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81. The Prime Minister released a commemorative coin of Rs 100 denomination, to honour which personality?

A
Vijaya Raje Scindia

B
Syama Prasad Mukherjee

C
Deendayal Upadhyaya

D
M. S. Golwalkar

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Correct Answer : A [Vijaya Raje Scindia]

Explaination : [The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative Rs 100 coin as part of the end of birth centenary celebrations of Vijaya Raje Scindia. She was also called as the Rajamata of Gwalior and was born on the same day in the year 1919. Vijaya Raje Scindia started her political career from the Congress and later joined the Swatantrata Party before becoming a member of the BJP’s parent party, Jana Sangh.]

82. Sadyr Zhaparov has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?

A
Kyrgyzstan

B
Kazakhstan

C
Oman

D
Kuwait

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Correct Answer : A [Kyrgyzstan]

Explaination : [Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament has recently named Lawmaker Sadyr Zhaparov as the country’s new Prime Minister. This has strengthened the power of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s control as his principal opponent and ex-President Almazbek Atambayev was arrested. The country’s Election Commission earlier declared the poll results invalid.]

83. Which Racing Driver won the Eifel Grand Prix tournament?

A
Lewis Hamilton

B
Max Verstappen

C
Valtteri Bottas

D
Daniel Ricciardo

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Correct Answer : A [Lewis Hamilton]

Explaination : [British Racing driver Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes recorded the 91st victory of his career and he equalled the record of Michael Schumacher. Max Verstappen finished second and Daniel Ricciardo finished third. British Racing driver Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes recorded the 91st victory of his career and he equalled the record of Michael Schumacher. Max Verstappen finished second and Daniel Ricciardo finished third. British Racing driver Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes recorded the 91st victory of his career and he equalled the record of Michael Schumacher. Max Verstappen finished second and Daniel Ricciardo finished third. British Racing driver Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes recorded the 91st victory of his career and he equalled the record of Michael Schumacher. Max Verstappen finished second and Daniel Ricciardo finished third.]

84. TAEF, which recently partnered with National Maritime Foundation (NMF), is a think tank based in which country?

A
Japan

B
Taiwan

C
Philippines

D
Thailand

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Correct Answer : B [Taiwan]

Explaination : [Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) is a leading think tank from Taiwan and the organizer of the Yushan Forum. The think tank was seen in the news recently, as it has signed a memorandum with India’s National Maritime Foundation (NMF), to promote cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement also aims to conduct joint research.]

85. What value of special package has been approved by the Union Cabinet to UTs of J&K and Ladakh till FY 2023-24?

A
Rs.100 crore

B
Rs.220 crore

C
Rs.520 crore

D
Rs.1000 crore

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Correct Answer : C [Rs.520 crore]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister of India has approved a special package of Rs.520 crore to Union Territory of JK and Ladakh. The package is approved for a period of years till FY 2023-24. The package would ensure funding of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) in the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh on a demand-driven basis, without linking fund allocation with poverty ratio.]

86. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination, marking which event?

A
75th anniversary of WHO

B
75th anniversary of FAO

C
75th anniversary of FCI

D
75th anniversary of Indian Independence

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Correct Answer : B [75th anniversary of FAO]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination marking the 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16th October 2020. The coin would mark the long-standing relationship between of India and FAO. India’s proposals for the International Year of Pulses in 2016 and the International Year of Millets 2023 have been endorsed by FAO.]

87. Nagarnar Steel Plant (NSP), which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state?

A
West Bengal

B
Chhattisgarh

C
Gujarat

D
Odisha

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Correct Answer : B [Chhattisgarh]

Explaination : [The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave in-principle approval to the demerger of Chhattisgarh-based Nagarnar Steel Plant (NSP) from National Minerals Development Corporation (NMDC). It also approved the strategic disinvestment of the demerged company by selling the entire government stake to a strategic buyer. This process is expected to be completed by September 2021. Earlier in 2016, it had been decided to disinvest NSP as a unit of NMDC.]

88. Africa’s tallest mountain, the Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?

A
South Africa

B
Tanzania

C
Zimbabwe

D
Nigeria

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Correct Answer : B [Tanzania]

Explaination : [Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano located in Tanzania. It is also the tallest mountain of Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world. Recently, over 500 volunteers have been trying to put out a fire on the Mount Kilimanjaro. Thought the fire spread could be controlled, the area known as ‘Kifunika Hill’ was still burning, as per the news. The fire is said to have consumed 28 square kilometers of vegetation.]

89. A drug named ‘Inmazeb’ has been approved as the first drug for treating which disease?

A
Covid-19

B
Ebola

C
Dengue

D
Measles

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Correct Answer : B [Ebola]

Explaination : [The United States regulator body Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug for the treatment of Ebola. The drug named ‘Inmazeb’ has been developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals increased the survival rate in participants than other treatments. The drug was tested during an outbreak in Congo that killed over 2000 people.]

