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    1. Which country participated with India in the 8th Edition of joint military exercise “Mitra Shakti” in October, 2021?
      1) Bangladesh
      2) Nepal
      3) Sri Lanka
      4) Maldives
      5) Bhutan
      Answer-3) Sri Lanka
      Explanation:
      The 8th Edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint Military Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti – 2021’ was scheduled to be conducted at Ampara, Sri Lanka to enhance interoperability & sharing best practices in counter-insurgency operations.
      About Sri Lanka:
      Capital – Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
      President – Gotabaya Rajapaksa

    2. In October 2021, the Coal Ministry constituted a panel under the chairmanship of Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor of various firms e.g. NTPC, IOCL, PGCIL etc. What is the objective of the Panel?
      1) To encourage Exports & get it under Production Linked Incentive Scheme
      2) To reduce use of coal & encourage renewables to combat Climate Change
      3) To encourage Imports in the country
      4) For setting-up coal warehouses in the country
      5) To review & benchmark the timelines in project execution
      Answer-5) To review & benchmark the timelines in project execution.
      Explanation:
      The Coal Ministry constituted a panel to review and benchmark the timelines in project execution. The panel will also review the tendering process having a value of more than Rs 300 crore of Coal India Limited (CIL), its subsidiaries & other PSUs.

    3. Which of the following point(s) are Correct with respect to the ‘GI Tags’ given in October 2021.
      A) Mahashtra’s ‘White Onion’ & ‘Wada Kolam rice’ got GI Tag for their unique medicinal values.
      B) Karnataka’s ‘Chinoor rice’ got GI Tag for its strong aroma and Sweet taste
      C) Kerala’s ‘Edayur Chilli’ & ‘Kuttiattoor mango’ got GI Tag for low pungency and unique appealing orange-yellow colour respectively
      1) All A, B & C
      2) Only B & C
      3) Only A & C
      4) Only A & B
      5) Only A
      Answer-3) Only A & C
      Explanation:
      i. Mahashtra’s ‘White Onion’ & ‘Wada Kolam rice’ got GI Tag for their unique identity in medicines.
      ii. Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Chinoor rice’ got GI Tag for its strong aroma and Sweet taste.
      iii. Kerala’s ‘Edayur Chilli’ & ‘Kuttiattoor mango’ got GI Tag for low pungency and unique appealing orange-yellow colour respectively.

    4. Which Organization recently (in Oct’ 21) approved a US$ 150 million loan for ‘Chennai City Partnership: Sustainable Urban Services Program’?
      1) Asian Development Bank
      2) World Bank
      3) European Investment Bank
      4) Bank for International Settlements
      5) New Development Bank
      Answer-2) World Bank
      Explanation:
      The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved a US$ 150 million program titled ‘Chennai City Partnership: Sustainable Urban Services Program’ to support Tamil Nadu’s vision of making Chennai into a world-class city that is more green, livable, and resilient to climate change.
      About Tamil Nadu:
      Governor – R.N. Ravi
      Wildlife Sanctuary – Vallanadu Black Buck Sanctuary, Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary

    5. Which Bank recently (in Sept’ 21) launched ‘NAV-eCash Card’ in partnership with the Indian Navy?
      1) Canara Bank
      2) State Bank of India
      3) Union Bank of India
      4) Punjab National Bank
      5) Indian Bank
      Answer-2) State Bank of India
      Explanation:
      Indian Navy and State Bank of India (SBI) launched SBI’s NAV-eCash Card onboard India’s largest Naval Aircraft Carrier INS (Indian Naval Ship) Vikramaditya. It will overcome the difficulties faced by navy personnel onboard in handling physical cash during deployment of the ship at high seas.
      About State Bank of India (SBI):
      Chairman – Dinesh Kumar Khara
      Tagline – The Banker to Every Indian

    6. In October 2021, ________ along with Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021’s ‘Nobel Prize for Physiology/Medicine’ for their discoveries of __________.
      1) Harvey J. Alter; Receptors for temperature and touch
      2) David Julius; Identification of Hepatitis C virus
      3) David Julius; Receptors for temperature and touch
      4) Michael Houghton; Identification of Hepatitis C virus
      5) Michael Houghton; Receptors for temperature and touch
      Answer-3) David Julius; Receptors for temperature and touch
      Explanation:
      American scientists David Julius and Lebanese-American molecular biologist Ardem Patapoutian won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.

    7. Who was recently (in Sept’ 21) appointed as the brand ambassador of India’s 1st crypto unicorn ‘Coindcx’?
      1) Sharukh Khan
      2) Amir Khan
      3) Ranveer Singh
      4) Amitabh Bachchan
      5) Ajay Devgan
      Answer-4) Amitabh Bachchan
      Explanation:
      India’s first crypto unicorn CoinDCX appointed Amitabh Bachchan as its first Brand Ambassador to increase crypto awareness and to make crypto an emerging asset class.
      About CoinDCX:
      CEO & Co-founder– Sumit Gupta
      Headquarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra

    8. Which team won the 2021’s ‘Durand Cup’ Football tournament?
      1) Bengaluru FC
      2) Mumbai City FC
      3) FC Goa
      4) Kerala Blasters FC
      5) NorthEast United FC
      Answer-3) FC Goa
      Explanation:
      Indian Super League side ‘FC Goa’ won their maiden Durand Cup Football Tournament title after a 1-0 win over local giants Mohammedan Sporting Club in the final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, West Bengal on October 3, 2021.

    9. Who is the only person to receive 2 unshared Nobel Prizes?
      1) Marie Cuire
      2) Mother Theresa
      3) Linus Pauling
      4) Henry Dunant
      5) Frederick Sanger
      Answer- 3) Linus Pauling
      Explanation:
      Linus Pauling is the only person to have been awarded two unshared Nobel Prizes – the 1954 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize.

    10. In August 2021, Lamont Marcell Jacobs won men’s 100 metres gold at Tokyo Olympics. Lamont Marcell Jacobs represents which country?
      1) Australia
      2) New Zealand
      3) Netherlands
      4) Italy
      5) Jamaica
      Answer-4) Italy
      Explanation:
      Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy won the men’s 100 metres gold at the Tokyo Olympics, breaking retired Jamaican star Usain Bolt’s 13-year hold on the event.