Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

A2Z Q/A CA PDF for upcoming exams November 2017

www.aspirantszone.com

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q1. The Global Clubfoot Conference had been inaugurated in which city on November 1, 2017? Answer: New Explanation: The President of , Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Global Clubfoot Conference being organized by the CURE India in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in .

Q2. The Ministry of Finance has increased the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS) from 60 years to ______. Answer: 65 Explanation: The Ministry of Finance has increased the maximum age of joining the National Pension System (NPS) from the existing 60 years to 65 years under NPS – Private Sector (i.e. all citizen and corporate model).

Q3. Which state government has recently announced lifetime monthly pension to the Hindi satyagrahis and hiked financial assistance to veterans of the Second World War (WW-II) and their widows? Answer: Explanation: The Haryana government announced lifetime monthly pension to the Hindi satyagrahis and those from the state who were jailed during the Emergency in 1975, hiked financial assistance to veterans of the Second World War (WW-II) and their widows, and provide 10-hour power supply to the agriculture sector.

Q4. Haryana government has announced to provide ______hours power supply to agriculture sector from November 1, 2017. Answer: 10 hours Explanation: The Haryana government has announced to provide 10-hour power supply to the agriculture sector of the state from November 1, 2017.

Q5. Indias first conservation reserve for black buck will be established in which state? Answer: Allahabad, Explanation: Uttar Pradesh cabinet has decided to make Indias first conservation reserve for black buck in Allahabads Meja. It is believed that the decision taken for protection of black deer will also help in wooing tourists there.

Q6. government has signed MoUs with which country on November 1, 2017 for skilling youth of the state? Answer: Singapore Explanation: Assam government signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Terms of Reference (ToR) with Singapore for skilling youth of the state. An MoU for Guwahati City Greening was inked between the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and Singapore Corporation Enterprise.

Q7. Name the 14-day joint military exercise held between Indian and Kazakhstan armies from November 2, 2017. Answer: Prabal Dostyk 2017 Explanation: Troops of Indian and Kazakhstan armies will engage in a 14-day joint exercise Prabal Dostyk 2017 from November 2 in Bakloh belt of to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange skills and experiences.

Q8. The finance ministry has approved the Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) of Rs ______crore for payment of outstanding claims towards fertilizer subsidy in 2016-17. Answer: Rs 10,000 crore

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: The government gave ex-post facto clearance to implementation of the Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) of Rs10,000 crore for payment of outstanding claims towards fertiliser subsidy in 2016-17.

Q9. The gate number 2 of the Feroz Shah Kotla ground has been named after which cricketer by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on November 1, 2017? Answer: Virendra Sehwag Explanation: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has named a gate of the Feroz Shah Kotla ground after former India opener Virender Sehwag. The Gate No. 2 of the stadium, in Delhi, was named as the Virender Sehwag Gate.

Q10. Name the player to become the top ranked bowler in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings released on November 1, 2017? Answer: Jasprit Bumrah Explanation: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah became the number one bowler in the latest ICC T20I rankings Player Rankings. He has regained the T20I top spot pushing aside Pakistan spinner Imad Wasim.

Q11. Which country will host the 2018 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup? Answer: Pakistan Explanation: Pakistan will host the next Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Nations Cup in April 2018 and PCB chairman Najam Sethi hoped that India would send its team for the event.

Q12. Roger Federer defeated which player to win his eighth Basel crown on October 29, 2017? Answer: Juan Martin Explanation: Federer won his eighth Basel title, after defeating Juan Martin del Potro, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 to clinch his ATP World Tour-leading seventh title of the year.

Q13. Which country is set to become the first Asian city to host the Gay Games? Answer: Hong Kong Explanation: Hong Kong is set to become the first Asian city to host the Gay Games, after it won the right to host the Games in 2022, beating the likes of Mexicos Guadalajara and Washington DC.

Q14. Martina Hingis who announced her retirement recently was associated with which sports? Answer: Tennis Explanation: 25-time Grand Slam champion Martina Hingis has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the conclusion of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore.

Q15. Who has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Paytm Payments Bank (PPB)? Answer: Sudhanshu Jain Explanation: Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) has appointed former ICICI Bank executive, Sudhanshu Jain as its Chief Financial Officer. He will play a key role in overseeing its finances and expansion plans.

Q16. Name the newly appointed director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Answer: Yogesh Chander Modi Explanation: Yogesh Chander Modi, a 1984-batch Assam- cadre IPS officer, took over the charge of the countrys premier anti-terror organisation — the National Investigation Agency (NIA) — as its new Director- General. Mr. Modi succeeds Sharad Kumar.

Q17. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Bharti AXA Life Insurance? Answer: Vikas Seth

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and AXA, has appointed Vikas Seth as Chief Executive Officer.

Q18. The 21st World Congress of Mental Health was organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 21st World Congress of Mental Health being organised by the World Federation for Mental Health in partnership with Caring Foundation and other institutions in New Delhi.

Q19. Who has been elected as the Chairman of the newly reconstituted Inter-State Council which is responsible to investigate and advise on disputes between states? Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Explanation: The Inter-State Council, which is mandated to investigate and advise on disputes between states, has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairman and six Union ministers and all chief ministers as members.

Q20. According to a recent joint study by Assocham and EY, which country is found to have the largest number of malnourished children in the world? Answer: India Explanation: According to a joint study by Assocham and EY, India is home to the largest number of malnourished children in the world. The report found that towards the end of 2015, 40 per cent of the Indian children were undernourished.

Q21. What is the rank of India in the list of the most obese nation in the world according to a study conducted by Assocham and EY? Answer: Third Explanation: According to a report by Assocham and EY, India is ranked as the third most obese nation in the world after the US and China and also the diabetes capital of the world, with about 69.2 million people living with it as per the 2015 data by World Health Organisation.

Q22. Which state has been ranked at the top position in Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) released by Child development NGO Plan India on November 1, 2017? Answer: Explanation: Goa ranked top and featured at the lowest in Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) released by Child development NGO Plan India. In the ranking, Goa is followed by , and . The highest ranking north Indian state is Himachal Pradesh at the sixth position.

Q23. Which historical site has been awarded the 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation? Answer: Royal Opera House Explanation: The restored Royal Opera House, located at Mumbais Charni Road, has received the Award of Merit from the 2017 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The building, which was closed to the public in 1993 and reopened in 2016, was restored by architect Abha Narain Lambah.

Q24. Which states Skill Development Authority has signed an MoU with Singapore-based ITE Education Services (ITEES) on November 2, 2017 for skill development in the State? Answer: Explanation: Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) and Singapore-based ITE Education Services (ITEES) on

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for skill development in the State. ITEES is a subsidiary of Singapores prestigious Institute of Technical Education (ITE). The initiative will step up the quality of skilled youths in the state.

Q25. Which is the lowest ranking state in the recent Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) released by Child development NGO Plan India? Answer: Bihar Explanation: Bihar ranked the lowest at 30, with Uttar Pradesh at 29 and Delhi at 28.

Q26. Retail firm Walmart has opened its first dark store (fulfilment centre) in which Indian city? Answer: Bhiwandi Explanation: Walmart Stores has opened a fulfilment centre, or dark store, at Bhiwandi near Mumbai in India, one of its first globally, in an effort to speed up operations in the country, which is fast adopting online retail services.

Q27. Which word has been named the word of the year 2017 by Collins dictionary? Answer: Fake news Explanation: Fake news, a term heavily popularised by US President Donald Trump, has been named the word of the year by Collins dictionary due to its widespread use around the world. It was found that the use of this word registered a 365 per cent rise in the last 12 months.

Q28. ICICI Bank has teamed up with which technology firm to launch Indias first voice-based international remittance service? Answer: Apple Explanation: ICICI Bank, the country's largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, has launched voice-based international remittance service on its Money2India application. This would enable a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customer of ICICI Bank to send money to any bank in India via just a simple voice command to Apple's virtual voice assistant, Siri, on his/her Apple iPhone/iPad. ICICI Bank is the first bank in the country to leverage on Apple's virtual voice assistant to enable cross border remittances.

Q29. Under which Act AU Small Finance Bank has received the approval from Reserved Bank of India (RBI) to operate as Scheduled Commercial Bank? Answer: Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 Explanation: AU Small Finance Bank received approval from Reserved Bank of India (RBI) to operate as Scheduled Commercial Bank. AU Small Finance Banks name has now been included in the Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Q30. According to a data released by the commerce and industry ministry in October 2017, the core sector in India grew to 6 month high at ______percent. Answer: 5.2 Percent Explanation: Eight core sectors grew to a six-month high of 5.2 per cent in September, helped by a robust performance in coal, natural gas, and refinery segments.

Q31. What is the rank of India in the 2017 World Economic Forums Global Gender Gap Index? Answer: 108 Explanation: India slipped 21 places on the World Economic Forums Global Gender Gap index to 108, behind neighbours China and Bangladesh, primarily due to less participation of women in the economy and low wages.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q32. What is the rank of the Indian ace shuttler Srikanth Kidmabi in the latest BWF mens singles ratings? Answer: Second Explanation: Indian ace shuttler Srikanth Kidmabi has risen to the zenith of his career as he established himself as world number 2 in the latest BWF mens singles ratings

Q33. Name the firm which has launched an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) index to measure the exposure to securities meeting sustainability investing criteria. Answer: Asia Index Pvt Ltd Explanation: Asia Index Pvt Ltd, a joint venture of S&P Dow Jones Indices and BSE, has launched an environmental, social and governance (ESG) index to measure the exposure to securities meeting sustainability investing criteria.

Q34. Which country has been ranked at the top position in the WEFs Global Gender Gap Index 2017? Answer: Iceland Explanation: At the top of the Global Gender Gap Index is Iceland. It has been the worlds most gender-equal country for nine years.

Q35. Name the player to gain the top spot in the latest BWF mens singles ratings? Answer: Viktor Axelsen Explanation: The top spot in the latest BWF mens singles ratings has been held by Denmarks Viktor Axelsen

Q36. Name the player to win the gold medal at the All India Police Championship 2017? Answer: Geeta Phogat Explanation: Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat, who won Indias first-ever gold medal in womens wrestling at the Commonwealth Games in 2010, has won a gold medal at the All India Police Championship 2017.

Q37. Who has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by the ministry of external affairs? Answer: Ajay Bisaria Explanation: Ajay Bisaria has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Bisaria is the present Ambassador of India to Republic of Poland. He will be replacing current envoy Gautam Bambawale, who has been appointed as next Indian Ambassdor to China.

Q38. Name the first woman Director General and Inspector General of Police of appointed on October 31, 2017. Answer: Neelmani N. Raju Explanation: Neelmani N. Raju is named as Karnatakas first woman Director General and Inspector General of Police. She will take over from Rupak Kumar Dutta, who is retiring from service.

Q39. Who has been ranked as the most powerful women in India based on the 2017 Worlds 100 Most Powerful Women list by Forbes? Answer: Chanda Kochhar Explanation: CEO of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar was named the most powerful woman in India as she ranked 32nd in Worlds 100 Most Powerful Women list by Forbes.

Q40. Name the women to top the 2017 Worlds 100 Most Powerful Women list released by Forbes recently. Answer: Angela Merkel Explanation: The 2017 Worlds 100 Most Powerful Women list by Forbes is topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who retains the number one position for the seventh consecutive year and 12 times in total. She is

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

followed by UK Prime Minister Theresa May (rank 2), who is leading her country through Brexit—a historic and transforming time for the European Union.

Q41. Name the business tycoon to top the Forbess annual list of Indias 100 richest tycoons 2017. Answer: Mukesh Ambani Explanation: With a net worth of $38 billion, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani has topped Forbes annual list of Indias 100 richest tycoons of 2017. he is followed by Wipros Azim Premji and Hinduja family

Q42. Who has been named to be the next US Ambassador to India by the US Senate? Answer: Kenneth Juster Explanation: The US Senate has confirmed by a voice vote the nomination of Kenneth Juster as the next US Ambassador to India.

Q43. Dina Wadia who died recently was the daughter of which famous politician? Answer: Mohammad Ali Jinnah Explanation: Dina Wadia, daughter of Pakistans founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah, has passed away. She was 98.

Q44. Name the firm to win the prestigious Dun & Bradstreet – Everest Infra Awards 2017 under Infrastructure Project category. Answer: Tata Power Solar Explanation: Tata Power Solar has won Dun & Bradstreet – Everest Infra Awards 2017 under Infrastructure Project category for commissioning Indias largest solar project under Domestic Content Requirement for NTPC at Anantapur in .

Q45. Who has been recently appointed as Additional Director General of the Border Security Force? Answer: Nasir Kamal Explanation: Nasir Kamal, IPS (UP:86), has been appointed as Additional Director General of the Border Security Force.

Q46. Name the ace shooter to win the 2017 Commonwealth Shooting Championships in the 50m pistol event. Answer: Prakash Nanjappa Explanation: Prakash Nanjappa won the coveted gold medal with a score of 222.4 in the 50m pistol event at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Gold Coast, Australia while Amanpreet and Jitu settled for silver and bronze medals respectively

Q47. The 2017 ranking of the ATP World Tour has been topped by which player? Answer: Rafael Nadal Explanation: Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal secured a year-end top position in the ATP Rankings following his victory over South Korean talent Chung Hyeon in the second round of the Paris Masters. This is his fourth time to be crowned world No.1 at the end of the season, after 2008, 2010 and 2013

Q48. Name the winner of the 53rd Jnanpith Award for the year 2017? Answer: Krishna Sobti Explanation: Eminent Hindi Litterateur Krishna Sobti has been awarded the 53rd Jnanpith Award for the year 2017 for her path-breaking contribution to Indian literature. Jnanpith is the highest literary award of the country

Q49. According to a report by Nomura, the current account deficit (CAD) of India for the financial year 2017-18 is expected to be around ______percent of gross domestic product (GDP) Answer: 1.5 Percent

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: According to the Japanese financial services major, Nomuras report, Indias current account deficit (CAD) for this financial year is expected to be around $40 billion, or 1.5% of gross domestic product (GDP).

Q50. ONGC has received the Union Cabinets nod on November 1, 2017 to acquire majority stake in which PSU? Answer: HPCL Explanation: ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) has received the Information Memorandum from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management for acquiring majority stake in fellow public sector undertaking HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum).

Q51. Android based INBOX messaging platform has been unveiled by which app? Answer: Paytm Explanation: Popular mobile-based digital payment platform Paytm launched Inbox, a messaging service that will allow consumers to chat with friends and family, and send and request money at the same time.

Q52. Yes bank has signed an MoU with the Government of India on November 3, 2017 to provide financial assistance of Rs _____ crore for food processing projects. Answer: Rs 1000 crore Explanation: Private sector lender Yes Bank signed an agreement with the government to provide Rs 1,000 crore financing for food processing projects.

Q53. The India Post Payments Bank is set to become operational in all 650 districts of the country by ______Answer: April 2018 Explanation: The government has announced that India Post Payments Bank will become operational in all 650 districts of the country by April next year.

Q54. A female Dolphin named ______died recently after breaking record of over four decades in captivity. Answer: Nana Explanation: A female bottlenose dolphin named Nana, thought to be around 47 years old, has died at a Japanese aquarium only weeks after breaking a national record of more than four decades in captivity.

Q55. Kazakhstan is set to change its name to Qazaqstan by which year in an effort to switch from Cyrillic to a Latin-based script? Answer: 2025 Explanation: Kazakhstan is changing its name to Qazaqstan as part of a transition from Cyrillic to a Latin-based script. A national commission will be set up to oversee the transition, which will be completed by 2025.

Q56. The two days international Conference on Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh Relations was organized in which country on November 3, 2017? Answer: Nepal Explanation: An international Conference on Ramayan Circuit and Mithila-Awadh Relations started at Janakpur in Nepal. Eminent experts from India and Nepal participated in this 2 day event.

Q57. Sagar Kavach, a two days coastal security exercise, was organized in which state on November 8, 2017? Answer: Goa Explanation: Coastal security exercise Sagar Kavach, in which several security and intelligence agencies are expected to participate, will be held off the Goa coast on November 8 and 9, 2017.

Q58. Sonepur Cattle Fair is an annual event held in which state? Answer: Bihar

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Sonepur cattle fair, considered as Asias largest such, kicked-off in Bihar. The cattle fair is held annually, beginning on Kartik Poornima, at Sonepur in Saran district, about 30 km from . It will continue for a month

Q59. The Worlds highest motorable road has been constructed in which regions? Answer: Ladakh Explanation: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed theworlds highest motorable road in the cold desert of Ladakh, which has boosted the troop movement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern sector.

Q60. As per a new notification by the government of India, the last date to link the Aadhaar- Mobile Number is ______Answer: February 6, 2018 Explanation: The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that Aadhaar and mobile number must be linked by February 6, 2018. The Centre said it was the SC which had mandated Aadhaar-mobile number linking on February 6, giving a window of one year.

Q61. Name the Pan India scholarship program recently launched by the government to increase the reach of Philately. Answer: SPARSH Explanation: A Pan India scholarship program for school children called Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana has been launched by the government to increase the reach of Philately.

Q62. The World Food India 2017 has been organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Food India 2017 event, at Vigyan Bhavan, in New Delhi.The three day-long event, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is set to host a congregation of global investors and business leaders of major food companies from November 3 to 5 in New Delhi.

Q63. The maximum amount of scholarship under the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana has been fixed at Rs ______per annum. Answer: Rs. 6000 Explanation: Every Postal Circle will select a maximum of 40 scholarships representing 10 students each from Standard VI, VII, VIII & IX. The amount of Scholarship will be Rs. 6000/- per annum @ Rs. 500/- per month

Q64. Name the countries which were the partner company of India for the World Food India 2017? Answer: Germany, Japan and Denmark Explanation: Germany, Japan and Denmark are partner countries to World Food India, while Italy and the Netherlands are the focus countries.

Q65. The Union cabinet has approved the extension of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) as RKVY- RAFTAAR for fiscals 2017-18 to ______. Answer: 2019-20 Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi approved extension of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) as RKVY-RAFTAAR for fiscals 2017-18 to 2019-20

Q66. Union government has approved financial allocation of Rs ______crore for the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR).

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Answer: Rs 15,722 crore Explanation: The financial allocation of the scheme will be Rs 15,722 crore, with an objective to make farming a remunerative activity through strengthening farmers efforts, risk mitigation and promoting agribusiness entrepreneurship.

Q67. Name the committee formed by the government of to study the feasibility of merging financially weak District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) with the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank. Answer: Yashwant Thorat Committee Explanation: Maharashtra government has formed a committee to study the feasibility of merging financially weak District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) with the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank. The panel, headed by former NABARD chairman Yashwant Thorat, is expected to submit its report in a months time.

Q68. As per the latest government notification, it will be mandatory for all new four-wheel automobiles sold from ______to have FASTag devices. Answer: December 1, 2017 Explanation: The government made installation of FASTag, a rechargeable card that uses passive radio frequency identification (RFID ) technology to debit toll charges automatically, mandatory for all four-wheel automobiles sold from December 1.

