra’ to help the farmers needs
and address their worries ?
1)
Bajaj
Allianz General Insurance
2)
ICICI
Lombard General Insurance
3)
United India
Insurance
4)
New India
Assurance
5)
None of
these
17.
Name the
first Indian, who was conferred with the Deming award ‘Distinguished Service
Award for Dissemination and Promotion Overseas’, in the field of Total Quality
Management (TQM) in Tokyo, Japan on November 6, 2019 .
1)
K. N.
Radhakrishnan
2)
N. R.
Narayana Murthy
3)
Venu
Srinivasan
4)
Ajay Piramal
5)
None of these
18.
Who will be
conferred with the prestigious “Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award 2019”, for his
outstanding contribution towards journalism by Press Council of India (PCI) ?
1)
Anu Abrahim
2)
Sanjay Saini
3)
Shiva Swarup
Awasthi
4)
Gulab
Kothari
5)
None of
these
19.
Name the
first Indian and Asian, who was elected as the General Vice President(GVP) of
the International Organisation Development Association (IODA) on November 6,
2019.
1)
Vinaya
Shetty
2)
Michelle de
Bruyn
3)
Peter Kalmar
4)
Glen Earl
Trustee
5)
None of
these
20.
Which country’s
supreme council of union has elected, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its
4th President on November 7, 2019 ?
1)
Oman
2)
United Arab
Emirates(UAE)
3)
Qatar
4)
Bahrain
5)
None of
these
21.
Who was
appointed as the Managing Director of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance
Company Ltd ?
1)
Rohan Verma
2)
Ashok Kumar
Barat
3)
Arun
Alagappan
4)
Bharati Rao
5)
None of
these
22.
Which
country’s researchers have recently discovered a new subtype of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) named HIV-1 Group M, subtype L ?
1)
China
2)
Japan
3)
Russia
4)
United
States
5)
None of
these
23.
Two time
Olympic champion, Nicola Adams announced retirement recently she is associated
with which sport ?
1)
Boxing
2)
Weight
Lifting
3)
Wrestling
4)
Power
Lifting
5)
None of
these
24.
Where was
the 35th edition of National Junior Athletics Championships 2019 held ?
1)
Bengaluru,
Karnataka
2)
Guntur,
Andhra Pradesh
3)
Guwahati,
Assam
4)
Bhubaneswar,
Odisha
5)
None of
these
25.
G Maheshwari
was in news recently, she is associated with which sport ?
1)
Long Jump
2)
Shot Put
3)
3000m
steeplechase
4)
100 meter
race
5)
None of
these
26.
Who compiled
the book titled ‘Guru Nanak Bani’ ?
1)
Arundhati
Roy
2)
Jagtarjit
Singh
3)
Manjit Singh
4)
Bhai Jodh
Singh
5)
None of
these
27.
Find the
novel authored by Arundhati Roy, which is placed in BBC’s ‘100 novels that
shaped our world’ list .
1)
The God of
small things
2)
A Suitable
Boy
3)
The Moor’s
Last Sigh
4)
Swami and
Friends
5)
None of
these
28.
National
Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually on ____________ .
1)
November 6
2)
November 7
3)
November 5
4)
November 3
5)
None of
these
29.
Name the
joint naval exercise of India & Indonesia that held in Bay of Bengal from
November 6-7,2019 .
1)
Ajeya
Warrior 2019
2)
Maitree 2019
3)
Samudra
Shakti 2019
4)
Mitra Shakti
2019
5)
None of
these
30.
Which armed
force has conducted the Regional Level Search and Rescue Workshop and Exercise
2019 (ReSAREX- 19) in Goa ?
1)
Indian Coast
Guard(ICG)
2)
Indian Army
3)
Indian Air
Force(IAF)
4)
Central
Armed Police Forces(CAPF)
5)
None of
these
31.
Name the
organization that released the report titled “India Justice Report 2019” in
collaboration with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause & Commonwealth
Human Rights Initiative .
1)
International
Court of Justice
2)
Tata Trusts
3)
United
Nations
4)
World Bank
5)
None of
these
32.
Answer &
Explanation
33.
Which state
topped among the 18 large-medium states in the overall ranking of Indian States
on justice delivery as per the “India Justice Report 2019” ?
1)
Jharkhand
2)
Tamil Nadu
3)
Kerala
4)
Maharashtra
5)
None of
these
34.
Based on how
many pillars, ‘India Justice Report 2019’ was released ?
1)
2
2)
3
3)
4
4)
5
5)
None of
these
35.
What is the
new ex-gratia amount announced by Coal minister Pralhad Joshi for fatal
accidents in coal mining ?
1)
Rs15 lakhs
2)
Rs5 lakhs
3)
Rs10 lakhs
4)
Rs25 lakhs
5)
None of
these
36.
Which
organization has released the draft regulation titled “Food Safety and
Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019”
?
1)
United
Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF)
2)
Food Safety
and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI)
3)
Central
Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO)
4)
World Health
Organization(WHO)
5)
None of
these
37.
Where was
the 19th Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical
Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) held ?
1)
Moscow,
Russia
2)
Paris,
France
3)
Berlin,
Germany
4)
Washington,
D.C., United States
5)
None of
these
38.
Name the
Indian delegate, who co-chaired the 19th Inter-Governmental Commission on
Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) .
1)
Venkaiah
Naidu
2)
Nirmala
Sitharaman
3)
Amit Shah
4)
Rajnath
Singh
5)
None of
these
39.
Which city
is set to host DefExpo 2020 (defence expo 2020) from february 5-8, 2020?
1)
Berlin,
Germany
2)
Beijing,
China
3)
Uttar
Pradesh, India
4)
Moscow,
Russia
5)
None of
these
40.
Name the
Indian delegate, who visited Colombo, Sri Lanka to address the Biennial
Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference (CLM) 2019 .
1)
Ravi Shankar
Prasad
2)
Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar
3)
Prakash
Javadekar
4)
Nitin
Gadkari
5)
None of
these
41.
What was the
theme of the four-day Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference (CLM)
2019 that held in Colombo, Sri Lanka ?
1)
‘Justice in
Young’
2)
‘Equal
Access to Justice and the Rule of Law’
3)
‘Communications
as a Decisive Catalyst for Jointness’
4)
‘Strengthening
South Asia, Impacting the World’
5)
None of
these
42.
Name the
bank which has signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Government
e-Marketplace (GeM) to provide various payments and various banking services .
1)
Punjab
National Bank
2)
Canara Bank
3)
State Bank
of India
4)
Central Bank
of India
5)
None of
these
43.
Which
insurance firm was barred by IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India) from selling new insurance policies ?
1)
New India Assurance
2)
Bajaj
Allianz General Insurance Ltd(BAGIL)
3)
Apollo
Munich Health Insurance Ltd(AMHIL)
4)
Reliance
Health Insurance Ltd (RHICL)
5)
None of
these
44.
To which
country, Export-Import (Exim)Bank has given a $30 million (about Rs 210 crore)
line of credit (LoC) for financing rehabilitation and up-gradation of Potable
Water System ?
1)
Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago
2)
Republic of
Suriname
3)
Republic of
Ghana
4)
Guyana
5)
None of
these
45.
Which public
sector bank has inked an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Muthoot Microfinance
Ltd, to jointly lend to the MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises)
borrowers ?
1)
Indian Bank
2)
Canara Bank
3)
Bank of
Baroda
4)
Union Bank
of India
5)
None of
these
46.
Name the
financial service company that has downgraded India’s economic outlook to
“Negative” from “Stable” on November 8, 2019 .
1)
CRISIL
2)
Moody’s
Corporation
3)
Fitch
Ratings
4)
S&P
Global
5)
None of
these
47.
Which
organization has released a report on Indian startup ecosystem and job
generation, titled “Indian Tech Start-Up Ecosystem: Leading Tech In The 20s” ?
1)
Confederation
of Indian Industry(CII)
2)
Data
Security Council of India(DSCI)
3)
Federation
of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI)
4)
National
Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
5)
None of
these
48.
What is the
rank of India in NASSCOM’s report “Indian Tech Start-Up Ecosystem: Leading Tech
In The 20s” ?
1)
1
2)
2
3)
3
4)
4
5)
None of
these
49.
Which
country has the largest start-up ecosystem in the world as per the NASSCOM’s
report “Indian Tech Start-Up Ecosystem: Leading Tech In The 20s” ?
1)
China
2)
United
States
3)
India
4)
Germany
5)
None of
these
50.
Who was
conferred with UAE (United Arab Emirates) govt. backed 2019 Asia Business
Leadership Forum (ABLF) Global Asian Award ?
1)
Dilip
Shanghvi
2)
Kumar
Mangalam Birla
3)
Gautam Adani
4)
Lakshmi
Mittal
5)
None of
these
51.
Which Indian
mission was recognized as the World’s top Public Business Accelerator by UBI
Global as per the assessment made in the World Benchmark Study 2019 -2020 ?
1)
Mega Pension
Mission
2)
Skill India
Mission
3)
Make in
India
4)
Kerala
Startup Mission(KSUM)
5)
None of these
52.
Who won the
“Gemcon Young Literature Award” for the year 2019 for his manuscript
“Nishiddho” ?
1)
Nidhi Dugar
Kundalia
2)
Avalok
Langer
3)
Abhisek
Sarkar
4)
Meghna Pant
5)
None of
these
53.
Indian
Railways has launched slew of applications to strengthen IT enablement of railways,
which is not among them ?
1)
CRS Sanction
Management System
2)
Rail-road
crossing GAD approval system
3)
TMS for
construction
4)
CRS crossing
GAD approval system
5)
None of
these
54.
Name the
India’s 1st online repository which documents air quality studies undertaken in
the past 60 years .
1)
NatAIR(National
Air quality Studies Interactive Repository)
2)
IndAIR
(Indian Air quality Studies Interactive Repository)
3)
PureAIR(Pure
Air quality Studies Interactive Repository)
4)
DocAIR(Documents
of Air quality Studies Interactive Repository)
5)
None of
these
55.
