8-14 NOV

Question 1

1) of Kakching Gets GI Tag under agricultural products of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act of 2)
1) of Kakching‘ is the 3) agricultural product from the Northeastern state which attained the feat. The other four crops include 4) Chilly‖, or 5) Orange‖, 6) Rice‖, ―7) Lemon‖.Manipur is a state in Northeast India, with the city of 8) as its capital_

Answer 1

Black Rice‘ of Kakching Gets GI Tag The Black Rice of Kakching has recently been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag under agricultural products of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act of 1999.‗Black Rice of Kakching‘ is the fifth agricultural product from the Northeastern state which attained the feat. The other four crops include – ―Sirarakhong Hathei Chilly‖, or ―Tamenglong Orange‖, ―Black Aromatic Rice‖, ―Kachai Lemon‖. Manipur is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital_

Question 2

India, as a member of the World Trade
Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1) has come into force with effect from 2). GIs have been defined under Article 3) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement
4) became the first GI tagged product in
India, in 5) The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 6) years. It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.

Answer 2

India, as a member of the World Trade
Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15 September 2003. GIs have been defined under Article 22 (1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement
Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in
India, in 2004–2005. The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years. It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.

Question 3

Centre declares 1) airport as Major Airport‘

The railway station in the Madhya Pradesh capital is the first to have been prepared under private and
public sector partnership in the country - 2) Station

Answer 3

Centre declares Srinagar airport as ‗Major Airport‘

The railway station in the Madhya Pradesh capital is the first to have been prepared under private and
public sector partnership in the country - Rly Station

Question 4

Srinagar joins UNCCN 1) 2021 under 2) category
Only two cities 3) for Gastronomy and 4)for Film were
chosen during that year
Prior to year 2019 only three Indian cities have been recognised as members of UCCN for creative cities
namely - 5) (Crafts and Folk Arts) in 6), 7)(Creative city of Music) in 2015 and 8) (Creative city of Music) in 2017.
Srinagar has joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2021
UNESCO -It is headquartered at the 9) in 10)
ESTABLISHED - Since 11)

Answer 4

Srinagar joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2021 under crafts, folk arts category(kareena wala dance )
Only two cities Hyderabad for Gastronomy and Mumbai for Film were
chosen during that year.
 Prior to year 2019 only three Indian cities have been recognised as members of UCCN for creative cities
namely - Jaipur (Crafts and Folk Arts) in 2015, Varanasi (Creative city of Music) in 2015 and Chennai
(Creative city of Music) in 2017.
Srinagar has joined the UNESCO
Creative Cities Network 2021
UNESCO
It is headquartered at the World Heritage Centre in Paris, France
Since 1946

Question 5

Centre amends Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 1) for enhanced protection of
Consumer Rights
The Ministry of 2) has omitted the Rule 3) defining the Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities.
The declaration of date of 4) on the pre-packed commodities is made mandatory for pre packed commodities under the revised rules. The provisions of declarations of MRP has been simplified by removing illustration and providing for making the mandatory declaration of MRP in Indian currency inclusive of all taxes
Companies will be required to print unit sale price‘ on the packaged commodities
The Ministry has scrapped the Schedule 5) of the rules under which 19 types of commodities were to be
packed in quantities by weight, measure or number in a specified manner. Now the companies can sell the
commodities in any quantity.

Answer 5

Centre amends Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of
Consumer Rights
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has omitted the Rule 5
defining the Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities.
The declaration of date of manufacture on the pre-packed commodities is made mandatory for pre packed commodities under the revised rules. The provisions of declarations of MRP has been simplified by removing
illustration and providing for making the mandatory declaration of MRP in Indian currency inclusive of
all taxes
Companies will be required to print ‗unit sale price‘ on the packaged commodities
The Ministry has scrapped the Schedule 2 of the rules under which 19 types of commodities were to be
packed in quantities by weight, measure or number in a specified manner. Now the companies can sell the
commodities in any quantity.

