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Awards and Recognition

The Tezpur Litchi was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag certification on 27th March 2015. It belongs to which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Goa
[C] Telangana
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam
Who won the JCB Prize for Literature 2020 for his book “Moustache” (original Malayalam title – “Meesha”)?
[A] Jayasree Kalathil
[B] Anuradha Roy
[C] S. Hareesh
[D] Chinmay Tumbe

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] S. Hareesh
Who has won the “Dr. Tulsi Das Chugh Award 2020” for his research work on the life cycle of Malaria Parasite?
[A] S. Hareesh
[B] Jayasree Kalathil
[C] Satish Mishra
[D] Yash Gulati

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Satish Mishra
Which State won the Best State Award under a special category at the 2nd National Water Awards for 2019?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Goa
[D] Mizoram

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Mizoram
Explanation: Mizoram won the Best State Award under the special category at the 2nd National Water Awards for 2019. Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam, Puducherry secured the 1st place in the ‘Best School’ category.
Which organization won the 2020 United Nations (UN) Population Award as the institutional laureate?
[A] Caritas India
[B] The Akshaya Patra Foundation
[C] Goonj
[D] HelpAge India

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] HelpAge India
Where are the two lakes namely Lonar Lake and Sur Sarovar also known as Keetham Lake which added to the Ramsar Sites’ in November 2020 located?
[A] Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh
[B]Karnataka, Tamilnadu
[C] Tamil Nadu, Kerala
[D] Maharashtra, UttarPradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
Who won the International Children’s Peace Prize 2020?
[A] Greta Thunberg
[B] Sadat Rahman
[C] Aava Murto
[D] Khusi Chindaliya

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Sadat Rahman
Who has been awarded “Prof. A N Bhaduri Memorial Lecture Award 2020”?
[A] Dharmendra Mishra
[B] Shyam Prasad Gupta
[C] Rahul Tiwari
[D] Dr. Susanta Kar

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Dr. Susanta Kar
Sonu Sood has been named as State Icon of which state by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Delhi
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Punjab
Who has been recognized as the ‘World’s Youngest Author’ and also been given the title of ‘Grandmaster of writing’?
[A] Sadat Rahman
[B] Abhijita Gupta
[C] Rakhi
[D] Aarti Kiran

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Abhijita Gupta
Who is the first Asian to win the 2020 AESC (Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants) Lifetime Achievement Award?
[A] Dr. Nand Kishor Tiwari
[B] Dr. Shyam Kishor Gupta
[C] Dr. Bish Agrawal
[D] Dr. João Prates Romero

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Dr. Bish Agrawal
Who has won the Booker Prize 2020 for his debut novel “Shuggie Bain”?
[A] James Kelman
[B] Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
[C] Margaret Atwood
[D] Douglas Stuart

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Douglas Stuart
Who has won the Children’s Climate Prize 2020 under the 2020 Clear Air Category at the 5th edition of Children’s Climate Prize?
[A] Khushi Chindaliya
[B] Licypriya Kangujam
[C] Vinisha Umashankar
[D] Ridhima Pandey

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Vinisha Umashankar
Who has been awarded the Vatayan Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 for his contribution to the literary works of India?
[A] Kumar Vishwas
[B] Ravi Shankar Prasad
[C] Prakash Javdekar
[D] Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Which Indian web television series has won the award under the ‘drama series’ category (1st ever Emmy award for any Indian Program) at the 48th International Emmy Awards 2020?
[A] Breath
[B] Mission Over Mars
[C] Special Ops
[D] Delhi Crime

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Delhi Crime
Which Tiger Reserve received TX2 Tiger Conservation Awards 2020 for doubling the number of tigers in 4 years ahead of the target of 10 years?
[A] Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Andhra Pradesh
[B] Bor Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra
[C] Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Hyderabad
[D] Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh
Name India’s official entry for the International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards or 2021 Oscars?
[A] Gully Boy
[B] Trance
[C] Jallikattu
[D] Tumbbad

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Jallikattu

Recent Appointments

Who has been appointed as Chief Information Commissioner of Central Information Commission, India?
[A] Bimal Julka
[B] Sunil Arora
[C] Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
[D] Shashi S. Vempati

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the CM of Bihar for the 7th time (Four Consecutive Terms). Who has sworn in as the first women deputy CM of Bihar along with Tarkishore Prasad?
[A] Vidya Devi
[B] Tara Namdeo
[C] Sonali Namdeo
[D] Renu Devi

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Renu Devi
Explanation: Nitish Kumar of Janata Dal (United) party was sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar. His swearing-in ceremony was administered by Governor Phagu Chauhan, along with Nitish Kumar 14 Ministers from NDA (National Democratic Alliance) took oath as Ministers. Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as the CM of Bihar for Four Consecutive Terms. He is also taking charge as CM of Bihar for the seventh time in two decades. Four-Time BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) MLA’s (Member of Legislative Assembly), Tarkishore Prasad (Constituency – Katihar), and Renu Devi (Constituency – Bettiah) were sworn-in as Deputy Chief Ministers. Renu Devi is the First Woman deputy CM of Bihar.
Who has been elected as the External Auditor of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)?
[A] Rajiv Mehrishi
[B] Girish Chandra (G.C.) Murmu
[C] Manoj Sinha
[D] Om Birla

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Girish Chandra (G.C.) Murmu
Explanation: Girish Chandra (G.C.) Murmu, 14th Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India elected as the External Auditor of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for 3 years. He will take charge of this position from the Supreme Audit Institution of Switzerland.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
[A] Shashank Manohar
[B] Manu Sawhney
[C] Imran Khwaja
[D] Greg Barclay

