1-7 nov

Question 1

The 1) th edition of India-US joint exercise, Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021 has concluded at 2). A total of 300 US Army soldiers belonging to First Squadron (Airborne) of the 40th
Cavalry Regiment and 350 soldiers of the 3) of Indian Army participated
in the 14-day long exercise that ended

Answer 1

The 17th edition of India-US joint exercise, Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021 has concluded at Joint Base Elmendorf
Richardson, Alaska. A total of 300 US Army soldiers belonging to First Squadron (Airborne) of the 40th
Cavalry Regiment and 350 soldiers of the 7 Madras Infantry Battalion Group of Indian Army participated
in the 14-day long exercise that ended

Question 2

In June 1), the US had designated India a ‗Major Defence Partner‘. The two countries have also signed key defence and security pacts over the past few years, including the 2) in 2016 that allows their militaries to use each other‘s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies as well as provides for deeper cooperation.
 The two sides also signed 3) in 2018 that provides for interoperability between the two militaries and provides for the sale of high-end technology from the US to India. In October last year, India and the US sealed the 4)agreement to further boost bilateral defence ties.

Answer 2

In June 2016, the US had designated India a ‗Major Defence Partner‘. The two countries have also signed key defence and security pacts over the past few years, including the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016 that allows their militaries to use each other‘s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies as well as provides for deeper cooperation.
 The two sides also signed COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) in 2018 that provides for interoperability between the two militaries and provides for the sale of high-end technology from the US to India. In October last year, India and the US sealed the BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement) agreement to further boost bilateral defence ties.

Question 3

Yudh abhyas
The exercise was started in 1) under the US Army Pacific Partnership Program. The
exercise is hosted alternately between both countries. Other Exercises between India and the US: 1. Exercise 2) (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise) 2. 3)r (Special Forces‘
Exercise) 3. 4) (Air Force). 4. Malabar Exercise (Quadrilateral naval exercise of India, USA, Japan
and Australia). 5. 5) (US‘ multilateral air exercise).

Answer 3

The exercise was started in 2004 under the US Army Pacific Partnership Program. The
exercise is hosted alternately between both countries. Other Exercises between India and the US: 1. Exercise Tiger Triumph (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise) 2. Exercise Vajra Prahar (Special Forces‘Exercise) 3. Cope India (Air Force). 4. Malabar Exercise (Quadrilateral naval exercise of India, USA, Japan and Australia). 5. Red Flag (US‘ multilateral air exercise).

Question 4

Tamil Nadu CM M.K.Stalin launches unique academic scheme,1)
Its official language is Tamil, which is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world

Chhattisgarh‘s launches India‘s first indigenous eco-friendly bicycle 2)
3) who is the founder and consultant
at 4). A unique bicycle ‗Bambooka‘, made from bamboo, was launched at the ‗National Tribal
Dance Festival and Rajyotsava 2021‘.

Answer 4

Tamil Nadu CM M.K.Stalin launches unique academic scheme, ‗Education at your doorstep‘
Its official language is Tamil, which is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world

Chhattisgarh‘s launches India‘s first indigenous eco-friendly bicycle ‗Bambooka‘
Asif Khan who is the founder and consultant
at Naturescape. A unique bicycle ‗Bambooka‘, made from bamboo, was launched at the ‗National Tribal
Dance Festival and Rajyotsava 2021‘.

Question 5

1) have taken the top three slots, emerging winners among the 18 large
states in governance performance,2)
x) Index (PAI 2021), as the study is called, has prepared the list based on scores secured by the
states in governance performance across the pillars of equity, growth and sustainability
3) were emerged as winners among the small states. 4) emerged as toppers among the union territories.
 In the PAC 2021 study, Covid-19 response index is the main highlight
It assesses the states on the basis of their implementation of centrally sponsored-programmes

Answer 5

Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have taken the top three slots, emerging winners among the 18 large
states in governance performance, Public Affairs Centre (PAC)
Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021), as the study is called, has prepared the list based on scores secured by the
states in governance performance across the pillars of equity, growth and sustainability
Sikkim, Goa and Mizoram were emerged as winners among the small states. Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh emerged as toppers among the union territories.
 In the PAC 2021 study, Covid-19 response index is the main highlight
It assesses the states on the basis of their implementation of centrally sponsored-programmes

Question 6

1) declared bird of J&K UT

The 2) will continue to be the animal of Jammu and Kashmir.

