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1. What is the current position of India in producer of medicine in the world?

  A. Fourth B. Seventh
  C. Fifth D. Third
2. Who was the Maharashtra’s first woman election commissioner, succumbed to Covid-19 on 16 July 2020?
  A. Neela Satyanarayan B. V. S. Ramadevi
  C. S. P. Sen Verma D. R. K. Trivedi
3. Which of the following country not participated in the in the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting?

  A. Brazil B. Russia
  C. Australia D. China
4. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched projects worth of Rs 44 lakhs for
which of the following union territories?

  A. Chandigarh, B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli

  C. Daman and Diu D. Andaman and Nicobar
5. Which of the following ministry received SKOCH Gold Award?

  A. Ministry of Tribal Affairs B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

  C. Ministry of Minority Affairs D. Ministry of Jal Shakti
6. Which of the following financial institute in association with TransUnion CIBIL has launched portal-
MSMESaksham for MSMEs?

  A. India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) B. Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
  C. Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) D. National Housing Bank (NHB)
7. Reliance Power, JERA ink loan agreement with banks for a natural gas combined-cycle power plant for which of the
following country?

  A. A Bangladesh B. Japan
  C. China D. USA
8. Which of the following ministry received the 66th SKOCH Gold Award?

  A. Ministry of Tribal Affairs B. Ministry of health and family affair

  C. Ministry of minority affairs D. Ministry of education
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9. Which of the following global organisation reported that “One in every Three Child are Poisoned by Lead”?

  A. WHO B. USAID
  C. UNICEF D. Global Health Council
10. Which is the most valued company in the world?

  A. Amazon B. Apple
  C. Microsoft D. Saudi Aramco
11. Who is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC bank?
  A. Aditya Puri B. Amitabh Chaudhry
  C. Sandeep Bakhshi D. Sashidhar Jagdishan
12. BSNL has introduced Bharat Air Fibre Internet Services in which of the two districts of Maharashtra?

  A. Akola and Washim B. Akola and Amravati

  C. Kolhapur and Latur D. Mumbai and Thane
13. The government of India is to set up fourteen more aerodromes in the country to develop sea plane tourism in the
country, the project will be implemented jointly by ____.
  A. Spice Jet and Airport Authority of India B. Air India and Airport Authority of India
C. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airport Authority D. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and
 
of India Airport Authority of India
E. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Directorate General
 
of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
14. Recently, the International Press Institute (IPI) has highlighted that the impunity with which crimes against
journalists are committed continued to rise as governments had failed to probe the cases. The headquarter of IPI is
located in which city of world?
  A. Zürich B. Vienna
  C. London D. Rome
  E. Berlin
15. The Ministry of AYUSH will set up “Strategic Policy and Facilitation Bureau” with which entity to facilitate
systematic growth of AYUSH sector?
  A. NITI Aayog B. National Medical Commission
  C. Invest India D. Department of Investment and Public Asset
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Management
  E. Investment Division
16. Which of the following state has been recently included under ESI Scheme for the first time?
  A. Nagaland B. Andhra Pradesh
  C. Punjab D. Arunachal Pradesh
  E. Orissa
17. Which of the following nation became 3rd Arab Nation to normalise relations with Israel?
  A. UAE B. Libya
  C. Sudan D. Algeria
  E. Oman
18. India-assisted which Hydroelectric project in Bhutan has been awarded the Brunel Medal-2020, UK’s top
engineering body award?
  A. Chukha B. Kurichhu
  C. Mangdechhu D. Tala
  E. Punatsangchhu
19. Who has won the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, held at Algarve International Circuit, Portugal?
  A. Max Verstappen B. Lewis Hamilton
  C. Valtteri Bottas D. Charles Leclerc
  E. Daniel Ricciardo
20. Jacinda Ardern has been elected as prime minister of which country for the second consecutive three-year term?
  A. Chili B. Argentina
  C. Belgium D. New Zealand
  E. Austria
21. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has signed an agreement with which IIT and the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) to create a pool of officials who will work to find technology solutions for its
operational challenges?
  A. IIT Bombay B. IIT Kharagpur
  C. IIT Delhi D. IIT Kanpur
  E. IIT Hyderabad
22. Indian sportsman Carlton Chapman passed away recently he was associated with which sports?
  A. Hockey B. Kabaddi
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  C. Football D. Cricket
  E. Badminton
23. Renowned politician C M Chang passed away due to COVID-19, he was environment minister of which state?
  A. Manipur B. Nagaland
  C. Assam D. Sikkim
  E. Mizoram
24. What is India’s rank among 158 countries in the 2020 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index?
  A. 129th B. 135th
  C. 144th D. 148th
  E. 155th
25. Which team has won the National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship 2020?
  A. Miami Heat B. Milwaukee Bucks
  C. Los Angeles Lakers D. Toronto Raptors
  E. Chicago Bulls
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Solutions
1. D
Sol. India is the third largest producer of pharmaceuticals across the world. India has the share of 10% in the total
pharmaceutical volume produced across the world.
2. A
Sol. Former Indian Administrative Service officer and Maharashtra’s first woman election commissioner Neela
Satyanarayan died of the coronavirus in Mumbai on Thursday, Mumbai Mirror reported. The 72-year-old officer died
at the Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai, where she had been admitted after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
3. C
Sol. The Environment Ministers of the five BRICS countries participated in the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’
Meeting on July 30, 2020. The video conference was held under the Presidency of Russia. Union Environment
Minister Prakash Javadekar represented India at the meeting along with the Ministers of the other BRICS nations-
Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa. The Minister stated that India attaches great importance to the grouping.
 
