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• A total of 16 teams will participate in the – Digital Sanskriti” at the Centre for
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT).
including the hosts South Africa. • During the event he released a book
• The defending champion India has won titled “Dewas Ki Sanskritik Parampara”
the tournament 4 times. written by Shri Jeevan Singh Thakur,
published in the series “Untold Tales of
6. Who is the author of the book titled India’s Cities” by CCRT.
“The Unquiet River: A biography of the
Brahmaputra”? 8. Name the CEO, who topped among the
A. Arupjyoti Saikia Indian origin CEO & ranked 6th globally in
B. Himanjali Sankar the ‘The Best-Performing CEOs in the
C. Homen Borgohain World, 2019’ list prepared by Harvard
D. Mamoni Raisom Goswami Business Review (HBR)?
E. Arupa Kalita Patangia A. Sundar Pichai B. Indra Nooyi
Ans. A C. Satya Narayana Nadella
Sol. D. Shantanu Narayen
• A new book titled "The Unquiet River: A E. Ajaypal Singh Banga
biography of the Brahmaputra", written Ans. D
by historian Arupjyoti Saikia is to be Sol.
released. • The "Best-Performing CEOs in the
• The book published by Oxford World, 2019" list was released on
University Press (OUP). October 29, 2019. The list was compiled
• The Brahmaputra river that has shaped by the Harvard Business Review.
both the landscape of the Assam valley • Three Indian-origin CEOs (chief
and the livelihoods of its inhabitants, is executive officer), Shantanu Narayen
the subject of a new book. (CEO of Adobe Inc), Ajaypal Singh
• The book describes the river's long Banga (CEO of Mastercard) and Satya
lineage and its centrality in Assam's Narayana Nadella (CEO of Microsoft)
environment. It is the intertwined story of are among the world’s top 10 best-
the river and floodplains, water and land, performing CEOs.
human and non-humans, which continue • Shantanu Narayen is on the 6th spot,
to converge. Jaypal Singh Banga ranked at 7th while
Microsoft chief Satya Nadella in on the 9th
7. Who is the author of the book titled spot.
“Dewas Ki Sanskritik Parampara”
released during the “Digital Bharat – 9. Who presented the 1st edition of
Digital Sanskriti” event by the Union National Corporate Social Responsibility
Minister of State (MoS) for Culture & Awards (NCSRA) for 2019 in New Delhi?
Tourism, Mr. Prahalad Singh? A. Nirmala Sitharaman
A. Jeevan Singh Thakur B. Ram Nath Kovind
B. Mridula Garg C. Praksah Javadekar
C. Krishna Sobti D. Venkaiah Naidu
D. Neelam Saxena Chandra E. Rajnath Singh
E. Indira Dangi Ans. B
Ans. A Sol.
Sol. • On October 29, 2019, The President of
• On October 21, 2019, Union Minister of India, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind conferred the
State (MoS) for Culture & Tourism 1st Edition of National Corporate Social
(Independent Charge) Mr. Prahalad Singh Responsibility Awards (NCSRA) for 2019
inaugurated CCRT e-portal and YouTube in New Delhi.
Channel with support from Routes 2 • The jury recommended 19 winners and
Routes, during the event “Digital Bharat 19 honourable mentions across the 3
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award categories, out of the 528 entries • Insurance regulatory body IRDAI has
received for NCSRA. set up an 8-member committee to
evaluate applications filed under the
10. Who among the following has been Regulatory Sandbox approach to promote
conferred with the Udyog Rattan Award innovative ideas to foster growth in
2019 by the Institute of Economic Studies insurance sector.
(IES) in an award function held at New • The committee will be headed by
Delhi, for his work in transforming how International Institute of Information
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Technology (Bengaluru) Director, S
(MSMEs)? Sadagopan.
A. Thakur Anup Singh • The committee will have a term of one
B. Gautam Adani year and meet whenever required.
C. Mukesh Ambani • The panel will be screening of
D. Pawan Munjal applications received for the Regulatory
E. Rahul Bajaj Sandbox and evaluating the test design
Ans. A of the proposed hypothesis.
