November Current Affairs 2020 Weekly Test -1

Answer – 5) RBL Bank
Explanation:
The RBL Bank (formerly known as Ratnakar Bank) in partnership with Visa has launched the latter’s processing capability “Visa Direct” that allows safe, convenient, real-time and secure funds delivery directly to financial accounts using credit and debit cards. This partnership underlines RBL’s “Partners ka Bank” philosophy.
This Launch will enable RBL Bank to help fintechs in enhancing their offerings with Visa Direct.

Answer – 3) 8504.30 Lakh
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned loans worth Rs 8504.30 Lakh under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) to the Government of Goa for the latter’s various Social Infrastructure Projects. With this, NABARD achieved 100% of the target fixed for sanction to the Government of Goa during 2020-21. It was instituted in NABARD with the objective of giving low cost support to State Governments and State-owned Corporations for quick completion of projects related to medium and minor irrigation, soil conservation and other forms of rural infrastructure.

Answer – 4) Tech Mahindra
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract worth INR 400 Crore for a period of 9 years with Tech Mahindra for implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to support its ‘Project Parivarta’. Tech Mahindra will play a role in transformation and modernisation of ERP system as an implementation and support partner to enable HAL streamline and standardise its business processes across the organisation.

Answer – 1) Kerala 
Explanation:
Kerala emerged as the Best Governed State in the Large States Category, Goa emerged as the Best Governed State in Small States Category, Chandigarh emerged as the Best Governed Union Territory based on Governance in the 5th edition of Public Affairs Index 2020 (PAI 2020) released by Public Affairs Centre (PAC) on October 30, 2020.
Overall PAI 2020 Index – Scores and Rankings
i.Large States:

ii.Small States:

ii.Union Territory:

Answer – 3) 19%
Explanation:
Axis Bank Ltd along with its subsidiaries namely, Axis Capital Ltd and Axis Securities Ltd (together Axis Entities) has agreed to enter into revised agreements with Max Financial Services (MFS) Ltd to acquire up to 19.002% of the equity share capital of Max Life Insurance Co Ltd (Revised Agreements). This is in accordance with the Para 5(b) of Master Direction- Reserve Bank of India (Financial Services provided by Banks) Directions, 2016. Earlier the Axis bank was to acquire 17.002% in Max Life Insurance.

Answer – 5) All 1, 2&3
Explanation:
Alexis Vastine International Boxing Tournament for elite boxers was held from October 27, 2020 to October 31, 2020 at Nantes, France where nine Indians boxers i.e. five men and four women qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, postponed to next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was organized by AIBA (International Boxing Association), FFBOXE (French Boxing Federation) and EUBA (European Boxing Federation) which saw participation from 10 nations.

List of Indian Winners:

Answer – 2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde inaugurated ‘Nyay Kaushal’ – India’s first ever E-resource centre and a virtual court for the Maharashtra Transport and Traffic Department at Judicial Officers Training Institute in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Nyay Kaushal will facilitate electronic-filing of cases in Supreme Court, High Court and district courts across the country. The virtual court will deal with all traffic challan cases from every corner of Maharashtra online.

Answer – 5) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
Jitendra Singh, Union MoS(Minister of State) PMO(Prime Minister’s Office), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space laid foundation stone of ‘Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation/Development Plan’ in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) worth Rs.198.37 Crores through virtual mode. The plan aims to boost the socio-economic development of Jammu region. The plan includes upgradation of existing facilities and development of new projects.

Answer – 4) 670 crore
Explanation:
On November 1, 2020, the Central Government has provided Rs 670 crore to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in order to raise the Capital to Risk (Weighted) Assets Ratio (CRAR) of about one-third of the 43 RRBs who are suffering losses especially from north-eastern and eastern regions and need funds to meet regulatory capital requirement of 9%. This infusion would take care of their capital needs till March 31, 2021. As of end March 2020, 17 out of the 45 RRBs had CRAR of less than 9%, of which six RRBs had negative CRAR. In accordance with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), RRBs as a group reported net loss of Rs 2,206 crore in the FY20, as against Rs 652-crore net loss in FY19. As per the current scheme for recapitalisation of RRBs, the Centre, concerned state governments and the sponsor banks provides capital support in the ratio of 50:15:35, respectively to enable them to meet the regulatory requirement of CRAR.

