Current Affairs November 1-10

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1. India signed MoU with which country for the cooperation and mutual assistance in
customs matters?
1. North Korea
2. Vietnam
3. Armenia
4. Syria
5. Qatar
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3. Armenia
Explanation
Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing and ratifying an agreement between India and
Armenia on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. This agreement would provide a
legal framework for sharing of information and intelligence between the Customs authorities of
India and Armenia and will thereby help in proper application of Customs laws and prevention and
investigation of Customs offences. It will also facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods
traded between the countries.
2. In which Indian state the Indian Ministry of External Affairs hosted the India-US Ocean
Dialogue?
1. Kerala
2. Gujarat
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Goa
5. Karnataka
Answer – 4. Goa
Explanation
the India-US Ocean Dialogue, hosted by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, began at the Council
of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) in Goa. The India-
US Ocean Dialogue is aimed at promoting sustainable development of the Blue Economy. Blue
Economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and
jobs, and ocean ecosystem health. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Judith Garber leads a high-powered American
delegation.
3. In which city, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Global Clubfoot
Conference, organised by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare?
1. Chennai
2. Mumbai
3. Hyderabad
4. Srinagar
5. New Delhi

Answer – 5. New Delhi
Explanation
the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference, organised by
the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in New Delhi. Clubfoot
is one of the most common orthopaedic birth defects that affects the child’s mobility. It can cause
permanent disability if not treated early. The President said that, public hospitals are partnering with
CURE International India to treat as many children as possible. The programme is now active in 29
states of India.
4. What is the theme of 9th edition of ‘CMS Vatavaran’, a global film festival on environment
and wildlife?
1. Conserve The Environment
2. Conservation 4 Water
3. No To Deforestation
4. Save Trees Save Humans
5. Improved Rain Water Harvesting
Answer – 2. Conservation 4 Water

Explanation
The 9th edition of ‘CMS Vatavaran’, a global film festival on environment and wildlife, will begin on
November 2, 2017 in New Delhi. 113 films, including four films from Kashmir will be showcased
during this five-day film festival, ‘CMS Vatavaran’. Theme of CMS Vatavaran is “Conservation 4
Water”. Seminars, workshops, exhibitions and an award ceremony focusing on the environmental,
social and economic aspects of water conservation will also be held during the course of this film
festival.
5. What is the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS)?
1. 65 years
2. 60 years
3. 55 years
4. 50 years
5. 70 years
Answer – 1. 65 years
Explanation
Union Ministry of Finance increased the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS)
from the existing 60 years to 65 years. On account of this decision, subscribers who are willing to
join NPS at the later stage of life i.e. after attaining the age of 60 will be able to avail the benefits of
NPS.
6. Under ‘Swadesh Darshan’ Scheme which state is selected by Central Government to

promote heritage and spiritual tourism projects?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Karnataka
3. Puducherry
4. Goa
5. Andhra Pradesh
Answer – 3. Puducherry
Explanation
Central Government has earmarked Rs 109 crores to promote heritage and spiritual tourism projects
under ‘Swadesh Darshan’ Scheme in Puducherry. Announcement in this regard was made by
Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on November 1, 2017, while addressing public on the
occasion of the 63rd Liberation (De facto) day of Puducherry.
7. Whose statue will be the world’s tallest statue surpassing the Spring Temple Buddha
statue in China?
1. Jayalalitha
2. Dr.Abdul Kalam
3. Chhatrapati Shivaji
4. Aringar Anna
5. Hanuman God
Answer – 3. Chhatrapati Shivaji

Explanation
Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA)approved Maharashtra State
government’s application to increase the height of the proposed statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj (off the coast of Mumbai) from the earlier 192 metres to 210 metres. With an approval for
210 metres height, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue will be world’s tallest statue surpassing the
Spring Temple Buddha statue in China which stands 208 metres tall.
8. What is India’s position on World Bank’s latest edition of ‘ease of doing business’ index?
1. 50
2. 100
3. 180
4. 155
5. 109
Answer – 2. 100
Explanation
India has leaped to 100th rank out of 190 countries on World Bank’s latest edition of ‘ease of doing
business’ index. This marks a forward leap of 30 places as compared to 130th rank in the previous
edition of the index. In the report titled ‘Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs’, India has
been recognised as one of the top 10 improvers in this year’s assessment.
9. Indian Air Force left to which country to participate in exercise ‘Blue Flag-17’?
1. Palestine
2. Italy
3. Iran
4. Israel
5. Japan

Answer – 4. Israel
Explanation
a 45 member contingent of the Indian Air Force left for Israel to participate in exercise ‘Blue Flag-17’.
Blue Flag is a bi-annual multilateral exercise held by Israeli Air Force with air forces of other
countries. Objective of this exercise is to strengthen military cooperation amongst participating
nations.
10. Where is the Headquarters of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) located?
1. China
2. Indonesia
3. Srilanka
4. Switzerland
5. Newyork
Answer – 2. Indonesia
Explanation
Abbreviation – Association of South East Asian Nations
Headquarters – Indonesia
Established – 8th Aug 1967
11. What is the amount fixed by RBI, for the latest Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) series which
opened on October 30, 2017?
1. Rs 2,945 per gram
Answer – 1. Rs 2,945 per gram

Explanation
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that purchase price for the latest Sovereign Gold Bond
(SGB) series which opened on October 30, 2017 has been fixed at Rs 2,945 per gram. These bonds
can be subscribed from Monday to Wednesday every week. The price is based on the simple average
closing price for gold of 999 purity of the last three business days of the week preceding the
subscription period. Investors applying online and making the payment digitally will be eligible for a
discount of Rs 50 per gram. Thus for such investors, the issue price will be Rs 2,895 per gram of gold.
12. Who has been selected for the 2017 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award, Kerala government’s
highest literary honour?
1. K Satchidanandan
2. M K Sanu
3. Vishnu Narayanan
4. Puthuserry Ramachandran
5. C Radhakrishnan

Answer – 1. K Satchidanandan
Explanation
K Satchidanandan is given the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award for his contributions to Malayalam
literature and poetry. He has published several books of poetry, criticism, plays, travelogues and
translations of poetry and plays and edited several magazines. This award is instituted in the name
of Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language. This award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a
citation.
13. Who is appointed as the Honorary Consul General in Hyderabad, by South Korea with
consular jurisdiction over the state of Telangana?
1. Bhai Mohan Singh
2. San Mariano
3. Ankur Bhatia
4. Sundeep Bhutoria
5. Suresh Chukkapalli
Answer – 5. Suresh Chukkapalli

Explanation
Suresh Chukkapalli, Chairman of Phoenix Group of Hyderabad, has been appointed as Honorary
Consul General in Hyderabad, by South Korea, with consular jurisdiction over the state of Telangana.
The Ministry of External Affairs, notified this appointment. Suresh Chukkapalli took charge as Consul
General of South Korea on 1st November 2017 at a ceremony in New Delhi.
14. The United Nations appointed Knut Ostby as interim resident coordinator of which
country?
1. Bhutan
2. Myanmar
3. Srilanka
4. India
5. Bangladesh
Answer – 2. Myanmar
Explanation
The United Nations announced that, it has appointed Knut Ostby as interim resident coordinator in
Myanmar and resident representative for the U.N. Development Program in Myanmar. Knut Ostby
took charge as interim resident coordinator in Myanmar on 1st November 2017. He is a Norwegian
national. He has served as a U.N. resident coordinator for more than 11 years. He has previously
served as resident coordinator in Timor Leste, Iran, Fiji, etc. He has replaced Renata Lok-Dessallien,
as the Myanmar resident coordinator.
15. Who is Karnataka’s first woman police chief?

1. Kanchan Chaudhary
2. Kanwaljeet Deol
3. Neelamani N. Raju
4. Meera Borwankar
5. B Sandhya
Answer – 3. Neelamani N. Raju

Explanation
Karnataka government announced that, Neelmani N. Raju is the next Director General and Inspector
General of Police (DG & IGP) of Karnataka, making her the first woman police chief of Karnataka. She
took charge as the new Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) in Karnataka.
She has replaced Rupak Kumar Dutta, who has retired from service.
16. Who is the new CEO of Bharti AXA Life?

1. Damayanti Sen
2. Vikas Seth
3. Vimala Mehra
4. Sandeep Gosh
5. Aditya Birla
Answer – 2. Vikas Seth

Explanation
The Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a subsidiary of Bharti Enterprises,appointed Vikas Seth as chief
executive officer (CEO). The appointment is subject to requisite IRDAI approval. Prior to joining
Bharti AXA Life, Vikas was with the Aditya Birla Group, where he worked for nearly 10 years in
different roles.
17. Union Defense Ministry approved a major project to acquire how many utility helicopters
for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs.21738 crore?
1. 100
2. 105
3. 110
4. 111
5. 125
Answer – 4. 111
Explanation
Union Defense Ministry approved a major project to acquire 111 utility helicopters for the Indian
Navy at a cost of Rs.21738 crore. The proposal to acquire these helicopters was cleared at a meeting
of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman.
Out of the 111 helicopters, 16 will be procured at a fly away condition while 95 will be manufactured
in India.
18. Name the portal launched by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Giriraj Singh
for MSME Delayed Payment Portal?
1. MSME Samadhaan
2. MSME buyers
3. MSME sellers
4. MSME digital schemes
5. MSME Payments

Answer – 1. MSME Samadhaan
Explanation
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Giriraj Singh launched MSME Delayed Payment Portal
named MSME Samadhaan (http://msefc.msme.gov.in). The MSME Samadhaan was introduced to
enable Micro and Small Entrepreneurs (MSE) to directly register their cases related to delayed
payments by Central Ministries, Departments, CPSEs (Central Public Sector Enterprises) and State
Governments. The MSME Samadhaan Portal will give information about the pending payment of
MSEs with individual CPSEs, Central Ministries, State Governments, etc.
19. Which country will host the 2018 Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?
1. Srilanka
2. China
3. Switzerland
4. Pakistan
5. India
Answer – 4. Pakistan
Explanation
Pakistan will host the next Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup in April 2018. The 2018
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup would be held in Pakistan in more than one city.
This was announced by PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) chairman Najam Sethi. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)
chairman Thilanga Sumithipala said that, his team is interested to participate in the 2018 Asian
Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup in Pakistan.
20. Name the Indian wrestler who won gold medal at the All India Police Championship 2017.
1. Sakshi Malik
2. Vinesh Phogat
3. Babitha Kumari
4. Geeta Phogat
5. Kavitha Dalal
Answer – 4. Geeta Phogat

Explanation
Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas won the Erste Open title in Vienna, and Saketh Myneni and Vijay
Sundar Prashanth pair won theVietnam Open trophy at the Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. In Vienna,
Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas played with Sam Querrey and Marcelo Demoliner by 7-6(7), 6-
7(4), 11-9. Bopanna and Cuevas were down by 7-9 in the deciding super tie-breaker but had saved
two match points and won the title. It was third title of the season for Rohan Bopanna. He had won
Chennai Open and Monte Carlo Masters earlier this season.
21. Where is the Simlipal National Park located?

1. Goa
2. Odisha
3. Karnataka
4. Bihar
5. Assam
Answer – 2. Odisha
Explanation
Simlipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian
state of Odisha. It is part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve popularly known as
Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas Similipal Tiger Reserve (2750.00
km2), Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary (191.06 km2) and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary (272.75 km2).
1. Which Indian state ranked at top in the first ever Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) released
by child rights organisation ‘Plan India’?
1. Gujarat
2. Assam
3. Punjab
4. Goa
5. Kerala
Answer – 4. Goa
Explanation
Goa ranked at top and Bihar featured at the lowest in the first ever Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI)
released by child rights organisation ‘Plan India’. GVI provides information on nature and magnitude
of various problems affecting children, particularly girls, in difficult circumstances. Goa has topped
the index with a GVI score of 0.656, whereas Bihar is at the bottom of the table with a GVI score of
0.410.
2. Who is the chairman of recently reconstituted Inter-State Council?

1. Prime Minister
2. President
3. Finance Minister
4. CM of the respective states
5. RBI Governor
Answer – 1. Prime Minister

Explanation
The Inter-State Council, has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its Chairman
and six Union ministers and all chief ministers as members. Inter-State Council investigates and
advises on disputes between states.
3. With which foreign country, the Assam government signed Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) and Terms of Reference (ToR) for skilling youth of the state?
1. Malaysia
2. Singapore
3. USA
4. Canada
5. Argentina
Answer – 2. Singapore
Explanation
Assam government signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Terms of Reference (ToR)
with Singapore for skilling youth of the state. The MoU and ToR for North East Skills Centre (NESC)
was signed between Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, of Assam and ITE
Education Service, Singapore, in Guwahati, Assam.
4. Which state government announced lifetime monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for Hindi
Satyagrahis?
1. Punjab
2. Gujarat
3. Haryana
4. Maharashtra
5. Uttar Pradesh
Answer – 3. Haryana
Explanation
the Haryana government announced lifetime monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for Hindi Satyagrahis and
few more assistances. The announcements were made during closing ceremony of Swarna Jayanti
celebrations at Mahabir Stadium, in Hisar, Haryana. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu was the chief
guest. The Haryana government would provide lifetime monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for Hindi
Satyagrahis which would continue to be provided to their widows after their death.
5. Name the First Indian Dog Breed to be trained for Army Duty?
1. Pariah Dog
2. Rampur Greyhound
3. Tibetian Mastiff
4. Jonangi
5. Mudhol Hound
Answer – 5. Mudhol Hound

Explanation
Karnataka’s Mudhol Hound, an Indian dog breed, is being trained to serve in the Indian Army,
making it the First Indian Dog Breed to be trained for Army Duty. The Army’s Remount and
Veterinary Corps (RVC) centre is training the Mudhol Hound dogs. It has almost completed training
six hounds.
6. The Civil Aviation Ministry released draft norms for the unmanned aircraft
systems(drones). According to the norms what does a drone require?
1. Unique Identification No
2. Radio Frequency tags
3. Anti-collision lights
4. None of these
5. All the above

Answer – 5. All the above
Explanation
The Civil Aviation Ministry released draft norms for the unmanned aircraft systems that stated that,
drones for civilian use will require a Unique Identification Number and Radio Frequency tags. As per
the draft norms, Drones require Unique Identification Numbers Drones, Radio Frequency tags and
return to home option and anti-collision lights. Nano drones (weighing below 250 g) are exempted
from seeking one-time approval, including the unique number requirement. Mini Drones (weighing
between 2 kg and 25 kg) need to comply with remote pilot approval requirement.
7. For what purpose the Indian state Odisha imposes 7-month ban on fishing?
1. Since the sea is rough during winter season
2. Due to the breeding season of fishes
3. To protect Olive Ridley turtles
4. To increase the productivity
5. Because of the plan of new nuclear power plant
Answer – 3. To protect Olive Ridley turtles

Explanation
The Odisha Government has imposed seven-months ban i.e. til May 2018, on fishing in the Puri coast
in order to protect the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle. This ban comes prior to arrival of Olive
Ridley turtles for nesting in the winter season along the east coast of Odisha. Every year 5 lakh to 10
lakh Olive Ridley turtles come to the state during winters for mass nesting in Rushikulya river mouth
and Gahirmatha marine sanctuary along Odisha coast.
8. How many pacts are signed between India-Italy during the visit of Italy PM Paolo Gentiloni
in India to deepen the co-operation in various fields?
1. 9
2. 8
3. 6
4. 5
5. 4
Answer – 3. 6
Explanation
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni held extensive talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on issues such as terrorism, cyber crime, and ways to strengthen political and economic relations.
After the meeting, India and Italy signed six pacts to deepen cooperation in the fields of railways
sector safety, energy and promoting mutual investments. As per Indian trade data, Italy is India’s
fifth largest trading partner in the European Union (EU). Bilateral trade between India and Italy
stood at $8.79 billion in 2016-17.
9. As per joint study by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of

India(ASSOCHAM) and Ernst & Young (EY), which country has the largest number of
malnourished children in the world?
1. Australia
2. China
3. India
4. Srilanka
5. Saudi
Answer – 3. India
Explanation
As per joint study by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India(ASSOCHAM) and Ernst
& Young (EY), India has the largest number of malnourished children in the world. Nearly 40% of
Indian children were reportedly undernourished in the year 2015. Although there has been an
overall reduction in the infant mortality rate and under-five mortality rate in India during 2005-2015,
India is still home to 50 percent of undernourished children of the world.
10. What is the theme of the World’s third largest book fair, Sharjah International Book Fair
(SIBF) 2017?
1. A World in My Book
2. Book is My World
3. Book, My Best Companion
4. Book For The Knowledge
5. Books For Better Life
Answer – 1. A World in My Book

