Current Affairs 8th January 2021

Current Affairs of the morning are here with the top headlines of the morning. Current Affairs are very important for all competitive exams including Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, etc.

01. Which of the following country
recently withdraws from Open Skies
Treaty?
A. Japan
B. US
C. Israel
D. China

Answer: B.

Explanation: The United States has formally withdrawn itself from the Treaty of Open Skies.
● The US Department of State spokesman informed that six months had passed since the US
notified the countries party to an agreement about its decision to withdraw.

02. Which of the following has became
the world’s first central bank with a
million Twitter followers?
A. European Central Bank
B. US Federal Reserve
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. People’s Bank of China

Answer:  B.

Explanation: Reserve Bank of India, in a first among Central Banks, has become
the first monetary authority that has gained 1 million followers on
its official Twitter Handle.
● India’s monetary authority has beaten the European Central Bank
and US Federal Reserve on Twitter by becoming the most popular
central bank to be followed on the microblogging site.

03. Recently, a bioluminescent, or light
emitting variety of ________
‘Roridomyces phyllostachydis’ was
discovered in Meghalaya.
A. Starfish
B. Mushroom
C. Fern
D. Palm 

Answer:  B.

Explanation: A mushroom documentation project in the forests of Northeast India
has led to a new discovery: a bioluminescent, or light emitting variety
of mushroom.
● The new species — named Roridomyces phyllostachydis — was first
sighted in Meghalaya’s Mawlynnong in East Khasi Hills district.
● It is now one among the 97 known species of bioluminescent fungi in
the world.

04. The ‘Copernicus Sentinel-6
Michael Freilich satellite’ has been
successfully launched by NASA
and ___________.
A. Roscosmos
B. European Space Agency
C. JAXA
D. Indian Space Research
Organisation

Answer: B.

Explanation:

The US space agency NASA and the European
Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched ‘Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite to monitor the rising global sea level.
● The mission, called the Jason Continuity of Service
(Jason

-CS) mission, is designed to measure the
height of the ocean, which is a key component in
understanding how the Earth ’s climate is changing.

05.  National Pharmacy Week was
celebrated in India from _________ to
_________.
A. 12 November, 18 November
B. 16 November, 22 November
C. 17 November, 23 November
D. 14 November, 20 November

Answer: B.

Explanation:  The Indian Pharmaceutical Association in collaboration
with Delhi Pharmaceutical Trust celebrated the 59th
National Pharmacy Week between November 16, 2020
and November 22, 2020.
● 2020 Theme: Pharmacists: Frontline Health
Professionals

06. According to The EIU’s 2020
Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL)
Survey, Which of the following is
the world’s most expensive city in
the world?
A. Moscow
B. Hong Kong
C. New York
D. Tokyo

Answer: B.

Explanation: Hong Kong, Paris and Zurich are the world’s most expensive
cities, according to The EIU’s 2020 Worldwide Cost of Living
(WCOL) Survey.
● The survey, which compares the price of a basket of 138 items in
about 130 cities around the world.
● Damascus (Syria), Taskent (Uzbekistan), Lusaka (Zambia) ranked
the last three spots as the cheapest cities in the list.

07.India, Singapore and __________ are
conducting trilateral maritime
exercise SITMEX-20 in Andaman Sea.
A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Vietnam
D. Japan

Answer: B.

Explanation: Indian Navy Ships including indigenously built ASW corvette
Kamorta and missile corvette Karmuk are participating in the 2nd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime
Exercise SITMEX-20 in Andaman Sea.

● First edition of SITMEX, hosted by Indian Navy, was conducted
off Port Blair in September last year.
● The SITMEX series of exercises are conducted to enhance
mutual inter-operability and imbibing best practices between
Indian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy and Royal Thai Navy.

08. Recently, Who among the following
virtually participated in the G20
Finance Ministers meeting?
A. Shaktikanta Das
B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Urjit Patel
D. Ajay Bhusan Prasad Pandey

Answer: B.

Explanation: Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman virtually
participated in the G20 Finance Ministers meeting
in New Delhi.
● Finance Ministers of the G20 countries gathered to
discuss their views on the global economic outlook
and downside risks in wake of the COVID-19 crisis
and how G20 could carry forward the collective
global action initiated during the crisis.