Question 6

1) airport, first to run fully on solar power, to launch hydro project

Answer 6

Cochin airport, first to run fully on solar power, to launch hydro project

Question 7

The 1) Edition of Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021 is being held from November 7 to 9 under the
aegis of 2)
Chiefs of navies or heads of maritime forces from 3) Indian Ocean littorals - Bangladesh, Comoros,
Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand - were participated in the event.
 The theme for this year‘s edition of the GMC is ―4)
The navy has a listening post in 5). The Chief of the Naval Staff is the head of the military staff of the Indian Navy. The current CNS is 6)

Answer 7

The third Edition of Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021 is being held from November 7 to 9 under the
aegis of Naval War College, Goa.
Chiefs of navies or heads of maritime forces from 12 Indian Ocean littorals - Bangladesh, Comoros,
Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand - were participated in the event.
 The theme for this year‘s edition of the GMC is ―Maritime Security and Emerging Non-Traditional Threats: A Case for Proactive Role for Indian Ocean Navies.
The navy has a listening post in Madagascar. The Chief of the Naval Staff is the head of the military staff of the Indian Navy. The current CNS is Admiral Karambir Singh.

Question 8

NITI Aayog has announced the top five most improved aspirational districts in the education sector for the
month of September. 1) in Telangana tops the ranking.
Aspirational District Programme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2) The
programme is implemented by NITI Aayog with the help of several stakeholders for improving the living
standards of people in aspirational districts. This programme was launched with the aim of bringing rapid
transformation in districts that have made comparative progress across key social sectors.

Answer 8

NITI Aayog has announced the top five most improved aspirational districts in the education sector for the
month of September. Bhoopalpalli in Telangana tops the ranking.
Aspirational District Programme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2018. The
programme is implemented by NITI Aayog with the help of several stakeholders for improving the living
standards of people in aspirational districts. This programme was launched with the aim of bringing rapid
transformation in districts that have made comparative progress across key social sectors.

Question 9

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the restoration and
continuation of 1) (MPLADS)
The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per Member of Parliament (MP) constituency is Rs.2) crore,
released in two instalments of Rs.2.5 crore each
The MPLADS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The objective of the scheme
is to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets in the areas of drinking water, primary education, public health, sanitation and roads, etc. primarily in their Constituencies.

Answer 9

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the restoration and
continuation of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per Member of Parliament (MP) constituency is Rs.5 crore,
released in two instalments of Rs.2.5 crore each
The MPLADS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by Government of India. The objective of the scheme
is to enable MPs to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets in the areas of drinking water, primary education, public health, sanitation and roads, etc. primarily in their Constituencies.

Question 10

Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a scheme formulated by Government of India on 1)
Initially, this scheme was administered by Ministry of Rural Development. Later, in October 1994, Ministry of
2)

Answer 10

Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a scheme formulated by Government of India on 23 December 1993
Initially, this scheme was administered by Ministry of Rural Development. Later, in October 1994, Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI)

Question 11

0) will inaugurate the 1) nd edition of ―Hunar Haat‖, ―Perfect Platform‖ to ―promote and preserve‖ traditional art and craft of the country, in Lucknow.
Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities. The theme is 2). These are organised by the 3) under
USTTAD (4) scheme

Answer 11

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemical and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the 32nd edition of ―Hunar Haat‖, ―Perfect Platform‖ to ―promote and preserve‖ traditional art
and craft of the country, in Lucknow.
Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority
communities. The theme is Vocal for Local. These are organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under
USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme

Question 12

India launches its first centre for research on drone tech in 1)

Defence Minister inaugurates first operationalised Private Sector Defence Manufacturing facility
in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor
The facility, run by
Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC industries

Answer 12

India launches its first centre for research on drone tech in IIT-Guwahati

Defence Minister inaugurates first operationalised Private Sector Defence Manufacturing facility
in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor
The facility, run by
Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC industries

Question 13

The US became the 1) member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an inter-governmental organisation formed by India and 2) to accelerate the global adoption of solar power.
 The ISA‘s framework, which was first circulated in 3) to obtain backing from other countries,
ISA is building a solar project pipeline of nearly 4)GW installed capacity in order to achieve a vision of
interconnected global grids, which was jointly launched as the ―Green Grids Initiative – One Sun One World
One Grid‖ during the world leaders‘ summit of COP26 in Glasgow.