Answer 6

Kalij Pheasant declared bird of J&K UT

The Hangul will continue to be the animal of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 7

The region of Jammu and Kashmir is separated by the Line of Control from the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the 1) and 2), respectively.
The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is administered under the provisions of Article 3) of the Constitution of India

Answer 7

The region of Jammu and Kashmir is separated by the Line of Control from the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the west and north, respectively.
The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is administered under the provisions of Article 239 of the Constitution of India

Question 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 1) on sidelines of
climate summit in Glasgow. It is aimed at achieving sustainable development through a systematic approach to resilient, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
 The Prime Minister added that 2) will build a special data window for
Small Island Developing States to provide them timely information about cyclones, coral-reef monitoring
and coast-line monitoring. Co-hosted by 3) and 4), the IRIS launch event saw over 100 attendees.
The launch, which forms part of the India-UK 5) (CDRI)

Answer 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) on sidelines of
climate summit in Glasgow. It is aimed at achieving sustainable development through a systematic approach to resilient, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
 The Prime Minister added that Indian Space Research Organisation will build a special data window for
Small Island Developing States to provide them timely information about cyclones, coral-reef monitoring
and coast-line monitoring. Co-hosted by Australia and UK, the IRIS launch event saw over 100 attendees.
The launch, which forms part of the India-UK Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Question 9

CDRI -
It was launched by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 1) in September 2)
.Formation 3)
CDRI was first proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 4) held at 5)

Answer 9

CDRI -
It was launched by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019
.Formation September 23, 2019
CDRI was first proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi

Question 10

The SIDS were first recognized as a distinct group of developing countries at the 1) in June 2). The 3) was produced in 1994 to assist the SIDS in their sustainable development efforts. As of 2020, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs lists 52 small island developing states.

Answer 10

The SIDS were first recognized as a distinct group of developing countries at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in June 1992. The Barbados Programme of Action was produced in 1994 to assist the SIDS in their sustainable development efforts. As of 2020, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs lists 52 small island developing states.

Question 11

The Centre has constituted a 1) member Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS), which will be a
monitoring mechanism for the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master
Plan (NMP).

Answer 11

The Centre has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS), which will be a
monitoring mechanism for the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master
Plan (NMP).

Question 12

Green Grids Initiative One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) was launched by the Prime Ministers of India and the 1) at the World Leaders‘ Summit at COP26 in Glasgow.
The project is the brainchild of the 2), presided by India, supported by the
UK‘s COP26 core team. The idea for the initiative was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during
ISA‘s 3) assembly in October 4) where he asked for connecting solar power supply across borders.
5), the Director General of ISA

Answer 12

Green Grids Initiative One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG) was launched by the Prime Ministers of India and the UK at the World Leaders‘ Summit at COP26 in Glasgow.
The project is the brainchild of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), presided by India, supported by the
UK‘s COP26 core team. The idea for the initiative was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during
ISA‘s first assembly in October 2018 where he asked for connecting solar power supply across borders.
Dr. Ajay Mathur, the Director
General of ISA

Question 13

ISA and 2) have recently partnered to raise $ 1 trillion in worldwide
solar energy investments across ISA‘s member countries. The two organisations have also collaborated with he 3) to design a Solar Investment Action Agenda and Roadmap, also
unveiled at COP26

Answer 13

ISA and Bloomberg Philanthropies have recently partnered to raise $ 1 trillion in worldwide
solar energy investments across ISA‘s member countries. The two organisations have also collaborated with
the World Resources Institute (WRI) to design a Solar Investment Action Agenda and Roadmap, also
unveiled at COP26

Question 14

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), launched at COP21 in Paris and recently expanded to include all UN
member states, aims to help mobilize USD 1) of funding by 2030 to assist developing countries in
expanding their solar power grids.
In 2) the UK pledged technical, financial, and research support for the OSOWOG project.

Answer 14

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), launched at COP21 in Paris and recently expanded to include all UN
member states, aims to help mobilize USD 1 trillion of funding by 2030 to assist developing countries in
expanding their solar power grids.
In May 2021, the UK pledged technical, financial, and research
support for the OSOWOG project.

Question 15

India, Bhutan to have 7 additional entry and exit points for trade like asian highway

1) signs MoU with Flipkart to help empower local businesses and
SHG
The partnership is aligned with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission- DAYNRLM‘s goal of strengthening the capabilities of rural communities for self-employment and
entrepreneurship

Answer 15

India, Bhutan to have 7 additional entry and exit points for trade like asian highway

Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Flipkart to help empower local businesses and
SHG
The partnership is aligned with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission- DAYNRLM‘s goal of strengthening the capabilities of rural communities for self-employment and
entrepreneurship

Question 16

Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce company, headquartered in Bangalore.
Flipkart was founded in October 2007 by 1) ans 2)

Answer 16

Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce company, headquartered in Bangalore.
Flipkart was founded in October 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny
Bansal,

Question 17

The National Mission for Clean Ganga set a Guinness World Record on the first day of the Ganga Utsav
for the 2) The event was held to
raise awareness on Ganga rejuvenation and to expand the reach of the festival.
 Namami Gange Programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‗Flagship Programme‘by the Union Government in 3) to accomplish the twin objectives of 4) and 5)

Answer 17

The National Mission for Clean Ganga set a Guinness World Record on the first day of the Ganga Utsav
for the highest number of photos of handwritten notes uploaded on Facebook in an hour. The event was held to
raise awareness on Ganga rejuvenation and to expand the reach of the festival.
 Namami Gange Programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‗Flagship Programme‘
by the Union Government in June 2014 to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution
and conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.

