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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released the first tranche of a $108 million loan to support which scheme?
(a) Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS)
(b) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
(c) National Health Mission
(d) Mizoram Rural Health Mission
(e) Universal Health Insurance Scheme
Answer & Explanation
Ans.a
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released the first tranche of a $108 million loan to support the implementation of Mizoram’s Universal HealthcareScheme (MUHCS), with the state receiving ₹205.49 crore.
The ADB released $21.6 million to the Union Ministry of Finance on October 29 after Mizoram achieved two Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the programme. The Ministry subsequently transferred ₹205.4858 crore to the state account.
The entire amount will be parked in the Healthcare Corpus Fund to strengthen the financial sustainability of MUHCS.
State Bank of India (SBI) has opened a new branch in which US state, marking the first physical expansion of its California-based subsidiary beyond California?
(a) Florida
(b) New York
(c) Texas
(d) Washington
(e) Illinois
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: SBI has opened a new branch in Texas, expanding its banking presence in the United States. Its existing full-service branches are located in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, along with a representative office in Washington.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)?
Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”).
Justice Bindal has been a Judge of the Supreme Court since February 13, 2023, and retired on April 15, 2026.
His appointment comes months after former Supreme Court judge Justice Ashok Bhushan completed his tenure as NCLAT chairperson on July 4, 2026.
Who became the oldest-ever winner of the 2026 Booker Prize at the age of 81?
(a) Salman Rushdie
(b) Kazuo Ishiguro
(c) M. John Harrison
(d) Margaret Atwood
(e) David Szalay
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: British author M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything at the age of 81. He received the £50,000 prize at a ceremony in London on November 9, 2026.
Dr. Devi Shetty, founder and chairman of Narayana Health, received which prestigious French honour?
(a) Legion of Honour
(b) Order of Arts and Letters
(c) National Order of Merit
(d) French National Award for Science
(e) Order of Academic Palms
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Dr. Devi Shetty received the Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of the National Order of Merit) from the Government of France. It is France’s second-highest national distinction after the Legion of Honour. He was recognised for his support during COVID-19 vaccination initiatives and logistical assistance to the French community in Bengaluru.
Who won the Mexico City Grand Prix 2026 driving for Red Bull Ford?
(a) Lewis Hamilton
(b) Kimi Antonelli
(c) George Russell
(d) Max Verstappen
(e) Charles Leclerc
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: Max Verstappen won the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix for Red Bull Ford. Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, finished second. Kimi Antonelli finished third and was crowned the youngest World Champion in F1 history at 20 years old.
Who won his first Paris Masters title and ninth ATP Masters 1000 title in 2026?
(a) Novak Djokovic
(b) Rafael Nadal
(c) Carlos Alcaraz
(d) Ben Shelton
(e) Jannik Sinner
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz won his first Rolex Paris Masters title and ninth ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets (7-6(5), 7-5). He became only the third player, after Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, to win titles in five consecutive years in the Masters 1000 series.
What is the title of the memoir released by Sonia Gandhi on November 10, 2026?
(a) The Red Sari
(b) Belonging: A Journey of Love
(c) My Life and My Journey
(d) India: A Personal History
(e) The Story of My Life
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Sonia Gandhi released her 544-page memoir titled Belonging: A Journey of Love on November 10, 2026. The book was published by HarperCollins India and globally by Knopf Doubleday.
National Legal Services Day is observed every year in India on which date?
(a) November 7
(b) November 8
(c) November 9
(d) November 10
(e) November 11
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: National Legal Services Day is observed on November 9 to promote free legal aid and equal access to justice. It marks the coming into force of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, on November 9, 1995.
World Public Transport Day is celebrated every year on which date?
(a) November 8
(b) November 9
(c) November 10
(d) November 11
(e) November 12
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation:
World Public Transport Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to promote clean, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility.
First observed in 2005 by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).
To raise awareness about the environmental and social benefits of public transit—such as buses, trains, trams, and subways—while cutting down on traffic congestion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