Explanation
SIBF 2017 has been organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). The fair will continue for 11 days.
Theme of SIBF 2017 is ‘A World in My Book’. As United Kingdom is SIBF 2017 ‘Country of Honour’, a
special programme will be held featuring elite British authors and prominent literary figures. The fair
showcases more than 1.5 million book titles and 1650 publishing houses from 60 countries.
11. Name the Indian state which signed sister-state agreement with Indiana, a State in the
US?
1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. Assam
4. Manipur
5. Tripura
Answer – 2. Karnataka
Explanation
Indiana, a State in the US, and Karnataka have signed an agreement to establish sister-state ties for
cooperation in economic, educational and cultural fields. The agreement, was signed between
Indiana Governor Eric J Holcomb and Priyank Khage, Karnataka Minister for IT, BT and Tourism. The
Indiana delegation is on a tour in India and visited a few US companies.
12. Prabal Dostyk- 2017 is the joint exercise between India and which country?
1. Pakistan
2. Afghanistan
3. China
4. Srilanka
5. Kazakhstan
Answer – 5. Kazakhstan
Explanation
Indian and Kazakhstan armies began a 14-day joint exercise “Prabal Dostyk- 2017” in Himachal
Pradesh, to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange skills and experience. This is the second joint
military exercise between India and Kazakhstan. The first edition of “Prabal Dostyk” was held in
Kazakhstan in 2016. The joint exercise is aimed at improving the military relationship between India
and Kazakhstan and achieving interoperability between the two armies.
13. EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Ltd) receives $454 mn funding from which organisation for
energy efficiency programs?
1. United Nations Environment
2. Global Environment Facility
3. Earth System Governance
4. Global Green Growth Institute
5. Green Peace
Answer – 2. Global Environment Facility

Explanation
Global Environment Facility (GEF), an international partnership of 183 countries, International
development banks, United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organisations
(NGOs) will provide $454 million funding for energy-efficiency projects run by Energy Efficiency
Services Ltd (EESL). Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) is leading implementation of energy
efficiency projects across India. It is promoted by four public sector firms in the energy sector
viz.NTPC Ltd, Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd., Rural Electrification Corp. Ltd and Power Finance Corp.
Ltd
14. In which Indian city the Walmart India launched its first fulfillment centre?
1. Chennai
2. Mumbai
3. Hyderabad
4. Kolkata
5. New Delhi
Answer – 2. Mumbai
Explanation
After signing a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government, Walmart India on
2nd Nov 2017 has announced its plans to launch its Cash and Carry business in Mumbai to enable
small businesses. The global chain recently signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to
build 15 Cash and Carry stores under the brand `Best Price’ in the state. Of these, two stores have
already been set up. It is one of the globally fast adopting online retail services.
15. Which is the Asia’s first stock exchange?

1. Bombay Stock Exchange
2. National Stock Exchange
3. Calcutta Stock Exchange
4. Madras Stock Exchange
5. Coachin Stock Exchange
Answer – 1. Bombay Stock Exchange

Explanation
About BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange):
Asia’s first stock exchange
MD & CEO – Ashishkumar Chauhan
16. Name the Bollywood actress who has featured on the list of the world’s 100 most
powerful women compiled by Forbes?
1. Deepika Padukone
2. Shradha Kapoor
3. Sonakshi Sinha
4. Priyanka Chopra
5. Divyanka Tripati
Answer – 4. Priyanka Chopra

Explanation
ICICI Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) Chanda Kochhar and Bollywood
actress Priyanka Chopra have featured on the list of the world’s 100 most powerful women compiled
by Forbes. The overall list was topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She has retained the
top position for the seventh consecutive year and 12 times in total. Other Indians on the list are
Shobhana Bhartia, chairperson and editorial director for HT Media, at the 92nd place and Priyanka
Chopra, at 97.
17. Which of the below given venue was recently awarded the 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific
Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation?
1. Humayun’s Tomb
2. Sangay National Park
3. Western Ghats
4. Royal Opera House
5. Crafts Of India
Answer – 4. Royal Opera House

Explanation
Royal Opera House in Charni Road, Mumbai, was awarded the 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for
Cultural Heritage Conservation. The Royal Opera House was closed to the public in 1993. It was
reopened in 2016 after restoration It was originally inaugurated by Britain’s King George V in 1911
and completed in 1916. It is currently owned by Maharaja Joytendrasinhji Jadeja and Maharani
Kumud Kumari Jadeja of Gondal, Gujarat.
18. Who is the new CEO of Paytm Payments Bank?

1. Chanda Kocchar
2. Sudhanshu Jain
3. Shika Sharma
4. Aditya Puri
5. Rana Kapoor
Answer – 2. Sudhanshu Jain

Explanation
Paytm Payments Bank appointed former ICICI Bank executive Sudhanshu Jain as its Chief Financial
Officer (CFO). Sudhanshu Jain has 14 years of experience across internal audit, finance and
borrowing roles. He was earlier assistant general manager and head of borrowing at the foreign
exchange desk at ICICI Bank.
19. Who is appointed as High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta?

1. Shyam Srinivasan
2. Arun Jaitely
3. Rana Kapoor
4. Morgan Stanley
5. Rajesh Vaishnaw
Answer – 5. Rajesh Vaishnaw

Explanation
Shri Rajesh Vaishnaw who was an IFS Officer in the year 1996, presently Joint Secretary in the
Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the
Republic of Malta. He is expected to take up his assignment shortly.
20. Who is appointed as brand ambassador for Gatorade, sports drinks giant, in a partnership
up to 2021?
1. Virat Kohli
2. Sachin Tendulkar
3. P V Sindhu
4. Neeraj Chopra
5. Sakshi Malik
Answer – 4. Neeraj Chopra

Explanation
Junior world record holder javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra was appointed as brand ambassador for
Gatorade, sports drinks giant, in a partnership up to 2021. Neeraj Chopra is a 19 year old javelin
thrower. He has been signed as brand ambassador for Gatorade. He would work with Gatorade
India’s Gatorade Sports Science Institute during the period of the partnership till 2021 to better
understand his training and match day nutrition.
21. Which city was chosen to get India’s first black buck conservation reserve?
1. Ahmedabad
2. Bagalpur
3. Kolkata
4. Sunderbans
5. Allahabad
Answer – 5. Allahabad
Explanation
Uttar Pradesh State cabinet took a decision to make India’s first conservation reserve for black buck
in Meja Forest Division of Allahabad. Among five major decisions taken by Uttar Pradesh State
Government during cabinet meeting on October 31, 2017, decision on black buck conservation
reserve in Meja, Allahabad is considered as the most important one.
22. Who won the 8th Swiss Indoors title, in Basel, Switzerland?
1. Roger Federer
2. Novok Djokovic
3. Rafael Nadal
4. Andre Agassi
5. Pat Rafter
Answer – 1. Roger Federer

Explanation
Roger Federer won 8th Swiss Indoors title, in Basel, Switzerland. Roger Federer defeated Argentina’s
Juan Martin Del Potro by 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3 and won the eighth Swiss Indoors title, in Basel, Switzerland.
This is Roger Federer’s 95th Overall title. Earlier Federer was beaten by Del Potro in consecutive
Basel finals in 2012 and 2013.
23. Which is the first Asian city to host the Gay Games in 2022?
1. Beijing
2. Tokyo
3. Jakarta
4. Manila
5. Hong Kong
Answer – 5. Hong Kong

Explanation
Hong Kong has become the first Asian city to host the Gay Games in 2022. Hong Kong beat Mexico’s
Guadalajara and Washington DC to host the 11th edition of Gay Games. The event is expected to
attract 15,000 participants. It is organised by the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender)
community. The Gay Games was founded by former Olympic decathlete Tom Waddell and first held
in San Francisco in 1982.
24. A gate at the Feroz Shah Kotla is dedicated to which of the following cricketer?
1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. M S Dhoni
3. Ashish Nehra
4. Virat Kohli
5. Virender Sehwag
Answer – 5. Virender Sehwag

Explanation
A gate at the Feroz Shah Kotla dedicated to cricket legend Virender Sehwag was inaugurated by the
Delhi and District Cricket Association. Sehwag said it was a huge honour for him to have a gate
named after him at the Kotla – the ground where he started his journey to become a great. He also
said that, this gate will act as a source of inspiration for young cricketers.
1. In which city India’s first World Food fair was inaugurated?

1. Mumbai
2. New Delhi
3. Hyderabad
4. Srinagar
5. Kolkatta

Explanation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘World Food India’ 2017 in New Delhi. India is hosting
World Food Fair for the first time. This three-day-long event (from 3rd-5th November, 2017) has
been organised by Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries under the leadership of Union
Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
2. In which city Indian President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 21st World Congress of
Mental Health?
1. Baroda
2. Ahmedabad
3. New Delhi
4. Chennai
5. Trichy

Explanation
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 21st World Congress of Mental Health in New
Delhi. It has been organised by the World Federation for Mental Health in partnership with Caring
Foundation and other institutions. This is the first time, World Congress of Mental Health took place
in India. As per National Mental Health Survey 2016, nearly 14 per cent of India’s population
required active mental health interventions.
3. What is an Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) called?

1. Heart of Indian Navy
2. Indian Navy’s nerve centre
3. Indian Army’s nerve centre
4. Heart of Indian Air Force
5. Indian Government’s nerve centre
Answer – 2. Indian Navy’s nerve centre

Explanation
Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) located outside New Delhi (IMAC) is Indian
Navy’s nerve centre for coastal surveillance and monitoring.
4. Where is World’s highest motorable road constructed?

1. Leh
2. Khardung
3. Shyok
4. Ladakh
5. Nubra
Answer – 4. Ladakh
Explanation
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Union Ministry of Defense has constructed the world’s
highest motorable road (at 19300 feet) in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. This road passes
through Umlingla Top at a height of over 19,300 feet. It is a 86km long road connecting Chisumle and
Demchok villages, located 230 Kms from Leh.
5. What should be fitted on the 4 wheel Motor Vehicles sold after 1st December 2017 ?
1. Trunk Organizer
2. FASTags
3. Daytime Light
4. Refit container
5. Magnetic sunglass
Answer – 2. FASTags
Explanation
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified that, all four-wheel motor vehicles sold on or after
1st December, 2017, will have FASTags fitted on them by the manufacturer of the vehicle or its
authorised dealer. In case of vehicles that are sold as drive away chassis without wind screen,
FASTag will have to be fitted by the vehicle owner before it is registered.
6. According to World Economic Forum (WEF) India is in which position in Global Gender Gap
Index 2017?
1. 100
2. 105
3. 108
4. 140
5. 125
Answer – 3. 108th
Explanation
India has ranked 108th out of 144 countries on Global Gender Gap Index 2017 released by World
Economic Forum (WEF). This year’s rank marks a drop by 21 places as compared to previous year’s
ranking.
7. Where did the Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7) was held at?
1. Beijing, China
2. Tokyo, Japan
3. Bangkok, Thailand
4. Mumbai, India
5. Bern, Switzerland
Answer – 3. Bangkok, Thailand

Explanation
The 7th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER7) was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The
Government of Thailand hosted the this meet. It was co-Hosted by the United Arab Emirates. Theme
for AMER7 was ‘Global Energy Markets in Transition: From Vision to Action’. AMER7 started with a
Welcome Reception on 1st November 2017. The Roundtable took place on 2nd November 2017. Site
visits took place on 3rd November 2017.
8. Which is the “word of the year” according to Collins dictionary?

1. You are Fake
2. Masked People
3. Victims
4. Women
5. Fake news
Answer – 5. Fake news

Explanation
‘Fake news’ has been named the word of the year by Collins dictionary due to its widespread use
around the world in recent times. As per UK-based Collins dictionary, there was 365% surge in usage
of “fake news” in the last 12 months. Fake News has been defined as “false, often sensational,
information disseminated under the guise of news reporting”.
9. With which bank, did Government of India signed an MoU to provide Rs 1,000 crore
financing for food processing projects?
1. Axis bank
2. Federal bank
3. IDBI bank
4. Dena bank
5. Yes bank
Answer – 5. Yes bank

Explanation
Yes Bank signed a MoU with the government to provide Rs 1,000 crore financing for food processing
projects. Yes Bank said that, the funding will be provided to around 100 food processing projects
with an average size of Rs 10 crore each. Focus would be on projects across backend infrastructure,
cold chain creation of new processing units, expansion of existing units, forward linkages and food
processing clusters in various locations in India.
10. Which country tops domestic air passenger traffic in the month of September according to
IATA?
1. China
2. Japan
3. India
4. USA
5. Russia
Answer – 3. India
Explanation
According to global airlines’ grouping IATA, India’s domestic aviation sector grew the fastest and
India topped the domestic growth chart again in September as the country registered double-digit
growth for 37 consecutive months. i. In September, India recorded a growth of 15.5% while the
global demand stood at 5.7%. Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) is a measure of demand.
11. Which country approved a $1.1 billion deal to service Qatar’s F-15 fighter jets despite the
ongoing diplomatic stand-off between Qatar and its neighbouring countries?
1. Russia
2. USA
3. China
4. Japan
5. Singapore
Answer – 2. USA
Explanation
United States (US) Government approved a $1.1 billion deal to service Qatar’s F-15 fighter jets
despite the ongoing diplomatic stand-off between Qatar and its neighbouring countries. In June
2017, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Egypt cut all diplomatic and economic ties
with Qatar accusing it of supporting terrorism across the region.
12. The Haryana government signed Na MoU with which organisation to set up a logistics and
trading hub in Haryana?
1. MPA-Magazine
2. Music Canada
3. Verbind
4. Comp TIA
5. Verizon
Answer – 3. Verbind
Explanation
the Haryana government signed a MoU with Verbind, an integrated trade facilitation services
organisation, to set up a logistics and trading hub in Haryana. As per the MoU, Haryana government
will facilitate Verbind to obtain permissions, registrations, approvals and clearances with reference
to the projects from relevant departments. The logistics and trading hub is expected to attract
investment of Rs 20,000 crore. The hub will be constructed over an area of 600 acres near
Gurugram.
13. Totally how many advance pricing agreements (APAs) are signed by Central Board of
Direct Taxes (CBDT) with Indian taxpayers?
1. 184 APA’s
2. 190 APA’s
3. 104 APA’s
4. 201 APA’s
5. 150 APA’s
Answer – 1. 184 APA’s

Explanation
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed seven unilateral advance pricing agreements (APAs)
with Indian taxpayers during October 2017. Including these 7 agreements, CBDT has so far entered
into 184 APAs, out of which 171 are unilateral and 13 are bilateral. 32 APAs (2 bilateral and 30
unilateral) have been signed in 2017-18 itself. Objective of APA scheme is to provide certainty to
taxpayers in the domain of transfer pricing by specifying the methods of pricing and setting the
prices of international transactions in advance.
14. Who is the richest person in Asia?

1. Azin Premji
2. Anil Ambani
3. Mukesh Ambani
4. Lakshmi Mittal
5. Kumar Birla
Answer – 3. Mukesh Ambani

Explanation
According to Forbes’ real time billionaire’s list, Mukesh Ambani has been named as Asia’s richest
person. His personal wealth rose by $466 million, due to 1.22 % rise in shares of Reliance Industries
on 1st November 2017. On the same day, wealth of China Evergrande Group’s Chairman Hui Ka Yan
fell to $40.6 billion.
15. Who is appointed as the Additional Director General of Border Security Force (BSF)?
1. Nasir Kamal
2. Bhairon Singh
3. Rajnath Singh
4. K K Sharma
5. D K Pathak
Answer – 1. Nasir Kamal

Explanation
Home Ministry announced that, Nasir Kamal has been appointed as Additional Director General of
Border Security Force (BSF). The competent authority has appointed Nasir Kamal, IPS Officer (UP:86)
as Additional Director General of Border Security Force (BSF). His appointment is for a period of four
years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
16. Which company got approval for acquiring majority 51.11 % stake in HPCL (Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation Limited)?
1. Reliance
2. TCS
3. Godrej
4. HAL
5. ONGC
Answer – 5. ONGC
Explanation
ONGC’s acquisition of 51.11 % stake in HPCL is in line with the government’s plan to create an
integrated energy major with businesses spread across the hydrocarbon value chain. The
government’s 51.11% stake in HPCL is sold to ONGC for an amount of Rs 26,000 crore to Rs 30,000
crore. The government has set the deadline to complete the ONGC-HPCL deal in the current financial
year.
17. Which Armed force released Integrated Quarter Master Package Software Application in
an event at South Block, New Delhi?
1. Indian Navy
2. Indian Army
3. Indian Air Force
4. Indian Coastal Guard
5. Mishra Dhatu Nigam
Answer – 2. Indian Army

Explanation
Integrated Quarter Master Package (IQMP) software application was released to the Indian Army by
the Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Sarath Chand, in an event at South Block, New Delhi. IQMP is a
web based software developed by Army Software Development Centre in association with TCS (Tata
Consultancy Services). The application automates various logistics related functions of an Army Unit.
18. Name the application launched by Western Railway’s in collaboration with Eyewatch
Technologies for women’s safety?
1. Eyetech Railways
2. Eyewatch Railways
3. Protect Women
4. Techrailway Safety
5. Women Techsafety
Answer – 2. Eyewatch Railways

Explanation
The free app, ‘Eyewatch Railways’ was developed by RPF of Western Railway in collaboration with
Eyewatch Technologies Pvt Ltd. It is available on Google Playstore and App Store. This app helps
women commuters in times of emergency, to immediately send out their location, video and audio.
It can be instantly viewed on the emergency response control centre at the RPF Control room at
Mumbai Central.
19. What is Tir and Sujatha?

