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101. Which country has reported hundreds of cases of infection caused by the bacteria salmonella?

B
China

C
Japan

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : A [USA]

Explaination : [Over 650 cases of infection caused by the bacteria salmonella (Salmonellosis) have been reported in the US. The outbreak is suspected to have been caused by contaminated onions. Though there were no fatalities, over 100 patients were hospitalised. As of now, the infections have been linked to whole, fresh onions imported from Mexico between the beginning of July and end-August this year. ]

102. What is the name of the storm that has swept across Poland, Germany, France and the Netherlands?

A
Alisa

B
Aurore

C
Afro

D
Bizarre

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Correct Answer : B [Aurore]

Explaination : [Storm “Aurore” swept across parts of northern Europe, leaving four dead in Poland and causing severe damage in Germany, France, the Netherlands and other places. Power disruption were observed across Northern Europe due to the strong winds and fallen trees. Several houses and properties were destroyed. Railways and Airlines were also disturbed due to the effects of the storm.]

103. Which country released the ‘National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on climate’?

A
India

C
France

D
Germany

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Correct Answer : B [USA]

Explaination : [The United States has recently released the first-ever National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on climate. As per the report, India has been categorised as a ‘country of concern’ along with 10 other countries. The other countries on the list are Afghanistan, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Pakistan, Nicaragua, Colombia, Myanmar and North Korea. The report has also named two regions of concern, countries on the African continent.]

104. Which city is the host of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2021?

A
Varanasi

C
Cochin

D
Puducherry

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Correct Answer : B [Goa]

Explaination : [The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to be held in Goa, from November 20 to 28. The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur announced that Hollywood veteran Martin Scorsese and celebrated Hungarian film-maker Istevan Szabo will be honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s film festival. IFFI has also invited major OTT players to participate in the festival.]

105. Which institution released the ‘Global Threat Assessment report 2021’?

A
UNICEF

B
WeProtect Global Alliance

D
World Economic Forum

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Correct Answer : B [WeProtect Global Alliance]

Explaination : [WeProtect Global Alliance, a global movement released the ‘Global Threat Assessment report 2021’. As per the report, COVID-19 contributed to a significant spike in child sexual exploitation and abuse online. WeProtect Global Alliance is a global movement of more than 200 governments, private sector companies and civil society organisations. It aims to transform the global response to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.]

106. With reference to Jaynagar-Kurtha cross-border rail link, in which country is Kurtha located?

A
Nepal

B
Bhutan

C
Bangladesh

D
Sri Lanka

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Correct Answer : A [Nepal]

Explaination : [Ircon International on behalf of Government of India (GoI), has handed over the newly commissioned cross-border rail section from Jaynagar to Kurtha (Nepal) to Government of Nepal. Under the grant assistance from Government of India, the work of Jaynagar (India) to Bardibas (Nepal) rail line project was undertaken by Ircon International. The first phase of Jaynagar-Kurtha section is a part of Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas rail link being built under grant assistance of NPR 8.77 billion.]

107. Which country has been called on at the UN by 43 other nations, to ensure the rights of Muslim Uyghur community?

A
Afghanistan

B
China

C
North Korea

D
Israel

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Correct Answer : B [China]

Explaination : [Forty-three countries called on China at the UN to ensure the rights and respect of Muslim Uyghur community in Xinjiang. The declaration, signed by the United States, European countries, Asian countries and other spoke of inhuman treatment, forced sterilization, sexual and gender-based violence and forced separation of children.]

108. Which city played host to the first-ever National Inter-Religious Conference, held in India?

A
Mumbai

B
Pune

C
Nagpur

D
Varanasi

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Correct Answer : C [Nagpur]

Explaination : [The first-ever National Inter-Religious Conference was organised in Nagpur by Lokmat Media Group. This was organised to commemorate its Nagpur edition’s golden jubilee year. The theme of this conference was “Global Challenges to Communal Harmony and Role of India.” Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was the chief guest of the event. Several spiritual leaders from diverse religions were invited as speakers for the event. ]

109. Which is the first airline to launch direct flights from Srinagar to Sharjah?

A
IndiGo

B
Go First

C
Air India

D
Vistara

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Correct Answer : B [Go First]

Explaination : [India’s low-cost airline Go First became the first airline to launch direct flights from Srinagar to Sharjah. Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the first international flight services from Srinagar to Sharjah, from the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar. This is expected to enhance the economic bonds between India and UAE. Go First will operate four flights every week between Srinagar and Sharjah.]

110. Which global bloc has entered into an agreement cross-border data use and digital trade?

A
G-20

C
ASEAN

D
BRICS

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Correct Answer : B [G-7]

Explaination : [The Group of Seven wealthy nations agreed on a collective set of principles to govern cross-border data use and digital trade. The deal is expected to bridge the highly regulated data protection rules used in European countries and the more open methods of the United States. Trade ministers from the G7 reached agreement at a meeting held recently in London.]

