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1. Name the ‘operation’ which was launched by south eastern railway

to improve security of women passengers.
1) Operation Mitra
 2) Operation Shakti
3) Operation Blue God
4) Operation my Saheli
5) None of the Above
Answer- 4) Operation my Saheli
Explanation:
The South Eastern Railways (SER) launched the project, “Operation my
Saheli (Friend)” to enhance the security of women passengers in the
train throughout the entire journey from the originating point to their
destinations.

2. Indian railways has rolled out User Depot Module (UDM) developed
by ‘which’ organisation?
1) Centre for Railway Research
2) Centre for Railway Information Systems
3) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India
4) IRCON International
5) Indian Railway Finance Corporation
Answer- 2) Centre for Railway Information Systems
Explanation:
Indian Railways has publicized User Depot Module (UDM) developed by
CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) across all User Depots of
Western Railway. It was rolled out virtually by P. C. Sharma, Member
(Traction & Rolling Stock (T&RS). It should be noted that Railway’s
supply chains up to Stores Depots has already been digitized; however,
activities at user end are being done manually. Therefore, the
implementation of this system will transform manual working to digital
working with real time transactions and online information exchange
among all stakeholders. This system will be implemented shortly across
all Zones of Indian Railways.

3. Ram Nath Kovind gave his nod to the Taxation and Other Laws
(Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020. Who
is the chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Rajnish Kumar
 3) P C Mody
4) Rahul Chaudhry
5) Sanjay Dutt
Answer- 3) P C Mody
Explanation:
In March 2020, the Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain
Provisions) Ordinance, 2020, was promulgated that seeks to provide
various reliefs in terms of compliance requirements for taxpayers amid
the coronavirus pandemic. Now, on September 29, 2020, the President of
India, Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Taxation and Other Laws
(Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020 which will
amend 5 Acts viz. the Income-tax Act, 1961, Central Goods and Services
Tax Act, 2017, Finance Act, 2019, the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act,
2020 and the Finance Act, 2020. About Central Board of Direct Taxes
(CBDT): Chairman– Pramod Chandra Mody.

4. Which company has partnered with Bajaj Allianz to launch cyber

insurance named ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’?
1) Flipkart
2) Amazon
3) Myntra
4) Snapdeal
5) Max
Answer- 1) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company partnered to
offer ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’ for customers who wish to
cover themselves against financial losses resulting from cyber-attacks,
cyber frauds, or other such malicious activities on various online
platforms.

5. Name the bank which has launched green initiative named ‘IB-
eNote’.
1) IDBI Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
 4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 3) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank launched IB-eNote, a green initiative to enable a total
paperless working environment. This tool enables processing and
tracking of notes put up by various offices digitally. The bank for this
initiative has customised SharePoint, one of the features of Microsoft
Office. The Bank also launched ‘Ind Guru’, an e-learning platform for its
employees.

6. Which company has partnered with Amex to provide global benefits

and offer exclusive privileges to their premium consumers?
1) ICICI Card
2) PNB Card
3) SBI Card
4) IOB Card
5) HDFC Card
Answer- 3) SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd (SBI Cards) partners with American
Express Global Network Services (Amex) to provide global benefits and
offer exclusive privileges to their premium consumer segments in India.

7. The RBI has extended the enhanced borrowing limit for banks
under marginal standing facility (MSF) till which date?
1) January 1, 2021
2) April 1, 2021
3) March 31, 2021
4) August 31, 2021
5) March 31, 2022
Answer- 3) March 31, 2021
Explanation:
RBI also extended the enhanced borrowing facility provided to banks
under the marginal standing facility (MSF) scheme by six months till
March 31, 2021. It was initially available up to June 30, 2020 and was
 later extended up to September 30, 2020 due to economic disruptions
amid COVID-19.

8. Tata steel has collaborated with which organization to work

together in the areas of Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage
(CCUS)?
1) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
3) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
4) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
5) Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
Answer- 2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Explanation:
Tata Steel and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in the areas of
Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS). Both sides have signed the
MoU to meet India’s growing energy demands and to build a strong
ecosystem to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement. CCUS plays
a vital part in India’s fight against Climate Change and Global Warming.

9. The Power Finance Corporation and NHPC Limited signed MoU with
which ministry regarding the detailing of various targets to be
achieved during FY 2020-21?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Ministry of Power
3) Ministry of Finance
4) Ministry of Science and Technology
5) Ministry of Planning
Answer- 2) Ministry of Power
Explanation:
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) and NHPC Limited (erstwhile
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) have signed a performance-
based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Power
(MoP) in New Delhi detailing various targets to be achieved during FY
2020-21. Generation target under excellent rating has been set as 27500
MUs (Mega Unit) as against the 2019’s target of 26000MUs. Excellent
 Targets for Revenue from Operations (Net) has been kept as Rs. 8900
crores.

10. Which state government has signed MoU with Danish water forum
in water sector?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Government of Gujarat
signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Danish
Water Forum(DWF) in the water sector through an online interactive
platform to establish Indo-Danish Water Technology Alliance in Gujarat
and to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goal(SDG) 6, ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.

11. Who has been appointed as the new president of Film and
Television Institute of India (FTII) Society?
1) Pankaj Parashar
2) Shekhar Kapur
3) Brijendra Pal Singh
4) Anil Mehta
5) Rajeev Ravi
Answer- 2) Shekhar Kapur
Explanation:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced the
appointment of Renowned Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (74) as the new
President of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and
Chairman of FTII Governing Council which runs the FTII, an
autonomous film School under the MIB at Pune, Maharashtra. His
tenure will run till March 2023.Kapur succeeds Brijendra Pal Singh,
popularly known for his lead role in the tele series CID whose tenure
ended in March 2020.
12. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador
of Bengal Peerless?
1) Virendra Sehwag
2) Rahul Dravid
3) Sourav Ganguly
4) Yuvraj Singh
5) Mohammed Kaif
Answer- 3) Sourav Ganguly
Explanation:
Kolkata based Real Estate Developer Bengal Peerless Housing
Development Company Limited appointed Former National Cricket
Team Captain and Current President of Board of Control for Cricket in
India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly as its Brand Ambassador.

13. Who has launched iDEX4Fauji during iDEX virtual event from New
Delhi?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Prakash Javadekar
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer- 1) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
To promote the participation of frontline members of defence in
indigenous innovation, on September 29, 2020, iDEX4Fauji was
launched, a first of its kind initiative allowing Faujis (Soldiers) or
members of the Indian Armed Forces to become part of this process and
get recognized. Soldiers are the ones who are working in the field and
on borders, handling extreme conditions and equipment and would be
having many ideas to improve such equipment. So in order to support
such ideas through Services Headquarters this mechanism is started. It
was launched by the Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence
(MoD) during the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) event
which was held virtually from New Delhi. He also launched the Defence
 India Startup Challenge (DISC 4), and Product Management Approach
(PMA) guidelines.

14. Find the organization which has organized the ‘GCTC Energy
Security Conference 2020’ (addressed by Union Minister for
Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan).
1) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority
2) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative
3) Global Counter Terrorism Council
4) Confederation of Indian Industry
5) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Answer- 3) Global Counter Terrorism Council
Explanation:
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan
addressed the ‘GCTC Energy Security Conference 2020’ organized by
Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC), it took place from September
29, 2020 to September 30, 2020. The Theme of ‘GCTC Energy Security
Conference 2020’ is – “Energy Security Architecture in Post Covid-19
World”.

15. Who represented India at 3rd edition of G20 Sherpa Meeting took
place virtually under Saudi Arabia’s Presidency?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) Suresh Prabhu
Answer- 5) Suresh Prabhu
Explanation:
G20 Sherpa Meeting took place virtually under Saudi Arabia’s
Presidency. The meeting discussed the actions taken by the forum for
tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is the 3rd edition of G20 Sherpa
Meeting. G20 Members, Invited Countries, International and Regional
organizations participated in the meeting. Suresh Prabhu, Member of
 Parliament, Rajya Sabha represented India at the meeting. He is India’s
Sherpa (Emissary) to G7 and G20.

16. The 6th joint Consultative Commission (JCC) meet between India
and which country held recently?
1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) Pakistan
Answer- 1) Bangladesh
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh held the 6th Joint Consultative Commission (JCC)
meet through a virtual platform. The meeting was co-chaired by A. K.
Abdul Momen, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and S Jaishankar,
External Affairs Minister of India. During the meeting, the Ministers
jointly released commemorative postal stamp issued by the Government
of Bangladesh on the occasion of the 151st Birth Anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi. India is planning to launch a postal stamp on the
occasion of the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman (“Father of Nation” of Bangladesh) on December 16, 2020. A
Bangabandhu-Bapu digital museum in India and Bangladesh will take
place in India, Bangladesh and other places. Also, India and Bangladesh
decided to form a ‘High Level Monitoring Committee’ to review progress
of implementation of 3 Line of Credit Projects concluded between them.
It will be headed by Secretary, Economic Relations Division, Bangladesh
and High Commissioner of India in Dhaka.

17. General Atlantic plans to buy ______ stake in Reliance Retail

Ventures Limited (RRVL).
1) 0.84%
2) 3.21%
3) 1.16%
4) 1.72%
5) 2.18%
 Answer- 1) 0.84%
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) and Reliance Retail Ventures
Limited(RRVL) announced that General Atlantic will buy 0.84% stake in
RRVL, a subsidiary of RIL for Rs 3,675 crore. This investment values
RRVL at a pre-money equity value of Rs 4.285 lakh crore. With this
investment, RRVL gets total funding over Rs 16,000 crore within
September 2020. The investment of General Atlantic will translate into a
0.84% equity stake in RRVL on a fully diluted basis. The transaction is
subject to regulatory and other customary approvals.

18. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the

acquisition of 100% equity shareholding in CoWrks India by which
company?
1) ONEX
2) KKR & Co.
3) Carlyle Group
4) Brookfield
5) Veritas Capital
Answer- 4) Brookfield
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) under Section 31(1) of the
Competition Act, 2002 has approved the acquisition of certain real estate
projects of RMZ Group and 100% equity shareholding in CoWrks India
Pvt Ltd. by Brookfield Private Capital (DIFC-Dubai International
Financial Centre) Limited. The acquiring entity will be a newly formed
company that belongs to Brookfield Private Capital (DIFC) Limited. Real
estate projects that are to be acquired are related to the business of
leasing commercial real estate.

19. India successfully test fired which supersonic cruise missile with a
Strike Range of over 400 Kilometers (September 2020)?
1) Prahaar
2) Agni
3) BrahMos
 4) Nirbhay
5) Prithvi
Answer- 3) BrahMos
Explanation:
India successfully test fired the surface-to-surface Supersonic Cruise
Missile BrahMos with a Strike Range of over 400 Kilometers from
Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. It was jointly
conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
& BrahMos Aerospace. The Test-firing was carried under the PJ-10
Project of DRDO. It will pay the way for serial production of indigenous
components of powerful weapon systems to realise the aim of
Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance).

20. Name the wicket keeper who has contributed for the most number
of dismissals in T20 Internationals?
1) Rishab Pant
2) MS Dhoni
3) Sushma Verma
4) Alyssa Healy
5) None of the Above
Answer- 4) Alyssa Healy
Explanation:
Australian woman cricketer and wicket keeper Alyssa Healy broke the
record of “Most Dismissal by Wicket Keeper” by MS Dhoni’s who made
91 dismissals in 98 T20 Internationals(T20Is) for India. Healy has played
114 T20Is for Australia and broke the record with 92 dismissals in the
shortest format of the game during the match against New Zealand in
the 2nd T20I of the three match series at Allan Border Field at Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia.

21. International Translation Day (ITD) was observed annually on

September 30. What is the theme for ITD 2020?
1) “Translation and Interpreting: Connecting worlds”
2) “Translation and Indigenous Languages”
3) “Translation: Promoting Cultural Heritage in Changing Times”
 4) “Finding the words for a world in crisis”
5) “Making Sense: Language and Translation blog”
Answer- 4) “Finding the words for a world in crisis”
Explanation:
United Nations(UN’s) International Translation Day(ITD) is annually
celebrated across the globe on 30th September to recognize the
contributions of the language professionals towards the developing and
strengthening world peace and security and in connecting the nations
and facilitating dialogue. The UN’s first International Translation Day
was celebrated on 30th September 2018. International Federation of
Translators (Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs – FIT) observes
the ITD 2020 with the theme “Finding the words for a world in crisis”.
Background: The International Federation of Translators (Fédération
Internationale des Traducteurs – FIT) established the idea of the
International Translation day in 1991.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. What does the ‘S’ in NSFR denotes?

1) Statistics
2) Standing
3) Stable
4) Settlements
5) Supervision
Answer- 3) Stable
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deferred implementation of provisions
made under Basel III capital due to uncertainty related to Covid crisis. In
this regard, RBI will repel the final tranche of the capital conservation
buffer (CCB) and the implementation of net stable funding ratio (NSFR)
by six months i.e. April 1, 2021.

2. Dal Lake is located in which state/UT?

1) Puducherry
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Ladakh
 4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 2) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stressed upon
innovative and efficient measures for conservation and preservation of
world-renowned Dal Lake, Wular Lake and other water bodies in the
Union territory.

3. Mhadei River originates in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Goa
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will meet Prime Minister Narendra
Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the state’s dispute over
Mahadayi river water sharing with Karnataka. Goa and Karnataka have
had long disputes over water sharing issues of the Mhadei river. The
Inter-State Water Dispute Tribunal has distributed water share between
Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, but the three states have approached
the Supreme Court (SC) against the award. Mahadayi or Mhadei, the
west-flowing river, originates in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (Western
Ghats), Belagavi district of Karnataka.

4. Jabalpur Airport is located in which state?

1) West Bengal
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Haryana
Answer- 3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The Jabalpur airport is getting upgraded and its new terminal is likely to
 be constructed and commissioned by March 2022, said the Airports
Authority of India (AAI). The new terminal building equipped with
world-class passenger facilities will have the capacity to handle 500
passengers during peak hours. The Madhya Pradesh government
handed over 468.43 acres of land to the AAI in 2015 for these upgrade
works. “The new terminal building is likely to be commissioned by
March 2022”.

5. Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Odisha
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Tripura
5) Nagaland
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, which was closed
since March 27 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen its gates
for the public from October 2, as per HS Mohanty, Assistant Conservator
of Forest.

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1. Which ministry launched “Ambedkar Social Innovation &

Incubation Mission (ASIIM)” recently?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
4) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer- 3) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Explanation:
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Thaawarchand
Gehlot virtually launched “Ambedkar Social Innovation & Incubation
Mission (ASIIM)” under Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (SC)
(VCF-SC). It has been launched to promote innovation, enterprise among
SC students in Higher Education Institutions and to help them become
Job Givers. Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice & Empowerment,
 Rattan Lal Kataria, Deputy Managing Director (MD) of Industrial
Finance Corporation of India (IFCI), Sunil Kumar Bansal were present
during the launch.

2. Name the ministry which is planning to create a new Oceania

Territorial Division by integrating Indo-Pacific and ASEAN
divisions.
1) Ministry of External Affairs
2) Ministry of Finance
3) Ministry of Home Affairs
4) Ministry of Defence
5) None of the Above
Answer- 1) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is creating a new Oceania
Territorial Division by integrating Indo-Pacific and ASEAN divisions
within it. Through this move, India is seeking to align policies in the
regions stretching from Western Pacific (Pacific Island) to Andaman Sea.
India will focus administrative and diplomatic attention in the region
which is seeing growing Military assertiveness of China.

3. The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 is the combination of which

among the following?
1) Trade Unions Act, 1926
2) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
3) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer- 5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
On September 30, 2020, President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent
to the three labour codes viz. Code on Social Security 2020, the
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Condition Code 2020, and the
Industrial Relation Code 2020. Of which Industrial Relations Code, 2020
was brought in by combining the features of three erstwhile laws — the
Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders)
 Act, 1946, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for hiring and firing of
labor in mid-sized and large industries. Firing of labor: Under this
companies with up to 300 workers are allowed to fire workers or shut
plants without the prior approval of the government. Workers Strike: No
unit will go on strike without giving notice 60 days (earlier 2-6 six
weeks) before the strike, or within 14 days of giving such a notice. These
conditions apply to all industries.

4. Name the ministry which has organized the function to lay

foundation stone for ‘Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior’.
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
4) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer- 3) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Explanation:
The foundation stone of ‘Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior, Madhya
Pradesh’ will be laid at a function organized by DEPwD, Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment through video conferencing on 26
September, 2020. Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Chief Minister of Madhya
Pradesh will be the Chief Guest and Shri ThaawarchandGehlot, Union
Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will preside over the
function, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture,
Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Food Processing Industries will
be the Special Guest of Honour. Live Link of Video Conference:-
http://webcast.gov.in/msje.

5. Which is the 1st Indian state to ban the sale of unpacked “loose”
cigarettes and beedis?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
 Answer- 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has banned the sale of unpackaged
“loose” cigarettes and beedis, making it the first Indian state to so.
Maharashtra currently contributes to around 8-10% of the cigarette
sales volumes. The move is aimed at ensuring that customers see the
graphic, public health warnings mandated on cigarette packaging.

6. Which state government has inaugurated its first Pirul power

project recently?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Meghalaya
4) Uttarakhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated a 25-
kilowatt capacity project worth Rs 25 lakhs for generating electricity
using Pirul (dry pine needles) at Chakon Dhanari village in Dunda block
of Uttarkashi district.

7. India plans to build 100-bedded Cancer Hospital and 22, 000-seater

Cricket Stadium in which country?
1) Nepal
2) Mauritius
3) Mali
4) Bangladesh
5) Maldives
Answer- 5) Maldives
Explanation:
India will build 100-bedded Cancer Hospital and 22, 000-seater Cricket
Stadium, in Hulhumale (Maldives) under USD 800 Million Line of Credit
(LoC) extended to Maldives in 2019.The Export-Import Bank (EXIM) of
India extended the LOC for development of infrastructure projects in
Maldives. The construction of the Hospital will strengthen the bilateral
 cooperation between the two countries in the Health Sector. India will
partner with Housing Development Corporation Limited of Maldives for
the development of Central Park and renovation of Arrival Jetty in
Hulhumale. It will benefit both the visitors and residents.

8. New Development Bank (NDB) has approved USD 241 million for
which metro rail project (USD 500 Million approved for Delhi-
Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project)?
1) Bengaluru Metro Rail Project
2) Chennai Metro Rail Project
3) Delhi Metro Rail Project
4) Mumbai Metro Rail Project
5) Kolkata Metro Rail Project
Answer- 4) Mumbai Metro Rail Project
Explanation:
New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and
South Africa) Nations approved USD 241 Million (approximately INR
1760 Crores) for Mumbai Metro Rail Project, and USD 500 Million
(approximately INR 3670 Crores) for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional
Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project. The loans were approved by the
Board of Directors of NDB in the 28th Meeting held in virtual format on
September 29, 2020.

9. How much was the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit fixed by
GoI for the 2nd Half of FY21?
1) Rs 1,25,000 crore
2) Rs 1,00,000 crore
3) Rs 75,000 crore
4) Rs 2,25,000 crore
5) Rs 1,75,000 crore
Answer- 1) Rs 1,25,000 crore
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the Government of
India (GoI) has fixed Rs 1,25,000 crore as the Ways and Means Advances
(WMA) limit for the 2nd half of the financial year(FY) 2020-21, i.e.,
 October 2020 to March 2021. When GOI utilises 75% of the WMA limit,
RBI may trigger fresh floatation of market loans.

10. How many banks were excluded from Second Schedule of the RBI
Act, 1934 in September 2020?
1) 4
2) 6
3) 3
4) 7
5) 9
Answer- 2) 6
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) excluded six public sector banks (PSBs) from
the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934 following their merger with
other banks with effect from April 01, 2020. The six banks are Syndicate
Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC), United Bank of India, Andhra
Bank, Corporation Bank, and Allahabad Bank. OBC and United Bank of
India merged into Punjab National Bank; Syndicate Bank into Canara
Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and
Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank.

11. Name the organization which plans to undertake a Sanitation

Literacy Campaign (SLC) to promote literacy on” WASH” (Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene).
1) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
2) Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
3) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
4) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Answer- 4) National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development
(NABARD)
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) to
undertake a Sanitation Literacy Campaign (SLC) to promote literacy on”
WASH” (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in 2,000 villages across the
country covering 1 lakh rural population. SLC will start from October 2,
 2020 to January 26, 2021. SLC focuses to inculcate significant
behavioural changes to adapt good hygiene and sanitation practices.

12. Which bank has signed MoU with Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
to provide digital payment solutions and financing solutions?
1) State Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) United Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Digital Payment
Solutions and Financing solutions to HUL’s retailers and distributors.
The Partnership will accelerate the adoption of digital payments among
small-scale entrepreneurs and retailers in all parts of the country. It will
be available initially in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

13. Indian Aerospace Startup AgniKul Cosmos signed MoU with which
company to test launch of Indian made ‘Agnibaan’ Rocket in US?
1) United Technologies
2) Lockheed Martin
3) Airbus
4) Boeing
5) Alaska
Answer- 5) Alaska
Explanation:
Indian Aerospace Startup AgniKul Cosmos signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Alaska Aerospace Corporation to test launch
Indian made Agnibaan Rocket from Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska
(PSCA) on Kodiak Island in the United States.

14. NITI Aayog has signed Statement of Intent (SoI) with which country
on Decarbonization and Energy Transition agenda?
1) Belgium
 2) Germany
3) Denmark
4) Netherlands
5) Sweden
Answer- 4) Netherlands
Explanation:
A Statement of Intent (SoI) was inked between NITI (National Institution
for Transforming India) Aayog and Embassy of the Netherlands in New
Delhi, to combine the expertise of both nations (Indo-Dutch) in
supporting the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for
accommodating cleaner and more energy. It was signed by NITI Aayog
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amitabh Kant and Ambassador of the
Netherlands to India Marten van den Berg.

15. Who has been appointed as the Director General (additional charge)
of National Security Guard (NSG)?
1) V S K Kaumudi
2) Anup Banerji
3) MV Suchindra Kumar
4) SS Deswal
5) AK Sharma
Answer- 4) SS Deswal
Explanation:
Surjeet Singh Deswal (SS Deswal), Director General(DG) of Indo-Tibetan
Border Police(ITBP) has been given the additional charges as the DG of
the Counter Terror Force – National Security Guard(NSG) following the
retirement of Anup Kumar Singh (AK Singh), incumbent chief of NSG, on
September 30.

16. Who heads the panel constituted by government of India to

examine Chinese foreign investment proposals?
1) P. K. Sinha
2) Rajiv Gauba
3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
4) G.K. Pillai
5) B. K. Chaturvedi
 Answer- 3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Explanation:
The Government of India has set up a screening panel to examine all
Chinese foreign investment proposals. The panel is headed by the home
secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla and secretary of the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as a member.

17. Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sworn-in as the new emir
of which country?
1) Qatar
2) Kuwait
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Turkey
5) Iran
Answer- 2) Kuwait
Explanation:
Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (83 years old), Crown prince
of Kuwait (State of Kuwait) sworn in as new emir (16th Emir of Kuwait)
during a session of the National Assembly in Kuwait. He succeeds
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (91 years old), who died on
September 29, 2020 in the United States. Note– The Emir of Kuwait is the
commander-in-chief of all defense forces and the Crown Prince is the
deputy commander.

18. Vijai Vardhan has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of which
state (September 2020)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
Government of Haryana appointed Vijai Vardhan, currently serving as
the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of Revenue and Disaster
Management and Financial Commissioner Revenue (FCR) as the new
 Chief Secretary of Haryana following the superannuation of Keshni
Anand Arora. His tenure as the Chief Secretary is till his superannuation
date 30th November 2021.

19. Name the person who has topped the IIFL wealth Hurun India rich
list 2020?
1) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
2) Shiv Nadar
3) Mukesh Ambani
4) Smita V Crishna
5) None of the Above
Answer- 3) Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) topped
the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2020 with the total wealth of
6,58,400 Cr. He retains this position for the 9th consecutive year.
Hinduja brothers secured the second spot followed by Shiv Nadar &
family. Smita V Crishna, who ranked 28th spot overall is the richest
woman in the list followed by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder,
who is also the richest self-made women in India.

20. Which session of United Nations General Assembly was held

virtually from September 15 – 30, 2020?
1) 75th
2) 76th
3) 74th
4) 77th
5) 73rd
Answer- 1) 75th
Explanation:
The 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 75) was
held virtually for the first time amid COVID -19 from September 15 to
September 30, 2020. It was hosted by the United States of America (USA)
from New York and under the Presidency of Volkan Bozkir of Turkey.
During the session, a special event was organized on September 21, 2020
marking the 75th anniversary of UN. The event was held under the
 theme “The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our
Collective Commitment to Multilateralism” while the theme of the
session was “The future we want, the United Nations we need,
reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism – confronting
the COVID-19 through effective multilateral action”.

21. Who represented India at UN Summit on Biodiversity held on

September 30, 2020?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) Ram Nath Kovind
Answer- 1) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
On September 30, 2020, Union minister Prakash Keshav Javadekar
addressed the UN Summit on Biodiversity, which was convened by the
President of the General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, under the theme of
“Urgent action on biodiversity for sustainable development”. India has
added around 3 million hectares of forest and tree cover, which has
enhanced the combined forest and tree cover to 24.56% of the total
geographical area of the country.

22. ICG Ship Kanaklata Barua designed and built by Garden Reach
Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd was commissioned at which
city?
1) Visakhapatnam
2) Mumbai
3) Kolkata
4) Chennai
5) Surat
Answer- 3) Kolkata
Explanation:
Jiwesh Nandan, additional secretary, Ministry of Defence commissioned
the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Kanaklata Barua, the last in the series
of 5 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) through video conferencing at Kolkata,
 West Bengal. The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd
designed and indigenously built the 49 metre (m) ship as per
requirements specified by ICG. Note– It is to be noted that this is the 2nd
time in the record of Indian maritime history that a Coast Guard ship
was commissioned through the digital medium, maintaining the strict
protocol of social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

23. Who has launched a set of Council of Scientific & Industrial

Research (CSIR) technologies for rural development under the joint
initiative of CSIR, UBA, IIT-Delhi and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA)?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Prakash Javadekar
4) Narendra Modi
5) Amit Shah
Answer- 1) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth
Sciences and Health & Family Welfare launched a set of Council of
Scientific & Industrial Research(CSIR) technologies for rural
development under the joint initiative of CSIR, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
(UBA), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and Vijnana Bharti
(VIBHA) over a virtual event organized on the occasion of the 40th
Foundation Day of CSIR – National Institute of Science, Technology and
Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS), a constituent laboratory of CSIR.

24. Which among the following telescope of Indian Astronomical

Observatory (IAO) has completed 20 years recently?
1) Himalayan Chandra Telescope
2) High Altitude Gamma Ray Telescope
3) Imaging Cherenkov Telescope
4) Global Relay of Observatories Watching Transients Happen India
5) Imaging Cherenkov Telescope
Answer- 1) Himalayan Chandra Telescope
Explanation:
The Himalayan Chandra Telescope, housed within the Indian
 Astronomical Observatory at Ladakh, completes 20 years in operation
on the intervening night of 26-27 September. This telescope is placed in
the cold, dry desert of Ladakh, 4500 meters above the mean sea level at
the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO). The telescope remotely
operated from the Centre for Research & Education in Science &
Technology (CREST), Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Hosakote.
Hosakote is about 35 km northeast of Bangalore. The telescope is
remotely operated via an INSAT-3B satellite link.

25. When was UN’s International Day of Older Persons observed

annually?
1) October 2
2) September 29
3) October 1
4) September 30
5) October 3
Answer- 3) October 1
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Older Persons is annually
observed across the globe on 1st October to recognize the elderlies as an
asset to the society who are capable of contributing to the development
process. The 1st October 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the
International Day of Older Persons. The first International Day of Older
Persons was observed and celebrated on 1st October 1991. The theme of
the International Day of Older Persons 2020 is “Pandemics: Do They
Change How We Address Age and Ageing?”. The decision of the
International day of Older persons was preceded by the Vienna
International Plan of Action on Ageing adopted by the 1982 World
Assembly on Ageing, which was also endorsed by the UNGA. On the
occasion of the International Day of Older Persons 2020, Dr. Harsh
Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare stated that
marking the launch year of the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030)
various activities will be undertaken throughout 2020.

26. Which among the following day was observed on October 1 every
year?
 1) International Tea Day
2) International Coffee Day
3) World Day Against Food Waste
4) World Coconut Day
5) World Heart Day
Answer- 2) International Coffee Day
Explanation:
International Coffee Day is observed annually on October 1 to celebrate
coffee and recognize the efforts of people who are associated with the
coffee industry namely, farmers, roasters, baristas, coffee shop owners
globally. The day also promotes fair trade coffee and raise awareness for
the coffee growers. International Coffee Organization(ICO) launched its
first official International Coffee Day in Milan, Italy in 2015 as part of
Expo 2015, a World Expo hosted by Milan.

27. The World Vegetarian Day was observed every year on _________.
1) August 14
2) November 6
3) September 15
4) October 1
5) November 1
Answer- 4) October 1
Explanation:
World Vegetarian Day is celebrated annually on October 1. It is observed
to promote Joy, Compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of
Vegetarianism. The World Vegetarian Day was founded in 1977 by North
American Vegetarian Society (NAVS), and endorsed by International
Vegetarian Union in 1978. It is also the First Day of Vegetarian
Awareness Month (October).

28. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month was observed every year on
which month?
1) November
2) October
3) December
 4) August
5) July
Answer- 2) October
Explanation:
The Breast Cancer Awareness Month is annually observed across the
globe in the month of October from 1st October to 31st October to create
awareness and focus the attention on the early detection and treatment
of Breast Cancer as well as the palliative care of this disease. The World
Health Organization (WHO)’s National Cancer Control Programme
(NCCP) is aimed to reduce the rate of cancer cases and death and to
improve the quality of the life of cancer patients.

29. Which ministry has launched Project Management Information

System (P-MIS) Portal developed by National Capital Region
Planning Board?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Health and Family Affairs
3) Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Panchayat Raj
Answer- 4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) launched Project
Management Information System (P-MIS) Portal developed by National
Capital Region Planning Board(NCRPD) to monitor the progress of their
projects and to monitor and manage the loans. The P-MIS portal will be
hosted on the NIC Server.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Which among the following countries doesn’t belong to G4?

1) India
2) Brazil
3) Japan
4) Germany
5) Australia
 Answer- 5) Australia
Explanation:
The foreign ministers of the G4 countries (Group of Four) comprising
India, Japan, Germany and Brazil hold a virtual meeting during UN75
session. The grouping demanded urgent reform of the UN Security
Council (UNSC) while expressing their concern at the lack of any
meaningful movement in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on
Security Council reform. The meeting was attended by Union External
Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar from India, Brazilian
Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo, Japan’s Motegi Toshimitsu and
Minister of State at German Foreign Office Niels Annen.

2. Sukhna Lake is located in which city?

1) Leh
2) Delhi
3) Chandigarh
4) Shimla
5) Dharamsala
Answer- 3) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department of Chandigarh in
coordination with Forest Department has initiated a step to control
mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. The Fisheries
Department on Tuesday released Mosquito Killer fish (Gambusia) at
Butterfly Park in Sector-26, Botanical Garden at Dhanas, Rose Garden in
Sector-16 of Chandigarh for preventing malaria, dengue and to maintain
ecological balance. Government Fish Seed Farm, Chandigarh at
Regulatory end of “Sukhna Lake” is the only farm which breeds the rare
fishes and supplies to several agencies, free of cost for stocking in
stagnant water bodies to prevent mosquito breeding. Sukhna Lake in
Chandigarh, Punjab, India, is a reservoir at the foothills of the
Himalayas.

3. Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is located at which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Goa
 3) Telangana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Manipur
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
A six-member committee has been appointed by the Maharashtra forest
department to check the feasibility of declaring a 265 sq km area at
Kanhargaon in Chandrapur as either a wildlife sanctuary or a
conservation reserve based on consultations with local residents.
According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, the area
extending from Vihirgaon and Murti, where the airport has been
proposed, to Rajura forest area and Kanhargaon proposed sanctuary
zones, forms part of an identified tiger corridor. The zone is also an
important interstate link for tiger dispersal between Kawal and
Indravati tiger reserves in Telangana and Chandrapur as well as the
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve buffer, which is 38 km from the proposed
airport site and 32 km from the Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary
(Maharashtra), said a report by WII on the feasibility of the airport and
proposed wildlife mitigation measures.

4. Where is the headquarters of Amnesty Internationals located?

1) Colombo
2) Islamabad
3) New Delhi
4) Wellington
5) London
Answer- 5) London
Explanation:
Amnesty International India has halted its human rights operations in
India due to the freezing of its bank accounts by the Government of
India. The government has also set up a Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI) inquiry against Amnesty. Amnesty International is an international
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in London (UK) in 1961.
In 1977, it was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.
 5. What is the currency of Kuwait?
1) Tomar
2) Dollar
3) Pound
4) Dinar
5) Yen
Answer- 4) Dinar
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Kuwait are Kuwait City and Kuwaiti dinar
respectively.

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1. Which ministry has organized webinar titled ‘Swachhata Ke 6 Saal,

Bemisaal’ recently?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Finance
3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Answer- 4) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized a webinar
titled ‘Swachhata Ke 6 Saal, Bemisaal’ to celebrate the 6th anniversary of
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). The webinar was chaired by
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/C), MoHUA with Durga Shanker
Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA and Kamran Rizvi, Additional Secretary,
MoHUA.
2. Who inaugurated 23 road and bridges projects worth Rs. 73 crores
in Jammu & Kashmir recently?
1) Jitendra Singh
2) Jual Oram
3) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
4) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
5) Arjun Munda
Answer- 1) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge),
Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel,
Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space inaugurated 23
roads and bridges projects worth Rs.73 Crore in Kathua, Doda,
Udhampur and Reasi of Jammu region over a virtual platform. He also
informed that around 1150 kilometres of roads were built in this fiscal
till date. These 23 projects include 15 roads which are built under the
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for all weather
connectivity and 8 bridges to provide better connectivity to the people.

3. Which state government has launched ‘Pathashree Abhijan’ scheme

for road repair?
1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) West Bengal
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Answer- 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal (WB) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched
‘Pathashree Abhijan’ scheme for Road Repair. The scheme has been
launched to repair 7, 000 stretches of road which includes 12, 000
kilometers of road in a time-bound manner. An amount of INR 500
Crores has been allocated for the scheme, and the works will be finished
by December-January, 2021.
4. Which country has committed USD 1.9 million to India to support
informal sector workers, micro enterprises?
1) Japan
2) United States
3) Spain
4) Denmark
5) Iran
Answer- 2) United States
Explanation:
United States (US) committed USD 1.9 Million (approximately INR 14
Crores) to support informal workers, whose lives have been affected due
to COVID-19. The Financial Assistance has been extended by the US
Agency for International Development (USAID).

5. Which bank has introduced Kisan credit card loan scheme for
fishermen in Tamil Nadu?
1) State Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) United Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank introduced Kisan credit card loan scheme for fishermen in
Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, loans up to Rs 2 lakh as working capital
can be availed with 7% interest rate. This loan will be provided under
the MUDRA scheme. The borrowers will be given a Rupay Kisan Credit
Card. Note– Fishermen with mechanised boat details can submit the
application through the Fisheries Department.

6. How much was allocated by NABARD for special refinance scheme

to support the government’s WASH programme for FY21?
1) Rs 800 crore
2) Rs 700 Crore
3) Rs 500 Crore
 4) Rs 600 Crore
5) Rs 400 Crore
Answer- 1) Rs 800 crore
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
launched a special refinance scheme to support the government’s Water,
Sanitisation and Hygiene (WASH) programme. For this purpose, Rs 800
crore has been earmarked for the financial year 2020-21. This facility is
an effort to promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle in rural areas.

7. The BIAL and Virgin hyperloop has signed MoU to conduct a

feasibility study for Hyperloop corridor from which airport?
1) Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
2) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA)
3) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)
4) Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (JPNIA)
5) Cochin International Airport (CIA)
Answer- 1) Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
Explanation:
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Virgin Hyperloop
signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to
conduct a feasibility study for Hyperloop corridor from Kempegowda
International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR airport). The partnership
will examine the feasibility of a mass transit system that enables people
to travel in 10 minutes from BLR airport to the city center. If this project
succeeds, this will be India’s 1st hyperloop transportation system.

8. Who heads the 3-member interim committee of directors

constituted by RBI to run Dhanlaxmi bank?
1) P.K Vijayakumar
2) G. Rajagopalan Nair
3) G. Subramonia Iyer
4) A.K. Misra
5) None of the Above
Answer- 3) G. Subramonia Iyer
Explanation:
 The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved a 3-member interim
Committee of Directors (CoD) to exercise the powers of Managing
Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd till
a new MD & CEO takes charge. G. Subramonia Iyer will head(Chairman)
the CoD, G. Rajagopalan Nair and P.K Vijayakumar will serve as its
members.

9. Who has been chosen as the recipient of the “2020 Gandhi Award” of
Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation (MGNF)?
1) Sanjay Singh
2) Narayana Kurup
3) M Venkaiah Naidu
4) Jayashankar Menon
5) Eby J Jose
Answer- 1) Sanjay Singh
Explanation:
Eby J Jose, Chairman of Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation (MGNF)
announced that Sanjay Singh, Member of Parliament (MP) of Rajya
Sabha and the leader of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) has been chosen as the
recipient of the “2020 Gandhi Award”. He was recognized with the
award for being instrumental in the diplomatic intervention of India to
remove the image of Mahatma Gandhi on the beer bottles of Malka
brewery, an Israeli private company. M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President
of India will present the 2020 Gandhi Award to Sanjay over an award
ceremony at New Delhi in January 2021.

10. Name the Chemicals and Fertilizers minister of India who

addressed the “CII Life Science Conclave 2020” recently.
1) Narendra Singh Tomar
2) Thaawar Chand Gehlot
3) Ram Vilas Paswan
4) D.V. Sadananda Gowda
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 4) D.V. Sadananda Gowda
Explanation:
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Sadananda Gowda
 addressed the “CII Life Science Conclave 2020” through virtual mode.
The Conclave was organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The Theme of Life Sciences Conclave 2020 is – “Energizing Make in India
through Life Sciences Sector”. It is the 17th Edition of Pharmaceutical
conclave and 4th Edition of Biotechnology conclave. It is a convergence
of pharma and biotech sectors. The Indian Pharma Sector is expected to
grow into a 65-Billion-Dollar industry by 2024 and 120 Billion Dollar
industry by 2030.

11. Who represented India at 25th anniversary of the Fourth World

Conference on Women (FWCW) – Beijing +25 virtually?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Smriti Irani
5) Pralhad Singh Patel
Answer- 4) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, Ministry of Women and Child
Development (WCD) addressed the High-level meeting on the 25th
anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW) –
Beijing +25 virtually. The theme of the event was “Accelerating the
realisation of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and
girls”. During the conference, it was announced that India is committed
to full and effective implementation of the Beijing Declaration and
Platform for Action.

12. Who led Indian delegation at 19th round of Foreign Office

Consultations (FOC) between India and Myanmar?
1) Lalit Mansingh
2) P. Kumaran
3) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
4) AK Singh
5) Navtej Sarna
Answer- 3) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Explanation:
 The 19th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and
Myanmar was held virtually to review the entire gamut of relations,
including border cooperation and the ongoing restoration work on
earthquake damaged pagodas in Bagan. The Indian delegation was led
by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and the Myanmar
delegation was led by Permanent Secretary, U Soe Han. Notably,
Myanmar is one of India’s strategic neighbours and shares a 1,640-km-
long border with a number of northeastern states. Apart from the above
FOC, a webinar was organised between both nations on the Kaladan
multimodal project to discuss the scope and scale for accelerating
diplomatic efforts for the successful implementation of the Kaladan
project. It was organised by CUTS International located in Jaipur,
Rajasthan. The Kaladan project is the first cross-border project that
India had initiated for the betterment of connectivity of its northeast
region. The Government of Myanmar provides land and security while
the cost is borne by India.

13. Which company planned to invest Rs. 6247.50 Crore for 1.4% Stake
in Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL)?
1) Google
2) Mubadala
3) Facebook
4) Silver Lake
5) KKR
Answer- 2) Mubadala
Explanation:
Mubadala Investment Company(Mubadala), Abu Dhabi based sovereign
wealth fund, invested Rs.6247.50 crore for 1.4% stake in the Reliance
Retail Ventures Limited(RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries
Limited. This investment of Mabadala marks the 5th investment into
RRVL. This is Mubadala’s second investment into RIL following its Rs.
9,093.60 crore investment for 1.85% stake in Jio Platform.

14. How much worth contract was signed by Ministry of Defence with
Economic Explosive Ltd (EEL) for supply of Multi-Mode Hand
Grenades to the Indian Army?
 1) Rs. 740 Crores
2) Rs. 915 Crores
3) Rs. 340 Crores
4) Rs. 409 Crores
5) Rs. 923 Crores
Answer- 4) Rs. 409 Crores
Explanation:
Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with
private company Economic Explosive Ltd (EEL) for supply of 10,00,000
Multi-Mode Hand Grenades to the Indian Army at an approximate cost
of Rs. 409 Crores. Notably, these grenades will replace the hand grenade
design of World War-II vintage. These grenades have been designed by
Chandigarh based Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratories (TBRL) of
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and are being
produced by EEL, Nagpur.

15. The cabinet committee on security (CCS) approved the proposal for
establishment of ASCON phase IV network recently. The CCS is
chaired by whom?
1) Finance Minister of India
2) Home Minister of India
3) Defence Minister of India
4) Prime Minister of India
5) President of India
Answer- 4) Prime Minister of India
Explanation:
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved proposal for
establishment of Army Static Switched Communication Network
(ASCON) Phase IV Network worth INR 7796.39 Crore (approximately). It
will be implemented by Public Sector Firm Indian Telephone Industries
Limited (ITI), Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of
Communications (MOC) and will become operational in 3 years. The CCS
is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. The CCS consists of the
following members: Narendra Modi, Prime Minister. Amit Shah,
Minister of Home Affairs.
16. The department of Defence of ‘which’ country has approved India’s
request to buy USD 90 million worth of equipment, spare parts for
C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft?
1) Japan
2) United States
3) Israel
4) Russia
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 2) United States
Explanation:
United States (US) Department of Defence i.e. The Pentagon has
approved India’s request to buy USD 90 million worth of equipment,
spare parts and logistical support for its fleet of C-130J Super Hercules
cargo aircraft, procured from the US. The sale would be executed by
defence major Lockheed-Martin. The decision behind this proposed sale
is to effectively serve the needs of the Indian Air Force (IAF), in
transport requirements, humanitarian assistance and regional disaster
relief. The IAF currently operates a fleet of five C-130J-30s and has
placed order for additional six C-130J-30s Super Hercules aircraft. It is to
be noted that India is one of the 17 countries to whom the US has sold its
C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.

17. ISRO plans to launch Venus mission named “Shukrayaan-1” by

which year?
1) 2024
2) 2022
3) 2021
4) 2025
5) 2023
Answer- 4) 2025
Explanation:
ISRO is all set to launch its first Venus mission “Shukrayaan-1” in 2025
with participation of French space agency CNES (National Centre for
Space Studies; French: Centre national d’etudes spatiales). In this regard,
ISRO has selected the VIRAL (Venus Infrared Atmospheric Gases Linker)
instrument co-developed with the Russian federal space agency
 Roscosmos and the LATMOS (Atmospheres, Milieux, Observations
Spatiales Laborator) attached to the CNRS. Notably this will be the first
time a French payload will be flown on an Indian exploration mission.

18. GS Amur who passed away recently is a renowned _________.

1) Politician
2) Photographer
3) Painter
4) Athlete
5) Writer
Answer- 5) Writer
Explanation:
Veteran Kannada writer and noted critic of both Kannada & English
literature GS Amur passed away at the age of 95 in his residence in
Bengaluru, Karnataka due to age related ailments. He was born in 1925
in Bommanahalli, Dharwad, Karnataka.

19. International Day of Non-Violence 2020 was observed annually on

________.
1) October 3
2) October 2
3) September 30
4) October 1
5) September 29
Answer- 2) October 2
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Non-Violence is observed
annually on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the
leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the
philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The day is observed to spread
the message of non-violence, including through education and public
awareness. In India, to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated. This year (2020) marks the 151st birth
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
20. The scientists of which institute has discovered 2 new species of
wetland plants (Eriocaulon parvicephalum & Eriocaulon
karaavalense) in Western Ghats?
1) Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow
2) Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
3) Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru
4) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational-Sciences, Nanital
5) Bose Institute, Kolkata
Answer- 2) Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
Explanation:
Scientists of Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) have discovered two new
species of pipewort, a type of wetland plants in the areas along the
Western Ghats in Maharashtra and Karnataka The species found in
Sindhudurg in Maharashtra is named Eriocaulon parvicephalum and
the species found Kumta in Karnataka is named Eriocaulon
karaavalense.

21. Which organization of Indian railways developed Freight Business

Development (FBD) portal exclusively for freight clients?
1) Centre for Railway Research
2) Centre for Railway Information Systems
3) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India
4) IRCON International
5) Indian Railway Finance Corporation
Answer- 2) Centre for Railway Information Systems
Explanation:
Indian Railways (IR) launched Freight Business Development (FBD)
(https://fois.indianrail.gov.in/RailSAHAY/) exclusively for freight clients.
The Portal has been developed by Centre for Railway Information
Systems (CRIS). Indian Railways has launched the portal to maximize its
revenues from freight operations.

22. Which state government has launched ‘Kritagyata’ portal for the
convenience of pensioners?
1) Meghalaya
2) Tripura
 3) Assam
4) Manipur
5) Nagaland
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
Chief Minister (CM) of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal launched an on-line
pension submission and tracking system “Kritagyata” during a function
held at Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati. Created on the
lines of “Bhabhisya” portal of Government of India, Kritagyata is first
portal of its kind among all the states in the country for the convenience
of pensioners by expediting their pension-related claims. Assam Police
celebrated its 70th foundation day, i.e. Assam Police Day on October 1,
2020. On this occasion Sarbananda Sonowal launched a month-long
“CyberSafety” campaign to raise awareness on cybercrimes and safety.
It will be jointly conducted by the Assam Police and cyber-security think
tank Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF).

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Who is the present Communication minister of India?

1) Harsh Vardhan
2) RS Prasad
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Piyush Goyal
5) RajNath Singh
Answer- 2) RS Prasad
Explanation:
Ravi Shankar Prasad is the present communication minister of India.
Ministry of Communications is a union ministerial agency under the
Government of India responsible for telecommunications and postal
service.

2. Who is the current MD&CEO of Indian Bank?

1) T.N. Manoharan
2) L.V. Prabhakar
3) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
 4) Padmaja Chunduru
5) Rajnish Kumar
Answer- 4) Padmaja Chunduru
Explanation:
Padmaja Chunduru is the present Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Chennai headquartered Indian Bank.

3. Where is the HQ of Dhanlaxmi Bank located?

1) Thrissur, Kerala
2) Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
3) Aluva, Kerala
4) Karur, Tamil Nadu
5) Cochin, Kerala
Answer- 1) Thrissur, Kerala
Explanation:
The headquarters of Dhanlaxmi bank is located at Thrissur, Kerala.

4. Salim Ali national park is located in which state/UT?

1) Maharashtra
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Gujarat
5) Ladakh
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Salim Ali National Park or City Forest National Park was a national park
located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It covered an area of
9.07 km2. Notified in 1986, the name of the park commemorated the
Indian ornithologist Salim Ali.

5. Durgapur steel thermal power station is located in which state?

1) Tripura
2) Assam
3) West Bengal
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
 Answer- 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Station is a coal-based thermal power
plant located near Durgapur city in Bardhaman district in the Indian
state of West Bengal. The power plant is operated by the Damodar Valley
Corporation.

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1. Which ministry introduced Foreign Contribution (Regulation)

Amendment Act, 2020 in parliament which has come into force with
effect from September 29, 2020?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
 2) Ministry of Health and Family Affairs
3) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
4) Ministry of Finance
5) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer- 1) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has redefined guidelines on how
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can accept, transfer and utilize
foreign donations and contributions by amending the provisions of the
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) with Foreign
Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 which has come into
force w.e.f. September 29, 2020. The decision regarding its
commencement was taken by the Centre in exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Foreign Contribution
(Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 (33 of 2020) to maintain
transparency in NGOs. Notably, the amendment in Section 13 of FCRA
empowers the MHA to freeze the FCRA Bank account in case of any
contravention of the FCRA law and can also suspend FCRA registration
of an organization up to 360 days from current 180 days (6 months).

2. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated world’s longest highway tunnel

(connects Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley) “Atal Tunnel” in which
state/UT?
1) Ladakh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Atal Tunnel’ – World’s
Longest Highway Tunnel in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The 9.02
Kilometre Long Tunnel has been constructed by Border Roads
Organisation (BRO) at a cost of INR 3, 300 crores. It connects Manali and
Lahaul-Spiti Valley. The Atal Tunnel, running across the 13,050-ft high
Rohtang pass, on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway
 tunnel in the world. The Tunnel has been built by adopting the latest
NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) technique.

3. Name the project which was launched to digitalize Coal Mines

Provident Fund Organisation (CMPFO).
1) MITRA
2) SUNIDHI
3) LEAD
4) CHAMPIONS
5) NIVESH
Answer- 2) SUNIDHI
Explanation:
On the occasion of 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi i.e. On
October 2, 2020, the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation (CMPFO)
launched the information technology (IT) project Superior New-
generation Information and Data Handling Initiative (SUNIDHI) to
digitise its entire provident fund and pension related activities. CMPFO
is a statutory body under the coal ministry which administers different
schemes of provident fund, pension and deposit linked insurance for
coal mine workers. The project was inaugurated in the virtual presence
of Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain and Coal India (CIL) Chairman
Pramod Agrawal, among others.

4. Name the tribal minister of India who has launched India’s largest
tribal products market ‘Tribes India E-Marketplace’.
1) Arjun Munda
2) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Mahendra Nath Pandey
5) Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer- 1) Arjun Munda
Explanation:
On the Occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2, 2020), Union Minister for
Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda virtually launched ‘Tribes India E-
Marketplace’ (market.tribesindia.com). It is India’s largest handicraft
and organic products marketplace. It is an initiative of Tribal
 Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED).
Minister of State (MoS) for Tribal Affairs, Renuka Singh, Minister of
Rural Industry, Chhattisgarh, Rudra Kumar, Chairman of TRIFED,
Ramesh Chand Meena & Managing Director of TRIFED, Pravir Krishna
were present during the launch.

5. The special purpose ______ VVIP aircraft Air India One for President,
PM was arrived in Delhi recently.
1) B111
2) B666
3) B777
4) B555
5) B999
Answer- 3) B777
Explanation:
The VVIP Air India One aircraft that will be used to fly the President,
Vice-President and Prime Minister, arrived in Delhi from US, said
government officials. The B777 aircraft was scheduled to be delivered by
aircraft manufacturer Boeing to Air India in July, but its delivery was
delayed twice – once in July for a few weeks due to Covid-19 pandemic
and then in August for a few weeks due to technical reasons – the
officials noted.

6. ‘No Mask, No Ride’ was launched by police of which district of

Maharashtra?
1) Nagpur
2) Aurangabad
3) Sangli
4) Bhandara
5) Chandrapur
Answer- 3) Sangli
Explanation:
In Maharashtra’s Sangli district, the police have launched a campaign,
‘No Mask, No Ride’ to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the region.
The campaign is part of the state government’s My Family, My
 Responsibility’ which was launched on 15th of this month to control the
surging pandemic.

