Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – November 2020 PDF

Monthly Current Affairs Quiz – November 2020 PDF

Q1. Who is the current Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), whose tenure
has been extended by the Government till 31 December 2020?
Answer: Justice Bansi Lal Bhat
The Central Government has once again extended the term of Justice (retd) Bansi Lal Bhat as the
acting Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).

Q2. In which state is the Panna Tiger Reserve located?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh
In Madhya Pradesh, the Panna Tiger Reserve has been included in the ‘World Network of Biosphere Reserves’
list of the UNESCO.

Q3. Mesut Yilmaz who has passed away recently was the former Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Turkey
Veteran Politician and former prime minister of Turkey, Mesut Yilmaz has passed away at the age of 72.

Q4. The NSDC has partnered with which company to impart digital skills to more than one lakh underserved
women in India?
Answer: Microsoft
Microsoft has collaborated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to impart digital skills to
more than one lakh underserved women in India over the next 10 months.

Q5. India’s first Sea Plane service has been inaugurated in which state?
Answer: Gujarat
On his second day of the visit, PM inaugurated the first of its kind Sea Plane service of the country in Gujarat.

Q6. When is the World Vegan Day observed?

Answer: 1 November
World Vegan Day is held every year on November 1 to spread benefits of veganism for humans, non-human
animals, and the natural environment.

Q7. Name the scheme launched by the SERB of the Department of S&T to financially support women scientists
and researchers with S&T projects?
Answer: SERB – POWER
The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Harsh Vardhan has launched the ‘SERB – POWER’ schemes which
aim to encourage and support emerging as well as eminent women researchers to undertake R&D activities in
frontier areas of science and engineering.

Q8. India recently undertook the longest range successful testing of air launched version of BrahMos cruise
missile using which aircraft?
Answer: Sukhoi
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired an air launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise
missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in the Bay of Bengal on 30 October 2020.

Q9. Who is the winner of the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2020?
Answer: Lewis Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2020 held on November 01,
2020. This was his 9th win of the season and 93rd F1 win of his career.

Q10. Which state of India has been adjudged as the best-governed state in the country as per Public Affairs
Index-2020 of Public Affairs Centre?
Answer: Kerala
Kerala has been adjudged the best-governed state in the country, while Chandigarh emerged the best-governed
union territory according to the Public Affairs Index-2020 released by the Public Affairs Centre.

Q11. Which company has been given the right to operate the six major airports of India, including Lucknow
International Airport?
Answer: Adani Group
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has handed over the Lucknow airport to the Adani group on lease for a
period of 50 years. Apart from this, Adani group has taken over/will take over operations of 5 more airports.

Q12. How much amount has been provided by the Central government to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) of the
country to help them meet the regulatory capital requirement of 9%?
Answer: Rs 670 crore
The Central Government has provided support of Rs 670 crore to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) operating in the
country to help them meet the regulatory capital requirement of 9%.

Q13. India’s first E-resource centre and virtual court has been launched in which city?
Answer: Nagpur
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde and Justice DY Chandrachud of the Supreme Court, jointly
inaugurated India’s first-ever E-resource centre and virtual court called “Nyay Kaushal” at Judicial Officers
Training Institute in Nagpur.

Q14. Name the Typhoon, which recently hit the south of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon?
Answer: Typhoon Goni
Typhoon Goni, claimed as the world’s strongest typhoon of 2020 has hit the south of the Philippines’ main island
of Luzon.

Q15. The Ministry of IT has launched the e-invoice system for GST for businesses whose turnover is more
than______
Answer: Rs 500 crores
Ministry of Electronics & IT along with NIC had launched the e-invoice system for GST on 1st October 2020 for
the businesses with aggregate turnover of more than Rs. 500 Crores in the financial year.

Q16. Name the Ministry which has collaborated with the M/s Invest India to set up a strategic policy unit
called “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau (SPFB)”?
Answer: Ministry of Ayush
Ministry of AYUSH has collaborated with M/s Invest India to set up a strategic policy unit called “Strategic Policy
& Facilitation Bureau (SPFB)”.

Q17. Who is the author of the book Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy?
Answer: Tamal Bandyopadhyay
Tamal Bandyopadhyay has authored a book titled “Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy” and will
be released on November 09, 2020.

Q18. The Research and Development Centre of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has collaborated with
which institute to develop biomass gasification-based hydrogen generation technology?

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Answer: IISc Banglore

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Research and Development Centre of Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(IOCL) have signed an MoU to develop and demonstrate biomass gasification-based hydrogen generation
technology.

Q19. International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed annually on which of these
days?
Answer: 2nd November
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed annually on 2
November. Theme 2020: Protect Journalists, Protect the Truth

Q20. The first ever solar energy-driven miniature train in India has been inaugurated in which state?
Answer: Kerala
India’s first of its kind solar energy-driven miniature train was inaugurated at the Veli Tourist Village, Kerala by
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Q21. Which brand has been chosen as the title sponsor for the 2020 Women’s T20 Challenge?
Answer: Jio
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Jio as the title sponsor for the 2020 edition of the
Women’s T20 Challenge.

Q22. What is the extended timeline for which the government has extended the Emergency Credit Line
Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)?
Answer: 30 November 2020
Central Government has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by one month till
November 30th, 2020, or till such time that an amount of Rs. 3 lakh crore is sanctioned under the Scheme.

Q23. How many Indian states and Union Territories observe their foundation day on 1st November?
Answer: 8 states, 5 Uts
On November 01, 2020, 8 states in India and 5 Union Territories observed their foundation day.

Q24. The CCI has recently approved the acquisition of the Bharti AXA by which insurance company?
Answer: ICICI Lombard
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of General Insurance Business of Bharti
AXA General Insurance Company Limited (Bharti AXA) by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
(ICICI Lombard) under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.

Q25. Amit Panghal is associated with which sports?

Answer: Boxing
Indian boxers Amit Panghal, Sanjeet and Ashish Kumar have claimed gold medals at the 2020 Alexis Valentine
International Boxing Tournament held in Nantes, France.

Q26. Which bank has acquired 19.002 percent in the Max Life Insurance Company?
Answer: Axis Bank
Axis Bank has announced that it will acquire 19.002% stake in Max Life as against 17.002% stake decided earlier.

Q27. Paul Zacharia is the winner of 2020 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram. It is the highest literary award of which
state?
Answer: Kerala
Noted Malayalam writer Paul Zacharia has been selected for 2020 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, for his contribution
to Malayalam literature during the past five decades.

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Q28. R. Doraikkannu, who has passed away was the Agriculture Minister of which state?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Agriculture Minister of Tamil Nadu, R. Doraikkannu, passed away at 72 due to COVID-19.

Q29. The Ganga Utsav-2020 celebrations marks _______ anniversary of Ganga being accorded the status of
National River
Answer: 12
The three-day long Ganga Utsav-2020 has been organised from 02 to 04 November 2020, virtually amidst
COVID-19 precautions. Ganga Utsav-2020 has been organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
jointly with the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The 2020 edition marks the 12th anniversary of Ganga being accorded the
status of National River, on 4th November 2008.

Q30. The first phase of Malabar naval exercise 2020 is being held in which place?
Answer: Bay of Bengal
The Navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia began the four-day-long phase first of the Malabar naval
exercise on 3rd November 2020 in the Bay of Bengal.

Q31. Who has been appointed as the new President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)?
Answer: Duarte Pacheco
Duarte Pacheco of Portugal has been elected as the new President of IPU. The term of the Duarte Pacheco will
be from 2020-2023..

Q32. Name the Indian Naval Ship which has been deployed by the Government, under Mission Sagar-II, to
deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer: INS Airavat
As a part of Mission Sagar-II, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat reached Sudan on 2nd November 2020 with 100
tonnes of food aid. Under Mission Sagar-II, INS Airavat will deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and
Eritrea amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q33. TN Krishnan who has died recently at the age of 92 was a veteran doyen of ___________
Answer: Violin
Noted violin maestro and Padma awardee TN Krishnan has passed away at the age of 92.

Q34. Shane Watson has announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket. He was the former all rounder of
which country?
Answer: Australia
The former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has announced retirement from all forms of cricket on 2nd
November 2020.

Q35. The Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation is being set up in which Indian
state?
Answer: Assam
The Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence
for Vegetables Protected Cultivation at Khetri on the outskirts of Guwahati on 2nd November 2020.The Indo-
Israeli Centre of Excellence for Vegetables Protected Cultivation is estimated to be set up at an investment of Rs
10.33 Crore.

Q36. The IndianOil has partnered with which company to digitally transform its business?
Answer: IBM

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The state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has collaborated with the tech giant IBM to digitally
transform the customer experience using digital tools.

Q37. Priyanca Radhakrishnan has become the first Indian-origin politician to be elected as the minister of
which country?
Answer: New Zealand
Indian-origin New Zealand politician Priyanca Radhakrishnan has created history by becoming the first Indian-
Kiwi woman to become a minister in New Zealand.

Q38. Veteran Hollywood actor Sir Sean Connery, who has passed away recently, was famous for his role as
which characters actor?
Answer: James Bond
Hollywood legend, Sir Sean Connery, the Scottish star who was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has
passed away. He was 90.

Q39. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Mumbai Port Trust?
Answer: Rajiv Jalota
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Rajiv Jalota (IAS) as the
new Chairperson of Mumbai Port Trust, under the Ministry of Shipping on 31st October 2020.

Q40. What was the profession of Ashish Kakkad who has passed away recently?
Answer: Filmmaker-Actor
Noted actor, filmmaker and voiceover artiste, Ashish Kakkad, has passed away after suffering a massive cardiac
arrest. He was 49.

Q41. The India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments 2020, was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal. The
conference was which edition of the annual event?
Answer: 8th
The 8th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (“the Joint Task Force”) was hosted
by India in virtual format on 43rd November 2020.

