1. Which country’s President is mandated to bring out the National Security Strategy (NSS)?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The United States has recently launched its National Security Strategy (NSS). All U.S. Presidents are mandated by the ‘Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986’ to bring out their NSS.
The strategy aims to communicate the executive’s vision of national security to the legislative. Joe Biden’s administration also released the National Defense Strategy, the Nuclear Posture Review and the Missile Defense Review.
2. As per the RBI Act, the central bank has to send a report to the Government, in case of failure to maintain inflation target for how many quarters?
[A] Two
[B] Three
[C] Four
[D] Five
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Correct Answer: B [Three]
Notes:
Under section 45ZN of the RBI Act, the central bank is required to submit a report to the government explaining the reasons and remedial actions it would take, in case of failure to maintain its inflation target for three consecutive quarters.
For the first time since the implementation of the monetary policy framework in 2016, the central bank has called a special meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). It will submit a report to the government, as the retail inflation rate is above six per cent target for three consecutive quarters from January 2022.
3. Which city is the host of the ‘World Cities Day 2022’ celebrations?
[A] Tokyo
[B] Shanghai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: B [Shanghai]
Notes:
World Cities Day is celebrated on October 31 every year to highlight the need for international cooperation to promote global urbanisation.
A different city hosts the event each year and China’s Shanghai is hosting the event this year. ‘Better City, Better Life’ has been the general theme of World Cities Day since its inception. The sub-theme this year is ‘Act Local to Go Global.’
4. Who represented India in the Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Dr S Jaishankar
[C] Amit Shah
[D] Rajnath Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Dr S Jaishankar]
Notes:
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India in the Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government.
Dr. Jaishankar also expressed interest in expanding India-SCO trade on the basis of fair market access. A Joint Communique of SCO Heads of Government and other Decisions were adopted at the conclusion of the Meeting.
5. Which state is the host of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO)?
[A] Goa
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Goa]
Notes:
Goa is hosting the three-day Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Conference in November 2022.
‘Think Global, Collaborate Regional, Accomplish Local’ is the theme of this year’s conference. Delegates and exhibitors from Asia Pacific region and beyond will discuss on key issues that will shape the future of Asia’s aviation industry.
6. Which state directed schools and pre university colleges to ensure 10 minutes meditation session?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Karnataka government gave directions to the schools and pre university colleges in the state to ensure 10 minutes meditation session for students.
The meditation ‘dhyan’ session is already being conducted at schools in many districts of the state. The requests have been made to allow meditation classes for 10 minutes in all schools and colleges across the state. It aims to increase concentration, health, and good thoughts of the state.
7. In which month is ‘Ganga Utsav’ celebrated in India?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] April
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing Ganga Utsav- The River Festival 2022 on 4th November, 2022 in New Delhi.
NMCG has been celebrating Ganga Utsav since 2017 every year on 4th November. One of the main objectives of Ganga Utsav 2022 is to celebrate our rivers and spread awareness on the significance of river rejuvenation across river basins in India.
8. Which country launched the ‘Beidou’ satellite navigation system?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China has released plans to further expand the global reach of its home-grown Beidou satellite navigation system.
It is named as the country’s alternative to America’s Global Positioning System (GPS). Beidou set up a first of three Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) for its network in Thailand in the year 2013.
9. Which country’s President will be the Chief Guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention?
[A] Australia
[B] Israel
[C] Guyana
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: C [Guyana]
Notes:
Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
It will be held in January 2023 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The External Affairs Ministry also said that Zaneta Mascarenhas, Member of Parliament of Australia, will be the guest of honour at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The theme of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is – Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal.
10. Which defunct surveillance satellite of India re-entered the earth atmosphere and hit the Indian Ocean?
[A] RISAT-1
[B] RISAT-2
[C] EOS-4/RISAT-1A
[D] NISAR
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Correct Answer: B [RISAT-2]
Notes:
India’s defunct Radar Imaging Satellite-2 (RISAT-2) re-entered the earth atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner and hit the Indian Ocean near Jakarta.
The re-entry of the satellite was monitored by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the Multi Object Tracking Radar (MTOR) at the Sriharikota rocket port. The 300 kg RISAT-2 surveillance satellite was launched in April 2009, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), with a design life of four years.