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Q. Who was conferred the Haryana Gaurav award in 2019 for winning the silver medal in the World Boxing Championship?
(a) Manoj Kumar
(b) Amit Panghal
(c) Vijender Singh
(d) Akhil Kumar
Answer
Answer: (b) Amit Panghal
Explanation: India boxer Amit Panghal was conferred the Haryana Gaurav award for winning the silver medal in the World Boxing Championship. The award was conferred by the Haryana in UK Association. The awards were presented by Elected Member of British Parliament from Southall, London, Virendra Sharma, at an award ceremony held in London.
Q. CSIR IMTECH signs MoU with __________ to carry out research in areas of healthcare, especially in projects and missions where both the institutes can significantly complement each other.
(a) IISc-Bengaluru
(b) AIIMS
(c) IIT-Guwahati
(d) IIT-Bombay
Answer
Answer: (d) IIT-Bombay
Explanation: CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to promote collaborative research on 13 November. The aim of the collaboration is to carry out research in areas of healthcare, especially in projects and missions where both the institutes can significantly complement each other. It aims to start new collaborations between the research institutes in India.
Q. Where was the 12th edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) held?
(a) Dubai
(b) Abu Dhabi
(c) Sharjah
(d) Ajman
Answer
Answer: (a) Dubai
Explanation: The 12th edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) held in Dubai, the UAE. It was an outstanding success with a glittering line-up of Asia’s prominent leaders, including top-level UAE leadership, Ministers and dignitaries and prominent business stalwarts.
Q. Vashishth Narayan Singh who passed away on 14 November 2019 due to schizophrenia is a famous _________.
(a) Chemist
(b) Botanist
(c) Mathematician
(d) Physician
Answer
Answer: (c) Mathematician
Explanation: Famous mathematician Vashishth Narayan Singh passed away in Patna on 14 November 2019. He was 77 years old. He was suffering from mental illness schizophrenia for 40 years. He earned world recognition as he challenged Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Q. Who won the ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award by the 12th edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF)?
(a) Dr. Majid M Bassuni
(b) Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla
(c) Dr. Syed Hasnain Haider-Shah
(d) Dr. Zul Paliwalla
Answer
Answer: (b) Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla
Explanation: Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, founder and chairman of Serum Institute of India, was conferred with the ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award in Dubai, UAE, on 14 November 2019. The award was presented by the 12th edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF). The award recognized visionary leaders from across Asia, who inspire and set high standards in leadership excellence.
Q. The Supreme Court has referred the review petitions in the Sabarimala case to a larger bench. The larger bench will comprise how many members?
(a) Eight
(b) Six
(c) Seven
(d) Five
Answer
Answer: (c) Seven
Explanation: The Supreme Court has referred the Sabarimala case to a larger 7-judge bench. The five-judge constitutional bench delivered the ruling by 3:2 majority.
Q. Which first female officer will be posted abroad as ‘Naval Attache’ by Navy?
(a) Karabi Gogoi
(b) Lalita Mathur
(c) Anjali Mohan
(d) Nandini Awasthi
Answer
Answer: (a) Karabi Gogoi
Explanation: Lieutenant Commander Karbi Gogoi will be deployed by the Indian Navy as Assistant Naval Attache in Russia. In addition to this, Anjali Singh will be posted in Russia as Deputy Air Attache. Lieutenant Commander Gogoi is currently posted as an Engineer in Karnataka.
Q. Which famous mathematician from Bihar died recently?
(a) Basant Sagar
(b) Vashishtha Narayan Singh
(c) Harish Chandra
(d) Rahul Sachdeva
Answer
Answer: (b) Vashishtha Narayan Singh
Explanation: Vashistha Narayan Singh challenged Einstein’s theory of relativity. Vashistha Narayan moved to America in 1965. He did his PhD from the University of California in 1969. He was also an associate professor at the University of Washington.
Q. Which of the following country’s President will be the Chief Guest of Republic Day 2020?
(a) Russia
(b) Ukrain
(c) Switzerland
(d) Brazil
Answer
Answer: (d) Brazil
Explanation: razilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be the chief guest of India’s Republic Day celebrations next year. He was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi has reached BRICS to attend the 11th BRICS Summit. A large business delegation will also come to India along with him.