Sol. • Regulatory Sandbox (RS) usually refers
* Thakur Anup Singh, Chairman and to live testing of new products or services
Managing Director (CMD) of Marg ERP in a controlled/test regulatory
received Udyog Rattan Award 2019 from environment for which regulators may
the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) permit certain relaxations for the limited
affiliated to Government of India in an purpose of testing.
award function held at New Delhi, for his
work in transforming how Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can 12. Name the person who will preside
accelerate their business by using over the Committee of Secretaries (CoS)
technology. formed by the union government to
* Marg ERP provides inventory and suggest measures to mitigate financial
accounting software to over one million stress in the telecom sector?
active users including to 2,50,000 A. Pradeep Kumar Sinha
MSMEs. B. Rajiv Mehrishi
* The Udyog Rattan award is conferred C. Rajiv Gauba
annually to Indian citizens, for their D. Rajiv Kumar
outstanding contribution to the economic E. Nripendra Misra
development of the country. Ans. C
* The winners are selected by a panel of Sol.
judges who are usually eminent citizens The union government has set up a
with economic backgrounds. committee of secretaries (CoS) to
suggest measures to mitigate financial
11. Who will be the chairman of the stress in the telecom sector.
committee formed by the IRDAI to • The committee will be headed by
evaluate applications filed under the Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba and
Regulatory Sandbox approach to promote secretaries from finance, law, telecom
innovative ideas to foster growth in ministries will be its members.
insurance sector? • The committee will consider issues such
A. Anshu Prakash as deferment of spectrum auction for two
B. Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre years and reduction in spectrum usage
C. S Sadagopan charges, and take a relook at the
D. Pournima Gupte Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
E. V.S. Narendra Chandra charges.
Ans. C • For spectrum auction charges, telcos
Sol. will have to fork out Rs 49,040 crore in
the next two years.
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13. Who among the following has won the 15. Who among the following has been
presidential election in Botswana? appointed as the first female Prime
A. Ndaba Gaolathe Minister of Belgium in the country's 189-
B. Mokgweetsi Masisi year history?
C. Duma Boko A. Anne-Marie Lizin B. Alice Melin
D. Biggie Butale C. Olga Zrihen D. Sophie Wilmes
E. Slumber Tsogwane E. None of these
Ans. B Ans. D
Sol. Sol.
• Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi the • Former Belgian Budget Minister,
5th and current President of Botswana, Sophie Wilmes has taken office as the
has won a five-year term in Botswana's first female Prime Minister in the
elections for President role. country's 189-year history.
• His ruling party Botswana Democratic • She was named as the head of the
Party (BDP) which has ruled since country’s next caretaker government.
independence from Britain in 1966, She was sworn in by King Philippe.
attains the minimum 29 parliamentary • She succeeded in the liberal leader
seats required to form a government Charles Michel.
after securing more than 51 % vote. • She will become the president of the
• The 58-year-old Masisi became European Council on 1 December.
president in April 2018 after Ian Khama’s • Sophie Wilmes was named by the King
resignation. as the caretaker prime minister. She is an
ally of Michel.
14. Which of the following institutions has
topped in 'Financial Times Masters in 16. Who among the following has been
Management Rankings 2019' released on appointed as the 47th Chief Justice of
October 28, 2019? India (CJI) of India?
A. London Business School A. Sharad Arvind Bobde
B. University of St. Gallen B. N. V. Ramana
C. HEC Paris C. Arun Kumar Mishra
D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
E. MIT Sloan School of Management D. Rohinton Fali Nariman
Ans. B E. R. Banumathi
Sol. Ans. A
• Indian Institute of Management Sol.
Calcutta (IIMC) has secured the 17th • The senior most judge in the Supreme
rank globally in the 'Financial Times Court, Justice Sharad Arvind Bodbe
Masters in Management Rankings 2019' has been appointed as the next Chief
released on October 28, 2019. Justice of India (CJI).