Name the
deceased Bengali Writer & Padma Shri awardee, who was well known for her
research on the Ramayana .
1)
Nabaneeta
Dev Sen
2)
Chitra
Banerjee Divakaruni
3)
Jhumpa
Lahiri
4)
Mrinal Pande
5)
None of
these
56.
Anjan Mitra
passed away recently, he was associated with which football club where he
worked as the general secretary for over two decades ?
1)
Real Kashmir
2)
Chennai City
3)
Mohun Bagan
4)
East Bengal
5)
None of
these
57.
Who is the
author of the book titled “Kashmir” which was released on November 7, 2019 ?
1)
Janice
Pariat
3)
Meena
Kandasamy
4)
Chitralekha
Zutshi
5)
None of
these
58.
What was the
theme of the International Day of Radiology (IDOR) 2019 ?
1)
Theme – ‘HELP,
Emergency Medical Imaging’
2)
Theme –
‘sports imaging’
3)
Theme –
‘cardiac imaging’
4)
Theme –
‘Screening & Beyond, Medical imaging in the detection’
5)
None of
these
59.
Where was
the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) conference held ?
1)
Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh
2)
Kochi,
Kerala
3)
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
4)
New Delhi,
Delhi
5)
None of
these
60.
Who will
chair the committee constituted by union ministry of water resources (MoWR) to
draft a new National Water Policy (NWP) ?
1)
Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat
2)
Mihir Shah
3)
Shashi Shekhar
4)
Ashwin
Pandya
5)
None of
these
61.
Which
journal has released a report titled ‘Anaemia among men in India: A nationally
representative cross-sectional study’ ?
1)
Global
Health Action
2)
Health and
Human Rights Journal
3)
Lancet
Global Health
4)
Human
Resources for Health
5)
None of
these
62.
Which state
has the highest anaemia among men as per the report titled ‘Anaemia among men
in India: A nationally representative cross-sectional study’ ?
1)
Bihar
2)
Jharkhand
3)
Meghalaya
4)
West Bengal
5)
None of
these
63.
Government
has approved to set up four medical device parks to support Make in India,which
of the following state is not among them ?
1)
Telangana
2)
Andhra
Pradesh
3)
Tamil Nadu
4)
Karnataka
5)
None of
these
64.
Where was
the first of its kind global conference on the Sanskrit language, “Sanskrit
Bharati Vishwa Sammelan” held ?
1)
Washington
D.C., United States
2)
New Delhi,
India
3)
Beijing,
China
4)
Tokyo, Japan
5)
None of
these
65.
What was the
theme of the inaugural conclave on “National Capital Region(NCR) -2041”?
1)
Theme
–“Delhi Capital for the world soon”
2)
Theme
–“National Capital for Tomorrow”
3)
Theme
–“Planning for Tomorrow’s Greatest Capital Region”
4)
Theme
–“Delhi-MetroPolis of Tomorrow’s world”
5)
None of
these
66.
By which
year, Delhi is set to become the world’s largest metropolis overtaking Tokyo ?
1)
2028
2)
2030
3)
2035
4)
2025
5)
None of
these
67.
Which
entities are mandated by RBI to create a reserve fund and it should transfer at
least 20% of its net profit every year to the fund ?
1)
Small
Finance Bank(SFB)
2)
Non-Banking
Financial Company (NBFC)
3)
Micro
finance Institution(MFI)
4)
Housing
Finance Companies (HFC)
5)
None of
these
68.
What is the
revised India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), as
per State Bank of India (SBI)’s report titled “EcoWrap” ?
1)
5.5%
2)
5%
3)
6%
4)
6.5%
5)
None of
these
69.
Name the
Indian Unified Payment Interface (UPI) based App, which was launched in
Singapore & become internationally available for the first time .
1)
Tez
2)
PhonePe
3)
Bharat
Interface for Money (BHIM)
4)
Paytm
5)
None of
these
70.
Where will
the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) set up 100 KLPD (Kiloliters per day)
Ligno-Cellulosic 2G Ethanol Plant?
1)
Panipat,
Haryana
2)
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
3)
Patna, Bihar
4)
Ranchi,
Jharkhand
5)
None of
these
71.
Suranga
Bawadi was selected as World Monument Watch list for 2020, it is located in
which city
1)
Amritsar,
Punjab
2)
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu
3)
Kochi,
Kerala
4)
Vijayapura,
Karnataka
5)
None of
these
72.
Arvind
Sawant resigned from cabinet on November 11 2019, he holds which of the
following ministry ?
1)
Ministry of
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
2)
Ministry of
Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
3)
Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways
4)
Ministry of
Chemicals and Fertilizers
5)
None of
these
73.
Which NASA’s
telescope has detected the burst of X-rays from outer space ?
1)
Compton
Gamma Ray Observatory Telescope
2)
Spitzer
Space Telescope
3)
Neutron star
Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope
4)
Hubble Space
Telescope
5)
None of
these
74.
Sumit Nagal
was in news recently, he is associated with which sport ?
1)
Tennis
2)
Badminton
3)
Cricket
4)
Football
5)
None of
these
75.
Who won
men’s singles title in the Fuzhou China Open 2019 ?
1)
Takeshi
Kamura
2)
Chou
Tien-chen
3)
Chou
Tien-chen
4)
Kento Momota
5)
None of
these
76.
Which
country’s Men’s Doubles pair, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya
Sukamuljo created history by winning fourth straight men’s doubles in Fuzhou
China Open 2019 ?
1)
South Korea
2)
Indonesia
3)
Japan
4)
China
5)
None of
these
77.
What was the
theme of World Pneumonia Day 2019 ?
1)
Theme –
“Stop Pneumonia”
2)
Theme – “Stop
Pneumonia: Invest in Child Health”
3)
Theme –
“Healthy lungs for all”
4)
Theme –
“Protect against, prevent and treat pneumonia”
5)
None of
these
78.
On which
date, Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed ?
1)
November 12
2)
November 13
3)
November 14
4)
November 11
5)
None of
these
79.
Which
country is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO)’s 19th
council of heads of government in the year 2020 ?
1)
China
2)
India
3)
Kazakhstan
4)
Russia
5)
None of
these
80.
In which
state, President’s rule was imposed on November 12, 2019?
1)
Uttarakhand
2)
Uttar
Pradesh
3)
Madhya
Pradesh
4)
Maharashtra
5)
None of
these
81.
How many
times the President’s rule has been imposed in Maharashtra, in a 59 year
history?
1)
3
2)
4
3)
5
4)
6
5)
None of
these
82.
Who headed
the 5-member Supreme Court (SC) constituted bench that gave its final judgment
on the long-disputed Ayodhya case to construct a Ram temple at Ayodhya site in
Uttar Pradesh ?
1)
Ashok
Bhushan
2)
Dhananjaya
Yeshwant Chandrachud
3)
Ranjan Gogoi
4)
Sharad Arvind
Bobde
5)
None of
these
83.
Where was
the 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO)
held ?
1)
New Delhi,
Delhi
2)
Kolkata,
West Bengal
3)
Chennai,
Tamil Nadu
4)
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
5)
None of
these
84.
What was the
theme of the 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations
(COCSSO) that held in Kolkata, West Bengal ?
1)
Theme –
“Social Development”
2)
Theme –
“Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare”
3)
Theme –
“Quality Assurance in Official Statistics”
4)
Theme –
“Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
5)
None of
these
85.
Where was
the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Summit 2019
held ?
1)
New Delhi,
India
2)
Jakarta,
Indonesia
3)
Hanoi,
Vietnam
4)
Bangkok,
Thailand
5)
None of
these
86.
What was the
theme of the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business
Summit 2019 ?
1)
Theme –
“ASEAN-India Partnership for Peace and Shared Prosperity”
2)
Theme –
“Shared Values, Common Destiny”
3)
Theme –
“Today, Tomorrow, Together”
4)
Theme – “Resilient
and innovative Asean”
5)
None of
these
87.
“Brown to
Green Report 2019” was released by analyzing climate action track records of
which of the following International forum ?
1)
North
Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO)
2)
G20 (group
of 20) countries
3)
BRICS
4)
Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)
5)
None of
these
88.
Which is the
only country among the G20 nations, that is close to the 1.5 degree celsius
temperature rise pathway ?
1)
France
2)
Brazil
3)
Russia
4)
India
5)
None of
these
89.
Which
organization has partnered with Save the Children & Every Breath Counts
Coalition & released the report titled “Fighting for Breath- A call to
action on childhood pneumonia” ?
1)
UNICEF(United
Nations Children’s Fund)
2)
National
Commission for Protection of Child Rights
3)
United Nation
4)
World Bank
5)
None of
these
90.
At what
position, India is placed based on Pneumonia deaths as per the report titled,
“Fighting for Breath- A call to action on childhood pneumonia” ?
1)
4th
2)
5th
3)
2nd
4)
6th
5)
None of
these
91.
What is the
revised Gross Domestic Product(GDP) of India for the FY20 (fiscal year 20)
forecasted by the Japanese brokerage firm Nomura ?
1)
5.2%
2)
4.9%
3)
5.5%
4)
6.1%
5)
None of
these
92.
Who has been
given an additional charge of the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public
Enterprises after Arvind Ganpat Sawant stepped down ?
1)
Rajnath
Singh
2)
Harsh
Vardhan
3)
Ram Vilas
Paswan
4)
Prakash
Keshav Javadekar
5)
None of
these
93.
Jeanine Anez
declares herself as interim President of which country ?
1)
Bolivia
2)
Paraguay
3)
Costa Rica
4)
Panama
5)
None of
these
94.
Who was
appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of India Tourism
Development Corporation (ITDC) ?
1)
Vinayak Garg
2)
Pradip Kumar
Das
3)
Ganji Kamala
Vardhana Rao
4)
Piyush
Tiwari
5)
None of
these
95.
Name the
first Indian, who has been elected to the honorary Trustee of New York (United
States) based The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in the 149-year history of
this museum .
