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November, 2015
Q. Name the person who has recently been appointed as Maintenance Head of Indian Air Force?
A. Virender Mohan Khanna
B. Vineet Chaudhary
C. Hara Krushna Dash
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Virender Mohan Khanna
What: has been appointed as Maintenance Head of Indian Air Force
When: published on 1st November 2015
For the complete information kindly visit given link:
Virender Mohan Khanna has been appointed as Maintenance Head of Indian Air Force. He assumed the
responsibilities of Air Officer-in-charge Maintenance (AOM) at Air Headquarters.
About Virender Mohan Khanna:
Air Marshal Virender Mohan Khanna was commissioned in the Mechanical stream of Aeronautical
Engineering branch in IAF on 25th July 1977. He is a graduate from Regional Engineering College,
Kurukshetra and post graduate in Industrial Engineering and Management from IIT, Kharagpur. He is an
also an alumnus of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. Additionally, he also
acquired post graduate diploma in Journalism and Human Rights.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/air-marshal-khanna-takes-overas-maintenance-head-of-the-indian-115110100209_1.html
Q. Which pair of tennis players has recently won womens doubles title of Singapore Open?
A. Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis
B. Anna Kournikova and Maria Sharapova
C. Jennifer Capriati and Justine Henin
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis
What: won womens doubles title of Singapore Open
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis on 1st November 2015 have won Singapore BNP Paribas WTA Finals
women's doubles title. They have defeated eighth seed Spanish team of Garbine Muguruza and Carla
Suarez Navarro by 6-0, 6-3.
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis:
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/sania-mirza-martina-hingis-dream-run-continues-bagninth-title-of-the-year/
Q. Name the person who was former director of the Deccan College, passed away recently?
A. N K Sinha
Ans. B
B. V N Mishra
C. A K Chauhan
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: V N Mishra
What: passed away
Archaeologist and pre-historian of international repute and former director of the Deccan College,
Professor V N Misra had passed away due to old age problem. He was 80 years of age.
About V N Misra:
V N Misra full name Virendra Nath Misra was an Indian archaeologist. He completed his graduation
from University of Pune. He is mainly known for his research into the Indus Valley Civilization. He was
from a small Village-Nisvi, Khandauli,in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his initial
studies from the University of Lucknow, he joined the Deccan College, Pune. He is remembered for his
studies in northern Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/world-renowned-archaeologist-prof-vn-misra-passesaway/
Q. Al Molinaro has passed away recently, was a
A. Film Director
B. Script Writer
C. TV Actor
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Al Molinaro
What: passed away
Television actor Al Molinaro has passed at Verdugo Hills hospital in Glendale, California, following
complications from gallstone problems.
About Al Molinaro:
Al Molinaro was an American actor. He was mainly known for his television sitcom roles as Al Delvecchio
on Happy Days and Murray Greshler on The Odd Couple. He also starred in TV commercials for On-Cor
frozen dinners for 16 years.
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/oct/31/happy-days-actor-al-molinaro-dies-aged-96
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Chairman cum Managing Director of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd
(MCL)?
A. Alok Kumar Sinha
B. Afzal Amanullah
C. Anil Kumar Jha
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Anil Kumar Jha
What: Chairman cum Managing Director of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL)
Anil Kumar Jha on 1st November 2015 has appointed as Chairman cum Managing Director of Mahanadi
Coalfields Ltd (MCL) which is a leading subsidiary of Coal India.
He has 32 years of industrial experience. Earlier he was Director (Production & Planning) in MOIL
Limited.
Anil Kumar Jha:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/a-k-jha-takes-over-as-cmd-mahanadi-coalfieldslimited-115110100569_1.html
Q. Which of the following countries has recently won the Rugby World Cup 2015 title?
A. Austria
B. Finland
C. New Zealand
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: New Zealand
What: won the Rugby World Cup 2015 title
When: published on 31st October 2015
New Zealand has defeated Australia to win Rugby World Cup for record third time. The New Zealand
team capped one of the most dominant eras in rugby history by becoming the first team to retain the
World Cup, repelling Australia's second-half resurgence in a 34-17 win sealed by the boot of unflappable
Dan Carter.
http://www.foxsports.com/other/story/rugby-world-cup-new-zealand-beats-australia-record-thirdtime-defend-title-103115
Q. Justice and Development Party (AKP) has won the parliamentary election in which of the following
countries?
A. Turkey
B. Syria
C. Cube
D. Mali
E. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Justice and Development Party (AKP)
What: won the parliamentary election
Where: in Turkey
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) have won a majority in the countrys critical
parliamentary election in a shock victory. With more 95 per cent of the votes counted, President Recep
Tayyip Erdogans party has won nearly 50 per cent of the votes and was on course to win at least 300
seats which is enough for a comfortable majority.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkeys-ruling-justice-development-party-6748489
Q. Which of the following states has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for
setting up a bio-ethanol refinery?
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Punjab
D. Maharashtra
E. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Punjab Government
What: has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up a bio-ethanol refinery
When: published on 30th October 2015
Punjab Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up a bio-ethanol
refinery.
The MoU was inked with a consortium of Beta Renewables, Novozymes and CVC India Infrastructure
Pvt. Ltd. for an estimated project worth Rs. 950 crore, during the Progressive Punjab Investor Summit,
2015.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/punjab-to-set-up-bioethanolrefinery/article7820930.ece
Q. Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos on 1st November 2015 was successfully test fired from which of
the following Indian Navy Ships?
A. INS Kochi
B. INS Jalashwa
C. INS Brahmaputra
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos
What: successfully test fired from INS Kochi
Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos with a strike-range of over 290 kilometres on 1st November 2015 was
successfully test fired from the navy's newest stealth destroyer INS Kochi.
About BrahMos (missile):
The BrahMos is a short range ramjet supersonic cruise missile. It can be launched from submarines,
ships, aircraft or land. It is a joint venture between the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroeyenia and
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) who have together formed BrahMos
Aerospace Private Limited. It is the world's fastest cruise missile in operation. The missile travels at
speeds of Mach 2.8 to 3.0.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/brahmos-missile-test-fired-from-new-naval-ship-hits-target-1238752
Q. Brijmohan Lall Munjal passed away recently, was founder of
A. Mahindra Group
B. Hero Group
C. TVS Group
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Brijmohan Lall Munjal founder of Hero Group
What: passed away
When: published on 2nd November 2015
Fonder of Hero Group Brijmohan Lall Munjal has passed away due to brief illness. he was 92 years of
age. He is survived by three sons and one daughter.
About Brijmohan Lall Munjal:
Brijmohan Lall Munjal was an Indian businessman, founder and the chairman of Hero Motocorp (Hero
group of companies). He was among the top 30 richest people in India. He was born in 1923 at Kamalia
which is presently in Pakistan.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/hero-group-founder-munjal-dead/article7830182.ece
Q. Facebook has recently partnered with which of the following telecommunication companies to set
up 100 WiFi hotspots in rural India?
A. MTNL
B. BSNL
C. Airtel
D. Idea
E. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Facebook and BSNL
What: are now partner to set up 100 WiFi hotspots in rural India
Social Media Giant Facebook has recently partnered with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) to create
100 WiFi hotspots in rural India to drive digital penetration in the country.
Facebook will invest Rs 5 crore per annum towards sponsoring the hotspots, giving a boost to the
government's ambitious "Digital India" push.
According to BSNL Chairman & MD Anupam Shrivastava, Facebook will pay Rs 5 lakh for BSNL bandwidth
for each hotspot per annum.
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/facebook-help-bsnl-set-100-wi-fi-hotspots-rural-india-652951
Q. Which of the following tennis players has recently won 2015 Swiss Indoors mens singles title?
A. Novak Djokovic
Ans. C
B. Andy Murray
C. Roger Federer
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Roger Federer
What: won 2015 Swiss Indoors mens singles title
Roger Federer has won 2015 Swiss Indoors mens singles title. He defeated Rafael Nadal by 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
This is Federers first win over Nadal in their last six encounters as the 17-time grand slam champion
improves his head-to-head record against Nadal to 23-11.
About Roger Federer:
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 2 by the
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Many commentators and players regard Federer as the
greatest tennis player of all time. He turned professional in 1998. He has been continuously ranked
inside the top 10 since October 2002.
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2015/nov/01/roger-federer-v-rafael-nadal-swiss-indoors-finallive
Q. MTS India has recently merged with which of the following telecommunication companies?
A. Airtel
B. Idea
C. Vodafone
Ans. D
Hints to Remember
Who: MTS India
What: has merged with Reliance Communications
D. Reliance
E. None of these

Reliance Communications (RCom) has recently acquired Sistema's MTS India in all-stock deal that will
create an operator with 118 million subscribers.
http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/technology/reliance-communications-mulls-merger-with-mtsindia_1817094.html
Q. Who has recently won 2015 Mexican Grand Prix Formula 1 Championship?
A. Nico Rosberg
B. Sebastian Vettel
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Nico Rosberg
What: won 2015 Mexican Grand Prix Formula 1 Championship
Nico Rosberg has woon the Mexican Grand Prix Formula 1 Championship by defeating Lewis Hamilton.
He has won from pole position ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Daniil Kvyat and Daniel
Ricciardo.
About Nico Rosberg:
Nico Rosberg full name Nico Erik Rosberg is a German racing driver for Mercedes Formula One team. He
races under the German flag in Formula One, and has also briefly competed for Finland very early in his
career. He holds dual nationality of these two countries. He has won the 2005 GP2 Series for the ART
team, having raced in Formula 3 Euro Series previously for his father Keke Rosberg's racing organisation
Team Rosberg. He entered Formula One in 2006 with Williams, the team with which his father had won
the 1982 championship.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-3299387/Nico-Rosberg-holds-world-championLewis-Hamilton-Grand-Prix-victory-Formula-One-returns-Mexico.html
Q. Hashim Abdul Halim has recently passed away. He was former Speaker of
A. Assam Assembly
B. West Bengal Assembly
C. Jharkhand Assembly
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Hashim Abdul Halim former speaker of West Bengal Assembly
What: passed away
When: published on 3rd November 2015
Former speaker of West Bengal Assembly Hashim Abdul Halim has recently passed away due to cardiac
arrest. He was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
About Hashim Abdul Halim:
Hashim Abdul Halim is an Indian politician who was Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
from 1982 to 2011. He started his career as a practising lawyer. Later he served as the Chairman of the
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and President of the World Federation of United Nations
Association. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal for the first time in 1977 as a
member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/longest-serving-assembly-speaker-hashim-abdul-halimdies/
Q. International Film Festival for the persons with disabilities is to be held in which of the following
cities?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Chennai
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: International Film Festival for the persons with disabilities
What: is to be held
Where: in Delhi
First international film festival for the persons with disabilities (IFFPD) will be held in Delhi from 1st to
3rd December 2015. The festival will be organized to recognize the spirit of the persons with disabilities
and will show case cinemas that open our world to their mind space, and sensitize on issue relating to
disabilities.
A total of 40 films (10 feature films, 16 short films and14 documentaries) will be screened during the
three days festival. These films have been selected out of 541 entries received from India and abroad.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/international-film-festival-forthe-persons-with-disabilities-115110200572_1.html
Q. Deepak Singhal has recently been appointed as Executive Director of which of the following Banks?
A. Bank of Baroda
B. State Bank of India
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Deepak Singhal
What: has been appointed as Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India
Deepak Singhal on 2nd November 2015 has recently been appointed as the new Executive Director at the
Reserve Bank of India. He will look after Central Security Cell, Corporate Strategy and Budget
Department, Department of Corporate Services, Human Resource Management Department (including
HR Operations Unit), Rajbhasha Department and Right to Information Act Division.
About Deepak Singhal:
Earlier Singhal was the Regional Director in-charge of RBI in New Delhi. He has also headed Department
of Banking Operations and Development, Human Resource Development Department and Premises
Department at central office of RBI and office at Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/deepak-singhal-appointed-executivedirector-of-rbi/articleshow/49630269.cms
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Managing Director of Unisys Corporation India?
A. Sunil Dixit
B. Ravindra Chauhan
C. Ravikumar Sreedharan
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Rememeber
Who: Ravikumar Sreedharan
What: Managing Director of Unisys Corporation India
Ravikumar Sreedharan has recently been appointed as Managing Director of Unisys Corporation India.
In his new role to this post, he will be responsible for leading the company's operations in India, where it
has more than 5,000 employees working at state of the art sites in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
Ravikumar Sreedharan:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/unisys-india-names-ravikumar-sreedharan-managingdirector/articleshow/49627145.cms
Q. Punjabi has recently become the third most common language in which of the following countrys
parliament?
A. France
B. United Kingdom
C. Canada
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Punjabi
What: the third most common language
Where: in Canadas Parliament
Punjabi has recently become the third most common language, after English and French, in the House of
Commons of Canada after 20 Punjabi speaking candidates were elected to the Parliament in October
2015.
On 19th October 2015, 23 Members of Parliament of South Asian origin were elected to the House of
Commons, Parliament of Canada during parliamentary elections, out of which 20 speak Punjabi.
http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/punjabi-becomes-third-language-in-canadas-house-of-commons1239259
Q. Armies of which of the following countries have recently launched Joint Military training Balance
Nail 16-01?
A. India United Kingdom
D. None of these
Ans. B
B. Nepal and United States
C. Pakistan and Bangladesh
Hints to Remember
Who: Nepal and United States
When: launched Joint Military training Balance Nail 16-01
Armies of Nepal and United States have started Balance Nail 16-01 Joint Military training to help
strengthen bilateral defence ties at Nepal Army's training centre Chhauni and Nagarkot.
During the training, the participants will receive training on tactical combat casualty care, long range
marksmanship, breaching, combat markmanship, demolition, combined culmination exercise among
others.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nepal-us-armies-launch-joint-military-training115110200998_1.html
Q. On 2nd November 2015, the Supreme Court has issued notice to Union Government over improper
implementation of
A. PMAGY Scheme
B. PMJJBY Scheme
C. MGNREGA Scheme
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: The Supreme Court of India
What: issued notice to Union Government
Why: over improper implementation of MGNREGA Scheme
The Supreme Court has recently issued notice to Union Government over improper implementation of
MGNREGA Scheme in terms of timely payment of wages and compensation and asked the government
to make the payments promptly.
About MGNREGA Scheme:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is an Indian labour law and
social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'. It aims to ensure livelihood security in
rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household
whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/sc-notice-to-centre-over-improper-implementation-ofmgnrega/919061
Q. The five day long unique event, International Indigenous Terra Madre-2015 on 3rd November 2015
has started in which of the following cities?
A. Imphal
B. Shillong
C. Kohima
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: International Indigenous Terra Madre-2015
What: started
Where: at the Convocation Hall of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, Meghalaya
When: published on 4th November 2015
The five day long unique event, International Indigenous Terra Madre-2015 on 3rd November 2015 has
started at the Convocation Hall of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, Meghalaya. The
inauguration witnessed a total number of 640 delegates belonging to 140 communities.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/international-terra-madre-begins-in-shillong115110301606_1.html
Q. Which of the following states has recently banned fishing to protect Olive Ridley turtles?
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Odisha Government
What: banned fishing
Why: to protect Olive Ridley turtles
Odisha Government has recently banned fishing in order to protect Olive Ridley turtles. The ban will be
in force from 1st November 2015 to 31st May 2016.
The endangered Olive Ridley turtles arrive every year during winters for mass nesting in Rushikulya river
mouth and Gahirmatha marine sanctuary.
The restriction has been imposed as per Odisha Marine Fishing Act (OMFA).
About Olive Ridley turtles:

