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1) An operational framework was released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reclassify foreign portfolio investments (FPIs) as foreign direct investment (FDI) in the event that an FPI exceeds the investment limit. Under the guidelines established by the RBI and which organization, reclassify the surplus investment as foreign direct investment (FDI)?

(a) SIDBI

(b) SEBI

(d) NSE

(e) NABARD

2) Which company will create a web series about the 90-year history of the Reserve Bank of India with the goal of raising financial literacy and public awareness of the RBI’s contribution to the Indian economy?

(a) Discovery Communications

(b) Star India

(d) Viacom 18

(e) Zee Entertainment Network

3) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has required qualified stock brokers (QSBs) to provide its customers with a 3-in-1 trading account facility or a UPI-based block mechanism for trading. When will the new mandate be implemented?

(a) February 1, 2025

(b) March 1, 2025

(d) April 1, 2025

(e) May 1, 2025

4) Which mutual fund will invest in three to six sectors that are anticipated to perform better in the near to long term as part of its industry-first Multi-Sector Rotation Fund launch?

(a) SBI MF

(b) Shriram MF

(d) Nippon India MF

(e) Motiwal Oswal MF

5) The Reserve Bank of India has expanded the requirements for reporting foreign exchange transactions (FX) to include spot deals. When will FX contracts with clients worth at least $1 million USD (or its equivalent) be reported?

(a) May 12, 2025

(b) March 12, 2025

(d) February 12, 2025

(e) November 12, 2025

6) In July 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a new framework for domestic money transfers (DMT) for businesses under regulation. The framework focused on banking services and payment networks and required stricter Know Your Customer (KYC) record standards. The value of these transfers would now be capped at Rs. 10,000 per transaction instead of Rs. _______.

(a) Rs.5000

(b) Rs.2000

(d) Rs.4000

(e) Rs.8000

7) On November 1, 2024, National Payments Corporation of India increases the transaction limits for UPI Lite and introduces the Auto Top-Up feature. How much was the prior UPI Lite transaction limit before it was increased to Rs 1,000 without a PIN?

(a) Rs.100

(b) Rs.200

(d) Rs.400

(e) Rs.500

8) To tackle cybercrime, the Indian government has taken quick action by suspending almost 450,000 “mule” bank accounts that are used to launder money earned through cyber fraud. The effort is part of a nationwide crackdown on financial cybercrime coordinated by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under which ministry?

(a) Ministry of MSME

(b) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

(e) Ministry of Civil Aviation

9) The government has expanded the e-Shram portal to include micro business owners and self-employed workers. What is the minimum monthly income required for workers who are not members of EPFO, ESIC, or NPS to register for the e-Shram Portal?

(a) Rs.10000

(b) Rs.15000

(d) Rs.18000

(e) Rs.20000

10) Which state’s Chief Minister inaugurated the “Sky Meets Sea” seaplane demonstration flight from Prakasam Barrage to Nandyal district?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Andhra Pradesh

(d) Gujarat

(e) Maharashtra

11) Under the BharatNet Phase III program, HFCL Ltd, a prominent producer of telecom equipment, has emerged as the lowest bidder for optical fiber-based broadband projects worth how many crores?

(a) Rs 13,000 crore

(b) Rs 11,000 crore

(d) Rs 15,000 crore

(e) Rs 18,000 crore

12) According to the most recent report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), India’s dedication to innovation and intellectual property (IP) has paid off, as evidenced by the doubling of patent and industrial design submissions between 2018 and 2023, which has secured the nation at which position globally?

(a) 4th

(b) 5th

(d) 7th

(e) 8th

13) The Ministry of Finance has increased autonomy for Maharatna, Navratna, and Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) by rescinding an order that was in place for how many years?

(a) 2years

(b) 5years

(d) 10years

(e) 12years

14) The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy will undertake a command-level tri-service theatre exercise called ‘Poorvi Prahar’ along the India-China border. The drill will take place in which state?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Andhra Pradesh

(d) Arunachal Pradesh

(e) Maharashtra

15) Recently the President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise Stefanik was a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, remaining loyal to him during his impeachment trial in which year?