1)
Priyanka
Chopra
2)
Nita Ambani
3)
Mukesh
Ambani
4)
Aishwarya
Rai
5)
None of
these
96.
Which
aerospace manufacturer has launched the 2nd batch of 60 mini ‘Starlink’
satellites into low-Earth orbit for global internet ?
1)
Airbus
2)
Boeing
3)
European
Space Agency(ESA)
4)
Space
Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX)
5)
None of
these
97.
Distant
space rock “Ultima Thule” is renamed by National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) as _________ .
1)
Arrokoth
2)
Kuiper belt
3)
ʻOumuamua
4)
Ryugu
5)
None of
these
98.
Which
country has become the first South Asian nation to bring match-fixing cases to
the category of crime as its parliament passed a bill related to ‘Prevention of
Offences Related to Sports’ ?
1)
Bhutan
2)
India
3)
Sri Lanka
4)
Bangladesh
5)
None of
these
99.
Who topped
in the latest International Cricket Council(ICC) One Day International (ODI)
batting ranking ?
1)
Babar Azam
2)
Virat Kohli
3)
Rohit Sharma
4)
M.S. Dhoni
5)
None of
these
100.
On which
date, World Kindness Day is celebrated annually ?
1)
November 11
2)
November 12
3)
November 13
4)
November 14
5)
None of
these
101.
Whose 550th
birth anniversary is observed on November 12, 2019 ?
1)
Guru Nanak
Dev
2)
Guru Angad
3)
Guru Gobind
Singh
4)
Guru Arjan
5)
None of
these
1.
Answer-4) India & Bangladesh
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian and Bangladesh on the withdrawal of 1.82 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water from Feni river by India. This is the first such agreement between the South Asian neighbours in more than two decades by India and Bangladesh.
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian and Bangladesh on the withdrawal of 1.82 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water from Feni river by India. This is the first such agreement between the South Asian neighbours in more than two decades by India and Bangladesh.
2.
Answer-2) Sabroom, Tripura
Explanation:
Sabroom town(Tripura) will receive 1.82 cusec of water for drinking water supply scheme by India and Bangladesh agreements over Feni River. The Feni River originates in South Tripura district and flows through Sabroom town(Tripura) and then enters Bangladesh.
Explanation:
Sabroom town(Tripura) will receive 1.82 cusec of water for drinking water supply scheme by India and Bangladesh agreements over Feni River. The Feni River originates in South Tripura district and flows through Sabroom town(Tripura) and then enters Bangladesh.
3.
Answer-1) Brazil
Explanation:
India has signed 2 MoU’s with Brazil.The MoU’s were Health and medicine & Protocol convention on tax evasion. Health and medicine:The cabinet has approved co-oporation of India and Brazil in the field of health and medicine. The MoU in this regard is expected to be signed in November 2019.Protocol convention on tax evasion: The cabinet also approved protocol convention for the avoidance of double taxation and also on prevention of fiscal evasion regarding taxes on income. Through the updation of the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention’s (DTAC) provisions to international standards, the protocol will facilitate the elimination of double taxation. The tax evasion is an illegal activity in which a person or entity deliberately avoids paying a true tax liability.
Explanation:
India has signed 2 MoU’s with Brazil.The MoU’s were Health and medicine & Protocol convention on tax evasion. Health and medicine:The cabinet has approved co-oporation of India and Brazil in the field of health and medicine. The MoU in this regard is expected to be signed in November 2019.Protocol convention on tax evasion: The cabinet also approved protocol convention for the avoidance of double taxation and also on prevention of fiscal evasion regarding taxes on income. Through the updation of the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention’s (DTAC) provisions to international standards, the protocol will facilitate the elimination of double taxation. The tax evasion is an illegal activity in which a person or entity deliberately avoids paying a true tax liability.
4.
Answer- 3) Renewable energy
Explanation:
The cabinet has given approval for India and Guinea to cooperate in the field of renewable energy.The objective of the MoU is to encourage and promote cooperation in renewable energy on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity between the parties.
Explanation:
The cabinet has given approval for India and Guinea to cooperate in the field of renewable energy.The objective of the MoU is to encourage and promote cooperation in renewable energy on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity between the parties.
5. Answer-4) Renewable Energy
Explanation:
India and Germany hasn’t signed in the Renewable Energy field.The union cabinet approved MoU between India and German agency DGUV (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung), which is a German statutory accident insurance agency. The MoU was on cooperation on occupational diseases, rehabilitation and vocational training. India and DGUV will work on Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) and social protection, and also help in exchanging information in areas related to medical, occupational and social rehabilitation of insured persons with disabilities and prevention, detection and treatment of occupational diseases.
Explanation:
India and Germany hasn’t signed in the Renewable Energy field.The union cabinet approved MoU between India and German agency DGUV (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung), which is a German statutory accident insurance agency. The MoU was on cooperation on occupational diseases, rehabilitation and vocational training. India and DGUV will work on Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) and social protection, and also help in exchanging information in areas related to medical, occupational and social rehabilitation of insured persons with disabilities and prevention, detection and treatment of occupational diseases.
6.
Answer- 2) Stalled Housing Projects
Explanation:
In a major relief to landlords and real estate companies stuck in stalled housing projects, the Union Cabinet gave its assent for the establishment of a ‘Special Window’ fund of Rs 25,000 crore for the stuck housing project across the country. The government will provide 10,000 crore rupees as a Category-11 Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registered with SEBI(Securities and Exchange Board of India). State Bank of India (SBI) & Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) besides sovereign wealth funds and pension funds will provide the remaining Rs 15,000 crore to reach Rs.25000 crores.
Explanation:
In a major relief to landlords and real estate companies stuck in stalled housing projects, the Union Cabinet gave its assent for the establishment of a ‘Special Window’ fund of Rs 25,000 crore for the stuck housing project across the country. The government will provide 10,000 crore rupees as a Category-11 Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registered with SEBI(Securities and Exchange Board of India). State Bank of India (SBI) & Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) besides sovereign wealth funds and pension funds will provide the remaining Rs 15,000 crore to reach Rs.25000 crores.
7.
Answer-1) Melbourne, Australia
Explanation:
Second ‘No Money for Terror’2019 conference going on in Melbourne, Australia 7–8 ,November 2019. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G.Kishan Reddy addressed the conference from Indian side.
Explanation:
Second ‘No Money for Terror’2019 conference going on in Melbourne, Australia 7–8 ,November 2019. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G.Kishan Reddy addressed the conference from Indian side.
8.
Answer-3) India
Explanation:
India is set to host the 3rd ‘No Money for Terror’ conference for the year 2020 .This was announced by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G.Kishan Reddy.
Explanation:
India is set to host the 3rd ‘No Money for Terror’ conference for the year 2020 .This was announced by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G.Kishan Reddy.
9.
Answer- 4) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Explanation:
15th governing council meeting (GCM) of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Explanation:
15th governing council meeting (GCM) of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
10.
Answer- 2) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Shri Prakash Javadekar, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and climate change & Information and Broadcasting(I&B) , has participated in the 15th governing council meeting (GCM) of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Shri Prakash Javadekar, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and climate change & Information and Broadcasting(I&B) , has participated in the 15th governing council meeting (GCM) of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme 2019 (SACEP) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
11.
Answer- 1) Bangladesh
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh is set to jointly produce the film based on founding father & Political leader of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman also named as ‘Bangabandhu’.They also discussed to produce another film namely Story of Liberation of Bangladesh.
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh is set to jointly produce the film based on founding father & Political leader of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman also named as ‘Bangabandhu’.They also discussed to produce another film namely Story of Liberation of Bangladesh.
12.
Answer-3) Iceland
Explanation:On November 5,2019, the Freedom House (international internet rights) released its ‘Freedom on the Net’ (FoTN) report for the year 2019, titled ‘The Crisis of Social Media’, regarding an overall decline and access in global internet freedom between June 2018 and May 2019. Iceland became a top country for providing the freedom for accessing the Internet services. China, Pakistan and Vietnam emerged as worst performing country by providing freedom in accessing the internet service.
Explanation:On November 5,2019, the Freedom House (international internet rights) released its ‘Freedom on the Net’ (FoTN) report for the year 2019, titled ‘The Crisis of Social Media’, regarding an overall decline and access in global internet freedom between June 2018 and May 2019. Iceland became a top country for providing the freedom for accessing the Internet services. China, Pakistan and Vietnam emerged as worst performing country by providing freedom in accessing the internet service.
13.
Answer-4) Investment
Explanation:
I stands for Investment in CIC.The full form of CIC is Core Investment Companies .
Explanation:
I stands for Investment in CIC.The full form of CIC is Core Investment Companies .
14.
Answer-2) Tapan Ray
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a committee headed by Tapan Ray.On November 7, 2019 the committee appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the supervisory framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs) has recommended to tighten the corporate governance norms in the CIC. The committee has suggested that entities should have only 2-tier structure/layers and also recommended to strengthen the board structures with at least 50% of independent directors.
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a committee headed by Tapan Ray.On November 7, 2019 the committee appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the supervisory framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs) has recommended to tighten the corporate governance norms in the CIC. The committee has suggested that entities should have only 2-tier structure/layers and also recommended to strengthen the board structures with at least 50% of independent directors.
15.
Answer-1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has introduced new mobile app called ‘Farmitra’ for the ease of farmers.This app intends to help the farmers needs and address their worries. It also resolves with relevant information, which they can use in optimizing their farming practices.
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has introduced new mobile app called ‘Farmitra’ for the ease of farmers.This app intends to help the farmers needs and address their worries. It also resolves with relevant information, which they can use in optimizing their farming practices.
16.
Answer-3) Venu Srinivasan
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram Clayton was conferred with the Deming award ‘Distinguished Service Award for Dissemination and Promotion Overseas’, at a ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan. He was the first Indian industrialist to bestowed this prestigious awards for this hard-work in the field of Total Quality Management (TQM). The award was funded by Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE).