7. Punjab government has launched construction of ‘how many’ rural

stadiums and playgrounds under ‘Rural Transformation Strategy’
and ‘Tandarust Punjab Mission’?
1) 300
2) 500
3) 150
4) 750
5) 1000
Answer- 4) 750
Explanation:
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh virtually launched the
construction of 750 Rural Stadiums and Playgrounds in Punjab. The
stadium will facilitate youths to channelize their energy in a
constructive manner. It is being built at a cost of INR 105 Crores under
Punjab’s ‘Rural Transformation Strategy’ and ‘Tandarust Punjab
Mission’. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between
Local Government Department, Punjab and Centre for Policy Research
(CPR), Odisha for the implementation of Punjab Slum Dwellers
Proprietary Act, 2020.

8. BOB Financial Solutions Limited partnered with which company to

launch four new variants of BOB credit cards?
1) American Express
2) Rupay
3) Mastercard
4) Chase
5) Visa
Answer- 3) Mastercard
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda Financial Solutions (BFSL), a subsidiary of Bank of
Baroda (BoB) has partnered with Mastercard to launch four new
variants of BOB Credit Cards. The credit cards will serve customers
across different economic segments including affluent customers, first-
 time credit card owners, two variants exclusively for Chartered
Accountants, and Cost & Management Accountants.

9. Gram Sampark Abhiyan is the financial inclusion initiative of which

bank (scheme launched by Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar)?
1) State Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) United Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 2) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
To commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi i.e. on
October 2, 2020, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a 3 months
long nationwide campaign of financial inclusion and literacy initiative
“Gram Sampark Abhiyan”. It was launched by Minister of Agriculture
and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the lines of
“Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. The campaign is centered on four key themes
viz. digital, credit, social security and financial literacy. This campaign
will culminate on December 31, 2020 covering 526 districts in 24 states.

10. Which organization has partnered with HelpAge India (Under

“Aalambana” project) to afford digital literacy to rural elderly
citizens?
1) Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
2) Common Services Centre (CSC)
3) National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) None of the Above
Answer- 2) Common Services Centre (CSC)
Explanation:
Common Services Centre(CSC), e-Governance Services arm is a Special
Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) of the Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology(MeitY) partnered with HelpAge India, a nonprofit
organisation focused on the concerns of elders. CSC Academy, the
education arm of CSC and HelpAge India has signed a Memorandum of
 Understanding(MoU) under the project of “Aalambana” of HelpAge India
which will be implemented for a period of 1 year, to offer digital literacy
to the rural elderly citizens of India (above the age of 55). This was
launched on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons October
1, 2020.

11. Who among the following doesn’t got 2020 Right Livelihood Award
(alternative Nobel Prize in Stockholm)?
1) Ales Bialiatski
2) Nasrin Sotoudeh
3) Bryan Stevenson
4) Lottie Cunningham Wren
5) Sumaira Abdulali
Answer- 5) Sumaira Abdulali
Explanation:
Right Livelihood Award Foundation announced the four winners of the
2020 Right Livelihood Award which is also known as the alternative
Nobel Prize in Stockholm. The four activists Ales Bialiatski of Belarus,
Nasrin Sotoudeh of Iran, Bryan Stevenson of the United States(US) and
Lottie Cunningham Wren of Nicaragua shared the 2020 award for their
contribution towards equality, democracy, justice and freedom.

12. Which foundation has received the UNSDG Action Award 2020 from
the UNDP for its work on crop residue management?
1) Naam Foundation
2) Reliance Foundation
3) Adani Foundation
4) Sakal Foundation
5) CII Foundation
Answer- 5) CII Foundation
Explanation:
At the 3rd edition of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
(UNSDG) Action Awards 2020, The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Foundation received the UNSDG Action Award 2020 from the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the
Government of Punjab for their work on crop residue management. CII
 received the award under the category of “Integration, Convergence,
Joint Action and holistic Solution Approach – Industry”.

13. Name the person who has been conferred with the Special
Humanitarian Action Award 2020 in the event organized in
collaboration with UNDP.
1) Sonu Sood
2) SPS Oberoi
3) Aamir Khan
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer- 4) Both 1) and 2)
Explanation:
The Special Humanitarian Action Award 2020 was conferred upon
Action Sonu Sood and SPS Oberoi, Dubai based businessman and
philanthropist over a virtual ceremony presided by Vini Mahajan, Chief
Secretary of Punjab. The event was organised in collaboration with
UNDP’s sustainable development goals coordination centre.

14. Who inaugurated the “Vaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV)

Summit 2020”?
1) Amit Shah
2) Narendra Modi
3) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer- 2) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a virtual summit of
overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians namely
“Vaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit 2020” via video
conferencing which will continue till October 31, 2020 i.e. Sardar Patel
Jayanti. During the summit he encouraged indigenous vaccine
production. Aim: To bring Indian origin experts in academic institutes
and R&D organizations across the world on a single platform to debate
upon collaboration mechanisms to strengthen academic and S&T
 (science & technology) base in India for global development. Organizers:
It is organized by 200 academic institutes and S&T departments, led by
Principal Scientific Advisor, Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan.

15. Union textiles minister Smriti Irani addressed ‘India-Bangladesh

Virtual Conference on Textiles and Apparel Sector’ organized by
FFBCCI and which organization?
1) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
2) Electronic Component Industries Association (ELCINA)
3) National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
4) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
5) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
(ASSOCHAM)
Answer- 4) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Explanation:
Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani addressed the inaugural
session of ‘India-Bangladesh Virtual Conference on Textiles and Apparel
Sector’ organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and
Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of commerce and Industry
(FFBCCI).

16. The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and

Texas Pacific Group (TPG) planned to invest combined USD 1 Billion
in Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL). Where is the HQ of
RRVL located?
1) Kolkata
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Pune
5) Bengaluru
Answer- 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), and United
States based Texas Pacific Group (TPG) will invest a combined USD 1
Billion (INR 7, 350 Crores) in Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL).
GIC will invest INR 5, 512 Crore for 1.22% stake while TPG Capital
 Management will invest INR 1, 838 Crore to own 0.41% equity stake in
RRVL. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) –
Mukesh Ambani; Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra.

17. Which among the following was developed by Indian Council of

Medical Research (ICMR) and Hyderabad based Biological E Limited
for the treatment of the COVID-19?
1) Quinine antisera
2) Equine antisera
3) Diamine antisera
4) Feline antisera
5) None of the Above
Answer- 2) Equine antisera
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Hyderabad based
Biological E Limited have developed highly purified ‘equine antisera’ for
prophylaxis and treatment of the COVID-19. It was isolated by the ICMR-
led National Institute of Virology, Pune (Maharashtra). The pre-print
version of this study has been posted on Research Square platform.
Antibodies from horses, known as equine antisera.

18. Name the spacecraft of Northrop Grumman Cygnus (NG-14 Cygnus)

which was launched by NASA recently.
1) Valentina Tereshkova
2) Chiaki Mukai
3) Eileen Collins
4) SS Kalpana Chawla
5) Sunita Williams
Answer- 4) SS Kalpana Chawla
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the
Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft named “SS Kalpana
Chawla” after its astronaut Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-born
woman to enter space and was one of the seven crew members who
died in the Space Shuttle in Columbia disaster when the spacecraft
disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere in 2003.
 The spacecraft was launched on an Antares rocket from the Mid-Atlantic
Regional Spaceport (MARS) at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia,
United States (US) to deliver nearly 8,000 pounds (approximately 3,630
kilograms) of scientific investigations, technology demonstrations,
commercial products, and other cargo to the International Space Station
(ISS). It should be noted that this delivery is the Northrop Grumman’s
14th contracted cargo flight to the space station.

19. Which organization has launched its new logo with focus on 2024
and 2028 Olympics recently?
1) Athletics Federation of India
2) Indian Olympic Association
3) Sports Authority of India
4) Sports Federation of India
5) National Sports Organisation
Answer- 3) Sports Authority of India
Explanation:
Shifting focus to the upcoming Olympics in 2024 and 2028, Sports
Minister Kiren Rijiju revealed a new look Sports Auhtority of India (SAI),
a stark difference from the old logo. The new logo is in blue with the
abbreviation SAI prominent in bold letters and a flight symbol just on
top of the logo, representing the ‘udaan’ athletes will take ahead of the
Olympic Games.

20. Who has launched the coffee-table book titled “Babu – The
Unforgettable”?
1) B. D. Mishra
2) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
3) Manish Sisodia
4) Jagdish Mukhi
5) Phagu Chauhan
Answer- 3) Manish Sisodia
Explanation:
On 2nd October 2020, on the occasion of the 151st Birth Anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi, Manish Sisodia, the Deputy Chief minister of Delhi
launched the coffee-table book titled “Babu – The Unforgettable” over a
 virtual event organized by the Delhi Archives & Department of Art,
Culture and Language, Government of Delhi.

21. Who authored the book titled “The Very, Extremely, Most Naughty
Asura Tales for Kids”?
1) Anand Neelakantan
2) Soumya Rajendran
3) Roopa Pai
4) Richa Jha
5) Natasha Sharma
Answer- 1) Anand Neelakantan
Explanation:
Anand Neelakantan, the author of Baahubali series, authored this first
kid’s book titled “The Very, Extremely, Most Naughty Asura Tales for
Kids”, published by Puffins Publishers Private Limited under the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

22. When was world day for farmed animals observed annually?
1) September 30
2) September 29
3) October 3
4) October 1
5) October 2
Answer- 5) October 2
Explanation:
World Day for Farmed Animals is annually celebrated on 2nd October to
enhance the needs to treat the farm animals as sentient beings and the
importance of farm animal welfare. The International Animal’s Welfare
Organisation, World Animal Protection in association with Asia for
Animals (AfA) coalition celebrates this day.

23. Which state government has launched ‘Gram Darshan’ platform to

enable the digital accessibility of data of gram panchayats?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
 4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana launched “Gram
Darshan” a platform aimed to enable the digital accessibility of data of
6197 gram panchayats of Haryana and to ensure that every village has
their own website. Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala was also present at
the digital launch.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Eden Gardens stadium is located in which city?

1) Chennai
2) Kolkata
3) Bengaluru
4) Mumbai
5) New Delhi
Answer- 2) Kolkata
Explanation:
After 195 days, cricket and cricketers are coming back to historic Eden
gardens stadium at Kolkata. Players of Bengal will start practicing today
under strict covid-19 protocol as reported by Cricket Association of
Bengal (CAB). In a press release, CAB said that it has put in place a
medical task force and has created an exhaustive covid-19 protocol and
SOP’s based on the recommendation of all relevant parties.

2. Where is the headquarters of Punjab National Bank located?

1) Amritsar
2) Pune
3) New Delhi
4) Patna
5) Noida
Answer- 3) New Delhi
Explanation:
The headquarters of Punjab National Bank is located in New Delhi.
3. The world’s largest fountain ‘Palm foundation’ is under
development in which city?
1) London
2) Geneva
3) Dubai
4) Athens
5) Rome
Answer- 3) Dubai
Explanation:
After a record of having the world’s tallest building- Burj Khalifa, Dubai
is set to make another record in the Guinness book of World Records.
The city has been developing the world’s largest fountain. The fountain,
also known as Palm fountain, is set to be unveiled on October 22 this
year.

4. Rohtang Pass is located in which state?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Uttarakhand
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Ladakh
Answer- 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Atal Tunnel, running across the 13,050-ft high Rohtang pass, on the
Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world.
Rohtang Pass (el. 13,051 ft (3,978 m) is a high mountain pass 51 km from
Manali that connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahul and Spiti valleys of
Himachal Pradesh, India.

5. Sanjiv Chadha is the present MD&CEO of which bank?

1) Indian Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Baroda (BoB)
4) State Bank of India (SBI)
5) None of the Above
 Answer- 3) Bank of Baroda (BoB)
Explanation:
Sanjiv Chadha is the present Managing Director/CEO at Bank of Baroda.

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Questions Based on Current Affairs 6 October 2020

1. “Dalle Khursani”, the famous chilli based on ‘which’ state got GI tag
recently?
1) Karnataka
2) Gujarat
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Sikkim
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Sikkim
Explanation:
On the basis of an application filed by the North Eastern Regional
Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) on behalf of
Sikkim, the red cherry pepper chilli of Sikkim, “Dalle Khursani” earned
the geographical indication (GI) tag from the Union Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It is considered as one
of the hottest chilli in the world with medicinal values.
2. The airport in which state/UT become Airports Authority of India
(AAI)’s 1st 100% solar-powered airport?
1) Puducherry
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Chandigarh
5) Ladakh
Answer- 1) Puducherry
Explanation:
AAI achieved a major feat on October 2, 2020, by converting the Union
Territory of Puducherry’s airport into its first entirely solar-powered
airport in the country i.e. “absolutely power-neutral” airport with the
commissioning of 500KWp (kilowatts peak) ground-mounted solar
power plant at a cost of Rs 2.8 crore. It was inaugurated by Lok Sabha
member V Vaithilingam in the presence of Rajya Sabha member N
Gokulakrishnan, AAI regional govt director R Madhavan, and
Puducherry airport director Vijay Upadhyay among others. With this
solar power plant, the airport will save a power bill of Rs 10 lakh per
month and will also see a reduction in carbon emission footprint by
6,570 metric tonne, which is equivalent to planting 32,850 trees.

3. Which state/UT has launched anti-pollution campaign named “Yudh

Pradushan Ke Virudh”?
1) Delhi
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Punjab
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 1) Delhi
Explanation:
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister(CM) launched a mega anti-
pollution campaign, “Yudh Pradushan Ke Virudh” to reduce pollution
levels in Delhi. As part of this campaign Delhi government to use a
technology developed by Pusa Agriculture Institute in order control the
 threat of stubble burning. CM announced that ‘Green Delhi App’, a
photo-based complaint lodging App will be launched shortly.

4. Which country has declared Phoenix settlement in the country as

national heritage site?
1) Zambia
2) Botswana
3) Zimbabwe
4) South Africa
5) Mosambique
Answer- 4) South Africa
Explanation:
The South African government declared the Phoenix Settlement in
Durban as a National Heritage Site on the 151st birth anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi even as several events were organised across the
country to celebrate the occasion. Indian High Commissioner Jaideep
Sarkar on Friday welcomed the announcement regarding the Phoenix
Settlement where Gandhi established a commune, started his
experiments with Satyagraha, and printed his newspaper Indian
Opinion.

5. Which company has launched android mini app store for Indian
developers?
1) Inflow
2) Paytm
3) Facebook
4) Apple
5) Microsoft
Answer- 2) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm has launched its Android Mini App Store to support Indian
developers, a move that will further intensify the tussle between the
fintech major and tech giant, Google.

6. Madhabi Puri Buch, the 1st whole time women member of ‘which’
organization has got 1-year extension?
 1) Forward Market Commission of India
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer- 5) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi has approved the term extension of
appointment of Madhabi Puri Buch, Whole-Time Member (WTM),
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for one year effective
from October 4, 2020 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. She is
the 1st & only woman WTM and also the 1st from the private sector to
be appointed a SEBI Board member. This is the 2nd extension of
Madhabi Puri Buch’s tenure, following a 6-month extension in April
2020, after her three-year tenure ended in March, 2020.

7. Who is the 1st Indian bureaucrat to be honoured with Indo-

American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)’s “Covid Crusader Award-
2020”?
1) Nripendra Misra
2) P.K. Mishra
3) Iqbal Singh Chahal
4) Ajit Doval
5) Shaktikanta Das
Answer- 3) Iqbal Singh Chahal
Explanation:
Iqbal Singh Chahal (I.S. Chahal), Municipal Commissioner of the
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai(MCGM), Maharashtra was
honoured with “Covid Crusader Award-2020”, instituted by Indo-
American Chamber of Commerce(IACC), apex bi-lateral Chamber a
collaboration of India-US Economic Engagement and the US Consulate in
Mumbai. He became the first Indian Bureaucrat to be recognised with
this global recognition. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of
Maharashtra presented the award over a virtual ceremony. He received
the award under the Indian Bureaucrats Category for his contribution
 towards controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
and his efforts to “flatten the curve” in Mumbai including Dharavi,
Asia’s biggest slum.

8. Who among the following is conferred with Indo-American

Chamber of Commerce (IACC)’s life time achievement award?
1) Azim Premji
2) Rahul Bajaj
3) Dhirubhai Ambani
4) Naveen Jindal
5) Ratan N. Tata
Answer- 5) Ratan N. Tata
Explanation:
The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) conferred IACC
Lifetime and Global Excellence Awards to Ratan N. Tata for his
pioneering role in the Business Relations of India-USA (United States of
America) and for his lifetime achievement in Global Leadership. It is to
be noted that this is the 1st time IACC conferred the Lifetime
Achievement award to any individual. This award was announced in
virtual event of IACC “Covid Crusader Award-2020”.

9. Harvey J. Alter, Charles M. Rice and Michael Houghton has won 2020
Nobel prize in Physiology/medicine for discovering which virus?
1) GB Virus
2) Polio Virus
3) Hepatitis C Virus
4) Corona Virus
5) Ebola Virus
Answer- 3) Hepatitis C Virus
Explanation:
The Head of the Nobel Committee, Thomas Perlmann announced the
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 jointly to 2 Americans
Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice and one British-born scientist
Michael Houghton for discovering the Hepatitis C virus, a major global
health problem that causes cirrhosis and liver cancer at the Nobel
Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. Note- The
 award is the 1st of six prizes being announced. The other prizes include
in the fields of physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics.

10. Who addressed the International Webinar on Textile Traditions

which was organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
and Uttar Pradesh Institute of Design (UPID) on theme “Weaving
Relations: Textile Traditions”?
1) Amit Shah
2) Narendra Modi
3) Raj Nath Singh
4) Ram Nath Kovind
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer- 2) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first of its kind
International Webinar on Textile Traditions organized by Indian Council
for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Uttar Pradesh Institute of Design
(UPID). The theme of the International Webinar was “Weaving
Relations: Textile Traditions”. The webinar was held to commemorate
the 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi. The
Webinar was organized for exchange of ideas and sharing of best
practices among weaves from different countries and also to enable
creation of new avenues for collaboration.

11. Name the nuclear capable surface to surface missile which was
successfully tested recently at Abdul Kalam Island test range,
Odisha (October 2020).
1) Prahaar
2) Shaurya
3) Dhanush
4) Astra
5) None of the Above
Answer- 2) Shaurya
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully
test-fired a new version of indigenously developed canister launched
 hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile from the Abdul Kalam
Island test range off Dhamra, Odisha to a target in Bay of Bengal. Earlier
on September 30, 2020, India successfully tested surface-to-surface
supersonic cruise missile BrahMos. Shaurya, a surface-to-surface
medium range missile is a land version of Submarine Launched Ballistic
Missile (SLBM) K-15 (B-05) and can be used by both the Navy and the
Army. It should be noted that while BrahMos is regarded as the fastest
supersonic cruise missile in the world, Shaurya is also considered as one
of the top 10 missiles in the world in its class, as per DRDO.

12. DRDO successfully flight tested the Anti-submarine weapon system

‘SMART’ from Wheeler Island, Odisha recently. What does ‘S’ in
SMART stands for?
1) Submarine
2) Surface
3) Supersonic
4) Satellite
5) None of the Above
Answer- 3) Supersonic
Explanation:
After the successful testing of a new version of indigenously developed
canister launched hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile, on
October 5, 2020, Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile assisted release
of Torpedo (SMART) from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. All
mission objectives, including missile flight upto the range and altitude,
separation of the nose cone, the release of Torpedo and deployment of
Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM), were met perfectly. SMART will
be used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations beyond torpedo
range. The technologies required for SMART were developed by DRDO
laboratories, including Defence Research & Development Laboratory
(DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad (Telangana), Aerial
Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) Agra (Uttar
Pradesh), Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
13. Which country planned to send world’s 1st mining robot ‘Asteroid
Mining Robot’ into space by November 2020?
1) China
2) India
3) Russia
4) Japan
5) United States
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
An IEEE Spectrum report stated that Origin Space, the Beijing-based
company is set to send world’s first mining robot named ‘asteroid
mining robot’ into space by November 2020 to identify and extract
resources. The mining robot will be launched into space by a Chinese
Long March series rocket. The 30-gram spacecraft, NEO-1, is likely to be
launched as a secondary payload on a Chinese Long March rocket. This
company also has another mission, Yuanwang-1 (‘Look up-1’),
nicknamed ‘Little Hubble’, which is to be launched by late 2021 or early
2022.

14. Who authored the book titled “Discovering the Heritage of Assam”
(Union Minister Jitendra Singh released a coffee table book)?
1) Girish Kuber
2) JK Rowling
3) Kumar Padmapani Bora
4) Bomma Devara
5) BB Lal
Answer- 3) Kumar Padmapani Bora
Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge-I/C)
Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO (Prime
Minister’s Office), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic
Energy and Space released a Coffee Table Book on “Discovering the
Heritage of Assam”. It was authored by Kumar Padmapani Bora with
foreword by Amitabh Bachchan. It is published by Penguin Enterprise.
15. Haji Hussain Ansari who passed away in October 2020 was the
minister of minority welfare of which state?
1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) Assam
4) Manipur
5) Mizoram
Answer- 1) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Haji Hussain Ansari, Minister of Minority Welfare of Jharkhand passed
away at the age of 73 at Medanta hospital in Ranchi, Jharkhand due to
cardiac arrest after recovering from COVID-19. He was the senior leader
of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party. He was also the sitting
chairman of Haj committee. He is the first and only Muslim to become
minister of Jharkhand. He was born in 1947 at Pipra village in Deoghar
district, Jharkhand.

16. Pradeep Maharathy who passed away in recently was the MLA from
which state?
1) Haryana
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
Veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)
and former Odisha minister, Pradeep Maharathy (also known as Natu
Bhai) passed away at the age of 65 at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar,
Odisha after tested positive for COVID-19. He was born in 1955 in Puri,
Odisha.

17. When was the world animal day observed annually?

1) October 4
2) August 16
3) July 31
 4) October 14
5) September 24
Answer- 1) October 4
Explanation:
World Animal Day is annually observed on the 4th October to enhance
the status of animals to improve the welfare standards of animals
around the world and celebrate the relationship of animals and human
beings. The day aims to create awareness about the major role of the
animals in protecting the environment and the wellbeing of humans.
Heinrich Zimmermann, a German Editor, Writer and animal protection
activist organized the first World Animal Day on 24th March 1925 at the
Sport Palace in Berlin, Germany with an aim to improve the welfare of
animals and later from 1929, the day is being celebrated on 4th October
aligned with feast of St Francis of Assisi.

18. What is the theme of world space week 2020 which was observed
between October 4-10, 2020?
1) “Space Unites the World,”
2) “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars”
3) “Satellites Improve Life”
4) “Exploring New Worlds in Space”
5) “Remote Sensing’: Enabling Our Future”
Answer- 3) “Satellites Improve Life”
Explanation:
The largest annual space event in the world i.e. World Space Week
(WSW) is celebrated annually from October 4-10 at the international
level under the United Nations (UN) resolution 54/68 of 6 December 1999
to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to the
betterment of the human condition. The WSW 2020 is being celebrated
on the theme of “Satellites Improve Life” and in WSW 2021 theme will
be “Women in Space”. On 4 October 1957, the first human-made Earth
satellite, Sputnik 1 was launched in outer space for space. Then on 10
October 1967, the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States
in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and
Other Celestial Bodies entered into force also known as “Magna Carta of
 Space” was signed. That is why the space week is celebrated between
these days commemorating their anniversaries.

19. What is the theme of wildlife week 2020 which was celebrated
between October 2-8, 2020?
1) “Listen to the young voices”
2) “Big Cats-Predators under threat “
3) “Life below Water: for People and Planet”
4) “RoaR (Roar and Revive) – Exploring Human-Animal Relationships”
5) “The future of wildlife is in our hands”
Answer- 4) “RoaR (Roar and Revive) – Exploring Human-Animal
Relationships”
Explanation:
Wildlife Week is annually celebrated across India between 1st and 8th
October with an aim to protect and preserve the flora and fauna of
India. The first Wildlife Week was observed in 1957. The Wildlife Week
2020 is celebrated from 2nd October to 8th October 2020. Wildlife Week
2020 marks the 66th Wildlife Week which is celebrated under the theme
RoaR (Roar and Revive) – Exploring Human-Animal Relationships.

20. International Teachers day was observed every year on ________

(2020’s theme – “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the
future”).
1) August 5
2) October 5
3) September 5
4) November 5
5) July 5
Answer- 2) October 5
Explanation:
World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers Day is
observed annually on October 5 to celebrate the teaching profession
around the world and also to provide an opportunity to consider issues
related to teachers and teaching. The day commemorates the
anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation
concerning the Status of Teachers in a conference summoned by
 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) in Paris, France. The day is celebrated by UNESCO along
with the United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), the International
Labour Organization(ILO) and Education International. Since October 5,
1994 the day has been celebrated. Theme of 2020– “Teachers: Leading in
crisis, reimagining the future”.

21. Who has launched the 1st of its kind report titled “Economic
valuation of ecosystem services, National Zoological Park, New
Delhi”?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Narendra Modi
4) Amit Shah
5) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer- 1) Prakash Javadekar
Explanation:
Prakash Keshav Javadekar also launched a report of the Central Zoo
Authority and The Energy and Resources Industries(CZA-TERI) titled
“Economic valuation of ecosystem services, National Zoological Park,
New Delhi” a first of its kind report on the importance of the zoos to the
wellbeing of humans.

22. The UN World Habitat Day 2020 was observed on 5th October. What
is the theme of World Habitat Day 2020?
1) “Shelter for the Homeless”
2) “Housing for All – A Better Urban Future”
3) “Frontier technologies as an innovative tool to transform waste to
wealth”
4) “Better Future with Better Housing”
5) None of the Above
Answer- 2) “Housing for All – A Better Urban Future”
Explanation:
The United Nations World Habitat Day was observed on 5th October. It
is celebrated annually on First Monday of October. The World Habitat
Day is observed to reflect on the state of human settlements and to
 emphasize the basic right of adequate shelter to all. The Theme of World
Habitat Day 2020 is “Housing for All – A Better Urban Future”. The
Global Observation of the Day will be hosted by the city of Surabaya,
Indonesia.

23. “Aenigmachannidae” which was discovered in western Ghats

recently is the new family of ________.
1) Bony Fish
2) Lizard
3) Frog
4) Tiger
5) Cat
Answer- 1) Bony Fish
Explanation:
The team of Scientists from Germany, United Kingdom(UK), Switzerland
and India discovered a new family of bony fish in the Western Ghats in
Kerala. The new family is named Aenigmachannidae. Ralf Britz from
Senckenberg Museum, Germany was the lead author of the report
published in ‘Scientific Report’, an open access mega journal of the
Nature Publishing Group.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Who is the 1st Indian to receive Nobel prize?

1) Rabindranth Tagore
2) CV Raman
3) Har Gobind Khorana
4) Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
5) Amartya Sen
Answer- 1) Rabindranth Tagore
Explanation:
India’s association with the Nobel Prize goes back, across centuries and
latitudes. Poet, writer and thinker Rabindranth Tagore brought glory to
the country when he became the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize for
the country. The 52-year-old Tagore was accorded the honour in 1913, 12
years after it made its debut.
2. Who is the present chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI)?
1) Amitabh Kant
2) Ajit Doval
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ajay Tyagi
5) VK Paul
Answer- 4) Ajay Tyagi
Explanation:
Ajay Tyagi is the present chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI).

3. Audrey Azoulay is the Director General of which organization?

1) World Bank (WB)
2) International Labour Organization (ILO)
3) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO)
Answer- 5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO)
Explanation:
Audrey Azoulay is the Director-General of United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

4. Which is the 1st human-made earth satellite launched to the space?

1) Sputnik 1
2) Lambda-A
3) Juno I
4) Soyuz-U
5) Naro-1
Answer- 1) Sputnik 1
Explanation:
On 4 October 1957, the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1 was
launched in outer space for space. Then on 10 October 1967, the Treaty
 on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and
Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
entered into force also known as “Magna Carta of Space” was signed.
That is why the space week is celebrated between these days
commemorating their anniversaries.

5. Who is the chairman of DRDO?

1) Rajiv Verma
2) Amit Mishra
3) Venugopal
4) Satheesh Reddy
5) Sudhir Mishra
Answer- 4) Satheesh Reddy
Explanation:
G Satheesh Reddy is the present chairman of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO).

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Questions Based on Current Affairs 7 October 2020

1. Naugarh railway station which was renamed as Siddharthnagar

railway station is located at which state?
1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
 4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways
inaugurated the renaming of 115-year-old Naugarh railway station to
Siddharthnagar railway station, located at Siddharthnagar district in
Uttar Pradesh(UP), through a video link. During the event, MP
Jagadambika Pal and railway officials were also present.

2. The “My Ganga My Dolphin campaign” was launched in how many

sites across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal?
1) 3
2) 4
3) 6
4) 9
5) 5
Answer- 3) 6
Explanation:
On the occasion of Ganga River Dolphin Day i.e. on October 5, 2020, the
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the Wildlife Institute of India
(WII) and the Forest Department launched a Dolphin-based ecotourism
programme namely “My Ganga My Dolphin campaign” at six sites
across the states of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar and West Bengal (WB).
During the campaign, Dolphin census will be conducted in the 250 km
stretch from Bijnor (UP) to Narora (UP), many community awareness
campaigns will be carried out and young volunteers will be encouraged
to enrol as Ganga Mitras. In this first-of-its-kind initiative, dolphin
safaris will begin in Kahalgaon (Bihar), Bijnor, Brijghat, Prayagraj and
Varanasi (all in Uttar Pradesh), and Bandel (West Bengal).

3. India’s 1st ever organic spices seed park will be set up in which
state?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Sikkim
3) Gujarat
 4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Goa
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani released Sanction letters to two
Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for the Country’s First Ever
Organic Spices Seed Park in Patan & Banaskantha districts for
production of Cumin & Fennel Seeds.

4. Find the state/UT which planned to launch Digital Seva Setu

programme for rural areas.
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Government has decided to launch Digital Seva Setu Programme
for the rural areas. The programme is an initiative under the Centre’s
BharatNet project that connects the Village Panchayats through fibre
network. Phase-I of the programme that covers 2000 village panchayats
and provides 20 types of pro-people services (including providing ration
card among others at citizen’s doorstep) to be launched on October 8,
2020. Another 8,000 village panchayats to be provided this service by
December, 2020.

5. India’s first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” will be

constructed in which expressway?
1) Vadodara-Mumbai
2) Ahmedabad–Vadodara
3) Delhi-Mumbai
4) Amritsar-Katra
5) Delhi-Meerut
Answer- 3) Delhi-Mumbai
Explanation:
 As a part of improving road infrastructure, there are many ongoing
expressway (e-way) projects in the country including the longest Delhi-
Mumbai Greenfield expressway which is to be completed by 2024.
Among one of the features, Delhi-Mumbai expressway will have India’s
first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” with a combined length of
over 2.5 km for safe passage of wildlife. These bridges are inspired from
the Wildlife crossings in the Netherlands. These will ensure no
disturbance and no chance of any conflict to the Ranthambore Wildlife
Corridor connecting Ranthambhore and Mukundra (Darrah) wildlife
sanctuaries in Rajasthan as the wild animals will get such passage at
every 500 metres interval.

6. Union minister Sadananda Gowda launched POS 3.1 software, SMS

Gateway and Home Delivery facility of Fertilizers for farmers in
which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Goa
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri. D.V. Sadananda Gowda
recently launched POS 3.1 software, SMS Gateway and Home Delivery
facility of Fertilizers (RBK)for farmers in Andhra Pradesh. On this
occasion Shri Gowda said that DBT system was launched on 1st March,
2018 on Pan India basis and this system have been working very well
since its inseption. He said Department of Fertilizer is the only
Department which has successfully implemented a complex system of
end to end computerization of movement of fertilizer in the entire
country. The system enables us to know and monitor availability of
fertilizer on real time basis at State, District and at the retail outlet.
Entire fertilizer subsidy for the last two years have been disbursed
through this system. This surely is a measure of the robustness of DBT
system.
7. Who chaired the 5th Special Session of World Health Organization
(WHO) Executive Board?
1) Jim Forbes
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Anatoly Dernovoi
4) Andzor Goov
5) Ivan David
Answer- 2) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare (MoHFW) virtually chaired the 5th Special Session of Bureau of
the Executive Board as Chairman of the Executive Board of the World
Health Organization (WHO). The objective behind this session was to
ensure the full and effective implementation of the terms of resolution
WHA (World Health Assembly) 73.1 on COVID-19 response. It should be
noted that Harsh Vardhan is the chair of the WHO Executive Board.

8. India proposed to build USD 6 Billion worth petroleum refinery in

which country?
1) Bangladesh
2) Cambodia
3) Laos
4) China
5) Myanmar
Answer- 5) Myanmar
Explanation:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane and Foreign
Secretary (FS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla concluded the two-day visit to
Myanmar on October 4-5, 2020. India proposed to build an USD 6 Billion
Petroleum refinery project near Yangon, Myanmar.

9. Name the ministry which has partnered with swiggy to take street
food business online under PM SVANidhi scheme.
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Health and Family Affairs
3) Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment
 4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Panchayat Raj
Answer- 4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has signed a
memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swiggy, a food ordering and
delivery platform in India, to onboard street food vendors on its
ecommerce platform, a first of its kind initiative. This will provide
online access to thousands of consumers and help these vendors grow
their businesses across cities.

10. Asian Development Bank (ADB) planned to invest ‘how much’ in

Avaada Energy to expand renewable energy capacity in India?
1) USD 15 million
2) USD 25 million
3) USD 5 million
4) USD 50 million
5) USD 75 million
Answer- 1) USD 15 million
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement to invest 15
million USD (Rs.109.9 crore) in Avaada Energy Private Limited(AEPL) to
support the company to scale the photovoltaic solar energy generation
capacity in India. This 15 million USD investment of ADB will be
provided as 7.5 Million USD each from both ADBs Ordinary Capital
Resources and Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund(LEAP).

11. Name the bank which in partnership with Visa launched the 1st of
its kind debit card facility for availing Loan Against Securities
(LAS).
1) State Bank of India
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) RBL Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
 Answer- 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank in partnership with Visa introduced a debit card facility for
customers who avail Loan Against Securities (LAS) from the bank. The
card is available on the Visa platform. With this introduction, ICICI bank
becomes the 1st bank in India to launch this facility after the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) allowed banks to issue electronic(e) cards to
customers availing an Overdraft (OD) facility, that are only in the nature
of personal loan with no specific end-use restriction. Note– New
customer who avail LAS will be issued a Debit card.

12. IRDAI released exposure draft on color coding of individual

products of health insurance recently. How many colors will be used
in the process?
1) 7
2) 5
3) 3
4) 2
5) 4
Answer- 3) 3
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on
Monday came out with the exposure draft on color coding of individual
products of health insurance business. The insurance regulator stated
that to make product choice easier to the customer it is considered
important to introduce the system of color coding in respect of all the
individual products under the category of health insurance business.
The color codes that can be allotted are green, orange and red.
According to the exposure draft, color code green shall signify that the
product offered is a simple product, easy to understand and
comprehend. Orange color shall signify that the product offered is
moderately complex. While the color code red shall signify that the
product offered is complex when compared with both green color coded
and orange color coded products.
13. Find the company which has launched ‘‘Make Small Strong’’
campaign for small businesses.
1) IBM India
2) Microsoft India
3) Facebook India
4) Google India
5) None of the Above
Answer- 4) Google India
Explanation:
In order to support small businesses and drive demand through
customer support, Google India has launched a nation-wide campaign,
‘Make Small Strong’. It has entered into partnership with Zoho and
Instamojo to help SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses) to build a digital
presence. It has also partnered with Dunzo and Swiggy to expedite small
businesses’ on-boarding process. Also, Google in partnership with
Doordarshan planned to launch Namaste Digital to increase its outreach
program.

14. Which general insurance company collaborated with SatSure

Analytics for crop insurance business operations?
1) Reliance General Insurance Company
2) TATA AIG General Insurance Company
3) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company
5) Oriental Insurance Company Limited
Answer- 1) Reliance General Insurance Company
Explanation:
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited (RGICL), a 100%
subsidiary of Reliance Capital announced its partnership with
bengaluru based SatSure Analytics, a wholly owned subsidiary of
SatSure AG, Switzerland to improve its operations of its crop insurance
business and satellite based crop monitoring and predictive analytics
support for risk management.

15. Omar al-Razzaz resigned from the post of prime minister of which
country (October 2020)?
 1) Iraq
2) Syria
3) Israel
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Jordan
Answer- 5) Jordan
Explanation:
King of Jordan, Abudullah II accepted the resignation of Prime Minister
Omar al-Razzaz. The monarch dissolved the parliament on 2nd October
2020, at the end of its 4-year term. Omar al-Razzaz will stay in caretaker
capacity until the appointment of a successor to oversee the
parliamentary elections on 10th November 2020 and formation of the
new government.

16. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador and advisor of
sports tech start-up Hudle?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) MS Dhoni
3) KL Rahul
4) Ajinkya Rahane
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 4) Ajinkya Rahane
Explanation:
Hudle, a sports tech startup, announced the appointment of Indian
cricketer, Ajinkya Rahane as its brand ambassador and advisor of the
company. Ajinkya Rahane will be the face of the brand and he will also
provide the strategic inputs of his experience in professional sports and
guide the team.

17. Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez has got 2020
Nobel Prize in which field?
1) Economics
2) Medicine
3) Chemistry
4) Physics
5) Literature
 Answer- 4) Physics
Explanation:
Goran K. Hansson, secretary-general of the Royal Swedish Academy of
Sciences, announced the Nobel Prize in Physics 2020. One half of the
2020 Nobel Prize in Physics was given to Roger Penrose (United
Kingdom-UK) for his discovery that black hole formation is resilient
prediction of the general theory of relativity and the other half jointly to
Reinhard Genzel(German) and Andrea Ghez(America) for their
discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy
(Milky Way). The award comprises a gold medal and prize money of 10
million Swedish kronor (more than $1.1 million).

18. Bongosagar is the bilateral naval exercise between which countries

(held at Bay of Bengal)?
1) India & Sri Lanka
2) India & Nepal
3) Bangladesh & Nepal
4) India & Bangladesh
5) Nepal & Sri Lanka
Answer- 4) India & Bangladesh
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral
Exercise Bongosagar was held in Northern Bay of Bengal which was
followed by 3rd edition of IN – BN Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) from 4
to 5 October 2020 at the same venue. Notably, this edition of Exercise
Bongosagar has greater significance as it is conducted during Mujib
Barsho, the 100th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman.

19. India (ISRO) along with which country planned to launch

constellation of maritime surveillance satellites for Indian Ocean
Region (IOR)?
1) Russia
2) France
3) Germany
 4) Spain
5) United Kingdom
Answer- 2) France
Explanation:
France’s National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) and Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO) will jointly launch Constellation of
Maritime Surveillance Satellites for Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The
Satellite will trace illegal spillage of oil by ships. It will be the first space-
based system in the world capable of tracking ships continuously. The
Satellites will be jointly operated by India and France to monitor ships
in the IOR. The IOR has several Sea Lanes of Communication (SLOC)
which are used by many ships each day.

20. Name the India’s largest HPC-AI supercomputer which will be

commissioned by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
(C-DAC).
1) PARAM Shivay – AI
2) PARAM Yuva – AI
3) PARAM Ishan – AI
4) PARAM Siddhi – AI
5) Virgo – AI
Answer- 4) PARAM Siddhi – AI
Explanation:
In order to be at par with international standards in AI (Artificial
intelligence) supercomputing research and innovation, the Centre for
Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will commission India’s
largest HPC-AI supercomputer, ‘PARAM Siddhi – AI’. About PARAM
Siddhi – AI: It will have 210 AI Petaflops (6.5 Petaflops Peak DP) and will
be based on the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD reference architecture
comprising 42 NVIDIA DGX A100 systems, connected with NVIDIA
Mellanox HDR InfiniBand networking along with indigenously
developed HPC-AI engine, Software Frameworks, Cloud Platform by C-
DAC.

21. Which IIT developed telemedicine homecare technology for COVID-

19 named ‘iMediX’?
 1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 2) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) – Kharagpur’s Department of
Computer Science & Engineering(CSE) has developed iMediX, a
telemedicine technology for homecare amid COVID-19 to provide critical
health care support to the patients through remote consultation by a
physician. The device highlights the digital healthcare system and
promotes social distancing protocol. The system is adopted for public
use at the IIT Kharagpur on campus healthcare system. On a trial basis
the base model has been installed at Swasthya Bhawan, West Bengal.

22. The ‘Unfinished’ is the memoir of whom?

1) Alia Bhatt
2) Priyanka Chopra
3) Deepika Padukone
4) Anushka Sharma
5) Sara Ali Khan
Answer- 2) Priyanka Chopra
Explanation:
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra’s long-awaited book debut,
‘Unfinished’, will be launched on January 19, 2021, publisher Penguin
Random House India announced recently.

23. Cricketer Najeeb Tarakai who passed away recently played for
which country?
1) Pakistan
2) Oman
3) Afghanistan
4) Bangladesh
5) UAE
 Answer- 3) Afghanistan
Explanation:
Najeeb Tarakai, Afghanistan cricketer passed away at the age of 29 due
to a road accident on October 2, 2020 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. The top-
order right-handed batsman has played 12 T20Is (Twenty20
Internationals) and 1 ODI (One Day International) for Afghanistan. He
was born on February 2, 1991 in Afghanistan.

24. Congress leader Naseeb Pathan who passed away in October 2020
belongs to which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Naseeb Pathan, the Leader of Uttar Pradesh(UP) Congress passed away
at the age of 52 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh due to COVID-19. Pathan
Hails from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.

25. When was Ganga River Dolphin Day observed?

1) October 7
2) October 4
3) October 6
4) October 5
5) October 3
Answer- 4) October 5
Explanation:
On the occasion of Ganga River Dolphin Day i.e. on October 5, 2020, the
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the Wildlife Institute of India
(WII) and the Forest Department launched a Dolphin-based ecotourism
programme namely “My Ganga My Dolphin campaign” at six sites
across the states of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Bihar and West Bengal (WB).
India celebrates October 5 every year as the ‘Ganga River Dolphin Day’
 as this day Ganga Dolphins were declared national aquatic animals in
2010.

26. Name the state which launched online e-learning platform

‘DISHTAVO’.
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Goa
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Goa
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated DISHTAVO (Digital
Integrated System for Holistic Teaching and Virtual Orientations)
Youtube Channel, a unique initiative of the Directorate of Higher
Education (DHE), Government of Goa. DISHTAVO Program aims to
create online E-content in form of video lectures of syllabus for colleges
affiliated to Goa University. Goa has become the first and only State to
take the entire syllabus of higher education on e-platform.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Sittwe Port is located in which country?

1) Nepal
2) Mauritius
3) Myanmar
4) Bangladesh
5) Maldives
Answer- 3) Myanmar
Explanation:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane and Foreign
Secretary (FS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla concluded the two-day visit to
Myanmar on October 4-5, 2020. India and Myanmar reviewed the
progress made in bilateral relations in recent years by regular high-level
visits and interactions. During the visit, COAS and FS called on State
Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Commander in Chief of Defence
 Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other senior civilian,
army officers. Both sides agreed to work on operationalization of Sittwe
Port by the first quarter(Q1) of 2021. Sittwe Port is India’s gateway to
Southeast Asia, as it will connect India’s landlocked northeast region
with Bay of Bengal through Mizoram. It was constructed by India in
2016. Sittwe Port is a deepwater port constructed by India in 2016 at
Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State in Myanmar, on the Bay of Bengal.

2. Galwan valley is located in which state/UT?

1) Ladakh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 1) Ladakh
Explanation:
The Indian Army has built a memorial in Eastern Ladakh for the 20
personnel killed in the violent clash at Galwan Valley on June 15. The
memorial which has the names of all 20 “Gallants of Galwan” inscribed
on it is located at Post 120 in Eastern Ladakh and was inaugurated
earlier this week.

3. What is the capital of New Caledonia?

1) Noumea
2) Port Moresby
3) Rome
4) Manila
5) Yaren
Answer- 1) Noumea
Explanation:
The South Pacific territory of New Caledonia chose to remain French on
October 4, narrowly rejecting independence in a tightly-fought
referendum marked by a high turnout. The vote rejecting a breakaway
from France after almost 170 years came in at 53.26 percent, down from
56.7 percent in a referendum two years ago. The capital and currency of
New Caledonia are CFP franc respectively.
4. Ranthambhore national park is located in which state?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
As a part of improving road infrastructure, there are many ongoing
expressway (e-way) projects in the country including the longest Delhi-
Mumbai Greenfield expressway which is to be completed by 2024.
Among one of the features, Delhi-Mumbai expressway will have India’s
first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” with a combined length of
over 2.5 km for safe passage of wildlife. These bridges are inspired from
the Wildlife crossings in the Netherlands. These will ensure no
disturbance and no chance of any conflict to the Ranthambore Wildlife
Corridor connecting Ranthambhore and Mukundra (Darrah) wildlife
sanctuaries in Rajasthan as the wild animals will get such passage at
every 500 metres interval.

5. Who among the following has won Nobel prize in Physics?

1) Homi J. Bhabha
2) Subramanyan Chandrasekhar
3) CV Raman
4) All the 1), 2) and 3)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer- 5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
List of Indians who won Nobel Prize in Physics Chandrasekhara Venkata
Raman from Tiruchirappalli, TamilNadu won the prize in 1930.
Subramanyan Chandrasekhar, born in Lahore, undivided India won the
prize in 1983.

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1. Which edition of GST council meet chaired by Finance Minister

Niramala Sitharaman was held recently?
1) 35th
2) 39th
3) 45th
4) 42nd
5) 27th
Answer- 4) 42nd
Explanation:
The 42nd GST Council meeting was held video conferencing from New
Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman where it was decided that this year’s compensation cess
collected amounting to Rs 20,000 crore will be disbursed to the states.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State (MoS) Anurag Singh
 Thakur, Ministry of Finance along with Finance Ministers and Senior
officers of States and UTs (Union Territories).

2. The small taxpayers with annual turnover less than ________ will not
be required to file monthly returns with effect from January 1, 2021.
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 5 crore
3) Rs 15 crore
4) Rs 25 crore
5) Rs 1 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 5 crore
Explanation:
With effect from January 1, 2021, small taxpayers with annual turnover
less than Rs 5 crore will not be required to file monthly returns (GSTR-
3B and GSTR-1). They will only file quarterly returns. Therefore, the
number of returns of small taxpayers will be reduced from 24 to 8.

3. Which ministry released the India’s first pan India use survey titled
“NSS Report- Time Use in India 2019”?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
4) Ministry of Science and Technology
5) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer- 3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Explanation:
India’s first Pan India time use survey (TUS) titled “NSS Report- Time Use
in India 2019” where NSS is National Sample Survey, was released by the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in the
form of 2,140-page report. It was a sample survey conducted between
January and December 2019 in which 1.39 lakh households across the
country and 4.47 lakh persons over the age of 6 were enumerated in
measuring the participation of men and women in paid and unpaid
activities.
4. The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office which
conducted the Data Governance Quality Index Survey belongs to
“which” institution?
1) Finance Commission (FC)
2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
3) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
4) National Development Council (NDC)
5) Data Council of India (DCI)
Answer- 3) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
Explanation:
The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office(DMEO), Niti Aayog
conducted a Data Governance Quality Index Survey to assess the
performance of the ministries/departments based on the
implementation of Central Sector Schemes(CS) and Centrally Sponsored
Schemes(CSS). The Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemical and
Fertilizers ranked 3rd among the 65 ministries/departments with 4.11 on
a scale of 5. The Department of fertilizers also secured 2nd rank among
the 16 Economic Ministries/Departments.

5. ‘MSME Prerana’ launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

is the business mentoring programme of which bank?
1) State Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Canara Bank
4) United Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman,
launched “MSME Prerana” an online business mentoring programme
for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by Indian Bank in
collaboration with Poornatha & Co, at the bank’s headquarters in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu. As per Indian Bank, it is the first-of-its-kind
initiative by a bank in India for the MSME sector.
6. Name the company which has launched India’s 1st ‘Financial
Control Center’ on mobile to empower small business owners.
1) Monsoon Credit
2) Chqbook
3) Business Quant
4) Square Capital
5) Bridge Group
Answer- 2) Chqbook
Explanation:
In view of the pandemic, Chqbook(Chqbook.com), India’s first Neobank
for small business owners like kiranas, merchants, chemists, and others
running proprietorships has launched India’s 1st ‘Financial Control
Center’, a new mobile platform to empower 60 million small business
owners of India. The mobile application of Chqbook will give small
businesses the power to manage everyday financial needs and to access
other financial products, which helps them to save time, effort and
money.

7. Which bank partnered with Vistara to launch industry 1st co-

branded Forex card for international travelers?
1) Indian Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Ltd in partnership with Vistara, India’s full service carrier
launched a Co-Branded Forex Card, ‘Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card’
to cater the needs of international travellers. This is the 1st-ever
collaboration by a bank and an Indian airline for a co-branded forex
card. The multicurrency forex card enables customers to travel to
international destinations in a cashless and hassle free manner.

8. Indian Sign Language Research and Training Center (ISLRTC) signed

MoU with which organization to make educational material
 accessible for deaf children?
1) University Grants Commission
2) National Council of Educational Research and Training
3) Department of School Education
4) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
5) Central Board of Secondary Education
Answer- 2) National Council of Educational Research and Training
Explanation:
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Center (ISLRTC) and The
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to convert the NCERT educational
materials into Indian Sign Language (ISL). This ensures the accessibility
of NCERT materials to the Indian students with hearing impairment in
their preferred mode of communication(ISL). The MoU was signed by Dr
Prabodh Seth, Joint Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) & Director of ISLRTC and Prof.
Hrushikesh Senapathy, Director of NCERT. This MoU is based on the
United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF)‘s initiative “Accessible Digital
Textbooks for All” and its decisions.

9. Name the PSU which signed MoU with Prasar Bharati to broadcast
and promote new agriculture technology.
1) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
2) National Farms Corporation of India
3) North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation
4) National Seeds Corporation
5) None of the Above
Answer- 1) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
Explanation:
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and Prasar
Bharati inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to broadcast and
promote new agriculture technology and innovations during a program
organised in Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. IFFCO is the world’s biggest
fertiliser cooperative and has prepared a Nanotechnology based
alternative of Urea. As a part of MoU, DD(Doordarshan) Kisan will
broadcast various innovative techniques adopted in the agriculture field
 in easy language through a 30 minutes’ program series of approximate
25 episodes.

10. FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) has signed MoU with which
organisation to empower women through skill training?
1) National Skill Development Corporation
2) National Skill Development Department
3) Industrial training institute
4) Tata STRIVE Extension Centre
5) Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Agency
Answer- 1) National Skill Development Corporation
Explanation:
Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) Ladies
Organisation (FLO), the women’s wing of FICCI and National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) under the 3C initiative of FLO to empower women
with employability through skill training and to promote women
entrepreneurship. The primary focus of this MoU is to generate a
sustainable livelihood for women.

11. Which state government signed MoU with DET, GIZ India and
Siemens India to implement Indo-German Initiative for Technical
Education (IGnITE)?
1) Punjab
2) Goa
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Telangana
Answer- 5) Telangana
Explanation:
In order to implement a new initiative, Indo-German Initiative for
Technical Education (IGnITE), Telangana government has signed a
tripartite agreement between Department of Employment and
Training(DET), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), India and Siemens Limited, India in presence of
 Ch Malla Reddy, Minister of labour and Employment. The initiative
focuses on industry’s need and practices and training the trainees.