Q69. The 1st Heli Expo India and International Civil Helicopter Conclave-2017 was organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The 1st Heli Expo India and International Civil Helicopter Conclave-2017 is inaugurated in New Delhi. The two days conclave is organised by Pawan Hans Limited with the theme of Enhancing Connectivity.

Q70. According to the global passenger traffic data by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which country experienced the highest domestic air passenger traffic in September 2017? Answer: India Explanation: The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in its global passenger traffic data, revealed that Indias domestic passenger traffic was the highest among major aviation markets at 15.5 per cent in September, followed by China and the Russian Federation.

Q71. India has set a Guinness world record of cooking ______kg khichdi live at the World Food India 2017 event. Answer: 918 kg Explanation: A team of 50 chefs in a government-led initiative created a world record by cooking 918 kg khichdi live at the World Food India 2017 event.

Q72. Etikoppaka toys which recently received the Geographical Indication tag are popular art work of which state? Answer: Andhra Pradesh Explanation: Etikoppaka toys, popularly known as Lakkapidathalu, have received Geographical Indication by the Registration of Geographical Indication, categorised in class 20 of the toys category. The Etikoppaka toys are not only popular in Andhra Pradesh but also gained their popularity all over the country and abroad over the years.

Q73. India successfully tested its indigenously developed light weight Glide bomb SAAW. Expand SAAW. Answer: Smart Anti Airfield Weapon Explanation: India successfully tested an indigenously developed light weight Glide bomb- SAAW-in Chandipur in

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Odisha, marking a major milestone in developing such weapons. The bomb – SAAW (Smart Anti Airfield Weapon) – was dropped from an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on November 1.

Q74. Kerala based five-ship Indian naval training flotilla headed by Captain D J Revar visited which country to foster bridges of friendship and expose trainees to foreign waters? Answer: Sri Lanka Explanation: A five-ship Indian naval training flotilla, based in Kerela was on a visit to Sri Lanka to foster bridges of friendship between the two countries and exposes their trainees to foreign waters. The ships — INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Sudarshini, INS Shardul and Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarathi — were in the Sri Lankan coast till November 6.

Q75. The World Youth Forum 2017 was organized in which country? Answer: Egypt Explanation: The Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore attended the World Youth Forum 2017, held at Sharam El Shiekh, Egypt from 5th November.

Q76. Name the chef that led the team of Chefs for preparing record breaking khichdi during the World Food India 2017 event. Answer: Sanjeev Kapoor Explanation: Famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor led the team for the preparation of khichdi. Multi-grains such as rice, bajra, ans ragi, as well as pulses, vegetables and spices were used in the khichdi

Q77. As per the report by IATA, Indias domestic passenger traffic rose by ______percent in September 2017 as compared to previous month. Answer: 15.5 Percent Explanation: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data showed that Indias domestic revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) — which measures actual passenger traffic — rose by 15.5 per cent in September compared with the corresponding month of the previous year.

Q78. Name the airline to be named the Airline of the Year for 2018 by AirlineRatings.com. Answer: Air New Zealand Explanation: Air New Zealand has been named Airline of the Year for 2018. AirlineRatings.com has honoured the airline with its most prestigious award for the fifth consecutive year.

Q79. Who has been selected for the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award 2017? Answer: Girish Karnad Explanation: Versatile actor and playwright Girish Karnad will be honoured with Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award 2017on 19 November 2017.

Q80. The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple which has won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit 2017 for cultural heritage conservation is located in which state? Answer: Explanation: The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, the sacred shrine temple has won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit 2017 for cultural heritage conservation following the massive renovation and restoration work. It is the first temple in Tamil Nadu to be given the prestigious award from the UN body.

Q81. Who has been named as the ambassador of the 2017 AIBA Womens Youth World Championships? Answer: M C Mary Kom

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom was named ambassador of the AIBA Womens Youth World Championships to be held in Guwahati from November 19 to 26.

Q82. Saad al-Hariri, who recently resigned from the post served as a Prime Minister of which country? Answer: Lebanon Explanation: Lebanons Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri resigned, citing an assassination plot against him and accusing Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah of sowing strife in the Arab world.

Q83. The government of India has signed an MoU worth Rs ______crore with Indian brand Patanjali at the World Food India 2017. Answer: Rs 10, 000 Crore Explanation: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) of Rs 10, 000 Crore was signed between the Government of India (GoI) and Patanjali at the World Food India 2017.

Q84. According to the recent notification of the Revenue Department, farmers will not need to quote PAN for cash sale of their produce up to Rs _____ lakh a day. Answer: Rs 2 Lakh Explanation: The revenue department has announced that farmers do not need to quote PAN for cash sale of their produce up to Rs 2 lakh a day.

Q85. As per the World Bank, India is expected to become a high-middle income country by which year? Answer: 2047 Explanation: Lauding Indias increasing per capita income, World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva said she has no doubt that India will be a high-middle income country by 2047 when it completes its centenary year of independence.

Q86. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made it mandatory for corporate borrowers having exposure of Rs ______crore and above to obtain 20-digit Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). Answer: Rs 5 crore Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed corporate borrowers having exposure of Rs 5 crore and above to mandatorily obtain 20-digit Legal Entity Identifier (LEI).

Q88. Corporate borrowers with fund and non-fund exposure of Rs 1,000 crore and above will have to get the unique LEI code by______Answer: Explanation: RBI said that borrowers with fund and non-fund exposure of Rs 1,000 crore and abovewill have to get the unique LEI code by March 31, 2018. Those having exposure between Rs 500 crore and Rs 1,000 crore have to obtain the LEI code by June 30. Those having between Rs 100 crore and Rs 500 crore have to obtain the LEI code by March 31, 2019. Borrowers with bank credit between Rs 50 crore and Rs 100 crore have been given time to comply with LEI provision by December 2019.

Q89. What was the theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2017? Answer: Reduce the Number of Affected People Explanation: The World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed across the world on 5 November every year. The day is celebrated to spread awareness among people across the world in matters related to the dangers of tsunami. The theme for 2017 WTAD is Reduce the Number of Affected People.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q90. The Indian Railways has decided to install Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system across its zones and divisions by______Answer: January 31, 2018 Explanation: The Indian Railways has decided to install Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system across its zones and divisions by January 31st next year.

Q91. According to National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), by which year will India become free from poverty, dirt, corruption, terrorism, casteism and communalism? Answer: 2022 Explanation: The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) in its document called New India @2022 anticipated a New India by 2022 that will be free from poverty, dirt, corruption, terrorism, casteism and communalism. The document has also claimed that if India continues to grow at 8% until the year 2047, the country will be one of the top three economies in the world.

Q93. Which state will hold Nobel Prize Series — India 2018 (Science Impacts Life) in February 2018? Answer: Goa Explanation: The Goa government executed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Bio-Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (GoI) and Nobel Media, Sweden to hold the Nobel Prize Series — India 2018 (Science Impacts Life) to be held from February 1-28 next year.

Q94. At which metro stations under Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, is the Nobel Memorial Wall being installed? Answer: Rajiv Chowk Metro Station Explanation: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd installed the Nobel Memorial Wall at Rajiv Chowk metro station for the seventh consecutive year. The temporary wall features portraits of Indian Nobel Prize winners to spread awareness about their contribution to the society.

Q95. Where was the three-Day International Conference – FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017 held? Answer: Delhi Explanation: FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017, Conference on Human Physiology – VII Congress of Federation of Indian Physiological Societies (FIPS) along with XXIX Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India (PSI) organised by Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Science (DIPAS) of DRDO was inaugurated at Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI), University of Delhi.

Q96. Which country has unveiled Asias largest artificial island-building ship dubbed as magic island maker? Answer: China Explanation: China has unveiled Asias largest artificial island-building ship. The 140-metre-long vessel, which has been dubbed as magic island maker, is capable of digging 6,000 cubic metres an hour, which is equivalent to three standard swimming pools.

Q97. Name the womens hockey team which won the Asia Cup hockey title 2017 held in Japan? Answer: India Explanation: The Indian womens hockey team has qualified for next years World Cup by winning the Asia Cup hockey title. In a nail-biting final at Kakamigahara in Japan, they overcame China 5-4.

Q98. Exercise Sampriti is a joint military exercise between India and ______? Answer: Bangladesh

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: The Indian and the Bangladeshi army carried out an intensive combat exercise Exercise Sampriti from November 6 to 18.

Q99. Name the firm to win the 21st Asia Insurance Industry Awards in the General Insurance Company of the Year category. Answer: Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company Explanation: Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company, a joint venture between integrated healthcare provider, Apollo Hospitals Group, and the Munich Re Group was conferred with the 21st Asia Insurance Industry Awards in the General Insurance Company of the Year category.

Q100. Indias largest Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ) facility has been set up in which state by Tata Steel? Answer: Odisha Explanation: Tata Steel has established Indias largest Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ) facility, capable of handling 200 metric tonnes per hour, at its state-of-the-art steel plant at Kalinganagar Industrial Complex in Jajpur district of Odisha.

Q101. Who has won the 2017 Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open title? Answer: Aditi Ashok Explanation: Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok made a triumphant return to the Ladies European Tour (LET) by clinching the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open.

Q102. Which country has recently handed over its instrument accession to the India-initiated International Solar Alliance (ISA)? Answer: Guinea Explanation: Guinea handed over countrys instrument accession to the India-initiated International Solar Alliance (ISA) to become its member.

Q103. The 2017 edition of the exercise Sampriti was held in which state? Answer: Mizoram Explanation: The 2017 edition of Exercise Sampriti was held at Indias Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram from November 6 to 18. The military combat exercise is organised to conduct counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in a semi-mountainous jungle terrain to bolster bilateral military ties.

Q104. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary? Answer: Hasmukh Adhia Explanation: Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has been designated as the new Finance Secretary. Adhia is a 1981 batch IAS officer of cadre

Q105. Name the movie which has won the Best Short Film Award at the 2017 South Asian Film Festival of Montreal (SAFFM)? Answer: The School Bag Explanation: Indian short film The School Bag, which tells a story based in Pakistan, has won the Best Short Film Award at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal (SAFFM). The film is directed by Dheeraj Jindal.

Q106. India has Signed Loan Agreement worth USD ______Million with the World Bank for Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE) Project on November 7, 2017. Answer: USD 119 million

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: A Financing Agreement for IBRD loan of US$ 119 million for the Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence & Equity (OHEPEE) Projectwas signed with the World Bank.

Q107. The 23rd Conference of Parties (COP-23) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in which country? Answer: Germany Explanation: The 23rd Conference of Parties (COP-23) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held at the Bonn, Germany from November 6-17, 2017.

Q108. How much amount of financial investment has been pledged by HSBC to help combat climate change by 2025? Answer: $ 100 billion Explanation: HSBC has pledged to provide $100 billion in financing and investment by 2025 to help combat climate change. It will facilitate financial flows to help boost support for clean energy and lower carbon technologies.

Q109. The newly constructed Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) bridge has been built over which river by Nepal? Answer: Kali Explanation: Nepal inaugurated a bridge built with Indias financial assistance of USD 430,626 on the Kaligandaki river near China border. The newly-constructed Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) bridge was inaugurated by Ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri.

Q110. What was Indias theme for 23rd Conference of Parties (COP 23)? Answer: Conserving Now, Preserving Future Explanation: Indias theme for COP 23-Conserving Now, Preserving Future

Q111. Vettoor Purushan who passed away recently was a veteran actor of which language? Answer: Malayalam Explanation: Veteran Malayalam actor Vettoor Purushan who passed away recently had essayed roles in 70 odd films.

Q112. Name the Indian institution which has opened its campus to an Israel Centre to strengthen academic collaboration between the two nations. Answer: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Explanation: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) opened its campus to an Israel Centre which is aimed at becoming a bridge of academic collaboration between India and Israel.

Q113. A long-range subsonic cruise missile named ______with a strike range of 1,000 km was successfully test-fired by DRDO on November 7, 2017. Answer: Nirbhay Explanation: India successfully test-fired the indigenously-designed and developed long-range subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay from an Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odishas Balasore. It failed its last test in December 2015.

Q114. One-horned rhino, the official mascot of the 2017 AIBA Youth Womens World Boxing Championship was unveiled on November 6, 2017. What is the name of the mascot? Answer: Guppy Explanation: The official mascot of the 2017 AIBA Youth Womens World Boxing Championship is Assams famed one-horned rhino. The official mascot, anointed Guppy, is a female version of Assams one-horned rhino.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q115. Mansur bin Muqrin who died in a helicopter crash recently was the Prince of which country? Answer: Saudi Arabia Explanation: Saudi Prince Mansur bin Muqrin, deputy governor of Asir, died in a helicopter crash near the border with Yemen.

Q116. The 2017 Sangai International Festival was held in which state? Answer: Explanation: Manipur hosted the 10-day Sangai International Festival beginning November 21 featuring polo and a 21-km half marathon among other activities.

Q117. India has pledged to contribute an additional USD ______million towards the India-UN Development Partnership Fund. Answer: USD 100 million Explanation: India has pledged an additional USD 100 million towards the UN partnership fund, significantly scaling up its support to sustainable development projects across the developing world.

Q118. As per the latest figures of direct tax collections by CBDT, the net collections up to October, 2017 are at Rs. ______lakh crore which is ______percent higher than the net collections last year. Answer: 4.39 Percent; 15.2 Percent Explanation: According to Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), provisional figures of direct tax collections up to October, 2017 show that net collections are at Rs. 4.39 lakh crore which is 15.2 percent higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year.

Q119. What was the national anthem of the 2017 AIBA Youth Womens World Boxing Championship? Answer: Make Some Noise Explanation: The 2017 AIBA Youth Womens World Boxing championships anthem Make Some Noise has been composed by Shaan and rendered by Sunidhi Chauhan.

Q120. Name the app launched by Coal India Limited (CIL) to benefit the customers of CIL to lift coal through road mode. Answer: Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App Explanation: Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways & Coal has launched Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App benefiting customers of Coal India Limited (CIL) lifting coal through road mode.

Q121. Name the portal launched by the Ministry for Women and Child Development on November 7, 2017 for registering complaint related to sexual harassment in non-government and government organization. Answer: SHe-box Explanation: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi launched SHe-box (sexual harassment electronic box), an online portal for registering complaint related to sexual harassment in non- government and government organisations.

Q122. The Indian Railways has launched the main arch of the worlds highest bridge over which river? Answer: Chenab Explanation: Railways has launched the main arch of the worlds highest bridge on the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district which will provide direct connectivity to the Kashmir valley.

Q123. According to the Grant Thorntons International Business Report (IBR), what is the rank of India in the business optimism index in the September quarter? Answer: Seventh

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: As per Grant Thorntons International Business Report (IBR), India has slipped in business optimism index to the 7th position in the September quarter, from the 2nd slot in the previous three months, showing clear signs of lag in the economy.

Q124. Typhoon ______with winds speed of up to 90 kmph is the 12th major storm to hit Vietnam in the year 2017. Answer: Typhoon Damrey Explanation: Typhoon Damrey, the 12th major storm to hit Vietnam this year, made landfall with winds of up to 90 km/h (56 mph) that damaged more than 40,000 homes, knocked down electricity poles and uprooted trees.

Q125. When is the International Day of Radiology observed? Answer: November 8 Explanation: The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) is an annual event celebrated on November 8 promoting the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare. Main theme of International Day of Radiology 2017 is: Emergency Radiology.

Q126. Indias second Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) has been established in Chennai. The first such center has been set up in which state? Answer: Explanation: The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has signed an Institutional agreement with Anna University to establish Indias second Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) at the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), Anna University, Chennai, under the World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPO) TISC program. Indias first Technology and Innovation Support Centre is established in Punjab.

Q127. Who has been conferred with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2017 by ASSOCHAM at the One Day National Summit on Leadership Cum Awards 2017? Answer: Maya Swaminathan Sinha Explanation: ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) bestowed CMC Skills Founder Ms. Maya Swaminathan Sinha with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2017 in Ranchi.

Q128. The first ever youth film festival of the European Nations was held in which city in November 2017? Answer: Delhi Explanation: The Nordic-Baltic embassies hosted the first ever youth film festival of the European nations in Delhi from November 13-18 in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre showcasing movies from the region.

Q129. Name the winner of the Senior National Badminton Championships 2017 in the womens singles event. Answer: Saina Nehwal Explanation: Saina Nehwal defeated PV Sindhu in the Senior National Badminton Championships to clinch the womens singles title.

Q130. According to a report from the Economic Intelligence Unit, which city is ranked to be the best host among 45 cities worldwide in the race to go digital? Answer: Bangalore Explanation: In the race to go digital, businesses judge Indias Silicon Valley — Bangalore — the best host among 45 cities worldwide. San Francisco came in second followed by two other Indian cities — Mumbai and New Delhi.

Q131. Mary Kom beat North Koreas Hyang Mi Kim in the 48 kg category to win her ______Gold at the Asian Boxing Championships.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Answer: Fifth Explanation: Mary Kom won her fifth Asian Boxing Championships title by beating Koreas Hyang Mi Kim. The Championship held at Ho Chi Min City in Vietnam. It was Marys fifth gold in the Asian Boxing Championship and first in the 48kg weight category.

Q132. A committee of government officials headed by ______has started a review of the laws governing goods and services tax (GST) to remove glitches. Answer: M Vinod Kumar Explanation: A committee of government officials headed by M Vinod Kumar, has started a review of the laws governing goods and services tax (GST), signalling there is no reluctance to make the regime smoother for businesses, especially the smaller players who have been complaining of a significant increase in compliance burden.

Q133. The 20th edition of the International Childrens Film Festival was organized in which city? Answer: Hyderabad Explanation: The 20th International Childrens Film Festival has been kick started in Hyderabad, . Over 300 films from all over the world will be screened at about 30 theaters in Hyderabad and at district headquarters of various districts across Telangana.

Q134. H.S. Prannoy defeated which player to win the 82nd edition of the Senior National Badminton Championships in mens single event? Answer: Kidambi Srikanth Explanation: Hyderabads H.S. Prannoy defeated Kidambi Srikanth in the Senior National Badminton Championship 2017 to clinch the mens singles title.

Q135. Which country has topped the business optimism index based on Grant Thorntons International Business Report (IBR)? Answer: Indonesia Explanation: Indonesia is at the top of the list in business optimism index as per Grant Thorntons International Business Report (IBR) followed by Finland and the Netherlands.

Q136. Who will be the head of the Multi-Agency Group (MAG) that will monitor investigations related to the Paradise Papers on offshore financial holdings? Answer: Sushil Chandra Explanation: According to government, a Multi-Agency Group (MAG) headed by CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra, will investigate the Paradise Papers on offshore financial holdings, including a list 714 Indian individuals and entities.

Q137. Chennai has been recently included as the third Indian city by UNESCO in its list of Creative Cities for its contribution to music. Name the other Indian cities to be included in the list? Answer: Jaipur and Varanasi Explanation: UNESCO, the UN cultural organisation, has included Chennai in its list of Creative Cities for its contribution to music. Chennai is the third Indian city on the list of UNESCO Creative Cities list after Jaipur and Varanasi.

