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Recently PM Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin marking the 550th birth anniversary of which personality?
A)Guru Gobind Singh
B)Mahatma Gandhi
C)Guru Nanak Dev
D)Jawaharlal Nehru
Option C
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin marking the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, as well as a Thai translation of Tamil classic ‘Tirukkural’ prior to his speech at the Sawasdee PM Modi event in Bangkok.
How much amount was allocated for construction of over 2 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?
A)₹7322 cr
B)₹7856 cr
C)₹8906 cr
D)₹7642 cr
Option A
Explanation: The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) on 1st November approved 371 proposals from participating states and Union Territories for construction of over 2 lakh houses with an overall investment of Rs 7,322 crore.
Which state government recently launched helpline number for the job seekers?
A)Assam
B)Maharashtra
C)Punjab
D)Andhra Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singhsaid that the state government has launched first of its kind Punjab job helpline number 76260-76260 for the job seekers. Singh appealed all the job seekers to call the helpline number and utilise the facility.
Which City was selected in field of gastronomy as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?
A)Hyderabad
B)Kochi
C)Mumbai
D)Chennai
Option A
Explanation: UNESCO has designated Mumbai as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Film, and Hyderabad in the field of Gastronomy.
The meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in which city?
A)Nursultan
B)Kabul
C)Bishkek
D)Tashkent
Option D
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Recently India and Uzbekistan signed how many MoU in the fields of Military Medicine and Military Education?
A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6
Option A
Explanation: India and Uzbekistan signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of Military Medicine and Military Education to further strengthen the defence cooperation between the two countries.
Recently India launched Rupay card in which country?
A)SaudiArabia
B)Uzbekistan
C)UAE
D)Afghanistan
Option A
Explanation: India signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to launch the RuPay card in the country, making it the third nation in the West Asia to initiate India’s digital payment system which will benefit not only the 2.6 million Indians in the Gulf Kingdom but also Haj and Umrah pilgrims.
Which city will host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25)?
A)Rome
B)Paris
C)Madrid
D)Geneva
Option C
Explanation: The Spanish capital city of Madrid will host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 25) from 2 to 13 December. The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) summit is a key event which allows representatives from around 200 nations to monitor and discuss the current situation of the world’s warming climate.
Recently which company acquired wearable company Fitbit?
A)Apple
B)Google
C)Microsoft
D)Walmart
Option B
Explanation: Google has officially announced that it is acquiring Fitbit for USD 7.35 per share in cash as part of a deal priced at approximately USD 2.1 billion.
Recently the government e marketplace has signed MoU with Indian Bank and which other bank For Payment Related Services?
A)Canara Bank
B)IDBI Bank
C)SBI
D)Union Bank of India
Option A
Explanation: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has signed MoU with Indian Bank and Canara Bank. The MoU will facilitate a cashless, paperless and transparent payment system on the portal and would create an efficient procurement system for government entities.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020 will take place in which country?
A)USA
B)India
C)Brazil
D)France
Option B
Explanation: The official emblem of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 was unveiled in the presence of Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel at the Gateway of India.
Which country won the Rugby World Cup 2019?
A)USA
B)England
C)South Africa
D)India
Option C
Explanation: South Africa thrashed England 32-12 to clinch their third Rugby World Cup title at the Nissan Stadium in US. With this win, South Africa equalled New Zealand’s record of a country with most World Cup titles.
Recently All India Football Federation (AIFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which country football association for wide range of issues?
A)USA
B)China
C)Germany
D)France
Option C
Explanation: All India Football Federation (AIFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German Football Association (DFB).
Who was given the additional charge of Secretary (Security) in Cabinet?
A)Rajesh Bhushan
B)NK Singh
C)Surjit Bhalla
D)TN Manoharan
Option A
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet gave Rajesh Bhushan the additional charge of the post of Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat.
Recently MD ofwhich Bank T Latha resigned from his post?
A)IDFC First Bank
B)IDBI Bank
C)Dhanlaxmi Bank
D)Federal Bank
Option C
Explanation: Private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) T. Latha has resigned.
Who has been selected for the Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019?
A)Sudarshan Pattnaik
B)Nikhil Jha
C)S Sulochana
D)NK Patidhar
Option A
Explanation: Acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been selected for the Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019.
Which Company won the prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence for saving water?
A)A One
B)Pepsico India
C)Britannia
D)Coca Cola
Option B
Explanation: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo presented the prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence to Pepsico India. This award is given for its efforts to save more than 17 billion of litres of water by conducting various community programs and replenished over 5 billion litres of water, by impacting 60,000 community members.
Recently Vaijnath Patil passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Politics
B)Author
C)Sports
D)Journalist
Option A
Explanation: Former Karnataka Minister Vaijnath Patil passed away at the age of 81. Patil was suffering from prolonged illness.
STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS
Where is the HQ of PepsiCo?
A)Geneva
B)London
C)NewYork
D)Rome
Option C
Where is the HQ of Dhanlaxmi Bank?
A)Kollam
B)Kozhikode
C)Thrissur
D)Palakkad
Option C
Where is the HQ of All India Football Federation?
A)Mumbai
B)NewDelhi
C)Chennai
D)Lucknow
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