1. 1. The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is celebrated as which Day in India?

Rashtriya Ekta
Diwas
2. Who won the 2018 Gleitsman Award? Malala Yousafzai
3. What was India’s rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2019? 77th
4. Name the renowned actor who recently resigned as the Chairman of FTII? Anupam Kher
5. What is the name of India’s first made-in-India engineless train? Train 18
6. Which country will be the partner country for 25th DST-CII Technology Summit 2019? Netherlands
7. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court? Justice Debasish Kar Gupta
8. When is the World Cities Day observed every year? 31 October
9. Who among the following was not sworn-in as the Supreme Court judge on November 2, 2018? Justice
Naresh Harishchandra
10. The Supreme Court on November 1, 2018 fixed what deadline for filing of claims and objections by individuals
excluded from the first draft of Assam NRC? December 15
11. Which organisation publishes the Ease of Doing Business Index every year? World Bank
12. Which space probe of NASA will get retired from its service soon? Kepler
13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Union Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for which
sector?
MSME
14. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently approved a Safe City project under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme for
which city?
Lucknow
15. India’s first Justice City will come up in which of the following cities? Amaravati 
16. When is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed? 2nd November
17. Ministry of AYUSH will observe Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanawantari Jayanti (Dhanteras).
18. Where was the 1st ‘Annual Senior Care Conclave – Igniting Industry for India’s Ageing Sector’ held on
2ndNovember 2018? New Delhi
19. Dharma Guardian – 2018, a 14-day joint military exercise between India and which country, started at
Mizoram, on 1st November 2018? Japan
20. Which city topped among all Indian metro cities in public transport, as per a study named ‘Ease of Moving
Index’ by Ola Mobility Institute? Kolkata
21. Maharashtra Cabinet approved the conversion of the decommissioned carrier named _____ into a floating
museum, worth Rs. 852 crore, on 2nd November 2018? INS Viraat
22. Where was the first-of-its-kind ‘Little India Gate’ inaugurated on 28th October 2018? Medan, Indonesia
23. Where was the 1st Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health held from 30th October to 1st November
2018? Geneva, Switzerland
24. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Uttrakhand High Court, on 2nd November 2018?  Justice
Ramesh Ranganathan
25. Which country successfully launched a high orbit satellite to boost its BeiDou global satellite navigation
system, on 2nd November 2018? China
26. Name India’s first indigenous microprocessor, designed and booted up by researchers at Indian Institute of
Technology-Madras (IITM)? Shakti
27. Name the 5th Indian cricketer who was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, on 1st November
 2018? Rahul Dravid
28. When was International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed? 2nd November
29. When did the Indian Army Aviation Corps celebrate its 33rd Raising Day? 1st November
30. When was World Vegan Day celebrated throughout the world? 1st November
31. Where was the preparatory meeting of the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Joint Exercise on Urban
Earthquake Search & Rescue- 2019” held on 1st and 2nd November 2018? New Delhi
32. Where was the two-day Gyan Kumbh inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind on 3rd November 2018?
Haridwar, Uttrakhand
33. National Green Tribunal has ordered a four-member committee to conduct an inspection and submit report
about the waste dumping issue at the Polavaram dam in which state? Andhra Pradesh
34. Name the writer who has been selected for 2018 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram award, the highest literacy prize
of the Kerala government? M Mukundan
35. Name the only Indian film that has been listed in BBC’s list of 100 best foreign language films? Pathar
Panchali
36. Who was appointed president of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on 2nd November 2018? Ian
Lovett
37. Name the Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot that has been taught by researchers to identify galaxies in deep
space? ClaRAN
38. Name the third south-east Asian country that will host Formula 1 race, in April 2020? Vietnam
39. What is the rank of India globally in terms of web-borne threats, according to a recent report by global
cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab?12
40. Who became the first ever gymnast to win 13 world championship gold medals, at the world gymnastics
championships in Doha, Qatar, on 2nd November 2018? Simone Biles
41. Where was the ‘Sharjah-India Business Roundtable’ held on November 5, 2018? Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates
42. ICICI Bank announced partnership with ‘Amazon Pay’ to launch a co-branded credit card, ‘Amazon Pay ICICI
Bank Credit Card’ on which platform? Visa
43. US International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled against anti-dumping duty on the imports of a synthetic
fluoropolymer, from China and which other country? India
44. Which was the only Asian film that was screened at the 13th Rome Film Festival held from 18th to 28th
October 2018 in Rome? Mere Pyaare Prime Minister, The film speaks about the social issue of open
defecation.
