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Q1. Who has been appointed as the election ambassador of the Karnataka? Answer: Girish N.Gowda Explanation: The state Election Commission roped in Girish N.Gowda, paralympic high jumper as the election ambassador of the Karnataka.A decision in this regard was announced by the state election commissioner Sanjeev Kumar.

Q2. Recently, Balwant Singh passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Professor Explanation: Former Rajpura MLA professor Balwant Singh passed away at a hospital in Chandigarh following prolonged illness. He was 82. Balwant, who hailed from Hashimpur village of Rajpura division in Patiala, joined politics after resigning from his government job as a school teacher in 1968.

Q3. Recently, Joachim Persson has been banned for 18 months for offences linked to betting and match-fixing. He belongs to which country? Answer: Denmark Explanation: Denmark’s Joachim Persson has been banned for 18 months for offences linked to betting and match-fixing. The 36-year-old former world number six was found guilty of “four violations of the code of conduct in relation to betting, wagering and irregular match results”.

Q4. Which country won the 2019 Asia mixed team championships? Answer: China Explanation: China won the 2019 badminton Asia mixed team championships by defeating Japan 3-2 in the final in Hong Kong. China took the lead 1-0 after He Jiting and overcame Japanese pair Yuta Watanabe and in the mixed doubles.

Q5. Who became the first player in the IPL history to amass 5000 runs? Answer: Suresh Raina Explanation: Suresh Raina added another feather to his illustrious cap in Chennai as the Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) batsman became the first in the IPL history to amass 5000 runs. The Uttar Pardesh cricketer also has 35 fifties in the league beside a century, averaging 34.27.

Q6. Who is the author of the book “Every Vote Counts”? Answer: Navin Chawla Explanation: Former Chief Election Commissioner of India Navin Chawla’s latest book “Every Vote Counts”, was launched at New Delhi’s Taj Mahal Hotel on Man Singh Road. Navin Chawla’s book was launched by former Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari.

Q7. Which country became the first G7 nation to join China’s signature foreign policy Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? Answer: Italy Explanation: Despite a warning by United States, Italy join China’s signature foreign policy Belt and Road Initiative(BRI), making it the first G7 country to officially do so. China and Italy also a Memorandum of Understanding in this regard. Already, China has signed BRI cooperation agreements with over 40 countries.

Q8. What is the theme of this year’s World Meteorological day? Answer: The Sun, the earth and the Weather Explanation: World Meteorological day is observed on 23 March.The theme is “The Sun,the earth and the Weather”.

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Q9. Recently, Shahnaz Rahmatullah passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Singer Explanation: Shahnaz Rahmatullah, a renowned South Asian Singer , passed away in Bangladesh after suffering a heart attack. The 67-year-old singer’s career spanned five decades and encompassed a number of genres, particularly national songs.

Q10. Recently, Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi passed away. She was related to which field? Answer: Writer Explanation: Noted folk artist, music director and writer Vinjamuri Anasuya Devi passed away at Houston in the U.S. at the age of 99. A recipient of Kala Prapoorna award, she got her first gramophone record at the age of 8 years.

Q11. Who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize? Answer: Peter Tabichi Explanation: A science teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away most of his salary to support poorer pupils, has won a $1m prize (£760,000) for the world’s best teacher.Peter Tabichi,, a member of the Franciscan religious order, won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize.

Q12. Who was unanimously re-elected as president of the Basketball Federation of India? Answer: K Govindaraj Explanation: K Govindaraj was unanimously re-elected as president of the Basketball Federation of india at its annual general-body meeting in Bengaluru. Chander Mukhi Sharma was re-elected secretary-general.

Q13. The world’s largest e-waste recycling facility has opened up in which city? Answer: Dubai Explanation: The world’s largest e-waste recycling facility has opened up in Dubai.

Q14. According to ICRA, Housing Finance Companies are expected to show credit growth at how much percent in FY 19? Answer: 13-15% Explanation: The liquidity crisis has crimped credit growth for housing finance companies and is unlikely to improve much in FY20, even as the weak external environment will put a pressure on asset quality, warns a report.