Q138. Indian Navy has decided to use an advanced catapult-based aircraft launch mechanism (CATOBAR) taken from ______for its second indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-II) Answer: United States

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: The Indian Navy is likely to go with an advanced catapult-based aircraft launch mechanism (CATOBAR) from the U.S. for its second indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-II), which is on the drawing board. For some time, India has been exploring the possibility of installing the U.S. electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

Q139. Which city has secured the top position in the list of top 100 city destinations highlighting growth in Asian tourism according to the market research firm Euromonitor Internationals report? Answer: Hong Kong Explanation: According to market research firm Euromonitor Internationals report on the top 100 city destinations that highlights the growth in Asian tourism, Hong Kong remains the worlds most visited city by international travelers. The report further said that 25.7 million arrivals are expected in Hong Kong this year.

Q140. UAEs second-largest lender, Emirates NBD has opened its first Indian branch in which city? Answer: Mumbai Explanation: Emirates NBD, the UAEs second-largest lender, has started operations in India with an aim to invest USD 100 million capital into its Indian operations. The Mumbai branch marks the banks fifth international branch outside of its UAE network.

Q141. According to the Q3 2017 Salary Budget Planning Report by Willis Towers Watson, salaries in India are projected to rise by ______percent in 2018, being the highest in the Asia Pacific region. Answer: 10 Percent Explanation: According to the Q3 2017 Salary Budget Planning Report, released by global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson, Indias projected salary growth for 2018 stood the highest in the Asia- Pacific region at 10 per cent despite a decreasing year-on-year pattern. India is followed by Indonesia and China.

Q142. IDFC Bank has partnered with which digital wallet firm to launch a co-branded virtual prepaid card? Answer: MobiKwik Explanation: IDFC Bank, MobiKwik and Net1 have partnered to launch a co-branded virtual prepaid card on the Visa platform to customers of MobiKwik.

Q143. What is the rank of Indian Captain Virat Kohli in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings for Batsmen released on November 8, 2017? Answer: First Explanation: Indian captain Virat Kohli has consolidated his position at the top of the latest ICC Twenty-20 Rankings for Batsmen. Kohli scored 104 runs in the recent T20 series against New Zealand to guide India to a 2-1 win and that has helped him strengthen his number one position.

Q144. Federal Bank has recently obtained RBIs approval to open representative offices in which countries? Answer: Kuwait and Singapore Explanation: Private Sector, Federal Bank has obtained RBI approval to open representative offices at Kuwait and Singapore.

Q145. Under which rules, IRDAI has mandated all insurers – life and non-life – to link the Aadhaar number of the policy holders to their policies? Answer: Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules 2017 Explanation: Indias insurance regulator IRDAI has mandated all insurers – life and non-life – to link the Aadhaar number of the policy holders to their policies. It further said that linking of Aadhaar number to insurance policies is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules 2017.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q146. Which state has launched a scheme named She Pad to distribute free sanitary napkins to girls from classes VI to XII in Government schools? Answer: Kerala Explanation: Kerala government launched She Pad, a scheme to distribute free sanitary napkins to girl students from classes VI to XII in government and aided private schools affiliated to the state school board.

Q147. Which state has become the first in India to treat Hepatitis-C patients of all categories through oral medicine? Answer: Haryana Explanation: Haryana has become the first state in the country to treat Hepatitis-C patients of all categories through oral medicine. This medicine would be provided free of cost to permanent residents of all categories at district level.

Q148. The India Disaster Response Summit has been organised in which city by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Facebook on November 9, 2017? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the India Disaster Response Summit, organised jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Facebook, in New Delhi on how best to leverage social media platforms to prepare, respond and recover for, during and after a disaster.

Q149. Bandhan Express, a new passenger train between and Bangladesh will traverse between which stations? Answer: Kolkata-Khulna Explanation: A new passenger train between West Bengal and Bangladesh, Bandhan Express, was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina via video conferencing. The train will connect Kolkata to Khulna in Bangladesh.

Q150. Name the first train between West Bengal and Bangladesh that runs between Dhaka and Kolkata. Answer: Maitree Express Explanation: Bandhan Express will be the second train to run between West Bengal and Bangladesh after Maitree Express that runs between Dhaka and Kolkata.

Q151. Which language has been declared as the second official language of the state by the Telangana government? Answer: Urdu Explanation: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao declared Urdu as the states second official language. Every office in the state will now have an Urdu speaking officer, he added. First official language is Telugu.

Q152. Indias first Cartoon Network branded amusement park Amaazia will be established in which Indian city? Answer: Surat Explanation: Amaazia, Indias first Cartoon Network branded amusement park, will open in Surat, Gujarat in the first quarter of 2019.

Q153. Which country hosted the 2017 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit? Answer: Vietnam Explanation: APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit 2017 was held in Da Nand, Vietnam on10-11 November.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q154. As per the latest directions of RBI, all banks are required to provide doorstep banking facilities to senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently-abled persons by ______Answer: December 31, 2017 Explanation: The RBI has asked banks to provide doorstep banking facilities to senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently-abled persons by 31st December, 2017

Q155. In order to promote religious freedom in India and Sri Lanka, United States has decided to grant financial assistance of nearly USD ______Answer: USD 500,000 Explanation: The US has announced a grant of nearly USD 500,000 for organisations which can come up with ideas and projects to promote religious freedom in India and Sri Lanka. The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, in its notice, said it seeks to reduce religiously-motivated violence and discrimination in India through its USD 493,827 programme.

Q156. In its 23rd meeting on November 10, 2017, the GST Council has raised the Composition Scheme threshold to Rs ______crore. Answer: Rs 2 crore Explanation: The GST Council decided to raise Composition Scheme threshold to Rs 2 crore. The Council, which held its 23rd meeting in Guwahati, decided that there will be no inter-state taxes and input tax credit for composition dealers.

Q157. The 2017 IEA Ministerial Meeting was organized in which country? Answer: Paris, France Explanation: Two day International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meet held in Paris, France. Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation in the IEA Ministerial Meet.

Q158. The Union Finance Ministry has in its latest GST Council meet lowered tax rates on 178 items from 28 percent to _____ percent with effect from November 15, 2017. Answer: 18 Percent Explanation: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that out of 228 items in the 28% tax bracket, 178 have been put into the lower tax category of 18%. It will be applicable from 15th of this month.

Q159. Sagar Kavach is a joint security exercise held between which two states in November 2017 to strengthen coastal security? Answer: Odisha and West Bengal Explanation: Aiming to strengthen coastal security along the Odisha and West Bengal coastline, the governments of both states conducted a joint security exercise Sagar Kavach in the Bay of Bengal in November 2017.

Q160. Google Arts and Culture has unveiled the first lab experiment of its Future Relics Project in India in which city? Answer: Mumbai Explanation: Announcing the launch of Future Relics, an interactive installation that takes participants on a shared journey, connecting the past with the present whilst looking to the future, Google Arts and Culture unveiled its first lab experiment in India in Mumbai.

Q161. The first Military Literature Festival (MLF) of India will be held in which city in December 2017? Answer: Chandigarh

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Indias first Military Literature Festival (MLF) will be held in Chandigarh in December 2017 as a tribute to the armed forces, whose contributions to the nation remain etched in history as iconic events.

Q162. The Delhi government has signed a twin city agreement Establishment of Friendship City Relationship with which Metropolitan city? Answer: Seoul Explanation: The Delhi government signed a twin city agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Government for strengthening cooperation in the fields of e-governance, transportation, climate change and smart city.

Q163. Adidas Football has unveiled the official match ball ______for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Answer: Telestar 18 Explanation: Adidas Football has unveiled the Telestar 18 official ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup from June 14 to July 15, 2018.

Q164. The 2017 Organic World Congress was organized in which city? Answer: Greater Noida Explanation: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated the three-day Organic World Congress – 2017 being organized at India Expo Centre in Greater Noida.

Q165. A.G. Milkha Singh who passed away recently was associated with which sports? Answer: Cricket Explanation: Former India cricketer (left-hand batsman) Amritsar Govind Singh Milkha Singh has passed away at age 75 following cardiac arrest in Chennai on November 10, 2017.

Q166. Name the first women to be elected as the President of NASSCOM with effect from March 2018. Answer: Debjani Ghosh Explanation: The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) named Debjani Ghosh as its President-Designate, who will succeed R Chandrashekhar after completion of his tenure in March next year. Ghosh, former managing director of Intel South Asia, will be the first woman President of Nasscom.

Q167. Which organization has been named as the recipient of the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice 2017? Answer: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Explanation: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been named as the recipient of the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice, 2017 as an acknowledgement of its exceptional work worldwide.

Q168. As a part of the ongoing Indo-Bangladesh defense cooperation, an army training capsule on counter- insurgency/ counter-terrorism operations is being conducted in which city? Answer: Patna Explanation: An army training capsule on counter-insurgency/ counter-terrorism operations will be conducted in Patnas Cantonment from November 13 to December 10, as a part of the ongoing Indo-Bangladesh defense cooperation.

Q169. The first power plant under the Prime Ministers Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative has been commissioned in which place? Answer: Drass Explanation: A 1.5 Mw small hydropower plant in Biaras Drass of Kargil in Jammu & Kashmir has become the first

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

project to be commissioned under the Prime Ministers Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative. The plant will power the Drass town in Kargil, which is one of the coldest places in India.

Q170. Which minister has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from on November 9, 2017? Answer: K.J. Alphons Kannathanam Explanation: Union Minister of State for Tourism and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K.J. Alphons Kannathanam was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan in the by-election for a vacant seat. The seat fell vacant after M. Venkaiah Naidu, elected as Indias Vice-President.

Q171. Who has been named as the new head of UNESCO? Answer: Audrey Azoulay Explanation: UNESCO member states confirmed the nomination of Frances former culture minister Audrey Azoulay to head the cultural agency. With this, Azoulay becomes UNESCOs second woman director general.

Q172. As per the new notification of the Union Government, the central government employees can now take an advance of up to Rs ______lakh instead of Rs 7.50 lakh for the construction or purchase of house. Answer: Rs 25 lakh Explanation: The government has more than tripled the maximum amount that a central government employee can borrow from the government to Rs 25 lakh, from Rs 7.50 lakh earlier for the construction or purchase of house at a simple interest rate of 8.50 per cent.

Q173. Which country has claimed to soon become the first nation to make contact with alien life using the worlds largest radio dish? Answer: China Explanation: China, which on its way to emerge as a Space Superpower, has claimed be the first nation to make contact with alien life using the worlds largest radio dish.

Q174. When is the World Science Day for Peace and Development observed? Answer: November 10 Explanation: World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role that science has in society and is celebrated each year on November 10. The theme for World Science Day for peace and development 2017: Science for Global Understanding.

Q175. Union environment ministry has formed a 7 member panel headed by whom to formulate measures to deal with air pollution problem in the Delhi-NCR region? Answer: CK Mishra Explanation: The Union environment ministry formed a seven-member committee headed by environment secretary, CK Mishra, to formulate short and long-term measures to solve the problem of air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

Q176. Late Kirti Nidhi Bista was the former Prime Minister of which country? Answer: Nepal Explanation: Former Prime Minister of Nepal Kirti Nidhi Bista passed away at the age of 90 on November 11, 2017.

Q177. The second meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh was held in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired the second meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi. The Island Development Agency reviewed the concept development plans and detailed

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

master plans for holistic development of 09 islands (four in A&N Islands i.e. Smith, Ross, Long, Avis) and (five in Lakshadweep i.e. Minicoy, Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam, Suheli).

Q178. Name the first country in the world to partner with the social networking site Facebook on disaster response. Answer: India Explanation: At an event on disaster management, India Disaster Response Summit, Union minister Kiren Rijiju that India is the first country to partner with social networking site Facebook on disaster response. He further said, this partnership is a benchmark and first of its kind.

Q179. Well known Hindi author Manu Sharma was a winner of which award? Answer: Padma Shri Explanation: Noted Hindi author and Padma Shri awardee Manu Sharma alias Hanuman Prasad Sharma has passed away following a prolonged illness.

Q180. When is the National Education Day observed? Answer: 11 November Explanation: National Education Day of India is celebrated on 11 November every year.

Q181. In an effort to relieve agencies like CBSE from conducting entrance examinations, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of NTA to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions. Expand NTA. Answer: National Testing Agency Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the creation of a National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions. Its creation will relieve the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – which conducts exams like the National Eligibilty-cum-Entrance Test – and the All India Council for Technical Education of the burden of conducting entrance tests.

Q182. As per the latest global climate risk index (CRI) released by Berlin based Germanwatch, what is the rank of India in the list of most vulnerable country in the world in terms of facing extreme weather events? Answer: Sixth Explanation: According to global climate risk index (CRI), a report by Germanwatch, an independent Berlin-based development and environmental organisation, India is the sixth most vulnerable country in the world in terms of facing extreme weather events with Haiti, Zimbabwe, Fiji, Sri Lanka and Vietnam taking top five positions in the fresh list of nations facing climate risk.

Q183. Who has won the 2017 IBSF World Billiards Championship? Answer: Pankaj Advani Explanation: Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched his 17th world title after thrashing his arch-rival Mike Russell of England in the IBSF World Billiards Championship at Doha, Qatar.

Q184. Who has been appointed as the Ombudsmen of All India Football Federation (AIFF) by the Supreme Court to formulate the constitution? Answer: Bhaskar Ganguly Explanation: The Supreme court of India has appointed former Indian goal-keeper and captain Bhaskar Ganguly as the ombudsman along with S Y Qureshi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, who has also served as Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to formulate the AIFF Constitution within eight weeks.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q185. The foundation stone for the North Indias biggest butterfly park, Butterfly Conservatory Park, has been laid down in which city? Answer: Gurugram Explanation: Foundation stone for Butterfly Conservatory Park was laid in Gurugram, which will be developed on 15 acres in Sector 52 of Gurugram and will be the biggest butterfly park in North India.

Q186. Which country hosted the 2017 ASEAN-India Summit? Answer: Philippines Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Philippines to participate in various bilateral and multilateral programmes, including the India-ASEAN Summit. His visit to the Philippines to attend the India-ASEAN Summit symbolises the countrys commitment to deepening ties with the ASEAN member states and the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Act East Policy.

Q187. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has inaugurated his first global cricket academy in which country? Answer: Dubai, UAE Explanation: Two-time World Cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni inaugurated his first global cricket academy in Dubai, UAE. The facility named the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA) will have coaches from India to train the wards.

Q188. According to the report by the Central Pollution Control Board, which city has registered the worst air quality among the 42 cities Indian cities monitored by the board? Answer: Varanasi Explanation: With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 491 on the 500-point scale, Varanasi has become the most polluted Indian city among 42 cities, according to data from Central Pollution Control Board. Gurugram was the 2nd most polluted with an AQI of 480.

Q189. Name the player who will become the first India-born Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter to sign up in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Answer: Bharat Khandare Explanation: Earlier this year Arjan Singh Bhullar became the first Indian to sign up in the UFC. And now, Bharat Khandare is all set to be the first Indian-born Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter in the UFC.

Q190. Which bank is set to launch fintech survey named India Fintech Opportunities Review to study fintech ecosystem worldwide? Answer: Yes Bank Explanation: YES Bank is all set to launch a first-of-its-kind fintech survey. Called India Fintech Opportunities Review, the study will cover India and a few major fintech markets in the world.

Q191. The 34th annual conference of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA) was held in which Indian city? Answer: Mumbai Explanation: For the first time, the nations financial capital, Mumbai hosted the 34th annual conference of the Asian Bankers Association (ABA). The two-day conference was held in the megapolis from November 16 by State Bank, with the theme of Asias turn to transform.

Q192. Which sports personality has been conferred with the D.Litt. degree by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala? Answer: Dipa Karmakar

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Indias star gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been conferred a D.Litt. degree from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala.

Q193. Late Ashok Khale was associated with which sports? Answer: Cycling Explanation: Veteran cyclist Ashok Khale, who was recently injured in an accident on the Sion-Panvel highway, has passed away.

Q194. Who has been named as the Chairperson of the World Hindu Congress to be held in 2018? Answer: Tulsi Gabbard Explanation: Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has been named as the chairperson of the World Hindu Congress to be held in Chicago next year.

Q195. Virendra Sanghi who died recently belonged to which profession? Answer: Journalist Explanation: Senior journalist Virendra Sanghi who had worked for the Samachar Bharti and PTI-Bhasha for long period of time, has passed away.

Q196. Name the player to win the Indian Sportswoman of the Year (Team Sports) award at the Indian Sports Honours (ISH) 2017. Answer: Mithali Raj Explanation: Indian womens cricket team captain Mithali Raj bagged the Indian Sportswoman of the Year (Team Sports) award at the Indian Sports Honours (ISH) event held in Mumbai. Further, Mithali-led Indian team, which ended as runners-up in the World Cup, won the Team of the Year award.

Q197. Name the rating agency that has signed an MoU with SIDBI to launch Indias first sentiment index named CriSidEx for MSME sector. Answer: CRISIL Explanation: Sidbi and Crisil joined hands to launch sentiment index named as CriSidEx for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), which will indicate the current state and expected outlook on the sector every quarter. The index is expected to provide crucial insights into employment, business environment and foreign trade in the MSME sector.

Q198. The Nepal government has recently scrapped the contract awarded to which country for the construction of Budhi Gandaki hydropower project? Answer: China Explanation: Citing irregularities, the Nepal government has scrapped the contract awarded to Chinas Gejuwa Group for the construction of Budhi Gandaki hydropower project.

Q199. What was the theme of the 2017 APEC Summit? Answer: Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future Explanation: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting was held in Da Nang, Vietnam. The theme of this meeting was Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future.

Q200. Which country hosted the 10th edition of the South Asia Economic Summit? Answer: Nepal Explanation: Nepal hosted a three-day summit in Kathmandu to strengthen economic integration in the sub-region for attaining inclusive and sustainable development. It was the tenth South Asia Economic Summit which will start

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

tomorrow (14th November). The main theme of the summit was strengthening economic integration in the sub- region for attaining inclusive and sustainable development.

Q201. Shri Narendra Modi Resilient Rice Field Laboratory has been inaugurated in which country? Answer: Philippines Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Shri Narendra Modi Resilient Rice Field Laboratory' at Los Banos, in the Philippines..

Q202. The state-run infra arm NBCC has signed an MoU with Rail Land Development Authority for redevelopment of 10 railway stations with airport-like amenities. The total cost of the project is Rs ______Crore. Answer: Rs 5,000 crore Explanation: Ten railway stations spread across the country are set to be redeveloped with airport-like amenities with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore. The deadline for completion of work is 2020. The redevelopment will be done by a state-run infra arm NBCC. Stations include Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Lucknow, Gomti Nagar, Kota, Tirupati, Nellore, Ernakulam, Puducherry, Madgaon and Thane.