09. International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) is
headquartered in _________.
A. Bern
B. Paris
C. New York
D. London

Answer: D.

Explanation:  The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
has been recognised by the International Maritime
Organisation (IMO) as

a part of the World Wide Radio
Navigation System (WWRNS) for operation in the Indian
Ocean Region. ● India has become the fourth country in the world to have
its independent regional navigation satellite system
recognised by the International Maritime Organisation
(IMO).

10.  Who among the following Indian
has recently addressed the Boston
Center of Excellence for Health &
Human Development?
A. Satyendar Kumar Jain
B. Harsh Vardhan
C. Rajesh Bhushan
D. Preeti Sudan

Answer:  B.

Explanation:

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan addressed the Boston Center
of Excellence for Health and Human Development through a
Video Conference.
● Saluting millions of front

-line health workers who bravely
carried on with their duty in spite of risk and adversity,
including professionals other than doctors and nurses, Dr.
Vardhan elaborated India

’s strategy to contain COVID
-19
.
● He also congratulated the Boston Center of Excellence for

Current Affairs 7th January 2021

Current Affairs of the morning are here with the top headlines of the morning. Current Affairs are very important for all competitive exams including Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, etc.

01. Recently, World Economic Forum has
selected _________ Indian cities to
pioneer roadmap for smart cities.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 11

Answer: B.

Explanation: The four Indian cities- Indore, Faridabad, Bengaluru, and
Hyderabad figured among the 36 cities all over the world
that have agreed to pioneer a roadmap for safely
adopting new technology as part of the G20 Global Smart
Cities Alliance.

02. Who among the following has
been appointed the first
chairperson of Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub?
A. Sandeep Jha
B. Kris Gopalakrishnan
C. Aman Verma
D. Kunal Pandey

Answer: B.

Explanation: The co-founder and former Co-Chairman of Infosys,
Senapathy (Kris) Gopalakrishnan has been
appointed as the first Chairperson of Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH).
● In August 2020, the central bank had announced to
set up the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub for
promoting innovation across the financial sector.

03. Which of the following state has
recorded the best sex ratio in the
country?
A. Assam
B. Kerala
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Telangana

Answer: C.

Explanation: The three north-eastern states top the 2018 report on “Vital
statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System (CRS)”.
● With 1,084 females born per thousand males, Arunachal Pradesh
recorded the best sex ratio in the country, followed by Nagaland
at 965 females and Mizoram at 964.

04. Hurricane Iota made landfall in
Nicaragua. What is the capital of
Nicaragua?
A. Guatemala
B. Managua
C. San Salvador
D. San José

Answer:  D.

Explanation: Hurricane Iota made landfall in Nicaragua in Central America and has developed into a category five
storm.
● Iota was spotted as a tropical depression last week in the Central Caribbean Sea by the US National
Hurricane Center (NHC).

05. World Day of Remembrance for
Road Traffic Victims 2020 is
observed every year on
_________.
A. 14 November
B. 15 November
C. 16 November
D. 17 November

Answer: B.

Explanation:

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
is marked every year on Third Sunday in the month
of November.
● In 2020, World Day of Remembrance for Road
Traffic Victims falls on 15 November 2020.
● 2020 theme

“First Responders
”.

06. Which of the following has
launched four astronauts to the
International Space Station on the
first full-fledged taxi flight for
NASA by a private company?
A. SpaceX
B. Blue Origin
C. The Boring Company
D. Boeing

Answer: C.

Explanation:

SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International
Space Station on the first full

-fledged taxi flight for

NASA by
a private company. ● The Falcon rocket thundered into the night from
Kennedy Space Center with three Americans and one
Japanese,

07. The four-day celebrations of
Chhath Puja have begun in
different parts of the country. Who
among the following is
worshipped on the Chhath Puja?
A. Lord Vishnu
B. Lord Shiva
C. Sun
D. Durga

Answer: B.

Explanation: The four-day celebrations of Chhath Puja have begun in
different parts of the country with the traditional Nahay Khay
ceremony.
● Puja will conclude after paying oblation to the rising Sun.
● Chhath Puja is celebrated to worship the Sun God and thank
him for supporting life on earth.