1. Indian Naval Ships
2. Satellites for Communication
3. Submarines
4. Indian Army Aircrafts
5. Indian Coastal guard Ships
Answer – 1. Indian Naval Ships

Explanation
Indian Naval Ships Tir and Sujatha and the Indian Coast Guard ship Sarathi arrived at the Colombo
port on 02nd Nov 2017 on a goodwill and training visit. The two Indian naval ships are on afive-days
goodwill visit to Sri Lanka to participate in the training exercises in a bid to share professional
expertise and strengthen India-Srilanka friendship.
20. In which country’s aquarium, the World’s longest living dolphin was kept, which died
recently?
1. Japan
2. Canada
3. Polland
4. Germany
5. England
Answer – 1. Japan
Explanation
Nana, a female bottlenose dolphin, died at the Shizuoka Prefecture aquarium, in Japan. Dolphin
Nana recently broke a national record of staying captive at the aquarium for 15,666 days, or 42 years
and 11 months. Officials at the Shizuoka Prefecture aquarium organised the ceremony in her
honour, where a special residence certificate was awarded in her name.
21. Which species is regarded as the world’s most endangered great ape?
1. Rhesus Macaques
2. Bonnet Macaque
3. Hoolock Gibbons
4. Grey Langur
5. Tapanuli orangutan
Answer – 5. Tapanuli orangutan

Explanation
A new species of orangutan ‘Pongo tapanuliensis’ was discovered in the Sumatra island of Indonesia,
which has become the world’s most endangered great ape. The species, called ‘Tapanuli orangutan’,
lives in the Batang Toru forest on Sumatra island of Indonesia. They are only 800 in number totally.
This has made them the most endangered great ape in the world.
22. Kidambi Srikanth is related to which sport?
1. Badminton
2. Table Tennis
3. Swimming
4. Shooting
5. Chess
Answer – 1. Badminton
Explanation
Kidambi Srikanth secured a career-best ranking of World No. 2, after jumping two places in the latest
BWF (Badminton World Federation) ranking. Kidambi Srikanth has reached five finals and clinched
four titles so far this year. He has 73,403 points that is 4527 point away from World Champion Viktor
Axelsen of Denmark, who tops the ranking list.
23. Who is Abdul Qavi Desnavi?

1. Urdu Poet
2. Malayalam Journalist
3. Malayalam Poet
4. Telugu Writer
5. Kannada Poet
Answer – 1. Urdu Poet

Explanation
Urdu author, Poet and literary critic Abdul Qavi Desnavi was born in the village of Desna in Bihar. In
the course of a literary career that spanned five decades, he authored a vast body of Urdu works
covering fiction, biographies, poetry, and anthologies. His most famous works include ‘Sat Tahriren,’
‘Motala-E-Khotoot Ghalib,’ ‘Talash-E-Azad,’ and his magnum opus, the biographical ‘Hayat-e-Abul
Kalam Azad,’ celebrating the life of freedom fighter Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
1. Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana is a program launched by GOI, which will be benefited by
whom?
1. School Children
2. Youths
3. Under Previleged
4. Backward Class
5. Tribals
Answer – 1. School Children

Explanation
Union Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha launched a pan India scholarship program for school
children called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana to increase the reach of Philately. Abbreviation SPARSH
stands for SPARSH(Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby). Under
this scheme annual scholarships will be awarded to children of Standard VI to IX who have good
academic record
2. In which country the International Conference on “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh
Relations” is conducted?
1. Bhutan
2. Bangladesh
3. Pakistan
4. India
5. Nepal
Answer – 5. Nepal
Explanation
An International Conference on “Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh Relations” started at Janakpur
in Nepal on November 3, 2017. Culture Minister of Nepal Jitendra Naryan Dev, inaugurated this
conference. This conference has been held with dual objective. First is to boost social, cultural and
religious ties between Mithila and Awadh and developing connectivity between Janakpur and
Ayodhya.
3. Asia’s largest cattle fair “Sonepur Mela” was organised in which state of India?
1. Jharkhand
2. Bihar
3. Assam
4. Manipur
5. Sikkim
Answer – 2. Bihar
Explanation
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi inaugurated ‘Sonepur Mela’ (in Sonpur town of
Bihar). Sonepur Mela is considered as one of the biggest cattle fair in Asia. The fair will continue till
December 3, 2017. It is an annual cattle fair and its origins can be traced to the Mughal era. ’Sonepur
Fair’ is also known as ‘Kshetra Mela’. It is conducted at the confluence of Rivers Ganga, Gandak and
Mahi.
4. Where did the 4th meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier
Technology Co-operation (JWGACTC) conducted?
1. USA
2. India
3. Newyork
4. Washington
5. NewJersey
Answer – 2. India
Explanation
4th meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Co-operation
(JWGACTC) was organised in India from October 29, 2017 to November 3, 2017. JWGACTC was
constituted under the auspices of the Indo – US Defence Trade and Technology Initiative. The 13
member-US delegation for this meeting was headed by Rear Admiral Brian Antonio. During this
meeting, US-India discussed future co-operation under various aspects of aircraft carrier technology.
5. Which Indian state announced free treatment for the Road accident victims for first 48
Hours?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Kerala
4. Karnataka
5. Gujarat
Answer – 3. Kerala
Explanation
Kerala State Government has decided to formulate a ‘Trauma-Care Scheme’, under which all
accident victims in Kerala will be provided necessary emergency care and treatment free-of-cost for
the first 48 hours after being admitted to a hospital. All the expenses incurred by the hospital on
treatment of accident victim during first 48 hours will be paid by the Kerala State Government.
Kerala State Government will claim these expenses from Insurance Companies.
6. The Central Asian Country Kazakhstan, will change its name to ______________?
1. Qzastan
2. Q-kstan
3. Kasakhstan
4. Qazaqstan
5. Kazhakhstan
Answer – 4. Qazaqstan
Explanation
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian Country will change its name to Qazaqstan. On October 27, 2017,
Kazakhstan Government announced that it will appoint a national committee to oversee the
country’s transition from Russian Cyrillic to a Latin-based alphabet, which be completed by 2025.
Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry has stated that as Latin is used by approximately 70% of all countries,
changing to a Latin-based alphabet name is an essential part of global communication.
7. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) clarified that farmers do not need to quote
Permanent Account Number (PAN) for cash sale of their produce up to Rs ____ a day?
1. 1 lakh
2. 2 lakh
3. 3 lakh
4. 4 lakh
5. 2.5 lakh
Answer – 2. 2 lakh
Explanation
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) clarified that farmers do not need to quote Permanent Account
Number (PAN) for cash sale of their produce up to Rs 2 lakh a day. Cultivators/agriculutralists had
sought clarification from CBDT pertaining to applicability of a specific provision of Income-tax Act,
1961 to cash sale of agricultural produce. As per provision of section 269ST in the Income Tax Act,
any cash sale of an amount of Rs 2 lakh or more on a single day, in respect of a single transaction or
transactions relating to one event or occasion from an individual is prohibited.
8. Who is heading the Panel which was formed by Maharashtra State government to study
the feasibility of merging financially weak District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) with
the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank?
1. Satyanarayan Iyer
2. Devendra Fadnavis
3. Yashwant Thorat
4. Yashwantro Chavan
5. Moraji Desai
Answer – 3. Yashwant Thorat

Explanation
Maharashtra State government has formed a panel to study the feasibility of merging financially
weak District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) with the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC)
Bank. The panel is headed by former NABARD chairman Yashwant Thorat. The panel has also been
mandated to study reasons for financial weakness of banks and suggest ways for improvement. It is
expected to submit its report in a month’s time.
9. Which insurance company has come up with India’s first ever insurance cover for
individual victims of cyber crime?
1. IDBI Federal Insurance
2. Muthoot Finance
3. LIC
4. Bajaj Allianz
5. ICICI
Answer – 4. Bajaj Allianz

Explanation
Insurance firm Bajaj Allianz has come up with India’s first ever insurance cover for individual victims
of cyber crime. Under this policy, insurance cover will be provided against online fraud, identity
theft, cyber-stalking and extortion, phishing and malware attack. Sum insured for this policy is in the
range of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Insurance premium would depend on the number of hours the
individual spends online. Higher the time spent implies greater the risk and would entail higher
premium.
10. Which digital payment platform recently launched ‘Inbox’, a messaging service that will
allow consumers to chat with friends and family and send and request money at the same
time?
1. Jio Money
2. Juspay
3. Freecharge
4. Airtel Money
5. Paytm
Answer – 5. Paytm
Explanation
digital payment platform Paytm launched ‘Inbox’, a messaging service that will allow consumers to
chat with friends and family and send and request money at the same time. Paytm’s ‘Inbox’ is an
end-to-end encrypted platform, through which users can users can initiate private conversations and
create group chats. Users can even send photos and videos instantly, share live location. It also has a
built-in camera which will enable to capture and share moments.
11. Who is the governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

1. Urjit Patel
2. Ajay Thyagi
3. Raghuram Rajan
4. U K Sinha
5. Narendra Modi
Answer – 1. Urjit Patel

Explanation
About Reserve Bank of India:
Headquarters – Mumbai
Governor – Urjit Patel
12. Which communication network will shut down voice call service from 1st December 2017
and asked its customers can move to other networks by the end of 2017?
1. Airtel
2. Reliance
3. Aircel
4. Idea
5. Vodafone
Answer – 2. Reliance
Explanation
TRAI said that, RCom will shut down voice call services from 1st December 2017 and will provide
only 4G data services to its customers. Customers can move to other networks by the end of 2017.
RCom is to provide 4G services in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh West, Tamil Nadu, Kerala,
Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kolkata.
13. Which airline has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ for 2018 by AirlineRatings.com?
1. EVA Air
2. Air New Zealand
3. Cathay Paciffic
4. Eithad Airways
5. Virgin Atlantic

Answer – 2. Air New Zealand
Explanation
Air New Zealand has been adjudged ‘Airline of the Year’ for the fifth consecutive year.
AirlineRatings.com judges airlines on 12 key criteria including product offerings, fleet age, staff
relations, passenger reviews, investment rating and profitability. Air New Zealand was adjudged as
best in almost all criteria and was honoured for its record-breaking performance, multi award-
winning in-flight innovations, operational safety, environmental leadership and motivation of its
staff.
14. Which company has won ‘Dun & Bradstreet – Everest Infra Awards 2017’ under
Infrastructure Project category at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh?
1. Vikram Solar
2. EMMVEE
3. Icomm Tele Ltd
4. Tata Power Solar
5. Indo Solar Ltd
Answer – 4. Tata Power Solar

Explanation
Tata Power Solar has won ‘Dun & Bradstreet – Everest Infra Awards 2017’ under Infrastructure
Project category for commissioning India’s largest solar project under Domestic Content
Requirement for NTPC at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The 100-MW project of Tata Power Solar is
expected to generate nearly 160 million units (kWh) of energy per year. It is the biggest solar project
in India, commissioned using domestically manufactured solar cells and modules.
15. Who receives the prestigious Jnanpith award 2017?

1. Shankha Ghosh
2. Sankara Kurup
3. Krishna Sobti
4. Ashapoorna Devi
5. Sumitranadan Pandit
Answer – 3. Krishna Sobti

Explanation
Jnanpith Selection Board announced that renowned Hindi writer Krishna Sobti has been chosen for
2017 Jnanpith Award. Krishna Sobti was born in 1925 in Gujrat, Pakistan’s Punjab Province. Sobti is
92 years old. She is known for experimenting with new writing styles. Her language was highly
influenced by the intermingling of Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi cultures. Some of her important works
are Daar Se Bichhudi, Mitro Marjani, Zindaginama, Dil-o-Danish, Badalom ke Ghere, Ai Ladki and
Gujarat Pakistan Se Gujarat Hindustan. Several of her works have been translated into other
languages.
16. Name the actor who was honoured with Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award
2017.
1. Anvita Prashant
2. Srisha B
3. Sri Prakash
4. Sapna Chadha
5. Girish Karnad
Answer – 5. Girish Karnad

Explanation
Indian playwright, actor, film director, and writer Girish Karnad has been announced as the recipient
of the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2017. The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime
Achievement Award 2017 will be presented to Girish Karnad, at the literature festival annual awards
ceremony to be held on 19thNovember 2017 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA),
Nariman Point, Mumbai.
17. Which Indian temple has won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit 2017 for cultural
heritage conservation?
1. Meenakshi Amman Temple
2. Brihadeeshwara Temple
3. Ranganathan Temple
4. Ramasamy Temple
5. Srirangam Temple
Answer – 5. Srirangam temple

Explanation
Srirangam temple of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu has won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit
2017 for cultural heritage conservation. The use of traditional methods in renovating temple
structures and re-establishment of rainwater harvesting and historic drainage system were the main
reasons for the temple to achieve the award. It has become the first temple in Tamil Nadu to be
given the prestigious award from the UN body. The renovation of the temple began in June 2014.
18. Who is appointed as part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime
Minister (EAC-PM)?
1. Chakravarthi Rangarajan
2. Shamika Ravi
3. Manmohan Singh
4. Saumitra Chaudhari
5. Pulin B Naik
Answer – 2. Shamika Ravi

Explanation
A senior government official has said that, Shamika Ravi, senior official at Brookings India, would be
appointed as part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has cleared the appointment of Shamika Ravi as part-time
member of the EAC-PM.
19. Who will be the ambassador of the AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships 2017 to be
held in Guwahati from 19 to 26 November 2017?
1. P V Sindu
2. Sakshi Malik
3. MC Mary Kom
4. Sania Mirsa
5. Saina Nehwal
Answer – 3. MC Mary Kom

Explanation
Mary Kom has been chosen as Ambassador for the 2017 AIBA Women’s Youth World
Championships. The competition is held in India for the first time. Mary Kom has won an Olympic
bronze medal. She is 34 years old. She hails from Manipur. The Boxing Pavilion at the Nabin Chandra
Bordoloi AC Indoor Hall in Guwahati, India, will be the venue for the AIBA Women’s Youth World
Championships 2017.
20. Who is the newly appointed US Ambassador to India?

1. Jaideep Sarkar
2. Mukta Tomar
3. Pankaj Saran
4. Ajaey Bisara
5. Kenneth Juster
Answer – 5. Kenneth Juster

Explanation
The Senate today confirmed by a voice vote the nomination of Kenneth Juster as the next US
Ambassador to India. Juster, a top economic expert on India who is 62 years old, is an old India hand
who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal. Justers nomination confirmation on
3rd Nov 2017 was agreed by the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee by a voice vote,
reflecting the political partys’ support for him in Congress.
21. Which is the official language of Lebanon?

1. Lebanoese
2. Sanskrit
3. Urdu
4. Hindi
5. Arabic
Answer – 5. Arabic
Explanation
About Lebanon:
Capital – Beirut
Currency – Lebanese pound
Official language – Arabic
22. In which State, the DRDO successfully test-fired the guided Glide Bomb called Smart Anti-
Airfield Weapon (SAAW)?
1. Gujarat
2. Odisha
3. Goa
4. Kerala
5. Telengana
Explanation
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully
tested an indigenously-built lightweight ‘glide bomb’ at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur,
Odisha. The ‘glide bomb’ is named as Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW). It was released from the
IAF aircraft and guided through precision navigation system. The ‘glide bomb’ reached the targets at
greater than 70 km range, with high accuracies. Three test-fires were conducted with different
release conditions and ranges.
23. Who is Dina Wadia?

