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1) Recently (Nov’24) the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed to expand the scope of UPSI to include restructuring plans, anticipated fundraising efforts, one-time bank settlements, and other significant corporate actions. What is the acronym behind "S" in UPSI?

(a) Structured

(b) Security

(c) Scope

(d) Sensitive

(e) Share

2) In response to bankers' worries about post-retirement harassment by investigative agencies over legitimate choices, the Center intends to alter the Prevention of Corruption Act of which year?

(a) 1988

(b) 1987

(c) 1986

(d) 1985

(e) 1989

3) With effect from October 1, 2024, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) lowered the retirement age for its New Endowment Plan (Plan-914) from ___ years to 50 years.

(a) 65

(b) 60

(c) 58

(d) 55

(e) 59

4) On November 13, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Darbhanga, Bihar, to establish the AIIMS Darbhanga project. How many crores is the AIIMS Darbhanga development project, which aims to increase access to healthcare in north Bihar and the surrounding areas?

(a) Rs.1500crore

(b) Rs.1600crore

(c) Rs.1700crore

(d) Rs.1800crore

(e) Rs.1400crore

5) The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has experienced increases in membership, contributions, and arrears collection, as well as substantial progress in organizational restructuring. How many Chartered Accountant firms did the EPFO hire to prepare annual financial statements and automate the accounting process?

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

(e) 5

6) The Special Campaign 4.0, a federal government effort aimed at boosting cleanliness and lowering pendency in government offices, has achieved spectacular success, generating how much income over the past three years?

(a) ₹2,364 crore

(b) ₹2,264 crore

(c) ₹2,164 crore

(d) ₹2,464 crore

(e) ₹2,564 crore

7) In which year did the Taliban take control of Afghanistan, leading to their first-time participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in 2024?

(a) 2020

(b) 2021

(c) 2022

(d) 2023

(e) 2019

8) As per the news in November 2024, Starting from the current academic year, which Indian state government has announced the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across all state-run universities and affiliated colleges?

(a) Sikkim

(b) Odisha

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Haryana

(e) Bihar

9) What percentage of the first three quarters of 2024 witnessed a growth in India's fuel exports to the European Union, including diesel, mostly from the refining of discounted Russian crude oil?

(a) 58%

(b) 56%

(c) 57%

(d) 59%

(e) 55%

10) Recently, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who was sworn in as the _________________ Chief Justice of India (CJI) at a special event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

(a) 55th

(b) 50th

(c) 51st

(d) 52nd

(e) 53rd

11) The Vietnam Indian Bilateral Army Exercise "VINBAX 2024," the fifth edition, got underway in Ambala, Haryana. Which state hosted the first-ever VINBAX, which was founded in 2018?

(a) Sikkim

(b) Odisha

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Haryana

(e) Bihar

12) By the end of November 2024, India is expected to receive its first of two guided-missile warships built in which country?

(a) United States

(b) France

(c) Russia

(d) Israel

(e) Japan

13) Which nation intends to carry out a thorough assessment of India's Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system in order to satisfy its military needs?

(a) Russia

(b) France

(c) China

(d) USA

(e) Japan

14) The Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload aboard the ADITYA-L1 Mission produced the "first significant" data, according to scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru. When did India's first solar mission, ADITYA-L1, launched?

(a) September 2, 2023

(b) September 1, 2023

(c) September 3, 2023

(d) September 4, 2023

(e) September 5, 2023

15) Which nation's first deputy prime minister, Denis Manturov, visited India on November 11–12 to strengthen the two countries' economic, cultural, and trade relations?

(a) Russia

(b) France

(c) China

(d) USA

(e) Japan

16) Recently, Tamil Nadu is set to host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in November-December 2025. India will host the Men's Junior World Cup for the fourth time since 2013, with the historic inclusion of _________ teams for the first time.

(a) 22

(b) 21

(c) 23

(d) 24

(e) 25

17) Which nation hosted the 2024 WTA Finals, where American tennis star Coco Gauff advanced to the finals after defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) Qatar

(c) Hong Kong

(d) South Korea

(e) France

18) In which state will the Indian women's hockey team defend their title at the Asian Champions Trophy in 2024?

(a) Assam

(b) Bihar

(c) Odisha

(d) Karnataka

(e) Jharkhand

19) Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(a) World Immunization Day- November 12

(b) World Public Transport Day - November 11

(c) World Pneumonia Day - November 12

(d) Both A&B

(e) All the above are correctly paired

20) Where was the Deutsche Bank headquarters located?