45. Who has been awarded the IPI (International Press Institute) India Award for excellence in journalism 2018?
 Namrata Biji Ahuja
46. Name the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President who was one of the recipients of President’s
Award at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Honorary Awards 2018 ceremony in New Delhi, on 1st
November 2018? Dr Thomas Bach
47. Who was elected president of International Boxing Association (AIBA), on 5th November 2018?
Gafur Rakhimov
48. Name India’s Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarines (SSBN) that completed its first deterrence patrol, on
5thNovember 2018? INS Arihant
49. Name the Indian who won the SaarLorLux Open 2018 badminton tournament, held in Saarbrücken, Germany,
 from 30th October to 4th November 2018? Subhankar Dey
50. Who won the Men’s Singles title of Rolex Paris Masters 2018 tennis tournament that was held in Paris,
France, from 27th October to 4th November 2018? Karen Khachanov
51. Who won the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix 2018 at Sepang, Malaysia on 4th November 2018? Marc
Marquez
52. What was the theme of 3rd Ayurveda Day observed on November 5, 2018 by Ministry of AYUSH?
Ayurveda for Public health
53. When was World Tsunami Awareness Day observed? 5th November
54. Where was the Signature bridge worth Rs. 1,594 crore inaugurated on 4th November 2018?` New Delhi
55. Who will be awarded the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award by the Press Council of India (PCI) on 16th November
2018? N Ram
56. Name Cricket Australia’s (CA) longest-serving director who resigned from Cricket Australia’s (CA) board of
directors, on 5th November 2018? Mark Taylor
57. Name the author of the book ‘The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Women’s Cricket in India’ that will be
launched on November 30, 2018? Karunya Keshav & Sidhanta Pathak
58. Which district was renamed as Ayodhya by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 7th November
2018? Faizabad
59. Ekana International Cricket Stadium located in which city was renamed as the “Bharat Ratan Atal Bihari
Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium”, on 7th November 2018? Lucknow
60. Which state launched the technology-driven and citizen-friendly ‘Mo bus’ service, on 6th November 2018?
Odisha
61. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched QR-enabled fridge magnets for digital payment of bills, in
collaboration with a start-up named SignCatch and which bank? Axis Bank
62. Who won the fourth annual “Breakthrough Junior Challenge” for 2018, a US-based global science video
competition? Samay Godika
63. Name National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s telescope that has spotted a formation of
galaxies that look like a smiling face in the sky? Hubble Space telescope
64. Who won the singles title in the L&T Mumbai Open at the Cricket Club of India courts, in Mumbai, on
4thNovember 2018? Luksika KumkhumWho is the author of the book “Notes of a Dream: The Authorized
Biography of A.R. Rahman”, launched in Mumbai on 3rd November 2018? Krishna Trilok
65. When was International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
observed? November 6
66. Which country will have the largest number of people in the world of college-going age by 2030, as per UK
India Business Council’s report named ‘Beyond the Top 200-Effective International Collaboration for Indian
Higher Education’? India
67. A new world record was set as 3,01,152 diyas were lit on the banks of River Sarayu, during Deepostav 2018,
in _____, on 6th November 2018? Ayodhya, Uttarpradesh
68. Name the world’s first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by
the University of Strathclyde of United Kingdom in Glasgow, Scotland, on 6th November 2018? Arunima
Singh
69. Who was awarded ‘Global Education Award’ by Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Dubai, on 8th November 2018?
Anand Kumar
70. Who was named chairperson of electric car pioneer Tesla, replacing Elon Musk, on 8th November 2018?
Robyn Denholm
71. Name the person who was sworn in as the chairperson of Meghalaya’s first Lokayukta, on 8th November
2018? Pranoy Kumar Musahary
72. Which country unveiled a replica of its first permanently crewed space station, which will replace the
International Space Station? China
73. Which union ministry launched an online marketing portal named “Mahila-E-Haat” for promoting women
farmers and entrepreneurs, at the 5th Women of India National Organic Festival 2018 in New Delhi, on