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Greg Barclay

National Affairs Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020

Where did the archaeologists of India and Canada found evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilization in a recent study (October 2020)?
[A] Siswal, Haryana
[B] Sothi, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Kotada Bhadli, Gujarat
[D] Kalibangan, Rajasthan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Kotada Bhadli, Gujarat
Explanation: The research of archaeologists of India and Canada found evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilization. The research discovered that dairy was produced and processed by the Harappans back in 2500 BCE. The study was carried out on 59 shards of pottery from the archaeological site in Kotada Bhadli, Gujarat. The team found traces of residues that provide evidence of dairy product processing by the Harappans which shed light on the rural economy of the civilization. Techniques like C16 and C18 analysis were used to identify the source of lipids which were preserved by the porous pots.
Which State is the best-governed state in the Large States Category as per the Public Affairs Index 2020?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Kerala
Explanation: Kerala emerged as the Best Governed State in the Large States Category, Goa emerged as the Best Governed State in Small States Category, Chandigarh emerged as the Best Governed Union Territory based on Governance in the 5th edition of Public Affairs Index 2020 (PAI 2020) released by Public Affairs Centre (PAC).
Union Territory of Ladakh celebrated its First Raising Day on October 31, 2020, and Jammu & Kashmir also marks the first anniversary for Union Territory status. Ladakh became a Union Territory in which year?
[A] 2017
[B] 2018
[C] 2019
[D] 2016

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] 2019
Explanation: Union Territory of Ladakh celebrated its First Raising Day on October 31, 2020. It was on 31st October 2019 that Ladakh became a Union Territory. Ladakh is celebrating the Union Territory Foundation Day with a theme of One year of Development, Prosperity, and Empowerment. A series of foundation ceremonies or dedications were planned in Leh and Kargil districts to commemorate the day. October 31, also marks one year since Jammu and Kashmir acquired the Union Territory status.
India’s first-ever e-resource center ‘Nyay Kaushal’ has been inaugurated (October 31, 2020) in which State/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Maharashtra
Explanation: Nyay Kaushal will facilitate electronic-filing of cases in Supreme Court, High Court, and district courts across the country. The virtual court will deal with all traffic challan cases from every corner of Maharashtra online.
Name the initiative which was launched by the Telangana government to address the issues faced by farmers.
[A] Rythu Bandhu
[B] Rythu Bharosa
[C] Rythu Vedika
[D] Rythu Kakatiya

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Rythu Vedika
Which company has designed & built the Indian Coast Guard ship ‘C-452’, commissioned recently at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra?
[A] Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., GRSE
[B] Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
[C] Goa Shipyard Ltd
[D] Hindustan Shipyard Ltd

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Larsen & Tubro (L&T)
Central Government privatized six major airports of the country (Feb 2019). Adani Group took all 6 airports on lease for how many years?
[A] 20 years
[B] 35 years
[C] 40 years
[D] 50 years

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] 50 years
Explanation: On November 2, 2020, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) handed over the Lucknow Airport (Uttar Pradesh) to Adani Group on lease for a period of 50 years. AAI had signed concession agreements with Adani Group on February 14, 2020, for operations management and development of Mangalore, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad Airports. In February 2019, the Central Government privatized six major airports of the country – Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati. Adani won the rights to run all airports for 50 years.
Which district tops the NITI Aayog’s ranking of Aspiration districts in India of September 2020?
[A] Bokaro
[B] Purbi Singhbhum
[C] Chandauli
[D] Peddapalli

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Chandauli
Explanation: The Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh (UP) tops the NITI Aayog’s ranking of Aspiration districts of September 2020. Bokaro and Purbi Singhbhum of Jharkhand secured 2nd and 3rd position followed by Sonbhadra of UP at 4th position. The ranking accounted for the progress made by 112 districts across 6 development areas during September 2020. The Aspirational Districts Programme was launched in January 2018 with an aim to transform the underdeveloped districts.
Which High Court has become the first High Court in India to live-stream its judicial proceedings on YouTube channel?
[A] Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu
[B] Tripura High Court
[C] Patna High Court, Bihar
[D] Gujarat High Court

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Gujarat High Court
Ministry of Shipping has been renamed as _________________.
[A] Ministry of Ports
[B] Ministry of Shipping
[C] Ministry of Waterways
[D] Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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What will be the venue for the International Bird Festival to be organized in February 2021?
[A] Ahmadabad, Gujarat
[B] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[C] Kevadiya, Gujarat
[D] Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
What is the name of the 5th Scorpene-class Submarine-launched in Arabian Sea waters at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai?
[A] INS Wajir
[B] INS Khanderi
[C] INS Karanj
[D] INS Vagir

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] INS Vagir
What will be India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) for the Calendar Year (CY) 2020 as per Moody’s ‘Global Macro Outlook 2021-22 (released in November 2020)?
[A] – 8.9%
[B] – 9.5%
[C] – 10.1%
[D] – 12.5%

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] – 8.9%
Explanation: As per Moody’s ‘Global Macro Outlook 2021-22: Nascent economic rebound takes hold globally but will remain fragile’, India’s GDP(Gross Domestic Product) for the Calendar Year(CY) 2020 is revised upwards to -8.9%(contract by 8.9) from -9.6% projected earlier. It also has revised the GDP for the CY 2021 upwards to 8.6% from 8.1% projected earlier. Goldman Sachs in its global economic analysis report titled ‘V(vaccine)-Shaped Recovery’, has projected India’s GDP growth to contract by 8.9% for CY 2020. It has reiterated GDP growth for 2021 and 2022 to be 10%and 7.2% respectively.
Where is India’s first Sandalwood Museum being set up?
[A] Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh
[B] Hubballi, Karnataka
[C] Mysuru, Karnataka
[D] Thrissur, Kerala