08. Goldman Sachs has projected India’s
gross domestic product (GDP) to
contract by __________ in the
financial year 2020-21.
A. 8.4 %
B. 10.3 %
C. 12.6 %
D. 13.1 %

Answer: B.

Explanation: Investment bank Goldman Sachs expects India’s
gross domestic product (GDP) to contract by 10.3
percent in the financial year 2020
-21
.
● The American firm projected India

’s GDP to rebound

to 13 percent in the succeeding fiscal, FY22
.

● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expects India’s GDP
to contract by 9.5 percent on a real basis during the
ongoing fiscal due to the impact suffered by the
economy during the COVID

-19 pandemic.

09. In November 2020, the Reserve
Bank placed the which of the
following bank under moratorium
with immediate effect?
A. Karur Vysya Bank
B. City Union Bank
C. Indian Overseas Bank
D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Answer: D.

Explanation: In view of its weak financials, the Reserve Bank has placed
the Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited under moratorium with
immediate effect.
● RBI said the moratorium will be effective for thirty days with
a view to protect depositors’ interest.
● Accordingly, RBI has capped all cash withdrawals from the
bank to twenty five thousand rupees.
● According to the banking regulator, the private sector lender
has seen a steady decline in its financials with it incurring
losses over the last three years.

10. Which of the following county will
host the Women’s Under-17 football
World Cup 2022 edition?
A. Bangladesh
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. India

Answer: D.

Explanation:

The Women’s Under-17 football World Cup in India,

which was initially postponed to next year due to COVID-
19 pandemic, was cancelled by FIFA, but India was

handed the hosting rights of the 2022 edition.
● The FIFA cancelled both the women’s U-17 World Cup
and U-20 World Cup which were scheduled to be held in
India and Costa Rica respectively but handed both the
countries the hosting rights of the 2022 editions.
● It has also announced that the FIFA Club World Cup,
originally planned for next month, will now be held from
February 1st to 11 next year in Doha.

Current Affairs 6th January 2021

Current Affairs of the morning are here with the top headlines of the morning. Current Affairs are very important for all competitive exams including Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, etc.

01. Which of the following state has
recently collaborated with Finland in
the field of Artificial Intelligence
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Assam

Answer: B.

Explanation: ‘Center for Excellence for Data Science and
Artificial Intelligence’ has decided to enter
into a collaboration agreement with
‘Business Finland’.
● In collaboration with the Government of
Karnataka and NASSCOM the Center will
work with experts in Finland for skill
development, research and development in
the field of data science and artificial
intelligence.

02. Housing and Urban Affairs
Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
launched ‘Safaimitra Suraksha
Challenge’. This challenge is
associated with the safety of
_________.
A. Safety of Anganwadi workers
B. Safety of sewer tank cleaner
C. Safety and security of police personals from COVID-19
D. Security of female cleaning staff in Indian Railways

Answer: B.

Explanation: Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh
Puri launched ‘Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge.
● It has been launched on the occasion of World
Toilet Day for the safety of sewer or septic tank
cleaner.
● It will ensure that no person lost their life due to
entering a sewer or septic tank.

03. India ranks at _________ in the
global bribery risk matrix.
A. 45
B. 65
C. 77
D. 99

Answer: C.

Explanation: India is at 77th position with a score of 45 in a global list that
measures business bribery risks of 2020.
● The list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard setting organisation,
measures business bribery risk in 194 countries, territories, and
autonomous and semi-autonomous regions.

04. The world heritage site of Hampi
will soon be part of a new district
Vijayanagar of_________ state.
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra

Answer: C.

Explanation: The world heritage site of Hampi, the erstwhile capital of
Vijayanagar empire, will soon be part of a new district.
● The State Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister BS
Yediyurappa, gave in

-principle approval for creation of the
Vijayanagar district, which will be carved out of Ballari
district, to become the 31st district in the state.
● It will be named after the Vijayanagara empire that ruled
from this region.

05. Recently, the Karnataka Bank has
launched CASA (current account,
savings account) mobilisation
campaign. Karnataka Bank is
headquartered in _________.
A. Mysore
B. Bangalore
C. Mangalore
D. Bijapur

Answer: B.

