CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2023 NOVEMBER - QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2023 November: Questions & Answers for PSC, SSC, UPSC, RRB etc. Examinations | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Who received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
a. Robert Kolodny
b. Pramod Sawant
c. Michael Douglas
d. Anurag Singh Thakur
Ans: c. Michael Douglas
2. Which film received the Best Film or Golden Peacock Award at the closing ceremony?
a. Drift
b. Endless Borders
c. Blaga’s Lessons
d. Party of Fools
Ans: b. Endless Borders
3. What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) extension?
a. Providing free medical services
b. Offering financial assistance to farmers
c. Supplying five kilograms of free food grains monthly to the eligible beneficiaries
d. Promoting women’s self-help groups
Ans: c. Supplying five kilograms of free food grains monthly to the eligible beneficiaries
4. Who are the main beneficiaries of the Central Sector Scheme for Drones?
a. Urban youth
b. Men’s Self-Help Groups
c. Women’s Self-Help Groups
d. Agricultural cooperatives
Answer: c. Women’s Self-Help Groups
5. What is depicted on the crest of Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyer Yard 12706 (Imphal)?
a. Taj Mahal
b. Kangla Palace and ‘Kangla-Sa’
c. Red Fort
d. Himalayan Mountains
Ans: B. Kangla Palace and ‘Kangla-Sa’
6. What unique feature distinguishes Bali Jatra, the annual trade fair hosted on the banks of the Mahanadi River in Cuttack, Odisha?
A) Largest open-air annual trade fair in Asia
B) Oldest in trade fair India
C) Most technologically advanced
D) Exclusively for international trade
Ans: A) Largest open-air annual trade fair in Asia
7. What was the cause of the 17-day-long multi-agency rescue
operation in Uttarakhand in November?
a) Earthquake
b) Tunnel collapse due to a landslide
c) Flood
d) Industrial accident
Ans: b) Tunnel collapse due to a landslide
8. Who was sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister on November 27, 2023?
a) Cindy Kiro
b) Christopher Luxon
c) Anthony Albanese
d) Chris Hipkins
Ans: b) Christopher Luxon
9. Who won the Ladies European Tour Season Finale Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open in Spain in November 2023?
a) Anne Van Dam
b) Aditi Ashok
c) Cindy Kiro
d) Celine Boutier
Ans: b) Aditi Ashok
10. What is the new name given to Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres by the central government in November 2023?
a) Arogya Seva Kendra
b) Ayushman Arogya Mandir
c) Health Wellness Hub
d) Swasthya Parivar Center
Ans: b) Ayushman Arogya Mandir
11. Who won the 2023 Booker Prize for the novel ‘Prophet Song’?
a) Chetna Maroo
b) Paul Lynch
c) Chetan Bhagat
d) Arundhati Roy
Ans: b) Paul Lynch
12. Which Indian duo lost in the final of China Masters Badminton 2023?
a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and PV Sindhu
b) Chirag Shetty and Saina Nehwal
c) Kidambi Srikanth and Ashwini Ponnappa
d) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Ans : d) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