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Mysuru, Karnataka
India’s longest Bridge over a river in the Northeast is expected to be completed by 2026-27 and it will be connected to which two states?
[A] Assam & Tripura
[B] Assam & Meghalaya
[C] Assam & Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Assam & Meghalaya
Explanation: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder with Rs.3166 crores for the construction of the 20 kilometers (km) 4 lane road bridge across River Brahmaputra connecting Dhubri of Assam to Phulbair of Meghalaya on National Highway (NH) 127B. This will be India’s longest Bridge over a River in the northeast.
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) is the executing agency and is expected to be completed by 2026-27.
Which state Assembly has passed a resolution on the ‘Sarna Code’ seeking the inclusion of Sarna as a separate religion in the 2021 census?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Jharkhand
Explanation: Jharkhand Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on the ‘Sarna Code’ during a special one-day assembly session on November 11, 2020. The resolution seeks the inclusion of Sarna as a separate religion in the 2021 census. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren tabled the proposal in the Jharkhand Assembly. The bill will now be sent to the Central Government for approval.
How many (the highest in South Asia) Ramsar Sites are there in India till November 2020?
[A] 35
[B] 31
[C] 41
[D] 50

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] 41
Explanation: Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced that Sur Sarovar is also known as Keetham Lake in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and Lonar Lake in Maharashtra, the only crater lake of Country has been added to the ‘Ramsar Sites’. These 2 wetlands have been included in the ‘List of Wetlands of International Importance’ established by Article 2.1 of the convention. With the inclusion of these 2 wetlands, the total number of Ramsar Sites in India is 41, the highest in South Asia.
Where was the ‘Statue of Peace’ unveiled virtually by PM Narendra Modi to mark the 151st Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj?
[A] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Patna, Bihar
[C] Pali, Rajasthan
[D] Kevadiya, Gujarat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Pali, Rajasthan
Which State Government has decided to celebrate the Tribal Pride Day on 15th November 2020 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Freedom fighter and martyr Birsa Munda?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Madhya Pradesh
Which State recorded the best sex ratio at birth in India as per the annual report from the office of Registrar General & Census Commissioner?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Nagaland

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: According to Annual Report on ‘Vital Statistics on India based on Civil Registration System 2018’, Arunachal Pradesh recorded the Highest Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in the country with 1, 085 females born per thousand males. It was followed by Nagaland (965) & Mizoram (96[D], Kerala (96[C], and Karnataka (957). The report was released by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Government of India.
Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020
Which Ministry conferred ‘Swachhata Puraskar’ (Swachhata Awards 2020) on the occasion of World Toilet Day i.e. on November 19, 2020?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[C] Minister of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
Which Company sealed the contract to build 87.569 Kms of India’s first high-speed rail corridor or Bullet Train Project -‘Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR)’ from the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL)?
[A] Bombardier Transportation
[B] L&T (Larsen & Toubro)
[C] Royal Track
[D] Ircon International Ltd

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] L&T (Larsen & Toubro)
How many (approx.) lamps were lit during Ayodhya Deepotsav 2020, was the world’s largest display of oil lamps according to Guinness World Records?
[A] 6 lakh
[B] 20 lakh
[C] 15 lakh
[D] 5 lakh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] 6 lakh
Six organizations including UNICEF India partnered to strengthen POSHAN Abhiyaan. POSHAN Abhiyaan is under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Health & Family welfare
[C] Ministry of Women & Child Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Ministry of Women & Child Development
Where has India’s First Moss Garden been inaugurated?
[A] Kevadia, Gujarat
[B] Nainital, Uttarakhand
[C] Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
[D] Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Nainital, Uttarakhand
Which State Government issued a notification to rename the Haveri Railway station as Mahadevappa Mailara Railway Station after a freedom fighter?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Karnataka
Which State Cabinet has agreed on the creation of Vijayanagara district as its 31st District?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Karnataka
Where did PM Narendra Modi launch “Har Ghar Nal Yojna” worth Rs 5,555.38 crore for drinking water projects (November 2020)?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Odisha

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Uttar Pradesh

International

Alassane Outtara has been elected as President of which country for the third time?
[A] Turkey
[B] Brazil
[C] Ghana
[D] Ivory Coast

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ivory Coast
Typhoon Goni (also known as Rolly) hit which country to be recorded as the strongest typhoon of the year so far (October 2020)?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Papua New Guinea
[C] Philippines
[D] South Korea

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Philippines
Name the first Country to formally exit the Paris Climate Agreement (November 2020).
[A] China
[B] United States (US)
[C] India
[D] Australia

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] United States (US)
CARAT-2020 Exercise is set to take place in the Bay of Bengal. It is the exercise between which two countries?
[A] India & Bangladesh
[B] India & US (United States)
[C] Bangladesh & US (United States)
[D] Bangladesh & UK (United Kingdom)

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Bangladesh & US (United States)
Where is the world’s highest-altitude data center being set up?
[A] United States
[B] India
[C] Tibet
[D] Italy

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Tibet
Explanation: China is building the world’s highest-altitude cloud computing data center in Tibet that will meet the data storage needs of the country and South Asian nations like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The data center is located in a high-tech zone of the Tibetan regional capital city of Lhasa located at an altitude of around 3,656 meters, making it the highest-altitude data center in the world, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
Name the Football club which became the first Premier League club to sign up for the United Nations (UN) Sports for Climate Action Framework.
[A] Arsenal
[B] Barcelona
[C] Real Madrid
[D] Liverpool

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Arsenal
Who hosted the 12th BRICS Summit 2020 held virtually on November 17, 2020?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Russia
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi together with his counterpart launched RuPay card Phase-II in Bhutan. Who is the Prime Minister of Bhutan?
[A] K P Sharma Oli
[B] Tsai Ing-wen
[C] Lotay Tshering
[D] Win Myint

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Lotay Tshering
Which country has successfully test-fired the Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile for the 2nd time?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Japan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Russia
How Many members does the United State Senate consist of?
[A] 200
[B] 300
[C] 100
[D] 150

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] 100
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Who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2021 for their contribution to establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries?
[A] Benjamin Netanyahu
[B] Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
[C] Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,
[D] Both 1 & 2

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Both [A] & [B]
Explanation: Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2021 for their contribution to establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. The signing of the Peace Agreement between UAE, Israel, and Bahrain was also the reason behind their nomination.