Explanation: Karnataka Bank launched CASA (current account,
savings account) mobilisation campaign which will
run from November 17 to March4, 2021 .

● Campaign intends to mobilise over 4.10 lakh current
and savings accounts with an accretion of ₹650 crore
of business.
● With this campaign, the bank intends to introduce its
attractive and superior line of digitally powered
savings and current account products to its
customers.

06. Maia Sandu has become the first
woman to be elected as the
President of _________.
A. Moldova
B. Poland
C. Belarus
D. Hungary

Answer:  A.

Explanation: Maia Sandu, a former World Bank economist, has won
Moldova’s 2020 Presidential election to become the
President-elect of the country.
● She is the first woman to be elected as the President of
Moldova and would assume office on 23rd December 2020.
● She was the former Prime Minister of Moldova from 8 June
2019 until 14 November 2019.

07. Who among the following has
been chosen as the official kit
sponsor and merchandise partner
of both the national men’s and
women’s sides as well as the U-19
cricket team?
A. Reebok
B. MPL Sports
C. Nivia Sports
D. Adidas

Answer:  B.

Explanation: The BCCI formally announced MPL Sports apparel and
accessories as the official kit sponsor and merchandise
partner of both the national men’s and women’s sides as well
as the U-19 team, replacing Nike.

● Nike had a five-year deal during which they paid Rs 370 crore from 2016 to 2020
.

● MPL Sports, the sports merchandise brand from Mobile
Premier League, an e

-sports platform, offers a wide range of

sports wear and cricket equipment, along with other
accessories such as masks, wrist bands, footwear and
headgear.

08. Recently, Ravi Belagere passed
away. He was a/an _________.
A. Journalist
B. Cricketer
C. Singer
D. Filmmaker

Answer: A.

Explanation: Noted journalist and writer Ravi Belagere passed
away.
● He was famous for writings on the crime world and his
column ‘Paapigala Lokadalli’ was very popular.

09. Who among the following has been
sworn in as the first woman Deputy
Chief Minister of Bihar?
A. Lalita Singh
B. Renu Devi
C. Rukmani Pandey
D. Surekha Devi

Answer: B.

Explanation:  Renu Devi has become the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of
Bihar.
● She was sworn in along with Tarkishore Prasad as new Bihar deputy
CM.
● Renu Devi won the Bihar Polls 2020 from the Bettiah constituency.

10. India has drawn a five-year action
plan for the conservation of
_________.
A. Vulture
B. Rhinoceros
C. Sarus crane
D. House sparrow

Answer: A.

Explanation: The Union Government has released a five
-year action plan for the conservation of
vultures.
● The step has been taken in light of a
substantial decline in the population of
vultures in India.
● Vultures are nature’s scavengers that feed on
the animal carcasses, keeping the surrounding
clean.

Current Affairs 5th January 2021

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01. Which of the following state
government has flagged off the
Medical Mobile Unit ‘Jeevan
Dhara’ to provide a complete
range of health care services?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Bihar
C. Assam
D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer: D.

Explanation: In order to provide a complete range of health care services
for people living in remote and inaccessible areas of Himachal
Pradesh, the state government flagged off the Medical
Mobile Unit Jeevan Dhara, from the Ridge in Shimla.
● The van would function as a Mobile Primary Health Centre.
He said free medical consultancy and screening would be
provided to the patients through Jeevan Dhara Mobile Health
and Wellness Centre.

02.

Which of the following Central Armed

Police Forces is organizing a Para-
Cycling expedition “Infinity Ride

2020″?
A. Border Security Force
B. Central Reserve Police Force
C. Central Industrial Security Force
D. Indo-Tibetan Border Police

Answer: A.

Explanation: Border Security Force (BSF) is organizing a Para-
Cycling expedition “Infinity Ride 2020″, in association

with Aditya Mehta Foundation.
● The expedition commenced from Srinagar will
culminate at the Southern tip of India at Kanyakumari
Tamil Nadu on 31st December this year.

03. Recently, Mridula Sinha passed
away. She served as the first
female governor of _________.
A. Sikkim
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Goa

Answer: D.