90. The special ‘Kisan Rail’ carrying 205 tonnes of oranges, was flagged off from Nagpur to which state/ UT?

A
Karnataka

B
New Delhi

C
Bihar

D
Assam

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Correct Answer : B [New Delhi]

Explaination : [Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has recently flagged off a special `Kisan Rail’ carrying 205 tonnes of oranges, from Nagpur to Delhi. As per the recent notification from the Central Railway, the special Kisan train will have 12 VPU Rakes and will halt in the `orange belt’ of Katol, Narkhed, Pandhurna, Betul and Itarsi. A new website has also been launched for rake booking.]

91. When is the “UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons” expected to come in force?

A
December 2020

B
January 2021

C
March 2021

D
December 2021

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Correct Answer : B [January 2021]

Explaination : [The United Nations Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was opened for signature at United Nations headquarters on 20th September 2017. Once 50 countries have ratified or acceded to it, it will enter into force. The United Nations announced recently that 50 countries have ratified the treaty and would come into force within 90 days, by January 2021.]

92. When is the World Development Information Day celebrated every year?

A
October 21

B
October 22

C
October 24

D
October 25

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Correct Answer : C [October 24]

Explaination : [Every year, October 24 is celebrated as the World Development Information Day by the United Nations. The resolution in this regard was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1972. The day lays stress on the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve international problems. It mandates to improve the dissemination of information and the mobilization of public opinion, particularly among young people to find solutions for problems of development.]

93. Asan Conservation Reserve has recently become the first Ramsar site of which state?

A
Rajasthan

B
Uttarakhand

C
Gujarat

D
Assam

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Correct Answer : B [Uttarakhand]

Explaination : [Asan Conservation Reserve has become the first Ramsar site in the state of Uttarakhand, as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. This site which was made the ‘Wetland of International Importance’, is located on the banks of Yamuna river near Dehradun district. With this, the number of Ramsar sites in India goes up to 38.]

94. Which Union Ministry has released the next edition of foreign direct investment (FDI) policy document?

A
Ministry of Commerce and Industry

B
Ministry of External Affairs

C
Ministry of Finance

D
Ministry of Power

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Correct Answer : A [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently released the next edition of its consolidated foreign direct investment (FDI) policy document. The document has incorporated all changes made over the past year. As per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the new circular has come into effect from October 15.]

95. The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between India and which country on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine?

A
Cambodia

B
Sri Lanka

C
Nepal

D
Laos

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Correct Answer : A [Cambodia]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Cambodia on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine. The MoU seeks to encourage cooperation through joint initiatives and technology development in the health sector. The MoU which will strengthen bilateral ties between the countries, shall remain in force for a period of five years.]

96. Which county has proposed to offered its F18 naval fighter jets for the Indian Navy?

A
Japan

B
Russia

C
Israel

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Correct Answer : D [USA]

Explaination : [The United States of America (USA) has offered its F18 naval fighter jets for the Indian Navy. The proposal has been made during the third 2+2 ministerial dialogue held at New Delhi between the two countries. These aircrafts are capable of being operated from aircraft carriers. The Indian Navy a few years ago had expressed interest in the acquisition of 57 naval fighter aircraft for operations from its aircraft carriers]

97. The birth anniversary of which National leader is being observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas?

A
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

B
Jawaharlal Nehru

C
Mahatma Gandhi

D
VD Savarkar

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Correct Answer : A [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]

Explaination : [October 31 2020 marks the 145th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. It would be observed as the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will visit Kevadia in Gujarat to pay homage to the leader at the Statue of Unity. He would also administer the Rashtriya Ekta Pledge during the event.]

98. Who represented India in the 10th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue?

A
Union Home Minister

B
Union Finance Minister

C
Prime Minister

D
Union External Affairs Minister

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Correct Answer : B [Union Finance Minister]

Explaination : [The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman represented India in the 10th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue on Global Responses to coronavirus. The meeting was held in a virtual mode through Video Conferencing. The conference aimed at sharing of experiences on coronavirus response and to implement policies for economic recovery during the pandemic.]

99. What is the name of the report released by “UK India Business Council” (UKIBC)?

A
UK India Report 2020

B
Doing Business in India Report 2020

C
Ease of Doing Business Report 2020

D
Indian International Business Report 2020

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Correct Answer : B [Doing Business in India Report 2020]

Explaination : [The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has released a report named ‘Doing Business in India Report 2020’. The report has been launched by UK Investment Minister Lord Gerry Grimstone. The report has been compiled based on the inputs from 106 UK organisations operating in India in manufacturing, services, and higher education sectors.]

100. India’s first sea plane service has been inaugurated at which Indian state?

A
Gujarat

B
Kerala

C
West Bengal

D
Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : A [Gujarat]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a seaplane service that connects Statue of Unity in Kevadia with Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The sea plane service is being operated by Spice jet. Earlier, he inaugurated a cruise service near the Statue of Unity. The 40-minute cruise will cover a distance of six kilometres.]