Sports

Name the Indian boxer who won the Gold medal in Alexis Vastine International Boxing Tournament held at Nantes, France.
[A] Amit Panghal
[B] Ashish Kumar
[C] Sanjeet
[D] All of the above

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] All of the above
Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (F-1 Emirates Gran Premio dell Emilia Romagna 2020) recently. He represents which Brand?
[A] Ferrari
[B] Mercedes
[C] McLaren
[D] Renault

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Mercedes
Shane Watson announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket. He belongs to which country?
[A] England
[B] New Zealand
[C] Australia
[D] South Africa

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Australia
Name the title sponsor for the 2020 edition of the Women’s T20 Challenge to be held from November 4-9 here in Sharjah.
[A] Dream 11
[B] Unacademy
[C] Reliance JIO
[D] Patanjali

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Reliance JIO
Marlon Samuel announced retirement from all forms of Cricket. Did he represent which of the following cricket teams?
[A] Ireland
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Bermuda
[D] West Indies

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] West Indies
Who won the 49th Edition of the Paris Masters officially known as 2020 Rolex Paris Masters in the men’s singles category?
[A] Rafael Nadal
[B] Novak Djokovic
[C] Alexander Zverev
[D] Daniil Medvedev

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Daniil Medvedev (Russia)
Who won the Formula 1 DHL Turkish Grand Prix 2020 held at Intercity Istanbul Park, Turkey?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Michael Schumacher
[C] Valtteri Bottas
[D] Charles Leclerc

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Lewis Hamilton
India is set to host a FIFA women’s football tournament for the first time in which year?
[A] 2021
[B] 2024
[C] 2023
[D] 2022

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] 2022
Sudeep Tyagi, who announced retirement recently, is associated with which sport?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Tennis
[D] Table Tennis

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Cricket
Which Sports Company partnered with The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be the new kit sponsor of the Team India and merchandise partner?
[A] Paytm First Game
[B] Dream11
[C] MPL Sports
[D] MyPlaying11

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] MPL Sports
Name the Tennis Player who has equaled Pete Sampra’s record of winning six year-end number one trophies.
[A] Dominic Thiem
[B] Rafael Nadal
[C] Novak Djokovic
[D] Roger Federer

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Novak Djokovic
Which country will host the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 previously scheduled in November 2022?
[A] England
[B] India
[C] South Africa
[D] Bangladesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] South Africa

Books and Authors

Who authored the book titled “Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy”?
[A] Pradeep Srivastava
[B] Sarbpreet Singh
[C] Tamal Bandyopadhyay
[D] Anand Neelakantan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Tamal Bandyopadhyay
Who has written the book named ‘Till We Win’ – India’s Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic (both author & co-author)?
[A] Randeep Guleria
[B] Gagandeep Kang
[C] Chandrakant Lahariya
[D] All of the above

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] All of the above
Who penned the Book titled “The Age of Pandemic (1817-1920): How they Shaped India And the World”?
[A] Tamal Bandyopadhyay
[B] Randeep Guleria
[C] Gagandeep Kang
[D] Chinmay Tumbe

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Chinmay Tumbe
Who authored the book “Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi”?
[A] Tamal Bandyopadhyay
[B] Vinay Sitapati
[C] Chinmay Tumbe
[D] Chandrakant Lahariya

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Vinay Sitapati
Veteran Bollywood Actor and Padma awardee, Anupam Kher unveiled the cover of his new book titled “Your Best Day Is Today!” What is the name of his autobiography?
[A] Cracking The Code
[B] Romancing With Life
[C] From Zero To Thirty-Two
[D] Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly
Who authored the book titled ‘How to Be a Writer’?
[A] J K Rowling
[B] Ruskin Bond
[C] Salman Rushdie
[D] Chetan Bhagat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Ruskin Bond
Which Bollywood Actor is set to pen his autobiography titled ‘I am No Messiah’?
[A] Akshay Kumar
[B] Anupam Kher
[C] Ayushman Khurana
[D] Sonu Sood

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Sonu Sood
Who has authored the book titled “Insomnia: Army Stories” featuring stories based on life in the armed forces?
[A] Anuradha Roy
[B] Rachna Bisht Rawat
[C] S. Hareesh
[D] Chinmay Tumbe

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Rachna Bisht Rawat
Who is the author of the book titled ‘Walking with the Comrades’?
[A] Anuradha Roy
[B] Arundhati Roy
[C] Ramchandra Guha
[D] Salman Rushdie

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Arundhati Roy
Who has authored the book titled “Reporting India: My Seventy Year Journey as a Journalist”?
[A] Jayasree Kalathil
[B] Prem Prakash
[C] Rajat Sharma
[D] Chinmay Tumbe

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Prem Prakash
Who is the author of the book titled “Balochistan: Bruised, Battered and Bloodied” published by Bloomsbury India, set to be released in November 2020?
[A] Roshaan Khattak
[B] Francesca Marino
[C] Hussain Haqqani
[D] Sarbpreet Singh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Francesca Marino
Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh released two books titled “Loktantra Ke Swar” and “The Republican Ethic volume 3”. The books are collection of speeches of ____________ in Hindi and English respectively.
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] M. Venkaiah Naidu
[C] Ram Nath Kovind
[D] Sushma Swaraj

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Ram Nath Kovind
Name the Bhojpuri Novel written by Pandey Kapil translated into English by Gautam Choubey recently (First ever translation of a Bhojpuri novel into English).
[A] Tetari
[B] Mati Kare Pukar
[C] Agnisambhav
[D] Phoolsunghi