(a) 2015

(b) 2017

(d) 2019

(e) 2020

16) According to an order from the Personnel Ministry, the Indian government has extended Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure till what year?

(a) 2025

(b) 2026

(d) 2028

(e) 2029

17) Which Indian Institute of Technology collaborates with the Indian Space Research Organization to establish a Centre of Excellence focused on ‘Fluid and Thermal Sciences’?

(a) IIT Kanpur

(b) IIT Madras

(d) IIT Bombay

(e) IIT Mandi

18) Recently (Nov’24), V Pranav added to Tamil Nadu’s chess achievements with a noteworthy victory in the Challenger division of the Chennai Grandmasters Tournament. Out of the Rs 20 lakh prize pool, how many lakhs did Pranav receive?

(a) Rs 6 lakh

(b) Rs 5 lakh

(d) Rs 2 lakh

(e) Rs 8 lakh

19) When was Public Service Broadcasting Day observed each year?

(a) November 11

(b) November 10

(d) November 13

(e) November 09

20) When was World Kindness Day 2024 observed?

(a) November 11

(b) November 10

(d) November 13

(e) November 09

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an operational framework for the reclassification of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) to foreign direct investment (FDI) if an FPI breaches the prescribed investment limit.

Reclassify the excess investment as FDI, subject to conditions set by the RBI and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Detailed Explanation:

The new directions for reclassification are operative with immediate effect.

Investment Limit: The prescribed limit for an FPI’s investment in an Indian company is less than 10% of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis.

Breach of Limit: If the FPI exceeds this limit, it has the option to either:

Divest its holdings, or

Reclassify the excess investment as FDI, subject to conditions set by the RBI and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Timeline for Action: The FPI must take action (either divestment or reclassification) within five trading days from the date of settlement of the trades causing the breach.

Approval Process: For reclassification to FDI:

The FPI must seek approval from the government and obtain concurrence from the Indian investee company.

The reclassification is not permitted in sectors prohibited for FDI.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Star India will produce a web series on the Reserve Bank of India’s 90-year journey, aimed at enhancing public understanding of the RBI’s role in India’s economy and contributing to financial literacy.

The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935 and completed 90 years in April 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935 and completed 90 years in April 2023.

Selection Process:The RBI issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in July 2023 for the web series.

Star India Pvt Ltd won the tender for Rs 6.5 crore.

Competing production houses included Viacom 18, Zee Entertainment Network Limited, and Discovery Communications India.

Only Star India Pvt Ltd and Viacom 18 advanced to the final round after technical evaluations.

Series Format:The series will consist of five episodes, each approximately 25-30 minutes long.

The episodes may air on national TV channels and OTT platforms.

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that qualified stock brokers (QSBs) offer either a UPI-based block mechanism for trading or a 3-in-1 trading account facility to clients.

The new mandate will come into effect on February 1, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The new mandate will come into effect on February 1, 2025.

QSBs are larger brokers considered systemically important due to the number of clients and volumes generated through them.

Block Mechanism: The UPI-based block mechanism, which has been optional since January 2024, allows investors to have funds blocked in their bank accounts for trading, enhancing protection by ensuring funds are not directly transferred upfront to brokers.

Use in IPOs: The block mechanism is already widely used in the primary market, particularly for IPO applications.

3-in-1 Account Facility: The 3-in-1 account integrates the trading, demat, and bank accounts, enabling the blocking of funds for buy orders and securities for sell orders. Some brokers already offer this facility.

Regulatory Reasoning: SEBI’s move is aimed at improving investor protection and preventing misuse of funds, following incidents like the Karvy case.

Market Impact: The block mechanism in the secondary market is expected to bring Rs 2,800 crore in benefits for investors, according to SEBI estimates.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Shriram Mutual Fund is launching an industry-first Multi-Sector Rotation Fund, which will invest in 3-6 sectors that are expected to outperform in the near-to-long term.