Q42. The PRASHAD Scheme has been launched by which Ministry?

Answer: Ministry of Tourism
The Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism & Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurated the “Tourist
Facilitation Centre” facility at Guruvayur, in Kerala under PRASHAD Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism, at the
cost of Rs. 11.57 Crores. ..

Q43. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on_________

Answer: 5 November
The World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed ever year on November 5. In 2020, World Tsunami Awareness
Day will promote target (e) of the “Sendai Seven Campaign,” which encourages countries and communities to
have national and local disaster risk reduction strategies in place to save more lives against disasters by the end
of 2020.

Q44. Alassane Ouattara has been re-appointed as the President of which country for the third successive
year?
Answer: Ivory Coast
The incumbent President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, has won a third 5-year term in a landslide victory,
gaining more than 94 percent of the votes polled.

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Q45. The world’s largest pink diamond mine, Argyle mine, has announced to shut down its operation after 40
years of business operation. The mine is based in which country?
Answer: Australia
The world’s largest pink diamond mine, Argyle mine, in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia, has
announced that it is shutting down its business, after 40 years of a successful operation.

Q46. India recently tested the enhanced version of PINAKA rocket. It has been designed by DRDO laboratories
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory,
HEMRL. The labs are based in which city?
Answer: Pune
The enhanced version of PINAKA rocket, was successfully flight tested by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on 4th November 2020.

Q47. The late Shri Satish Prasad Singh, was the former Chief Minister of which state?
Answer: Bihar
The shortest-serving former Chief Minister of Bihar, Satish Prasad Singh has passed away due to Covid-19. He
was 87.Singh was appointed as the sixth Chief Minister of Bihar in 1968 for only five days.He served as the CM
from January 28, 1968 to February 1, 1968.

Q48. Which financial body has approved USD 132.8 million loan to Meghalaya to improve and upgrade the
power distribution network?
Answer: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 132.8 million loan to Meghalaya, to improve and upgrade
the power distribution network in the state.

Q49. What was the profession of Faraaz Khan, who has passed away recently?
Answer: Actor
Bollywood actor Faraaz Khan has passed away. He was undergoing treatment for neurological disorder.in
Bengaluru. The actor was 50.

Q50. Marlon Samuels has retired from all forms of cricket. He played for which country?
Answer: West Indies
West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket.

Q51. HG Somashekar Rao, who has passed away was the renowned theater and film actor from which
industry?
Answer: Kannada
Veteran Kannada theatre and film actor HG Somashekar Rao has passed away in Bengaluru following a heart
attack. He was 86.

Q52. The Indian Air Force has received the second batch of Rafale jet aircraft on 04 November 2020. Now the
total number of Rafale jets with IAF stands at____________
Answer: 8
Thesecond batch of three Rafale jets landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat on 4th November 2020, after flying non-stop
from France. With the arrival of the second batch, the IAF now has a total of eight Rafale fighter aircraft.

Q53. The 40th SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Group meet was held under the Chairmanship of which SAARC
nation?
Answer: India

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The 40th Meeting of the SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Group was held virtually on 04 November 2020, under
the Chairmanship of Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI.

Q54. John Pombe Magufuli has recently been appointed as the President of which country?
Answer: Tanzania
The President of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli has been sworn for a second five-year term.

Q55. Which bank has launched the country’s first-of-its-kind comprehensive banking programme for its
millennial customers named ‘MINE’?
Answer: ICICI Bank
Private lender ICICI Bank has launched a comprehensive banking programme for its millennial customers, (in the
age bracket of 18 years to 35 years ), called ‘ICICI Bank Mine’.

Q56. Which country has recently formally withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement?
Answer: United States
TheUnited States has officially withdrawn from the Paris climate accord on 04 November 2020. With this, the US
has now become the only country to formally pull out of the deal since it was adopted in 2015.

Q57. When is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed
Conflict observed?
Answer: November 6
The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is
an international day observed annually on November 6.

Q58. The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2020 is being held between the
Navies of Bangladesh and which country?
Answer: United States
The Navies of Bangladesh and the US are participating in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)
Bangladesh 2020, which began on 4th November 2020, to expand relationships and broaden maritime
awareness between the two countries.The sea-phase of the exercise will take place in the Bay of Bengal.

Q59. Who will head the 4-member committee formed by the government to assess the existing TRP rating
system of Television channels?
Answer: Shashi S Vempati
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has constituted a four-member committee, on 4 November 2020, to
assess the existing Television Rating Points (TRP) of TV channels.The committee will be chaired by Prasar Bharati
CEO Shashi S Vempati.

Q60. The historic Paris climate accord was signed in which year?
Answer: 2015
The landmark Paris climate agreement was signed in 2015 to protect the planet from the worsening impacts of
the climate crisis.

Q61. How many Rafale jet have been received by India in the second batch of delivery?
Answer: 3
The second batch of three Rafale jets landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat on 4th November 2020, after flying non-stop
from France.

Q62. Who chaired the Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) 2020 Conference?
Answer: Narendra Modi

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) 2020 Conference on
05 November 2020, aimed at attracting investment in the country.

Q63. Recently, which unit of the Indian military conducted the joint tri-service exercise code-named ‘Bull
Strike’?
Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC)
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a joint tri-service exercise code-named ‘Bull Strike’ from
03 to 05 November 2020, at the remotely located Teressa Island, in the strategically important Nicobar group of
Islands.

Q64. Based on the latest notification of SEBI, the overseas investment limit for mutual funds has been
increased to_____
Answer: USD 600 million
Mutual Funds can make overseas investments subject to a maximum of US $ 600 million per Mutual
Fund, within the overall industry limit of US $ 7 billion. Earlier it was USD 300 million.

Q65. How many MoUs/Agreements were signed during the India-Italy Virtual Summit 2020?
Answer: 15
15 MoUs/Agreements were signed during the Summit in various sectors such as energy, fisheries, ship building,
design etc.

Q66. Whatsapp has partnered with how many banks to expand its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based
payments services in India
Answer: 5
Whatspp has partnered with five Indian banks to process its payment services. These are State Bank of India,
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Jio Payments Bank.

Q67. The High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue 2020 was which edition of the event?
Answer: 4th
The 4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue was hosted by the OPEC Secretariat, on 05 November
2020 via videoconference.

Q68. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has inked an MoU with which company to set up solar power plants
at its airports?
Answer: NVVN
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a subsidiary of
NTPC Ltd. (NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN)) on 05 November 2020, to promote usage of electric vehicles and
set up solar power plants at the airports managed and operated by AAI.

Q69. Hariharan has bagged the prestigious JC Daniel Award for 2019. It is the highest lifetime achievement
award for which cinema?
Answer: Malayalam
Noted Malayalam filmmaker Hariharan has been selected for the prestigious JC Daniel Award for 2019.

Q70. Earlier, the mutual funds were allowed to invest only Rs 50 million in overseas Exchange Traded Fund
(ETF(s)). But now this limit has been increased by SEBI. What is the enhanced limit?
Answer: USD 200 million
Mutual Funds can make investments in overseas Exchange Traded Fund (ETF(s)) subject to a maximum of US $
200 million per Mutual Fund, within the overall industry limit of US $ 1 billion. Earlier it was Rs 50 million.

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Q71. Which comic character has been chosen as the brand ambassador for the NamamiGangeProgramme?
Answer: Chacha Chaudhary
The iconic Indian superhero, Chacha Chaudhary, whose brain works faster than a computer, has been selected
as the brand ambassador for the centrally-sponsored NamamiGangeProgramme.

Q72. Name the Indian who has recently been appointed to the Board of the International Dairy Federation
(IDF)?
Answer: Dilip Rath
Dilip Rath, the Chairman of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been unanimously elected to
the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF).

Q73. When is the National Cancer Awareness Day observed?

Answer: November 7
Every year on November 7, India observes National Cancer Awareness Day to create awareness about the
prevention and early detection of cancer.

Q74. Who has won the 2020 Presidential election of the United States?
Answer: Joe Biden
Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States.

Q75. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC)?
Answer: Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha took oath as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on 07 November 2020.

Q76. Name the latest earth observation satellite launched by ISRO in 2020
Answer: EOS-01
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its latest earth observation satellite (EOS-
01), along with nine other satellites from customer nations on 07 November 2020.

Q77. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has collaborated with which country to launch ‘AIM–Sirius Innovation
Programme 3.0’?
Answer: Russia
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a flagship initiative by the NITI Aayog, and Russia’s Sirius (Scientific
International Research in Unique Terrestrial Station) has jointly launched ‘AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme
3.0’, a 14-day virtual programme for Indian and Russian schoolchildren.

Q78. When is the International Day of Radiology (IDoR) observed?

Answer: 8 November
The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is held annually on November 8 to promote the role of medical
imaging in modern healthcare.

Q79. India’s first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP) has been launched in
which state?
Answer: Aruanchal Pradesh
The Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched India’s first solar-based Integrated Multi-
Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP) in Arunachal Pradesh on 06 November 2020.

Q80. Which state has launched the eco-sustainable programme ‘Parivarthanam’ for the fishing community?
Answer: Kerala
The government of Kerala has launched a pioneering eco-sustainable programme called ‘Parivarthanam’, to
improve the livelihood of the fishing community.

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Q81. Who has been appointed as the President of Hockey India in 2020?
Answer: Gyanendro Ningombam
The Hockey India Executive Board has appointed Manipur’s Gyanendro Ningombam, as the President of Hockey
India, on 06 November 2020, during the 10th Hockey India Congress and Elections in New Delhi.