13. How many Light Combat Aircraft Tejas has the Indian Air Force ordered?
a) 50 aircraft
b) 65 aircraft
c) 83 aircraft
d) 100 aircraft
Ans: c) 83 aircraft
14. When is Constitution Day celebrated in India?
a. January 26
b. November 26
c. December 26
d. October 26
Ans: b. November 26
15. What significant event occurred on November 26, 1949, in India?
a. Independence Day
b. Republic Day
c. Adoption of the Indian Constitution
d. Formation of the Constituent Assembly
Ans :c. Adoption of the Indian Constitution
16. When is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed?
a. December 10th
b. November 25th
c. October 15th
d. March 8th
Ans: b. November 25th
17. Where did the release of hostages take place during the Ceasefire between Israeli and Hamas forces in November 2023?
a. Tel Aviv
b. Kerem Shalom crossing
c. Gaza City
d. West Bank
Ans: b. Kerem Shalom crossing
18. What is the total number of voters in Rajasthan Assembly Election 2023?
a. 4.75 crore
b. 5 crore
c. 5.25 crore
d. 5.5 crore
Ans: c. 5.25 crore
19. Who was the first female Judge appointed to the Supreme Court of India?
a) Sarojini Naidu
b) Arundhati Roy
c) Justice M. Fathima Beevi
d) Kiran Bedi
Ans: c) Justice M. Fathima Beevi
20. Where was Meera Bai born?
a. Merta City
b. Kudki
c. Nagpur
d.Mathura
Ans: b. Kudki
21. In which century did Meera Bai live?
a. 14th
b. 15th
c. 16th
d. 17th
Ans: c. 16th
22. What was Meera Bai’s childhood name?
a. Yashodha
b. Radha
c. Meera
d. Krishna
Ans: a. Yashodha
23. Where will the AUSTRAHIND-23 joint military exercise be conducted?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Perth, Australia
C. GORKHA Rifles, India
D. 13th Brigade, Australia
Ans: B. Perth, Australia
24. Who was recently reinstated as the chief executive of OpenAI?
a) Elon Musk
b) Sam Altman
c) Adam D’Angelo
d) Mark Zuckerberg
Ans : b) Sam Altman
25. When is the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) scheduled to be hosted by the United Arab Emirates?
a. October 15-25, 2023
b. November 30-December 12, 2023
c. January 5-15, 2024
d. February 20-March 2, 2024
Ans: b. November 30-December 12, 2023
26. Where is the world’s largest single-site solar power plant located?
a. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
b. Beijing, China
c. California, United States
d. London, United Kingdom
Ans: a. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
27. Who will lead the new advanced AI research team at Microsoft?
A. Greg Brockman
B. Emmett Shear
C. Sam Altman
D. Satya Nadella
Ans : C. Sam Altman
28. Who is the new CEO of OpenAI, succeeding Sam Altman?
A. Greg Brockman
B. Satya Nadella
C. Emmett Shear
D. Satya Nadella
Ans: C. Emmett Shear
29. Who is the founder of Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai?
A. Dr Rupesh Shah
C. Dr Naresh Trehan
C. Dr. S.S. Badrinath
D. Dr Prathap C. Reddy
Ans : C. Dr. S.S. Badrinath
30. Who did Pankaj Advani defeat in the finals of the World IBSF Billiards Championship 2023?
A. Rupesh Shah
B. Sourav Kothari
C. Anuja Thakur
D. Subhash Agarwal
Ans : B. Sourav Kothari
31. What is the primary focus of the Annual United Nations Forum 2023 in New Delhi?
A. Environmental Sustainability
B. International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping
C. Economic Development
D. Human Rights Advocacy
Ans: B. International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping
32. What new feature was introduced at the 54th IFFI to acknowledge excellence in OTT series and films?
A. International Film Awards
B. Web Series Festival
C. OTT Recognition
D. OTT Awards
Ans: D. OTT Awards
33. Which award did Madhuri Dixit receive at the opening ceremony for her contributions to the Indian film industry?
A. Best Actress Award
B. Lifetime Achievement Award
C. Special Recognition to Bhartiya Cinema
D. Best Director Award
Ans: C. Special Recognition to Bhartiya Cinema
34. Who will be honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the closing ceremony of IFFI?
A. Shah Rukh Khan
B. Michael Douglas
C. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
D. Steven Spielberg
Ans : B. Michael Douglas
35. Which company was responsible for constructing the SilkyaraBarkot tunnel,
collapse in November 2023?
a. Navayuga Engineering ConstructionLimited (NECL)
b. Hindustan Construction Company (HCC)
c. Larsen & Toubro(L&T)
d. Gammon India
Ans: a. Navayuga Engineering Construction Limited (NECL)
36. Who won the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
A. India
B. Australia
C. England
D. South Africa
Ans: B. Australia
37. Who is the leading run-scorer of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Travis Head
C. Virat Kohli
D. Glenn Maxwell
Ans: C. Virat Kohli (position 1, with 711 runs in 10 matches)
38. Who represented India in the two plus two Ministerial Dialogue with Australia in November 2023?
A) Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar
B) Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar
C) S. Jaishankar and Amit Saha
D) Anthony Albanese and Nirmala Sitharaman
Ans: B) Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar
39. Which constituency recorded the highest voter turnout in the second phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections?