Answer 13

The US became the 101st member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an inter-governmental
organisation formed by India and France to accelerate the global adoption of solar power.
 The ISA‘s framework, which was first circulated in 2016 to obtain backing from other countries,
ISA is building a solar project pipeline of nearly 5 GW installed capacity in order to achieve a vision of
interconnected global grids, which was jointly launched as the ―Green Grids Initiative – One Sun One World
One Grid‖ during the world leaders‘ summit of COP26 in Glasgow.

Question 14

Maharashtra has become the first state to create an education technology forum designed to tackle ways to
improve school education using EdTech.
WOW

Answer 14

Maharashtra has become the first state to create an education technology forum designed to tackle ways to
improve school education using EdTech.

Question 15

The 1) Edition of Indo France Joint Military Excercise- EX 2) 2021
A platoon strength of a 3) Infantry Battalion is representing
the Indian Army in this bilateral exercise. The French side is being represented by troops of 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
 Exercise SHAKTI will focus on 4)
India and France carry out three biennial training exercises namely, Exercise GARUDA with Indian Airforce, Exercise VARUNA with Indian Navy and Exercise SHAKTI with Indian Army

Answer 15

The 6th Edition of Indo France Joint Military Excercise- EX SHAKTI 2021
A platoon strength of a Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion is representing
the Indian Army in this bilateral exercise. The French side is being represented by troops of 21st Marine
Infantry Regiment of 6th Light Armoured Brigade.
 Exercise SHAKTI will focus on Counter-Terrorism operations in backdrop of semi-urban terrain under
United Nations Mandate
India and France carry out three biennial training exercises namely, Exercise GARUDA with Indian Airforce, Exercise VARUNA with Indian Navy and Exercise SHAKTI with Indian Army

Question 16

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju launched 1) Mobile App

Answer 16

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju launched Citizens‘ Tele Law Mobile App

Question 17

President Ram Nath Kovind promulgated two Ordinances to extend the tenure of Directors of probe agencies 1) and 2) up to five years.
 The Ordinances are, the 3) Ordinance 2021 and the 4 (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. As per the ordinances, the Chiefs of the top agencies can be given extensions, every year for up to three years after they complete the two-year term.
 The ordinances said, no such extension will be granted after the completion of a period of five years in total

Answer 17

President Ram Nath Kovind promulgated two Ordinances to extend the tenure of Directors of probe agencies Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) up to five years.
 The Ordinances are, the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 and the Delhi Special
Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. As per the ordinances, the Chiefs of the top agencies
can be given extensions, every year for up to three years after they complete the two-year term.
 The ordinances said, no such extension will be granted after the completion of a period of five years in total

Question 18

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India. Operating under the
jurisdiction of the 1), Government of India. Originally set up to investigate bribery and governmental corruption, in 2) it received expanded jurisdiction to investigate
breaches of central laws enforceable by the Government of India
Formed 3) as the Special Police Establishment

Answer 18

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating agency of India. Operating under the
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India. Originally set
up to investigate bribery and governmental corruption, in 1965 it received expanded jurisdiction to investigate breaches of central laws enforceable by the Government of India
Formed 1942 as the Special Police Establishment

Question 19

Enforcement Directorate
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for 0) in India. It is part of the 1) Government Of India.
Formed: 2)

Answer 19

Enforcement Directorate
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India. It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government Of India.
Formed: 1 May 1956

Question 20

Britain unveiled a new commemorative coin to mark Diwali, celebrating the life and legacy of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi. The special coin, available in gold and silver, features an image of India‘s national flower, the lotus, and one of Gandhi‘s most famous quotes: ―1)
The coin is designed by2) .Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) is Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms.

