Correct Answer : Option (A) - China

Note : China’s national legislature on October 23, 2021, adopted a new Land Border Law for the protection and exploitation of the land border areas. The Land Border Law states that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People’s Republic of China are sacred and inviolable. The law will come into effect from January 1, 2022. 

Correct Answer : Option (D) - INS Vikrant

Note : The first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) of India, Vikrant, set sail on October 24, 2021, for the second sea trials before its planned induction into the Indian Navy by August 2022.

Correct Answer : Option (B) - cabinet secretary

Note : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has decided to set up an institutional framework to implement, support and monitor the entire programme of PM GatiShakti – the national master plan for ‘multi-modal connectivity’. Under this, the government will constitute an Empowered Group Of Secretaries (EGOS), which will have the cabinet secretary as the Chairperson, the head of the commerce ministry’s logistics division as convenor and secretaries of 18 ministries as members.

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Koozhangal

Note : The Tamil-language drama film Koozhangal (internationally translated as Pebbles), has been selected as India’s official entry for the 94th Academy Awards (Oscars 2022). The film has been directed by film maker Vinothraj PS and produced by Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Garuda

Note : The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the Garuda app for digital mapping of all polling stations, to ensure faster, smarter, transparent and timely completion of election work.

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 24th October

Note : Every year, World Polio Day is celebrated on 24th October across the globe. the main purpose of this day is to raise awareness for polio vaccination and the eradication of polio.

Correct Answer : Option (D) - One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio – delivering on our promise of a polio-free world!

Note : The theme 2021 for World Polio Day is “One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio – delivering on our promise of a polio-free world!”.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 24th October

Note : Every year, The International Day of Diplomats is celebrated on 24th October to mark the contributions made by diplomats to shape the world since ancient times and in making our planet a better place.

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 24th October

Note : United Nations World Development Information Day is observed on 24th October  annually. The main purpose of this day is to improve the dissemination of information and mobilize public opinion, especially among young people.

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Istvan Szabo and Martin Scorsese

Note : Hungarian filmmaker Istvan Szabo and Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been chosen as the recipient of the inaugural Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema. The award will be given at the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will be held in Goa from 20th -28th November 2021.