• The list was topped by the University • His Warrant of Appointment was signed
of St.Gallen in Switzerland followed by by President Ram Nath Kovind under
HEC Paris, France, and London Article 124 of the Constitution of
Business School, UK. India.
• The IIMC got the ranking for its 2-Year • He will be the 47th CJI and will take
Masters in Business Administration oath on November 18, 2019. He will hold
(formerly Post Graduate Programme in office till April 23, 2021.
Management). • Being a senior most judge in Supreme
• IIMC has improved by 6 ranks from last Court his name was recommended by
year when it had secured the 23rd spot. incumbent Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi
• The institute has also taken over IIM for appointment as the next CJI.
Ahmedabad for the top spot in the
country.
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17. Who among the following has been • The Odisha government has signed a
appointed as the chief of the National Letter of Understanding (LoU) with
Highways Authority of India (NHAI)? UNICEF to provide safe drinking water to
A. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu every household in the state.
B. Arvind Singh • The LoU was signed by the state
C. Sanjeev Nandan Sahai housing and urban development
D. Pramod Kumar Das department (HUDD) to provide 24-hour
E. Ajay Kumar safe drinking water and the project has
Ans. A been named as 'Drink From Tap Mission'.
Sol. • The project will be launched on a pilot
* Appointment Committee of the Cabinet, basis for about 1.2 lakh people involving
Government of India (GoI), has approved 22,000 families in pockets of Puri and
the appointment of Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Khurda district.
as the as the chief of the National • The project is being undertaken with
Highways Authority of India (NHAI). financial support from the United Nations
* He replaces Nagendra Nath Sinha, who Children's Fund (UNICEF), which will
was earlier appointed as the secretary, hopefully help in achieving the state
department of border management. government's target.
* Sukhbir is presently working as
additional secretary in the department of 20. Which of the following states become
higher education, ministry of human the first state in the country to enact a
resource development. law on contract farming?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu
18. A renowned personality, Dilip Parikh C. Telangana D. Karnataka
passed away on October 25, 2019, he E. Haryana
was associated with which field? Ans. B
A. Cinema B. Politics Sol.
C. Journalism D. Music • Tamil Nadu has become the first state
E. Acting in the country to enact a law on contract
Ans. B farming with President Ram Nath Kovind
Sol. giving assent to the Agricultural Produce
• Former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Dilip and Livestock Contract Farming and
Parikh passed away on October 25, 2019 Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill,
in Ahmedabad following a prolonged 2019.
illness. • The Bill aims to set a policy framework
• He served as the 13th Chief Minister of and institutional mechanism on
Gujarat during 1997-98 when he was agricultural produce and livestock
with Rashtriya Janata Party - RJP, floated contract farming. With the Bill approved,
by Shankersinh Vaghela. TN state becomes the first state to enact
• Parikh started his political career as a the law on contract farming.
BJP MLA. Industrialist by profession, he • The Bill was adopted by the Tamil Nadu
also served as President of the Gujarat State government in February 2019. The
Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Bill is first-of-its-kind legislation that
assures farm income.
19. Which of the following states has
signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) 21. Name the driver who won the US
with UNICEF to provide safe drinking Grand Prix Formula one 2019 title?
water to every household in the state? A. Lewis Hamilton B. Max Verstappen
A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka C. Valtteri Bottas D. Charles Leclerc
C. Chhattisgarh D. Gujarat E. Michael Schumacher
E. Odisha Ans. C
Ans. E Sol.
Sol.
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* Finnish racing driver Valtteri Bottas of Science and Technology and encourage
(with Mercedes) has won the Formula the translation of its benefits to people.
One, United States Grand Prix 2019.
* Lewis Hamilton was on second, Max 24. Name the Application unveiled by the
Verstappen on third, Charles Leclerc on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that
fourth and Alexander Albon on fifth. will facilitate hassle-free and faster
* Lewis Hamilton (sixth F1 world title) has clearance by Customs at the airports and
won the Formula One World Drivers’ enhance the experience of international
Championship for 2019. tourists and other visitors at the airports?