8thNovember 2018? Ministry of Women & Child Development
74. The four-yearly review of the Montreal Protocol by United Nations stated that, the ozone layer is recovering at
a rate of 1 to ____ % per decade? 3%
75. Who became the first batsman to score four Twenty20 International (T20I) centuries, on 6th November 2018?
Rohit Sharma
76. When was International Day of Radiology 2018 themed “Cardiac imaging” observed? 8th November
77. When was National Cancer Day observed? 7th November
78. Where did the 5th edition of the 10-day “Women of India National Organic Festival 2018” conclude on
4thNovember 2018? New Delhi
79. Florist Santiago Lopez from Argentina has named a royal blue rose in honour of which Indian playback
singer? Lata Mangeshkar
80. Where was the 34th National Junior Athletics Championships 2018 held from 2nd to 5th November 2018?
Ranchi, Jharkhand
81. Name the author of the book ‘Arivu’ on Mouth Cancer, released by former Minister Ramanath Rai, on
7thNovember 2018, on National Cancer Day in Mangaluru? Dr. Murali Mohan Chunthar
82. When was Legal Services Day observed? 9th November
83. Which city ranked as the most congested city in India as per the research titled ‘Mobility & Congestion in
Urban India,’ by National bureau of economic research (NBER)? Bengaluru
84. Supreme Court has approved a separate High Court for which state, which will be the 25th High Court in
India? Andhra Pradesh
85. Election Commission has set up ‘Sangwari’ polling booths in which state to encourage women voters to vote
in the Assembly elections? Chattisgarh
86. Which state cabinet decided to set up development boards for the Matua and Namasudra communities, on
7thNovember 2018? West Bengal
87. Which state launched GPS Mapping of Government Schools and Personnel Location System, on 6th
November 2018? Nagaland
88. Which became the first country in the world to impose a ban on sunscreens toxic to coral reefs, on
10thNovember 2018? Palau
89. Which country overtook United States as the 2nd largest smartphone market after China, according to a
report by research firm Canalys? India
90. Finnish mobile telecom network maker Nokia joined hands with which Indian IT services firm to work in AI
and machine learning driven solutions, on 8th November 2018? Infosys
91. Indian Sugar Mills Association signed a contract for exporting 50,000 tonnes of raw sugar with a company
named COFCO of which country, on November 10, 2018? China
92. Who was conferred with France’s highest civilian honour ‘Knight of the Legion of Honour’, on 9th November
2018? Jawahar Lal Sarin
93. Name NASA’s space instrument that will travel with the Lucy mission to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, in 2021?
Ralph
94. Researchers of which institute have developed fluorescent carbon nanodots for simultaneous detection and
destruction of cancer cells? IIT Roorkee
95. Name the former Mumbai medium pacer and India U-19 cricketer who has been appointed captain of the
United States national cricket team? Saurabh Netravalkar
96. Who became the first Indian woman to score a century in T20Is, on 9th November 2018? Harmanpreet Kaur
97. What was the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrated on 10th November 2018?
Science, a Human Right
98. When did Uttarakhand celebrate its 18th Foundation Day? 9th November
99. Vaccinations in India are still out of reach of girls under the age of _____ in rural India, as per ‘2018
Pneumonia and Diarrhea Progress Report’ released by International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), on
November 11, 2018? 5
1. Which state/union territory is celebrating “Jashn-e-Virasat-e-Urdu”, a festival to celebrate Urdu culture and its
heritage, from 10th to 15th November 2018? New Delhi
2. Who won the Comeback Player of the Year award at the ATP World Tour Awards 2018, on 11th November
2018? Novak Djokovic
3. The LAMO Center located in _____, has been named winner of Award of Distinction, under the UNESCO
Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage for 2018? Ladakh, India
4. Where was the 11th Asian Air Gun championship held from 3rd to 9th November 2018? Kuwait City, Kuwait
5. Name the First Indian to be declared as the world number one freestyle wrestler in the 65 kg weight category,
by United World Wrestling (UWW), on 10th November 2018? Bajrang Punia
6. Name the author of the book ‘Yoga and Mindfulness’ released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, on 29th
October 2018? Mansi Gulati
7. When was National education day celebrated in India? 11th November
8. Where was the 2nd edition of INSPIRE (International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in
Energy Efficiency) held from 11th to 13th November 2018? New Delhi
9. Which state government has announced a ban on import of fish into the state for 6 months, effective from
November 12, 2018? Goa
10. The first ever “Water Handloom Hut” in the North East region was inaugurated at Loktak Lake, in _____, on
12thNovember 2018? Imphal, Manipur
11. A National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group has been formed to identify cases of monogenic diabetes
across India, with _____ as nodal centre? Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF)
12. Supreme Court has declared that, it can be presumed that, a couple who live together as husband and wife
are legally married and the woman can claim maintenance under Section _____ of the Code of Criminal
Procedure? 125
13. Name the Indian mountaineer who became the first Indian to climb Mt Giluwe, the second highest mountain
