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Contents Current Affairs Q&A – June 2019 ...... 2 INDIAN AFFAIRS ...... 2 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ...... 49 BANKING & FINANCE ...... 75 BUSINESS & ECONOMY ...... 103 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS...... 119 APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS ...... 135 ACQUSITIONS & MERGERS ...... 154 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ...... 156 ENVIRONMENT ...... 164 SPORTS ...... 167 OBITUARY ...... 184 BOOKS & AUTHORS ...... 191 IMPORTANT DAYS ...... 193 Static GK Q & A – June 2019 ...... 207

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1) On 31st May 2019, `In the first meeting of Cabinet ,Prime Minister has approved major changes in the 'Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)' under the ______. 1.National Research Fund 2.National Empowerment Fund 3. National Defence Fund 4. National Fund for Educational Development 5. None of these Answer:- 3. National Defence Fund Explanation:- In the first meeting of Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved major changes in the PM’s Scholarship Scheme under the National Defence Fund. The Cabinet has increased the rates of scholarship from Rs 2,000 per month to Rs 2,500 per month for boys and Rs 2,250 per month to Rs 3,000 Rs per month for girls. This has been implemented for encouraging technical and post-graduate education for the widows and wards of the deceased and ex-service personnel of Armed Forces, Para Military Forces and Railway Protection Forces.

2) How much of monthly pension has been approved by cabinet to small traders, businessmen, and shopkeepers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana (PM-KPY) on 31st May 2019? 1.2000 2.2500 3.3000 4.3500 5.None of these Answer - 3.3000 Explanation:- Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi has approved to give monthly pension of Rs 3,000 to small traders, businessmen, and shopkeepers after they attain the age of 60 years. All small shopkeepers, self-employed persons and retail traders who have Goods and Services Tax (GST) turnover below Rs 1.5 crore and also aged between 18 years to 40 years are eligible under the scheme. ii. this decision will benefit 5 crore small traders in the upcoming three years.

3) Under which scheme Union Cabinet has approved the extension from earlier two hectares of land to all eligible farmer families, irrespective of the size of their landholding? 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana 3. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana 4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 5. None of these Answer - 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Explanation:- The newly formed Union Cabinet has given its consent for the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana ((PM-KISAN) to all eligible farmer families, irrespective of the size of their landholding. Earlier, it was applicable to farmers having two hectares of land. The Cabinet also cleared pension schemes Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana for farmers. It will provide a minimum fixed pension of Rs 3,000 per month to farmers above the age of 60.

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4) Cabinet approved new initiative to control Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) and ______to support livestock rearing farmers. 1.Encephalitis 2.Brucellosis 3.Cowpox 4.Syphilis 5.None of these Answer - 2.Brucellosis Explanation:- The Cabinet, first since the outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha election, approved a new initiative to control Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis to support livestock rearing farmers The FMD and Brucellosis is a common threat among livestock like cow-bulls, buffaloes, sheeps, goats, pigs etc.

5) Kasturirangan Committee submitted the draft National Education Policy to the Union HRD Minister recently.Who is the new Union Human Resource Development Minister of India? 1. Ravi Shankar Prasad 2. Narendra Singh Tomar 3. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' 4. Ram Vilas Paswan 5. None of these Answer - 3. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' Explanation:- The K. Kasturirangan Committee has submitted the 484-pages draft report of National Education Policy to the new Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal. The report on National Education Policy has been put on the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)’s website for suggestions from the public till June 30.Click here to know complete list of new union ministers.

6) National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) data has showed that India has 20.6 health workers per 10,000 people.Which Indian city has highest concentration of health workers? 1. Haryana 2. Punjab 3. Kerala 4. Delhi 5.None of these Answer- 4. Delhi Explanation:- A recent study based on National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) data has showed that India has 20.6 health workers per 10,000 people. This is less than World health Organization’s (WHO) minimum overreach of 22.8 per 10,000 people. Delhi has the highest concentration of health workers followed by Kerala, Punjab, and Haryana.

7)What was the unemployment rate in India for the year 2017-2018 as per the survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)? 1.6.1% 2.6.2% 3.6.3% 4.6.4% 5.None of these Answer - 1. 6.1% Explanation:- According to a survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) between July 2017 and June 2018 covering 4.3 lakh people revealed that the unemployment rate was about 6.1% in 2017-18, highest

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8) Where was the 2 day Yoga Mahotsava inaugurated ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019? 1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 2) Kolkata, West Bengal 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, Delhi Explanation: On June 1, 2019, As a Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 which is celebrated on June 21, a two-day Yoga Mahotsava was inaugurated by Shri Rajeev Kumar, Vice-Chairman of Niti Ayog at New Delhi. The Yoga Mahotsav-2019 was organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under Ministry of AYUSH(Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy).

9) What will be the theme of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 in India ? 1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart” 2) Theme – “Yoga for peace” 3) Theme – “Yoga for Health” 4) Theme – “Yoga for Stability” 5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart” Explanation: On June 1, 2019, As a Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 which is celebrated on June 21, a two-day Yoga Mahotsava was inaugurated by Shri Rajeev Kumar, Vice-Chairman of Niti Ayog at New Delhi. The Yoga Mahotsav-2019 was organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under Ministry of AYUSH(Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy). The theme of IDY 2019 in India is "Yoga for Heart".

10) Name the applications launched by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Ministry of AYUSH ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 . i. ‘Yoga Locator’ ii. ‘Bhuvan App’ iii. ‘Peacefull Yoga’ 1) Option i 2) Option i & ii 3) Option i & iii 4) All the above 5) None of these Answer – 2) Option i & ii Explanation: 2 Applications ‘Yoga Locator’ and ‘Bhuvan App’ related to IDY 2019 were launched by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Ministry of AYUSH.Yoga Locator is a map-based location app. It will enable yoga instructors to register themselves and reach out to large number of people.Bhuvan App, designed in collaboration with ISRO(Indian Space Research Organization), provides geo time location and documentation.

11) Where was the Elephanta festival, a two day festival of art and culture held? 1) Mumbai, Maharashtra 2) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 3) Bengaluru, Karnataka 4) New Delhi, Delhi

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5) None of these Answer – 1) Mumbai, Maharashtra Explanation: Elephanta festival, a two day festival of art and culture organized by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) held on Elephanta-Gharapuri (island), Mumbai to promote tourism and culture in Maharashtra. The festival was inaugurated by tourism minister Jaykumar Rawal on Gateway of India.

12) What was the theme of Elephanta festival 2019? 1) Theme – “Shadja” 2) Theme – “Matanga” 3) Theme – “Sarang” 4) Theme – “Swarang” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Swarang” Explanation: The theme for this year’s Elephanta festival 'Swarang'.Elephanta caves located on this island are UNESCO world heritage sites. They are a collection of cave temples mostly dedicated to Lord Shiva.The Elephanta festival was started in the year 2012 to celebrate the heritage and culture of the city.

