41. Which country hosted the Leaders’ summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020?
[A] India
[B] Malaysia
[C] China
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Malaysia]
Notes:
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin hosted the Leaders’ summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020.
During the Papua New Guinea summit in 2018, APEC leaders did not issue a joint statement for the first time. Last year’s host Chile cancelled the annual summit due to violent domestic protests. This year, the APEC leaders issued a joint statement, pledging to work toward open trade and investment
42. The martyrdom day of which Sikh Guru is observed in the month of November, as ‘Shaheed Diwas’?
[A] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[B] Guru Hargobind
[C] Guru Gobind Singh
[D] Guru Ram Das
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
The Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur is observed across the country as Shaheed Diwas every year on November 24.
In the year 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth of the ten Gurus of the Sikhism was executed. He was the youngest son of Guru Hargobind. He had also contributed many hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib.
43. What is the call sign of the Boeing B 777, the VVIP aircraft used by India’s President, Vice President and Prime Minister?
[A] Air India One
[B] Air India Prime
[C] Air India Plus
[D] Air India Secure
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Correct Answer: A [Air India One]
Notes:
Air India One is the call sign for the Air India One-B777 VVIP aircraft used by the President, Vice President and Prime Minister.
Recently, the first flight of the Air India One-B777 aircraft was inaugurated with the Indian President Ramnath Kovind onboard. The aircraft is more fuel efficient and has a longer range than the previous B747-400 aircraft. It also has state-of-the-art missile defence systems.
44. Which is the third University in India to have a commemorative coin of Rs 100 issued on its centenary year?
[A] University of Lucknow
[B] University of Madras
[C] University of Kolkata
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Correct Answer: A [University of Lucknow]
Notes:
University of Lucknow, a public University in Uttar Pradesh, became the third University in India to have a commemorative coin of Rs 100 issued on its centenary year.
Prior to this, only Mysore University and Banaras Hindu University had received the honour. Prime Minister attended the celebration of Centennial Foundation Day of the University virtually and released special stamp and Rs 100 coin
45. ‘Fit India School Week’ is celebrated in a week of which month?
[A] November
[B] December
[C] January
[D] February
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Correct Answer: B [December]
Notes:
The Fit India School week program was launched in November last year, to inculcate the awareness of physical activity and sports to school children.
The schools, after registering themselves on the Fit India website, will select a week in the month of December. It will then make the children follow the activities listed by the Sports Ministry for the program. Last year, over 15000 schools participated in the program.
46. India signed MoU for cooperation in the field of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, with which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Finland
[C] Italy
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [Finland]
Notes:
India and Finland recently signed an MoU for developing cooperation in the field of Environment protection and biodiversity conservation.
The MoU also seeks to exchange best practices in areas like prevention of air and water pollution, waste management, and promotion of circular economy. Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar signed the MoU virtually with his Finnish counterpart.
47. What is the new name of the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority?
[A] Saudi Arabian Financial Authority
[B] Saudi Central Bank
[C] Reserve Bank of Saudi
[D] Saudi Gulf Reserve
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Correct Answer: B [Saudi Central Bank]
Notes:
Under a new law approved by the Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority will be renamed to Saudi Central Bank.
However, the Central Bank will continue to use its acronym “SAMA” due to its historic significance and relevance. The new law also mandates the objectives of the Central Bank to maintain monetary stability, support economic growth and to directly report King of Saudi Arabia.
48. Chandrabhaga beach, which is the venue of the International Sand Art Festival 2020, is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Chennai
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha is set to celebrate International Sand Art Festival, at its Chandrabhaga Beach starting from December 1, 2020.
The five-day Sand Art Festival festival also coincides with the Konark Festival that is held in the backdrop of the Sun temple in Konark. On account of Covid-19 restrictions, only Indian sand artists will showcase their art using sand, bronze or wood.
49. Which Indian industrialist is known as the ‘Father of Indian IT Industry’?
[A] Faqir Chand Kohli
[B] Azim Premji
[C] Dhirubai Ambani
[D] N R Narayana Murthy
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Correct Answer: A [Faqir Chand Kohli]
Notes:
Faqir Chand Kohli, the founder and the first CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, has recently passed away at the age of 96.
He was also called as the ‘Father of Indian IT Industry’, for his contribution towards the development of IT industry and for pioneering the country’s ‘Technology Revolution’. He received several honours including the Padma Bhushan.
50. The state Government of Kerala has announced a two-day mourning to mark respect to which personality?
[A] Diego Maradona
[B] C K Bhaskaran
[C] Verghese Kurian
[D] SP Balasubramanian
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Correct Answer: A [Diego Maradona]
Notes:
The state Government of Kerala has announced a two-day mourning in the state, to mark respect for the Foot Ball legend Diego Maradona, who passed away recently.
Diego Maradona was a professional football player belonging to Argentina. He has won the most prestigious “FIFA Player of the 20th Century award” and is recognised as the greatest football players of all times.