Q203. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is set to establish a Centre of Excellence in which city? Answer: Kochi Explanation: The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), common platform of 21 countries including India and geographically bordering Indian Ocean, is to set up a Centre of Excellence in Kochi. The opening of the IORA Centre of Excellence in Kochi is aimed at facilitating the exchange of research findings and studies, in the field of fisheries and ocean studies, among its member nations.

Q204. The Union government is set to launch Indias first Air Dispensary in northeast region with an initial fund of Rs______crore. Answer: Rs 25 crore Explanation: Minister of Development of North East Region (DONER) Jitendra Singh announced that the northeast region will get Indias first Air Dispensary. For the air dispensary, which will be based in a helicopter, the government has contributed Rs 25 crore as initial funding.

Q205. Name the player who has been honoured with the ATP World Tour No. 1 trophy for finishing as the year- end No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings? Answer: Rafael Nadal Explanation: Spains Rafael Nadal was presented with ATP World No. 1 award, as he became the oldest player to finish as year-end world number one in ATP rankings history. This is the 31-year-olds fourth time finishing the year as world number one.

Q206. In order to avoid any mishap, NGT has capped the limit for number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir at ______a day. Answer: 50,000 Explanation: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the authorities to restrict the number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir to 50,000 a day, to avoid any mishap.

Q207. The Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrated the Child Rights Week from 16-20 November 2017 by hosting an Inter CCI Festival named ______Answer: Hausala 2017 Explanation: The Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrated the Child Rights Week by hosting Hausala

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

2017 festival from 16-20 November 2017. The festival was hosted by the Ministry as an Inter CCI Festival for the children who reside in Child Care Institutions (CCIs).

Q208. The ASEAN-India Business and Investment Summit will be held in which city in January 2018? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The largest so far Asean-India business and investment summit is slated to be held in New Delhi in January, 2018.

Q209. Name the winner of the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix. Answer: Sebastian Vettel Explanation: Ferraris Sebastian Vettel won his fifth race of the Formula One season at the Brazilian Grand Prix to all but secure second place in the drivers championship. Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas took second place while Kimi Raikkonen claimed third.

Q210. The government has proposed a subsidy of Rs ______crore to private telcos for setting up Wi-Fi in rural areas as part of the second phase of the BharatNet project. Answer: Rs 3,600 crore Explanation: The government has launched phase 2 of BharatNet to connect 1.5 lakh gram panchayats with high- speed broadband by March 2019. It proposed a subsidy of Rs 3,600 crore to private telcos such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea Cellular and Reliance Jio through viability gap funding, for setting up Wi-Fi in rural areas as part of the second phase of the BharatNet project.

Q211. The Indian Railways is set to launch 9 months long upskilling exercise from January 2018 to upgrade the skillsets of its employees all over India. The exercise has been named as ______Answer: Project Saksham Explanation: The Indian Railways will launch the countrys largest time-bound upskilling exercise named Project Saksham for government employees to upgrade the skillsets of its 13 lakh-strong workforce with a single drive spanning nine months. The exercise will start in January 2018 and go on till September

Q212. As per the latest data by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the WPI with the revised base year of 2011-12 has been raised from 2.60 percent in September to ______in October. Answer: 3.59 percent Explanation: According to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), with the revised base year of 2011-12, went up in October to 3.59 per cent from 2.60 per cent in September.

Q213. Indias first Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit has been organized in which state? Answer: Explanation: Indias first Tribal Entrepreneurship Summit has been organised at Dantewada in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The event is being organized by NITI Aayog in partnership with Government of United States of America. The event is a part of 8th Global Entrepreneurship Summit being held in India.

Q214. Which state has emerged as the top most state in India to open new PMJDY accounts after demonetization? Answer: Uttar Pradesh Explanation: With its area and size of population, Uttar Pradesh tops in opening new Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), accounts after demonetisation. In fact, one-fifth of the more than five crore new PMJDY accounts in the Indian banking system came from Uttar Pradesh alone.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q215. According to the latest survey by online streaming platform Netflix, India is placed at the second position in terms of binge watching in public. The top most country in the list is ______Answer: Mexico Explanation: Binge watching in public is the new trend in India, and Indians are the second-highest public bingers in the world, just behind Mexico, according to a survey. The survey, released by online streaming platform Netflix, shows how the majority of Indians are binge watching in public — with 71 per cent more people doing so this year than the last

Q216. The Union Power Ministry has launched a centralized National Power Portal (NPP) to provide a single point interface for all the power sector apps launched previously by the ministry. The portal can be accessed at______Answer: http://npp.gov.in. Explanation: Power Ministry launched a National Power Portal (NPP), a centralised platform for collation and dissemination of Indian power sector information. The portal may be accessed at http://npp.gov.in.

Q217. The United Nations is set to host the first official talks on the use of autonomous weapons and killer robots at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). The event has been organized in which city? Answer: Geneva Explanation: United Nations is set to open its first official talks on the use of autonomous weapons, including killer robots, at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) for 5 days, in Geneva. The meeting is chaired by Indian ambassador on disarmament, Amandeep Gill. The discussion will also include civil society and technology companies.

Q218. The Reserve Bank of India has recently declined the proposal to introduce Islamic banking in the India. Islamic banking system is based on which principle? Answer: Islamic banking is a based on the principles of not charging interest Explanation: In a major move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided not to pursue a proposal for introduction of Islamic banking in the country. Islamic or Sharia banking is a finance system based on the principles of not charging interest, which is prohibited under Islam.

Q219. Which organisation is the fund manager of the newly launched BHARAT-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)? Answer: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Explanation: The Government of India launched the BHARAT-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund targeting an initial amount of about Rs.8,000 crore. This New Fund Offer is open till November 17, 2017. The Units of the Scheme will be allotted 25% to each category of investors.

Q220. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange? Answer: Sethurathnam Ravi Explanation: Eminent chartered accountant Sethurathnam Ravi has been appointed as the chairman of the leading stock exchange BSE. Ravi, who was a public interest director at the BSE, replaces Dhirendra Swarup.

Q221. What is the theme of the 2017 World Diabetes Day? Answer: Women and Diabetes – Our Right To a Healthy Future Explanation: World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on November 14 each year. The theme of World Diabetes Day 2017 is Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q222. Who has won the 2017 Miss International Award held in Tokyo? Answer: Kevin Lilliana Explanation: Indonesias Kevin Lilliana was crowned Miss International 2017 at an event held at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. Lilliana also won the award for being the best dressed contestant.

Q223. Borut Pahor has been re-elected as the President of which country for a second term in a runoff vote? Answer: Slovenia Explanation: Slovenian President Borut Pahor was re-elected for a second term in a runoff vote, beating his challenger in a tight race.

Q224. Which Islamic nation has officially approved Yoga as a sporting activity under its Ministry of Trade and Industry? Answer: Saudi Arabia Explanation: The Saudi Ministry of Trade and Industry declared that Yoga has been listed under sports activities.This will now allow citizens of the Islamic kingdom to practice or propagate it by getting a licence from the government.

Q225. Kunwar Narain who passed away on November 15, 2017 was a legendary _____poet. Answer: Hindi Explanation: Noted Hindi poet Kunwar Narain, who had been writing consistently for well over five decades, has passed away at the age of 90.

Q226. The worlds first all-electric ship has been launched in which city of China? Answer: Guangzhou Explanation: China has launched worlds first all-electric ship that can travel up to 80 km with 2000-tonnes cargo after a two-hour charge. The 70.5-metre-long ship, which weighs about 600 tonnes, was launched in Guangzhou in South Chinas Guangdong Province. It can cruise at the top speed of 12.8 km per hour.

Q227. The West Bengal government has recently won the GI (Geographical Indication) tag for rosogolla after a long fight with which state over the origin of the sweetdish? Answer: Odisha Explanation: West Bengals bitter struggle with Odisha ended on a sweet note with the State getting GI (Geographical Indication) tag for rosogolla. While Bengal claimed that the delicacy was invented in Kolkata by confectioner Nobin Chandra Das in the 1860s, Odisha government said it was invented in Puri in the 13th century.

Q228. The International Lavi Fair which marks an important trade event between India and Tibet has been organized in which state? Answer: Himachal Pradesh Explanation: Himachal Pradesh hosted the International Lavi Fairat Rampur Bushahr in Shimla district. The 300- year-old Lavi fair is an important trade event between India and Tibet. It also provides a platform for social and cultural events.

Q229. Name the actor to win the NTR National Film Awards for the year 2014. Answer: Kamal Haasan Explanation: Veteran actors Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and film director K. Raghvendra Raohave bagged the NTR National Film Awards for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively.

Q230. The 15th Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Conference was held in which city? Answer: New Delhi

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: The 15th Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Conference was held in New Delhi. It is first ever conference to be held in India and South Asia. It was organised by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.

Q231. Renowned Indian vocalist Jagdish Mohan who died recently hailed from which state? Answer: Explanation: Noted Hindustani vocalist of Kirana Gharana Jagdish Mohan has passed away. He hailed from Uttarakhands Haridwar.

Q232. Which institution has signed an MoU with the DLT Labs to set up the Indias first state-of-the-art Block Chain Lab in an institution? Answer: Bombay Stock Exchange Institute Ltd. (BIL) Explanation: The leader in financial education, Bombay Stock Exchange Institute Ltd. (BIL), has signed an MoU with DLT Labs in Mumbai to set up the countrys first state-of-the-art Block Chain Lab in an institution.

Q233. According to the latest data by the environmental organisation Germanwatch, what is the rank of India in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2018 for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Answer: 14 Explanation: India is ranked 14th in this years Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2018 out of 56 nations and the European Union by environmental organisation Germanwatch, an improvement from its 20th position last year, for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by opting to transform its electricity sector towards green technology.

Q234. The National Green Tribunal has constituted a panel of experts headed by the additional secretary of Ministry of Environment and Forests to submit an action plan on providing facilities to the pilgrims travelling to which holy shrine? Answer: Amarnath Cave Explanation: The National Green Tribunal rapped the Amarnath Shrine Board for not providing proper infrastructural facilities to pilgrims travelling to the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas. The Green Panel formed a committee of experts headed by the additional secretary of Ministry of Environment and Forests to submit an action plan on providing facilities to the pilgrims.

Q235. Who has been honoured with the 2017 Rashtriya Bal Kalyan Award? Answer: Anand Kumar Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind awarded this years Rashtriya Bal Kalyan Award to Super 30 founder Anand Kumar for his contributions in the field of teaching and education.

Q236. Who has been appointed to the Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board/BIS on November 15, 2017? Answer: Urjit Patel Explanation: RBI Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed to the Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board or the Bank of International Settlement (BIS). Bank for International Settlements is an international financial organisation owned by 60 member central banks across the world.

Q237. Name the player to win the 61st National Shooting Championship in the womens trap event. Answer: Shagun Chowdhary Explanation: The first Indian woman trap shooter to win an Olympic berth, Shagun Chowdhary bagged a national champion crown at the 61st National Shooting Championship in New Delhi.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q238. Paytm has partnered with which bank to launch an initiative offering short term digital credit facility for users? Answer: ICICI Bank Explanation: Digital payments major Paytm has announced its tie-up with ICICI Bank to jointly launch Paytm-ICICI Bank Postpaid, the most seamless way to access interest-free short-term digital credit. Paytm-ICICI Bank Postpaid is a digital credit account with instant activation: with no hassles of documentation or branch visit, while activation is fully online. There is no transaction, joining or hidden administration fees.

Q239. The 2017 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference was hosted by which country? Answer: Canada Explanation: Canada hosted the 2017 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference in Vancouver, Canada. This conference is the largest gathering of Defence ministers dedicated to UN Peacekeeping.

Q240. Name the actor who has been selected to be honoured with the Personality of the Year Award at the 2017 International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Answer: Amitabh Bachchan Explanation: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with personality of the year award at the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa

Q241. Syria has officially signed the Paris Agreement on November 13, 2017 thus becoming the _____ nation out of 196 member countries to take the legal step of ratification. Answer: 169 Explanation: According to the UN report, Syria has officially signed up to the Paris Agreement, leaving only the United States as the only country to reject the global climate-rescue pact. Syria became the 169th of 196 countries that are members of the UN climate convention to take the legal step of ratification. After Nicaragua signed up in October 2017, Syria and USA were the only countries not to have adopted the pact.

Q242. The Curtain Raiser Event for the founding ceremony of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in which city on November 13, 2017? Answer: Bonn, Germany Explanation: A Curtain Raiser Event for the Founding Ceremony of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in Bonn, Germany. The ISA was jointly launched on 30 November 2015 by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and then-President of France, H.E. Francois Hollande, on the sidelines of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties 21 (CoP21) at Paris, France.

Q243. The 12th North-East Business Summit has been organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 12th North-East Business Summit in New Delhi. The two-day summits aims to explore the scope for business opportunities in the North-Eastern region of the country.

Q244. The government of India has advanced the target of completely installing bio-toilets in the Indian Railways coaches from September 2019 to ______Answer: December 2018 Explanation: The target of 100 per cent completion of installing bio-toilets in the Indian Raiways coaches has been advanced to December 2018. Earlier, the target to install bio-toilets in all its coaches as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission was by September 2019.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q245. Recently astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet named ______which is expected to have possibilities to host alien life. Answer: Ross 128 b Explanation: Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet outside our solar system which is expected to be temperate and could be a comfortable abode for possible life. This Earth-sized world, named Ross 128 b, is likely to have a surface temperature that may also be close to that of the Earth.

Q246. Which Indian family has topped the 2017 Forbes list of Asias 50 Richest Families? Answer: The Ambanis Explanation: Indias Ambani family has topped the Forbes list of Asias 50 Richest Families for the first time, with a net worth of $44.8 billion. The familys net worth rose by $19 billion, making it the biggest gainer in dollar and percentage terms. South Koreas Lee family, which controls Samsung, has been ranked second with a fortune of $40.8 billion.

Q247. Which player has become the first Indian golfer to qualify for 2017 LPGA Tour Championships? Answer: Aditi Ashok Explanation: Indian Golfer Aditi Ashok has qualified for the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship on the LPGA, becoming the first from the country to play in the prestigious meet.

Q248. Which country hosted the 2017 Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS)? Answer: New Delhi, India Explanation: India, for the first time ever, is going to host the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS), one of the worlds largest conferences in the field of Cyber Space and related issues, on 23 & 24 November 2017, at Aerocity, New Delhi. Theme: Cyber4All: A Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development

Q249. A web portal named ______has been launched by the Power Minister Shri R.K. Singh for monitoring household electrification progress in urban and rural areas. Answer: Saubhagya Explanation: Shri R.K. Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – Saubhagya Web Portal. The portal can be accessed at http://saubhagya.gov.in.

Q250. The worlds first space nation Asgardia launched its very first satellite named ______into orbit on November 12, 2017 Answer: Asgardia-1 Explanation: The Space Kingdom of Asgardia has launched its first satellite Asgardia-1 satellite, which is about the size of a loaf of bread, launched on 12 November and contains half a terabyte of data. It holds the foundations of the project – the nations constitution, its national symbols, and data from its 115,000 citizens. It was launched from NASAs Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia aboard a Cygnus spacecraft on an Orbital ATK Antares rocket.

Q251. The RBL Bank has set up the first all women branch of the bank in which city? Answer: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Explanation: Private sector RBL Bank has set up an all women branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The branch at R A Puram, would be managed by eight women and offer all products and services across liability and assets.

Q252. A seminar on Cyber Security in the Context of Indian Navy was held in which city on November 17, 2017? Answer: New Delhi

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: A seminar on cyber security in the context of Indian Navy was held in New Delhi. The seminar provided a platform for interaction and sharing of knowledge and experience in Cyber security among the experts in the field.

Q253. In line with Indias sovereign rating upgrade, Moodys Investors Service has upgraded the ratings of NTPC, NHPC, NHAI & GAIL to which grade? Answer: Baa2 Explanation: After upgrading Indias sovereign rating to Baa2 stable from Baa3 positive, Moodys Investors Service has upgraded the ratings of infrastructure government-related issuers (GRIs) NTPC, NHPC, NHAI & GAIL to Baa2 in line with Indias sovereign ratings.

Q254. Name the scheme launched by the government of India on the occasion of Ekta Diwas to strengthen cultural relations and mutual connection between the people of the country? Answer: Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Explanation: Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat Yojana has been started with an objective to strengthen cultural relations of various parts of the country and to embolden the mutual connection between the people dwelling in different States. An announcement was made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding this scheme on Ekta Diwas on the occasion of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patels anniversary on October 31, 2015.

Q255. The 1st edition of the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era was held in which country? Answer: Moscow, Russia Explanation: The first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era held in Moscow, Russia Federation on November 16, 17. The conference was themed Ending TB in the Sustainable Development Era: A Multisectoral Response.

Q256. Which bank has recently signed an MoU with the Innovation Centre Denmark India (ICDK India) to bring fintech innovations and startups from Denmark to India? Answer: Yes Bank Explanation: Private sector lender Yes Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovation Centre Denmark India (ICDK India), a partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science to bring fintech innovations and startups from Denmark to India, and facilitate entry of Indian startups to the region.

Q257. The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be hosted by which country? Answer: France Explanation: France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a huge surprise after the Council of the sports governing body World Rugbys Board announced so.

Q258. Which country has for the first time approved a pill named Abilify MyCite having digital tracking system to alert whether a patient is taking the medication as scheduled? Answer: United States Explanation: The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug Abilify MyCite in the United States with a digital ingestion tracking system, in an unprecedented move to ensure that patients with mental illness take the medicine prescribed for them.

Q259. Which state has been made the partner of the Manipur and under the Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat scheme of the government?

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Answer: Explanation: Under the Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat scheme, Madhya Pradesh has been made partner of Manipur and Nagaland. The Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh has been made nodal department to implement the scheme.

Q260. For the first time in 14 years, Moody has upgraded Indias bond rating to _____and has also changed the outlook for Indias rating from positive to stable. Answer: Baa2 Explanation: International credit rating agency Moodys Investors Service has upgraded Indias bond rating for the first time in 14 years, saying continued progress in Indias economic and institutional reforms will enhance its high growth potential. It has upgraded Indias bond rating to Baa2 from its lowest investment grade (Baa3). It has changed the outlook for Indias rating to stable from positive.

Q261. Nepal Electricity Authority has signed a Joint Venture agreement with which country for the construction of 750 MW West Seti Hydropower Project? Answer: China Explanation: Nepal Electricity Authority, NEA has signed a joint venture agreement with a Chinese company, China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC) to construct 750 MW West Seti Hydropower Project.

Q262. Former MP Abdul Mannan Hossain who died recently was a leader of which political party? Answer: All India Trinamool Congress Explanation: Former Murshidabad MP Abdul Mannan Hossain who passed away was a senior Trinamool Congress leader.

Q263. Name the first northeastern state of India to launch Point of Sale (POS) facility for electricity bill payment? Answer: Nagaland Explanation: Nagaland scripted history when it became the first State in the Northeast to launch Point of Sale (POS) facility for electricity bill payment, where the mode of payment will be cashless.