13) Travelers from which country, ranked top in the Bleisure Travelers across 31 countries as per the study of Booking.com ? 1) Malaysia 2) Russia 3) Thailand 4) U.S. 5) None of these Answer – 3) Thailand Explanation: Bleisure is a new trend which means business and leisure trips. Thai travelers were ranked 1st with 80%.

14) What is the rank of Indian travelers in the Bleisure Travelers across 31 countries as per the study of Booking.com ? 1) 1st 2) 2nd 3) 3rd 4) 4th 5) None of these Answer – 2) 2nd Explanation: Indians were ranked 2nd among Bleisure Travelers across 31 countries as per the study of Booking.com. In 2018, 72% Indian travelers extended their business trips. Bleisure is a new trend which means business and leisure trips. Two-thirds of Indian travelers, around 65%, travelled on domestic business trips. It was the highest, globally ahead of Indonesians (62%) and Chinese (62%). More than half of Indian travelers, nearly 58%, reported that they had been on an international business trip in 2018. It is more than double the international standard which is 25% and the highest among the 31 markets.

15) Name the Indian aircraft, which went missing with 13 people in Assam. 1) C-130J Super Hercules 2) Boeing 737 3) Antonov AN-32 Aircraft 4) Embraer Legacy 600

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5) None of these Answer – 3) Antonov AN-32 Aircraft Explanation: On June 3, 2019, IAF AN-32 Aircraft, taken off at 12.27 pm from Jorhat, Assam headed towards Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh went missing with 13 people. The AN-32 was inducted into the IAF in the 1980s.The Aircraft consisted of 8 crew members, including 6 officers led by a Wing Commander and 5 passengers.The ground agencies had last contacted the aircraft at 1 pm following which the contact was lost.The search operations from air and ground parties of Indian Army have been undertaken. On the air, sources like C-130, AN-32 aircraft, two Mi-17 of IAF and Indian Army ALH helicopters were employed. On the ground, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP), Border Roads Organization(BRO) and the state police were deployed.

16) Which state high court declared the entire animal kingdom, including avian and aquatic ,as a legal entity having rights of a living person ? 1) Haryana 2) Punjab 3) Maharashtra 4) Option 1 & 2 5) Option 2 & 3 Answer – 4) Option 1 & 2 Explanation: On June 2,2019 , The Haryana High court(HC) declared the entire animal kingdom, including avian and aquatic ,as a legal entity having rights of a living person. The verdict of Punjab and Haryana HC comes a year after Uttarakhand HC passed similar order to protect and promote greater welfare of animals.This decision was taken by Justice Rajiv Sharma.By invoking article 21 of the constitution the court stated that the animals can no longer be treated as objects or properties.The court also declared all citizens throughout Haryana as persons in loco parentis (meaning – in place of parent) giving them the responsibility to protect animals.The court also directed the state government to ensure that no animal shall carry weight or load in excess of the weights prescribed.It also bans the use of animals for drawing vehicles where the temperature exceeds 37°C (99°F).

17) Name the head of the committee, which submitted draft national education policy 2019 in New Delhi recently. 1) Mohammad Saadulla 2) N. Gopalaswami 3) Dr. Kasturirangan 4) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar 5) None of these Answer – 3) Dr. Kasturirangan Explanation: A committee headed by Dr. Kasturirangan submitted draft national education policy 2019 to Union Human Resource Development Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of State for HRD, Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre in New Delhi to rename Minister of Human Resource Development to Minister of education.For promoting Indian and classic languages three new national institutes for Pali, Persian, and Prakrit and an Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation (IITI) are recommended.

18) Name the apex body, which was proposed to set up under Prime Minister by Dr. Kasturirangan cormmittee in their draft, “National education policy 2019” . 1) Rashtriya Shiksha Ayog 2) Rashtriya Lok Samta Ayog 3) Rashtriya Sanskrit Ayog 4) Rashtriya Sansthan Ayog

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5) None of these Answer – 1) Rashtriya Shiksha Ayog Explanation: Rashtriya Shiksha Ayog, an apex body is proposed to implementation all educational initiatives and to coordinate efforts between the Centre and the States. National Research Foundation is proposed to be set up for creating strong research culture across higher education. Mission Nalanda and Mission Takshashila will be re-structuring all Undergraduate programs in the country. For all science graduates 2 year common course and the next 3 year to specialize as doctor, nurse or dentist. Dentist and nurse to be given lateral entry into MBBS course. Common exit exam for all MBBS which also serve as an entrance to PG courses. No fee regulations for professional courses. 50% of students to get scholarship and 20% to get full scholarship.

19) Which ministry has organized a two-day National Workshop for Population Research Centers (PRCs) in New Delhi ? 1) Ministry of Labour and Employment 2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation 3) Ministry of Home Affairs 4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) Explanation: On May 30, 2019, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) organized a two-day National Workshop for Population Research Centers (PRC) in New Delhi. It focused on the various features of the flagship schemes of the Health Ministry for simultaneous supervision.

20) Who released the Rural Health Statistics (2017-18) and a Compendium of Studies Conducted by the PRCS (2017-18) recently ? 1) Dr. Inder Jit Singh 2) Preeti Sudan 3) Sanjay Kothari 4) Tarun Shridhar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Preeti Sudan Explanation: Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary(HFW) released the Rural Health Statistics (2017-18) and a Compendium of Studies Conducted by the PRCS (2017-18) in the presence of Shri Manoj Jhalani (Additional Secretary & Mission Director), Shri D K Ojha, Deputy Director General (DDG-Stats.) along with other senior officers of the Ministry and representatives from state PRCs.MoHFW has set up the network of 18 PRCs over 17 major States and Union Territories.The scheme started with establishment of 2 PRCs in 1958 at Delhi and Kerala. During 1999, it was expanded to 18 PRCs with the latest inclusion of PRC, Sagar. Among them, 12 are attached to various Universities and 6 are in research institutions of national repute.

21) Name the joint Indian Army & Indian Air force exercise that concluded in Punjab recently . 1) Desert Eagle 2) Vajra Prahar 3) Kharga Prahar 4) Maitree 5) None of these Answer – 3) Kharga Prahar Explanation: A week-long exercise (27 May 2019 to 4 June 2019) between the Indian army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) - Kharga Prahar concluded in Punjab. The exercise was undertaken by various units and formation

Current Affairs Q&A PDF of Kharga Corps. The key aspects of this exercise is to validate operational aspects and brought out many lessons to the corps.