The Olive Ridley turtle, also known as the Pacific Ridley turtle is a medium-sized species of sea turtle
found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/odisha-govt-bans-fishing-to-protect-olive-ridleyturtles_1817425.html
Q. Programme on Child Labour has recently bagged the first prize under the Community Service
Announcement category at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes 2015. The Programme is
running under which one of the following?
A. All India Radio
B. BIG FM Radio
C. Red FM Radio
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: All India Radios programme on Child Labou
What: won the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes 2015
All India Radio's Programme on child labour has won the first prize under the Community Service
Announcement category at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes 2015.
About Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union:
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), formed in 1964, is a non-profit, professional association of
broadcasting organizations. It currently has 200 members in 57 countries and regions, reaching a
potential audience of about 3 billion people. The ABU's role is to help the development of broadcasting
in the Asia-Pacific region and to promote the collective interests of its members. The ABU covers an area
stretching from Turkey in the west to Samoa in the east, and from Russia in the north to New Zealand in
the south. Its secretariat is located in Angkasapuri, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, its secretary-general,
currently Dr Javad Mottaghi.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/air-programme-on-child-labour-bags-top-spot-atabu-prizes-115110201427_1.html
Q. India on 3rd November 2015 has recently sighed MoUs on Renewable Energy, Culture Exchange
with which of the following countries?
A. Malaysia
Ans. C
B. Japan
C. Indonesia
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: India and Indonesia
What: signed MoUs on Renewable Energy, Culture Exchange
India and Indonesia have signed an MoU in cooperation in new and Renewable Energy sector, as both
the countries have committed themselves to reduce carbon emission by 35 and 29 percent by 2030.
Both the countries have signed another MoU in the field of cultural exchange.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/India-Indonesia-Sign-MoUs-on-Renewable-Energy-CultureExchange/2015/11/03/article3111518.ece
Q. Suresh N. Patel has recently been appointed as MD and CEO of which of the following banks?
A. Allahabad Bank
B. Indian Bank
C. Andhra Bank
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Suresh N. Patel
What: appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Andhra Bank
Suresh N. Patel has recently appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Andhra Bank.
He will succeed C.V.R. Rajendran who retired in April. Earlier he has served as the general manager of
Gujarat operations at Dena Bank.
Suresh N. Patel:
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/rAMVOaBt4m4hk9ijyBLDXL/Andhra-Bank-appoints-Suresh-NPatel-as-managing-director-an.html
Q. Which of the following Indian boxers has recently risen to No. 2 spot in world rankings?
A. Shiva Thapa
B. Vikas Krishan Yadav
C. Mandeep Jangra
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Shiv Thapa
What: risen to No. 2 spot in world rankings
Indian boxer Shiva Thapa has recently reached a career high second spot in world rankings, after
winning a bronze medal last month at the World Championships, Doha. He climbed up five places in the
56kg category and secured the second spot with 1550 points.
About Shiv Thapa:
Shiva Thapa is an Indian boxer from Guwahati, Assam, India. He is supported by Anglian Medal Hunt
Company, a company that supports young Indian athletes towards international competitive success,
with an especial aim at the Olympics. He participated in the 2012 London Olympics, and became the
youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics.
http://www.sportskeeda.com/boxing/shiva-thapa-climbs-up-world-number-two
Q. Who has recently become first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup?
A. Rosie Napravnik
B. Michelle Payne
C. Mary Bacon
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Michelle Payne
What: first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup
Michelle Payne has become first female jockey to win Melbourne Cup.
About Michelle Payne:
Michelle Payne is an Australian jockey. She has won the 2015 Melbourne Cup, riding Prince of Penzance,
and became the first female jockey to win the event.
http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/melbourne-cup-michelle-paynes-win-a-breakthrough-for-women
Q. Shoaib Malik has recently taken retirement from Test Cricket. He is player of which of the following
countries?
A. Bangladesh
B. Pakistan
C. India
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Shoaib Malik
What: taken retirement from Test Cricket
About Shoaib Malik:
Shoaib Malik is a Pakistani cricketer and former captain of Pakistan Cricket Team. He made his One-Day
International debut in 1999 against the West Indies and his Test debut in 2001 against Bangladesh. On
3rd November 2015, he announced his retirement from Test cricket and says his focus is to play in the
2019 Cricket World Cup.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan-v-england-2015-16/content/story/936239.html
Q. Who will be the Chief Guest for the upcoming International Film Festival of India?
A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Anil Kapoor
C. Rajnikanth
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Anil Kapoor
What: Chief Guest for the upcoming International Festival of India
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor in the first week of November 2015 was selected to be the chief guest of
the 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) that will start in Goa from 20th November 2015. On the
other hand film director Shekhar Kapur will be the head of the event.
http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/iffi-2015-anil-kapoor-is-chief-guest-shekhar-kapur-heads-jury1239487
Q. On 4th November 2015, which of the following states has approved the APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut
Aahar Yojana for pregnant tribals?
A. Gujarat
Ans. B
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Maharashtra Government
What: approved the APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Aahar Yojana for pregnant tribals
Maharashtra government on 4th November 2015 has approved a scheme to provide nutrition to
pregnant and lactating women in the tribal areas of the state to curb malnutrition among tribal children.
The state has decided to approve implementation of the APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Aahar Yojana. The
scheme was approved by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the meeting of state cabinet. The scheme
will be implemented by anganwadis that fall under Women and Child Welfare Department in 16 districts
having tribal population.
http://www.thehealthsite.com/news/maharashtra-govt-to-implement-nutrition-food-scheme-forpregnant/
Q. Recently Tom Graveney passed away. He was former cricketer of which countries?
A. England
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Tom Graveney
What: passed away
Tom Graveney, the former England captain and president of Marylebone Cricket Club, has died at the
age of 88.
About Tom Graveney:
Tom Graveney was a leading former cricketer of England. He had been representing his country in 79
Test matches and scoring over 4,800 runs. In a career lasting from 1948 to 1972, he was the 13th person
to score one hundred first-class centuries, and the first post-war player to do so. He played for
Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, and helped Worcestershire win the county championship for the
first time in their history. His achievements for England after being recalled in 1966 have been described
as "the stuff of legend." Graveney was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1953, captained England on one
occasion and was awarded the OBE while still playing.
http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/251229-former-england-captain-tom-graveney-dies-aged-88
Q. On 3rd November 2015 book titled Interlinking of Indian Rivers was released. Who is the author of
the book?
A. Ashwin Sanghi
B. Amit Chaudhary
C. Radha Kant Bharati
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Radha Kant Bharati
What: author of the book titled Interlinking of Indian Rivers
Book titled Interlinking of Indian Rivers authored by Radha Kant Bharati was released on 3rd November
2015 by Chairman of Central Water Commission (CWC) AB Pandya.
The book is based on a comprehensive research explains the social, economic and commercial
significance of linking of rivers in the country.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/chairman-central-watercommission-releases-book-on-inter-linking-of-indian-115110301136_1.html
Q. Name person who passed away recently, was a writer of the Chariots of Fire screenplay?
A. Allan Prior
Ans. B
B. Colin Welland
C. Freddie Fletcher
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Colin Welland writer of the Chariots of Fire
What: passed away
Colin Welland, the actor and writer who won an Oscar for the Chariots of Fire screenplay, has died aged
81.
The Lancashire-born father of four, who starred in Kes and Z Cars, won his Academy Award for the
screenplay of Chariots of Fire in 1981, famously waving his statue and announcing in his acceptance
speech: The British are coming!
About Colin Welland:
Colin Welland was a British actor and screenwriter. He won the Academy Award for Best Original
Screenplay for his script for the Chariots of Fire in 1981. He won a BAFTA Award for his performance as
the empathetic teacher Mr Farthing in the 1969 film Kes.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11972463/Colin-Welland-dies-at-81.html
Q. Which of the following states has recently relaxed two child policy for government employees,
allowing them to have a third child in case of a remarriage?
A. Uttar Pradesh
E. None of these
Ans. D
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Hints to Remember
Who: Rajasthan Government
What: relaxed two child policy for government employees
Rajasthan Government on 4th November has decided to relax the two child policy which is applicable to
the state government employees, allowing them to have a third child in case of a remarriage.
The decision was taken to implement the new policy at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister
Vasundhara Raje.
As per governments notification released in June 2000, a candidate having more than two children is
not eligible for government recruitment. An employee, whose third child is born after recruitment, is not
given promotion for five years.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rajasthan-government-relaxes-two-child-policy-for-employees1239782
Q. A rare species of Dracula Ant was discovered in
A. Eastern Ghats
B. Western Ghats
C. Southern Ghats
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Dracula Ant
What: discovered
Where: in Western Ghats
A group of citizen scientists have discovered Dracula Ant in Western Ghats. They believe that their find
may be a new species belonging to the Stigmatomma group of predaceous ants. The ant was identified
by Manoj Vembayam, Kalesh Sadasivan and Vinay Krishnan, members of the TNHS Ant Research Group,
a wing of the Travancore Natural History Society.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/dracula-ant-discovered-in-westernghats/article7839331.ece
Q. Which of the following football players has recently appointed as global brand ambassador for
passenger vehicles of TATA Motors?
A. Lionel Messi
Ans. A
B. Gareth Bale
C. Cristiano Ronaldo
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Lionel Messi
What: appointed as global brand ambassador for passenger vehicles of TATA Motors
Football player Lionel Messi has been appointed as global brand ambassador for passenger vehicles of
TATA Motors.
This is for the first time that the passenger vehicle business will be undertaking an overall brand
association campaign with a brand ambassador for the first time. Further, Tata Motors will be the first
Indian brand endorsed by the international sports icon.
About TATA Motors:
Tata Motors Limited is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturing company which has
headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of the Tata Group. Its products include
passenger cars, trucks, vans, coaches, buses, construction equipment and military vehicles. It is the
world's 17th-largest motor vehicle manufacturing company, fourth-largest truck manufacturer, and
second-largest bus manufacturer by volume.
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-tata-motors-signs-lionel-messi-as-global-brand-ambassador-forpassenger-vehicles-2141474
Q. Which of the following countries has recently launched a new civil communications satellite called
Zhongxing-2C?
A. China
B. North Korea
C. South Korea
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: China
What: launched a new civil communications satellite called Zhongxing-2C (Chinasat-2C)

China on has successfully launched a new civil communications satellite called Zhongxing-2C (or
Chinasat-2C) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellite was carried by the Long March-3B
carrier rocket.
The Satellite will be used to provide radio, TV transmission and broadband services to TV stations, radio
stations, radio transmitting stations and cable networks. It was developed by China Academy of Space
Technology and owned by China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd.
http://indiannerve.com/china-successfully-launches-new-civil-communications-satellite-zhongxing-2caka-chinasat-2c-21008/
Q. According to the recent guidelines of Supreme Court, daughters cannot inherit ancestral property
A. If father died before 2005
B. If father died before 2006
C. If father died before 2007
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: the Supreme Court
What: amended provisions of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005
The Supreme Court has recently released new guidelines that daughters cannot inherit ancestral
property if father died before 2005.
A daughter can only hold a right to the ancestral property if the father has died after this amendment
came into force in 2005, the Supreme Court rules. In other words, the father would have to be alive till
September 9, 2005, for the daughter to become a co-sharer of his property along with her male siblings.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/daughters-cannot-inherit-ancestral-propertyif-father-died-before-2005-sc-115110300110_1.html
Q. Who has recently won the silver medal in 13th Asian Shooting Championship?
A. Gagan Narang
D. None of these
Ans. C
B. Prakash Nanjappa
C. Jitu Rai
Hints to Remember
Who: Jitu Rai
What: won silver medal in 13th Asian Shooting Championship
Ace shooter Jitu Rai has recently won India's first silver medal at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship,
finishing second behind Korea's Park Daehun in the finals of the men's 50m pistol at Kuwait City.
About Jitu Rai:
Jitu Rai is an Indian shooter of Nepalese origin who competes in the 10 metre air pistol and 50 metre
pistol events. In his career, he won the silver medal in the 10 metre air pistol event at the ISSF World
Cup in Munich in 2014. He has also won the gold medal in the 50 m pistol category in the 2014 Asian
Games held at Incheon in South Korea.
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-jitu-rai-wins-silver-in-13th-asian-shooting-championship2142068
Q. Which of the following companies has recently appointed Surojit Chatterjee as its senior vice
president and head of consumer experience and growth?
A. Snapdeal
Ans. C
B. Amazon
C. Flipkart
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Surojit Chatterjee
What: senior vice president and head of consumer experience and growth of Flipkart
Former Google product management director Surojit Chatterjee has been appointed as vice president
and head of consumer experience and growth of Flipkart. He will be responsible for all consumer
experience across desktop and mobile, and will report to Punit Soni, Chief Product Officer.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Flipkart-hires-Googles-Surojit-Chatterjee-to-headconsumer-experience-growth/articleshow/49655209.cms
Q. Who has recently been appointed as new Indian High Commissioner to United Kingdom?
A. Upendra Tripathy
B. Navtej Singh Sarna
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Navtej Singh Sarna
What: new Indian High Commissioner to United Kingdom
Navtej Singh Sarna:
C. Anup K Pujari
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/navtej-singh-sarna-to-be-new-indianhigh-commissioner-to-uk/articleshow/49610272.cms
Q. Who has recently launched Research Project IMPRINT India?
A. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi
B. President, Pranab Mukherjee
C. Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: President, Pranab Mukherjee
What: launched Research Project IMPRINT India
President, Pranab Mukherjee on 5th November 2015 has launched IMPRINT India, a joint initiative of
countrys top educational institutes, aimed at developing a roadmap for research to solve major
engineering and technology challenges relevant to India.
The initiative is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modis suggestion that research done by institutions
of national importance must be linked with immediate requirements of the society at large.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/president-launches-imprint-india-to-countercountrys-challenges/article7846150.ece
Q. Which of the following countries on 4th November 2015 has declared a state of Emergency for 30
days?
A. Mali
B. Cuba
C. Maldives
D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Maldives
What: declared a state of Emergency for 30 days
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared an Emergency in the island state,
suspending key provisions of the Constitution and allowing police sweeping powers of search and
detention for three months.
The declaration came days after investigators arrested the countrys Vice-President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul
Ghafoor on charges of attempting assassinate the President.
The reason for the state of Emergency is that the Maldives National Defense Force and the Maldives
Police have discovered a large cache of arms in two different locations in the Maldives.
http://indianexpress.com/article/world/world-news/maldives-president-declares-emergency-for-30days/
Q. India born Harjit Sajjan has recently been appointed as New Defence Minister of which country?
A. United Kingdom
B. Canada
C. United States
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Harjit Sajjan
What: New Defence Minister of Canada
Harjit Sajjan, an Indo-Canadian Sikh, was named Canada's new Defense Minister as Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau's 30-member cabinet was sworn in at a ceremony in Ottawa.
Mr Sajjan, a decorated Lt Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces who was elected as a lawmaker for
Vancouver South, is a combat veteran and has served in Bosnia and had three deployments to
Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister before a packed crowd; almost 50 years
after his father took on the job.
Harjit Sajjan:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-born-harjit-sajjan-becomes-canadas-new-defence-ministerhere-are-5-things-to-know-about-him/1/516669.html
Q. According to the recent news, which of the following persons is all set to be Chief Justice of India?
A. Tirath Singh Thakur
B. Adarsh Kumar Goel
C. Kurian Joseph
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Tirath Singh Thakur
What: will be new Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice H L Dattu has recently started the process for appointment of the next Chief Justice of India
by recommending to the government to appoint senior most judge, Justice Tirath Singh Thakur, as his
successor.
Justice Dattu will retire as the CJI on December 2 and the same day Justice Thakur will be sworn in as the
CJI by President Pranab Mukherjee.
About Tirath Singh Thakur:

Tirath Singh Thakur is a judge of the Supreme Court of India. He is a former acting Chief Justice of Delhi
High Court and later took over as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, after which he was
elevated to the Supreme Court of India on 17th November 2009.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Justice-T-S-Thakur-set-to-be-next-Chief-Justice-ofIndia/articleshow/49656994.cms
Q. Victor Ponta has recently resigned from the post of Prime Minister of which countries?
A. Romania
B. Hungary
C. Ukraine
D. Vienna
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hint to Remember
Who: Victor Ponta Prime Minister of Romania
What: resigned from the post
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has recently resigned after some 20,000 people took to the
streets to protest over a nightclub fire that killed 32 people.
The fire at Colectiv broke out as some 400 people gathered for a free rock concert by the band Goodbye
to Gravity.
The club's single exit was overwhelmed in the panic that followed. More than 180 people were injured.
Victor Ponta:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34720183
Q. Recently Rene Girard has passed away. He was a
A. Canadian Intellectual
B. French Intellectual
C. Russian Intellectual
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: French Intellectual Rene Girard
What: passed away
About Rene Girard:
Rene Girard was a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science whose work belongs
to the tradition of anthropological philosophy. He was the author of nearly thirty books, with his
writings spanning many academic domains.
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/november/rene-girard-obit-110415.html
Q. Which of the following scheme is true regarding the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), 2015 that
was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. The scheme will offer an option to resident Indians to deposit their precious metal and earn an
interest of up to 2.5 percent.
B. The scheme will offer an option to resident Indians to deposit their precious metal and earn an
interest of up to 3 percent.
C. The scheme will offer an option to resident Indians to deposit their precious metal and earn an
interest of up to 4.5 percent.
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
When: launched three gold related schemes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched three gold related schemes that seek to dampen
physical demand for gold and tap into an estimated 20,000 tonnes of the precious metal lying idle with
Indian households and institutions.
The Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), 2015 will offer an option to resident Indians to deposit their
precious metal and earn an interest of up to 2.5%, while under the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme,
investors will be able to earn 2.75% interest per annum by buying paper gold.
The Prime Minister has also launched the first gold coin minted in India, bearing national emblem Ashok
Chakra on one side and Mahatma Gandhi's image engraved on the other side.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/savings-centre/savings-news/prime-minister-narendramodi-launches-three-gold-related-schemes/articleshow/49671030.cms
Q. Which of the following days was observed on 10th November 2015?
A. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
B. World Science Day for Peace and Development
C. International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: World Science Day for Peace and Development
What: observed across the world
About World Science Day for Peace and Development:
World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated worldwide on 10 November each year
which was established by UNESCO in 2001. It offers an opportunity to demonstrate to the wider public
why science is relevant to their daily lives and to engage them in debate on related issue. Its aim is to
ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science, while underscoring the role scientists
play in broadening our understanding of the remarkable, fragile planet we call home and in making our
societies more sustainable.
http://www.panorama.am/en/news/2015/11/10/science-day/1477324
Q. Who has recently been appointed as the ethics officer (ombudsman) at Board of Control for Cricket
in India (BCCI)?
A. Ajit Prakash Shah
B. Jai Prakash Sharma
C. Harjeet Singh
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Ajit Prakash Shah
What: the ethics officer (ombudsman) at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
The former Chief Justice of Delhi High Ajit Prakash Shah has been appointed as the ethics officer
(ombudsman) at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He will take the chair as the sole decision
maker on all conflict of interest issues plaguing Indian cricket.
About Ajit Prakash Shah:
Justice Ajit Prakash Shah is the Chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India. Earlier he was the Chief
Justice of Delhi High Court from May 2008 till his retirement in February 2010. He is known for his bold
judgments, including the world-headliner July 2009 ruling that found India's 150-year-old statute
prohibiting homosexual acts as discriminatory and therefore a "violation of fundamental rights".
http://www.livelaw.in/justice-a-p-shah-appointed-as-the-ethics-officer-ombudsman-at-bcci/
Q. Which one among the following has recently launched Encrypted Cloud, Digital Locker Initiatives?
A. Indian Air Force
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Army
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Indian Army
What: launched Encrypted Cloud, Digital Locker Initiatives
Indian Army has recently launched a highly encrypted cloud system that will store personnel as well
operational data. The system was launched by Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar in line with the
force's plan to be a "digital army".
The facility under the Army Cloud includes a Central Data Centre, a Near Line Data Centre, both in Delhi
and a Disaster Recovery site for replication of its critical data along with virtualized servers and storage
in an environmentally controlled complex.
This is similar to the Meghraj; the Cloud of National Informatics Centre (NIC). It will provide all
Information Technology Infrastructure including servers for computing, storage, network and network
security equipment centrally, for automation of Indian Army.
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/indian-army-launches-encrypted-cloud-digital-locker-initiatives763347
Q. N Srinivasan was recently removed as Chairman of ICC. Who will be new Chairman of ICC?
A. Rajeev Shukla
B. Jagmohan Dalmiya
C. Shashank Manohar
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Shashank Manohar
What: will replace N Srinivasan on the post of ICC Chairman
N Srinivasan was recently removed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the
Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI). Shashank Manohar will be New Chairman of the ICC.
About Shashank Manohar:
Shashank Manohar full name Shashank Vyankatesh Manohar is a prominent Indian lawyer who is
currently serving as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He was elected as the new
president of the BCCI unopposed in the special general meeting called by the board in October 2015
following the demise of Jagmohan Dalmiya. He has also served as the 29th President of the Board of
Control for Cricket in India from 2008 to 2011. Recently he has been elected as new chairman of ICC.
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-n-srinivasan-out-of-icc-shashank-manohar-to-be-new-chief2143892
Q. Union Government has recently signed a loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for
US $ 123.51 million for upgrading Tourism Infrastructure and Services in which of the following three
states?
A. Punjab, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
B. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
C. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and West Bengal
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Union Government
What: signed a loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB)
When: published on 28th September 2015
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/india-signs-loan-agreement-withasian-development-bank-adb-for-us-115092801191_1.html
Q. India successfully has test fired its nuclear capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV. What is the
hitting range of missile?
A. 4,000 KM
B. 5,000 KM
C. 6,000 KM
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: India
What: test fired its nuclear capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV
India successfully has recently test fired its nuclear capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV. The Missile
is capable of hitting a target at a distance of 4,000 km, from newly named Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off
the Odisha coast.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-successfully-test-fires-its-nuclear-capable-agni-iv-missile1241702
Q. Who chaired the conference of Power, New Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and
Union Territories that was concluded on 7th November 2015?
A. Ravi Shankar Prasad
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Nitin Gadkari
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Shri Piyush Goyal Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal and New &
Renewable Energy
What: chaired the conference of Power, New Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and
Union Territories
The two day conference of Power, New Renewable Energy and Mines Ministers of States and Union
Territories was concluded on 7th November 2015 in Kochi, Kerala. It has resolved to work in mission
mode to complete the activities in the roll out plan for achieving the 24x7 Power for all by 2019. It was
also decided that the States whose plan documents on Power for all have not been prepared should get
it expedited with the help of consultants and central team members so that all these documents are
completed by 31st December 2015. The conference was chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal Union Minister of
State (IC) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy.
About Piyush Goyal:
Piyush Goyal is a Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New and Renewable
Energy in the Government of India. He is currently a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). Earlier he was
the National Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He headed the BJP's Information
Communication Campaign Committee and oversaw the publicity and advertising campaign of the party
including the social media outreach for the Indian General Elections 2014.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=130314
Q. According to the notification released on 7th November 2015 for implementation of One Rank One
Pension for ex-servicemen which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The pension of past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of pension of retirees of 2013.
2. The Pension will be re-fixed as per average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retired
in same rank and same length of service.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: The Union Government
What: issued the notification for implementation of One Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen
The Union government on 7th November 2015 has issued the notification for implementation of One
Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen.
According to the notification, the pension of past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of pension
of retirees of 2013 and the benefit will be from July 1, 2014.
The Pension will be re-fixed as per average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retired in
2013 in same rank and same length of service. In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/government-issues-notification-for-implementation-of-one-rankone-pension-for-ex-servicemen-1161876.html
Q. Who is the author of the book titled 'What Happened to Netaji?'?
A. Sugata Bose
B. Rudrangshu Mukherjee
C. Anuj Dhar
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Anuj Dhar
What: author of the book titled 'What Happened to Netaji?'
The book - 'What Happened to Netaji?' - by former journalist Anuj Dhar was recently released.
About Anuj Dhar:
Anuj Dhar is an Indian author and former journalist. He has published several books on the death of
Subhas Chandra Bose which (according to official and academic views) occurred on 18th August 1945,
when a Japanese plane carrying him crashed in Japanese-occupied Taiwan. He claims in his books that
there was no air crash and that Bose actually died in the 1980s after living as hermit monk named
"Gumnami Baba Bhagwanji" in Faizabad. He is also the founder-trustee of New Delhi based not for profit
organisation Mission Netaji.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Book-by-Former-Journalist-Claims-Subash-Chandra-BoseLived-in-Disguise-in-UP/2015/11/09/article3120154.ece
Q. Which of the following Indian Cricketers has recently become the fastest Indian bowler to take 150
wickets in test cricket?
A. Ravichandran Ashwin
B. Ravindra Jadega
C. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Ravichandran Ashwin
What: fastest Indian bowler to take 150 wickets in test cricket
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has become the third fastest bowler to reach 150 Test wickets.
The only two players to have reached the 150 wicket mark before the Indian are former England seamer
Sydney Barnes and Pakistan's Waqar Younis.
About Ravichandran Ashwin:
Ravichandran Ashwin is an Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm
off break bowler. He plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and the Chennai Super Kings in Indian
Premier League. He is the fastest Indian bowler to reach the 50- and 100-wicket mark in Test cricket.
Recently he has also become the third fastest bowler to reach 150 Test wickets.
http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-south-africa-2015/ravichandra-ashwin-becomes-thirdfastest-to-150-test-wickets_1819001.html
Q. The Indian Government has recently decided to impose what percent of cess on all taxable services
to fund the Swachh Bharat programme?
A. 0.5 Percent
B. 1 Percent
C. 1.5 Percent
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Indian Government
What: imposed a 0.5 per cent cess on all taxable services to fund the Swachh Bharat programme
All services, including air travel, telephony, eating out and banking will become expensive from 15th
November 2015 as the Indian government on 6th November 2015 has decided to impose a 0.5 per cent
cess on all taxable services to fund the Swachh Bharat programme.
The additional cess would be over and above the 14 per cent Service Tax rate which is already being
levied and may yield the government an additional about Rs 400 crore during the remainder of the
current fiscal.
http://www.businesstoday.in/money/tax/swachh-bharat-cess-on-services-from-november15/story/225807.html
Q. Who has recently been appointed as the new Managing Director of Oxford University Press India
(OUPI)?
A. Girija Vaidyanathan
B. V Sivaramakrishnan
C. Shashi Shekhar
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: V Sivaramakrishnan
What: Managing Director of Oxford University Press India (OUPI)
V Sivaramakrishnan has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Oxford University Press India
(OUPI) with regional responsibilities including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. He has succeeded
Ranjan Kaul. He will join OUP India from Manipal Global Education Services, a leading privately-owned
service provider to the higher education and training sectors.
http://www.businesstoday.in/management/leadership/v-sivaramakrishnan-named-new-md-of-oxforduniversity-press-india/story/225717.html
Q. Who has recently been awarded with the Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Award for lifetime
achievement?
A. Shivkumar Sharma
B. Hariprasad Chaurasia
C. Zakir Hussain
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Shivkumar Sharma
What: was awarded with the Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar Award

Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma has been awarded with the Aditya Vikram Birla Kala Shikhar
Award for lifetime achievement.
Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao presented the award to Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma.
Shivkumar Sharma:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/santoor-maestro-pt-shiv-kumar-sharma-gets-kala-shikharaward/156045.html
Q. Who is the Union Human Resource Development Minister that has recently launched E-Pathshala,
Saransh, Shaala Siddhi Portals?
A. Sushma Swaraj
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Smriti Irani
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Smriti Irani
What: launched E-Pathshala, Saransh, Shaala Siddhi Portals
The Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on 7th November 2015 has launched EPathshala, Saransh, Shaala Siddhi Portals.
E-Pathshala, a web portal which hosts educational resources for Students, Teachers, Parents,
researchers and educators, is available through especially developed mobile app interface on Android,
IOS and windows platforms for wider access and contains textbooks and other e-books as E-Pub 3.0 and
Flipbooks in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Shaala Siddhi is a comprehensive instrument for school evaluation which enables the schools to
evaluate their performance in more focused and strategic manner to facilitate them to make
professional judgement for continuous improvement. The web-portal of the framework will help all
schools to assess themselves and the results can be seen by all enabling them to provide feedback. The
initiative has already been successfully piloted in four districts of Tamil Nadu.
Saransh is a tool which allows the schools to identify areas of improvement in students, teachers and
curriculum to facilitate and implement change. The platform is presently available for classes 9th to 12th
and provides a comprehensive overview of standard 10th performance since 2007 and standard 12th
performance since 2009 till the current academic session. Presently, results of CBSE are available on this
portal/app.
Smriti Irani:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=130317
Q. Who has won the Brazilian Grand Prix 2015?
A. Nico Rosberg
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Nico Rosberg
What: won the Brazilian Grand Prix 2015
Nico Rosberg has beaten Lewis Hamilton to win the Brazilian Grand Prix 2015.
About Nico Rosberg:

Nico Rosberg full name Nico Erik Rosberg is a German racing driver for Mercedes Formula One team. He
races under the German flag in Formula One and has also briefly competed for Finland very early in his
career. He holds dual nationality of these two countries.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/lewishamilton/11997455/Lewis-Hamiltonfails-to-emulate-hero-Ayrton-Senna-as-Nico-Rosberg-triumphs-at-Brazilian-Grand-Prix.html
Q. Which of the following countries is going to host the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation?
A. Philippines
B. Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Philippines
What: to host the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Philippines is going to host the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders for the region's
most high level business event for the first time in nearly two decades.
Leaders of economies which account for nearly half of the world's trade and about 57 per cent of global
gross domestic product (GDP) will arrive in the city for the summit.
About Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that
promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It was established in 1989 in response to the
growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional trade blocs in other parts
of the world.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/philippines-to-host-apec/2263448.html
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Vice Chairman of the Bank for International Settlements?
A. Duvvuri Subbarao
D. None of these
B. Arvind Subrama
C. Raghuram Rajan
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Raghuram Rajan
What: Vice Chairman of the Bank for International Settlements
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India Raghuram Rajan has become the first Indian to be elected the
vice-chairman of the Bank for International Settlements.
The Bank for International Settlements is the bank for global central banks which works to improve the
financial stability and prescribes rules for banks across the globe.
Raghuram Rajan was elected as the vice-chairman by the board of directors of the Bank for International
Settlements (BIS) at the meeting in Basel for a period of three years from 10th November 2015.
About Raghuram Rajan:
Raghuram Rajan is the present and the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He took charge of
India's central banking institution on 5th September 2013 who succeeded Duvvuri Subbarao. He was
chief economic adviser to India's Ministry of Finance during the previous year and chief economist at the
International Monetary Fund from 2003 to 2007. He is on leave of absence as a professor of finance at
the graduate business school at the University of Chicago.
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-11/news/68192227_1_rbi-governor-raghuramrajan-central-banks-basel
Q. Who has recently been appointed as new Executive Director on the board of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. Subir Gokarn
B. Anand Sinha
C. Harun Rashid Khan
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Subir Gokarn
What: appointed as new Executive Director on the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Former RBI Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn on 12th November 2015 has been appointed as an Executive
Director on the board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He will represent India, Bangladesh, Sri
Lanka and Bhutan on the Washington-based IMF's Executive Board, which is responsible for conducting
the day-to-day business of the multilateral institution. He will replace Rakesh Mohan on this post.
About International Monetary Fund (IMF):
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization headquartered in Washington,
DC, of 188 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate
international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty
around the world. It was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference. It came into formal
existence in 1945 with 29 member countries and the goal of reconstructing the international payment
system.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Subir-Gokarn-appointed-executivedirector-at-IMF/articleshow/49759280.cms
Q. India-Russia joint Military Exercise Indra-2015 has begun in which of the following states?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: India-Russia joint Military Exercise Indra-2015
What: begins
Where: Bikaner, Rajasthan
The seventh Indo-Russian joint training, INDRA-2015 has begun at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in
Bikaner, Rejasthan.
The Exercise focuses on counter terrorism operations in the backdrop of desert terrain under a United
Nations Mandate.
INDRA-2015 would also focus on ensuring a high degree of physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and
procedures.
http://www.navhindtimes.in/india-russia-joint-military-exercise-begins/
Q. Recently Yitzhak Navon has passed away. He was former president of which of the following
countries?
A. Israel
B. Jordan
C. Cuba
D. Mali
E. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Yitzhak Navon
What: passed away
About Yitzhak Navon:

Yitzhak Navon was an Israeli politician, diplomat, and author. He served as the fifth President of Israel
between 1978 and 1983 as a member of the center-left Alignment party. He was the first Israeli
president to be Sephardi and born in Jerusalem, then within the British Mandate for Palestine, while all
previous presidents were born in and immigrated from the Russian Empire.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/former-israeli-president-yitzhak-navon-passesaway/article7855705.ece
Q. Who has recently been appointed as India's permanent representative to United Nations?
A. Akbaruddin Owaisi
B. Syed Akbaruddin
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Syed Akbaruddin
What: India's permanent representative to United Nations
C. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Syed Akbaruddin has recently been appointed as the new permanent representative of India to the
United Nations in New York. He will be replacing Asoke Kumar Mukherjee, who will be retiring.
About Syed Akbaruddin:
Syed Akbaruddin is an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (India) from April 2015. He
is a former official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India from 2011 to April 2015. He
also heads the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy division of the Ministry of External Affairs in
capacity of Joint Secretary. He is also the Chief Coordinator for the India-Africa Summit in October 2015.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Syed-Akbaruddin-named-Indias-permanent-representative-toUN/articleshow/49803617.cms
Q. On 16th November 2015 which of the following states has implemented National Food Security Act,
2013 in its 14 districts?
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Odisha
What: implemented National Food Security Act, 2013 in its 14 districts
Odisha has implemented National Food Security Act, 2013 in its 14 districts which will cover 26.33 lakh
families in first phase.
National Food Security Act will be launched in the districts of Angul, Bargarh, Boudh, Balangir, Deogarh,
Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Sambalpur and Sonepur.
The beneficiaries would get 5 kg of rice or wheat at Rs 3 and Rs 2 respectively from PDS centres in the 14
districts.
About National Food Security Act, 2013:
The National Food Security Act, 2013 is an Act of the Parliament of India which aims to provide
subsidized food grains to approximately two thirds of India's 1.2 billion people. It was signed into law on
12th September 2013, retroactive to 5th July 2013.
It converts into legal entitlements for existing food security programmes of the Government of India. It
includes the Midday Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services scheme and the Public
Distribution System.
http://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national/odisha-implements-nfsa-in-14-districts-33812.html
Q. Which of the following car manufacturing companies has recently tested driverless cars using LiDAR
technology?
A. Hyundai
B. Ford
C. Honda
C. Mahindra
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Ford
What: tested driverless cars using LiDAR technology
Ford has recently become first car manufacturing company to test driverless cars using LiDAR
technology.
With this, Ford has joined Californian tech giants Google, Apple and Tesla that are developing
autonomous cars using using the technology.
Lidar or LiDAR or LADAR, blend of Light and Radar, is a remote sensing technology that measures
distance by illuminating a target with a laser and analyzing the reflected light.
The technology is popularly used in Agriculture (to assess crop health and terrain mapping),
conservation, remote sensing and meteorology, surveying, military, mining, transport, etc.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motoringvideo/11998450/Watch-Ford-driverless-car-at-Mcitysimulated-real-world-environment.html
Q. Which of the following firms has recently acquired CarWale.com?
A. CarTrade.com
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
B. Ola.com
C. Uber.com
D. None of these
Who: CarWale.com
What: has been acquired by CarTrade.com
Auto classifieds firm CarTrade.com has acquired car-selling portal CarWale.com from Automotive
Exchange Pvt. Ltd.
http://www.livemint.com/Companies/jivZi3oBBw4K0tx03W5CJK/Online-auto-classifieds-portalCarTrade-acquires-CarWale.html
Q. Recently Saeed Jaffrey passed away. He was a/an
A. Actor
B. Writer
C. Cricketer
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Saeed Jaffrey
What: passed away
Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey has recently passed away. He was 86 years of age.
About Saeed Jaffrey:
Saeed Jaffrey was an Indian actor based in the United Kingdom whose versatility and fluency in multiple
languages allowed him to straddle radio, stage, television and film in a career that spanned over six
decades and more than a hundred and fifty British, American and Indian movies.
http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/veteran-actor-saeed-jaffery-passes-away/

A. International Day for Biological Diversity
B. International Missing Children's Day
C. International Day for Tolerance
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: International Day for Tolerance
About International Day for Tolerance:
The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate
public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. It is observed on 16th November.
http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/11/16/un%E2%80%99s_message_for_international_day_for_tol
erance/1187258
Q. Name the person who passed away recently, was Children's Book Writer?
A. Kamala Kumari
B. Varalaxmi Sarathku
C. Pasupuleti Kannamba
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Children's book writer Kamala Laxman
What: passed away
Kamala Laxman, a well-known author of children's books and widow of legendary cartoonist R.K.
Laxman has passed away due to old age. She was 90 years of age.
Kamala Laxman:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/Childrens-book-writer-Kamala-Laxmandead/articleshow/49789632.cms

A. World Kindness Day
B. World Toilet Day
C. World Pneumonia Day
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: World Pneumonia Day
World Pneumonia Day was observed on 12th November 2015 across the world. The theme for this year
was Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia Now.
About World Pneumonia Day:
World Pneumonia Day is annually observed on 12th November to raise awareness of pneumonia,
promote prevention and treatment, and generate action to fight the illness. World Pneumonia Day
supports all efforts made to protect and treat people against pneumonia, the single largest cause of
child deaths worldwide.
Q. Who has recently won the silver at World Junior Badminton Championships?
A. Siril Verma
B. Anuj Shrama
C. Vipul Tripathi
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Siril Verma
What: won the silver at World Junior Badminton Championships
Young Indian shuttler Siril Verma has won the silver medal at the BWF World Junior Championships after
suffering a narrow defeat against Chinese Taipei's Chia Hung Lu.
Siril Verma:
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sports/indias-siril-verma-wins-silver-at-world-junior-badmintonchampionships-1165066.html
Q. Who has won the China Open Superseries Premier?
A. Carolina Marin
B. Li Xuerui
C. Saina Nehwal
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Li Xuerui
What: won the China Open Superseries Premier
D. None of these
Olympic champion Li Xuerui has won the China Open Superseries Premier by defeating top seed and
defending champion Saina Nehwal. She has beaten World No.2 Saina 21-12, 21-15 at the Haixia Olympic
Sports Center.
Li Xuerui:
http://www.oneindia.com/sports/india-s-saina-nehwal-loses-china-open-final-1927658.html
Q. Union government has recently declared which one of the following as terrorist organization in
Nagaland?
A. NSCN-K
B. ULFA
C. ABNES
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) (NSCN-K)
What: has been declared as terrorist organization
Where: In Nagaland
The Union Government has recently declared the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang)
(NSCNK), all its formations and front organizations as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful
Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/north-east/centre-declares-nscn-k-as-terroristorganization_1822415.html
Q. Recently K. Sankaran Nair passed away recently. He was former director of which of the following
organization?
A. Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)
B. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
C. Intelligence Bureau (IB)
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: former director of RAW, K. Sankaran Nair
What: passed away
Former director of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), K. Sankaran Nair has recently passed away due to
old age. He was 95 years of age.
About K. Sankaran Nair:
K. Sankaran Nair was one of the founding members of Indias external intelligence agency. He was one
of the intelligence gatherers who played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh from Pak. He was
awarded with Padma Bhushan in 1985. He was selected as the special organising secretary of the Asian
Games held in New Delhi in 1982.
http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/sankaran-nair-raw-former-director-dead.html
Q. Which of the following statements is true as India and Bangladesh have signed a draft
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)?
A. The Memorandum was signed on good transportation between both the countries.
B. The Memorandum was signed on passenger and cruise vessel movement.
C. The Memorandum was signed on relaxing import and export duties between both the countries.
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: India and Bangladesh
What: signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Why: on passenger and cruise vessel movement
Where: in New Delhi
India and Bangladesh has recently signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on passenger
and cruise vessel movement during secretary-level talks in New Delhi today.
A draft MoU on passenger and cruise services on coastal and protocol route was initialed by the
respective secretaries of the two countries as a token of agreement which will be formalized after
approval of the respective Governments. The Indian delegation was led by Rajive Kumar, secretary,
ministry of shipping, and Bangladesh delegation was led by Shafique Alam Mehdi, secretary, ministry of
shipping.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-bangladesh-sign-draft-mou-onpassenger-cruise-vessel-movement-115111701157_1.html
Q. 2015 G20 Summit was held in which of the following countries?
A. Syria
B. Mali
C. Cuba
D. Turkey
E. None of these
Ans. D
Hints to Remember
Who: G20 Summit
What: held
Where: in Turkey
About G20 Summit:
The 2015 G-20 summit was the tenth meeting of the G-20 heads of government. It was held in Antalya,
Turkey, a southwestern city, which is the most visited destination in Turkey and the tenth in the world,
on 15-16 November 2015. The venue for the Leaders Summit was Regnum Carya Hotel Convention
Centre.
http://rbth.com/international/2015/11/17/g20-summit-in-turkey-what-were-the-4-major-events-forrusia_541509c
Q. Who has recently laid the foundation stone of the first Mega Food Park in Nizamabad district,
Telangana?
A. Harsimrat Kaur Badal
B. Sushma Swaraj
C. Smriti Irani
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
What: laid the foundation stone of the first Mega Food Park
Where: In Nizamabad, Telangana
Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal today laid the foundation stone of the first mega
food park in Nizamabad district, Telangana, which is expected to provide employment to 6,000 people
and benefit about 30,000 farmers in its catchment area.
The Park was promoted by Smart Agro Food Park Pvt Ltd would cost 108.95 crore and will be set up in
78 acres at Lakkampally and Chimrajpally village in Nizamabad.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/badal-lays-foundation-stone-of-1st-mega-foodpark-in-telangana-115111600957_1.html
Q. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has recently been acquired by
A. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
B. Marriott International Inc.
C. Hyatt Hotels Corporation
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Marriott International Inc.
What: acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

Marriott International Inc. has recently acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. for $12.2
billion.
The combination would create the No. 1 hotel company globally with more than a million rooms and
bring together 30 brands across all lodging segments, from Starwoods higher-end W Hotels, St. Regis
and Westin brands to Marriotts limited-service offerings like Courtyard by Marriott and its extendedstay chain Residence Inn.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/marriott-to-acquire-starwood-hotels-resorts-1447673866
Q. Which of the following countries has recently won the 2015 Fed Cup title?
A. Russia
B. France
C. Czech Republic
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Czech Republic
What: Fed Cup title 2015
Czech Republic has recently won the 2015 Fed Cup title by defeating Russia. It was Czechs fourth Fed
Cup title in five years.
About Fed Cup:
Fed Cup is the premier international team competition in women's tennis. It was launched in 1963 to
celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The competition was known
as the Federation Cup until 1995.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/34828032
Q. Which of the following persons has conferred with Disaster Risk Reduction Asia Champion honour?
A. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Kiren Rijiju
B. Sarbananda Sonowal
C. Kiren Rijiju
What: conferred with Disaster Risk Reduction Asia Champion honour