4. D
Sol. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development launched projects worth of Rs 44 lakhs in Andaman and
Nicobar Islands. The projects have been launched to develop Self Help Groups and also to help in skill development
of Self-Help Groups in the territory. Around 385 village level programmes are to be conducted and provide training
to leaders of newly formed SHGs with an aid of Rs 10 lakhs. Under the project, women attached to Self Help Groups
(SHGs) are to be trained for Mushroom Cultivation and Bamboo handicrafts.
5. A
Sol. SKOCH Gold Award has been awarded to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) for its “Empowerment of Tribals
through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes” project. The project was launched to show Government of India’s
commitment to realize the dreams of Digital India and bringing transparency as well as ease in the delivery of
services. MoTA integrated the 5 Scholarship Schemes with DBT Portal under the guidance of DBT Mission in order
to align with the larger vision of ‘Digital India’.
 
6. C
Sol.  The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched one-stop knowledge portal named as
“MSMESaksham” in association with TransUnion CIBIL. The platform has been launched for micro, small and
medium enterprises (MSMEs). MSMESaksham is a comprehensive financial education and knowledge platform for
MSMEs and will support them in managing their credit obligations.
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7. A
Sol. Reliance Power has signed a loan agreement, along with Japanese utility JERA, for $642 million with a group of
lenders for their 745 megawatt gas-based project in Bangladesh. In September, Reliance Power inducted JERA as a
partner for the 750 mw-gas based combined cycle power project it is setting up in Bangladesh as a part of its
understanding with the country in 2015 to set up a total of 3,000 mw.

8. A
Sol.  Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has received SKOCH Gold Award for its “Empowerment of Tribals through IT
enabled Scholarship Schemes” project of Scholarship Divison of the Ministry. The 66th SKOCH 2020 Competition
was entitled “INDIA RESPONDS TO COVID THROUGH DIGITAL GOVERNANCE” and MoTA chose to
participate in DIGITAL INDIA & E-GOVERNANCE - 2020 Competition. This project is a step towards achieving
unwavering commitment of Government of India towards realizing the dreams of Digital India and bringing
transparency as well as ease in the delivery of services. To assimilate with the larger vision of ‘Digital India’ and to
realize the cherished goal of e-governance, MoTA has integrated all 5 Scholarship Schemes with DBT Portal under
the guidance of DBT Mission. The initiative was rolled out on 12th June 2019 by the Union Minister for Tribal
Affairs Shri Arjun Munda and MoS Ms Renuka Singh Sarota.
 