* The maximum number of Formula One A. ICEDASH B. ATITHI
World Drivers’ Championship has been C. AGANTUK D. AGAMAN
won by Michael Schumacher with 7 titles. E. SWAGAT
Ans. B
22. What is the name of the first-ever Sol.
joint military exercise between India- * The Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Uzbekistan which was held at Chirchiq Sitharaman unveiled two new IT
Training Area near Tashkent? Initiatives ‘ICEDASH’ and ‘ATITHI’ for
A. Yudh Abhyas improved monitoring and pace of
B. Dustlik customs clearance of imported goods and
C. Hand in Hand facilitating arriving international
D. Dharma Guardian passengers.
E. SIMBEX * ICEDASH is an Ease of Doing Business
Ans. B monitoring dashboard of the Indian
Sol. Customs helping the public see the daily
* The first-ever India-Uzbekistan joint Customs clearance times of import cargo
military exercise ‘Dustlik-2019’ was held at various ports and airports.
at Chirchiq Training Area near Tashkent. * The ATITHI app will facilitate hassle-
* The exercise will enable the sharing of free and faster clearance by Customs at
best practices and experiences between the airports and enhance the experience
the Armed Forces of the two countries of international tourists and other visitors
and will lead to greater operational at the airports.
effectiveness.
25. Which state has launched a first of its
23.The 5th India International Science Fes kind job helpline number (76260-76260)
tival (IISF) 2019 was inaugurated by the for the unemployed youth of the state
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at under the ‘Ghar Ghar Rozgar’
________. programme?
A. New Delhi B. Kolkata A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Mumbai D. Chennai C. Punjab D. Madhya Pradesh
E. Bengaluru E. Odisha
Ans. B Ans. C
Sol. Sol.
* Prime Minister Narendra Modi has * Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh
inaugurated the 5th India International has launched a first of its kind job helpline
Science Festival (IISF) in Kolkata, number (76260-76260) for the
through video conference. unemployed youth of the state under
* The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Ghar Ghar Rozgar’ programme.
RISEN India - Research, Innovation and * The objective of this helpline is to reach
Science Empowering the Nation. every house in Punjab and it can be
* The prime objective of IISF is to instil contacted on 75 thousand mobile
scientific temper among people, numbers daily.
showcase India’s contribution in the field
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* In this process, a 110-seat call centre for Literature, most expensive Indian
of Punjab Job Helpline has also been award for writing?
created for the data to be prepared. A. Madhuri Vijay B. Jhumpa Lahiri
C. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
26. The World Tsunami Awareness Day D. Kiran Desai E. Amish Tripathi
(WTAD) is being observed across the Ans. A
world on which date annually? Sol.
A. 1st November B. 2nd November * U.S. based-Indian author Madhuri
C. 3 November
rd
D. 4th November Vijay’s debut novel, “The Far Field” has
E. 5 November
th
won 2019 JCB prize for Literature (most
Ans. E expensive Indian award for writing).
Sol. * Taking the reader through a complex
* The World Tsunami Awareness Day personal story, The Far Field is set against
(WTAD) is being observed across the the backdrop 1990’s Kashmir conflict
world on 5th November. * She also received the Rs 25 lakh as the
* In 2019, the World Tsunami Awareness prize money, a sculpture by Delhi artist
Day will promote Target (d) of the duo Thukral & Tagra entitled Mirror
"Sendai Seven Campaign" which focuses Melting.
on reducing disaster damage to critical * The novel published by Fourth estate
infrastructure and disruption of basic India.
services.
* By the year 2030, an estimated 50% of 29. Which country’s GDP is expected to
the world's population will live in coastal grow more at 86% fastest in the world in
areas exposed to flooding, storms and 2020 as per the International Monetary
tsunamis. Fund (IMF)?