Detailed Explanation:

Shriram Mutual Fund is launching an industry-first Multi-Sector Rotation Fund, which will invest in 3-6 sectors that are expected to outperform in the near-to-long term.

The fund will adopt a quantamental approach—a blend of quantitative and fundamental analysis.

The sectors selected will be based on the proprietary Enhanced Quantamental Investment (EQI) framework, factoring in momentum, fundamentals, macroeconomic indicators, and sentiment.

The fund will move in and out of sectors based on their relative performance, rebalance dynamically according to changing conditions.

The fund will be market-cap agnostic, meaning investments will be made across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks depending on the companies operating within the selected sectors.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the reporting of forex transactions to include foreign exchange spot deals to enhance completeness in the trade repository (TR) of the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL).

Phased Reporting for Client Contracts:

USD 1 Million Threshold: FX contracts with clients valued at or above USD 1 million (or equivalent) must be reported by May 12, 2025.

USD 50,000 Threshold: FX contracts with clients valued at or above USD 50,000 (or equivalent) must be reported by November 10, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Currently, authorised dealers report all over-the-counter (OTC) foreign exchange derivative contracts and foreign currency interest rate derivative contracts undertaken by them directly or through their overseas entities to the TR of Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL).

Authorised dealers have been asked to report all inter-bank foreign exchange contracts undertaken by them to the TR of CCIL with effect from February 10, 2025, as per defined timelines.

Authorised Dealer shall report all FX contracts executed with clients to the TR of CCIL in a phased manner. The following FX contracts executed with clients shall be mandatorily reported as per the following timelines:

Phased Reporting for Client Contracts:

USD 1 Million Threshold: FX contracts with clients valued at or above USD 1 million (or equivalent) must be reported by May 12, 2025.

USD 50,000 Threshold: FX contracts with clients valued at or above USD 50,000 (or equivalent) must be reported by November 10, 2025.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued a new framework on Domestic Money Transfer (DMT) in July 2024 for regulated enterprises, requiring stronger Know Your Customer (KYC) record standards and focusing on banking services and payment systems.

The new guidelines are effective from November 1, 2024, as per the RBI’s July 24, 2024 circular.

It has been decided to raise the ceiling on the value of such transfers from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per transaction subject to the cap of Rs. 25,000 per month.

Detailed Explanation:

The new guidelines are effective from November 1, 2024, as per the RBI’s July 24, 2024 circular.

Cash Pay-out Service – The remitting bank shall obtain and keep a record of the name and address of the beneficiary.

Cash Pay-in Service – Remitting banks / Business Correspondents (BCs) shall register the remitter based on a verified cell phone number and a self-certified ‘Officially Valid Document (OVD)’ as per the Master Direction – Know Your Customer Direction 2016, as amended from time to time.

Every transaction by a remitter shall be validated by an Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA).

According to the RBI circular dated October 5, 2011, “banks are permitted to provide services which facilitate transfer of funds from the accounts of their customers for delivery in cash to the recipients not having bank accounts at an ATM or through an agent appointed as Business Correspondent.

It has been decided to raise the ceiling on the value of such transfers from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per transaction subject to the cap of Rs. 25,000 per month.

The remitting bank shall obtain full details of the name and address of the beneficiary.”

7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an auto top-up feature and increased transaction limits for UPI Lite, effective from November 1, 2024.

Transaction Limit Update:The transaction limit for UPI Lite has been raised to Rs 1,000 without entering a PIN, up from the previous limit of Rs 500.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an auto top-up feature and increased transaction limits for UPI Lite, effective from November 1, 2024.

Transaction Limit Update:The transaction limit for UPI Lite has been raised to Rs 1,000 without entering a PIN, up from the previous limit of Rs 500.

Wallet Balance Limit:The maximum wallet balance for UPI Lite has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000.

However, the daily transaction cap remains at Rs 4,000.

Auto Top-Up Feature:The auto top-up feature automatically replenishes a user’s UPI Lite account when the balance falls below a set threshold.