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Grand daughter
2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Daughter
3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah Niece
4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s sister
5. Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s step daughter
Answer – 2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Daughter

Explanation
Dina Wadia, daughter and the only child of Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah passed away in
New York. Dina Wadia was 98 years old. She passed away at her home in New York on 2nd
November 2017. She is survived by her son and Wadia group chairman Nusli N Wadia, daughter
Diana N Wadia and great grandsons Ness and Jeh Wadia. She was born around the midnight of
August 14-15, 1919 in a cinema theatre in London where her parents, Jinnah and Rattanbai, were
watching a film.
1. In which year, NITI Aayog has decided to lay foundation for the Poverty-Free India
Campaign?
1. 2019
2. 2022
3. 2025
4. 2020
5. 2018
Answer – 2. 2022
Explanation
NITI Aayog has said in a presentation that, the foundation for freedom from six problems namely
poverty, dirt, corruption, terrorism, casteism and communalism will be laid by 2022 when India
celebrates 75 years of Independence. The presentation was published on NITI Aayog website. The
presentation was made by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar at Conference of Governors in
October 2017. It talked about connecting all villages with habitations over 500 with all-weather
roads by 2019 under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
2. Where did the 1st Heli Expo India and International Civil Helicopter Conclave-2017 was
held at?
1. Kolkata
2. Hyderabad
3. Chennai
4. New Delhi
5. Srinagar

Explanation
The 1st Heli Expo India and International Civil Helicopter Conclave-2017 was held at the Pawan Hans
Heliport, Rohini, New Delhi. The 1st Heli Expo India and International Civil Helicopter Conclave-2017
was inaugurated by Uttrakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaja ji. The theme of this conclave was
‘Enhancing Connectivity’. It was organised by Pawan Hans Limited in association with PHD Chamber
of Commerce and Industry.
3. In which India n state,The two-day Coastal Security Exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ is to be held?
1. Goa
2. Karnataka
3. Odisha
4. Kerala
5. Telengana
Answer – 1. Goa
Explanation
The Sagar Kavach exercise is conducted to provide smooth seaward cover along the Goa Coast
jointly by all security agencies from coastal belt area line to the limit of territorial water (12 nautical
miles). The Sagar Kavach exercise is being conducted and coordinated by Indian Coast Guard, District
Headquarter at Goa.
4. The annual Balijatra festival is conducted in the bank of which river?

1. Mahanadi
2. Godavari
3. Krishna
4. Cauvery
5. Ganga
Answer – 1. Mahanadi
Explanation
the annual Balijatra festival began on the banks of river Mahanadi in Cuttack at Gadagadia ghat.
Odisha Health and Law minister Pratap Jena, Culture minister Ashok Panda and Sports minister
Chandra Sarathi Behera inaugurated the Balijatra festival in the presence of city mayor Meenakshi
Behera. The week-long fair will continue till 10th November 2017. Over one lakh people are
estimated to have arrived at the fair ground to witness the yatra.
5. During the fest of ‘World Food India’ 2017 in New Delhi, which State Government
launched its ‘Food Processing Policy’?
1. Telangana
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Gujarat
4. Goa
5. Kerala
Answer – 1. Telangana
Explanation
The second day of ‘World Food India’ 2017 event in New Delhi, Telangana State Government
launched its ‘Food Processing Policy’. The policy was unveiled by Telangana IT and Industries
Minister K T Rama Rao. The aim of this policy is to attract Rs 20000 crore investment in the food
processing sector in Telangana. This investment will consequentially generate about 1.25 lakh direct
employment opportunities in next five years.
6. Which is the India’s first island district and world’s largest river island?
1. Mandovi Island
2. Majuli
3. Charo
4. Kabirvad
5. Quibble
Answer – 2. Majuli
Explanation
Majuli is is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is India’s first island district and world’s
largest river island. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched 647 schemes with a total
financial outlay of Rs. 24.57 crore to boost Majuli’s development.
7. Which state became the first organic state and now planning to launch its second phase of
organic movement?
1. Goa
2. Sikkim
3. Bihar
4. Jharkhand
5. Odisha
Answer – 2. Sikkim
Explanation
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling on 05th Nov 2017 announced about a plan to launch a
second phase of organic movement in the state. Sikkim became a fully organic state on 2016. The
second phase of organic movement will be launched to increase large scale production of various
produces and create value for the producers by setting up a global supply chain by strengthening the
export mechanism.
8. In which state, The Indian Army today launched an independent and fully-integrated Joint
Training Node (JTN)?
1. Manipur
2. Assam
3. Tripura
4. Sikkim
5. Meghalaya
Answer – 5. Meghalaya
Explanation
The Indian Army today launched an independent and fully-integrated Joint Training Node (JTN) at
Umroi cantonment, Meghalaya. The JTN is the first of its kind in eastern command and is different
from other joint training centres in Belgaum, Varangte and Bakloh. The Army has chosen the Umroi
cantonment for the JTN keeping mind its proximity to Guwahati and the Shillong airports.
9. The headquarters of Southern Naval Command (SNC) is located in?

1. Trivandrum, Kerala
2. Kochi, Kerala
3. Chennai, TamilNadu
4. Thrissur, Kerala
5. KanniyaKumari, TamilNadu
Answer – 2. Kochi, Kerala

Explanation
The five ships in this flotilla includes INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Sudarshini, INS Shardul and Coast Guard
vessel ICGS Sarathi. All these ships belong to the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy and are
functioning under the Southern Naval Command (SNC) headquartered in Kochi, Kerala. Captain D J
Revar, Senior Officer of the First Training Squadron and also the commanding officer of INS Tir is
heading this flotilla.
10. Who will represent India in World Youth Forum at Sharam El Shiekh, Egypt ?
1. Rajyavardhan Rathore
2. Narendra Modi
3. Rahul Gandhi
4. Vishwanath Anand
5. P V Sindhu
Answer – 1. Rajyavardhan Rathore

Explanation
The Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore has
left to attend World Youth Forum, scheduled to be held at Sharam El Shiekh, Egypt. Col Rathore is
attending the meeting on behalf of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to represent the country
at the Forum.These 5 days forumwill be inaugurated by the President of Egypt Mr Abdelfateh El Sisi
on 06th of Nov.
11. Government of India signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) of Rs.10,000 Crore
with which company at the World Food India 2017?
1. Patanjali
2. TATA
3. Reliance
4. Nilgris
5. Flipkart
Answer – 1. Patanjali
Explanation
a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) of Rs 10, 000 Crore was signed between the Government
of India and Patanjali at the World Food India 2017. The MoU was signed by Managing Director of
Patanjali, Acharya Balkrishna and Harsimrat Kaur Badal, the Union Cabinet Minister of Food
Processing at the World Food India 2017.
12. India sets Guinness Record for cooking 918 kgs of _______ at ‘World Food India’ 2017
event in New Delhi.
1. Upma
2. Raggi
3. Channa Masala
4. Rice
5. Khichdi
Answer – 5. Khichdi
Explanation
India set a Guinness world record by cooking 918 kg khichdi at ‘World Food India’ 2017 event in New
Delhi. Khichdi is a traditional Indian multi-grain dish that is relished equally by rich as well poor
people across India. The minimum requirement to create a world-record was 500 kg. The khichdi
was thereafter distributed to orphans by Akshaya Patra Foundation and Gurudwara to about 60,000
people.
13. Who became the Gurgaon’s first woman mayor?

1. Rani Abbi
2. Madhu Azad
3. Anita Arya
4. Gulzar Banu
5. Sabitha Beegam
Answer – 2. Madhu Azad

Explanation
Madhu Azad of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Councillor for Ward 7, bagged the post of Gurgaon
Mayor, becoming the first ever female mayor of Gurgaon. The position of deputy mayor was won by
Sunita Yadav, who is the councilor for ward 33. She was also chosen unanimously. The Municipal
Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) elections were held on 25th September 2017.
14. Who is appointed as new Chief Secretary of Puducherry?
1. Kiran Bedi
2. Ashwani Kumar
3. Malladi Krishna
4. M Kandaswamy
5. R Kamalakannan
Answer – 2. Ashwani Kumar

Explanation
Ashwani Kumar, Principal Secretary in the Delhi Public Works Department (PWD), has been
appointed as Chief Secretary for Puducherry. The current Puducherry Chief Secretary, Manjo Kumar
Parida, who has in the past worked in the Delhi government will return to Delhi. The new postings
become effective immediately. Also, Delhi’s urban development secretary Renu Sharma has also
been given charge of PWD.
15. Who is appointed as the General Manager of Southern Railway?

1. Anand Mathur
2. Manoj Pande
3. Neera Kuntia
4. R K Kulshrestha
5. Amitab Khare
Answer – 4. R K Kulshrestha
Explanation
R K Kulshrestha assumed charge as the General Manager of Southern Railway. Earlier R K
Kulshrestha was the General Manager of Northern Railway. He had worked in Eastern Railway, South
Eastern Railway, Southern Railway, South Central Railway and West Central Railway. He had worked
as Chief Safety Officer, Southern Railway and Principal Head of Department of Electrical Branch of
Southern Railway.
16. Who is the first woman to be appointed as senior Deputy Director General (DDG), Tamil
Nadu, Telecom Enforcement Resource Monitoring, Department of Telecommunications
(DoT)?
1. Murali Mohana Krishna
2. Sujatha Venkateshwaran
3. Ashok Maiya
4. N Poonguzhali
5. P Nagaraju
Answer – 4. N Poonguzhali
Explanation
N Poonguzhali has become the first woman to be appointed as senior Deputy Director General
(DDG), Tamil Nadu, Telecom Enforcement Resource Monitoring, Department of Telecommunications
(DoT). N Poonguzhali is an Indian telecom service officer of the 1979 batch. She is an alumnus of IIT
Madras, from where she graduated in Electronics and also completed her Masters in Business
Administration. Her new role is in Telecom Enforcement Resource Monitoring (TERM) under the
Department of Telecommunications (DoT). She has 36 years of experience in the Department of
Telecommunication and at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd in various responsibilities.
17. Name the new tool launched by Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the regulatory body for Food Safety in
India.
1. Food Regulatory Portal
2. Food for all Portal
3. Monetary Portal
4. No Poverty Portal
5. Happy Food Portal
Answer – 1. Food Regulatory Portal

Explanation
Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI), the regulatory body for Food Safety in India have launched a new tool called ‘Food
Regulatory Portal’. This Portal will serve as a single interface for food businesses to cater to both
domestic operations and food imports.
18. To which field Aditi Ashok is related to?

1. Dancer
2. Singer
3. Golfer
4. Tennis
5. Cricketer
Answer – 3. Golfer
Explanation
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok won the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open in Abu Dhabi, UAE and has
thereby won her third Ladies European Tour (LET) title in less than twelve months. Aditi Ashok won
the title by outperforming Cheyenne Woods (US), Georgia Hall (England) and Camilla Lennarth
(Sweden).Including Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open title, Aditi has won Hero Indian Open and
Qatar Ladies Open in last twelve months.
19. Which city will host the inaugural edition of Table Tennis Super League, Tamil Nadu?
1. Chennai
2. Madurai
3. Trichy
4. Tirunelveli
5. Karaikal
Answer – 1. Chennai
Explanation
Chennai will host the inaugural edition of Table Tennis Super League-Tamil Nadufrom 24th – 26th
November, 2017. This tournament will be organised by Indusports, under the auspices of Tamil Nadu
Table Tennis Association and 11Even Sports. Competition will take place among eight teams and
each would have six members from different categories viz. men, women, junior boys, junior girls,
cadet boys and veterans.
20. Which Indian pair won bronze medal in the men’s doubles category of the 2017 Challenge
Belgium Open?
1. Achanta Sharath and Anthony Amalraj
2. Chetan Baboor and Venugopal Chandrasekar
3. Soumyajit Ghosh and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
4. Sharat Kamal and Indu Puri
5. Achanta Sharath and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Answer – 5. Achanta Sharath and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

Explanation
Indian table tennis players Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran have won bronze
medal in the men’s doubles category of the 2017 Challenge Belgium Openi. Sharath Kamal &
Sathiyan lost in the semi-finals to the German pair of Patrick Franziska and Ricardo Walther. On their
way to semi-finals, Sharath Kamal – Sathiyan pair first beat the Belgian pair of Thibaut Darcis and
Lauric Jean and outperformedof Sweden’s Harald Andersson and Simon Arvidsson.
21. Who won Elite Women’s events at ‘Saksham Pedal Delhi’ Cyclothon held in New Delhi?
1. Shardha Mukerjee
2. Ramya Dulari
3. Sarla Garewal
4. T Manorama Devi
5. Fathima Beevi
Answer – 4. T Manorama Devi

Explanation
Satbir Singh and T Manorama Devi emerged victorious in the Elite Men’s and Elite Women’s events
at ‘Saksham Pedal Delhi’ Cyclothon held in New Delhi on November 5, 2017.This event was
organised by Petroleum Conservation & Research Association (PCRA) under technical guidance from
Cycling Federation of India. The event was supported by many Oil companies including IOCL, BPCL,
HPCL and ONGC.
22. By defeating which country, Indian women won Asia Cup 2017 and qualified for Hockey
World Cup?
1. Japan
2. Russia
3. Canada
4. China
5. Spain
Answer – 4. China
Explanation
India beats China 5-4 via and won the women’s Asia Cup hockey and India also qualified for next
year’s World Cup as Continental champion. Korea is in third place after it defeated Japan.
23. When is World Tsunami Awareness Day observed all over the world?
1. 9th November
2. 8th November
3. 7th November
4. 5th November
5. 6th November
Answer – 4. 5th November

Explanation
In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness
Day. The first Tsunami Awareness Day was observed in 2016. The focus of World Tsunami Awareness
Day 2017 will be at reducing the number of affected people globally by disasters. November 5 was
chosen as World Tsunami Awareness Day in honour of the Japanese story of “Inamura-no-hi”,
meaning the “burning of the rice sheaves”. In 1854 a farmer set fire to his entire harvest to warn
villagers of tsunami.
1. In how many states, Projects under Coastal Berth Scheme will be executed?
1. 10
2. 12
3. 15
4. 7
5. 8
Answer – 5. 8
Explanation
Union Ministry of Shipping has announced to provide financial assistance worth Rs 2302 crore for
projects under the Coastal Berth Scheme of the flagship Sagarmala Programme. Projects under
Coastal Berth Scheme will be executed in total eight states. With 12 projects, Maharashtra is the
state having highest number of projects under this scheme.
2. Which department has launched the main arch of the world’s highest bridge on the river
Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to the
Kashmir valley?
1. Indian Railways
2. Indian Roadways
3. Indian Navy
4. Indian Army
5. Indian Airforce
Answer – 1. Indian Railways

Explanation
Indian Railways has launched the main arch of the world’s highest bridge on the river Chenab in
Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to the Kashmir valley. The
bridge will stand 359 metres above the bed of the River Chenab and will be 30 metres higher than
the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The bridge forms link in the 111-km distance between Katra and Banihal
which is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla section of the Kashmir Railway project.
3. Based on what, Railways has planned to introduce the biometric attendance system for
rail employees by 2018?
1. Ration Card
2. Aadhaar card
3. ID card
4. BPL card
5. PAN card
Answer – 2. Aadhaar card