Note: A. Swaziland B. Guyana
* The first World Tsunami Awareness Day C. Nigeria D. Congo
was observed on 5th November 2016. E. Fiji
Ans. B
27. Who among the following has been Sol.
appointed as the chairman of the Land * According to the International Monetary
Ports Authority of India (LPAI) for a Fund (IMF) report, South America's
period of five years? Guyana GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is
A. Pramod Kumar Tiwari expected to be more at 86% in 2020 after
B. Rohit Kumar Parmar expanding 4.4% in 2019.
C. Aditya Mishra * This growth expectation had done after
D. Mihir Vardhan Exxon Mobil Corp.’s discovery of oil at
E. Ajay Kumar Guyana.
Ans. C * Guyana’ GDP is to get fourteen times as
Sol. fast as China’s GDP in 2020.
* Senior IPS officer Aditya Mishra (1989 * Guyana is projecting USD 300 million in
batch: Uttar Pradesh cadre) has been petroleum revenue in 2020.
appointed as the chairman of the Land * The oil sector will represent about 40%
Ports Authority of India (LPAI) for a of the economy within five years.
period of five years.
* The Appointments Committee of the 30. Name the actor who will be honoured
Cabinet has approved the appointment of with a special Icon of Golden Jubilee
Mishra as the chairman of the LPAI on the Award at the International Film Festival of
recommendations of a search-cum- India (IFFI) 2019?
selection panel. A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Kamal Hasan
28. Who is the author of the novel “The C. Rajnikanth
Far Field” which has won 2019 JCB prize D. Anupam Kher
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diseases and said that it’s perhaps the (GDP) could grow 6.6% in 2020-24, lower
only medical institution in the world which than its 2013-17 average of 7.4%.
has treated more than 1.5 lakh patients * The organization has predicted regional
of Vitiligo alone. GDP growth of 5.7% over 2020-24, down
from 6.7% in 2013-17.
34. Pooja Gehlot is associated with which * As per the report, China would need to
sport? bridge the gap between demand and
A. Badminton B. Wrestling supply of digital talent, while improving
C. Shooting D. Boxing digital literacy and increasing access to
E. Gymnastic digital devices are critical in India.
Ans. B
Sol. 37. Who among the following has been
* Pooja Gehlot (53kg) in wrestling appointed as the new Managing Director
claimed India's second silver medal after & Chief Executive Officer of IndusInd
going down to Japan's Haruna Okuno in Bank?
the finals of the UWW Under-23 World A. Paul Abraham
Championships in Budapest. B. K. S. Sridhar.
* Pooja lost 0-2 to Okuno in the summit C. Suhail Chander
clash. D. Sumant Kathpalia
* She had entered the finals after beating E. Ramesh Ganesan
Turkey's Zeynep Yetgil in the semifinals Ans. D
of the tournament. Sol.
* Sumant Kathpalia has been chosen as
35. Who won the Paris Masters title for the new Managing Director & Chief
2019? Executive Officer of IndusInd Bank.
A. Novak Djokovic * He will replace Romesh Sobti.
B. Rafael Nadal * Kathpalia is the head of consumer loans
C. Roger Federer at the Hindujas-promoted lender and his
D. Denis Shapovalov name has been forwarded to the Reserve
E. Daniil Medvedev Bank for approval.
Ans. A * Sobti, who has been at the helm for
Sol. over a decade, will be retiring in March
• Novak Djokovic of Serbia has won the 2020 at age of 70.
fifth Paris Masters title for 2019 by * The 55-year-old Kathpalia has also
defeating Canadian youngster Denis been with the bank since 2008 and is
Shapovalov in the final. credited with building consumer loans
• Novak Djokovic won the title for an portfolio from scratch, as part of a
unprecedented fifth time. strategy to diversify the loan book
adopted by the bank.
36.According to the Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development 38. At present who is the governor of
(OECD), what would be India’s Gross Jharkhand?
Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in A. Phagu Chauhan B. Draupadi Murmu
the years 2020-24? C. Ganeshi Lal D. Lalji Tandon
A. 6.0% B. 6.3% E. Anandiben Patel
C. 6.6% D. 6.8% Ans. B
E. 7.1% Sol.
Ans. C * According to the Election Commission,
Sol. Jharkhand assembly polls will be held
* According to the Organisation for in five phases between November 30
Economic Co-operation and Development and December 20, and the counting of
(OECD), India’s gross domestic product votes will take place on December 23.
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* As per the Chief Election Commissioner * Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan -
Sunil Arora, the polls to 81-member o-Cha inaugurated this summit at
assembly will be held on November 30, IMPACT convention complex.
December 7, 12, 16 and 20. * The theme of the summit is
* Jharkhand was formed in the year 2000 'Advancing Partnership for
by dividing Bihar into two state. sustainability'.
* First CM of the state was Babulal * Prime Minister Narendra Modi will
Marandi attend this summit on November 3rd and
* First Governor of Jharkhand was 4th.
Prabhat Kumar * Apart from leaders of 10 ASEAN
* Present Governor is Draupadi Murmu countries head of Eight dialogue partner
* Raghubar Das is the first chief minister countries including India, USA China,
of Jharkhand who have completed the full Japan, Republic of Korea, Australia
term of five years in the state. and New Zealand are also participating
in the summit.
39. Which of the following countries has
pledged to invest 1 billion euros over the 41. Which of the following cities hosted
next five years on environmentally the 11th edition of BRICS summit from
friendly urban mobility in India? 13th to 14th November 2019?
A. Switzerland B. Sweden A. Hangzhou B. Brasilia
C. Germany D. England C. Beijing D. Johannesburg
E. France E. Vladivostok
Ans. C Ans. B
Sol. Sol.
* German Chancellor Angela Merkel • The 11th BRICS Summit was held in
pledged to invest 1 billion euros over the Brasilia, Brazil from 13th to 14th November
next five years on environmentally 2019.
friendly urban mobility in India. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended
* Merkel, whose visit to the country the summit
coincided with one of the worst spells of
air pollution in Delhi/NCR, also • The theme of the Summit this year is
emphasised on the need to replace "Economic Growth for an Innovative
diesel-run public transport with electric Future”.
vehicles.
* Germany would also put in 200 million 42. What is the theme of the 11th edition
euros to reform the bus sector in Tamil of the BRICS summit held from 13th to
Nadu. 14th November 2019?
A. “Sustainable Development for an
40. 35th ASAEAN Summit 2019 was held Innovative Future”
in which city? B. "Global Economy: Trade and
A. Jakarta, Indonesia Investment and Innovation"
B. Bangkok, Thailand C. "Economic Growth for an Innovative
C. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Future”.
D. Hanoi, Vietnam D. 'Biodiversity, Oceans, Climate'
E. Manila, Philippines E. None of these
Ans. B Ans. C
Sol. Sol.
* On October 31st, 2019, the 35th • The 11th BRICS Summit was held in
ASEAN Summit began in Bangkok, Brasilia, Brazil from 13th to 14th November
Thailand. The summit will continue till 2019.
November 4, 2019. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended
the summit
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• The theme of the Summit this year is 45. Which state government has
"Economic Growth for an Innovative launched an online registration portal to
Future”. facilitate setting up of new MSME units?
A. Karnataka B. Maharashtra
43.N ame the state of which Ancient C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh
Water System ‘Suranga Bawadi’ has been E. Rajasthan
selected as the World Monument Watch Ans. C
List for 2020? Sol.
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana • Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has
C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka launched an online registration portal to
E. Kerala facilitate setting up of new MSME units.
Ans. D • Mr. Rupani approved the first online
Sol. application through the portal and issued
• As per by the New York-based non- a certificate through an e-mail to a
governmental organisation, Suranga woman entrepreneur.
Bawadi in Bijapur (Karnataka) has been • The Union government had also
selected as the World Monument Watch announced that purchase of land would
List for 2020, also be possible without prior approval for
• Suranga Bawadi was selected under the the purpose of setting up a new MSME
category of “Ancient Water System of the unit in the state.