Answer – 2) Dinesh Katre
Explanation:
Dr. Dinesh Katre, Senior Director & Head of Department (HOD), Human-Centred Design and Computing Group, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune won the Emmett Leahy Award for 2020. Dr. Vijay P Bhatkar Founder Executive Director of C-DAC and Chancellor of Nalanda University presented the award to Dinesh Katre. He was honoured with the award for his sustained leadership on the issues of digital stewardship and preservation over the past years. He led the team that developed Digitalaya, e-library and Archiving system.

Answer – 5) Agatti Island
Explanation:
Scientists associated with the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) have discovered two new species of Shrimps from the coral reefs in Agatti island of Lakshadweep islands, India. The two species were named Periclimenella agatti and Urocaridella arabianesis after the Agatti Island and Arabian Sea respectively. The scientists have also found two new records of hippolytoid shrimps, Lysmata hochi Baeza & Anker, 2008 (Decapoda: Lysmatidae) and Lysmata amboinensis (de Man, 1888) from Lakshadweep Islands, India with more taxonomic information. The findings of the research are published in the Zootaxa, an international peer-reviewed journal.

Answer – 3) Tamal Bandyopadhyay
Explanation:
“Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy” authored by Tamal Bandyopadhyay provides an insider perspective on the forces that are restructuring the banking system in India, Asia’s 3rd largest economy. This book, published by Roli Books, provides an understanding about the challenges and economic potential of India. It is set to release in November 2020.

Answer – 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Doraikkannu, Agriculture Minister of Tamil Nadu (TN) and a member of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(AIADMK) passed away at the age of 72 at a private Hospital in Chennai. He died due to COVID-19 related complications. He hails from Rajagiri near Papanasam in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Answer – 3) November 2
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is observed annually across the globe on November 2 to end impunity (exemption from punishment from the injurious consequences of an action) for crimes against journalists. The day also aims to raise awareness about all attacks against journalists and media workers. The date, November 2 was chosen to commemorate the assassination of 2 French journalists namely, Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon in Mali on November 2, 2013.

Answer – 4) Kerala
Explanation:
India’s first solar energy-driven miniature train was virtually inaugurated at the Veli Tourist Village in Kerala by state’s Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan. Developed with an outlay of Rs 10 crore, this train is a part of Rs 60 crore projects undertaken to make facilities of the Veli tourist village to international standards. Modelled after the vintage steam locomotive, it covers a distance of 2.5 km with three-bogie train and can carry 45 passengers. Apart from this, he also dedicated Rs 5 crore Urban Park and Rs 2.5 crore swimming pool at the Veli tourist village which is located on the outskirts of the capital Thiruvananthapuram where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea.

Answer – 4) INR 3 lakh Crore
Explanation:
Government of India extended Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by one month (i.e.) 30th of November or till an amount of INR Three Lakh Crore (Target Credit of ECLGS) is sanctioned under the scheme, whichever is earlier. The previous Deadline was October 31, 2020. The extension will provide an opportunity for borrowers who have not availed the scheme so far, to obtain credit under the scheme.
It has been extended for opening up various sectors in the economy and for expected increase in demand for the festive season.
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)

Answer – 5) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Explanation:
In order to automate the complex process of motor claims, on November 2, 2020, HDFC ERGO General Insurance launched the AI (Artificial Intelligence) tool IDEAS (Intelligent Damage Detection Estimation and Assessment Solution) for motor claim settlements. The IDEAS module uses Neural Network image processing and Analytics, Machine Learning and Natural Language that supports instant damage detection as well as calculation of the claims estimate for the surveyors to help in motor claims settlement in real-time. It is trained using more than 3,00,000 images over the last 2 years and has been integrated in the surveyor mobile app.