Q. The bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh & Karnataka will be held on which date?
(a) 22 November
(b) 28 November
(c) 8 December
(d) 12 December
Answer
Answer: (d) 12 December
Explanation: The Election Commission of India has announced that the bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh & Karnataka will be held on December 12, 2019. The counting of votes will be held on the same day after the polling concludes in the assemblies.
Q. Which state has launched e-ganna app for sugarcane farmers?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Haryana
Answer
Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh state government has launched a mobile application ‘e-Ganna’ for the sugarcane farmers in the state. The government also launched a web portal.
Q. Justice Muhammad Raffiq took oath as the Chief Justice of which state?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Manipur
(c) Nagaland
(d) Assam
Answer
Answer: (a) Meghalaya
Explanation: Justice Muhammad Raffiq has taken oath as the new Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court. Justice Raffiq succeeds Ajay Kumar Mittal and will be the 8th Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.
Q. When was the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI) established?
(a) 1942
(b) 1953
(c) 1965
(d) 1972
Answer
Answer: (b) 1953
Explanation: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI) established in 1953. The institute has been established for advanced research and development in the field of Electronics.
Q. Which is the capital of Azerbaijan?
(a) Baku
(b) Ganja
(c) Lankaran
(d) Sumqayit
Answer
Answer: (a) Baku
Explanation: The port city of Baku, the cultural, industrial, and political capital of Azerbaijan is located on the western Caspian seaside, on the bay shores of the same name in the southern part of the Apsheron Peninsula, rich in its oil fields. Baku consists of 11 administrative districts and five townships.
Q. What is the title of the workshop organized by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to leverage the academic expertise available in India?
(a) DRDO-Academic Inter-area for Achievement Leadership in Future Technologies
(b) DRDO-Academic Inter-research for Aviational Locator and Fast Technologies
(c) DRDO-Academia Interaction for Achieving Leadership in Future Technologies
(d) DRDO-Academic Intra-organizational Aspect of Leadership in Future Technologies
Answer
Answer: (c) DRDO-Academia Interaction for Achieving Leadership in Future Technologies
Explanation: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organized a workshop titled DRDO-Academia Interaction for Achieving Leadership in Future Technologies on 13 November 2019. The workshop was aimed to leverage the academic expertise available in India. It aims to increase synergy with Academia. The workshop aims to strengthen ties between Academia and Defence Research and development (R&D).
Q. What is the financial messaging system used in Russia, which is similar to US-based SWIFT?
(a) SPFS
(b) CIPS
(c) SWIFT
(d) CBS
Answer
Answer: (a) SPFS
Explanation: SPFS, System for Transfer of Financial Messages, is a Russian equivalent of the SWIFT financial transfer system developed by the Central Bank of Russia.
Q. Who introduced the World Diabetes Day?
(a) World Diabetes Health Care (WDHC)
(b) International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
(c) World Health Organization (WHO)
(d) B&C
Answer
Answer: (d) International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and World Health Organization (WHO)
Explanation: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the World Diabetes Day in 1991. The day was established in response to the sudden rise of diabetes around the world. This day is celebrated worldwide in 160 countries and territories. Blue-lit public monuments and other lighting ceremonies on 14 November have long symbolized an international gesture of solidarity for diabetes awareness.
Q. India is to partner with __________ to explore an alternative to the US-dominated Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payment mechanism.
(a) North Korea, Russia
(b) China, Russia
(c) Japan, China
(d) North Korea, Japan
Answer
Answer: (b) China, Russia
Explanation: India, Russia, and China have partnered to explore an alternative to the US-dominated Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payment mechanism. The move aims to smoothen trade with countries that face American sanctions.
Q. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani, has partnered with Jaipur based startup _________ to develop a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
(a) ADDO India
(b) Trident International (P) Ltd
(c) Fleeca India
(d) Madras Rubber Factory
Answer
Answer: (c) Fleeca India
Explanation: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani, has partnered with Jaipur based startup Fleeca India. The aim of the collaboration is to develop a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The TPMS will help the driver to monitor tyres, possibly creating unsafe driving conditions like air leakage, tyre bust, and others.
