1. Which racing driver won the Mexico Grand prix title?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Sergio Pérez
[C] Max Verstappen
[D] Charles Leclerc
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Correct Answer: C [Max Verstappen]
Notes:
Ace racing driver Max Verstappen won the Mexico Grand prix title in the year 2022. Lewis Hamilton came in second position and his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Pérez, came in third position.
With his 14th win this year Verstappen has made the record as the driver with the most victories across a single F1 season. In 20 races he has surpassed the figure previously held by Michael Schumacher, who took 13 from 18 races and Sebastian Vettel, who took 13 from 19 races.
2. India signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Australia
[C] USA
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal had a virtual meeting with his Australian counterpart.
The Meeting was held to discuss the status of ratification of IndAus ECTA (India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement), which was signed in April 2022. The pact’s early implementation was also deliberated upon.
3. When is the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ observed?
[A] 1 November
[B] 2 November
[C] 5 November
[D] 7 November
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Correct Answer: B [2 November]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly observes 2 November as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ (IDEI), since 2013.
The date for IDEI was chosen to commemorate the assassination of two journalists in Mali on November 2, 2013. The day draws attention to impunity, which means culprits going unpunished, to crimes against journalists.
4. 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.
5. Which state is the host of the ‘Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2022’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the state government of Kerala is organising the 15th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo 2022 in Kochi.
The primary objective of the conference is to spread information to the cities, to help them keep up-to-date with latest and best urban transport practices globally. Senior officers from Central and State Governments policy makers, Managing Directors of Metro Rail Companies, Chief Executives of transport undertakings will participate in this event.
6. As per the US News and World Report, which country has the cheapest manufacturing cost?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
According to the US News and World Report, out of 85 nations, India has been ranked as the nation with the cheapest manufacturing cost ahead of China and Vietnam.
India has bagged the 31st position in the overall Best Countries ranking while it featured at the 37th spot in the ‘Open for Business’ category. In the overall Best Countries ranking, Switzerland has topped the chart, followed by Germany, Canada, US and Sweden.
7. Which bank has conducted ‘India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp’?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] India Post Payments Bank
[C] HDFC Bank
[D] AU Small Finance Bank
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Correct Answer: B [India Post Payments Bank]
Notes:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) set up under the Ministry of Communication, conducted India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp.
IPPB, in collaboration with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), launched the initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’ to promote Financial Literacy “By the women, for the women” concept.
8. Ela Bhatt, who passed away recently, was the founder of which flagship institution?
[A] SEWA
[B] AICTU
[C] CII
[D] FICCI
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Correct Answer: A [SEWA]
Notes:
Renowned women’s rights activist Ela Bhatt, who is also the founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association), passed away recently.
SEWA was formed as a trade union of women working in the unorganized sector, which now has two million members. The 89-year-old, also a Padma Bhushan recipient, was a pioneer in the field of women empowerment and received international recognition.
9. Which city is the host of ‘Agro Tech India -Agri and Food Technology Fair’ in 2022?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Mysuru
[D] Gandhinagar
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Correct Answer: B [Chandigarh]
Notes:
The 15th edition of the Agro Tech India organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from November 4 to 7.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) are partners for CII Agro Tech India -Agri and Food Technology Fair’. This year’s theme is ‘Digital Transformation for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security’.
10. Which institution released the Adaptation Gap Report 2022?
[A] WEF
[B] UNEP
[C] UNFCCC
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [UNEP]
Notes:
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched a report titled ‘Adaptation Gap Report 2022: Too Little, Too Slow – Climate adaptation failure puts world at risk’.
The report finds that the world must urgently increase efforts to adapt to these impacts of climate change. The report also lists the progress in planning, financing, and implementing adaptation actions.