Q82. What rate of cap has been imposed by NPCI on each of the Third Party App Provider (TPAP) over the
total volume of transaction done via UPI?
Answer: 30%
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has imposed a cap of 30 percent of the total volume of
transactions processed in UPI, on all the Third Party App Provider (TPAP). This will be with effect from January 1,
2021

Q83. World Town Planning Day (World Urbanism Day) is held every year on__________
Answer: 8 November
The World Urbanism Day, also known as “World Town Planning Day”, is celebrated on 8 November globally, to
recognise and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.

Q84. The Best Of India Short Film Festival 2020 as been won by Vidya Balan starer ‘Natkhat’ and has thus
become eligible for the Oscar nominations 2020. Who is the director of the film?
Answer: Shaan Vyas
The Indian film ‘Natkhat’, starring and co-produced by Vidya Balan, has won top prize at the third edition of Best
Of India Short Film Festival 2020. By winning the festival, the film has become eligible for 2021 Oscar
qualification. The film has been directed by Shaan Vyas and co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Vdya Balan.

Q85. Government has made FASTags mandatory for all the vehicles, including the old ones sold before
December 2017, with effect from __________
Answer: 1 January 2021
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification that FASTags will become
mandatory for all four-wheelers, including old vehicles, from January 1, 2021.

Q86. Centre has renamed the Ministry of Shipping. What is the new name?
Answer: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
The Government of India has decided to rename the Ministry of Shipping as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and
Waterways.

Q87. When is the National Legal Services Day observed in India?

Answer: 9 November
In India, 09 November is celebrated as “National Legal Services Day” every year by all Legal Services Authorities,
to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 .

Q88. What was the profession of Sudarshan Rattan, who has passed recently?
Answer: Filmmaker
Bollywood filmmaker Sudarshan Rattan, who was known for his 1986 film Manav Hatya, starring Madhuri Dixit
and Shekhar Suman has passed away due to COVID-19.

Q89. A Valid FASTag has been made mandatory for getting a new third party insurance. This will be made
applicable with effect from which date?
Answer: 1 April 2021
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an amendment in FORM 51 (certificate of Insurance), wherein the details of FASTag ID shall be captured. This
shall be applicable w.e.f. April 1, 2021.

Q90. PM Modi has recently inaugurated the Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel ‘Voyage Symphony’ in which state?
Answer: Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 November 2020, launched Ropax ferry service between Ghogha (Bhavnagar)
and Hazira (near Surat) in Gujarat, which was inaugurated via video-conferencing. The Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel
‘Voyage Symphony’ will reduce the nearly 370 km road distance between the two places to 90 km by sea route.

Q91. Who is the current Minister of State (IC) in Shipping Ministry?

Answer: Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Mansukh L. Mandaviya, currently holds the portfolio as Minister of State (Independent Charge).

Q92. India’s longest single-lane motorable suspension bridge, ‘Dobra-Chanti’ has been inaugurated in which
state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
India’s longest single-lane motorable suspension bridge, Dobra-Chanti Jhula (suspension) bridge, has been
inaugurated in Tehri-Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

Q93. World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed every year on which day?
Answer: 10 November
The World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated each year on November 10 to highlight the
important role that science play in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging
scientific issues.

Q94. Name the Indian diplomat who has recently been appointed as the member of the UN Advisory
Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), from Asia-Pacific region?
Answer: Vidisha Maitra
An Indian diplomat Vidisha Maitra has been elected to the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and
Budgetary Questions (ACABQ). She will serve for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2021.

Q95. The Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR) is in which state?

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
The Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Arunachal Pradesh has become the first reserve from the Northeastern region
to provide insurance cover against COVID-19 for its ‘Green Soldiers’.

Q96. Daniil Medvedev beat which player to win 2020 Rolex Paris Masters Tennis title?
Answer: Alexander Zverev
World No.5 Daniil Medvedev of Russia has won the 2020 Rolex Paris Masters title by defeating World No.7
Alexander Zverev of Germany, 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 on 08 November 2020.

Q97. Where is the Sampurnanand Stadium located?

Answer: Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for 30 development projects in his
parliamentary constituency Varanasi, via video-conferencing, on 09 November 2020, which included a housing
complex for players in Sampurnanand Stadium.

Q98. The Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference 2020, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs, was which edition of the annual event?
Answer: 13th

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The 13th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on
09 November 2020. It was inaugurated by Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of State (IC) Housing and Urban Affairs.

Q99. The Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State was which edition of the annual meet?
Answer: 20th
The 20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State was held on November 10, 2020, in Video Conference
Format.The Meeting was chaired by the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led
the Indian delegation.

Q100. National Education Day is observed in India on which day?

Answer: 11 November
In India, the National Education Day is celebrated on 11 November every year to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India.

Q101. Who has topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020?
Answer: Azim Premji
Azim Premji, the founder-chairman of Wipro Ltd has topped the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List
2020. The 75-year-old, made the highest contribution of Rs 7,904 crore between April 2019 and March
2020 towards philanthropic causes.

Q102. The annual Hornbill festival will be held in virtual mode in 2020. The festival is organised by which
state?
Answer: Nagaland
The popular Hornbill festival of Nagaland would be celebrated virtually in 2020, due to the surge in COVID-19
cases in the country.

Q103. Ken Spears who has passed away recently was a renowned American producer, known for creating
which animated series?
Answer: Scooby-Doo
American television editor, writer, and producer Ken Spears, who co-created the beloved animated
series “Scooby-Doo” has passed away. He was 82.

Q104. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 2020 BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors (FMCBG) meeting, from India side. Which country was the Chair of the meeting?
Answer: Russia
The first BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting was held under
the Chairmanship of Russia on 09 November 2020, via video-conferencing. From India, Union Minister for
Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the meeting, to discuss the BRICS Economic
and Financial Cooperation agenda for 2020.

Q105. Indian astronomers have collaborated with the 2020 Physics Nobel Laureate Prof. Andrea Ghez for
Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project. The TMT will be installed at which place?
Answer: Hawaii
Indian astronomers have collaborated with the 2020 Physics Nobel Laureate Prof. Andrea Ghez for the design of
back-end instruments and possible science prospects of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project.The Thirty
Meter Telescope (TMT) is a proposed extremely large telescope (ELT) which is planned to be installed
at Maunakea on the island of Hawaii.

Q106. Who has been appointed as the new managing director and chief executive of Petronet LNG Ltd?
Answer: Akshay Kumar Singh

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Akshay Kumar Singh, the Indian Oil Corp (IOC) director-pipelines, has been appointed as the new managing
director and chief executive of Petronet LNG Ltd, India’s biggest gas importer.

Q107. How many MoUs have been signed between India and Maldives during the visit of Foreign Secretary
Harsh Vardhan Shringla to the Maldives recently?
Answer: 4
India and the Maldives have signed four agreements, during the visit of Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan
Shringla to the Maldives.

Q108. Name the winner of the JCB Prize for Literature for 2020?
Answer: S Hareesh
Malayalam writer S Hareesh has won the JCB Prize for Literature for 2020 for his novel Moustache. It is his debut
novel.

Q109. Who is the author of the book titled “Your Best Day Is Today!”?
Answer: Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher unveiled the cover of his latest book “Your Best Day Is Today!” recently.

Q110. Which Indian institution has been selected to lead the newly inaugurated Australia-India Water Centre
(AIWC)?
Answer: IIT Guwahati
TheAustralia-India Water Centre (AIWC) has been inaugurated virtually through a Webinar recently to promote
water-related research, teaching, and training between the two countries. The Water Centre will be led
by University of Western Sydney from Australia and IIT Guwahati from India.

Q111. Who has been appointed as the head of the ‘Commission for Air Quality Management in National
Capital Region and Adjoining Areas’?
Answer: MM Kutty
The Centre has set up the ‘Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining
Areas’.MM Kutty, the former secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and ex-Chief Secretary to
Delhi government has been appointed as the Chairperson of this new body to manage the air quality
management in Delhi-NCR and adjacent areas.

Q112. The Government has extended the saffron production to which north east region of India?
Answer: Sikkim
Saffron production, which was till now restricted to a limited geographical area in the Union territory of Jammu
& Kashmir, is now being extended to the North East of India of Sikkim..

Q113. The Tezpur Litchi which has recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag belongs to which
state?
Answer: Assam
The Tezpur Litchi of Assam has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, making this item an
incontrovertible proof of their origins in the state, and protecting them from production elsewhere.

Q114. The Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed every year on which day in India?
Answer: 12 November
Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated every year on November 12 to commemorate the first and only
visit of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947.

Q115. Which team has won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 ?
Answer: Mumbai Indians

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Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals in the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 final by 5 wickets to clinch
their record fifth IPL title on 10 November 2020, held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Q116. Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa who has passed away recently was the Prime Minister of which country,
who was known to be the worlds’ longest serving PM?
Answer: Bahrain
Bahrain’s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, has passed away. He was 84. Prince Khalifa was not only
the longest serving PM of Bahrain, but he was the world’s longest-serving prime minister.

Q117. Centre has formed an Inter-Ministerial Committee to strengthen the capital goods sector. Who will
head this committee?
Answer: Secretary of Department of Heavy Industries
The Central government has set up an Inter-Ministerial Committee to strengthen the capital goods sector, to
help them in contributing more actively towards the national goal of achieving a USD 1 trillion manufacturing
sector.The 21-member Inter-Ministerial Committee will be headed by Secretary of Department of Heavy
Industries. (Shri Arun Goel)

Q118. Who is the winner of Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020?
Answer: Ruskin Bond
Ruskin Bond, one of India’s most cherished authors, has been conferred the 11th Tata Literature Live! Lifetime
Achievement Award for 2020, to recognise his very long literary life of almost seventy years.

Q119. Name the winner of 2020 ITTF Women’s World Cup table tennis title
Answer: Chen Meng
The world number one Chen Meng beat Chinese compatriot Sun Yingsha 11-13 11-6 11-9 11-6 11-8 to win her
maiden ITTF Women’s World Cup table tennis title in held in Weihai, China, from 8 to 10 November 2020.