22) Where was the 6th India-China Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation held recently ? 1) New Delhi, India 2) Beijing, China 3) Mumbai, India 4) Changchun,China 5) None of these Answer – 1) New Delhi, India Explanation: On June 3, 2019, 6th India-China Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation was held in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Indra Mani Pandey, Additional Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs) and the Chinese delegation was led by Ambassador Fu Cong, Director General, Department of Arms Control of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Both the countries exchanged their views on various issues of mutual interest related to disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control.Ambassador Fu Cong invited the Indian delegation to Beijing for the next round of consultations which was accepted by India.ExternalAffairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Beijing in September before the informal summit which will be held between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

23) Name the scheme for which the ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship waived fee for SC/ST candidates who join vocational training . 1) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana 2) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 3) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana 4) Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) Explanation: The ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India announced that fee for SC/ST candidates who join vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) have been waived off.This decision was taken by the Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey at the senior officials meet. The decision intended to strengthen the skill development and benefiting the underprivileged sections of society. The decision follows therecent reforms brought in January 2019 such as decentralization of powers for JSSs- giving more accountability and independence to the district administration, Training of Trainers to develop the capacity through NSTIs (National Skills Training Institutes).

24) How many cabinet Committees were reconstituted by the government recently under the transaction of business rules ? 1) Seven 2) Six 3) Eight 4) Nine 5) None of these Answer – 3) Eight Explanation: On June 6, 2019, Under the Transaction of Business Rules, the Central Government has reconstituted eight key Cabinet Committees. These include -Appointments Committee, Committees on

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Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and Growth and Cabinet Committee on Employment and Skill Development.

25) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not a member of which of the following committee? 1) Cabinet Committee on Accommodation 2) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs 3) Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 2 & 3 Answer – 4) Both 1 & 2 Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not a member of Cabinet Committee on Accommodation and Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.

26) Who will head the newly constituted Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs ? 1) Amit Shah 2) Nirmala Sitharaman 3) Ramvilas Paswan 4) Narendra Singh Tomar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Amit Shah Explanation: Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs will have Shri Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs. Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance; Minister of CorporateAffairs; Shri Ramvilas Paswan, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture &Farmer Welfare, Minister of Rural Development, and Minister of Panchayati Raj; Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communications and Information Technology and Minister of Law and Justice; Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment; Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change; Minister of Information & Broadcasting; Shri Prahlad Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Coal and Mines. It will be headed by Amit Shah. The Special Invitees are Arjun Ram Meghwal and V Muraleedharan.

27) Who chaired the high level meeting to review the status of Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) held in New Delhi ? 1) Venkaiah Naidu 2) Dr.Harsh Vardhan 3) Narendra Modi 4) Ram Nath Kovind 5) None of these Answer – 2) Dr.Harsh Vardhan Explanation: On June 4, 2019, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr.Harsh Vardhan held a high level meeting to review the status of the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) in New Delhi.At the meeting, the ministry directed all the officials to take a necessary step as “Mission Mode” to eliminate TB (Tuberculosis).The mission includes all stakeholders to come together to make India free of tuberculosis by 2025.The ministry further suggested that innovative approaches should be taken to address TB. The slogan for TB-Free India is "TB Harega Desh Jitega".

28) Which country has signed an Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with India on 18th March 2016? 1) Marshall Islands 2) Solomon Islands

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3) Nauru 4) Fiji 5) None of these Answer – 1) Marshall Islands Explanation: The Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the Marshall Islands for the Exchange of Information with respect to taxes was signed on 18th March, 2016 at Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Indian-Marshall Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) was notified to the gazette of India.The agreement provides a framework for the exchange of Information in tax matters which helps in tax evasion and tax avoidance.It provides information like banking and ownership between two countries for tax purposes.

29) Who is the chairperson of the government’s policy think tank, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog ? 1) Piyush Goyal 2) Rajiv Kumar 3) Narendra Modi 4) Amit Shah 5) None of these Answer – 3) Narendra Modi Explanation: On June 6, 2019, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi approved the reconstitution of government’s policy think tank, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. It is scheduled to meet on June 15 for the first time after the Modi government won a second term. Now, the Chairperson of NITI Aayog will be the Prime Minister. Rajiv Kumar was retained as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog whereas economist Bibek Debroy, a full-time member, was dropped from the team. V K Saraswat, Ramesh Chand, and Dr V K Paul will continue as the full-time members of NITI Aayog.

30) Where was the joint meeting of the Board of Trade and the Council for Development and Promotion held ? 1) Guwahati 2) Kolkata 3) Mumbai 4) New Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) New Delhi Explanation: A joint meeting of the Board of Trade and the Council for Development and Promotion, organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) was held in New Delhi. Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways has asked the industry and export bodies to stop depending on subsidies and grants from the Central Government and make the industry more competitive and self-reliant.This is the first meeting after Piyush Goyal became the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry following Suresh Prabhu.The meeting was attended by many ministries such as Textiles, MSME Agriculture, Information Technology, NITI Aayog and other Ministries of government.

31) Who inaugurated the exhibition titled “Unknown Masterpieces of Himachal Folk Art”, at National Museum, New Delhi ? 1) Prahalad Singh Patel 2) Rameswar Teli 3) Pratap Chandra Sarangi 4) Santosh Kumar Gangwar

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5) None of these Answer – 1) Shri Prahalad Singh Patel Explanation: The Minister of State for Culture & Tourism, Shri Prahalad Singh Patel inaugurated exhibition “Unknown Masterpieces of Himachal Folk Art”, at National Museum, New Delhi.The exhibition is organized by the National Museum, New Delhi and Home of Folk Art of Tribal, Gurugram.More than 240 artifacts will be displayed. Out of this 230 objects belong to the personal lifetime collection of Late K.C. Aryan.

32) Food grains production stood at ______million tones, as per the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2018-19 by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare ? 1) 285.37 million tonnes 2) 283.37 million tonnes 3) 287.37 million tonnes 4) 289.37 million tonnes 5) None of these Answer – 2) 283.37 million tonnes Explanation: On June 3, 2019, The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare released the 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2018-19. The data was based on the feedback received from States and validated with information available from other sources. As per 3rd Advance Estimates, the estimated production of major crops during 2018-19 is as follows:Food grains production stood at 283.37 million tonnes, which was higher by 17.62 million tonnes than the previous five years’ (2013-14 to 2017-18) average production of food grain.

33) Which disease was reviewed by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare(MoHWF) recently in Kerala ? 1) Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) 2) Measles Virus Disease (MVD) 3) Nipah Virus Disease (NVD) 4) Lassa Virus Disease (LVD) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Nipah Virus Disease (NVD) Explanation: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare(MoHWF), reviewed the status of Nipah Virus Disease (NVD) in Kerala along with Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary (HFW) and the Ministry officials. As of now, 15 people are under observation in the state.Since June 4, 2019, Strategic Health Operation Centre (SHOC) at National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been activated and it is coordinating activities for Nipah containment.District Control Room was set up in the Collector Office. The Helpline No. is 04842425200.On June 7, 2019, the Health Minister of Kerala, Smt. K K Shailaja met the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan to discuss the status and preparedness of the State for containment and management of Nipah Virus Disease.