On 17th November 2015 Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, has been designated
as the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Champion for the Asia Region by the United Nations Office for
Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The honour was conferred by Ms. Margarete Wahlstrom, Special
Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction, during the inaugural
session of the Asia Leaders Meeting towards Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR in Asia.
Kiren Rijiju:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/un-confers-shri-kiren-rijiju-withdisaster-risk-reduction-asia-champion-115111701371_1.html
Q. On 17th November 2015 India and Bangladesh have agreed to share information on
A. Terrorism
B. Educational Development
C. Economic Affairs
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: India and Bangladesh
What: will share information on terrorism
India and Bangladesh on 17th November 2015 have agreed to share information on terrorists as home
secretaries of the two neighbors concluded their talks reviewing internal security and other cross-border
issues.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/india-bangladesh-agree-to-share-militantinformation/
Q. Recently Hemendra Narain has passed away. He was a
A. Film Actor
B. Architecture
C. Journalist
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Hemendra Narain
What: passed away
Hemendra Narain has passed away due to a sudden heart attack. He was 65 years of age. He is survived
by son, who works for NDTV. Narain began his journalistic career with the United News of India.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20151117/2727166.html
Q. What was the theme of World Antibiotics Awareness Week, launched by World Health
Organization (WHO)?
A. PreBiotics: Handle with cure
B. Antibiotics: Handle with care
C. Probiotics: Handle with care
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: World Health Organization (WHO)
What: launched first World Antibiotics Awareness Week
First World Antibiotic Awareness Week was launched by World Health Organization (WHO) with the
theme Antibiotics: Handle with care.
The objective of the first World Antibiotics Awareness Week is to promote and encourage best practices
among health workers, physicians, general public, agriculture sector and policy makers so that the
further spread of antibiotic resistance is kept in check.
http://www.ibtimes.com/first-world-antibiotic-awareness-week-who-launches-campaign-better-useantibiotics-2185534
Q. Cabinet has recently approved Tripartite Agreement signing among India, Brazil and South Africa
(IBSA) on the IBSA Fund for
A. The Alleviation of Poor Education and Illiteracy
B. The Alleviation of Poverty and Hunger
C. The Alleviation of Poor Infrastructure
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
What: Tripartite Agreement signing among India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) on the IBSA Fund
When: for Alleviation of Poverty and Hunger
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the
Tripartite Agreement among India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA), on the IBSA Fund for the Alleviation of
Poverty and Hunger.
About IBSA Dialogue Forum:
The IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Dialogue Forum is an international tripartite grouping for
promoting international cooperation among these countries. It represents three important poles for
galvanizing South-South cooperation and greater understanding between three important continents of
the developing world namely, Africa, Asia and South America. The forum provides the three countries
with a platform to engage in discussions for cooperation in the field of agriculture, trade, culture, and
defense among others.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/cabinet-approval-for-signingtripartite-agreement-among-india-brazil-and-south-115111800962_1.html
Q. Which of the following supercomputers is worlds most powerful system according to the recent
news published on 18th November 2015?
A. Sequoia
E. None of these
Ans. B
B. Tianhe-2
C. Piz Daint
D. Trinity
Hints to Remember
Who: China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer
What: is worlds most powerful system
China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer has retained its position as the world's most powerful system for the
sixth consecutive time, according to a biannual Top 500 list of supercomputers released at the
international supercomputer conference in Austin, Texas.
About Tianhe-2:
Tianhe-2 is a 33.86-petaflop supercomputer located in National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou. It
was developed by a team of 1,300 scientists and engineers. It is the world's fastest supercomputer
according to the TOP500 lists for June 2013, November 2013, June 2014, November 2014, June 2015,
and November 2015.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chinas-tianhe-2-remains-worlds-most-powerful-supercomputer-1529348
Q. Kosmos 2510, the first satellite of EKS (Tundra) system, was launched by which of the following
countries?
A. China
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. India
E. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Russia
What: launched Kosmos 2510, the first satellite of EKS (Tundra) system
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/russia-places-next-gen-tundra-satellite-detect-incoming-missile-attacks-orbit655296
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of StanChart Bank, India?
A. Zarin Daruwala
D. None of these
Ans. A
B. Aruna Jayanthi
C. Chitra Ramkrishna
Hints to Remember
Who: Zarin Daruwala
What: as Chief Executive Officer of StanChart Bank, India
Former ICICI Banker Zarin has recently been appointed as New Chief Executive Officer of StanChart
Bank, India. She will report to Ajay Kanwal, regional CEO, Asean & South Asia.
Zarin Daruwala:
http://profit.ndtv.com/news/people/article-standard-chartered-names-daruwala-as-new-india-ceo1244330
A. World Toilet Day
B. World Literacy Day
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: World Toilet Day
C. World laughter Day

World Toilet Day (WTD) is a campaign to motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of
sanitation. It was originally formed by the World Toilet Organization in 2001. Since 2001, World Toilet
Day has grown in scope and recognition by global partners. In 2013, the United Nations (UN) passed a
resolution recognizing WTD as an official UN international day (UN Resolution A/67/L.75).
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/world-toilet-day-one-billion-people-have-nowhere-go-n466196
Q. Vijay Keshav Gokhale has recently been appointed as ambassador to which of the following
countries?
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. China
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Vijay Keshav Gokhale
What: ambassador to China
Senior diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale has been appointed as Indias Ambassador to China. He will
replace Ashok Kantha, whose term will end in January.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vijay-keshav-gokhale-new-envoy-to-china/article7892443.ece
Q. Who has recently been appointed as 43rd Chief Justice of India?
A. H. L. Dattu
B. T. S. Thakur
C. Kurian Joseph
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: T.S. Thakur
What: appointed 43rd Chief Justice of India
Justice T.S. Thakur has recently been appointed asthe 43rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.
He will replace H.L. Dattu.
Thakur was head of the bench that delivered the popular verdict on the controversies surrounding the
Indian Premier League and initiated administrative reforms within the Board of Control for Cricket in
India.
He has also been hearing cases such as those on Sahara chief Subrata Roys custody, the probe into the
Saradha chit fund scam, the National Rural Health Mission scam in Uttar Pradesh, and the legality of
allowing broadband licence holder Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd to offer voice services.
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/DKxYOwneVhZ6zL7n7hCyNM/Justice-TS-Thakur-appointed-chiefjustice-of-India.html
Q. Ashok Singhal passed away recently. He was a leader of
A. Vishva Hindu Parishad
B. Bahujan Samaj Party
C. Samajvadi Party
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Ashok Singhal
What: passed away, was VHP leader
Senior VHP leader Ashok Singhal passed way after he was on ICU suffering from respiratory problem. He
was 89 years of age. He had been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon after his health
deteriorated. He had been suffering from respiratory problems for over a month.
Ashok Singhal:
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/vhp-leader-ashok-singhal-passes-awaypraveen-togadia/
Q. Cabinet has given its approval to set up NARF at Genome Valley, Hyderabad. What does NARF
stand for?
A. National Resource Faculty
B. National Resource Forum
C. National Resource Facility
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: the Union Cabinet
What: approved to set up NARF at Genome Valley, Hyderabad
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the
Department of Health Research in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for setting up of a National
Resource Facility for Bio-medical Research (NARF) at Genome Valley in Hyderabad by the Indian Council
for Medical Research (ICMR). The estimated project cost is Rs. 338.58 crores and the resource center is
expected to be functional by 2018-19.
The institution will be the first of its kind for quality laboratory animals for basic and applied biomedical
research in the country.
Q. According to the 7th Pay Commission, by what percent pay and allowances of govt employees will
increase?
A. 23.55 Percent
B. 24.55 Percent
C. 25.55 Percent
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: The Seventh Pay Commission headed by Justice AK Mathur
What: has summated its report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, suggesting 23.55% hike in pay and
allowances of govt employees
The Seventh Pay Commission headed by Justice AK Mathur has recently submitted its report to Finance
Minister Arun Jaitley which suggests 23.55% hike in pay and allowances of govt employees.
The seventh Pay Commission will recommend increment in salary, allowances and pension along with a
virtual one-rank-one-pension for civilians, involving an additional outgo of Rs 1.02 lakh crore a year.
The recommendations, which are to be implemented from January 1, 2016, will benefit 47 lakh central
government employees and 52 lakh pensioners.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/highlights-of-7th-pay-commission-report/
Q. R K Trivedi passed away recently. He was former governor of which state?
A. Goa
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: R K Trivedi
What: passed away
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/eminent-bureaucrat-rk-trivedi-no-more115111900725_1.html
Q. Which one of the following has been chosen for the 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize?
A. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
B. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
C. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
What: to be awarded with the 2015 Indira Gandhi Prize
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will be awarded with Indira Gandhi Prize for
Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2015. The decision was taken by the international jury of the
prize, headed by Vice President Hamid Ansari.
The prestigious award is being given to the Office of UNHCR in recognition of its "immense
contributions" in assisting millions of refugees who have fled their houses and for working under
difficult circumstances to bring about changes to reduce the flow of refugees.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/unhcr-to-be-awarded-2015-indira-gandhi-prize-for-peace-1245146
Q. Second World Congress for Disaster Management was held in which of the following cities?
A. Chennai
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Bangalore
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Second World Congress for Disaster Management
What: was held
Where: in Visakhapatnam
Second World Congress for Disaster Management was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was
held in at the Andhra University Convocation Hall.
Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu and Union Minister of State for Home and Disaster
Management Kiren Rijiju attended the event to express their views.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had inaugurated the event on 19th November and
the event was scheduled to continue until 22nd November.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/world-congress-for-disaster-management/1/527441.html
Q. India with which of the following countries has sighed MoU for cooperation in the field of Animal
Health?
A. Vietnam
B. Cuba
C. Mali
D. Syria
E. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: India and Vietnam
What: sighed MoU for cooperation in the field of Animal Health

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given approval for signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Vietnam for cooperation in the field of
Animal Health.
The MoU aims to promote mutual cooperation between India and Vietnam through joint activities in the
areas of Animal Health and has agreed to:
A. Exchange special information on animal health in general and particularly information on status of
animal diseases of common concern, standards and procedures for animal quarantine and inspection
status and progress of surveillance and monitoring programmes in place for animal diseases and food
borne pathogens;
B. Exchange of special information on meat processing, meat products and slaughter houses/abattoirs;
C. Set up Mutual Recognition Agreement on Veterinary hygiene, health certificate between competent
authorities of the two Parties.
D. Cooperate in the training and upgrading human resources in the field of animal health.
The MoU shall remain in force for a period of 10 years unless either of the Parties give prior written
notice of at least six months to the other Party of its intention to terminate the MoU.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/mou-between-india-andvietnam-for-cooperation-in-the-field-of-115111801240_1.html
Q. On 18th November 2015, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved what percent of
disinvestment in Coal India?
A. 20 Percent
B. 15 Percent
C. 10 Percent
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
What: approved 10 percent of disinvestment in Coal India
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 10th November 2015 has approved a 10 per cent
disinvestment in Coal India, the third government stake sale in the company's history. The government
is expected to get around Rs.20,000 crore from the disinvestment.
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/cabinet-approves-10-stake-sale-in-cil-3-interestsubvention-to-sme-exporters/article7892474.ece
Q. Egypt with which of the following countries has signed a deal to build nuclear power plant in
Egypt?
A. China
E. None of these
Ans. D
Hints to Remember
Who: Egypt and Russia
B. Japan
C. Canada
D. Russia
What: signed a deal to build nuclear power plant

Where: in Egypt
Egypt and Russia on 19th November 2015 has signed an agreement under which Russia will build a
nuclear power plant in Egypt. The agreement was signed by Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/19/us-nuclear-russia-egyptidUSKCN0T81YY20151119#smCjTDAx8y9LXHLz.97
Q. On 20th November 2015 Nitish Kumar was sworn in as chief minister of which of the following
states?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Nitish Kumar
What: sworn in as chief minister of Bihar
About Nitish Kumar:
Nitish Kumar is an Indian politician who has been Chief Minister of Bihar since February 2005. Previously
he served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 2005 to 2014. He has also served as a minister in the Union
Government of India. He belongs to the Janata Dal (United) party. He endeared himself to Biharis, used
to low expectations from previous regimes, when as Chief Minister, his socialist policies yielded
dividends in appointing of over 100,000 school teachers, ensuring that doctors worked in primary health
centers, electrification of villages, paving of roads, cutting female illiteracy by half, turning around a
lawless state by cracking down on criminals and doubling the income of the average Bihari.
http://www.thehindu.com/elections/bihar2015/bihar-assembly-polls-2015-nitish-kumar-takes-over-asbihar-chief-minister/article7899627.ece
Q. On 20th November 2015 South Australia has signed a historic 'sister-state agreement' with which of
the following states?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: South Australia and Rajasthan
What: singed sister-state agreement
On 20th November 2015 South Australia has signed a historic 'sister-state agreement' with Rajasthan
that would pave new ways to boost export and investment opportunities between the two states.
The sister-state relationship between South Australia and Rajasthan is based on a two-way exchange of
research, policy and technical capabilities.
The agreement will provide partnership and collaborative opportunities across key sectors where South
Australian business can offer services and product support.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/rajasthan-s-australia-sign-sisterstate-agreement-to-boost-exports/articleshow/49855946.cms
Q. Who has recently been appointed as president of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &
Industry?
A. Harshavardhan Neotia
B. Lingaraj Panigrahi
D. Anil Chandra Punetha
E. None of these
C. Randeep Sudan
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Harshavardhan Neotia
What: new president of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Chairman of Ambuja Neotia group, Harshavardhan Neotia has recently been elected president of
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for 2016.
About Harshavardhan Neotia:

Harshavardhan Neotia is the current chairman of the Ambuja Neotia Group, a corporate house
headquartered in Kolkata. He is also one of the co-owners of Atletico de Kolkata , which is an Indian
Super League football team along with Sourav Ganguly, Atletico Madrid, Sanjeev Goenka, Utsav Parekh
and Santosh Shaw. He is a 'Padma Shri' awardee. He is also a member of the Rajasthan Chief Minister's
Advisory Council and West Bengal Chief Minister's Core Committee on Industry.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/harshavardhan-neotia-named-ficci-s-presidentelect-115112001141_1.html
Q. Who has recently been awarded with an honorary doctorate by the University of East London?
A. Ashok Amritraj
B. Vipul Rameswar
C. Rahul Zindal
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Ashok Amritraj
What: awarded with an honorary doctorate by the University of East London

Ashok Amritraj has recently been awarded with an honorary doctorate by the University of East London
for promoting talented moviemakers from across the world, including India.
About Ashok Amritraj:
Ashok Amritraj is an Indian American film producer, former tour professional tennis player, chairman
and CEO of Hyde Park Entertainment. He has also taken as the CEO of National Geographic Films.
He has produced over 100 films, grossing an excess of 2 billion dollars worldwide, including Hollywood
films such as Antitrust, Walking Tall, and Bringing Down the House, which starred Steve Martin and
Queen Latifah and Tamil film Jeans.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ashok-amritraj-awarded-honorary-doctorate-by-alondon-varsity/articleshow/49842998.cms
Q. Which of the following countries has recently passed a bill to restrict entry of Syrian, Iraqi Refuses?
A. United States of America
B. Canada
C. United Kingdom
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: United States of America
What: passed a bill
Why: to restrict entry of Syrian, Iraqi Refuses
The United States House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that tightens restrictions on the
resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees, amid security concerns.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34870724
Q. Who has recently won the FIDE Rating Chess tournament?

