World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on 5 November to improve global tsunami preparedness, strengthen early warning systems, and support rapid coastal evacuation. The theme for 2026 is 'Be Tsunami Ready: Resilience Starts With You'. The United Nations General Assembly officially instituted the day in December 2015 following a proposal from Japan.
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Q1. Which entity has constituted the Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets (TCCFM) as of November 2026?
Answer: (C) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted the Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets (TCCFM) to create a formal platform for consultation with market participants and experts.
Q2. What was the coupon rate for the ₹5,607 crore five-year bonds raised by SIDBI?
Answer: (B) 8.17% — SIDBI raised ₹5,607 crore through five-year bonds, which were issued at a coupon rate of 8.17%.
Q3. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of NPCI Tech Solutions Limited (NTSL)?
Answer: (C) Vishal Kanvaty — NPCI has appointed Vishal Kanvaty as the Managing Director & CEO of NTSL.
Q4. In which district of Jammu & Kashmir was a new Seismological Observatory inaugurated in November 2026?
Answer: (D) Kishtwar — A new Seismological Observatory was inaugurated in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, to strengthen earthquake monitoring.
Q5. According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, what is the rank of IIT Delhi, India's highest-ranked institution?
Answer: (B) 66th — IIT Delhi is India's highest-ranked institution, placed 66th in Asia, according to the QS Asia University Rankings 2027.
Q6. Which regulatory body launched the 'Network Anubhav Platform' to map real-world network performance?
Answer: (C) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) — The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the 'Network Anubhav Platform' as a geospatial and analytical dashboard.
Q7. How many Buddhist stupas did Bhutan construct to set a Guinness World Record?
Answer: (C) 108 — Bhutan achieved a Guinness World Record for constructing and consecrating 108 Buddhist stupas (Jangchub Chortens) in approximately nine hours.
Q8. Bhasi Malaparamba, who passed away in November 2026, was a veteran personality in which field?
Answer: (C) Journalism (Football) — Bhasi Malaparamba was a veteran football journalist and writer, known for covering eight FIFA World Cups.
Q9. What is the primary purpose of observing World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November each year?
Answer: (C) To raise awareness about tsunami risks and preparedness. — World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on 5 November to raise awareness about tsunami risks and promote preparedness, early warning, and quick evacuation.
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