Question 18

It is being operated under the 1), 2)
The program is being implemented by the 3), and its state counterpart organizations i.e., State Program Management Groups (SPMGs).
NMCG is the implementation wing of 4)
(NMCG) was implemented by the 5) also known as the National Ganga Council. This mission was
established in 6) under the Societies Registration Act,1860 as a registered society.

Answer 18

It is being operated under the Department of Water Resources,River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The program is being implemented by the National Mission for Clean
Ganga (NMCG), and its state counterpart organizations i.e., State Program ManagementGroups (SPMGs).
NMCG is the implementation wing of National Ganga Council.
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was implemented by the National Council for Rejuvenation,
Protection and Management of River Ganga also known as the National Ganga Council. This mission was
established in 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act,1860 as a registered society.
The main pillars of the programme are: Sewerage Treatment Infrastructure & Industrial
Effluent Monitoring, River-Front Development & River-Surface Cleaning, Bio-Diversity & Afforestation,
Public Awareness

Question 19

1) has been billed the top Indian institute in the QS Asia
University Rankings 2022 and ranked 42 worldwide. The 2) has come up as
Asia‘s best university for the fourth consecutive year.

Answer 19

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT) Bombay has been billed the top Indian institute in the QS Asia
University Rankings 2022 and ranked 42 worldwide. The National University of Singapore has come up as
Asia‘s best university for the fourth consecutive year.

Question 20

Delhi 1) Dialogue on Afghanistan was hosted by India on 10th November. The NSA level
meeting was chaired by NSA 2)
This is the first time all Central Asian countries, not just Afghanistan‘s immediate land neighbours, are
participating in this format. Top security officials of eight countries - 3)
Iran hosted two meets in 4) and 5). Pakistan and China were invited to
Wednesday‘s meeting but opted not to participate.
The National Security Advisor (NSA) is the senior official is the senior official on the National Security Council of India, and the
chief adviser to the Prime Minister of India on national security policy and international affairs. Ajit Kumar
Doval is the fifth and current National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, with the precedence of
a Cabinet Minister. He previously served as the 6)

Answer 20

Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan was hosted by India on 10th November. The NSA level
meeting was chaired by NSA Ajit Doval
This is the first time all Central Asian countries, not just Afghanistan‘s immediate land neighbours, are
participating in this format. Top security officials of eight countries
Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan,
Iran hosted two meets in 2018 and 2019. Pakistan and China were invited to
Wednesday‘s meeting but opted not to participate.
The National Security Advisor (NSA) is the senior official is the senior official on the National Security Council of India, and the
chief adviser to the Prime Minister of India on national security policy and international affairs. Ajit Kumar
Doval is the fifth and current National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, with the precedence of
a Cabinet Minister. He previously served as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau

Question 21

Jal Shakti Minister 1) Shekhawat launched the ―Ganga Atlas: River of the Past‖ that
documents the changes that the national river has gone over last half century.
 The Ganga Atlas, developed by Professor 2( from IIT Kanpur, documents the changes in the
Ganga over the past 5-6 decades
funded by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

Answer 21

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the ―Ganga Atlas: River of the Past‖ that
documents the changes that the national river has gone over last half century.
 The Ganga Atlas, developed by Professor Rajiv Sinha from IIT Kanpur, documents the changes in the
Ganga over the past 5-6 decades
funded by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

Question 22

PM Narendra Modi emerges as top global leader with over 70 pct approval ratings
Morning Consult Political Intelligence tracks the approval rating for governmental leaders

Answer 22

PM Narendra Modi emerges as top global leader with over 70 pct approval ratings
Morning Consult Political Intelligence tracks the approval rating for governmental leaders

Question 23

Japan‘s Prime Minister 1) declares victory for his ruling 2) Party
x‘s predecessor Yoshihide Suga quit after just a year in office
Japan‘s parliament, known as the 3)
comprises the lower House of Representatives and an upper House of 4).

Answer 23

Japan‘s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declares victory for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party
Mr Kishida‘s predecessor Yoshihide Suga quit after just a year in office
Japan‘s parliament, known as the National Diet,
comprises the lower House of Representatives and an upper House of Councillors.