A. Priynka Dubey
B. Saumya Agarwal
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Srishti Pandey
What: won the FIDE Rating Chess tournament
C. Srishti Pandey

Srishti Pandey has recently won the second Indiana All India FIDE Rating Chess tournament, organized
by Nagpur Taluka Chess Association, which concluded at Dr Hedgewar Smarak Samiti Hall, Reshimbagh.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/Srishti-emerges-Indiana-Fide-rating-chesschampion/articleshow/49842238.cms
Q. CCEA has approved extension of Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme. What CCEA
state for?
A. Cabinet Committee on Environmental Affairs
B. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
C. Cabinet Committee on Educational Affairs
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
What: approved extension of Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has
given its approval for second extension to the Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme
(IDEAS).
The Government of India has been extending Lines of Credit to African and other developing countries
under this Scheme since 2005-06. The first extension to the scheme was granted in 2009-2010.
Since the objectives of the scheme continue to be relevant, it has been decided to give second extension
to the Scheme for another five years i.e. from 2015-16 to 2019-20.
Q. Which one of the following has recently launched an initiative called 'Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur' for
the digitization of the rural India?
A. Wipro
B. HCL
C. Intel
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Intel Corporation
What: launched an initiative called 'Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur'
Why: for the digitization of the rural India

Technology Company Intel has launched the 'Ek Kadam Unnati Ki Aur' programme, through which it will
work with national and regional Governments to create a blueprint to drive technology enabled
transformation at the grassroots in 10 states in India.
The company has aimed at driving technology adoption and making the benefits of technology broadly
accessible across India in support of the Government's 'Digital India' vision.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/intel-launches-ek-kadam-unnati-ki-aur-initiative-astep-towards-digital-india/article7895606.ece
Q. Which of the following states has recently launched Jan Lokpal Bill, 2015?
A. Delhi
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Delhi
What: launched Jan Lokpal Bill, 2015
The Delhi government on 19th November 2015 has launched the Jan Lokpal Bill, paving the way towards
creating the post of an anti-graft ombudsman, which it claimed was similar to the one proposed during
the Anna Hazare movement, and will table it in the Assembly soon.
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-govt-approves-historic-lokpal-bill-it-had-earlierresigned-to-protect-with-tweaks/
Q. On 18th November 2015 Technology Acquisition and Development Fund (TADF) was launched under
A. National Consumption Policy
B. National Manufacturing Policy
C. National Importation Policy
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remmeber
Who: Technology Acquisition and Development Fund (TADF)
What: was launched under National Manufacturing Policy

Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (I/C), Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman 0n 18th November 2015 has
launched the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund (TADF) under National Manufacturing
Policy being implemented by Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP).
TADF is a new scheme to facilitate acquisition of Clean, Green & Energy Efficient Technologies, in form
of Technology / Customized Products / Specialized Services / Patents / Industrial Design available in the
market available in India or globally, by Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Q. Which one of the following has recently been appointed as Executive Director of Asian
Development Bank by Barack by Barack Obama?
A. Noureen Bedi
B. Purve Jaffary
C. Swati Dandekar
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Swati Dandekar
What: Executive Director of Barack Obama
When: published on 20th November
Indian-American politician Swati Dandekar has recently been appointed as Executive Director to Asian
Development Bank with ambassadorial rank by US President Barack Obama.
About Swati Dandekar:

Swati Dandekar is a former Iowa state legislator and a Democratic member of the Iowa Utilities Board.
Previously, she was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 36th District from 2003 to
2009 and a member of the Iowa Senate for the 18th District from 2009 to 2011.
http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-obama-appoints-swati-dandekar-as-asian-development-banks-executive-director-2147135
Q. Who has recently become first tennis player to win ATP World Tour Finals for 4th consecutive
time?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Roger Federer
C. Andy Murray
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Novak Djokovic
What: first tennis player to win ATP World Tour Finals for 4th consecutive time
World Number One Novak Djokovic on 22nd November 2015 has won the season ending ATP World Tour
finals. With this title, he has become first tennis player to win ATP World Tour Finals for 4th consecutive
time. He won the title by defeating Roger Federer by 6-3 6-4.
Novak Djokovic:
http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10075802/atp-world-tour-finals-novak-djokovicdefeats-roger-federer-6-3-6-4
Q. Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has recently inaugurated the landmark Silchar-Lumding
broad gauge rail line in which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu
Ans. B
B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu
What: inaugurated the landmark Silchar-Lumding broad gauge rail line
Where: In Assam
Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has recently inaugurated the landmark Silchar-Lumding broad
gauge rail line in Assam. He has flagged off a passenger train from New Delhi via video-conference.
The rail line brings Assam's underdeveloped but strategically important Barak Valley on the broad gauge
map.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-suresh-prabhu-inaugurates-silchar-lumding-broad-gauge-railline-in-assam-2147565
Q. India and China have recently signed an agreement in the field of water resources on sharing
hydrological data on which of the following rivers?
A. Ganga River
B. Tapti Raver
C. Satluj River
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: India and China
What: signed two agreements one in the field of water resources and other on culture
India and China together have signed two agreements including one in the field of water resources and
other on cultural. The agreements were signed after talks between Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari
and his visiting Chinese counterpart Li Yuanchao in New Delhi.
http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-india-china-ink-pacts-on-water-resources-and-culture2142768
Q. The 68th United Nations General Assembly has declared year 2016 as
A. International Year of Grains
B. International Year of Cereals
C. International Year of Pulses
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: United Nations General Assembly
What: declared year 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP)
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses (IYP).
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been nominated to facilitate the
implementation of the Year in collaboration with Governments, relevant organizations, nongovernmental organizations and all other relevant stakeholders.
The IYP 2016 aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of
sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition. The Year will create a unique
opportunity to encourage connections throughout the food chain that would better utilize pulse-based
proteins, further global production of pulses, better utilize crop rotations and address the challenges in
the trade of pulses.
http://www.fao.org/pulses-2016/en/
Q. Who launched the Clean UP, Green UP initiative which has earned a place in the Guinness World
Records for planting the most number of plants in 24 hours?
A. Akhilesh Yadav
B. Azam Khan
C. Shivpal Singh Yadav
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: UP Governments the Clean UP, Green UP initiative
What: earned a place in the Guinness World Records
Why: for planting the most number of plants in 24 hours
The Uttar Pradesh Governments the Clean UP, Green UP initiative has recently earned a place in the
Guinness World Records for planting the most number of plants in 24 hours.
Under the Clean UP, Green UP initiative, the government had urged citizens and officials to plant
saplings around 10 locations. The initiative was kicked off by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh
Yadav on 7th November 2015.
Akhilesh Yadav:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/uttar-pradesh-world-record/1/529332.html
Q. Who is going to be Chief Guest at 2016 Republic Day celebrations?
A. Nicolas Sarkozy
B. Francois Hollande
C. Manuel Valls
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Francois Hollande
What: will be chief guest as Republic Day Celebrations
French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade of January 26,
2016.
The visit of Mr. Hollande to New Delhi for the mega pageant of January 26 will be symbolic and send a
message of a worldwide solidarity among the democratic countries against terrorism of the IS which
staged the November 13 attacks in Paris.
About Francois Hollande:
Francois Hollande is a French politician who has been the President of France since 2012. He was
previously the First Secretary of the French Socialist Party from 1997 to 2008, the Mayor of Tulle from
2001 to 2008 and the President of the Correze General Council from 2008 to 2012. He also served in the
National Assembly twice as the Member for Correze's 1st Constituency from 1988 to 1993 and again
from 1997 to 2012.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/francois-hollande-to-be-the-chief-guest-at-2016-republicday-celebrations/article7903666.ece
Q. India has recently test fired indigenously developed interceptor missile. Interceptor missile is
known as
A. Advanced Air Defense (AAD) Missile
B. Audited Air Defense (AAD) Missile
C. Ascended Air Defense (AAD) Missile
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Indigenous Interceptor missile
What: was test fired by India
Indigenously developed supersonic Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile was successfully test
fired from the Abdul Kalam Island of the Odisha coast.
The Missile was engaged against an electronically prepared target which simulated the trajectory of a
hostile ballistic missile.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/odisha-india-test-fires-indigenously-developedinterceptor-missile/
Q. HRD Ministry on 23rd November 2015 has set up an expert committee of 13 members exclusively
on Sanskrit. Who is the head of the committee?
A. Navin Chawla
Ans. C
B. T. S. Krishnamur
C. N. Gopalaswami
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: HRD Ministry
What: set up an expert committee of 13 members exclusively on Sanskrit
The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry on 23rd November 2015 has constituted a 13member expert committee headed by N. Gopalaswami exclusively on Sanskrit in its attempt to revive
interest in the ancient language.
The committee has been asked to recommend measures to integrate the study of the ancient language
with other disciplines such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, medical science and law, suggest
changes in Sanskrit education in schools and universities and recommend ways to impart Sanskrit
education through modern tools. The committee is also tasked with charting out an action plan to
develop the language in the next 10 years.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/hrd-ministry-sets-up-exclusive-panel-onsanskrit-promotion/
Q. India has defeated which of the following countries to win Junior Men's Asia Cup hockey?
A. Bangladesh
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: India
What: defeated Pakistan to win Junior Men's Asia Cup hockey
Harmanpreet Singh has successfully converted four penalty corners as India overpowered traditional
rivals Pakistan 6-2 to lift the 8th Junior Mens Asia Cup hockey title at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium
in Kuantan.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/India-thrash-Pakistan-6-2-to-win-JuniorMens-Asia-Cup-hockey/articleshow/49882819.cms
Q. Who has recently won the presidential election of Argentina?
A. Daniel Scioli
Ans. C
B. Sergio Massa
C. Mauricio Macri
D. None of these
Hint to Remember
Who: Mauricio Macri
What: won the presidential election of Argentina
About Mauricio Macri:
Mauricio Macri is an Argentine civil engineer, businessman and politician. He is also a head of
Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Son of Francisco Macri, a prominent Italian
businessman in the industrial and construction sectors, he represented the City of Buenos Aires in the
lower house of the Argentine congress and has held his current office since 10 December 2007. He has
recently won the 2015 presidential election of Argentina.
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/11/argentina-election-151122211034481.html
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Dish TV?
A. Arun Kumar Kapoor
B. Vipul Tripathi
C. Prabhat Parmar
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Arun Kumar Kapoor
What: New CEO of Dish TV
Direct-to-home (DTH) service provider Dish TV on 20th November 2015 has appointed Arun Kumar
Kapoor as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from November 23.
Arun Kumar Kapoor:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/dish-tv-appoints-arun-kumar-kapoor-as-newceo/article7899994.ece
Q. On 22nd November 2015, which of the following countries has recently opened International Centre
dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi?
A. Nepal
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bhutan
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena
What: opened International Centre dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
Sri Lanka has recently opened the Mahatma Gandhi International Centre (MGIC) in Matale, a city located
in the heart of the country. The Centre was inaugurated by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on
22nd November 2015. The Indian High Commissioner Y. K. Sinha attended the inauguration ceremony.
Important key points about Mahatma Gandhi international Centre:
1. The centre is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's contribution to humanity and his preaching of nonviolence and its relevance worldwide
2. It was built at a cost of more than Rs 4 crore. It consists of an auditorium, library, meditation centre
and a conference hall
3. The centre was established at the request of the members of Mahatma Gandhi Sabha, a local group of
citizens that was founded following Gandhi's visit to Matale in 1927
4. The centre will act as a platform to spread the teachings of Gandhi on harmony among different
communities and cultural divisions
5. It will also promote holistic practices such as meditation, yoga and other cultural activities
6. Workshops, seminars, events and conferences on cultural diversity will be held at the centre.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/sri-lanka-gandhi-centre/1/529474.html
Q. Which one of the following has recently launched a portal e-lala?
A. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
B. Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT)
C. Confederation of International Industry (CII) C. None of these

Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT)
What: launched a portal e-lala
Why: to tackle the threat posed by e-commerce sites to small traders
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has launched a portal e-lala to tackle the threat posed by
e-commerce sites to small traders. The portal was inaugurated by Minister of Urban Development M
Venkaiah Naidu.
MasterCard and HDFC Bank have partnered with the portal to provide digital payment solutions.
The portal will allow only those merchants who have a physical presence through brick and mortar
stores to become sellers. Each seller on the portal will have his own inbuilt Web site and a payment
gateway is embodied in the portal to facilitate online payments. Consumers can make payments online
or at the physical stores.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/macro-economy/cait-launches-portal-elala-for-smalltraders/article7908994.ece
Q. Who has recently been appointed president of Sodexo in India?
A. Rishi Gour
B. Ankit Choudhary
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Rishi Gour
What: president of Sodexo in India
C. Ashok Mittal
D. None of these