Q120. Which day is observed as the World Pneumonia Day annually?

Answer: 12 November
The World Pneumonia Day is observed across the world on November 12 every year to raise awareness,
promote prevention and treatment and produce action to combat the disease.

Q121. Which state has bagged the Best State Prize in the National Water Awards (NWAs) for 2019?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Among the states category, Tamil Nadu bagged the Best State Award, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Q122. Name the Indian Origin physician who has been named as the co-chair of the 12-member task force on
COVID-19 formed by US President-elect Joe Biden?
Answer: Vivek Murthy
US President-elect Joe Biden has formed a 12-member coronavirus task force to formulate a blueprint for
containing the coronavirus disease that has infected millions and damaged the US economy.The task force will
be headed by three co-chairs, which includes, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, former Food and Drug
Administration Commissioner David Kessler and Marcella Nunez-Smith, a professor of public health at Yale
University.

Q123. As per the government’s latest notification, all the online news contents and other video streaming OTT
platforms has been brought under which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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(OTT) platforms such as online films, audio-visual programmes and online news and current affairs
content under the ambit of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Q124. The Purple Cap has been won by which player in IPL 2020?
Answer: Kagiso Rabada
Purple Cap (Most Wickets)– Kagiso Rabada of Delhi Capitals (30 wickets)

Q125. Name the player who has won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020?
Answer: K. L. Rahul
Orange Cap (Most Runs)– K. L. Rahul of Kings XI Punjab (670 runs)

Q126. As per Moody’s, what is the projected GDP growth rate of India for the Calendar year 2020?
Answer: -8.9%
Rating Agency Moody has projected the GDP of India at -8.9% for the calendar year 2020. Earlier this was
projected at -9.6%.

Q127. With effect from 1st January 2020, all the companies whose annual turnover is Rs. ________ and above
have been mandated to go for e-invoicing for business to companies (B2C) transactions
Answer: Rs 100 crore
The government has made it mandatory for companies with annual turnover of Rs 100 crore and above to go
for e-invoicing for business to companies (B2C) transactions. This new rule will be applicable from 01 January
2021.

Q128. What was the profession of Asif Basra who has passed away recently?
Answer: Actor
Bollywood actorAsif Basra, who was known for his role in the recent thriller series Paatal Lok, has passed
away. He was 53.

Q129. The second World Health Expo was held in which city recently?
Answer: Wuhan
The second World Health Expo has been organised in Wuhan city of Central China’s Hubei Province from 11 to
14 November 2020.

Q130. Which bank has launched India’s first banking solution for merchants, ‘SmartHub Merchant Solutions
3.0’?
Answer: HDFC Bank
The private sector lender HDFC Bank has launched SmartHub Merchant Solutions 3.0, India’s first
comprehensive banking and payment solution for merchants.

Q131. The Indian Navy’s Scorpene-class submarine ‘INS Vagir,’ was launched recently. This submarine is a part
of the ______ Kalvari-class submarines being built under Make-in-India initiative of Project 75.
Answer: 6
The Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Defense (Independent Charge) Shripad Naik launched the 5th
Scorpene-class submarine ‘INS Vagir,’ in the Arabian sea waters at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai through video
conferencing on 12 November 2020.

Q132. Which state has launched the ‘Secha Samadhan’ to link the farmers directly with the state Water
Resources department?
Answer: Odisha
The Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has launched a mobile app called ‘Secha Samadhan’ to link the
farmers directly with the state Water Resources department.

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Q133. Which company has launched the unique ‘Payout Links for businesses’?
Answer: Paytm
Indian Fintech major Paytm has launched Payout Links for businesses, enabling them to instantly process
payouts to customers, employees and vendors without collecting their bank details.

Q134. When is the World Kindness Day observed globally?

Answer: 13 November
World Kindness Day is held globally on 13 November to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the
positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.The theme for 2020 World Kindness day
is Kindness: The World We Make – Inspire Kindness.

Q135. The GDP growth of India for Calndar year 2021 has been estimated at _____ percent by Moody’s
Answer: 8.6%
India’s GDP growth for Calendar year 2021 is projected at 8.6% by Moody’s from 8.1% earlier.

Q136. What amount of stimulus has been announced by the Finance Ministry under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat
3.0?
Answer: Rs 2.65 Lakh crore
Total stimulus under AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0: Rs 2.65 Lakh crore

Q137. India’s first Sandalwood Museum has been unveiled in which city?
Answer: Mysuru
TheMysuru Forest Divison has set up India’s first Sandalwood Museum at its premises at the Sandalwood Depot
in Aranya Bhavan, Mysuru, Karnataka.

Q138. For the Calendar year 2020, what is the projected growth rate of India as per the latest estimate of
Goldman Sachs
Answer: -8.9%
Calendar Year 2020= -8.9%

Q139. What amount of additional outlay has been announced by the government for PM Awaas Yojana
(PMAY) –Urban under AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0?
Answer: Rs 18000 crore
A sum of Rs 18000 crore is being provided for PM Awaas Yojana (PMAY) –Urban over and above Rs. 8000 Crore
already allocated this year.

Q140. ‘Project Air Care’ has been launched to combat air pollution in which region?
Answer: Gurugram
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled ‘Project Air Care’ in Gurgaon to combat rising air pollution
in the NCR and surrounding region..

Q141. Under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0, how much of additional outlay has been allocated to the PM Garib
Kalyan Rozgar Yojana
Answer: Rs. 10,000 crores
Additional outlay of Rs. 10,000 crores will be provided for PM Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana in the current financial
year.

Q142. Aung San Suu Kyi has recently won the Parliamentary elections 2020 of which country to form the new
Government?
Answer: Myanmar

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Myanmar’s ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has claimed landslide
victory in the 2020 Parliamentary election to form the next government.

Q143. How much amount has been allocated to the Covid Suraksha Mission, for Research and Development of
Indian Covid Vaccine
Answer: Rs 900 crore
Rs. 900 crore provided for Covid Suraksha Mission for Research and Development of Indian Covid Vaccine to
Department of Bio-technology.

Q144. Which country has become the first in the world to launch 6G communication test satellite?
Answer: China
China successfully launched 13 satellites into orbit with a single rocket, including the world’s first 6G experiment
satellite.

Q145. Boskiyana, is a new book based on the life of which Indian personality?
Answer: Gulzar
A new book titled “Boskiyana”, is based on the life of veteran Indian lyricist, poet, author, screenwriter, and film
director Gulzar.

Q146. World Diabetes Day is observed on which day every year?

Answer: 14 November
World Diabetes Day is observed every year on November 14. Theme for 2020: “DIABETES: NURSES MAKE THE
DIFFERENCE”

Q147. ‘I Am No Messiah’ is an autobiography of which actor?

Answer: Sonu Sood
Actor Sonu Sood, is all set to bring out his autobiography titled ‘I Am No Messiah’, which is set to be out in mid-
December 2020.

Q148. Sanchaman Limboo, who has passed away recently was the former Chief Minister of which state?
Answer: Sikkim
The former Chief Minister of Sikkim Sanchaman Limboo has passed away after prolong illness. He was 73.
Sanchaman Limboo had served as the fourth Chief Minister of Sikkim.

Q149. When is the Ayurveda Day observed in India?

Answer: On Dhanteras
In India, the ‘Ayurveda Day’ is observed every year on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti
(Dhanteras). Dhanvantari is the Hindu god of medicine. The theme of the 2020 National Ayurveda Day is —
Ayurveda for COVID-19 pandemic.

Q150. How much amount has been extended by the Government to EXIM Bank as LoC under IDEAS Scheme,
as stated in the AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0?
Answer: Rs 3000 crore
Exim Bank extends Lines of Credit (LOC) on behalf of the Government of India, as assistance to developing
countries under Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS Scheme). Rs. 3,000 crore will be
released to EXIM Bank for promotion of project exports through Lines of Credit under IDEAS scheme.

Q151. Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India at the East Asia Summit (EAS) 2020. The Summit was which edition
of the annual event?
Answer: 15

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The External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India at the 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) on 14
November 2020 on behalf of PM Modi.

Q152. Name the winner of International Children’s Peace Prize 2020?

Answer: Sadat Rahman
Sadat Rahman from Bangladesh has been awarded the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2020.

Q153. Who represented India at the 8th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting in
2020?
Answer: Harsh Vardhan
The 8th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting was held on 13 November 2020 through
a virtual platform for Science and Technology cooperation among the member countries, which are Brazil,
Russia, India, China and South Africa. The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Harsh
Vardhan represented the Indian delegation at the meeting

Q154. How much amount of financial aid has been announced by India for COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund?
Answer: USD 1 million
India has extended financial contribution of USD 1 million to the COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund.

Q155. What was the profession of Ravi Belagere who has passed away recently?
Answer: Journalist
Noted journalist and writer Ravi Belagere passed away at the age of 62 years due to heart attack.

Q156. India recently test fired QRSAM missile system off the Odisha Coast. What does Q represents in
QRSAM?
Answer: Quick
India successfully test-fired the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system off the coast of Balasore
in Odisha on 13 November 2020. The system achieved a major milestone by a direct hit on to a Banshee Pilotless
target aircraft at medium range and medium altitude.

Q157. The Lonar Lake has been chosen as a wetland site of international importance under the Ramsar
conservation treaty. It is based in which state?
Answer: Maharashtra
The Lonar Lake in Buldhana district of Maharashtra has been chosen as a wetland site of international
importance under the Ramsar conservation treaty.

Q158. Who represented India at the 17th ASEAN-India Summit?

Answer: Narendra Modi
PM Modi, participated in the 17th ASEAN-India Summit at the invitation of the Prime Minister
of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is the current chair of ASEAN.