12. Which UT has collaborated with National Dairy Development Board

(NDDB) to conduct survey for promotion of Dairying?
1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2) Chandigarh
3) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4) Delhi
5) Ladakh
Answer- 5) Ladakh
Explanation:
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Union Territory (UT)
Administration of Ladakh signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to conduct a survey for promotion of dairying and rural
livelihood in the region.

13. Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah, the prime minister of which country

resigned recently?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) Iraq
3) Kuwait
4) UAE
5) Lebanon
Answer- 3) Kuwait
Explanation:
The Kuwaiti government, headed by Prime Minister(PM) Sabah Al
Khalid Al Sabah submitted its resignation to Emir Nawaf Al Ahmed Al
Jaber Al Sabah in anticipation of the upcoming general elections that are
due to be held in November, 2020. He took charge as the PM in 2019. The
emir named Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, currently the
deputy head of the National Guard, as crown prince of Kuwait.

14. Who has been appointed as the chairman of State Bank of India with
effect from October 7, 2020?
1) Tapan Singhel
 2) Rajnish Kumar
3) Ashwini Kumar Tewari
4) Dinesh Kumar Khara
5) Padmaja Chunduru
Answer- 4) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Explanation:
The Government of India appointed Dinesh Kumar Khara, the current
Managing Director of State Bank of India as the new Chairman of SBI for
a period of three years effective from 7th October 2020. Dinesh Kumar
Khara succeeds Rajnish Kumar as the new Chairman, whose 3-year term
ended on 7th October 2020. The appointment of Dinesh Kumar was
recommended by the Bank Board Bureau.

15. J Venkatramu has been appointed as the MD&CEO of which

payments bank?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) India Post Payments Bank
3) Paytm Payments Bank
4) Fino Payments Bank
5) Jio Payments Bank
Answer- 2) India Post Payments Bank
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment
of J Venkatramu as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) for a period of three years. J
Venkatramu will succeed Suresh Sethi, who served the post till March,
2020.

16. Who released the results of 1st edition of National start-up awards
2020?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Raj Kumar Singh
3) Ravi Shankar Prasad
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Pralhad Joshi
 Answer- 1) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal released the
results of the First Edition of National Startup Awards 2020 in a virtual
ceremony. The First Ever National Startup Awards has been conceived
by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT).

17. Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna Won 2020 Nobel

Prize in Chemistry for Development of Method for which among the
following?
1) Molecular Machines
2) Lithium-ion battery
3) Mechanistic DNA repair
4) Cryo-Electron microscopy
5) Genome Editing (CRISPR)
Answer- 5) Genome Editing (CRISPR)
Explanation:
Goran K. Hansson, secretary-general of the Royal Swedish Academy of
Sciences, announced the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 jointly to
Emmanuelle Charpentier of France and Jennifer A. Doudna of the
United States for the development of a method for genome editing,
namely ‘CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors’. The method is one of gene
technology’s sharpest tools. This is the 1st time 2 women have jointly
won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

18. Find the organisation which has jointly organised a global

symposium ‘India PV Edge 2020’.
1) NITI Aayog
2) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
3) Invest India
4) All the 1), 2) and 3)
5) None of the Above
Answer- 4) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
NITI Aayog, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Invest
 India jointly organized a Global Symposium ‘India PV Edge 2020’
virtually. It was organized to inform global Photovoltaics (PV) about
opportunities in India. Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for
New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, Managing Director (MD) & CEO of Invest
India Deepak Bagla attended the session. Around 60 prominent Indian
and global CEOs also attended the event virtually.

19. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) planned to invest

Rs.5512.50 crore to buy _____ stake in Reliance Retail Ventures
Limited (RRVL).
1) 1.02%
2) 1.20%
3) 2.01%
4) 2.12%
5) 2.35%
Answer- 2) 1.20%
Explanation:
The Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) announced that the wholly owned
subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority(ADIA) is set to invest
Rs.5512.50 crore in the Reliance Retail Ventures Limited(RRVL) for 1.20%
stake. The investment value of RRVL at pre money equity value of
Rs.4.285 lakh crore. Note: With this investment RRVL has raised a total
fund around Rs.37710 crores for 8.51% stake.

20. Indian Navy partnered with GVMC for the aerial seeding initiative
at which city?
1) Delhi
2) Visakhapatnam
3) Chennai
4) Bengaluru
5) Kochi
Answer- 2) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
The Indian Navy partnered with Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal
Corporation (GVMC) for the Aerial Seeding Initiative at Visakhapatnam.
 This initiative aims to enhance the green cover in and around
Visakhapatnam. Two UH3H helicopters with 2 tons of seed balls
undertook the aerial seeding. Around 6.25 tonnes of seed balls were
dropped in the region around Pedagantyada, Aganampudi, Naidu Thota,
Chinamushidiwada, and Pavuralakonda in Bheemili.

21. Alpha Design Technology Limited (ADTL) has bagged Rs 591 crore
worth contract to upgrade and digitize which missile system?
1) Qiam missile
2) Mushak missile
3) Pechora missile
4) Frog missile
5) Sagarika missile
Answer- 3) Pechora missile
Explanation:
Indian Private Firm Alpha Design Technology Limited (ADTL) bagged
INR 591 crore contract for upgrading and digitizing 16 Soviet Era
Pechora missile and radar systems. ADTL has partnered with Russian
entities for the project which will be executed in four years. It will be a
major boost to indigenous defence manufacturing.

22. Name the ICG Offshore patrol vessel ‘which’ was launched at
Kattupalli Port, Chennai to enhance coastal security (October 2020).
1) Sarthak
2) Sachet
3) Vajra
4) Vigraha
5) Valiant
Answer- 4) Vigraha
Explanation:
The Seventh Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ‘Vigraha’ of Indian Coast
Guard (ICG) was launched at Kattupalli Port, Chennai. The vessel has
been built by Larsen & Toubro (L & T). This is the first time that a private
sector shipyard has designed & constructed an offshore patrol vessel
class ship. ‘Vigraha’ is the last in the series of Seven OPVs contracted to
Larsen & Toubro by the Defence Ministry in 2015.
23. ‘Tsirkon (Zircon)’ hypersonic cruise missile was successfully tested
by which country?
1) Russia
2) China
3) United States
4) Germany
5) Japan
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia successfully test-fired the Tsirkon (Zircon) Hypersonic Cruise
Missile. The missile successfully hit a target in the Barents Sea. The test
was carried out from Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Vessel located in White
Sea, Northern Russia. The Missile successfully hit its target at a distance
of 450 Kilometers in Four and Half Minutes, and reached hypersonic
speeds of more than Mach 8.

24. World cotton day was observed annually on ______.

1) October 6
2) October 4
3) October 5
4) October 7
5) October 2
Answer- 4) October 7
Explanation:
The world Cotton Day is held annually on October 7 since 2019 to
recognize the importance of cotton as a global commodity grown in over
75 countries across five continents and to highlight its central role in job
creation and maintaining economic stability in several least-developed
countries. The year 2020 marks its first anniversary.

25. Housing & Urban Affairs secretary Durga Shanker Mishra has
launched API integration between PM SVANidhi Portal and eMudra
Portal of ‘which’ Bank?
1) Indian Overseas Bank
2) Punjab National Bank
 3) State Bank of India
4) Canara Bank
5) Union Bank of India
Answer- 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
(MoHUA) launched the API (Application Programming Interface)
integration between the PM SVANidhi Portal and the SBI (State Bank of
India)’s eMudra portal. This launch is a part of Prime Minister Street
Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme.

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1. Sambhar lake is located in which state?

1) Rajasthan
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Odisha
4) Punjab
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan government has decided to build temporary shelters for
migratory birds near the Sambhar Lake (near Jaipur) before 2020’s
winter season.

2. Who is the MoS (I/C) for Statistics and Programme Implementation?

1) Santosh Kumar Gangwar
2) KirenRijiju
3) Rao Inderjit Singh
4) Raj Kumar Singh
5) Shripad Yesso Naik
Answer- 3) Rao Inderjit Singh
Explanation:
Rao Inderjit Singh is the Minister of State, (IC) for Statistics and
Programme Implementation.
3. Amitabh Chaudhry is the MD&CEO of which bank?
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) None of the Above
Answer- 3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Amitabh Chaudhry is the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Axis Bank.

4. Where is the headquarter of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)

located?
1) Chennai
2) Bengaluru
3) Kolkata
4) Hyderabad
5) New Delhi
Answer- 5) New Delhi
Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was incorporated as Payments Banking
Company under Section 22 (1) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The HQ
of Headquarters located at New Delhi.

5. Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Telangana
Answer- 5) Telangana
Explanation:
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest and wildlife sanctuary located
15 km from Medak and 115 km from Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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1. Union Cabinet approves memorandum of cooperation in the field of

cybersecurity between India and which country?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) United States
 4) Canada
5) Israel
Answer- 2) Japan
Explanation:
Union Cabinet approved signing of Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC)
in the field of cybersecurity between India and Japan. It is aimed at
enhancing cooperation in emerging technologies, protection of critical
infrastructure, cyberspace and to mitigate threats to communication
networks. It also affirms cooperation in the international arena
including in the United Nations (UN).

2. The Union cabinet approves MoU regarding DNA Barcoding between

Zoological Survey of India and International Barcode of Life (iBOL)
of ‘which’ country?
1) Denmark
2) Maldives
3) Iceland
4) Spain
5) Canada
Answer- 5) Canada
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) signed in June, 2020 between Zoological Survey of
India (ZSI), a subordinate organization under Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change and International Barcode of Life (iBOL), a
Canadian not-for-profit corporation to further work towards DNA
(Deoxyribonucleic acid) barcoding. The MoU will enable ZSI to
participate at the Global level programmes like Bioscan and Planetary
Biodiversity Mission.

3. India’s 1st transportation tunnel (underwater) will be constructed

below which river?
1) Tapti
2) Godavari
3) Hooghly
 4) Indus
5) Narmada
Answer- 3) Hooghly
Explanation:
The Central Government has approved the revised cost estimates for
construction of Kolkata East West Corridor project as per the realigned
route. Now the estimated completion cost of the project is Rs. 8575
crores where the Ministry of Railway’s share is Rs.3268.27 crore,
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)’ share as Rs.1148.31
crore and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) loan of
Rs.4158.40 crore. The target date for completion of the entire project is
December, 2021. Notably the project also envisages construction of 16.6
Km long Metro Railway Corridor including tunnel below ‘river Hooghly’
which is the “1st transportation tunnel in India” under any major river
as well as Howrah Station which is one of the deepest Metro stations in
India.

4. Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani launched First-Ever brand &

logo for Indian cotton on occasion of World Cotton Day on October
7, 2020. By which name Indian premium cotton will be referred in
World Cotton Trade?
1) Kanchi Cotton
2) Poorva Cotton
3) Kasturi Cotton
4) Purna Cotton
5) Sarvesh Cotton
Answer- 3) Kasturi Cotton
Explanation:
Union Minister for Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani launched First-Ever
Brand & Logo for Indian Cotton through virtual mode on occasion of
World Cotton Day on October 7, 2020. India’s Premium Cotton is set to be
known as ‘Kasturi Cotton’ in World Cotton Trade. It will represent
Whiteness, Brightness, Softness, Purity, Luster, Uniqueness and
Indianness. India produces 51% of the total organic cotton production in
the world.
5. Who has released the national clinical management protocol based
on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19?
1) Shripad Yesso Naik
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Prakash Javadekar
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer- 4) Both 1) and 2)
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, and
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for AYUSH (Ayurveda,
Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha), Shripad Yesso Naik virtually
released the National Clinical Management Protocol (NCMP) based on
Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19. The protocol will
contribute to mainstreaming of AYUSH for management of COVID-19.

6. Name the campaign which was launched by PM Modi for following

COVID-19 appropriate behavior.
1) Jan Surakshit
2) Jan Bhojan
3) Jan Andolan
4) Jan Yohan
5) Jan Aarogya
Answer- 3) Jan Andolan
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Jan Andolan’ (People’s
Participation) campaign for following COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour.
The awareness campaign will promote COVID-19 behaviour ahead of the
upcoming festive season and the reopening of the economy. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi asked the citizens to “Wear Mask, Wash Hands,
Follow Social Distance and Practice ‘Do Gaj Ki Doori’ (a distance of two
yards)”.

7. Which state government has partnered with Israel to set up ‘centre

of Excellence’ on high value vegetables?
1) Bihar
 2) Meghalaya
3) Odisha
4) Jharkhand
5) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Meghalaya
Explanation:
In order to improve and promote the livelihoods of farmers, the
Meghalaya government entered into partnership with Israel to establish
a one of a kind Centre of Excellence(CoE) on high value vegetables in the
state. CoE is important for tapping the diverse biodiversity and available
resources in the state in terms of its soil and agro-climatic condition.

8. Which municipal corporation entered into final lap of establishing

‘plastic to petrol’ making unit?
1) Guntur
2) Gaya
3) Raipur
4) Jamnagar
5) Karnal
Answer- 1) Guntur
Explanation:
Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) has entered the final lap of
establishing what is claimed to be the world’s first ‘plastic-to-petrol’
making unit. Trials have been completed at the newly set up plant
where young engineers-turned- entrepreneurs converted plastic waste
into reusable fuels including diesel, petrol and kerosene. The GMC
expects that the ‘plastic-to-petrol’ plant would produce fuel required to
run its vehicles. This is considered to be 100% indigenous, zero pollution
and zero waste-plastic waste vanishing plant.

9. Which department organized “Shramdan” drive to commemorate

birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
1) Department of Fertilizers
2) Department of Internal Security
3) Department of Disinvestment
 4) Department of Revenue
5) Department of Justice
Answer- 5) Department of Justice
Explanation:
To commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd
October 2020, “Shramdan” drive was organized in the Department of
Justice (Jaisalmer House), Government of India, New Delhi. On this
occasion, online Essay Competition and Painting Competition were also
organized. All the officers and staff resolved that maintaining
cleanliness will remain as an essential character in their life and they
will contribute towards ‘SwachhtaAbhiyan’ by devoting some time on
regular basis.

10. How many people will be pushed towards extreme poverty due to
COVID-19 by the end of 2021 as per World Bank report?
1) 78 million
2) 200 million
3) 150 million
4) 142 million
5) 226 million
Answer- 3) 150 million
Explanation:
According to the Biennial report ‘Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2020:
Reversals of Fortune’ released by the World Bank Group around 150
Million People will be pushed into Extreme Poverty by the end of 2021
due to COVID-19. This is the first rise in Extreme Poverty Percentage in
20 years. The report analyzes three aspects which are driving the
increase in global poverty – COVID-19, Armed Conflict and Climate
Change.

11. The 2nd edition of QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) held

between India, Australia, Japan & United States of America (USA) at
which city?
1) Tokyo
2) New Delhi
3) Sydney
 4) New York
5) Bengaluru
Answer- 1) Tokyo
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar visited Tokyo, Japan for a
two-day visit from October 6-7, 2020. On October 6, 2020, EAM S.
Jaishankar participated in the Second QUAD (Quadrilateral Security
Dialogue) held between India, Australia, Japan & United States of
America (USA) in Tokyo, Japan.

12. Which bank signed MoU with NABARD to extend credit support for
various projects in Gujarat?
1) Punjab National bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Canara Bank
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) has inked three Memoranda of Understanding
(MoU) with State Bank of India (SBI) to extend credit support for various
NABARD projects. The MoUs were inked by D. K. Mishra, Chief General
Manager of NABARD in Gujarat and Dukhbandhu Rath, Chief General
Manager, SBI Ahmedabad Circle in the presence of NABARD Chairman
G. R. Chintala.

13. What is the estimated GDP of India in FY21 as per World Bank?
1) (-) 7.4%
2) (-) 17.1%
3) (-) 12.3%
4) (-) 5.3%
5) (-) 9.6%
Answer- 5) (-) 9.6%
Explanation:
As per World Bank’s latest South Asia Economic Focus forecasts, India’s
 Gross Domestic Product(GDP) is expected to contract by 9.6%(-9.6%) in
FY21. This prediction reflects the national lockdown and the income
shock experienced by households and firms due to the COVID-19
pandemic. On the other hand, it expects a 5.4% rebound in FY22.
Regional growth (South Asia) is expected to contract by 7.7% in 2020,
after topping 6% annually in the past five years, and rebound to 4.5% in
2021.

14. Zurich International signed concession agreement with which state

government for designing, building and operation of Jewar airport
(Noida International Airport)?
1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and the Zurich Airport
International AG(ZAIA) signed a 40-year concession agreement which
grants license to Zurich Airport for designing, building and operating
the Noida International Airport(NIA) (also known as Jewar Airport) at
Jewar, outskirts of Delhi. The concession agreement was signed with the
Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) a special purpose
vehicle incorporated by Zurich Airport for this project. Arun Vir Singh,
CEO, Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) and Christoph
Schnellmann, representative of Zurich Airport International signed the
concession agreement.

15. Which company partnered with IRCTC to launch online reserved

train ticket booking?
1) Amazon India
2) Google India
3) Microsoft India
4) Facebook India
5) IBM India
 Answer- 1) Amazon India
Explanation:
In order to offer their customers, the facility to book train tickets on
amazon, Amazon India has partnered with Indian Railway Catering and
Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Amazon.in has waived the service and
payment gateway transaction charges for the introductory period.
Amazon Pay, with this launch has added another travel category, thus
offering its customers a one-stop-shop to book flights, bus and train
tickets.

16. Which PSU signed MoU with Government of India to achieve 9680
million units of electricity in FY21?
1) REC Limited
2) NLC Limited
3) SJVN Limited
4) NMDC Limited
5) NBCC Limited
Answer- 3) SJVN Limited
Explanation:
SJVN Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Govt.
of India (GoI)for the year 2020-21 as per which the former has the target
to achieve 9680 Million Units of electricity generation during FY21
under “Excellent” category. The MOU was signed by Sanjiv Nandan
Sahai, Secretary (Power), Government of India and Nand Lal Sharma,
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), SJVN. It should be noted that
SJVN has set a target of achieving installed capacity of 5000 MW (Mega
Watt) by 2023, 12000 MW by 2030 and 25000 MW by 2040.

17. R.K. Chhibber has got 6-month extension as the chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of which bank?
1) IDFC First Bank
2) South Indian Bank
3) Jammu & Kashmir Bank
4) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
5) City Union Bank
 Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir Bank
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) extended the term of Rajesh Kumar(R.K.)
Chhibber as Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of Jammu &
Kashmir(J&K) Bank for another 6 months, effective from October 10,
2020 or till the appointment of Managing Director(MD) and Chief
Executive Officer(CEO), whichever is earlier. Prior to this, he got an
extension of 3 months with effect from July 10, 2020.

18. Sadyr Zhaparov has been appointed as the acting prime minister of
Kyrgyzstan following the resignation of Kubatbek Boronov. What is
the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
1) Bishkek
2) Tashkent
3) Nur-Sultan
4) Dushanbe
5) Moscow
Answer- 1) Bishkek
Explanation:
Parliament of Kyrgyzstan (also known as Jogorku Kenesh) appointed
Sadyr Zhaparov, as the Acting Prime Minister(PM) of Kyrgyzstan. He was
appointed following the resignation of the former PM Kubatbek
Boronov amid post-election vote rigging protests. The capital and
currency of Kyrgyzstan are Bishkek & Kyrgyzstani Som respectively.

19. Who among the following has been appointed as the new deputy
governor of Reserve Bank of India?
1) Dinesh Kumar Khara
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) M Rajeshwar Rao
4) J Venkatramu
5) Suresh Kumar Sethi
Answer- 3) M Rajeshwar Rao
Explanation:
Government of India appointed M Rajeshwar Rao as the new 4th deputy
governor of the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) responsible for Financial
 regulations. He will succeed NS Vishwanathan, the former 4th Deputy
Governor of RBI, who resigned in March 2020 before the completion of
his term (June 2020). M Rajeshwar Rao is currently serving as the
executive director of RBI.

20. Bishr al-Khasawneh has been appointed as the prime minister of

Jordan recently. What is the capital of Jordan?
1) Ankara
2) Beirut
3) Tripoli
4) Amman
5) Algiers
Answer- 4) Amman
Explanation:
Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of Jordan appointed Bishr al-
Khasawneh, policy advisor to the king, as new Prime Minister of the
country and also instructed him to form a new government. His
appointment comes after King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein accepted the
resignation of Prime Minister Omar al Razzaz. Note– Jordan’s
Parliamentary elections to held on November 10, 2020. The capital and
currency of Jordan are Amman and Jordanian dinar respectively.

21. Which zone of railways presented “Man of the Month” safety awards
recently?
1) North Central
2) Southern
3) Western
4) Northern
5) South Central
Answer- 5) South Central
Explanation:
South Central Railway presented “Man of the Month” safety awards to
45 employees for showing ness in the duty and taking timely action to
prevent unsafe conditions.
22. Which edition of India-Japan Foreign Ministers’ strategic dialogue
was held at Tokyo, Japan recently?
1) 14th
2) 15th
3) 17th
4) 13th
5) 16th
Answer- 4) 13th
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and Japanese Foreign Minister
Toshimitsu Motegi held the 13th India-Japan Foreign Minister’s Strategic
Dialogue in Tokyo, Japan. They reviewed the progress made in Strategic
and Global Partnerships, maritime security, trade and investment,
manufacturing, skill development, health and wellness, Indo-Pacific
Ocean Initiative (IPOI) and UN Reforms. They emphasized a free, open
and inclusive Indo-Pacific region for diverse, and strong supply chains.

23. Mario Molina who passed away in October 2020 was the Nobel prize
winner in which field?
1) Peace
2) Literature
3) Physics
4) Chemistry
5) Economics
Answer- 4) Chemistry
Explanation:
Mario José Molina, the only Mexican scientist to receive the Nobel Prize,
passed away at the age of 77 in his native Mexico City, Mexico. He
shared the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Frank Sherwood
Rowland of the United States(US) and Paul Crutzen of the Netherlands
for their 1970 research on the damage to Ozone layer. He was born on
19th March 1943 in Mexico City, Mexico.

24. Ashwani Kumar who passed away recently is the former governor
of which state?
1) Manipur
 2) Nagaland
3) Sikkim
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer- 4) Both 1) and 2)
Explanation:
Ashwani Kumar, the former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI) and former governor of Manipur and Nagaland committed suicide
and was found dead in his residence in Shimla. He was born on 15th
November 1950 in Nahan, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. He was currently
serving as the vice chancellor of a Private university in Shimla.

25. Indian Air Force (IAF) day was observed annually on _________.
1) August 13
2) December 7
3) October 8
4) November 4
5) October 1
Answer- 3) October 8
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) day is held annually on October 8 as on this
date the Air Force in India was officially raised in 1932 as the supporting
force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom (UK). The year 2020
marked its 88th anniversary. The day was marked by the main event
comprising a parade and flypast at Hindon Air Force Base in Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh (UP) with COVID restrictions along with events at IAF
establishments across the country.

26. What is the theme of World Sight Day 2020 which was observed on
October 8?
1) ‘Make Vision Count’
2) ‘Eye Care Everywhere’
3) ‘Hope in Sight’
4) ‘Vision First’
5) ‘Stronger Together’
 Answer- 3) ‘Hope in Sight’
Explanation:
World Sight Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of
October, this year (2020) it falls on October 8. The day aims to create
awareness globally about blindness and vision impairment. Globally,
IAPB has a leadership role in preparing the annual World Sight Day.
Theme of World Sight Day 2020– ‘Hope in Sight’.

27. Name the mobile app which was launched Cotton Corporation of
India (CCI) to provide news about weather conditions, crop
situation and farm practices.
1) CAT cotton
2) CICR cotton
3) Cott-Ally
4) Cotton Price
5) None of the Above
Answer- 3) Cott-Ally
Explanation:
A Mobile Application “Cott-Ally” has been developed by Cotton
Corporation of India (CCI) to provide news about weather conditions,
Crop situation and Farm practices. CCI has opened around 430
procurement centers in all cotton growing states of the country. It is also
settling payments to Farmers account within 72 hours.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Krishnapatnam Port is located in which state?

1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), has announced
the completion of the acquisition of Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd.,
 (KPCL) in Andhra Pradesh for an enterprise value of ₹12,000 crores. This
will result in APSEZ having a controlling stake of 75% in KPCL.
Krishnapatnam Port popularly known as KPCL is a privately built and
owned all weather, deep water port on the east coast of India, located in
the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh.

2. Kamchatka Peninsula is located in which country?

1) Russia
2) Japan
3) Portugal
4) Spain
5) Georgia
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia has opened a criminal investigation into unexplained toxic
marine pollution off its far eastern coast. Whole populations of sea life
have been wiped out in the region’s waters with carcasses washing up
on the shores of the Kamchatka peninsula. Local surfers and divers
have also reported health issues with their eyes and throat after
entering the water. Environmental campaigners from Greenpeace have
described the situation as an “ecological disaster” and have observed
“yellowish foam” at the surface of the water.

3. Nokrek National Park is located in which state?

1) Sikkim
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Tripura
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 5) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Nokrek National Park in Meghalaya in north east India is among the last
remaining homes of the red panda. Located in the West Garo hills
district of the north eastern state, it is about two km away from the Tura
Peak and a haven for biodiversity in Meghalaya.
4. Jewer Airport is located in which state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Uttar Pradesh(UP) and the Zurich Airport
International AG(ZAIA) signed a 40-year concession agreement which
grants license to Zurich Airport for designing, building and operating
the Noida International Airport(NIA) (also known as Jewar Airport) at
Jewar, outskirts of Delhi.

5. Where is the headquarters of Cotton Corporation of India located?

1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Chennai
4) Noida
5) Gurugram
Answer- 1) Mumbai
Explanation:
Union Minister for Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani launched First-Ever
Brand & Logo for Indian Cotton through virtual mode on occasion of
World Cotton Day on October 7, 2020. The headquarters of Cotton
Corporation of India (CCI) is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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1. Guidance, company based on Tamil Nadu partnered with which

organization to set up South Asia’s first advanced manufacturing
hub in Tamil Nadu?
1) International Labour Organisation (ILO)
2) United Nations (UN)
 3) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
4) World Economic Forum (WEF)
5) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Answer- 4) World Economic Forum (WEF)
Explanation:
Guidance, a nodal investment promotion and facilitation agency of
Tamil Nadu (TN) located in Chennai has joined hands with the World
Economic Forum (WEF) in set up India’s and South Asia’s first advanced
manufacturing hub (AMHUB) in Tamil Nadu. This collaboration is in line
with the Tamil Nadu Electronics Hardware Manufacturing Policy 2020.
In September 2020, Tamil Nadu released its Electronics Hardware
Manufacturing Policy 2020 to facilitate foreign investment in electronic
systems design and manufacturing (ESDM) for the growth of indigenous
startups. The state’s focus is to raise its manufacturing output to US$100
billion by 2025 accounting 25% of India’s total electronics exports, and
skilling of more than 100,000 people by 2024.

2. Who has inaugurated the Gyan circle ventures of IIIT Sri City,
Andhra Pradesh?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Prakash Javadekar
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Nirmala Sitharaman
5) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Answer- 5) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Explanation:
Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Ministry of Education
(MoE) virtually inaugurated the Gyan Circle Ventures, a MeitY (Ministry
of Electronics and Information Technology) funded Technology Business
Incubator (TBI) of Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Sri
City (Chittoor), Andhra Pradesh (AP) through Video Conference from
New Delhi. Gyan Circle Ventures would function as a Technology
Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) incubation
center.
3. Name the person who inaugurated the “International Conference on
Mental Health: Looking Beyond COVID-19”.
1) Hardeep Singh Puri
2) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
3) Thaawarchand Gehlot
4) Dharmendra Pradhan
5) Rao Inderjit Singh
Answer- 3) Thaawarchand Gehlot
Explanation:
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Thaawarchand
Gehlot virtually inaugurated the “International Conference on Mental
Health: Looking Beyond COVID-19”. The conference was organized by
the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD),
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in association with University
of Melbourne, Australia.

4. Which is 1st state in India to use Quick Deployment Antenna (QDA)

technology for disaster management?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Gujarat
4) Sikkim
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand CM inaugurated the State Disaster Response Force’s (SDRF)
latest Quick Deployment Antenna (QDA) technology. QDA is a satellite
based communication technology which establishes communication in
places where network coverage is low or has zero coverage. It will be
able to send and receive video or voice calls, and is capable of data
transfer which are vital during Emergency Situations. Uttarakhand is
the First State to use QDA technology for disaster management.

5. According to World Trade Organisation, the World Merchandise

Trade forecast is expected to fall by _______ in 2020.
1) 14.2%
 2) 12.4%
3) 7.6%
4) 9.2%
5) 1.8%
Answer- 4) 9.2%
Explanation:
World Trade Organization (WTO) lowered its projection on the volume
of world merchandise trade in 2020 to 9.2% as compared to 12.9% fall in
April 2020. This is due to the strong trade performances in June-July,
2020 due to easing of lockdowns in many parts of the world. For 2021,
WTO forecasts a 7.2% world trade increase, far below the April estimate
of 21.3% growth (Between 21% to 24%) and pre-pandemic level.

6. Name the state which has launched Mukhya Mantri Saur Swarojgar
Yojana?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Odisha
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched the
Mukhya Mantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana at the Veer Chandra Singh
Garhwali Auditorium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The scheme is aimed
at promoting self-employment of the youth and promoting the
production of Green Energy.

7. Name the chief minister of Assam who has launched “Swa-nirbhar

Naari: Atmanirbhar Asom” for empowerment of the economically
disadvantaged women.
1) Neiphiu Rio
2) Pu Zoramthanga
3) Sarbananda Sonowal
4) Conrad Kongkal Sangma
5) N. Biren Singh
 Answer- 3) Sarbananda Sonowal
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched “Swa-nirbhar
Naari: Atmanirbhar Asom” for empowering the economically
disadvantaged women in the State. The scheme is expected to create
more than 3.72 Lakh Sustainable Individual Assets and 822 Community
Assets. It will benefit around 4 Lakh Families. It will be implemented in
convergence with several schemes of Assam state government
departments and missions such as Assam State Rural Livelihood
Mission, Agriculture & Horticulture, Fishery, Environment & Forest,
Handloom & Textiles, Sericulture, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry.

8. Which state government has launched ‘Jagananna Vidya Kanuka

Scheme’ to provide free kits to government school students?
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Telangana
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
In an effort to combat child labor and help poor parents choose the
education for their children, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh has launched Rs 650 crore Jagananna Vidya Kanuka
scheme at Punadipadu ZP High School Krishna District. Under the
scheme free kits will be provided to 42.32 lakh government school
students from Class 1 to 10. The Schools are scheduled to begin from
November 2, 2020. Note– Kits will be distributed for 3 days across the
state.

9. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai collaborated with which

company to mark Containment Zones in Mumbai on Maps?
1) TCS
2) Facebook
3) Google
 4) IBM
5) Microsoft
Answer- 3) Google
Explanation:
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) (also known as
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)) has collaborated with
Google to mark Containment Zones in Mumbai on Google Maps. The
information to be provided on the platform will be provided by BMC.
The Containment areas will be shaded in Gray on Google Maps.

10. Who has been appointed as the director general of Bureau of Civil
Aviation Security (BCAS)?
1) MA Ganapathy
2) K. VijayRaghavan
3) Rakesh Asthana
4) Snehlata Shrivastava
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer- 1) MA Ganapathy
Explanation:
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi approved the appointment of MA Ganapathy IPS (Indian
Police Service) as the New Director General(DG) of Bureau of Civil
Aviation Security (BCAS), under the ministry of Civil Aviation. He will
hold the position till the 29th February 2024, the date of his retirement
or until further order. He succeeds Rakesh Asthana, who was appointed
as DG of Border Security Force(BSF) in August. MA Ganapathy is
currently serving as the special director general of the Central Industrial
Security Force(CISF), incharge of the Airport Security.

11. Who has got additional charge as the minister of Consumer Affairs,
Food and Public Distribution?
1) Narendra Singh Tomar
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Jitendra Singh
4) Smriti Irani
5) Prakash Javadekar
 Answer- 2) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, as advised by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, has assigned Union Minister Piyush Goyal with
additional charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution following the death of Ram Vilas Paswan. Piyush Goyal is
currently serving as the Cabinet Minister of Railways and Commerce
and Industry and as deputy leader of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) in
Rajya Sabha.

12. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of India’s 1st
badminton brand named ‘Transform’?
1) Dinesh Khanna
2) Chetan Anand
3) Prakash Padukone
4) Syed Modi
5) Aparna Popat
Answer- 2) Chetan Anand
Explanation:
Chetan Anand, Indian Badminton player and Commonwealth
Games(CWG) medalist was appointed as the brand ambassador of
Transform, India’s first homegrown badminton brand which was
virtually launched on 7th October 2020. Chetan Anand was signed as the
face of Transform along with his academy in Hyderabad.

13. Who has been appointed as the 1st ever digital ambassador of
Myntra?
1) Carry Minati
2) Ashish Chanchlani
3) Amit Bhadana
4) Sandeep Maheshwari
5) Bhuvan Bam
Answer- 5) Bhuvan Bam
Explanation:
Youtuber Bhuvan Bam has been named as Fashion e-commerce
platform Myntra’s First Digital Brand Ambassador. He has been
 appointed to strengthen Myntra’s Digital presence ahead of the Festive
Season. The collaboration will create content to ensure that Myntra’s
features go beyond traditional forms of communication.

14. Who has won 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature?

1) Jesper Svenbro
2) Anders Olsson
3) Per Wästberg
4) Louise Glück
5) Rebecka Kärde
Answer- 4) Louise Glück
Explanation:
Mats Malm, Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy announced
the Nobel Prize in Literature 2020 to 77-year-old Louise Glück, American
Poet and essayist “for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere
beauty makes individual existence universal”.

15. Which organization has won Nobel Peace Prize 2020?

1) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
2) International Committee of the Red Cross
3) World Food Programme
4) International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
5) Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Answer- 3) World Food Programme
Explanation:
Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee
announced the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 to the United Nations(UN) World
Food Programme(WFP) for its efforts to fight hunger, for its contribution
to improving peace conditions in conflict-affected areas and for acting
as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of
war and conflict. As the largest specialized agency of the United Nations,
the World Food Program is a modern version of the Peace Congresses,
that the Nobel Peace Prize aims to promote.

16. Who has addressed Invest India conference in Canada virtually?

1) Piyush Goyal
 2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) Narendra Modi
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer- 4) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually delivered the keynote address
at the Invest India Conference in Canada which aims to showcase
opportunities to the business community in Canada for investing in
India in the agricultural, medical, educational and business front. The
Conference was attended by representatives from banks and insurance
companies, investment funds, companies from various sectors like
aviation, electronics and manufacturing, consulting firms, universities
etc. It should be noted that India is proactively monetizing assets across
the sectors of Airports, Railways, Highways, Power Transmission lines,
etc. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) & Infrastructure Investment
Trusts (InvITs) have been fully enabled for monetization of assets.

17. Name the half yearly Coastal Security Exercise which was held on
October 8-9, 2020, along the coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka and
Lakshadweep.
1) Matla Abhiyaan
2) Tropex
3) Sea Vigil
4) Sahyog-Kaijin
5) Sagar Kavach
Answer- 5) Sagar Kavach
Explanation:
A two days long half yearly Coastal Security Exercise “Sagar Kavach”
was held on October 8-9, 2020, along the coastal areas of Kerala,
Karnataka and Lakshadweep to check Coastal Security mechanism and
validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). It assesses the
preparedness of security agencies to deal with an asymmetric threat
from sea. The exercise was closely monitored from Joint Operations
Centre, Kochi (Kerala) and reviewed by Southern Naval Command Flag
 Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Vice Admiral Anil Kumar
Chawla.

18. Name the India’s 1st Anti-radiation missile which was tested from
Sukhoi-30 Fighter Aircraft.
1) Alarm 1
2) Hormoz 1
3) MAR 1
4) Rudram 1
5) Prithvi 1
Answer- 4) Rudram 1
Explanation:
India successfully test-fired its first indigenous anti-radiation missile,
Rudram 1, a New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) integrated
on Su-30MKI fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force. Developed by Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this air-to-surface
missile was tested at the interim test range Balasore, off the coast of
Odisha in the Bay of Bengal.

19. Justice KK Usha who passed away recently is the 1st women chief
justice of which high court?
1) Rajasthan High Court
2) Allahabad High Court
3) Kerala High Court
4) Patna High Court
5) Gauhati High Court
Answer- 3) Kerala High Court
Explanation:
Justice KK Usha, the former Chief Justice(C.J.) of Kerala High Court(HC)
passed away at the age of 81 in a private hospital at Kochi, Kerala due to
cardiac arrest. She was the first woman to be directly elevated to the
High Court bench from the bar and become Chief Justice. She was born
on 3rd July 1939 in Thrissur, Kerala.

20. Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Ram Vilas Paswan who passed away recently was elected from
 which Lok Sabha constituency?
1) Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4) Hajipur, Bihar
5) Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Answer- 4) Hajipur, Bihar
Explanation:
Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution (elected from the Hajipur constituency of Bihar) passed
away at the age of 74 in a hospital at New Delhi due to heart ailments.
He was born on 5th July 1946 at Khagaria, Eastern Bihar. He was the
leader of the Lok Janshakti Party(LJP) and a stalwart of socialist
movements and known as the foremost Dalit leader of Bihar. He was
elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1977 with highest margin as
a member of Janata Party and he held the Guinness record for winning
his constituency, Hajipur, with the highest margin for many years.

21. Avinash Kharshikar who passed away in October 2020 was a

renowned ________.
1) Producer
2) Actor
3) Architect
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer- 4) Both 1) and 2)
Explanation:
Producer and Veteran Marathi Actor Avinash Kharshikar, known for his
sense of humor passed away due to heart attack at the age of 68 in a
private hospital at Thane, Maharashtra.

22. Anantkumar Surendraray Dave who died recently was the former
acting chief justice of which High court?
1) Bombay High Court
2) Calcutta High Court
3) Gujarat High Court
 4) Madras High Court
5) Chhattisgarh High Court
Answer- 3) Gujarat High Court
Explanation:
Anantkumar Surendraray Dave, Former acting Chief Justice of the
Gujarat High Court passed away at the age of 62 at a private hospital in
Ahmedabad after prolonged illness. He was born on December 5, 1957,
in a tribal village in Panchmahal district. He also served as an
Additional Judge of the Gujarat High Court, before his appointment as a
permanent Judge.

23. When was world post day observed annually?

1) October 10
2) October 12
3) October 8
4) October 9
5) October 11
Answer- 4) October 9
Explanation:
The World Post Day is observed annually on 9th October. It aims to
bring awareness about the role of Post in the lives of people, business
and its contribution to global social and economic development. It is
observed to celebrate the anniversary of establishment of Universal
Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. It was declared as
World Post Day by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Tokyo,
Japan in 1969.

24. Which ministry observes National Postal week in India between

October 9-15, 2020?
1) Ministry of Communications
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Culture
4) Ministry of Science and Technology
5) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer- 1) Ministry of Communications
Explanation:
 National Postal Week will be observed in India from October 9-15, 2020.
During the National Postal Week awareness is observed to generate
awareness about the role and activities of India Post among public and
media at National level. Department of Posts, Ministry of
Communications, Government of India is observing the National Postal
Week.

Date Day

9th October, 2020 World Post Day

10th October, 2020 Banking Day

12th October, 2020 Postal Life Insurance Day (PLI)

13th October, 2020 Philately Day

14th October, 2020 Business Development Day

15th October 2020 Mails Day

25. The world egg day 2020 was observed on _________.

1) October 9
2) December 6
3) November 7
4) August 12
5) September 2
Answer- 1) October 9
Explanation:
World Egg Day is observed annually on the 2nd Friday of October, this
year (2020) the day falls on October 9. The day aims to raise awareness
of the benefits of eggs and their importance in human nutrition. The day
was established by the International Egg Commission(IEC) in 1996 in a
conference held at Vienna.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. The Kalinga Stadium is located in which State?
1) Telangana
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
4) Bihar
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Kalinga Stadium completed a two-year milestone since being
refurbished for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar
(Odisha) 2018.

2. Khardungla Pass is located in which state/UT?

1) Meghalaya
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Ladakh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Ladakh
Explanation:
On the occasion of its 88th anniversary on Thursday, the Indian Air
Force (IAF) achieved a new record of the highest skydive landing at
Khardungla Pass, Leh, Ladakh at an altitude of 17,982 feet, breaking its
own earlier record.

3. What is the currency of Canada?

1) Dinar
2) Dollar
3) Yen
4) Euro
5) Lek
Answer- 2) Dollar
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Canada are Ottawa and Canadian Dollar
respectively.
4. Where is the headquarters of World Food Programme located?
1) Rome
2) London
3) New York
4) New Delhi
5) Geneva
Answer- 1) Rome
Explanation:
The World Food Programme (WFP) Which has won Nobel Peace Prize
2020 is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s
largest humanitarian organization focused on hunger and food security.
Founded in 1961, it is headquartered in Rome, Italy and has offices in 80
countries.

5. Nobel peace prize will be awarded in which city?

1) London, United Kingdom
2) Paris, France
3) Oslo, Norway
4) Stockholm, Sweden
5) New Delhi, India
Answer- 3) Oslo, Norway
Explanation:
The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony is held in the Stockholm Concert Hall,
where the King of Sweden presents each laureate with a Nobel Prize
medal and a Nobel Prize diploma. A televised banquet is then held at
Stockholm City Hall. On the same day, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded
in Oslo, Norway.

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1. Which company has partnered with Department of Science and

Technology (DST) to promote STEM career opportunities among
students?
1) TCS
 2) Google
3) Infosys
4) IBM
5) Capgemini
Answer- 4) IBM
Explanation:
International Business Machines (IBM) joined hands with the
Department of Science and Technology (DST) to expand the scope of two
DST initiatives Vigyan Jyoti, Engage with Science (Vigyan Prasar). The
initiatives aim to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics) learning among students, especially girl students to
inspire them to pursue careers in STEM. Vigyan Jyoti Programme was
launched to inspire girl students to pursue higher education and career
in STEM fields. Vigyan Prasar (Engage with Science) is a technology-
driven interactivity platform which is built on top of India Science Over-
The-Top (OTT) platform.

2. Which state/UT has become the 1st ‘Har Ghar Jal’ state by providing
FHTCs to every rural household?
1) Ladakh
2) Maharashtra
3) Goa
4) Puducherry
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Goa
Explanation:
Goa has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ state in the country under Centre
Governments Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) by providing 100% tap water
connections in Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) covering
2.30 lakh households. The state has achieved the target before time i.e.
by 2021. There are 1 lakh 65 thousand rural households in North Goa
and 98,000 rural households in South Goa in 191 Gram Panchayats. Now,
to strengthen water testing facilities, the State is in process of getting 14
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
(NABL) accredited water quality testing laboratories.
3. Which state/UT cabinet has approved 1st of its kind ‘Tree
Transplantation Policy’?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) West Bengal
5) Delhi
Answer- 5) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi has become the first state in the country to have the ‘Tree
Transplantation Policy’ for the preservation of trees which was
approved by the state’s cabinet headed by Chief Minister Arvind
Kejriwal on October 9, 2020. Under this, a minimum of 80% of trees
affected by a development or construction project will be transplanted.
Also, a minimum of 80% of the transplanted trees should survive and
ensuring this would be the responsibility of the agencies that will take
permission from us. This policy is a part of Delhi’s movement of “Yuddh,
Pradushan Ke Viruddh” against the air pollution levels. Under this
movement various measures will be taken under this, including EV, tree
transplantation, and preventing stubble burning.

4. Who has launched the indigenous variety of Calcium Nitrate and

Boronated Calcium Nitrate produced by Gujarat State Fertilizers
and Chemicals India Ltd?
1) Nitin Gadkari
2) Smriti Irani
3) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
4) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
5) Raj Nath Singh
Answer- 3) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
Explanation:
Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals India Ltd (GSFC) launched an
Indigenous variety of Calcium Nitrate and Boronated Calcium Nitrate.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh Mandaviya
launched the products virtually. Calcium Nitrate is a water-soluble
fertilizer in agriculture, and also in wastewater treatment. The
 indigeneous variety will provide a cheaper alternative to the farmer
community in India.

5. Aava Murto assumed the post of prime minister of which country

for 1 day on occasion of UN International Day of Girl Child on 11th
October, 2020?
1) Bothnia
2) Norway
3) Russia
4) Finland
5) Sweden
Answer- 4) Finland
Explanation:
As part of the United Nations International Day of Girl Child (11th
October, 2020), 16-year old Aava Murto assumed the post of Finland’s
Prime Minister for one day on 7th October, 2020 to raise awareness
about gender equality. It was done as part of the “Girls Takeover”
Program. Murto hails from the small village of Vaaksy in Southern
Finland. The Prime Minister of Finland is Sanna Marin, Capital city is
Helsinki and Currency is Euro respectively.

6. Which state partnered with India Post to enroll 11,000 farmers in

the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme?
1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Goa
Explanation:
Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture
Minister of Goa in the press conference organized at Krishi Bhavan at
Tonca with Postmaster General Vinod Kumar, stated that the state
government has tied up with India Posts to enroll 11,000 farmers in the
Pradhan Mantri (PM) Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Through this tie up
 the postman will be utilized to benefit farmers. This is India’s 1st such
initiative and a unique drive.

7. Who among the following were the new members of Monetary

Policy Committee (MPC)?
1) Ashima Goyal
2) Shashanka Bhide
3) Jayanth Varma
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Answer- 5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
The 6-member 25th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was held from October 7-9, 2020 which was
headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. Notably for this meeting, the
MPC got three new members replacing earlier ones (Ravindra Dholakia,
Pami Dua and Chetan Ghate) as their four-year tenure ended in
September 2020. They were appointed as the external members by the
Central Government for a four years’ term as the MPC members are not
eligible for reappointment. The new members are: Dr. Ashima Goyal,
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member;
Shashanka Bhide, Senior Advisor, National Council of Applied Economic
Research (NCAER); Professor Jayanth Varma, Indian Institute of
Management (IIM)-Ahmedabad (Gujarat). The other two MPC members
are Dr. Mridul K. Saggar, and Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra.

8. What is the current repo rate of India?

1) 4.4%
2) 3.25%
3) 4%
4) 3.5%
5) 3.75%
Answer- 3) 4%
Explanation:
The 6-member 25th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of
 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was held from October 7-9, 2020 which was
headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Category Rate

Policy Repo Rate 4.00%

Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%

Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.25%

Bank Rate 4.25%

9. The Reserve Bank of India for the 1st time decided to buy SDL in
FY21. SDL is State _______ Loans.
1) Direct
2) Depository
3) Development
4) Disaster
5) Data
Answer- 3) Development
Explanation:
In a first-of-its-kind measure, the Reserve Bank of India will buy bonds
issued by state governments i.e. state development loans (SDL) in the
current financial year (FY21) as a special case via secondary market
open market operations, to ensure they don’t face rising interest costs
amid high borrowings. The decision regarding this measure has been
taken to ensure that financial conditions don’t tighten and to improve
liquidity and facilitate efficient pricing. Notably, SDLs are eligible
collateral for Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) along with T-bills,
dated government securities and oil bonds.

10. The ‘co-originating model’ framework will be replaced by ________

(all NBFCs including HFCs will be included).
1) Co-depositing model
2) Co-crediting model
3) Co-lending model
 4) Co-debt model
5) Co-Cashing model
Answer- 3) Co-lending model
Explanation:
The framework “co-origination model” that has been put in place by
Reserve Bank in 2018 under which there is co-origination of loans banks
and a certain category of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
lends to the priority sector subject to certain conditions has now
extended to all the NBFCs. Means housing finance companies (HFCs) will
also be able to partner with banks for priority sector lending (PSL).
From now, this framework will be known as “Co-Lending Model” and
the revised guidelines for the same will be issued by the end of October
2020. This decision has been taken to make all priority sector loans
eligible for the scheme and give greater operational flexibility to the
lending institutions.

11. The Reserve Bank of India has enhanced the limit for risk weight
from Rs. 5 crores to ________.
1) Rs 10 crore
2) Rs 7.5 crore
3) Rs 8 crore
4) Rs 12.5 crore
5) Rs 9 crore
Answer- 2) Rs 7.5 crore
Explanation:
RBI also decided that banks can lend up to Rs 7.5 crore from earlier Rs 5
crore to individual retail and small business borrowers (i.e. with
turnover of upto Rs 50 crore) and still be eligible for a 75% risk weight.
This decision is on the lines to reduce the cost of credit for this segment,
and in harmonisation with the Basel guidelines.

12. What is the projected GDP of India in FY 21 as per RBI’s Monetary

Policy Committee (MPC) meeting (October 2020)?
1) (-) 7.5%
2) (-) 10.5%
3) (-) 13.5%
 4) (-) 9.5%
5) (-) 14.5%
Answer- 4) (-) 9.5%
Explanation:
The 6-member 25th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was held from October 7-9, 2020 which was
headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. During the meeting it was
projected that the economy will contract by 9.5% in 2020-21 amid
COVID-19 with risks tilted to the downside: -9.8% in Q2/2020-21, -5.6% in
the third quarter, and 0.5% in the fourth quarter.

13. PM Modi inaugurated RAISE 2020 – ‘Responsible AI for Social

Empowerment 2020’ recently. Name the ministry which organized
‘RAISE 2020’ along with NITI Aayog.
1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2) Ministry of Science and Technology
3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
4) Ministry of Home Affairs
5) Ministry of Finance
Answer- 3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated RAISE 2020 – ‘Responsible
AI for Social Empowerment 2020’ – A 5-day Global AI (Artificial
Intelligence) Summit which took place virtually from October 5-9, 2020.
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) in
partnership with NITI Aayog organized the summit. RAISE 2020 is a
first-of-its-kind global meeting of minds on Artificial Intelligence to drive
India’s vision and roadmap for social transformation, inclusion and
empowerment through responsible AI.

14. Name the medium altitude long endurance drone which was
successfully tested by DRDO recently.
1) Rustom II
2) Heron I
3) Harpy II
 4) Aura III
5) Abhyas IV
Answer- 1) Rustom II
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday
(9 October) successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed
Rustom-II medium altitude long endurance drone. The prototype drone
achieved eight hours of flying at an altitude of over 16,000 feet at
Karnataka’s Chitradurga.

15. Who has authored the book titled “The Khalistan Conspiracy: A
Former R&AW Officer Unravels the Path to 1984”?
1) Rajinder Khanna
2) GBS Sidhu
3) Alok Joshi
4) Anil Dhasmana
5) Samant Goel
Answer- 2) GBS Sidhu
Explanation:
GBS Sidhu, a former special secretary of Research and Analysis
Wing(R&AW), India’s external intelligence agency authored a book titled
“The Khalistan Conspiracy: A Former R&AW Officer Unravels the Path to
1984” that portrays the first person accounts on the facts and the roles of
senior politicians in the creation and sustenance of Khalistan
movement. The book published by HarperCollins will be released on
24th October 2020. He published his book “Sikkim: Dawn of Democracy:
Truth Behind the Merger with India” in 2018.

16. Eddie Van Halen who passed away recently was a renowned ________.
1) Environmentalist
2) Musician
3) Stunt Artist
4) Choreographer
5) Editor
Answer- 2) Musician
Explanation:
 Musician Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed,
control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard
rock’s biggest groups and became elevated to the status of rock god, has
died. He was 65.

17. The World mental health day was observed annually on October 10.
What is the theme of World mental health day 2020?
1) “Mental Health for All: Greater Investment – Greater Access”
2) “Psychological First Aid”
3) “40 seconds of action”
4) “Young people and mental health in a changing world”
5) “Mental Health in the Workplace”
Answer- 1) “Mental Health for All: Greater Investment – Greater
Access”
Explanation:
World Mental Health is observed annually on October 10 to raise
awareness about mental health issues globally and mobilize efforts in
support of mental health. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2020,
as per the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is “Mental
Health for All: Greater Investment – Greater Access”. As per the recent
report of the World Health Organisation (WHO), India is the most
depressed country in the world. It mentioned that 1 in 7 people from
India suffered from mental illness like depression and anxiety from
1990 to 2017.