Q264. The state government of Maharashtra has set up a 7 member panel to recommend ways to stop the custodial deaths. Who will be the head of the committee? Answer: Sudhir Shrivastava Explanation: The Maharashtra government has set up a seven-member committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sudhir Shrivastava to recommend ways to stop the custodial deaths.

Q265. Which state government has approved setting up State Ayush Society under the Centres National Ayush Mission to boost alternative medicine in the state? Answer: Bihar Explanation: The Bihar government gave its nod for setting up a State Ayush Society to give a boost to alternative medicine in the state. The Society will be set up as part of the Centres National Ayush Mission and registered under the Society Registration Act.

Q266. The 1st edition of the Hot Air Balloon Festival was organized in which state in order to promote tourism? Answer: Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh Explanation: The Araku valley near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh hosted the first edition of its Hot Air Balloon Festival. The Hot Air Balloon festival is being organsied to promote tourism. Known for its coffee plantations, rich cultural heritage and stunning waterfalls, Araku valley is a known destination on the countrys tourist map

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q267. In order to become plastic free state by______, Maharashtra government has imposed a ban on the use of packaged water bottles in all government offices. Answer: March 2018 Explanation: The Maharashtra government, in a bid to become plastic-free state from March 2018, has banned packaged water bottles in Mantralaya and other government offices. The regulation will soon be imposed on restaurants.

Q268. Based on Moodys short term rating, Indias short-term local currency rating has been upgraded to which grade? Answer: P-2 Explanation: Moodys has upgraded Indias local currency senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and its short- term local currency rating to P-2 from P-3.

Q269. Name the player to win the gold medal at the 2017 National Wrestling Championship in 74kg category event. Answer: Sushil Kumar Explanation: Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, who was back on mat after the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, won a gold medal in mens 74 kilogram freestyle competition.

Q270. Who has been honoured with the 2017 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature? Answer: Anuk Arudpragasam Explanation: Sri Lankan author Anuk Arudpragasams The Story of a Brief Marriage — a touching tale of a young man trapped on the frontlines between the Sri Lankan Army and the Tamil Tigers — has bagged the $25,000 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2017.

Q271. Name the winner of the beauty pageant? Answer: Manushi Chillar Explanation: Indias Manushi Chillar won the coveted Miss World 2017 pageant at a glittering event held at Sanya City Arena in China. Chillar from Haryana also won the Beauty with Purpose award. Chillar, who is from Haryana, had earlier won the 2017.

Q272. Which bank has tied up with the Action Construction Equipment Ltd (ACE) for farm machinery financing through banks branch? Answer: Punjab National Bank Explanation: Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Action Construction Equipment Ltd (ACE) have tied up for augmenting tractors/agricultural implements financing to the farmers across the country through PNBs branch network.

Q273. Who has won the 2017 National Wrestling Championship in the womens 62kg category event? Answer: Sakshi Malik Explanation: Sakshi Malik and wrestler Geeta Phogat achieved a gold medal each 62kg and 59 kg categories respectively of womens wrestling

Q274. The NADA Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel has imposed a ban of 4 years on Sandeep Yadav for failing the dope test. Sandeep belongs to which sports? Answer: Wrestling Explanation: Sandeep Tulsi Yadav, who had also failed the dope test last year, has been handed a four-year ban by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of the NADA.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q275. V Khalid who died recently was a ______by profession. Answer: Judge Explanation: Justice V Khalid was a former Supreme Court judge and eminent jurist.

Q276. Who has been appointed as the ambassador of World Packaging Organisation? Answer: AVPS Chakravarthi Explanation: Ecobliss India managing director AVPS Chakravarthi has been appointed as the ambassador of World Packaging Organisation at its 99th board meeting held in Rio de Geneiro, Brazil recently.

Q277. Which bank has recently signed a comprehensive bancassurance-corporate agency agreement with Reliance General Insurance to distribute insurance products through bank branches? Answer: YES Bank Explanation: Reliance General Insurance, a subsidiary of Reliance Capital, has signed a comprehensive bancassurance-corporate agency agreement with YES Bank. YES Bank with its network of 1,040 branches across all 29 States and seven Union Territories will enable Reliance General Insurance to reach a large base of retail and MSME clients.

Q278. Moodys Investors Service has upgraded the long-term ratings of four Indian financial institutions in India to Baa2 level from Baa3 on November 17, 2017. Name the 4 institutions in the list. Answer: Export- Import Bank of India (EXIM India), HDFC Bank, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) and State Bank of India (SBI). Explanation: Moodys Investors Service upped the long-term ratings of four Indian financial institutions by a notch to Baa2 following the upgrade of the countrys sovereign rating to the same level. The four institutions with revised rating are Export- Import Bank of India (EXIM India), HDFC Bank, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) and State Bank of India (SBI).

Q279. Name the player to win the 2017 KPIT-MSLTA ATP Challenger held in Pune. Answer: Yuki Bhambri Explanation: Indias tennis star Yuki Bhambri clinched his first title of the 2017 season on the ATP Challenger Tour following a come-from-behind win over compatriot Ramkumar Ramanathan in the final of the KPIT-MSLTA Challenger in Pune.

Q280. Due to the evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled a bond sale worth Rs. ______crore via the open market operation (OMO) which was scheduled for November 23. Answer: Rs 10,000 crore Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India, RBI, has withdrawn the sale of Rs Ten thousand crore worth of government securities under Open Market Operations, OMO.

Q281. In an effort to curb the rising level of air pollution in Delhi, the government has advanced the roll out of BS-VI fuel in the city from earlier April 2020 to______. Answer: April 2018 Explanation: Coming under massive public pressure over alarming air pollution in Delhi, the government advanced the roll out of BS-VI fuel in the national capital by two years to April 2018. Bharat stage emission standards - known as Bharat Stage (BS)- are emission standards to regulate the output of air pollutants from internal combustion engines and spark-ignition engines equipment, including motor vehicles. Earlier the deadline was April 1, 2020.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q282. The Union government has approved to set up Indias first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ) in which state? Answer: Maharashtra Explanation: The government has given the go-ahead for setting up Indias first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Maharashtra as part of a plan to develop 14 such industrial clusters to spur manufacturing and generate jobs. The plan envisages a total investment of Rs 15,000 crore in the first phase and creation of more than 1.5 lakh jobs.

Q283. The state government of Odisha is set to launch a massive vaccination drive in the state from November 27 to combat of which deadly disease? Answer: Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Explanation: The Odisha government will launch a massive vaccination drive to combat killer Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in 13 districts of the state.

Q284. The Skill Seeds International MSME and Startup Expo 2017 will be held in which city? Answer: Hyderabad Explanation: Hyderabad is all set to host the Skill Seeds International MSME and Startup Expo 2017 from November 25-26 at the National Small Industries Corporation Campus. It is an international Expo for trade, industry, MSMEs and startups.

Q285. Exercise IMBAX-2017 is a joint military training exercise between India and which country? Answer: Myanmar Explanation: Indian and Myanmar armies will conduct their maiden joint exercise Exercise IMBAX-2017 in India. It is the first-ever military training exercise on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO) between the two nations, being conducted on the Indian soil.

Q286. Name the player who has won the 61st National Shooting Championship in the womens trap event? Answer: Shagun Chowdhary Explanation: Shagun Chowdhary bagged a national champion crown when she won the womens trap event at the 61st National Shooting Championship.

Q287. Exercise IMBAX-2017 will be held in which state? Answer: Meghalaya Explanation: Exercise IMBAX-2017, the five-day military exercise between Indian and Myanmar armies is slated to start on November 20 and will be held at the newly-inaugurated state-of-the-art Joint Training Node at Umroi Cantonment, about 25 km from Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya.

Q288. To improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and Earth observations, NASA has launched first of its kind next-generation satellite named ______. Answer: Joint Polar Satellite System-1 (JPSS-1) Explanation: NASA launched a next-generation satellite into space designed to monitor weather around the world and help improve forecasts. The satellite, called the Joint Polar Satellite System-1 or JPSS-1, is a joint venture between the US space agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which provides weather reports and forecasts.

Q289. The Worlds coolest library launched by China has been set up in which city? Answer: Tianjin Explanation: China unveiled one of the worlds coolest library with more than one million books to readers. It took

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

an innovative step and built the worlds most beautiful and modern library. It has a giant spherical auditorium in the middle that looks just like a giant eye. It has near about 1.2 Million Books. It is located in the Binhai Cultural District in Tianjin, China..

Q290. Who has been selected to be honoured with the 2017s Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development? Answer: Manmohan Singh Explanation: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will receive the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development this year for his leadership of the country between 2004 and 2014 and for enhancing Indias stature globally.

Q291. Name the player to clinch the 61st National Shooting Championship title in the Mens Trap Shooting event. Answer: Manavjit Singh Sandhu Explanation: Former World and six-time Asian champion Manavjit Singh Sandhu defended his national Mens Trap Shooting title at the ongoing 61st National Shooting Championship Competitions in New Delhi at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Q292. The government has set a minimum amount of Rs______in the bank accounts of families in rural areas in order to measure the level of poverty in a gram Panchayat. Answer: Rs 10,000 Explanation: The government will now look at the bank accounts of families in a rural set up to determine the level of poverty in a gram Panchayat. According to a report, the minimum amount in such accounts has been set as Rs 10,000. This threshold is one of several metrics that will be used to measure the economic condition in a village.

Q293. The RBI paid a dividend of Rs 30,659 crore to the government for the fiscal ended June 2017 however, the Union Government had budgeted sum of Rs______crore as dividend from the Reserve Bank of India of the fiscal 2016-17. Answer: Rs 58,000 crore Explanation: In August, the RBI had paid a dividend of Rs 30,659 crore for the fiscal ended June 2017. It was less than half the Rs 65,876 crore it had paid in 2015-16. The government had budgeted for a Rs 58,000 crore dividend from the RBI in its Budget for this fiscal year. Now, the government has seeked Rs 13,000 crore of surplus lying with the central bank.

Q294. When is the World Toilet Day observed? Answer: 19 November Explanation: World Toilet Day (WTD) is an official United Nations international observance day, celebrated on 19 November, to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis. Theme of World Toilet Day 2017 is Wastewater which is in accordance with the theme of World Water Day 2017 – Why Waste Water?.

Q295. Which state celebrated the first ever Namami Barak Festival on November 18, 2017? Answer: Assam Explanation: The first ever Namami Barak festival was held at Silchar in Assam. It was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The event was organised at 3 locations in Barak Valley also known as Southern Assam. Silchar is main event area while other two locations are Hailakandi and Karimganj district.

Q296. An Interim Meeting of the South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) was held in which city on November 17, 2017?

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Answer: New Delhi Explanation: An Interim Meeting of the Steering Committee of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)s South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) was held in New Delhi to assess the Centers activities since its inauguration in February 2017 and to review the Fiscal Year 2018 Work Plan.

Q297. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has launched Indias first electric charging station in which city in collaboration with Ola? Answer: Nagpur Explanation: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has collaborated with app-based taxi aggregator Ola to launch the countrys first electric charging station at one of its petrol/diesel stations in Nagpur.

Q298. How many countries are the members of the SARTTAC? Answer: Six (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) Explanation: SARTTAC is located in New Delhi, India and works with Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Officials from all Six (6) Member countries attended, the meeting together with the Development Partner representatives (the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, and USAID), and IMF staff.

Q299. According to the data by International Monetary Fund (IMF), what is the rank of India in terms of per capita GDP of countries for the year 2017? Answer: 126 Explanation: India has moved up one position to 126th in terms of per capita GDP of countries, still ranked lower than all its BRICS peers, while Qatar remains the worlds richest on this parameter, as per International Monetary Fund (IMF) data.

Q300. The 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) has been organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) organised by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) began in New Delhi. The theme of this 42nd World Congress is Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead.

Q301. The Qaumi Ekta Week celebration begins in India from which date? Answer: November 19 Explanation: The Qaumi Ekta Week (National Integration Week) is being observed across the country from 19th to 25th November, 2017 to foster and reinforce the spirit of communal harmony and national Integration.

Q302. The 12th Biennial International Conference & Exposition of Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG) was organized in which state? Answer: Rajasthan Explanation: The 12th Biennial International Conference & Exposition of Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG) India was inaugurated by Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship at Jaipur, Rajasthan. Theme: Energy trough Synergy. The three days International Conference & Exposition of SPG India was organised from 17th to 19th November.

Q303. A committee of jurors annually decides the awardees of Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. Name the head of the committee. Answer: Pranab Mukherjee Explanation: A panel of jury, headed by former President Pranab Mukherjee, made the decision on the same. This

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

award is given annually to individuals and organisations, recognising their efforts toward promoting international peace, development and a new international economic order.

Q304. Which country has been placed at the top position in terms of per capita GDP of countries as per the latest data by the IMF? Answer: Qatar Explanation: Qatar remains the worlds richest in terms of per capita GDP of countries, as per International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. The data, which forms part of the latest World Economic Outlook report of the IMF, ranks over 200 countries in terms of per capita GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP).

Q305. According to the latest survey report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), what is the rank of India in terms of most trusted government in the world? Answer: Third Explanation: The Indian government is the third most trusted government in the world, a survey by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed. The list is topped by Switzerland, followed by Indonesia.

Q306. The 2017 Womens Youth World Boxing Championship was held in which Indian state? Answer: Assam Explanation: Womens Youth World Boxing Championship began in Guwahati, Assam which will be held from November 19 to 26. In the Chship, 193 registered boxers from 39 countries would participate and the prestigious competition will be held in India for the first time.

Q307. The 13th edition of the Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers Meeting took place in which country? Answer: Myanmar Explanation: 13th Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers Meeting began in Myanmars capital city of Nay Pyi Taw with a total of 51 countries participating in the meeting. Q308. Name the nationwide movement launched by FOGSI to urge the need for quality maternal care in India. Answer: Manyata Explanation: The Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI) in partnership with MSD for Mothers, MacArthur Foundation and Jhpiego (an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University), launched Manyata – a nationwide movement urging the need for quality care for mothers during and immediately after childbirth when risks of life-threatening complications are the highest. Q309. Rita Koiral who died recently was a veteran ______actress. Answer: Bengali Explanation: Bengali film and television actress Rita Koiral passed away after a three-month battle with liver cancer. Q310. The union government and the World Bank has signed a guarantee agreement for USD ____ million and grant agreement for USD _____million for the Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project. Answer: USD 98 million and USD 2 million Explanation: The union government and the World Bank signed a guarantee agreement for USD 98 million and grant agreement for USD 2 million for the Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project. The project will help establish large-scale solar parks and support the governments plan to install 100 Gigawatts (GW) of solar power out of a total renewable-energy target of 175 GW by 2022.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q311. Based on the survey by Cushman and Wakefield, Khan Market in South Delhi has been ranked the most expensive location in India to rent a shop while _____ most expensive retail location in the world. Answer: 24 Explanation: The posh Khan Market in South Delhi has been ranked as the 24th most expensive retail location in the world and the most expensive location in the country to rent a shop. The top spot on the list was bagged by Upper 5th Avenue in New York, followed by Causeway Bay in Hong Kong. In Asia-Pacific, Khan Market was ranked the 11th most expensive retail location. Q312. Who has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tata Literature Live 2017? Answer: Girish Karnad Explanation: Actor-playwright Girish Karnad was conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution in the field of theatre at the Tata Literature Live in Mumbai.

Q313. Name the player to attain top position in the latest mens Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings. Answer: Rafael Nadal Explanation: Spains Rafael Nadal remained in the number one spot in the mens Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings, while Switzerlands Roger Federer came in second. Q314. The government has decided to increase the New Fund Offer (NFO) size of Bharat 22 ETF from Rs. 8,000 crore to Rs. ______crore to fulfill the demand of retail investors and retirement funds. Answer: Rs 14,500 crore Explanation: As per a notification from Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), in view of positive response from investors, the government has decided to increase the New Fund Offer (NFO) size of Bharat 22 ETF from Rs. 8,000 crore to Rs. 14,500 crore, to cater to the demand of retail investors and retirement funds. Q315. Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi who passed away on November 20, 2017 was a former Union Minister of ______? Answer: Information and Broadcasting Explanation: Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, who was in coma since 2008, has passed away. He had also served as the President of All India Football Federation (AIFF) for 20 long years since December 1988. Q316. Which team has won the 2017 Under-19 Asia Youth Cup Trophy? Answer: Afghanistan Explanation: Afghanistan U-19 cricket team thrashed Pakistan to bag the Under-19 Asia Youth Cup trophy in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The team inflicted a 185-run defeat on Pakistan, making it a history for the Afghanistan cricket.

Q317. Who has been ranked at the top spot in the 2017 Womens Tennis Association rankings? Answer: Simona Halep Explanation: Romanian tennis player Simona Halep continued to lead the Womens Tennis Association rankings, while Spains Garbiñe Muguruza remained in second place. Q318. The Delhi and District Cricket Association has decided to dedicate the Gate No. 3 & 4 of the New Delhi based Ferozshah Kotla Ground to which player? Answer: Anjum Chopra Explanation: A month after the Gate No.2 was dedicated to former India opener Virender Sehwag, the

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Ferozshah Kotla Ground in the national capital will have another couple of gates named after ex-Indian womens team captain Anjum Chopra. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has decided to name the Gate No. 3 and 4 of the stadium after the cricketer-turned-commentator, who represented the country in six World Cups.

Q319. Name the Hebrew manuscript which has recently been included in UNESCOs Memory of the World Register? Answer: Sarajevo Haggadah Explanation: Sarajevo Haggadah, the 14th- century richly illuminated Hebrew manuscript, which was brought to Sarajevo through the efforts of Jews fleeing persecution in Spain, has been included in UNESCOs Memory of the World Register. UNESCOs Memory of the World Register also include 3 documentary heritage namely The I.A.S. Tamil Medical Manuscript Collection, Saiva Manuscript in Puducherry and Rigveda Q320. Under the Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project, the Indian government has set the target to install 175GW of solar power by which year? Answer: 2022 Explanation: The union government and the World Bank signed a guarantee agreement for USD 98 million and grant agreement for USD 2 million for the Shared Infrastructure for Solar Parks Project. The project will help establish large-scale solar parks and support the governments plan to install 100 Gigawatts (GW) of solar power out of a total renewable-energy target of 175 GW by 2022.

Q321. Name the first South India actress to be bestowed with the UNICEF celebrity advocate status on November 20, 2017? Answer: Trisha Krishnan Explanation: Actor Trisha Krishnan was conferred the UNICEF celebrity advocate status for child rights at an event held in Chennai on Monday. She is the first actor from the South Indian film industry to receive this honour, which was previously bestowed upon Bollywood celebrities like Nandita Das, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Raveena Tandon.

Q322. Late Shri Bhagwati Prasad was the former Chief Justice of which High Court? Answer: High Court Explanation: Bhagwati Prasad who died recently was the former chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court.

Q323. Which team has won the second edition of the Hockey India 5-a-side Senior Mens National Championship 2017 title? Answer: Hockey Karnataka Explanation: Hockey Karnataka clinched the second edition of the Hockey India 5-a-side Senior Mens National Championship 2017 title after beating Hockey Haryana 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium, Balewadi, Pune.