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Phoolsunghi
Who authored the book on the life and ideals of Sri Guru Nanak Dev the founder of Sikhism, launched by PM Narendra Modi in November 2020?
[A] Kartar Singh
[B] Kirpal Singh
[C] GBS Sindhu
[D] VN Thapar

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Kirpal Singh
Who authored the book (Autobiography) titled ‘Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey’?
[A] G.R. Gopinath
[B] Vinay Sitapati
[C] Francesca Marino
[D] Abhijeet Gupta

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] G.R. Gopinath

West Bengal Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020

Name the schemes launched by the West Bengal Government to ‘address the grievances of the people starting from the block level’ and ‘providing Motorbikes for the youth to enable them to do small scale businesses’ respectively?
[A] Duare Duare Paschim Banga Sarkar Scheme, Prochesta Prokolpo Scheme
[B] Matir Smristi Scheme, Prochesta Prokolpo Scheme
[C] Pathashree Abhijan Scheme, Prochesta Prokolpo Scheme
[D] Duare Duare Paschim Banga Sarkar Scheme, Karmai Dharma Scheme

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Duare Duare Paschim Banga Sarkar Scheme, Karmai Dharma Scheme
Explanation: West Bengal (WB) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced two schemes “Duare Duare Paschim Banga Sarkar Scheme” (West Bengal government at every doorstep) & “Karmai Dharma” (Work is Worship) scheme at a program held at Sidhu Kanhu Indoor Stadium, Durgapur. Mamata Bannerjee also announced a 100 % scholarship to People in need of it.
“Duare Duare Paschim Banga Sarkar Scheme” (West Bengal government at every doorstep) is to address the grievances of the people starting from the block level. “Karmai Dharma” (Work is Worship) – Providing Motorbikes for the youth to enable them to do small scale businesses.

Schemes, Reports, and Initiatives

Name the initiative launched by India Railways to ensure the safety of women passengers on trains.
[A] Mera Dost
[B] Meri Sakhi
[C] Mera Mitra
[D] Meri Saheli

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Meri Saheli
Explanation: Indian Railways launched the ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative to ensure the safety of women passengers on trains across all zones. Under the initiative, women passengers will be provided safety and security during their entire journey, i.e., from the originating station to the destination station. Meri Saheli is an initiative of the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Which Company has collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to skill over 1 lakh underserved women in India with digital skills?
[A] Microsoft India
[B] Google India
[C] Facebook
[D] Apple

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Microsoft India

Science & Technology Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020

Which popular social media/messaging app got approval to launch a payment system on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the multi-bank model in India?
[A] Facebook
[B] Telegram
[C] Instagram
[D] Whatsapp

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Whatsapp
What is the range of Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) System recently test-fired by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha?
[A] 5 – 10 Kms
[B] 15 – 20 Kms
[C] 25 – 30 Kms
[D] 35 – 40 Kms

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] 25 – 30 Kms
Explanation: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) System at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha. The missile successfully hit its target during the test. QRSAM has been designed to protect moving armored vehicles from aerial attacks. It has a range of 25 to 30 Kms. It is an indigenous Missile System developed by DRDO in association with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). QRSAM is set to be inducted into the Indian army by 2021.
India became the fourth country in the world to have its independent regional navigation satellite (The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) (operational name NavIC –Navigation with Indian Constellation)) recognized by International Maritime Organization (IMO)? IRNSS is developed by ________.
[A] ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization)
[B] National Aeronautics and Space Administration
[C] Defence Research and Development Organization
[D] New India Space Limited
5) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization)

India’s Rank in Different Indexes

What is India’s rank in “The 2020 TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix” released by an anti-bribery standard-setting organization TRACE featuring 194 countries?
[A] 84th
[B] 98th
[C] 105th
[D] 77^th

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: 5) 77^th
Explanation: The list has been topped by Denmark for the lowest bribery risk which is followed by Norway and Finland.

Important Days and Themes

When does the World Cities Day observe with the 2020 Theme-‘Valuing our communities and cities’?
[A] October 28
[B] October 29
[C] October 31
[D] November 1

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] October 31
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is observed on which day?
[A] September 31
[B] October 29
[C] October 31
[D] August 29

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] October 31
Explanation: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is observed annually on October 31 to mark the Birth Anniversary of Iron Man of India-Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The year 2020 marks the 145th Birth Anniversary of Vallabhai Patel. National Unity Day was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a crucial role in the integration of India from 560 princely states as the First Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of Independent India. The day is being observed to acknowledge the efforts of Patel to unite India.
Which day is observed as World Vegan Day?
[A] October 31
[B] November 1
[C] November 2
[D] November 3

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] November 1
When is the United Nations (UN)’s World Tsunami Awareness Day observed (2020 Theme: Strengthening disaster risk governance)?
[A] November 1
[B] November 2
[C] November 3
[D] November 5

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] November 5
When is National Cancer Awareness Day observed in India?
[A] November 2
[B] November 4
[C] November 6
[D] November 7

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] November 7
When is National Legal Services Day observed in India?
[A] November 8
[B] November 9
[C] November 7
[D] November 6

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] November 9
When is Public Service Broadcasting Day (also known as Jan Prasaran Diwas) celebrated across India?
[A] October 31
[B] November 5
[C] November 10
[D] November 12

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] November 12
When is World Pneumonia Day observed to create awareness among the general public about Pneumonia?
[A] November 10
[B] November 11
[C] November 12
[D] November 13

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] November 12
When is Ayurveda Day celebrated globally?
[A] November 13
[B] November 16
[C] November 14
[D] November 15

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] November 13
What was the 2020 theme of the United Nations (UN)’s World Diabetes Day is annually observed across the globe on 14th November?
[A] The Elders and Diabetes
[B] The COVID and Diabetes
[C] The Family and Diabetes
[D] The Nurse and Diabetes