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman of TVS Motor Company and Sundaram Clayton was conferred with the Deming award ‘Distinguished Service Award for Dissemination and Promotion Overseas’, at a ceremony held in Tokyo, Japan. He was the first Indian industrialist to bestowed this prestigious awards for this hard-work in the field of Total Quality Management (TQM). The award was funded by Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE).
17.
Answer-4) Gulab Kothari
Explanation:
Gulab Kothari (70),an Indian author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Indian daily newspaper Rajasthan Patrika has been selected by the Press Council of India (PCI) for the prestigious Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award 2019, for his outstanding contribution towards journalism. On November 16,2019, on the occasion of National Press Day, he will be given this award at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, New Delhi.
Explanation:
Gulab Kothari (70),an Indian author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Indian daily newspaper Rajasthan Patrika has been selected by the Press Council of India (PCI) for the prestigious Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award 2019, for his outstanding contribution towards journalism. On November 16,2019, on the occasion of National Press Day, he will be given this award at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, New Delhi.
18.
Answer- 1) Vinaya Shetty
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019 Dr. Vinaya Shetty from Mumbai, Maharashtra was appointed as the first Indian and Asian to be elected as the General Vice President(GVP) of the International Organisation Development Association (IODA).
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019 Dr. Vinaya Shetty from Mumbai, Maharashtra was appointed as the first Indian and Asian to be elected as the General Vice President(GVP) of the International Organisation Development Association (IODA).
19.
Answer-2) United Arab Emirates(UAE)
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been re-elected as 4th President of UAE (United Arab Emirates ) by the Supreme Council of the Union for a five-year term. Shaikh Khalifa was first elected President on November 3, 2004 following the death of his father Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been re-elected as 4th President of UAE (United Arab Emirates ) by the Supreme Council of the Union for a five-year term. Shaikh Khalifa was first elected President on November 3, 2004 following the death of his father Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
20.
Answer-3) Arun Alagappan
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (CIFCL) have accepted the appointment of Arun Alagappan as the Managing Director for a period of 5 years. He has been the Executive Director of this company from August 19, 2017.
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (CIFCL) have accepted the appointment of Arun Alagappan as the Managing Director for a period of 5 years. He has been the Executive Director of this company from August 19, 2017.
21.
Answer-4) United States
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 team of scientists from Abbott Laboratories, an American medical devices and health care company along with University of Missouri, Kansas City(America), have recently discovered a new subtype of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) named HIV-1 Group M, subtype L. The findings of this HIV virus is published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes(JAIDS). This was the first time a new subtype of “Group M” virus was discovered after new strains classifying guidelines were established in 2000.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 team of scientists from Abbott Laboratories, an American medical devices and health care company along with University of Missouri, Kansas City(America), have recently discovered a new subtype of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) named HIV-1 Group M, subtype L. The findings of this HIV virus is published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes(JAIDS). This was the first time a new subtype of “Group M” virus was discovered after new strains classifying guidelines were established in 2000.
22.
Answer-1) Boxing
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019 Double Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams (37 years) announced her retirement from the sport on medical advice due to the vulnerability of losing eyesight. Adams was the 1st female boxer who won an Olympic gold medal at the London Olympics in 2012 in the United Kingdom(UK), and also the first female boxer to become a double Olympic champion after winning a second gold medal at the Rio Olympics 2016, in Brazil.
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019 Double Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams (37 years) announced her retirement from the sport on medical advice due to the vulnerability of losing eyesight. Adams was the 1st female boxer who won an Olympic gold medal at the London Olympics in 2012 in the United Kingdom(UK), and also the first female boxer to become a double Olympic champion after winning a second gold medal at the Rio Olympics 2016, in Brazil.
23.
Answer-2) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The 35th edition of National Junior Athletics Championships 2019 held from 2-6 November ,2019 in Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Explanation:
The 35th edition of National Junior Athletics Championships 2019 held from 2-6 November ,2019 in Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
24.
Answer-3) 3000m steeplechase
Explanation:
G Maheshwari belong to 3000m steeplechase.G Maheshwari of Telangana set a national record by winning the Girls Under-20 3000m steeplechase title on the final day of the 35th National Junior Athletics Championship 2019. She clocked 10 minutes 34.10 seconds and was 12.71 seconds ahead of her previous best in the tournament.
Explanation:
G Maheshwari belong to 3000m steeplechase.G Maheshwari of Telangana set a national record by winning the Girls Under-20 3000m steeplechase title on the final day of the 35th National Junior Athletics Championship 2019. She clocked 10 minutes 34.10 seconds and was 12.71 seconds ahead of her previous best in the tournament.
25.
Answer-4) Bhai Jodh Singh
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the union Minister of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister for Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal together launched 3 books on Guru Nanak Dev’s writings, the founder of Sikhism on the occasion of his 550th birthday at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College in New Delhi. 3 books: The 3 books were Guru Nanak Bani, Nanak Bani, and Sakhian Guru Nanak Dev published by the National Book Trust of India. ‘Guru Nanak Bani’ is compiled by Bhai Jodh Singh, the ‘Nanak Bani’ is compiled by Manjit Singh, and the ‘Sakhian Guru Nanak’ is compiled by Jagtarjit Singh.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the union Minister of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister for Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal together launched 3 books on Guru Nanak Dev’s writings, the founder of Sikhism on the occasion of his 550th birthday at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College in New Delhi. 3 books: The 3 books were Guru Nanak Bani, Nanak Bani, and Sakhian Guru Nanak Dev published by the National Book Trust of India. ‘Guru Nanak Bani’ is compiled by Bhai Jodh Singh, the ‘Nanak Bani’ is compiled by Manjit Singh, and the ‘Sakhian Guru Nanak’ is compiled by Jagtarjit Singh.
26.
Answer-1) The God of small things
Explanation:
On November 6 2019, The British Broadcasting Corporation announced a list of ‘100 Novels That Shaped Our World’. A panel of leading writers, curators and critics compiled the list for the network. Some of our notable Indian authors like R.K. Narayan, Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdie and Vikram Seth are among 100 writers in this list. Arundhati Roy– ‘The God of small things’ features in the identity category. The book is about the modern day classic. Salman Rushdie -’ The Moor’s Last Sigh’ about Modern India in the ‘Coming of Age’ section. RK Narayan – ‘Swami and Friends’ a story of Young boy and his escapades is placed in the rule breakers class Vikram Seth – ‘A Suitable Boy’ features in the family and friendship category and S. Naipaul – ‘A House for Mr Biswas’ is placed in the class and society section.
Explanation:
On November 6 2019, The British Broadcasting Corporation announced a list of ‘100 Novels That Shaped Our World’. A panel of leading writers, curators and critics compiled the list for the network. Some of our notable Indian authors like R.K. Narayan, Arundhati Roy, Salman Rushdie and Vikram Seth are among 100 writers in this list. Arundhati Roy– ‘The God of small things’ features in the identity category. The book is about the modern day classic. Salman Rushdie -’ The Moor’s Last Sigh’ about Modern India in the ‘Coming of Age’ section. RK Narayan – ‘Swami and Friends’ a story of Young boy and his escapades is placed in the rule breakers class Vikram Seth – ‘A Suitable Boy’ features in the family and friendship category and S. Naipaul – ‘A House for Mr Biswas’ is placed in the class and society section.
27.
Answer-2) November 7
Explanation:
The National Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually in India on November 7, to spread awareness on cancer, its symptoms and treatment. The day was first observed in 2014 as and when announced by the union health minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan. The day coincides with the birth anniversary of scientist Marie Curie (Marie Skłodowska Curie), winner of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Explanation:
The National Cancer Awareness Day is observed annually in India on November 7, to spread awareness on cancer, its symptoms and treatment. The day was first observed in 2014 as and when announced by the union health minister Dr.Harsh Vardhan. The day coincides with the birth anniversary of scientist Marie Curie (Marie Skłodowska Curie), winner of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics.
28.
Answer-3) Samudra Shakti 2019
Explanation:
The 2nd divisional naval exercise ‘Samudra Shakti 2019’ between India navy & Indonesia navy was held in Bay of Bengal, the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean,from November 6-7,2019. INS (Indian Naval Ship) Kamorta, an anti-submarine warfare corvette was jointly exercising with Indonesian warship KRI Usman Harun as part of the exercise.
Explanation:
The 2nd divisional naval exercise ‘Samudra Shakti 2019’ between India navy & Indonesia navy was held in Bay of Bengal, the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean,from November 6-7,2019. INS (Indian Naval Ship) Kamorta, an anti-submarine warfare corvette was jointly exercising with Indonesian warship KRI Usman Harun as part of the exercise.
29.
Answer-1) Indian Coast Guard(ICG)
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard(ICG) conducted Regional Level Search and Rescue Workshop and Exercise 2019 (ReSAREX- 19) near the coast of Goa, to check the efficiency and preparedness of ICG. The exercise was organised for 2 days, by the coast guard district headquarters of Goa from November 6-7, 2019.
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard(ICG) conducted Regional Level Search and Rescue Workshop and Exercise 2019 (ReSAREX- 19) near the coast of Goa, to check the efficiency and preparedness of ICG. The exercise was organised for 2 days, by the coast guard district headquarters of Goa from November 6-7, 2019.
30.
Answer-2) Tata Trusts
Explanation:
Tata Trusts in collaboration with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, and Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative released the India Justice Report 2019. It was unveiled by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B. Lokur.
Explanation:
Tata Trusts in collaboration with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, and Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative released the India Justice Report 2019. It was unveiled by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B. Lokur.
31.
Answer-4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On November 7 2019, According to ‘India Justice Report 2019’, Maharashtra is the topest state among the 18 large-medium states that leads in the overall ranking of Indian States on justice delivery, followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab. In this classification, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are at the bottom.
Explanation:
On November 7 2019, According to ‘India Justice Report 2019’, Maharashtra is the topest state among the 18 large-medium states that leads in the overall ranking of Indian States on justice delivery, followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab. In this classification, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are at the bottom.
32.