Answer 20

Britain unveiled a new commemorative coin to mark Diwali, celebrating the life and legacy of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi. The special coin, available in gold and silver, features an image of India‘s national flower, the lotus, and one of Gandhi‘s most famous quotes: ―My life is my message.
The coin is designed by Heena Glover.Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) is Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms.

Question 21

Global Drug Index shows how most countries fail drug policy test
1) are the five leading countries on humane and health driven drug policies according to the inaugural edition of the Global Drug Policy Index released by the 2). 3) are the five lowest-ranking countries
A first of its kind global drug policy index 2021 that ranks 4) countries drawn from across regions on how
humane and health-driven their drug laws and policies are, gives India a score of 5) out of 100 with Norway
at the top with 6) and Brazil at the bottom scoring 7). In terms of ranking India is at 8), ALL THE COUNTRIES with a median score of just 9) out of 100 for all 30 countries which is assessed as a ―drug policy failure
The Global Drug Policy Index is the first-ever data-driven global analysis of drug policies and their
implementation. It is composed of 10) indicators running across five broad dimensions of drug policy:
criminal justice, extreme responses, health and harm reduction, access to internationally controlled medicines, and development

Answer 21

Global Drug Index shows how most countries fail drug policy test
 Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the UK and Australia are the five leading countries on humane and health
driven drug policies according to the inaugural edition of the Global Drug Policy Index released by the Harm
Reduction Consortium. Brazil, Uganda, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico are the five lowest-ranking
countries
A first of its kind global drug policy index 2021 that ranks 30 countries drawn from across regions on how
humane and health-driven their drug laws and policies are, gives India a score of 46 out of 100 with Norway
at the top with 74 and Brazil at the bottom scoring 26. In terms of ranking India is at 18.
, with a median score of just 48 out of 100 for all 30 countries which is assessed as a ―drug policy failure
The Global Drug Policy Index is the first-ever data-driven global analysis of drug policies and their
implementation. It is composed of 75 indicators running across five broad dimensions of drug policy:
criminal justice, extreme responses, health and harm reduction, access to internationally controlled medicines, and development

Question 22

India has retained its spot in the top 10 best performing countries for the third year in a row in the global
1) (CCPI) released by 2) on the side-lines of the COP26.
 The report noted that no country performed well enough in all index categories to achieve an overall very high rating in CCPI. Therefore, once again, the top 3) places in the overall ranking remain empty.
 4), placed XTh, is the highest ranked country in CCPI 2022, but it does not perform well enough to
achieve an overall very high rating. India has been ranked in 5)th place.
India‘s performance was rated high in the 6), 7), and 8) categories, and 9) in Renewable Energy.
 China, the biggest current polluter, was ranked at 10) position US, was at 11) spot
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate
protection performance of 12) countries and the EU – covering 13) % of the Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
CCPI assesses each country‘s performance in four categories: GHG Emissions , Renewable Energy , Energy Use and Climate Policy .

Answer 22

India has retained its spot in the top 10 best performing countries for the third year in a row in the global
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) released by Germanwatch on the side-lines of the COP26.
 The report noted that no country performed well enough in all index categories to achieve an overall very high rating in CCPI. Therefore, once again, the top three places in the overall ranking remain empty.
 Denmark, placed 4th, is the highest ranked country in CCPI 2022, but it does not perform well enough to
achieve an overall very high rating. India has been ranked in 10th place. India‘s performance was rated high in the GHG Emissions, Energy Use, and Climate Policy categories, and medium in Renewable Energy.
 China, the biggest current polluter, was ranked at 37th positionUS, was at 55th spot
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate
protection performance of 60 countries and the EU – covering 92% of the Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
CCPI assesses each country‘s performance in four categories: GHG Emissions , Renewable Energy , Energy Use and Climate Policy .