Q324. Who has been appointed as UNAIDS Special Ambassador for Adolescents and HIV? Answer: Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim Explanation: Acclaimed South African Indian-origin AIDS researcher Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim has been appointed as a UNAIDS Special Ambassador for Adolescents and HIV.

Q325. Name the Indian Justice who has been re-elected as the fifth judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on November 21, 2017? Answer: Dalveer Bhandari

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Indias nominee Dalveer Bhandari was re-elected as the fifth judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after the United Kingdom withdrew the nomination of Christopher Greenwood.

Q326. What is the rank of Indian skipper Virat Kohli in the recently released ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen? Answer: Fifth Explanation: In Test rankings announced, Indias captain Virat Kohli replaced Australian opener David Warner to grab the 5th spot in the rankings for Test batsmen. Australia captain Steve Smith leads the chart with his England counterpart Joe Root in second position.

Q327. The Worlds biggest toilet pot model has been unveiled in which state on the occasion of World Toilet Day? Answer: Haryana Explanation: Worlds biggest toilet pot model was unveiled at Marora, popularly known as the Trump village, in Gurugram, Haryana on the World Toilet Day on Sunday in a bid to create awareness towards sanitation and use of toilets.

Q328. What is the rank of India in the IMD World Talent Rankings 2017? Answer: 51 Explanation: India has improved its ranking by three notches to 51 globally in terms of ability to attract, develop and retain talent while Switzerland topped the list compiled by leading global business school IMD.

Q329. Name the cricket player to attain top most spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen. Answer: Australia captain Steve Smith Explanation: Australia captain Steve Smith leads the chart with his England counterpart Joe Root in second position.

Q330. Based on the recent approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the Mission for Protection and Empowerment for Women scheme would be expanded for a period 2017-18 to ______Answer: 2019-20 Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for the expansion of schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development under the umbrella scheme Mission for Protection and Empowerment for Women for a period 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Q331. The Union Cabinet has approved Indias Membership of European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) on November 22, 2017. Where is headquarter of EBRD located? Answer: London, United Kingdom Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved Indias membership for European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a move which will help it obtain funding in various areas including services and manufacturing.

Q332. The Union Government has constituted a 6 member task force to redraft the 50-year old income tax law in sync with the economic needs of the country. Who will head the committee? Answer: Arbind Modi Explanation: The government today constituted a task force for redrafting the 50-year old income tax law in sync with the economic needs of the country. The six-member task force will have Arbind Modi, CBDT Member (Legislation) as the Convener.

Q333. Who has been elected to be sworn in as the new President of Zimbabwe? Answer: Emmerson Mnangagwa

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Zimbabwes former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa returned to the country and will be sworn in as President, succeeding friend-turned-foe Robert Mugabe.

Q334. DRDO successfully carried out the test flight of worlds fastest supersonic BrahMos Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) onboard which aircraft? Answer: Sukhoi-30MKI Explanation: India has created history after it successfully flight-tested the worlds fastest supersonic cruise missile BrahMos from the Indian Air Forces (IAF) front-line fighter aircraft Sukhoi-30MKI against a sea based target in the Bay of Bengal.

Q335. Which city is set to become the first city in the world to jointly host the Badminton and Para Badminton World Championships in 2019? Answer: Basel, Switzerland Explanation: Basel, Switzerland will become the first city to jointly host the Badminton and Para Badminton World Championships after it was awarded the 2019 edition of the Para event.

Q336. Biju Phukan who died recently was a veteran ______Answer: Actor Explanation: Biju Phukan who died was Assams prominent film actor

Q337. Which state government has launched the mobile app Dishari to provide free study material to youths of the state to prepare for competitive examinations? Answer: Rajasthan Explanation: Rajasthan government has launched Dishari — an educational mobile application that provides free study materials for youths preparing for competitive examinations.

Q338. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to carry out its first mission to the Sun named ______in the year 2019. Answer: Aditya-L1 Explanation: India is all set for the take-off of its maiden mission to the Sun by the year 2019. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman AS Kiran Kumar said, Aditya-L1, Indias maiden mission to the Sun, will be launched in 2019.

Q339. The Indian Government has urged the United Nation to declare the year 2018 as the International Year of which cereal crop to promote healthy food habit? Answer: Millets Explanation: Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has sent a proposal to United Nations for declaring 2018 as International Year of Millets to raise awareness among consumers, policy makers, industry and research sector.

Q340. The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has recently approved $ 400 million loan amount for the infrastructure and sustainable development projects of which countries? Answer: India and Russia Explanation: The Shanghai-based Brics New Development Bank (NDB) has approved two infrastructure and sustainable development projects in India and Russia with loans of $400 million.

Q341. Robert Mugabe has recently resigned from the post of the President of which country following impeachment proceedings against him? Answer: Zimbabwe

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Robert Mugabe, who ruled Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 and once proclaimed that only God will remove me, resigned as president shortly after lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against him.

Q342. The BrahMos missile is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India with which country? Answer: Russia Explanation: BrahMos is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and NPOM of Russia.

Q343. Which scheme has been introduced under the Mission for Protection and Empowerment of Women by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on November 22, 2017 for the empowerment of rural women? Answer: Mahila Shakti Kendra Explanation: The CCEA has also given approval to the new scheme called Mahila Shakti Kendra, which will empower rural women through community participation to create an environment in which they realise their full potential.

Q344. The Union Cabinet on November 22, 2017 approved the setting up of the 15th Finance Commission. This Finance Commission comes under which article of the Constitution? Answer: Article 280 Explanation: The Cabinet approved the setting up of the 15th Finance Commission which will assess the tax resources of the nation and suggest a formula for their devolution among states. This Finance Commission comes under Article 280 of the Constitution.

Q345. Who inaugurated the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space organized in New Delhi? Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Space or GCCS in New Delhi. GCCS is one of the worlds largest conferences on cyber space. The theme of the two-day conference is Cyber4All: A Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development.

Q346. According to a report recently released by OECD, India has slipped from a rating of compliant to an overall rating of ______in terms of meeting international standards for exchange of tax information, Answer: Largely Compliant Explanation: According to a report released recently by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), India has slipped from a rating of compliant to an overall rating of largely compliant as regards its meeting international standards for exchange of tax information, according to a peer review.

Q347. Name the Canadian banks which has become the first to be included in the list of 30 global systemically important banks deemed too big to fail by the Financial Stability Board (FSB)? Answer: Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Explanation: The Royal Bank of Canada is the first Canadian lender to be added to the Financial Stability Boards list of global systemically important banks, which are deemed too big to fail.

Q348. India has become the second largest fish producing country in the world with total fish production reaching about ______million tonnes in 2016-17. Answer: 11.41 million tonnes Explanation: Union Agriculture Minister Radhan Mohan Singh said while addressing a conference on the occasion of World Fisheries Day stated that combining the production of all types of fisheries (capture and culture), the

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

total fish production has reached at about 11.41 million tonnes in 2016-17 and India has become the second largest fish producing country in the world.

Q349. Which bank has in collaboration with the Mumbai Police launched the campaign #MuhPeTaala to promote safe banking during the International Fraud Awareness week? Answer: Axis Bank Explanation: During the International Fraud Awareness week, Axis Bank in association with Mumbai Police has launched its latest campaign #MuhPeTaala to promote safe banking. #MuhPeTaala is the mantra that needs to be followed to prevent cyber banking crimes. 12 to 18 November 2017

Q350. The Indian Navy inducted its first-ever woman pilot on November 22, 2017. Name that female pilot. Answer: Shubhangi Swaroop Explanation: In a first, a woman has been inducted as a pilot in the Indian Navy. Shubhangi Swaroop, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, will soon be flying Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.

Q351. Name the youngest Indian University to be ranked among the Top 10 Public and Top 10 Private Institutions in India by QS University Rankings: BRICS 2018 edition. Answer: O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) Explanation: The interdisciplinary O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has been ranked among the Top 10 Private Institutions in India by QS University Rankings. JGU became the YOUNGEST Indian University and also the FIRST and ONLY private university in Haryana to have been ranked in an international ranking.

Q352. The first ever North East Development Summit (NEDS) 2017 was held in which state? Answer: Manipur Explanation: Manipur hosted the first ever North East Development Summit (NEDS) 2017 in Imphal from November 21-22. Primary objective of organising the festival was to showcase the existing economic potential and to attract outside investors in terms of food processing industry, bamboo industry, fisheries, real estate, etc.

Q353. Which bank has launched a new scheme named Pattabhi Sitaramayya — Self Business Group (PS-SBG) for self-help groups (SHGs) to encourage entrepreneurship? Answer: Andhra Bank Explanation: Andhra Bank has launched a new scheme for self-help groups (SHGs) to encourage entrepreneurship. The scheme, Pattabhi Sitaramayya — Self Business Group (PS-SBG), has been introduced to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of its founder Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, and the Silver Jubilee of the SHG-Bank linkage programme in the country.

Q354. Three Indian female officers have been appointed in the Naval Armament Inspection (NAI) branch of the Indian Navy on November 22, 2017. Name the three appointed? Answer: Astha Segal, Roopa A and Sakthi Maya S Explanation: The first batch of female officers (four in total) passed out from the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kannur, on November 22, 2017. Three of whom-Astha Segal from New Delhi, Roopa A from Puducherry and Sakthi Maya S from Kerala-created history by becoming the countrys first women officers at the Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) branch of the Navy.

Q355. Which Insurance company has launched Pro-fit platform to provide one-stop solution to all the health- record tracking needs of customers? Answer: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched Pro-fit, a platform that will act as a one-stop solution to all the health-record tracking needs of customers.

Q356. The International Seminar on Indian Space Programme: Trends and Opportunities for Industry was organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The International Seminar on Indian Space Programme: Trends and Opportunities for Industry was inaugurated in New Delhi. The seminar is being organised by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Antrix Corporation Limited (the commercial arm of ISRO), in coordination with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

Q357. Based on the report by Sheatwork-a knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs- which state is found to have the highest number of women entrepreneurs in India? Answer: Tamil Nadu Explanation: According to the state-wise analysis of state of women entrepreneurship in the country by Sheatwork, a knowledge hub for women entrepreneurs, Tamil Nadu has the highest number of women entrepreneurs in India, followed by Kerala and West Bengal.

Q358. Who has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of Doordarshan News? Answer: Ira Joshi Explanation: The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry appointed Ira Joshi as the director general (DG) of Doordarshan News, a post which has been vacant ever since former DG Veena Jain retired earlier in August.

Q359. Name the mobile app launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 23, 2017 to provide access to all government services on a single platform. Answer: UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new mobile app — UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) which will allow citizens to access Government services on a single platform.

Q360. The Union Cabinet has approved setting up the Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendras across ______districts of the country Answer: 115 Explanation: The Centre approved setting up of Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendras across 115 most backward districts of the country through a new scheme for reaching out to rural women and facilitating skill development, employment, digital literacy, health and nutrition.

Q361. The government has approved to expand the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme from the current 161 districts to ______districts in the country Answer: 640 Explanation: The government also approved expanding the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme from 161 districts to 640 districts in the country, as well as 150 additional one stop centres for the survivors of sexual violence along with seven other programmes that are part of the umbrella scheme — the National Mission for Empowerment of Women.

Q362. The Reserve Bank of India has decided to raise the shareholding limit of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). Earlier this limit was capped at ______percent. Answer: 26 Percent Explanation: The RBI has decided to allow asset reconstruction companies to have higher holding than the 26 per

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

cent cap set earlier with regard to limits on shareholding of the post-converted equity of a borrower company under reconstruction. The extent of shareholding will be in accordance with the permissible foreign direct investment limit for the sector.

Q363. Which bank has launched You Only Need One (YONO), an omni digital service platform to offer every facility regarding financial or lifestyle services? Answer: State Bank of India (SBI) Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) has launched comprehensive digital service platform You Only Need One also known as YONO which is a omni digital platform that offers just about everything related to financial services and lifestyle products or services.

Q364. Which bank has launched an instant international payment services using Ripples enterprise blockchain technology solution for its retail and corporate customers? Answer: Axis Bank Explanation: Private sector lender Axis Bank has launched an instant international payment services using Ripples enterprise blockchain technology solution for retail and corporate customers.

Q365. Name the financial service player that has recently received the certificate of registration from the National Housing Bank to carry out housing finance activities Answer: JM Financial Home Loans Explanation: JM Financial Home Loans, a step-down subsidiary of Mumbai-based JM Financial, has received certificate of registration from the National Housing Bank for carrying out housing finance activities.

Q366. The rating agency Standard & Poors (S&P) has maintained Indias sovereign ratings at ______with stable outlook. Answer: BBB– Explanation: Rating agency Standard & Poors (S&P) maintained Indias sovereign ratings at BBB-/A-3 with stable outlook. It said the stable outlook reflects its view that, over the next two years, growth will remain strong, India will maintain its sound external accounts position, and fiscal deficits will remain broadly in line with our forecasts.

Q367. Which state has launched the scheme Nabakrushna Choudhury Seccha Unnayan Yojana to provide irrigation facility in the state? Answer: Odisha Explanation: Odisha government has launched a new scheme Nabakrushna Choudhury Seccha Unnayan Yojana to provide irrigation facility to about 55,000 hectare of agricultural land across the state. The scheme has been named after former chief minister and freedom fighter Nabakrushna Choudhury.

Q368. According to the Truecaller Insights report, which bank is the biggest bank by volume of SMSes with over 30% Truecaller users using it? Answer: State Bank of India Explanation: According to the Truecaller Insights report, the State Bank of India is the biggest bank by volume of SMSes, with 30 per cent of Truecaller users using it, followed by HDFC at 14 per cent and ICICI at 13 percent.

Q369. Which bank observed its Founders Day on November 19, 2017? Answer: Canara Bank Explanation: Canara Bank celebrated its Founders Day on November 19 by rolling out several initiatives and

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

benefits for its staff. The initiatives launched include a digital library, a Canarites app, a field recovery mobile app, a retail loan (vehicle) – tracking system, and a regulatory guidance tracking system.

Q370. Which company has recently taken over majority stakes in a Mumbai-based start-up, CreditMate? Answer: Paytm Explanation: Paytm has picked up a majority stake in CreditMate, a Mumbai-based startup that facilitates two- wheeler loans for customers with no formal credit history. The company uses data-driven algorithms to disburse loans through its dealer partners.

Q371. Which Ministry has launched a Digital Signature campaign on Constitution Day to generate awareness on fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution? Answer: Ministry of Human Resources Development Explanation: Ministry of Human Resources Development has launched a Digital Signature campaign on Constitution Day affirming faith in Indian Constitution and to generate awareness on fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution. 26th November is celebrated as Constitution Day.

Q372. The new mobile app- Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance- launched by Indian Government has been developed by which company? Answer: SpiceDigital Explanation: Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance (UMANG) app has been developed by SpiceDigital, the technology partner on the UMANG project to design, develop and deliver the app.

Q373. The total allocation made for the Nabakrushna Choudhury Seccha Unnayan Yojana is Rs _____ crore. Answer: Rs 635 crore Explanation: Odisha government has launched Nabakrushna Choudhury Seccha Unnayan Yojana worth Rs 635 crore. Under the scheme, 46,296 hectare command area of 14 major and medium irrigations and 284 minor irrigation projects will be revived.

Q374. With which country Myanmar has signed a memorandum of understanding on November 23, 2017 for the return of Rohingya Muslims? Answer: Bangladesh Explanation: Myanmar and Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding for the return of over six lakh Rohingya Muslims who had fled to Bangladesh to escape a violent crackdown by the Myanmar military. The crisis started in August after Rohingya insurgents attacked Myanmars security forces, triggering the crackdown which had been dubbed an ethnic cleansing by the United Nations.

Q375. The 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of Inter-State Council (ISC) was held in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of Inter-State Council (ISC) in New Delhi. ISC considered the 118 recommendations contained in the Punchchi Commission report and finalised it.

Q376. What is the rank of India in the 2017 World FIFA Ranking? Answer: 105 Explanation: The Indian football team remained static at 105th in the latest FIFA rankings. India drew with Myanmar 2-2 at home in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers during this ranking period. World champions Germany are on top of world rankings. Among the Asian Football Confederation countries, the Indian team occupies 15th position, ahead of the likes of Jordan, North Korea and Bahrain. Iran led the Asian rankings

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q377. The second edition of World Gaming Festival (casino) is scheduled to take place in which state? Answer: Goa Explanation: The second edition of World Gaming Festival (casino) will be held in Panaji, Goa from November 30 to December 4, the organisers Delta Corp announced. The upcoming edition will be held on three ships — Deltin Jaqk, Deltin Royale and Deltin Caravela.

Q378. Name the ministry which conducted the Multi State Mega Mock Tsunami Exercise 2017 along the entire eastern coastline of the country on November 24 for tsunami preparedness. Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) conducted Multi State Mega Mock Tsunami Exercise 2017 along the entire East Coast in 31 coastal districts across four states-West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (UT) on November 24. It was conducted through National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).

Q379. The 2017 Korea Tourism Festival has been organized in which Indian state? Answer: Haryana Explanation: A two-day Korea festival showcasing Koreas rich art, culture and heritage was inaugurated by Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) Executive Vice President Min Hong Min at the Ambience Mall in Gurugram, Haryana along with Joint Secretary in the Ministry Of Tourism Suman Billa.

Q380. The 2017 World Youth Womens Boxing Championship was held in which city? Answer: Guwahati, Assam Explanation: World youth womens boxing championship, which saw the participation of players from more than 30 countries, was hosted in Guwahatis Md Tayabullah Hockey Stadium amid much fervour. The championship was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Q381. The 2017 International Gita Mahotsava has been inaugurated in which city? Answer: Kurukshetra, Haryana Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the International Gita Mahotsava-2017 on November 25, 2017 in Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Q382. DANX -17 is a massive military exercise conducted by the Command forces of which state/UT? Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Explanation: Defence of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Exercise (DANX) was conducted under the aegis of Andaman & Nicobar Command. The five day exercise started on 20 Nov 2017 and culminated on 24 Nov 2017. Main objective of the exercise was to practice & validate procedures and drills of all the Command forces aimed at defending Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Q383. An Insignificant Man is a documentary movie based on which political leader? Answer: Arvind Kejriwal Explanation: A biographical film on the Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) supremo and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal titled An Insignificant Man was finally released on November 17, 2017. The film has been directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vina Shukla. The film is all about the rise of Kejriwal from relative obscurity to virtual national stardom as a corruption fighter that finally led to him being appointed the Chief Minister of Delhi.

Q384. A workshop on New National Policy on Biofuels & Pradhan Mantri Ji- Van Yojana was organized in which city? Answer: New Delhi

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: A consultative workshop on New National Policy on Biofuels & Pradhan Mantri Ji- Van Yojana (VGF for 2nd Generation Ethanol Bio Refineries) was organised in New Delhi by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for inviting suggestions for drafting a suitable roadmap for Biofuels in India.