18. When was World Day Against the Death Penalty observed annually?
1) October 8
2) October 10
3) October 9
4) October 12
5) October 11
Answer- 2) October 10
Explanation:
World Day Against the Death Penalty is annually observed across the
globe on 10th October. The 10th October 2020 marks the 18th World Day
Against the Death Penalty which is dedicated to the rights to effective
 legal representative of the individuals facing death penalty. The World
Day Against the Death Penalty 2020 focuses on the Access to counsel – A
matter of life or death, since the process of arrest, detention and trial of
a capital case cannot be guaranteed without the access of effective legal
representations.

19. What is the theme of world migratory bird day 2020 (Observed bi-
annually on May 9 & October 10)?
1) “Birds Connect Our World”
2) “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!”
3) “Their Future is our Future – A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds
and People”
4) “Year of the Bird”
5) “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!”
Answer- 1) “Birds Connect Our World”
Explanation:
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is celebrated bi-annually on the
second Saturday in May (For 2020 celebrated on May 9) and in October.
WMBD 2020, in October falls on October 10. The UN (United Nations) led
awareness-raising campaign highlights the need to conserve the
migratory birds and their habitats, as they face threats. The day also
aims to spotlights their ecological importance and calls for their global
conservation through international cooperation. Theme of World
Migratory Bird Day 2020- “Birds Connect Our World”. India hosted the
13th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the
Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) in
February 2020. India takes over the COP CMS presidency from the
Philippines and will hold the presidency till 2023.

20. A team of researchers found a new species of perennial woody herb

“Lepidagathis ananthapuramensis” in which state (Study published
in Phytotaxa)?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
 4) Punjab
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
A team of researchers discovered a new species of perennial woody
herb in the northern laterite plateaus in Kasaragod, Kerala. The new
species “Lepidagathis ananthapuramensis” is named after the temple
Ananthapura lake temple dedicated to Ananthapadmanabha, since it
was found in its neighbourhood. The article on the discovery is
published in Phytotaxa, a journal on plant taxonomy.

21. How many new species were added to India’s diversity in 2019?
1) 544
2) 256
3) 359
4) 412
5) 638
Answer- 1) 544
Explanation:
The Scientists have discovered around 544 new species from India
during 2019, the list of these new discoveries were released as two
books, Animal Discoveries 2019 and Plant Discoveries 2019 by the
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).
The ZSI and BSI have been releasing these books since 2007 and the
2019 list marks the 13th edition of this collection. On 9th October 2020,
Babul Supriyo, Union Minister of State(MoS) for Environment, Forest
and Climate Change, launched these two books at an event organised at
the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Backyard in Howrah,
West Bengal.

22. Union ministry of coal launched a website to promote R&D activities

in coal sector. Who is the coal minister of India?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Pralhad Joshi
3) Nitin Gadkari
 4) Smriti Irani
5) Pralhad Singh Patel
Answer- 2) Pralhad Joshi
Explanation:
During the 56th meeting of Standing Scientific Research Committee of
the Ministry, Anil Jain, Secretary, of Coal ministry launched a
website(https://scienceandtech.cmpdi.co.in/) to disseminate and promote
Research and Development (R&D) activities in the coal sector. The
website was developed by Central Mines Planning & Design Institute
Limited (CMPDI), R&D arm of Coal India Limited (CIL). This website also
promotes science and technology research in the coal and lignite sector.
Pralhad Joshi is the present coal minister of India.

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1. What is the minimum limit in Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)

transfer?
1) 5 Lakh
2) 1 Lakh
3) 2 Lakh
4) 10 Lakh
5) 15 Lakh
Answer- 3) 2 Lakh
Explanation:
RBI has decided to allow real-time gross settlement (RTGS) facility round
the clock i.e. 24*7*365 starting December 2020. This decision has been
taken to provide wider payment flexibility to domestic corporates and
institutions and to facilitate India’s efforts to develop international
financial centers. With this, India will be among very few countries
globally with a 24x7x365 large value real-time payment system.
Currently this service is available between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on all
working days of the week. RTGS facility is typically used by companies
to transfer large sums of money for payments or repayments. The
minimum amount for RTGS transfer is Rs 2 Lakh with no or maximum
ceiling. In December 2019, the RBI made all transactions through the
National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) facility 24×7.
2. What does ‘H’ denotes in HTM?
1) Held
2) Head
3) Housing
4) Harmonised
5) Help
Answer- 1) Held
Explanation:
The apex bank has decided to extend the dispensation of the enhanced
held-to maturity (HTM) limit of 22% up to March 31, 2022 from March
31, 2021 for the securities acquired between September 1, 2020, and
March 31, 2021. This decision has been taken to give more certainty to
the markets about the status of these investments in SLR (Statutory
Liquidity Ratio) securities. HTMs are the securities purchased by banks
to be owned until maturity.

3. Rose Bowl series is the Women’s International cricket series

between which countries?
1) England & Australia
2) Australia & New Zealand
3) Australia & India
4) India & South Africa
5) India & Bangladesh
Answer- 2) Australia & New Zealand
Explanation:
The Rose Bowl series is a series of Women’s One Day International
cricket matches between Australia and New Zealand that has been
running since February 1985. It was originally known as the Shell Rose
Bowl; the name was changed to the Rose Bowl Series in 2001. Australian
Women’s Cricket Team Equals Most Consecutive ODI Victories World
Record with 21 Wins in A Row. The Australian women’s cricket team
defeated New Zealand by 232 runs to sweep the Rose Bowl trophy. In
doing so, they have now won 21 ODIs in a row.
 4. Deenanath Mangeshkar is related to which field?
1) Sports
2) Music
3) Politics
4) Science
5) Defence
Answer- 2) Music
Explanation:
Maharashtra government to set up music college in name of Lata
Mangeshkar’s father. A world-class government music college will be set
up here in the name of renowned musician the late Deenanath
Mangeshkar.

5. Bhagat Singh Koshyari is the governor of which state?

1) Haryana
2) Goa
3) Maharashtra
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer- 5) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Bhagat Singh Koshyari is an Indian politician serving as the Governor of
Maharashtra and the Governor of Goa (additional charge).

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1. Defence minister Rajnath Singh laid foundation stone for 450m long
‘Nechiphu tunnel’ in which state/UT?
1) Uttarakhand
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Assam
 4) Meghalaya
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister virtually inaugurated 44 bridges,
built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across 7 States/UTs (Union
Territories) in border areas. Most of these bridges are in strategically
important areas and will help armed forces to ensure quick movement
of troops and weapons. He also laid the Foundation Stone for 450 meters
long, ‘Nechiphu Tunnel’, a bi-lane tunnel, on the road to Tawang in
Arunachal Pradesh. It is to be noted that this is the 1st time such a large
number of bridges on different borders of the country were
inaugurated. The strategically important tunnel will ensure all weather
connectivity across Nechiphu Pass. It will also provide a safe and secure
passage through accident prone areas.

2. Which is 1st state/UT in India to go digital in public education?

1) Kerala
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Telangana
4) Puducherry
5) Delhi
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
The state of Kerala has become the First State in India to make the
public education sector completely digital. It has been implemented at a
cost of INR 42.36 Crores, out of which KIIFB has contributed INR 34.75
crores. The project was implemented by Kerala Infrastructure and
Technology for Education (KITE). Financial assistance was provided by
Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).

3. Which organization released the report titled “Beaten or Broken?

Informality and COVID-19 in South Asia”?
1) International Monetary Fund
2) United Nations Children’s Fund
3) World Bank
 4) International Labour Organization
5) International Atomic Energy Agency
Answer- 3) World Bank
Explanation:
According to the World Bank Report titled “Beaten or Broken?
Informality and COVID-19 in South Asia” the closure of schools due to
COVID-19 pandemic in India will cause a loss of USD 400 Billion in
Country’s Future Earnings, in addition to learning losses. The report has
been jointly prepared by the joint product of Office of Chief Economist
for the South Asia Region (SARCE) and Macroeconomics, Trade and
Investment (MTI) Global Practice.

4. Which is the 1st country in the world to approve the use of drought-
resistant genetically modified (GMO) wheat?
1) Chile
2) Argentina
3) Brazil
4) Uruguay
5) Bolivia
Answer- 2) Argentina
Explanation:
Argentina formally became the first country in the world to approve the
use of drought-resistant genetically modified (GMO) wheat, prompting
fierce criticism by the country’s massive export agriculture industry.

5. India along with which country agreed to advance bilateral

cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 with emphasis on
technological cooperation and tests?
1) Jordon
2) Israel
3) Syria
4) Lebanon
5) Egypt
Answer- 2) Israel
Explanation:
India and Israel today agreed to continue and advance bilateral
 cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus with emphasis on
technological cooperation and tests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
today spoke with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Both the
leaders agreed to hold a digital conference on innovation in the field of
solar energy. This will jointly achieve more inexpensive solutions that
will benefit the economies of both countries and the entire world.

6. India to overtake China as world’s largest LPG residential market by

which year?
1) 2022
2) 2027
3) 2025
4) 2030
5) 2035
Answer- 4) 2030
Explanation:
India is expected to overtake China as the world’s largest cooking gas
LPG residential sector market by 2030 according to Wood Mackenzie.

7. PM Modi launched a physical distribution of property cards under

SVAMITVA scheme recently. The SVAMITVA is the central sector
scheme of which ministry?
1) Ministry of Home Affairs
2) Ministry of Health and Family Affairs
3) Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment
4) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
5) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer- 5) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a physical distribution of
property cards, a legal document of owning their houses under the
Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in
Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme over a virtual platform. This will
support to make rural India self-sufficient. Survey of Villages Abadi and
Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA), a
central government scheme that aims to provide an integrated property
 validation solution for rural India. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the
Ministry of Panchayati Raj, which was launched by the Prime Minister
on National Panchayati Raj Day, April 24, 2020.

8. EXIM bank of India has credited $310 million to which country to

finance repowering of Hwange Thermal Power Station?
1) Botswana
2) Zimbabwe
3) Zambia
4) Mozambique
5) South Africa
Answer- 2) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
Export-Import (Exim) bank of India on behalf of the Government of
India supported Line of Credit (LoC) of USD 310 million to the Republic
of Zimbabwe to finance repowering of Hwange Thermal Power Station.
For this purpose, Exim Bank had entered into an agreement with the
Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe on February 24, 2020. The
agreement under the LoC is effective from September 30, 2020.

9. Name the organization which signed MoU with National

Supercomputing Mission (NSM) host institutes to establish
supercomputing infrastructure in India.
1) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
2) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
3) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
4) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
5) National Development Centre (NDC)
Answer- 1) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
Explanation:
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) With the National
Supercomputing Mission (NSM) Host Institutes to establish
supercomputing infrastructure with assembly and manufacturing in
India.
10. Name the chief minister of Tamil Nadu who has signed 14 MoUs
worth Rs 10,055 crore recently.
1) Hemant Soren
2) Neiphiu Rio
3) Edappadi K Palaniswami
4) Sarbananda Sonowal
5) Nitish Kumar
Answer- 3) Edappadi K Palaniswami
Explanation:
Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Chief Minister(CM) of TamilNadu signed 14
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 10,055 crore in
investments, that is expected to generate employment opportunities for
about 7,000 people. Of these 14 MoUs, 10 were exchanged physically and
the remaining 4 were exchanged online.

11. Who has launched an environmental award to support climate

change named “Earthshot Prize”?
1) Prince William
2) David Attenborough
3) Prince Charles
4) Both 1) and 2)
5) Both 2) and 3)
Answer- 4) Both 1) and 2)
Explanation:
Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge along with Broadcaster and
Naturalist Sir David Attenborough launched the Earthshot Prize, a new
environmental prize with an aim to encourage change and support to
repair the planet in the next 10 years (2030).

12. How many beaches in India have been awarded with ‘Blue Flag’
certification by Denmark based Foundation for Environmental
Education (FEE) recently (October 2020)?
1) 8
2) 5
3) 12
 4) 4
5) 9
Answer- 1) 8
Explanation:
Eight Beaches of India have been awarded “BLUE FLAG” by Denmark
based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). India became the
First Country to be awarded the Coveted International Blue Flag
certification for 8 beaches in one attempt. It was selected by an
International Jury consisting of eminent members from United Nations
Economic Programme (UNEP), United Nations World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO), FEE & International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN). List of 8 beaches:

Beach State

Shivrajpur Gujarat

Ghoghla Diu

Kasarkod Karnataka

Padubidri Karnataka

Kappad Kerala

Rushikonda Andhra Pradesh

Golden Beach Odisha

Radhanagar Andaman & Nicobar Islands

13. Which Indian naval ship was declared as best ship in fleet award
function 2020?
1) INS Arihant
2) INS Kora
3) INS Sahyadri
4) Both 2) and 3)
5) Both 1) and 2)
Answer- 4) Both 2) and 3)
Explanation:
 Indian Navy Ship(INS) Sahyadri and INS Kora were awarded the Best
Ship trophies among the Capital Ships and Corvettes & similar classes of
ships respectively. The awards were presented at the Fleet Award
Function (FAF) 2020 organised by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam to
mark the successful performance of the Operational Cycle of the Eastern
Fleet. The FAF is organised every year to mark the resilience and
perseverance of Indian Navy personnels appointed onboard ships of
Poorvi Beda or Sword Arm of Eastern Naval Command (ENC).

14. Paul R. Milgrom & Robert B. Wilson won the 2020 Nobel prize in
which field?
1) Physics
2) Chemistry
3) Medicine
4) Economics
5) Literature
Answer- 4) Economics
Explanation:
Professor Göran K. Hansson, Secretary General of the Royal Swedish
Academy of Sciences announced the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
or Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred
Nobel 2020 jointly to 2 American economists namely, Paul R. Milgrom
and Robert B. Wilson for “improvements to auction theory and
inventions of new auction formats”.

15. What is India’s rank in 3rd edition of Commitment to Reducing

Inequality (CRI) Index released by Oxfam and Development Finance
International (DFI)?
1) 145
2) 135
3) 129
4) 72
5) 89
Answer- 3) 129
Explanation:
India has been ranked 129 out of 158 countries in the Third Edition of
 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index released by Oxfam.
According to the report, India has spent only 4 percent of its budget on
health during the Pandemic, which is the Fourth Lowest in the world.
The report Fighting Inequality in the time of COVID-19: Commitment to
Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index has been prepared by Oxfam and
Development Finance International (DFI). CRI Index 2020 Overall
Ranking:

Country CRI Ranking

India 129

Norway 1

Denmark 2

Germany 3

16. Which is India’s 1st indigenously developed cruise missile?

1) Brahmos
2) Agni
3) Dhanush
4) Nirbhay
5) Prahaar
Answer- 4) Nirbhay
Explanation:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) launched the
Nirbhay Cruise Missile from Odisha’s test facility, the mission was
aborted due to technical snag. It was the trial of the Indigenous
Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM). It is powered by a solid rocket booster
developed by DRDO’s Advanced Systems Laboratory. Nirbhay is India’s
first indigenously developed Cruise Missile.

17. Who has won women’s singles title in 124th edition of French
open/Roland Garros (Rafael Nadal won Men’s singles title for 13th
time)?
1) Sofia Kenin
 2) Iga Swiatek
3) Timea Babos
4) Alexa Guarachi
5) Kristina Mladenovic
Answer- 2) Iga Swiatek
Explanation:
The 124th Edition of French Open (also known as Roland Garros) took
place at the Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France from 27th September
– 11th October, 2020.  The French Open is a Clay Court Tennis
Tournament. Rafael Nadal (Spain) defeated Novak Djokovic (Serbia) to
clinch his 13th French Open title. With the French Open win, Rafael
Nadal equalled Roger Federer’s all-time men’s record of 20 Grand Slams.
He became the Second Man and Fourth Player to win 20 Grand Slams.
Iga Swiatek (Poland) defeated Sofia Kenin (United States of America –
USA) to win the 2020 French Open Women’s Title. This is Swiatek’s
Maiden Grand Slam Title and she is the first Polish Tennis Player to win
a Grand Slam. She became the first player born in the 21st Century (Both
Male & Female) to win a Grand Slam Singles Title. French Open 2020
Winners:

Category Winner Runner-up

Men’s
Rafael Nadal (Spain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Singles

Women’s
Iga Swiatek (Poland) Sofia Kenin (USA)
Singles

Men’s Kevin Krawietz (Germany), Mate Pavic (Croatia), Bruno

Doubles Andreas Mies (Germany) Soares (Brazil)

Women’s Timea Babos (Hungary), Kristina Alexa Guarachi (Chile), Desirae

Doubles Mladenovic (France) Krawczyk (USA)

18. Who has won 2020 Eifel Grand Prix?

1) Charles Leclerc
2) Lewis Hamilton
3) Valtteri Bottas
 4) Sebastian Vettel
5) Max Verstappen
Answer- 2) Lewis Hamilton
Explanation:
Mercedes Driver Lewis Hamilton (Britain) won the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix
held at Nurburgring, Germany. With this win, Lewis Hamilton equalled
Michael Schumacher’s All-time record of 91 Grand prix victories.

19. Robert Lewandowski who is in news recently belongs to which

sport?
1) Hockey
2) Football
3) Tennis
4) Cricket
5) Basketball
Answer- 2) Football
Explanation:
Robert Lewandowski (Poland) who represents the club Bayern Munich
has been named as the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations)
Men’s Player of the Year 2020. He finished ahead of Kevin De Bruyne
(Manchester City) & Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich). It is an association
football award given to footballers playing for men’s football clubs in
Europe. It is given for performances in both club and national team
competitions.

20. What is the new motto of All India Football Federation (AIFF)?
1) ‘Team India. Above All’
2) ‘Rise as One’
3) ‘One Team. One Dream’
4) ‘Indian Football. Forward Together’
5) None of the Above
Answer- 4) ‘Indian Football. Forward Together’
Explanation:
All India Football Federation (AIFF) – the apex body for Football in India
has announced the launch of a new motto – ‘Indian Football. Forward
Together’. The motto reflects the core values of the organization –
 passion, respect, leadership, teamwork, integrity, professionalism and
inclusivity.

21. Carlton Chapman who passed away recently was associated with
which sport?
1) Football
2) Cricket
3) Tennis
4) Kabaddi
5) Volleyball
Answer- 1) Football
Explanation:
Carlton Chapman, former Indian football captain passed away at the age
of 49 in a private hospital at Bengaluru, Karnataka due to heart attack.
He was born on 13th April 1971 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

22. B. Vijaya Reddy who passed away in October 2020 was a renowned
________.
1) Freedom Fighter
2) Film Director
3) Athlete
4) Social Activist
5) None of the Above
Answer- 2) Film Director
Explanation:
Veteran film-maker B. Vijaya Reddy, known as Vijay in the Kannada film
industry passed away due to cardiac arrest in a private hospital in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu at the age of 84. He was born on 15th July 1936 in
Tadepalligudem, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He floated a
production house, Vijaya Shekhar Productions with another director V.
Somashekhar and went on to produce several films.

23. What is the theme of International Day of the girl child 2020
observed on October 11 (annually)?
1) “EmPOWER Girls: Emergency response and resilience planning”
2) “With Her: A Skilled GirlForce”
 3) “My Voice, Our Equal Future”
4) “GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable”
5) “Innovating for Girls’ Education”
Answer- 3) “My Voice, Our Equal Future”
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN) International Day of the Girl Child is observed
annually on October 11 to recognize the rights of the girls and to
promote their empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
The day also highlights the need to address the challenges faced by them
around the world. This year (2020), commemorates the 25 years of
adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the global
agenda for advancing the rights and empowerment of women and girls,
everywhere. Theme of International Day of the Girl Child 2020– “My
Voice, Our Equal Future”.

24. The theme of World Arthritis Day (WAD) 2020 is “It’s in Your Hands,
Take Action”. When was WAD observed annually?
1) October 11
2) October 10
3) October 9
4) October 13
5) October 12
Answer- 5) October 12
Explanation:
World Arthritis Day (WAD) is annually observed across the globe on
12th October to create awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal
diseases (RMDs) and to share information and support the RMDs
patients and their caregivers. The first World Arthritis day was observed
on 12th October 1996. The theme of 2020 World Arthritis Day(WAD) is
“It’s in Your Hands, Take Action”. This world day is managed by the
European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).

25. When was World Obesity Day 2020 observed on ________ (2020’s
theme – “The Roots of Obesity Run Deep”).
1) 11th October
2) 5th August
 3) 15th May
4) 4th March
5) 29th September
Answer- 4) 4th March
Explanation:
The World Obesity Day was annually celebrated on 11th October till
2019. The day was relaunched as the new Unified World Obesity Day on
4th March 2020. The World Obesity day aims to create and raise
awareness, encourage advocacy and improve policies on obesity. The
first World Obesity Day was observed on 11th October 2015. The theme
of World Obesity Day 2020 – 4th March 2020 was “The Roots of Obesity
Run Deep”.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Sajjangarh wildlife sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Punjab
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttarakhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
A special drive to uproot the invasive lantana bushes in the famous
Sajjangarh wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district has helped
in ecological restoration of grasslands and saved biodiversity. The
month-and-a-half-long campaign was accompanied by the plantation of
native species on the cleared patches of land. ‘Mission lantana’ The
small sanctuary in the southern Aravalli hills, spread over 5.19 sq. km, is
home to a large number of herbivores. Lantana camara, a thicket
forming shrub, has covered vast tracts of land in the sanctuary, stopping
the natural light and nutrition for flora and fauna.

2. When was Indian Foreign Service Day observed annually?

1) 11 August
2) 8 November
 3) 7 December
4) 9 October
5) 16 July
Answer- 4) 9 October
Explanation:
The Indian Foreign Service Day was celebrated on 9 October 2020. The
IFS is the corps of Indian civil servants who serve in the ministry of
External Affairs and represent the country abroad as diplomats.

3. Who is the current minister of Panchayati Raj?

1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Narendra Modi
3) Pralhad Patel
4) Harsh Vardhan
5) Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer- 5) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India.
Narendra Singh Tomar is the Minister of Rural Development,
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Panchayati Raj and Food Processing
Industries (Additional Charge).

4. Who is the Managing Director of EXIM bank of India?

1) David Rasquinha
2) S Krishnan
3) Ajit Kumar Das
4) Mahesh Kumar Jain
5) Dinabandhu Mohapatra
Answer- 1) David Rasquinha
Explanation:
David Rasquinha is the present Managing director of EXIM bank of
India.

5. Radhanagar beach is located in which UT?

1) Ladakh
2) Chandigarh
 3) Puducherry
4) Lakshadweep
5) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer- 5) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation:
Recently, Radhanagar beach has been awarded “BLUE FLAG” by
Denmark based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) along
with 7 other beaches.

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1. Which state government has formed the 1st of its kind welfare
board for the upliftment of farmers (October 2020)?
1) Haryana
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala Government has formed ‘Kerala Karshaka Kshemanidhi Board’
(Kerala Farmers Welfare Fund Board) – a Board for upliftment of
Farmers in the State. It is the first time in India that a Welfare Fund
Board has been formed for upliftment of farmers. The State Cabinet has
appointed Dr. P. Rajendran as Chairman of Kerala Farmers Welfare
Fund Board.
2. Name the organization which along with United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) jointly launched the India
Energy Modelling Forum (IEMF).
1) Finance Commission (FC)
2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
3) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
4) National Development Council (NDC)
5) Data Council of India (DCI)
Answer- 3) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) jointly launched
the India Energy Modelling Forum (IEMF) under the US–India Strategic
Energy Partnership (SEP). Now, for its constitution, on October 8, 2020
NITI Aayog announced its governing structure. IEMF aims to engage
Indian researchers, knowledge partners, think tanks and national and
international government agencies and departments for long-term
energy planning.

3. President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to __________

Distributed area (amendment) bill, 2019 recently.
1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind has given Assent to the Gujarat Disturbed
Area (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Act will prohibit transfer of Assets
(Immovable Property) in disturbed areas and protects tenants from
vacating the properties. Gujarat Disturbed Area (Amendment) Bill, 2019
has amended “The Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable
Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from
 Premises in Disturbed Areas Act”, 1991 commonly referred to as
Disturbed Areas Act.

4. TRIFED along with Chhattisgarh MFP and ‘which’ IIT has launched
the “Tech for Tribals” initiative?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Ropar
Answer- 2) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India
(TRIFED), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur & Chhattisgarh
MFP (Minor Forest Produce) Federation virtually launched “Tech for
Tribals” Initiative. The initiative aims for holistic development of Tribals
with focus on Entrepreneurship development, soft skills, Information
Technology (IT) and Business Development.

5. How much worth package was announced by Finance minister

Nirmala Sitharaman to boost consumer spending which was slowed
down due to COVID-19?
1) Rs 81,000 crore
2) Rs 87,000 crore
3) Rs 73,000 crore
4) Rs 65,000 crore
5) Rs 70,000 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 73,000 crore
Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman
announced measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending
before the end of this Financial Year (FY21) to fight the COVID-19
lockdown induced slowdown, during a press conference in New Delhi.
This scheme enables all Central Government employees (gazette & non-
gazette) to get an interest-free advance of Rs. 10,000 to be spent by 31st
March, 2021 on the choice of festival of the employee. The interest-free
 advance is recoverable from the employee in maximum 10 instalments.
Also, government employees can avail cash voucher for Leave Travel
Concession (LTC) if they can’t travel due to pandemic in a four-year
block ending in 2021 i.e. 2018-2021. If employees opt for it, cost will be
around Rs. 5,675 crores.

6. The report titled “A Neglected Tragedy: The Global Burden of

Stillbirths” was released by which organization?
1) Rotary Club
2) Amnesty Internationals
3) Common Wealth Nations
4) UN Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN-IGME)
5) Save the Mother and Child
Answer- 4) UN Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation
(UN-IGME)
Explanation:
For the first time a report on stillbirths titled “A Neglected Tragedy: The
Global Burden of Stillbirths” has been released by UN Inter-Agency
Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN-IGME) which was co-created
by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organisation
(WHO), World Bank and the United Nations (UN) Department of
Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. In accordance with
the report a stillborn baby is delivered every 16 seconds which means
nearly two million infants in a year never take their first breath. 84% of
these occurrences happened in low and lower-middle-income countries.
Globally, the stillbirth rate declined by 35% since 2000, but, despite
advances in health services from 2000 to 2019, the annual stillbirth
reduction rate was just 2.3%, compared with a 2.9% reduction in
neonatal mortality, and 4.3% in mortality among children aged one to 59
months.

7. Which among the following countries were not the part of Five
Eyes?
1) United States of America
2) New Zealand
3) India
 4) Australia
5) Canada
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
Members of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance (United States of
America, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.) along
with India, Japan have asked Big Tech Companies to find a solution for
Law Enforcement Agencies to access end-to-end encrypted chats. The
Countries highlighted that encryption has become a tool for terrorists
and child traffickers, and poses risk to thousands of innocent lives.
India, Japan are not members of the Intelligence Alliance.

8. Name the organization which has released the report titled “The
human cost of disasters: an overview of the last 20 years (2000-
2019)”.
1) Food and Agriculture Organization
2) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
3) United Nations System-Wide Earth watch
4) United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention
5) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Answer- 5) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Explanation:
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction(UNDRR) published
the report titled “The human cost of disasters: an overview of the last 20
years (2000-2019)” which states that climate change is the major cause
for the doubling of natural disaster in the past 20 years (2000- 2019). The
report was released to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk
Reduction on 13th October 2020.

9. India’s National Maritime Foundation (NMF) signed MoU with which

country’s TAEF to foster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region?
1) Taiwan
2) China
3) Thailand
4) Nepal
5) Hong Kong
 Answer- 1) Taiwan
Explanation:
India’s National Maritime Foundation (NMF) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF), a
leading think tank from Taiwan to foster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
region as part of Taiwan’s South bound policy. NMF Director General
Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (Retd) and TAEF Chairman Dr. Hsin-
Huang Michael Hsiao presided over the signing via videoconferencing.
The memorandum’s aim is to conduct joint research and expand
cooperation in maritime affairs and regional development.

10. How much was extended by EXIM bank to Maldives for Greater
Malé Connectivity Project?
1) USD 100 million
2) USD 200 million
3) USD 250 million
4) USD 400 million
5) USD 500 million
Answer- 4) USD 400 million
Explanation:
The Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India has extended a 400 million USD
(around Rs.2933 crore) line of credit(LoC) to the Republic of Maldives for
the Greater Malé connectivity project. The LoC was signed by Nirmit
Ved, The General Manager of Exim Bank and Ibrahim Ameer, Finance
Minister, Government of Republic of Maldives in Malé, Maldives.

11. Which bank in collaboration with Google pay & Visa launched ACE
Credit card?
1) Axis Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) ICICI Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 1) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited in collaboration with Google Pay and Visa launched
 its ACE Credit Card in India. The card is designed to increase
participation of users in the digital economy. It also aims to bring a
seamless, digital experience to users from application to issuance.

12. Which bank partnered with Apollo to launch 1st of its kind
initiative “HealthyLifeProgramme”?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 1) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank and Apollo Hospitals partnered to launch The
HealthyLifeProgramme, a holistic healthcare solution which makes
healthy living accessible and affordable on Apollo’s digital platform,
Apollo 24|7. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India. It is exclusively
created for HDFC Bank customers who will get round the clock access to
the emergency Apollo Doctor at free of cost on Apollo 24|7. It was
launched digitally by Aditya Puri, Managing Director of HDFC Bank.

13. Which company has collaborated with Signzy to roll out video based
KYC of Signzy?
1) Mastercard
2) Capital One
3) Visa
4) American Express
5) PayPal
Answer- 1) Mastercard
Explanation:
In order to rollout Signzy’s video-based KYC (Know Your Customer)
solution to its banking customers globally, Mastercard has entered into
partnership with Signzy, a leading RegTech startup. The customers of
Mastercard, with this partnership will benefit from a 100% paperless,
remote and secure onboarding solution for end-users.
14. Find the company which was selected by Bharat Broadband Nigam
Limited (BBNL) and Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.
(TCIL) to provide high-speed satellite connectivity to 5,000 remote
gram panchayats.
1) ACT Fibernet
2) Hathway
3) You broadband
4) Excitel Broadband
5) Hughes Communications
Answer- 5) Hughes Communications
Explanation:
Hughes Communications India Private Limited (Hughes India), a
subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) has been
selected by Bharat Broadband Nigam Limited (BBNL) and
Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.(TCIL) to provide high-speed
satellite connectivity to 5,000 remote gram panchayats in 15 states and
UTs (including border and Naxal-affected areas) of India including
Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram & Tripura among others by
August 2021. The Initiative is part of BharatNet Project, government’s
flagship programme to provide broadband connectivity at speeds of 2 to
20Mbps (Megabits Per Second) to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across India.

15. Name the company which partnered with AICTE to empower

students, educators in Next-Generation Technology.
1) TCS
2) Google
3) Microsoft
4) Infosys
5) IBM
Answer- 3) Microsoft
Explanation:
Microsoft has partnered with All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) to empower students, educators in Next-Generation Technology
such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Data Science
and Cloud Computing.
16. Who has been re-elected as the chairman of Association of Mutual
Funds in India (AMFI)?
1) Dinesh Kumar Khara
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) Saurabh Nanavati
4) A Balasubramanian
5) Nilesh Shah
Answer- 5) Nilesh Shah
Explanation:
Nilesh Shah, the Managing Director(MD) of Kotak Mutual Fund was re-
elected as the Chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India
(AMFI). He will hold the office of chairman till the conclusion of the next
Annual General Meeting(AGM) and he will also continue as the
chairman of the AMFI Financial Literacy Committee. Saurabh Nanavati,
CEO of Invesco Mutual Fund was re-elected as the vice chairman of
AMFI and A Balasubramanian, CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual
Fund, will continue as the chairman of the valuation committee.

17. Who has topped the Forbes India Rich List 2020?
1) Mukesh Ambani
2) Shiv Nadar
3) Gautam Adani
4) Cyrus Poonawalla
5) Anil Ambani
Answer- 1) Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries topped the Forbes
India Rich List 2020 and remains the wealthiest Indian for the 13th year
in a row. Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group came second, and
Shiv Nadar, Chairman of HCL Technologies came third in the list. Cyrus
Poonawalla, Chairman of Poonawalla Group which includes Serum
Institute of India entered the Top 10 list at Rank 6.

18. Which edition of India-Mexico bilateral high level group on Trade,

Investment and Cooperation held recently?
1) 4th
 2) 5th
3) 1st
4) 3rd
5) 2nd
Answer- 2) 5th
Explanation:
The 5th Meeting of India-Mexico Bilateral High Level Group on Trade,
Investment and Cooperation (BHLG) took place virtually on 9th October,
2020. The Bilateral meeting was chaired by Anup Wadhawan, Commerce
Secretary of Government of India, and Ms. Luz Maria de la Mora, Vice
Minister for Foreign Trade of the Government of Mexico. An MoU was
signed between the Electronics & Computer Software Export Promotion
Council (ESC) of India and the Mexican Chamber of Electronics,
Telecommunications and Information Technologies (CANIETI). Another
MoU was signed between Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce
and Industry (FICCI) and Mexican Business Council of Foreign Trade,
Investment and Technology (COMCE) for promotion of development of
business relations between India and Mexico.

19. The World Economic Forum has shifted annually meeting 2021
(theme: The Great Reset) from Davos to which city?
1) Zurich
2) Geneva
3) Basel
4) Lucerne
5) Bern
Answer- 4) Lucerne
Explanation:
World Economic Forum (WEF) has changed the venue of the Annual
Meeting 2021 from Davos to Lucerne-Burgenstock, Switzerland. The
meeting will be held from May 18 to 21, 2021 on the theme “The Great
Reset”, it will be held both in physical and digital modes. The changes
have been made due to the Pandemic.

20. India Meteorological Department (IMD) planned to launch dynamic,

impact-based cyclone warning system. Who is the DG of IMD?
 1) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
2) Rahul Chaudhry
3) T. Muralidharan
4) Atul Sahai
5) Irfan Razack
Answer- 1) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Explanation:
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General(DG) of India Meteorological
Department(IMD), announced that IMD will launch a dynamic, impact-
based cyclone warning system shortly, while giving presentation on
‘Chasing the Cyclones’, organised as part of World Space Week (October
4-10) celebrations by the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS)’s Delhi
chapter. This system will reduce economic losses and damage to
property caused by the cyclones that hit Indian coast annually. The
system will be commissioned from this cyclone season (October-
December).

21. “Deh Vechwa Karani” is the autobiography of whom (book released

by PM Modi)?
1) Jaswant Singh
2) Syed Ahmed
3) Shashi Tharoor
4) Bina Agarwal
5) Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
Answer- 5) Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, released “Deh Vechwa Karani”
(dedicating one’s life for a noble cause) the autobiography of former
Union Minister, Eknathrao Vithalrao alias Balasaheb Vikhe Patil and
renamed the Pravara Rural Education Society as Loknete Dr. Balasaheb
Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Education Society over a virtual platform. The
book was published by Rajhans Prakashan.

22. US based Athlete Charlie Moore who passed away recently is the
former Olympic champion in which event?
1) Pole Vault
 2) 4*100m Relay
3) 200m Sprints
4) 400m Hurdles
5) 3000m Steeplechase
Answer- 4) 400 m Hurdles
Explanation:
American Athlete Charlie Moore, 1952 Olympic 400 metre(m) Hurdles
Champion passed away due to pancreatic cancer at the age of 91. He was
born in August 1929 in Pennsylvania, United States of America(USA).
Charlie Moore won the gold in the 1952 Helsinki Olympic 400m Hurdles
in 50.8 seconds and tied his Olympic record he set in the quarterfinals.

23. Vinod Kumar Singh who passed away recently is the minister for
Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare of which state?
1) Punjab
2) Jharkhand
3) Odisha
4) Bihar
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Vinod Kumar Singh, Bihar Minister for Backward and Extremely
Backward Classes Welfare passed away in Medanta Hospital in Delhi,
following a brain haemorrhage. He was around the age of 50. He was a
BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) MLA (Members of the Legislative Assembly)
from Pranpur Assembly constituency of Katihar district in northeast
Bihar.

24. C. M. Chang who passed away in October 2020 was a renowned

_________.
1) Freedom Fighter
2) Architect
3) Actor
4) Politician
5) Athlete
 Answer- 4) Politician
Explanation:
Chongshen Mongkosungkum(C.M.) Chang, Nagaland’s Minister of
Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Justice & Law passed away
at the age of 78 in Naga Hospital Authority in Kohima. He was a member
of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP). He was also a
former Lok Sabha MP (Member of Parliament). He was born on April 1,
1942, in Noksen Village, Tuensang district in Nagaland. He was an MLA
(Member of the Legislative Assembly) from Noksen (Vidhan Sabha
constituency).

25. What is the theme of International Day for Disaster Risk/Disaster

Reduction 2020 which was observed on October 13?
1) “Home safe home”
2) “It’s all about governance”
3) ‘Disaster risk governance’
4) ‘Reducing Disaster Economic Losses’
5) “Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality”
Answer- 2) “It’s all about governance”
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) ‘s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
or International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is annually observed
across the globe on 13th October to promote a global risk awareness and
disaster reduction. The day celebrates the methods followed by people
and communities to reduce the exposure to disaster and to raise the
awareness on the importance of controlling the risk they face. The first
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was observed in 1989. The
theme of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2020 is “it’s all
about governance” which is associated with the Target E of Sendai
Framework. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
(UNDRR) launched the report titled The Human Cost of Disasters: An
Overview of the Last 20 years (2000-2019) to mark the IDDR 2020.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Barsi Bridge is built over which river?
1) Uhl River
2) Sutlej River
3) Bhaga River
4) Beas River
5) Prabbar River
Answer- 3) Bhaga River
Explanation:
While Atal Tunnel gave impetus to Leh from Manali, the Border Road
Organization (BRO) has made the road smoother by constructing a steel
bridge. This bridge is the longest steel bridge in the country, whose
construction has been completed and it will be opened for traffic this
month. It took ten years to build this 360-meter long bridge over the
Bhaga River. The construction of the longest bridge on the strategic
Manali-Leh highway in Himachal Pradesh has been completed. It will be
opened for traffic this month. It is known as the Barsi Bridge. It is the
second-longest bridge of its kind in the country after Colonel Chewang
Rinchen Setu on the Shyok River en route to the world’s highest landing
ground at Daulat Beg Oldi in Ladakh.

2. Mount Kilimanjaro the highest peak in Africa is located in which

country?
1) Tanzania
2) Ethiopia
3) Nigeria
4) Uganda
5) Kenya
Answer- 1) Tanzania
Explanation:
Recently, a fire that has broken out on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro,
the highest peak in Africa. The cause of the fire is not clear but strong
winds and dry weather have caused it to spread fast. Mount Kilimanjaro
is a dormant volcano in Tanzania.

3. Where is the headquarter of United Nations Office for Disaster Risk

Reduction (UNDRR) located?
 1) London
2) New Delhi
3) Geneva
4) New York
5) Nairobi
Answer- 3) Geneva
Explanation:
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has its
headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland).

4. The headquarters of India Meteorological Department (IMD)

located at which city?
1) New Delhi
2) Chennai
3) Bengaluru
4) Kolkata
5) Ahmedabad
Answer- 1) New Delhi
Explanation:
India Meteorological Department (IMD) is functioning under the
Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES), Government of India. Head Quarters–
New Delhi, India.

5. Amitabh Chaudhry is currently the MD&CEO of which bank?

1) Yes Bank
2) Bank of Maharashtra
3) Punjab National bank
4) Axis Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
The Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis
bank is Amitabh Chaudhry.

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1. PM Modi released the new coin of Rs.100 denominations to honour

the legacy of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia recently. Vijayaraje Scindia
was a renowned ________.
1) Actor
2) Politician
 3) Film Director
4) Folk Dancer
5) Athlete
Answer- 2) Politician
Explanation:
Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi released the new coin of Rs.100
denominations to honour the legacy of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia on
the occasion of her birth centenary over a virtual event. She was born
on 12th October 1919. Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of Culture
and the family members of Vijayaraje Scindia participated in the event.
She served as a member of parliament from 1957 to 1967. She served as
the vice president of BJP till she stepped down and quit electoral politics
in 1998 due to health reasons. She penned her autobiography “The last
Maharani of Gwalior” with the support of author Manohar Malgonkar.

2. Which state government launches state-of-the-art mobile water

testing laboratory van recently?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Chhattisgarh
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
In an effort to address the pressing need of testing water at the doorstep,
Manohar Lal, Chief Minister(CM) of Haryana launched a state-of-the-art
Mobile Water Testing Laboratory Van, an innovative solution for Water
testing of the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). He also
launched ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ in Panchkula. The mobile van will be
stationed at State Water Testing Laboratory, Karnal and its operation
will be throughout the state. The mobile van is procured at a cost of Rs
99 lakhs.

3. “Sujal- Drink from Tap mission” is the 1st of its kind initiative of
which state government?
1) Sikkim
 2) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) Assam
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik launched the “Sujal- Drink
from Tap mission”, 1 st of its kind initiative to enable a 24-hour supply of
quality drinking water to all the urban areas of Odisha. Odisha is set to
become the first state to provide piped water connection to all urban
areas of the state by March 2022. The Drink from Tap mission was
launched in Salia Sahi, Bhubaneswar and Masanichandi, Puri.

4. Which organization released ‘International Debt Statistics 2021’?

1) Amnesty Internationals
2) United Nations Industrial Development Organization
3) World Bank
4) World Economic Forum
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 3) World Bank
Explanation:
According to International Debt Statistics 2021 released by the World
Bank Group, COVID-19 has deepened the Debt Crisis in Developing
Countries. The International Debt Statistics 2021 has been prepared by
the Debt Statistics Team of Development Data Group (DECDG) at the
World Bank. The Top 10 Borrowers with largest end-2019 External Debt
Stock are Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia,
Thailand, Turkey and South Africa.

5. According to Reserve Bank of India, digital payments increased at a

compounded annual growth rate of ______ from FY2015-16 to FY19-
20.
1) 41.6%
2) 36.5%
3) 55.1%
 4) 72.3%
5) 64.6%
Answer- 3) 55.1%
Explanation:
In accordance with the latest data of Reserve Bank of India (RBI),
between 2015-16 and 2019-20, digital payments increased at a
compounded annual growth rate of 55.1% from 593.61 crore in FY2015-
16 to 3,434.56 crore in FY19-20. In absolute terms, this value has grown
from Rs 920.38 lakh crore to Rs 1,623.05 lakh crore during this period at
an annual compounded rate of 15.2%. As percent of card usage, they are
being used increasingly for payments–from 20 per cent in FY16 to 45 per
cent in FY20, with debit card turnover outpacing credit card values.

6. EarlySalary has collaborated with which company to launch zero-

touch digital card powered by RuPay named ‘Salary Card’?
1) National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM)
2) Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
4) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
5) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Answer- 4) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Explanation:
EarlySalary in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI) launched ‘Salary Card’, a Zero-Touch Digital card. The
Salary Card credit solution is powered by Rupay. It provides instant
access for salaried professionals, allowing them to make purchases
instantly across merchants in India. Vivifi India Finance Private Limited
(Vivifi) has launched FlexPay, which offers credit on Unified Payments
Interface (UPI).

7. What will be the GDP of India in FY21 as per the estimation of

International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
1) (-) 12.9%
2) (-) 14.7%
3) (-) 9.7%
 4) (-) 10.3%
5) (-) 8.5%
Answer- 4) (-) 10.3%
Explanation:
International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest World Economic Outlook
(WEO-October 2020), titled “A Long and Difficult Ascent” projected
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) to contract 10.3% (i.e.-10.3 %) in
comparison to June forecast of 4.5% amid COVID19. On the other hand,
for FY21-22 Indian economy is expecting a rebound of 8.8% growth rate
higher than the 6% forecast earlier. On global front, the economy
growth is downgraded to -4.4% as compared to 5.2% projected earlier.
The global recovery in 2021 is projected to be at 5.2%. After 2021, global
growth is expected to ease off at 3.5% in the medium term.

8. Name the company which signed Statement of Intent (SOI) with NITI
Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission to promote innovation in schools.
1) BizMania
2) DGI India
3) UXReactor
4) CGI India
5) HCL India
Answer- 4) CGI India
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent
(SOI) with CGI India to promote innovation in schools. CGI India will
adopt 100 schools with Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in Bangalore, Chennai,
Hyderabad and Mumbai to promote and train students. Volunteers from
CGI will mentor and coach students at ATLs to increase technical
literacy. The opportunity will provide the students hands-on experience
using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) tools.

9. Who heads the panel formulated by central government to

streamline telecom spectrum allocation?
1) Rajiv Gauba
2) Ajit Seth
3) PK Sinha
 4) Kamal Pande
5) Kapil Dev Tripathi
Answer- 1) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
Central Government has formulated a panel of secretaries under cabinet
secretary Rajiv Gauba to streamline telecom spectrum allocation
process and examine the possibility of making the auction of spectrum
an annual calendar event. The panel comprises the secretaries of home,
defence, railways, telecom, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and
department of space.

10. Name the person who heads the committee constituted by AICTE to
formulate the professional Engineers Bill.
1) PK Sinha
2) D.P. Singh
3) M.S. Ananth
4) Anil D. Sahasrabudhe
5) Kamal Pande
Answer- 3) M.S. Ananth
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ Union Minister of Education informed K.
Somaprasad, Member of Parliament(MP) through letter, that All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has constituted a Committee to
Prepare the Professional Engineers Bill. The committee is chaired by
M.S. Ananth, Former Director of Indian Institute of Technology
Madras(IIT-M).

11. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador for World
Athletics Half Marathon Championships Gdynia 2020?
1) Haile Gebrselassie
2) Kenenisa Bekele
3) Mo Farah
4) Almaz Ayana
5) Constantina Dita
Answer- 5) Constantina Dita
Explanation:
 On 13th October the World Athletics named Constantina Dita, Romanian
long-distance runner and the Champion of 2008 Beijing Olympics as the
brand ambassador of World Athletics Half Marathon Championships
2020 which will be held on 17th October 2020 at Gdynia, Poland.

12. Which edition of ASEAN-India Track 1.5 Dialogue organised by

Observer Research Foundation in partnership with the External
Affairs Ministry held recently?
1) 2nd
2) 5th
3) 8th
4) 10th
5) 4th
Answer- 1) 2nd
Explanation:
The Second Edition of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-
India Track 1.5 Dialogue took place virtually. The summit was organized
by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the
External Affairs Ministry (EAM). The summit held discussions on
cooperation safety in the virtual and cyber area during the pandemic.

13. The 6th session of India-Norway Joint Commission was held

recently. What is the capital and currency of Norway?
1) Baku & Manat
2) Tirane & Lek
3) Oslo & Krone
4) Geneva & Korna
5) Minsk & Ruble
Answer- 3) Oslo & Krone
Explanation:
The 6th session of India-Norway Joint Commission was held virtually
where Indian delegation was led by Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam
Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Norwegian
delegation was led by Ms. Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide, Foreign Minister of
Norway. The capital and currency of Norway are Oslo and Krone
respectively.
14. What is India’s rank in Arton Capital’s world’s most powerful
passports index 2020 (New Zealand tops)?
1) 24
2) 58
3) 72
4) 46
5) 39
Answer- 2) 58
Explanation:
According to Arton Capital’s Passport Index 2020, India has been ranked
58th in the list of World’s Most Powerful Passports. New Zealand topped
the list followed by Japan, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Switzerland,
Ireland, South Korea and Australia in second place. 

Rank (Based on Access to

Country
Number of Destinations)

India (52 Destinations) 58

New Zealand (129 Destinations) 1

Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Switzerland,

Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Australia (128 2
Destinations)

Sweden, Belgium, France, Finland, Italy, Spain (127

3
Destinations)

Afghanistan, Iraq (31 Destinations) 75 (Bottom of the rankings)

15. The competition commission of India has approved the acquisition

of 50% equity share capital of CG Power by which company?
1) Tata Power
2) JSW Energy
3) Torrent Power
4) Tube Investments of India Limited
5) Adani Green Energy Ten Limited
 Answer- 4) Tube Investments of India Limited
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval to the
following acquisition, (i) The acquisition of more than 50% equity share
capital of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (CG Power) by
Tube Investments of India Limited (TIIL). (ii) The acquisition of solar
energy generation assets of Adani Green Energy Ten Limited (AGE10L)
by Adani Green Energy Twenty-Three Ltd (AGE23L).

16. ‘Suraksha Kavach’ is the joint anti-terrorist exercise between Indian

army and which state’s police?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
A joint anti-terrorist exercise “Suraksha Kawach (security shield)”
between Indian Army and Maharashtra Police at Lullanagar Pune
(Maharashtra) was organized by Agnibaaz Division (41 Artillery
Division) of Southern Command of the Indian Army, along with
equipment display. It was carried out taking all safety norms of COVID-
19.

17. Which space agency agreed to launch ‘India Sat’, an indigenous

experimental satellite developed by students from Tamil Nadu?
1) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
3) Centre national d’étudesspatiales (CNES)
4) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
5) China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Answer- 2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has chosen
‘India Sat’, an indigenous experimental satellite developed by 3 students
 from Tamil Nadu namely, M. Adnaan of Thanthonrimalai, M. Kesavan of
Nagampalli and V. Arun of Thennilai for launch in suborbital space in
June, next on NASA’s sounding rocket 7. This satellite model has
outnumbered many other satellites designed as part of the global
competition conducted by the Cubes in Space, a programme of
Idoodledu Inc in association with NASA.

18. Government of Odisha signed agreement to sponsor national team

of which sports for 3 years?
1) Cricket
2) Kabaddi
3) Rugby
4) Basketball
5) Volleyball
Answer- 3) Rugby
Explanation:
The State Government of Odisha signed an Agreement with Indian
Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to sponsor the Indian National Rugby Team
for a period of 3 years (till 2023). The agreement was signed at the
Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was signed by R Vineel
Krishna, Director of Sports & Youth Services Department, Odisha and
Maneck Unwala, President of IRFU.

19. Name the person who has won Chess.com’s 2020 Junior Speed Online
Championship?
1) S. P. Sethuraman
2) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
3) Nihal Sarin
4) Aryan Chopra
5) Abhimanyu Puranik
Answer- 3) Nihal Sarin
Explanation:
Sixteen-Year Old Indian Chess Player Nihal Sarin emerged winner in
Chess.com’s 2020 Junior Speed Online Chess Championship. He defeated
Russia’s Alexey Sarana in the final. With this win, Sarin will qualify for
 the 2020 Speed Chess Championship Final which will feature the world’s
best players. Nihal Sarin hails from Thrissur, Kerala.

20. Karnataka based Rajan who passed recently was a renowned _______.
1) Freedom Fighter
2) Politician
3) Choreographer
4) Actor
5) Music Composer
Answer- 5) Music Composer
Explanation:
Veteran Kannada Music Composer Rajan of the popular Rajan –
Nagendra duo passed away at the age of 85 in his residence at
Bengaluru, Karnataka due to Cardiac arrest. He was born in 1933, in
Mysuru, Karnataka.

21. Padma Shri Shobha Naidu who passed away in October 2020 was
associated with which type of dance form?
1) Kathakali
2) Bharatanatyam
3) Kathak
4) Manipuri
5) Kuchipudi
Answer- 5) Kuchipudi
Explanation:
Renowned Kuchipudi dancer Padma Shri Shobha Naidu passed away at
the age of 64 in a private hospital Hyderabad, Telangana. She was a
disciple of the legendary guru Vempati Chinna Satyam. She was the
Principal for Kuchipudi Art Academy, Hyderabad. She was born at
Anakapalli in Visakhapatnam district in 1956.