Q15. Recently, Naresh Goyal stepped away from his post. He was the former chairman of which company? Answer: Jet Airways Explanation: Jet airways chairman Naresh Goyal stepped down, paving way for lenders to bail out the financially troubled airline he set up 25 years ago. The airline has over one billion dollars in debt and has to repay money to banks, lessors of planes and suppliers besides clearing pending salaries to its pilots.

Q16. According to the Airports Council International (ACI), which airport is the world’s 12th busiest airport? Answer: Indira Gandhi International Airport Explanation: The nation capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has now become the world’s 12th busiest airport moving up four places from the 16th spot in 2017. According to the preliminary world airport traffic rankings for 2018 released by the Airports Council International(ACI), it over took mega-hubs like Frankfurt, Dallas Forth Worth, Guangzhou and Istanbul Ataturk airports.

Q17. What is the rank of India on a global energy transition index compiled by World Economics forum (WEF)? Answer: 76th

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Explanation: India has moved up two places to rank 76th on a global energy transition index. This annual list, compiled by Geneva based World Economic Forum (WEF). The report, released by the WEF, said India is amongst the countries with high pollution levels and has a relatively high CO2 intensity in its energy system.

Q18. Recently, Nikki Bella announced her retirement. She was related to which sports? Answer: Wrestling Explanation: Actress wrestler Nikki Bella has announced his retirement from the WWE. The 35-year-old now happily wants to put her WWE jersey away to focus on other things. Bella made her WWE debut back in 2007, her SmackDown debut with her twin sister, Brie Bella was in 2008, and has won the Divas Championship twice.

Q19. Who will head the committee that has been formed to further deepen digital payments and enhance financial inclusion through Fintech? Answer: Nandan Nilekani Explanation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that the central bank of the country has appointed 5-member committee under the chairmanship of Nandan Nilekani to further deepen digital payments and enhance financial inclusion through Fintech.

Q20. Which country become the first in the world to install wireless charging systems for electric taxis? Answer: Norway Explanation: Norway’s capital Oslo will become the first city in the world to install wireless charging systems for electric taxis , hoping to make recharging quick and efficient enough to speed the take up of non-polluting cabs.

Q21. India started joint military exercise “MITRA SHAKTI” with which country? Answer: Sri Lanka Explanation: In a bid to further cement the relationship between armies of both the nations, a contingent of Indian Army left for Sri Lanka to participate in 6th edition of joint military exercise “Mitra Shakti” involving practicing tactical level operations in an international Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist environment under UN mandate.

Q22. Which Indian INS participated in LIMA 19 in Malaysia? Answer: Kadmatt Explanation: Indian Navy’s frontline anti submarine warfare(ASW) corvette INS Kadmatt reached at Langkawi in Malaysia , on a seven-day official visit, to participate in Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.

Q23. Researchers at the GRAPE-3 moun telescope facility have measured the electrical potential, size and height of a thundercloud. Where is the GRAPE-3 facility located? Answer: Ooty Explanation: For the first time in the world, researchers at the GRAPE-3 moun telescope facility in Ooty have measured the electrical potential, size and height of a thundercloud that passed overhead on December 1, 2014. At 1.3 gigavolts (GV), this cloud had 10 times higher potential than the previous record in a cloud.

Q24. Which company launched 2 new India specific tools “Candidate Connect” and “Share You Voted”? Answer: Facebook Explanation: Social-networking site facebook launched 2 new india specific tools “Candidate Connect” and “Share You Voted” to boost civic engagement on its platform during the general elections that commence in April.

Q25. Recently, spin bowler Bruce Yardley passed away. He belongs from which country? Answer: Australia

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Explanation: Bruce Yardley, the former Australian spin bowler, coach and, commentator passed away after a prolonged fight with cancer at the age of 71.

Q26. Recently, writer Ashita passed away. She was the writer of which language? Answer: Malayalam Explanation: Well-known Malayalam writer and poet Ashita passed away at the age of 63 at a private hospital in Thrissur.

Q27. Who recently received Croatia’s highest civilian honor, the Grand Order of the King of Tomislav? Answer: Ram Nath Kovind Explanation: President Ram nath Kovind received Croatia’s highest civilian honor, the Grand Order of the King of Tomislav, during his official visit to the nation.