34) Who launched Swachh Survekshan 2020 League in New Delhi recently ? 1) Pralhad Joshi 2) Shripad Yasso Naik 3) Hardeep Singh Puri 4) Narendra Singh Tomar 5) None of these Answer – 3) Hardeep Singh Puri

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Explanation: On June 6,2019, Union housing and urban affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched Swachh Survekshan 2020 League(SS League 2020) in New Delhi. It will be a cleanliness assessment of cities and towns in India on quarterly basis. It will be integrated with Swachh Survekshan 2020, the 5th edition of the annual cleanliness survey of urban India to be conducted between January – February 2020.It will be conducted under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban (SBM-U).It is aimed at “sustaining the on ground performance of cities along with continuous monitoring of service level performance on cleanliness”.It will be conducted in three quarters (April- June, July – September and October- December 2019) and will give equal weightage to every quarter based on cities updating their progress on online MIS (Management Information System) and citizens.

35) Name the award instituted by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar from 2019 to recognise the contributions made by media in spreading awareness about Yoga . 1) Antarashtriya Yoga Samman for Media(AYSM) 2) Yoga Media Samman(YMS) 3) Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) 4) Antarashtriya Yoga Media Samman (AYMS) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) Explanation: To recognise the contributions made by media in spreading awareness about Yoga and for promotion and commemoration of International Yoga Day which is held every year on June 21, The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) headed by the Minister Prakash Javadekar instituted a new award called Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) from year 2019. It will be awarded to Media Houses engaged in Print Media and Electronic Media including Television & Radio.

36) Which state’s Autonomous Development Councils (ADCs) has met with 15th Finance Commission headed by the Chairman Shri N.K. Singh ? 1) Meghalaya 2) Mizoram 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Manipur 5) None of these Answer – 1) Meghalaya Explanation: On June 4, 2019, 15th Finance Commission headed by the Chairman Shri N.K. Singh held meeting with the representatives of Autonomous Development Councils (ADCs) of Meghalaya as part of its visit to the State. There are 3 ADCs in Meghalaya namely the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council and the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council.The Commission was informed that the entire state is covered by the District Councils, except for a small part of the area which is under the Shillong Municipality. Term of the District Councils is 5 years and the last elections to the ADCs were held in February, 2014.

37) Where was India’s first and world’s third Dinosaur Museum-cum-Park inaugurated ? 1) Uttar Pradesh 2) Maharashtra 3) New Delhi 4) Gujarat 5) None of these Answer – 4) Gujarat

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Explanation: On June 8, 2019, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated the new Dinosaur Museum-cum-Park at Raiyoli village in Balasinor town of Mahisagar district. This is the first such park in the country and also the world’s third park which exhibits remains of various dinosaurs and fossil records.3D projection, 360 degrees virtual reality presentations, interactive kiosks, gaming consoles are the facilities equipped with the museum.The ten galleries of the museum exhibit the history of dinosaurs, which existed 65 million years ago, from origin to extinction.The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd created the whole infrastructure of the museum.

38) Where was the annual festival of Kheer Bhawani Mela on Zeasht Ashtami celebrated recently? 1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Himachal Pradesh 3) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Explanation: On June 10, 2019, Annual festival of Kheer Bhawani Mela on Zeasht Ashtami was celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandit devotees assembled and prayed at the famous Ragnya Devi temple in Ganderbal district in J&K. It is one of the biggest religious functions of the Kashmiri Pandits.During Mela Kheer Bhawani, over 60,000 Kashmiri Pandits from various parts of India and abroad visited 5 famous temples of Tulmulla in Ganderbal district, Tikker in Kupwara, LaktiporaAishmuqam in Anantnag, Mata TripursundriDevsar and Mata KheerbhawaniManzgam in Kulgam district in Kashmir valley.

39) Which country has joined hands with Government of India for setting up maritime museum near ancient Harappans civilization at Lothal in Gujarat ? 1) Srilanka 2) Portugal 3) France 4) Bangladesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Portugal Explanation: On June 8, 2019, Government of India announced that it will join hands with Portugal to set up maritime museum near ancient Harappans civilization at Lothal in Gujarat. It will be a similar model of the museum which is at Lisbon, Portugal administered by the Portuguese Navy. In March 2019, The foundation stone of the museum was laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.It will be built in a public-private partnership (PPP) model. It will display India’s rich heritage of inland waterways, trade through the water route, ancient shipbuilding and navigational technologies developed by India.

40) Name the monument which was declared as the “Monument of national importance” by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently . 1) Diwan-i-Am 2) Gol Gumbaz 3) Safdarjung Tomb 4) Chaukhandi Stupa 5) None of these Answer – 4) Chaukhandi Stupa Explanation: On June 10, 2019 , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared Chaukhandi Stupa as a “Monument of national importance”. Construction: It is said that Chaukhandi stupa was a terraced temple

Current Affairs Q&A PDF constructed between 4th to 6th century of the Gupta period. ii. Stupa’s Significance: It was built to mark the site where Lord Buddha and his first disciples met when traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath. iii. Shape of Stupa: It was given by the Govardhan, the son of Raja Todarmal. iv. Excavations site: During excavations Some Buddha and other statues were founded at Chaukhandi Stupa.

41) Where was the Chaukhandi Stupa situated, which was declared as “Monument of national importance” by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently ? 1) Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh 2) Aurangabad, Maharashtra 3) Bijapur, Karnataka 4) Agra, Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: On June 10, 2019 , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared Chaukhandi Stupa as a “Monument of national importance”. The ancient Buddhist site situated in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. During excavations Some Buddha and other statues were founded at Chaukhandi Stupa.

42) Which ministry has empowered district magistrates in all States and Union Territories to set up Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) ? 1) Ministry of Minority Affairs 2) Ministry of Tribal Affairs 3) Ministry of Home Affairs 4) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ministry of Home Affairs Explanation: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India empowered district magistrates in all States and Union Territories to set up Foreigners Tribunals (FTs). In this regard, it has amended the Foreigners Tribunals Order, 1964 by the Foreigners Tribunal Order, 2019. It is to decide whether a person staying illegally in India is a foreigner or not. The power to constitute Foreigners tribunal was only with the central government earlier. It allows all States and Union Territories to constitute their own FTs, earlier it was applicable only to Assam, to address the citizenship of a person.It allows the individuals to approach Tribunals if they didn’t find their name in the final list.

