1.India’s GST revenue collection hit 8-month high in which month this year?
a)July 2020
b)August 2020
c)September 2020
d)October 2020
Answer (d) October 2020
Union Ministry of Finance informed recently that around Rs 1,05,155 crore worth GST revenue was collected in October 2020, which is an 8-month high figure.
2.When will the second phase of voting take place in Bihar Assembly Elections 2020?
a)November 3rd
b)November 5th
c)November 4th
d)November 7th
Answer (a) November 3rd
The second phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 will take place tomorrow, November 3, 2020. The phase 2 polls will begin at 7 am and end at 6 pm, except in naxal-affected constituencies.
3.Which Chennai Super Kings cricketer announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?
a)MS Dhoni
b)Shane Watson
c)Dwayne Bravo
d)Faf du Plessis
Answer (b) Shane Watson
Shane Watson, Australian opener for the Chennai Super Kings announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, including franchise cricket after his team CSK beat Kings XI Punjab by 9 wickets on November 1, 2020.
4.Which nation has begun its annual drill with jets?
a)Iran
b)Sudan
c)Israel
d)Pakistan
Answer (a) Iran
Iran has begun its annual air force drill with drones and jets, as per the state television media. Iran began its drill with its aging fleet of US and Russian-made jet fighters along with locally made drones and other aircraft.
5.Which nation has taken back control and management of its nuclear weapon warheads from Lockheed Martin-led group?
a)US
b)UK
c)France
d)India
Answer (b) UK
The United Kingdom has decided to take back direct control and management of the country’s nuclear weapon warheads from a Lockheed Martin-led group. The day-to-day operations of the nuclear weapons were till now being handled by a consortium run by Lockheed Martin, Serco and Jacobs Engineering in June 2021.