Explanation:

Former Governor of Goa and veteran BJP leader, Mridula
Sinha passed away. She was the first woman Governor of
Goa.
● She was also a proficient writer, making extensive
contributions to the world of literature as well as culture. She
has served as the head of the BJP ’s women ’s wing and
Chairperson of Central Social Welfare Board in the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

04. Recently, Sudeep Tyagi
announced his retirement. He was
associated with which of the
following sports?
A. Football
B. Cricket
C. Badminton
D. Kabaddi

Answer: B.

Explanation:

Indian cricketer, Sudeep Tyagi has announced his retirement
from all forms of cricket.
● The 33 -year -old had played for the Indian national cricket team in four ODIs and a lone T20I as a fast bowler.
● Apart from this, the right -arm medium -fast bowler had also
featured in 14 games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

05. International Men’s Day is
observed every year on ________.
A. 17 November
B. 18 November
C. 19 November
D. 20 November

Answer: C.

Explanation: International Men’s Day is observed every
year on November 19.
● The day celebrates the achievements and
contributions of men and boys to the nation,
society, community, family, marriage, and
childcare.
● The ultimate aim of the day is to promote
basic humanitarian values.

06. The Reserve Bank of India has
proposed merging financially
troubled Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB)
with ________ .
A. Indusland Bank
B. DBS Bank of India
C. IDFC FIRST Bank
D. Bandhan Bank

Answer: d.

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has proposed merging financially troubled
Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) with DBS Bank India Ltd (DBIL).
● As a part of the proposal, Rs 2,500 crore will be injected into the
merged entity.

07. Which of the following in
partnership with United States
Agency for International
Development (USAID) have jointly
launched Project Kirana?
A. Google
B. Mastercard
C. Facebook
D. Flipkart

Answer: B.

Explanation: The Mastercard and the United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) have
jointly launched Project Kirana in India.
● The project will work to increase revenue
streams and adopt digital payments in kirana
shops owned or operated by women.

08. Recently,The world’s last known
white giraffe has been fitted with a
tracking device. This giraffe is in
_________.
A. Algeria
B. Kenya
C. Sudan
D. Tanzania

Answer: B.

Explanation: In order to keep poachers at bay, the world’s only
known White Giraffe was fitted with GPS tracking
device in north east Kenya.
● The Giraffe is white in colour due to a rare genetic
condition called Leucism.

09. Who among the following will be
conferred with the Vatayan Lifetime
Achievement Award?
A. Prakash Javadekar
B. Ramesh Pokhriyal
C. Manish Sisodia
D. Ravi Shankar Prasad

Answer: B.

Explanation:

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
‘Nishank’ will be conferred with the Vatayan Lifetime
Achievement Award at a virtual ceremony on
November 21.

● Vatayan International Awards given by the Vatayan-
UK organization in London, honours poets, writers

and artists for their exemplary work in their
respective fields.

10. Dharmendra Pradhan laid the
foundation stone for the first 50
LNG fuelling stations, across the
major National Highways. LNG has
________ as its main constituent.
A. Ethane
B. Butane
C. Methane
D. Ethanol

Answer: A.

Explanation: Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and
Steel laid the foundation stone for the first 50 LNG fuelling
stations, across the golden quadrilateral and major National
Highways.
● Government will set up LNG stations at the distance of 200
-300
km on golden quadrilateral, and within 3 years, we will have
1000 LNG stations on all major roads, industrial hubs and mining
areas.

Current Affairs 4th January 2021

Current Affairs of the morning are here with the top headlines of the morning. Current Affairs are very important for all competitive exams including Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, etc.

01. Which of the following bank has
partnered with Fintech PayNearby to
launch a neo banking platform?
A. SBM Bank of India
B. Citibank
C. Standard Chartered Bank
D. Maybank

Answer: A.

Explanation: SBM Bank India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of State Bank of Mauritius has partnered with Fintech
PayNearby to launch a neo banking platform.
● Both firms signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build an “open banking” network
towards delivering basic banking solutions as well as advanced financial services, to their customers.

02. The Reserve Bank of India has
imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on
Punjab National Bank for violating
the Payment and Settlement
Systems Act, 2007. Punjab
National Bank is headquartered in
A. New Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Ahmedabad

Answer: A.