9. C
Sol. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report, which is first of its kind published impact of lead on
children’s health across the world. As per the report one in every three children is being poisoned by lead. World’s
one-third child population which is nearly around 800 million are affected by lead poisoning. Among the total
affected nearly half of them are from South Asia. India accounts for nearly 275,561,163 of these cases.
Children, when exposed to lead, gets highly affected. Severe problems like mental health and
behavioural problems, including an increase in crime and violence, can be seen in them.
 

10. B
Sol. Apple rode the company’s strong earnings report to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company,
surpassing the state oil giant Saudi Aramco. Apple shares closed up 10.47% Friday, giving it a market valuation of
$1.84 trillion. Saudi Aramco, which had been the most valuable publicly listed company since its market debut in the
year 2019, now trails at $1.76 trillion as of its last close. Apple’s strong fiscal third quarter earnings, boosted its
stock, as investors rallied behind the company’s 11% year-over-year growth. Apple also announced a 4-for-1 stock
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split. The company has recovered from its pandemic low-point in March 2020. Shares are up more than 44% in the
year 2020.

11. D
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday approved the name of Sashishar Jagdishan as the next Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of the HDFC Bank for three years. Jagdishan will succeed Aditya Puri, who will step down as the
bank’s longest serving CEO after 26 years. Jagdishan, a chartered accountant by profession, is a science graduate and
has a Master's degree in Economics of Money, Banking and Finance. He has over 29 years of experience in the
banking industry.
12. A
Sol.  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as part of the Centre’s digital India initiative launched ‘Bharat Air Fibre’
services at Akola in Maharashtra allowing the residents of Akola and Washim districts to get wireless internet
connections on demand. BSNL is providing the “Bharat Air Fibre Services” through local business partners of BSNL
from Akola and Washim districts and these services will give fastest internet connectivity in quick time.The aim of
these services is to provide wireless connectivity in the range of 20 km from the BSNL locations. It will help the
customers at remote places as the state-owned telecom company comes with the cheapest services with the support
of Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIPs).
 

13. C
Sol. • The Ministry of Shipping recently announced that the government of India is to set up
fourteen more aerodromes in the country to develop sea plane tourism in the country.
• Recently, PM Modi inaugurated the seaplane service between Statue of Unity in Kevadia and
Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.
• The 14 aerodromes are being planned under UDAN scheme. The Ministry of Civil Aviation
and Airport Authority of India are to implement the project jointly.
• The potential identified locations include Guwahati riverfront, Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand,
Umrangso reservoir in Assam, Erai Dam in Maharashtra, Prakasam Barrage in Andhra
Pradesh, Khindsi Dam in Maharashtra, Minicoy and Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, Havelock,
Long, Neil and Hutbay islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Shatrunjaya and Dharoi in
Gujarat.
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• The inclusion of seaplanes to connect water aerodromes were started under Phase 3 of
UDAN scheme.
14. B
Sol. • Recently, the International Press Institute (IPI) has highlighted that the impunity with which
crimes against journalists are committed continued to rise as governments had failed to probe
the cases.
• This move comes ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against
Journalists which is celebrated on 2nd November every year.
• IPI is a Vienna-based global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists
who share a common dedication to quality, independent journalism.
• In 1950, to promote and protect press freedom and to improve the practices of journalism, 34
editors from 15 countries gathered at Columbia University and formed the global organisation.
• The year 2020 marks its 70th anniversary.
• The original Secretariat was set up in 1951 in Zürich (Switzerland), which was shifted to
London in 1976 and then to Vienna in 1992.
15. C
Sol. • The Ministry of AYUSH and Invest India will set up “Strategic Policy and Facilitation Bureau”
to facilitate systematic growth of AYUSH sector.
• The Bureau will help to make AYUSH systems future ready. It will support in making
initiatives under the ministry to its full potential. Also, it will help to initiate the growth and
investment of the AYUSH sector.
• Invest India and the Ministry of AYUSH will collaborate to define short- and long-term targets.
Also, it will deploy trained experts to implement and execute the plans of the ministry.
• Invest India ais the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India. It was
set up as non-profit organization under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
(DIPP). It also serves Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI),
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, State Government of India.
16. D
Sol. • Centre has extended Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme for the first time to
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Arunachal Pradesh with effect from 1st November 2020.

