1. Recently, who has been appointed as the administrator by the Reserve Bank of India after superseding the board of Abhyudaya Coop Bank?
(A) Satya Prakash Pathak
(B) Mhatarba S Kane
(C) Ratnamala Gorde
(D) Nityanand Prabhu
(E) Waman Nalbhimwar
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The Reserve Bank has superseded the Board of Directors of Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Limited and appointed the former Chief General Manager of State Bank of India, Mr Satya Prakash Pathak as its Administrator.
Administrator will manage the bank’s affairs for a period of 12 months.
Committee of Advisors to assist the Administrator in discharging his duties has also been appointed.
2. Which state government has recently launched “Mission Daksh”?
(A) Punjab
(B) Haryana
(C) Bihar
(D) Odisha
(E) Tripura
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Bihar launches ‘Mission Daksh’ for nearly 25 lakh academically weak school children.
The government has decided to launch “Mission Daksh” from December 01 in all government schools across the state to improve the academic performances of such students.
Education in Bihar –
Total Rural literacy rate is 43.9%.
In rural areas of Bihar, Male and Female literacy rate is 57.1% and 29.6% respectively.
Total Urban literacy rate is 71.9%.
In urban areas of Bihar, Male and Female literacy rate is 79.9% and 62.6% respectively.
3. International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women has been observed on which day of November?
(A) 24th November
(B) 25th November
(C) 26th November
(D) 27th November
(E) 28th November
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women has been observed on 25th November.
The campaign addressed at stopping violence against women runs for 16 days, starting on November 25 and ending on December 10.
It is a United Nations-designated day marked to create awareness of the different types of violence faced by women, making better opportunities for women.
On December 20, 1993, the UNGA adopted the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Recent Government Schemes Related to Women Empowerment –
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Ujjawala Yojna
Swadhar Greh
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme
One Stop Centre
4. The Diamond Jubilee of India’s first sounding rocket launch was commemorated in which state?
(A) Odisha
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
(E) Karnataka
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The Diamond Jubilee of India’s first sounding rocket launch from Thumba in Kerala providentially coincides with the year 2023 which saw the historic twin feats of Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 mission.
Union Minister of State for Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, commemorated the 60th year of the First Sounding Rocket Launch at a function held at the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launch Station, Kerala.
PM Modi has set new ambitious goals for ISRO, including the country’s first manned Space Mission “Gaganyaan” by 2025, “Bharatiya Antariksha Station” (Indian Space Station) by 2035, and the first Indian landing on the Moon by 2040.
5. In which place did the education minister lay foundation stone for National Skill Training Institutes Plus?
(A) Bhubaneshwar
(B) New Delhi
(C) Kolkata
(D) Chennai
(E) Bangalore
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, laid the foundation stone for National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) Plus in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The NSTI Plus is a part of the Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
The institute aims to empower India’s youth by providing cutting-edge skills and knowledge, preparing them for the demands of the 21st-century industries.
6. Recently, RBI has slapped penalties on Citibank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Overseas Bank due to which reason?
(A) PSL Shortfalls
(B) Non-Compliance
(C) Audit related corruption
(D) Open Market Operation misconduct
(E) Both (B) and (C)
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
RBI has slapped penalties totaling Rs 10.34 crore on Citibank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Overseas Bank for non-compliance.
The apex bank regulatory body clarified that the action is based on the deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction entered into by the bank with its customers.
7. Which movie has bagged best film award in the third edition of the “75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow” at the ongoing IFFI?
(A) 12 Monkeys
(B) Carl’s Date
(C) Sea Side
(D) Odh
(E) Force Awake
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Odh, a short film about the receding beachlines of Goa, has been awarded with the best film award in the third edition of the “75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow” (CMOT) initiative, held at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
The 75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow is an IFFI initiative started in 2021, to mark 75 years of India’s Independence.
The aim is to encourage and nurture young creative talents from the different paths of filmmaking.
It is presented by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in collaboration with ShortsTV.
8. Who has been awarded by the ISB Research Catalyst Award?
(A) Kris Gopalakrishnan
(B) Shreyas Shibulal
(C) Nandan Nilekani
(D) Nadathur Raghavan
(E) Sudha Gopalakrishnan
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
The Indian School of Business bestowed Kris Gopalakrishnan with the “ISB Research Catalyst Award” for his pioneering role in the growth of the research ecosystem in India.
He is the chairman of Axilor Ventures.
ISB is India’s highest-ranked business school and ranks in the top league of business schools in several rankings globally.
On November 17, 2020, Kris Gopalakrishnan was appointed as the first Chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub.
The GoI constituted a committee under Kris Gopalakrishnan to make recommendations about non-personal data governance in the country.
The Committee was formed by the Ministry of Information Technology in September 2019.
It submitted a report on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework in July 2020.
9. National Milk Day 2023 has commemorated on the birth anniversary of whom?
(A) Tribhuvandas Patel
(B) Ramon Magsaysay
(C) M S Swaminathan
(D) Dr Verghese Kurien
(E) E Sreedharan
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Every year, National Milk Day is celebrated on November 26.
National Milk Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the architect of India’s White Revolution.
Dr Kurien also spearheaded the White Revolution which changed the milk landscape all together.
It was done through Operation Flood in three phases.
10. What is the main focus of the recent memorandum of understanding signed between India and the European Union?
(A) To deepen cooperation on agricultural practices
(B) To enhance resilience in the solar energy supply chain
(C) To develop semiconductor ecosystem and enhance resilience in the semiconductor supply chain
(D) To strengthen diplomatic relations and enhance cultural exchange programs
(E) To connect the two sides’ dynamic startup ecosystems
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
India and the European Union have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on the semiconductor ecosystem and enhance resilience in the semiconductor supply chain.
The MoU also aims to enhance resilience in the semiconductor supply chain, providing stability and efficiency.
According to the External Affairs Ministry, this MoU represents a strong commitment from both India and EU towards building a robust semiconductor supply chain and motivating cooperative innovation.