Q28. Who was roped in as new head coach of the Indian men’s basketball team? Answer: Vesilin Matic Explanation: The Basketball Federation of India roped in vesilin Matic as the new head coach of the Indian men’s basketball team.

Q29. Who was elected as President of Comoros? Answer: Azali Assoumani Explanation: Comoros President Azali Assoumani was reelected according to results published by the electoral commission of the Indian Ocean archipelago. Azali, who first took office in 2016, was way ahead of his closest rival Mahamoudou Ahamada, who garnered only 14.62 percent of the ballots cast.

Q30. Who was appointed as Special Central Police Observer for West Bengal and Jharkhand by Election Commission of India? Answer: KK Sharma Explanation: Election Commission of India has appointed KK Sharma, retired DG BSF as Special Central Police Observer for West Bengal and Jharkhand. Sharma, a 1982 batch IPS official, would oversee the deployment and other security-related issues in both the states.

Q31. How much percent growth was witnessed by Indian Incense Industry in FY 2018-19? Answer: 8-10% Explanation: Incense sticks have been an integral part of Indian lifestyle. Adoption of agarbathis beyond praying rituals has given a boost to the category not only in India but in international markets as well.

Q32. Which company recently announced a new credit card in partnership with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Mastercard Inc? Answer: Apple Explanation: Apple inc. announced a new credit card in partnership with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Mastercard Inc. Cardholders receive a titanium card that has no card number, security code, or expiration date printed on the physical card.

Q33. Which company launched Bharat Consumption Scheme? Answer: ICICI Prudential Explanation: ICICI Prudential announced launched the ICICI Prudential Bharat Consumption Scheme.The Scheme aims to benefit from the Indian consumption story, considered as one of the fastest growing consumption markets globally.

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Q34. Who was appointed as special central police observer for Tripura and Mizoram? Answer: MK Das Explanation: The Election Commission of India has appointed Retired DGP of Manipur MK Das as special central police observer for Tripura and Mizoram.

Q35. Who was appointed as Ethics Officer of the Indian Cricket Board on an ad-hoc basis recently? Answer: DK Jain Explanation: Supreme Court appointed BCCI ombudsman Justice DK Jain will now serve as Ethics Officer of the India Cricket Board on an ad-hoc basis. According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), provisions in its constitution require an Ethics Officer to be appointed to determine and decide issues related to conflict of interest.

Q36. Who was appointed as Goa’s new Deputy Chief minister in place of Sudin Dhavalikar? Answer: Manohar Ajgaonkar Explanation: Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar, who switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party from Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), was appointed as the state’s new Deputy Chief Minister.

Q37. Who was deployed as special expenditure observer for the state of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland by the Election Commission? Answer: DD Goel Explanation: Election Commission appointed 2 former civil servants Gopal Mukherjee and DD Goel as special expenditure observers for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. While Mr. Gopal Mukherjee ex-IRS, former Member of CBDT has been deployed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Mr D.D.Goel ex-IRS, former DGIT been deployed in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

Q38. According to Skytrax, which country’s airport has crowned the world’s best aviation hub for the 7th time time in a row? Answer: Singapore Explanation: Singapore’s Changi Airport has been crowned the world’s best aviation hub for the 7th time in a row, while New Delhi’s IGI Airport featured at number 59, according to the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Q39. In which city, a new centre to repair Russian helicopters of Mi 17V 5 type will be operational? Answer: Chandigarh Explanation: A new centre to repair Russian helicopters of Mi 17V 5 type will be operational in Chandigarh by the end of 2019, according to Russian Helicopters Deputy Director General Igor Chechikov.

Q40. How much fund was infused by the government in bank of Baroda ahead of its merger operation? Answer: Rs 5042 cr Explanation: Ahead of its merged entity operation, Bank of Baroda will receive Rs 5042 crores fund infusion from the government.

Q41. Which company to buy 75 per cent equity stake in Starter NVa subsidiary of the Dutch based ABN AMRO Bank? Answer: Infosys Explanation: Global software major Infosys said its consulting arm would buy 75 per cent equity stake in Starter NVa subsidiary of the Dutch based ABN AMRO Bank for Rs 999 crore ($144 million) in cash for strategic partnership in The Netherlands.