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] The Nurse and Diabetes
Children’s Day in India, also known as ‘Bal Diwas’ is celebrated annually across India on November 14. This year (2020) marked which birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India?
[A] 130th
[B] 125th
[C] 131st
[D] 150th

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] 131st
Explanation: Children’s Day in India, also known as ‘Bal Diwas’ is celebrated annually across India on November 14 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, who is fondly called ‘Chacha Nehru’(Uncle Nehru) by children. This year (2020) marks the 131st birth anniversary of Chacha Nehru. Aim of the day- To increase the awareness of the rights, care, and education of children.
When is National Press day celebrated?
[A] November 14
[B] November 15
[C] November 16
[D] November 17

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] November 16
When is the National Epilepsy Day observed in India?
[A] November 13
[B] November 14
[C] November 15
[D] November 17

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] November 17
Which day is globally observed as International Students’ Day to ensure every student has access to education around the world?
[A] November 14
[B] October 5
[C] November 15
[D] November 17

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] November 17
When the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) is observed across the globe?
[A] November 15
[B] November 16
[C] November 17
[D] November 19

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] November 19
United Nations World Children’s Day is observed on which Day?
[A] November 14
[B] September 15
[C] October 5
[D] November 20

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] November 20
The National Cadet Corps (NCC)’s Raising Day 2020 was observed on which day?
[A] November 21
[B] November 22
[C] November 23
[D] November 24

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] November 22
Awaas Diwas is celebrated on which Day across India?
[A] November 20
[B] November 21
[C] November 22
[D] November 24

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] November 20
Explanation: Awaas Diwas is celebrated annually on November 20 across India to commemorate the launch of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) that aims to provide ‘Housing for All’ by 2022. Awaas Week / Saptah 2020 is celebrated from 16th November to 22nd November.
What was the 2020 theme for the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed on November 25 to raise awareness about the crime against women?
[A] Orange the World: HearMeToo
[B] Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape
[C] Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!
[D] Orange the World: Men Against the Rape & Discrimination (MARD)

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!
71^st Constitution day or Samvidhan Divas of India was observed on which day?
[A] January 25
[B] October 26
[C] November 26
[D] November 28

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] November 26
Explanation: The Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas is observed annually on November 26 since 2015 to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on this day in 1949. The Constitution then came into force on January 26, 1950. The year 2020 marked the 71st Constitution Day.
Which day was observed as National Milk Day (99th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien) in India?
[A] November 25
[B] November 24
[C] November 26
[D] November 28

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] November 26

Obituaries

Satish Prasad Singh who passed away recently, was former Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Bihar
Soumitra Chatterjee (Padma Bhushan awardee) who passed away recently was a well known __________________.
[A] Actor
[B] Singer
[C] Dancer
[D] Musician

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Actor
Explanation: Soumitra Chatterjee, veteran Bengali actor and Padma Bhushan awardee passed away at the age of 85 in a private hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. He died due to COVID-19. He was born on 19th January 1935 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency (British India).
Masatoshi Koshiba, an astrophysicist who was the co-winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physics, passed away recently. He belonged to which country?
[A] China
[B] Taiwan
[C] South Korea
[D] Japan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Japan
Mridula Sinha (former president of BJP Mahila Morcha) passed away recently. She was the first Woman Governor of which State?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Goa

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Goa
Tarun Gogoi, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) passed away recently. He was the former and longest CM of which State?
[A] Tripura
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam
Faqir Chand Kohli, known as the father of Indian Information Technology (IT) industries passed away recently. He was the founder and first CEO of which IT Company?
[A] Infosys
[B] HCL Technologies
[C] Wipro
[D] Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Explanation: The founder and first CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Faqir Chand Kohli, known as the father of Indian Information Technology (IT) industries died at the age of 96. He was known for transforming the IT industry of the country, for pioneering the Technology revolution in the country to build a $100 billion IT industry in India. As the CEO of TCS, he brought IBM to India as part of the Tata-IBM deal in 1991 for hardware manufacturing. Mr. Kohli joined Tata Electric company in 1951, later Founded TCS alongside J.R.D Tata, and become the Director of the company in 1970. For his contribution towards Indian IT Industries, he was awarded Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in 2002.
Former Footballer Diego Armando Maradona passed away recently. He was from which country?
[A] Argentina
[B] Germany
[C] Portugal
[D] Brazil

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Argentina

Static GK Based on Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020

Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam
Where is the headquarters of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?
[A] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Pune, Maharashtra
[D] Mumbai, Maharashtra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Mumbai, Maharashtra
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport lies in which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Assam
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Assam
Where is the headquarters of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)?
[A] Bengaluru, Karnataka
[B] New Delhi
[C] Pune, Maharashtra
[D] Hyderabad, Telangana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Bengaluru, Karnataka
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Delhi
[B] Punjab
[C] Assam
[D] Karnataka

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Delhi
The Mansar is the lake located in which state/UT?
[A] Haryana
[B] Punjab
[C] Delhi
[D] Jammu and Kashmir

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Jammu and Kashmir
Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Chhattisgarh
Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Jammu & Kashmir
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is located in which state/UT?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Telangana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Telangana
Agatti Island belongs to which Union Territory of India?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Daman & Diu
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Lakshadweep
Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020
What is the currency of Italy?
[A] Dollar
[B] Franc
[C] Lira
[D] Euro

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Euro
What is the currency of Austria?
[A] Dollar
[B] Franc
[C] Lira
[D] Euro

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Euro
Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency?
[A] Washington D.C, US
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] New York City, US
[D] Rome, Italy

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Austria, Vienna
Silent Valley National Park is located in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Kerala
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Maharashtra
Where is the headquarters of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)?
[A] Washington D.C, US
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Geneva, Switzerland
[D] Manila, Philippines

