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3 NOVEMBER 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. Which bank has partnered with NPCI to launch Rupay Credit Cards 'Veer' for Armed Forces?
  1.    Axis Bank
  2.    Yes Bank
  3.    Kotak Mahindra Bank
  4.    ICICI Bank
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank partnered with NPCI to launch Rupay Credit Cards 'Veer' for Armed Forces.


Question 2. The Indian Navy frigate TUSHIL has been launched in which country?
  1.    Japan
  2.    Russia
  3.    United States
  4.    Israel
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Russia

The seventh Indian Navy frigate of the P1135.6 class has launched at the Yantar Shipyard at Kaliningrad in Russia.


Question 3. Which country is set to start the 'Knock Every Door' campaign to boost vaccination?
  1.    India
  2.    China
  3.    Indonesia
  4.    USA
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Indonesia

According to a release issued by the Union Health Ministry of India, the "Har Ghar Dastak" (Knock Every Door) campaign is scheduled to start soon in districts with low vaccination rates.


Question 4. What is the interest rate on EPF deposits for 2020-21?
  1.    7.4%
  2.    8.5%
  3.    6.1%
  4.    8.9%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 8.5%

Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%.


Question 5. The sixth edition of the National Formulary of India published by which institution?
  1.    Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
  2.    AIIMS
  3.    Indian Medical Association
  4.    Indian Council for Medical Research
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the sixth edition of the National Formulary of India published by Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) to promote rational use of medicines in the country.


Question 6. Which country has named its native long-tailed bat as the Bird of the Year 2021?
  1.    Australia
  2.    New Zealand
  3.    Sweden
  4.    Ireland
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> New Zealand

The critically endangered New Zealand long-tailed bat has been named the New Zealand Bird of the Year 2021.


Question 7. Which Indian state has topped the Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021)?
  1.    Tamil Nadu
  2.    Telangana
  3.    Gujarat
  4.    Kerala
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Kerala

In this year's Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021), Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have taken the top three positions, among the 18 large states in governance performance.


Question 8. For the implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP the newly constituted EGoS has how many members?
  1.    20
  2.    17
  3.    12
  4.    15
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 20

Centre has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) to review and monitor the mechanism for the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP).


Question 9. Sports Ministry has inaugurated three new KISCE at Delhi, Lucknow and Chennai. With this how many KISCE are now operational in India?
  1.    17
  2.    27
  3.    21
  4.    32
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 27

The total number of Khelo India Sports Centres of Excellence in India has increased to 27 spread across 26 States and Union Territories.


Question 10. Which institution convened the 'Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021'?
  1.    NITI Aayog
  2.    Home Affairs Ministry
  3.    IFSC
  4.    Pune International Centre
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Pune International Centre

Pune International Centre has convened the 6th 'Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021'. It is a two-day virtual conference, with the theme of 'National Security Preparedness in the Age of Disasters and Pandemics'.


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