Question 23

The UN climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow has announced that 1) was chosen to host the
upcoming session of the conference in 2022 (COP27). Egypt‘s President 2)
The 3) will host the 2023 edition of the conference.
The first COP meeting was held in 4) in 5)
The COP meets in Bonn, the seat of the secretariat, unless a Party offers to host the session.

Answer 23

The UN climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow has announced that Egypt was chosen to host the
upcoming session of the conference in 2022 (COP27). Egypt‘s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the 2023 edition of the conference.
The first COP meeting was held in Berlin, Germany in March, 1995.
The COP meets in Bonn, the seat of the secretariat, unless a Party offers to host the session.

Question 24

1) President impeached over Pandora Papers revelation
 President 2) was impeached by the lower house of Chile‘s congress
The country‘s capital and largest city is Santiago, and its national language is Spanish. The peso is the currency of Chile

Answer 24

Chilean President impeached over Pandora Papers revelation
 President Sebastian Pinera was impeached by the lower house of Chile‘s congress
The country‘s capital and largest city is Santiago, and its national language is
Spanish. The peso is the currency of Chile

Question 25

In world‘s first, 1) holds war games to prepare for more lethal Covid strain
The 2) deemed as the world‘s first such exercise, will be led by PM

3) the unicameral national legislature of 1) . 2) is serving as the current president of Israel

Answer 25

In world‘s first, Israel holds war games to prepare for more lethal Covid strain
The ‗Omega Drill‘, deemed as the world‘s first such exercise, will be led by Prime Minister
Naftali Bennett.
Knessetis the unicameral national legislature of Israel. Israeli new shekel is the currency of Israel.Isaac Herzog is serving as the current president of Israel

Question 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched two innovative customer centric initiatives of RBI
namely,
1) will ensure easier and safer access for smaller investors in government
securities, the Prime Minister said the provision of guaranteed settlement for government securities gives assurance of safety to citizens to invest their small savings
It may be noted that there will be no charges for opening the 2)
 The 3) aims to further improve the grievance redress
mechanism for resolving customer complaints against entities regulated by RBI. The central theme of the
scheme is based on 4) with 5)

Answer 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched two innovative customer centric initiatives of RBI
namely, the Retail Direct Scheme and the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme.
e Retail Direct Scheme will ensure easier and safer access for smaller investors in government
securities, the Prime Minister said the provision of guaranteed settlement for government securities gives
assurance of safety to citizens to invest their small savings
It may be noted that there will be no charges for opening the Retail Direct Gilt Account.
 The Reserve Bank- Integrated Ombudsman Scheme aims to further improve the grievance redress
mechanism for resolving customer complaints against entities regulated by RBI. The central theme of the
scheme is based on ‗One Nation-One Ombudsman‘ with one portal, one email and one address

Question 27

Wipro founder 1) has, for a second straight year, emerged as the country‘s ―most generous philanthropist billionaire, as he topped the 2) India Philanthropy List 2021
Azim Premji was followed by HCL‘s 3)
Meanwhile, India‘s richest man, Mukesh Ambani of
Reliance Industries came third

. Imperial Bank of India was the oldest and the largest commercial bank of the Indian subcontinent, and was subsequently transformed into State Bank of India in 1955.

Answer 27

Wipro founder Azim Premji has, for a second straight year, emerged as the country‘s ―most generous‖
philanthropist billionaire, as he topped the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021
Azim Premji was followed by HCL‘s Shiv Nadar
Meanwhile, India‘s richest man, Mukesh Ambani of
Reliance Industries came third

. Imperial Bank of India was the oldest and the largest commercial bank of the Indian
subcontinent, and was subsequently transformed into State Bank of India in 1955.