Question 24

International ―1)‖ air combat exercise held in southern Israel

Answer 24

International ―Blue Flag‖ air combat exercise held in southern Israel

Question 25

WMO‘s provisional State of Climate in 2021 report said the mean global sea level rise was 1) mm per year between 1993 and 2002 and 2)mm per year between 2013 and 2021.
India lost 3) billion last year due to disasters like tropical cyclones, floods and droughts, World Meteorological Organisation‘s State of the Climate in Asia

Answer 25

WMO‘s provisional State of Climate in 2021 report said the mean global sea level rise was 2.1 mm per year between 1993 and 2002 and 4.4 mm per year between 2013 and 2021.
India lost $87 billion last year due to disasters like tropical cyclones, floods and droughts, World Meteorological Organisation‘s State of the Climate in Asia

Question 26

The WMO originated from the 1), a nongovernmental organization founded in 1873 as a forum for exchanging weather data and research. The Convention entered into force on 2), and the following year the WMO began operations as an intergovernmental organization within the UN system. It is headquartered in 3)
The Congress is led by an Executive Council led by the President, currently 4) of Germany

Answer 26

The WMO originated from the International Meteorological Organization, a nongovernmental organization founded in 1873 as a forum for exchanging weather data and research. The Convention entered into force on 23 March 1950, and the following year the WMO began operations as an intergovernmental organization within the UN system. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland,
The Congress is led by an Executive Council led by the President, currently Gerhard Adrian of Germany

Question 27

World leaders promise to end, reverse deforestation by 1), in COP26 climate summit‘s first
major deal
Brazil, where stretches of the Amazon rainforest have been cut down, was
among the signatories. The pledge includes almost 2) bn of public and private funds.
A total of 3 ), had made the landmark commitment.
The countries who have signed the pledge - including Canada, Brazil, Russia, China, Indonesia, the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the US and the UK - cover around 85% of the world‘s forests.

Answer 27

World leaders promise to end, reverse deforestation by 2030, in COP26 climate summit‘s first
major deal Brazil, where stretches of the Amazon rainforest have been cut down, was
among the signatories. The pledge includes almost $19.2 bn of public and private funds.
A total of 110, had made the landmark commitment.
The countries who have signed the pledge - including Canada, Brazil, Russia, China, Indonesia, the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the US and the UK - cover around 85% of the world‘s forests.

Question 28

Governments of 1) countries also committed to remove deforestation from the global trade of food and other agricultural products such as palm oil, soya and cocoa.
 These industries drive forest loss by cutting down trees to make space for animals to graze or crops to grow.
More than 2) of the world‘s biggest financial companies - including 3) - have also promised to end investment in activities linked to deforestation. And a £1.1 bn fund will be established to protect the world‘s second largest tropical rainforest - in the Congo Basin.

Answer 28

 Governments of 28 countries also committed to remove deforestation from the global trade of food and
other agricultural products such as palm oil, soya and cocoa.
 These industries drive forest loss by cutting down trees to make space for animals to graze or crops to grow.
More than 30 of the world‘s biggest financial companies - including Aviva, Schroders and Axa - have also promised to end investment in activities linked to deforestation. And a £1.1 bn fund will be established to
protect the world‘s second largest tropical rainforest - in the Congo Basin.

Question 29

PM presented five commitments from
India towards climate action at COP26. These include: 1. Taking India‘s non-fossil fuel energy capacity to 1) by 2). 2. Fulfilling 3) of India‘s energy requirements through renewable energy by 4) . 3. Bringing down the carbon intensity of India‘s economy by more than 5) by 6). 4. Cut down its net projected carbon emission by 7) tons from now until 2030. 5. Achieve the target of net zero carbon emission by 8)

Answer 29

PM presented five commitments from
India towards climate action at COP26. These include: 1. Taking India‘s non-fossil fuel energy capacity to 500
gigawatt (GW) by 2030. 2. Fulfilling 50% of India‘s energy requirements through renewable energy by 2030. 3. Bringing down the carbon intensity of India‘s economy by more than 45% by 2030. 4. Cut down its net projected carbon emission by 1 billion tons from now until 2030. 5. Achieve the target of net zero carbon emission by 2070

Question 30

The Global Methane Pledge was launched at the ongoing UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. So far, over 90 countries have signed this pledge
Methane is the 2) -most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, after carbon dioxide, and,
therefore, pledges related to cutting down its emissions are significant.
 The pledge was first announced in September by the 3), and is essentially an agreement to reduce
global methane emissions. One of the central aims of this agreement is to cut down methane emissions by up to 4) per cent from 2020 levels by the year 5).
 According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, methane accounts for about 6) of the 1.0 degrees Celsius net rise in global average temperature since the pre-industrial era.

Answer 30

 The Global Methane Pledge was launched at the ongoing UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. So far, over 90 countries have signed this pledge
Methane is the second-most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, after carbon dioxide, and,
therefore, pledges related to cutting down its emissions are significant.
 The pledge was first announced in September by the US and EU, and is essentially an agreement to reduce
global methane emissions. One of the central aims of this agreement is to cut down methane emissions by up to 30 per cent from 2020 levels by the year 2030.
 According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, methane accounts for about half of the 1.0 degrees Celsius net rise in global average temperature since the pre-industrial era.