Q159. Which country will host the 12th BRICS Summit in 2020?
Answer: Russia
Russia is the Chair for 12th BRICS Summit

Q160. Which country was the Chair of the East Asia Summit (EAS) 2020?
Answer: Vietnam
The Summit was chaired by the Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc because Vietnam is ASEAN Chair
in 2020 (ASEAN holds the central role and leadership in the forum).

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Q161. Keetham lake which has recently been added to the Ramsar sites list is located in which city?
Answer: Agra
The Keetham lake, also known as Sur Sarovar, in Agra of Uttar Pradesh has been added to the list of Ramsar
sites.

Q162. Name the winner of the Turkish Grand Prix 2020?

Answer: Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the Turkish Grand Prix 2020, held on 15 November 2020.

Q163. National Press Day is observed ever year on____

Answer: 16 November
National Press Day is observed on November 16 every year to celebrate free and responsible press in India. It
also commemorates the day when the Press Council of India started functioning.

Q164. What was the profession of Soumitra Chatterjee who has passed away recently?
Answer: Actor
Legendary Bengali actor and Dadasaheb Phalke award recipient Soumitra Chatterjee has passed away. He was
85.

Q165. World’s first Tram Library for children has been inaugurated in which city of India?
Answer: Kolkata
On the occasion of Children’s Day, a first-of-its kind in the world, library on tram for children was launched in
Kolkata, West Bengal on 14 November 2020.The ‘Kolkata Young Reader’s Tramcar’ is the world’s first such tram
library.

Q166. International Day for Tolerance is marked on which day globally?

Answer: 16 November
The International Day for Tolerance is observed annually on 16 November.

Q167. How many countries have signed the ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) deal to
kick off the world’s largest free trade agreement bloc?
Answer: 15
15 Asia Pacific countries have signed the world’s biggest free trade deal ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership (RCEP), led by China, on 15 November 2020, on the sidelines of the 37th Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (Asean) Summit.

Q168. The Ramsar Convention came into force in which year?

Answer: 1975
The Convention on Wetlands is also known as the Ramsar Convention. It is an intergovernmental environmental
treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO and came into force in 1975.

Q169. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the newly constituted Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
(RBIH)?
Answer: Kris Gopalakrishnan
The Reserve Bank of India has created a Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). The aim of RBIH is to promote
innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology and creating an environment which would
facilitate and foster innovation.Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) would be managed by a Governing Council
(GC) consisting of 10 members (including a chairperson). Shri Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan, co-founder and
former co-Chairman, Infosys, has been appointed as the first Chairperson of the RBIH.

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Q170. PM Modi attended the BRICS Summit 2020 in virtual format under the Chairmanship of Russia. The
Summit was which edition of the annual event?
Answer: 12th
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 12th Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS)
Summit on 17 November 2020. The theme of the 12th edition of BRICS Summit was “Global stability, shared
security and innovative growth”.

Q171. What is the projected growth rate of Indian economy for 2020-21 according to the Goldman Sachs?
Answer: -10.3%
The Investment bank, Goldman Sachs has revised upwards the growth forecast for India in FY21 to -10.3% from
its earlier projection of -14.8% in September 2020. For the financial year 2021-22 (FY22), the Goldman Sachs has
projected India’s GDP at 13%.

Q172. PM Modi has recently inaugurated the ‘Statue of Peace’ in which state?
Answer: Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually unveiled the ‘Statue of Peace’ dedicated to Jain Monk Acharya Shree
Vijay Vallabh Surishwarji Maharaj.The 151-inch (12.6 ft) tall statue was inaugurated by PM Modi on 16
November, 2020 on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabhsuri, at Vijay
Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpura, in Pali, Rajasthan.

Q173. In India, the Ministry of AYUSH observes the Naturopathy Day on _____
Answer: 18 November
The National Naturopathy Day is observed in India on 18 November every year, to promote positive mental and
physical health through drugless system of medicine, called as Naturopathy. The day was declared by
the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of
India, on November 18, 2018.

Q174. Name the player who has been awarded the 2020 ATP Tour No. 1 trophy of tennis?
Answer: Novak Djokovic
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic was given the ATP Tour No. 1 trophy on 15 November 2020, for finishing
2020 as the year-end No. 1 (world number one). With this, he has become the only second player in tennis
history, after Pete Sampras, to receive the trophy sixth time.

Q175. Which bank has launched the ‘neo banking platform’ NIVESH?
Answer: SBM Bank India
The SBM Bank India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Bank of Mauritius, has announced to launch a ‘neo
banking platform’ to reach its customers in the country with the help of technology. The neo banking service
launched is called ‘Nivesh’ and is a unique Goal Based Recurring Deposit Platform.

Q176. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Bihar?
Answer: Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar, the head of Janta Dal (United), has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the seventh
time on 16 November 2020. This is the fourth successive year that he is being appointed to the post. He was first
sworn in as CM in 2000.

Q177. Ray Clemence, who has passed away recently at the age of 72 was a former player of which sports?
Answer: Football
The former England international football goalkeeper, Raymond Neal Clemence, has passed away due to
prostate cancer. He was 72.

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Q178. The first-ever solar power-enabled Textile Mill of Asia is being set up in which state of India?
Answer: Maharashtra
The first solar power-enabled Textile Mill in Asia is set to be set up in Parbhani district, Maharashtra.Spread
across 30 acres of land, the Jai Bhawani women’s cooperative textile mill, will be first in Asia that will operate
entirely on solar power.

Q179. DIPAM has signed an agreement with which financial institution to receive advice on asset
monetization?
Answer: World Bank
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), under the Ministry of Finance, has
signed an agreement with the World Bank on 16 November 2020 to get advisory services for asset
monetisation, with the objective to shore up revenues of the union government..

Q180. When is the National Epilepsy Day observed?

Answer: 17 November
In India, November 17 is observed every year as National Epilepsy Day by the Epilepsy Foundation, to create
awareness about epilepsy.

Q181. The Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2020 was addressed by PM Modi virtually on 17
November 2020. The event was which edition of the annual programme?
Answer: 3rd
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Third Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum through video-
conferencing on 17 November 2020.

Q182. Nobel Laureate Masatoshi Koshiba of Japan has passed away. He had won the Nobel Prize in which
field?
Answer: Physics
The Japanese physicist Masatoshi Koshiba, who won 2002 Nobel prize in Physics, has passed away at the age of
94.

Q183. Which banks have been put in the ‘red flag’ list after reaching close to foreign investment cap?
Answer: HDFC Bank & IndusInd Bank
Private sector lenders HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank have been put in the ‘red flag’ list, a system used for
monitoring foreign portfolio investor (FPI) limits.

Q184. World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is observed on which day of the year?
Answer: Third Sunday of November
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is marked every year on Third Sunday in the month of
November. In 2020, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims falls on 15 November 2020.Theme
2020 – “First Responders”

Q185. The Exercise Malabar 2020 is which edition of the annual exercise?
Answer: 24th
The second phase of Exercise Malabar 2020 has been organised in the Northern Arabian Sea from 17 to 20
November 2020. The Phase 1 of Exercise Malabar 2020 was conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 03 to 06
November 2020. Exercise Malabar 2020 is the 24th edition of MALABAR.

Q186. Chandrawati, who has died at the age of 92 was the former Lt.-Governor of which UT?
Answer: Puducherry

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Haryana’s first woman MP and former Puducherry Lt.-Governor Chandrawati passed away on November 15. She
was 92.

Q187. Which bank has launched the ‘Eva’ Savings Account facility for the women population of the country?
Answer: Equitas Small Finance Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank (Headquarter-Chennai) has launched a women-centered product ‘Eva’.Eva is a
unique savings account for women to address the well-being of Indian women in every aspect such as health,
wealth and prosperity.The Bank has roped in Indian Woman cricketer Smriti Mandhana as the brand
ambassador for its newly launched product ‘EVA’.

Q188. Bhanwarlal Meghwal who has passed away recently was the minister in the Cabinet of which state
government?
Answer: Rajasthan
Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Bhanwarlal Meghwal has passed away from brain
haemorrhage. He was 72.

Q189. World Toilet Day is observed every year on which day?

Answer: 19 November
World Toilet Day (WTD) is observed every year on 19 November to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation
crisis.

Q190. RBI has put The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. under Moratorium for a period of one month. A customer of
the bank can withdraw a maximum amount of Rs ______ till the moratorium period.
Answer: Rs 25,000
The Reserve Bank of India has placed The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. under Moratorium.A customer who holds an
account in LVB can withdraw a maximum of Rs 25,000 from his account till the time the bank is under
moratorium.Administrator: Along with this, RBI has superseded the Board of Directors of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Ltd. for a period of 30 days. Shri T. N. Manoharan, former Non Executive Chairman of Canara Bank has been
appointed as the Administrator of LVB.

Q191. Mridula Sinha who has passed away recently was the former Governor of which state?
Answer: Goa
Former Governor of Goa and veteran BJP leader Mridula Sinha has passed away.She was 77. Mridula Sinha was
the first woman Governor of Goa.

Q192. Which state has announced to launch a Gau Cabinet for the welfare of cows in the state?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
TheMadhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has decided to set up a ‘Gau
Cabinet’ for the protection, conservation and promotion of cows in the state.The Cabinet will comprise of the
departments of animal husbandry, forests, panchayat and rural development, revenue, home and farmers
welfare.

Q193. The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) is a defence deal signed between which countries to counter
China’s growing influence in the South China Sea?
Answer: Japan and Australia
Japan and Australia have signed a ‘landmark’ defence pact in a bid to counter China’s growing influence in the
South China Sea and over the Pacific island nations. The deal is called Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA)

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Q194. Sudeep Tyagi has recently announced his retirement from which sports?
Answer: Cricket
Indian cricketer Sudeep Tyagi, has announced his retirement from all forms of the game on 17 November 2020.