(a) Russia

(b) France

(c) Hong Kong

(d) Germany

(e) Japan

Answers :

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) intends to broaden the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) by including additional items like restructuring plans, proposed fundraising activities, one-time bank settlements, and other significant corporate actions.

Detailed Explanation:

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) intends to broaden the scope of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) by including additional items like restructuring plans, proposed fundraising activities, one-time bank settlements, and other significant corporate actions.

SEBI has proposed that listed entities disclose outcomes of board meetings discussing price-sensitive information within 30 minutes of meeting closure.

UPSI means any information, relating to a company or its securities, directly or indirectly, that is not generally available which upon becoming generally available, is likely to materially affect the price of the securities.

Public Consultation:SEBI has sought public feedback on these proposals by November 30, 2024.

Upcoming Compliance Requirement:Once finalized, these rules will require companies to establish robust internal systems for identifying and disclosing UPSI events as defined by SEBI.

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Centre plans to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 to address concerns from bankers regarding post-retirement harassment by investigating agencies over bona fide decisions.

The amendment aims to improve the credit climate, which is crucial for supporting high economic growth.

Detailed Explanation:

The Centre plans to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 to address concerns from bankers regarding post-retirement harassment by investigating agencies over bona fide decisions.

The amendment aims to improve the credit climate, which is crucial for supporting high economic growth.

Key Concern for Bankers:Bankers fear harassment by investigating agencies for bona fide decisions gone wrong post-retirement, which has a negative impact on decision-making in loan processes.

High-Level Meeting:A meeting is scheduled for November 22, 2024, with participation from key officials like the Senior Finance Secretary, CBI Director, RBI Deputy Governor, SBI Chairman, MD/CEOs of public sector banks, and chief vigilance officers of banks.

Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act:In 2018, Section 17A was inserted into the Act to protect public sector bank officers from investigations related to decisions made in national interest, without undue fear of prosecution.

Statutory protection is provided to encourage faster decision-making in loan approvals and other financial decisions.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reduced the upper age limit for purchasing its New Endowment Plan (Plan-914) from 55 years to 50 years, effective October 1, 2024.

Plan Details:LIC’s New Endowment Plan-914 is a participating endowment policy offering a combination of protection and savings.

Minimum entry age is 8 years.

Detailed Explanation:

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reduced the upper age limit for purchasing its New Endowment Plan (Plan-914) from 55 years to 50 years, effective October 1, 2024.

Plan Details:LIC’s New Endowment Plan-914 is a participating endowment policy offering a combination of protection and savings.

Minimum entry age is 8 years.

Types of Endowment Plans:LIC offers six endowment products, which include:

Single Premium Endowment Plan

New Endowment Plan

New Jeevan Anand

Jeevan Lakshya

Jeevan Labh Plan

Amritbaal Plan

Revised Surrender Value Guidelines:LIC updated surrender value norms for its endowment plans and 32 other products and riders, effective October 1, 2024.

Premium Rate Adjustments:Premium rates for most LIC endowment products, excluding Amritbaal Plan, have been increased by an average of 8-10%.

Increased Sum Assured:The sum assured for LIC’s New Endowment Plan, New Jeevan Anand, and Jeevan Lakshya has been increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Darbhanga, Bihar, on November 13, 2024, to lay the foundation for the AIIMS Darbhanga project.

Project Value: The construction of AIIMS Darbhanga is a Rs 1,700 crore initiativeto improve healthcare access in north Bihar and neighbouring regions.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Darbhanga, Bihar, on November 13, 2024, to lay the foundation for the AIIMS Darbhanga project.

Project Value: The construction of AIIMS Darbhanga is a Rs 1,700 crore initiativeto improve healthcare access in north Bihar and neighbouring regions.

Ceremony and Attendees: The foundation-laying ceremony, or ‘bhumipujan,’ will be attended by dignitaries including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Darbhanga is set to become Bihar’s second AIIMS facility, enhancing healthcare options alongside the existing AIIMS in Patna.

The project is expected to significantly boost medical infrastructure in northern Bihar, making high-quality super-specialty services more accessible to the region.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has seen growth in membership, contributions, and arrears recovery, along with significant strides in organizational reform.

To address backlog and ensure timely annual account preparation, EPFO hired two Chartered Accountant firms for annual financial statement preparation and automation of the accounting process.

Detailed Explanation:

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has seen growth in membership, contributions, and arrears recovery, along with significant strides in organizational reform.

Reflecting employment growth, EPFO members rose by 7.6% from 6.85 crore in 2022-23 to 7.37 crore in 2023-24.

