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Which indigenously built Indian Coast Guard ship has been dedicated to the nation on October 28, 2021?
Godavari
Shivalik
Talwar
Sarthak
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ that was built at Goa Shipyard Ltd, was commissioned and dedicated to the nation today at Goa by DG K Natarajan PVSM, PTM, TM Director General Indian Coast Guard.
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Google Pay has tied up with which General Insurance company to offer Health Insurance?
Bharti AXA General Insurance
SBI General Insurance Company
Religare Insurance Company
Oriental Insurance Company
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
SBI General Insurance made a technological partnership with Google Pay to enable users to buy SBI General’s health insurance on the Google Pay app.
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What is the scheme that has been started by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to help the farmers?
Farmers 2.0 scheme
Udan S2021
Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme
None of the above
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme under which cargo-related infrastructure will be built in airports of northeast, hilly and tribal regions to assist farmers in transporting agriculture products.
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Who was appointed as Secretary, Department of Biotechnology?
Dinesh Goel
Jessica Kovler
Rajesh Gokhale
John Beyers
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
Dr. Rajesh Gokhale, a professor of Biology at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, has been appointed as Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology. Gokhale, an immunologist known for developing Long-chain Fatty acyl-AMP ligase (FAAL) along with working extensively on tuberculosis, had previously helmed the CSIR – Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB). He was also associated with the National Institute of Immunology, Delhi.
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The inaugural session of the Asia Health 2021 Summit was addressed by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. The Summit was organized by which organization?
ASSOCHAM
FICCI
Confederation of Indian Industry
NASSCOM
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the CII Asia Health 2021 summit on October 28, 2021, through video-conferencing. The theme of the two-day summit is ‘Transforming Healthcare for a better tomorrow.
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Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)?
K V Kamath
Nandan Nilekani
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Aditya Puri
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Central Government has appointed K V Kamath as chairperson of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
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Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank by RBI?
Nitishwar Kumar
Atal Dulloo
Rajeev Lochan Bishnoi
Baldev Prakash
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Baldev Prakash as Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank for a period of three years from the date of taking charge or April 10, 2022, whichever is earlier.
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Who has been reappointed as the RBI Governor?
M. Rajeshwar Rao
Shaktikanta Das
Urjit Patel
Anil Ambani
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has been reappointed to the post for a term of three years. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his reappointment for a period of three years beyond December 10, 2021, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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What is Facebook’s new name?
Delta
Meta
Beta
Alpha
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be changing its company name to Meta during the company’s Connect virtual reality conference on October 28, 2021. He said, “It is time for us to adopt a new company brand to encompass everything that we do.”
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Who among the following has become 1st Black Woman to win the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade 2021?
Tsitsi Dangarembga
Maria Ressa
Jane Goodall
Susanna Clarke
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Tsitsi Dangarembga became 1st Black Woman to win Peace Prize of the German Book Trade 2021.
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Which financial institution has inked a $251-million loan agreement with India for Integrated Urban Flood Management in Chennai?
United Nations Development Programme
World Bank
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Asian Development Bank
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $251-million loan for climate-resilient, integrated urban flood protection and management in the Chennai–Kosasthalaiyar basin to strengthen the resilience of Chennai city to floods.
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DRDO recently test-fired long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni-5’. The new missile falls under which category?
air-to-air
surface-to-surface
air-to-surface
surface-to-air
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried successful test-firing of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 on October 27, 2021, from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha
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The Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM) is a new market segment launched by which ministry?
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy, Shri R K Singh, launched a new market segment, “Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM)” on October 25, 2021. This makes India the only large electricity market in the world to implement a GDAM exclusively for renewable energy.
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Saviors of Kashmir war memorial has been unveiled in which state/ union territory?
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated a war memorial ‘Saviours of Kashmir’ at the Srinagar International Airport on October 27, 2021. The war memorial commemorates the 75th year Indian Army’s arrival in the Indian Air Force aircraft at the Budgam Airfield in Srinagar on October 27, 1947.
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What is the title of the UNEP Emissions Gap report 2021?
The Heat is On
Melting Ice
Wildfire & Droughts
Emissions Gap
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The 12th edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report 2021 titled ‘The Heat is On’ was released on October 26, 2021. The annual series gives an overview of the difference between where the greenhouse gas emissions are predicted to be in 2030 and where they should be to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
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Google Doodle celebrated the 161st birth anniversary of Kano Jigoro on October 28, 2021. He is known as the father of which sport in Japan?