Users can configure their preferred top-up amount through their UPI app, with a maximum of five automatic recharges per day.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian government has taken decisive steps to combat cybercrime by freezing approximately 450,000 “mule” bank accounts used to launder money obtained from cyber fraud.

The effort is part of a nationwide crackdown on financial cybercrime coordinated by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian government has taken decisive steps to combat cybercrime by freezing approximately 450,000 “mule” bank accounts used to launder money obtained from cyber fraud.

The effort is part of a nationwide crackdown on financial cybercrime coordinated by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mule accounts, used by fraudsters to channel and withdraw illicit funds, are often opened using stolen KYC (Know Your Customer) documents.

A high concentration of these accounts is found in prominent banks: SBI (40,000 accounts), PNB (10,000), Canara Bank (7,000), Kotak Mahindra Bank (6,000), and Airtel Payments Bank (5,000).

Cyber fraud linked to mule accounts led to a loss of approximately Rs 17,000 crore in the last year alone, revealing the serious impact of such fraudulent activities on the financial system.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian government is enhancing the e-Shram portal to encourage self-employed workers—including owners of micro-enterprises, hawkers, and vendors—to register.

Unorganized workers from sectors such as agriculture, construction, leather, handloom, and carpentry, among others.

Workers with a monthly income below Rs. 15,000 and not members of EPFO, ESIC, or NPS are eligible.

Registration is available on a self-declaration basis for 400 occupations across 30 broad sectors.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian government is enhancing the e-Shram portal to encourage self-employed workers—including owners of micro-enterprises, hawkers, and vendors—to register.

This move is part of an ongoing effort to ensure social security and welfare benefits reach workers in the unorganized sector.

A special functionality is being added to the portal for self-employed workers who may not consider themselves “workers” despite being a part of the unorganized sector.

The government aims to include hawkers, street vendors, kirana store owners, and other micro-business operators in the portal’s database.

Launched by the Ministry of Labour & Employment in August 2021, the e-Shram portal serves as a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW).

It targets unorganized sector workers, facilitating their registration and linking them with Aadhaar to provide easy access to welfare schemes.

Unorganized workers from sectors such as agriculture, construction, leather, handloom, and carpentry, among others.

Workers with a monthly income below Rs. 15,000 and not members of EPFO, ESIC, or NPS are eligible.

Registration is available on a self-declaration basis for 400 occupations across 30 broad sectors.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched a seaplane demo flight operation from Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada to Srisailam in Nandyal district.

The initiative is called “Sky Meets Sea,” aimed at connecting Vijayawada and Srisailam.

Detailed Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched a seaplane demo flight operation from Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada to Srisailam in Nandyal district.

The initiative is called “Sky Meets Sea,” aimed at connecting Vijayawada and Srisailam.

The service will be managed by the Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Limited (APADCL).

The seaplane is a 10-seater aircraft designed for the service.

The flight route starts from Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada and ends near Pathalaganga in Srisailam, flying over the Krishna River.

Passengers on this route will experience scenic views while flying over the Krishna River.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

HFCL Ltd, a leading telecom equipment manufacturer, has emerged as the lowest bidder for optical fibre-based broadband projects valued at Rs 13,000 crore under the BharatNet Phase III initiative.

The project aims to expand high-speed internet access across rural India, focusing on Uttar Pradesh (East and West) and Punjab.

Detailed Explanation:

The project aims to expand high-speed internet access across rural India, focusing on Uttar Pradesh (East and West) and Punjab.

HFCL collaborated with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and Aerial Telecom Solutions Private Limited for the UP East and UP West bids, securing contracts worth Rs 6,925 crore.

HFCL bid independently for the Punjab circle, winning a contract valued at Rs 1,244 crore.

HFCL and its consortium will manage 10 years of O&M with annual rates based on capital expenditure (capex):

First five years: 5.5% of capex

Subsequent five years: 6.5% of capex

The total O&M contract value is estimated at Rs 4,155 crore for UP and Rs 746 crore for Punjab.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India’s commitment to innovation and intellectual property (IP) has paid off, with patent and industrial design filings doubling between 2018 and 2023, securing the country the 6th position globally, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) latest report.