More Contributing Establishments: The number of business establishments contributing to EPFO grew by 6.6% to 7.66 lakh in the same period.

Arrears Collection: EPFO realisedarrear dues totalling Rs 5,268 crore, a 55.4% increase from Rs 3,390 crore the previous year.

Claims Settled: Claims settlement saw a 7.8% rise, with 4.45 crore claims processed in 2023-24, up from 4.12 crore in 2022-23.

To address backlog and ensure timely annual account preparation, EPFO hired two Chartered Accountant firms for annual financial statement preparation and automation of the accounting process.

A New Compassionate Appointment Policy, 2024 was proposed to support dependents of employees who passed away in service, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Special Campaign 4.0, a central government initiative aimed at enhancing cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, has achieved remarkable results, generating ₹2,364 crore in revenue over the past three years.

This latest phase, conducted from October 2 to 31, 2024, alone contributed over ₹650 crore through the disposal of scrap.

Detailed Explanation:

The Special Campaign 4.0, a central government initiative aimed at enhancing cleanliness and reducing pendency in government offices, has achieved remarkable results, generating ₹2,364 crore in revenue over the past three years.

This latest phase, conducted from October 2 to 31, 2024, alone contributed over ₹650 crore through the disposal of scrap.

Total revenue generated (2021-2024): ₹2,364 crore.

Revenue generated in October 2024 campaign alone: ₹650 crore.

4.5 million files reviewed and 555,000 public grievances resolved.

190 lakh square feet of office space cleared for optimized use.

Over 597,000 government offices participated, up from 259,000 last year.

A significant reduction in administrative backlog, with several ministries achieving 90-100% clearance rates.

Campaign monitored on a dedicated portal.

Use of AI for grievance redressal and waste management improvements.

Over 100,000 posts and 14,000 tweets highlighted the campaign’s progress.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Taliban will attend a United Nations climate conference (COP29) for the first time since taking control of Afghanistan in 2021.

COP29 will be held in Azerbaijan starting on November 11, 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

The Taliban will attend a United Nations climate conference (COP29) for the first time since taking control of Afghanistan in 2021.

COP29 will be held in Azerbaijan starting on November 11, 2024.

This conference marks one of the most significant multilateral forums involving the Taliban, who lack official recognition as Afghanistan's legitimate government.

Strengthen cooperation with the international community on environmental and climate protection.

Present Afghanistan’s needs for access to climate-related financial mechanisms.

Engage in discussions about adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate impacts in Afghanistan.

Climate Vulnerability in Afghanistan:According to an August 2024 report by Save the Children, Afghanistan is the sixth most vulnerable country to climate change.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Odisha government will implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across all state-run universities and affiliated colleges starting from the current academic year.

The state has developed a credit-based framework aligned with University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, enabling students to earn credits through skill development, internships, community service, and extra-curricular activities like NCC and NSS.

Detailed Explanation:

The Odisha government will implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across all state-run universities and affiliated colleges starting from the current academic year.

The traditional three-year undergraduate courses will be replaced by four-year programs, allowing students to earn a certificate, diploma, degree, or degree with honours after each year of study.

The state has developed a credit-based framework aligned with University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, enabling students to earn credits through skill development, internships, community service, and extra-curricular activities like NCC and NSS.

Skill Development: 2 skill development courses and 84 specific skill courses

Multi-disciplinary and Vocational Courses: 112 multi-disciplinary and 14 vocational courses

Value-Added Courses: 56 value-added courses

Core UG Syllabus: A detailed model syllabus has been developed for 40 core undergraduate degree courses.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India’s export of fuels, such as diesel, to the European Union increased by 58% in the first three quarters of 2024, primarily from refining discounted Russian crude oil.

The EU and G7 countries imposed a price cap on Russian crude oil in December 2022 to limit Moscow’s revenue; however, refined oil from Russian crude is not restricted, allowing countries like India to process and export to price-cap coalition countries.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s export of fuels, such as diesel, to the European Union increased by 58% in the first three quarters of 2024, primarily from refining discounted Russian crude oil.

The EU and G7 countries imposed a price cap on Russian crude oil in December 2022 to limit Moscow’s revenue; however, refined oil from Russian crude is not restricted, allowing countries like India to process and export to price-cap coalition countries.

India has become Russia's second-largest crude oil buyer, with Russian oil now constituting 40% of India’s total imports—up from less than 1% before the Ukraine invasion.

India, capitalizing on the refining loophole, has emerged as the largest exporter of refined oil products to the EU from its Jamnagar, Vadinar, and Mangalore refineries, owned by Reliance Industries, Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, and MRPL.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) during a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath.