22. What is the theme of World/International standards day 2020 which

was observed (annually) on October 14?
1) “Protecting the planet with standards”
2) “Video standards create a global stage”
3) “International Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution”
 4) “Smart Health: Using Intelligent Systems to Improve the Quality”
5) “Standards Build Trust”
Answer- 1) “Protecting the planet with standards”
Explanation:
World Standards Day or International Standards day is annually
celebrated on October 14 by the members of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU). It is celebrated as a way of paying tribute to the collaborative
efforts of many experts globally, namely American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) who
develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as
International Standards. Theme of World Standards Day 2020–
“Protecting the planet with standards”.

23. When was International e-waste day observed annually (2020’s

theme – Education)?
1) December 14
2) November 14
3) September 14
4) August 14
5) October 14
Answer- 5) October 14
Explanation:
The Third International E-Waste Day was observed on 14th October,
2020. The day is observed to raise awareness about e-waste recycling
and encourage consumers to recycle e-waste. It aims to sensitise the
youth on E-waste. International E-Waste Day has been observed since
2018 by WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Forum. This
year the day will be observed on the Theme of Education.

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1. “The last Maharani of Gwalior” is the autobiography of whom?

1) Mayawati Das
 2) Vijayaraje Scindia
3) Sushma Swaraj
4) Vasundhara Raje
5) Sonia Gandhi
Answer- 2) Vijayaraje Scindia
Explanation:
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia penned her autobiography “The last
Maharani of Gwalior” with the support of author Manohar Malgonkar.

2. Which country chairs Association of Southeast Asian Nations

(ASEAN) in 2020?
1) Cambodia
2) Malaysia
3) Brunei
4) Vietnam
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) Vietnam
Explanation:
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members rotate as
chair: Vietnam is ASEAN’s chair for 2020 and Brunei is to assume the
chair in 2021.

3. Erna Solberg is the prime minister of which country?

1) Switzerland
2) Sweden
3) Norway
4) Finland
5) Iceland
Answer- 3) Norway
Explanation:
Erna Solberg is a Norwegian politician serving as Prime Minister of
Norway since 2013.

4. Where is the headquarter of National Payments Corporation of

India (NPCI) located?
1) Ahmedabad
 2) Patna
3) Kolkata
4) Mumbai
5) Guwahati
Answer- 4) Mumbai
Explanation:
The headquarter of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is
located at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

5. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)’s headquarter

is located at which city?
1) New Delhi
2) Rome
3) London
4) Geneva
5) Sydney
Answer- 4) Geneva
Explanation:
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)’s headquarter
is located at Geneva, Switzerland.

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1. Union cabinet has approved implementation of ‘which’ project

(funded by world bank) to strengthen school education system.
1) GALAXY
2) MOON
3) SUN
 4) STARS
5) ENERGY
Answer- 4) STARS
Explanation:
As a part of implementing the new National Education Policy (NEP),
2020, the Cabinet approved the implementation of Rs 5718 crore
Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project
with a financial aid from World Bank amounting to US $500 million
(approximately Rs. 3700 crore). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
under Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of
Education (MoE) to support states in strengthening the school education
system by focusing on quality based learning outcomes. It will be
implemented in six states — Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra,
Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha.

2. Cabinet has approved MoU for collaboration in R&D for sustainable

groundwater management between India and which country
(October 2020)?
1) Denmark
2) Norway
3) Japan
4) New Zealand
5) Australia
Answer- 5) Australia
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
signed between Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Department of
Water Resources, River Development and Ganga rejuvenation, India and
Managing Aquifer Recharge and Sustaining Groundwater use through
village-level intervention (MARVI) PARTNERS, Australia in October,
2019.

3. Which Ministry has launched Affordable Rental Housing Complex

(ARHC) portal & National Report on ANGIKAAR – a campaign for
change management recently?
1) Ministry of Finance
 2) Ministry of Coal
3) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
4) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
5) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer- 3) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Explanation:
Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing &
Urban Affairs launched a National Report on ANGIKAAR – a campaign
for change management for PMAY-U (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-
Urban) beneficiaries through a 3 C strategy- Community Engagement,
Convergence and Communication. The report is a recollection of various
activities under the campaign i.e. October 2019-Ocober 2020. A short
movie ‘ANGIKAAR 2019…a reminiscence’ showing a journey of the
campaign so far, was also released. The Minister also launched
Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) portal.

4. The National Authority of Ship Recycling will be set up in which

place?
1) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4) Kandla, Gujarat
5) Cochin, Kerala
Answer- 1) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) notified Directorate General of Shipping as
National Authority for Recycling of Ships under Section 3 of the
Recycling of Ships Act, 2019. As apex body, DG Shipping will administer,
supervise and monitor all activities related to recycling of ships.
National Authority of Ship Recycling will be set up in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat

5. Which state/UT has launched ‘Red Light On Gaadi Off’ anti-pollution

Campaign?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Delhi
 3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi launched ‘Red Light On
Gaadi Off’ Campaign. Under this antipollution campaign, people will be
encouraged to turn off the engines of their vehicles while waiting at
traffic signals. Prakash Javadekar, Union Environment Minister stated
that only 4% pollution is due to stubble burning in Delhi-National
Capital Region (NCR), while the remaining 96% is due to local factors
like biomass burning, garbage dumping, etc.

6. According to ‘Global Tuberculosis Report 2020’ released by World

Health Organization (WHO), there is a decline of _____ Tuberculosis
(TB) case notifications in India between January-June 2020.
1) 22 to 27%
2) 25 to 30 %
3) 20 to 25 %
4) 15 to 20 %
5) 30 to 35 %
Answer- 2) 25 to 30 %
Explanation:
According to the Global Tuberculosis Report 2020 released by World
Health Organization (WHO), there has been a 25 to 30 % drop in
Tuberculosis (TB) across three high-burden countries – India, Indonesia
and Philippines between January-June 2020. WHO has collected data
from 200 countries for the report, the reduction in case notifications
may lead to dramatic increase in additional TB deaths. India (27%),
China (14%) and Russian Federation (8%) had the largest share of
Tuberculosis in the world. WHO’s modelling suggested that the number
of people developing TB will increase by 10 Lakh per year during 2020-
25 period.

7. Which state approved “Dr. BR Ambedkar SC Post Matric Scholarship

Scheme”?
 1) Goa
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh
approved the launch of state’s Post Matric Scholarship Scheme “Dr. BR
Ambedkar SC Post Matric Scholarship Scheme” to be effective from
academic session 2021-22. This scheme will replace the Centre’s “Post
Matric Scholarship Scheme”, which became defunct in 2018, to facilitate
Scheduled Caste (SC) students to pursue higher education in government
and private institutions. The outlay of the scheme is estimated to be
about Rs 600 crore.

8. Who has launched 2nd phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” for
underprivileged Thalassemia patients?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Prakash Javadekar
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 1) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan
virtually launched the Second Phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna”
from Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. It will benefit underprivileged
patients. The beneficiaries are Underprivileged Thalassemia Patients
who are eligible for Bone Marrow Transplantation but lack financial
support. The program is funded by Coal India’s Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR).

9. Name the Life Insurance Product which was introduced by IRDAI

and made it mandatory to All Life Insurance Companies from
January 1, 2021?
 1) Safal Jeevan Bima
2) Sabal Jeevan Bima
3) Umang Jeevan Bima
4) Anand Jeevan Bima
5) Saral Jeevan Bima
Answer- 5) Saral Jeevan Bima
Explanation:
On October 15, 2020, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
of India (IRDAI) released Guidelines for Standard Life Insurance Product
‘Saral Jeevan Bima’. The insurance scheme should be mandatorily
offered by All Life Insurance Companies from January 1, 2021. A
Standard Insurance Product will enable the customers to easily make an
informed choice, enhance trust between Insurers and insured and
reduce mis-selling.

10. How much was contributed by Government of India to the United

Nations Relief and Works Agency in Near East (UNRWA) for
Palestine refugees?
1) USD 10 Million
2) USD 2 Million
3) USD 5 Million
4) USD 3 Million
5) USD 1 Million
Answer- 5) USD 1 Million
Explanation:
The Government of India contributed USD 1 Million (Approximately INR
7.3 Crores) to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Near East
(UNRWA) for Palestine refugees. It will help in improving the lives of
Palestine refugees suffering due to the pandemic. The contribution was
presented by Representative of India to the State of Palestine, Sunil
Kumar to Sami Mshasha, Officer-in-Charge of Department of External
Relations and Communication and Director of Communication of
UNRWA.

11. Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) received Rs.5550 crores as

subscription amount from which company?
 1) Alyssum Asia Holdings II
2) JPMorgan Chase
3) UBS Group
4) PIMCO
5) Capital Group
Answer- 1) Alyssum Asia Holdings II
Explanation:
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries
Ltd (RIL) received the subscription amount of Rs.5550 crores from
Alyssum Asia Holdings II Pte.Ltd., a unit of KKR, a global investment
firm and allocated 81348479 equity shares to KKR. KKR has picked up
1.28% stake in RRVL for its investment of Rs.5550 crores.

12. IKEA in partnership with Citibank India and ‘which’ company

launched a co-branded ‘IKEA Family Credit Card by Citi’?
1) Mastercard
2) Visa
3) American Express
4) Europay
5) None of the Above
Answer- 1) Mastercard
Explanation:
In order to make shopping at IKEA, home furnishing company more
affordable, convenient and rewarding, it has launched ‘IKEA Family
Credit Card by Citi’, in partnership with Citibank India (Citi) and
Mastercard. This card is IKEA’s first co-branded card in India.

13. Hindustan Zinc Limited Signed a MoU with which state to Set up
World’s Biggest Zinc Smelter Plant?
1) Goa
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Jharkhand
4) Punjab
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
 On 14th October 2020, the Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a subsidiary of
Vedanta Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the government of Gujarat to set up World’s Biggest Zinc smelter
complex in Doswada GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development
Corporation), Tapi, Gujarat. This 300 KTPA (Kilo Tonnes Per Annum)
greenfield facility of HZL is the first of its kind in Gujarat with zero
liquid discharge.
M. K. Das, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Mines,
Government of Gujarat and Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc Limited
signed the MoU.

14. PhonePe has collaborated with which Insurance Company to launch

car and bike insurance products on its platform?
1) ICICI LOMBARD General Insurance
2) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
3) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
5) Bharti AXA General Insurance
Answer- 2) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
PhonePe in association with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company
launched car and bike insurance products on its platform. This launch
enables more than 230 million registered PhonePe users to insure their
vehicles, in less than 2 minutes, without having to upload any
documents before making a purchase. They can also view their policy
documents instantly on the app.

15. Name the Foundation which has partnered with World Wide Fund
for Nature-India (WWF India) to conserve the Asian elephant in
Assam.
1) Pernod Ricard India Foundation
2) Wildlifw Trust of India
3) Nature Conservation Foundation
4) Environmentalist Foundation of India
5) Harmony Foundation
 Answer- 1) Pernod Ricard India Foundation
Explanation:
Pernod Ricard India Foundation and World Wide Fund for Nature-India
(WWF India) partners to conserve the Asian elephant in Assam through
effective human-elephant conflict management. The project will work
across 150 villages in Kamrup, Sonitpur, Biswanath, and Nagaon
districts. It will also train community members on effective situation
management by developing a toolkit and forming anti-depredation
squads, which will help them protect their property, crops, and lives.

16. Name the person who got extension for 3 months as Tamil Nadu
Chief Secretary till January 31, 2021.
1) Somesh kumar
2) Deepak Kumar
3) Kewal Sharma
4) K. Shanmugam
5) Vishwas Mehta
Answer- 4) K. Shanmugam
Explanation:
Centre approved another 3-month extension of service (from November
1, 2020 to January 31, 2021) to Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K.
Shanmugam, a 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.

17. Who got extension as Chairman and Managing Director CMD of

NTPC Limited till July 2025.
1) Shashi Shanker
2) Gurdeep Singh
3) Mukesh Kumar Surana
4) MA Ganapathy
5) R K Chhiber
Answer- 2) Gurdeep Singh
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) extended the tenure
of Gurdeep Singh, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC
limited. Gurdeep Singh will serve as the CMD till July 2025, which makes
him as the one of the longest serving chief of NTPC Ltd. Gurdeep’s
 extended Second term will start from 4th February 2021 and end on 31st
July 2025, the date of his retirement.

18. Name the President of Kyrgyzstan who announced resignation

recently.
1) Louise Gluck
2) Volan Bozkir
3) Sooronbai Jeenbekov
4) Jair Bolsonaro
5) Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Answer- 3) Sooronbai Jeenbekov
Explanation:
Sooronbai Jeenbekov, the President of Kyrgyzstan announced his
resignation to end the commotion and disorder caused by the results of
the 2020 Parliament elections. Following the demands of the citizens of
Kyrgyzstan and to settle the protest at Bishkek, the President, Sooronbai
Jeenbekov announced his resignation. Sooronbai Jeenbekov accepted
the appointment of Sadyr Zhaparov as the Prime Minister (PM) after the
parliament of Kyrgyzstan named him as the PM in the repeat vote
conducted on 14th October 2020.

19. Who attended the 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors meeting held virtually under the presidency of Saudi
Arabia on October 14, 2020?
1) Nirmala Sitharaman
2) Narendra Modi
3) Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
4) Rajnath Singh
5) Amit Shah
Answer- 1) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG)
meeting was held virtually on October 14, 2020. It was organized under
the Saudi Arabian Presidency where Indian side was represented by
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala
Sitharaman. The meeting was co-chaired by Mohammed Al-Jadaan,
 Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance, and Ahmed Al-Kholifey, governor of
the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority. During this meeting, the G20
Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors agreed to extend the
Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) by 6 months i.e. till June 2021
to ease liquidity pressures. It was initially in force till December 2020.

20. According to Intellectual Property India’s Annual Report for 2018-

19, which Institute (Stand-Alone) has topped the list in filing highest
number of patents in a year?
1) IIT Delhi
2) Kanpur University
3) Chandigarh University
4) Shoolini University
5) Lovely Professional University
Answer- 3) Chandigarh University
Explanation:
According to Intellectual Property India’s Annual Report for 2018-
19, Chandigarh University (Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab) has emerged as
the Leading Stand-Alone University in India for filing 336 Patents, which
is the highest number of patents in a year. 
The reports were released by the Office of Controller General of Patents,
Designs and Trademarks, Government of India. According to the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) India ranks 7th Globally in
the list of Global Patent Filing Index.
Top 3 Indian Applicants for patents from Academic Institutes and
Universities:

Name of Institute Rank

Indian Institute of Technology (Collective) – 557

1
Patents

2 (Top Stand-Alone
Chandigarh University, Punjab – 336 Patents
University)

Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh – 185 Patents 3

21. Name the author of book titled “Mr Prime Minister, We Shrank the
Dragon”.
1) Anand Neelkantan
2) Kumar Padampani Bora
3) GBS Sidhu
4) Pradeep Goorha
5) GS Amur
Answer- 4) Pradeep Goorha
Explanation:
Pradeep Goorha authored his 2nd book titled “Mr Prime Minister, We
Shrank the Dragon”, published by Partridge Publishing India is set to be
released. The Fiction book is based on the reality around the issues
along the Northern borders of India and the illegal occupation of
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Gilgit-Baltistan by Pakistan.

22. John R Reid, a renowned Cricketer who passed away recently

belongs to which country?
1) Australia
2) England
3) South Africa
4) New Zealand
5) Zimbabwe
Answer- 4) New Zealand
Explanation:
John R Reid, former captain of New Zealand’s Cricket Team and the
oldest surviving Test Cricket passed away at the age of 92 in Auckland,
New Zealand. He was born on 3rd June 1928 in Auckland, New Zealand.

23. Jnanpith & Padma Shri Awardee ‘Mahakavi’ Akkitham Achuthan

Namboothiri who passed away in October 2020 was a renowned Poet
in which language?
1) Kannada
2) Malayalam
3) Tamil
4) Telugu
5) Bengali
 Answer- 2) Malayalam
Explanation:
‘Mahakavi’ (great poet) Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, renowned
Malayalam Poet passed away at the age of 94 at a private hospital in
Thrissur, Kerala. He is the last Malayalam poet to be called as
‘Mahakavi’. He introduced “meaningful modernism” in Malayalam
poetry several decades ago. He is a recipient of Jnanpith Award (2019),
India’s highest literary honour and Padma Shri (2017). He was born on
March 18, 1926 in Kumaranallur in Palakkad District, Kerala. He has
published about 45 books, which comprises poetry anthologies, plays
and short stories.

24. UN’s International Day of Rural Women (2020’s Theme- “Building

rural women’s resilience in the wake of COVID-19”) was annually
observed on which date?
1) October 10
2) October 15
3) October 12
4) October 13
5) October 5
Answer- 2) October 15
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Rural Women is annually
observed across the globe on 15th October to recognize the role and
contribution of rural women in agriculture and rural development, food
security and eradicating rural poverty. The day also promotes gender
equality and elimination of gender discrimination. The First
International Day of Rural Women was observed on 15th October 2008.
The theme of International Day of Rural Women 2020 is “Building rural
women’s resilience in the wake of COVID-19”.

25. What was the theme for Global Handwashing Day 2020 which was
celebrated October 15 (annually)?
1) Our hands, our future
2) Clean Hands for All
3) Hand Hygiene for All
 4) Clean hands – a recipe for health
5) Clean hands save lives
Answer- 3) Hand Hygiene for All
Explanation:
Global Handwashing Day is celebrated annually on October 15. The
global advocacy day aims to raise awareness and understanding about
the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable
way to prevent diseases and save lives. Theme of Global Handwashing
Day 2020 – “Hand Hygiene for All”. The theme follows the recent global
initiative, Hand Hygiene for All Global Initiative, led by the World
Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF).

26. World Student Day is observed annually on which date (2020’s

Theme- “Learning for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace”)?
1) October 15
2) August 15
3) September 5
4) September 15
5) November 15
Answer- 1) October 15
Explanation:
The World Student Day is observed annually on 15th October to
celebrate the Birth Anniversary of India’s 11th President Dr. Avul Pakir
Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (known as APJ Abdul Kalam). This is Abdul
Kalam’s 89th Birth Anniversary. He is recipient of Padma Bhushan
(1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990), Bharat Ratna (1997). He passed away
on July 27, 2015 at IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Shillong,
Meghalaya.

27. Which state government launched ‘HathDhonaRokeCorona’ on the

occasion of global handwashing day October 15, 2020?
1) Maharashtra
2) Punjab
3) Uttar Pradesh
 4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a social campaign
HathDhonaRokeCorona on the occasion of the global handwashing day
to urge people to follow regular guidelines and wash their hands at
regular intervals to stay away from the coronavirus. To mark the day,
from 10 am to 12 noon, special handwashing programs were organised
in all the districts of the state.

28. ‘Champions’, a single window system portal was launched by which

ministry?
1) Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES),
2) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
3) Ministry of Agriculter and farmer welfare.
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
5) Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Answer- 5) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSME)
Explanation:
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has
introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) for
strengthening its single window system portal ‘Champions’. The
conceptualization and scope analysis has been done with the help of
National Informatics Centre (NIC) based on guidance provided by the
team of Intel. AI & ML will help in understanding issues on a real-time
basis on available social media and online data.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Where is Khijadia Bird Sanctuary located?

1) Goa
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
 4) Haryana
5) Punjab
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located in Jamnagar district
of Gujarat, India. About 300 species of migratory birds have been
recorded here.

2. What is the Capital of Kyrgyzstan?

1) Banjul
2) Ankara
3) Harare
4) Bishkek
5) Naypyitaw
Answer- 4) Bishkek
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Kyrgyzstan are Bishkek & Kyrgyzstan Som.

3. Where is the HQ of Indian Patent Office located?

1) Bengaluru
2) Guwahati
3) Chennai
4) Kolkata
5) Mumbai
Answer- 5) Mumbai
Explanation:
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
(CGPDTM) known as the Indian Patent Office, is an agency under the
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra.

4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is located in which

state/UT?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
 4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is an international
airport serving the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat,
India.

5. The Citibank India’s headquarter is located at which city?

1) Lucknow
2) Srinagar
3) New Delhi
4) Mumbai
5) Patna
Answer- 4) Mumbai
Explanation:
Citibank India is a foreign bank in India with a full service onshore
platform. Its Indian headquarters is at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai,
Maharashtra.

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1. The Zojila Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) provides all-weather

connectivity between Srinagar valley and which city?
1) Kullu
2) Manali
3) Jammu
 4) Leh
5) Katra
Answer- 4) Leh
Explanation:
Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari of Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways (MoRTH) & Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MoMSME) initiated the first blasting process for the construction of one
of the longest bi-directional road in Asia i.e. 14.15 Km Zojila Tunnel in
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to provide all-weather connectivity between
Srinagar valley and Leh (Ladakh plateau) on National Highway (NH)-1.
The project has a completion schedule of six years (72 months).The
project will be implemented by National Highways and Infrastructure
Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) while its construction work will
be carried by Hyderabad (Telangana) based Megha Engineering &
Infrastructure Limited (MEIL).

2. Who has virtually launched the ‘KAPILA’ Kalam Program for

Intellectual Property (IP) Literacy and Awareness campaign?
1) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
2) S Jaishankar
3) Narendra Modi
4) Ravi Shankar Prasad
5) Prakash Javdekar
Answer- 1) Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Explanation:
On the occasion of 89th birth anniversary of former President and
Scientist Late Dr. APJ (Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen) Abdul Kalam i.e. on
October 15, 2020, Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Ministry
of Education (MOE) virtually launched the ‘KAPILA’ Kalam Program for
Intellectual Property (IP) Literacy and Awareness campaign. The
occasion also saw the release of the Institution Innovation Council (IIC
2.0) annual report, launch of IIC 3.0 website, along with the launch
announcement of IIC 3.0. It was also decided to celebrate October 15th to
October 23rd, 2020 as ‘Intellectual Property (IP) Literacy Week’.
3. Which state/UT announced the “My Town My Pride” programme to
deliver government services at doorsteps to the people in urban
areas?
1) Jammu and Kashmir
2) Ladakh
3) Goa
4) Delhi
5) Odisha
Answer- 1) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
announced the “My Town My Pride” programme to deliver government
services at doorsteps to the people in urban areas. This programme will
commence from 19th October 2020 as a part of the public outreach
initiative in the towns of J&K.

4. Which Country tested maritime surveillance drone, “SeaGuardian”

for search and rescue operations, and maritime surveillance?
1) China
2) New Zealand
3) India
4) Australia
5) Japan
Answer- 5) Japan
Explanation:
Japan’s Coast Guard started testing “SeaGuardian” – a Maritime
Surveillance Drone in the coast of Sariku in Northeastern Japan, along
the coasts of Sea of Japan. The drone is being tested amidst rising
tensions between China & Japan in the East China Sea. It is being tested
to check the capabilities of the drone in carrying out operations like
search and rescue operations, and maritime surveillance. The drone has
been developed by United States (US) based defence firm General
Atomics Aeronautical Systems.

5. Which Country will receive its first submarine namely, “INS

Sindhuvir” from India?
 1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Myanmar
4) Mauritius
5) Maldives
Answer- 3) Myanmar
Explanation:
Official spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Anurag
Srivastava announced that the Myanmar Navy is all set to receive its
first submarine namely “Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sindhuvir”, a Kilo class
submarine which will be handed over by India under its vision of
SAGAR (Security and Growth for All) in the Region to provide
guaranteed security for all maritime partners. Myanmar Navy will
initially use INS Sindhuvir for training and orientation purposes for its
Navy personnel as it has a capacity of staying underwater for almost 45
days.

6. Name the Organisation which released the report titled, “State of

Climate Services 2020 Report: Move from Early Warnings to Early
Action”.
1) United Nations Environment Programme
2) United Nations World Meteorological Organization
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) India Meteorological Department
5) National Disaster Management Authority
Answer- 2) United Nations World Meteorological Organization
Explanation:
On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction i.e.
on October 13, 2020, the “State of Climate Services 2020 Report: Move
from Early Warnings to Early Action” released by United Nations World
Meteorological Organization (UN-WMO) which is produced by 16
international agencies and financing institutions. In accordance with
the report, over the past 50 years, more than 11,000 disasters caused by
weather, climate and water-related hazards resulting in 2 million deaths
and US $3.6 trillion in economic losses. Notably, the September month
was the warmest of 2020 in accordance with the United States (US)
 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Also, the
period 2016-2020 had been the warmest on record.

7. Which Bank signed a MoU with Ministry of Housing and Urban

Affairs and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to
pay subsidy to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi Scheme?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) State Bank of India
3) Canara Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 4) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India
and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) at New Delhi, to
pay subsidy to street vendors under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s
AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. MoU was signed by Sanjay
Kumar, Joint Secretary (National Urban Livelihoods Mission- NULM) of
MoHUA, Vikas Kumar, Field General Manager, New Delhi, Indian Bank
and Subodh Kumar, General Manager of SIDBI.

8. Which is the 1st Small Finance Bank to go live under the bank
sponsorship programme (become sponsor of Ashoknagar Co-
operative Bank)?
1) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
2) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
3) AU Small Finance Bank
4) Jana Small Finance Bank
5) Fincare Small Finance Bank
Answer- 4) Jana Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) becomes Sponsor Bank of Ashoknagar
Co-operative Bank Limited. With this partnership, Jana SFB becomes the
1st SFB to go live under the bank sponsorship programme. The Core
Banking Solution (CBS)-enabled co-operative banks has been permitted
 by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to issue ATM cards/ATM-cum-debit
cards in a tie-up with a sponsor bank.

9. Which country has been appointed as the ‘Vice-Chair’ of

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Working Group on Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)?
1) India
2) Pakistan
3) Brazil
4) China
5) Indonesia
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
India has been designated as ‘Vice-Chair’ of Good Laboratory Practice
(GLP) Working Group of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD). It was appointed as Vice-Chair to recognise the
contributions of the Indian GLP Programme. OECD also appointed Dr.
Ekta Kapoor, Scientist ‘E’, National GLP Compliance Monitoring
Authority (NGCMA), Department of Science & Technology (DST) as Vice-
Chair of OECD Working Group on GLP for 2021 and 2022.

10. Who has been appointed as the next Permanent Representative of

India to UNESCO’s Permanent Delegation of India?
1) Syed Akbaruddin
2) Jawed Ashraf
3) Vishal V. Sharma
4) T S Trimurti
5) Indra Mani Pandey
Answer- 3) Vishal V. Sharma
Explanation:
Vishal V. Sharma has been appointed as the next Permanent
Representative of India to UNESCO’s Permanent Delegation of India,
with the rank of Ambassador. He will take up the assignment shortly. He
succeeds Jawed Ashraf, a 1991 batch IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer.
Vishal V. Sharma is the third political appointee among Indian
ambassadors and high commissioners worldwide.
11. Who has been appointed as the Interim President of the
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)?
1) Michael Irani
2) Tamás Aján
3) Narinder Batra
4) Ursula Papandrea
5) Vishal V. Sharma
Answer- 1) Michael Irani
Explanation:
Dr. Michael Irani of Great Britain (GBR) was appointed as the Interim
President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), at the
meeting of the IWF Executive Board, replacing Tamás Aján. Michael
Irani is serving as the chairman of the IWF Medical Committee. Michael
Irani was born in Bombay, India. He served as the President of the
European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) Medical Committee from 1995
to 1999.

12. Who has been appointed as Brand Ambassador of Beauty

Accessories Brand VEGA?
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Virat Kohli
3) Hardik Pandya
4) M S Dhoni
5) Jasprit Bumrah
Answer- 1) Rohit Sharma
Explanation:
Beauty Accessories Brand VEGA has appointed Rohit Sharma as its
Brand Ambassador. Rohit will endorse men’s personal grooming
electronics range under the ‘Vega Men’ brand. The campaign will go live
from October, 2020.

13. Who represented India at IMF’s Plenary Meeting of the

International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)?
1) Anurag Thakur
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
 3) Mansukh Mandaviya
4) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 2) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
On October 15, 2020, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs
Nirmala Sitharaman virtually attended the Plenary Meeting of the
International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC). The
discussions were held on IMF Managing Director’s Global Policy Agenda
titled “Catalyzing a Resilient Recovery”. Indian side briefly outline the
measures under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package and also mentioned
that there are signs of V-shaped pattern in several high-frequency
indicators including, manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
that reached the highest level in last eight years in the month of
September 2020. Also, to stimulate consumer spending, measures worth
$10 billion have been announced recently.

14. Name the Advanced High-resolution Air Quality Early Warning

System which was operationalised by India Meteorological
Department (IMD) for Delhi and India (October 2020).
1) ENDUCER
2) ENCODER
3) EPIDEM
4) ENFUSER
5) DEFUSER
Answer- 4) ENFUSER
Explanation:
India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the ministry of Earth
Science has operationalised ENFUSER – ENvironmental information
FUsion SERvice, a high resolution city scale model for Delhi. The
ENFUSER will identify the hotspots of air pollution and pollution up to
street levels. The System for Integrated modeling of Atmospheric
composition (SILAM), the Air quality forecast model for India was
improved with the implementation of global emission inventories
CAMS-GLOB v2.1 supplemented with EDGAR v4.3.2 for coarse and
mineral-fine anthropogenic particulate matter at 10km resolution.
 ENFUSER and SILAM are developed in collaboration with Finnish
Meteorological Institute (FMI).

15. Who is the author of the Book titled, “The Battle of Belonging”?
1) Romila Thapar
2) Ramchandra Guha
3) Arundhati Roy
4) Shashi Tharoor
5) V N Thapar
Answer- 4) Shashi Tharoor
Explanation:
Renowned Author and Politician Shashi Tharoor is set to release his new
book titled “The Battle of Belonging” is set to be released in November
2020. The book is published by Aleph Book Company. Shashi Tharoor
described this book as his “magnum opus” on the Theory, evolution and
practice of Nationalism across the globe and especially in India. It
provides the historical context to the ideas of nationalism, patriotism,
humanism, democracy and their origins.

16. Bhanu Athaiya, the first Indian to win the Oscars passed away
(October 2020). She was a renowned ______.
1) Actor
2) Director
3) Music Composer
4) Singer
5) Costume Designer
Answer- 5) Costume Designer
Explanation:
Bollywood Costume Designer, Bhanu Athaiya, who was the first Indian
to win the Oscars Award, passed away at the age of 91 in Mumbai,
Maharashtra. She was born on 28th April 1929 in Kolhapur, Kolhapur
State (now Maharashtra), British India. Her book titled “The Art of
Costume Design” was published by HarperCollins in 2010. She presented
this book to the Dalai Lama in 2013. She won the Oscar award for best
costume design in 1983 for the film Gandhi directed by Richard
Attenborough starring Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi. She won the
 National Award for Best Costume Design in 1991 and 2002 for Lekin and
Laggan respectively.

17. United Nations (UN)’s World Food Day is observed annually on

_______ (2020’s theme – “Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together”).
1) October 12
2) October 16
3) October 15
4) September 16
5) September 15
Answer- 2) October 16
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Food Day is annually celebrated on
October 16 to commemorate the founding date of the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN in 1945, this year (2020) marks
the 75th anniversary of FAO.
Theme of World Food Day 2020– “Grow, Nourish, Sustain Together”.

18. When was Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas celebrated annually?

1) October 11
2) October 16
3) October 15
4) September 16
5) September 15
Answer- 3) October 15
Explanation:
Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas was observed throughout the country on
October 15, 2020. It is celebrated to recognise the contribution of women
farmers in various aspects of agriculture. Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas
has been observed since 2017 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers
Welfare. An e-book on ‘Inspiring Stories of Progressive Women Farmers’
was released.

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1. Pangong Lake is located at which place?
1) Jammu and Kashmir
2) Odisha
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Ladakh
Answer- 5) Ladakh
Explanation:
Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake spanning eastern
Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m. It is 134 km
long.

2. Where is the headquarters of International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) London, United Kingdom
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 1) Washington D.C, US
Explanation:
Headquarters of International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in
Washington D.C. US.

3. Where is the headquarters of United Nations World Meteorological

Organization (UN-WMO) located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with 193
Member States and Territories headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
4. Famous Raghunath Temple is located in which State/UT?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Raghunath Temple is a Hindu temple located in Jammu in the Indian
union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It consists of a complex of seven
Hindu shrines.

5. Where does the Kazinag national Park located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Kazinag National Park is situated in north bank of Jhelum close to Line
of Control in Baramulla district about 70 km away from the capital city
of Srinagar.

6. Where is the Head Office of Jana Small Finance Bank?

1) New Delhi, India
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
Head Office of Jana Small Finance Bank is located in Bengaluru,
Karnataka.
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1. India has collaborated with which country in e-health sector

(October 2020)?
1) Netherlands
2) Chile
 3) France
4) Israel
5) Russia
Answer- 1) Netherlands
Explanation:
India and Netherlands discussed a joint thrust in the e-health sector to
provide digital health facilities and security to Indians and help
Netherlands to accelerate the digital transformation of health. This
collaboration is part of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) of India.
The discussion was made in a webinar on “Energizing Partnership
between India & Netherlands on Digital Health Solutions”, organized by
Embassy of India, The Hague along with Embassy of the Kingdom of
Netherlands, India, Invest India and Primus Partners, management
consultancy firm.

2. Religare Health Insurance has been rebranded as _________.

1) Health Care Insurance
2) Care General Insurance
3) Raleigh Care Insurance
4) Care Info Insurance
5) Care Health Insurance
Answer- 5) Care Health Insurance
Explanation:
Religare Health Insurance has rebranded itself as Care Health Insurance
from September 01, 2020. As per the company statement, the rebranding
is an adoption of its principal deliverable ‘Care’ and the policies across
the continuum of care, will continue to focus on customer-centricity,
product innovation and financial inclusion. Care Health Insurance
covers 80 cashless healthcare providers in Coimbatore and more than
900 in Tamil Nadu. The health insurance company is headquartered in
Gurgaon, Haryana. Anuj Gulati is the founding Managing Director and
CEO of the company.

3. TATA Motors has collaborated with which Bank to finance its

passenger vehicles through “Gradual Step Up Scheme” and “TML
Flexi Drive Scheme”?
 1) HSBC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Yes Bank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
TATA (formerly Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company) Motors has
collaborated with HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation)
Bank for financing of its passenger vehicles. In this regard, Tata Motors
introduced two new schemes viz. “Gradual Step Up Scheme” and “TML
Flexi Drive Scheme” which will be available till November 2020.

4. Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has partnered with which

state power corporation ltd for liquidity infusion scheme under
“Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan”?
1) Punjab State Power Corporation ltd (PSPCL)
2) Jammu Kashmir Power Corporation ltd (JKPCL)
3) Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation ltd (UPPCL)
4) Tamil Nadu Power Corporation ltd (TNPCL)
5) Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation ltd (HPPCL)
Answer- 2) Jammu Kashmir Power Corporation ltd (JKPCL)
Explanation:
Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), India’s leading A Non-
Banking Financial Company(NBFC) owned by Government of India and
Jammu Kashmir Power Corporation ltd (JKPCL) signed and exchanged
an agreement for Liquidity Infusion Scheme under “Aatmanirbhar
Bharat Abhiyaan” for the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir.
PFC has sanctioned Rs. 2790 Crore to JKPCL for the clearance of the
outstanding dues of CPSU, GENCOs & TRANSCOs, Independent Power
Producers (IPPs) and Renewable Energy (RE) Generators as on 31st
March 2020.

5. India Chapter of International Advertising Association (IAA India)

has partnered with which organisation to promote Gender Equality
in Ads?
 1) World Health Organisation (WHO)
2) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
3) World Bank (WB)
4) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
5) United Nations Human Development (UNHD)
Answer- 2) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Explanation:
India Chapter of International Advertising Association (IAA India)
partners with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support
the evidence and real time validation based research on gender
representation and stereotypes in TV and advertisements in India. IAA
will provide technical insights to the research and share the findings to
the advertising industries to support responsible and gender
empowering policies.

6. Who represented India at 1st edition of India – Chile Joint

Commission meeting held virtually (October 2020)?
1) S. Jaishankar
2) Narendra Modi
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Jitendra Singh
5) Nitin Gadkari
Answer- 1) S. Jaishankar
Explanation:
India, Chile held their First Joint Commission Meeting virtually. This is
the first institutionalized dialogue between two countries at the level of
Foreign Ministers. The meeting was co-chaired by S. Jaishankar,
External Affairs Minister (EAM), India and Andres Allamand Zavala,
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile. Both sides agreed to
increase momentum to their relations in fields of Trade and Commerce,
Agriculture, health and Social Security, Defence and Space, Energy,
Mining, Culture & Education, Disaster Management and Cooperation in
Antarctica. Chile designated India as a Priority Country in its Foreign
Policy.
7. Which country has been re-elected as co-President of the
International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a term of two years at the 3rd
Assembly of ISA held virtually?
1) Russia
2) France
3) China
4) USA
5) Netherlands
Answer- 2) France
Explanation:
Third Assembly of the International Solar Alliance was held in a virtual
mode where India and France were-elected as the President and Co-
President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a term of two
years at the virtual third Assembly of ISA. During the assembly, a report
prepared by the World Resources Institute (WRI) was presented which
identified the sources of funds, opportunities and constraints, in scaling
up solar investments and the contribution of ISA in assisting Member
countries. The Haryana Chief Minister (CM), Manohar Lal Khattar
conferred the Kalpana Chawla awards named after the American
astronaut of Indian origin, to Dr. Bhim Singh from IIT (Indian Institute
of Technology) Delhi and Dr. Aaesha Alnuaimi from Dubai Electricity
and Water Authority, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

8. Who has been elected as the Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association

(IBA) for 2020-21?
1) Amitabh Chaudhary
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) K Rajeshwar Rao
4) Rajkiran Rai G
5) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Answer- 4) Rajkiran Rai G
Explanation:
At the meeting of the Managing Committee of the Indian Banks’
Association (IBA), Rajkiran Rai G, Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), Union Bank of India (UBI), has been elected as
the Chairman of the Association for the term 2020-21. He succeeds
 Rajnish Kumar. While, Dinesh Kumar Khara, Chairman, State Bank of
India (SBI), was elected as Deputy Chairman of the Association for the
year 2020-21.

9. Name the country which hosted the 7th meeting of Ministers of

(Law and) Justice of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
1) Kyrgyzstan
2) Kazakhstan
3) India
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
The seventh meeting of Ministers of (Law and) Justice of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States was virtually hosted by
Indian Minister of Law & Justice, Communication and Electronics &
Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad, which saw the adoption
of Joint statement by SCO member states. The Indian side urged the SCO
Member States to promote exchange of ideas, best practices and
experiences in identified areas through the platform. Notably, prior to
this meet, i.e. on October 13-14, 2020, Anoop Kumar Mendiratta,
Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice also
hosted the 2nd meeting of the Experts Working Group (EWC) where
discussion were held to promote resolution of disputes and other
related activities of the Ministries of (Law and) Justice including legal
services and forensic activities.

10. Who represented India at 102nd meeting of the WB Development

Committee Plenary?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Mahendra Nath Pandey
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 2) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
 Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman
participated in the 102nd Meeting of the World Bank (WB) Development
Committee Plenary through video conferencing from New Delhi. The
agenda points of the meet were: Leaning Forward to Save Lives; Scale-
up Impact and Get Back on Track: World Bank Group (WBG) COVID-19
Crisis Response; and Update Joint IMF(International Monetary Fund)-
WBG Staff Note: Implementation and Extension of the Debt Service
Suspension Initiative. The Indian side emphasized on collective actions
for the effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It should be noted
that WB Group has committed $45 billion for COVID-19 response in Q4
of FY 2020.

11. What is India’s rank in Global Hunger Index 2020 released by

Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe?
1) 102nd
2) 103rd
3) 94th
4) 58th
5) 89th
Answer- 3) 94th
Explanation:
Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe released the Global Hunger
Index (GHI) 2020 report in which India ranked 94th among 107
countries with a score of 27.2. Although there is improvement in a score
as compared to 38.9 in 2000, 37.5 in 2006, and 29.3 in 2012, but it still
represents a serious level of hunger. In 2019, India was ranked 102 out
of 117 countries and in 2018 it was ranked 103 among 119 countries. It is
to be noted that 17 countries have scores of less than 5 and are
collectively ranked 1-17. As per the report the worldwide hunger is at
“moderate” level but there are nearly 690 million undernourished
people across the world.

12. Which Central Armed Police Force Collaborates with IIT Delhi,
DRDO and JATC to Augment its R&D Capabilities?
1) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
2) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
 3) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
4) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
5) Border Security Force (BSF)
Answer- 2) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Explanation:
In order to augment its Research and Development (R&D) capabilities,
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has collaborated with Indian
Institutes of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO), and Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC), a
joint initiative of DRDO and IIT Delhi. Prof Naresh Bhatnagar from IIT
Delhi, Sudhir Gupta DG TM (Technology Management) at DRDO, MH
Rahaman, Director of JATC and Nalin Prabhat, IG (Inspector General)
Ops(Operations) CRPF signed the MOU at Senate Hall, IIT Delhi campus.

13. India successfully conducted the night trial of which indigenously

developed Nuclear-capable Missile (surface-to-surface SRBM)
recently at Balasore, Odisha (October 2020)?
1) RUDRAM
2) Prithvi-2
3) Prithvi-1
4) Tsirkon
5) Prithvi-3
Answer- 2) Prithvi-2
Explanation:
India successfully conducted the night trial of indigenously developed
Nuclear-capable Prithvi-2 Missile at the Integrated Test Range (IPR),
Balasore, Odisha. Prithvi-2 is a surface-to-surface Short Range Ballistic
Missile (SRBM). This is the second night trial of the missile; the First
Trial of Prithvi-2 was tested successfully after sunset on September 23,
2020. The launch was carried out by Strategic Force Command (SFC) of
the Army and monitored by scientists of Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO).

14. Name the India’s first multi-wavelength astronomical observatory

which completed its 5 years of imaging celestial objects in space.
1) India sat
 2) Aryabhata
3) Astrosat
4) Astrosat -2
5) Astro 2
Answer- 3) Astrosat
Explanation:
Astrosat, the first multi-wavelength astronomical observatory of India
completed its 5 years of imaging celestial objects in space, on September
28, 2020. It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) on September 28 2015. It has carried out 1,166 observations of
800 unique celestial sources proposed by scientists from India and
abroad. The Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT), a 3-in-1 imaging
telescope simultaneously observing the visible, the near-ultraviolet
(NUV), and the far-ultraviolet (FUV) spectrum is one of the five payloads
on board AstroSat.

15. Soyuz MS-17 is the spacecraft of which country?

1) Russia
2) USA
3) Israel
4) India
5) China
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russian Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft carrying (National Aeronautics and
Space Administration) NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and two Russian
cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov was launched
from Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. This marks the last
scheduled Russian flight carrying a U.S. crew member. The crew
boarded the International Space Station on 14th October 2020.

16. Cricketer Umar Gul who announced retirement recently played for
which country?
1) Pakistan
2) South Africa
3) Afghanistan
 4) Bangladesh
5) UAE
Answer- 1) Pakistan
Explanation:
Fast Bowler Umar Gul announced retirement from all forms of Cricket
at the age of 36. He is a Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler. He hails from
Peshawar, Pakistan and has represented Pakistan in 47 Tests, 130 One
Day Internationals (ODIs) and 60 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He
has taken 163 Wickets in Tests, 179 in ODIs and 85 wickets in T20Is. He
was part of the 2009 Twenty 20 World Championship winning Pakistan
Team which took place in England. With 85 Wickets in 60 T20Is, Umar
Gul is the Fifth Highest Wicket Taker in Twenty20 International Cricket.

17. Who has penned the Book named “On the Trails of Buddha: A
Journey to the East”?
1) Romila Thapar
2) Ramchandra Guha
3) Deepankar Aron
4) Shashi Tharoor
5) V N Thapar
Answer- 3) Deepankar Aron
Explanation:
Jagdeep Dhankar, Governor of West Bengal released the book “On the
Trails of Buddha: A Journey to the East” authored by Deepankar Aron,
IRS (Indian Revenue Service) Officer.The book is published by Niyogi
Books Private limited. The foreword of the book was written by Padma
Bhushan Lokesh Chandra.

18. Which State has launched a handbook on “TB Harega, Desh

Jeetega!” – An elected Representative’s book on Tuberculosis?
1) Nagaland
2) Manipur
3) Meghalaya
4) Assam
5) Tripura
 Answer- 1) Nagaland
Explanation:
Nagaland Minister for Health and Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom
launched a handbook on “TB Harega, Desh Jeetega!” –an elected
Representative’s book on Tuberculosis in Kohima, Nagaland. The
Handbook will engage Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA),
members of Zila Parishad, Gram Panchayat or Gram Sabha to address
social stigma surrounding Tuberculosis. The book will promote
advocacy and community involvement in TB Programme. National TB
Elimination Programme, Nagaland will work towards reducing TB
burden in terms of incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality to
make the state free from Tuberculosis. India has committed to end
Tuberculosis by 2025, which is five years ahead of Global ‘End TB’ target
of 2030.

19. Padma Bhushan Puliyur Subramaniam Narayanaswamy (P.S.

Narayanaswamy) passed away recently. He was a renowned
_______________.
1) Actor
2) Director
3) Music Composer
4) Vocalist
5) Costume Designer
Answer- 4) Vocalist
Explanation:
Padma Bhushan Puliyur Subramaniam Narayanaswamy (P.S.
Narayanaswamy), esteemed Carnatic vocalist and guru for hundreds of
Carnatic students passed away at the age of 87 at his residence in
Mylapore, Chennai. He was born on 24th February 1934 in Thanjavur,
Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu), British India. He received the
Padma Bhushan for arts in 2003. He also received the Sangeet Natak
Akademi Award and Kalaimamani Award from the Government of
Tamil Nadu for his contribution to Carnatic music.

20. United Nations (UN)’s International Day for Eradication of Poverty

is annually observed on which day (2020’s theme: “Acting together to
 achieve social and environmental justice for all”)?
1) September 16
2) October 16
3) August 15
4) October 17
5) September 15
Answer- 4) October 17
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s International Day for Eradication of Poverty is
annually observed across the globe on 17th October to create and raise
awareness on the needs to eradicate poverty and about the life
conditions of the people living in poverty. The first International Day for
Eradication of Poverty was observed on 17th October 1993. The theme of
2020 International day for Eradication of Poverty is “Acting together to
achieve social and environmental justice for all”. The International Day
for Eradication of Poverty 2020 marks the 27th anniversary of the
declaration of the resolution that declared the 17th October as
International Day for Eradication of Poverty.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Jewar airport is to be set up in which state?

1) Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
2) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Navneet Sehgal, additional chief secretary of Department of MSME
(Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) and exports promotion, Uttar
Pradesh while addressing a meeting to review functioning of the
department, stated that the with International airport arising in Jewar
in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh will become one of the
aerotropolis of the country.
2. Where is the headquarters of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO) located?
1) Shanghai, China
2) Paris, France
3) Taipei, Taiwan
4) Rome, Italy
5) Beijing, China
Answer- 5) Beijing, China
Explanation:
The SCO comprises eight member states — India, Kazakhstan, China,
Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan; four Observer
States (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia); and six “Dialogue
Partners” (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and
Turkey).
Secretariat– Beijing, China
Secretary-General– Vladimir Imamovich Norov

3. What is capital of Ireland?

1) Banjul
2) Ankara
3) Harare
4) Bishkek
5) Dublin
Answer- 5) Dublin
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Ireland are Dublin & Euro respectively.

4. Where is the headquarters of International Solar Alliance located?

1) Washington D.C, US
2) Gurugram, India
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 2) Gurugram, India
Explanation:
The headquarters International Solar Alliance (ISA) is located at
 Gurugram, Haryana;
Director General– Upendra Tripathy.

5. What is Currency of Chile?

1) Euro
2) Peso
3) Dollar
4) Franc
5) Pound
Answer- 2) Peso
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Chile are Santiago & Chilean peso
respectively.

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1. How much worth loan will be provided by National Cooperative

Development Corporation (NCDC) for “Ayushman Sahakar” scheme
to set up healthcare facilities?
1) Rs. 1,000 crore
2) Rs. 10,000 crore
 3) Rs. 100 crore
4) Rs. 500 crore
5) Rs. 5,000 crore
Answer- 2) Rs. 10,000 crore
Explanation:
On the lines of the cooperative hospitals in Kerala, on October 18, 2020,
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Parshottam Rupala
launched a new scheme of National Cooperative Development
Corporation (NCDC) namely “Ayushman Sahakar” to involve co-
operatives in creating healthcare infrastructure. As a part of the scheme,
a loan worth Rs 10,000 crore will be provided by NCDC to prospective
cooperatives to set up healthcare facilities. Loan Period: It will be for 8
years, including 1-2 years moratorium on repayment of principal,
depending on the type of project.

2. Name the organization which planned to launch Food Safety

Compliance System (FoSCoS) in November 2020.
1) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
2) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
3) Food and Agriculture Organisation
4) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
5) World Food safety Organisation
Answer- 4) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Explanation:
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) the food regulator
announced that the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) of FSSAI
will become operational across India from 1st November 2020. The
FoSCoS will replace the Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS).
The system was launched in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Gujarat, Goa,
Odisha, Manipur, Delhi, Chandigarh and Ladakh on 1st June 2020.

3. The first plantation of Heeng (commonly known as Asafoetida)

cultivation in India has been started in which state?
1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
 4) Gujarat
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Heeng (Ferula assa-foetida) commonly known as Asafoetida cultivation
has been started in India for the first time. The first plantation of Heeng
was done in Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. Heeng is a widely
used spice in Indian Cuisine and is usually imported from Afghanistan,
Iran and Uzbekistan. This move will reduce imports. Council of
Scientific & Industrial Research Institute of Himalayan Bioresource
Technology (CSIR-IHBT) introduced six accession of heeng from Iran
through National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR). It is a
perennial plant and can be grown in unutilized sloppy land of cold
desert regions.

4. Which state launched women’s safety campaign named “Safe City

Project” and “Mission Shakti”?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Governor Anandiben Patel launched “Safe City
Project” – a women’s safety campaign in Lucknow, UP. “Safe City Project”
is a 180-day-long campaign under which police and other departments
will work towards strengthening the security of women in public places.
The campaign will involve the movement of women police personnel to
inculcate a feeling of pride and safety for women in Lucknow. UP Chief
Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath launched “Mission Shakti” to ensure
safety and dignity of women and girls. The CM has launched it as a
tribute to the woman, who died after a rape incident in Balrampur.

5. Which Insurance Company has launched Individual Life Insurance

cum Savings Plan named ‘Invest 4G’?
 1) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
2) Aviva Life Insurance
3) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
4) SBI Life Insurance
5) Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance
Answer- 5) Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance
Explanation:
Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company
limited launched, ‘Invest 4G’ a Unit Linked Individual Life Insurance
cum Savings Plan. It is an individual life insurance savings plan that can
be customized according to the individuals’ goals and changing
requirements.

6. Fino Payments Bank planned to add an additional 300 points at the

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) outlet in Tamil Nadu.
Who is MD & CEO of Fino Payments Bank?
1) Satish Kumar Gupta
2) Rishi Gupta
3) H Srikrishnan
4) Suresh Sethi
5) Anubrata Biswas
Answer- 2) Rishi Gupta
Explanation:
Fino Payments Bank MD & CEO is Rishi Gupta. Fino Payments Bank
announced its plan to add an additional 300 points at the Bharat
Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) outlet to its existing 1075 in
Tamil Nadu (TN). This is aimed to support the truck drivers to get a fleet
card recharged by paying equivalent cash. The SmartFleet initiative is a
first of its kind in India which provides assistance to the transporters to
efficiently manage their funds. Rishi Gupta is the MD&CEO of Fino
Payments Bank.