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Geneva, Switzerland
Where is Dal Lake located?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Jammu & Kashmir
Krishnapatnam Port is located in which of the following states?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Odisha
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Andhra Pradesh
Where is Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Telangana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Andhra Pradesh
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Telangana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Uttar Pradesh
Where is the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
[A] Bahrain
[B] UAE
[C] Oman
[D] Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Saudi Arabia
Rupsi Airport is ready to start commercial operation under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) by January 2021. Rupsi Airport is located in which state?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Tripura
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam
What is the Capital of Vietnam?
[A] Hanoi
[B] Harare
[C] Canberra
[D] Wellington

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Hanoi
Explanation: Capital and Currency of ‘Vietnam’ is ‘Hanoi’ & ‘Vietnamese dong’ respectively
Vietnam was in news recently for being struck by which Typhoon?
[A] Nisagra
[B] Goni
[C] BOB 02
[D] Molave

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Molave
UNFCCC is an international environmental treaty (addressing climate change) headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Expand UNFCC.
[A] United Nations Framework Committee on Climate Change
[B] United Nations Framework Care for Climate Change
[C] United Nations Framework Commission on Climate Change
[D] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020
AMRUT is a Scheme under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Here ‘T’ represents-
[A] Transportation
[B] Transmission
[C] Transformation
[D] Transport

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Transformation
Where is Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam
Hampi Festival/Vijaya Utsava is celebrated in which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Karnataka
Where is the headquarters of UNEP?
[A] Nairobi, Kenya
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Geneva, Switzerland
[D] Manila, Philippines

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Nairobi, Kenya
What is the capital of Kosovo?
[A] Pristina
[B] Skopje
[C] Sofia
[D] Tirana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Pristina
Where is the headquarters of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
[A] New Delhi, India
[B] Mumbai, Maharashtra
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Hyderabad, Telangana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Mumbai, Maharashtra
Miya Museum is proposed to be set up in which Indian State?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Tripura
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam
What is the currency of the Philippines?
[A] Dollar
[B] Franc
[C] Peso
[D] Euro

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Peso
What can be the maximum number of Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 12

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] 10
Where is the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
[A] Vienna, Austria
[B] Geneva, Switzerland
[C] Baghdad, Iraq
[D] Doha, Qatar

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Vienna, Austria
Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020
The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, the world’s longest immersed tunnel is under construction and is expected to open to the public in 2029. It will connect which two countries?
[A] England and France
[B] Sweden and Denmark
[C] Switzerland and Italy
[D] Denmark and Germany

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Denmark and Germany
Valley of flowers national park is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Uttarakhand
Where is Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Chandigarh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Chandigarh
Where is Skeleton Lake (Roopkund Lake) located?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Punjab

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Uttarakhand
Paris Masters officially known as 2020 Rolex Paris Masters is associated with which sport?
[A] Polo
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Tennis
[D] Badminton

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Tennis
Where is M Chinnasamy stadium located?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Karnataka
Surajkund International Fair is associated with which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Haryana
Where is the headquarters of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)?
[A] Lausanne, Switzerland
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Geneva, Switzerland
[D] Manila, Philippines

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Lausanne, Switzerland
Canberra is the capital city of which country?
[A] Peru
[B] Vietnam
[C] New Zealand
[D] Australia

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Australia
Where is the headquarters of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)?
[A] Lausanne, Switzerland
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Jakarta, Indonesia
[D] Hanoi, Vietnam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Jakarta, Indonesia
Current Affairs PDF Download: November 2020
Where is the headquarters of the International Energy Agency?
[A] Lausanne, Switzerland
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Geneva, Switzerland
[D] Paris, France

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Paris, France
What is the capital of Myanmar?
[A] Ankara
[B] Naypyitaw
[C] Harare
[D] Canberra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Naypyitaw
Explanation: The Capital and Currency of ‘Myanmar’ are ‘Naypyitaw’ and ‘Kyat’ respectively.
Where is the Betla National Park located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Jharkhand

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Jharkhand
What is the capital of Ghana?
[A] Banjul
[B] Ankara
[C] Harare
[D] Accra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Accra
Explanation: The capital and currency of Ghana is Accra & Ghanaian Cedi respectively.
‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) for Defence Forces Personnel was launched in which year?
[A] 2013
[B] 2015
[C] 2017
[D] 2016

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] 2015
Where is Sur Sarovar also known as Keetham Lake (added to the ‘Ramsar Sites’ in November 2020)?
[A] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Doon Valley, Uttarakhand
[C] Agra, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Buldhana, Maharashtra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Agra, Uttar Pradesh
PM-KUSUM scheme was launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Expand the term PM-KUAUM.
[A] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mission
[B] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suvidha evam Utthaan Mission
[C] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Udaan Mahabhiyaan
[D] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan
UNESCO in partnership with New Delhi Office released an illustrative book titled “A Day With Gandhi” authored by Aarya Chavda to pay tribute to the values of peace, non-violence, and equality. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO?
[A] Washington D.C, US
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Geneva, Switzerland
[D] Paris, France

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Paris, France
Which State’s first supercritical power plant, The Meja Thermal Power Plant will be fully operational by December 2020?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Odisha
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Uttar Pradesh
State Bank of India (SBI) announced the adoption of 15 tigers of Nehru Zoological Park. Where is the Nehru Zoological Park located?
[A] Chandigarh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Goa
[D] Hyderabad, Telangana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Hyderabad, Telangana
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Where is the Hollongi Airport being constructed?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Manipur