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 1
crore on Punjab National Bank for violating the Payment and
Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
● Punjab National Bank was operating a bilateral ATM-sharing
arrangement with Druk PNB Bank Ltd, Bhutan, since April
2010 without prior approval or authorization from India’s
banking regulator.

03. Which of the following bank has been
kept in the ‘red flag’ list for
monitoring foreign portfolio investor
(FPI) limits?
A. HDFC Bank
B. IndusInd Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. A and B

Answer: D.

Explanation: HDFC Bank & IndusInd Bank have been put in the ‘red flag’ list, a system used for monitoring foreign portfolio investor (FPI) limits.
● A listed company enters the list when the available legroom for overseas investment is less than 3% of the permissible limit.
● FPIs can invest up to 74% in both HDFC Bank and
IndusInd Bank.

04. Indian Navy received ninth P-8I surveillance aircraft from _________.
A. Boeing
B. Lockheed Martin
C. Airbus
D. Northrop Grumman

Answer: C.

Explanation: In a major boost to the Indian Navy’s warfare capabilities, the ninth Boeing P-8I surveillance plane was delivered to it from the US at its
the naval airbase in Goa.
● The P-8I surveillance plane delivered recently to the Indian Navy is
the first of the four additional planes, which were ordered by India
from Boeing after the completion of the initial order for eight aircraft.

05. Recently, the electricity supply
from Biaras hydro project and
Chilong hydro project was
disrupted following protest. These
two hydro projects are in
________.
A. Assam
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka

Answer: B.

Explanation: In Kargil, electricity supply from Biaras hydro project
and Chilong hydro project was disrupted following
protest by the employees of these two power plants.
● The employees were demanding release of their dues
which are pending for the last one year.

06. Which of the following organization
has adopted a resolution calling for
the urgent solution of the Rohingya
crisis?
A. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
B. World Trade Organization
C. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
D. United Nations

Answer: D.

Explanation: The United Nations has adopted a resolution calling for
the urgent solution of the Rohingya crisis.
● The resolution tabled by the Organisation of Islamic
Countries (OIC) and European Union (EU) was adopted by
a majority of 132 countries voting in favour, 9 against and
31 abstentions.

07. Nation remembers former PM Indira
Gandhi on her 103rd birth anniversary.
Which of the following statement is
incorrect with reference to Indira
Gandhi?
A. In January 1966, Indira Gandhi
became the first and only female
Prime Minister of India
B. She nationalized the 14 largest banks in India in 1969
C. Indira Gandhi declared an Emergency in India in 1977.
D. 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution at the time of An emergency can be listed as a part of Indira Gandhi’s legacy.

Answer:

Explanation: In January 1966, Indira Gandhi became the first and
only female Prime Minister of India
● She nationalized 14 largest banks in India in 1969
● Indira Gandhi declared an Emergency in India in 1975.
● 42nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution at the
time of Emergency can be listed as a part of Indira
Gandhi’s legacy.

08. Recently, Bhanwarlal Meghwal
passed away. He was a/an
________.
A. Journalist
B. Politician
C. Actor
D. Novelist

Answer:  B.

Explanation: Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Bhanwarlal
Meghwal passed away.
● The five-time MLA represented the Sujangarh assembly
constituency of Churu district of the state.

09. World COPD Day 2020 was observed
on ________.
A. 15 November
B. 16 November
C. 17 November
D. 18 November

Answer: D.

Explanation: World COPD Day is observed on the third Wednesday of November every year to raise awareness about
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improve COPD care throughout the world.
● World COPD Day 2020 falls on 18 November 2020.
● The day is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration
with health care professionals and COPD patient groups throughout the world.
● Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult to
breathe.
● 2020 theme: Living Well with COPD-Everybody, Everywhere.

10. Which of the following state
government has decided to set up
a ‘Gau Cabinet’ for the protection,
conservation and promotion of
cows in the state?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: D.

Explanation: The Cabinet will comprise the departments of animal husbandry, forests, panchayat and rural development, revenue, home and
farmers welfare.

● The first meeting of the Cabinet will be held on ‘Gopashtami
’ on November 22 at the Cow Sanctuary in Agar -Malwa district named ‘Kamdhenu Gau Abhyaranya.

● It is India’ s first cow sanctuary which was set up by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -led Madhya Pradesh government in September 2017