Q195. World COPD Day is observed every year on___________

Answer: Third Wednesday of November
World COPD Day is observed on third Wednesday of November every year to raise awareness about chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improve COPD care throughout the world.World COPD Day 2020 falls
on 18 November 2020.The 2020 theme : Living Well with COPD-Everybody, Everywhere.

Q196. ‘Kamdhenu Gau Abhyaranya’ is India’s first cow sanctuary. It is based in which state?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
‘Kamdhenu Gau Abhyaranya ‘ is a Cow Sanctuary in Agar-Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh. It is India’s first cow
sanctuary which was set up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government in September
2017.

Q197. What is the theme of World Toilet Day (WTD) 2020?

Answer: Sustainable sanitation and climate change
2020 theme– “Sustainable sanitation and climate change”.

Q198. What is the theme of World COPD Day 2020?

Answer: Living Well with COPD-Everybody, Everywhere
The 2020 theme : Living Well with COPD-Everybody, Everywhere.

Q199. According to Moody’s, what is the projected growth rate of India in fiscal 2020-21?
Answer: -10.6%
Moody’s Investors Service has revised India’s GDP growth forecast to (-) 10.6 percent for the current fiscal 2020-
21 (FY21),and for next fiscal 2021-22, Moody’s projected India to grow at 10.8 percent.

Q200. Param Siddhi, Pratyush and Mihir are which type of Indian assets?
Answer: Supercomputers
Param Siddhi, the high performance computing-artificial intelligence (HPC-AI) supercomputer established
under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) at C-DAC has has been ranked at the 63rd position in TOP
500 list of most powerful non-distributed computer systems in the world released on 16 November
2020.Besides this, two other Indian supercomputers have also found place in the list. They are Pratyush (78) and
Mihir (145).

Q201. Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the 33rd Stop TB Partnership Board meet virtually
recently. India has set the target to completely eliminate TB by which year?
Answer: 2025
The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the 33rd Stop TB Partnership Board meet in New Delhi
through Video Conference on 18 November 2020. India is running the “TB Harega, Desh Jeetega” campaign that
targets to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal target related to TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global
target of 2030.

Q202. World Philosophy Day is observed every year on which date?

Answer: Third Thursday of November
World Philosophy Day is celebrated on third Thursday of November each year to raise public awareness of the
importance of philosophy.In 2020, the day falls on 19 November.

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Q203. How many MoUs were signed between India & Luxembourg during the first Virtual Summit of India-
Luxembourg held in November 2020?
Answer: 3
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Mr.
Xavier Bettel, held the first-ever India-Luxembourg Virtual Summit on 19 November 2020. Three MoUs were
signed as a part of the Summit.

Q204. What is the projected GDP growth rate of India in FY21 as per Barclays latest estimate?
Answer: -6.4%
Barclays has revised down its GDP forecast for India in the current fiscal year 2020-21 (FY21) to (-) 6.4% from its
earlier estimate of (-) 6%.

Q205. Vijayanagara has been carved out as a new district of Karnataka. This has increased the total districts in
the state to____
Answer: 31
The Karnataka Government has approve to carve out Vijayanagara as new district of the state. Vijayanagara will
be the 31st district of the State.

Q206. What is the rank of India in the TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix 2020?
Answer: 77
India is placed at 77th position in the TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix 2020.India has achieved the score of 45 in a
global list that measures business bribery risks of 2020. India’s rank stood 78 position in 2019.

Q207. The PM-FME scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme, launched for which sector?
Answer: Food processing enterprises
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the capacity
building component of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises scheme (PM-FME
Scheme) on 18 November 2020.

Q208. Maia Sandu has been appointed as the new President-elect of which country?
Answer: Moldova
Maia Sandu, a former World Bank economist, has won Moldova’s 2020 Presidential election to become the
President-elect of the country. She received 57.72% of the vote.She is the first women to be elected as the
President of Moldova and would assume office on 23rd December 2020.

Q209. Name the winner of 2020 Booker Prize for Fiction

Answer: Douglas Stuart
Scottish writer Douglas Stuart has won the 2020 Booker Prize for Fiction on 19 November 2020.He has been
awarded for his debut novel, “Shuggie Bain.”

Q210. Loktantra Ke Swar is a collection of selected speeches of____________

Answer: Ram Nath Kovind
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has unveiled two books titled ‘The Republican Ethic Volume III’ and
‘Loktantra Ke Swar’.These books are collection of selected speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind during the
third year of his presidency.

Q211. When is the World Fisheries Day observed?

Answer: 21 November
World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21 November every year throughout the world by fishing communities.

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Q212. Mastercard has partnered with which body to launch the Project Kirana to support women
entrepreneurship?
Answer: USAID
Mastercard and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have collaborated under
Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP) to launch ‘Project Kirana’, to help women
entrepreneurs grow and thrive. Project Kirana is a two year programme, and initially it will be rolled out in select
cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi.

Q213. Which institution has approve USD 120 million for Meghalaya Integrated Transport Project (MITP) to
improve and modernize the transport sector of Meghalaya?
Answer: World Bank
The World Bank has inked USD 120 million project with the Government of India and the Government
of Meghalaya on 19 November 2020, which will help to improve and modernize the transport sector of
Meghalaya.

Q214. The India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) conducted in November 2020 was which edition of the
biannual event?
Answer: 30th
The 30th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was held between the Indian Navy
and the Royal Thai Navy from 18 to 20 November 2020.The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built
Missile Corvette and Thailand Ship (HTMS) Kraburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate along with Dornier Maritime
Patrol Aircraft from both the navies participated in the CORPAT.

Q215. World Television Day is observed every year on_______________

Answer: 21 November
The World Television Day is commemorated on 21 November every year.

Q216. National Newborn Week is observed annually from______?

Answer: 15 to 21 November
In India, the National Newborn Week 2020 is observed every year from 15 to 21 November.

Q217. PM Modi has recently launched the Phase II of the Rupay card in which of these countries?
Answer: Bhutan
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering virtually launched RuPay
card Phase-II on 20 November 2020, to allow Bhutanese card holders to access RuPay network in India.

Q218. World Children’s Day is celebrated on which day?

Answer: 20 November
The Universal/World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20 November annually to promote international
togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.

Q219. Saudi Arabia was the Chair of the 2020 G20 Summit held in November 2020. The event was which
edition of the annual Summit?
Answer: 15th
The 15th G20 Summit was held on 21-22 November, 2020 under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia.

Q220. Which state has been adjudged as the best Marine state of the country in Fisheries sector for their
accomplishments in the field and their contribution into the growth of the sector during 2019-20?
Answer: Odisha
Marine states – Odisha

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Q221. Hong Kong, Paris and Zurich are the most expensive cities in the world as per the ‘Worldwide Cost of
Living (WCOL)’ report. The bi-annual report is released by which organisation?
Answer: Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its biannual ‘Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL)’ report of the
World’s Most Expensive Cities in 2020, based on their cost of living .Hong Kong, Paris and Zurich shares the top
spot as the most expensive cities in the list, which comprises of 133 cities.

Q222. The IRNSS system of India has been recognised by the IMO as a component of World Wide Radio
Navigation System (WWRNS). This recognition has made India as the only _________ country in the world to
have an independent regional navigation satellite system recognised by IMO
Answer: 4th
The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) has been recognised by the International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) as a part of the World Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS) for operation in the Indian
Ocean Region.

Q223. The SITMEX-20 Trilateral Maritime Exercise between India, Singapore and Thailand was held in which
region?
Answer: Andaman Sea
The 2nd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20 was conducted from 21
to 22 November 20 in Andaman Sea.The 2020 edition of the exercise is being hosted by Republic of Singapore
Navy (RSN).

Q224. How much amount has been approved by the New Development Bank for the ‘Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
Regional Rapid Transit System Project’?
Answer: USD 500 million
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, National Capital Region (NCR) Transport Corporation Limited and the
New Development Bank (NDB) has signed a loan agreement worth $500 million for the ‘Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
Regional Rapid Transit System Project’.

Q225. PM Modi recently laid the foundation stone of rural drinking water supply projects in Vindhyachal. The
region is located in which state of the country?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of rural drinking water supply projects in Mirzapur and
Sonbhadra districts of Vindhyachal region in Uttar Pradesh on 22 November 2020 via video conference.

Q226. Who has been conferred with the 2020 Vatayan Lifetime Achievement Award?
Answer: Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ was conferred with the 2020 Vatayan Lifetime
Achievement Award on 21 November 2020 at a virtual ceremony for his excellent contribution to the literary
works of India.

Q227. Which country has collaborated with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch the Copernicus
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite’ to monitor the rising global sea level?
Answer: United States
The US space agency NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched ‘Copernicus Sentinel-6
Michael Freilich satellite’ on 21 November 2020, to monitor the rising global sea level.

Q228. Which country will hold the Presidency of the G20 for 2021 Summit?
Answer: Italy
Italy will take over the Presidency of the 16th G20 on 1st December 2020.

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Q229. Name the winner of the 2020 Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar.
Answer: Naseeruddin Shah
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has been honored with the 2020 Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar at
annual Sangit Kala Kendra Awards.

Q230. Which state is the best Inland state of India for 2019-20 in Fisheries Sector?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Marine states – Odisha Inland states – Uttar Pradesh; Hilly and NE states – Assam

Q231. India will take over the Presidency of the G20 Group to host the G20 Summit in which year?
Answer: 2023
India will host the Summit of the G20 Group in 2023. India was earlier slated to host the summit in 2022.

Q232. India – Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise SIMBEX-20 is organised in which place?
Answer: Andaman Sea
The 27th edition of India – Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise SIMBEX-20 has been organised from 23 to 25
November 2020 in Andaman Sea.Indian Navy (IN) is the host for the 2020 edition of SIMBEX.

