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Q11
Which Indian bank launched an innovation hub presence during the Singapore FinTech Festival in November 2024?
  • A HDFC Bank
  • B ICICI Bank
  • C State Bank of India
  • D Axis Bank
Answer: Option C
Explanation: SBI announced an innovation hub initiative coinciding with the Singapore FinTech Festival.
Q12
Which industrial policy initiative reported committed investments of about ₹1.61 lakh crore by November 2024?
  • A Make in India
  • B Start-up India
  • C Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
  • D National Manufacturing Policy
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The PLI Scheme had attracted substantial committed investments by November 2024.
Q13
Which Indian state became the first to implement a dedicated semiconductor policy in November 2024?
  • A Karnataka
  • B Maharashtra
  • C Telangana
  • D Gujarat
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Gujarat became the first state to formally implement a comprehensive semiconductor policy.
Q14
Which public sector steel company signed an MoU with John Cockerill India in late November 2024?
  • A RINL
  • B SAIL
  • C NMDC Steel
  • D JSW Steel (PSU not applicable)
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Steel Authority of India Limited signed a cooperation MoU with John Cockerill India.
Q15
Which mobile application named "Saraksha" was launched in late November 2024?
  • A NHAI
  • B Indian Railways
  • C IRDAI
  • D DGCA
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Indian Railways launched the "Saraksha" mobile application to improve passenger safety and reporting.
Q16
Which Indian cricketer announced retirement in November 2024, as noted in current affairs compilations?
  • A Umesh Yadav
  • B Varun Aaron
  • C Siddharth Kaul
  • D Wriddhiman Saha
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Domestic and IPL pacer Siddharth Kaul announced retirement during November 2024.
Q17
Which city hosted the 83rd annual session of the Indian Roads Congress in November 2024?
  • A Bhopal
  • B Raipur
  • C Nagpur
  • D Jaipur
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Raipur hosted the 83rd IRC annual session to discuss road engineering and policy.
Q18
Which national day is observed on November 9 in India, often seen in exam GK notes?
  • A Legal Services Day
  • B Civil Services Day
  • C National Education Day
  • D National Sports Day
Answer: Option A
Explanation: National Legal Services Day is observed on November 9 to spread legal awareness and rights.
Q19
The Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 released in November placed whom at the top?
  • A Azim Premji
  • B Shiv Nadar
  • C Mukesh Ambani
  • D Kumar Mangalam Birla
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Shiv Nadar topped the list for philanthropic contributions in the 2024 edition.
Q20
Which international ceasefire development in November 2024 allowed expanded humanitarian aid access?
  • A Ukraine–Russia ceasefire
  • B Gaza ceasefire arrangement
  • C Ethiopia–Tigray ceasefire
  • D Sudan ceasefire accord
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A UN-brokered arrangement paused hostilities and allowed increased humanitarian access in Gaza during November 2024.
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