Justice Khanna will serve a six-month tenure as CJI and is expected to retire on May 13, 2025.

He succeeds Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, who concluded his term as CJI the day before.

Detailed Explanation:

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) during a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath.

Justice Khanna will serve a six-month tenure as CJI and is expected to retire on May 13, 2025.

He succeeds Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, who concluded his term as CJI the day before.

Born on May 14, 1960, Justice Khanna began his legal career in 1983 after enrolling with the Bar Council of Delhi.

Initially, he practiced in District Courts at the Tis Hazari complex in Delhi, later advancing to the Delhi High Court and various tribunals.

Appointed as an additional judge of the Delhi High Court in 2005 and became a permanent judge in 2006.

Elevated to the Supreme Court in January 2019.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The 5th Edition of Vietnam Indian Bilateral Army Exercise “VINBAX 2024” commenced at Ambala,Haryana.

The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 04 to 23 November 2024 at Ambala and Chandimandir.

The 4th edition of the India-Vietnam joint military exercise, VINBAX-2023, took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from December 11 to 21, 2023.

VINBAX, which was established in 2018, held its inaugural edition in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed Explanation:

The 5th Edition of Vietnam Indian Bilateral Army Exercise “VINBAX 2024” commenced at Ambala,Haryana.

The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 04 to 23 November 2024 at Ambala and Chandimandir.

The Indian Army contingent comprising 47 personnel is being represented by a Regiment of the Corps of Engineers along with personnel from other arms and services.

The Vietnamese contingent of similar strength will be represented by the troops of the Vietnam People's Army.

The aim of VINBAX-2024 is to enhance joint military capability of both sides in employment and deployment of Engineer Company and Medical Teams to undertake engineering tasks as part of United Nation Contingent in Peacekeeping Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

The 4th edition of the India-Vietnam joint military exercise, VINBAX-2023, took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from December 11 to 21, 2023.

VINBAX, which was established in 2018, held its inaugural edition in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India is set to receive its first of two guided-missile warships built in Russia by the end of this month (November 2024).

The warship is a multi-role frigate with a displacement of almost 4,000 tonnes.

It will be commissioned as INS Tushil by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit in early December.

Detailed Explanation:

India is set to receive its first of two guided-missile warships built in Russia by the end of this month (November 2024).

The warship is a multi-role frigate with a displacement of almost 4,000 tonnes.

It will be commissioned as INS Tushil by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit in early December.

The second frigate, Tamal, will be handed over early next year.

S-400 Delivery Delay:The delivery of the fourth and fifth squadrons of S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems will be delayed until 2026.

Three squadrons of S-400 have already been deployed in north-west and east India to address threats from China and Pakistan.

Nuclear-Powered Submarine Lease Delay:The lease for a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) has been delayed until at least 2028.

India previously leased INS Chakra-1 and Chakra-2 from Russia and has now agreed to lease a more advanced SSN.

The lease deal is worth over $3 billion (Rs 21,000 crore) for 10 years, but the delivery has been postponed.

Indigenous SSN Development:The Indian government approved an indigenous project to build two SSNs at an estimated cost of Rs 40,000 crore.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

France is considering India’s Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system to meet its military requirements and plans to conduct a detailed evaluation of the system.

Detailed Explanation:

France is considering India’s Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system to meet its military requirements and plans to conduct a detailed evaluation of the system.

Replacement of M270 Systems: France intends to replace its M270 Lance-Roquettes Unitaire (LRU) rocket systems, with 13 upgraded M270 systems in service. Six of these were transferred to Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict.

Armenia as First Export Customer: Armenia became the first export customer for the Pinaka system, which has attracted interest from several other countries.

Pinaka System in Indian Army: The Indian Army has four Pinaka regiments in service, with an additional six regiments on order.

India-France Military Cooperation:The7th edition of the bilateral Army exercise "Shakti" was held in Meghalaya in May, with the next edition set to focus on high-altitude warfare.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bengaluru reported the “first significant” results from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload onboard the ADITYA-L1 Mission.

ADITYA-L1 — India’s maiden solar mission was launched on September 2, 2023 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to observe the Sun at Lagrangian point L1.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bengaluru reported the “first significant” results from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload onboard the ADITYA-L1 Mission.

ADITYA-L1 — India’s maiden solar mission launched on September 2, 2023 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to observe the Sun at Lagrangian point L1.

The spacecraft was inserted into its targeted halo orbit on January 6, 2024.