7. Which Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

with Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) for tractor finance business?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) State Bank of India
 3) Canara Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 1) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) for tractor finance business. This
aims to enhance the agriculture business and support farmers to avail
loans to buy tractors. BoB will provide the facility to the customers of
M&M through its 5000 rural and semi urban branches. BoB has
partnered with Gromax under the Mahindra stable as preferred Brand.

8. Who has been elected as the Prime Minister of New Zealand

(October 2020)?
1) Constantina Dita
2) Katrin Jakobsdottir
3) Jacinda Ardern
4) Sanna Marine
5) Aava Murto
Answer- 3) Jacinda Ardern
Explanation:
Jacinda Ardern leader of the Labour Party won the 2nd term as the
Prime Minister of New Zealand with her landslide victory in the 2020
General Elections. The Labour Party won the election with 49% of the
votes and its coalition partner the Green Party won 8% i.e., 10 seats.

9. Who represented India at the 1st ever virtual G20 Youth 20 (Y20)
Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia on theme “Government – Youth
dialogue on post-COVID-19 opportunities”?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Kiren Rijiju
3) Mahendra Nath Pandey
4) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 2) Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
 On October 15-17, 2020, the first-ever virtual G20 (Group of Twenty)
Youth 20 (Y20) Summit was virtually hosted from Al Khobar, Saudi
Arabia for exchanging ideas and dialogues for the empowerment of
youth Post COVID where Indian side was represented by Union Minister
Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS). The theme of
the Summit was “Government – Youth dialogue on post-COVID-19
opportunities”. The Summit concluded with the drafting of the Y20
Communique under the three overarching priority areas viz. Future Fit;
Youth Empowerment; and Global Citizenship.

10. What is India’s rank based on expense of plate of food according to

the report titled, “The Cost of a Plate of Food-2020” released by
United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP)?
1) 22nd
2) 23rd
3) 18th
4) 28th
5) 9th
Answer- 4) 28th
Explanation:
In accordance with the “The Cost of a Plate of Food-2020” released by
United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP), on an average Indian
spends 3.5% of his/ her daily income for a plate of food as compared to
0.6% by an Individual from New York, United States (US). The report has
ranked 36 countries where India stood at 28th position. The most
expensive plate of food is of South Sudan where people on average
would have to spend 186% of their daily salary on basic ingredients. The
maximum countries named in the list are from sub-Saharan Africa i.e.
17 of the top 20.

11. Which Edition of India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise SLINEX-20 is

being held at Trincomalee in Sri Lanka?
1) 6th
2) 5th
3) 8th
 4) 7th
5) 9th
Answer- 3) 8th
Explanation:
India’s policy of ‘Neighborhood First’ and vision of ‘Security and Growth
for all in the Region (SAGAR)’ is boosting interactions with neighboring
countries including Sri Lanka with which Indian Navy (IN) initiated a
8th Edition of annual Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise
SLINEX-20 from October 19-21 October 2020 off Trincomalee in Sri
Lanka. The Indian side is represented by indigenously built ASW (anti-
Submarine Warfare corvettes) Kamorta and Kiltan under the command
of Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern
Fleet (FOCEF) while Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) is represented by SLN Ships
Sayura (Offshore Patrol Vessel) and Gajabahu (Training Ship) led by
Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilaka, the Flag Officer Commanding Naval.
In addition, Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and Chetak
helicopters embarked onboard IN ships and Dornier Maritime Patrol
Aircraft are also participating.

12. Which is World’s First Country to attach Facial verification in the

National Identification Database?
1) Singapore
2) Israel
3) Malaysia
4) Indonesia
5) Australia
Answer- 1) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore became the World’s First Country to attach Facial verification
in the National Identification Database. The function is called “SingPass
Face Verification”. Using “SingPass Face Verification” a number of
Government services can be accessed online. It is being rolled out to the
city-state’s SingPass digital identity scheme. The SingPass digital identity
scheme provides access to 400 online services which includes tax
declarations, and public housing applications. The facial verification
 scheme has been implemented by IProov and Toppan Ecquaria for
Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech).

13. Which Startup has launched first-of-its-kind fully automated direct

payment platform called ‘mooPay’?
1) Agriwebb
2) Afimilk
3) Brainwired
4) Stellapps
5) ENGS Systems
Answer- 4) Stellapps
Explanation:
Stellapps, An IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras incubated
dairy-tech startup and World Economic Forum (WEF)’s technology
pioneer launched ‘mooPay’ in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan. The first-
of-its-kind fully automated direct payment platform is for dairy farmers
in Rajasthan. This platform is one of the Fintech solutions developed by
Stellapps for dairy and dairy farmers.

14. Which Supersonic Cruise Missile was successfully Test Fired

recently from INS Chennai (October 2020)?
1) RUDRAM
2) Prithvi-2
3) Prithvi-1
4) Tsirkon
5) BrahMos
Answer- 5) BrahMos
Explanation:
Supersonic cruise missile, “BrahMos” was successfully test fired from
Indian Navy’s indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS (Indian Naval
Ship) Chennai to a target in Arabian Sea. This 290 KM (Kilometer)
missile range has a top speed of Mach 2.8 nearly three times the speed of
sound. It should be noted that the BrahMos, a prime strike weapon has
been jointly designed, developed and produced by BrahMos Aerospace
Pvt Ltd that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from
land platforms. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture (JV) between
 India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and
NPO Mashinostroyenia-NPOM (formerly Federal State Unitary
Enterprise NPO Mashinostroyenia of Russia).

15. Who has won DANISA Denmark Open 2020 (Badminton tournament)
in men’s singles category?
1) Anders Antonsen
2) Nozomi Okuhara
3) Kidambi Srikanth
4) Yuki Fukushima
5) Marcus Ellis
Answer- 1) Anders Antonsen
Explanation:
DANISA Denmark Open 2020 took place from October 13-18, 2020
in Odense, Denmark. Denmark Open is an annual Badminton
Tournament held in Denmark, organized by Danmarks Badminton
forbund. Badminton World Federation (BWF) categorised it as a BWF
World Tour Super 750 event in 2018. It is the only world tour event in
Badminton which took place in 2020. Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei)
defeated India’s Kidambi Srikanth in the Quarterfinals of Denmark
Open 2020.
Winners of DANISA Denmark Open 2020 Badminton World
Federation (BWF) Tournament

Category Winner Runner-up

Men’s
Anders Antonsen (Denmark) Rasmus Gemke (Denmark)
Singles

Women’s
Nozomi Okuhara (Japan) Carolina Marin (Spain)
Singles

Men’s Marcus Ellis (England), Chris Vladimir Ivanov (Russia), Ivan

Doubles Langridge (England) Sozonov (Russia)

Women’s Yuki Fukushima (Japan), Sayaka Mayu Matsumoto (Japan),

Doubles Hirota (Japan) Wakana Nagahara (Japan)

Mixed Mark Lamsfuss (Germany), Isabel Chris Adcock (England),

Doubles Herttrich (Germany) Gabrielle Adcock(England)
16. Name the person who has won the Gold Medal in the Women’s event
(60-point competition) in Sheikh Russel International Air Rifle
Championship 2020.
1) Shiori Hirata
2) Vidya Toyyiba
3) Elavenil Valarivan
4) Manu Bhaker
5) Aava Murto
Answer- 3) Elavenil Valarivan
Explanation:
Indian Shooters Elavenil Valarivan won the Gold Medal in
the Women’s event, while Shahu Tushar Mane won the Silver Medal in
the Men’s event. The championship was organised by Bangladesh
Shooting Sport Federation (BSSF). Women’s Event: 

Winners Medal Score

Elavenil Valarivan (India) Gold Medal 627.5

Shiori Hirata (Japan) Silver Medal 622.6

Vidya Toyyiba (Indonesia) Bronze Medal 621.1

17. Who has won the Silver Medal in the Men’s event (60-point
competition) in Sheikh Russel International Air Rifle Championship
2020?
1) Shahu Tushar Mane
2) Baki Abdullah Hel
3) Naoya Okada
4) Manu Bhaker
5) Divyansh Singh Panwwar
Answer- 3) Shahu Tushar Mane
Explanation:
Indian Shooter Elavenil Valarivan won the Gold Medal in
the Women’s event, while Shahu Tushar Mane won the Silver Medal in
the Men’s event in the Sheikh Russel International Air Rifle
 Championship 2020 that held virtually. The championship was
organised by Bangladesh Shooting Sport Federation (BSSF). Men’s Event

      Winners  Medal Score

 Naoya Okada (Japan) Gold Medal 630.9

 Shahu Tushar Mane (India)  Silver Medal 623.8

Baki Abdullah Hel (Bangladesh) Bronze Medal 617.3

18. Pablo Zabaleta who announced retirement recently is associated

with which sport?
1) Cricket
2) Football
3) Tennis
4) Badminton
5) Hockey
Answer- 2) Football
Explanation:
Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod is an Argentine former professional
footballer who played as a right back. Zabaleta could operate on both
sides of the pitch as a full-back and was known for his tenacious style of
play, and has captained his club on numerous occasions. The 35-year-old
full-back joined City from Espanyol in 2008 and played his part in an era
of unprecedented glory for the Premier League club. Zabaleta spent
nine years at City, making 333 appearances and helping them win the
Premier League in 2011-12 and 2013-14.
Capped 58 times by Argentina, Zabaleta also won the FA Cup in 2011 and
the League Cup in 2014 and 2016.

19. Name the Book (Anthology of Essays) on “Sheikh Mujibur Rahman”

which penned by former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee.
1) The Unfinished Memoirs
2) Voice of Millions
 3) One in a Million
4) Million Voices in My Mind
5) A Million Voices
Answer- 2) Voice of Millions
Explanation:
The book, called “Voice of Millions”, was published earlier this year but
is yet to be launched formally. What makes the essay more poignant is
that Pranab Mukherjee was due to address Bangladesh Parliament, this
time a Special Session on March 22-23 to mark the Mujib centenary, and
also to attend the book’s launch. However, the functions in Dhaka were
put off due to the coronavirus pandemic, and when they are held, the
former MP, Minister and President will not be a part of them. The speech
and his memories of 1971 and the liberation war of Bangladesh are in
one of the last long articles the former President completed before he
died in August last, a part of an anthology of essays in honour of the
birth centenary year of Mujibur Rahman, as Bangladesh’s founding
father is known.

20. World Trauma Day is observed annually on which date?

1) October 10
2) October 15
3) October 12
4) October 17
5) October 5
Answer- 4) October 17
Explanation:
World Trauma Day is observed annually on October 17 to create
awareness about the increasing rate of accidents and injuries that cause
death and disability globally. The day also highlights the need to prevent
trauma. The day was first observed in 2011 in New Delhi, with The
Trauma Society of South Africa joining the year after.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Himayat Sagar Lake is located in which state?

1) Telangana
 2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) Ladakh
Answer- 1) Telangana
Explanation:
Himayat Sagar is an artificial lake about 20 kilometers from Hyderabad
in Telangana, India. At a distance of 18 Kms from Nampally Railway
Station, Himayat Sagar Lake in the outskirts of the city lies parallel to
Osman Sagar Lake. Named after Himayat Ali Khan, the youngest son of
the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad, it was constructed over Musi River in 1927.
The Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar reservoirs provide continuous
water supply to the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The
storage capacity of the reservoir is about 3 TMC. The grassy area
adjoining the lake is an ideal picnic spot. The road atop the bund is
popular for a good road for a drive. Cottages are also available in the
tourist complex.

2. Kati Bihu is the festival celebrated in which state?

1) Nagaland
2) Manipur
3) Meghalaya
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
Kati Bihu is one of the set of three Bihu festivals (agricultural festivals)
was celebrated in the state of Assam. The Kati Bihu is also known as
Kangali Bihu, the festival of the poor (the word “Kongal” means “poor”)
is celebrated in mid-October when the crops are at growing stage and
the granaries of the farmers are depleting.

3. Kathak is the classical dance form of which state?

1) Kerala
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
 4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tripura
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The
origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of
ancient north India in Uttar Pradesh.

4. “SIMBEX” is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted between

India & which country?
1) Russia
2) France
3) China
4) USA
5) Singapore
Answer- 5) Singapore
Explanation:
Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is an annual
bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic
of Singapore Navy (RSN). The exercise has been held annually since
1994.

5. Where is the headquarters of United Nations World Food

Programme (UN-WFP) located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Gurugram, India
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 4) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
UN-WFP is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The United Nations
World Food Programme (UN-WFP)’s headquarter is located at Rome,
Italy. Executive Director– David Muldrow Beasley.
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Questions Based on Current Affairs 21 October 2020

1. India’s first Multi-modal Logistic Park (MMLP) will be developed in

which state?
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) Sikkim
 4) Meghalaya
5) Nagaland
Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs
(Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) virtually laid the foundation stone
for India’s first Multi-modal Logistic Park (MMLP) at Jogighopa in
Assam. Rs 693.97 crore park will provide direct air, road, rail and
waterways connectivity to the people. The park will be developed under
the Bharatmala Pariyojana of the Government of India. It is being
created by National Highways and Infrastructure Development
Corporation (NHIDCL), owned by the Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways (MoRTH).

2. Scientists from West Bengal found India’s first Dragonfly fossil of 2.5
million years old in which state (Finding was published in Current
Science Journal)?
1) West Bengal
2) Telangana
3) Kerala
4) Jharkhand
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Jharkhand
Explanation:
A team of scientists from West Bengal headed by Mahasin Ali Khan,
assistant professor of Botany at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University found
India’s first Dragonfly fossil in Latehar, Jharkhand. The fossil belongs to
the late Neogene Period and it is expected to be around 2.5 million years
old. The findings of the discovery are published in the October 10
edition of Current Science journal.

3. Kharif foodgrain production is estimated to what amount in 2020-

2021?
1) 143.38 million tonnes
2) 144.52 million tonnes
3) 134.52 million tonnes
 4) 411.32 million tonnes
5) 414.38 million tonnes
Answer- 2) 144.52 million tonnes
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar, while addressing a digital conference organised
by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), stated that according to the
initial estimates, foodgrain production is projected to be 144.52 million
tonnes in the 2020-21 kharif season. As per the official data, during the
2019-20 kharif seasons, food grain production stood at 143.38 million
tonnes. During the first quarter of 2020-21 fiscal, this sector grew 3.4%.
The main kharif crop is Rice.

4. Which Country will have its first separate ‘Water Attache’ in India
from January 2021?
1) Netherlands
2) Denmark
3) Finland
4) Israel
5) France
Answer- 4) Israel
Explanation:
India and Israel share a strategic partnership in water management. In
order to boost it further, Israel will have a first separate ‘Water Attache’
in India from January 2021 which will share the former’s best practices
and technologies for advancements in India’s water management and
agriculture sectors. Notably, water is one of the biggest challenges in
India post-COVID. Apart from this, Israel will also nominate an honorary
Consul in the North-East with the aim to increase its presence and
collaboration in that region.
These announcements were made by Israeli Ambassador to India Ron
Malka –A Water Attache will join the ‘Agriculture Attache’ who has been
here for many years and together they will go to the centres of
excellence for agriculture established as part of Indo-Israel
collaboration. There are 29 such centres of excellence have already been
established across India and nearly 1.5 lakh farmers have been trained
at these centres in just one year. An agricultural attache is a diplomat,
 who analyzes, and acts on information on agriculture, agribusiness,
food, and other related spheres in a foreign country or countries.

5. Name the company which has been selected by the National

Aeronautical Space Agency (NASA) to build the first ever 4G cellular
networks on the Moon?
1) Nokia
2) Reliance Jio
3) Siemens
4) Vodafone
5) Nippon
Answer- 1) Nokia
Explanation:
Finland based Nokia has been selected by the National Aeronautical
Space Agency (NASA) to build the first ever 4G cellular networks on the
Moon. NASA has awarded USD 14.1 Million to Nokia for the project. It is
being built for communication purposes of NASA’s ARTEMIS Program to
the Moon by 2024. Nokia & Intuitive Machines are partnering for this
Mission. The grant is part of USD 370 Million worth of contracts signed
under NASA’s “Tipping Point” selection to advance research and
development for space exploration.

6. Find the company which planned to introduce 2 million co-branded

credit cards (Next Generation Credit Cards).
1) PhonPe
2) Paytm
3) Amazon
4) Google Pay
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 2) Paytm
Explanation:
Paytm in partnership with various credit card issuers will introduce 2
million co-branded credit cards for consumers in India in the next 12–18
months. The ‘Next Generation Credit Cards’ will have diverse one-touch
services, including changing security pin number, updating address,
 blocking card in the event of fraud prevention, issuing duplicate card
and viewing outstanding credit limit.

7. BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has signed a MoU with which Indian
state to support MSMEs to raise equity funds?
1) Jharkhand
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Telangana
Answer- 5) Telangana
Explanation:
BSE (formerly known as Bombay Stock Exchange) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Industries and Commerce
Department, Government of Telangana along with GlobalLinker to
support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of the state to
raise equity funds. This partnership will address the MSMEs challenges
due to limited alternate sources of finance which increases their
dependence on the debt capital that results in distorted capital
structures and restrained cash flow. Under this partnership the MSMEs
of Telangana will have access to the opportunities of equity financing
which will support the businesses to grow from expansion to
acquisition.

8. Which Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM)

was held virtually (Hardeep Singh Puri co-chaired the meeting)?
1) 9th
2) 3rd
3) 1st
4) 6th
5) 11th
Answer- 1) 9th
Explanation:
The 9th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was
held virtually which was co-chaired by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of
State (MoS) for Commerce and Industry and Qais bin Mohammed al
 Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of
Oman. The JCM was held to review the recent developments in trade
and investment ties and on the economic situation amid COVID-19.

9. Who heads the Market Data Advisory Committee constituted by

SEBI?
1) Madhabi Puri Buch
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Rajkiran Rai G
4) Aditya Puri
5) Rajnish Kumar
Answer- 1) Madhabi Puri Buch
Explanation:
In an effort to set up Data Culture through Data Democratization in the
Indian securities market, The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) has constituted a Market Data Advisory Committee (MADC),
Standing Committee. The committee is headed by Madhabi Puri Buch,
Whole Time Member, SEBI and has CEOs of stock exchanges and
depositories, representatives of various stakeholders and senior officials
of SEBI as members.

10. Supreme Court formulated a one-man committee under ‘whom’ to

monitor and prevent stubble-burning by farmers?
1) Sharad Arvind Bobde
2) Ajjikuttira Somaiah Bopanna
3) V Ramasubramanian
4) Madan Bhimarao Lokur
5) Aditya Dubey
Answer- 4) Madan Bhimarao Lokur
Explanation:
The Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice Sharad Arvind
Bobde and comprising of Justices Ajjikuttira Somaiah Bopanna and V
Ramasubramanian has directed to formulate a one-man committee
under former SC judge Madan Bhimarao Lokur to monitor and prevent
stubble-burning by farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (UP)
this winter, which worsens the air quality in Delhi- National Capital
 Region (NCR).
This constitution of panel is on the lines petition filed by Aditya Dubey
who has raised concern over rising pollution level in Delhi-NCR. He was
represented by senior advocate Vikas Singh.

11. What is India’s rank based on total inflow of migrants to OECD

nations (during 2018) according to the 44th edition of “International
Migration Outlook 2020” (China tops)?
1) 5th
2) 9th
3) 2nd
4) 36th
5) 38th
Answer- 3) 2nd
Explanation:
Secretary-general at OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development) Jose Angel Gurria Trevino unveiled the 44th edition of
“International Migration Outlook 2020” in which India emerged as the
second largest source country both in terms of the “total” inflow of new
migrants to OECD countries during 2018 and also as regards the number
of Indians acquiring citizenship of these countries. India overtook
Romania to emerge as the second-largest source country. Notably,
migration from India to OECD countries increased sharply by 10% and
reached 3.3 lakh. It represents 5% of the overall migration to OECD
countries. China grabbed the top spot while Romania stood at 3rd place.

12. Which organization developed Standoff Anti-Tank Guided Missile

(SANT Missile) which has been successfully tested recently at ITR
Chandipur, Odisha?
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) Indian Space Research Organisation
3) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
4) Ordinance Factory Board
5) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Answer- 1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
 India successfully Test-fired Standoff Anti-Tank Guided Missile (SANT
Missile) from a roof-top launcher at Integrated Test Range (ITR),
Chandipur, Odisha.
The missile is equipped with Lock-on after Launch and Lock-on before
Launch capabilities. The Missile hit the designated static target with
high accuracy. SANT Missile is an air-to-surface missile being developed
by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for Indian
Air Force (IAF). The missile is an upgraded version of Helicopter
Launched Nag (HeliNa) Missile. It has a Striking range of 15-20 Kms.

13. NITI Aayog along with which company has launched 1st of its kind,
Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC)?
1) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
2) Amazon web services
3) IBM Cloud Services
4) Microsoft Azure
5) Digital Ocean
Answer- 2) Amazon web services
Explanation:
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog launched First
of its Kind, Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) with
Amazon Web Services (AWS). CIC will help in addressing societal
challenges through digital innovation with focus on agriculture,
healthcare and skill development. This is the First CIC in India and 12th
CIC around the Globe.

14. Who has launched the development of Indigenous Software solution

for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Vessels Traffic Monitoring
Systems (VTMS) In New Delhi?
1) Sanjay Dhotre
2) Mansukh Mandaviya
3) Prahlad Singh Patel
4) Hardeep Singh Puri
5) Rajkumar Singh
Answer- 2) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation:
 Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Shipping, Mansukh
Mandaviya e-launched the development of Indigenous Software
solution for Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Vessels Traffic Monitoring
Systems (VTMS) in New Delhi. The launch of indigenous software is in
line with Prime Minister’s Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Mission.
The indigenous VTS and VTMS software will help in determining the
position of shipping Vessels, position of other traffic and other
meteorological hazard warnings, and traffic management within a port
or waterway.

15. Which Company will launch a blockchain-platform in India in 2021

to facilitate investment in bonds by individuals?
1) Bursa Bonds
2) Citybank Berhard
3) BondEvalue
4) Pitch Platforms
5) Crowdplus
Answer- 3) BondEvalue
Explanation:
Singapore-based bond exchange, BondEvalue, co-founded by India-
origin entrepreneurs Rajaram Kannan and Rahul Banerjee, is all set to
launch a blockchain-platform in 2021 to facilitate investment in bonds
by individuals. Recently, BondEvalue got approval as a global
Recognised Market Operator (RMO) from the Monetary Authority of
Singapore (MAS). The RMO allows BondbloX Bond Exchange (BBX), the
world’s first blockchain-based bond exchange, to trade globally a wide
range of fixed-income securities.

16. Name the Veteran Economist who released his autobiography

“Portraits of Power: Half a Century of Being at Ringside” recently.
1) Kishore Bhimani
2) Pradeep Goorha
3) Nand Kishore Singh
4) Shashi Tharoor
5) Abhijit Banerjee
 Answer- 3) Nand Kishore Singh
Explanation:
Veteran Economist and bureaucrat N K (Nand Kishore) Singh released
his autobiography titled “Portraits of Power: Half a Century of Being at
Ringside”. The book portrays the life of NK Singh who played an active
role in the development of the Indian economy. He is currently serving
as the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission.
The book is published by Rupa Publications India. He was honoured by
Japan with its highest national decoration “The order of the Rising Sun,
Gold and Silver Star” in 2016 and He was the only Indian in the list of
the 2016 recipients.

17. Kishore Bhimani who passed away in October 2020 was a well-
known ______________.
1) Sports Journalist
2) Commentator
3) Politician
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Kishore Bhimani, veteran sports journalist and commentator passed
away in Kolkata, West Bengal due to cardiac arrest. He was born in
Kolkata, West Bengal. He received the lifetime achievement award for
his contributions to sports and media in 2013 at the 5th H&G Clinic
Journalism Awards 2012. He documented the 1975-76 series as a book
titled “India’s Caribbean Adventure”. His book “The Accidental Godman”
was published by Manjul Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. in 2012.

18. International Chefs Day is annually celebrated on which Day (2020’s

theme: ‘Healthy Food for the Future!’)?
1) October 10
2) October 15
3) October 12
4) October 13
5) October 20
 Answer- 5) October 20
Explanation:
International Chefs Day is annually celebrated on October 20 to
celebrate the profession of chefs and educate people about healthy food
globally. The day also highlights the duty of chefs to pass their
knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation of Chefs.
2020 International Chefs Day campaign theme– ‘Healthy Food for the
Future!’.

19. When was the “World Osteoporosis Day (WOD)” observed annually?
1) October 18
2) October 15
3) October 14
4) October 20
5) October 19
Answer- 4) October 20
Explanation:
The World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is annually observed across the
globe on 20th October to raise awareness on the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of Osteoporosis. The day aims to make the prevention of
Osteoporosis and fractures a global health priority by reaching out to
healthcare professionals, patients, media and the general public.
The first WOD was celebrated on 20th October 1996. The year-long
campaign of WOD 2020 will feature “That’s Osteoporosis” as the
headline, and highlight the visuals that impact the emotions and the
stories of the Osteoporosis patients. Since 1996, the International
Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has been organising the events of the
WOD.

20. Which edition of World Statistics Day was observed on October 20,
2020 (2020 theme: “Connecting the world with Data we can trust”)?
1) 1st
2) 4th
3) 5th
4) 3rd
5) 2nd
 Answer- 4) 3rd
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Third World Statistics Day was observed on
20th October. It is observed to emphasise the importance of data
authenticity and credibility. The World Statistics day is observed every
Five Years. The theme of Third World Statistics Day is – “Connecting the
world with Data we can trust”. The Day will be celebrated across the
world under the collaborative endeavour and guidance of the United
Nations Statistics Commission.

21. Name the Mobile App launched by Leather Sector Skill Council
(LSSC) for enhanced quality assurance.
1) Leather India
2) SKILL India
3) SCALE India
4) Quality India
5) LSSC India
Answer- 3) SCALE India
Explanation:
Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC), a non-profit organization (NGO)
launched “Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees India
(SCALE India)” Android app for enhancing the quality assurance of the
leather industry. Union Minister of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, Mahendra Nath Pandey unveiled the SCALE India
app during a virtual event. The app will serve as a one-stop solution for
skilling, learning, assessment and employment needs of the leather and
leather products industry. Through this app, LSSC is aiming to enhance
quality assurance of the Leather Industry under Skill India Mission.

22. Who has launched the electricity consumer service portal “Mo
Bidyut” and mobile application?
1) Hemant Soren
2) Bhupesh Baghel
3) YS Jaganmohan Reddy
4) N Biren Singh
5) Naveen Patnaik
 Answer- 5) Naveen Patnaik
Explanation:
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha launched the electricity
consumer service portal “Mo Bidyut” and mobile application, over a
virtual platform. The portal was developed by the Energy Department
and dedicated to the public under the 5T (Team work, Transparency,
Technology, Time leading to Transformation) mechanism, an initiative
of the government of Odisha. The electricity services provided by the Mo
Bidyut will be governed and monitored under the “Mo Sarkar” (My
Government).

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. The Jharsuguda Airport is located at which state?

1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) West Bengal
4) Rajasthan
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
Veer Surendra Sai Airport also known as Jharsuguda Airport is an
Indian airport. The airport is located 5 kilometers north-east of
Jharsuguda, Odisha.

2. Where is the Hussain Sagar Lake located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Telangana
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Telangana
Explanation:
Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake in Hyderabad, Telangana, built by
Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1563. It is spread across an area of 5.7 square
kilometers and is fed by the River Musi.
3. Who is the current PM of Israel?
1) Shavkat Mirziyoyev
2) Denys Shmyhal
3) Vladimir Putin
4) Benjamin Netanyahu
5) Yoshihide Suga
Answer- 4) Benjamin Netanyahu
Explanation:
Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician serving as Prime Minister of
Israel since 2009, and previously from 1996 to 1999. Netanyahu is also
the Chairman of the Likud – National Liberal Movement.

4. Where is the headquarters of OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-

operation and Development) located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 2) Paris, France
Explanation:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an
intergovernmental economic organisation with 37 member countries,
founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.

5. What is capital of Oman?

1) Banjul
2) Ankara
3) Harare
4) Bishkek
5) Muscat
Answer- 5) Muscat
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Oman is Muscat & Omani rial respectively.
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1. Which ministry has amended Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj

Act, 1989 under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 & provides way for
creation of District Development Councils (DDCs) in each district?
1) Ministry of External Affairs
2) Ministry of Home Affairs
 3) Ministry of Finance
4) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer- 2) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Jammu and
Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 under the J&K Reorganisation Act,
2019 by removing a provision in Section 10 that requires payment of
honorarium to panches and sarpanches (village head) in the Union
Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The amendment also provides
for the creation of District Development Councils (DDCs) in each district
of J&K which will have jurisdiction over the entire district excluding
areas designated as municipality or Municipal Corporation. The term of
the DDCs will be 5 years. In accordance with the amendment, the
accounts of the Halqa Panchayat will be audited annually by a chartered
accountant. Halqa means the area comprising a village or contiguous
number of villages determined by the government.

2. Which is the only city in India to have longest Bus Rapid Transit
System (BRTS) network?
1) Surat
2) Ahmedabad
3) Kolkata
4) Patna
5) Lucknow
Answer- 1) Surat
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani inaugurated the newly expanded
Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) route from Kumbhariya to Kadodara,
Surat virtually from Gandhinagar. With the opening of this BRTS
corridor, Surat became the only city in the country to have Longest BRTS
network with 108 kms. The newly inaugurated 5.08 Km corridor
Kumbhariya to Kadodara was completed at a cost of INR 28 crore.

3. India is in talks with which country for co-production and co-

development in defence production (October 2020)?
 1) Azerbaijan
2) Kazakhstan
3) Kyrgyzstan
4) Turkmenistan
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 2) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
Sanjay Jaju, Joint Secretary (DIP-Defence Industries Production), while
speaking at the inaugural of the India-Kazakhstan Defence Cooperation
Expo, a two-day virtual expo jointly organized by FICCI (Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) and Ministry of Defence
stated that many Indian companies are already in talks with Kazakhstan
defence industries for co-production and co-development in defence
production and for opening a new chapter in the heavy engineering
sector.

4. COVID-19 and Technological Advances will disrupt around ‘how

many’ jobs by 2025, according to the “The Future of Jobs Report
2020” report released by World Economic Forum (WEF)?
1) 88 Million
2) 58 Million
3) 85 Million
4) 68 Million
5) 75 Million
Answer- 3) 85 Million
Explanation:
Third Edition of “The Future of Jobs Report 2020” released by the World
Economic Forum (WEF), COVID-19 and Technological Advances will
disrupt around 85 Million Jobs by 2025. The WEF report is based on the
Future of Jobs Survey, which is based on projections of senior Business
Leaders from 300 Global firms who together employ over a million
workers.

5. PM Modi will participate in the celebration of 50th Independence

day (March 26, 2021) of which country?
1) Myanmar
 2) Nepal
3) Maldives
4) Bangladesh
5) Mauritius
Answer- 4) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dhaka to participate in the
celebration of 50th Independence Day of Bangladesh on March 26, 2021,
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen has said. Dr
Momen said the occasion will be marked by celebrations on both sides.

6. Which Bank in collaboration with IIT-Madras Incubation Cell

(IITMIC) has launched an exclusive credit facility of up to Rs 50
crore for start-ups namely “IND Spring Board”?
1) Indian Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) State Bank of India
5) Indian Overseas Bank
Answer- 1) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Indian Bank in collaboration with IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)
Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) has launched an exclusive credit
facility of up to Rs 50 crore for start-ups namely “IND Spring Board”.
This new model for financing start-ups was e-launched by K Ananth
Krishnan, Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Technology Officer
(CTO), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the presence of Debasish
Panda, Secretary, Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. The e- launch
was also attended by the Board of Directors of Indian Bank, customers
of the Bank and representatives from print & electronic media.

7. Zenpay Solutions partnered YAP and ‘which’ bank to issue salary

cards to its customers?
1) HSBC Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) RBL Bank
 4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 3) RBL Bank
Explanation:
2020 In order to drive financial inclusion to issue salary cards to its
customers across India, Zenpay Solutions partnered with RBL bank and
YAP. The corporate expense and salary payment solution helps the
employees (working class people who perform manual labor) who work
with SMEs (Small and medium-sized enterprises) and MSME (Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprise) to receive digital payments through a
salary account.

8. According to the report “Trade and Development Report 2020”

released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD), Global Trade is expected to fall by what
percent in 2020?
1) 5-7%
2) 7-9%
3) 4-6%
4) 9-11%
5) 11-13%
Answer- 2) 7-9%
Explanation:
“Trade and Development Report 2020 – From Global Pandemic to
Prosperity for All: Avoiding Another Lost Decade” released by the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Global Trade
is expected to fall by 7-9% in 2020 due to the Pandemic. According to the
report, Global Trade has recorded little growth in the Third Quarter. No
region has been spared by an estimated 19% year-on-year plunge in
World Trade in the Second Quarter of 2020 due to the Pandemic.

9. The Government of Odisha selected ‘which’ organization as its

national industry partner for the 3rd edition of the “Make in
Odisha” conclave?
1) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
2) National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)
 3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
4) ASSOCHAM
5) None of the above
Answer- 3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
(FICCI)
Explanation:
The Government of Odisha selected the Federation of Indian Chambers
of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as its national industry partner for
the 3rd edition of the “Make in Odisha” conclave. Industrial Promotion
and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (IPICOL) owned by the
government of odisha is the nodal investment promotion and industrial
facilitation agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the FICCI for the promotion and investor outreach activities which has
to be carried out until the next edition of the “Make in Odisha” conclave.

10. Who received the CEO of the Year and Visionary Leadership Award
at National Awards for Excellence-PSU hosted by the World Human
Resource Development (HRD) Congress?
1) Debasish Panda
2) K Ananth Krishnan
3) Prasiddha Krishna
4) Pravir Krishna
5) Nihal Sarin
Answer- 4) Pravir Krishna
Explanation:
Pravir Krishna, Managing Director (MD) of Tribal Cooperative
Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) received the CEO
of the Year and Visionary Leadership Award for his exemplary and
inspirational leadership. The awards were presented at the virtual
edition of National Awards for Excellence – PSU hosted by the World
Human Resource Development (HRD) Congress. The TRIFED team led by
Pravir Krishna won the collective award for the investment in the start-
ups category.

11. Which Bank has won Central Bank of the Year Award 2020?
1) Bank of Ghana (BoG)
 2) Bank of Singapore (BoS)
3) Bank of Malaysia (BoM)
4) Bank of England (BoE)
5) Bank of China (BoC)
Answer- 1) Bank of Ghana (BoG)
Explanation:
The Central Banking organised a virtual award ceremony to honour the
winner of the Annual Central Banking Awards 2020. The 2020 awards
mark the 7th edition of the Annual Central Banking Awards. The award
recognises the excellence in the central banking community. The Bank
of Ghana (BoG) received the Central Bank of the Year Award 2020 and
Ernest Addison, the governor of BoG received the award on behalf of the
bank.

12. Name the winner of GOLD Stevie® Award in the Lifetime

Achievement-Business category in the 17th annual Stevie Awards
for Women in Business.
1) Hema Gupta
2) Neena Gupta
3) Seema Gupta
4) Aishwarya Sridhar
5) Nihal Sarin
Answer- 3) Seema Gupta
Explanation:
Seema Gupta, Director (Operations) of Power Grid Corporation of India
Limited (POWERGRID), a PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) under
Ministry of Power, Government of India has been named the winner of
GOLD Stevie® Award in the Lifetime Achievement-Business category in
the 17th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
The awards will be presented on December 9, 2020 during a virtual
awards ceremony.
Note– the Gold Stevie winners will receive a Gold Stevie trophy.

13. Who is the 1st Indian women to win the Wildlife Photographer of
the Year 2020?
1) Seema Gupta
 2) Nihal Sarin
3) Aishwarya Sridhar
4) SUNIDHI
5) Vidisha Balyan
Answer- 3) Aishwarya Sridhar
Explanation:
Aishwarya Sridhar, First Indian Woman to Win Wildlife Photographer
of the Year 2020
On 13th October 2020, Aishwarya Sridhar (23 years old) became the first
and youngest Indian Woman to Win Wildlife Photographer of the year
2020. The 2020 awards mark the 56th year of the Wildlife photographer
of the Year Award. The award show was organised by the National
Museum of History, London. Aishwarya won the award for her
photograph titled “Light of Passion” featuring fireflies.

14. Who represented India at the 18th meeting of Prosecutors General

of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
1) GC Murmu
2) Ajay kumar Bhalla
3) Ajay Tyagi
4) Tushar Mehta
5) Vikas Singh
Answer- 4) Tushar Mehta
Explanation:
The 18th meeting of Prosecutors General of Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) Member States was virtually organized by the
General Prosecutor’s Office of Uzbekistan from Tashkent where India
was represented by Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta.
During the meet, Prosecutors agreed to strengthen cooperation in
preventing and combating corruption, mutual legal assistance and
exchange of regulatory legal acts.
It should be noted that India will host the next meeting of Prosecutors
General in 2021. Also, it will host the 2020 SCO Council of Heads of
Government on November 30th.
15. Who heads the 9-member panel formulated by IRDAI to examine
need for Standard Cyber Liability Insurance?
1) P Umesh
2) Ajay kumar Bhalla
3) Ajay Tyagi
4) Tushar Mehta
5) Vikas Singh
Answer- 1) P Umesh
Explanation:
The cases of cyberattack and high-profile data breaches have increased
amid COVID-19 pandemic. In order to curb this situation, on October 20,
2020, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
set up a 9-member panel under P Umesh, Consultant-Liability Insurance,
to explore the possibility of a basic standard cyber liability insurance
product for individuals and establishments that can manage their cyber
risks.
The panel will recommend the scope of the cyber liability insurance
covers for the present context and for the medium term. The working
group will submit its report within two months.

16. The 5th joint working group meeting on coal between India and
which country will be held on November 5, 2020?
1) Israel
2) Japan
3) Hong Kong
4) Indonesia
5) Thailand
Answer- 4) Indonesia
Explanation:
India will host 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) on coal with Indonesia
and the meeting will be on November 5 through video conference. The
meeting will be co-chaired from the Indian side by Vinod Kumar Tiwari,
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal and by Dr Ir. Ridwan
Djamaluddin, Director General of Mineral and Coal Ministry of Energy
and Mineral Resources from the Indonesian side.
17. Which Country had the highest burden of infant deaths due to air
pollution in 2019 according to the 3rd State of Global Air 2020 (SOGA
2020) report?
1) Nepal
2) Nigeria
3) India
4) Pakistan
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
The 3rd State of Global Air 2020 (SOGA 2020) report was released by
United States (US)-based Health Effects Institute (HEI) and Institute for
Health Metrics and Evaluation’s (IHME) Global Burden of Disease (GBD)
Project in which India recorded the highest annual average PM 2.5
concentration exposure in the world in 2019 followed by Nepal (2nd),
and Niger (3rd). India is also among the top ten countries with highest
ozone (O3) exposure in 2019. Qatar recorded the highest O3 exposure
followed by Nepal and India. India had the highest burden of infant
deaths due to air pollution followed by Nigeria (67,900), Pakistan
(56,500), and Ethiopia (22,900). Over 116,000 infants in India died within
a month after their birth due to exposure to severe air pollution in 2019.

18. What is India’s rank in most powerful country in Asia list according
to Lowy Institute Asia Power Index 2020 Edition?
1) 3rd
2) 2nd
3) 1st
4) 5th
5) 4th
Answer- 5) 4th
Explanation:
According to Lowy Institute Asia Power Index 2020 Edition released by
Sydney (Australia) based Lowy Institute, India with a score of 39.7 (out
of 100) is the 4th most powerful country in Asia. United States topped
the index with a score of 81.6, followed by China – 76.1 & Japan – 41.0.
However, India has lost its status as “Major Power” as its power came
 down to 39.7. The score is marginally shy of the Major Power threshold
of 40 Points. India’s overall score showed a decline of 1.3 points
compared to 2019.  India ranked 4th in Five other measures – Economic
Capability, Military Capability, Resilience, Diplomatic influence and
Cultural Influence.  
Rankings according to Lowy Institute Asia Power Index 2020
Edition:

Country Score Rank

India 39.7 4

United States 81.6 1

China 76.1 2

Japan 41 3

19. Which company has signed a contract to build & run Rs.753 Crore
worth MiG-29 Simulator Centre for IAF?
1) Alpha Design Technologies Ltd.
2) Larsen & Tubro
3) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
4) Agnikul Cosmos
5) Ordinance Factory Board
Answer- 1) Alpha Design Technologies Ltd.
Explanation:
ADTL Signed to Build & Run Rs.753 Crore worth MiG-29 Simulator
Centre for IAF
Alpha Design Technologies Ltd. (ADTL), Bengaluru based company has
signed the 1st of 2 phased Defence contracts with the Ministry of
Defence and Russia’s RAC MiG. ADTL will build, run and maintain the
Rs.753 crores worth two types of fighter aircraft simulators. Pilots of
Indian Air Force (IAF) will train on these simulators before flying MiG-
29. The 1st contract worth Rs.53 crores is to establish the Alpha design
and run MiG-29 simulator centre at Adampur airfield for 2 years. The
2nd 18-year contract will be signed after 2 years.
20. Which Institute has developed Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste
(MSW) Processing Facility to solve the issue of ‘Sustainable
Processing of Municipal Solid Waste’?
1) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)
2) Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI)
3) Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI)
4) Central Building Research Institute (CBRI)
5) Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI)
Answer- 1) Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
(CMERI)
Explanation:
In an effort to address the issue of ‘Sustainable Processing of Municipal
Solid Waste’, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Central
Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) developed
Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Processing Facility. The CSIR-
CMERI MSW Technology intends to achieve a Zero-Landfill and a Zero
Waste City and envisions developing job creating opportunities.

21. Which edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020

headed by CSIR will be held virtually from 22nd to 25th December,
2020?
1) 3rd
2) 9th
3) 5th
4) 4th
5) 6th
Answer- 5) 6th
Explanation:
2020 Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth
Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, at a review meeting held in New
Delhi announced that the 6th edition of India International Science
Festival (IISF) 2020 will be held from 22nd to 25th December, 2020. IISF
2020 will be organized at a virtual platform and will be spearheaded by
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) with support of all
other concerned ministries and departments.
22. UIDAI introduced Aadhaar PVC card, a new form of Aadhaar
recently. Who is the CEO of UIDAI?
1) Satish Kumar Gupta
2) Pankaj Kumar
3) H Srikrishnan
4) Suresh Sethi
5) Anubrata Biswas
Answer- 2) Pankaj Kumar
Explanation:
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) introduced a new
form of Aadhaar, namely, Aadhar polyvinyl chloride (PVC) card. The
Aadhaar PVC card has enhanced security features and is more
convenient to carry. The pocket-sized verifiable identity card can be
obtained at a price of Rs 50. Aadhaar card holders can order the new
Aadhaar PVC card even if their mobile number is not registered in
Aadhaar. Pankaj Kumar is the CEO of UIDAI.

23. Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on which day?

1) October 18
2) October 19
3) October 20
4) October 21
5) October 22
Answer- 4) October 21
Explanation:
Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21. It is
observed to honor the loyalty and supreme sacrifice of police personnel
for the nation. It is observed to remember the sacrifice of ten policemen
who were killed in an ambush by Chinese Troops on October 21, 1959 in
Ladakh’s Hot Spring area. The Annual Conference of Inspectors General
of Police of States and Union Territories held in January, 1960 decided to
observe October 21 as ‘Police Commemoration Day’ in order to
commemorate the exceptional valour by the men of CRPF (Central
Reserve Police Force).
24. When was World Iodine Deficiency Day observed annually?
1) October 18
2) October 19
3) October 20
4) October 21
5) October 22
Answer- 4) October 21
Explanation:
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day is also known
as World Iodine Deficiency Day is annually observed on 21st October.
The day aims to create awareness of the needs of the Iodine, an essential
dietary mineral required for the normal function, growth and
development. The trace amount of iodine is required for the normal
function of the body since it supports the thyroid gland to produce
thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones. To overcome the
risk of IDD, the salt is fortified with iodine (iodized salt).

25. Name the website launched by CSIR for providing information on

repurposed drugs for COVID-19.
1) CaRED
2) CuRED
3) CRED
4) CSIRED
5) CoRED
Answer- 2) CuRED
Explanation:
Union Minister for Science & Technology, Harsh Vardhan launched
‘CuRED’ or ‘CSIR Ushered Repurposed Drugs’ (Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research-CSIR) a website for information on Repurposed
Drugs for COVID-19. The website provides information regarding
clinical trials of diagnostics and devices in which CSIR is involved.

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1. What is capital of Ghana?
1) Banjul
2) Ankara
3) Harare
4) Bishkek
5) Accra
Answer- 5) Accra
Explanation:
The capital and currency of Ghana is Accra & Ghanaian Cedi
respectively.

2. Where is the headquarters of Council of Scientific & Industrial

Research (CSIR)-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
(CMERI) located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mohali, Punjab
3) Durgapur, West Bengal
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Durgapur, West Bengal
Explanation:
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Mechanical
Engineering Research Institute is abbreviated as CSIR-CMERI.
Headquarters– Durgapur, West Bengal
Director– Prof. (Dr.) Harish Hirani.

3. Who is the current president of Council of Scientific & Industrial

Research (CSIR)?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Shekhar C. Mande
3) Subhash S Khuntia
4) Balram Bhargava
5) Harish Hirani
Answer- 1) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
 President – Prime Minister (Narendra Modi); Director General – Shekhar
C. Mande; Headquarters – New Delhi.

4. Where is the headquarters of World Economic Forum located?

1) Washington D.C, US
2) Gurugram, India
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum, based in Cologny, Geneva Canton,
Switzerland, is an international NGO, founded in 1971. Founder,
Executive Chairman – Klaus Schwab
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland.

5. Where is the headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade

and Development (UNCTAD) located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Montreal, Canada
3) New York City, US
4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 5) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the
United Nations General Assembly in 1964. Headquarters are located in
Geneva, Switzerland, and they have offices in New York and Addis
Ababa. UNCTAD is part of the UN Secretariat.
Secretary-General– Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya (7th Secretary-General).

6. Nazca Lines is the UNESCO heritage site located in which country?

1) Mozambique
2) Peru
3) Iraq
 4) Egypt
5) Greece
Answer- 2) Peru
Explanation:
Peru’s famous Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its
depictions of larger-than-life animals, plants and imaginary beings,
grabbed the spotlight on social media recently after the discovery of a
hitherto unknown massive carving –– that of a resting cat on the slope
of a steep hill. Nazca Lines is considered among the top places to visit in
Peru, the Nazca Lines are a group of geoglyphs, or large designs made
on the ground by creators using elements of the landscape such as
stones, gravel, dirt or lumber. These are believed to be the greatest
known archaeological enigma, owing to their size, continuity, nature
and quality. The images on the ground are so big in size that the best
way to get a full view of them is overflying them.

7. Lemru Elephant Reserve is located in which state?

1) Punjab
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chhattisgarh Forest Minister, Mohammad Akbar assured villagers
living in and around the site of the proposed expansion of Lemru
Elephant Reserve at Raipur by stating that it will not infringe on the
rights of the locals in any manner.

8. Name the organisation which released the report titled, “World

Economic Outlook”.
1) International Labour Organisation (ILO)
2) United Nations (UN)
3) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
4) World Economic Forum (WEF)
5) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
 Answer- 3) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Explanation:
India is set to drop below Bangladesh in terms of per capita gross
domestic product (GDP) this year, according to the International
Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the IMF-World Economic Outlook
(WEO), Bangladesh’s per capita GDP in dollar terms is expected to grow
4% in 2020 to $1,888. On the other hand, India’s per capita GDP is
expected to decline 10.5% to $1,897 – the lowest in the last four years.
The GDP figure for both countries is at current prices.

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1. How many states have reported a reduction in parasitic intestinal

worm infection or Soil-Transmitted Helminthiases (STH) in India as
per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare report?
1) 13
2) 12
 3) 14
4) 16
5) 15
Answer- 3) 14
Explanation:
In accordance with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
14 states have reported a reduction in parasitic intestinal worm
infection or Soil-Transmitted Helminthiases (STH) which has a harmful
effect on children’s physical growth and can cause anaemia and under-
nutrition. This feat has been achieved due to the regular deworming
through Albendazole tablet as advised and approved by the World
Health Organization (WHO) for treatment of intestinal worms in
children and adolescents (1-19 years) living in areas with high STH
burden. It is a part of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programmes
globally. Notably, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh (HP), Meghalaya,
Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar have
shown substantial reduction in worm prevalence.

2. Union Cabinet approved adoption of Jammu and Kashmir

Panchayati Raj Act, 1989. Who is the Union Minister for Ministry of
Panchayati Raj?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Narendra Modi
3) Narendra Singh Tomar
4) Prahlad Singh Patel
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 3) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved
the following proposals which were detailed by Union Information and
Broadcasting Minister Prakash Keshav Javadekar during a press
conference. The Union Cabinet approved the adoption of the Jammu and
Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, which was amended and notified by
the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on October 17, 2020. The present
minister of Panchayati raj is Narendra Singh Tomar.
3. Airports Authority of India (AAI) is planning to develop at least 100
Airports, Waterdromes, and Heliports by ‘which’ year under UDAN
(“Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik”) – Regional Air Connectivity Scheme?
1) 2022
2) 2024
3) 2025
4) 2030
5) 2021
Answer- 2) 2024
Explanation:
Airports Authority of India (AAI) is planning to develop at least 100
Airports, Waterdromes, and Heliports by 2024 under UDAN (“Ude Desh
ka Aam Naagrik”)-Regional Air Connectivity Scheme. The Fourth
Anniversary of the UDAN Scheme was observed on 21st October, 2020. A
video conference was organized to commemorate the anniversary,
Pradeep Singh Kharola, Civil Aviation Secretary, Arvind Singh;
Chairman of AAI participated in the virtual conference. Airports
Authority of India (AAI) is the implementing agency of UDAN.

4. The Third Phase of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) will

be commenced from which month?
1) March 2021
2) May 2021
3) April 2021
4) December 2020
5) January 2021
Answer- 5) January 2021
Explanation:
The C-DAC and the National Supercomputing Mission signed agreement
with the leading institutes of India. According to the agreement,
manufacturing units and assembly units of super computers are to be
established in the Premier Institutes of the country. This is considered as
a major step towards Atma nearby Bharat Abhiyan. The Department of
Science and Technology (DST), under the Ministry of Science and
Technology has stated that the Third Phase of the National
Supercomputing Mission (NSM) will commence from January, 2021. This
 phase will take the computing speed to 45 Petaflops (PF). The works on
Phase Three will include Three systems of 3 PF each and one system of
20 PF as a national facility.

5. In which state Agar International Trade Centre, a first-of-its-kind in

India was inaugurated?
1) Sikkim
2) Assam
3) Tripura
4) Meghalaya
5) Nagaland
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Assam laid the foundation stone of Assam
Agar International Trade Centre, a first-of-its-kind in India at Dabidubi
in Golaghat district of Assam. This initiative is on the lines of doubling
the farmer’s income in the state by 2022. This project will promote the
business of the farmers as well as the entrepreneurs associated with
agarwood plantation and trade in Assam which results in boosting
Assam’s economy.

6. Name the Chief Minister (CM) of Meghalaya, who launched “micro

automated teller machine (ATM)” recently.
1) Zoramthanga
2) Sarbananda Sonowal
3) Pema Khandu
4) Cornad Sangma
5) Biplab Kumar Deb
Answer- 4) Cornad Sangma
Explanation:
The Chief Minister (CM) of Meghalaya, Conrad Kongkal Sangma,
launched “micro automated teller machine (ATM)” and distributed the
same to the Business Correspondent Agents (BCAs) during an event,
organised at Yojana Bhavan in Main Secretariat, Shillong.
Micro ATM is a hand-held device, which will be operated by the BCA in
rural areas to enable access to banking services, particularly
 withdrawals. The initiative is promoted by the Meghalaya State Rural
Livelihood Society (MSRLS) in partnership with Meghalaya Rural Bank
(MRB) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD).