Q233. What is the theme of the 59th National Pharmacy Week (NPW), which was celebrated from November
16-22, 2020?
Answer: Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals
The 59th National Pharmacy Week (NPW) was celebrated throughout the country from November 16-22,
2020..The theme of the NPW 2020 is “Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals”The Indian Pharmaceutical
Association (IPA) organises NPW during the third week of November every year.

Q234. Which country was the host nation for the APEC Summit 2020 held recently?
Answer: Malaysia
The 2020 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting was held on 20 November 2020
under the Chairmanship of Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Q235. The India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic.
The festival is held annually in which city?
Answer: Shillong
The 5th India International Cherry Blossom Festival, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The festival
is held every year in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.

Q236. ANANDA is a digital application launched by which organisation recently?

Answer: LIC
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a first-of-its kind digital application called, “ANANDA” for the
agents to onboard a new Life Insurance Policy, even without physically meeting the customer. ANANDA stands
for Atma Nirbhar Agents NewBusiness Digital Application.

Q237. The first-ever dedicated Moss Garden in India has been set up in which state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
India’s first Moss Garden has been unveiled at Khurpatal in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.

Q238. Tarun Gogoi who has died recently was the former Chief Minister of which state?
Answer: Assam
Three-time Assam Chief Minister from Congress party Tarun Gogoi, has passed away after been undergoing
treatment for post-Covid complications. He was 84.

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Q239. Name the player who beat Dominic Thiem to win 2020 ATP Tour Finals
Answer: Daniil Medvedev
In Tennis,Daniil Medvedev (Russia) beat Dominic Thiem (Austria) to win the 2020 ATP Tour Finals, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4,
held in London on 22 November 2020.

Q240. The Indian Navy has recently received its ninth P-8I long range maritime reconnaissance and anti-
submarine warfare aircraft. The deal to buy P-8I aircraft was signed by India with ________
Answer: Boeing
The Indian Navy have received its ninth P-8I long range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare
aircraft. The ninth aircraft has been received under the nearly $1 billion deal signed by Indian Navy with the
Boeing for four additional planes in 2016.

Q241. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has organised the Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2020 from__
Answer: 23-27 Nov
Airports Authority of India (AAI) is observing the Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2020 from 23 November to 27
November 2020.

Q242. Shaik Khaja Hussain, who passed away recently was a noted poet known for his work in
Answer: Telugu
Noted Telugu poet, journalist, scriptwriter Shaik Khaja Hussain, has passed away after brief illness. He was 70.
Popularly known as Devi Priya, the renowned poet bagged the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017, for his
book Gaali Rangu.

Q243. SIMBEX-20 is which edition of the annual maritime drill?

Answer: 27th
The SIMBEX series of exercises is being held between IN and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), annually
since 1994.

Q244. The Ministry of Civil Aviation aims to achieve long term objective of Zero fatality by which year?
Answer: 2030
The Ministry of Civil Aviation aims to achieve long term objective of Zero fatality by the year 2030 as envisaged
by ICAO in its Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP-2020-22) through better managed safety systems of
stakeholders.

Q245. Which country will host the APEC Summit 2021?

Answer: New Zealand
The APEC Summit 2021 will be hosted by New Zealand. APEC headquarter – Singapore

Q246. Which Indian show has won the Best Drama Series award at the 48th International Emmy Awards
2020?
Answer: Delhi Crime
The Netflix show, Delhi Crime, has won the Best Drama Series award at the 48th International Emmy Awards
2020.

Q247. Recently the Government has launched the international version of the UMANG App to mark _______
years of launch of the app
Answer: 3 years
On November 23, 2020,Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information
Technology, Communications and Law & Justice launched the international version of the UMANG app, to mark
the occasion of 3 years of UMANG and also celebrate over 2000 services milestone.

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Q248. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed every year
on____________
Answer: 25 November
The United Nations designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is celebrated
worldwide on November 25.

Q249. The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) has won the TX2 International award for doubling the population of
tigers. The reserve is located in which state?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR), situated in the Pilibhit district and Shahjahanpur District of Uttar Pradesh has
won the first-ever international award, TX2, along with the state Forest department, for doubling the number of
tigers.

Q250. ‘Cyclonic storm Nivar’ has made landfall in which region?

Answer: Bay of Bengal
The Deep Depression over the South West Bay of Bengal has intensified into the Cyclonic Storm “Nivar,” on 24
November 2020.The cyclone is currently located 410 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 450 km southeast
of Chennai.

Q251. Which country has launched the ‘Chang’e 5‘ mission to moon to collect lunar samples?
Answer: China
On 24 November 2020, China launched a historic mission ‘Chang’e 5‘ to moon to collect ‘first lunar samples’.

Q252. Which country has inked an agreement with India to develop Shatoot Dam, for safe drinking water in
that country?
Answer: Afghanistan
Construction of the Shatoot Dam, which would provide safe drinking water to 2 million residents of Kabul city.
This dam will be built on the 202-kilometre Phul-e-Khumri transmission line, which was built by India in 2019 to
provide electricity to Kabul city. Launch of Phase-IV of the High Impact Community Development Projects in
Afghanistan. It involves more than 100 projects worth US$ 80 million that India would undertake in Afghanistan.

Q253. India successfully test fired land-attack version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile recently. The
missile has been launched by India in collaboration with which country?
Answer: Russia
India successfully test-fired a land-attack version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman
and Nicobar Islands territory on 24 November 2020. The missile has been jointly developed by DRDO, India, and
NPOM, Russia, through the joint venture BrahMos Aerospace.

Q254. K Sivan has recently been conferred with Doctor of Science honorary doctorate by Visvesvaraya
Technological University, which is owned by the government of __________
Answer: Karnataka
The Visvesvaraya Technological University, of the Government of Karnataka, has conferred the Doctor of Science
honorary doctorate upon ISRO Chairman K Sivan.

Q255. Ashiesh Roy who has passed away recently was a well known __________
Answer: Actor
Television actor Ashiesh Roy has passed away, suffering from kidney ailment during the coronavirus lockdown.
He was 55.

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Q256, 24 November is observed every year as Shaheedi Divas of which sikh Guru?
Answer: Guru Tegh Bahadur
Every year, November 24 is celebrated as Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of Sikhs, of Sikh
religion.The day is celebrated as Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur across the country.

Q257. What is the theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2020?
Answer: Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!
2020 Theme“Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”.

Q258. When is the Constitution Day of India observed?

Answer: 26 November
Constitution Day (National Law Day), also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated in India on 26 November
every year to commemorate the adoption of Constitution of India.Previously this day was celebrated as Law Day

Q259. Name the first Production unit of Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT), flagged off by DRDO recently for
Indian Navy?
Answer: Varunastra
The Defence Research and Development (DRDO) Chairman G Satheesh Reddy flagged off the first Production
unit of Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT), Varunastra on 21 November 2020. The Varunastra has been designed and
developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of DRDO while Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL),
Vishakhapatnam has manufactured the torpedo for the Indian Navy.

Q260. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has partnered with which insurance company to launch the ‘Pradhan
Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)’?
Answer: PNB MetLife India Insurance
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has launched a low-cost insurance scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima
Yojana (PMJJBY)’ for its customers to bring large sections of the underserved and unserved population into the
financial mainstream. IPPB has collaborated with PNB MetLife India Insurance Company for this product.

Q261. National Milk Day is celebrated on annual basis in India on which day?
Answer: November 26
In India, November 26 is celebrated as National Milk Day, since 2014

Q262. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC)?
Answer: Greg Barclay
Greg Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer and director of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) since 2012, has
been elected as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 24 November 2020, after a
second round of voting.

Q263. The Phagwara Mega Food Park has recently been inaugurated by Narendra Singh Tomar in which state?
Answer: Punjab
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar , the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj virtually inaugurated the Mega Food Park (MFP) at Phagwara in
Kapurthala district of Punjab on 24 November 2020.The Phagwara Mega Food Park is built at a cost of Rs 107.83
crores.

Q264. Which state has launched the ‘Him Suraksha Abhiyan’ to collect real-time data on the health profile of
entire state?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
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Him Suraksha campaign aims at sensitizing the people regarding Covid-19 pandemic and also to collect
information regarding symptoms of other diseases like TB, Leprosy, sugar and blood pressure.

Q265. The National Science Film Festival 2020 is which edition of the annual event?
Answer: 10th
The tenth edition of prestigious National science film festival kicked off on 24th November 2020 in a virtual
mode. The four-day long film festival has been jointly organized by Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous agency under
the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and the Tripura State Council of Science and
Technology, Govt. of Tripura

Q266. Government has approved the merger of crisis-ridden Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited (LVB), with which
bank?
Answer: DBS Bank India
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the amalgamation of crisis-
ridden Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited (LVB) with DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL) on 25 November 2020.

Q267. What was the profession of Ahmed Patel who has passed away recently?
Answer: Politician
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who was the political secretary to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, has
passed away, after testing positive for Covid-19. He was 71. His full name was Ahmedbhai Mohammedbhai
Patel.

Q268. In which year did the Constitution of India came into effect?
Answer: 1950
On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into
effect on 26 January 1950.

Q269. Who is famously known as the Father of India’s White Revolution?

Answer: Verghese Kurien
The father of India’s White Revolution, Dr. Verghese Kurien (also nicknamed as Milkman of India).

Q270. The RE-Invest 2020 is which edition of the Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo?
Answer: 3rd
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo
(RE-Invest 2020) on 26 November 2020 through video conferencing. The summit is organised by the Ministry of
New and Renewable Energy.The theme for RE-Invest 2020 is ‘Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition’.

Q271. James Wolfensohn, who has passed away recently was the former President of which body?
Answer: World Bank Group
Australian-American lawyer, investment banker, and economist James Wolfensohn, who served as the President
of the World Bank for 10 years, has passes away. He was 86. Wolfensohn had served as the ninth president of
the World Bank Group from 1995 to 2005.

