31) Name the bank which became the first Listed Indian Company in the list of 30 companies having more than 75% shareholding by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)?
Ans:(1)
1. HDFC
2. Ing Vysya
3. Axis Bank
4. Oriental bank of Commerce
5. ICICI
Explanation: FII raised their stake in the company to a record-high of nearly 78% during the last quarter.
32) Which Indian player was awarded with the ICC People`s Choice Award for the year 2014?
Ans:(1)
1. Bhuvanesh Kumar
2. Shikhar Dhawan
3. MS Dhoni
4. Yuvraj Singh
5. None
Explanation: Bhuvanesh Kumar, Indian Pace Bowler. He is the third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar and M S Dhoni to win this award.
33) 7th South Asia Economic Summit organised by Research and Information System for Developing Countries inaugurated in India on which day?
Ans:(1)
1. 5th Nov
2. 6th Nov
3. 7th Nov
4. 1st Nov
5. 2nd Nov
Explanation: It was inaugurated by the Vice President Shri M. Hamid Ansari.
34) Which country became the partner on 3rd Nov`15 for Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2015?
Ans:(1)
1. United states
2. USSR
3. Canada
4. UAE
5. None
Explanation: It will be the Eighth Country to partner this event.
35) Name the state In which 20 drawings of the Harappan (Sindhu) era in Gondi dialect were recently discovered?
Ans:(1)
1. Karnataka
2. Kerala
3. AP
4. Telengana
5. None
Explanation: Hampi, Karnataka. The drawings were found on a boulder on top of a hill near Talwarghatta that is adjacent to river Tungbhadra.
36) Fabiola Gianotti was appointed as first woman chief of CERN particle physics research centre on 4th Nov`14. She belongs to which country?
Ans:(1)
1. Italy
2. Iran
3. USA
4. England
5. Egypt
Explanation: Fabiola Gianotti, Italian Physicist. She became the first woman to be put in charge of a top global scientific institution in the field.
37) Who is the person who created the GUNNESS World Record of Double Tightrope as he walked between Chicago Skycrapers blindfolded on 3rd Nov`14?
Ans:(1)
1. Nik Wallenda
2. Nikky Wallet
3. Nike Gouan
4. Nik Halenog
5. None
Explanation: He sets up two new world records yesterday after successfully completing back-to-back high-wire walks above the city of Chicago and completed both crossings without a safety net or a harness.. He took 6 minutes and 52 seconds to complete the first stages 500ft above the ground - in winds that were gusting at up to 40km/h and then, blindfolded, he crossed the 94ft between the Marina City`s and east towers in 1 minute 17 seconds.
38) Hasmukh Adhia is the officer appointed as the Secretary, Department of ......Services as announced on 3rd Nov`14?
Ans:(1)
1. Finance
2. Revenue
3. Agriculture
4. Road & Transport
5. Railway
Explanation: He is a 1981-batch IAS officer and presently working as Additional Chief Secretary in the Finance Department of Gujarat government. He replaced Financial Services Secretary Gurdial Singh Sandhu.
39) Who is the person who has become first Indian to receive Japan`s top national award `The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers` for his contribution to India-Japan ties?
Ans:(1)
1. Dr. Manmohan Singh
2. Narendra Modi
3. Sushma Swaraj
4. Sonia Gandhi
5. Atal Bihari Vajpeyee
Explanation: Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. He will be awarded `The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers` for his significant contribution to the enhancement of relations and promotion of friendship between Japan and India for about 35 years.
40) Name the country In which United Nation Chief Ban- Ki-Moon launched a global campaign to end the deadly practice of female genital mutilation on 30thOct`14?
Ans:(1)
1. Kenya
2. Cambodia
3. Cuba
4. Norway
5. Monaco
Explanation: As per the UN, the practice of female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights.
41) Whom among the following has announced on 3rd Nov`14 to commemorate the 1000th Anniversary of the coronation of ancient Tamil King Rajendra Chola with a series of activities?
Ans:(1)
1. Indian Navy
2. Srilanka Navy
3. Tamilnadu Govt
4. Kerala Govt
5. None
Explanation: Indian Navy will join hands with the National Maritime Foundation and the Tamil Nadu government for the celebration. Rajendra Chola I considered as one of the greatest rulers and military leaders of the Indian Tamil Chola Empire. .
42) Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One United States Grand Prix on.......?
Ans:(1)
1. 2nd Nov
2. 3rd Nov
3. 4th Nov
4. 5th Nov
5. 6th Nov
Explanation: With 32 Grand Prix wins, Lewis Hamilton is now officially the most successful British F1 driver in history, moving past Nigel Mansell`s previous record.
43) What was the position of India at Para Asian Games 2014 held at Incheon, South Korea?
Ans:(2)
1. 14
2. 15
3. 16
4. 17
5. 18
Explanation: 15th Position with 33 medals that includes 3 Gold, 14 Silver and 16 Bronze
44) Which cricket team was to record first series win over Australia in 20 years after defeating in the 2 Test Match Series?
Ans:(1)
1. Pakistan
2. Srilanka
3. England
4. Zimbabwe
5. Bangladesh
Explanation: Pakistan won the series by 2-0 on 3rd Nov`14 at Abu Dhabi.
45) Who is the Pakistani player who created the world record for fastest Test Century on 2nd Nov`14?
Ans:(1)
1. Misbah-ul-Haq
2. Shahid Afridi
3. Yousuf Youhana
4. Shajid Khan
5. None
Explanation: Misbah-Ul-Haq, Pakistan Captain. He scored century in 56-balls against Australia and equaled the record of Sir Vivian Richards, West Indies.
46) Chang Xing Dao and Changzheng-2 the Warship and Submarine of which country that arrived at the Colombo port on 31st Oct`14 resulting in negligence of concerns raised by the Indian Government?
Ans:(1)
1. China
2. Japan
3. South Korea
4. Nepal
5. None
Explanation: They will remain at Colombo port for 5 days for crew refreshment and refueling.
47) Which is the India`s neighboring country that witnessed 24-hour blackout on 1st Nov`14?
Ans:(1)
1. Bangladesh
2. Pakistan
3. Srilanka
4. Nepal
5. None
Explanation: It created huge disturbance all across the country. It happened because of failure of the relay system. .
48) EVK S Elangovan is the leader appointed as the new President of .........Congress Committee on 1st Nov`14?
Ans:(2)
1. Karnataka
2. Tamilnadu
3. Goa
4. Kerala
5. Telengana
Explanation: His appointment came after the resignation of B S Gnandesikan, President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee.
49) Identify the theme of India Economic Summit scheduled to be held from 4th to 6th Nov`14?
Ans:(1)
1. Redefining Public-Private Cooperation for a New Beginning
2. Renovation of Public-Private Cooperation for a New Beginning
3. Revolution of Public-Private Cooperation for a New Beginning
4. Resolution of Public-Private Cooperation for a New Beginning
5. Revolution & Resolution of Public-Private Cooperation of a New Beginning
Explanation: `Redefining Public-Private Cooperation for a New Beginning`. The World Economic Forum and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will jointly host the Summit.
50) Which is the semi-high speed train proposed to be launched between Delhi and Agra?
Ans:(2)
1. Himanshu Express
2. Gatimaan Express
3. Gamana Express
4. Agra Express
5. Abinav Express
Explanation: This is the first semi bullet train that proposes to run at the speed of 160km/hour, the highest speed till date in Indian Railways.