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Q :  

Recently, Comptroller and Auditor General of India 'Girish Chandra Murmu' has been elected to which post of the United Nations Auditor Panel for the coming year?

(A) Chairman

(B) Secretary

(C) Vice President

(D) Treasurer

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Girish Chandra Murmu Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu has been elected Vice Chairman of the United Nations Auditor Panel for the year 2024.


Q :  

Which state government has recently banned 'Halal Certified Products'?

(A) Odisha

(B) Madhya Pradesh

(C) Rajasthan

(D) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Let us tell you that recently in UP, Yogi government had banned the sale of products with Halal certificate. His government imposed this ban after the FIR lodged in Hazratganj police station of Lucknow. In which it was feared that funding for anti-national activities is being done through Halal certification. There is a lot of politics going on regarding the matter. In such a situation, after the demand made by Giriraj Singh, politics has started in Bihar regarding this issue.


Q :  

Recently in which state ‘Water Smart Kid Campaign’ has been launched for water conservation awareness?

(A) Manipur

(B) Sikkim

(C) Assam

(D) Meghalaya

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Meghalaya launches 'Water Smart Kid campaign' for water conservation awareness Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the 'Meghalaya Water Smart Kid Campaign' under Jal Jeevan Mission to educate children about the vital importance of water conservation.


Q :  

Who has been recently appointed as the Additional Director of South Indian Bank?

(A) Lakshmi Ramakrishna Srinivas

(B) Amy Sen

(C) Rachna Singh

(D) Monica Salvi

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Lakshmi Ramakrishna Srinivas, one of the pioneers in the banking sector, has been appointed as the additional director of South Indian Bank. He has been appointed as non-executive independent director of the bank for a period of three years with effect from November 20, 2023.


Q :  

Where has the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 started recently?

(A) Ahmedabad

(B) Kanpur

(C) Shahpura

(D) Surat

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

On the occasion of World Fisheries Day, Department of Fisheries, Government of India is organizing a two-day Global Fisheries Conclave India 2023 which started today at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.


Q :  

Who won a record 7th title in the ATP Finals recently?

(A) Novak Head

(B) Novak Djokovic

(C) Immunal Sam

(D) Marshal Kyiv

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Serbian Novak Djokovic won his record seventh singles ATP Finals title by defeating Italian player Jannik Sinner in the final played at Pala Alpitour Stadium in Turin, Italy on 19 November 2023. The ATP Finals is always played in November, marking the end of the ATP year.


Q :  

With whom has India Post recently signed an agreement for better services?

(A) DTDC

(B) Foxem

(C) Blue Dart

(D) Com Express

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

An agreement has been signed between India Post, Department of Posts and the United States Postal Service (USPS) for electronic sharing of customs data related to postal shipments.


Q :  

Who has become the first Indian person to win the International Emmy Award?

(A) Vikram Batra

(B) Sandeep Chuliwal

(C) Veer Das

(D) Deepti Shukla

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Actor-comic Vir Das has become the first Indian to win the International Emmy Award in the best comedy category for his Netflix stand-up special "Vir Das: Landing" and he dedicated the honor to his home country India.


Q :  

Who has recently won the JCB Prize 2023 for Literature?

(A) Novak Head

(B) Immunal Sam

(C) Marshal Kyiv

(D) Perumal Murugan

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Tamil writer Perumal Murugan's novel 'Fire Bird', translated into English by Janani Kannan, has won the 2023 JCB Prize for Literature, it was announced in New Delhi on Saturday. This book was published by Penguin Random House India.


Q :  

Who has recently been honored as India's most innovative tile brand?

(A) Cutton Tiles

(B) Novak Head

(C) Immunal Sam

(D) Marshal Kyiv

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Qtone Tiles, a leading name in the tile industry, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as “India’s Most Innovative Tile Brand” at the prestigious Industry Leaders Awards 2023.


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