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Arunachal Pradesh
Where is the Lonar Lake (added to the ‘Ramsar Sites’ in November 2020)?
[A] Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
[B] Doon Valley, Uttarakhand
[C] Kollam, Kerala
[D] Buldhana, Maharashtra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Buldhana, Maharashtra
Where is Chandoli National Park located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Maharashtra
Barren Island Volcano (India’s only active volcano) lies in which Indian State/UT?
[A] Dadra & Nagar Haveli
[B] the Andaman Sea
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] the Andaman Sea
Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which State?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Madhya Pradesh
Where is Ousteri Lake located in India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Maharashtra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Puducherry
Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located in which state of India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Maharashtra
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Assam

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam
Where is the headquarters of the World Customs Organization (WCO)?
[A] Washington D.C, US
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Geneva, Switzerland
[D] Brussels, Belgium

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Brussels, Belgium
Where is the headquarters of Lakshmi Vilas Bank?
[A] Chennai, Tamil Nadu
[B] Mumbai, Maharashtra
[C] Mangaluru(Mangalore), Karnataka
[D] Thrissur, Kerala

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Nur-Sultan is the capital of which country?
[A] Azerbaijan
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Kyrgyzstan
[D] Turkmenistan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Kazakhstan
Where is the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary located?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Tripura
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Arunachal Pradesh
Pangong Lake is located at which place?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
[B] Odisha
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Ladakh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Ladakh
What is the Capital City of Peru?
[A] Santiago
[B] Lima
[C] La Puz
[D] Buenos Aires

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Lima
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)?
[A] Washington D.C, US
[B] Austria, Vienna
[C] Geneva, Switzerland
[D] Manila, Philippines

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Geneva, Switzerland
Lavni is a traditional dance of which Indian state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Maharashtra
Panna National Park located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Madhya Pradesh
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a decommission of the iconic radio telescope ‘The Arecibo telescope’ located at which place?
[A] Hawaii
[B] Puerto Rico
[C] Arizona
[D] the Canary Islands

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Puerto Rico
India’s first reptile park is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Tamil Nadu
Where is the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary located?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Delhi

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Delhi
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What is the capital of Bhutan?
[A] Hampi
[B] Naypitaw
[C] Thimphu
[D] Kathmandu

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Thimphu
Explanation: Capital and Currency of ‘Bhutan’ are ‘Thimphu’ & ‘‘Bhutanese Ngultrum’’ respectively.
Where is the headquarters of the World Bank?
[A] Washington D.C, US
[B] Shanghai, China
[C] New York City, US
[D] Rome, Italy

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Washington D.C, US
Where is the headquarters of ADB (Asian Development Bank) located?
[A] Washington D.C, US
[B] Manila, Philippines
[C] New York City, US
[D] Rome, Italy

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Manila, Philippines
Kabartal Wetland also known as Kanwar Jheel is declared as a Ramsar site. Which state does it lie in?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Bihar
What is the Currency of Thailand?
[A] Lira
[B] Manat
[C] Sterling
[D] Baht

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Baht
Explanation: The capital and currency of ‘Thailand’ is ‘Bangkok’ & ‘Thai baht’ respectively.
Where is the Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary located in India?
[A] Tripura
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Tripura
Where is the Akhil Bhartiya Kalidas Samaroh (a seven-day festival) held every year in the winters?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Madhya Pradesh
Clouded Leopard National Park is located in which state?
[A] Tripura
[B] Nagaland
[C] Sikkim
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Tripura
First direct flight operations flagged off from Kalaburagi to Hindon Airport. Where is Hindon Airport located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Ladakh
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Uttar Pradesh
Which section of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vests power in the RBI to give directions to banks and take action on them?
[A] Section 56
[B] Section 21A
[C] Section 36AA
[D] Section 35A

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Section 35A
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Where is the Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated annually?
[A] Odisha
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Meghalaya

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Meghalaya
Where is Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Himachal Pradesh
Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which State?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Maharashtra
Where is Kalaburagi Airport located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Ladakh
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] Karnataka
Santhal, one of the best tribal folk dances of India, belongs to which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] West Bengal
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] West Bengal
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Where is Pilibhit Tiger Reserve situated in India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Gujarat

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Uttar Pradesh
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued orders to block 43 mobile apps on November 24, 2020 (total 220 Chinese apps till date) under which section of the Information Technology Act?
[A] Section 66A
[B] Section 69A
[C] Section 67A
[D] Section 43

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Section 69A
“Transboundary Manas Conservation Area or TraMCA” has received the Conservation Excellence Award for 2020. TraMCA is spread over the areas of _____________.
[A] Assam & Bangladesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh & Nepal
[C] Arunachal Pradesh & Bhutan
[D] Assam & Bhutan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Assam & Bhutan
Where is the Kangra Airport (also known as Gaggal Airport) located?
[A] Ladakh
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [C] Himachal Pradesh
Where is the headquarters of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) located?
[A] Geneva, Switzerland
[B] Gland, Switzerland
[C] New York, USA
[D] Rome, Italy

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Gland, Switzerland
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Who appoints the Solicitor General of India?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Vice President
[D] Council of Minister

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [A] President
Where is the headquarters of The National Dairy Development Board?
[A] Ahmedabad, Gujarat
[B] Anand, Gujarat
[C] Jaipur, Rajasthan
[D] Udaipur, Rajasthan

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Anand, Gujarat
Who is the Prime Minister of Finland?
[A] Jacinda Arten
[B] Sanna Marine
[C] Aung San Suu Kyi
[D] Katrín Jakobsdóttir

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Sanna Marine
Explanation: Marin is the third female Prime Minister of Finland and the youngest prime minister in Finland’s History.
Where is the Hirakud Dam (The longest dam in India) located?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [D] Odisha
Explanation: Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometers from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km long.
Which National Park has been declared as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on October 29th, 2020?
[A] Pench National Park (Madhya Pradesh)
[B] Panna National Park (Madhya Pradesh)
[C] Bandhavgarh National Park (Madhya Pradesh)
[D] Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh)

Correct Answer
Correct Answer: [B] Panna National Park (Madhya Pradesh)