7. The Principality of Andorra formally joined the International

Monetary Fund (IMF) as _____ Member.
1) 189th
2) 190th
3) 191st
4) 188th
5) 193rd
Answer- 2) 190th
Explanation:
Principality of Andorra formally joined the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) as 190th Member as Ambassador of Andorra, Elisenda Vives
Balmana signed IMF’s Articles of Agreement at IMF Headquarters in
Washington D.C., USA (United States of America).
Andorra had applied for membership to the IMF in January 2020.
Andorra’s Initial Quota in the IMF is SDR (Special Drawing Right) 82.5
Million or About USD 116.4 Million. The Initial Quota will determine its
capital subscription, voting power, access to IMF financing, and
allocation of SDRs. The membership will allow Andorra to benefit from
IMF policy advice, get Annual Review or “health check” of its economy
by IMF and access to IMF lending if needed.

8. What was the name of mock Tsunami Drill which was conducted by
Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Indian Ocean Tsunami
Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) recently?
1) IOTsunami20
2) IOcean20
3) IOLaher20
4) IOWave20
5) IOTide20
Answer- 4) IOWave20
Explanation:
 UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Indian Ocean
Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) conducted an
Indian Ocean-wide mock Tsunami Drill – ‘IOWave20’ (Indian Ocean
Wave2020) on October 6, 13 and 20, 2020. Considering the Pandemic, the
exercise was limited to test communication channels instead of full-
scale exercise which will involve public evacuations.

9. How much was the amount announced by USAID to support COVID-

19 initiatives of India?
1) 5 Million USD
2) 1 Million USD
3) 3 Million USD
4) 2 Million USD
5) 4 Million USD
Answer- 1) 5 Million USD
Explanation:
The United States (US) Agency for International Development (USAID)
announced two new awards of total 5 Million USD (around Rs.36.8
crore) to Catalyst Management Service’s COVID Action Collaborative
(CAC) and the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani
AI). These two new awards are also a part of the continuous support of
the US government to the COVID-19 initiatives of India. The 3 million
USD (around Rs.22.1 crore) partnership with CAC for two years will be
used to strengthen the capacity of 100 local organizations, 10 local
governments and 15 associations of healthcare providers, small
retailers, and street vendors, and will link them with government and
private sector resources by which the 10 million disregarded and
endangered individuals who were affected by COVID-19. The 2 million
USD awarded to the Wadhwani AI, a nonprofit research institute will be
used to develop tools to forecast the disease pattern of COVID-19,
estimate the required resources and intervention plans. These tools will
be developed using mathematical modeling techniques and digital
technologies like AI and machine learning.
10. Which Airport secured 1st place in the Safest Aerodrome Globally
for effective implementation of Coronavirus-related health and
safety protocols?
1) Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, Delhi
2) London Heathrow Airport
3) Dubai International Airport
4) Shanghai Pudong International Airport
5) Changi Airport, Singapore
Answer- 5) Changi Airport, Singapore
Explanation:
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi operated by Delhi
International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a consortium led by GMR with a score
of 4.6 out of 5 has been certified as the Second Safest Aerodrome
Globally for effective implementation of Coronavirus-related health and
safety protocols. The safe travel score is an initiative by Safe Travel
Barometer; it has assessed more than 200 airports. Singapore’s Changi
Airport secured the first place with a score of 4.7 out of 5.

11. What is the amount provided as an immediate financial aid by

Andhra Pradesh government under “YSR Bima” scheme for families
of accident victims?
1) Rs 15,000
2) Rs 20,000
3) Rs 10,000
4) Rs 5,000
5) Rs 30,000
Answer- 3) Rs 10,000
Explanation:
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP)
launched the “YSR Bima” scheme to provide insurance cover for death
or permanent disability of any family member of the beneficiary. The
scheme provides an immediate financial aid of Rs.10000 for the families
of the victims. The immediate assistance will be provided through the
Village and Ward Secretariats.
12. Uttarakhand launched the Integrated Model Agricultural Village
Scheme in partnership with which institution?
1) SIDBI
2) IDBI
3) EXIM Bank
4) NHB
5) NABARD
Answer- 5) NABARD
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated
the Integrated Model Agricultural Village Scheme (Ekikrit Adarsh Krishi
Gram Yojana) in partnership with NABARD (National Bank for
Agriculture and Rural Development) in the state at Doiwala in
Dehradun. The scheme will help in strengthening the economy of
farmers and in the doubling of their incomes.

13. The IMF expects Asia’s economy to contract by _________% in 2020.

1) 2.2%
2) 3.2%
3) 5.2%
4) 2.5%
5) 6.8%
Answer- 1) 2.2%
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its Economic
Forecast for Asia. The IMF expects Asia’s Economy to contract 2.2% in
2020; the decline is 0.6 of a percentage point larger than its forecast in
June. The decline in economic growth is due to sharp slumps in
countries like India, Philippines and Malaysia. Asia’s economy is
expected to grow 6.9% in 2021 due to boost from strong recoveries in
China, United States and European region.

14. India signed a MoU with which Country on Cooperation in the

Exploration and uses of outer space?
1) Nigeria
2) Papua New Guinea
 3) Malaysia
4) Netherlands
5) Denmark
Answer- 1) Nigeria
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved
the following proposals which were detailed by Union Information and
Broadcasting Minister Prakash Keshav Javadekar during a press
conference. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Nigeria on
Cooperation in the Exploration and uses of outer space. Also, Cabinet
approves MoU between ICAI, India and CPA, Papua New Guinea &
Mutual Recognition Agreement between ICAI, India and MICPA,
Malaysia.

15. Which Project has won 2020 Brunel Medal for excellence in civil
engineering at the Annual Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Awards 2020?
1) Xiluodu hydropower plant, China
2) Grand Coulee hydropower project, United States
3) Sayano-Shushenskaya hydropower plant, Russia
4) Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan
5) Guri power project, India
Answer- 4) Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan
Explanation:
India-Assisted Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project, a Bhutan-India
Friendship project in Bhutan won the 2020 Brunel Medal for Excellence
in Civil Engineering at the Annual Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Awards 2020 organised by the United Kingdom (UK) based ICE. India
funded the Mangdechhu power plant of cost Rs.4500 crore through a
70% loan and 30% grant. The annual ICE awards recognise the
achievements of civil engineering and the contribution to the profession
of engineering and the ICE.

16. Election Commission of India (ECI) constituted a committee to

examine the issues regarding the limits of expenditure for a
candidate. Who is/are the member/members of the committee?
 1) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
2) Harish Kumar
3) Umesh Sinha
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 &3
Answer- 4) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Election Commission of India (ECI) constituted a committee to examine
the issues regarding the limits of expenditure for a candidate. The
committee comprises Harish Kumar, former Indian Revenue Service IRS
officer and Director General (Investigation) and Umesh Sinha, Secretary
General of ECI and DG (Expenditure).

17. Who represented India at World Bank (WB) – IMF (International

Monetary Fund) annual meeting?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Ravi Shankar Prasad
3) S jaishankar
4) Prakash Javdekar
5) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer- 1) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually addressed the World Bank
(WB) – IMF (International Monetary Fund) annual meeting from New
Delhi which was held on the themes of “Unleashing the South Asian
Century through Human Capital for All” and “Investing in Covid-19
Vaccines and Primary Healthcare Delivery System”. The Minister
highlighted that India used the “Whole of Society, Whole of
Government” approach to manage the challenges posed by the global
pandemic.

18. Name the Anti-Submarine Warfare stealth corvette which was

commissioned recently at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
1) INS Kavaratti
2) ICGS Kanaklata Barua
3) INS Chennai
 4) ICGS Viraj
5) ICGS Vigraha
Answer- 1) INS Kavaratti
Explanation:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane commissioned the
Anti-Submarine Warfare stealth corvette “INS Kavaratti” into Indian
Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. INS Kavaratti is the last of
four indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes
under Project 28 (Kamorta Class). The ship has completed sea trials for
all the Latest equipment inside the vessel, and has been commissioned
as a fully combat-ready platform to the Indian Navy.

19. India successfully carried out the 10th and final user trial of ‘which’
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) recently?
1) Agniban
2) Prithvi 2
3) Brahmos
4) Nag
5) SANT
Answer- 4) Nag
Explanation:
India successfully carried out the 10th and Final User Trial of ‘Nag’ Anti-
Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
With the successful trial, the missile is now ready for induction into the
Indian Army. The Nag missile was fired from a Nag Missile Carrier
(NAMICA). The Missile developed by Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) will be essential for stopping the
advance of enemy tanks.

20. Which institution has developed “COVIRAP”, low cost portable

COVID-19 test kit?
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Kharagpur
 Answer- 5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) approved the
“COVIRAP”, low cost portable COVID-19 test kit developed by the
Researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kharagpur. The
device delivers high quality and accurate results within an hour. The
device reduced the testing cost to around Rs.500 which can be further
reduced by the government’s intervention. With a minimum
infrastructure the cost for developing this device is around Rs.5000.

21. Dr. B Venkataraman passed away recently. He was a renowned

____________.
1) Actor
2) Writer
3) Scientist
4) Player
5) Singer
Answer- 2) Writer
Explanation:
Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and the Authority of
Chola History and Architecture Dr. B Venkataraman, passed away at the
age of 95 at a private hospital in Delhi. His wife Leela Venkataraman
was a renowned dance critic.

22. The International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) is observed on

which day (2020’s theme: “Journey of Words – Resilience and
Bouncing Back”)?
1) October 20
2) October 23
3) October 22
4) October 21
5) October 18
Answer- 3) October 22
Explanation:
The International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) is annually observed
across the globe on 22nd October to create awareness about Stuttering, a
 speech disorder which is also known as stammering and how the
condition affects the fluency of speech. The first International Stuttering
Awareness Day was observed on 22nd October 1998. The theme of 2020
ISAD is “Journey of Words – Resilience and Bouncing Back”. The
International Stuttering Association has organized the 23rd ISAD Online
conference which started on 1st October 2020 and concludes on 22nd
October 2020.

23. Name the Portal launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
to integrate the legacy drawings like maps and lease plans in
Management Information System (MIS).
1) e-Dharni Geo Portal
2) e-Bhoomi Geo Portal
3) e-Dharti Geo Portal
4) e-Prithvi Geo Portal
5) e-Land Geo Portal
Answer- 3) e-Dharti Geo Portal
Explanation:
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) of the
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Launched “e-Dharti Geo Portal”
which will integrate the legacy drawings like maps and lease plans in
Management Information System (MIS) named as e-Dharti and enable it
with Geographic Information System (GIS). The Land and Development
Office (L&DO) of MoHUA deals with around 60000 properties which
include commercial, residential, industrial and institutional properties.

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1. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project is an India aided power plant in

which country?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Bangladesh
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) Singapore
 Answer- 4) Bhutan
Explanation:
India-Assisted Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project, a Bhutan-India
Friendship project in Bhutan won the 2020 Brunel Medal for Excellence
in Civil Engineering at the Annual Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Awards 2020 organised by the United Kingdom (UK) based ICE. India
funded the Mangdechhu power plant of cost Rs.4500 crore through a
70% loan and 30% grant.

2. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on which river?

1) Krishna
2) Mahanadi
3) Sutlej
4) Narmada
5) Bhagirathi
Answer- 1) Krishna
Explanation:
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna River at
Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district,
Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district, Telangana.

3. Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary located in
Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the rarest eco-regions of the world
because it harbors vast tracts of pristine mangrove forests.

4. Kangdali festival is celebrated in which state?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Uttar Pradesh
 3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Kangdali Festival is a festival held by the Rung tribe of the Pithoragarh
district of Uttarakhand state in India. This festival coincides with the
blooming of the Kandali plant.

5. Manas National Park is located in which state?

1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Manipur
3) Meghalaya
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park,
UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an
elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam, India.

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1. Ministry of Culture launched “Life in Miniature” project in

collaboration with National Museum and Google Arts & Culture.
Who is the minister for Culture in India?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Kiren Rijiju
 3) Mahendra Nath Pandey
4) Prahlad Singh Patel
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 4) Prahlad Singh Patel
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge),
Prahlad Singh Patel virtually launched “Life in Miniature” project, it is
collaboration between National Museum, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture
and Google Arts & Culture. The project enables Hundreds of miniature
paintings from the National Museum’s collections to be viewed through
Google Arts & Culture app. Viewers can experience the First Augmented
Reality-powered art gallery designed with traditional Indian
architecture on the Google Arts & Culture app.

2. The first ever virtual “CII Agro & Food Tech: India -International
Food & Agri Week” was organized by Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII) between October 16-22, 2020 in association with which
ministry?
1) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW)
2) Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry & Dairying (FAHD)
3) Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
4) Both 1) and 3)
5) All the 1), 2) and 3
Answer- 5) All the 1), 2) and 3
Explanation:
On the lines of doubling the income of farmers by 2022, the first ever
virtual “CII Agro & Food Tech: India -International Food & Agri Week”
was organized from October 16-22, 2020 which was virtually
inaugurated by Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) during the 14th edition of
the Agro and Food Tech. It was organized by Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII) in association with the MoAFW, Ministry of Fisheries,
Animal Husbandry & Dairying (FAHD) and Ministry of Food Processing
Industries (MoFPI). MoFPI also started an awareness campaign named
“Anna Devo Bhava” to mark this occasion.
3. Which organistaion released a report titled “Human Mobility,
Shared Opportunities”?
1) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
3) World Trade Organization (WTO)
4) World Bank
5) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Answer- 2) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
A report “Human Mobility, Shared Opportunities: A Review of the 2009
Human Development Report and the Way Ahead” was released by the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) stating how
governments can shape migration to benefit development and boost
recovery. The report accessed how future policy responses could
facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration. This report marked 30
years of its annual Human Development Reports. The forced migration
has doubled over the last 10 years to around 79 million people therefore
to fight with its cause is essential for development.

4. Defence Ministers of NATO Member States are planning to set up a

New Space Center in Ramstein, Germany. NATO has how many
member states?
1) 28
2) 58
3) 78
4) 69
5) 30
Answer- 5) 30
Explanation:
Defence Ministers of 30 NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Member States are planning to set up a New Space Center in the NATO
Air Force High Command Base in Ramstein, Germany. It would serve as
a coordination center for space observation.
The space center would gather information about threats to satellites,
and will be further developed as a command center for defensive
measures. In December 2019, NATO leaders declared that Space will be
 the alliance’s “Fifth Domain” of operations after land, sea, air and
cyberspace. The decision comes after NATO allies are concerned about
kinds of attacks using anti-satellite weapons.

5. The Report titled “The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics”
was released by which organisation?
1) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2) International Statistical Institute (ISI)
3) World Trade Organization (WTO)
4) World Bank (WB)
5) United Nations (UN)
Answer- 5) United Nations (UN)
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) released the report titled “The World’s Women
2020: Trends and Statistics” which stated that no country has achieved
the goal of Gender equality however the attitudes of discrimination
have slowly changed. The status of women has improved with regard to
education, early marriage, childbearing and maternal mortality but
remains stagnant in other areas. The assessment of the report was made
in six critical areas: Population and families; health; education;
economic empowerment and asset ownership; power and decision-
making; and violence against women and the girl child as well as the
impact of COVID-19.

6. Which state is planning to implement Bhagyalakshmi scheme?

1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Karnataka
Answer- 5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka Cabinet presided by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa,
approved to implement a redesigned Bhagyalakshmi scheme under the
Sukanya Samriddhi Account scheme of India Post, instead of the Life
 Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India from 2020-21. The decision was
made as the interest rate offered by the LIC was less.

7. In a regulatory framework for housing finance companies (HFCs),

RBI fixed the minimum Net Owned Funds (NOF) size for HFCs at
what amount?
1) 20 crore
2) 10 crore
3) 25 crore
4) 5 crore
5) 30 crore
Answer- 3) 25 crore
Explanation:
RBI issued the revised regulatory framework for housing finance
companies (HFCs) under which the minimum net owned funds (NOF)
size for HFCs is fixed at Rs 25 crore. RBI finalized guidelines to set up
Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for Payment System Operators
(PSOs) under Companies Act, 2013 as a not for profit body and non-
governmental organisation will serve as a watchdog to guard against
unprofessional practices within an industry or profession. RBI decided
the two interoperable QR codes in existence – Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) QR and Bharat QR will continue as at present. The
“Report of the committee for Analysis of QR (Quick Response) Code”
under the chairmanship of Prof Deepak B. Phatak was publicized by RBI
on July 22, 2020 for suggestions.

8. Which company has entered into partnership with Atlantis to

expand the Digital First Program in India?
1) Visa
2) RuPay
3) American Express
4) MasterCard
5) Europay
Answer- 4) MasterCard
Explanation:
In order to address the increasing demand for digital payment solutions
 for everything, MasterCard has entered into partnership with Atlantis to
expand the Digital First Program in India. The partnership aims to
provide the users of MasterCard, a technology solution that enables
them to enjoy a best-in-class digital banking experience.

9. Who has been elected as the Prime minister of Lebanon (October

2020)?
1) Hassan Diab
2) Mustafa Adib
3) Saad El-Din Hariri
4) Denys Shmyhal
5) Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Answer- 3) Saad El-Din Hariri
Explanation:
Saad El-Din Hariri was elected as the Prime minister of Lebanon. He
succeeds Mustapha Adib. Saad El-Din Hariri has been in the post of PM
twice. He belongs to the Future Movement political party. Saad El-Din
Hariri won 65 parliamentary votes. It is to be noted that Lebanon had
experienced a huge explosion in August at Beirut port that killed about
200 people and caused billions of dollars of damage.

10. Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Governing Body
of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the period
October 2020- June 2021?
1) Rajiv Gauba
2) Rajiv Kumar
3) Apurva Chandra
4) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
5) Madan Bhimrao Lokur
Answer- 3) Apurva Chandra
Explanation:
Apurva Chandra, Secretary (Labour and Employment), Ministry of
Labour and Employment was elected as the Chairperson of the
Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the
period October 2020- June 2021. It is to be noted that India assumes the
Chairmanship of the Governing Body of ILO after 35 years.
11. Who represented India at the 1st ever Ministerial meeting of G-20
Anti-Corruption working group virtually?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Jitendra Singh
3) Mahendra Nath Pandey
4) Prahlad Singh Patel
5) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer- 2) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
Union Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Jitendra
Singh addressed the 1st Ever Ministerial Meeting of G-20 Anti-
Corruption Working Group virtually.
During the Meeting, The Union Minister stated that India has committed
to the policy of Zero Tolerance against Corruption and Unaccounted
money. The G20 Ministerial Meeting was organized on its 10th
Anniversary Year.

12. Who heads the 14-member advisory committee constituted by NITI

Aayog to evaluate the reforms in the urban planning education
system?
1) Rajiv Gauba
2) Rajiv Kumar
3) Amitabh Kant
4) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
5) Madan Bhimrao Lokur
Answer- 2) Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog constituted a 14-member advisory committee headed by
Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman (VC) of NITI Aayog to evaluate the reforms
in the urban planning education system. The committee will review the
current system in terms of multidisciplinary, curriculum and other
related issues at the level of graduates and post graduates against the
challenges of rapid urbanization.
13. Which state has topped Anemia Mukt Bharat Index released by
Union Ministry of Health and Welfare?
1) Assam
2) Haryana
3) Gujarat
4) Meghalaya
5) Punjab
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
The 8th Governing Body Meeting of the State Health Society of the
National Health Mission (NHM) was held in Chandigarh where Anemia
Mukt Bharat (AMB) Index was released which has been topped by
Haryana with a score of 46.7 among all the 29 states in the country. The
meeting was presided over by the Haryana chief secretary, Vijai
Vardhan.

14. Which is top district in India for implementing the Pradhan Mantri
Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) programme?
1) Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
2) Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya
3) Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
4) Palakkad, Kerala
5) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Rural Development declared the list of top
performing 30 districts in the country for implementing the Pradhan
Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) programme. In this list, Mandi
district of Himachal Pradesh won top position among 30 districts of
India. Himachal Pradesh secured 2nd position at the national level for
construction of roads under PMGSY.

15. Name the Indian Navy Missile Corvette which launched an Anti-Ship
Missile (AShM) on its target in Arabian Sea in a practice drill.
1) INS Vikramaditya
2) INS Virat
 3) INS Vigraha
4) INS Prabal
5) INS Kavaratti
Answer- 4) INS Prabal
Explanation:
Indian Navy Missile Corvette INS Prabal launched an Anti-Ship Missile
(AShM) on its Target in Arabian Sea. It was launched from Arabian Sea
and the missile accurately homed in on its target. The anti-ship missile
was fired during a practice drill. The missile was fired by INS Prabal as
part of a mega naval drill which involves aircraft carrier INS
Vikramaditya, Warships, attack helicopters, aircraft and other assets of
Indian Navy. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh inspected the
firing weapons, air-to-air combat operations, anti-submarine drills. He
reviewed the Navy’s operational preparedness. He embarked on the
Carrier Battle Group, which comprises of Vikramaditya, destroyers,
frigates, corvettes, fleet support ships and integral swing-role fighters
and helicopters.

16. Vijayalakshmi Ramanan passed away recently. She was the first
woman commissioned officer of which Indian armed force?
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Navy
3) Indian Air Force
4) Indian Coast Guard
5) National Security Guard
Answer- 3) Indian Air Force
Explanation:
Retired Wing Commander Dr. Vijayalakshmi Ramanan, first woman
commissioned officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) passed away at the
age of 96 due to old age related ailments at her daughter’s residence in
Bengaluru, Karnataka. She was born in February 1924 in Madras (now
Chennai), British India.

17. International Snow Leopard Day is annually celebrated across

which day?
1) 20 October
 2) 21 October
3) 22 October
4) 23 October
5) 24 October
Answer- 4) 23 October
Explanation:
International Snow Leopard Day is annually celebrated across the globe
on the 23rd October to create awareness about the conservation and
preservation of Snow Leopards, the majestic wild cats which are listed
among the most threatened animals.
The first ever Internal Snow Leopard Day was observed on 23rd October
2014.

18. Name the first Ramsar site of Uttarakhand which got recognition
recently.
1) Asan Conservation Reserve
2) Saman Bird Sanctuary
3) Beas Conservation Reserve
4) Parvati Bird Sanctuary
5) Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
Answer- 1) Asan Conservation Reserve
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced
that Ramsar Convention has declared The Asan Conservation Reserve
(ACR) in Dehradun as a site of international importance. ACR has been
included in the ‘List of Wetlands of International Importance’
established by Article 2.1 of the convention This is the first wetland from
Uttarakhand, to be recognised by Ramsar.

19. Name the digital platform launched by Maharashtra government to

fulfill the nutritional needs of the lactating mothers and children of
the state.
1) Tarang Suposhit Maharashtracha
2) Umang Suposhit Maharashtracha
3) Sarang Suposhit Maharashtracha
 4) Saral Suposhit Maharashtracha
5) Utkal Suposhit Maharashtracha
Answer- 1) Tarang Suposhit Maharashtracha
Explanation:
Yashomati Thakur, Maharashtra’s Minister of Women and Child Welfare
launched the digital platform “Tarang Suposhit Maharashtracha”, of the
Women and Child Department, Government of Maharashtra. The
initiative aims to fulfil the nutritional needs of the lactating mothers and
children of the state. The Tarang Suposhit Maharashtracha platform is
based on an interactive voice response system, which is aimed to create
awareness on the nutritional requirements of the women and children.
The platform provides facilities like helpline, broadcast call and
whatsapp chatbot among others.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Meghalaya
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is the first dry land wildlife sanctuary in
South India. The 134.88 sq km area of Chincholi forest in Karnataka was
declared wildlife forest.

2. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
 Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary for the great
Indian bustard at Solapur, Maharashtra, India. The land is drought-
prone and semi-arid. It is in the Deccan thorn scrub forests ecoregion.
Maharashtra is one of the six states of India where great Indian bustards
are still seen

3. Rajaji Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Uttarakhand
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that
encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is
spread over 820 km²., and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar,
Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal.

4. What is the Capital of Lebanon?

1) Banjul
2) Ankara
3) Beirut
4) Bishkek
5) Naypyitaw
Answer- 3) Beirut
Explanation:
The capital and currency of ‘Lebanon’ is ‘Beirut’ & ‘Lebanese Pound’
respectively.

5. Where is the headquarters of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty

Organization)?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Brussels, Belgium
3) New York City, US
 4) Rome, Italy
5) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer- 2) Brussels, Belgium
Explanation:
It is an International Alliance of 30 countries from North America and
Europe. It is based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4
April, 1949. NATO’s Secretary General is General Jens Stoltenberg and its
Headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.

6. Udanti-Sitanadi tiger reserve is located in which state?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 3) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
An elephant calf was killed in a tiger attack in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger
Reserve in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh recently.

7. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
All the stakeholders including wildlife and territorial wings of the Forest
Department on Monday proposed to extend the boundary of the Eco-
Sensitive Zone (ECZ) of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS), Andhra
Pradesh up to 500 meters, towards the Hope Island from the water front
on the north-east side and 50 meters on the landward side.

8. Chabahar Port is located in which country?

1) Egypt
 2) Kuwait
3) UAE
4) Iran
5) Israel
Answer- 4) Iran
Explanation:
The Shipping Ministry has issued a notification extending the current
concessional rate of 40% discount on the cargo movement between
India and the Chabahar port of Iran.

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Questions Based on Current Affairs 25 & 26 October 2020

1. Name the India’s first real-time Base Metals Index which was
launched by Multi-Commodity Exchange of India.
1) iCOMDEX
2) HELPDEX
 3) MELTDEX
4) MATTRDEX
5) METLDEX
Answer- 5) METLDEX
Explanation:
MCX (Multi-Commodity Exchange of India) launched India’s first real-
time Base Metals Index i.e MCX iCOMDEX Base Metal ‘METLDEX’ in the
commodity derivatives segment. Until now, Domestic Metal Prices were
hinged to the London Metal Exchange (LME). METLDEX is based on five
base metals – Zinc, Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Aluminium.

2. Which UT has become the first in the country to operationalize

Public Financial Management System (PFMS) at the district level?
1) Daman & Diu
2) Puducherry
3) Ladakh
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) New Delhi
Answer- 4) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) became the first Union Territory in the
country to operationalise Public Financial Management System (PFMS)
at the district level with the e-inauguration of eight district offices by
Additional Controller General of Accounts Subodh Kumar Mathur. The
offices will result in improved programme administration and
management. It will help in direct payment to beneficiaries and greater
transparency and accountability in use of public funds.

3. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has dedicated first of its

kind “Flash Flood Guidance services (FFGS)” to South Asian
countries. Which of the following countries will not receive the
service?
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Bhutan
 4) Nepal
5) Maldives
Answer- 5) Maldives
Explanation:
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has dedicated first of its kind
“Flash Flood Guidance services (FFGS)” for South Asian countries
namely India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka to issue impact-
based forecasting of floods. It was launched by Dr. M. Rajeevan,
Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, who was the chief guest of a
virtual event which was attended by distinguished National and
International dignitaries. It will provide the necessary products in real-
time to support the development of warnings for flash floods about 6-12
hours in advance at the watershed level with resolution of 4km x 4km
for the flash flood prone South Asian countries.

4. The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced the extension

of Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme for the first time to
which North East state with effect from 1st November 2020?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Nagaland
3) Manipur
4) Mizoram
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced the extension of
Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme for the first time to Arunachal
Pradesh with effect from 1st November 2020. Under the issued
notification all the factories in the district of Papum Pare with 10 or
more employees are eligible for coverage under ESI Act 1948. Employees
with wages up to Rs. 21000 per month (Rs.25000 for persons with
disabilities) are eligible for the scheme.

5. PM Narendra Modi launched Kisan Suryodaya yojna in which state

(October 2020)?
1) Odisha
 2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 3 Key Projects in
Gujarat.
Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister & Nitin
Patel were present during the virtual launch.
The Projects are:
Launching of Kisan Suryodaya Yojana (Electricity Scheme for Farmers)
Inauguration of Paediatric Heart Hospital attached with U.N Mehta
Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre & Mobile Application for
Tele-Cardiology.
Inauguration of Girnar Ropeway, Junagadh.

6. Which state is going to develop India’s first sand dune park with the
assistance of World Bank (3 crores was sanctioned recently)?
1) Gujarat
2) Rajasthan
3) Goa
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Goa
Explanation:
World Bank sanctions Rs 3 crore (approximately) for Goa to develop
India’s first sand dune parks as the World Bank (WB) has approved a
proposal drafted by the Goa state biodiversity board for the same. The
idea of parks to preserve sand dunes was first mooted by former
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) scientist and ex-member of the
Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) Antonio Mascaren who has been
now appointed as the principal investigator for the project, with Dr.
Pradip Sarmokadam acting as the co-investigator. As of now Mandrem,
Miramar, Agonda Morjim and Galibaga are identified for sand dune
 parks. More beaches can be added in the list in future. Morjim and
Galibaga beaches are known for their turtle-nesting site.

7. In Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 2020-2021 meeting,

RBI announced banks can deploy money drawn from targeted long-
term repo operations (TLTRO) in six sectors. Which of the following
is not a beneficiary of them?
1) Agriculture
2) Secured retail
3) Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
4) Non-banking financial companies
5) Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
Answer- 4) Non-banking financial companies
Explanation:
During a Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 2020-2021
meeting Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to conduct on-tap
targeted long-term repo operations (TLTRO) worth Rs 1 lakh crore with
tenors of up to three years at a floating rate linked to the policy repo
rate till March 31, 2021. Then on October 21, 2020, the apex bank has
informed that banks can deploy money drawn from this TLTRO in six
sectors – agriculture, agri-infrastructure, secured retail, MSMEs (Micro,
Small & Medium Enterprises), drugs, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
The above mentioned TLTRO has not covered Non-banking financial
companies (NBFCs), therefore Finance Industry Development Council
(FIDC), a representative body of (NBFCs) wrote a letter to the RBI
Governor Shaktikanta Das asking for the same.

8. Which company in association with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

(DMRC) has launched a multipurpose credit card for Delhi metro
commuters?
1) PayUmoney
2) PayPal
3) SBI Card
4) CCAvenue
5) ZikaPay
 Answer- 3) SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Card and Payment Services ltd. (SBI Cards) in association with Delhi
Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched ‘Delhi Metro- SBI Card’, a
Multipurpose Credit Card for Delhi Metro Commuters. The card
functions as a credit card and also as a metro smart card. Mangu Singh,
Managing Director (MD) of DMRC and Ashwini Kumar Tewari, MD &
CEO (Chief Executive Officer) jointly launched the card in the presence
of other senior officials from DMRC and SBI Card.

9. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Parle

Agro?
1) Priyanka Chopra
2) Jr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
3) Mahesh babu
4) Both 1&2
5) Both 1&3
Answer- 4) Both 1&2
Explanation:
Parle Agro has appointed Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the national brand
ambassador and Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Jr. NTR) as the
brand Ambassador for Southern India. Priyanka and Jr. NTR will be
campaigning for “B-Fizz”, the new product of the Parle Agro’s Fruit plus
fizz portfolio. Priyanka will feature in the television commercials (TVC)
for National Media and Jr. NTR will feature in the southern market.

10. Which state tops the Foreign Tourist Visits list 2019 as per
publication titled ‘India Tourism Statistics (ITS) at a Glance – 2020’
released by Ministry of Tourism?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:As per, Ministry of Tourism annual publication
 titled  ‘India Tourism Statistics(ITS) at a Glance – 2020’, Uttar
Pradesh(UP), tops the Domestic Tourist Visits list 2019, with ~53.6 crore
tourists ( i.e., 23.1% of the total domestic tourists travelers visited in
2019). UP was followed by Tamil Nadu (~49.4 crore tourists) & Andhra
Pradesh (~23.7 crore tourists).Similarly, in terms of Foreign Tourist Visits
list 2019, Tamil Nadu tops the list, with ~ 68 lakh foreign tourists, i.e, 21.9
% of the total travelers visited in 2019. Tamil Nadu was followed by
Maharashtra (~55 lakh tourists) and UP (~ 47 lakh tourists). List of top 3
states/UTs (Union Territories) of the domestic & foreign tourist visit:

Domestic Tourist Visits

Rank State Total Number of tourist Percentage Share (%)
1 Uttar Pradesh ~53.6 crore 23.1

2 Tamil Nadu ~49.4 crore 21.3

3 Andhra Pradesh ~23.7 crore 10.2

Foreign Tourist Visit

1 Tamil Nadu ~ 68 lakh 21.9

2 Maharashtra ~55 lakh 17.6

3 Uttar Pradesh ~ 47 lakh 15.1

11. Which IIT in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

developed a ‘novel Industry 4.0 Technology’ for remotely controlled
factory operations and real time quality correction during
industrial production?
1) IIT kozhikode
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer- 5) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in partnership with Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS) developed a novel Industry 4.0 Technology
for remotely controlled factory operations and real time quality
 correction during industrial production. This will set a new trend in the
advanced manufacturing sector of India. The project was funded by the
Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India and TCS. The
technology was developed by Prof. Surjya K Pal, professor in-charge at
the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
This technology has been reported in the CIRP Journal of Manufacturing
Science and Technology.

12. Which country has discovered a new pair of Salivary glands also
called as ’Tubarial gland’ that is hidden between the nasal cavity
and throat?
1) New Zealand
2) Netherlands
3) Finland
4) Switzerland
5) Sweden
Answer- 2) Netherlands
Explanation:
Researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have discovered a
new pair of salivary glands that is hidden between the nasal cavity and
throat. The team proposed the name ‘tubarial glands’ for the new
discovery. The new glands were found out when using a new type of
scan namely, Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Positron
Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT) scan. The
paper was published by the team in ‘Radiotherapy and Oncology’.

13. The World Junior Badminton Champions 2020 which was planned to
be held from January 11-24, 2021 has been cancelled. Where it was
supposed to be held?
1) Bangladesh
2) India
3) Tokyo
4) New Zealand
5) Australia
Answer- 4) New Zealand
Explanation:
 The World Junior Badminton Champions 2020 scheduled to be held in
New Zealand from January 11-24, 2021 has been cancelled due to
Pandemic. Badminton World Federation has stated that they have
accepted a proposal to stage the 2024 edition in New Zealand as a
replacement for the edition lost.

14. “The Fixer: Winning Has a Price. How Much Will You Pay?”, a book
portraying the thrilling tale of Neil Upadhyay, an ex-cricketer-
turned-fixer was authored by ___________.
1) Suman Dubey
2) Sujor Ghosh
3) Aakash Chopra
4) Rupa Ganguly
5) Kiran Pandey
Answer- 1) Suman Dubey
Explanation:
Suman Dubey has authored his debut novel, titled “The Fixer: Winning
Has a Price. How Much Will You Pay?”. The book is set to be released on
October 26, 2020. The book portrays the thrilling tale of Neil Upadhyay,
an ex-cricketer-turned-fixer. The book is published by Rupa Publications
India. A movie-style trailer was released in presence of Film director
Sujoy Ghosh and former cricketer Aakash Chopra.

15. Nayani Narasimha Reddy who passed away recently was the 1st
home minister of which state?
1) Telangana
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Telangana
Explanation:
Former & First Home Minister of Telangana Nayani Narasimha Reddy
who is popularly known as “Narsanna” passed away at a private
hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was born in Neredugomma
village near Nalgonda which is currently in Devarakonda, Telangana.
 After the formation of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 2001 Nayani
Narasimha Reddy joined the separate Telangana movement and played
the major role in formation of Telangana. He represented the TRS party
on the various platforms on the demand of the formation of separate
Telangana.

16. Which day is observed as United Nations (UN) Day (2020 marks 75th
anniversary)?
1) October 15
2) October 24
3) October 15
4) October 14
5) October 25
Answer- 2) October 24
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) Day is held annually on October 24 since 1948
which marks the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. The year
2020 marks its 75th anniversary. During the high-level event of the 75th
anniversary celebrations political declaration was adopted. The
declaration was negotiated through an intergovernmental process
under the theme “The future we want; the United Nations we need:
reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism”. The UN
Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC) launched Pan-
European campaign “Turn Europe UN Blue” to promote peace,
sustainable development and human rights.

17. The Raising Day of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is observed on

which day?
1) October 23
2) October 24
3) October 22
4) October 21
5) October 25
Answer- 2) October 24
Explanation:
The Raising Day of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is annually
 observed on October 24. This year (2020) marks the 59th year of its
existence. ITBP Force (ITBPF) was raised on October 24, 1962 under the
Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949. ITBP is the primary border patrol
organization of India with its border with Tibet (China) It is one of the
Central Armed Police Forces of India. ITBPF Act, 1992 was enacted by
the parliament in 1992 and rules were framed in 1994.

18. Which day is observed as The International Day of Diplomats? (First

observance: 2017)?
1) October 20
2) October 21
3) October 22
4) October 23
5) October 24
Answer- 5) October 24
Explanation:
The International Day of Diplomats is observed annually on 24th
October, 2020. It is observed to highlight contributions made by
diplomats in shaping the world and in making the planet a better place.
The International Day of Diplomats was first proposed by Indian Poet-
Diplomat Abhay K. It was first observed in Brasilia on October 24, 2017.

19. World Polio Day is annually observed on 24th October. The theme of
2020 World Polio Day is ____________.
1) End Polio Now
2) Make History Today
3) A win against polio is a win for global health
4) A Celebration of the Unsung Heroes of Polio Eradication
5) I want to end Polio, Join me
Answer- 3) A win against polio is a win for global health
Explanation:
World Polio Day is annually observed across the globe on 24th October
to create awareness about the polio infection and the vaccines that
prevent the polio infection and highlight the global efforts to eradicate
polio. The day also honors the contribution of the frontline fighters who
are working towards creating a polio free world. The theme of 2020
 World Polio Day is “A win against polio is a win for global health”. The
Rotary International established the World Polio day on 24th October to
commemorate the birth anniversary of Jonas Salk, the American
virologist and medical researcher who led the first team to develop the
vaccine against the poliomyelitis (commonly known as polio).

20. The World Development Information Day is observed on which day

to focus on improving the dissemination of information and
mobilizing public opinion?
1) October 21
2) October 22
3) October 23
4) October 24
5) October 25
Answer- 4) October 24
Explanation:
The World Development Information Day is held annually on October 24
to focus on improving the dissemination of information and mobilizing
public opinion, especially among young people. This day draws the
attention of the world to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them. The date marks the
adoption of the International Development Strategy for the Second
United Nations (UN) Development Decade in 1970 an also coincide with
United Nations Day i.e. October 24. The UN General Assembly (UNGA)
established this day in 1972.

21. Who has launched a mobile application for Geo Tagging of

components of projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee
Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP)?
1) Rattan Lal Kataria
2) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
3) Rao Inderjit Singh
4) Santosh Gangwar
5) Sanjay Dhotre
Answer- 1) Rattan Lal Kataria
Explanation:
 Union Minister of State (MoS) for Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria launched
a Mobile Application for Geo Tagging of components of projects under
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits
Programme (PMKSY-AIBP).
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has developed the mobile application with the
help of Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications & Geo-
informatics (BISAG-N).

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) the UNESCO site is located in

which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Tamil nadu
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Rani ki Vav or Ranki vav is a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in
Gujarat state of India. It is located on the banks of Saraswati River. It
was added to the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites on 22 June 2014.

2. Okhla Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Okhla Bird Sanctuary officially known as Shaheed Chander Shekhar
Azad Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary at the Okhla barrage over Yamuna
River. It is situated in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, on Delhi-
Uttar Pradesh state border and known as a haven for over 300 bird
species, especially waterbirds.
3. Ekana International Stadium is located in which state?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium or
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, commonly known as Ekana Cricket
Stadium is an international standard cricket stadium in Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh. It is a stadium under public-private partnership. Capacity is
50,000.

4. Kandla Port Trust or Deendayal Port is located in which state?

1) Odisha
2) Tamil nadu
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Kolkata
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Kandla, officially Deendayal Port Trust is a seaport in Kutch District of
Gujarat state in western India, near the city of Gandhidham. Located on
the Gulf of Kutch, it is one of major ports on the west coast.

5. Where is the headquarters of United Nations?

1) Washington D.C, US
2) Paris, France
3) New York City, US
4) New Delhi, India
5) None of these
Answer- 3) New York City, US
Explanation:
The United Nations is headquartered in New York City in a complex
 designed by a board of architects. The complex has served as the official
headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1951.

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1. Which state government has built war memorial as a tribute to

Joginder Singh of 1st Battalion, Sikh Regiment during 1962 Sino-
India war?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Punjab
 3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The State Government of Arunachal Pradesh has built a War Memorial
at Bum La in Arunachal Pradesh. The memorial is a tribute to Joginder
Singh of 1st Battalion, Sikh Regiment, who received the Highest
Gallantry Award ‘Param vir Chakra’ during 1962 Sino-India war. Indian
Army organised the Inauguration ceremony of Joginder War Memorial
at Bum La on October 23, coinciding the day on which the Battle of
Tongpen La (Bum La) took place in 1962.

2. Which state government has launched the phase-II of Rs 11,000

crore Urban Environment Improvement Programme (UEIP)?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Karnataka
4) Haryana
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh virtually launched the phase-II
of Rs 11,000 crore Urban Environment Improvement Programme (UEIP),
from Bachat Bhawan, Ludhiana in Punjab.The project envisages
development of the state’s infrastructure and efficient service delivery
systems to the urban population. The state has spent Rs 3,000 crore in
the first phase of UEIP scheme.

3. Which Co-operative Bank partnered with National Payments

Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a rewards programme?
1) Ahmedabad Mercantile Cooperative Bank
2) Allahabad Urban Co-operative Bank
3) Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank
4) SVC Co-operative Bank
5) Shivalik Mercantile Cooperative Bank
 Answer- 4) SVC Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
SVC Co-operative Bank (Formerly known as The Shamrao Vithal Co-
operative Bank Ltd.) entered into partnership with National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a rewards programme. The loyalty
management program is designed to make the banking experience more
rewarding for the customers of the bank.

4. BSE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which

organization to support start-ups and SMEs and their listing on the
exchange?
1) National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)
2) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
3) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
4) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
5) Inventivepreneur Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ICCI)
Answer- 5) Inventivepreneur Chamber of Commerce & Industries
(ICCI)
Explanation:
BSE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Inventivepreneur Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ICCI) to support
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups & promote their
listing on the exchange. BSE aims to give adequate exposure on the
benefits of listing on exchange to SMEs and startups through ICCI. ICCI
will support in evaluating the SMEs and startups for listing on BSE SME
board.

5. Which IIT signed a MoU with National Highways Authority of India

(NHAI) for the advancement of highway infrastructure?
1) IIT Jodhpur
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer- 1) IIT Jodhpur
Explanation:
 Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur and National Highways
Authority of India (NHAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to share expertise for the betterment of highway infrastructure.
The Signing of the MoU was held at IIT Jodhpur Campus in the presence
of Santanu Chaudhury, Director of IIT Jodhpur, and Ajay Bishnoi,
General Manager (Technical) and Project Director, NHAI, Project
Implementation Unit (PIU) Jodhpur.

6. Name the Indian origin person who has been elected as the
President of Seychelles.
1) Linyon Demokratik Seselwa
2) Wavel Ramkalawan
3) Danny Faure
4) Sathya Naidu
5) Jeanine Anez Chavez
Answer- 2) Wavel Ramkalawan
Explanation:
India origin Wavel Ramkalawan, of the opposition Linyon Demokratik
Seselwa (LDS) has been elected as the President of Seychelles by
defeating incumbent Danny Faure of United Seychelles party. His great
grandfather was an indentured labourer from Bihar. It should be noted
that since 1977 it was for the first time that Seychelles got a leader from
opposition party. Seychelles also elected an Indian-origin candidate,
Sathya Naidu, to parliament. Ramkalawan captured 54.9% of the vote
while Danny Faure got 43.5% in the vote.

7. Who has won the 3rd term as the President of Guinea by winning
the presidential elections (October 2020)?
1) Cellou Dalein Diallo
2) Luis Arce
3) Alpha Condé
4) Carlos Mesa
5) Wavel Ramkalawan
Answer- 3) Alpha Condé
Explanation:
Alpha Condé (82 years old), the incumbent president of Guinea and
 leader of Rally of the Guinean People (Rassemblement du Peuple
Guinéen – RPG) party won the 3rd term as the President of Guinea by
winning the 2020 presidential elections held on 18th October. He won
the election against Cellou Dalein Diallo with 59.49 % votes. Diallo got
33.5% votes in the election. Winning the 2020 elections, Alpha Condé is
set to govern the country for the next 6 years.

8. Luis Arce has been appointed as the president of which country?

1) Bolivia
2) Paraguay
3) Brazil
4) Peru
5) Chile
Answer- 1) Bolivia
Explanation:
Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal formally announced that Luis
Alberto “Lucho” Arce Catacora won the Presidential elections in Bolivia.
Luis Arce will succeed Bolivia’s Interim President Jeanine Anez Chavez
of the Democrat Social Movement Party. Luis’s Party Movement for
Socialism (MAS) captured 55.1 % of votes and won the elections. Carlos
Mesa, the Main Opposition Candidate who belongs to the Revolutionary
Left Front Party (FRI) and contested the elections under the Citizen
Community Party Alliance received 28.8 % of votes. He will take charge
as President of Bolivia from 8th November, 2020.

9. Central government has set up a high-level _________member

committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to
commemorate the _________ birth anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh
Bahadur.
1) 50, 350th
2) 60, 450th
3) 65, 400th
4) 70, 400th
5) 10, 350th
Answer- 4) 70, 400th
Explanation:
 Central government set up a high-level 70-member committee headed
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the 400th birth
anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The mandate of the committee includes approval of policies, plans,
programmes and supervision and guiding the commemoration, besides
deciding broad dates for detailed programmes of celebration.
Members of the committee include the following:
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla,
Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala
Sitharaman, Hardeep Singh Puri, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder
Singh, chief ministers of Haryana, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal,
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and
Rajasthan.
Other members include Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Akali Dal
leaders Parkash Singh Badal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, SGPC president
Gobind Singh Longowal, former chief of Indian Army J J Singh, former
chief of Indian Air Force Birender Singh Dhanoa, and sportspersons
Milkha Singh and Harbhajan Singh.
Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla will be the member secretary.

10. Which PSU has won the first place among Indian PSUs in the 4th
annual “World’s Best Employer 2020” list published by Forbes?
1) NTPC
2) ONGC
3) BPCL
4) IOCL
5) BHEL
Answer- 1) NTPC
Explanation:
NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation
Limited), owned by the government of India and one of India’s largest
energy corporations tops the list of Indian Public Sector Undertakings
(PSUs) featured in the 4th annual “World’s Best Employer 2020” list
published by Forbes.
11. British Driver Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the 2020 Portuguese
Grand Prix. It was his _____ win to break the record of Schumacher.
1) 93rd
2) 92nd
3) 91st
4) 90th
5) 94th
Answer- 2) 92nd
Explanation:
British Driver Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the 2020 Portuguese
Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Heineken Grande Prémio
de Portugal 2020) held at Algarve International circuit, Portugal. With
this win, Lewis Hamilton became the most successful driver of Formula
One with 92 wins. Finland driver Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) finished
second, while Netherland’s Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) finished
third in the race. Hamilton has moved one ahead of Schumacher’s all
time record of 91 wins. The Championships are organized by Federation
Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

12. Tanmay Manoj Srivastava who announced retirement recently was

associated with which sport?
1) Hockey
2) Cricket
3) Kabaddi
4) Football
5) Badminton
Answer- 2) Cricket
Explanation:
Tanmay Manoj Srivastava, Uttar Pradesh batsman and who was part of
India’s Under-19 World Cup winning team in 2008 announced his
retirement from all forms of domestic cricket. Currently, the top-order
batsman will continue representing ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation), the company that gave him a sports-quota job as a
teenager in 2007, in corporate tournaments.
13. Mahesh Kanodia who passed away recently was a renowned
__________.
1) Musician
2) Politician
3) Athlete
4) All the 1, 2 & 3
5) Both 1 & 2
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Mahesh Kanodia former Member of Parliament (MP) and renowned
Gujarati musician and singer passed away at the age of 83 at his
residence in Gandhinagar, Gujarat due to prolonged illness. He was
born on 27th January 1937 in Kanoda village, Mehsana district, Gujarat.

14. Which day is observed as the Ayurveda Day? (5th edition 2020
Theme: Ayurveda for Covid-19 Pandemic).
1) November 14
2) November 13
3) October 27
4) October 26
5) October 25
Answer- 2) November 13
Explanation:
The Ayurveda Day is observed every year from 2016, on the day of
Dhanwantri Jayanti. This year is the 5th Ayurveda Day, which falls on
November 13, 2020. A webinar will be organized on the theme of
‘Ayurveda for Covid-19 Pandemic’ on the day. The Ministry of Ayush will
organize various activities to mark the Day, with a special focus on
concerns related to the present pandemic and how Ayurveda can help in
immunity building in this context.

15. What is target year for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 with
agenda reduction in illicit arms flows is necessary for peaceful, just
and inclusive societies (UN disarmament week 2020 – October 24 to
30)?
1) 2024
 2) 2025
3) 2028
4) 2030
5) 2035
Answer- 4) 2030
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Disarmament Week is held annually, which
starts on the anniversary of the founding of the UN i.e. October 24 till
October 30. This week highlights the danger of the arms and also
promotes awareness and better understanding of disarmament issues to
maintain international peace and security.
Disarmament is the act of reducing, limiting, or abolishing weapons.
The week was established by the General Assembly (GA) in 1978 through
resolution S-10/2. In 1995, GA invited governments, as well as NGOs, to
continue taking an active part in Disarmament Week (resolution 50/72
B, 12 December 1995). It should be noted that Sustainable Development
Goal (SDG) 16 of 2030 Agenda recognizes significant reduction in illicit
arms flows is necessary for peaceful, just and inclusive societies.
Key Observances: A virtual book “Navigating Disarmament Education:
The Peace Boat Model, Civil Society and Disarmament 2020” will be
launched during Disarmament Week to explore the various challenges
and possibilities of disarmament education.
On October 26, 2020, a special event was held to announce the winners
of the #75Words4Disarmament Youth Challenge which was launched on
International Youth Day (IYD) 2020 on August 12, 2020 to mark the 1st
anniversary of the #Youth4Disarmament initiative.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. What is the Capital of Guinea?

1) Banjul
2) Ankara
3) Beirut
4) Bishkek
5) Conakry
 Answer- 5) Conakry
Explanation:
The capital and currency of ‘Guinea’ is ‘Conakry’ & Guinean ‘Franc’
respectively.

2. What is the Capital of Seychelles?

1) Banjul
2) Ankara
3) Victoria
4) Sucre
5) Conakry
Answer- 3) Victoria
Explanation:
The capital and currency of ‘Seychelles’ is ‘Victoria’ & ‘Seychellois
Rupee’ respectively.

3. Where is the head office of National Payments Corporation of India

(NPCI) located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Pune
4) Kolkata
5) Chennai
Answer- 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India is an umbrella organisation
for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India Founded
in 2008. Head office: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

4. Mohindra Chaudhary Zoological Park also known as Chhatbir

Zoological Park is located in which state?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Himachal Pradesh
 Answer- 2) Punjab
Explanation:
Chhatbir Zoo is a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur, India. The
zoo was constructed in the 1970s and is home to a large variety of birds,
mammals and reptiles.