Question 31

World‘s First Museum in the Sky introduced by Saudia Airlines - 1)

Answer 31

World‘s First Museum in the Sky introduced by Saudia Airlines - SAUDIA

Question 32

World‘s first transnational solar power grid plan
One Sun, One World & One Grid
The International Solar Alliance is a common platform for cooperation among sun-rich countries lying fully or
partially between the 1) and 2). The initiative was launched at the 3) in 4) at the end of 5) by the then, 6) and the 7). In 8), 9) and the then, 10) jointly laid the foundation stone of the International Solar Alliance headquarters and inaugurated the interim Secretariat at the 11) in 12)
13) is the current Director General of ISA.

Answer 32

World‘s first transnational solar power grid plan
One Sun, One World & One Grid
The International Solar Alliance is a common platform for cooperation among sun-rich countries lying fully or
partially between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change
Conference in Paris at the end of 2015 by the then, President of France and the Prime Minister of India. In
January 2016, Narendra Modi, and the then, French President François Hollande jointly laid the foundation
stone of the International Solar Alliance headquarters and inaugurated the interim Secretariat at the National
Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) in Gwalpahari, Gurugram, India. Ajay Mathuri is the current Director
General of ISA.

Question 33

1) to set up India‘s first mega-scale Maleic Anhydride Plant at Panipat
It is under the ownership of 2), Government of India headquartered in New Delhi.

Answer 33

Indian Oil to set up India‘s first mega-scale Maleic Anhydride Plant at Panipat
It is under the ownership of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India headquartered in New Delhi.

Question 34

1) becomes first company in India to commit to AWS Water Stewardship Certification
International Water Stewardship Standard

Answer 34

ITC becomes first company in India to commit to AWS Water Stewardship Certification
International Water Stewardship Standard

Question 35

Microsoft stock becomes world‘s most valuable; beating Apple

1) and 2) have jointly launched ‗Dairy Sahakar,‘ a scheme envisaging investment of 3) crore with a focus on encouraging cooperative dairy businesses in the country.
 This is for the first time, a comprehensive scheme exclusively for cooperatives related to all aspects of dairy business has been framed by the 4)

Answer 35

Microsoft stock becomes world‘s most valuable; beating Apple

Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah and Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying Parshottam Rupala have jointly launched ‗Dairy Sahakar,‘ a scheme envisaging investment of Rs
5,000 crore with a focus on encouraging cooperative dairy businesses in the country.
 This is for the first time, a comprehensive scheme exclusively for cooperatives related to all aspects of dairy business has been framed by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

Question 36

1) now an Agency Bank of RBI, to conduct govt business
1) will now be authorised to handle transactions related to GST, VAT and the collection of
state taxes.
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh is the founder, CEO and managing director of Bandhan Bank.

Answer 36

Bandhan Bank now an Agency Bank of RBI, to conduct govt business
Bandhan Bank will now be authorised to handle transactions related to GST, VAT and the collection of
state taxes.
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh is the founder, CEO and managing director of Bandhan Bank.

Question 37

The Asian Development Bank said it has won commitments of 1) million to support climate-related projects in Southeast Asia. The Manila, Philippines-based lender manages the regional 2), which has targeted a total of USD 7 billion

Answer 37

The Asian Development Bank said it has won commitments of USD 665 million to support climate-related projects in Southeast Asia. The Manila, Philippines-based lender manages the regional Green Recovery Platform, which has targeted a total of USD 7 billion

Question 38

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered Philippines. Masatsugu
Asakawa,president of the Asian Development Bank.

Answer 38

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 1) which is headquartered 2). 3) president of the Asian Development Bank.

Question 39

Sebi forms IT project advisory committee to provide technical expertise headed by 1) a director at IIT Kanpur, will provide guidance to upgrade existing Sebi‘s IT systems and solutions

Answer 39

Sebi forms IT project advisory committee to provide technical expertise headed by Abhay Karandikar, a director at IIT Kanpur, will provide guidance to upgrade existing Sebi‘s IT systems and solutions

Question 40

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body for securities and commodity
market in India under the jurisdiction of 1) It was established on 2) and given Statutory Powers on 3) through the SEBI Act, x. SEBI has its
headquarters at 4) . 5) was appointed
chairman

Answer 40

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body for securities and commodity
market in India under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It was established on 12
April 1988 and given Statutory Powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992. SEBI has its
headquarters at Mumbai. Ajay Tyagi was appointed
chairman

Question 41

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently published its ‗Statement of Commitment to Support Greening
India‘s Financial System - NGFS.
RBI joined the 1) (NGFS) as a Member on 2)

Answer 41

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently published its ‗Statement of Commitment to Support Greening
India‘s Financial System - NGFS.
RBI joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a Member on April 23, 2021

Question 42

An asset reconstruction company is a special type of financial institution that buys the debtors of the bank at a mutually agreed value and attempts to recover the debts or associated securities by itself. The asset
reconstruction companies or ARCs are registered under the 1) and regulated under the 2)

Answer 42

An asset reconstruction company is a special type of financial institution that buys the debtors of the bank at a mutually agreed value and attempts to recover the debts or associated securities by itself. The asset
reconstruction companies or ARCs are registered under the RBI and regulated under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act, 2002).