Deccan Plateau” along with 24
monuments across the world. 46. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad birth
• It was built in the 16th century of Adil anniversary is celebrated as
Shahi-I in Vijayapura. ____________ .
• It is one of the integral parts of the A. National Education Day
ancient Karez system of supplying water B. National Sports Day
through subterranean tunnels. C. National Policy Day
D. National Politian Day
44. President Ram Nath Kovind signed a E. National Literacy Day
proclamation imposing President’s rule in Ans. A
Maharashtra, currently who is the Sol.
governor of Maharashtra? • National Education Day of India is
A. Acharya Devvrat celebrated every year on 11 November to
B. Lalji Tandon commemorate the birth anniversary of
C. Kalraj Mishra Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first
D. Bandaru Dattatreya education minister of independent India.
E. Bhagat Singh Koshyari • This year it was 130th birth anniversary
Ans. E of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
Sol. • National Education Day was instituted
• As per Maharashtra Governor’s Bhagat by Union Ministry of Human Resource
Singh Koshyari recommendation, Development in 2008 announced to
President Ram Nath Kovind signed a commemorate the birthday Maulana Abul
proclamation imposing President’s rule in Kalam Azad for recalling his contribution
Maharashtra (Article 356). to cause of education in India.
• The state legislative assembly has been • Its objective is to strengthen
kept under suspended animation educational institutions and to raise
• In the latest state election, the BJP quality of education to greater heights.
emerged as the single largest party with • It also seeks to remember Maulana
105 seats followed by the Shiv Sena 56, Azad’s contribution in laying the
the NCP 54 and the Congress 44 in the foundations of education system in an
288-member House. independent India as well as to evaluate
our current performance in this field.
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47. Who has authored the book titled 49. Which of the following shooters has
“Accidental Magic”, which channels Harry won the gold medal in men's 10m air
Potter nostalgia and straddles? pistol event in the 14th Asian Shooting
A. Ramchandra Guha Championship 2019 in Doha?
B. Devdutt Pattanaik A. Kim Song Guk
C. Keshava Guha B. Saurabh Chaudhary
D. Ravinder Singh C. Foroughi Javed
E. Ashwin Sanghi D. Joseph Gulfam
Ans. C E. Pang Wei
Sol. Ans. A
• Author Keshava Guha has penned his Sol.
debut novel which channels Harry Potter * Korea's Kim Song Guk won the top prize
nostalgia and straddles multiple contexts with a world record 246.5.
and themes like fandom, identity, * Saurabh Chaudhary claimed the silver
aspirations and relationships. medal in men's 10m air pistol event to
• The Novel was launched at the continue India's surge at the 14th Asian
Bangalore Literature Festival on Championship in Doha.
November 10, 2019. * Iran's Foroughi Javed bagged the
• Published by HarperCollins India, bronze.
Accidental Magic is the story of four very * India won six Olympic quotas across
different people whose lives are brought events from the prestigious
together by Harry Potter. championship, taking their total to 15.
48. Who among the following has been 50. Who has sworn in as the Chief Justice
nominated to the Parliamentary Standing of Madras High Court?
Committee on Finance by the Rajya A. Justice Sanjay Karol
Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu? B. Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi
A. Dr Manmohan Singh C. Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar
B. Sonia Gandhi D. Justice Ashok Bhushan
C. Mallikarjun Kharge E. Justice Muhammad Raffiq
D. Ahmad Patel Ans. B
E. Digvijay Singh Sol.
Ans. A • Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi was
Sol. sworn-in as Chief Justice of the Madras
• Venkaiah Naidu (Rajya Sabha High Court.
Chairman) nominated a former prime • Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit
minister and senior Congress leader administered the oath of office to Justice
Manmohan Singh to the parliamentary Sahi.
standing committee on finance (earlier • Justice Sahi succeeds Vijaya
Digvijaya Singh). Tahilramani who had resigned.