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Q42. Recently, which cup is replaced by ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals Cup)? Answer: Hopman Cup Explanation: The city of Perth in Western Australia will no longer play host to the Hopman Cup. Instead, the mixed tournament format will be replaced with an all men’s event called the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals Cup).

Q43. Which state’s chief electoral officer launched the Enajori initiative? Answer: Assam Explanation: Assam Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Sahu launched the Enajori initiative in Guwahati.

Q44. Who is the author of the book “Indian fiscal Federalism”? Answer: YV Reddy Explanation: The Chairman of 15th Finance Commission of India, NK Singh launched the book “Indian fiscal Federalism”. The book has been written by Dr. Y. V. Reddy, former Governor of RBI and Chairman of the 14th Finance Commission of India along with Dr. G. R. Reddy, Advisor (Finance) to the Government of Telangana.

Q45. Who was roped in as brand ambassador of online insurance web aggregator PolicyX.com? Answer: Virendra Sehwag Explanation: An online insurance web aggregator PolicyX.com has roped in legendary cricketer Virendra Sehwag as its brand ambassador.

Q46. Which company acquired Mumbai-based Haptik one of the world’s largest conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms for over Rs 200 crore? Answer: Reliance Jio Explanation: Reliance Jio is reportedly acquiring Mumbai-based Haptik one of the world’s largest conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms for over Rs 200 crore.

Q47. Recently, Australian sporting icon Tim Cahill announced his retirement. He was related to which sports? Answer: Football Explanation: After four World Cups, an illustrious club career and having risen to the rank of Australian sporting icon Tim Cahill has officially quit professional football.

Q48. Recently, Gonzalo Higuain announced his retirement. He was related to which profession? Answer: Sports Explanation: Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 31. Higuain is sixth on the list of Argentina’s all-time top scorers with 31 goals in 67 matches in an international career that spanned a decade.

Q49. Who was awarded with the 2018 Alan Turing Award? Answer: Geoffrey Hinton Explanation: The 2018 Turing Award, known as the “Nobel Prize of Computing”, has been given to Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton and Yann LeCun sometimes called the “godfathers of AI”, for their work developing the AI subfield of deep learning.

Q50. Who was awarded with the Bodley Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the University of Oxford’s world famous Bodleian Libraries? Answer: Amartya Sen

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Explanation: Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen has been awarded the Bodley Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the University of Oxford’s world famous Bodleian Libraries.

Q51. Who was awarded with the Martha Farrell award 2019 for promoting gender equality? Answer: Manu Gulati Explanation: Manu Gulati, a Delhi government school teacher, has been conferred the Martha Farrell award 2019 for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. Gulati has been instrumental in helping young girls in receiving formal school education. She has also been working with boys and girls at government schools in sensitising them about gender neutrality.

Q52. Who was awarded with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award for his contributions in the field of science, education and medicine? Answer: Rajendra Kumar Joshi Explanation: RUJ Group’s founder and chairman, Dr Rajendra Kumar Joshi,has been awarded with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award for his contributions in the field of science, education and medicine, promoting the honour and prestige of India. Dr. Joshi, who belongs to Rajasthan, is a scientist of Indian origin and is based in Switzerland.

Q53. Recently, Prafulla Rajguru passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Journalist Explanation: Veteran journalist and academician Prafulla Rajguru passed away at a hospital in Jorhat (Assam). He was 82. Rajguru had retired as the head of the department of English from DCB Girls College in Jorhat in 1997.

Q54. Which country will host 2019 ASEAN School Games? Answer: Indonesia Explanation: Students from Southeast Asian countries and regions will compete at the 2019 Asean School Games in July in Indonesia’s Semarang city. Students will take part in athletics, badminton, basketball, swimming, lawn tennis, table tennis, volleyball, sepak takraw and Indonesia’s traditional martial art of Pencak Silat.

Q55. Who was appointed as All India Congress Committee election observer for Maharashtra? Answer: M Mistry Explanation: Senior Congress leader Madhusudan Mistry was appointed as All India Congress Committee (AICC)’s election observer for Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Congress had also appointed Mistry as the head of party’s screening committee for the Karnataka Assembly elections last year.