Q. Who is the President of Azerbaijan?
(a) Ilham Aliyev
(b) Mehriban Aliyeva
(c) Ali Asadov
(d) Aras Agalarov
Answer
Answer: (a) Ilham Aliyev
Explanation: Ilham Heydar Aliyev is an Azerbaijani politician who is the fourth president of Azerbaijan, in office since 2003. He also functions as the Chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party and the head of the National Olympic Committee.
Q. What is the financial messaging system used in China, which is similar to US-based SWIFT?
(a) SPFS
(b) CIPS
(c) RTGS
(d) CBS
Answer
Answer: (a) SPFS
Explanation: The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) is a payment system that offers clearing and settlement services for its participants in cross-border RMB payments and trade. It is a significant financial market infrastructure in China. CIPS is sometimes referred to as the China Interbank Payment System.
Q. The joint exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ began in Visakhapatnam between India and which country?
(a) US
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) France
Answer
Answer: (a) US
Explanation: The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ began between India and the US at Visakhapatnam on November 13, 2019. The exercise will conclude on November 21, 2019.
Q. Which state launched the Sishu Suraksha Mobile App on the occasion of Children’s Day 2019?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Assam
(d) West Bengal
Answer
Answer: (c) Assam
Explanation: Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights launched the Sishu Suraksha mobile app on the occasion of Children’s Day 2019 with an aim to empower citizens to protect future generations.
Q. Which nation is hosting the 11th BRICS Summit 2019?
(a) Brazil
(b) China
(c) South Africa
(d) Russia
Answer
Answer: (a) Brazil
Explanation: The 11th BRICS Summit 2019 is currently underway in Brazil. The BRICS summit 2019 theme is ‘Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’.
Q. When was the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) established?
(a) 1965
(b) 1972
(c) 1984
(d) 1991
Answer
Answer: (c) 1984
Explanation: CSIR-IMTECH was established in 1984. It is a national center for excellence in microbial sciences. The centre aims to discover and develop translational products and new drugs to address key unmet societal and medical needs.
Q. Who is the current executive director of Green Climate Fund (GCF), which is established within the framework of the UNFCCC?
(a) Yannick Glemarec
(b) Assad Hafeez
(c) Henrietta H Fore
(d) Tegegnework Gettu
Answer
Answer: (a) Yannick Glemarec
Explanation: Yannick Glemarec has 30 years of experience in international policy development, large-scale programme management for international development, sustainable development finance, and climate change management. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Q. What is the theme of the International Conference on Yoga organized by the Ministry of AYUSH?
(a) Yoga to Preventive cardiology
(b) Yoga for Hypertension and cardiology
(c) Yogasana for Peace
(d) Yoga for Heart Care
Answer
Answer: (d) Yoga for Heart Care
Explanation: Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) is to organize the International Conference on Yoga on 15-16 November 2019 at Mysuru, Karnataka. The theme of the conference is Yoga for Heart Care.
Q. What is the symbol for the World diabetes day campaign?
(a) red circle logo on a blue background
(b) black circle logo on a grey background
(c) blue circle logo on a white background
(d) green circle logo on a pink background
Answer
Answer: (c) blue circle logo on a white background
Explanation: The World diabetes day campaign is represented by a symbol with a blue circle logo on a white background. The blue circle represents the global symbol for diabetes awareness.
Q. Ministry of AYUSH is to organize the International Conference on Yoga at _________.
(a) Bengaluru
(b) New Delhi
(c) Mysuru
(d) Aizawl
Answer
Answer: (c) Mysuru
Explanation: Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) is to organize the International Conference on Yoga on 15-16 November 2019 at Mysuru, Karnataka. The conference will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri
(b) S. Yediyurappa.
Q. When did the UN pass a resolution to adopt World Diabetes Day?
(a) 2001
(b) 2003
(c) 2007
(d) 2010
Answer
Answer: (c) 2007
Explanation: World Diabetes Day was adopted in the year 2007 after the UN passed a resolution on diabetes. The campaigns held on the day is represented by a symbol with a blue circle logo on a white background. The blue circle represents the global symbol for diabetes awareness.