General Question (GK-TKB)

1. Which country’s Election Commission has organized the International Virtual Election Visitor Program?

Answer: India

The Election Commission of India is organizing a three-day international virtual election visitor program. In the context of Bihar assembly elections, programs for foreign election management bodies and organizations are being organized. In this, representatives from more than 40 countries around the world are invited.

2. Which Indian state has issued a warning against hunting of migratory birds, especially Amur hawks?

Answer: Tripura

Tripura has recently issued a warning against hunting of migratory birds, especially the Amur Falcons, amid the onset of winter. The Forest Department will issue an order stating that under the Wildlife Protection Act implemented in 1972, migratory birds including amur hawk are included. The state of Nagaland had already issued an order to save migratory birds.

3. In which Indian city will the Virtual Tech Summit be held in November 2020?

Answer: Bengaluru

The 23rd edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) will be held this year from about 19 to 21 November. The summit will be organized by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science and Technology of Karnataka. Many technology leaders are expected to attend the summit.

4. The Food Price Index, which was recently seen in the news, has been released by which organization?

Answer: Food and Agriculture Organization

The Food Price Index, which was recently seen in the news, has been released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The Food Agency of the United Nations recently announced that the index reached 100.9 points in October, the highest since January this year. This index measures monthly changes in cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar.

5. Which bank has launched the country’s first comprehensive banking program for youth?

Answer – ICICI Bank

India’s leading private sector bank ICICI Bank has recently announced the launch of India’s first comprehensive banking program for youth. The program has been named ‘ICICI Bank Mine’ and has offered an instant savings account. According to the bank, any youth up to the age of 35 can apply for ICICI Bank Mine account digitally. The package also offers investment guidance, customized credit and debit cards and many more features.