Top 10 Placement: For the first time, India is ranked among the top 10 countries for patents, industrial design applications, and trademark applications.

Detailed Explanation:

Top 10 Placement: For the first time, India is ranked among the top 10 countries for patents, industrial design applications, and trademark applications.

Patent Growth: India recorded 64,480 patent filings in 2023, with a 15.7% increase over 2022, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth in patent filings.

Over 3.5 million patents were filed globally in 2023, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth.

Top Countries: China led with 1.64 million patent filings, followed by the USA (518,364), Japan (414,413), South Korea (287,954), Germany (133,053), and India (64,480).

Asia’s Dominance: Asian countries contributed significantly to IP activity, with 68.7% of patent, 66.7% of trademark, and 69% of industrial design filings globally.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

In a strategic shift, the Ministry of Finance has rescinded an eight-year-old directive, enhancing autonomy for Maharatna, Navratna, and MiniratnaCentral Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

CPSEs No Longer Need NITI Aayog Approval: Maharatna, Navratna, and Miniratna CPSEs are now exempt from seeking NITI Aayog’s prior permission for creating financial joint ventures (JVs) and wholly owned subsidiaries (WoS).

Detailed Explanation:

Streamlined Decision-Making: This removal of the dual-approval requirement (from both NITI Aayog and Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM)) is aimed at simplifying and expediting the investment process for these enterprises.

Ease of Operations: The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) highlighted that this step intends to make investment procedures faster and less cumbersome.

Enhanced Flexibility for CPSEs: With this policy shift, CPSEs are now empowered to make strategic financial decisions more autonomously, which is expected to boost their competitiveness and agility.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy will jointly conduct a command-level tri-service theatre exercise named ‘Poorvi Prahar’ along the India-China border.

The exercise will take place from 10-18 November 2024 and holds significance for India’s efforts to establish an integrated theatre command.

Location:The exercise will be conducted in the mountainous terrain along the India-China border, spanning regions in Arunachal Pradesh.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy will jointly conduct a command-level tri-service theatre exercise named ‘Poorvi Prahar’ along the India-China border.

The exercise will take place from 10-18 November 2024 and holds significance for India’s efforts to establish an integrated theatre command.

Location:The exercise will be conducted in the mountainous terrain along the India-China border, spanning regions in Arunachal Pradesh.

Airfields from Assam (Dibrugarh, Jorhat, and Tezpur) will serve as operational hubs.

For the first time, the Indian Navy will deploy its P-8I Poseidon long-range patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.

The Indian Air Force will deploy advanced fighter aircraft, reconnaissance planes, and Advanced Light Helicopter (Rudra), along with American Chinook helicopters.

The Indian Army will deploy the M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer artillery systems, purchased from the US.

Key Focus:The exercise will focus on rapid deployment of the M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer artillery using CH-47 Chinook helicopters in the Eastern theatre.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump nominated Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

If confirmed by the Senate, Stefanik will replace Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the current U.N. ambassador who has served for 35 years.

Elise Stefanik was a strong supporter of Donald Trump and remained loyal to him during his impeachment trial in 2019.

Detailed Explanation:

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump nominated Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

If confirmed by the Senate, Stefanik will replace Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the current U.N. ambassador who has served for 35 years.

Stefanik was born in New York and became the first person in her family to attend college.

Stefanik was inspired to pursue politics after the September 11 attacks and was influenced by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

She worked in the George W. Bush administration before running for Congress.

At age 30, she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress, representing New York’s 21st district, which had traditionally voted for Democrats.

Elise Stefanik was a strong supporter of Donald Trump and remained loyal to him during his impeachment trial in 2019.

In May 2021, she praised Trump as a “strongest supporter” of the U.S. Constitution.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Government of India has extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri until July 14, 2026, as per an order from the Personnel Ministry.