A) Kurud
B) Raipur South
C) Patan
D) Sakti
Ans: A) Kurud – Highest turnout (82 percent) in Kurud assembly constituency
40. Who was chosen by a majority of legislators to form a new government in Spain on November 16, 2023?
a) Emmanuel Macron
b) Pedro Sánchez
c) Edouard Philippe
d) Marine Le Pen
Ans: b) Pedro Sánchez
41. What did the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report about climate-heating gases in 2022?
a. Decreased levels
b. Record highs
c. Stable levels
d. No change
Ans: b. Record highs
42. Australia secured a spot in the ICC World Cup 2023 final by defeating which team in the semi-final?
a) India
b) South Africa
c) England
d) New Zealand
Ans: b) South Africa
43. Who led the second ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ on November 17, 2023?
a) Angela Merkel
b) Narendra Modi
c) Xi Jinping
d) Joe Biden
Ans : b) Narendra Modi
44. Who recently became the first woman in the world to jump off a helicopter from the height of 21,500 ft in front of Mt Everest?
a. Sonam Kapoor
b. Shital Mahajan
c. Swati Singh
d. Ankita Sharma
Ans : b. Shital Mahajan
45. On which occasion did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch the Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Development Mission?
a. Republic Day
b. Independence Day
c. Janjaatiya Gaurav Diwas
d. Gandhi Jayanti
Ans : c. Janjaatiya Gaurav Diwas
46. What is the significance of November 15 about the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?
a. It marks Independence Day
b. It is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda
c. It is the anniversary of the B R Ambedkar
d. It is the International Day of Tribes
Ans: b. It is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda
47. Which team did India defeat to reach the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
a. New Zealand
b. Australia
c. England
d. Pakistan
Ans: a. New Zealand
48. Which group launched an attack on Israel triggering the subsequent war?
a) UN Security Council
b) Hamas
c) Marshall Islands
d) Israel
Ans: b) Hamas
49. What is the significance of November 14th in the context of Children’s Day?
a) International Children’s Day
b) Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday
c) UN Children’s Rights Day
d) Global Youth Day
Ans: b) Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday
50. What is the theme of the 42nd India International Trade Fair?
a) Sustainable Growth and Well-being
b) Global Confidence in India
c) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
d) Trade and Investment for Economic Development
Ans : c) Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
51. In which stadium will the first semi-final of the 2023 World Cup between India and New Zealand be held?
a. Eden Gardens
b. Wankhede Stadium
c. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
d. Lord’s
Ans: b. Wankhede Stadium
52. In which Indian state are these Meitei extremist organizations primarily operating, leading to their declaration as unlawful by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
a. Assam
b. Manipur
c. Nagaland
d. Kerala
Ans : b. Manipur
53. What position did Suella Braverman hold before being fired in the UK Cabinet reshuffle?
a. Foreign Secretary
b. Chancellor of the Exchequer
c. Home Secretary
d. Interior Minister
Ans: c. Home Secretary
54. Who was appointed as the new Foreign Secretary in the reshuffle of UK Cabinet?
a. Rishi Sunak
b. James Cleverly
c. Suella Braverman
d. David Cameron
Ans : d. David Cameron
55. What achievement did the Uttar Pradesh government attain
during Deepotsav in Ayodhya on November 11, 2023?
a) Fifth Guinness World Record
b) Sixth Guinness World Record
c) Tenth Guinness World Record
d) No Guinness World Record
Ans: b) Sixth Guinness World Record
56. When is the Dubai Airshow 2023 scheduled to take place?
a) November 10th to 15th
b) November 13th to 17th
c) December 1st to 5th d
d) October 20th to 25th
Ans: b. November 13th to 17th
57. What is the focus of the Space Experience Program at the Dubai Airshow 2023?
a) Maritime Innovations
b) Automotive Technologies
c) Aerospace Innovations
d) Environmental Sustainability
Ans: c) Aerospace Innovations
58. Where will the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific take place?
a) Paris
b) New Delhi
c) Tokyo
d) Beijing
Ans: b) New Delhi
59. Who is commemorated on National Education Day observed on November 11?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
d) Sardar Patel
Ans : c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
60. What role did Maulana Abul Kalam Azad play in India’s history?
a) First Prime Minister
b) First President
c) First Education Minister
d) First Chief Justice
Ans: c) First Education Minister
61. What does the term “2 plus 2” signify in the context of the India-US 2 plus 2 Ministerial Dialogue?
a. Two nations and two objectives
b. Two ministers from each side (Foreign Affairs and Defence)
c. Two hours of discussion on diplomatic issues
d. Two strategic partnerships
Ans: b. Two ministers from each side (Foreign Affairs and Defence)
62. Who are the key representatives from India in the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held on November 11, 2023?