Question 43

India launched an online dashboard – the
‗Climate Equity Monitor

The ‗Climate Equity Monitor‘ is aimed at monitoring the performance of 1) under the
UNFCCC (comprising developed countries) based on the foundational principles of the Climate
Convention, namely equity and the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).
2)
conceptualised and developed by independent researchers from India — the 3) and the 4)

Answer 43

India launched an online dashboard – the
‗Climate Equity Monitor

The ‗Climate Equity Monitor‘ is aimed at monitoring the performance of Annex-I Parties under the
UNFCCC (comprising developed countries) based on the foundational principles of the Climate
Convention, namely equity and the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).
India‘s Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Bhupender Yadav
conceptualised and developed by independent researchers from India — the Climate
Change Group at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai, and the Natural
Sciences and Engineering Department at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) Bengaluru

Question 44

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26 (Conference of the Parties), is the 1) United Nations Climate Change conference. It is being held at the 2) in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, between 31 October and 12 November 2021, under the presidency of 3).
As outlined in the Paris Agreement, parties are required to carry out a process colloquially known as the ratchet mechanism‘ every five years to give new national pledges.

Answer 44

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26 (Conference of the Parties), is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference. It is being held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, Scotland,
United Kingdom, between 31 October and 12 November 2021, under the presidency of Alok Sharma.
As outlined in the Paris Agreement, parties are required to carry out a process colloquially known as the ratchet mechanism‘ every five years to give new national pledges.

Question 45

The census of one of the world‘s most threatened cetaceans, the Indus river dolphin 1)
minor) — a freshwater dolphin that is found in river Beas, is all set to commence in the winter as part of a
project by the Centre.
The Indus river dolphin is classified as endangered by the 2) (IUCN)
But in 2007, a remnant but viable population of Indus dolphins was discovered in Punjab‘s Harike wildlife sanctuary
The Indus river dolphin was declared the State aquatic animal of 3)in 2019.

Answer 45

The census of one of the world‘s most threatened cetaceans, the Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica
minor) — a freshwater dolphin that is found in river Beas, is all set to commence in the winter as part of a
project by the Centre.
The Indus river dolphin is classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of
Nature (IUCN)
But in 2007, a remnant but viable population of Indus dolphins was discovered in Punjab‘s Harike wildlife sanctuary
The Indus river dolphin was declared the State aquatic animal of Punjab in 2019.

Question 46

Jeff Bezos-headed Amazon has announced the launch of first two satellites under Project 1) , its lowearth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, which will provide fast and affordable internet to ‗unserved and
undeserved‘ communities across the globe
two satellites will be called 2) and 3)

Answer 46

Jeff Bezos-headed Amazon has announced the launch of first two satellites under Project Kuiper, its lowearth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, which will provide fast and affordable internet to ‗unserved and
undeserved‘ communities across the globe
two satellites will be called ‗KuiperSat-1‘ and ‗KuiperSat-2,

Question 47

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that 1) will soon provide the world a solar power calculator application that can measure solar energy potential of any region across the globe.
Solar energy is totally clean and sustainable and the challenge is that this energy is only available during
daytime and dependent on the weather. ‗One Sun, One World and One Grid‘ is solution to this problem and through a worldwide grid clean energy can be transmitted to anywhere and anytime.

Answer 47

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Indian Space Research Organisation- ISRO will soon provide
the world a solar power calculator application that can measure solar energy potential of any region across
the globe.
Solar energy is totally clean and sustainable and the challenge is that this energy is only available during
daytime and dependent on the weather. ‗One Sun, One World and One Grid‘ is solution to this problem and through a worldwide grid clean energy can be transmitted to anywhere and anytime.

Question 48

China launches earth science satellite from the 1) Satellite Launch Center in the northern Shanxi Province. The satellite, called 2), can provide space observation data for monitoring, evaluating and studying the interaction between human and nature and sustainable development.
Developed by the 3), the satellite (SDGSAT-1) is the world‘s first space science
satellite dedicated to serving the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Answer 48

China launches earth science satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern Shanxi Province. The satellite, called Guangmu, can provide space observation data for monitoring, evaluating and studying the interaction between human and nature and sustainable development.
Developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the satellite (SDGSAT-1) is the world‘s first space science
satellite dedicated to serving the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Question 49

The 1) and 2) have jointly
carried out two flight tests of the indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon. The weapon was launched by an IAF aircraft from 3) at 4)
 Smart anti airfield weapon has been designed and developed by 5) in
coordination with other DRDO Laboratories and extensive support from IAF. Quality and design
certification agencies have contributed significantly in its development and 6), Bengaluru has carried out weapon integration with the aircraft.
 Electro-optical configuration of the system is equipped with Imaging 7) Seeker technology enhancing the weapon‘s precision strike capability.
The system is designed for a maximum range of 100 kilometres.