Rishi Gour has recently been appointed as country president of Sodexo, the world leader in quality of
life services in India.
About Sodexo:
Sodexo is a French food services and facilities management multinational corporation headquartered in
the Paris suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Sodexo is one of the largest companies in the world in
its business, with 380,000 employees, representing 130 nationalities, present on 34,000 sites in 80
countries. For fiscal year 2010 (ending August 2009) revenues reached 15.3 billion euros, with a market
capitalization of 6.5 billion euros. Revenues by region represent: 37% Continental Europe, 38% North
America, 8% UK and Ireland, 17% Rest of World.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/consultancy-/-audit/rishi-gour-named-countrypresident-of-sodexo-in-india/articleshow/49890435.cms
Q. Who has recently been honoured with Ramnath Goenka Lifetime Achievement Award?
A. Khushwant Singh
B. Kuldip Nayar
C. Rajinder Sachar
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Kuldip Nayar
What: honoured with Ramnath Goenka Lifetime Achievement Award
Veteran journalist, columnist and author Kuldip Nayar has been honoured with Lifetime Achievement
Award for his contribution to journalism at the eighth edition of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka
Excellence awards for years 2013 and 2014.
About Kuldip Nayar:
Kuldip Nayar is a veteran Indian journalist, syndicated columnist, human right activist and author, noted
for his long career as a left-wing political commentator. He was also nominated as a Member of the
upper house of the Indian Parliament in 1997. He is former editor of the Indian Express. During
Emergency he was jailed under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) for leading a protest
against the excesses of the administration.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/kuldip-nayar-gets-ramnath-goenka-lifetimeachievement-award/
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UNSOM?
A. Michael Keating
B. Gareth Thomas
C. Paul Darrow
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Michael Keating
What: appointed as Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UNSOM
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 23rd November 2015 has confirmed the appointment of Michael
Keating of the United Kingdom as his new Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United
Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). He will replace Nicholas Kay of the United Kingdom
who will complete his assignment at the end of the year.
About Michael Keating:
Michael Keating is an English actor. He is best known as for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction
television series Blake's 7.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52636#.VlVDwdIrLIU
Q. Allergan Inc. has recently been merged with which of the following companies?
A. Pfizer
B. Novartis
C. Roche
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Allergan Inc.
What: merged with Pfizer pharmaceutical company
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pfizer-allergan-agree-on-blockbuster-merger/
Q. Which of the following countries is going to build worlds largest animal cloning factory?
A. France
B. South Korea
C. Canada
D. China
E. None of these
Ans. D
Hints to Remember
Who: China
What: will build worlds largest animal cloning factory
China is going to build the world's biggest animal cloning factory where it will recreate sniffer dogs, pets,
racehorses and beef cattle, it has been announced. A deal was signed by Chinese scientist to create a
commercial animal cloning centre in Tianjin, northeastern China.
The factory will be built in the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area (TEDA), a business
development park sponsored by the government. Construction of the main building has already begun
and scientists will start working there in the first half of 2016.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/24/worlds-largest-animal-cloning-factory-can-savespecies-says-chinese-founder
Q. On 24th November 2015, the Government of India has reduced the deadline for the completion of
which of the following schemes by three years from 2022 to 2019?
A. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: the Government of India

What: reduced the deadline for the completion of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana by three years
from 2022 to 2019
The Government of India on 24th November 2015 has reduced the deadline for the completion of rural
connectivity through all- weather roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana by three years from
2022 to 2019 and increased annual allocation to the states by Rs 5,000 crore.
The government has also decided to increase the annual allocation of the Central release for PMGSY
works during year 2015-16 by Rs 5,000 crore and with this the total Central allocation to states would
now be Rs 15,100 crore.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/2019-new-deadline-for-completion-ofpmgsy-schemes/articleshow/49909146.cms
Q. On 24th November 2015, Nuclear Capable Dhanush Ballistic Missile was test fired by India from
which of the following warships?
A. INS Subhadra
B. INS Vikramaditya
C. INS Brahmaputra
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Nuclear Capable Dhanush Ballistic Missile
What: was test fired from INS Subhadra
India on 24th November 2015 has successfully test fired its Nuclear Capable Dhanush Ballistic Missile
with a strike range of 350 km from a naval ship off the Odisha coast. The missile was test fired from INS
Subhadra. The missile is a naval variant of India's indigenously developed Prithvi missile.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/tech/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-dhanush-ballisticmissile-1168508.html
Q. On 23rd November 2015, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has signed a pact with
which of the following countries to enhance investor protection and creating effective securities
markets in both the countries?
A. Sri Lanka
Ans. C
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. None of these
Hint to Remember
Who: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange
Commission (BSEC)
What: signed a pact
Why: to enhance investor protection and creating effective securities markets in both the countries
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
(BSEC) together have signed a pact to enhance investor protection and creating effective securities
markets in both the countries.
The pact will help in promoting further development of economic links and cooperation between the
two signatories. It also aims at enhancing investor protection and creating conditions for an effective
development of securities markets in the two countries.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sebi-in-pact-with-b-desh-counterpart-forinvestors-protection-115112301075_1.html
Q. Who is going to be conferred with the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award for his work in the
field of theatre, film and music?
A. Milind Gunaji
B. Prashant Damle
C. Mohan Joshi
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Prashant Damle
What: selected for the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Award
Why: for his work in the field of theatre, film and music
Popular Marathi actor-comedian Prashant Damle has been sellested for the Master Dinanath
Mangeshkar Award for his work in the field of theatre, film and music. The announcement was made by
Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar at the 100th show of Damles Marathi play Karti Kaljat Ghusli.
The award will be presented by Lata Mangeshkar in April 2016 on the occasion of the death anniversary
of Master Dinanath.
Prashant Damle:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/marathi-actor-prashant-damle-bags-dinanathmangeshkar-award/story-X8mpDhaFEtPcMIE9bXragK.html
Q. World Congress on Disaster Management was recently concluded with the unanimous adoption of
A. Visakhapatnam Declaration
B. Chennai Declaration
C. Thiruvananthapuram Declaration
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: World Congress on Disaster Management
What: concluded with the unanimous adoption of Visakhapatnam Declaration
World Congress on Disaster Management was recently concluded with the unanimous adoption of
Visakhapatnam Declaration calling for a comprehensive action plan for a disaster resilient society.
The declaration drafted after deliberations by over 1,000 delegates from 40 countries and 20 States in
25 sessions recommended effective funding mechanism by creating national disaster mitigation fund for
resource implementation of local plans and building a platform of knowledge management / good
practices / innovations at local level.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/vizag-declaration-calls-for-action-plan-fordisasterresilient-society/article7905511.ece
Q. Which of the following days was observed on 21st November 2015?
A. World Labour Day
D. None of these
Ans. C
B. World Polio Day
C. World Fisheries Day
Hints to Remember
Who: World Fisheries Day
On the celebration event of World Fisheries Day, the Puducherry government has implemented several
progressive schemes for the educational, economic and social betterment of the fishermen community
in the Union Territory.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/punjab/26-Nov-2015/world-fisheries-day-vu-stresses-for-promotion-ofaquaculture
Q. Which of the following countries has recently won the 2015 Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: India
What: won the 2015 Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament
India has recently defeated Pakistan to win the 2015 Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament by 6-2.
Harmanpreet Singh was the top scorer with four goals, Armaan Qureshi and Manpreet chipped in with a
goal each. For Pakistan, the two goals were scored by Muhammad Yaqoob and Muhammad Dilber.
http://zeenews.india.com/sports/sports/hockey/india-rout-pakistan-6-2-to-win-2015-junior-asia-cuphockey_1825081.html
Q. Who is the author of the book titled The modern Gurukul?
A. Anupam Kher
B. Amitabh Bachchan
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Rememeber
Who: Sonali Bendre
What: author of the book titled The modern Gurukul
C. Sonali Bendre

http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/the-modern-gurukul-watch-sonali-bendre-talk-abouther-new-book-on-parenting/
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Chairperson of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)?
A. Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha B. Anju Bobby George C. Kalayathumkuzhi Mathews Beenamol
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Anju Bobby George
What: appointed as chairperson of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Former long jump champion Anju Bobby George has recently been appointed as Chairperson of the
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
The sports ministry has cleared her appointment for the post that fell vacant after the resignation of BJP
parliamentarian and Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur.
About Anju Bobby George:
Anju Bobby George is an Indian athlete. She made history when she won the bronze medal in Long
Jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris. With this achievement, she became the
first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Championships in Athletics jumping 6.70 m. She has
also won the Gold medal at the IAAF World Athletics Final in 2005. She was awarded Arjuna Award in
2002.
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-anju-bobby-george-appointed-tops-chairperson-2148658
Q. The day of 26th November 2015 was celebrated as

A. National Food Day
B. National Milk Day
C. National Water Day
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: National Milk Day
What: was celebrated
The Google Doodle on 26th November 2015 has celebrated the 94th Birthday of Dr.Verghese Kurien as
National Milk Day. Dr.Verghese Kurien is known popularly as the Father of the White Revolution. He is
also remembered as the founder and creator of Amul.
http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/google-doodle-honours-dr-verghese-kurien-on-national-milk-day1247783
Q. The day of 25th November 2015 was celebrated as
A. International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
B. International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
C. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
What: was celebrated across the world
About International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women:
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 25th November as the International Day for the
Elimination of Violence against Women. The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that
women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence;
furthermore, one of the aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often
hidden. For 2014, the official Theme framed by the UN Secretary-Generals campaign UNiTE to End
Violence against Women, is Orange your Neighborhood.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/lizadonnelly/2015/11/25/today-is-international-day-for-the-eliminationof-violence-against-women/
Q. Dr. T.S. Papola has passed away recently. He was a
A. Economist
B. Cartoonist
C. Book Writer
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Dr. T.S. Papola
What: passed away
Noted labour economist Dr. T.S. Papola passed away in Delhi. He was 74. He was a well-known
development economist, Dr. Papola specialised in the areas of labour and employment, development
planning, industrial economics, regional development and enterprise development.
About Dr. T.S. Papola:
Dr. T.S. Papola founder Member, former director and currently honorary professor at the Institute for
Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi. He has also taught at the Universities of Lucknow
and Bombay, Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), and University of Cambridge, U.K.
Dr. Papola was also chairman, Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow; founder member of the
Institute for Human Development (IHD), New Delhi and Chairman of the Fourth State Finance
Commission of Uttarakhand.
He was an Advisor with the Planning Commission, Government of India for eight years (1987-1995) and
Chairman/Member of several State and National level bodies including the Prime Ministers Advisory
Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).He has worked in consultative and advisory
capacities with international organisations such as ILO, UNCTAD, UNIDO, UNICEF and UNDP.
Dr. Papola was president, Indian Society of Labour Economics, an association of teachers, researchers
and practitioners in the field of labour in India, during 1994-2008. He was also president of the Indian
Economic Association, for the year 20052006.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/noted-economist-ts-papola-passes-away/article7908621.ece
Q. Which one of the following has recently announced to buy spectrum in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh
(West) from Videocon Telecommunications for Rs 3,310 cr?
A. Bharti Airtel
Ans. C
B. Vodafone
C. Ideal Cellular
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Idea Cellular
What: is to buy spectrum in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (West) from Videocon Telecommunications for
Rs 3,310 cr
Idea Cellular has recently announced to buy Videocon Telecom's spectrum in the Uttar Pradesh (West)
and Gujarat circles for Rs 3,310 crore (about $500 million) in the country's first such trading deal. The
deal for telecom circles is for a quantum of 25 MHz contiguous blocks of 1800 MHz in each service
areas, with a right to use spectrum until December 2032. Idea will use the spectrum for deployment of
4G (LTE) services in these areas.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/videocon-telecom-to-sell-spectrum-to-ideacellular-in-2-circles-for-rs-3310-crore/articleshow/49907090.cms
Q. Which of the following state governments has recently launched Gopinath Munde Farmers
Accident Insurance Scheme?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Punjab
D. Gujarat
E. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Maharashtra Government
What: launched Gopinath Munde Farmers Accident Insurance Scheme
The state government of Maharashtra has recently launched Gopinath Munde Farmers Accident
Insurance Scheme 2015-16 to ensure social and economic security to farmers and their families. The
scheme will cover accidental death of handicap of the farmers. It will also see the ceiling on the existing
accident insurance scheme for agriculturists increase from Rs1 lakh to Rs2 lakh.
http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-state-to-implement-gopinath-munde-farmers-accidentinsurance-scheme-2148609
Q. The noted writer, columnist and journalist Mahip Singh passed away recently. His works include
A. Subah ke Phool
E. None of these
Ans. D
B. Ye Bhi Nhi
C. Abhi Shesh Hai
D. All of the above
Hints to Remember
Who: Mahip Sigh
What: passed away
Writer, columnist and journalist Mahip Singh had passed away at a private hospital in Gurgaon on 24th
November 2015 after a brief illness. He is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter.
Collection of his first short stories 'Subah ke Phool' was published in 1959 and later on more than 20
short stories collections were published.
His famous novels include 'Ye Bhi Nhi', Abhi Shesh Hai' and 'Bich ki Dhoop'.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/writer-journalist-mahip-singh-passes-away115112401428_1.html
Q. The US military operation against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been named
A. Operation Desert Fox
B. Operation Inherent Resolve C. Operation Geronimo
D. Operation Enduring Freedom E. None of these

Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Operation Inherent Resolve
What: the US military operation against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Operation Inherent Resolve is a US military operation against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). US
and coalition military forces had been continuing to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists
in Syria and Iraq through the operation.
About Operation Inherent Resolve:
Operation Inherent Resolve is the U.S. military operation name for the military intervention against the
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including both the campaign in Iraq and the campaign in Syria.
Effective 22 Sep 2015, III Corps is responsible for Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve
(CJTF-OIR).
http://www.defense.gov/News-Article-View/Article/628947/operation-inherent-resolve-strikescontinue-in-syria-iraq
Q. JAXA is the name of the space agency of which of the following countries? It launched its first
commercial satellite onboard its H-IIA rocket recently.
A. United Kingdom
B. France
C. Japan
C. China
E. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Japan
What: launched its first commercial satellite onboard its H-IIA rocket
http://spaceflight101.com/h-iia-telstar-12v/japans-h-iia-reaches-target-orbit-in-first-commercial-gtolaunch/
Q. Four Indian movies has recently been shortlisted for the 2015 Federico Fellini Gold Medal? The
Fellini medal is given by
A. UNSC
B. UNESCO
C. UNTCO
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: four Indian movies Cinemawala, Katyar Kaljat Ghusli, Ain, and Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
What: has been shortlisted for UNESCOs Prestigious Fellini Medal
Four Indian movies Cinemawala, Katyar Kaljat Ghusli, Ain, and Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal has recently
been shortlisted for the Federico Fellini Gold Medal, given by the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The medal was created by UNESCO in 1995 to pay tribute to major
figures in the film industry.
http://www.thebetterindia.com/39118/four-indian-movies-for-unesco-fellini-medal/
Q. On 26th November 2015, India has successfully test fired nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile. What is
the range of missile?
A. 350 Kilometers
D. None of these
Ans. A
B. 400 Kilometers
C. 500 Kilometers
Hints to Remember
Who: India
What: test fired nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile
On 26th November 2015 India has successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable
Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, as part of a user trial by the army. The missile test
was carried out from a mobile launcher from launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at
Chandipur near here at 1210 hrs.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capableprithvi-ii-missile/articleshow/49932905.cms
Q. On 26th November 2015, which of the following state assemblies has passed Right of Citizen to
Time Bound Delivery of Services Amendment Bill, 2015?
A. Delhi Assembly
B. Rajasthan Assembly
C. Maharashtra Assembly
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Delhi Assembly
What: passed Delhi Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services Amendment Bill, 2015
On 26th November 2015, Delhi Assembly has passed the Delhi Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of
Services Amendment Bill, a piece of legislation that will automatically deduct salaries of babus in cases
of delay in delivering government services on their part.
Key points of Amendment Bill:
Seeks to make the life of common man hassle free by providing services in a time bound manner.
Ensure mandatory and automatic compensation for citizens if government services are not provided to
them in time.
Mandatory for each government department, local body and public authority will issue a Citizens
Charter.
They would set out in detail the time stipulated for provision of citizen-related services and the officer
responsible for providing it.
Imposes penalty on officials for delay in providing services.
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-delhi-assembly-passes-bill-to-penalise-officials-for-delay-inproviding-services-2149258
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Prime Minister of Portugal?
A. Anibal Cavaco Silva
B. Paulo Portas
C. Antonio Costa
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Antonio Costa
What: Prime Minister of Portugal
The Socialist leader Antonio Costa has been appointed as Prime Minister of Portugal. His appointment
came after Costas alliance with Communist, Green and Left Bloc parties toppled an 11-day-old
conservative minority government in a dramatic parliamentary vote the shortest administration in
Portuguese history.
About Antonio Costa:
Antonio Costa is the present Prime Minister of Portugal since 26 November 2015. He was Mayor of
Lisbon from 2007 to 2015. He was Minister of Parliamentary Affairs from 1997 to 1999, Minister of
Justice from 1999 to 2002 and Minister of State and Internal Administration from 2005 to 2007. He was
elected as Secretary General of the Socialist Party in September 2014.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/25/portugal-gets-new-leftwing-pm-after-electionwinner-only-lasted-11-days
Q. Rajiv Bansal has recently been appointed as CFO of
A. Uber Cabs
Ans. B
B. Ola Cabs
C. Yo Cabs
D. None of these
Hints to Remember
Who: Rajiv Bansal
What: appointed as CFO of Ola Cabs
Ola Cabs has has recently appointed Infosys' outgoing chief financial officer (CFO) Rajiv Bansal as its new
finance head, a high-profile recruitment that reflects the scramble for topflight talent among India's
cashflush startups. He will replace Mitesh Shah on this post.
Rajiv Bansal:
http://www.businessworld.in/article/Ola-Appoints-Infosys-Rajiv-Bansal-As-CFO/26-11-2015-88701/
Q. Which of the following countries have recently created history by first day-night test match?
A. West Indies and England
B. Pakistan and South Africa
C. Australia and New Zealand
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Australia and New Zealand
What: created history by first day-night test match
Australia and New Zealand have recently created history by playing first day-night Test match at the
Adelaide Oval Cricket Stadium with a pink Kookaburra ball. The match was hosted by Australia.
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/australia-new-zealand-ready-for-first-daynight-testmatch/article7918793.ece
Q. The second Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette 'Kadmatt' is built indigenously by
A. GRSE shipyard
B. Cochin shipyard
C. Hindustan shipyard
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Rememeber
Who: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) shipyard
What: built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette 'Kadmatt'
The second Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette 'Kadmatt' was built indigenously by Garden Reach
Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) shipyard and handed over to Indian Navy.
About Warship:
The warship is designed to accommodate 17 officers and 106 sailors. It is a 109m long and with a
displacement of 3,200 tonnes. It can reach a maximum speed of 25 knots with an endurance of over
3,400 NM at 18 knots speed
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navy-gets-second-indigenous-antisubmarine-warship-kadmatt/articleshow/49936650.cms
Q. On 27th November 2015, India has test fired indigenously built nuclear-capable Agni-I missile.
What is the range of missile?
A. 500 Kilometers
B. 600 Kilometers
C. 700 Kilometers
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Nuclear-Capable Agni-I Missile
What: test fired by India
Where: from a test range off the Odisha coast
Indigenously built Nuclear Capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-I was successfully test-fired
from Dr Abdul Kalam Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast. The missile is capable of hitting a target at a
distance of 700 kms.
About Agni-1 Missile:

Agni-I is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by DRDO of India under the Integrated Guided
Missile Development Program. It is equipped with sophisticated navigation system which ensures it
reaches the target with a high degree of accuracy and precision. It was first launched on January 25,
2002 from a road mobile launcher at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Wheeler Island.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/india-successfully-test-fires-indigenously-built-nuclear-capableagni-i-missile-1169375.html
Q. Renowned businessman Banwari Lal Mittal passed away recently. He was the chairman of which
company?
A. Buddha Airlines
B. Saurya Airlines
C. Shree Airlines
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: Banwari Lal Mittal
What: passed away
http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/nepal-noted-indianorigin-businessman-banwari-lal-mittaldead/921645
Q. Who has recently been appointed as president of ASSOCHAM?
A. Sunil kanoria
B. Prakash Ahuja
C. Priyesh Chotala
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Sunil kanoria
What: president of ASSOCHAM
SREI Infrastructure Finance vice chairman Sunil Kanoria has recently been appointed as president of
industry body ASSOCHAM.
About Sunil Kanoria:
Sunil Kanoria is a entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience in infrastructure sector including
infrastructure leasing & finance. He is the co-founder and Vice Chairman of Srei Infrastructure Finance
Limited. He is also the Joint Managing Director of Srei BNP Paribas.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/sunil-kanoria-takes-over-as-assochampresident/articleshow/49924983.cms
Q. Who has recently been appointed as Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission?
A. P. Uday Bhaskar
B. C. Rangjrajan
C. Ashok Kumar Sharma
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: P. Uday Bhaskar
What: new Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
The Andhra Pradesh government has recently appointed P. Uday Bhaskar as Chairman of the Andhra
Pradesh Public Service Commission.
About P. Uday Bhaskar:
P. Uday Bhaskar is a professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Foreign Universities and Alumni
Relations of the JNTU Kakinada. He is also director of evaluation at the JNTU-K.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/uday-bhaskar-new-appscchairman/article7917394.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndica
tion
Q. Supersonic long range surface to air missile Barak-8 has recently been launched by which of the
following countries?
A. Israel
B. USA
C. Russia
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Israel
What: launched supersonic long range surface to air missile Barak-8
Israel has successfully tested a Barak 8 surface to air missile that would be used to defend the countrys
offshore gas fields and ships.
About Barak-8
Barak 8 is an Indian-Israeli surface to air missile (SAM). It is developed to defend against any type of
airborne threat including aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs as well as cruise missiles and
combat jets. It is built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and India's Defence Research & Development
Organisation (DRDO).
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/israel-successfully-tests-barak-8-which-it-has-co-developed-india-657044
Q. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into __________ more unilateral advance
pricing agreements (APAs).
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
What: has sighed 11 more unilateral advance pricing agreements
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 11 more unilateral advance pricing
agreements (APAs).
These APAs were signed with Indian subsidiaries of foreign companies operating in various segments of
the economy like investment advisory services, engineering design services, marine products, contract
Research & Development, software development services, IT enabled services and cargo handling
support services.
With this round of signing, CBDT has so far entered into 31 APAs (30 unilateral and one bilateral).
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cbdt-signs-11-more-unilateral-advance-pricingagreements/article7923747.ece
Q. Who has recently become first UK citizen to be elected secretary general of Commonwealth?
A. Valerie Amos Baroness
B. Baroness Patricia
C. Francis Bacon
D. None of these
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Baroness Patricia
What: elected secretary general of Commonwealth
Baroness Patricia has been elected the sixth Commonwealth Secretary General. She has become first UK
lady to be elected as Commonwealth Secretary General. She will replace outgoing Secretary General
Kamalesh Sharma whose mandate expires in March 2016 after two terms.
About Baroness Patricia:
Baroness Patricia is a British barrister and jurist, who served in many ministerial positions within the UK
Government, most notably as the Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for
Northern Ireland. She is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Dominica.
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/baroness-patricia-scotland-elected-new-commonwealth-secretarygeneral
Q. Which among the following banks on 24th November 2015 has been granted in principle approval
for setting up Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) by RBI?
A. Axis Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: Axis Bank
What: granted in principle approval for setting up Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) by RBI
Three entities including Axis Bank, Gurgaon based Mynd Solutions and a joint bid by NSE Strategic
Investment Corporation Limited and Small Industries Development Bank of India have been granted in
principle approval for setting up Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). Out of seven entities
four companies including Trade Receivables Exchange and NSDL Database Management Limited did not
make the cut.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-gives-inprinciple-nod-to-3-entities-toset-up-trade-receivables/article7912967.ece
Q. 13th World Robot Olympiad is going to be held in
A. Tokyo
B. New York
C. Beijing
Ans. D
Hints to Remember
Who: World Robot Olympiad 2016
What: is going to held in New Delhi
D. New Delhi
E. None of these

13th World Robot Olympiad will be held in New Delhi during November, 2016 for the first time in India.
It will be organized by National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) with India STEM Foundation (ISF).
About World Robot Olympiad:
The World Robot Olympiad is a global robotics competition for young people which attract 1000
participants from 37 countries. The World Robot Olympiad competition uses Lego Mindstorms
manufactured by LEGO Education. It was first held in 2004 in Singapore.
http://news.niticentral.com/2015/11/26/13th-world-robot-olympiad-to-be-held-in-delhi-in-november2016/
Q. Which of the following statements is true as per the new guidelines of RBI for foreign investors?
1. Foreign investors can buy bonds that are either fully or partially under default in repayment and
raised the maturity period of such NCDs/bonds to three years and more.
2. All other existing conditions for investment by FPIs in the debt market remain unchanged.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: The Reserve bank of India
What: allowed foreign investors to buy bonds of defaulter firms
The Reserve Bank on 26th November 2015 has allowed foreign investors to buy bonds that are either
fully or partially under default in repayment and raised the maturity period of such NCDs/bonds to three
years and more.
As part of it following changes were made to Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of
Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2000:
1. The revised maturity period of such NCDs/bonds that are restructured based on negotiations with the
issuing Indian company should be three years or more.
2. The FPI that proposes to acquire such NCDs/bonds under default should disclose to the Debenture
Trustees the terms of their offer to the existing debenture holders from whom they are acquiring.
3. Such investment should be within the overall limit prescribed for corporate debt from time to time
(currently 2443.23 billion rupees).
4. All other existing conditions for investment by FPIs in the debt market remain unchanged.
The RBI granted the permission to the FPIs under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange
Management Act, 1999.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/india-allows-foreign-investors-to-buy-bonds-ofdefaulter-firms/articleshow/49936777.cms
Q. Who has won the 2015 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament?
A. Saina Nehwal
B. Ashwini Ponnappa
C. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu
D. None of these
Ans. C
Hints to Remember
Who: P V Sindhu full name Pusarla Venkata Sindhu
What: won the 2015 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu has recently won the 2015 Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament
by defeating Japan's Minatsu Mitani in the finals. She produced a dominating game to notch up a 21-9,
21-23, 21-14 win against sixth seed Mitani in womens singles.
About P V Sindhu:
P V Sindhu full name Pusarla Venkata Sindhu is an Indian badminton player. She trains at Hyderabad's
Gopichand Badminton Academy. She is also supported by Olympic Gold Quest, a not-for-profit
foundation that identifies and supports Indian athletes. She also holds the title to become the first ever
Indian woman to win a medal in singles at the World Championships in August 2013. She was awarded
with Padma Shri awarded on 30th March 2015.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/badminton/PV-Sindhu-wins-Macau-Open-Grand-Prix-Goldthird-year-in-a-row/articleshow/49968436.cms
Q. Which of the following West Indies cricketers was in news recently that has been suspended from
international cricket for illegal bowling action?
A. Sunil Narine
B. Andre Russell
C. Kieron Pollard
D. None of these
Ans. A
Hints to Remember
Who: West Indies spin bowler Sunil Narine
What: has been suspended from international cricket
Why: for using illegal action
West Indies off spinner Sunil Narine has recently been suspended from international cricket by
International Cricket Council (ICC) as his action was found illegal.
About Sunil Narine:
Sunil Narine is a Trinidadian cricketer who plays for the West Indies in all forms of the game. He is an
off-spin bowler and a left-handed batsman. He made his One Day International debut in December 2011
and Test debut in June 2012.
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sunil-narine-suspended-from-international-cricket-forillegal-bowling-action/
Q. Who has recently won the Davis Cup 2015?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Andy Murray
Ans. B
Hints to Remember
Who: Andy Murray
What: won the Davis Cup 2015 for Great Britain
C. Roger Federer
D. None of these

Andy Murray has won the Davis Cup title for Great Britain for the first time since 1936. He defeated
Belgium's David Goffin to clinch the title. He beat Goffin by 6-3 7-5 6-3 to give Great Britain 3-1 lead.
Andy Murray:
http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/34957711
Q. Who has recently become the new world heavyweight champion?
A. Anthony Joshua
B. Dereck Chisora
D. Tyson Fury
E. None of these
C. Wladimir Klitschko
Ans. D
Hints to Remember
Who: Tyson Fury
What: become the new world heavyweight champion
Britains Tyson Fury was crowned the new world heavyweight champion after defeating Wladimir
Klitschko. He celebrated his victory by signing Aerosmiths Dont Want to Miss a Thing in the ring.
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/tyson-fury-beats-wladimir-klitschko-to-becomenew-world-heavyweight-champion/

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C. Hara Krushna Dash

B. Anna Kournikova and Maria Sharapova

C. Jennifer Capriati and Justine Henin

C. Anil Kumar Jha

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B. West Bengal Assembly

B. State Bank of India

C. Reserve Bank of India

B. Nepal and United States

C. Pakistan and Bangladesh

About Olive Ridley turtles:

B. Vikas Krishan Yadav

C. Radha Kant Bharati

When: published on 4th November 2015

B. If father died before 2006

C. If father died before 2007

B. Navtej Singh Sarna

B. President, Pranab Mukherjee

C. Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley

B. Adarsh Kumar Goel

About Tirath Singh Thakur:

B. Jai Prakash Sharma

A. Ravi Shankar Prasad

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About Nico Rosberg:

C. Harun Rashid Khan

About Yitzhak Navon:

Q. Which of the following days was observed on 16th November 2015?

Q. Which of the following days was observed on 12th November 2015?

B. World Toilet Day

C. World Pneumonia Day

B. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

C. Intelligence Bureau (IB)

What: signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

B. Marriott International Inc.

C. Hyatt Hotels Corporation

When: published on 16th November 2015

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What: conferred with Disaster Risk Reduction Asia Champion honour

B. World Literacy Day

C. World laughter Day

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B. Bahujan Samaj Party

A. National Resource Faculty

B. National Resource Forum

C. National Resource Facility

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What: signed a deal to build nuclear power plant

D. Anil Chandra Punetha

About Harshavardhan Neotia:

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Q. Who has recently won the FIDE Rating Chess tournament?

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Why: for the digitization of the rural India

B. National Manufacturing Policy

C. National Importation Policy

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About Swati Dandekar:

B. International Year of Cereals

C. International Year of Pulses

C. Shivpal Singh Yadav