43) Name the first party from North east region, that was granted with National party status by Election Commission of India recently . 1) United Democratic Party 2) National People’s Party(NPP) 3) Garo National Council 4) People's Democratic Front 5) None of these Answer – 2) National People’s Party(NPP) Explanation: The Election Commission of India granted the National party status to National People’s Party(NPP) led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. It becomes the first Party from North East region to get this tag. With this tag, it becomes the eighth national party in the country among All India Trinamool Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), BSP, CPI, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Indian National Congress (INC) and NCP parties.It has fulfilled eligibility criteria as laid down in paragraph 6B (iii) (the party is recognized as State party in at least four States) to become a national party.It is getting status of the state party in four states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland.

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44) By which year, the central government has decided to provide clean drinking tap water to all citizens ? 1) 2022 2) 2020 3) 2024 4) 2025 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2024 Explanation: On June 11, 2019, The minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that central Government committed to provide clean drinking water to all citizens by 2024, which is one of the polls promises given by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The ministry assured that there are over14 crore households will be benefitted by the plan.Present Status: Now only 18 per cent of rural households have accessed drinking water.

45) Name the scheme launched by Jal Shakti Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat which aims to provide clean drinking tap water to the 14 crore households in India . 1) Nal Se Jal 2) Jal nal yojna 3) Se Jal yojana 4) Jal Yojana 5) None of these Answer – 1) Nal Se Jal Explanation: Recently, The scheme “Nal se Jal” launched by the Jal Shakti ministry, which aims to provide drinking water by 2024.During 17th Lok Sabha election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to create an integrated ministry to deal with water-related issues.

46) Which country’s railway agency has entered into tripartite agreement worth 7 lakh euros with Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC) to boost capacity building for railway station development program in India ? 1) China 2) U.S. 3) Russia 4) France 5) None of these Answer – 4) France Explanation: Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC) entered into a Tripartite Agreement with French National Railways (SNCF)and French Development Agency (AFD). Under this agreement, a grant up to 7 lakh euros will be provided to boost capacity building for railway station development program in India.It was signed in the presence of Suresh Angadi, Minister of State of Railways, and Jean Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister of State for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of France in India and other senior officers of French Embassy and Indian Railways.AFD, a French agency, will finance up to 7,00,000 EURO, through French National Railways (SNCF)-Hubs and Connexions as a Technical Partner to IRSDC.There will be no financial liability on IRSDC or on Indian Railways.

47) Where was the Kazakh-Indian Investment forum held ? 1) Almaty, Kazakhstan 2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat 3) New Delhi, India 4) Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

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5) None of these Answer – 2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat Explanation: Kazakh-Indian Investment Forum was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on June 7, 2019, to attract investments. It was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in India with the support of the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in the state of Gujarat Dilip Chandan, the National Company- Kazakh Invest and Jain International Trade Organization.The event witnessed the participation of the leaders of more than 30 Indian companies.Preliminary agreements were given during the B2B (business-to-business), also known as e-biz, meetings.

48) Bancha became India's first all-solar kitchen village, it is in which state? 1) Kolasib district of Mizoram 2) Kiphire district of Nagaland 3) Betul district of Madhya Pradesh 4) Nanded district of Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) Betul district of Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Bancha in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh became the first village in India to have zero wooden stoves. There was no use for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders as all 75 houses relied on solar-powered stoves to meet their cooking needs. The solar-powered stoves were developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai. The project of installing plates, solar-powered batteries and stoves in all the houses was started in September 2017 and was completed by December 2018.

49) Which country topped the 3rd End of Childhood Index for the year 2019, released by United Kingdom (UK) based non-profit organisation ‘Save the Children’ ? 1) Singapore 2) Norway 3) Sweden 4) Finland 5) None of these Answer – 1) Singapore Explanation: According to the 3rd End of Childhood Index, a part of Changing Lives in Our Lifetime – Global Childhood Report 2019, Singapore topped the index with the score of 989 and 8 European countries figured among the top 10. South Korea stood at the 10th position. The last rank was given to Central African Republic which scored 394. When compared with the neighbouring countries, India ranked fourth, behind Bhutan (98), Sri Lanka (56) and China (36).

50) What is the rank of India in 3rd End of Childhood Index for the year 2019, released by United Kingdom (UK) based non-profit organisation ‘Save the Children’ ? 1) 119 2) 117 3) 115 4) 113 5) None of these Answer – 4) 113 Explanation: According to the 3rd End of Childhood Index, a part of Changing Lives in Our Lifetime – Global Childhood Report 2019, India was ranked 113 in 176 countries on the wellbeing of children with 769 score out of 1000. The Index was released on May 28, 2019 by ‘Save the Children’, a United Kingdom (UK) based nonprofit organisation which works for child rights.

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51) Where was the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held recently ? 1) New Delhi, India 2) Fukuoka, Japan 3) Beijing, China 4) Washington, D.C., U.S. 5) None of these Answer – 2) Fukuoka, Japan Explanation: As a part of setting the stage for 2019 G20 Summit, to be held in Osaka, Japan, from 28-29 June 2019, a G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet was held in Fukuoka, Japan on 8-9 June. It was one of the 8 ministerial meetings taking place in Japan before 2019 G20 summit. This is for the first time that Japan is hosting the G20 Summit & Ministerial Meetings at its eight different locations.

52) Who led Indian Delegation to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet held In Fukuoka, Japan ? 1) Anant Geete 2) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar 3) Nirmala Sitharaman 4) Harsh Vardhan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet was held in Fukuoka, Japan on 8-9 June.The Indian side was led by Union Minister for Finance & CorporateAffairs Nirmala Sitharaman which was comprised of Subhash C. Garg, Finance Secretary & Secretary Economic Affairs, Dr. Viral Acharya, Deputy Governor of RBI and other officers The ministers have called for the creation of a digital tax for multinational technology companies in order to prevent tax evasion and to modernise policies.

53) Which country’s Indian Embassy organized the ‘Gandhi Cycle Rally for Peace’ to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi ? 1) Saudi Arabia 2) Iran 3) United Arab Emirates(UAE) 4) Qatar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Saudi Arabia Explanation: On June 7,2019, To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Embassy organized the ‘Gandhi Cycle Rally for Peace’, in Saudi Arabia. The rally was organized in association with the Diplomatic Quarter Authority and Saudi Cycling Federation. The rally was flagged off by the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr.Ausaf Sayeed.The Saudi nationals, diplomats, Indian Diaspora attended the rally.This was the first time this kind of rally held in Diplomatic Quarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

54) Where was the 2nd Global Disability Summit held recently ? 1) Tokyo, Japan 2) New Delhi, India 3) Beijing, China 4) Buenos Aires, Argentina 5) None of these Answer – 4) Buenos Aires, Argentina Explanation: The 2nd Global Disability Summit was held at Buenos Aires, Argentina from June 6 to June 8, 2019. The

Current Affairs Q&A PDF objectives of the summit were to deliberate on issues across the world concerning empowerment and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and to work out a mechanism for enabling them to live an independent and dignified life.