Explanation
The Railway Board issued a letter stating that, it will install Aadhaar-based biometric attendance
system in all its zones and divisions by 31stJanuary 2018. As per the order, the biometric attendance
system would be first implemented in the offices of all divisions, zones, Metro Rail Kolkata, railways
workshop, factories and production units by 30th November 2017.
4. Which state’s special dishes (Biryani, Baghare Baingan and Seviyan) were issued as stamps
by Department of Post?
1. Ahmadabad
2. Delhi
3. Hyderabad
4. Agartala
5. Pune
Answer – 3. Hyderabad
Explanation
Department of Post issued stamps with photos of three Hyderabadi dishes – Biryani, Baghare
Baingan and Seviyan. Postage stamps on these dishes is part of Department of Post’s initiative to
issue stamps on 24 different Indian dishes, including the famous Tirupati laddu. Exclusive postage
stamps have also been issued to honor Andhra dishes — idlidosa and pongal.
5. In which city the “FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017”, Conference on Human Physiology was

imaugrated ?
1. Pune
2. Mumbai
3. New Delhi
4. Dispur
5. Agartala

Explanation
“FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017”, Conference on Human Physiology – VII Congress of Federation of Indian
Physiological Societies (FIPS) along with XXIX Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India
(PSI) was inaugurated at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), University of Delhi on November 5,
2017. This event was organised by Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science (DIPAS) of
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
6. Which county’s embassy along with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd jointly
inaugurated the Nobel Memorial Wall at the Rajiv Chowk Metro station of the Delhi Metro
network?
1. American
2. Sweden
3. Australian
4. Russian
5. Canada
Answer – 2. Sweden
Explanation
Embassy of Sweden and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd jointly inaugurated the Nobel
Memorial Wall at the Rajiv Chowk Metro station of the Delhi Metro network. The wall will be on
display till November 7, 2017. The wall exhibits paintings of Indian Nobel Laureates – Rabindranath
Tagore, CV Raman, Hargobind Khorana, Mother Teresa, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Amartya
Sen, Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Kailash Satyarthi.
7. SAMPRITI 2017 is the the joint military training exercise of India and which country?
1. Bangladesh
2. Bhutan
3. Myanmar
4. Pakistan
5. China
Answer – 1. Bangladesh
Explanation
‘SAMPRITI 2017’, the seventh edition of Indo-Bangladesh joint military training exercise begun in
Meghalaya.’SAMPRITI 2017’ will be held from 6th – 18th November, 2017. Firstly, Command Post
Exercise (CPX) will be conducted from 6th – 11th November, 2017 in Umroi, Meghalaya followed by
Field Training Exercise (FTX) at India’s Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram. 20 officers
each from both the sides will participate in CPX, whereas one infantry company from both the
armies will take part in FTX.
8. India signed MoU with which country to step up cooperation in sports, youth affairs during
world Youth Forum?
1. Canada
2. Egypt
3. Polland
4. Finland
5. Chile
Answer – 2. Egypt
Explanation
Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore met Sports Minister of Egypt, Khaled Abd El Aziz
and discussed ways to step up cooperation in the field of sports and youth affairs. Mr. Rathore
visited Egypt to attend the World Youth Forum. Around 3200 participants from over 50 countries
participated in the World Youth Forum. Egypt has offered their centre of excellence like the Olympic
Centre for short term training programme for Indian sports teams.
9. Which country recently adopted a new law enforcing a three-year punishment for
disrespecting the national anthem?
1. Australia
2. S.Africa
3. NewZealand
4. China
5. Japan
Answer – 4. China
Explanation
China adopted a new law enforcing a three-year punishment for disrespecting the national anthem,
which would be enforced in the specially administered provinces of Hong Kong and Macau. China’s
National People’s Congress (NPC) has passed an amendment to the country’s criminal law to punish
acts of gravely disrespecting the national anthem. It has also endorsed the adoption of the National
Anthem Law to the Special Administrative Regions (SAR) of Hong Kong and Macau.
10. On which river near china border India helped Nepal to build a bridge?
1. Kangai River
2. Rauta Khola River
3. Tamor River
4. Barun River
5. Kaligandaki River
Answer – 5. Kaligandaki River

Explanation
Nepal inaugurated a bridge on the Kaligandaki River at Jomsom area in Mustang district near China
border. This bridge has been built with financial assistance of 44.5 million Nepali rupees provided by
India. The financial assistance was provided as a part of India–Nepal Economic Cooperation (INEC)
programme. INEC has an outlay of over 76 billion Nepali rupees under which more than 554 large
and small development projects have been completed or are currently being implemented. INEC
focuses on projects in education, health and infrastructure sectors.
11. In which city, did the Israeli Consulate launched the Israel Centre to mark 25 years of India-
Israel partnership?
1. Mumbai
2. Mysore
3. Bangalore
4. Ooty
5. Koorg
Answer – 3. Bangalore
Explanation
the Israeli Consulate in Bengaluru launched the Israel Centre at Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore (IIMB) to mark 25 years of India-Israel partnership. The Israel Centre at IIMB is aimed to
become a bridge of academic collaboration between India and Israel. The centre will be based on
research by faculty and will also include faculty and student exchange programmes.
12. In which Indian city, the Urban Mobility Conference cum Exhibition had taken place?
1. Chennai
2. Mumbai
3. Vadodara
4. Hyderabad
5. Baroda
Answer – 4. Hyderabad
Explanation
Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs announced ‘Best Urban Transport Practices’ Award on
the concluding day of the three day Urban Mobility Conference –cum-Exhibition at Hyderabad. Surat
Municipal Corporation has won ‘Best City Bus Services Award’ for attracting 87% of the private
vehicle and auto rickshaw users to use city buses. This feat was accomplished with Bus Rapid
Transport System (BRTS) which was made operational in 2014. BRTS in Surat currently operates 275
buses on 28 routes.
13. Who was honoured with Vishnudas Bhave award 2017?

1. Vikram Gokhale
2. Mohan Joshi
3. Jayant Sawarkar
4. Subramaniya Swamy
5. Vishnu Das
Answer – 2. Mohan Joshi

Explanation
Veteran actor Mohan Joshi was honoured with the prestigious Vishnudas Bhave award for his
contribution to theatre. Mohan Joshi was honoured with Vishnudas Bhave award at a ceremony held
in Sangli, Maharashtra on the eve of Marathi Rangbhumi Din. Veteran actor Jayant Sawarkar
presented the Vishnudas Bhave award to Mohan Joshi. Joshi has acted in a number of Marathi and
Hindi films and plays.
14. Which State Government signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the Department of Bio-Technology under Union Ministry of Science and Technology and
Nobel Media, Sweden to hold the ‘Nobel Prize Series India 2018’?
1. Meghalaya
2. Manipur
3. Goa
4. Assam
5. Bihar
Answer – 3. Goa
Explanation
Goa State Government signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Department of Bio-Technology under Union Ministry of Science and Technology and Nobel Media,
Sweden to hold the ‘Nobel Prize Series — India 2018’ from 1st – 28th February, 2018. ’Nobel Prize
Series – India 2018’ will consist of a month-long exhibition from the Nobel Museum and Nobel
dialogues in which Nobel laureates will interact with school children and teachers.
15. How many products are granted Geographical Indications (GI) during this fiscal year, 2017-
18 by the Indian patent office?
1. 7
2. 8
3. 20
4. 50
5. 10
Answer – 1. 7
Explanation
Banaganapalle mangoes of Andhra Pradesh and six other products have been granted Geographical
Indications (GI) during this fiscal year, 2017-18 by the Indian patent office. Other six products which
have received GI tag this year include Pochampally Ikat of Telangana; Tulapanji rice and
Gobindobhog Rice of West Bengal; Chakshesang Shawl of Nagaland; Durgi Stone Carvings and
Etikoppaka Toys of Andhra Pradesh.
16. Which country launched BeiDou-3 satellites, aiming to build its own global positioning
network with more than 30 satellites?
1. Japan
2. Russia
3. Pakistan
4. China
5. Afghanistan
Answer – 4. China
Explanation
China successfully launched two navigation satellites, named BeiDou-3 satellites, aimed to build its
own global positioning network with more than 30 satellites. The BeiDou-3 satellites were launched
with Long March-3B carrier rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern
province of Sichuan, China. The two newly-launched satellites represent the third phase of the
BeiDou Navigation Satellite System. This system will provide services for countries involved in the
Belt and Road Initiative.
17. Which country developed the world’s first artificial intelligence robot named Shibuya
Mirai, and granted a place on a real-life local registry?
1. China
2. Japan
3. Canada
4. India
5. USA
Answer – 2. Japan
Explanation
Having Microsoft as a joint developer, an AI character was made an official resident of a busy central
Tokyo district in Japan. He doesn’t exist physically. He is a virtual chatty seven-year-old boy. The
virtual boy was named “Shibuya Mirai”. Mirai, whose name means “future” in Japanese language.
This makes him Japan’s first, and maybe the world’s first, artificial intelligence robot to be granted a
place on a real-life local registry and he is supposed to be a first grader at an elementary school.
18. How many crew members were there in Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Saif, which arrived at the
Port of Colombo on 05thNovember on a 4 days goodwill visit?
1. 230
2. 200
3. 150
4. 225
5. 255
Answer – 4. 225
Explanation
Like INS Sujatha and INS Tir, Sri Lankan Navy welcomed the Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Saif, which
arrived at the Port of Colombo on 05thNovember on a 4 days goodwill visit. The PNS Saif is 123 m in
length and 13.2 m in width. The ship which has a replenishment capacity of 3,144 tons is comprised
of 225 crew members. During the visit, the crew of PNS Saif will take part in several programmes
including friendly sports events organised by the Sri Lankan Navy.
19. Which country unveiled ‘Tiankun’ a massive ship described as a “magic island maker”
which was considered as the most powerful vessel of its type in Asia?
1. Japan
2. Srilanka
3. Vietnam
4. Malaysia
5. China
Answer – 5. China
Explanation
China unveiled ‘Tiankun’ a massive ship described as a “magic island maker” and considered the
most powerful vessel of its type in Asia. ’Tiankun’ was launched at Qidong in eastern Jiangsu
province of China on November 3, 2017. Its displacement is 17000 metric tons and the deck is 140-
meter-long. ’Tiankun’ can break underwater rocks and then suck out sand, water and mud and
transfer the substance up to 15 kilometers away. It can dredge up to 6,000 cubic meters an hour
from a depth of up to 35 meters.
20. What is Damrey which created landfall, causing devastation in Vietnam?

1. Cyclone
2. Mountain Fire
3. Lava
4. Military exercise
5. Earthquake
Answer – 1. Cyclone
Explanation
Typhoon Damrey hit Vietnam on 4th November 2017 and made landfall causing devastation. This
was the strongest cyclone in Vietnam in 16 years. It weakened and fully dissipated on 5th November
2017. Typhoon Damrey killed at least 27 people and 22 are missing after it hit southern Vietnam.
Winds of 140 kmph sunk around 228 vessels off the coast of Phu Yen Province and 17 of the the
crew of a cargo ship went missing.
21. For what purpose the National Cycling Championship was organized in Delhi?
1. To promote global warming
2. To promote Afforestation
3. To promote fuel conservation
4. To promote awareness about AIDS
5. To promote reduced use of petrol diesel
Answer – 3. To promote fuel conservation

Explanation
The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) organised Delhi’s first ‘Saksham Pedal
Delhi’ cyclothon event to promote cycling and conservation of transport fuel. The Saksham Pedal
Delhi event started from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The event was supported by the
Cycling Federation of India. The event was conducted in four categories – Elite Cycling (50km/30km),
Amateur Ride (30 km), Open Ride (10 km) and Green Ride (5 km).
22. By defeating whom India won the women’s Asia Cup hockey title?
1. China
2. Japan
3. Syria
4. Qatar
5. Singapore
Answer – 1. China
Explanation
India won the women’s Asia Cup hockey title 2017 at Kakamigahara in Japan. The Indian women’s
hockey team ‘Women in Blue’ defeated China in the final of the Asia Cup 2017 with a score of 1-1.
India has won the gold medal after 13 years.In the penalty shootout Rani scored twice and Monica,
Lilima Minz and Navjot scored a goal each. Savita was selected as Goalkeeper of the Tournament
andMonica won the Woman of the Match award.
23. Who won his first Asian Tour title in India, bagging the Panasonic Open title 2017 at the
Delhi Golf Club?
1. Druv Shoran
2. Haus Khan
3. Zakir Hussain
4. Shiv Kapur
5. Dharma Vira
Answer – 4. Shiv Kapur

Explanation
Shiv Kapur won the Panasonic Open title 2017 by three strokes, after bringing home a card of four-
under 68 in the fourth and final round at the Delhi Golf Club. It is the second Asian Tour title of the
season for Shiv Kapur. He had won the Yeangder Heritage in April and finished second at the
Thailand Open this season. He had won his first Asian tour title in 2005 at the Volvo Masters of Asia.
24. Who is Vettoor Purushan?

1. Singer
2. Actor
3. Dancer
4. Standup Comedian
5. Journalist
Answer – 2. Actor
Explanation
Veteran Malayalam actor Vettoor Purushan passed away following old age illness, in Kerala.
Malayalam actor and comedian Purushothaman was also called as Vettoor Purushan. He was 70
years old. He died as his condition deteriorated while being taken to hospital. He is survived by his
wife. His body was cremated at his wife’s house at Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
25. When is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War
and Armed Conflict was observed all over the world?
1. 9th November
2. 8th November
3. 7th November
4. 6th November
5. 5th November

Explanation
On 6th November 2017, International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War
and Armed Conflict was observed all over the world. On 5th November 2001, the UN General
Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation
of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.
26. In which Indian state, the longest bridge was inaugurated and it was named after the late
singer Bhupen Hazarika?
1. Assam
2. Manipur
3. Sikkim
4. Arunachal Pradesh
5. Gujarat
Answer – 1. Assam
Explanation
The longest bridge in the country got the first signpost with its name on Sunday, six months after
Prime Minister Narendra Modichristened it after the late singer Bhupen Hazarika in Assam. The 9.15-
km bridge across the Brahmaputra will connect Dhola with Sadiya in upper Assam. Sunday was also
Hazarika’s sixth death anniversary.
1. Under whom the Union Power Ministry has set up a committee to investigate the boiler
blast accident occurred at NTPC’s Unchahar plant in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh to prevent
such incidents in future?
1. Khosla
2. P D Siwal
3. Alok Verma
4. J S Verma
5. T S Thakur
Answer – 2. P.D. Siwal

Explanation
A boiler blast accident occurred at NTPC’s Unchahar plant in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh in which 36
people lost their lives. Union Power Ministry has set up a panel to probe this accident. Union Power
Ministry has set up a committee headed by P.D. Siwal, Member of Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
to investigate the causes of this accident and suggest measures to prevent such incidents in future.
The committee has been set up under the provision of Electricity Act 2003 and will submit its report
within a month.
2. Which country inaugurated the 23rd annual “conference of the parties” (COP) under the
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
1. Germany
2. USA
3. Canada
4. Spain
5. Switzerland
Answer – 1. Germany
Explanation
23rd annual “conference of the parties”(COP) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC) begun on November 6, 2017 in Bonn, Germany. This conference will continue till
November 17, 2017. COP23 was opened on November 6, 2017 by Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe
‘Frank’ Bainimarama. The India Pavilion at COP 23 was inaugurated by Union Minister of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan. India’s theme for COP 23 is ‘Conserving
Now, Preserving Future’.
3. Which country recently joined the International Solar Alliance?

1. China
2. Libya
3. Nigeria
4. Qatar
5. Guinea
Answer – 5. Guinea
Explanation
Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting with Guinea’s Foreign Minister,
Mamady Toure. During the course of this meeting, Mamady Toure handed over Guinea’s Instrument
of Accession to the India-initiated International Solar Alliance (ISA). The International Solar Alliance is
an alliance of countries which are located completely or partly between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic
of Capricorn. It was jointly launched by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the then
President of France Francois Hollande in November 2015 in Paris, on the side lines of COP21.
4. ‘The Paradise Papers’ is based on leaked data of offshore law firms and the company
registries located in world’s most secretive countries. India holds which position among
180 countries in the list?
1. 19
2. 26
3. 25
4. 29
5. 100
Answer – 1. 19
Explanation
Information revealed by ‘The Paradise Papers’ is based on leaked data of offshore law firms and the
company registries located in world’s most secretive countries.Most of the data leak came from
Appleby, a Bermuda-based legal services provider. The data was procured by German newspaper
Süddeutsche Zeitung and was shared with ICIJ. Among these countries India ranks 19th in terms of
the number of names. Information pertaining to financial activities of 714 Indians has been provided
in ‘The Paradise Papers’.
5. What is the contribution of India to UN partnership fund?

