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. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the first Indian pair to win a Super 750 tournament, plays which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Badminton
[C] Squash
[D] Table-Tennis
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Correct Answer: B [Badminton]
Notes:
Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the French Open Super 750 title with a straight-game victory over Chinese Taipei in the men’s doubles final.
Satwik and Chirag, who were the runners-up in the 2019 edition, have won the Indian Open super 500, Commonwealth Games gold, Thomas Cup and World Championships bronze. They have also won world tour titles such as hte 2019 Thailand Open and the 2022 Indian Open.
3. India recently gifted 200 vehicles to which government for logistical support in conducting general elections?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
India gifted 200 vehicles to the Nepalese government for logistical support the smooth conduct of the general elections, to be held this month.
Nepal, which is set to hold elections for the federal Parliament as well as the provincial assemblies had requested the Indian government for the vehicles. Out of the 200 vehicles, 120 are for the security forces while 80 vehicles are for the Election Commission of Nepal.
4. 50 UN member countries issued a joint statement condemning which country’s persecution of minorities?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
50 United Nations member countries issued a joint statement that condemned the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
The 50 signatories included the United States, Britain, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, among others. The statement was presented to UN member states by Canada at a meeting of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee.
5. Which institution tested the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] BEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile.
The missile was tested with large kill altitude bracket from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both low exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft.
6. When is the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2022’ observed across the world?
[A] November 2
[B] November 5
[C] November 7
[D] November 11
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Correct Answer: A [November 2]
Notes:
‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2022’ is marked on 2nd November 2022. The United Nations General Assembly declared this day as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ in General Assembly Resolution.
The landmark resolution condemns all aggression and violence against journalists and media workers. The date was selected to commemorate the assassination of two French journalists in Mali in November 2013 named Claude Verlon and Ghislaine Dupont while reporting.
7. Which country has the worst gender wealth gap, as per the 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report?
[A] India
[B] Indonesia
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
As per the 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report, women will have 74 per cent of the wealth accumulated by men, when they retire.
In Asia-Pacific (APAC), India had the worst gender wealth gap (64 per cent), more than the global average. A major factor for this is India’s gender pay gap for professional and technical roles. Another factor is that opportunities for women in leadership positions are limited, with only 3 per cent of women in workforce at senior positions.
8. Which Indian chess players won the open and women’s titles in the Asian Continental Chess championship?
[A] R Praggnanandhaa and P V Nandhidhaa
[B] B Adhiban and Koneru Humpy
[C] R Praggnanandhaa and Koneru Humpy
[D] B Adhiban and P V Nandhidhaa
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Correct Answer: A [R Praggnanandhaa and P V Nandhidhaa]
Notes:
Top-seeded Indian Grandmaster, R Praggnanandhaa and compatriot P V Nandhidhaa won the titles in the Open and women’s sections respectively in the Asian Continental Chess championship.
Praggnanandhaa drew with compatriot B Adhiban in the ninth and final round to win the title with seven points. The victory also earned Praggnanandhaa a ticket to the next FIDE World Cup. In the women’s event, Nandhidhaa remained unbeaten throughout to finish first with 7.5 points.
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 state is the host of the ‘National Tribal Dance Festival’ in 2022?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The ‘National Tribal Dance Festival’ has been recently hosted by Chhattisgarh’s Raipur. The festival is attended by nearly 1 lakh people.
As many as 1,500 dancers from across India and countries like Mozambique, Mongolia, Tonga, Russia, Indonesia, Maldives, Serbia, New Zealand and Egypt participated in the festival.