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1 .

Which state has launched the Go-Green scheme

A)

Gujarat

B)

Kerala

C)

Karnataka

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Gujarat

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched ‘Go-Green’ scheme and its portal to provide electric two wheelers at subsidized rates to the construction and industrial workers of the state. The objective of this scheme is to reduce fuel bills and also curb vehicular pollution.

Workers in the organized sector, such as an industrial worker, will receive a subsidy of 30% at the cost of the vehicle or Rupee. 30,000, Whichever is less, on purchase of battery operated two wheelers. For workers in the construction sector, 50% subsidies or Rupee. 30,000, Whichever is less, on purchase of battery operated two wheelers.

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2 .

ICGS Sarthak is the new Offshore Patrol Vessels dedicated to the nation to boost maritime safety and security of India. The OPV has been developed by which company?

A)

Goa Shipyard Limited

B)

Hindustan Shipyard

C)

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

D)

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

Correct Answer : Goa Shipyard Limited

A new Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Sarthak’ has been dedicated to the nation on October 28, 2021. It will be based at Porbandar in Gujarat. ICGS Sarthak is fourth in the series of five Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the ICG, to boost maritime safety and security of India.

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3 .

PM Narendra Modi attended which edition of the annual ASEAN-India Summit in 2021?

A)

17th

B)

18th

C)

19th

D)

20th

Correct Answer : 18th

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 18th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit virtually on October 28, 2021. This was the 9th ASEAN-India Summit attended by PM Modi.

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4 .

Who has been reappointed as the RBI Governor?

A)

Urjit Patel

B)

Raghuram rajan

C)

Shaktikanta Das

D)

M. Rajeshwar Rao

Correct Answer : Shaktikanta Das

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has been reappointed to the post for a term of three years. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his reappointment for a period of three years beyond December 10, 2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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5 .

Which city is hosting the 16th G20 Summit?

A)

Paris

B)

London

C)

Stockholm

D)

Rome

Correct Answer : Rome

Prime Minister Modi has gone to Italy to attend the 16th G20 Summit which is scheduled to be held in Rome on October 30-31, 2021. He will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his first day of arrival in Rome and will also call on Pope Francis in the Vatican during his two-day visit.

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6 .

Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM)?

A)

Bibek Debroy

B)

Viral Acharya

C)

Kaushik Basu

D)

Arvind Subramanian

Correct Answer : Bibek Debroy

Central Government has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM). Bibek Debroy continues to be the Chairman of the Council.

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7 .

When is the International Animation Day observed annually?

A)

29th October

B)

28th October

C)

27th October

D)

26th October

Correct Answer : 28th October

The International Animation Day is observed every year on October 28 to celebrate the art of animation and also recognise the artists, scientists and technicians behind animation. The day was created in 2002 by ASIFA, an International Animated Film Association, a member of UNESCO.

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8 .

Saviours of Kashmir war memorial has been unveiled in which state/ union territory?

A)

Ladakh

B)

Jammu and Kashmir

C)

Arunachal Pradesh

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated a war memorial 'Saviours of Kashmir' at the Srinagar International Airport on October 27, 2021. The war memorial commemorates the 75th year Indian Army's arrival in the Indian Air Force aircraft at the Budgam Airfield in Srinagar on October 27, 1947.

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9 .

Which nation hosted the 16th East Asia Summit?

A)

Brunei

B)

Japan

C)

Vietnam

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : Brunei

PM Narendra Modi participated in the 16th East Asia Summit hosted by the Sultan of Brunei through a video conference on October 27, 2021. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and the principle of ASEAN Centrality in the region during the summit.

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10 .

Which ministry has launched the e-National Level Awareness Programme "SAMBHAV"?

A)

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

B)

Ministry of Women and Child Development

C)

Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)

D)

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Correct Answer : Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched an e-National Level Awareness Programme "SAMBHAV", to promote engagement of the youth in promoting entrepreneurship. The e-National Level Awareness Programme 2021 "SAMBHAV" was launched by Union Minister of MSME Shri Narayan Rane in New Delhi on October 27, 2021.

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