5. Namdapha National park is located in which state?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Haryana
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Namdapha National park in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh is
facing massive deforestation threat because of illegal felling down of
trees by the timber smugglers. Namdapha National Park with an area of
1,985 km (766 square miles) was declared as tiger reserve under Project
Tiger scheme in 1983.

6. Thar desert is located in which country?

1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) China
4) Nigeria
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
The scientists used luminescence dating method to understand when
quartz grains in the river sands were buried. New Delhi: A “lost” river
that ran through the central Thar desert, near Bikaner, about 1,72,000
years ago has been found by researchers. It may have been a life-line for
humans inhabiting the region. Thar Desert, also called Great Indian
Desert, arid region of rolling sand hills on the Indian subcontinent. It is
located partly in Rajasthan state, northwestern India, and partly in
Punjab and Sindh (Sind) provinces, eastern Pakistan.
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1. Which organization has organized ‘India–Australia Circular

Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)’ in association with Australia’s
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
(CSIRO)?
1) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
 2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
3) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog
4) Ministry of science & Technology
5) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer- 3) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog
Explanation:
Ramanan Ramanathan, Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
and Additional Secretary NITI (National Institution for Transforming
India) Aayog launched ‘India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-
ACE)’ which will be organized by NITI Aayog’s AIM on December 7-8,
2020 in association with Australia’s national science agency,
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
It has been launched on the lines of the virtual summit between the
Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi and Australian PM Scott
John Morrison held on June 4th, 2020. The focus of I-ACE is on the
identification and development of innovative technology solutions by
bright-minded students, startups and Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) of both nations to address the circular economy
challenge.

2. Which Bank has partnered with IIFL Finance, a NBFC (Non-Banking

Financial Company) to source and manages retail gold loan assets?
1) RBL Bank
2) HSBC Bank
3) CSB Bank
4) IDFC Bank
5) DBS Bank
Answer- 3) CSB Bank
Explanation:
CSB Bank Ltd (formerly Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd) entered into
partnership with IIFL finance Ltd, a NBFC (Non-Banking Financial
Company) to source and manages retail gold loan assets. Under the
partnership, IIFL will act as a Business Correspondent (BC) of the Bank.
IIFL with its vast branch network will source new business from
markets where CSB Bank does not have an adequate branch network.
3. Which IIT and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have inked MoU
with Italy’s two universities for restoration and protection of
historical monuments?
1) IIT Jodhpur
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Madras
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Kharagpur
Answer- 2) IIT Kanpur
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have inked Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and
Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti E Paesaggio, Venice for creating
a network of sharing skills for restoration and protection of historical
monuments. In this regard, institutes will promote collaboration and
activities in areas such as collaboration in scientific studies and skill
sharing, the exchange of knowledge, experience, academic materials
and publications, conducting workshops, undertaking joint field studies
and technology development. The activities under this MoU will be
coordinated by Prof Mukesh Sharma, department of Civil Engineering,
IIT-Kanpur.

4. Which State has secured 1st Rank in Disbursing Loans under PM

Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has secured First Rank in Disbursing Loans under PM
Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme by approving
the highest number of loans under the scheme in the country. On 27th
October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed Loans to around 3
 Lakh beneficiaries. Madhya Pradesh came second in the list with over
1.25 Lakh Beneficiaries, followed by Telangana (53, 777) in Loan
Disbursement Scheme. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh ranked first in all
categories viz Applications of Loan, Sanction of Loan and Disbursements
of loans under the scheme.
Top 3 States in Loan Disbursement Category:

Rank State Loan Disbursements (approximately)

1 Uttar Pradesh 2.2 Lakh Loans

2 Madhya Pradesh 1.25 Lakh Loans

3 Telangana 53, 777 Lakh Loans

5. Which country will take part in 24th edition of Malabar exercise

along with India, United States (US) and Japan?
1) Singapore
2) France
3) Russia
4) Myanmar
5) Australia
Answer- 5) Australia
Explanation:
The naval exercise Malabar is held annually between the troika of India,
United States (US), and Japan But this year i.e. the 24th edition of
exercise will also see a participation of Australia making it first
“quadrilateral” naval exercise. This Quad grouping exercise will take
place in India Ocean Region (IOR) viz. Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
in a non-contact format amid COVID-19. It should be noted that Australia
along with Singapore participated in this exercise in 2007 but was
dropped in subsequent editions after serious objections were raised by
Beijing, China.
6. Name the NASA observatory which has detected water molecules in
one of the craters in the Moon (Study published in Nature
Astronomy).
1) ASTROSAT
2) MARINA
3) CORTENA
4) SOFIA
5) GRACIA
Answer- 4) SOFIA
Explanation:
For the first time, National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s
(NASA) Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has
confirmed water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. SOFIA has detected
water molecules (H2O) in Clavius Crater, one of the largest craters
visible from Earth, located in the Moon’s southern hemisphere. The
results are published in the latest issue of Nature Astronomy. This
discovery indicates that water may be distributed across the lunar
surface, and not limited to cold, shadowed places. SOFIA, a modified
Boeing 747SP jetliner used its 106-inch Faint Object infraRed Camera for
the SOFIA Telescope (FORCAST) to pick up the specific wavelength
unique to water molecules, at 6.1 microns, and discovered a surprising
concentration of 100 to 412 parts per million – roughly equivalent to a
12-ounce bottle of water – trapped in a cubic meter of soil spread across
the lunar surface.

7. The team of researchers discovered a new species of _____________

named “Echinops sahyadricus” in Rajgad Fort located in Sahyadri
hills, Westenern Ghats, Maharashtra.
1) Fish
2) Butterfly
3) Lizard
4) Bat
5) Flowering plant
Answer- 5) Flowering plant
Explanation:
The team of researchers (Sushant More, Harshal Bhosale & Fabio Conti)
 discovered a new species of flowering plant named “Echinops
sahyadricus” (common name – Sahyadri globe thistle) in Rajgad Fort
located in Sahyadri hills, Westenern Ghats, Pune, Maharashtra. Harshal
Bhosale, Conservation officer of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS),
Mumbai led the research team which includes Sushant More, botanist
from Sathaye College, Mumbai University, Mumbai, Maharashtra and
Fabio Conti from the University of Camerino, Italy.
The team made the discovery during the field survey as a part of
‘Assessing the Endemic Biodiversity of the High Elevational Plateaus of
Northern Western Ghats’ project that focuses on the endemic
biodiversity of plateaus of the northern Western Ghats.

8. Who has authored the book titled “Night of the Restless Spirits:
Stories from 1984”?
1) GBS Sandhu
2) Sarbpreet Singh
3) Pradeep Goorha
4) Deepankar Aron
5) Goonmeet Singh Chauhan
Answer- 2) Sarbpreet Singh
Explanation:
Sarbpreet Singh has authored a book titled “Night of the Restless Spirits:
Stories from 1984”. The book recounts the Sikh massacre or anti-Sikh
riots of 1984. The book narrates many stories of ordinary people that
capture the horrors and uncertainties of 1984 through the eyes of Sikhs
around the world. The book is published by Penguin.
Note-The book is a fictionalised version of real happenings. It comprises
8 chapters.

9. Naresh Kanodia, also known as a ‘Superstar’ and ‘Amitabh

Bachchan’ of the Gujarati cinema was a renowned ____________.
1) Actor
2) Musician
3) Politician
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 &3
 Answer- 5) All 1, 2 &3
Explanation:
Naresh Kanodia, Veteran Gujarati actor and former MLA (Member of
the Legislative Assembly) passed away at the age of 77 at the UN Mehta
Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Ahmedabad. He is also a
musician. He was known as a ‘Superstar’and ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ of the
Gujarati cinema. He was born on August 20, 1943 at Kanoda village,
Gujarat. He served as a BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) MLA from Karjan
constituency between 2002 and 2007. Naresh Kanodia received the
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award at a ceremony held in Mumbai in
2012 to mark the centenary of Indian cinema.

10. What was the theme for World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is
annually celebrated by The United Nations (UN) on October 27,
2020?
1) Connect the worlds
2) Engage the Past through Sound and Images
3) Your Window to the World
4) Your Story is moving
5) Discover, remember and share
Answer- 3) Your Window to the World
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is annually
celebrated on October 27 globally to commemorate the adoption of the
Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving
Images in 1980 by the 21st General Conference of UNESCO (United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The day aims
to raise awareness of the need to take urgent measures and to
acknowledge the importance of audiovisual documents. Theme of World
Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2020– ‘Your Window to the World’.

11. Indian Army observes which day as the Infantry Day?

1) October 24
2) October 25
3) October 26
 4) October 27
5) October 28
Answer- 4) October 27
Explanation:
Indian Army annually celebrates the Infantry Day on 27th October to
commemorate the courage and sacrifice of the Infantrymen who fought
in the first military event of India after independence on 27th October
1947 against Pakistan intruders in Kashmir. The day also honors all the
martyrs of India. The 27th October 2020, marks 74th Infantry Day
celebrated by the Indian Army. For the first time, all the top
commanders and Colonels of the Regiments of Indian Army paid tribute
to the Infantrymen at the National War Memorial (NWM) in Delhi. This
day is also marked as the Kumaon Regiment and Sikh Regiment day. On
account of the 74th Infantry Day 2020, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane
paid tributes at the National War Memorial.

12. What was the 2020 theme for The ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’
observed in India from October 27 to November 2 by Central
Vigilance Commission (CVC)?
1) Satark Rahein, Sawdhan Rahein
2) Satark Bharat, Sawdhan Bharat
3) Satark Bharat, Sudradh Bharat
4) Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat
5) Satark Bharat, Sashakt Bharat
Answer- 4) Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat
Explanation:
The ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ is observed annually in India from
October 27 to November 2 by Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). This
year the week is being observed on the theme “Satark Bharat, Samriddh
Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)”. In this regard, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the three-day National Conference
on Vigilance and Anti-Corruption organized by Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI) on the theme of vigilance week. The aim of the
conference is to raise awareness on vigilance issues. The ‘Vigilance
 Awareness Week’ is observed during the week in which Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday falls (October 31).

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Rihand Dam is located in which state?

1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Rihand Dam also known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, is the largest
dam of India by volume. The reservoir of Rihand Dam is called Govind
Ballabh Pant Sagar and is India’s largest artificial lake. Rihand Dam is a
concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar
Pradesh, India.

2. What is the capital of Australia?

1) Wellington
2) Ankara
3) Victoria
4) Canberra
5) Conakry
Answer- 4) Canberra
Explanation:
The capital and currency of ‘Australia’ is ‘Canberra’ & ‘Australian Dollar’
respectively.

3. What is the Currency of Italy?

1) Lira
2) Pound
3) Sterling
 4) Euro
5) Franc
Answer- 4) Euro
Explanation:
The capital and currency of ‘Italy’ is ‘Rome’ & ‘Euro’ respectively.

4. Where is the headquarters of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

located?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Pune
4) Kolkata
5) Chennai
Answer- 1) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency
attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological
research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments
in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who
also became its first Director-General. It has its headquarters in New
Delhi, India.

5. Where is the headquarters of National Aeronautics and Space

Administration’s (NASA) located?
1) Washington D.C, US
2) Bangalore, India
3) New York City, US
4) New Delhi, India
5) London, UK
Answer- 1) Washington D.C, US
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent
agency of the U.S. Federal Government responsible for the civilian space
program, as well as aeronautics and space research. NASA was
established in 1958, succeeding the National Advisory Committee for
Aeronautics. It is headquartered in Washington D.C, US.
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Questions Based on Current Affairs 29 October 2020

1. Which is the first state to fix Minimum Support Price (MSP)/Base

Price for 16 Agricultural items which include Vegetables, Fruits and
Tubers?
1) Tamil Nadu
 2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala became the First State in the Country to fix Minimum Support
Price (MSP)/Base Price for 16 Agricultural items which include
Vegetables, Fruits and Tubers to support farmers and boost agricultural
sector. At the national level, MSP is declared for 23 agricultural items
(inclusive of Sugarcane, the only crop MSP payment was legally
implemented, for which Fair and Remunerative price was determined)
primarily for grains, pulses, oilseeds, paddy and Copra.

2. Who has inaugurated 24X7 Director Port Entry (DPE) facility for
containers at the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (Formerly
Tuticorin Port Trust), Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu)?
1) Rattan Lal Kataria
2) Mansukh Mandaviya
3) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
4) Rao Inderjit Singh
5) Rajkumar Singh
Answer- 2) Mansukh Mandaviya
Explanation:
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Shipping, Mansukh
Mandaviya virtually inaugurated 24X7 Director Port Entry (DPE) facility
for containers at the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (Formerly Tuticorin
Port Trust), Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu). The facility will bring efficiency and
reduce dwell time; it will also lower tariff cost and improve
competitiveness of shippers in International Trade.

3. In how many states the Conservation Centers to protect vultures are

to be set up under the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-
2025?
1) Two
2) Four
 3) Five
4) Six
5) Eight
Answer- 3) Five
Explanation:
In accordance to the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025
which was approved on October 5, 2020 by the National Board for
Wildlife (NBWL), the five states viz. Uttar Pradesh (UP), Tripura,
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will get vulture conservation
and breeding centre each. Also, as a part of this plan there will be
establishment of four rescue centres, in Pinjore (Haryana), Bhopal
(Madhya Pradesh), Guwahati (Assam) and Hyderabad (Telangana).

4. India released commemorative postage stamp in New Delhi on

which anniversary of United Nations (UN)?
1) 25th
2) 50th
3) 65th
4) 75th
5) 85th
Answer- 4) 75th
Explanation:
Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications (MoC),
Government of India released a commemorative postage stamp on the
75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Organisation. Dr. S
Jaishankar, Union external affairs minister was the chief guest of the
event. Dr. S Jaishankar mentioned the release of the commemorative
stamp as a ‘befitting tribute’ to the 75 years of the UN.on October 24,
2020 The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued 3 stamp
mini-sheets to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations
day.

5. Pakistan will remain in the ______ list of FATF till February 2021.
1) White
2) Black
3) Red
 4) Grey
5) Green
Answer- 4.Grey
Explanation:
Marcus Pleyer of Germany, President of Financial Action Task Force
(FATF); Global Terror Financing Watchdog announced that Pakistan will
remain on the grey list of FATF till February 2021. The decision was
made since Pakistan failed to fulfil 6 out of 27 mandates to check terror
funding. In June 2020, Pakistan was retained in the grey till October
2020 since it failed to prosecute and penalise terrorist financing.

6. Which state is going to implement Smart Black Board scheme for a

better teaching environment?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
In order to ensure a better teaching environment, the Tamil Nadu
government is implementing the Smart Black Board scheme in 80,000
government schools. The Smart Class Room scheme of the Central
Education Ministry is being implemented in 7500 schools of the state.

7. Which insurance company has partnered with FinServ MARKETS, a

subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv to offer two and four-wheeler insurance
policies?
1) Bajaj Allianz
2) ACKO General Insurance
3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
4) Reliance General Insurance
5) Tata AIG General Insurance
Answer- 2) ACKO General Insurance
Explanation:
ACKO General Insurance partnered with Finserv MARKETS, a subsidiary
 of Bajaj Finserv to offer two and four-wheeler insurance policies. Under
this partnership, customers can buy the ACKO insurance for the vehicles
on the Finserv MARKETS platform and will also offer seamless and
affordable insurance products to customers of Finserv markets.

8. Government of India (India Post) has inked a MoU with which

country for Electronic Exchange of Customs data related to postal
shipments?
1) United States (UN)
2) France
3) Ireland
4) Italy
5) Finland
Answer- 1) United States (UN)
Explanation:
Department of Posts, Government of India (India Post) and United States
Postal Service (USPS) have inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
for Electronic Exchange of Customs data related to postal shipments.
This MoU enables Exchange of Electronic Advance Data (EAD) i.e.
transmitting and receiving of electronic data of international postal
items prior to their physical arrival at the destination resulting in
customs clearance of postal items in advance. The agreement was signed
by Prannoy Sharma, Deputy Director General (International Relations &
Global Business), Department of Posts, and Robert H. Raines Jr.,
Managing Director, Global Business of USPS.

9. Which Shipyard has signed a MoU with Fincantieri S.P.A. of Italy for
cooperation in the areas of Design, Ship Building, Ship Repair,
Marine Equipment Manufacturing and also for Training & Skill
Development?
1) Goa Shipyard Limited
2) Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam)
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
5) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Mumbai
 Answer- 4) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Limited and Fincantieri S.P.A. of Italy virtually signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the areas of
Design, Ship Building, Ship Repair, Marine Equipment Manufacturing
and also for Training & Skill Development. Bejoy Bhasker, Director
(Technical) of Cochin Shipyard Ltd and Achille Fulfaro, Senior Vice
President (Sales) of Fincantieri, Naval Vessel Business Unit signed the
agreement through a video conference.

10. Name the entity has signed a MOU with the National Building
Construction Corporation (NBCC) to establish the first of its kind
multilevel bus depots.
1) Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)
2) Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC)
3) Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)
4) Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC)
5) Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC)
Answer- 3) Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)
Explanation:
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the National Building Construction
Corporation (NBCC) to establish the first of its kind multilevel bus depots
with all modern facilities at Hari Nagar and Vasant Vihar in Delhi.
Under this MoU NBCC will take up the redevelopment of depots at
Vasant Vihar and Hari Nagar and residential colonies of DTC in
Shadipur and Hari Nagar. To improve the financial health of the
corporation and increase parking space, development plans including
the commercialisation of depots and terminals are being explored.

11. Who has been roped in as a brand ambassador of Dr Trust,

healthcare firm?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Sonu sood
3) Amir Khan
 4) Rohit Sharma
5) Ajinkya Rahane
Answer- 4) Rohit Sharma
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma, Indian Cricketer appointed as the brand ambassador of
Dr Trust, healthcare firm. The right handed batsman will feature in a
new integrated campaign for Dr Trust.

12. Who has won the 2020 United Nations (UN) Global Climate Action
Awards under Financing for Climate Friendly Investment?
1) C40 Cities Finance Facility
2) The Luxembourg Green Exchange
3) Payments for Environmental Services Program
4) Global Himalayan Expedition
5) Bioplanet Programme
Answer- 4) Global Himalayan Expedition
Explanation:
Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) of India won the 2020 United
Nations (UN) Global Climate Action Awards under Financing for Climate
Friendly Investment for its efforts to combat climate change amid
COVID-19 pandemic. As Recognised by the World Travel and Tourism
Council (WTTC) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
(UNWTO), Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) is the world’s first
organisation to utilize the force of tourism integrated with technology to
enable solar energy to remote communities. The awards are
spearheaded by the Momentum for Change initiative of the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and showcase the
most practical and replicable examples of climate change solutions
across the globe.

13. Who was virtually addressed the Sixth BRICS Parliamentary

Forum?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Narendra Modi
3) S Jaishankar
 4) Nirmala Sitharaman
5) Om Birla
Answer- 5) Om Birla
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla virtually addressed the Sixth BRICS (Brazil,
Russia, India, China & Republic of South Africa) Parliamentary Forum.
Theme of the meeting – “BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared
Security and Innovative Growth:Parliamentary Dimension”.
Chairman of the 6th BRICS Forum – Chairman of the State Duma of the
Federal Assembly of Russia, Vyachaslav Volodin.
Indian Participation:
Apart from Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, Chairman of Parliamentary
Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers (Lok Sabha),
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi participated in the meeting.

14. India hosted ________ India-United States (US) 2+2 Ministerial

Dialogue in New Delhi on Oct.27,2020.
1) 1st
2) 2nd
3) 3rd
4) 4th
5) 5th
Answer- 3) 3rd
Explanation:
India hosted the third India-United States (US) 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
in New Delhi where India side was represented by Raksha Mantri
(Defence Minister) Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and the US side was represented by
Secretary of State Michael Richard Pompeo also known as Mike Pompeo
and Secretary of Defense Mark Thomas Esper. The agenda for this
covered all bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. India,
U.S sign five agreements including ‘Basic Exchange and Cooperation
Agreement’.

15. Which Day is observed as International Animation Day?

1) October 25
 2) October 26
3) October 27
4) October 28
5) October 29
Answer- 4) October 28
Explanation:
International Animation Day (IAD) is annually celebrated across the
globe on October 28 and this year (2020) marks the 19th anniversary of
IAD. The day is celebrated to recognize honour and celebrate the artists,
the scientists and also the technicians behind animated art including
animated movies.

16. A web portal named Sumangal Portal for inter-caste married

couples was launched by which State/UT?
1) Delhi
2) Goa
3) Assam
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha launched 2 web portals over a
virtual platform. The two portals are, Integrated Odisha State
Scholarship Portal which provides scholarship to the eligible students
and Sumangal Portal provides incentive to inter-caste marriage
couples.The Sumangal Portal was developed by the Scheduled Tribes
and Scheduled Castes Development Department.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Onam is a festival celebrated in which State?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
 Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
Onam is an annual holiday and festival celebrated in southern Indian
state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival celebrated by Malayalis whose
date is based on the Hindu Panchangam.

2. Calicut International Airport is located in which state?

1) Assam
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) West Bengal
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Calicut International Airport, also known as Karipur Airport, is an
international airport located in Karipur, Malappuram district of Kerala,
India. It serves the Malabar region of Kozhikode, Malappuram,
Wayanad and Palakkad.

3. Sambalpur Elephant Reserve is located in which state?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Odisha
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
Three Elephant Reserves (ERs), the Mayurbhanj ER, Mahanadi ER and
Sambalpur ER were notified in the State in the years 2001 and 2002 to
define the prime elephant habitats and to launch various management
interventions for conservation of elephant.

4. Great Living Chola Temples is a UNESCO heritage site from which

state?
1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
 3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Great Living Chola Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
designation for a group of Chola dynasty era Hindu temples in the
Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

5. Ramadevara Betta Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Telangana
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
Ramadevara Betta is the only Vulture Sanctuary in India, located 70 km
away from the Bangalore in Kyatsandra, Karnataka. Ramadevarabetta is
home to critically endangered Indian long billed vulture,Egyptian
vulture and other critical birds like yellow throated bulbul.

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1. Who has launched the ‘National Program and Project Management

Policy Framework (NPMPF)’ to transform the infrastructure sector
in India in association with Quality Council of India (QCI)?
1) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog
2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
3) Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
4) Ministry of External Affairs
5) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer- 1) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog
Explanation:
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and Quality
Council of India (QCI) launched the ‘National Program and Project
Management Policy Framework (NPMPF)’ to transform the
infrastructure sector in India. It was launched by Union Minister for
Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium
 Enterprises Nitin Jairam Gadkari along with Union Minister Piyush
Goyal, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, and QCI Chairman Adil
Zainulbhai. Nitin Gadkari also unveiled the Indian Infrastructure Body
of Knowledge (InBoK), a book on the practice of program and project
management in India. NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power, Rockefeller
Foundation, and Smart Power India launched the “Electricity Access in
India- Benchmarking Distribution Utilities” Report aiming at capturing
insights from both the demand (electricity customers) as well as supply
side (electricity distribution utilities).

2. The Labour and Employment Ministry has revised the base year of
the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) from
2001 to __________.
1) 2011
2) 2021
3) 2015
4) 2013
5) 2016
Answer- 5) 2016
Explanation:
The Labour and Employment Ministry has revised the base year of the
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) from 2001 to 2016
to reflect the changing consumption pattern. CPI-IW index is used to
measure inflation in retail prices, for regulation of Dearness Allowance
(DA) of government employees and industrial workers, and for fixing
and revising minimum wages in scheduled employments.

3. Vice President of India virtually launched a coffee table book and

Rating systems on Healthcare, Logistics and Net Zero Water. Who is
the current Vice president of India?
1) Pratibha Patil
2) Hamid Ansari
3) M. Venkaiah Naidu
4) Om Birla
5) Ram Nath Kovind
 Answer- 3) M. Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India on the occasion of
inaugurating the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)’s Green Building
Congress 2020 through virtual mode, launched a coffee table book and
Rating systems on Healthcare, Logistics and Net Zero Water. He
mentioned that buildings and construction account for 39% of the
world’s energy related CO2 (Carbon dioxide) emissions. 2020 marks the
125th anniversary of CII.

4. Who represented India at 10th round of Ministerial the United

Kingdom (UK)-India Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) which
was held virtually On October 28, 2020?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
4) Narendra Modi
5) RamNath Govind
Answer- 2) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
The 10th Round of Ministerial the United Kingdom (UK)-India Economic
and Financial Dialogue (EFD) was held virtually where India was
represented by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Ministry of Finance and UK delegation was
led by Chancellor of Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. Indian Delegation included
representatives from Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) while UK
representatives were from Her Majesty’s Treasury, Bank of England and
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
India and UK ink pacts on financial services, infra, sustainable finance.
UK and India announced a joint investment of £8 million for tackle
COVID 19.

5. Which is the 1st bank in India to become a Financial Information

Provider (FIP) under the new Account Aggregator (AA) Framework
of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
 1) RBL Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) Yes Bank
5) IndusInd bank
Answer- 5) IndusInd bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank announced that it has gone live as a Financial
Information Provider (FIP) under the new Account Aggregator (AA)
Framework of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). IndusInd Bank becomes
the 1st bank in India to do so. The bank went live as FIP with
DigiSahamati Foundation, a self-organised Collective of the Account
Aggregator ecosystem.

6. RBI has given approval to Maple II B.V. to acquire over 5% but up to

9.99% of the paid-up share capital of which Bank?
1) HDFC Bank
2) RBL Bank
3) Yes Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) IDFC Bank
Answer- 2) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has given approval to Maple II B.V.,
(affiliated to Baring Private Equity Asia) to acquire over 5% but up to
9.99% of the paid-up share capital of the RBL Bank Limited (formerly
known as Ratnakar Bank).

7. Name the General Insurance Company which has partnered with

FreePaycard Retail to launch Group Safeguard Insurance.
1) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company
2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
3) Bharti Axa General Insurance Company
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
5) Reliance General Insurance Company
 Answer- 2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. in partnership with
FreePaycard Retail Pvt.Ltd, an online pre-paid card trading platform
launched Group Safeguard Insurance for the members of FreePaycard.
The customized hospitalization product comes in 3 variants namely,
Hospital Daily Cash Benefit, Death Benefit, and Special Vector-borne
Disease-related Hospitalization Benefit.

8. Which Bank has launched the Tracking & Monitoring Staff

Accountability Cases (TMSAC) portal and a Vigilance Manual as a
part of Vigilance Awareness Week – 27th October 2020 to 2nd
November 2020?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) State Bank of India
3) Canara Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 4) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s 2nd largest public sector bank
launched the PNB Tracking & Monitoring Staff Accountability Cases
(TMSAC) portal and PNB’s 2020 Vigilance Manual, as a part of the
Vigilance Awareness Week(VAW) – 27th October 2020 to 2nd November
2020. The TMSAC portal tracks and monitors the complaints/Non-
Performing Asset (NPA) reference at various stages on a real-time basis.
PNB’s 2020 Vigilance Manual will provide a better understanding of
vigilance functions and guidelines.

9. India has extended what amount of Line of Credit for development

projects in Central Asian Countries?
1) USD 1 Billion
2) USD 1.5 Billion
3) USD 500 Million
4) USD 400 Million
5) USD 100 Million
 Answer- 1) USD 1 Billion
Explanation:
India has extended USD 1 Billion (~ INR 7, 350 Crores) Line of Credit for
Development Projects in Central Asian Countries. The announcement
was made by India during the Second Meeting of the India-Central Asia
Dialogue held virtually on 28th October, 2020.
The virtual Meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister, S
Jaishankar. India has provided the Line of Credit for priority
Developmental Projects in fields such as connectivity, energy,
Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, education, Agriculture etc.
India has offered to provide grant assistance for implementation of High
Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP) for furthering socio-
economic development in countries of the Central Asian Region.

10. How much worth foreign currency loan agreement was signed by
NTPC Limited with Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC)
under its GREEN initiative (SBI also signed loan worth $1 billion
with JBIC)?
1) JPY 50 billion
2) JPY 30 billion
3) JPY 10 billion
4) JPY 20 billion
5) JPY 25 billion
Answer- 1) JPY 50 billion
Explanation:
NTPC (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation
Limited) Limited signed foreign currency loan agreement with Japanese
Government’s financial institution, Japan Bank for International Co-
operation (JBIC) for JPY (Japanese Yen) 50 billion (approx. USD 482
million or Rs. 3,582 crore) under its Global Action for Reconciling
Economic growth and Environment preservation (GREEN) initiative.
This is the first funding for NTPC Ltd under JBIC’s GREEN initiative. The
loan agreement was signed by Anil Kumar Gautam, Director (Finance),
NTPC and Masayuki Tanimoto, Managing Executive Officer, Global Head
of Infrastructure & Environment Finance Group, JBIC through video
conferencing.
 Apart from NTPC, State Bank of India (SBI) also signed a loan agreement
of $1 billion with JBIC.

11. Which organization signed a new implementing arrangement with

the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) to enhance
scientific cooperation?
1) Australia
2) Israel
3) United Nations
4) France
5) European Commission
Answer- 5) European Commission
Explanation:
The European Commission and the Indian Council of Social Science
Research (ICSSR) signed a new implementing arrangement to enhance
scientific cooperation. It was virtually signed by an Ambassador of the
European Union to India, Ugo Astuto, and the Member Secretary of the
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Virendra Kumar
Malhotra. This arrangement will encourage top Indian social scientists
(Principal Investigators of Research Projects, Senior Fellowship
Awardees and Post-Doctoral Fellows) who are supported by the ICSSR
and want to pursue research collaborations with European researchers,
supported by the European Research Council (ERC).

12. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has partnered with which
Tech Giant for digital services?
1) IBM
2) Google
3) Infosys
4) Microsoft
5) Apple
Answer- 1) IBM
Explanation:
On October 29, 2020 Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) and
International Business Machines Corporation(IBM) entered into
partnership to transform the customer’s experience of IOCL. Under this
 partnership, IBM developed IndianOil One mobile app & portal which
will be used by about 130 million consumers covered by about 12,400
IOCL distributors.

13. Which State Sports Department has signed a MoU with Sports
Authority of India (SAI) for development of Infrastructure at the
National Centre of Excellence (NCoE)?
1) Telangana
2) Meghalaya
3) Nagaland
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On October 27, 2020 Sports Department, Government of Arunachal
Pradesh & Sports Authority of India (SAI) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) virtually for development of Infrastructure at the
National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in Itanagar. NCoE has facilities for
Wushu, Weightlifting and Boxing.

14. Who has been awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the
3rd India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) 2020?
1) Amrish Puri
2) Om Puri
3) Rajesh Khanna
4) Vinod Khanna
5) Irfan Khan
Answer- 2) Om Puri
Explanation:
At the 3rd India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) 2020 based
in Boston, United States of America(USA) held as a virtual event from
16th to 18th October 2020, the Lifetime Achievement Award 2020 was
accorded to Late Actor Om Puri which was received by his wife Nadita
Puri. Chef Vikas Khanna was honoured with “Pride of India” a special
award at the 3rd IIFFB 2020.
15. Which Film has been awarded with Best Feature Film Award at 3rd
India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) 2020 based in
Boston, United States of America (USA)?
1) Josef: Born In Grace
2) Better than Neil Armstrong
3) Kaanthi
4) Baitullah
5) Gandhi
Answer- 3) Kaanthi
Explanation:
At the 3rd India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) 2020 based
in Boston, United States of America (USA) held as a virtual event
from 16th to 18th October 2020. Other Awards of IIFFB 2020:

Award Winner

Best Feature Film Award 2020 Kaanthi directed by Ashok R Nath

Best Actor (male) 2020 Victor Bannerjee for “Josef: Born In Grace”

Best Actor (female) 2020 Shylaja Ambu for “Kaanthi”

Better Than Neil Armstrong directed by Alireza

Best Short Film 2020
Ghasemi

Best Film With A Social Cause

Baitullah directed by Jitendra Rai
2020

16. Which Country hosted the 19th Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation

Organisation (SCO) ministers of Foreign Economy and Foreign
Trade (October 2020)?
1) Pakistan
2) Russia
3) China
4) Kazakhstan
5) India
Answer- 5) India
Explanation:
India hosted the 19th Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
 (SCO) Ministers of Foreign Economy and Foreign Trade virtually On
October 28, 2020. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush
Goyal, Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce and Industry, Hardeep
Singh Puri participated in the Meeting. It was also attended by Secretary
General of SCO and Ministers from, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan,
Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

17. Which Bank is Safest Bank in Asia according to the list ‘World’s 50
Safest Banks 2020’, given by Global Finance, New York?
1) KfW (Germany)
2) DBS Bank (Singapore)
3) Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (Singapore)
4) United Overseas Bank (Singapore)
5) State Bank of India (India)
Answer- 2) DBS Bank (Singapore)
Explanation:
Global Finance, New York based trade publication released the list of
World’s 50 Safest Banks 2020 which named DBS Bank, Singapore as the
Safest Bank in Asia for the 12th consecutive year. DBS secured the 4th
rank as the safest commercial bank in the world and 14th safest bank
globally from 2019 and 2018. Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation the
Global Finance conducted a virtual award ceremony of the 2020 World’s
Safest Banks on 19th October 2020. Top 3 World’s Safest Bank & Asia’s
Safest Bank 2020:

Top 3 World’s Safest Banks

Rank Top 3 Safest Banks in Asia 2020
2020

1 KfW (Germany) DBS Group (Singapore)

Zuercher Kantonalbank Oversea-Chinese Banking

2
(Switzerland) Corporation(Singapore)

3 BNG Bank (Netherlands) United Overseas Bank(Singapore)

14 DBS Bank (Singapore)

Global Finance has named State Bank of India (SBI) as the Safest Bank in
India.
18. Name the Chief of Army Staff who launched the software named
‘Infrastructure Management System (IMS)’ for automation of
functions related to infrastructure development and management.
1) B S Dhanoa
2) R K S Bhadoriya
3) Manoj Mukund Narvane
4) Karambir Singh
5) Bipin Rawat
Answer- 3) Manoj Mukund Narvane
Explanation:
Indian army launched a software named ‘Infrastructure Management
System (IMS)’ for automation of functions related to infrastructure
development and management for ascertaining availability of land,
planning and monitoring of works, and environment conservation. The
software was inaugurated by Manoj Mukund Narvane (Chief of Army
Staff) during the Army Commanders Conference held on 28th October
2020.

19. Keshubhai Savdas Patel who passed away recently was the former
Chief Minister of which state?
1) Rajasthan
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Keshubhai Savdas Patel, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and veteran
leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and founder of Gujarat Parivartan
Party (GPP) passed away at the age of 92 at a hospital in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat. He was born in 1928 in Visavadar, Junagadh, Gujarat. He was
tested positive for coronavirus in September 2020.

20. Which day was observed as International Internet Day?

1) October 25
 2) October 27
3) October 29
4) October 30
5) October 28
Answer- 3) October 29
Explanation:
The International Internet Day has been annually celebrated on 29th
October since 2005 to mark the anniversary of the first internet
transmission on 29th October 1969. The day aims to celebrate the people
who supported to build the internet and provide a chance to reflect on
the changes brought by the internet. The Internet which is defined as
the remote connection of two computers was achieved on 29th October
1969.

21. The World Stroke Day was observed annually on ________.

1) October 28
2) October 27
3) October 29
4) October 26
5) October 30
Answer- 3) October 29
Explanation:
World Stroke Day is annually observed on October 29 to raise awareness
about stroke prevention, treatment and recovery. The day highlights the
seriousness of strokes and the need to ensure better care and support
for survivors. The theme of the World Stroke Day 2020 webinar is ‘Get
ready to join the Movement’. The central idea for the World Stroke Day
2020 campaign is Join the Movement with the hashtag ‘1 in 4’.

22. Which state launched ‘Dharani’ Portal for Land & Property
Registrations?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
 Answer- 2) Telangana
Explanation:
Telangana Chief Minister, K Chandrasekhar Rao launched ‘Dharani’
Portal for Land & Property Registrations at Mudu Chintalapalli village of
Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana. The portal is a one-of-its-kind
integrated Land Record Management System.
The Portal has been developed by Telangana State Technology Services
(TSTS).

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. What is the capital of Tajikistan?

1) Ashgabat
2) Ankara
3) Victoria
4) Dushanbe
5) Conakry
Answer- 4) Dushanbe
Explanation:
The capital and currency of ‘Tajikistan’ is ‘Dushanbe’ & ‘Tajikistani
Somoni’ respectively.

2. Bathukamma (floral dance festival) is celebrated in which State?

1) Gujarat
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Telangana
Explanation:
Bathukamma is floral dance celebrated predominantly in Telangana and
some parts of Andhra Pradesh. Every year this festival is celebrated as
per Sathavahana calendar for nine days starting Bhadrapada Pournami
till Durgashtami, usually in September–October of Gregorian calendar
3. Where is the headquarters of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO)?
1) Xinxiang, China
2) Beijing, China
3) Shanghai, China
4) New Delhi, India
5) London, UK
Answer- 2) Beijing, China
Explanation:
Headquartered in Beijing, China, The Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO), or Shanghai Pact, is a Eurasian political, economic,
and security alliance, the creation of which was announced on 15 June
2001 in Shanghai, China. The SCO currently comprises eight Member
States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan
and Uzbekistan)

4. What is the Currency of Turkmenistan?

1) Lira
2) Manat
3) Sterling
4) Euro
5) Franc
Answer- 2) Manat
Explanation:
The capital and currency of ‘Turkmenistan’ is ‘Ashgabat’ &
‘Turkmenistan Manat’ respectively.

5. Indravati National Park is located in which state?

1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Indravati National Park is a national park located in Bijapur district of
 Chhattisgarh state of India. It derives its name from the nearby
Indravati River. It is home to one of the last populations of rare wild
buffalo. Indravati National Park is the finest and most famous wildlife
parks of Chhattisgarh.

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1. ‘Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region

and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020’ is approved by President for
Air Quality Management in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and
adjoining areas, setting up the with Eight-member representatives.
Where was the headquarters of the commission located?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) New Delhi
4) Uttarpradesh
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 3) New Delhi
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind promulgated the ‘Commission for Air
Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas
Ordinance, 2020’ for Air Quality Management in Delhi-National Capital
 Region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
The ordinance proposes the setting up of a permanent commission with
eight members to resolve the issues.The commission will be
headquartered at NewDelhi, Commission will consist of Representatives
from the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan,
technical experts from Central Pollution Control Board and Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO).

2. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved how

much worth Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)
Phase II & Phase III. (Rs 7,000 crore assistance from the World Bank
(WB), and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB))?
1)15,000 Cr
2) 15,211 Cr
3) 21,000 Cr
4) 10,000 Cr
5) 10,211 Cr
Answer- 5) 10,211 Cr
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Rs
10,211 crore Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase
II & Phase III with the external financial assistance Rs 7,000 crore from
the World Bank (WB), and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
It will be implemented over a period of 10 years duration in two Phases
i.e. from April, 2021 to March, 2031. Apart of external funding of Rs
7,000 crore, the balance of Rs 3,211 crore will be borne by the concerned
Implementing Agencies (IAs).

3. In association with which Ministry, NITI Aayog organised 4th

Edition of India Energy Forum by CERAWeek (Cambridge Energy
Research Associates)?
1) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
2) Ministry of Power
3) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
4) Ministry of Coal and Mines
5) Ministry of external Affairs
 Answer- 3) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurated the 4th Edition of India
Energy Forum by CERAWeek (Cambridge Energy Research Associates).
CERAWeek is a global platform to understand best-practices, discuss
reforms, and inform strategies for accelerating investments into Indian
Oil and Gas value chain.
The Theme of 2020 edition is “India’s Energy Future in a world of
Change”.
This is the fifth such event organized by NITI Aayog and Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas.

4. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways

announced that the 1.8 kilometer Feni Bridge will be completed by
December 2020. It connects Chittagong, Bangladesh to which Indian
State?
1) West Bengal
2) Mizoram
3) Meghalaya
4) Tripura
5) Assam
Answer- 4) Tripura
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways
announced that the 1.8 kilometer Feni Bridge, the Reinforced Cement
Concrete (RCC) Bridge over the river Feni which connects Sabrum in
Tripura, India and Ramgarh in Chittagong, Bangladesh will be
completed by December 2020.
The announcement was made over a virtual event organised for laying
foundation stone on 9 national highway projects in Tripura.

5. IFSCA approves Bullion Exchange Regulations, 2020 & Global In-

House Centers Regulations, 2020. Who is the Chairman of IFSCA?
1) Usha Thorat
2) Madhabi Puri Buch
3) Injeti Srinivas
 4) Pradip Shah
5) Rajiv Kumar
Answer- 3) Injeti Srinivas
Explanation:
On October 27, 2020, the International Financial Services Centres
Authority (IFSCA) approved the International Financial Services Centres
Authority (Bullion Exchange) Regulations, 2020 and International
Financial Services Centres Authority (Global In-House Centres)
Regulations, 2020 during a meeting chaired by Injeti Srinivas, Chairman
of IFSCA.
The Bullion Exchange Regulations, 2020 are approved to provide an
integrated platform for all the market intermediaries to facilitate
transparency in the bullion market and standardization of bullion
contracts.
The Global In-House Centres) Regulations, 2020 are for GICs providing
financial service to provide services relating to financial products and
financial services.

6. Who launched the virtual festival of ‘Parampara Series 2020-

National Festival of Music and Dance’?
1) Narendra Modi
2) M Venkaiah Naidu
3) Ramn Nath Kovind
4) Om Birla
5) Amit Shah
Answer- 2) M Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India launched the virtual festival
of ‘Parampara Series 2020-National Festival of Music and Dance’. The
Parampara Series 2020 is organised by Natya Tarangini in partnership
with the United Nations. This has been organized to coincide with the
World Day for Audio-visual Heritage 2020 on October 27. For the 24th
year the Natya Tarangini has organised the Parampara Series.

7. Which ministry e-launched a scheme titled ‘SERB-POWER’ (Science

and Engineering Research Board-Promoting Opportunities for
 Women in Exploratory Research)?
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of Science & Technology
3) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
4) Ministry of Women & Child Development
5) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer- 2) Ministry of Science & Technology
Explanation:
Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology e-launched a
scheme titled ‘SERB-POWER’ (Science and Engineering Research Board-
Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), which is
designed exclusively for women scientists.
The scheme has been initiated by SERB, a statutory body of the
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

8. Which State announced to provide 7.5% reservation to students of

state government schools who have cleared the National Eligibility-
cum-Entrance (NEET) Test in admission to medical courses?
1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Rajasthan
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu (TN) Governor Banwarilal Purohit gave his Assent to “Tamil
Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Courses in Medicine, Dentistry,
Indian Medicine and Homeopathy on Preferential Basis to Students of
Government Schools Bill 2020”.
It provides 7.5% reservation to students of state government schools
who have cleared the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance (NEET) Test in
admission to medical courses.

9. RBI has revised the norms for the housing finance companies (HFC)
stating that these home financiers should have at least 60% of their
net assets deployed in the business of providing finance for housing
 by March 31, ______.
1) 2021
2) 2022
3) 2023
4) 2024
5) 2025
Answer- 4) 2024
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released final guidelines for
housing finance companies (HFC) stating that these home financiers
should have at least 60% of their net assets deployed in the business of
providing finance for housing by March 31, 2024, with individual loans
making up at least 50% of all assets.
Also HFCs should also have minimum net owned funds (NOF) of Rs 20
crore to commence housing finance as its principal business or carry on
the business of housing finance as its principal. HFCs holding a CoR and
having net owned fund of less than Rs 20 crore, may continue to carry
on the business of housing finance, if such company achieves net owned
fund of Rs 15 crore by March 31, 2022 and Rs 20 crore by March 31,
2023, if fails, their registration will be cancelled.

10. How much of remittance will get reduced to India as per the latest
estimates published in the World Bank’s Migration and
Development Brief 33 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and
global economic recession.
1) $ 76 Billion
2) $ 70 Billion
3) $ 78 Billion
4) $ 86 Billion
5) $ 74 Billion
Answer- 1) $ 76 Billion
Explanation:
On October 29, 2020 As per the latest estimates published in the World
Bank’s Migration and Development Brief 33, remittance to India will fall
by 9% to USD 76 billion due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and
global economic recession. The top 5 countries in 2020 to receive foreign
 remittances are expected to be India, China, Mexico, the Philippines, and
Egypt, unchanged from 2019.
There will be a 14% decline in the amount of money migrant workers
send home by 2021, compared to the pre-COVID-19 levels in 2019. It is to
be noted that in 2020 for the 1st time in recent history, the stock of
international migrants is likely to decline as new migration has slowed
and return migration has increased.

11. On October 29, 2020, India signed a memorandum of cooperation

(MoC) with which country in the field of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs) for the startup ecosystem?
1) Cambodia
2) Israel
3) Japan
4) Singapore
5) Maldives
Answer- 3) Japan
Explanation:
On October 29, 2020, The Union Cabinet gave its approval for signing a
memorandum of cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan in the
field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to promote
human capacity building and further development of the startup
ecosystem.

12. On October 29, 2020, India signed a MoU with which country on
cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine through joint
initiatives and technology development?
1) Japan
2) Cambodia
3) France
4) Netherlands
5) Denmark
Answer- 2) Cambodia
Explanation:
On October 29, 2020, The Union Cabinet has also approved the signing of
the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and
 Cambodia on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine through
joint initiatives and technology development.

13. Which state signed a MoU with Global Alliance for Mass
Entrepreneurship (GAME) to support MSME?
1) Haryana
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) for a 2 year
project on transforming the ease of doing business MSMES(Micro, Small
& Medium Enterprises) in Punjab.
The agreement is supported by Omidyar Network India (ONI) under its
ReSolve Initiative.
Dr KP Krishnan, Chair of the GAME Taskforce on MSME, who is a former
Secretary, Government of India, will lead the project.

14. Who has been reappointed as the officiating Chairperson of

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) till 31st
December 2020?
1) Ajay Kumar
2) Sanjay Karol
3) Bansi Lal Bhat
4) Ajit Kumar
5) Rajive Gauba
Answer- 3) Justice Bansi Lal Bhat
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the tenure of Justice
Bansi Lal Bhat as the officiating Chairperson of National Company Law
Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) till 31st December 2020 or till a regular
Chairperson is appointed or until further orders.
This extension marks the 3rd extension for BL Bhat since his
 appointment as NCLAT’s chairperson on 15th March 2020 for three
months following the retirement of first Chairperson Justice SJ
Mukhopadhaya.
Bhat was issued a 3-month extension on 15th June and later extended
for a month till 16th October 2020.

15. Which edition of India-Mexico Joint Commission Meeting was held

virtually in October, 2020?
1) 5th
2) 6th
3) 7th
4) 8th
5) 9th
Answer- 4) 8th
Explanation:
The 8th India-Mexico Joint Commission Meeting was held virtually on
29th October, 2020. The meeting was co-chaired by S. Jaishankar,
External Affairs Minister of India and Marcel Ebrard, Minister of
Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States.
Both countries appreciated the progress made in bilateral trade and
commercial relations between India and Mexico.
The Countries agreed to strengthen their ‘Privileged Partnership’.
They agreed to add new momentum in the fields of Trade and
Commerce, Agriculture, Health, Space, Science & Technology, Energy,
Culture & Education.
The two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of
mutual interest, in context of post Covid economic recovery plans.

16. Indian Navy’s Guided Missile Corvette INS ________ (Indian Naval
Ship) tested fired Anti-Ship Missile (AShM) in Bay of Bengal.
1) INS Kavaretti
2) INS Kora
3) INS Chennai
4) INS Kochi
5) INS Mumbai
 Answer- 2) INS Kora
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Guided Missile Corvette INS Kora (Indian Naval Ship)
tested fired Anti-Ship Missile (AShM) in Bay of Bengal.
The missile successfully hit the target at maximum range with precise
accuracy.
INS Kora is a Kora-class guided missile corvette of Indian Navy. It was
commissioned into service in 1998.
It was designed by the Navy under Project 25A, and is equipped with Kh-
35 Anti-Ship Missile.

17. Who is the Indian author of world’s first scientoon book titled “Bye
Bye Corona”?
1) Santosh Kumar
2) Anandiben Patel
3) Pradeep Kumar Srivastava
4) Pramod Srivastav
5) Bansi Lal Bhat
Answer- 3) Pradeep Kumar Srivastava
Explanation:
Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh (UP) released the world’s
first scientoon book titled “Bye Bye Corona” at an event organised at Raj
Bhawan, Lucknow. The book was authored by Dr. Pradeep Kumar
Srivastava, Scientoonist and former Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-
CDRI (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Drug
Research Institute) and published by Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous
agency under the Department of Science and Technology (DST),
Government of India.

18. Mesut Yilmaz, a veteran Politician passed away recently. He was

former PM of which Country?
1) South Korea
2) Japan
3) China
4) Taiwan
5) Turkey
 Answer- 5) Turkey
Explanation:
Former Turkish Prime Minister (PM) Mesut Yilmaz, a veteran Politician
who served as the PM for three terms passed away at the age of 72 in a
hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. He was born on 6th November 1947 in
Istanbul, Turkey.

19. How many biosphere reserves from India were included recently
(October) in International Coordinating Council (ICC) of UNESCO’s
(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme?
1) Four
2) Three
3) Two
4) One
5) None
Answer- 4) One
Explanation:
International Coordinating Council (ICC) of UNESCO’s (United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Man and the
Biosphere (MAB) programme included three new Biosphere Reservers
,they are Panna Biosphere Reserve (Madhya Pradesh) in India,
Fuvahmulah Biosphere Reserve (Maldives) and Addu Atoll Biosphere
Reserve (Maldives) to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
The MAB-ICC which met online from 27-28th October, 2020 approved
these additions.

20. Government of India Initiative GeM (Government eMarketplace)

has been integrated with eProcurement System of India Central
Public Procurement Portal (CPPP). In which year GeM portal was
launched under Ministry of Commerce?
1) 2013
2) 2015
3) 2016
4) 2017
5) 2018
 Answer- 3) 2016
Explanation:
Government of India Initiative eMarket called GeM (Government
eMarketplace) has been integrated with eProcurement System of India
Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) for creation of a Unified
Procurement System. This will consolidate the entire public buying
foods and services into a single platform. This will improve buying and
selling experience and processes for ministries, departments and other
agencies involved in the system. The GeM portal was launched under
Minister of Commerce in August 2016 for online purchases of goods and
services by all Central Government Ministries and Departments.

STATIC GK based on Current Affairs

1. Kabartal Wetland also known as Kanwar Jheel is declared as a

Ramsar site. Which state does it lie in?
1) Bihar
2) Uttarakhand
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Bihar
Explanation:
Ramsar Convention declared Kabartal Wetland also known as Kanwar
Jheel in Begusarai, Bihar as a site of international importance. Kabartal
Wetland has been included in the ‘List of Wetlands of International
Importance’ established by Article 2.1 of the convention.
After designating Asan Conservation Reserve (ACR), Dehradun,
Uttarakhand and Kabartal Wetland, Begusarai, Bihar, as Ramsar sites,
the total number of Ramsar Sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia.

2. Where is the headquarters of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

(AIIB)?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) Beijing, China
3) Shanghai, China
 4) New Delhi, India
5) Canberra, Australia
Answer- 2) Beijing, China
Explanation:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a multilateral development
bank that aims to improve economic and social outcomes in Asia.
Establishment– January 2016
President– Jin Liqun
Headquarters– Beijing, China
Members– 103 Nations

3. Jindua is a folk dance is of which State?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Punjab
Answer- 5) Punjab
Explanation:
Common Punjabi folk dances for males and females
Bhangra, Karthi, Jindua, Dandass

4. Where is V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Thoothukudi) port located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (formerly Tuticorin Port Trust) is
one of the 13 major ports in India. It was declared to be a major port on
11 July 1974. It is second-largest port in Tamil Nadu and fourth-largest
container terminal in India.
 5. Manas National Park is located in which state?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Manipur
3) Meghalaya
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park,
UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an
elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam, India.

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