55) Who led the Indian delegation for 2nd Global Disability Summit held in Buenos Aires, Argentina? 1) Prakash Javadekar 2) Thaawar chand Gehlot 3) D.V. Sadananda Gowda 4) Arjun Munda 5) None of these Answer – 2) Thaawar chand Gehlot Explanation : 2nd Global Disability Summit was held at Buenos Aires, Argentina from June 6 to June 8, 2019. Indian delegation was headed by the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawar chand Gehlot and it comprised of Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Smt Shankutala Gamlin, Joint Secretary, DEPwD, Dr. Prabodh Seth and Shri Neeraj Semwal, Private Secretary to Union Minister.

56) Name the new agency, which is set to be formed to develop weapon systems and to enhance the capability of armed forces for space wars. 1) Defence Research Agency (DRA) 2) Defence Space Research and Development Agency (DSRDA) 3) Defence Space Agency (DSA) 4) Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA) Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved to set up the Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA), a new agency which will develop sophisticated weapon systems and technologies. It will enhance the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space. The agency will consist of a team of scientists. They will work in close coordination with the tri-services integrated defence staff officers.It will provide research and development support to Defence Space Agency (DSA).

57) Where was the central India’s first Sikh Museum inaugurated recently ? 1) Indore, Madhya Pradesh 2) Raipur, Chhattisgarh 3) Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh 4) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Raipur, Chhattisgarh Explanation: On June 7, 2019, Central India got its First Sikh Museum in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The museum Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Sikh Museum is located at Gurudwara Gurusingh Sabha in Guru Nanak Nagar. It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Bagel on the ‘Shahidi Divas’ of the fifth Sikh Guru, Arjun Dev. The museum has a library and visitors are illuminated about the ten Sikh gurus and other personalities related to the religion.They can read books on Gurus and on Sikh religion. They can enlighten themselves about the community’s history by watching movies in the home theatre of the museum in its 5,000 square feet premises.

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58) Which country has decided to invest an amount of Rs 13,000 crore for infrastructure projects in North-East? 1) Japan 2) U.S. 3) Russia 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 1) Japan Explanation: On June 12, 019, The Government of Japan has decided to invest an amount of 205.784 billion Yen, nearly Rs 13,000 crore in several ongoing as well as new infrastructure projects in the North-East Region. This was announced after a meeting of Development of North-East Region (DoNER) Minister Dr Jitendra Singh with the Japanese delegation led by Ambassador Mr Kenji Hiramatsu. The contributions of Japan in the development and transformation of the North-East in the last 3-4 years were appreciated by the Minister of DoNER.

59) Name the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, who launched “E-governance initiatives for ST Welfare schemes” recently . 1) Prakash Javdekar 2) Dharmendra Pradhan 3) Arjun Munda 4) Ram Vilas Paswan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Arjun Munda Explanation: On June 12, 2019, the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda launched “E-governance initiatives for ST Welfare schemes” at a function organized by Ministry of Tribal Affairs in presence of Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Ms. Anusuiya Uikey, Vice Chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Shri Ramesh Chand Meena, Chairperson of The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) and Shri Deepak Khandekar, Secretary, Minister of Tribal Affairs.

60) Name the bill approved by the cabinet to ban the practice of instant triple talaq . 1) Muslim Men (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019 2) Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019 3) Muslim Women (Ban instant triple talaq ) Bill 2019 4) Muslim Community (Ban instant triple talaq) Bill 2019 5) None of these Answer – 2) Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019 Explanation: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar announced that Cabinet approved a fresh bill to ban the practice of instant triple talaq, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019. It will replace Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance, 2019. It stated that triple talaq is punishable with imprisonment of 3 years and a fine. It also provides for payment of subsistence allowance to married Muslim women and dependent children. Key Points: The Bill will ensure gender equality and gender justice to Muslim women. It will protect the rights of married Muslim Women and prevent divorce through the practice of ‘Talaq-e-biddat’ by their husbands.

61) Under which article, the cabinet approved the extension of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for six more months ? 1) Article 351(4) of the Constitution of India 2) Article 355(4) of the Constitution of India

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3) Article 353(4) of the Constitution of India 4) Article 356(4) of the Constitution of India 5) None of these Answer – 4) Article 356(4) of the Constitution of India Explanation: A meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the extension of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for six more months beginning July 3, 2019 under article 356(4) of the Constitution of India.Key Points: The rule has been continuing in Jammu and Kashmir since June 20, 2018 and the present rule was supposed to expire on July 2, 2019. This will be the last extension of the central rule in the state. The Election Commission (EC) has issued a statement stating that elections in J&K would be announced after the annual Amarnath Yatra beginning on July 1, 2019.

62) Name the bill introduced to promote ease of doing business in India . 1) The Indian Partnership Act, 2019 2) Essential Commodities Act 2019 3) New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Bill, 2019 4) Indian Sale of Goods Act 2019 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Bill, 2019 Explanation: The Cabinet approved the “New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Bill, 2019” to promote ease of doing business in India. It is a positive step in establishing an independent and autonomous regime with a well-defined structure for institutionalized domestic and international arbitration. The aim is to make India as the hub of International Arbitration.It provides to set up an independent autonomous body for institutional arbitration and to acquire and transfer the undertakings of International Centre For Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR) to New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) w.e.f a specified date March 2, 2019. It will replace the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019, promulgated by the President on March 2, 2019.

63) Which committee received 2 months extension from union cabinet for the sixth time recently? 1) Committee examining sub-categorisation of OBCs 2) Committee to review the Methodology for Measurement of Poverty 3) Committee to review the Operation of the Cash Credit System 4) Committee examining the financial condition of the Regional Rural Banks in India 5) None of these Answer – 1) Committee examining sub-categorisation of OBCs Explanation: The Union Cabinet has accorded ex-post facto approval for the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC), by two more months i.e. upto July 31, 2019. This is the sixth extension to the commission. It’s term had expired on May 31, 2019. Key Points: In order to have equitable distribution of benefits amongst the OBC Castes/Communities, a Commission was set up under article 340 of the Constitution to examine the issue of sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes in the Central list.

64) Which two countries has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Bioceanic Railway Integration Corridor Project cooperation ? 1) India and Japan 2) India and Bolivia 3) India and Costa Rica 4) India and Finland 5) None of these

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Answer – 2) India and Bolivia Explanation: The Union Cabinet gave its ex-post facto approval to the a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March 2019, between India and Bolivia on Bioceanic Railway Integration Corridor Project cooperation. The agreement covers exchange of information, expert meetings, seminars, technical visits and implementation of jointly agreed cooperation projects between the two sides.