Answer – 2) State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation:
In a bid to develop skill sets of career-oriented individuals, SBI (State Bank of India) has entered into a strategic partnership with edX, a global non-profit education platform to expand the learners’ perspectives and access to knowledge beyond the classrooms. As part of this partnership, SBI will offer its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the edX platform (edx.org.) from November 2020.
With this partnership, SBI becomes 1st Corporate Partner of edX from India.
SBI initially will offer 3 courses, namely Unleashing Creativity at the Workplace, Relationship Marketing Strategy for Financial Services, and Conflict Resolution.
These courses will have duration for 4 to 6 weeks. There is no specific academic qualification needed to enroll in the course.

Answer – 3) Flipkart
Explanation:
Aegon Life Insurance Company Limited launched ‘Life + 36 critical illness Insurance’ on Flipkart. The policyholder of the plan will get the benefit of life protection along with a lump sum amount on diagnosis of any of the 36 critical illnesses.

Answer – 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank Limited has been voted as the “Most Outstanding Company – Financial Sector” in India in the poll conducted by Asiamoney, a well-established financial publication. HDFC has been given the honour for the 2nd consecutive year

Answer – 5) Ivory Coast
Explanation:
Alassane Outtara, President of Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) won the 3rd term as the President with her landslide victory in the 2020 Ivory Coast Election securing 94.27% of the vote. The 2020 Ivory Coast Election held on 31st October 2020 was boycotted by the two opposition figures – former President Henri Konan Bedie and ex-Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan and their supporters.

Answer – 2) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, approved acquisition of General Insurance Business of Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited (Bharti AXA) by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Lombard).
As per the proposed combination, the whole general insurance business of Bharti AXA will be transferred to ICICI Lombard by way of demerger, considering that ICICI Lombard will issue shares to Bharti AXA. The combined entity (proposed merged non-life insurance company) is likely to have a market share of 8.7% on a pro forma basis.

Answer – 3) Australia
Explanation:
Former Australian All Rounder Shane Robert Watson announced retirement from all forms of Cricket at the age of 39. He had already announced retirement from International Cricket in 2015 but was playing Franchise-based Cricket tournaments such as Indian Premier League (IPL), Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Answer – 2) National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
Explanation:
Union Minister for Earth Science (MoES), Harsh Vardhan released the report “Estimating the Economic Benefits of Investment in National Monsoon Mission (NMM) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) Facilities” prepared by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) at a function at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. The report was commissioned by MoES.
The report states that for every rupee spent by Government on NMM and HPC programs of MoES, Country gains economic benefits worth Fifty rupees, which is 50 times more benefit on investment over the next Five Years Period. The report refers to economic benefits as direct monetary gains to crop farmers, livestock rearers, and fishermen in the country. With an initial investment of ~ INR 1000 crores, NMM and HPC facilities have shown a 50-fold increase in their economic benefits.

Answer – 4) Visa
Explanation:
Visa in partnership with DigitSecure and HDFC Bank deployed the world’s 1st live PCI certified Tap to Phone card acceptance solution.
Objective– To accept safe contactless card payments in seconds through an app on their Near-Field Communication (NFC)-enabled Android smartphones, without the need of any dedicated card acceptance machines.

Answer – 2) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 132.8 million loan to Modernize Power Distribution Network in Meghalaya.
To improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in Meghalaya. The loan will be increased by a USD 2 million grant from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction of ADB.

Answer – 4) Chinmay Tumbe
Explanation:
Chinmay Tumbe’s 2nd book titled “The Age of Pandemic (1817-1920): How they Shaped India And the World” the book argues that the period between 1817 and 1920 as the age of Pandemic which claimed around 70 million lives, with India as the epicentre.
The book is published by HarperCollins India and is set to publish in December 2020.

Answer – 2) United States (US)
Explanation:
On November 4, 2020 the United States (US) became the first country to formally exit the Paris Climate Agreement. The formal exit from the agreement happened over a period of three years, after President Donald Trump declared pull-out from the climate accord in June 2017.
US is the second largest emitter of Greenhouse gases in the world (1st – China), accounting for a total of 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. US had promised to reduce its emissions by 26 percent to 28 percent by the year 2025 from 2005 levels.