1. USD 99 million
2. USD 110 million
3. USD 100 million
4. USD 150 million
5. USD 1000 million
Answer – 3. USD 100 million

Explanation
India has pledged an additional USD 100 million towards the UN partnership fund. This amount is in
addition to India’s USD 10.582 million contributions to various other UN programmes. In June 2017,
India and the UN Office for South- South Cooperation (UNOSSC) launched a partnership fund for
supporting sustainable development projects across the world.
6. The transportation network company Ola partnered with which cloud provider to enhance
its user experience?
1. Microsoft
2. Google
3. Apple
4. One Drive
5. Drop Box
Answer – 1. Microsoft
Explanation
The transportation network company Ola announced its strategic partnership with Microsoft
company, and thereby choosing the microsoft as its preferred cloud provider. The merging aimed to
transform driver and passenger experiences with vehicle diagnostics, improved in-car productivity,
advanced navigation, predictive maintenance of vehicles and more. Both the companies will
collaborate to take this platform to car manufacturers globally, to integrate with vehicle systems.
7. Which State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Intel and
UST Global for exploring the possibility of transforming the state into an electronic
hardware manufacturing hub?
1. Gujarat
2. Kerala
3. Maharashtra
4. Telengana
5. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation
Kerala State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Intel and UST Global
for exploring the possibility of transforming the state into an electronic hardware manufacturing
hub. The MoU was signed between Kerala State IT department, Intel and UST Global in the presence
of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. In a bid to transform Kerala into electronics hardware
manufacturing hub, Kerala State Government has set up the Kerala Electronics and Hardware
Mission.
8. Who was declared as the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2017’ by ASSOCHAM (Associated
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) in Ranchi?
1. Achyuta Samanta
2. Maya Swaminathan Sinha
3. Pranay Chulet
4. Vishal Gondal
5. G R Gopinth
Answer – 2. Maya Swaminathan Sinha

Explanation
ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) honoured CMC Skills’
Founder Ms. Maya Swaminathan Sinha with the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2017’ award in
Ranchi. ASSOCHAM organized “One Day National Summit on Leadership cum Awards 2017’’ at Hotel
BNR Chanakya, Ranchi. The ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2017’ award was presented to Ms.
Maya Swaminathan Sinha by Governor of Jharkhand, Draupadi Murmu.
9. Which Insurance Company was awarded the 21st Asia Insurance Industry Awards in the
“General Insurance Company of the Year” category, at Singapore?
1. Star Health And Allied Insurance
2. National Insurance Co Ltd
3. Future General India Insurance
4. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
5. Apollo Munich Health Insurance
Answer – 5. Apollo Munich Health Insurance

Explanation
Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company was awarded the 21st Asia Insurance Industry Awards in
the “General Insurance Company of the Year” category, at Singapore. Apollo Munich Health
Insurance Company is a joint venture between integrated healthcare provider, Apollo Hospitals
Group, and the Munich Re Group. The Asia Insurance Industry Awards is hosted annually by Asia
Insurance Review.
10. Name the Indian short film which won the Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film
Festival of Montreal (SAFFM) in Montreal?
1. The School Bag
2. Ahalya
3. That Day After Everyday
4. Kriti
5. Black Mirror
Answer – 1. The School Bag

Explanation
Indian short film ‘The School Bag’ won the Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film Festival of
Montreal (SAFFM) in Montreal. This short film is about a story based in Pakistan. The plot is based in
Peshawar and is about the relationship between a mother and her seven-year-old son who wants a
new school bag on his birthday. But fate has something else in store for him.
11. Who was appointed as Special Secretary in Commerce Ministry?

1. Suresh Prabhu
2. Shyama Prasad
3. Binoy Kumar
4. Mohan Dharia
5. V P Singh
Answer – 3. Binoy Kumar

Explanation
senior IAS officer Binoy Kumar was appointed as Special Secretary in the Commerce Ministry. Binoy
Kumar is a 1983 batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre. He was the Director General of Directorate
General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), the procurement arm of the central government that
was closed on 31st October 2017. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his
appointment as the Special Secretary (Logistics), Department of Commerce.
12. Who was appointed as the new Finance Secretary of India?

1. Kamal Nath
2. Hasmukh Adhia
3. Nirmala Sitharaman
4. Suresh Prabhu
5. Shri Nithiyanand
Answer – 2. Hasmukh Adhia

Explanation
The government named Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia as the new Finance Secretary of India.
Hasmukh Adhia is a 1981 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. He replaces Ashok Lavasa whose term
ended on 31st October 2017. It’s a convention in Finance Ministry to appoint the senior most
secretary as the Finance Secretary. Hasmukh Adhia joined the revenue department in 2015 from the
Department of Financial Services.
13. Which country successfully conducted a flight test of its indigenously designed and
developed long range sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’?
1. India
2. China
3. Singapore
4. Malaysia
5. USA
Answer – 1. India
Explanation
India successfully conducted a flight test of its indigenously designed and developed long range sub-
sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’. This latest test was conducted from a test range at Chandipur along
the Odisha coast. This was Nirbhay’s fifth experimental test. Out of previous four experimental tests
conducted since 2013, only one was successful. Nirbhay is powered by a solid rocket motor booster
developed by the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL).
14. In which state, the Tata Steel has set up India’s largest Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ) facility?
1. Goa
2. Kerala
3. Odisha
4. Karnataka
5. Gujarat
Explanation
Tata Steel has set up India’s largest Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ) facility at its steel plant located in
Kalinganagar, Odisha. CDQ is an energy-efficient and environment-friendly heat recovery system
used in steel production to cool the hot coke from coke ovens. CDQ has comparative advantages
over conventional wet quenching. CDQ not only reduces dust emission and improves coke quality,
but also save significant amount of water
15. Which workplace provider unveiled its first co-working space in Gurgaon, Haryana and in
Pusa Road, New Delhi?
1. Officemind
2. WorkplaceLab
3. Godrej
4. WorkoLab
5. Marriott
Answer – 4. WorkoLab
Explanation
independent workplace provider WorkoLab unveiled its first co-working space in Gurgaon, Haryana
and in Pusa Road, New Delhi. WorkoLab is planning to launch 100+ centres in next three years across
the globe. In the first phase, WorkoLab will expand to other cities like Mumbai, Pune, Kota,
Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Jaipur by March 2018. Thereafter it will foray into international markets
starting with Malaysia and Singapore.
16. Which Indian Armed Forces is set to use advanced catapult-based aircraft launch
mechanism (CATOBAR) from the U.S. for its second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-II)?
1. Indian Army
2. Indian Navy
3. Indian Coastal Guard
4. Indian Air Force
5. Mishra Dhatu Nigam
Answer – 2. Indian Navy

Explanation
The Indian Navy is set to use advanced catapult-based aircraft launch mechanism (CATOBAR) from
the U.S. for its second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-II). The U.S. has offered India its latest EMALS
(Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System) technology. This was developed by General Atomics
Aeronautical Systems Inc. The older generation of CATOBAR was powered by a steam catapult.
17. Which ministry launched ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’ on its Foundation day?
1. Ministry of Chemicals
2. Ministry of Fertilizers
3. Ministry of Coal
4. Ministry of Communication
5. Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Answer – 3. Ministry of Coal

Explanation
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways & Coal has launched ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’ on
CIL’s Foundation Day at Kolkata. The Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App is a customer friendly app. It
helps to achieve transparency in despatch operations, by monitoring, whether the despatches are
made on the principle of ‘First in First Out’. It keeps track of all the activities from issuance of Sale
Order to physical delivery of coal by road. It also helps in logistics planning for lifting of coal.
18. Which Research Organisation launched its first dedicated space observatory AstroSat on a
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (rocket)?
1. AAI
2. HAL
3. ISRO
4. IPSOS
5. NASA
Answer – 3. ISRO
Explanation
ISRO’s “AstroSat”accomplished the difficult task of measuring X-ray polarisation of Crab pulsar in the
Taurus constellation during 18-months of its study for the first time. ISRO launched its first dedicated
space observatory AstroSat on a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (rocket) on September 28, 2015, from
its spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The telescope measured the variations of polarisation
as the magnetised object (pulsar) spins 30 times per second.
19. In which Indian state the AIBA Youth Women’s World Boxing Championship 2017 held at?
1. Tripura
2. Sikkim
3. Jharkhand
4. Assam
5. Bihar
Answer – 4. Assam
Explanation
The official logo, mascot and anthem for 2017 AIBA Youth Women’s World Boxing Championship
was unveiled in a ceremony at Guwahati, Assam. Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal and
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh released the championship’s official mascot,
logo and anthem. The official mascot, named Guppy, is a female version of Assam’s one-horned
rhino. The official anthem is ‘Make Some Noise’. The anthem was composed by Shaan and sung by
Sunidhi Chauhan.
20. Which country conducted the Commonwealth Shooting Championships 2017?

1. Australia
2. India
3. China
4. S.Africa
5. Greece
Answer – 1. Australia
Explanation
Commonwealth Shooting Championships 2017 was held in Gold Coast, Australiafrom 28th October,
2017 to 8th November, 2017. This Championship is held among Commonwealth countries and is
considered as a test event for the Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Shooting Championship
2017 was held in conjunction with the 2017 Oceania Shooting Championships. The Indian squad won
a total of 20 medals which included six gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals.
21. Which state government has planned to organise village-level tournaments to curb drug
menace?
1. Odisha
2. Haryana
3. Punjab
4. Telengana
5. Karnataka
Answer – 3. Punjab
Explanation
Rural Development and Panchayat Minister of Punajb, Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa said that, to rule
out the problem of drugs from Punjab, the Punjab government would organise village-level sports
tournaments. The announcement was made at a sports tournament to mark the Parkash Utsav of
Guru Nanak Dev at Sultanpur Lodhi. The minister said that, these tournaments would be organised
at the village level to promote sportsmanship among the youth.
1. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has reconstituted a multi-agency group to monitor
investigations related to the Paradise Papers. This multi-agency group will be headed by
_______?
1. Sushil Chandra
2. Arbind Mody
3. S Bhattasali
4. Gopal Mukerjee
5. Rajendra Kumar
Answer – 1. Sushil Chandra

Explanation
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has reconstituted a multi-agency group to monitor
investigations related to the Paradise Papers. This multi-agency group will be headed by Central
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman Sushil Chandra and includes representatives of the
Enforcement Directorate. CBDT has stated that India’s tax authorities were already investigating
some of the offshore accounts revealed in the Paradise Papers.
2. Which State Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vyakti
Vikas Kendra, a training institute of the Art of Living Foundation for helping jail inmates to
maintain and improve their health and reduce physical and mental stress?
1. Punjab
2. Gujarat
3. Haryana
4. Madhya Pradesh
5. Odisha
Explanation
Haryana State Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vyakti Vikas
Kendra, a training institute of the Art of Living Foundation for helping jail inmates to maintain and
improve their health and reduce physical and mental stress. This MoU was signed in the presence of
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and founder of the Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar. No fees will be charges for this programme.
3. According to the law, Medical Termination of Pregnancy is only permissible till how many
weeks of gestation?
1. 25 weeks
2. 20 weeks
3. 10 weeks
4. 15 weeks
5. 5 weeks
Answer – 2. 20 weeks
Explanation
Bombay High Court allowed a 28-year-old woman to abort her 25-week foetus with neuro
abnormalities. The JJ hospital panel examined the pregnant woman and foetus and found that there
were multiple neuro and skeletal abnormalities.The woman had approached Bombay High Court on
the grounds that the restriction in law (Medical Termination of Pregnancy is only permissible till 20
weeks of gestation) was causing her mental and physical trauma to know that she would give birth
to a baby whose chances of survival were negligible.
4. In which state, the Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash
Javadekar inaugurated a two-days National Workshop ‘Chintan Shivir’?
1. Gujarat
2. Bihar
3. New Delhi
4. Jharkhand
5. Sikkim

Explanation
Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurated a two-day
National Workshop ‘Chintan Shivir’ in New Delhi. This workshop has been organized by Department
of School Education and Literacy, under Union HRD Ministry. The objective of this workshop is to
provide holistic education relevant for 21st century India and to bring together NGOs, private sector
and individuals to deliberate on key themes in the education sector.
5. Who is heading the panel of committee, to review about the laws governing Goods and
Services Tax (GST)?
1. B D Vishnoi
2. Ajith Kumar
3. K Srivasta
4. M Vinod Kumar
5. Rajendra Prasad
Answer – 4. M Vinod Kumar

Explanation
A committee headed by M Vinod Kumar, GST chief commissioner for Karnataka has started a review
of the laws governing Goods and Services Tax (GST). The committee has been set up to provide
suggestions for smoothening the GST regime, especially for small businesses who have been
complaining of a an increase in compliance burden. Another committee comprising industry
representatives has also been set up to provide external inputs on this matter.
6. Which state government has decided to set up a committee for the implementation of a
Rs.4,000-crore project on climate resilience agriculture?
1. Kerala
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha
5. Bihar
Answer – 3. Maharashtra
Explanation
The Maharashtra state government has decided to set up a committee for the implementation of a
Rs.4,000-crore project on climate resilience agriculture in 5,000 villages of 15 districts in the state.
The project would be funded by the World Bank. With 82 per cent of the states cultivable area falling
under dry farming coupled with consecutive drought, the state government has now decided to
push for this project.
7. Which state government launched ‘She Pad’ scheme for school girls ?
1. Karnataka
2. Gujarat
3. Goa
4. TamilNadu
5. Kerala
Explanation
the Kerala government launched a new scheme for school students named ‘She Pad’ in Kerala. Chief
Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that, the ‘She Pad’ scheme will benefit the girls of classes 6 to 12 in
Kerala and will be implemented in 300 schools in 114 panchayats this year. Free sanitary napkins,
storage spaces and environment friendly incinerators at all government-aided schools in Kerala will
be provided as part of the project.
8. As per Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR), what is the position of India
in ‘business optimism’ index for the September 2017 quarter?
1. 10th
2. 2nd
3. 7th
4. 5th
5. 9th
Answer – 3. 7th
Explanation
As per Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR), India has slipped to 7thposition in
‘business optimism’ index for the September 2017 quarter. This marks a drop by five places as
compared to 2nd position in the previous three months.
9. European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) was launched for the polls in
which country?
1. Nigeria
2. Malaysia
3. Singapore
4. Bhutan
5. Nepal
Answer – 5. Nepal
Explanation
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) was launched to monitor the general
and provincial polls in Nepal which are scheduled for 26 November and 7 December, 2017. Around
100 election observers from member countries of the European Union (EU) have been deployed to
oversee the polls in Nepal. The EU has allocated 3.5 million euro for the entire election observation
process.
10. India along with which organisation singed a loan agreement for USD 119 million for the
Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE) Project?
1. UNESCO
2. UNICEF
3. World Bank
4. Vision India
5. World Vision
Answer – 3. World Bank

Explanation
India singed a loan agreement with World Bank for USD 119 million for the Odisha Higher Education
Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE) Project. OHEPEE seeks to provide equitable access to
students to selected institutions in Odisha and enhance governance of the higher education system
in the state. This project will continue till November 2022.
11. In which city of Pakistan, the Bank of China formally launched its operations?
1. Karachi
2. Lahore
3. Islamabad
4. Peshawar
5. Multan
Answer – 1. Karachi
Explanation
Bank of China formally launched its operations in Pakistan by opening its first branch in Karachi. With
the opening of this branch of Bank of China, it is expected that the benefits of the China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC) would soon start reaching the masses. Karachi branch of Bank of China is
the first in South Asia.
12. Who first launched the first-ever diamond futures contract with the total traded quantity
in November expiry for 5,382.08 carats valued at Rs 173.32 crore?
1. SEBI
2. Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)
3. RBI
4. World Bank
5. NABARD
Answer – 2. Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)

Explanation
Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) said that, it has successfully completed first-ever diamond
futures contracts settlement with the total traded quantity in November expiry for 5,382.08 carats
valued at Rs 173.32 crore. ICEX had commenced operations on 28th August 2017 with the launch of
three monthly diamond futures contracts – of November 2017, December 2017 and January 2018
expiry.
13. With which country, the Indian government has signed its third protocol for the avoidance
of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income?
1. Pakistan
2. China
3. S.Africa
4. Australia
5. NewZealand

Answer – 5. NewZealand
Explanation
Indian government has notified the third protocol with New Zealand for the avoidance of double
taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. This protocol updates the
existing protocol by incorporating new provisions about sharing of tax-related information as per the
latest international standard. It entered into force in India on September 7, 2017, and has been
notified in the official gazette on November 2, 2017.
14. Which Novel won the top Goncourt Prize 2017 award, at the restaurant Drouant in Paris?
1. Madame Bovare’
2. L’ordre Du Jour
3. Les’ Miserabl’es
4. Candide
5. The Little Price
Answer – 2. L’ordre du jour

Explanation
Eric Vuillard’s novel L’ordre du jour (in English ‘Agenda’), story of how German industry and finance
backed Adolf Hitler, won the top Goncourt Prize 2017 award, at the restaurant Drouant in Paris.
L’ordre du jour has been among the favourites for the Goncourt prize. The Goncourt Prize is the
most prestigious award in the French-speaking world. L’ordre du jour is a 160-page book. It depicts
how the financial support of German industrialists was crucial to Hitler’s rise. The author Eric Vuillard
is 49 years old.
15. Who is appointed as the whole-time member of SEBI?