Question 28

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the 1)rd edition of the 2) (LEADS) report, 2021.
As per the report, 1) has been adjudged as the Best Performing State while 2) is the top
improver. Haryana second while Punjab got the third position as per the report
LEADS is an attempt to bring Longevity, Efficiency, Accuracy, Durability, and Smartness in the Logistics sector.

Answer 28

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the 3rd edition of the Logistics Ease Across
Different States (LEADS) report, 2021.
 As per the report, Gujarat has been adjudged as the Best Performing State while Uttar Pradesh is the top
improver. Gujarat occupied the first position, Haryana second while Punjab got the third position as
per the reportLEADS is an attempt to bring Longevity, Efficiency, Accuracy, Durability, and
Smartness in the Logistics sector.

Question 29

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its first global hackathon 1) with the theme 2)s‘. 1) invites innovative
ideas for several problem statements in the payment and settlement systems
The hackathon is owned and sponsored by RBI and will be hosted on the Application Programming Interface Exchange (APIX) platform.

Answer 29

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its first global hackathon ‗HARBINGER 2021 – Innovation
for Transformation‘ with the theme ‗smarter digital payments‘. HARBINGER 2021 invites innovative
ideas for several problem statements in the payment and settlement systems
The hackathon is owned and sponsored by RBI and will be hosted on the Application Programming Interface Exchange (APIX) platform.

Question 30

1) becomes first Indian brand to launch 5G smartphone
The smartphone launched under the brand name 2) has been developed by Lava in India and is getting manufactured at its plant in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
It was founded in 2009 as an offshoot of a telecommunication venture. It is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Answer 30

Lava becomes first Indian brand to launch 5G smartphone
The smartphone launched under the brand name ‗Agni‘ has been developed by Lava in India and is getting
manufactured at its plant in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
It was founded in 2009 as an offshoot of a telecommunication venture. It is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Question 31

India came on top of Facebook 1) list for 2021
In the Tier I category, India was followed by 2)

India Post Payments Bank tie-up with Bajaj Allianz for distribution of non-life insurance

Answer 31

India came on top of Facebook‘s Integrity Country Prioritisation list for 2021
In the Tier I category, India was followed by Pakistan, Syria, Iraq and Ethiopia.

India Post Payments Bank tie-up with Bajaj Allianz for distribution of non-life insurance

Question 32

Johnson & Johnson shares jumped after the company said it will break itself up into two public companies,
one focused on drugs and medical devices, and the other on consumer products

1) becomes the first in India to achieve full COVID vaccination

Answer 32

Johnson & Johnson shares jumped after the company said it will break itself up into two public companies,
one focused on drugs and medical devices, and the other on consumer products

Lakshadweep becomes the first in India to achieve full COVID vaccination

Question 33

The Parker Solar Probe (abbreviated PSP; previously Solar Probe, Solar Probe Plus or Solar Probe+) is a
NASA space probe launched in 1) with the mission of making observations of the 2)
3) Laboratory designed and built the spacecraft, which was launched on 12 August 2018. It became the first NASA spacecraft named after a living person, honoring nonagenarian physicist
4)

Answer 33

The Parker Solar Probe (abbreviated PSP; previously Solar Probe, Solar Probe Plus or Solar Probe+) is a
NASA space probe launched in 2018 with the mission of making observations of the outer corona of the Sun.
Johns Hopkins
University Applied Physics Laboratory designed and built the spacecraft, which was launched on 12 August
2018. It became the first NASA spacecraft named after a living person, honoring nonagenarian physicist
Eugene Newman Parker

Question 34

Maharashtra received ―high commendations in two other categories - 1) and 2). British Columbia and Québec in Canada won awards in these two categories
 The coalition has previously supported 3) in revamping its state climate action plan by allocating money from its Future Fund
 In 3), the coalition organised capacity-building workshops for officials on how to track greenhouse gas emissions and build inventories that comply