a. Prime Minister and Finance Minister
b. Defence Minister and External Affairs Minister
c. President and Trade Minister
d. Home Minister and Health Minister
Ans: b. Defence Minister and External Affairs Minister
63. How does the maturity period of Pusa-2090 compare to the existing Pusa-44 paddy variety?
a. Pusa-2090 takes longer to mature
b. Pusa-2090 and Pusa-44 have similar maturity periods
c. Pusa-2090 matures faster than Pusa-44
d. None of the above
Ans: c. Pusa-2090 matures faster than Pusa-44
64. Why do farmers in the Delhi-NCR region resort to burning paddy stubble?
a. Tradition and cultural practices
b. Lack of awareness
c. Short time between paddy harvest and sowing wheat
d. Soil enrichment
Ans: c. Short time between paddy harvest and sowing wheat
65. During which session is the Union Budget presented in the Indian Parliament?
A. Monsoon Session
B. Winter Session
C. Budget Session
D. Special Session
Ans: C. Budget Session
66. What is the focus of the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament?
A. Presentation of the Union Budget
B. Consideration and passage of pending bills
C. Legislative scrutiny of budgetary proposals
D. Recess for parliamentary committees
Ans: B. Consideration and passage of pending bills
67. What is the percentage increase in the reservation quota for government jobs proposed by the Bihar Assembly Amendment Bill passed on November 9, 2023?
a. 50% to 55%
b. 55% to 60%
c. 50% to 65%
d. 65% to 70%
Ans: c. 50% to 65%
68. What was the reason behind the decision to increase the reservation quota in Bihar government jobs?
a. Economic growth
b. Caste-Based Survey 2022
c. Political considerations
d. International pressure
Ans: b. Caste-Based Survey 2022
69. Which state was awarded the Raja Bhalendra Singh trophy for the overall championship in the 37th National Games?
a. Haryana
b. Maharashtra
c. Goa
d. Uttarakhand
Ans: b. Maharashtra
70. Who received the Best Woman Athlete trophy in the National Games 2023?
a. Pranati Naik
b. Sanyukta Kate
c. Both a and b
d. Shrihari Natraj
Ans: c. Both a and b
71. Who received the Best Man Athlete trophy in the National Games 2023?
a. Pranati Naik
b. Sanyukta Kate
c. Both a and b
d. Shrihari Natraj
Ans: Ans : d. Shrihari Natraj
72. Which state secured the Third position in the medal tally of the National Games?
a. Maharashtra
b. Haryana
c. Goa
d. Uttarakhand
Ans: b. Haryana
73. The 38th National Games will be conducted at which state?
a. Maharashtra
b. Haryana
c. Goa
d. Uttarakhand
Ans : Ans : d. Uttarakhand
74. Who has been re-elected as the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in Punjab in November 2023?
A) Sukhbir Singh Badal
B) Harjinder Singh Dhami
C) Manpreet Singh Badal
D) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Ans : B) Harjinder Singh Dhami
75. What is the significance of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)?
A) It is the highest governing body for all religious organizations in
Punjab.
B) It is the topmost body representing Sikhs.
C) It is responsible for Punjab’s political administration.
D) It is a cultural organization in Punjab.
Ans: B) It is the topmost body representing Sikhs.
76. Why are all schools in Delhi closed from November 9 to 18, 2023?
A) Due to a teacher’s strike
B) Adverse weather conditions and rising pollution levels
C) Summer vacation
D) Scheduled maintenance work
Ans: B) Adverse weather conditions and rising pollution levels
77. What do the UGC regulations allow foreign universities to do in India?
A) Collaborate with Indian universities
B) Establish and operate campuses in India
C) Offer online courses and distance learning programs
D) Conduct research in collaboration with Indian institutions
Ans: B) Establish and operate campuses in India
78. According to the regulations, what is the minimum global ranking that foreign universities intending to establish campuses in India should have?