65) India and Thailand has signed an MoU in which field ? 1) In the field of Astronomy 2) In the area of Cyber Security 3) In the field of Biology and Medicine 4) In the field of Biotechnology 5) None of these Answer – 1) In the field of Astronomy Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has endorsed the agreement on the Astronomy / Astrophysics / Atmospheric Science signed between India and the Thailand. The objective of the MoU is to strengthen and encourage cooperation between the two countries on new scientific research, human resource development through increased scientific interaction and training, joint use of scientific infrastructure.

66) Which country has signed agreement with India in the field of Health, in the field of legal metrology and in the field of Biology and Medicine ? 1) Finland 2) Japan 3) Russia 4) Kyrgyzstan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Kyrgyzstan Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Modi has endorsed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) between India and Kyrgyzstan for collaborative research work on High Altitude Biology and Medicine. The Cabinet has also approved a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Legal Metrology between India and Kyrgyzstan. The MoU will be signed on the sidelines of the upcoming SCO summit on June 13and 14, 2019 . The union cabinet endorsed the signing and ratification of investment treaty between India- Kyrgyzstan which will increase investment flow between India and Kyrgyzstan and protection to investors of both countries. The Union Cabinet, driven by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of Health.

67) Under which scheme, farmers are expected to contribute Rs 100 per month ? 1) Atal Pension Yojana 2) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana 3) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana 4) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 5) None of these Answer – 3) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana Explanation: On June 13, 2019, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced that farmers in the country are expected to contribute Rs 100 per month under the Pradhan Mantri (PM) Kisan Pension Yojana. It seeks to provide a minimum monthly pension of Rs 3,000 on the attainment of 60 years of age. The

Current Affairs Q&A PDF central government will also contribute an equal amount to the pension fund.Pension Fund will be managed by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It will be responsible for the pension payout.The Pension Scheme will provide social security to small and marginal farmers.With an entry age of 18 to 40 years, it aims to cover around five crore beneficiaries in the first three years.

68) What is the revised Employees State Insurance(ESI) contribution rate from 6.5%, under the Employees’ State Insurance Act (ESI) 1948? 1) 3% 2) 4% 3) 5% 4) 6% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 4% Explanation: On June 13, 2019, the Government reduced the Employees State Insurance (ESI) contribution rate to 4% from 6.5%. This will benefit 36 million workers and 1.28 million employers and will lead to an estimated annual saving of around Rs 5,000 crore for firms. The reduced rates will be effective from July 1, 2019. The Central government through the Ministry of Labour & Employment decides the rate of contribution under the ESI Act. In 2018-19, 12.85 lakh employers and 3.6 crore employees contributed Rs 22,279 crore towards the ESI scheme.Reduction in the share of contribution of employers will reduce the financial liability of the establishments leading to improved viability of these establishments and will enhance Ease of Doing Business.The Employees’ State Insurance Act 1948 (the ESI Act), administered by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), provides for medical, cash, maternity, disability and dependent benefits to the Insured Persons under the Act.

69) Which state has received approval from the central government for setting up a e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) ? 1) Uttar Pradesh 2) New Delhi 3) Assam 4) Maharashtra 5) None of these Answer – 3) Assam Explanation: Central Government has permitted to set up e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam. It is a quasi-judicial authority which assesses the question of authenticity of a person’s citizenship. It should be set up by July 31, 2019 when the final list of National Register of Citizens (NRC) is published. The people left out in the final NRC can challenge their exclusion through these tribunals.

70) Who was appointed as the CEO of e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) mission in Assam ? 1) Sanjay Mehrotra 2) Anand Prakash Tiwari 3) Rajeev Suri 4) Sanjay Jha 5) None of these Answer – 2) Anand Prakash Tiwari Explanation: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam is Anand Prakash Tiwari. It will help in effective monitoring and resolution of cases registered with Foreigner Tribunal.It will help to strengthen the Judiciary in the disposal of cases and assist the Police organization in faster detection, prosecution and detention. The main aim of the project is to maintain a statewide biometric and biographic data in order to capture the illegal migrants’ data to computerize data flow for all the

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71) Where was the two day event of Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2019(MISW 2019) held recently ? 1) Guwahati, Assam 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) New Delhi, Delhi 4) Gurugram,Haryana 5) None of these Answer – 4) Gurugram,Haryana Explanation: The two day event of Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2019(MISW 2019) hosted by the Indian Navy under the aegis of the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)held in Gurugram,Haryana on June 12,2019. The workshop was inaugurated by Vice Admiral MS Pawar, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff. It saw the participation of more than 41 delegates from 29 countries of Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and beyond.

72) Which entity has joined hands with Directorate General of Training (DGT) along with Cisco to skill youth for digital economy through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) ? 1) Accenture 2) TCS 3) CTS 4) Wipro 5) None of these Answer – 1) Accenture Explanation: On June 14, 2019, Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) joined hands with Cisco and Accenture, private sector companies, to skill youth for digital economy through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The implementation partner is Quest Alliance. The program consists of tailor-made curriculum with modules for digital literacy, career readiness, employability skills and advanced technology skills such as data analytics, and a blended learning model enabled by a combination of online self-learning via the Bharat Skills portal and in- classroom modules.

73) Where was the fifth meeting of the Governing Council of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog held recently ? 1) Pune 2) Kolkata 3) Mumbai 4) New Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) New Delhi Explanation: On June 15, 2019, The fifth meeting of the Governing Council of The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog was held in Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. It was attended by the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, 26 Chief Ministers and the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Union Ministers and special invitees. This was the first governing council meeting under the new Modi government. The guiding principle of Union Government is “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwaas”.

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74) Who has chaired the fifth meeting of the Governing Council of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog? 1) Rajnath Singh 2) Narendra Modi 3) Amit Shah 4) Nirmala Sitharaman 5) None of these Answer – 2) Narendra Modi Explanation: On June 15, 2019, The fifth meeting of the Governing Council of The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.The Prime Minister spoke on the common goal of achieving a New India by 2022.The goals set for the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi should be achieved by October 2, 2019 and he insisted to begin the work to achieve the goals for 2022, the 75th anniversary of independence.

75) Which year is set as a target year to make India a five trillion dollar economy ? 1) 2030 2) 2025 3) 2024 4) 2020 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2024 Explanation: Prime Minister said the goal to make India a five trillion dollar economy by 2024 can be achieved though it is challenging. He urged the states to increase their economy by 2 to 2.5 times, which in turn would increase the common man’s purchasing power. He called upon the Chief Ministers to study their State’s export potential and work on export promotion.

76) Which state has the lowest rate of female workforce participation, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data published by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) ? 1) Bihar 2) Meghalaya 3) Mizoram 4) Himachal Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Bihar Explanation: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data published by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) reported that female labour force declined in India in 2017-18. It is one among the world’s bottom 10. In 2011-12, India was placed at 12th from the bottom globally. Bihar had the lowest rate of female workforce participation whereas the southern and eastern states did better.