Answer 34

Maharashtra received ―high commendations‖ in two other categories - Climate Partnerships and Creative
Climate Solutions. British Columbia and Québec in Canada won awards in these two categories
 The coalition has previously supported Bengal in revamping its state climate action plan by allocating money from its Future Fund
 In Chhattisgarh, the coalition organised capacity-building workshops for officials on how to track greenhouse gas emissions and build inventories that comply

Question 35

Scientist develop new protein-based Covid vaccine that doesn‘t need cold storage
 The research team at 1)

Answer 35

Scientist develop new protein-based Covid vaccine that doesn‘t need cold storage
 The research team at Boston Children‘s Hospital, US

Question 36

1) 1st undisputed world super middleweight
champion

First National Yogasana Championships held in 2)

Answer 36

Canelo 1st undisputed world super middleweight
champion

First National Yogasana Championships held in Bhubaneswar

Question 37

Indian pair of 1) and 2) clinched the women‘s doubles title in the WTT Contender tournament in 3)

Answer 37

Indian pair of Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath clinched the women‘s doubles title in the WTT Contender tournament in Lasko, Slovenia

Question 38

1) becomes first Indian woman footballer to receive Padma Shri Award

2) becomes first Indian footballer to receive Khel Ratna Award
 After becoming the first Indian footballer to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award captain
Sunil Chhetri Chhetri on 80 goals is currently tied with Lionel Messi at the 3) place
He had earlier been conferred with the Padma Shri Award and the Arjuna Award.

Answer 38

Oinam Bembem Devi becomes first Indian woman footballer to receive Padma Shri Award

Sunil Chhetri becomes first Indian footballer to receive Khel Ratna Award
 After becoming the first Indian footballer to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award captain
Sunil Chhetri Chhetri on 80 goals is currently tied with Lionel Messi at the second place
He had earlier been conferred with the Padma Shri Award and the Arjuna Award.

Question 39

Bangladeshi film ‗No Ground Beneath the Feet‘ selected for the international competition section
of IFFI, Goa
52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
what +

Answer 39

Bangladeshi film ‗No Ground Beneath the Feet‘ selected for the international competition section
of IFFI, Goa 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Question 40

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the honorary rank of General of Indian Army to Nepal Army Chief 1) at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
 Indian Army Chief General 2) was conferred the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army

Answer 40

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the honorary rank of General of Indian Army to Nepal Army Chief Prabhu Ram Sharma at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
 Indian Army Chief General Manoj Naravane was conferred the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal
Army

Question 41

The UN cultural agency UNESCO re-elected France‘s 1) as its director-general for a second
mandate
2017 with both Israel and the United
States exiting the agency over accusations of anti-Israeli bias.

Answer 41

The UN cultural agency UNESCO re-elected France‘s Audrey Azoulay as its director-general for a second
mandate
2017 with both Israel and the United
States exiting the agency over accusations of anti-Israeli bias.

Question 42

Former Supreme Court judge Justice 1) took over as the chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

South Africa‘s last apartheid president 2) dies

Vice Admiral 3) to be next Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Karambir Singh

Answer 42

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ashok Bhushan took over as the chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

South Africa‘s last apartheid president F. W. de Klerk dies

Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar to be next Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Karambir Singh

Question 43

1) is observed annually as World Radiography Day to commemorate the discovery of Xradiation, or X-rays, on November 8, 1895, by German scientist 2) who, in 1901,
became the inaugural winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics for this achievement.
 The theme for the 2021 International Day of Radiology is 3)

Answer 43

November 8 is observed annually as World Radiography Day to commemorate the discovery of Xradiation, or X-rays, on November 8, 1895, by German scientist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen, who, in 1901,
became the inaugural winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics for this achievement.
 The theme for the 2021 International Day of Radiology is ‗Interventional Radiology – Active care for the
patient‘

Question 44

World Science Day for Peace and Development, 1)
The International Week of Science and
Peace was first observed during 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace.
 The theme of this year is 2)

Answer 44

World Science Day for Peace and Development, 10 November
The International Week of Science and
Peace was first observed during 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace.
 The theme of this year is ‗Building Climate-Ready Communities‘.