A) Within the top 100
B) Within the top 200
C) Within the top 300
D) Within the top 500
Ans : D) Within the top 500
79. Who are referred to as Principal Entities (Pes) in the context of Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018)?
A. Access Providers
B. Telecom subscribers
C. Message Senders like Banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, trading companies, real estate companies etc.
D. Regulatory authorities
Ans: C. Message Senders like Banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, trading companies, real estate companies etc.
80. What is the main objective of the Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) facility mentioned in the directive by TRAI?
A. To enhance customer preference regulations
B. To combat spam and unsolicited commercial communications
C. To improve telecom infrastructure
D. To provide free access to telecom services
Ans: B. To combat spam and unsolicited commercial communications
81. What was the overall voter turnout in Mizoram’s elections?
a. 71.11 percent
b. 77.83 percent
c. 40 percent
d. 90 percent
Ans: b. 77.83 percent
82. Which film will be the opening movie at IFFI 2023?
a. ‘The Featherweight’
b. ‘About Dry Grasses’
c. ‘Aattam’
d. ‘Catching Dust’
ans : d. ‘Catching Dust’
83. Who will be honored with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFI this year?
a. Anurag Thakur
b. Michael Douglas
c. The director of ‘Catching Dust’
d. The director of ‘The Featherweight’
Ans: b. Michael Douglas
84. Who won the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2023 in chess?
a. R Vaishali
b. Vidit Gujrathi
c. Koneru Humpy
d. Alexandr Predke
Ans: a. R Vaishali
85. Who is India’s first woman Grandmaster?
a. R Vaishali
b. Vidit Gujrathi
c. Koneru Humpy
d. Alexandr Predke
Answer: c. Koneru Humpy
86. What is the purpose of the Odd-Even vehicle system in Delhi?
a. To reduce noise pollution
b. To promote the use of bicycles
c. To address traffic congestion
d. To combat air pollution
Answer: d. To combat air pollution
87. Who was sworn in as the Chief Information Commissioner on November 6, 2023?
a. Rajiv Gauba
b. Anandi Ramalingam
c. Vinod Kumar Tiwari.
d. Heeralal Samariya
Ans : d. Heeralal Samariya
88. Who won the Asian Champions Trophy in women’s hockey in 2023?
a. Japan
b. China
c. India
d. South Korea
Ans: c. India
89. In the final, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated which team to win the Asian Champions Trophy 2023?
a. China
b. South Korea
c. Japan
d. Singapore
Ans: c. Japan
90. Which illegal betting app was at the center of a political controversy in Chhattisgarh?
a. Mahadev Book
b. Betting Pro
c. Gamblers’ Paradise
d. Bet Master
Ans : a. Mahadev Book
91. What does GRAP-IV stand for in the context of air quality control?
a. Greenhouse Reduction Action Plan – Level IV
b. Government Restrictions on Air Pollution – Phase IV
c. Graded Response Action Plan – Stage IV
d. Greater Restriction on Airborne Particles – Version 4
Ans: c. Graded Response Action Plan – Stage IV
92. What is the name of the first International Cruise Liner to commence domestic sailing in India?
a) COSTA SERENA
b) Ocean Voyager
c) Indian Cruise Explorer
d) Royal India Odyssey
Answer: a) COSTA SERENA
93. Who is the King of Bhutan?
a) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
b) Bichung Bhutia
c) Xi Jinping
d) Aung San Suu Kyi
Ans: a) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
94. Kaziranga National Park is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site primarily due to its:
a) Unique geological features
b) Cultural heritage
c) Biodiversity and unique ecosystems
d) Historical significance
Ans: c) Biodiversity and unique ecosystems
95. What was the average daily number of road accidents in India in 2022?
a) 537 accidents per day
b) 1,264 accidents per day
c) 712 accidents per day
d) 953 accidents per day
Ans: b) 1,264 accidents per day
96. Which state reported the highest number of road accidents in 2022?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Gujarat