Q385. The 2017 International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX) took place in which country? Answer: Bangladesh Explanation: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba visited Bangladesh to participate in the International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX), the first ever operational exercise held under the aegis of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in Bangladesh, from November 26 to 28.

Q386. Navtej Sarna whose office term has recently been extended by a year was the Indian Ambassador to which country? Answer: United States Explanation: The term of Indian Ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, a 1980 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, who was supposed to retire November end, has been extended by a year.

Q387. Which bank has launched Smart Banking 24×7 e-Lobbies to provide smoother access to banking facility to its Mumbai customers? Answer: Kotak Mahindra Bank Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank (Kotak) has launched 24 hour accessible e-Lobbies in the Mumbai suburbs of Juhu and Powai. Keeping the convenience of customers in mind, Kotak is expanding the touchpoints available for customers with a new format – Smart Banking 24×7 e-Lobbies.

Q388. According to the data by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India increased by ____ percent to USD 25.35 billion during April-September 2017-18. Answer: 17 Percent Explanation: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country increased by 17 per cent to USD 25.35 billion during April-September this fiscal.

Q389. Name the winner of the Best Actor Award at the 2017 Asia Pacific Screen Awards held in Brisbane. Answer: Raj Kumar Rao Explanation: Indias foreign-language Oscar hopeful Newton bagged two wins at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Brisbane, with Rajkummar Rao winning the best actor, and writer Mayank Tewari and director Amit V. Masurkar grabbing the best screenplay honour.

Q390. Name the player to be crowned the national champion for the Shotgun events at the 61st National Shooting Championship Competitions (61st NSCC). Answer: Mairaj Ahmad Khan Explanation: Indias top skeet shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan was crowned national champion after a marathon final at New Delhis Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range on the concluding day of the 61st National Shooting Championship Competitions (61st NSCC) for Shotgun events.

Q391. Indian Wrestler Ritu Phogat lost aginst whom to settle for a silver medal in the 48 kg event in the Under- 23 Senior World Wrestling Championship 2017? Answer: Evin Demirhan Explanation: India wrestler Ritu Phogat clinched a silver medal in the 48kg event in the Under-23 Senior World

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Wrestling Championship at Poland. Ritu lost against Turkish Wrestler Demirhan in the gold medal bout to settle for silver.

Q392. Who directed the movie Newton which bagged the best actor and screenplay award at the 2017 Asia Pacific Screen Awards? Answer: Amit V. Masurkar Explanation: Indias foreign-language Oscar hopeful Newton bagged two wins at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Brisbane, with Rajkummar Rao winning the best actor, and writer Mayank Tewari and director Amit V. Masurkar grabbing the best screenplay honour.

Q393. Name the Director of the Documentary on Arvind Kejriwal, An Insignificant Man. Answer: Khushboo Ranka and Vina Shukla Explanation: An Insignificant Man has been directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vina Shukla.

Q394. Who has been appointed as the President of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA)? Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been elected President of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA).

Q395. Name the athlete to win the 2017 Asian Marathon Championship in China? Answer: Gopi Thonakal Explanation: Gopi Thonakal became the first Indian man to win the Asian Marathon Championship held at Chinas Dongguan.

Q396. Which country is set to stage the Ayodhya Mahotsav in 2018 to depict the cultural heritage of the temple town? Answer: South Korea Explanation: Ayodhya Mahotsav would be staged in Seoul and Gimhe cities of South Korea next year to depict the cultural heritage of the temple town. In return, a Korea Festival will be held in Lucknow and Ayodhya.

Q397. The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) will be held in which city in the year 2020? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) will be held in Delhi, India in the year 2020. India won the bid in 2012 at Brisbane, Australia to host the Congress in 2020.

Q398. The Indian government has decided to assist which country in developing and setting up digital locker services? Answer: Mauritius Explanation: India will help Mauritius to set up the Digi Locker service. The government will offer technical support and advisory services to Mauritius.

Q399. The Ajeya Warrior 2017 is a joint army training exercise of Indian Army with which country? Answer: United Kingdom Explanation: Indo–United Kingdom joint army training exercise Ajeya Warrior 2017 will be conducted between the Indian and United Kingdom Army from 01 to 14th December 2017.

Q400. Mangi Bai Arya died recently at the age of 88. She was a well known ______Answer: Folk Singer Explanation: Rajasthani Maand folk singer Mangi Bai Arya passed away following an heart attack.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q401. Name the holy shrines which has recently been awarded the Most Visited Place of the World honour by London based Book of World Records? Answer: Golden Temple Explanation: Shri Harmandir Sahib also known as Golden Temple and the Darbar Sahib has been awarded as the most visited place of the world. The holy Sikh Shrine is situated in Amritsar, Punjab. Book of World Records, London has awarded Harmandir Sahib as the Most Visited Place of the World.

Q402. The joint army training exercise Ajeya Warrior 2017 will be held in which state? Answer: Rajasthan Explanation: Ajeya Warrior 2017 will be held at Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan.

Q403. Who has been appointed to head the 15th Finance Commission constituted by the government on November 27, 2017? Answer: NK.Singh Explanation: The 15th Finance Commission to recommend on the sharing of revenue between the Centre and states for a five-year period was constituted by the government on 27th November, 2017. The Commission will be headed by former Union Secretary and ex-MP NK.Singh. Other members include former Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das and Anoop Singh.

Q404. Which E-commerce company has launched Startup C-Cube, a multi-level challenge for the startups in India? Answer: Amazon India Explanation: Amazon India collaborated with hardware accelerator HAX and crowd-funding community Kickstarter to announce Startup C-Cube — a multi-level challenge for the startups that will commence in Bengaluru on December 5.

Q405. The two-day India-Myanmar media interaction programme was inaugurated in which city on November 27, 2017? Answer: Imphal, Manipur Explanation: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh inaugurated a two-day India-Myanmar media interaction programme in Imphal and said his government is trying to introduce a bus service between the two places to bring the people closer.

Q406. Which bank has launched state-of-the-art digital Supply Chain Finance solution to enhance loan opportunity for small and medium enterprises and large corporate clients? Answer: Bank of Baroda Explanation: State-run lender Bank of Baroda launched digital Supply Chain Finance solution which aims to accelerate working capital loan opportunities for the small and medium enterprises and large corporate clients.

Q407. Which state government has launched the Fish Pond Yojana scheme to boost fish production in the state? Answer: Odisha Explanation: Odisha government launched a scheme to boost fish production in the state. The Fish Pond Yojana scheme was launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Q408. Name the winner of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2017. Answer: Valtteri Bottas Explanation: Mercedes Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the 20th and final race in the 2017 Formula One season held in Abu Dhabi.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q409. Who is the winner of the 2017 Miss Universe crown? Answer: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (South Africa) Explanation: South Africas Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned Miss Universe at the pageant held in Las Vegas, with Miss Colombia and Miss Jamaica making it to the final three. She helps train women in self-defense.

Q410. Who has been appointed as Indias G 20 Sherpa for the Development Track of the G20 till December 31, 2018? Answer: Shri Shaktikanta Das Explanation: Shri Shaktikanta Das, Former Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, has been appointed as Indias G 20 Sherpa till December 31, 2018 for the Development Track of the G20.

Q411. Which company has commissioned Indias first solar carport on the rooftop of mall in the New Delhi on 27 November 2017? Answer: Tata Power Solar Explanation: Tata Power Solar has commissioned Indias first rooftop solar car port at Unity One mall in Rohini, in association with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), to offer provide 300KW of solar electricity. The plant is estimated to set off 438 tons of carbon emission annually.

Q412. How much amount of budget is allocated for the Fish Pond Yojana scheme by Odisha government? Answer: Rs 96 crore Explanation: Odisha government launched a scheme to boost fish production in the state with a budgetary provision of 96 crore rupees. The Fish Pond Yojana scheme was launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Q413. Which country has agreed to help India in setting up National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) to deal with emergency situation? Answer: Russia Explanation: In a meeting, it was agreed that Russia will assist India to set up a national crisis management centre in the country to handle disaster and other emergency situations. Both sides agreed that EMERCOM of Russia would cooperate with India in the establishment of the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in India.

Q414. According to UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, developed countries would provide $_____ million to developing countries from 2018 for 3 years to support them to phase out chemicals that destroy the ozone layer. Answer: $540 million Explanation: Developing countries will receive $540 million to continue their work in phasing out ozone-depleting chemicals, according to UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The funds will be provided by developed countries for three years starting from 2018 through the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, which has disbursed over $3.7 billion since 1991 to support developing countries to phase out chemicals that destroy the ozone layer.

Q415. Name the winner of the Team of the Year title at the inaugural edition of Indian Sports Honours 2017? Answer: Indian Womens Cricket Team Explanation: The national sports icons and celebrities came together to honour the sports personalities of the country in the inaugural edition of Indian Sports Honours 2017 held in Mumbai. Team of the Year – The Indian Womens Cricket Team Q416. Thodupuzha Vasanthi was a popular actress of which film industry? Answer: Malayalam

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Thodupuzha Vasanthi who recently passed away at 65 was a popular stage, Malayalam TV and film actress.

Q417. The ADB Bank has decided to increase its India loans from existing $2.7 billion to $ ____ billion on annual basis during 2018-22. Answer: $ 4 billion Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) will raise annual funding to India to up to $4 billion from existing $2.7 billion, from next year. The loans up to $4 billion will be provided on annual basis including non-sovereign or private debt during 2018-22.

Q418. Name the player to win the Sportswoman of the Year award in the individual sport category at the inaugural edition of Indian Sports Honours 2017? Answer: PV Sindhu Explanation: Sportsman and woman of the year for individual sports – Indian shuttlers Srikanth Kidambi and PV Sindhu respectively. Sportsman and woman of the year in the team sports – off-spinner R Ashwin in mens and Mithali Raj respectively

Q419. Who has been conferred with the 3rd ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award? Answer: Hiroshi Marui Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, conferred the 3rd ICCR Distinguished Indologist Award on Professor Hiroshi Marui of Japan.

Q420. Which insurance firm has launched the first ever micro-insurance plan insurance khata targeting the under-served social sections with seasonal incomes? Answer: IndiaFirst Life Insurance Explanation: IndiaFirst Life Insurance (IndiaFirst Life) has launched an unique micro-insurance plan insurance khata targeted at those in the informal sector and agricultural labourers with seasonal incomes.

Q421. Name the Indias first mobile only Payment Bank launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on November 27, 2017. Answer: Paytm Payments Bank Explanation: A new Payments Bank Paytm Payments Bank was formally launched at the hands of the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi. It is Indias only mobile first bank providing zero balance accounts and zero digital transaction charges

Q422. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India? Answer: Pradeep Singh Kharola Explanation: The government appointed IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India. Kharola is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre of 1985.

Q423. DBS Bank has lowered Indias GDP forecast for 2017-18 from previous 6.8 Percent to ______Percent. Answer: 6.6 percent Explanation: Singapores DBS Bank lowered Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent from the previous 6.8 per cent, citing that businesses were still adjusting to the new GST regime and there were limited room for fiscal support. The bank, however, expects that the Indian economy will recover in fiscal 2019 and achieve a growth rate of 7.2 per cent.

Q424. UK based Southhall Football Club is soon to establish an international level football academy in which Indian state?

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Answer: Punjab Explanation: UKs premier Southhall Football Club will jointly set up an international level football academy with Cordia Institutes at its campus in Punjab. Cordia Institutes Chairman told that the objective was to build a world class academy with facilities comparable to the very best in the world. The academy is proposed to be set up at Sanghol in Fatehgarh Sahib district.

Q425. Name the first life insurance company in India to offer National Automated Clearing House (e-NACH) service of NPCI to its customers. Answer: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Explanation: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Pru Life) announced that, it has implemented the Electronic – National Automated Clearing House (e-NACH) service of the National Payment Corporation of India. With this it has become the first life insurance company in India to offer this service to its customers.

Q426. Uhuru Kenyatta has been sworn in as the President of which country for a second consecutive term on November 28, 2017? Answer: Kenya Explanation: Uhuru Kenyatta, the 55-year-old son of the countrys founding President, won a second five-year term as President, defeating veteran opposition leader and longtime rival Raila Odinga in a tense contest.

Q427. Name the program launched by Amazon India to empower and encourage women entrepreneurship across the nation? Answer: Amazon Saheli Explanation: Amazon India announced the launch of Amazon Saheli, a new pioneering program aimed at empowering and enabling women entrepreneurs across the country to sell their products on the Amazon.in marketplace.

Q428. How much amount of financial assistance has been pledged by Indian government to strengthen the public transport in Afghanistan? Answer: USD 2.87 million Explanation: India has pledged to contribute about USD 2.87 million to Afghanistan in its latest financial assistance to the neighbouring country. The assistance will be used to repair around 350 public buses in the country.

Q429. Name the collaborative initiative launched by the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) on November 28, 2017 to increase womens participation in growing Indias economy. Answer: Women for Women Innovators, Social Leaders & Entrepreneurs (WISE) Explanation: The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) announced a collaborative initiative titled Women for Women Innovators, Social Leaders & Entrepreneurs (WISE) during USIBCs Road to GES event, Creating the Foundations of Innovation.

Q430. The first edition of the International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency was held in which city? Answer: Jaipur Explanation: The first edition of the International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2017) was kicked off in Jaipur. The five-day symposium had been organized by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in partnership with the World Bank, and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q431. Who has been appointed as the first Chairman of the newly constituted National Anti-Profiteering Authority? Answer: B.N. Sharma Explanation: Following the Union Cabinets approval for the creation of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, the Centre appointed senior IAS officer B.N. Sharma as the first chairman of the apex body.

Q432. Name the indigenously designed Made in India bot which greeted PM Modi along with Ivanka Trump at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 Answer: Mitra Explanation: Mitra, a made-in-India robot developed by Bengaluru-based Invento Robotics, declared the start of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hyderabad on 28th November.

Q433. The Indian mens kabaddi teams beat which country to win the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship held in Iran? Answer: Pakistan Explanation: The Indian mens kabaddi teams was crowned the champions of Asia after beating Pakistan in Gorgan, Iran.

Q434. Name the first women to be appointed as the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha? Answer: Snehlata Shrivastava Explanation: Snehlata Shrivastava has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Lok Sabha. She will be the first woman secretary general of the Lok Sabha and will assume charge on 1 December. Her tenure will end on 30 November, 2018. She will take over a day after current incumbent Anup Mishra resigned.

Q435. Which bank has tied up with Boston Consulting Group (India) Pvt Ltd on November 29, 2017 for its transformation initiatives? Answer: Karnataka Bank Ltd Explanation: Karnataka Bank Ltd has partnered with the Boston Consulting Group (India) Pvt Ltd for its transformation initiatives. The transformation project — KBL Vikaas — was launched in Mangaluru.

Q436. New Zealand based entrepreneur Nick Gerritsen has recently developed worlds first artificial intelligence politician. Name the AI politician. Answer: SAM Explanation: Scientists have developed the worlds first artificial intelligence politician that can answer a persons queries regarding local issues such as policies around housing, education and immigration. The virtual politician, called SAM, was created by Nick Gerritsen, a 49-year-old entrepreneur in New Zealand.

Q437. In its latest notification, the Reserve Bank of India has prohibited the co-operative societies from using the word Bank in their names as it violates Section ____ of Banking Regulation Act. Answer: Section 7 Explanation: It has come to the notice of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that some co-operative Societies are using the word Bank in their names. So, the RBI has asked co-operative societies not use the word Bank in their names as it violates the Section 7 of Banking Regulation Act.

Q438. Name the movie to win the Golden Peacock Award for Best Film at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)? Answer: 120 Beats Per Minute

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Robin Campillos French film 120 Beats Per Minute, which deals with the subject of AIDS, won the Golden Peacock Award for best film at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa.

Q439. How much amount of penalty has been imposed on BCCI by the Competition Commission of India for anti-competitive practices related to IPL? Answer: Rs 52.24 crore Explanation: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed fine of Rs 52.24 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for anti-competitive conduct in the IPL Media Rights agreement.

Q440. Name the worlds first Sanskrit 3D film which was screened at the 48th International Film Festival of India in Panaji in Goa. Answer: Anurakthi Explanation: Worlds first Sanskrit 3D film Anurakthi was among the main attraction in 3D category at the 48th International Film Festival of India in Panaji in Goa..

Q441. France defeated which country in the finals to clinch their 10th Davis Cup on November 26, 2017? Answer: Belgium Explanation: France have won their 10th Davis Cup title after a 3-2 victory in the final against Belgium. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in mens tennis.

Q442. Which country has won the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship in womens team category? Answer: India Explanation: The Indian womens kabaddi teams was crowned the champions of Asia after beating South Korea in Gorgan, Iran.

Q443. Which state government has launched a farmer engagement App named Jai Kisaan for the benfit of the farmers of the state? Answer: Goa Explanation: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar launched the Jai Kisaan App, a farmer engagement app packed with features and functions to fulfill the needs of the farmers community in India. The Jai Kisan app is a one-stop solution on agricultural information and cultivation, covering crop nutrition, protection, seeds, and diagnostic services.

Q444. The Eastern Railways pressed Indias first Swarna Rajdhani rake under Project Swarna on November 28, 2017. The first rake under the project will traverse between which stations? Answer: Sealdah – New Delhi Explanation: The Eastern Railways has pressed Indias first Swarna Rajdhani rake. Indian Railways decided to upgrade Premium Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains under Project Swarna. The first rake of Sealdah – New Delhi Rajdhani with improved features has been pressed into service on November 28, 2017.

Q445. How much amount has been sanctioned by the Union Government for the Global Centre for Security and Counter-Terrorism to be set up in Rajasthan? Answer: Rs 275 crore Explanation: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 275 crore for establishing a Global Centre for Security and Counter- Terrorism in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Central Government will allocate Rs. 165 crore and Rajasthan State Government will bear Rs 110 crore for setting-up this centre.

Q446. The 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit took place in which city? Answer: Hyderabad

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 was held in Hyderabad between November 28 and November 30. This years Summit highlighted the theme Women First, Prosperity for All.

Q447. The Re 1 currency note completed ____ years on November 30, 2017 with the first such note been issued in the year ______. Answer: 100 years; 1917 Explanation: The Re 1 currency note has completed 100 years after the first note, which was printed in England, was issued on November 30, 1917 in India. Since 1917 to 2017, there have been 125 different One Rupee notes that have been issued for circulation with different serial numbers and signatures.

Q448. The 15th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit has been inaugurated in which city on November 30, 2017? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi.

Q449. In order to support India to fight against Tuberculosis (TB), the USAID has announced monetary assistance of $_____ million. Answer: $1 million Explanation: The US Agency for International Development (USAID) announced $1 million to create awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) to help India in its fight against the disease. The move would support Prime Minister Modis ultimate goal of securing a TB-free India by 2025.

Q450. According to the report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Indias GDP growth recovered by ____ percent in the second quarter (July-September) of 2017-18 Answer: 6.3 Percent Explanation: The data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation estimated GDP for the second quarter (July-September) Q2 of 2017-18. According to it, Indias Gross Domestic Products (GDP) surged by 6.3 percent in the September quarter, thus indicating healing in the Indian economy from the shake off of Demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST) last year.