Q272. The largest solar power project at a high altitude in India has been set up at which place?
Answer: Leh
The largest solar power project at a high altitude, setup under the Centre’s ”Make In India” initiative of the
Central government for the defence sector has been set up at Leh IAF station in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Q273. Inventivepreneur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI) has recently partnered with which
bank to support MSMEs/SMEs and Start-ups?
Answer: HDFC Bank

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The Inventivepreneur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ICCI) and HDFC Bank have inked an MoU to
support MSMEs/SMEs and Start-ups financially.ICCI is the biggest platform operating to support
entrepreneurship globally.

Q274. PM Modi has released a book on Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, penned by Kirpal Singh Ji. Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji
was the _________ Sikh Guru
Answer: First
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a book on the life and ideals of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji on 25
November 2020..The book has been penned by Kirpal Singh Ji, who is based in Chandigarh. Guru Nanak, also
referred to as Baba Nanak, was the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.

Q275. The ‘Garima Greh is a newly set up Shelter Home for Transgender Persons. The facility has recently
been inaugurated in which city?
Answer: Vadodara
The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched a ‘National
Portal for Transgender Persons’ on 25 November 2020. Apart from this, the minister also e-inaugurated
a ‘Garima Greh: A Shelter Home for Transgender Persons’ in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Q276. Invest India has collaborated with which organisation to develop the first-ever ‘SDG Investor Map for
India’?
Answer: UNDP
Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, has partnered with UNDP India to
develop the first-ever ‘SDG Investor Map for India’.The map lays out 18 Investment Opportunities Areas
(IOAs) in six critical SDG enabling sectors, that can help India to move forward on Sustainable Development path.

Q277. The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways recently laid foundation stones for 16 National
Highway projects in Uttar Pradesh worth around Rs 7477 crore. Name the Minister
Answer: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 16 National Highway projects in
Uttar Pradesh on 26 November 2020. The construction cost of these infra projects is estimated to be around Rs
7477 crore.

Q278. Mercedes-Benz has joined hands with which bank to strengthen its customer base through unique
financial benefits to lender’s HNI customers?
Answer: SBI
India’s largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI), to offer attractive
financial benefits, to the lender’s HNI customers on owning a Mercedes-Benz and in turn expand its customer
base in the country.

Q279. Who has been appointed as the new Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Army?
Answer: Lt Gen Harpal Singh
Lt Gen Harpal Singh has been appointed as the new Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Army. He would take over his
new appointment on December 1, 2020. He is presently the Director-General of Border Roads Organisation
(BRO).

Q280. The famously industrialist, known as the Father of Indian Information Technology (IT) Industry, has
passed away. Name him?
Answer: Faqir Chand Kohli
Renowned Indian industrialist,Faqir Chand Kohli, who was referred as Father of Indian Information Technology
(IT) Industry, has passed away. He was 96.

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Q281. Veteran footballer Diego Armando Maradona who has passed away played for which country?
Answer: Argentina
The former Argentinian football legend Diego Armando Maradona, has passed away following heart attack. He
was 60.

Q282. The Government of India has set the target to achieve 175 GW of renewable energy by which year?
Answer: 2022
It must be noted that India has set an ambitious target of having 175GW of renewable energy by 2022 and
450GW by 2030.

Q283. Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
Answer: Rajeev Chaudhary
Major Gen Rajeev Chaudhary has been appointed as the new Director-General of the BRO.

Q284. Renowned industrialist Faqir Chand Kohli, who has passed away recently was the founder of which
company?
Answer: TCS
Popularly known as F. C. Kohli, he was the founder and the first and longest serving CEO of Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS), India’s largest software services company.

Q285. The National Organ Donation Day is observed in India on____________

Answer: 27 November
The ‘National Organ Donation Day’ is observed in India every year on 27 November, since past 10 years.The day
aims to promote awareness and recognize the selfless contribution made by deceased donors to healthcare and
mankind re-instill our faith in humanity.

Q286. India’s first dedicated freighter services to Leh has been launched by which airline service provider?
Answer: SpiceJet
Low-cost domestic airline major SpiceJet launched its dedicated freighter services to Leh on 26 November 2020.
It is the first-of-its-type service by any domestic airlines, and will boost connectivity to the area with the rest of
the country.

Q287. Who is the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare?

Answer: Narendra Singh Tomar
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is Shri Narendra Singh Tomar

Q288. The ‘India Climate Change Knowledge Portal’ has been launched as a single point Information resource
regarding various national and international levels initiatives taken by government to address the climate
change issues. The newly launched portal comprise of how many components?
Answer: 8
The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar virtually launched the
web portal “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal” on 27 November 2020. The portal comprise of eight major
components

Q289. India is observing the World Investor Week from Nov 23 – 29, 2020 under aegis of International
Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and SEBI. Where is the headquarter of IOSCO based?
Answer: Madrid, Spain
Markets regulator SEBI is observing World Investor Week (WIW) in the country from November 23 – 29, 2020.As
a part of the celebrations, SEBI has launched an initiative called ‘Securities Market Trainers’ (SMARTs)
program, to enhance investor education and awareness.

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Q290. Name the educational programme launched by SEBI to enhance investor education and awareness on
the occasion of World Investor Week (WIW)
Answer: SMARTs
As a part of the celebrations, SEBI has launched an initiative called ‘Securities Market Trainers’ (SMARTs)
program, to enhance investor education and awareness.

Q291. International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is marked on which day annually?
Answer: 29 November
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is a UN-organized day held every year
on November 29.

Q292. Government has recently launched Honey FPO Programme in 5 states, to promote the production of
honey and beekeeping industry. Honey FPO programme is as a part of the Central scheme, under which
_______ FPOs will be set up across the country.
Answer: 10,000
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated Honey
Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) Programme in five states, for producing honey, on 26 November 2020. The
Honey FPO Programme has been launched under the Central Sector Scheme for Formation & Promotion of new
10,000 FPOs. The Government has approved 2,200 FPOs for the current financial year 2020-21.

Q293. Name the word which has been selected as the Word of the Year 2020 by the Cambridge Dictionary?
Answer: Quarantine
Quarantine” has been named the 2020 Word of the Year by Cambridge Dictionary.As per the Cambridge
Dictionary, quarantine was one of the most highly searched words on its website in 2020.

Q294. The Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired by which country recently?
Answer: Russia
The Russian military successfully test-fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile in the Arctic on 26 November
2020.The missile was fired from the frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the White Sea.

Q295. Lachit Divas is celebrated every year in which state of India?

Answer: Assam
Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) is celebrated annually in the Indian state of Assam on November 24, to mark the birth
anniversary of the legendary Ahom army general Lachit Borphukan.

Q296. India has inked a MoU for cooperation in the field of Environment protection and biodiversity
conservation with which country recently?
Answer: Finland
On 26 November 2020, India and Finland signed an MoU for developing cooperation in the field of Environment
protection and biodiversity conservation.

Q297. The 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power station is the first ever coal based plant being set up in Arab
Gulf country. The plant is being developed in which city?
Answer: Dubai
The first coal-based power plant of Arab Gulf country is being developed in Saih Shuaib, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates.The 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power station will be built at an estimated cost of $ 3.4 billion.

Q298. In 2020, India is observing which edition of the National Organ Donation Day?
Answer: 11th

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2020 marks the 11th National Organ Donation Day. It is organised by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant
Organization (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Q299. Barents Sea and White sea are part of which Ocean?
Answer: Arctic

Q300. PM Modi recently visited Serum Institute of India to review the COVID-19 vaccine development and
manufacturing process at this facility. Where is this Serum Institute of India located?
Answer: Pune
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi embarked on a three-city visit on 28 November 2020, to personally review
the COVID-19 vaccine development and manufacturing process at facilities in these cities. Facilities visied by PM
Modi are:Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune

Q301. When is the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare observed?
Answer: 30 November
The United Nation recognised Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is held every year
on since 2005.

Q302. IRDAI has recently approved the merger of which insurance company with ICICI Lombard?
Answer: Bharti AXA General Insurance
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has given its in-principle approval for
the merger of Bharti AXA General Insurance with ICICI Lombard.

Q303. PM Modi will dedicate six-lane widening project of the Handia – Rajatalab section of National Highway
19 on 30 November. The highway section will connect which two cities?
Answer: Prayagraj – Varanasi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to visit his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on 30 November 2020. PM
will dedicate to the nation the six-lane widening project of the Handia (Prayagraj) – Rajatalab (Varanasi) section
of National Highway 19.

Q304. David Prowse, the renowned actor who played the role of ‘Darth Vader’ in the original Star Wars trilogy
has passed away. Besides being an actor, he was a legendary _________?
Answer: Weightlifter
British character actor David Prowse, best known for playing ‘Darth Vader’ in the original Star Wars trilogy, has
passed away following short illness. He was 85.

Q305. What is the GDP growth rate projection of India for FY21 according to the UBS?
Answer: -10.5%
The UBS has projected India’s real GDP to contract 10.5% in FY21, in its Global Economics & Markets Outlook
2021-2022 report.

Q306. Which bank has launched the SMS Pay functionality on the POS terminals for merchants?
Answer: Yes Bank
Private lender YES Bank launched an ‘SMS Pay’ functionality on POS terminals, which would allow merchants to
accept contactless and remote payments from their customers. Yes Bank has collaborated with French payment
services company Worldline to launch the new facility.

Q307. PM Modi recently chaired the PRAGATI Meet on 25 November 2020. It was which edition of the
programme?
Answer: 33rd

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 33rd PRAGATI meeting on 25 November 2020 to review multiple
projects, grievances and programmes. PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Q308. Which country is the host nation for the SCO Summit 2020?
Answer: India
India will host the 19th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in virtual format on 30 November
2020.It will be the first time that a Summit-level Meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of India, since it
gained full -membership of the organization in 2017.The Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Venkaiah Naidu will
be the chair of the Summit.

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