Answer 49

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) have jointly
carried out two flight tests of the indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon. The weapon was
launched by an IAF aircraft from Chandan ranges at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
 Smart anti airfield weapon has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in
coordination with other DRDO Laboratories and extensive support from IAF. Quality and design
certification agencies have contributed significantly in its development and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL), Bengaluru has carried out weapon integration with the aircraft.
 Electro-optical configuration of the system is equipped with Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) Seeker technology enhancing the weapon‘s precision strike capability.
The system is designed for a maximum range of 100 kilometres.

Question 50

1 (HAL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company,
headquartered in 2), India. Established on 3), HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world today

Answer 50

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company,
headquartered in Bangalore (Bengaluru), India. Established on 23 December 1940, HAL is one of the oldest and largest aerospace and defence manufacturers in the world today

Question 51

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency of the Republic of India, charged with the military‘s research and development, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1) by the merger of the 2) and the 3) with the Defence Science Organisation. 4) is the current Chairman of DRDO.

Answer 51

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency of the Republic of India, charged with the military‘s research and development, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production with the Defence Science Organisation. Dr G. Satheesh Reddy is the current Chairman of DRDO.

Question 52

Tokyo 2020 medallists 1) were
among 2) sportspersons honoured with the country‘s highest sporting honour - the Major Dhyan Chand
Khel Ratna Award. The other Khel Ratna awardees were Indian men‘s hockey team captain 3), footballer 4) and cricketer 5)
 Tokyo Paralympics medallists 6) also received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2021.
 As many as 7) athletes - including history-making fencer Bhavani Devi, hockey player Vandana Katariya
and Tokyo Paralympics medallist Bhavina Patel and Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan - were given the Arjuna
Award. The awards are generally given on the occasion of National Sports Day - August 29 (Dhyan Chand‘s birth anniversary)

Answer 52

Tokyo 2020 medallists Neeraj Chopra, PR Sreejesh, Lovlina Borgohain and Ravi Kumar Dahiya were
among 12 sportspersons honoured with the country‘s highest sporting honour - the Major Dhyan Chand
 Tokyo Paralympics medallists Avani Lekhara, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Sumit Antil and Manish
Narwal also received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2021.
 As many as 35 athletes - including history-making fencer Bhavani Devi, hockey player Vandana Katariya
and Tokyo Paralympics medallist Bhavina Patel and Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan - were given the Arjuna
Award. The awards are generally given on the occasion of National Sports Day - August 29 (Dhyan Chand‘s birth anniversary)

Question 53

Athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair and table tennis coach Subramanian Raman were among those who
received the Dronacharya Award. The National Sports Awards are announced by the 1)
 The Khel Ratna Award, officially known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (transl. Major
Dhyan Chand Sport Jewel Award), formerly known as the 2) Khel Ratna Award in Sports and
Games, is the highest sporting honour of India. It is awarded annually by the 1)
Instituted in 3) the award was given for the performance by a sportsperson in a year.

Answer 53

Athletics coach Radhakrishnan Nair and table tennis coach Subramanian Raman were among those who
received the Dronacharya Award. The National Sports Awards are announced by the Indian Ministry of Youth
Affairs & Sports.
 The Khel Ratna Award, officially known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (transl. Major
Dhyan Chand Sport Jewel Award), formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in Sports and
Games, is the highest sporting honour of India. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports
Instituted in 1991–1992, the award was given for the performance by a sportsperson in a year.

Question 54

Major dhyan chand khel
The first recipient of the award was Chess
Grandmaster 1), who was honoured for the performance in the year 2)
In 2001, sport shooter 3) then aged 18, became the youngest recipient of the award.

Answer 54

Major dhyan chand khel
The first recipient of the award was Chess
Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, who was honoured for the performance in the year 1991–92. In 2001,
sport shooter Abhinav Bindra, then aged 18, became the youngest recipient of the award.