Ans: c) Tamil Nadu
97. Who is the winner of the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding?
a) Sir Thomas Roe
b) Nandini Das
c) A British diplomat
d) An anonymous author
Ans: b) Nandini Das
98. What is the title of Nandini Das’s award-winning book?
a) England’s First Diplomatic Mission
b) The Origins of the British Empire
c) Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire
d) The True Origin Story of Britain
Ans: c) Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire
99. Who became India’s highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cup history?
a) Jasprit Bumrah
b) Shubman Gill
c) Mohammed Shami
d) Virat Kohli
Ans: c) Mohammed Shami
100. What is the special focus of ‘World Food India 2023’?
a) Organic farming
b) Seafood processing
c) Millets
d) Dairy products
ans: c) Millets
101. Which city in India is added to the UNESCO creative cities list for its contributions to the field of literature?
A) Gwalior
B) Mumbai
C) Kozhikode
D) Kolkata
Ans: C) Kozhikode
102. For what reason is Gwalior recognized by UNESCO and included in the prestigious Creative Cities list?
A) Literature
B) Film
C) Music
D) Gastronomy
Ans: C) Music
103. Where was the “AI Safety Summit 2023,” the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit, held in November 2023?
A) New Delhi, India
B) Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
C) London, United Kingdom
D) Silicon Valley, USA
Ans: B) Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
104. Indian Railways announced the operation of a special Bharat Gaurav train tour to which part of the country?
A) Western States
B) Northern States
C) Southern States
D) North Eastern States
Ans : D) North Eastern States
105. What is the significance of October 31 in India?
A) Independence Day
B) Republic Day
C) National Unity Day
D) Gandhi Jayanti
Ans: C) National Unity Day
106. Which river does the Statue of Unity overlook?
A) Ganges
B) Brahmaputra
C) Narmada
D) Yamuna
Ans: C) Narmada
107. Which is the tallest statue in the world?
A) Statue of Liberty
B) The Motherland Calls
C) Statue of Unity
D) Spring Temple Buddha
Ans: C) Statue of Unity
108. Which aircraft was the first supersonic fighter in service with the Indian Air Force?
A) Su-30 MKI
B) MiG-21
C) Mirage 2000
D) Tejas
Ans: B) MiG-21
109. Who is the Chairman of the International Jury for the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
A) José Luis Alcaine
B) Jerome Paillard
C) Shekhar Kapur
D) Helen Leake
Ans: C) Shekhar Kapur
110. What is the ‘Golden Peacock’ at IFFI awarded for?
A) Best Director
B) Best Cinematographer
C) Best Film
D) Best Actor (Male)
Ans: C) Best Film
111. What is the theme for Vigilance Awareness Week 2023?
a) Fight for Justice
b) Say no to bureaucracy
c) Say no to corruption; Commit to the Nation
d) Celebrating Transparency
Ans: c) Say no to corruption; Commit to the Nation
112. Where did Narendra Modi inaugurate the India Mobile Congress?
- New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress on Friday (3.11.2023) at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
113. Where did the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy kick off?
- Ranchi
Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will start on October 27, Friday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi from 4 PM IST onwards. Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will be broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and HD and the same will be live streamed on SonyLIV.
114. Which company launched India's first satellite-based giga-fibre service to connect inaccessible areas?
- Reliance Jio
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has demonstrated "JioSpaceFiber," India's first satellite-based giga-fiber service. This pioneering service is aimed at delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to areas in India that were previously inaccessible.
115. Which para-shuttler won India's 21st gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou?
- Pramod Bhagat
Indian para athletes created history on Saturday, October 28, 2023, as they ended their Hangzhou Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 111 medals, the biggest haul for the country in any major international multi-sport event.
116. Which film won 'Best Film' at the OTTplay Awards?
- Darlings
OTTplay Awards 2023: 'Darlings' wins Best Film, 'Ayali' named Best Web Series
117. Who became the first Indian cricketer to win the 'Best Fielder' medal twice at the ICC Cricket World Cup?
- KL Rahul
India wicketkeeper KL Rahul was picked as the 'best fielder' after India's win over England in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Lucknow.