in Papua New Guinea, on 12th November 2018?Satyarup Siddhanta
14. Who was announced as the winner of the Munin Barkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam, on 12th November
2018? Dr Debabhuson Borah
15. Name the world’s largest supercomputer designed to work like the human brain that has been switched on for
the first time? Spiking Neural Network Architecture (SpiNNaker)
16. Which institute has developed a portable solar-powered cold storage device for storing vegetables, fruits,
etc.? Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M)
17. Who won the men’s singles title of 2018 Fuzhou China Open badminton tournament, held in Fuzhou, China,
from 6th to 11th November 2018? Kento Momota
18. Who won the won Brazilian Grand Prix in Brazil on 11th November 2018?  Lewis Hamilton
19. Name the authors of the book ‘Healed’ that was unveiled on 10th November 2018? Manisha Koirala &
Neelam Kumar
20. H.N. Ananth Kumar, passed away after combating lung cancer in Bengaluru, on 12th November 2018. He
was a ____? Politician
21. When was Public Service Broadcasting Day celebrated across India? 12th November
22. Indian Army has decided to observe which year as the Year of the Disabled Soldier? 2018
23. Where did Union minister of state for Ayush, Shripad Naik lay the foundation stone for the All India Institute of
Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, on 13th November 2018? Dhargal, Goa
24. Which country has been named the safest country to visit, according to a report by ‘Which? Travel’, a travel
magazine? Iceland
25. Amnesty International has withdrawn ‘Ambassador of Conscience’ Award, from which leader, based on
accusations of supporting human rights abuses by not taking efforts to stop violence against the Rohingya
Muslim minority? Aung San Suu Kyi
26. Name the American Rock and Roll singer who will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
posthumously, by United States on 16th November 2018? Elvis Presley
27. Who was appointed as brand ambassador of Chennai-based Bharat Matrimony, on 12th November 2018?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
28. Which country won the 2018 Fed Cup Trophy for the 6th time in eight years, in Czech Republic, on 11th
November 2018? Czech Republic
29. Name the cricketer who won his 7th Man of the Series award in ODIs, as India won the ODI series against
West Indies, held between 21st October and 1st November 2018, across several cities of India? Virat Kohli
30. When was World Pneumonia Day observed all over the world? 12th November
31. When was World Kindness Day celebrated throughout the world? 13th November
32. World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed on _____ throughout the world? 12th to 18th
November 2018
33. Where was the 38th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) inaugurated by Union Minister of State for
Culture, Mahesh Sharma, on 14th November 2018? New Delhi
34. UNICEF along with which organization launched UNICEF-Atal Tinkering Lab Hackthon to commemorate
Children’s Day, on 14th November 2018? NITI Ayog
35. Ministry of Finance has issued a notification regarding the release of the Rs 75 coin to commemorate 75th
anniversary of which leader? Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
36. Where did the First Lady of the Republic of Korea, Her Excellency Mrs. Kim Jung-sook, inaugurate the
Queen Huh memorial on 6th November 2018? Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
37. India will become the _____ biggest emitter of carbon dioxide from the power sector in the world before 2030,
according to the report by the International Energy Agency titled ‘World Energy Outlook’? second
38. Name the professor who has been selected for the Infosys Prize 2018 under the Humanities category?
Kavita Singh
39. Who was named La Liga league’s best player of the 2017-18 campaign, by Marca at an awards ceremony in
Barcelona, Spain, on 12th November 2018? Lionel Messi
40. ho was appointed India operation head of Apple on 13th November 2018? Ashish Chowdhary
41. Who was appointed the next High Commissioner of India to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on 12th
November 2018? Abhay Thakur
42. Name the person who resigned as CEO of Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce giant group, on 14th November
2018? Binny Bansal
43. Name the heaviest satellite launched in orbit by an Indian launch vehicle, GSLV-Mk III D2, from Sriharikota,
Andhra Pradesh, on 14th November 2018? GSAT-29
44. Which state government signed a MoU with All India Football Federation (AIFF) to host National team camps
and become the home of the I-League side Indian Arrows, on 12th November 2018? Odisha
45. Munaf Patel announced his retirement from which sport on 9th November 2018? Cricket
46. England’s Joe Cole announced his retirement from which sport on 13th November 2018? Football
47. When was Children’s day celebrated in India to commemorate the first prime minister of independent India,
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s 129th birth anniversary? 14th November
48. What was the theme of World Diabetes Day 2018 observed on 14th November 2018? 14th November
49. What was the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 observed in India from 29th October to 3rd
November 2018? Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India
50. Which state observed ‘Rosogolla Day’ to commemorate the first anniversary of receiving Geographical
Indication or GI tag for its famous sweet Rosogolla, on 14th November 2018? West Bengal