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- India’s biggest aromatic garden has been inaugurated in which of these place?
A) Gurgaon
B) Nainital
C) Jaipur
D) Pune
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Option B
Explanation: The biggest aromatic garden of India has been unveiled at Lalkuan in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.The garden has been developed by the research wing of Uttarakhand forest department over an area of 3 acre.
- India’s First Manned Ocean Mission was officially inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singhin Chennai. What is the name given to the mission?
A) Neernidhi
B) Sagaryan
C) Samudrayan
D) Sindhuyan
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Option C
Explanation: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh officially launched India’s First Manned Ocean Mission called “Samudrayan project”at Chennai on October 29, 2021. The Unique Ocean Mission aims to have deep underwater manned vehicles for carrying out subsea activities. The deep water manned submersible has been code named as the ‘MATSYA 6000’.It is developed by Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).
- Which day of the year is celebrated as World Cities Day?
A) 28 October
B) 30 October
C) 29 October
D) 31 October
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Option D
Explanation: The United Nations designated World Cities Day (WCD) is marked every year on October 31.
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has collaborated with which organization to launch Legal Awareness Program for Women, titled “Empowerment of Women through Legal Awareness”?
A) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
B) National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
C) NITI Aayog
D) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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Option B
Explanation: The National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched a Legal Awareness Program for Women, titled “Empowerment of Women through Legal Awareness”.
- The National Small Matchbox Manufacturers Association has increased the price of Match boxes from Re.1 to Rs. 2 per box w.e.f from December 01, 2021. How many matchsticks will be there in Rs 2 matchbox??
A) 65
B) 36
C) 45
D) 50
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Option D
Explanation: National Small Matchbox Manufacturers Association has increased the price of a matchbox from Re.1 to Rs. 2 per box. This will come into effect from December 01, 2021. However, with the increase in the price of matchboxes, the number of matchsticks in each box has also been increased from 36 matchsticks to 50 matchsticks.
- Which country has recently unveiled the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant?
A) South Korea
B) Israel
C) Germany
D) Singapore
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Option A
Explanation: The world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell power plant has been inaugurated at Seo-gu, Incheo in South Korea.
- What is the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-2?
A) 6.1%
B) 7.4%
C) 8.5%
D) 8.1%
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Option C
Explanation: Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%. The rate has been kept unchanged as for year 2019-20.
- The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is marked on which day in India?
A) 31 October
B) 30 October
C) 29 October
D) 28 October
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Option A
Explanation: The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed every year in India on October 31 since 2014.The day is marked to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.2021 marks the 146th anniversary of the great leader.
- Which financial institution has approved USD 250 million loan to support National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP) in India?
A) World Bank
B) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
C) UNDP
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
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Option B
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 250 million (about Rs 1,875 crore) loan to support India’s National Industrial Corridor Development Program (NICDP). This is the first subprogram of the programmatic USD 500 million loan to develop 11 industrial corridors spanning 17 states.
- Which player has won the 2021 MotoGP World Champion?
A) Fabio Quartararo
B) Francesco Bagnaia
C) Marc Márquez
D) Joan Mir
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Option A
Explanation: Fabio Quartararo (From France) who rides for Yamaha has won the 2021 MotoGP World Champion title (Motorcycle).
- In India, when is the World Savings Day observed?
A) October 29
B) October 31
C) October 30
D) October 28
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Option C
Explanation: The World Savings Day (formerly known as World Thrift Day) is observed every year on October 30 in India.
- What is the theme of 2021 World Cities Day (WCD)?
A) Valuing Our Communities and Cities
B) Adapting cities for climate resilience
C) Better City, Better life
D) Building sustainable and resilient cities
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Option B
Explanation: 2021 Theme of WCD is Adapting cities for climate resilience
- Dr M Krishnan Nair who has passed away recently was one of the well known ___________
A) Surgeon
B) Anaesthetist
C) Pathologist
D) Oncologist
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Option D
Explanation: Eminent oncologistDr M Krishnan Nair has passed away following age-related ailments. He was 81. Dr Nair was the founder-director of the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) in Thiruvananthapuram.
- The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is marked in India to mark the birth anniversary of which leader?
A) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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Option B
Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- What is the theme of the 2021 World Savings Day (formerly known as World Thrift Day?
A) Savings give life a lift
B) When you save a bit, big things follow
C) Understanding the Importance of Savings
D) What do you wish for?
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Option C
Explanation: The theme of World Savings Day 2021 is“Understanding the Importance of Savings”.