Answer – 4) SBI Cards
Explanation:
On November 4, 2020 SBI Card and Payment Services ltd. (SBI Cards) partnered with Paytm and Visa to launch co-branded credit cards, India’s next generation credit cards. The credit card will be available in two variants, namely, Paytm SBI Card and Paytm SBI Card SELECT. The 2 variants have been designed for the new age, digitally savvy customers. The product has been launched on the Visa platform. This is the 2nd co-branded credit card product from Paytm. Paytm’s 1st co-branded credit card, called ‘Paytm First Card’ was launched in collaboration with Citibank. Users have the option to switch off the card for contactless payments or international transactions, when it is not required, this will safeguard them against fraud.

Answer – 4) Chacha Chaudhary
Explanation:
A three-day long Ganga Utsav 2020 from November 2-4, 2020 was virtually organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) amid COVID-19 to spread awareness about river Ganga and the need to keep the river clean and rejuvenated.
The 2020 edition marks the 12th anniversary of Ganga being accorded the status of National River, on 4th November 2008. The event was attended by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Chacha Chaudhary becomes the Brand Ambassador for Namami Gange Project. A joint project titled “Urban River Management Plan” between NMCG and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), launched. German development agency (GIZ) collaborated with NMCG for project, ‘Support to Ganga Rejuvenation’

Answer – 1) Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Explanation:
Shaktikanta Das, Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chaired the 40th SAARCFINANCE Governors’ Group meeting in a virtual format. He inaugurated the SAARCFINANCE Sync, a closed user group secure communication network. The SAARFINANCE Governors meet twice a year concurrently with the IMF (International Monetary Fund)/ WB (World Bank) Annual and Spring Meetings.

Answer – 2) Shashi S. Vempati
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) constituted a 4 member committee to review “Guidelines on Television Rating Agencies in India” notified by the ministry in 2014. The committee is headed by Shashi S. Vempati, CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Prasar Bharti. Purpose of the committee- The committee will examine and study different aspects of the television rating system in India and will notify the changes if required.

Answer – 5) November 5
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Tsunami Awareness Day is annually observed on 5th November to create and raise awareness about Tsunami and share innovative approaches across the globe to reduce the risk of tsunami. The first World Tsunami Awareness Day was observed on 5th November 2016.
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in collaboration with the United Nations system facilitates the observance of World Tsunami Awareness Day. The theme of the 2020 World Tsunami Awareness Day is “Strengthening disaster risk governance”.

Answer – 4) Kerala
Explanation:
Kottoor Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is being upgraded to International standard and is set to become the world’s largest care and cure centre for elephants. The upgradation of the centre is a part of the special program of the government of Kerala for the protection and conservation of elephants. The project is implemented at a cost of Rs.108 crore funded from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
Around Rs.71.9 crores was spent on the first phase of the centre which will be commissioned in February 2021.

Answer – 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a two-day visit to Gujarat from October 30-31, 2020. He inaugurated 17 projects around the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat laid the foundation stone for 4 new projects includes
i.India’s First Seaplane service between the Statue of Unity near Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.
ii.Water Aerodrome in Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.
iii.World’s largest Geodesic Dome
iv.Unity Glow Garden and Cactus Garden
v.Jungle Safari in Gujarat’s Narmada district.
vi.Ekta Mall and inaugurated Arogya Van & Arogya Kutir
vii.world’s first ever technology drive nutrition park
He paid homage to Sardar Vallabhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat on National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) i.e October 31, 2020. National Unity Day is celebrated to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Answer – 4) Whatsapp
Explanation:
On November 5, 2020 The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) gave approval for ‘WhatsApp Pay’, a payment system of Whatsapp to go live on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the multi-bank model in India. It will be available in 10 Indian regional languages. On November 5, 2020 The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) gave approval for ‘WhatsApp Pay’, a payment system of Whatsapp to go live on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the multi-bank model in India. NPCI has issued a cap of 30% on the total transaction volume on the UPI network of all Third Party App Providers (TPAPs). This will be effective from January 1, 2021.