Q451. Name the winner of the 2017 World Weightlifting Championship in the 48 kg event held in Anaheim, USA. Answer: Mirabai Chanu Explanation: Mirabai Chanu scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman in over two decades to clinch gold at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA. She won the Championship by creating a new world record of 194-kg – lifting 85 kg snatch and 109 kg in clean-and-jerk.

Q452. Kalabhavan Abi died due to health issues on November 30, 2017. He was a renowned actor of which language? Answer: Malayalam Explanation: Popular Malayalam actor and mimicry artist Abi has passed away. The actor is best known for films like Mazhavil Koodaram, Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar, Mimics Action 500, Aniyathipraavu and Rasikan, etc.

Q453. Name the snooker player who has clinched the 2017 IBSF World Snooker Championship? Answer: Pankaj Advani Explanation: Pankaj Advani continued his strong show on global stage by winning the 15-frame IBSF World Snooker Championship at the Al Arabi Sports Club in Doha. It was the Indian stars 18th world title. Advani defeated Amir Sarkhosh of Iran 8-2 in the final.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q454. How much amount of loan has been approved by the Asian Development Bank to improve rural roads in five states of India under the Second Rural Connectivity Investment Programme? Answer: $500 million Explanation: Multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $500 million loan to improve rural road connectivity in five states – Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal.

Q455. What was the theme of the 2017 Global Entrepreneurship Summit? Answer: Women First, Prosperity for All Explanation: Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 highlighted the theme Women First, Prosperity for All, and focused on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally.

Q456. The West Bengal government has negotiated with the World Bank to avail subsidy to buy 130 electric buses for the state. Under the agreement the World Bank would provide Rs ____ lakh per bus. Answer: Rs 7 lakh Explanation: The West Bengal government has negotiated with the World Bank to avail subsidy to buy 130 electric buses for plying in Kolkata, Asansol and Durgapur. The World Bank has agreed to provide a subsidy of Rs seven lakh per bus.

Q457. Based on the data by the Comptroller General of Accounts (CGA), Indias budgetary fiscal deficit for the first seven months of 2017-18 rose to ____ percent at Rs _____ lakh crore of full years target of Rs 5.46 lakh crore. Answer: 96.1%; Rs 5.25 lakh crore Explanation: The data furnished by the Comptroller General of Accounts (CGA) showed that Indias budgetary fiscal deficit for the first seven months of 2017-18 stood at 96.1 per cent — Rs 5.25 lakh crore — of the full years target of Rs 5.46 lakh crore.

Q458. Who has been conferred with the Best Boxer title at the 2017 AIBA World Youth Womens Boxing Championship held in Guwahati? Answer: Ankushita Boro Explanation: Ankushita Boro, a young girl from Assam, has done India proud after winning The Best Boxer title in World Youth Womens boxing Championship held in Guwahati.

Q459. Name the technology giant that has launched Datally App to help the users in better managing the data on their mobile phones Answer: Google Explanation: Technology Giant Google announced the launch of Datally App that will help users understand, control and save on their mobile data.

Q460. Renowned national level player Sreerupa Bose passed away on November 30, 2017. She was associated with which sports? Answer: Cricket Explanation: Former India womens cricket team coach and batswoman Sreerupa Bose (Mukherjee) has passed away due to massive cardiac arrest. She was 66.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. Feroz Shah Kotla Ground is located in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: The Feroz Shah Kotla Ground is a cricket ground located at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. It was established in 1883 and is the second oldest international cricket stadium still functional in India, after the Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Q2. What is the currency of Kazakhstan? Answer: Kazakhstani Tenge

Q3. Who is the Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)? Answer: Hemant G. Contractor

Q4. Jnanpith Award is a prestigious award given annually for contribution in which field? Answer: Literature

Q5. What is the capital of Kazakhstan? Answer: Astana

Q6. Yes Bank is headquartered at in which city? Answer: Mumbai

Q7. Who is the president of Nepal? Answer: Bidhya Devi Bhandari

Q8. What is the capital of Lebanon? Answer: Beirut Explanation: Currency: Lebanese pound

Q9. The 2017 AIBA Womens Youth World Championships has been organized in which city? Answer: Guwahati Explanation: 2017 AIBA Womens Youth World Championships event will be held in Guwahati from November 19 to 26.

Q10. Name the CEO of the World Bank. Answer: Kristalina Georgieva Explanation: Headquarter-Washington, D.C., United States and President- Jim Yong Kim

Q11. What is the currency of Egypt? Answer: Egyptian Pound Explanation: Capital- Cairo

Q12. When is the World Tsunami Awareness Day celebrated? Answer: 5 November Explanation: The World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed across the world on 5 November every year. The day is celebrated to spread awareness among people across the world in matters related to the dangers of tsunami.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q13. Shiv Kapur is related to which sports? Answer: Golf Explanation: Shiv Kapur has clinched his first Asian Tour title in India. At the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi , he bagged the Panasonic Open.

Q14. The 2018 Womens Hockey World Cup would be hosted in which country? Answer: London, United Kingdom

Q15. The Nobel Museum is situated in which country? Answer: Sweden Explanation: The Nobel Museum is a museum devoted to circulate information on the Nobel Prize, Nobel laureates from 1901 to present, and the life of the founder of the prize, Alfred Nobel (1833–1896).

Q16. Serzh Sargsyan is the President of country? Answer: Armenia

Q17. Maris Kucinskis is the Prime Minister of which country? Answer: Latvia

Q18. Charles Philip Arthur George is the Prince of which country? Answer: Wales

Q19. What is the capital of Guinea? Answer: Conakry Explanation: President: Alpha Conde

Q20. The International Solar Alliance (ISA)is headquartered in which state? Answer: Haryana Explanation: The International Solar Alliance(ISA) is an alliance of more than 121 countries working for efficient exploitation of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Founder of ISA is Narendra Modi with its headquarters at Gwal Pahari, Gurugram, Haryana.

Q21. Balijatra festival is celebrated in which Indian state? Answer: Odisha

Q22. Who is the present Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes? Answer: Sushil Chandra

Q23. Where is headquarter of HSBC located? Answer: London, United Kingdom Explanation: CEO: Stuart Gulliver

Q24. Who is the ambassador of India to Nepal? Answer: Manjeev Singh Puri

Q25. What is the currency of Vietnam? Answer: Vietnamese Dong Explanation: Capital: Hanoi

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q26. Joko Widodo is the President of which country? Answer: Indonesia Explanation: Capital: Jakarta and Currency: Indonesian rupiah

Q27. Who is the President of ASSOCHAM? Answer: Sandeep Jajodia Explanation: Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) President: Sandeep Jajodia

Q28. Narsingh Yadav is related to which sports? Answer: Wrestling Explanation: Rising wrestling star Narsingh Yadav is the first Indian wrestler ever to earn an Olympic berth with a medal at the World Championship.

Q29. Who is the Chairperson of IRDAI? Answer: T.S.Vijayan Explanation: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is an autonomous, statutory agency tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India and headquartered in Hyderabad.

Q30. Federal bank has its headquarter in which state? Answer: Kerala Explanation: CMD: Shyam Srinivasan

Q31. Who is the CEO of the IDFC Bank? Answer: Rajiv Lall Explanation: Headquarter: Mumbai

Q32. The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held in which country? Answer: Russia Explanation: The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15 and will see participation of 32 nations.

Q33. Where is the APEC headquartered? Answer: Singapore Explanation: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Q34. Who is the Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy? Answer: Raj Kumar Singh Explanation: Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation in the IEA Ministerial Meet held in Paris, France

Q35. Seoul is the capital city of which country? Answer: South Korea

Q36. What is the capital of Vietnam? Answer: Hanoi

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q37. Where is the headquarter of NASSCOM located? Answer: New Delhi

Q38. Minicoy Island is located in which Union Territory? Answer: Lakshadweep

Q39. Where is the headquartered of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) located? Answer: Geneva, Switzerland Explanation: Head: Filippo Grandi

Q40. National Education Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader? Answer: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Explanation: National Education Day is an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958.

Q41. Name the President of All India Football Federation. Answer: Praful Patel Explanation: Headquarter: Delhi

Q42. What is the slogan of the Yes Bank? Answer: Experience Our Expertise

Q43. Rodrigo Duterte is the President of which country? Answer: Philippines

Q44. What is the currency of Qatar? Answer: Qatari Riyal

Q45. What is the total amount allocated for the BharatNet Project by the government of India? Answer: Rs 34,000 crore Explanation: With Phase 1 of BharatNet set to complete by the end of 2017 – which will give fibre connectivity to 1 lakh gram panchayats at an investment of Rs 11,200 crore – the government intends to double the fibre to 20 lakh km by March 2019 under phase 2 of the project, with an overall investment of Rs 34,000 crore.

Q46. What is the capital of Papua New Guinea? Answer: Port Moresby Explanation: Currency: Papua New Guinean kina

Q47. Who is the Minister of State for the Development of North East Region (DONER)? Answer: Jitendra Singh

Q48. Where is headquarter of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) located? Answer: Ebene, Mauritius

Q49. The 2018 APEC Summit will be hosted by which country? Answer: Papua New Guinea

Q50. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was established in which year? Answer: 1875

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is an Indian stock exchange located at Dalal Street, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Maharashtra, India, established in 1875.

Q51. What is the currency of Mexico? Answer: Mexican Peso

Q52. The headquarter of World Health Organization (WHO) is located in which country? Answer: Geneva, Switzerland

Q53. When is the World Diabetes Day observed? Answer: November 14

Q54. Name the first women of Saudi Arabia to be credited to give recognition to Yoga in the country. Answer: Nouf Al Marwaai Explanation: Nouf Al Marwaai is the first credited Saudi woman teaching yoga and has been recognized as the driving force behind the development of yoga in Saudi Arabia

Q55. What is the capital city of Slovenia? Answer: Ljubljana Explanation: Capital: Ljubljana; Currency: Euro

Q56. The 2017 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in which city? Answer: Goa Explanation: The 2017 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa

Q57. The Bank of International Settlement (BIS) is headquartered in which country? Answer: Basel, Switzerland

Q58. What is the currency of Syria? Answer: Syrian Pound

Q59. The International Solar Alliance was founded in which year? Answer: 2015 Explanation: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched on 30 November 2015 by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and then-President of France, H.E. Francois Hollande, on the sidelines of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties 21 (CoP21) at Paris, France.

Q60. Government of India is committed to eliminate Tuberculosis from the country by which year? Answer: 2025 Explanation: Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare represented India. There, he reaffirmed Indias commitment to eliminating TB by 2025.

Q61. Where is headquarter of RBL Bank located? Answer: Mumbai, Maharashtra Explanation: CEO- Vishwavir Ahuja

Q62. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is headquarterd at ______Answer: United States

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q63. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located in which state? Answer: Maharashtra

Q64. Manushi Chillar, winner of Miss World 2017, belongs to which state? Answer: Haryana Explanation: Indias Manushi Chillar won the coveted Miss World 2017 pageant, 17 years after Priyanka Chopra won the title in 2000. Chillar, who is from Haryana, had earlier this year won the Femina Miss India 2017.

Q65. Name the MD & CEO of the Punjab National Bank. Answer: Sunil Mehta

Q66. Barak valley is located in which Indian state? Answer: Assam Explanation: The Barak Valley is located in the southern region of the Indian state of Assam. The main city of the valley is Silchar. The region is named after the Barak river.

Q67. Where is headquarter of International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) located? Answer: Brussels, Belgium

Q68. Who is the governor of Assam? Answer: Jagdish Mukhi

Q69. South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) has its headquarter in which city? Answer: New Delhi

Q70. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is the Prime Minister of which country? Answer: Qatar

Q71. Sarajevo is the capital city of which country? Answer: Bosnia and Herzegovina Explanation: Currency-Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark

Q72. Htin Kyaw is the President of which country? Answer: Myanmar

Q73. Name the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Answer: Ranil Wickremesinghe Explanation: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was on four-day visit to India from November 21, 2017. He participated in the opening ceremony of the 5th Global Conference on Cyberspace that took place on 23rd & 24th of November 2017 in New Delhi.

Q74. Which village in Haryana is popularly known as Trump village? Answer: Marora Explanation: The nondescript Marora village, with a population of 1,800, in Mewat region of Haryana was in June rechristened as Trump village by NGO Sulabh International Social Service Organisation in a gesture to U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Washington.

Q75. The 5th edition of Global Conference on Cyberspace was held in which city? Answer: New Delhi Explanation: India, for the first time ever, is going to host the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS), one of the

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

worlds largest conferences in the field of Cyber Space and related issues, on 23 & 24 November 2017, at Aerocity, New Delhi. The Honble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the mega event.

Q76. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has its headquarter at______Answer: The Hague, Netherlands Explanation: Established in 1945, the ICJ is composed of 15 judges, who are elected by an absolute majority in both the General Assembly and Security Council.

Q77. Where is headquarter of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) located? Answer: Geneva, Switzerland Explanation: CEO-Michel Sidibe

Q78. Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium is located in which state? Answer: Maharashtra

Q79. Sukhoi-30MKI has been manufactured by which firm for the Indian Air Force? Answer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) Explanation: The Sukhoi Su-30MKI[a] (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russias Sukhoi and built under licence by Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Q80. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established in which year? Answer: 1969 Explanation: 15 August 1969; Headquarter-Bangalore, Karnataka; Chairman-A. S. Kiran Kumar

Q81. What is the capital of Zimbabwe? Answer: Harare

Q82. Doris Leuthard is the President of which country? Answer: Switzerland

Q83. For which member countries, did the BRICS New Development Bank sanctioned its first loan? Answer: China Explanation: On 21 December 2016, the NDB signed its first loan agreement. The loan agreement approving the provision of RMB 525 mln sovereign project loan for the Banks first project in China (Shanghai Lingang Distributed Solar Power Project) was signed by the Chinese Vice Minister of Finance Shi Yaobin and the NDB President K.V.Kamath.

Q84. The headquarter of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is situated in which country? Answer: Paris, France Explanation: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 35 member countries, founded in 1960 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. Secretary-General:Jose Angel Gurria

Q85. Who is the President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)? Answer: Pankaj Patel

Q86. Where is the headquarter of the Financial Stability Board located? Answer: Basel, Switzerland

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: The Financial Stability Board is an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system. It was established after the 2009 G20 London summit in April 2009 as a successor to the Financial Stability Forum.

Q87. Andhra bank has its headquarter in which city? Answer: Hyderabad

Q88. O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is in which state? Answer: Haryana Explanation: JGU became the youngest Indian University and also the first and only private university in Haryana to have been ranked in an international ranking.

Q89. Which is the largest fish producing country in the World? Answer: China Explanation: China is the leading country in terms of fish product production; it has held the position for so long and sees no huge competition. It reportedly stated that the country boasts of a third of world fish production.

Q90. Canara Bank has its headquarter in which state? Answer: Bangalore, Karnataka

Q91. Where is headquarter of rating agency Standard & Poors (S&P) located? Answer: New York, United States

Q92. When is the Constitution Day observed? Answer: November 26

Q93. Htin Kyaw is the President of which country? Answer: Myanmar

Q94. National Housing Bank was established in which year? Answer: 1988 Explanation: National Housing Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India, was set up on 9 July 1988 under the National Housing Bank Act, 1987; CEO:Sriram Kalyanaraman; Headquarter: New Delhi.

Q95. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is the President of which country? Answer: Germany

Q96. Ameenah Gurib is the President of which country? Answer: Mauritius Explanation: Prime Minister-Pravind Jugnauth

Q97. Lee Nak-yeon is the Prime Minister of which country? Answer: South Korea Explanation: Capital: Seoul; Currency: South Korean won; President: Moon Jae-in.

Q98. The Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis was established in which year? Answer: 1965 Explanation: Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) was set up in 1965 by the Ministry of Defence as an autonomous think tank, and it is customary to have the Defence Minister as its President.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Q99. Maand is a famous style of singing of which state? Answer: Rajasthan

Q100. The Constitution of India was adopted in which year? Answer: 1949 Explanation: In 2015, the Indian government decided to observe 26th November as Constitution Day. On this day in 1949, the constitution was adopted which came into force on January 26, 1950 marking the beginning of a new era in the history of India.

Q101. Naypyidaw is the capital city of which country? Answer: Myanmar

Q102. Bank of Baroda was founded in which year? Answer: 1908 Explanation: Founded on 20 July 1908

Q103. Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters belong to which country? Answer: South Africa

Q104. Who is the Chief Minister of Manipur? Answer: N. Biren Singh

Q105. Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas belongs to which country? Answer: Finland

Q106. What is the currency of Russia? Answer: Russian Ruble

Q107. The headquarter of ADB is located in which country? Answer: Mandaluyong, Philippines

Q108. DBS Bank has its headquarter at in which country? Answer: Singapore

Q109. What is the currency of Kenya? Answer: Kenyan Shilling

Q110. Where is the headquarter of United Nations Environment Programme located? Answer: Nairobi, Kenya

Q111. The Co-operative Societies Act was passed in which year in India? Answer: 1912

Q112. Who is the Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)? Answer: Devender Kumar Sikri

Q113. Davis Cup is given for which sports? Answer: Tennis

Q114. The first Re 1 note circulated in India had the image of which leader? Answer: King George V

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

Explanation: The first Re 1 note issued in India beared an image of King George V, the then British monarch, imprinted on the left corner.

Q115. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has its headquarter in which city? Answer: Washington DC

Q116. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in which year? Answer: 1966 Explanation: Founded on 19 December 1966, President-Takehiko Nakao, Headquarter-Mandaluyong, Philippines

Q117. The first Re 1 note issued in India was printed in which country? Answer: England Explanation: The first Re1 note printed in England was issued on November 30, 1917 in India.

Q118. How many different variety of Re 1 currency note has been issued for circulation in India till date since its maiden circulation in 1917? Answer: 125 Explanation: Since 1917 to 2017, there have been 125 different One Rupee notes that have been issued for circulation with different serial numbers and signatures. Q119. Mirabai Chanu is related with which sports? Answer: Weightlifting Explanation: Mirabai Chanu (Manipur) scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman in over two decades to clinch gold at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA.

Q120. Ankushita Boro who recently won the Best Boxer title at the World Youth Womens boxing Championship belongs to which state? Answer: Assam Explanation: Ankushita Boro, a young girl from Assam, has done India proud after winning The Best Boxer title in World Youth Womens boxing Championship held in Guwahati.

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform

Q/A CA November 2017 PDF www.aspirantszone.com

VISIT www.aspirantsZone.com for New Pattern Questions in each section.

QUIZ ZONE:

 Quantitative Aptitude  Reasoning  English  Computer  Weekly CA Quiz  Daily Current Affairs Quiz  Static GK  Banking Awareness  Union Budget 2017-18 Quiz

For any queries, contact us freely at [email protected]

www.aspirantszone.com |Banking/ SSC/ Related Exams Preparation Platform