1. Sardar Patel Zoological Park, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Gujarat
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated Sardar Patel Zoological Park known as Jungle Safari, in Kevadia, Narmada district of Gujarat.
The Zoological Park, also known as Jungle Safari, has been set up near the Statue of Unity. The Prime Minister also inaugurated Arogya Van at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat. It has around 400 species of plants and trees with rich medicinal values.
2. Which body is set to submit its report to the Indian President on November 9?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Finance Commission
[C] National Commission for Backward Classes
[D] National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
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Correct Answer: B [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The 15th Finance Commission (FFC) has announced that it is set to submit its report to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on 9 November, this year.
The report will have recommendations for next five years beginning the financial year 2021-22. The report may be tabled in the Parliament along with action taken report by the government, during the next budget session.
3. The Supreme Court has extended the time line for implementation of permanent commission to women SSC officers in which armed force?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Air Force
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Navy]
Notes:
The apex judicial body, Supreme Court of India has extended the time line till December 31,2020 for implementation of its judgement on grant of permanent commission to women SSC officers in Indian Navy.
On March 17, 2020 the Supreme Court had cleared permanent commission for women in the Navy and asked the Centre to implement the same within three months.
4. Which group took charge of the Mangaluru airport on 50-year lease?
[A] Reliance Group
[B] GMR Infrastructure
[C] Adani Group
[D] GVK Power and Infrastructure
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Correct Answer: C [Adani Group]
Notes:
The Adani Group, has recently taken charge of the Mangaluru International Airport. It had earlier won the concession to operate, manage and develop the airport.
The concession agreements for the operations, management and development of the three airports – Mangaluru, Ahmedabad and Lucknow through PPP mode were signed earlier this year, by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
5. As per the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020, what percentage of surveyed children had access to live online classes?
[A] 11
[B] 16
[C] 24
[D] 37
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Correct Answer: A [11]
Notes:
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020 was recently released, by conducting a phone survey of 60,000-odd students across rural India.
As per the report, only 11 per cent of the surveyed children had access to live online classes. Only one-third of the surveyed children had access to online learning. The report reveals the digital inequality prevalent in the country.
6. Which Indian state has been adjudged the best governed State in the Public Affairs Index-2020?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
As per the Public Affairs Index-2020 released by the Public Affairs Centre, Kerala was adjudged the best governed State in the large States category.
States were ranked on governance performance based on a composite index in sustainable development. Kerala is followed by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Uttar Pradesh is ranked at the bottom of the list.
7. Where is the First Phase of Malabar Training Exercise scheduled to be held?
[A] Indian Ocean
[B] Arabian Sea
[C] Pacific Ocean
[D] Bay of Bengal
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Correct Answer: D [Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
The First Phase of Malabar Naval Training Exercises would be held in the Bay of Bengal, off the Vishakhapatnam coast from 3rd November to 6th November.
Navies of India, USA, Japan and Australia would participate in the maritime exercise. The second phase is expected to be held from 17th to 20th November in Arabian Sea.
8. Which Indian Airport has launched an on-site COVID-19 testing laboratory?
[A] Chennai International Airport
[B] Cochin International Airport
[C] Mumbai International Airport
[D] Hyderabad International Airport
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Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad International Airport]
Notes:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad has recently launched an on-site COVID-19 testing laboratory.
As per the GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), the air passengers will have an option to get themselves tested on their arrival. GHIAL has collaborated with the ICMR certified agency and Mapmygenome.
9. The Election Commission of which country has organised ‘International Virtual Election Visitors Programme’?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Japan
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Election Commission of India is organizing a three-day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme.
In the context of the ongoing Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections, the programme is being organised for Foreign Election Management Bodies and Organizations. Delegates from over 40 countries across the world are invited.
10. Which Indian city is set to host a virtual Tech Summit in the month of November 2020?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 23rd edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is to be held virtually between November 19 and 21, this year.
The summit will be organised by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Bio Technology and Science and Technology of the State Government of Karnataka. Several Technology Leaders are expected to participate in the summit.