Answer – 1) Axis Bank
Explanation:
On November 5, 2020 Axis Bank Ltd acquired 57,743 shares in CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd for Rs 36.38 crore. The transaction is for 9.91% equity stake in CSC e-Governance as a strategic investment by the bank. The transaction is likely to be completed by December 2020.
The bank has entered into an agreement for subscribing to 57,743 equity shares of a face value of Rs 1,000 each. These shares are to be issued by CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd at Rs 6,300 per equity share.

Answer –5) Bull Strike
Explanation:
Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted a three-day Tri-Service Combat Exercise code named “Bull Strike” from November 3-5, 2020 at Teressa Island in Nicobar Group of Islands. The exercise saw participation from three service components of ANC, elements of Indian Army’s Parachute Brigade, MARCOS (Marine Commando Force) and Special Forces. The exercise focussed on interoperability and synergy among three services – Army, Navy and Air Force to maximise combat potential.

Answer – 4) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated India’s first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP) in Lower Dibang Valley district in northeastern Arunachal Pradesh. This project will provide drinking water needs for 39 villages (approximately 17,480 people) in the district. The solar-based lift water supply project was commissioned at a cost of Rs 28.50 crore.

Answer – 3) KfW Bank
Explanation:
On November 6, 2020, Frankfurt-based German state-owned development bank KfW (formerly KfW Bankengruppe) extended two loans totaling 545 Million Euros (~ INR 4, 767 crore) to the Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for infrastructure projects in Mumbai. The package consists of a development loan of 345 million Euros and a promotional loan of 200 million Euros. The approved loan amount is the highest amount given to India including the lowest rate of interest offered by any financial institution so far. The funds will be disbursed through an agreement with the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

Answer – 3) IFFCO Bazar
Explanation:
IFFCO Bazar, e-commerce wing of IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative) has entered into partnership with SBI (State Bank of India) YONO (You Only Need One) Krishi App.
Aim of the Partnership:
To boost the accessibility of Quality Agri-products in India, To ensure that a  wide range of agricultural products are accessible to many Indian farmers and To drive digital sales in this segment, with combination of easy and free payment portal of SBI YONO and quality products of IFFCO.

Answer – 3) Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
Explanation:
Ram Nath Govind, President of India administered the “Oath of Office” for Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha (62 years), former Diplomat as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) in the Central Information Commission. The “Oath of Office” ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. He succeeds Bimal Julka who completed his term as CIC in August 2020. Sinha will serve as CIC for a term of 3 years. (CIC and Information commissioners are appointed for tenure of 5 years or until the age of 65 years).

Answer – 2) Giuseppe Conte
Explanation:
An India-Italy virtual summit 2020 was held which was co-chaired by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Italy Prof. Giuseppe Conte. Both leaders reviewed the framework of bilateral relationship and also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation against common global challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic. The leaders discussed a wide range of issues including political, economic, scientific & technological, space and defence cooperation and also adopted ‘Action Plan for 2020-2024’ along with inking of 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU). It should be noted that Italy is all set to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) following the amendment to the Framework Agreement allowing for the adhesion of non-Tropical countries which entered into force on July 15 2020.

Answer – 3) 24^th
Explanation:
Phase 1 of the 24th Edition of the Four-nation Naval Exercise Malabar 2020 took place in the Bay of Bengal from November 3-6, 2020. The Four Nations India, United States, Japan, Australia jointly form the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Group. The exercise was restricted to sea phase and was conducted in “Zero Contact” format due to Pandemic.
Participants:
Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) participated in the maritime exercise.
For the first time in 10 years, exercise is witnessing the participation of all four Quad countries. Australia is taking part in the exercise for the first time after 2007.

Answer – 3) Bangladesh & US (United States)
Explanation:
Bangladesh and US (United States) Navies launched the ‘Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh-2020’ to expand relationships and to broaden maritime awareness between the two sides. The sea phase of the exercise will take place in the Bay of Bengal with ships from both countries. They are designed to enhance interoperability between the two navies. CARAT 2020 underscores the shared vision of the US and Bangladesh for a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and secure Indo-Pacific region.

