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Which city has topped the 2019 Water Quality Report for State Capitals released by Bureau of India Standards (BIS)?
A) Patna
B) Ranchi
C) Hyderabad
D) Mumbai

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Option D
Explanation: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan has released the Water Quality Report for State Capitals & Delhi as analysed by Bureau of India Standards (BIS). Mumbai has topped the ranking, Hyderabad and Bhubaneshwar share the joint second spot while Ranchi is on the third. Delhi is ranked at 15th.
Where is the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ 2019 organised?
A) Jaipur
B) Ahmedabad
C) New Delhi
D) Pune

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Option C
Explanation: Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah has inaugurated the 15 day National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi on November 16, 2019. The theme of the event is: “A celebration of the spirit of tribal culture, craft, cuisine and commerce”.
Which among the following companies has recently recorded the highest ever quarterly loss by any Indian company?
A) Reliance Communications
B) Vodafone Idea
C) Tata Sky
D) MTNL

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Option B
Explanation: Telecom firm Vodafone Idea has reported a record loss of Rs 50,921 crore for the July- September quarter 2019. This is the highest ever quarterly loss for any Indian company. The loss was reported as the company made a provision for the Supreme Court’s ruling on payment of average gross revenue (AGR) dues. Rs 30,774.5 crore was a one-time loss the company incurred due to the recent Supreme Court verdict.
As per NCAER’s latest estimates, the GDP of India for 2019-20 is likely to be
A) 4.9%
B) 5.1%
C) 5.3%
D) 5.8%

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Option A
Explanation: The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has predicted India’s GDP growth rate for 2019-20 (FY20) at 4.9%.
Who among these has topped the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index to become the richest person in the world?
A) Bernard Arnault
B) Jeff Bezos
C) Steve Jobs
D) Bill Gates

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Option D
Explanation: Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft Corp. co-founder, Bill Gates has surpassed Amazon chief executive officer Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person on Earth with a net worth of $110 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Gates, 64, had briefly topped Bezos (55), whose net worth stands at $109 billion.
Agni II missile was recently test fired successfully at maiden night trial from Dr Abdul Kalam Island. The island is based in____________
A) Kerala
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Tamil Nadu

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Option C
Explanation: India on November 16 successfully conducted the first night trial of surface-to-surface medium-range nuclear-capable missile Agni-II from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast.The Agni-II is an intermediate-range two-stage ballistic missile (IRBM) which can carry a payload of 1000 kg over a distance of 2000 km.
Who among these has recently won the 2019 Sri Lankan presidential election?
A) Sajith Premadasa
B) Gotabaya Rajapaksa
C) Sarath Fonseka
D) Karu Jayasuriya

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Option B
Explanation: The former wartime defence secretary of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won the 2019 Presidential elections of the country. The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party candidate, Rajapaksa, claimed victory over his rival Sajith Premadasa from United National Party.
Sandeep Chaudhary is an Indian player associated with which game?
A) Javelin throw
B) Swimming
C) Sprint
D) Shooting

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Option A
Explanation: Asian Para Games 2018 champion javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary stood out among the Indian performers by setting a new world record (F44) on the way to clinching the gold with a personal best 65.80m in men’s javelin F64 category
The loan mela ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ has been launched by which bank to provide on-the-spot loan approvals?
A) SBI
B) ICICI Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Punjab National Bank

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Option B
Explanation: ICICI Bank has announced the launch of its own loan mela — ‘Maha Loan Dhamaka’ — to provide on-the-spot loan approvals. ICICI bank plans to organise 2,000 such ‘Maha Loan’ camps across the country in rural and semi-urban locations and on the company premises in the current fiscal.
When is the 2019 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims held?
A) Third Saturday of November
B) November 17
C) Third Sunday of November
D) November 16

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Option C
Explanation: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – Third Sunday in November every year. 2019 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – November 17, 2019. Theme 2019 – Life is not a car part
The first National Agrochemicals Congress 2019 was held in which city?
A) Chennai
B) Noida
C) Mumbai
D) New Delhi

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Option D
Explanation: The 1st National Agrochemicals Congress was held in New Delhi between November 13-16, 2019. The theme of the event was: Country’s Status on Various Fronts of Agrochemicals.
Name the first ever Indian to win the Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019?
A) Sudarsan Pattnaik
B) Narayan Sahu
C) Vivek Patil
D) Badal Barai

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Option A
Explanation: Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik received the Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019. Pattnaik Becomes First Indian To Win Prestigious Italian Award For Sand Art
Darjeeling Green and White Tea has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag. It belongs to which state?
A) Assam
B) Uttarakhand
C) West Bengal
D) Goa

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Option C
Explanation: Darjeeling Green and White Tea gets Geographical Indications (GI) tag
When do we observe the International Students’ Day?
A) November 16
B) November 17
C) November 15
D) November 14

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Option B
Explanation: The International Students’ Day is celebrated on November 17 around the world, with special focus on ensuring education is available for all students.
Which of these is the first country in the world to introduce the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV)?
A) Nepal
B) Bangladesh
C) India
D) Pakistan

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Option D
Explanation: Pakistan became the first country in the world to introduce the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV)
Which institution has approved $575 million loan to ease congestion in Mumbai?
A) AIIB
B) ADB
C) World Bank
D) IMF

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Option A
Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved $575 million loan to ease congestion in Mumbai and boost private capital investment in renewable energy, power transmission and water infrastructure.
Pranab Nanda who passed away recently was the Director General of Police (DGP) of which state?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Goa
D) Maharashtra

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Option C
Explanation: Goa’s Director General of Police (DGP) Pranab Nanda Passes Away at 57 After Cardiac Arrest During Official Visit to Delhi
The International Conference on Yoga for Heart care was held in which city?
A) Guwahati
B) Mysuru
C) Dehradun
D) Nagpur

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Option B
Explanation: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Defence, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated two days “International Conference on Yoga for Heart care” at Mysuru, Karnataka. The theme of the event was: ‘Yoga for Heart Care’.
As per the HMIS data for 2018-19 by Ministry of Health and Family Welafre, which state has topped in terms of number of child deaths due to pneumonia?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Odisha

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Option A
Explanation: The campaign was launched in Gandhinagar, Gujarat at the 6th National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations. The HMIS data for 2018-19 ranked Madhya Pradesh on top in the number of child deaths due to pneumonia, followed by Gujarat on second.
Name the campaign launched by the Health and Family Welfare Ministry to curb Pneumonia deaths in kids?
A) ASHAA
B) BOOND
C) VAAYU
D) SAANS

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Option D
Explanation: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan has launched SAANS Campaign which stands for ‘Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully’.

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