Answer-3) 4
Explanation:
The report covers the justice of delivery on police, judiciary, prisons and legal aid. Maharashtra is the toppest state among the 18 large-medium states that leads in the overall ranking of Indian States on justice delivery while among the list of seven smaller States, Goa leads the group.
Explanation:
The report covers the justice of delivery on police, judiciary, prisons and legal aid. Maharashtra is the toppest state among the 18 large-medium states that leads in the overall ranking of Indian States on justice delivery while among the list of seven smaller States, Goa leads the group.
33.
Answer-1) Rs15 lakhs
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and parliamentary affairs Shri Prahlad Joshi announced for a 300% hike in the ex-gratia amount for fatal accidents in coal mining. With this, the ex-gratia amount has increased to Rs15 lakhs from the previous amount of Rs 5 lakhs. This announcement was made at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in Odisha.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and parliamentary affairs Shri Prahlad Joshi announced for a 300% hike in the ex-gratia amount for fatal accidents in coal mining. With this, the ex-gratia amount has increased to Rs15 lakhs from the previous amount of Rs 5 lakhs. This announcement was made at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in Odisha.
34.
Answer- 2) Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India(FSSAI)
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has proposed a draft regulation titled “Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019”. The regulations which is a 10-point charter, were proposed to ensure safe and wholesome food for School children. Foods with high fat, salt and sugar content are banned to be sold in school canteens and other school premises or within 50 meters of school campus.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has proposed a draft regulation titled “Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019”. The regulations which is a 10-point charter, were proposed to ensure safe and wholesome food for School children. Foods with high fat, salt and sugar content are banned to be sold in school canteens and other school premises or within 50 meters of school campus.
35.
Answer-1) Moscow, Russia
Explanation:
19th Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow, Russia that was held from November 5-7,2019.
Explanation:
19th Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow, Russia that was held from November 5-7,2019.
36.
Answer-4) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
The Union Defence Minister shri Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 19th Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow, Russia that was held from November 5-7,2019. From the Russian side, it was co-chaired by Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu. This is the first visit of Rajnath Singh to Russia as a defence minister.
Explanation:
The Union Defence Minister shri Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 19th Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow, Russia that was held from November 5-7,2019. From the Russian side, it was co-chaired by Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu. This is the first visit of Rajnath Singh to Russia as a defence minister.
37.
Answer-3) Uttar Pradesh, India
Explanation:
On Rajnath Singh’s invitation the Russian defence minister Sergey accepted to participate in the DefExpo 2020 (defence expo 2020) which is going to be held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from february 5-8, 2020. Russia also assured full support for india’s capabilities in the ‘Make in India’ initiative for defence equipment manufacturing.
Explanation:
On Rajnath Singh’s invitation the Russian defence minister Sergey accepted to participate in the DefExpo 2020 (defence expo 2020) which is going to be held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from february 5-8, 2020. Russia also assured full support for india’s capabilities in the ‘Make in India’ initiative for defence equipment manufacturing.
38.
Answer-1) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
The four-day Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference (CLM) 2019 was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 4-7 November 2019. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister for Law and Justice represented India at the conference.
Explanation:
The four-day Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference (CLM) 2019 was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 4-7 November 2019. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister for Law and Justice represented India at the conference.
39.
Answer-2) ‘Equal Access to Justice and the Rule
of Law’
Explanation:
The four-day Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference (CLM) 2019 was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 4-7 November 2019.The theme of 2019 CLM Conference is ‘Equal Access to Justice and the Rule of Law’.The conference was chaired by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms, Thalatha Atukorala.
Explanation:
The four-day Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference (CLM) 2019 was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 4-7 November 2019.The theme of 2019 CLM Conference is ‘Equal Access to Justice and the Rule of Law’.The conference was chaired by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms, Thalatha Atukorala.
40.
Answer-4) Central Bank of India
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) ,a one stop portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various government departments, has signed MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Central Bank of India to provide various payments and various banking services on its portal.As per the MoU, the Central Bank of India will offer a number of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of electronic Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to users registered on GeM portal.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) ,a one stop portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various government departments, has signed MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with Central Bank of India to provide various payments and various banking services on its portal.As per the MoU, the Central Bank of India will offer a number of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of electronic Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to users registered on GeM portal.
41.
Answer- 4) Reliance Health Insurance Ltd
(RHICL)
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India ), an autonomous, statutory body tasked with regulating insurance and re-insurance, has barred Anil Ambani’s company Reliance Health Insurance Ltd (RHICL) from selling new insurance policies due its poor financial condition and only they can provide service to old policies.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India ), an autonomous, statutory body tasked with regulating insurance and re-insurance, has barred Anil Ambani’s company Reliance Health Insurance Ltd (RHICL) from selling new insurance policies due its poor financial condition and only they can provide service to old policies.
42.
Answer-3) Republic of Ghana
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Export-Import (Exim)Bank, the premier export finance institution of India has given a $30 million (about Rs 210 crore) line of credit (LoC, a soft loan / loan with low interest rate) to the Government of the Republic of Ghana for financing rehabilitation and up-gradation of Potable Water System in Yendi, Ghana. The Agreement in this regard is effective from October 11, 2019.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019, Export-Import (Exim)Bank, the premier export finance institution of India has given a $30 million (about Rs 210 crore) line of credit (LoC, a soft loan / loan with low interest rate) to the Government of the Republic of Ghana for financing rehabilitation and up-gradation of Potable Water System in Yendi, Ghana. The Agreement in this regard is effective from October 11, 2019.
43.
Answer-1) Indian Bank
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019, Indian Bank, an Indian state-owned financial services company has inked an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Muthoot Microfinance Ltd,a leading non-banking finance company (NBFC) ,to jointly lend to the MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) borrowers.
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019, Indian Bank, an Indian state-owned financial services company has inked an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Muthoot Microfinance Ltd,a leading non-banking finance company (NBFC) ,to jointly lend to the MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) borrowers.
44.
Answer-2) Moody’s Corporation
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019 the American financial service company Moody’s has downgraded India’s economic outlook to “Negative” from “Stable”. This downgrade was due to slow growth in the economy. It also predicted that the slow growth would be prolonged and would also have debt rises.Moody’s has also predicted a budget deficit of 3.7% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the year through March 2020, which is a breach in the govt’s target of 3.3%. This was due to corporate tax rate cuts, slow growth etc.
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019 the American financial service company Moody’s has downgraded India’s economic outlook to “Negative” from “Stable”. This downgrade was due to slow growth in the economy. It also predicted that the slow growth would be prolonged and would also have debt rises.Moody’s has also predicted a budget deficit of 3.7% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the year through March 2020, which is a breach in the govt’s target of 3.3%. This was due to corporate tax rate cuts, slow growth etc.
45.
Answer-4) National Association of Software and
Services Companies (NASSCOM)
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) released a report on Indian startup ecosystem and job generation at the sidelines of the 16th anniversary edition of NASSCOM Product Conclave 2019. It was prepared with the support of consulting company named ‘Zinnov’. The report titled “Indian Tech Start-Up Ecosystem: Leading Tech In The 20s” .
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) released a report on Indian startup ecosystem and job generation at the sidelines of the 16th anniversary edition of NASSCOM Product Conclave 2019. It was prepared with the support of consulting company named ‘Zinnov’. The report titled “Indian Tech Start-Up Ecosystem: Leading Tech In The 20s” .
46.
Answer-3) 3
Explanation:
As per the NASSCOM’s report titled “Indian Tech Start-Up Ecosystem: Leading Tech In The 20s” by 2025, Indian start-up ecosystem is positioned as the 3rd largest in the world.Indian startup ecosystem could create upto 12.5 lakh direct jobs. The job generation ranges from 3.9-4.3 lakh in 2019.Indirect job creation: The number of Indirect job generation would also increase to 39-44 lakh by 2025 from the current(2019) 14-16 lakh jobs.
Explanation:
As per the NASSCOM’s report titled “Indian Tech Start-Up Ecosystem: Leading Tech In The 20s” by 2025, Indian start-up ecosystem is positioned as the 3rd largest in the world.Indian startup ecosystem could create upto 12.5 lakh direct jobs. The job generation ranges from 3.9-4.3 lakh in 2019.Indirect job creation: The number of Indirect job generation would also increase to 39-44 lakh by 2025 from the current(2019) 14-16 lakh jobs.
47.
Answer-1) China
Explanation:
Indian start-up ecosystem is positioned as the 3rd largest in the world after China and the United States(US) which are in the first and second place respectively. Bangalore(Karnataka), New Delhi and Mumbai(Maharashtra) are home to 55-58% of startups. Delhi has the highest number (6) of startups with Unicorn status(privately held company valued at over $1 billion).
Explanation:
Indian start-up ecosystem is positioned as the 3rd largest in the world after China and the United States(US) which are in the first and second place respectively. Bangalore(Karnataka), New Delhi and Mumbai(Maharashtra) are home to 55-58% of startups. Delhi has the highest number (6) of startups with Unicorn status(privately held company valued at over $1 billion).
48.
Answer-2) Kumar Mangalam Birla
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla was conferred with UAE (United Arab Emirates) govt. backed 2019 ABLF Global Asian Award at an event in Dubai. The award was given for ‘powerful individual whose business footprint and commitment to excellence have engaged international interest’.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla was conferred with UAE (United Arab Emirates) govt. backed 2019 ABLF Global Asian Award at an event in Dubai. The award was given for ‘powerful individual whose business footprint and commitment to excellence have engaged international interest’.
49.
Answer-4) Kerala Startup Mission(KSUM)
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019 Sweden based company UBI Global has recognised the Kerala Startup Mission(KSUM) as the World’s top Public Business Accelerator. UBI Awards & Recognition Gala event 2019 released the top lists of business incubators and accelerators as per the assessment made in the World Benchmark Study 2019 -2020. The announcement in this regard was made at the World Incubation Summit for best programmes, hosted by Qatar Development Bank at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019 Sweden based company UBI Global has recognised the Kerala Startup Mission(KSUM) as the World’s top Public Business Accelerator. UBI Awards & Recognition Gala event 2019 released the top lists of business incubators and accelerators as per the assessment made in the World Benchmark Study 2019 -2020. The announcement in this regard was made at the World Incubation Summit for best programmes, hosted by Qatar Development Bank at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.