Answer – 4) Assam
Explanation:
Located in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts, the Bird Sanctuary covers an area of11.25 sq. kms. Bordoibam was formed after the great earthquake of 1950 when river Subansiri changed its course.

Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
Located in ASSAM, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport, also known as Guwahati Airport and formerly as ‘Borjhar Airport’, is the primary airport of the North-Eastern states of India. It is the 8th busiest airport in India.

Answer – 4) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Guru Ghasidas Park also known as Sanjay National Park is located in Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh government announced that the state is set to have Guru Ghasidas National Park in Kotiya district as its fourth ‘tiger reserve’. This decision was taken in 11th meeting of Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had approved to declare Guru Ghasidas National Park as a tiger reserve in 2014.

Answer – 4) Telangana
Explanation:
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is a deer national park located in Vanasthalipuram, Saheb Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is spread over 13,758 acres. It is the largest green lung space in the city of Hyderabad.

Answer – 3) 35
Explanation:
As per the current scheme for recapitalisation of RRBs, the Centre, concerned state governments and the sponsor banks provides capital support in the ratio of 50:15:35, respectively to enable them to meet the regulatory requirement of CRAR.

Answer – 3) Kerala
Explanation:
Silent Valley National Park is a national park in Kerala, India. It is located in the Nilgiri hills, has a core area of 89.52 km², which is surrounded by a buffer zone of 148 km². This national park has some rare species of flora and fauna.

Answer – 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Dal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken the responsibility to beautify the Shalimar-Dal Lake water channel which was in pathetic condition from past few years. The poor condition arose as all the waste materials including deadly polythene were thrown into the channel.

Answer – 3) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Krishnapatnam Port popularly known as KPCL is a privately built and owned all weather, deep water port on the east coast of India, located in the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. It is located about 190 km north of the Chennai Port and 18 km east of the city of Nellore.

Answer – 1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is an international airport serving Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated in the Amausi area of the city, and was earlier known as Amausi Airport.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on November 1, 2020 handed over the Lucknow airport to the Adani group on lease for a period of 50 years. The central government in February 2019 privatised six major airports of the country — Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati. After a competitive bidding process, the Adani group won the rights to run all of them for 50 years.

Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
On November 3, 2020 Airports Authority of India (AAI) stated that Rupsi Airport at Kokrajhar district, Assam is ready to start commercial operation under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) by January 2021. It is Assam’s 7th airport and Northeast’s 14th airport. It is a British-era airport that was originally constructed during World War-II to supply arms, manpower and ammunition to the Allied forces. The flight operations came to a halt in the 1980s. At an estimated cost of Rs 69 crore it has been re-developed.

Answer – 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Most popular and largest festival in Hampi, Karnataka is ‘Hampi Utsav’ which is also known as the Vijaya Utsav, since this festival is celebrated from the Vijayanagar reign it has become an integral part of life of its people. Hampi Utsava reminds us of the great heritage drawn from our glorious history.

Answer – 5) Assam
Explanation:
“Miya Museum” is a proposed museum to be set up in Assam. It came in news when Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rejected a Congress MLA’s idea of setting up a “Miya Museum” at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, a centre in Guwahati showcasing the State’s cultural heritage.

Answer – 3) Peso
Explanation:
Capital and Currency of ‘Philippines’ is ‘Manila’ & ‘Philippine Peso’ respectively.
President– Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Answer – 3) 10
Explanation:
Presently there are 7 Information Commissioners.It is to be noted that the Commission can hold up to 10 Information Commissioners. Uday Mahurkar, journalist; Heera Lal Samariya, a 1985-batch IAS officer of Telangana cadre and retired Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment; Saroj Punhanian, an Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) officer of 1984 batch and former Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General were appointed recently (November) as the Information commissioners by the 3-member committee. Vanaja N Sarna, Neeraj Kumar Gupta, Suresh Chandra and Amita Pandove are the other 4 existing Information Commissioners.

Answer – 1) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an intergovernmental organization of 13 nations. Founded on 14 September 1960 in Baghdad by the first five members, it has since 1965 been headquartered in Vienna, Austria, although Austria is not an OPEC member state.