1. S Raman
2. G Mahalingam
3. Sanjeev Kaushik
4. Shaktikanta Das
5. Arun O Sathe
Answer – 3. Sanjeev Kaushik

Explanation
Sanjeev Kaushik, a Kerala cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as whole-time member of SEBI.
Sanjeev Kaushik has been appointed as whole time member of SEBI for a period of three years or till
the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved
Kaushik’s appointment. Kaushik replaces S Raman, who retired from the post of a whole-time
member in September 2017.
16. Twitter has extended its character limit from 140 characters to _______, in all languages
where cramming was an issue?
1. 200 characters
2. 250 characters
3. 280 characters
4. 220 characters
5. 225 characters
Answer – 3. 280 characters

Explanation
The social media giant, Twitter announced that it is extending the 140 character limit to 280
characters in all languages where cramming was an issue. For India and the Indian diaspora, this
update will apply to thesix regional languages and those languages are Tamil, Gujarati, Hindi,
Kannada, Marathi and Bengali. Last month Twitter had launched a test version, that expanded the
140 character limit to 280 characters which enabled every person around the world to express
themselves easily in a tweet.
17. Name the recently discovered most ancient spiral galaxy in the universe which existed 11
billion years ago.
1. B1689B11
2. C1689B11
3. D1689B11
4. A1689B11
5. Z1689B11
Answer – 4. A1689B11
Explanation
Astronomers have discovered the most ancient spiral galaxy in the universe which they believe
existed 11 billion years ago, named A1689B11. According to the scientists, the galaxy known as
A1689B11, existed just 2.6 billion years after the Big Bang, when the universe was only one-fifth of
its present age. Researchers were from Australian National University (ANU) and Swinburne
University of Technology. The study has been accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal.
18. What is the online portal launched by Menaka Gandhi for registering complaint related to
sexual harassment in non-government and government organisations?
1. Women-Safety
2. Safe-Tunnel
3. SHe-box
4. Help-box
5. She Portal
Answer – 3. SHe-box
Explanation
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi launched an online portal for
registering complaint related to sexual harassment in non-government and government
organisations named ‘SHe-box’. The comprehensive online complaint system ‘SHe-box’ (sexual
harassment electronic box) will be hosted on the website of the Ministry Of Women and Child
Development. A unit in the Women and Child Development Ministry will look into every complaint
filed online.
19. What is Tyrannomyrmex alii, a new species discovered in the Western Ghats?
1. Lizard
2. Chameleon
3. Snake
4. Spider
5. Ant
Answer – 5. Ant
Explanation
Researchers have discovered a new species of ant named ‘Tyrannomyrmex alii’ in the Western
Ghats. The new species of ant was found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The research has been
published in the journal Zootaxa. The research was undertaken by Kalesh Sadasivan and Manoj
Kripakaran, members of Travancore Natural History Society’s Ant Research Group.
20. To which sport Mitchell Starc is related to?

1. Athlete
2. Tennis
3. Cricket
4. Racing
5. Hockey
Answer – 3. Cricket
Explanation
Strike bowler Mitchell Starc took two hat-tricks in the same first-class game in Australia. Mitchell
Starc became only the eighth player in first-class cricket history and the first in 39 years to achieve
the feat as he headed New South Wales (NSW) to victory over Western Australia in the Sheffield
Shield. He removed Jason Behrendorff, David Moody and Simon Mackin in first innings to complete
his first career hat-trick. He then got both Behrendorff and Moody again off the final two deliveries
of his 15th over.
21. Who defeated the North Korea’s Kim Hyang Mi and won the gold medal in the Asian
Boxing Championships in the Light Flyweight category (48 kg category)?
1. Sakshi Malik
2. Mary Kom
3. Sathish Kumar
4. Pinki Jangra
5. Kavitha Chahal
Answer – 2. Mary Kom

Explanation
Mary Kom defeated North Korea’s Kim Hyang Mi in the final 5-0 by unanimous judges’ decision and
won the gold medal in the Asian Boxing Championships in the Light Flyweight category (48 kg
category). Mary Kom’s previous medal came in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, where she became
the first Indian woman boxer to win gold in the Women’s Flyweight (51 kg) category.
22. When is World Radiology Day observed all over the world?
1. 8th November
2. 9th November
3. 10th November
4. 11th November
5. 12th November

Explanation
The International Day of Radiology is an annual event promoting the role of medical imaging in
modern healthcare. It is celebrated on November 8 each year. It coincides with the anniversary of
the discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. Theme of World Radiology Day 2017 is
Emergency Radiology. The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists
have celebrated 8 November as World Radiography Day since 2007, along with other national
radiographers associations.
1. Which state celebrated International Cherry Blossom Festival 2017 for the second time?
1. Manipur
2. Mizoram
3. Meghalaya
4. Sikkim
5. Tripura
Answer – 3. Meghalaya
Explanation
The Government of Meghalaya kick-started the 2nd India International Cherry Blossom Festival on
Wednesday at the 5th Ground, Polo Grounds, Shillong wherein the Meghalaya Minister for Forests &
Environment, Clement Marak was the Chief Guest. The Festival is being held in association with the
Institute of Bio-resources & Sustainable Development (IBSD), Government of India and Indian
Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India.
2. Where was the Organic World Congress – 2017 inaugurated?

1. Greater Noida
2. Noida
3. Lucknow
4. Ayodhya
5. Gonda
Answer – 1. Greater Noida

Explanation
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated the three-day
Organic World Congress – 2017 at India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. 1,400 representatives from
110 countries, and 2000 delegates from India participated in the Organic World Congress – 2017.
The goal is to move from organic India to the organic world. The Organic World Congress (OWC) is
organized once every three years in a different country. The International Federation of Organic
Farming Movements (IFOAM) and Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) are organizing the
event.
3. In which State of India, the first ever youth film festival of the European nations is
organised?
1. Gujarat
2. Maharashtra
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. New Delhi
5. Bihar

Explanation
The Nordic-Baltic embassies are set to host the first ever youth film festival of the European nations
at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi from 13 – 18 November 2017. The Nordic-Baltic youth film
festival is organized by Nordic-Baltic embassies in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre. The
Nordic-Baltic countries are Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and
Sweden.
4. The Bandhan Express, a passenger train was flagged of and inaugurated virtually between
India and which country?
1. Pakistan
2. Singapore
3. Srilanka
4. Nepal
5. Bangladesh
Explanation
Bandhan Express’ a passenger train between Kolkata and Bangladesh’s southwestern industrial city
of Khulna was inaugurated on November 9, 2017. ’Bandhan Express’ was jointly flagged off (through
video conferencing) by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta
Banerjee and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It is a fully air-conditioned passenger train
and will run every Thursday from both Kolkata and Khulna.
5. Delhi Government signed a twin city agreement with which city of South Korea, with an
objective to strengthen cooperation between two cities in the fields of smart city, e-
governance, climate change and transportation?
1. Seoul
2. Busan
3. Incheon
4. Daegu
5. Ulsan
Answer – 1. Seoul
Explanation
Delhi Government signed a twin city agreement with the Seoul (South Korea) Metropolitan
Government with an objective to strengthen cooperation between two cities in the fields of smart
city, e-governance, climate change and transportation. This agreement, referred to as ‘Establishment
of Friendship City Relationship’ was signed between Park Won Soon, Mayor of Seoul (South Korea)
Metropolitan Government and Delhi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
6. Which Indian city has been included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO’s) Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition?
1. Bangalore
2. Chennai
3. Hyderabad
4. Ahmadabad
5. Amritsar
Explanation
Chennai has been included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO’s) Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. Chennai is the third Indian city to
be included in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network. Jaipur and Varanasi have already featured in the
network for their contributions to music and folk arts.
7. Which Indian city tops the survey of “Confidence to Go Digital” done by Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
1. Chennai
2. Mumbai
3. Delhi
4. Bengaluru
5. Srinagar
Answer – 4. Bengaluru
Explanation
According to a report based on a survey by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), published on
November 7, 2017, India’s Silicon Valley – Bengaluru has been adjudged as the best city among 45
cities for the confidence of its businesses in their ability to go digital.
8. Which country becomes World’s Top City for International Visits according to a report
published by Euromonitor International?
1. Japan
2. Finland
3. Hong Kong
4. Polland
5. Holland
Answer – 3. Hong Kong

Explanation
A report published by Euromonitor International, said that, Hong Kong remains the world’s most
visited city by international travellers. The report on top 100 city destinations was published by
market research firm Euromonitor International. It said that, 25.7 million arrivals are expected in
Hong Kong this year, making it the World’s top city for international visits. The Thai capital Bangkok
retains second place, but its popularity has grown faster than Hong Kong’s, with arrivals at 21.3
million.
9. What is India’s position in global gaming installs, according to Unity Technologies survey?
1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth
5. Fifth
Answer – 3. Third
Explanation
Unity Technologies, said that, India is now ranked third in global gaming installs, surpassing Brazil
and Russia. Unity Technologies, said that, the latest market research shows that, India has risen from
the 9th position in January 2017 to the 3rd spot in global gaming install rankings. It has surpassed
Brazil and Russia in the global rankings. This is due to a drastic increase in India’s adoption of high-
end mobile devices with larger RAM size.
10. Where did the International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial meeting was held at?
1. Switzerland
2. Polland
3. France
4. Spain
5. Holland
Answer – 3. France
Explanation
International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial meeting was held in Paris, Franceon 7th and 8th
November, 2017. Energy security, clean energy technology and government-industry dialogue on
investment and digitalization were the key focus areas for this meeting. Indian delegation to IEA
Ministerial Meeting, Paris was led by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and
New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh.
11. Which country has announced a grant of nearly USD 500,000 for organisations who can
come up with ideas and projects to promote religious freedom in India and Sri Lanka?
1. Australia
2. China
3. Japan
4. Russia
5. USA
Answer – 5. USA
Explanation
The US has announced a grant of nearly USD 500,000 for organisations which can come up with
ideas and projects to promote religious freedom in India and Sri Lanka. The Department of State,
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, US, has said that, it aims to reduce religiously-
motivated violence and discrimination in India through its USD 493,827 programme.
12. Which private sector bank entered into a partnership with MobiKwik company to launch a
co-branded virtual Visa prepaid card for customers of MobiKwik?
1. Bandhan bank
2. DCB bank
3. IDFC Bank
4. Catholic Syrian bank
5. City Union bank
Answer – 3. IDFC Bank

Explanation
IDFC Bank entered into a strategic partnership with digital payments solution company MobiKwik to
launch a co-branded virtual Visa prepaid card for customers of MobiKwik. By next week, IDFC Bank –
Mobikwik Visa virtual pre-paid card facility will be available to all MobiKwik users on Android as well
as iOS platform. To use the co-branded pre-paid card, the Mobikiwk user need not be a customer of
IDFC Bank.
13. Linking of __________ with insurance policies were made mandatory by Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) under Prevention of Money-
laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017?
1. Ration Card
2. Aadhaar Card
3. Salary certificate
4. Community certificate
5. Income certificate
Answer – 2. Aadhaar Card

Explanation
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) has announced that linking of
Aadhaar number to insurance policies is now a mandatory requirement under Prevention of Money-
laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017. This norm of linking Aadhaar
number to insurance policies will apply to new customers as well as existing policy holders. Besides,
it will apply not only to life insurance policies but also to general insurance policies.
14. In which Indian city, the United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) second largest bank, Emirates NBD
has started its operations?
1. Chennai
2. Srinagar
3. Agartala
4. Hyderabad
5. Mumbai
Answer – 5. Mumbai
Explanation
United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) second largest bank, Emirates NBD has started operations in India by
opening a branch in Mumbai. Emirates NBD, has a plan to invest USD 100 million capital into its
Indian operations over a period of time. The Mumbai branch is Emirates NBD’s fifth international
branch outside of its UAE.
15. Which country has decided either to shut down or reduce operations at several steel
plants for the next 5 months to reduce pollution?
1. China
2. India
3. USA
4. Canada
5. Japan
Answer – 1. China
Explanation
A report by non-governmental environmental organisation Greenpeace has stated that, China will
either shut down or reduce operations at several steel plants for the next 5 months to reduce
pollution in Beijing. A number of steel plants in northern China, which usually faces heavy to severe
winter pollution every year, will be shut down before Christmas as part of the green strategy. The
new measures will come to effect in mid-November 2017, and will continue through the winter. This
move aims to cut wintertime particulate pollution by 15%.
16. Adani Power (Jharkhand) has inked long-term pact with which country’s Power
Development Board, to supply electricity from its upcoming 1,600 MW plant at Godda in
Jharkhand?
1. Myanmar
2. Bhutan
3. Bangladesh
4. Pakistan
5. Afghanistan
Explanation
Adani Power has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Power (Jharkhand) has inked
long-term pact with Bangladesh Power Development Board to supply electricity from its upcoming
1,600 MW plant at Godda in Jharkhand. Adani Power (Jharkhand) Limited has signed a power
purchase agreement (PPA) for net capacity of 1,496 MW with Bangladesh Power Development
Board for 25 year.
17. What % of import duty is levied on wheat by Indian government to restrict cheap
shipments and thereby provide price support to farmers in the ongoing Rabi season?
1. 15%
2. 20%
3. 25%
4. 26%
5. 15%
Answer – 2. 20%
Explanation
Indian government doubled the import duty on wheat to 20 per cent to restrict cheap shipments
and thereby provide price support to farmers in the ongoing Rabi season. This decision has been
taken as government wants to give positive price signal and encourage farmers to grow wheat in
more area. Moreover, Indian Government wants to avoid wheat growers to shift to other crops due
to low prices owing to excess supply available at cheaper rates.
18. Who was awarded Israel’s 2018 Genesis Prize in recognition of her commitment to social
causes and deep connection to her Jewish and Israeli roots?
1. Michael Bloomberg
2. Michael Douglas
3. Natalie Portman
4. Itzhak Perlman
5. Anish Kapoor
Answer – 3. Natalie Portman

Explanation
Organisers announced that, Natalie Portman has been awarded Israel’s 2018 Genesis Prize in
recognition of her commitment to social causes and deep connection to her Jewish and Israeli roots.
The Genesis Prize is granted each year to a person recognised as an inspiration to the next
generation of Jews through professional achievement and commitment to Jewish values. It consists
of $1 million cash. Natalie Portman is an Oscar award winning actress. She was born in Israel and
moved to the United States as a young girl. She won the 2011 Best Actress Academy Award.
19. Who was elected as the first Sikh mayor of US city?

1. Stan Polovet
2. Ravinder Singh
3. Maxyne Singh
4. Anish Kapoor
5. Roman Singh
Answer – 2. Ravinder Singh

Explanation
Ravinder Singh Bhalla has become the first ever Sikh mayor of New Jersey’s Hoboken city. He is the
first Sikh to hold elected office in New Jersey. Within days of being associated with “terrorism” in a
flyer during the run up to the mayoral election, Ravinder Singh Bhalla has become the first Sikh
mayor of Hoboken city of New Jersey in the US.
20. Which British Minister resigned from International Development Secretary post, due to
controversies over her unauthorised secret meetings with Israeli politicians?
1. Praniti Chopra
2. Jeremy Hunt
3. Boris Johnson
4. Priti Patel
5. Damian Green
Answer – 4. Priti Patel

Explanation
Britain’s first Indian-origin Cabinet Minister Priti Patel resigned as International Development
Secretary due to controversies over her unauthorised secret meetings with Israeli politicians. Priti
Patel’s resignation is followed by controversies around a dozen undisclosed meetings she had with
other Israelis, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for which she had been forced to
apologise. She is a 45 year old Gujarati-origin politician. She was promoted as secretary of state in
the department for international development in 2016.
21. In which city, India’s second Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) was set up,
under World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPO) Technology and Innovation
Support Center (TISC) program?
1. Chennai
2. Mumbai
3. Trichy
4. Kolkatta
5. Delhi
Explanation
India’s second Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) will be set up at the Centre for
Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) in Anna University, Chennai. To set up this Center, Department of
Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry has signed an
Institutional agreement with Anna University. This center will be set up under the World Intellectual
Property Organizations (WIPO) Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) program.
22. Which company unveiled a partnership with NASA to develop flying taxis?
1. Ola
2. Uber
3. Fastrack
4. Curb
5. MyTaxi
Answer – 2. Uber
Explanation
Uber unveiled a partnership with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to develop
flying taxis priced competitively with standard Uber journeys. Uber has also announced that, Los
Angeles will join two other previously revealed “UberAIR” pilot schemes in Dallas Fort-Worth, Texas,
and Dubai. The first demonstration flights are expected in 2020 and will move into commercial
operations by 2023, with plenty of time for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
23. What is Musa paramjitiana, a new species of fruit discovered in Andaman and Nicobar?
1. Red banana
2. Mango
3. Wild Banana
4. Grape fruit
5. Grapes
Answer – 3. Wild Banana

Explanation
A new species of wild banana named ‘Musa paramjitiana’ has been discovered in Andaman and
Nicobar islands. The new species of wild banana has been named after Paramjit Singh, director of
the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). This discovery has been published in the Nordic Journal of
Botany. The species was found in North Andaman’s Krishnapuri forest, 6 kilometres away from
human habitation.
24. Who defeated P V Sindhu and won badminton title in Senior National Badminton
Championship 2017, in Nagpur?
1. Sania Mirza
2. Saina Nehwal
3. Jyothsna
4. Aashna Roy
5. Ramya Tulsi
Answer – 2. Saina Nehwal

Explanation
Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy won titles in Senior National Badminton Championship 2017, in
Nagpur. Saina Nehwal, a former world number one, defeated PV Sindhu, the Olympic and World
Championship silver medallist by 21-17, 27-25 in the finals of women singles. Saina won the
women’s singles title. HS Prannoy defeated Kidambi Srikanth by 21-15, 16-21, 21-7 in the men’s
singles finals. HS Prannoy won the men’s singles title.
25. To which field Karin Dor belongs to?