118. Which company will manufacture iPhones in India for both local and international markets?
-Tata
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Information Technology announced that the Tata group will start making iPhones from India for domestic and global markets.
119. Who, as chairperson, delivered the opening speech at the Jio MAMI Film Festival?
- Priyanka Chopra
Actor Priyanka Chopra, the chairperson of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, opened the prestigious event with a rousing speech on cinema.
120. Who was announced as the brand ambassador of State Bank of India?
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) announced its collaboration with cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its official brand ambassador.
121. Which veteran actor was conferred with Imtiaz-e-Jamia, the highest honorary award of Jamia Millia Islamia?
- Sharmila Tagore
Actor Sharmila Tagore was honoured with Imtiaz-e-Jamia, at Jamia Millia Islamia's Founder's Day on Sunday, October 29. The veteran actress was conferred with the award by Jamia Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar.
122. Which team did the Indian women's hockey team defeat to win the Asian Champions Trophy?
- Japan
123. Which IPS officer was recently appointed as Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation?
- Pravin Madhukar Pawar
124. Which state won the Global Responsible Tourism Award?
- Kerala
125. Who became the first Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul against South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup?
- Ravindra Jadeja
126. Which city launched 'BIRBAL,' an AI-driven chatbot for citizen services?
- Chandigarh
127. With which country did India recently sign two agreements to boost the mobility of youth and skilled workers?
- Italy
128. Who was sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission?
- Heeralal Samariya
129. Which Indian institute will collaborate with the Taiwan-based Providence University for quality education with the latest technological inputs?
- Tripura Institute of Technology
130. With which shoe brand did Bata recently make a deal?
- Nine West
131. Who was appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian team for the ongoing Cricket World Cup after Hardik Pandya was ruled out?
- KL Rahul
132. Which city set a new Guinness World Record by lighting over 22.23 lakh diyas during the Deepotsav?
- Ayodhya
Ayodhya sets new Guinness World Record, lights over 22 lakh diyas during Deepotsav celebrations. As part of the Diwali celebrations, approximately 22,23,000 Diyas (earthen lights) were illuminated in Ayodhya on November 11, setting a new global record for the Deepotsav holiday.
133. Which player received the 'Fielder of the Match' award following the victory against the Netherlands in the ICC Cricket World Cup match?
- Suryakumar Yadav
Team India batter Suryakumar Yadav was adjudged the latest ‘Fielder of the Match’ medallist by India’s fielding coach T. Dilip after their 160-run win over Netherlands in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Bengaluru.
134. Which song featuring Narendra Modi was nominated for a Grammy Award?
- Abundance In Millets
'Abundance in Millets', a song featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been nominated in the best global music performance category at the 2024 Grammy Awards. PM Modi and Indian-American singer Falguni Shah, along with her husband, Gaurav Shah, collaborated on this special song. The song features a speech written and delivered by PM Modi.
135. Which Indian politician recently visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in London?
- S. Jaishankar
External affairs minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, commonly known as the Neasden Temple, in London on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
136. Where in India did software company Synopsys open its first design, research and development unit?
- Bhubaneswar
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated Eastern India’s first design and R&D unit of Synopsys, a global leader in semiconductor tool, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software and associated services, in Bhubaneswar.
137. Who made history by becoming the first Indian-origin Sikh to win the Big Brother trophy?
- Jag Bains
Jag Bains lifts the trophy of Big Brother 25 creating a history by becoming the first Indian-origin Sikh to bag the reality TV show.
138. Who was appointed as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka?
- B. Y. Vijayendra
BY Vijayendra, the newly-appointed president of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Karnataka unit, officially assumed his responsibilities on Wednesday in Bengaluru, with a declaration that he will ensure that the party win all 28 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the elections, scheduled to be held next year.
139. Who co-chaired the India-Russia Foreign Office Consultations meeting in New Delhi?
- Vinay Mohan Kwatra
India and Russia held a Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) meeting in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral issues, including political, trade, economic, energy, connectivity, defense, and consular matters. The meeting was co-chaired by India's Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Andrey Rudenko.
140. Who was presented with a copy of a book titled 'Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann ki Baat@100’?
- Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on November 10 received a copy of 'Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann ki Baat@100', compiled by BlueKraft Digital foundation and published by Westland books on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio broadcast.