50.
Answer- 3) Abhisek Sarkar
Explanation:
The 9th edition of the Dhaka Lit-fest, which was a literature festival organised from November 5-7, 2019 was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. West Bengal based Indian writer Abhisek Sarkar won “Gemcon Young Literature Award” for the year 2019 for his manuscript “Nishiddho”.
Explanation:
The 9th edition of the Dhaka Lit-fest, which was a literature festival organised from November 5-7, 2019 was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. West Bengal based Indian writer Abhisek Sarkar won “Gemcon Young Literature Award” for the year 2019 for his manuscript “Nishiddho”.
51.
Answer-4) CRS crossing GAD approval system
Explanation:
On November 8 2019, Indian Railways launched three applications namely “CRS Sanction Management System”, “Rail-road crossing GAD approval system” and “TMS for construction” for India to strengthen IT enablement of railways. It helps to ensure the proper monitoring of projects being undertaken by Indian Railways and boots the Digital India.
Explanation:
On November 8 2019, Indian Railways launched three applications namely “CRS Sanction Management System”, “Rail-road crossing GAD approval system” and “TMS for construction” for India to strengthen IT enablement of railways. It helps to ensure the proper monitoring of projects being undertaken by Indian Railways and boots the Digital India.
52.
Answer-2) IndAIR (Indian Air quality Studies
Interactive Repository)
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)’s , National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), a research institute created and funded by the Government of India (GoI),has launched India’s 1st online repository called IndAIR (Indian Air quality Studies Interactive Repository),which documents air quality studies undertaken in the past 60 years.
Explanation:
On November 6, 2019 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)’s , National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), a research institute created and funded by the Government of India (GoI),has launched India’s 1st online repository called IndAIR (Indian Air quality Studies Interactive Repository),which documents air quality studies undertaken in the past 60 years.
53.
Answer-1) Nabaneeta Dev Sen
Explanation:
Nabaneeta Dev Sen, a Bengali Writer passed away at her age of 81 in Kolkata due to cancer. She is a poet, a novelist, a columnist and a writer of short stories and travelogues. Dev Sen was well-known for her research on the Ramayana. She won Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999, Padmashree in 2000.
Explanation:
Nabaneeta Dev Sen, a Bengali Writer passed away at her age of 81 in Kolkata due to cancer. She is a poet, a novelist, a columnist and a writer of short stories and travelogues. Dev Sen was well-known for her research on the Ramayana. She won Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999, Padmashree in 2000.
54.
Answer-3) Mohun Bagan
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019, Anjan Mitra, who was the general secretary of Iconic football club Mohun Bagan for more than two decades, passed away in Kolkata,West Bengal after suffering from several complications following a bypass surgery in 2014.He was 72.
Explanation:
On November 8, 2019, Anjan Mitra, who was the general secretary of Iconic football club Mohun Bagan for more than two decades, passed away in Kolkata,West Bengal after suffering from several complications following a bypass surgery in 2014.He was 72.
55.
Answer-4) Chitralekha Zutshi
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 a new book by renowned historian Chitralekha Zutshi titled “Kashmir” was released. The book is part of Oxford India’s short introduction series. The book portrays the history of the region that was made up of interconnected political and religious ideologies, literary traditions, and social classes etc.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 a new book by renowned historian Chitralekha Zutshi titled “Kashmir” was released. The book is part of Oxford India’s short introduction series. The book portrays the history of the region that was made up of interconnected political and religious ideologies, literary traditions, and social classes etc.
56.
Answer-2) Theme – ‘sports imaging’
Explanation:
The International Day of Radiology (IDOR) is an annual celebration held on every 8th of November. On November 8 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen discovered the existence of x-rays. It is to highlight the role that imaging professionals play in detection, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of sports-related injuries. The theme of 2019 is ‘sports imaging’.
Explanation:
The International Day of Radiology (IDOR) is an annual celebration held on every 8th of November. On November 8 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen discovered the existence of x-rays. It is to highlight the role that imaging professionals play in detection, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of sports-related injuries. The theme of 2019 is ‘sports imaging’.
57. Answer-4)
New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
On November 11 2019, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) organized ‘Def-Connect’ to showcase the achievements of the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative and create a strong outreach towards the future entrepreneurs of the defence sector. The aim of this conference is to connect all stakeholders of iDEX ecosystem to showcase the countries growth towards defence sector. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was the Chief Guest of the event. iDEX Portal, Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC)-III was also launched.
Explanation:
On November 11 2019, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) organized ‘Def-Connect’ to showcase the achievements of the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative and create a strong outreach towards the future entrepreneurs of the defence sector. The aim of this conference is to connect all stakeholders of iDEX ecosystem to showcase the countries growth towards defence sector. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was the Chief Guest of the event. iDEX Portal, Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC)-III was also launched.
58. Answer-2)
Mihir Shah
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, the union ministry of water resources (MoWR) has announced a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). The committee comprising of 10 members, will be headed by Mihir Shah, a former planning commission member and a water expert. The committee will have to produce its report within 6 months.
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, the union ministry of water resources (MoWR) has announced a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). The committee comprising of 10 members, will be headed by Mihir Shah, a former planning commission member and a water expert. The committee will have to produce its report within 6 months.
59. Answer-3)
Lancet Global Health
Explanation:
A report titled ‘Anaemia among men in India: A nationally representative cross-sectional study’ was published in the journal Lancet Global Health. The report was on anaemia in Indian men. The report mainly aimed to determining the prevalence of anaemia among men in India has found that 23.2 per cent of men had anaemia, ranging from mild to moderate to severe degrees.
Explanation:
A report titled ‘Anaemia among men in India: A nationally representative cross-sectional study’ was published in the journal Lancet Global Health. The report was on anaemia in Indian men. The report mainly aimed to determining the prevalence of anaemia among men in India has found that 23.2 per cent of men had anaemia, ranging from mild to moderate to severe degrees.
60. Answer-1)
Bihar
Explanation:
The highest prevalence among men was in Bihar (32.9%), West Bengal (30.46%), Jharkhand (30.3%), Meghalaya (29.13%) and Odisha (28.45%).The lowest prevalence among men was in Manipur (9.19%), followed by Mizoram (9.78%), Nagaland (10.23%), Goa (10.68%) and Kerala (11.77%) as per the report titled ‘Anaemia among men in India: A nationally representative cross-sectional study’.
Explanation:
The highest prevalence among men was in Bihar (32.9%), West Bengal (30.46%), Jharkhand (30.3%), Meghalaya (29.13%) and Odisha (28.45%).The lowest prevalence among men was in Manipur (9.19%), followed by Mizoram (9.78%), Nagaland (10.23%), Goa (10.68%) and Kerala (11.77%) as per the report titled ‘Anaemia among men in India: A nationally representative cross-sectional study’.
61. Answer-4)
Karnataka
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, Government has approved to set up four medical device parks to support Make in India and give world-class treatment in low cost. The four parks will be set up in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. These parks will provide better infrastructure, for the company to plug and play. The approval was given for the project of Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone for establishing Common Facility Center (CFC) for Superconducting Magnetic coil testing and Research. The scheme recommends to provide Rs 25 crore or 70 per cent of the project cost of setting up of CFC.
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, Government has approved to set up four medical device parks to support Make in India and give world-class treatment in low cost. The four parks will be set up in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. These parks will provide better infrastructure, for the company to plug and play. The approval was given for the project of Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone for establishing Common Facility Center (CFC) for Superconducting Magnetic coil testing and Research. The scheme recommends to provide Rs 25 crore or 70 per cent of the project cost of setting up of CFC.
62. Answer-2)
New Delhi, India
Explanation:
The Sanskrit Bharati Vishwa Sammelan, which is a first of its kind global conference on the Sanskrit language was held in New Delhi from November 9-11, 2019. The conference, organised by Samskrita Bharati, focused on discussing ideas, theories & research findings of the Sanskrit language. During the conference, an exhibition titled “Sanskriti Pradarshini” was put up displaying manus, models and charts showcasing the development of the Sanskrit language.Chief Minister(CM) of Himachal Pradesh(HP) Shri Jairam Thakur was honoured by Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu at the conference, for giving second language status to Sanskrit in the state.
Explanation:
The Sanskrit Bharati Vishwa Sammelan, which is a first of its kind global conference on the Sanskrit language was held in New Delhi from November 9-11, 2019. The conference, organised by Samskrita Bharati, focused on discussing ideas, theories & research findings of the Sanskrit language. During the conference, an exhibition titled “Sanskriti Pradarshini” was put up displaying manus, models and charts showcasing the development of the Sanskrit language.Chief Minister(CM) of Himachal Pradesh(HP) Shri Jairam Thakur was honoured by Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu at the conference, for giving second language status to Sanskrit in the state.
63. Answer-3)
Theme –“Planning for Tomorrow’s Greatest Capital Region”
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, The inaugural conclave on “National Capital Region(NCR) -2041” with the theme of the “Planning for Tomorrow’s Greatest Capital Region” was held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Organized by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), the Conclave was chaired by Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India(GoI).
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, The inaugural conclave on “National Capital Region(NCR) -2041” with the theme of the “Planning for Tomorrow’s Greatest Capital Region” was held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Organized by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB), the Conclave was chaired by Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India(GoI).
64. Answer-1)
2028
Explanation:
The conclave aims to encourage deeper participation from all the stakeholders to address various issues related to the development of the largest metropolitan region of the world. As per a report by the United Nation (UN), by 2028, Delhi is set to become the world’s largest metropolis overtaking Tokyo.
Explanation:
The conclave aims to encourage deeper participation from all the stakeholders to address various issues related to the development of the largest metropolitan region of the world. As per a report by the United Nation (UN), by 2028, Delhi is set to become the world’s largest metropolis overtaking Tokyo.