Judo
Kendo
Karate
None of the Above
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Google Doodle celebrated Japan’s ‘Father of Judo’ Professor Kano Jigoro with a doodle on October 28, 2021, on the occasion of his 161st birthday. Google has paid tribute to Kano Jigoro with a Google Doodle for not only inventing martial art but using it as a sport to bring together people on the grounds of justice, safety, courtesy, and modesty.
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Yes bank launches new savings account for which category?
YES Family
YES Children
YES Sr. Citizen
YES Students
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Yes Bank has launched its YES Family proposition enabling customers to care for the well-being of everyone in their family with bespoke services and privileges meant to be enjoyed together as a family.
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What is the rank of India in Global climate tech investment trends?
14th
7th
10th
9th
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Answer: Option DExplanation
India ranked 9th in VC(Venture Capital) funding for climate tech globally report. According to a report published by London & Partners and Dealroom.co, India ranks at the ninth spot globally for climate tech investment, with the country’s climate tech businesses receiving US$ 1 billion in venture capital funding between 2016 and 2021.
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In what edition did Nirmala Sitharaman participate in the Annual Meeting of the Board of Government of AIIB?
4th
7th
6th
5th
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participates in the 6th Annual Meeting of the Board of Government of AIIB through a video conference. The meeting was hosted by United Arab Emirates (UAE). India is a foundation member and the second-largest shareholder in AIIB.
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Eicher Motors Ltd passed the resolution to reappoint ________ as the Managing Director of the company for five years.
Dilip Sharma
Santosh Kumar
Siddhartha Lal
Vikram Saxena
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Eicher Motors Ltd passed the resolution to reappoint Siddhartha Lal as the Managing Director of the company for five years, starting May 1, 2021.
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What amount of project readiness financing (PRF) loan has been signed between India and ADB to support urban mobility in Aizawl in Mizoram?
$5.5 million
$3.5 million
$4.5 million
$2.5 million
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $4.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan on October 26, 2021, for the proposed Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project.
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The exercise “Konkan Shakti 2021” is a maiden Tri-Service exercise of the Indian Armed Forces with which country?
Sri Lanka
Israel
United Kingdom
Australia
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The Armed Forces of India and the United Kingdom (UK) are undertaking the sea phase of the maiden Tri-Service exercise ‘Konkan Shakti 2021’ off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea from October 24 to 27, 2021.
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Which ministry has launched the Amrit Mahotsav Podcast as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration?
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Ministry of Education
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri. G.K Reddy launched the Amrit Mahotsav Podcast, as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration by the ministry.
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Indian-Origin Anita Anand has become the new Defence Minister of which nation?
France
UK
US
Canada
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Indian-Origin Canadian politician, Anita Anand was appointed as the new Defence Minister of Canada on October 26, 2021. She replaces Canada’s long-time serving Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, who is also of Indian origin.
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Google Doodle honored Otto Wichterle on his 108th birthday on October 27, 2021. He is known for which among the following inventions?
Internet
Radio
Contact Lens
Light bulb
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Google celebrated Otto Wichterle’s 108th birth anniversary with a doodle on October 27, 2021. Otto Wichterle, a Czech Chemist, is the man who invented the soft contact lenses.
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Who is the owner of the new Ahmedabad IPL team?
Glazers
RPSG
CVC Capital Partners
CVC Capital Partners
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, a major player in international sport, were announced as the owners of the new Ahmedabad-based Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Monday, with a winning bid of Rs 5,625 crore – an amount they’ll pay the BCCI over the next 10 years.
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Which state has decided to resume Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojna?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Delhi
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Delhi Government’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojana for those aged 60 years and above, which was halted due to COVID-19 pandemic will be resumed, announced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on October 27, 2021. Ayodhya has been added to Delhi Government’s free pilgrimage scheme.
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Which is the first airline to launch direct flights from Srinagar to Sharjah?
Vistara
Air India
Go First
IndiGo
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Answer: Option CExplanation
India’s low-cost airline Go First became the first airline to launch direct flights from Srinagar to Sharjah.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the first international flight services from Srinagar to Sharjah, from the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar. This is expected to enhance the economic bonds between India and UAE. Go First will operate four flights every week between Srinagar and Sharjah.
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Which city played host to the first-ever National Inter-Religious Conference, held in India?
Varanasi
Nagpur
Pune
Mumbai
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The first-ever National Inter-Religious Conference was organized in Nagpur by Lokmat Media Group. This was organized to commemorate its Nagpur edition’s golden jubilee year.
The theme of this conference was “Global Challenges to Communal Harmony and Role of India.” Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was the chief guest of the event. Several spiritual leaders from diverse religions were invited as speakers for the event.
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