1. Cinema
2. Singer
3. Researcher
4. Journalist
5. Literature
Answer – 1. Cinema
Explanation
Karin Dor, who played the red-haired villainess Helga Brandt in the 1967 James died on 06thNov
2017 in a nursing home in Munich. Dor became popular in the 1960’s for playing heroines in Karl
May and Edgar Wallace films but is best remembered for playing an assassin sent to kill James Bond,
played by Sean Connery – in 1967 film You Only Live Twice.
26. Which Indian state celebrated its 17th formation day On 9th November 2017, which was
separated from Uttar Pradesh?
1. Haryana
2. Delhi
3. Rajasthan
4. Bihar
5. Uttarakhand
Answer – 5. Uttarakhand
Explanation
On 9th November 2017, Uttarakhand celebrated its 17th formation day. Uttarakhand was formed on
9th November 2000 as the 27th state. It was separated from Uttar Pradesh. Numbers of events were
organized across the state to celebrate the 17th formulation day. The main event was held at Police
line in Dehradun, where ceremonial parade was presented by Uttarakhand police.
27. When was the Legal Service Day observed all over India?
1. 9th Nov
2. 19th Nov
3. 10th Nov
4. 15th Nov
5. 12th Nov
Answer – 1. 9th Nov

Explanation
Legal Services Day is celebrated every year on 9th of November in all states and authorities of India.
At this day variety of legal literacy camps and functions are organized at many places in New Delhi.
This day was first coined by the Supreme Court in the year 1995 to offer help and support to the
weaker and poor group of sections of people which may be women, disabled persons, Scheduled
Tribes, children, Scheduled Castes, human trafficking victims and natural calamities victims.
1. In which state, 23rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held at?
1. Assam
2. Manipur
3. Bihar
4. Jharkhand
5. Delhi
Answer – 1. Assam
Explanation
23rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council headed by Union Finance Minister, Arun
Jaitley was held in Guwahati, Assam on November 10, 2017. Decisions taken during this meeting of
GST council has brought in a comprehensive overhaul of GST rates. Besides return filing has been
eased and more relief has been provided to small and medium enterprises. GST rate on 177 items
has been reduced from 28% to 18%. Now only 50 items, mostly demerit, sin and luxury goods will
attract 28% GST rate.
2. Which State’s Assembly has passed three key bills including Prevention of Dangerous
Activities of Bootleggers, Dacoits, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral traffic offenders and
Land grabbers (Amendment) Bill, 2017?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Telangana
4. Bihar
5. Gujarat
Answer – 3. Telangana
Explanation
Telangana State Assembly has passed three key bills including Telangana Prevention of Dangerous
Activities of Bootleggers, Dacoits, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral traffic offenders and Land
grabbers (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The amendment to Prevention of Dangerous Activities Bill has
been brought in to replace a Government ordinance that was passed about 6 months ago to curb
illegal activities. ‘Telangana Road Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2017’ is the second
bill that was passed. This bill seeks development of roads and highways by securing funds from
financial institutions.
3. In which city, the second meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) was held
at?
1. Gujarat
2. New Delhi
3. Jammu Kashmir
4. Srinagar
5. Trivandrum

Explanation
The second meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (EAC-PM)
was held in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Bibek Debroy. It was attended by renowned
economists Dr. Surjit Bhalla, Dr. Rathin Roy, Dr. Ashima Goyal, Dr. Shamika Ravi and Member
Secretary and Principal Adviser NITI Aayog, Ratan P. Watal. In the meeting road map towards skill
development, job creation, enhanced resource investment in the social sector– including for Health
and Education and for boosting Infrastructure financing were discussed.
4. Environment ministry forms 7-member panel under CK Mishra for dealing with _______ in
Delhi?
1. Molestation
2. Water Pollution
3. Air Pollution
4. Child abuse
5. Industries

Answer – 3. Air Pollution
Explanation
As Delhi’s air is turning toxic over recent weeks and reaching crisis levels, the Centre stepped in and
decided to set up a 7-member-committee of secretaries from the Centre, Delhi Government and
experts to continuously monitor and implement a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) that would
include control of road and construction of dust garbage burning, control of power plants and
industrial emissions, entry of vehicles and several other related factors.
5. In which part of India, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju
inaugurated ‘India Disaster Response Summit’ ?
1. New Delhi
2. Punjab
3. Haryana
4. Kerala
5. Odisha

Explanation
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijijuinaugurated ‘India Disaster Response Summit’ in
New Delhi. This Summit was jointly organised by the National Disaster Management Authority
(NDMA) and social networking site Facebook. India has become the first country to partner with
Facebook on disaster response. During the Summit, deliberations were held on how best to leverage
social media platforms to ‘prepare, respond and recover during and after a disaster.
6. Which states becomes the first state to treat Hepatitis-C patients through oral medicine?
1. Bihar
2. Haryana
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Jharkhand
5. Sikkim
Explanation
7. Which country got re-elected as a member of the Executive Board of the UN Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
1. Indonesia
2. Singapore
3. China
4. USA
5. India
Answer – 5. India
Explanation
India got re-elected as a member of the Executive Board of the UN Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The executive board is the top decision- making body of UNESCO.
India was re-elected to executive Board during 39th session of the general conference of UNESCO in
Paris, France. UNESCO’s General Conference comprises representatives of member countries and
meets every two years.
8. Where did the First ever International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition held at?
1. Abudhabi
2. Dubai
3. Qatar
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Iran
Answer – 2. Dubai
Explanation
the International AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy)
Conference and Exhibition 2017 is held in Dubai. Minister for AYUSH Sripad Naik is on a three day
visit to UAE to participate in the first ever International Ayush Conference and Exhibition in Dubai.
This is the first ever conglomeration of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homeopathy practitioners, policy makers, industrialists, researchers and students across the world.
9. Which international organisation has approved an USD 30 million soft loans for fourth
phase of the North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project
(NERCORMP)?
1. World Health Organization (WHO)
2. World Trade Organization (WTO)
3. Organisation pof Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
4. International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
5. World Bank
Answer – 4. International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)

Explanation
International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), an international financial institution and a
specialised agency of the United Nations has approved a USD 30 million soft loans for fourth phase
of the North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCORMP). NERCORMP is
a livelihood and rural development project aimed to transform the lives of the poor and
marginalized tribal families in several districts of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and
Manipur.
10. The government raised the maximum amount of home loan limit for central government
employees to ¬¬¬¬¬____ lakhs?
1. 25
2. 20
3. 30
4. 50
5. 15

Answer – 1. 25
Explanation
The government raised the maximum amount that a central government employee can borrow from
the government to Rs 25 lakh for new construction/purchase of new house/flat. The limit for home
loan borrowing has been tripled for central government employees as per the 7th pay commission
recommendations. Earlier this limit was only Rs 7.50 lakh. This move is going to benefit about 50
lakh central government employees all over India.
11. RBI released a new set of outsourcing norms for which of the following below?
1. NBFC
2. SEBI
3. SBI
4. Financial Institutions
5. 2&3
Answer – 4. 1 only
Explanation
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a notification outlining norms for outsourcing of
functions/services by Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFCs). As per the new norms, NBFCs cannot
outsource core management functions like internal audit, management of investment portfolio,
strategic and compliance functions for know your customer (KYC) norms and sanction of loans. Staff
of service providers should have access to customer information only up to an extent which is
required to perform the outsourced function.
12. FEMA norms eased to spur investment from overseas. This notification by RBI has
combined which of the 2 existing regulations?
1. FEMA 30 and FEMA 24
Answer – 3. FEMA 20 and FEMA 24

Explanation
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified the Foreign Exchange Management regulations pertaining
to Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India. This has been done by putting all
the 93 amendments to Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) under one notification. This
notification by RBI has combined two existing regulations FEMA 20 and FEMA 24, which provides
information on investment in an Indian company or a partnership, or in a limited liability partnership
or in a partnership firm.
13. Which Digital payments company has launched its domestic operations in India and will
now provide digital payment solutions for merchants and customers in India?
1. PayPal
2. Paytm
3. American Express
4. Western Union
5. Visa Digital Solutions
Answer – 1. PayPal
Explanation
American Digital payments company PayPal has launched its domestic operations in India and will
now provide digital payment solutions for merchants and customers in India. In the Indian market,
PayPal has been offering cross border payments since last ten years. It claims to control a third of
India’s Business to Customer (B2C) export payments. Senior officials of PayPal have stated that
PayPal’s brand is basically based on three pillars viz. reliability, safety and security. Adhering to this
ideology, PayPal will offer its services with ‘Buyer and Seller protection’ as a differentiating factor to
create its presence in the highly competitive digital payments space of India.
14. Who imposed Fine on Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s Family for Manipulative Trading?
1. RBI
2. SEBI
3. Supreme Court
4. NABARD
5. High Court
Answer – 2. SEBI
Explanation
India’s securities market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has penalised 22
entities for involvement in manipulative trading. One of these 22 entities is Gujarat Chief Minister
Vijay Rupani’s Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) that was found to be involved in manipulative trading
through a listed firm called Sarang Chemicals. The alleged manipulative transactions by Mr. Rupani’s
firm were done between January and June, 2011. Mr. Rupani’s firm has been asked to pay a Rs 15
lakh fine within 45 days.
15. A panel led by India’s consumer affairs ministry under Avinash K Srivastava has decided to
import the onions through ________ to increase the availability of the same, in the market
on moderate prices?
1. Public Sector
2. Government agency
3. Private Sector
4. Food Corporation
5. Government shared Private companies
Answer – 2. Government agency

Explanation
A panel led by India’s consumer affairs ministry under Avinash K Srivastavahas decided to import the
onions through a government agency to increase the availability of the same, in the market on
moderate prices. The meeting of Price Stabilization Fund Management Committee (PSFMC) headed
by Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Shri Avinash K Srivastava was held in New Delhi on 09.11.2017.
16. Which is the first country to partner with social networking site Facebook on disaster
response?
1. India
2. Canada
3. USA
4. China
5. France
Answer – 1. India
Explanation
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said that, India is the first country to partner with social networking site
Facebook on disaster response. According to the Home Ministry, the programme in collaboration
with Facebook, will be piloted in two disaster-prone states: Assam and Uttarakhand. Facebook will
share its disaster maps, developed using aggregated, de-identified data, with the National Disaster
Management Authority (NDMA). The maps can aid swift disaster response by providing real-time,
actionable information.
17. Who won the posthumous Lifetime Achievement award 2017?

1. Marit Allen
2. Howard Ashman
3. Girija Devi
4. Frank Churchill
5. James Dean
Answer – 3. Girija Devi

Explanation
Eminent classical singer late Girija Devi will be honoured with the prestigious Sumitra Charat Ram
Award for Lifetime Achievement on 17th November 2017 in New Delhi. The Sumitra Charat Ram
Award for Lifetime Achievement will be presented by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (Ministry
of Housing and Urban Affairs) to Girija Devi’s daughter, Sudha Datta, at Kamani Auditorium. The
award was instituted six years ago in the memory of Delhi’s well-known art patron, Sumitra Charat
Ram, by her daughter Shobha Deepak Singh.
18. Which organisation is selected to for Mother Teresa Award 2017 for social justice?
1. World Vision
2. UNHCR
3. UNESCO
4. UNICEF
5. Action Aid
Answer – 2. UNHCR
Explanation
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was named as the recipient of the
Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice, 2017 as an acknowledgement of its exceptional
work worldwide. The UNHCR provides humanitarian aid to innumerable people internally displaced
by conflicts and helping stateless people all over the world.
19. What is the prize amount given for the winner of National Entrepreneurship Awards
2017?
1. 10 lakhs
2. 20 lakhs
3. 15 lakhs
4. 25 lakhs
5. 1 crore
Answer – 3. 15 lakhs
Explanation
The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) hosted the National Entrepreneurship
Awards 2017 marking the completion of three years of its inception. The National Entrepreneurship
Awards (NEA) was instituted by MSDE in 2016 to encourage entrepreneurship in India. This year 15
winners across various categories were awarded. Winners were given a cash award of Rs 5 lakh
(enterprises and individuals) and Rs. 10 lakhs (organizations/institutes) along with a certificate and
trophy recognizing their efforts of being the change agents in India’s development.
20. Union minister of state for tourism, Alphons Kannanthanam, was elected unopposed to
Rajya Sabha from which state in a bypoll?
1. Bihar
2. Kerala
3. Gujarat
4. Rajasthan
5. Goa
Answer – 4. Rajasthan
Explanation
Union minister of state for tourism, Alphons Kannanthanam, was elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
from Rajasthan in a bypoll. The Rajya Sabha seat had fallen vacant after former Union minister
Venkaiah Naidu was elected as the Vice-President in August 2017. Returning officer at the Rajasthan
legislative assembly, Prithvi Raj, declared Alphons Kannanthanam elected unopposed after no other
candidate submitted papers even on the last day of filing.
21. Which country is becoming world’s top sulphur dioxide emitter according to the research
at the University of Maryland in the US?
1. China
2. India
3. Japan
4. USA
5. Singapore
Answer – 2. India
Explanation
A study led by researchers at the University of Maryland in the US suggests that India is becoming, if
it is not already, the world’s top sulphur dioxide emitter. The study says that, India’s emissions of the
air pollutant sulphur dioxide increased by 50 % since 2007, while China’s fell by 75 %. Sulphur
dioxide is an air pollutant that causes acid rain, haze and many health-related problems. It is
produced predominantly when coal is burned to generate electricity.
22. Deepender Singh and Manish are related to which of the following sport?
1. Shooting
2. Swimming
3. Long Jump
4. High Jump
5. Athletics
Answer – 1. Shooting
Explanation
Indian para shooters Deepender Singh and Manish Narwal set 2 world records in the Shooting Para
Sport World Cup 2017, in Bangkok. Indian para shooters Deepender Singh and Manish Narwal won
gold and silver respectively in the P1 10m Air Pistol SH1 category in the Shooting Para Sport World
Cup 2017.
23. Who is Manu Sharma who recently passed away?

1. Actor 2. Author 3. Reseacher 4. Dancer 5. Journalist
Answer – 2. Author
Explanation
Noted author and Padma Shri awardee Manu Sharma died in Varanasi following prolonged illness.
Manu Sharma was 89 years old. He died at his residence in Varanasi on 8th November 2017
following prolonged illness. His last rites were performed at the Manikarnika Ghat with full state
honours. He was also called as Hanuman Prasad Sharma. He was nominated as one of the navratna
of the Swachha Bharat Abhiyan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Varanasi in 2014.
24. When is the World science day for peace and development celebrated all over the world?
1. 10th November
2. 12th November 3. 14th November 4. 16th November 5. 18th November

Explanation
On 10th November 2017, World science day for peace and development was celebrated all over the
world. World Science Day for peace and development was coined by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2001 and was celebrated for the first time in 2002.
It highlights the important role that science has in society. It also highlights the need to engage the
public in debates on emerging scientific issues.The theme for World Science Day for peace and
development 2017 is ‘Science for Global Understanding’.

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