65. Answer-4)
Housing Finance Companies (HFC)
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, India’s central bank, the Reserve of India (RBI) has come up with a master direction & decided to withdraw some exemptions from the provisions of Chapter IIIB of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 applicable to Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) in terms of complying with regulations such as provisions and formation of reserve fund. It also decided to make provisions of Chapter IIIB except Section 45-IA of RBI Act, 1934.
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, India’s central bank, the Reserve of India (RBI) has come up with a master direction & decided to withdraw some exemptions from the provisions of Chapter IIIB of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 applicable to Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) in terms of complying with regulations such as provisions and formation of reserve fund. It also decided to make provisions of Chapter IIIB except Section 45-IA of RBI Act, 1934.
66. Answer-2)
5%
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, the economic research team from the State Bank of India (SBI) in in it’s report titled “EcoWrap” has revised India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to 5% from its earlier estimate of 6.1% for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). This downgrade was due to global slowdown in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, the economic research team from the State Bank of India (SBI) in in it’s report titled “EcoWrap” has revised India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to 5% from its earlier estimate of 6.1% for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). This downgrade was due to global slowdown in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
67. Answer-3)
Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM)
Explanation:
soft launch was scheduled of the acceptance of BHIM-UPI QR (Bharat Interface for Money- Unified Payments Interface Quick Response) based payments in Singapore. With this transaction, BHIM usage for the first time enters an international country.
Explanation:
soft launch was scheduled of the acceptance of BHIM-UPI QR (Bharat Interface for Money- Unified Payments Interface Quick Response) based payments in Singapore. With this transaction, BHIM usage for the first time enters an international country.
68. Answer-1)
Panipat, Haryana
Explanation:
On November 10, 2019, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar has approved the Rs 766 crore worth proposal of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up 100 KLPD (Kiloliters per day) Ligno-Cellulosic 2G Ethanol Plant, a second-generation biomass-based fuel in Baholi, Panipat district of Haryana.
Explanation:
On November 10, 2019, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar has approved the Rs 766 crore worth proposal of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up 100 KLPD (Kiloliters per day) Ligno-Cellulosic 2G Ethanol Plant, a second-generation biomass-based fuel in Baholi, Panipat district of Haryana.
69. Answer-4)
Vijayapura, Karnataka
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, Suranga Bawadi of Vijayapura, Karnataka, has been selected as the World Monument Watch List for 2020, by the New York-based non-governmental organisation. Suranga Bawadi was selected under the category of “Ancient Water System of the Deccan Plateau” along with 24 monuments across the world. It is one of the integral parts of the ancient Karez system of supplying water through subterranean tunnels, is now set to get funding for restoration.
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, Suranga Bawadi of Vijayapura, Karnataka, has been selected as the World Monument Watch List for 2020, by the New York-based non-governmental organisation. Suranga Bawadi was selected under the category of “Ancient Water System of the Deccan Plateau” along with 24 monuments across the world. It is one of the integral parts of the ancient Karez system of supplying water through subterranean tunnels, is now set to get funding for restoration.
70. Answer-2)
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Explanation:
On November 11 2019, Shiv Sena MP (Member of Parliament) Arvind Sawant resigned as the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises in Narendra Modi Cabinet. The resignation was accepted by the President Ram Nath Kovind. Arvind Sawant resigned because of the consequences between BJP and Shiv Sena over government formation in Maharashtra.
Explanation:
On November 11 2019, Shiv Sena MP (Member of Parliament) Arvind Sawant resigned as the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises in Narendra Modi Cabinet. The resignation was accepted by the President Ram Nath Kovind. Arvind Sawant resigned because of the consequences between BJP and Shiv Sena over government formation in Maharashtra.
71. Answer-3)
Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 American aerospace agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) had detected burst of X-rays from outer space through its Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope. The X-ray burst, the brightest ever seen through NICER at the International Space Station (ISS), was caused by thermonuclear flashes on the surface of a pulsar (highly magnetized rotating neutron star). The burst came from an object/pulsar named “J1808”. Publication: A paper describing the findings was published by The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Explanation:
On November 7, 2019 American aerospace agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) had detected burst of X-rays from outer space through its Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope. The X-ray burst, the brightest ever seen through NICER at the International Space Station (ISS), was caused by thermonuclear flashes on the surface of a pulsar (highly magnetized rotating neutron star). The burst came from an object/pulsar named “J1808”. Publication: A paper describing the findings was published by The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
72. Answer-1)
Tennis
Explanation:
As per the Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) men’s singles rankings 2019 released on November 11, 2019, Indian tennis player, Sumit Nagal (22) moved two place up & achieved his career-best 127th spot with 433 points. Spanish professional tennis player ,Rafael Nadal Parera (33) has retained his number one title with 9585 points .
Explanation:
As per the Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) men’s singles rankings 2019 released on November 11, 2019, Indian tennis player, Sumit Nagal (22) moved two place up & achieved his career-best 127th spot with 433 points. Spanish professional tennis player ,Rafael Nadal Parera (33) has retained his number one title with 9585 points .
73. Answer-4)
Kento Momota
Explanation:
The 2019 Fuzhou China Open, organized by Chinese badminton association, was held from November 5-10 2019 at the Haixia Olympic Sports Center in Fuzhou, China.
Explanation:
The 2019 Fuzhou China Open, organized by Chinese badminton association, was held from November 5-10 2019 at the Haixia Olympic Sports Center in Fuzhou, China.
74. Answer-2)
Indonesia
Explanation:
The world number 1 men’s doubles pair of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon (Indonesia) and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (Indonesia) defeated the India pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and created history by winning fourth straight Fuzhou China Open title. It is also the first time by a men’s doubles pair to win the same title 4 consecutive times in the history of Superseries and World Tour Events.
Explanation:
The world number 1 men’s doubles pair of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon (Indonesia) and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (Indonesia) defeated the India pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and created history by winning fourth straight Fuzhou China Open title. It is also the first time by a men’s doubles pair to win the same title 4 consecutive times in the history of Superseries and World Tour Events.
75. Answer-3)
Theme – “Healthy lungs for all”
Explanation:
World Pneumonia Day, marked every year on November 12. The year 2019 marked the 10th anniversary of World Pneumonia Day to fight against pneumonia. The theme for the year 2019 is “Healthy lungs for all”. It was first observed in 2009. This day raises awareness about pneumonia, it’s causes, treatment, and prevention. India alone accounted for 70% of the global pneumonia burden in the year 2016, the total number of deaths among the under-five population was 1,58,176.
Explanation:
World Pneumonia Day, marked every year on November 12. The year 2019 marked the 10th anniversary of World Pneumonia Day to fight against pneumonia. The theme for the year 2019 is “Healthy lungs for all”. It was first observed in 2009. This day raises awareness about pneumonia, it’s causes, treatment, and prevention. India alone accounted for 70% of the global pneumonia burden in the year 2016, the total number of deaths among the under-five population was 1,58,176.
76. Answer-1)
November 12
Explanation:
Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed annually on November 12 to celebrate and commemorate the first and last visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio(AIR) in Delhi 1947.
Explanation:
Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed annually on November 12 to celebrate and commemorate the first and last visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio(AIR) in Delhi 1947.
77. Answer-2)
India
On November 12, 2019, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Vladimir Norov, announced that India would host the 19th council of heads of government in 2020. The meeting will be organized in New Delhi. This is the first time India will be hosting the meeting after its admission into SCO as a member in 2017.
On November 12, 2019, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Vladimir Norov, announced that India would host the 19th council of heads of government in 2020. The meeting will be organized in New Delhi. This is the first time India will be hosting the meeting after its admission into SCO as a member in 2017.
78. Answer-4)
Maharashtra
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, President’s rule was imposed in Maharashtra after President Ram Nath Govind approves Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s recommendation on the deadlock of government formation in the state. The reason behind the president’s rule is the Power tussle over chief minister post between BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and Shiv Sena.
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, President’s rule was imposed in Maharashtra after President Ram Nath Govind approves Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s recommendation on the deadlock of government formation in the state. The reason behind the president’s rule is the Power tussle over chief minister post between BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and Shiv Sena.
79. Answer-1)
3
Explanation:
The first time when Maharashtra was under President’s rule was in February 1980, when the Indira Gandhi government dismissed the Progressive Democratic Front (PDF) government headed by Sharad Pawar. After this, it was imposed on September 28, 2014, when Prithviraj Chavan resigned as Chief Minister. Now, it’s for the 3rd time in the 59-year-old history of the state when Article 356 has been invoked due to the inability of political parties to form a government after an assembly election. Maharashtra came into existence on May 1, 1960.
Explanation:
The first time when Maharashtra was under President’s rule was in February 1980, when the Indira Gandhi government dismissed the Progressive Democratic Front (PDF) government headed by Sharad Pawar. After this, it was imposed on September 28, 2014, when Prithviraj Chavan resigned as Chief Minister. Now, it’s for the 3rd time in the 59-year-old history of the state when Article 356 has been invoked due to the inability of political parties to form a government after an assembly election. Maharashtra came into existence on May 1, 1960.
80. Answer-3)
Ranjan Gogoi
Explanation:
On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court (SC) gave its final judgment on the long-disputed Ayodhya case to construct a Ram temple at Ayodhya site in Uttar Pradesh. It has also directed the center to allocate a separate land of 5 acres for the Sunni Waqf Board for building a Mosque. A 5-member SC constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi announced the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suitcase.
Explanation:
On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court (SC) gave its final judgment on the long-disputed Ayodhya case to construct a Ram temple at Ayodhya site in Uttar Pradesh. It has also directed the center to allocate a separate land of 5 acres for the Sunni Waqf Board for building a Mosque. A 5-member SC constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi announced the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suitcase.
81. Answer-2)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) was held in Kolkata, West Bengal from November 11-12, 2019.Prof. Bimal K Roy, Chairman, National statistical commission (NSC) inaugurated this conference.
Explanation:
27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) was held in Kolkata, West Bengal from November 11-12, 2019.Prof. Bimal K Roy, Chairman, National statistical commission (NSC) inaugurated this conference.