Q56. How much rate of interest will be given for Kisan Vikas Patra in the April-June quarter? Answer: 7.7% Explanation: The government has kept the interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the April-June quarter. Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 8 per cent, while Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) will give a yield of 7.7 per cent and mature in 112 months.

Q57. Which country has been designated as guest of honour at the Paris Book fair in 2020? Answer: India Explanation: In a bid to strengthen Indo-French ties, India has been designated as the guest of honour at the Paris Book Fair in 2020, while France will be the guest country at the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) in 2022. The announcement was made by the nodal agency – National Book Trust (NBT).

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Q58. Recently, the government extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric ID Aadhar to which date? Answer: September 30, 2019 Explanation: The government extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric ID Aadhar by 6 months till September 30. This is the sixth time the government has extended the deadline for individuals to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar.

Q59. In which state, Election Commission has come up with a mobile application called “PWD”? Answer: Maharashtra Explanation: In Maharashtra, election Commission has come up with a mobile application called “PWD” for making voting easier and implement the poll body’s slogan of Accessible Elections for over two lakhs Divyang voters across the state.

Q60. How much base rate has been set by RBI for NBFCs and MFIs for April-June quarter? Answer: 9.21% Explanation: The RBI set the average base rate to be charged from borrowers by NBFCs and MFIs at 9.21 per cent for the first quarter of the next fiscal.

Q61. Which country won the 2019 Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Title? Answer: South Korea Explanation: South Korea stunned favorites India 4-2 in the shoot-out to lift the Azlan Shah Cup hockey title after the five-time champions conceded an equaliser in the final quarter of the summit clash in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Q62. Who has been named as the new President of Slovakia, making her the 1st female President of the country? Answer: Zuzana Caputova Explanation: Anti-corruption activist Zuzana Caputova has been confirmed as the 5th President of Slovakia, making her the country’s first female head of the State.

Q63. Who is set to receive 2019 Peabody Career achievement Honour? Answer: Rita Moreno Explanation: Veteran actor Rita Moreno is set to receive 2019 Peabody Career achievement Honour.

Q64. Who has been deployed as Special Expenditure Observer in Tamil Nadu by the Election Commission? Answer: Madhu Mahajan Explanation: Election Commission has appointed two eminent former Civil Servants Shailendra Handa and Ms.madhu Mahajan as special expenditure Observers for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.

Q65. The 12th Asian Airgun Championship held in which city? Answer: Taipei Explanation: Young pistol shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary picked up their second gold medals each as India continued their domination at the 12th Asian Airgun Championships in Taoyuan, Taipei.

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Static GK Questions Based on Current Affairs

Q1. What is the currency of Indonesia? Answer: Rupiah

Q2. What is the capital of Indonesia? Answer: Jakarta

Q3. Where is the HQ of Power Finance Corporation? Answer: New Delhi

Q4. What is the currency of Slovakia? Answer: Euro

Q5. What is the capital of Slovakia? Answer: Bratislava

Q6. Where is the HQ of OpenSignal? Answer: London

Q7. Where is the HQ of Policyx.com? Answer: Gurugram

Q8. Where is the HQ of RailTel Corporation of India? Answer: Gurugram

Q9. Where is the HQ of Infosys? Answer: Bengaluru

Q10. Where is the HQ of BCCI? Answer: Mumbai

Q11. What is the capital of Comoros? Answer: Moroni

Q12. What is the capital of Croatia? Answer: Zagreb

Q13. What is the currency of Croatia? Answer: Kuna

Q14. What is the currency of Norway? Answer: Krone

Q15. What is the currency of Malaysia? Answer: Ringgit

Q16. What is the currency of Sri Lanka? Answer: Rupee

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Q17. Where is the HQ of World economic Forum? Answer: Switzerland

Q18. Where is the HQ of Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited(ICRA)? Answer: Gurugram

Q19. Where is the HQ of Basketball Federation of India? Answer: New Delhi

Q20. Where is the HQ of Badminton World Federation? Answer: Kuala Lumpur

Q21. What is the currency of Italy? Answer: Euro

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