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    1. In which city, Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of AYUSH, recently (in Nov ‘22) inaugurated North East’s 1st Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM)?
      1) Agartala, Tripura
      2) Silchar, Assam
      3) Imphal, Manipur
      4) Dimapur, Nagaland
      5) Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh
      Answer-2) Silchar, Assam
      Explanation:
      Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), inaugurated the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), the first of its kind institute for Unani Medicine in North East, in Silchar, Assam.
      i. The complex was developed by the National Projects Construction Corporation(NPCC) Limited and handed over to the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), an autonomous organisation under AYUSH Ministry.

    2. According to the Times Higher Education (THE)’s 12th edition of the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) 2022-2023, ____________ was the highest-ranked Indian university with a global rank of 28th.
      1) IIT Madras
      2) IIT Delhi
      3) Indian Institute of Science
      4) IIT Bombay
      5) Bangalore University
      Answer-2) IIT Delhi
      Explanation:
      The Times Higher Education (THE) released the 12th edition of its annual Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) 2022-2023 which was conducted by HR consultancy Emerging and published by THE. It featured 7 Indian universities among the top 250 universities in the world for graduate employability.
      i. The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) was the highest-ranked Indian university with a global rank of 28th, and the only Indian institute in the top 50. It was ranked 27th in 2021 rankings.
      • IIT-Delhi followed by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore(Bengaluru) at 58th and IIT Bombay(Mumbai) at 72 are the only Indian institutes among the top 100 on the list.
      ii. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America(USA) has topped the Global University Employability Ranking 2022 globally.

    3. What is the edition of the India-Indonesia bilateral joint training exercise “Garuda Shakti” that began in Karawang, west Java, Indonesia on 21st November 2022?
      1) 8th
      2) 6th
      3) 7th
      4) 5th
      5) 9th
      Answer-1) 8th
      Explanation:
      On November 21, 2022, the 8th edition of the India-Indonesia bilateral joint training exercise “Garuda Shakti” began at the Sangga Buana training centre in Karawang, west Java, Indonesia.
      i. A contingent of Indian Special Forces troops is currently participating in this intensive 13-day training program in Karawang with Indonesian Special Forces.

    4. Name the bank that has recently (in Nov ‘22) collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch ‘FIRSTAP’, India’s first sticker-based debit card.
      1) YES Bank
      2) HDFC Bank
      3) IDFC FIRST Bank
      4) Axis Bank
      5) ICICI Bank
      Answer-3) IDFC FIRST Bank
      Explanation:
      IDFC FIRST Bank in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched FIRSTAP, India’s first sticker-based debit card, to facilitate transactions by tapping the sticker on a Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled point-of-sale (PoS) terminal.
      i. This sticker-based debit card is one-third smaller compared to the regular debit card and can also be affixed on any surface of customers’ choice including cell phone wallets, Identity cards, watches and rings.

    5. Which bank has recently (in Nov ‘22) partnered with the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) to launch an electronic bank guarantee?
      1) Canara Bank
      2) Bank of Baroda
      3) Union Bank of India
      4) Punjab National Bank
      5) Bank of India
      Answer-1) Canara Bank
      Explanation:
      Canara Bank in partnership with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) launched an Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) on its 117th Founder’s day, celebrated on 19th November 2022.
      About Canara Bank:
      Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – L V Prabhakar
      Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
      Establishment – 1906

    6. Who has recently (in Nov ‘22) taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)?
      1) Manoj Kumar
      2) Sampath Kumar
      3) Vinit Kumar
      4) M. Mahesh
      5) Rajan Babu
      Answer-3) Vinit Kumar
      Explanation:
      Vinit Kumar, IRSEE (Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers) officer of the 1993 batch, took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MoMSME) at KVIC Central Office, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
      i. He has also served as Chief Electrical Engineer in Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited and looked after the World Bank-funded Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) project.

    7. Which of the following banks and SBI Life Insurance recently (in Nov ‘22) acquired a 10% stake (each) in the joint venture company of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)?
      1) HDFC Bank
      2) ICICI Bank
      3) Axis Bank
      4) Both 1 & 2
      5) Both 2 & 3
      Answer-5) Both 2 & 3
      Explanation:
      ICICI Bank Limited, Axis Bank Limited and SBI Life Insurance Company Limited have signed an agreement for a Joint Venture(JV) Company of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) for implementing a 9 Million Metric Tonnes per Annum (MMTPA) refinery at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
      i. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI Life Insurance have acquired 10% each, through the acquisition of 5000 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each, for a cash consideration of Rs 50000.
      ii. The acquisition will be completed within 180 days from the date of the joint venture agreement.

    8. In November 2022, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched Startup Applications for Registration on ________ Portal to help and guide new start-ups.
      1) eChhawani Portal
      2) Udyam Portal
      3) Nidan Portal
      4) e-KUMBH Portal
      5) MAARG Portal
      Answer-5) MAARG Portal
      Explanation:
      Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched Startup Applications for Registration on MAARG Portal, the National Mentorship Platform by Startup India to help and guide new start-ups grow and flourish.
      i. This aims to strengthen the startup ecosystem of India, which is currently ranked as the 3rd largest globally.
      ii. MAARG portal – Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth, is a one-stop platform that offers mentorship to startups across diverse sectors, stages, functions, and backgrounds.

    9. What is the theme of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day 2022 that was observed across the globe on 16th November 2022?
      1) All Together to End COPD
      2) Your lungs for life
      3) Living Well With COPD – Everybody, Everywhere
      4) Healthy Lungs – Never More Important
      5) Never too early, Never too late
      Answer-2) Your lungs for life
      Explanation:
      World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day 2022 was observed across the globe on 16th November 2022 (annually 3rd Wednesday of November) to raise awareness about COPD, one of the most widespread illnesses across the globe.
      i. The theme of World COPD Day 2022 is ‘Your lungs for life’.
      ii. The 1st World COPD Day was observed on 20th November 2002.

    10. Which state government has recently (in Nov ‘22) launched AMLAN (Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan) Mission to eradicate Anaemia?
      1) Gujarat
      2) Andhra Pradesh
      3) Madhya Pradesh
      4) Odisha
      5) West Bengal
      Answer-4) Odisha
      Explanation:
      Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha, virtually launched AMLAN- Anaemia Mukta Lakhya Abhiyan, a multipronged approach to ensure the complete eradication of anaemia among women and children in Odisha.
      i. AMLAN will benefit about 1.37 crore people, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, women of reproductive age group, adolescents and children in Odisha.
      ii. CM Naveen Patnaik announced a special package for the welfare of around 8 lakh Kendu leaf pluckers and other workers engaged in the trade. With this, Odisha becomes the 1st State in India to give bonus to kendu leaf pluckers.