111. As per the recent amendments to Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, what is the maximum one-time compensation, per kilometer?

A
Rs 500

B
Rs 1000

C
Rs 5000

D
Rs 10000

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Correct Answer : B [Rs 1000]

Explaination : [The Central Government notified Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021 recently. It has fixed a nominal one-time compensation of ₹1,000 per km (maximum). The amendments also aim to incorporate uniform procedure for establishment of overground telegraph line. These will ease the permission procedures for establishment and augmentation of digital communication infrastructure across the country. ]

112. As per recent RBI rules, what is the maximum IPO funding per borrower, by NBFCs?

A
Rs 25 lakh

B
Rs 50 lakh

C
Rs 1 Crore

D
Rs 5 Crore

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Correct Answer : C [Rs 1 Crore]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India issued a new set of rules for non-banking finance companies (NBFCs). It includes limiting the lending to IPO investors to Rs 1 crore per borrower from April 1, 2022. At present some high-net-worth individuals have been borrowing in excess of Rs 100 crore, from NBFCs for investing in IPOs. These curbs are a part of RBI’s “scale-based regulations”, which aim to mitigate systemic risks.]

113. Which country has recently given in-principle support for net zero by 2050?

A
Australia

B
Norway

D
New Zealand

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Correct Answer : A [Australia]

Explaination : [Australia has recently given in-principle to a target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. This target has been announced by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison when he leaves for a UN summit in Glasgow, Scotland. It has not moved from its 2015 pledge at Paris climate summit to reduce emissions by 26 per cent to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.]

114. Which neighbouring country of India has passed a new law to strengthen land border protection?

A
Nepal

B
China

C
Sri Lanka

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : B [China]

Explaination : [China passed a new law to strengthen land border protection amid the ongoing military tension along the disputed boundary with India. The legislation formalises combining the military defence of China’s land borders, along with improving social and economic development in the Indo-China border areas. It also strengthens the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) policy to work closely with civilians staying in border areas including Tibetan villagers. ]

115. Which Indian actor has been conferred with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award recently?

A
Rajinikanth

B
Kamal Hassan

C
Mohanlal

D
Chiranjeevi

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Correct Answer : A [Rajinikanth]

Explaination : [Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth was conferred with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his outstanding contribution to the Indian Cinema. The award was presented by Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu at the 67th National Film Awards ceremony, recently held in New Delhi. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is considered to be India’s highest film award and was instituted by the Indian Government in the year 1969.]

116. Which Ministry has approved the Pilot Project on skilling of Design and Commissioning technical personnel?

A
Ministry of Defence

B
Ministry of Textiles

C
Ministry of MSME

D
Ministry of Steel

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Textiles]

Explaination : [Ministry of Textiles has approved the Pilot Project on skilling of Design and Commissioning technical personnel associated with the application of geotextiles in infrastructure projects. The project will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. The faculty will look after the implementation of the special courses in consultation with the other concerned centres.]

117. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM)’?

A
Ministry of Coal

B
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

C
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

D
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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Correct Answer : C [Ministry of New and Renewable Energy]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched a new market segment named Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM). It will enable electricity generation and distribution companies to buy or sell renewable energy through open access. With this, the Indian government is aiming to gradually shift from long term power purchase agreement (PPA)-based contracts to market-based models.]

118. India signed a MoU with which country to exchange information in the field of public sector audit?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Switzerland

C
Maldives

D
Cayman Islands

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Correct Answer : C [Maldives]

Explaination : [A memorandum of understanding was signed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu and his counterpart Hussain Niyazy at Male. It aimed at exchanging information in the field of public sector audit between India and Maldives. The countries seek to strengthen their respective institutions’ professional capacity and improve methodologies in the field of public finance audit.]

119. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who was seen in the news, has been re-elected as the President of which country?

A
Afghanistan

B
Uzbekistan

C
Syria

D
Maldives

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Correct Answer : B [Uzbekistan]

Explaination : [Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been re-elected for a second five-year term, according to the preliminary results of a poll. Mirziyoyev won the elections with 80.1 percent of the vote as per Uzbekistan’s Central Election Commission. The 64-year-old leader took office in 2016 following the death of long-time President Islam Karimov. Mirziyoyev is known for relaxing many policies of his predecessor.]

120. The UN Disarmament Week is observed annually during which month?

A
November

B
October

C
September

D
August

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Correct Answer : B [October]

Explaination : [The UN Disarmament Week is observed annually during the month of October. This year disarmament week started on October 24 and the week-long observance will continue till October 30. It aims to promote the awareness and understanding the issues of disarmament in several countries. The observance aims to reduce the use of weapons, specifically nuclear weapons, to bring peace in the society. The United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC) was set up in 1952 under the UN Security Council to eliminate all weapons of mass destruction.]