Question 55

The Sports Ministry handed over a total of 74 National Sports Awards, including 5 Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Ratnas and 27 Arjuna Awards
x)

Answer 55

The Sports Ministry handed over a total of 74 National Sports Awards, including 5 Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Ratnas and 27 Arjuna Awards

Question 56

1) team for deaf clinched 1st position in
World Deaf Judo Championship held at Paris Versailles, France.
Gujarat launches 2) app on pilot basis for paperless administration

Answer 56

J&K team for deaf clinched 1st position in
World Deaf Judo Championship held at Paris Versailles, France.
Gujarat launches e-Sarkar app on pilot basis for paperless administration

Question 57

1) now 15 years old, found her answers in sunlight. A solar powered ironing cart, which would replace the conventional charcoal ironing box, would power a steam ironing box to do its job.
 Her innovation brought her laurels from around the world, including the prestigious 2) in November 2021. The prize given by the 3) is one of the most significant climate-related awards for young innovators.
 Ms. Umashankar, one of the finalists for the Earthshot Prize, was asked by Prince William, Duke of
Cambridge, to speak her mind on clean energy

―Young people have every reason to be angry and frustrated at leaders who have made empty promises and failed to deliver.

Answer 57

Vinisha Umashankar, now 15 years old, found her answers in sunlight. A solar powered ironing cart, which would replace the conventional charcoal ironing box, would power a steam ironing box to do its job.
 Her innovation brought her laurels from around the world, including the prestigious Children‘s Climate Prize
in November 2021. The prize given by the Sweden-based Children‘s Climate Foundation is one of the most
significant climate-related awards for young innovators.
 Ms. Umashankar, one of the finalists for the Earthshot Prize, was asked by Prince William, Duke of
Cambridge, to speak her mind on clean energy

―Young people have every reason to be angry and frustrated at leaders who have made empty promises and failed to deliver.

Question 58

1) becomes first Indian actor to enter a metaverse

Answer 58

Kamal Haasan becomes first Indian actor to enter a metaverse

Question 59

South African author 1) bags Booker Prize 2021 for his novel 2)

The Booker Prize, formerly known as the 3) and the 4), is a literary prize awarded each year for the best novel written in English and published in the
United Kingdom or Ireland.
in 2014 it was widened to any English-language novel — a change that proved controversial.
The prize was established as the Booker Prize for Fiction after the company 5), 6) began sponsoring the event in 7); it became commonly known as the ―Booker Prize‖ or simply the ―Booker.‖ 8) was the first winner of the Booker Prize, his novel 9) having received the
inaugural award in 7. In 1970, 10) became the first woman to win the Booker Prize, for 11)

Answer 59

South African author Damon Galgut bags Booker Prize 2021 for his novel ‗The Promise‘

The Booker Prize, formerly known as the Booker Prize for Fiction (1969–2001) and the Man Booker Prize
(2002–2019), is a literary prize awarded each year for the best novel written in English and published in the
United Kingdom or Ireland.
in 2014 it was widened to any English-language novel — a change that proved controversial.
The prize was established as the Booker Prize for Fiction after the company Booker, McConnell Ltd began sponsoring the event in 1969; it became commonly known as the ―Booker Prize‖ or simply the ―Booker.‖ Percy Howard
Newby was the first winner of the Booker Prize, his novel ‗Something to Answer For’ having received the
inaugural award in 1969. In 1970, Bernice Rubens became the first woman to win the Booker Prize, for The Elected Member.

Question 60

In a first, 2 Bangladeshis to be honoured with Padmas

 Former high commissioner to India 1) and 1971 war hero Colonel 2) will
be the first Bangladeshi citizens to be honoured with one of India‘s highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri.
The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat
Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954

Answer 60

In a first, 2 Bangladeshis to be honoured with Padmas

 Former high commissioner to India Muazzem Ali and 1971 war hero Colonel Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir will
be the first Bangladeshi citizens to be honoured with one of India‘s highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri.
The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat
Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954

Question 61

Padma Shri, also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after
the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded by the Government of
India every year on India‘s Republic Day. Padma Awards were instituted in 1)

Answer 61

Padma Shri, also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after
the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded by the Government of
India every year on India‘s Republic Day. Padma Awards were instituted in 1954

Question 62

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, 1)
commemoration of the assassination of two French
journalists in Mali on 2 November 2013.

Answer 62

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, 2 November
commemoration of the assassination of two French
journalists in Mali on 2 November 2013.

Question 63

National Unity Day is celebrated in India on 1) It was introduced by the Government of India in
]2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar patel who had a major role in the
political integration of India.

Answer 63

National Unity Day is celebrated in India on 31 October. It was introduced by the Government of India in
2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar patel who had a major role in the
political integration of India.

Question 64

National Ayurveda Day is celebrated on 1) November

 The theme of this year Ayurveda day is 2)

Answer 64

National Ayurveda Day is celebrated on 2nd November

 The theme of this year Ayurveda day is ‗Ayurveda for Poshan‘

Question 65

World Tsunami Awareness Day 1) November
In 2021, World Tsunami Awareness Day will promote the 2) which aims to
Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the present Framework by 2030.

Answer 65

World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November
In 2021, World Tsunami Awareness Day will promote the ‗Sendai Seven Campaign‘ which aims to
Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of the present Framework by 2030.

Question 66

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 1) November

Answer 66

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed
Conflict 6 November