• Now, Digvijaya Singh has been • Prior, Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi
nominated to the parliamentary standing was the Chief Justice of the Patna High
committee on urban development. Court.
• Manmohan Singh was a member of the 51. What is the theme of the 10th World
panel from September 2014 to May 2019 Pneumonia Day 2019?
before his tenure in the Upper House A. “Healthy lungs for all”
ended in June 2019. B. “Stop Pneumonia: 10 Years of Progress
• In August 2019, Manmohan Singh was and the path forward
elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha
from Rajasthan. C. “Global Coalition to Eradicate
Pneumonia”
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53.Where was the BRICS trade ministers 55. The newly discovered spider species
meeting was held in November 2019? named after which cricketer?
A. New Delhi, India B. Beijing, China A. Rahul Dravid
C. Moscow, Russia D. Brasilia, Brazil B. Saurabh Ganguli
E. Pretoria, South Africa C. Sachin Tendulkar
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• The movie "Bhonsle" revolves around a 23, 2021) by President Ram Nath
police constable played by Manoj Kovind.
Bajpayee, who tries to help in the • Justice SA Bobde succeeds Chief
struggles of migrants and their battles Justice Ranjan Gogoi.
with the local politicians. • Justice SA Bobde became the Chief
• It also addresses the concerns of Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High
various ethnic groups and highlights the Court in October 2012 and was elevated
issues that they face in order to survive to the Supreme Court in April the
in a city like Mumbai, away from their following year.
home. • Justice Bobde was born in Nagpur
• "Bhonsle" was premiered in the 'A (Maharashtra) and is the son of Arvind
Window on Asian Cinema' section of the Shriniwas Bobde, an eminent senior
2018 Busan International Film Festival. advocate.
• He earned a law degree from Nagpur
68. Who among the following has been University and was enrolled in the Bar
appointed as the FIFA's Chief of global Council of Maharashtra in 1978.
football development by the Federation of
International Football Association (FIFA)? 70. Who has become the new President
A. Ahmad Ahmad B. Fernando Gomes of Sri Lanka?
C. Arsene Wenger D. Lambert Maltock A. Gotabaya Rajapakasa
E. Alex Ferguson B. Chandrika Kumaratunga
Ans. C C. Dingiri Banda Wijetunga
Sol. • Veteran coach Arsene Wenger has D. DM Jayaratne
been named FIFA's Chief of global football E. Sajith Premadasa
development.• Veteran coach Arsene Ans. A
Wenger has been named FIFA's Chief of Sol.
global football development. • Gotabaya Rajapaksa (70-years) has
• He will be responsible for the growth of been sworn-in as new President of Sri
the game for both men and women Lanka at the Ruwanweli Seya precincts in
around the world and would also be the the ancient north-central town of
leading authority on technical matters, Anuradhapura.
including potential changes to the sport's • He will succeed President Maithripala
laws. Sirisena for a five-year term.
• Wenger, 70, would also be tasked with • Rajapaksa secured 52.25% votes
coach education and aiding a programme (6,924,255) while Sajith Premadasa
designed to help former players enter received 41.99% votes
management. • Gotabaya is the younger brother of
• Wenger made the Gunners one of the former President (from 2005 to 2015)
strongest sides in Europe, winning three Mahinda Rajapksa and served as defence
Premier League titles and seven FA Cups secretary during the end of the LTTE war.
and taking his team to the 2006
Champions League final. 71. Who was sworn in as the 13th Chief
Justice of Jharkhand High Court?
69. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde A. Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi
appointed as_____Chief Justice of India. B. Justice Sanjay Karol
A. 44th B. 45th C. Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan
C. 46 th
D. 47th D. Justice Arup Kumar Goswami
E. 48 th
E. Justice Ravi Shankar Jha
Ans. D Ans. C
Sol. Sol.
• Supreme Court Justice Sharad Arvind • Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan took oath as the
Bobde (63 years) was sworn in as the 13th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High
47th Chief Justice of India (till April Court.
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