82. Answer-4)
Theme – “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
Explanation:
27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) was held in Kolkata, West Bengal from November 11-12, 2019. The theme of this conference was “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” which highlights the actions taken by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) for a strong observing mechanism for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Explanation:
27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) was held in Kolkata, West Bengal from November 11-12, 2019. The theme of this conference was “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” which highlights the actions taken by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) for a strong observing mechanism for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
83. Answer-1)
New Delhi, India
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, has addressed the 2-day India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Summit 2019 that held in New Delhi, India.
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, has addressed the 2-day India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Summit 2019 that held in New Delhi, India.
84. Answer-3)
Theme – “Today, Tomorrow, Together”
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, has addressed the 2-day India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Summit 2019 based on the theme “Today, Tomorrow, Together” held at LPS Auditorium in PHD House, New Delhi from November 11-12, 2019.
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, has addressed the 2-day India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Summit 2019 based on the theme “Today, Tomorrow, Together” held at LPS Auditorium in PHD House, New Delhi from November 11-12, 2019.
85. Answer-2)
G20 (group of 20) countries
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from the majority of the G20 (group of 20) countries and 14 research organisations have prepared a report titled “Brown to Green Report 2019” which comprises of analysation of the climate action track records of the G20 nations. The report was published by Climate transparency.
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from the majority of the G20 (group of 20) countries and 14 research organisations have prepared a report titled “Brown to Green Report 2019” which comprises of analysation of the climate action track records of the G20 nations. The report was published by Climate transparency.
86. Answer-4)
India
Explanation:
Among the G20 nations, India was the only country close to the 1.5 degree celsius temperature rise pathway. It is also to be noted that as per the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global temperature increase was limited to 1.5°C from 3°C.
Explanation:
Among the G20 nations, India was the only country close to the 1.5 degree celsius temperature rise pathway. It is also to be noted that as per the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global temperature increase was limited to 1.5°C from 3°C.
87. Answer-1)
UNICEF(United Nations Children’s Fund)
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019, As per the study titled, “Fighting for Breath- A call to action on childhood pneumonia” released by UNICEF(United Nations Children’s Fund ,originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund ) and charity groups Save the Children & Every Breath Counts Coalition
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019, As per the study titled, “Fighting for Breath- A call to action on childhood pneumonia” released by UNICEF(United Nations Children’s Fund ,originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund ) and charity groups Save the Children & Every Breath Counts Coalition
88. Answer-3)
2nd
Explanation:
Pneumonia is one of the leading killers of children in India, claiming more than 14 children under the age of 5 years every hour in 2018. It killed over 1,27,000 under-five children in 2018 with high risk factors of malnutrition (53%) and pollution(Outdoor air pollution -27% & Indoor air pollution-22%).Five countries responsible for more than half of child pneumonia deaths includes Nigeria (162,000), India (127,000), Pakistan (58,000), the Democratic Republic of Congo (40,000) and Ethiopia (32,000).
Explanation:
Pneumonia is one of the leading killers of children in India, claiming more than 14 children under the age of 5 years every hour in 2018. It killed over 1,27,000 under-five children in 2018 with high risk factors of malnutrition (53%) and pollution(Outdoor air pollution -27% & Indoor air pollution-22%).Five countries responsible for more than half of child pneumonia deaths includes Nigeria (162,000), India (127,000), Pakistan (58,000), the Democratic Republic of Congo (40,000) and Ethiopia (32,000).
89. Answer-2)
4.9%
Explanation:
On November 9, 2019, the Japanese brokerage firm Nomura revised the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) forecast of India to 4.9% from its previous estimate of 5.7% FY20 (fiscal year 20). The downgrade in the forecast was due to slowed economic growth of 5% in the June quarter (1st quarter) of 2019, which is a 6-year low. This is by far, the lowest estimate of Nomura.
Explanation:
On November 9, 2019, the Japanese brokerage firm Nomura revised the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) forecast of India to 4.9% from its previous estimate of 5.7% FY20 (fiscal year 20). The downgrade in the forecast was due to slowed economic growth of 5% in the June quarter (1st quarter) of 2019, which is a 6-year low. This is by far, the lowest estimate of Nomura.
90. Answer-4)
Prakash Keshav Javadekar
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Shri Prakash Keshav Javadekar (constituency- Maharashtra) has been given an additional charge of the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises after Shiv Sena MP(member of parliament) Arvind Ganpat Sawant stepped down from the post due to the consequences between BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party ) & Shiv Sena over government formation in Maharashtra.
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Shri Prakash Keshav Javadekar (constituency- Maharashtra) has been given an additional charge of the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises after Shiv Sena MP(member of parliament) Arvind Ganpat Sawant stepped down from the post due to the consequences between BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party ) & Shiv Sena over government formation in Maharashtra.
91. Answer-1)
Bolivia
Explanation:
On November 12 2019, Opposition Leader in the Senate, Jeanine Anez (52), declared herself as the interim president for South American country, Bolivia, without a legislative quorum, after the resignation of longtime President Evo Morales.
Explanation:
On November 12 2019, Opposition Leader in the Senate, Jeanine Anez (52), declared herself as the interim president for South American country, Bolivia, without a legislative quorum, after the resignation of longtime President Evo Morales.
92. Answer-3)
Ganji Kamala Vardhana Rao
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019 the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), has appointed 1990 batch Indian Administrative Service(IAS) officer Ganji Kamala Vardhana Rao as its new Chairman and Managing Director(MD). He replaced Ravneet Kaur from the post.
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019 the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), has appointed 1990 batch Indian Administrative Service(IAS) officer Ganji Kamala Vardhana Rao as its new Chairman and Managing Director(MD). He replaced Ravneet Kaur from the post.
93. Answer-2)
Nita Ambani
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019, Nita Ambani (56), chairperson of the Reliance Foundation & the wife of Reliance Industries’ Chairman and Managing Director(MD) Mukesh Ambani, has been elected to the honorary Trustee of New York (United States) based The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) due to her commitment to preserve and encourage Indian art and culture. With this, She became the 1st Indian to become a trustee in the 149-year history of this museum.
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019, Nita Ambani (56), chairperson of the Reliance Foundation & the wife of Reliance Industries’ Chairman and Managing Director(MD) Mukesh Ambani, has been elected to the honorary Trustee of New York (United States) based The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) due to her commitment to preserve and encourage Indian art and culture. With this, She became the 1st Indian to become a trustee in the 149-year history of this museum.
94. Answer-4)
Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX)
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, In a bid to provide global internet coverage, Private American aerospace manufacturer, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX), has launched the 2nd batch of 60 mini ‘Starlink’ satellites into low-Earth orbit. These satellites are launched from ‘Falcon’ rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force, Florida, US (United States).
Explanation:
On November 11, 2019, In a bid to provide global internet coverage, Private American aerospace manufacturer, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX), has launched the 2nd batch of 60 mini ‘Starlink’ satellites into low-Earth orbit. These satellites are launched from ‘Falcon’ rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force, Florida, US (United States).
95. Answer-1)
Arrokoth
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has renamed a distant space rock Ultima Thule, to Arrokoth. It is the farthest cosmic body ever visited by a spacecraft. Arrokoth or “sky” is the name of the Native American Powhatan language following a significant backlash over the old name’s Nazi connotations. The name portrait the co-operation with Powhatan Tribal elders.
Explanation:
On November 13, 2019, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has renamed a distant space rock Ultima Thule, to Arrokoth. It is the farthest cosmic body ever visited by a spacecraft. Arrokoth or “sky” is the name of the Native American Powhatan language following a significant backlash over the old name’s Nazi connotations. The name portrait the co-operation with Powhatan Tribal elders.
96. Answer-3)
Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to bring match-fixing cases to the category of crime as its parliament passed a bill related to ‘Prevention of Offences Related to Sports’. This new legislation related to match-fixing and corruption will apply to all sports & if a person is found guilty of corruption in the game, he can be punished for up to 10 years and also be required to pay other fines.
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019, Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to bring match-fixing cases to the category of crime as its parliament passed a bill related to ‘Prevention of Offences Related to Sports’. This new legislation related to match-fixing and corruption will apply to all sports & if a person is found guilty of corruption in the game, he can be punished for up to 10 years and also be required to pay other fines.
97. Answer-2)
Virat Kohli
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019 the International Cricket Council(ICC) released its latest One Day International (ODI) batting and bowling rankings for men. The batting ranking was topped by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli while the bowler ranking was topped by Indian Bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Batting rankings: Virat Kohli was followed by Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam(Pakistan) in the second and third places respectively.Bowler Rankings: In the bowler rankings Jasprit was followed by Trent Boult (New Zealand) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan) in the second and third places respectively.
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019 the International Cricket Council(ICC) released its latest One Day International (ODI) batting and bowling rankings for men. The batting ranking was topped by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli while the bowler ranking was topped by Indian Bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Batting rankings: Virat Kohli was followed by Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam(Pakistan) in the second and third places respectively.Bowler Rankings: In the bowler rankings Jasprit was followed by Trent Boult (New Zealand) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan) in the second and third places respectively.
98. Answer-
3) November 13
Explanation:
World Kindness Day was celebrated annually on November 13. This day provides an opportunity to act kindly with others as kindness is an important unifying human standard.The World Kindness Movement started World Kindness Day in 1998 as an organization that was formed in Tokyo, 1997.
Explanation:
World Kindness Day was celebrated annually on November 13. This day provides an opportunity to act kindly with others as kindness is an important unifying human standard.The World Kindness Movement started World Kindness Day in 1998 as an organization that was formed in Tokyo, 1997.
99. Answer-1)
Guru Nanak Dev
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019 the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was observed. The day is also known as Prakash Parv/Guru Nanak Jayanti. He was the first of the 10 Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism. His birthday is observed every year on Kartik poornima.
Explanation:
On November 12, 2019 the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was observed. The day is also known as Prakash Parv/Guru Nanak Jayanti. He was the first of the 10 Sikh gurus and the founder of Sikhism. His birthday is observed every year on Kartik poornima.
