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Q :  

The book "My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future" is the memoir of who among the following?

(A) Sangeeta Reddy

(B) Krutika Pandey

(C) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

(D) Indra Nooyi

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The correct answer is Indra Nooyi. My life in complete: paintings, own family, and Our future is the memoir of sixty-five-yr-old former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi. It became published in the month of September 2021 via Portfolio books.


Q :  

Which country has recently discussed joining Taliban-led Afghanistan in multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects?

(A) Pakistan

(B) Nepal

(C) China

(D) Russia

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following country has removed the ban imposed on tourists from India coming into the country by their vehicles?

(A) Bhutan

(B) China

(C) Bangladesh

(D) Pakistan

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Bhutan on September 23, 2022 The quarantine process has been lifted for tourism, but now most tourists will have to pay US$200 per day as Sustainable Development Fee.


Q :  

India and which country started a 12-day mega military exercise at the Combat Training School in Ampara, the eastern district of that country, on 04 October 2021?

(A) Nepal

(B) Russia

(C) Sri Lanka

(D) Japan

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The 8th edition of the joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas Mitra Shakti, conducted between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army from 04-16 October 2021 concluded today at Combat Training School, Ampara.

Exercise Mitra Shakti based on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in semi-urban areas is the largest bilateral exercise being conducted by the Sri Lankan Army and is a key part of the growing defense partnership between India and Sri Lanka. Both the contingents displayed great enthusiasm and professionalism during the joint exercises executed during the last 14 days.


Q :  

The government has recently increased the income limit of disabled dependents to be eligible for a lifelong family pension from the Defense Ministry. What is the new limit?

(A) less than 20% of the last drawn pay

(B) less than 10% of the last drawn pay

(C) less than 30% of the last drawn pay

(D) less than 40% of the last drawn pay

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The financial benefit in such cases shall accrue with effect from 08.02. 2021. Presently, the disabled child/sibling is eligible for family pension if overall monthly income of disabled child/sibling from sources other than family pension is not more than Rs. 9,000/- along with dearness relief thereon.


Q :  

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Center in _________.

(A) Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Assam

(C) Tripura

(D) West Bengal

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which city 'Azadi@75 - New Urban India: Transforming Urban Landscape' conference-cum-expo has been inaugurated by PM Modi recently?

(A) Hyderabad

(B) Ahmedabad

(C) Lucknow

(D) Kolkata

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Azadi@75 - New Urban India: Transforming Urban Landscape' conference-cum-expo on 5 October 2021 at 10:30 am at Indira Gandhi Pratisthan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

The Prime Minister will digitally hand over the keys of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) houses to 75,000 beneficiaries in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh and will also virtually interact with the beneficiaries of the scheme in Uttar Pradesh. He will inaugurate/lay foundation stone of 75 urban development projects of Uttar Pradesh under Smart City Mission and AMRUT; Flagged off 75 buses under FAME-II for seven cities including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Jhansi and Ghaziabad; and released a coffee table book covering 75 projects implemented under various key missions of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. He will also visit three exhibitions being organized in the expo. The Prime Minister will also announce the establishment of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Chair at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow.

On this occasion, the Governor and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh including the Union Defense Minister, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister will be present.


Q :  

Which day is observed as International Coffee Day?

(A) Last Thursday of September

(B) First Friday of October

(C) 01 October

(D) 30 September

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

October 1 is celebrated as International Coffee Day. This day aims to highlight economic, social & cultural significance of coffee along with raising awareness about sustainable coffee practices.


Q :  

Mitra Shakti-21 is a bilateral exercise of the Indian Army with which country's army?

(A) Maldives

(B) Singapore

(C) Nepal

(D) Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Mitra Shakti Exercise is a bilateral joint military exercise between the armies of India and Sri Lanka.


Q :  

The Central Government has given its approval to set up how many PM Mitra Parks, fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a self-reliant India?

(A) 10

(B) 12

(C) 13

(D) 7

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

PM MITRA Parks scheme is an initiative by the government to establish seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel parks in different states. This is aimed to accomplish the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in establishing an Atmanirbhar Bharat.


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