• It will be applicable to all the factories located in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh
employing 10 or more persons, along with other benefits
• ESI Scheme has been implemented in 568 districts in all the States and Union Territories,
except Lakshdweep.
17. C
Sol. • Sudan has became 3rd Arab nation to normalise relations with Israel, after US removed
Sudan from its State Sponsor of Terrorism list.
• The new agreement between Sudan and Israel will establish economic and trade links, with
an initial focus on agriculture
• United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain were the other Arab nations to establish formal ties
with Israel.
• Capital of Sudan: Khartoum
18. C
Sol. • India-assisted Mangdechhu Hydroelectric project in Bhutan has been awarded the Brunel
Medal-2020, an award conferred by the UK’s top engineering body, Institute of Civil Engineers.
• The 720-MW Mangdechhu run-of-river power project is built on the Mangdechhu River in
Trongsa Dzongkhag district of central Bhutan at a cost of Rs 4,500-crore.
• The project was jointly inaugurated by the prime ministers of the two countries in August
2019, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Bhutan.
19. B
Sol. • Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, held at
Algarve International Circuit, Portugal.
• This was the 12th round of the 2020 Formula One World Championship. This is Hamilton’s
8th win of the season and 92nd career race victory.
• With this win, he has surpassed the record of 91 wins set by German great Michael
Schumacher. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes- Finland) came second followed by Max Verstappen
(Red Bull – Netherlands) at the third spot.
20. D
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Sol. * The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, won a landslide victory in the country’s
general election, to be elected as the PM for the second consecutive three-year term.

* In the battle against Covid, Ardern was alone among her western peers in pursuing an
explicit elimination strategy and imposed one of the strictest nationwide lockdowns in the
world.

* Ardern’s centre-left Labour Party won 49.2% of the total 83.7% votes counted in the 120-
member parliament.

* The 40-year-old is serving as the 40th Prime Minister of the country since 26 October 2017.

21. C
Sol. * The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute
of Technology-Delhi and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to
create a pool of officials who will work to find technology solutions for its operational
challenges.

* The about 3.25 lakh-strong force has about 500 officers and sub-officers who hold
professional degrees in engineering and technology.

* The Memorandum of Understanding will enable these officers to undertake short-term

specialised courses at these institutions and also pursue research work.

22. C
Sol. • Former India football captain Carlton Chapman, who had formed a deadly trio in club football
with Bhaichung Bhutia and IM Vijayan in the 1990s, passed away.
• Chapman was hospitalised at a hospital in Bengaluru,
• A product of the Tata Football Academy in early 1990s, Chapman joined East Bengal in 1993
and scored a hat-trick in his team’s 6-2 win against Iraq club Al Zawra in a first round match at
the Asian Cup Winners Cup that year.
• But his best came after moving to JCT in 1995. Chapman won 14 trophies with the Punjab-
based club, including the inaugural National Football League in 1996-97, and formed a
formidable combination with Vijayan and Bhutia.
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23. B
Sol. • Nagaland’s environment minister, C M Chang passed away due to COVID-19. He was a
retired IAS officer and former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2009-13).
• He was elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 51 Noksen constituencies under
Tuensang district in 2013 and later retained the same seat in 2018 on Nationalist Democratic
Progressive Party (NDPP) ticket.
24. A
Sol. • India has been ranked 129 out of 158 countries in the Third Edition of Commitment to
Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index or CRI Index 2020 released by Oxfam and Development
Finance International (DFI).
• According to the report, India has spent only 4 percent of its budget on health during the
Pandemic, which is the Fourth Lowest in the world.
• Nigeria, Bahrain and India are among the World’s worst performing countries in tackling
inequality during the pandemic.
• With 4% of Budget on Health, India has been ranked at 155 (4th from the Bottom) on the
health spending index.
• The report measures Government Policies and Actions in 3 key areas which are directly
related to reducing inequality
25. C
Sol. • The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to win the National Basketball Association
(NBA) Championship 2020.
• This is the 17th NBA title win for LA Lakers and also there first since 2010, after late Kobe
Bryant’s fifth and final title a decade ago.
• LeBron James of the Lakers’ was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the
fourth time in his career.
• With this, he became the first player in league history to be named Finals MVP with three
different franchises.