Misri’s extension comes beyond his superannuation date (November 30, 2024) and will be in effect until July 14, 2026, or until further orders.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India has extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri until July 14, 2026, as per an order from the Personnel Ministry.

Misri’s extension comes beyond his superannuation date (November 30, 2024) and will be in effect until July 14, 2026, or until further orders.

The extension is based on the provisions of FR 56 (d), which allows for an extension in the service of a Foreign Secretary beyond the superannuation date in the public interest.

Misri is a 1989 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.

He assumed the role of Foreign Secretary on July 15, 2022, succeeding Vinay Kwatra.

Previous Roles:Misri has served in various capacities at the Ministry of External Affairs, including as Ambassador to Spain (2014-2016) and Myanmar (2016-2018).

Prior to his appointment as Foreign Secretary, Misri served as Deputy National Security Advisor in the National Security Council Secretariat (since January 2022).

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up a Centre of Excellence focused on ‘Fluid and Thermal Sciences’.

ISRO has provided seed funding of ₹1.84 crore for the establishment of the research centre.

Detailed Explanation:

ISRO has provided seed funding of ₹1.84 crore for the establishment of the research centre.

The ISRO and IIT Madras had previously collaborated by setting up the ISRO-IIT-M Space Technology Cell in 1985.

Research Focus: The centre will focus on critical areas like spacecraft thermal management, combustion instability in hybrid rockets, and cryo-tank thermodynamics.

Objective: To foster industry-academia collaboration, allowing ISRO scientists and IIT Madras faculty/students to advance research in thermal sciences.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Detailed Explanation:

V Pranav achieved a notable victory in the Chennai Grandmasters Tournament’s Challenger section, adding to Tamil Nadu’s chess accolades.

Pranav, rated Elo 2602, displayed consistent and strategic gameplay.

He started strong, winning his first four games and drawing the last three, totaling5.5 points in seven rounds.

Pranav earned a Rs 6 lakh prize from a total prize pool of Rs 20 lakh.

Qualification for Masters Section: This win grants him a spot in next year’s Masters section, a chance to gain invaluable experience in high-level competitive chess.

The 18-year-old is associated with Westbridge Anand Chess Academy and represents Indian Oil.

Final Standings: Pranav topped with 5.5 points, followed by L. Mendonca (4.5 points) and R. Sadhwani (4 points).

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated annually on 12th November to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s only visit to the Akashvani (All India Radio) studio in Delhi in 1947.

This day remembers Gandhiji’s broadcast to displaced people settled in Kurukshetra, Haryana, following the Partition.

Detailed Explanation:

Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated annually on 12th November to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s only visit to the Akashvani (All India Radio) studio in Delhi in 1947.

This day remembers Gandhiji’s broadcast to displaced people settled in Kurukshetra, Haryana, following the Partition.

On Diwali day in 1947, Mahatma Gandhi was unable to visit the people displaced by Partition, who were temporarily stationed in Kurukshetra.

Instead, Gandhiji decided to reach out to them through a radio broadcast from the Akashvani studio in Delhi.

This first and only live broadcast by Gandhi took place on 12th November 1947, where he addressed the suffering people, calling them his “brothers and sisters.”

Gandhi viewed radio as “Shakti,” or a powerful medium gifted by God, capable of connecting people and reaching out to those in need.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

World Kindness Day 2024 is observed on the 13th of November 2024.

nearly 27 countries around the world celebrate World Kindness Day.

But yet the UN has not officially celebrated this day. Some of the countries which celebrate World Kindness Day are India, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Japan, Italy, etc.

Detailed Explanation:

World Kindness Day 2024 is observed on the 13th of November 2024.

nearly 27 countries around the world celebrate World Kindness Day.

But yet the UN has not officially celebrated this day. Some of the countries which celebrate World Kindness Day are India, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Japan, Italy, etc.

World Kindness Day was first celebrated in 1998 at the Tokyo Conference.

World Kindness Day Movement has been started which helped to bring small Organizations together for the World Kindness Day Celebration.

Now it helped to conduct a mega event to promote Kindness globally.