VELC is the primary payload on the ADITYA-L1 mission, developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru.

It will observe the solar corona, the outermost layer of the Sun, and help study solar phenomena such as Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and the solar wind.

Capabilities:VELC can image the solar corona down to 1.05 times the solar radius, the closest any instrument has imaged the corona.

Design &Components:Built at the Centre for Research and Education in Science and Technology (CREST), Hosakote, Karnataka.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Denis Manturov, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, is in India from November 11 to 12 to bolster trade, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations.

His visit includes engagements in both Mumbai and New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

Denis Manturov, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, is in India from November 11 to 12 to bolster trade, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations.

His visit includes engagements in both Mumbai and New Delhi.

Russian-Indian Business Forum:

Date: November 11

Location: Mumbai

Organizers: Business Council for Cooperation with India & Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

Industrial sectors, transport and logistics, finance, digital innovation, and regional partnerships.

Goal: Deepening connections and collaborations between Russian and Indian entrepreneurs through targeted thematic sessions.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Tamil Nadu is expected to host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in November-December 2025.

Discussions with Hockey India are ongoing to finalize the arrangements, including two proposed venues in Chennai and potentially Madurai.

This will mark the fourth time since 2013 that India hosts the Men’s Junior World Cup, with a historic inclusion of 24 teams for the first time.

Detailed Explanation:

Tamil Nadu is expected to host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in November-December 2025.

According to a high-ranking Government source, Tamil Nadu has submitted a letter of intent to the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), which has approved the proposal.

Discussions with Hockey India are ongoing to finalize the arrangements, including two proposed venues in Chennai and potentially Madurai.

The tournament will feature 24 teams playing a total of 72 matches, requiring two hosting venues to accommodate all games.

Successfully hosting the World Cup would strengthen the role of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and the Government of Tamil Nadu in promoting sports.

Tamil Nadu had recently hosted the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai (August 2023), where the Indian men’s team emerged victorious and subsequently won at the Asian Games.

This will mark the fourth time since 2013 that India hosts the Men’s Junior World Cup, with a historic inclusion of 24 teams for the first time.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked player, with a scoreline of 7-6, 6-3 , advancing to the finals of the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Detailed Explanation:

U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked player, with a scoreline of 7-6, 6-3 , advancing to the finals of the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The match saw intense competition, with Gauff narrowly missing a break opportunity early on at 15-40 on Sabalenka’s serve in the sixth game.

At 5-5, Gauff hit an ace, but Sabalenka broke her serve soon after. Gauff forced a tiebreak, ultimately winning the first set 7-6 as Sabalenka struggled with errors.

Gauff gained an early lead at 2-1 in the second set and extended it to 4-1.

Despite Sabalenka’s comeback, breaking for 4-2 after a long game with eight break points, Gauff regained momentum by breaking at love, setting up a chance to serve for the match.

The set concluded with a back-and-forth series of breaks, but Gauff ultimately clinched victory.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian women’s hockey team, led by newly appointed captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, is ready to defend its title at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024.

This prestigious tournament, the first of its kind in Bihar, will take place from November 11 to 20 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian women’s hockey team, led by newly appointed captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, is ready to defend its title at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024.

This prestigious tournament, the first of its kind in Bihar, will take place from November 11 to 20 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.

Participating Teams: Six top teams, including Paris Olympics silver medallists China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, will compete alongside India.

Opening Match: India will kick off its campaign against Malaysia on November 11.

Head Coach: This is India’s first Asian competition under head coach Harendra Singh, appointed earlier this year.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Observed on November 10, World Immunization Day promotes awareness about the critical role vaccines play in protecting public health.

World Public Transport Day, observed annually on November 10, encourages people to embrace public transit options and raise awareness of the significant environmental and social benefits of sustainable transportation.

World Pneumonia Day 2024 is observed on 12th November.

Detailed Explanation:

Observed on November 10, World Immunization Day promotes awareness about the critical role vaccines play in protecting public health.

India was certified polio-free in 2014 with the last case reported in 2011, a milestone strengthened by routine immunization initiatives.

World Public Transport Day, observed annually on November 10, encourages people to embrace public transit options and raise awareness of the significant environmental and social benefits of sustainable transportation.

This year’s theme is, ‘Connecting Communities, Reducing Emissions,

World Pneumonia Day 2024 is observed on 12th November.

The theme for World Pneumonia Day in 2024 is "Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in Its Track."

World Pneumonia Day, observed on November 12, was established in 2009 by the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia, which included organizations like UNICEF, WHO, and Save the Children.

20) Answer: D

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