141. Which former Indian cricketers will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023?
- Virender Sehwag and Diana Edulji
ICC Hall of Fame welcomes De Silva, Edulji and Sehwag as Class of 2023 inductees. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the latest cricketing icons that are to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023.
142. Which team won the men’s Cricket World Cup title with a six-wicket victory in Ahmedabad?
- Australia
Australia beat India by 6 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to clinch their record-extending 6th ODI World Cup title.
143. Which airline achieved the milestone of being the first in the country to have over 2000 daily scheduled flights?
- IndiGo
IndiGo - which has over 60% share in the domestic air travel business - has become the first Indian carrier to have over 2,000 scheduled flights daily.
144. Which actress was honoured with the 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' award at the 54th International Film Festival of India?
- Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit honoured with 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' Award at 54th IFFI. In a glorious tribute to the legendary actress, Madhuri Dixit, the 54th International Film Festival of India honoured her with 'Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema' Award.
145. Who was appointed as the director of the Special Protection Group (SPG)?
- Alok Sharma
SENIOR IPS officer Alok Sharma was on Friday appointed the director of the Special Protection Group (SPG), the elite security unit responsible for the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
146. Who was crowned Miss Universe at the 72nd annual competition held in San Salvador?
- Sheynnis Palacios
Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe after competing against 84 contestants during the final night of the 72nd annual Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador. While her triumph was filled with emotions, it was just the first layer of the journey ahead.
147. Where did Air India’s first A350-900 ferry aircraft take off from?
- Singapore to Toulouse
Air India on Friday informed that it operated its first ferry flight of its A350-900 aircraft having its new livery. The flight was from Singapore to Toulouse.
148. What was the north gate of Kolkata's Raj Bhavan renamed to?
- Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Gate
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has decided to rename the North Gate at the Raj Bhavan here after Rabindranath Tagore.
149. Who launched the 'Every Right for Every Child' campaign?
- Yogi Adityanath
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has launched the 'Every Right for Every Child' campaign to ensure equal opportunities for students. The campaign, centered around the theme of 'equality and inclusion', will run until November 25 and involve various activities in primary and upper primary schools.
150. Who was appointed as the Managing Director of SBI?
- Vinay M. Tonse
Vinay M Tonse appointed as MD of State Bank of India till November 30, 2025. The central government on Monday appointed Vinay M Tonse as the Managing Director of the State Bank of India till November 30, 2025, reported CNBC-TV18. Before the appointment, Tonse was serving as the Deputy Managing Director at the PSU bank.
151. Which writer won the JCB Prize for Literature in 2023?
- Perumal Murugan
Tamil writer Perumal Murugan wins the coveted JCB Prize for Literature for his novel, Fire Bird, an English translation of his Tamil novel Aalanda Patchi. The award carries ₹25 lakh cash prize. The translator is Janani Kannan and the work published by Penguin.
152. Red Planet Day is celebrated each year on November 28 to commemorate the launch date of Mariner 4, the first-ever spacecraft to fly by Mars in 1965. Mars is famously known as the 'Red Planet' because of the rust-iron color of its soil. The planet has a thinner atmosphere compared to the Earth and records an average temperature of -27.2 degrees Celsius.
• Mars is also known as "the red planet"
• Mars is the fourth planet from the sun
• Mars has cold temperatures and a thin atmosphere
• The length of a year on Mars is longer than a year on Earth
• Rovers, landers and helicopters have been used to explore the planet
• Mars is small compared to Earth
1. Mars was named after the Roman god of what?
- the god of war
2. Mars is about ------- the size of Earth.
- Half
3. Why does Mars, nicknamed the 'Red Planet', appear to be red?
- Iron oxide
4. True or false: Scientists believe Mars was likely once habitable.
- True
5. True or false: Scientists know for a fact that life existed on Mars.
- False
6. How long would it currently take for humans to travel to Mars?
- 6 months
7. What weather events happen on Mars and can last for months?
- Dust storms
8. How many seasons does Mars have?
- four seasons
9. The first person to observe Mars with a telescope was …......
- Galileo Galilei in 1610
10. Mars is home to the largest mountain in the solar system. What's its name?
- Olympus Mons
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