Question 45

The National Legal Services Day is observed on 1) annually in India. The Legal Services Day is celebrated to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act 2)

3) is celebrated as National education day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of independent India‘s first education minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Answer 45

The National Legal Services Day is observed on November 9 annually in India. The Legal Services Day is
celebrated to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987

November 11 is celebrated as National education day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of independent India‘s first education minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Question 46

1) was bestowed with the prestigious ‗Tenzing Norgay
National Adventure Award 2020‘ for her outstanding contribution in the field of land adventure.he has scaled the
world‘s highest peak Mt Everest besides Mt Lhotse and Mt Makalu, among others. In April this year, Mohite scaled 2) the 10th highest mountain peak in the world, and became the first Indian woman climber to achieve the feat
others -
Those awarded include Priyanka Mohite and Lt. Col. 3) and Col. 4) for land
adventure.

Answer 46

Priyanka Mohite was bestowed with the prestigious ‗Tenzing Norgay
National Adventure Award 2020‘ for her outstanding contribution in the field of land adventure.
he has scaled the
world‘s highest peak Mt Everest besides Mt Lhotse and Mt Makalu, among others. In April this year,
Mohite scaled Mt Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain peak in the world, and became the first Indian
woman climber to achieve the feat
others -
Those awarded include Priyanka Mohite and Lt. Col. Jay Prakash Kumar and Col. Amit Bisht for land
adventure.

Question 47

The Bangla version of the book 1) about the naval commando operation jointly launched by the
Indian Navy and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh was launched in Dhaka.
 The book has been compiled from personal notes of Capt MNR Samant
It was co-written by noted author and
journalist 2)

Answer 47

The Bangla version of the book ‗Operation X‘ about the naval commando operation jointly launched by the
Indian Navy and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh was launched in Dhaka.
 The book has been compiled from personal notes of Capt MNR Samant
It was co-written by noted author and
journalist Sandeep Unnithan

Question 48

India‘s first woman Air Marshal awarded Padma Shri

 Air Marshal 1) (Retd.) received the Padma Shri award

Answer 48

India‘s first woman Air Marshal awarded Padma Shri

 Air Marshal Dr Padma Bandopadhyay (Retd.) received the Padma Shri award

Question 49

Tokyo 2020 medallists 1) were
among 12 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 2)
 Tokyo Paralympics medallists 3) also received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2021.

Answer 49

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
Khel Ratna Award. The other Khel Ratna awardees were Indian men‘s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh,
footballer Sunil Chhetri and cricketer Mithali Raj.
 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.

Question 50

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 1)
Instituted in 2) the award was given for the performance by a sportsperson in a year.
The award from 1991-2021 was named after Rajiv Gandhi (1944-1991), former Prime Minister of India.

Answer 50

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.
The award from 1991-2021 was named after Rajiv Gandhi (1944-1991), former Prime Minister of India.

Question 51

The first recipient of the award was Chess
Grandmaster 1), who was honoured for the performance in the year 1991–92. In 2001,
sport shooter 2), then aged 18, became the youngest recipient of the award

Answer 51

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 52

1) and 2) ​Educational Institutionhave been awarded with Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar for sports promotion and development.
 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for 2021 has been given to 3)

Answer 52

Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Manav Rachna Educational Institutionhave been awarded with Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar for sports promotion and development.
 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for 2021 has been given to Punjab University, Chandigarh

Question 53

Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games has been given to 1). for
Boxing, 2) for Chess, 3) for Hockey, 4) for Kabaddi and
5) for Wrestling

As many as 6) 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.

Answer 53

Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games has been given to Lekha K. C. for
Boxing, Abhijeet Kunte for Chess, Davinder Singh Garcha for Hockey, Vikas Kumar for Kabaddi and
Sajjan Singh for Wrestling

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.