77) OROP was in news recently, R stands for ______. 1) Rationality 2) Rank 3) Regulation 4) Reserve 5) None of these Answer - 2) Rank Explanation: R stands for Rank.The full form of OROP was One Rank One Pension.

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78) Who formed a committee to work on modalities of revising pension to over 25 lakh ex- servicemen and widows under One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme ? 1) Narendra Modi 2) Nirmala Sitharaman 3) Amit Shah 4) Rajnath Singh 5) None of these Answer – 4) Rajnath Singh Explanation: On June 14, 2019, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formed a committee to work on modalities and methodology on the implementation of the next revision of pension to over 25 lakh ex-servicemen and widows under One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme.

79) Who will chair the newly constituted committee that will work on modalities of revising pension to over 25 lakh ex-servicemen and widows under One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme? 1) Avinash Dikshit 2) Sanjiv Mittal 3) Anuradha Mitra 4) Nawal kishore 5) None of these Answer – 2) Sanjiv Mittal Explanation: On June 14, 2019, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formed a committee to work on modalities and methodology on the implementation of the next revision of pension to over 25 lakh ex-servicemen and widows under One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme.The newly constituted committee is headed by the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Shri Sanjiv Mittal and consists of representatives from the three services.It will submit its report in a month.

80)Who will chair the five-member committee constituted by central government of India to review the existing marketing structure of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)? 1) MA Pathan 2) Errol D’souza 3) Kirit Parikh 4) Dharmendra Pradhan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Kirit Parikh Explanation: To review the existing marketing structure of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in India, the Central Government constituted a five-member committee headed by economist Kirit Parikh. This move is seen as an effort to bring in more private players and it was a long-standing demand for companies like Reliance Industries.

81) Which country is hosting the Intersessional meeting of Kimberley Process (KP) in June 2019? 1) India 2) U.S. 3) Japan 4) China 5) None of these Answer - 1) India Explanation: India is hosting the Intersessional meeting of Kimberley Process (KP) from 17th to 21st June 2019 in

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Mumbai, Maharashtra. Besides the meetings of different Working Groups and Committees of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), two special forums regarding Diamond Terminology and Artisanal Mining – Small Steps to Larger Outcomes will also be held.India is the founding member of KPCS and is the chair of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for the year 2019 with the Russian Federation as Vice Chair.

82) Where was the 2nd Meeting of India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held ? 1) Milan, Italy 2) New Delhi, India 3) Rome, Italy 4) Mumbai, India 5) None of these Answer – 2) New Delhi, India Explanation: On June 13, 2019, The 2nd Meeting of India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism was held in New Delhi. It was co-chaired by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs and Mr Diego Brasioli, Principal Director for Security, Disarmament and non- Proliferation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy. The next meeting of the JWG will be held in Italy.

83) Which two countries has signed a Joint Record of Discussion at the 48th Director General (DG)-level talks? 1) India and Myanmar 2) India and Pakistan 3) India and Nepal 4) India and Bangladesh 5) None of these Answer - 4) India and Bangladesh Explanation: On June 15, 2019, Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) signed a Joint Record of Discussion at the 48th Director General (DG)-level talks which concluded in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was signed between DG, BSF, Rajni Kant Mishra and DG, BGB, Major General Md Shafeenul Islam. Both sides agreed to undertake joint efforts to bring down the killing incidents to zero. They will increase the coordinated patrols in the areas vulnerable to cattle and narcotics smuggling, educate the border population about the sanctity of International Border (IB) and prevent criminals from crossing the IB.

84) Which country is set to host the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) for the first time in September 2019? 1) Geneva, Switzerland 2) Windhoek, Namibia 3) New Delhi, India 4) Ordos City, China 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, India Explanation: To address the issues of land degradation and desertification, for the first time, India will host the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in September 2019. It will be held between September 2 and 13, 2019 at the India Expo Center and Mart, New Delhi. COP-14 will review the reports submitted by COP to convention and look into the details like how they carry out their commitments.

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85) Which year is set as target year to bring 150 million hectares of the world’s degraded and deforested land under restoration as per Bonn Challenge ? 1) 2020 2) 2025 3) 2027 4) 2030 5) None of these Answer – 1) 2020 Explanation: It is a global effort to bring 150 million hectares of the world’s degraded and deforested land under restoration by the year 2020 and 350 million hectares by 2030.India had joined the voluntary Bonn Challenge pledge at COP-13 (2015) in Paris. It had committed to restore 13 million hectares (MH) of degraded and deforested land by 2020, and an additional 8 million hectares (MH) by 2030. It is one of the largest pledges in Asia.

86) Which states will be implemented with the pilot project to restore degraded forest landscapes by the Indian government in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ? 1) Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Kerala 2) Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Karnataka 3) Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Karnataka 4) Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Karnataka 5) None of these Answer – 4) Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Karnataka Explanation: Ahead of COP-14 Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Prakash Javadekar launched a flagship project. It is a part of a larger international initiative ‘Bonn Challenge’. It will increase India’s capacity for Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR).The project is implemented by MoEFCC in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).During the pilot phase of the project, initial 3.5 years, it will be implemented in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Karnataka. It is aimed to develop and adapt best practices and monitor protocols for country, and build capacity .

87) ______edition of World Food India (WFI) 2019 is to be held in November 2019? 1) First 2) Second 3) Third 4) Fourth 5) None of these Answer – 2) Second Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal announced that World Food India (WFI) 2019, a biennial event, will be held at Vigyan Bhawan and Rajpath Lawns from 1-4 November 2019. It will be the biggest gathering of all global and domestic stakeholders in the Food Processing Sector. This will be the second edition of WFI, first was held in 2017.

88) Which city is set to host the 2nd edition of World Food India (WFI) 2019 in November 2019 ? 1) Mumbai 2) Varanasi 3) New Delhi 4) Guwahati 5) None of these

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Answer – 3) New Delhi Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal announced that World Food India (WFI) 2019, a biennial event, will be held at Vigyan Bhawan and Rajpath Lawns in New Delhi from 1-4 November 2019. It will be the biggest gathering of all global and domestic stakeholders in the Food Processing Sector. This will be the second edition of WFI, first was held in 2017.

89) What is the tagline of Second edition of World Food India(WFI) or WFI 2019 ? 1) “Forging Partnerships for Growth” 2) “Transforming the Food Economy” 3) “Families and Climate Action: Focus on SDG 13” 4) “Bridging the standardisation gap” 5) None of these Answer – 1) “Forging Partnerships for Growth” Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal announced that World Food India (WFI) 2019, a biennial event, will be held at Vigyan Bhawan and Rajpath Lawns in New Delhi. The tagline of the event will be “Forging Partnerships for Growth”.Meetings were organized to discuss the investment opportunities available in India in the Food processing industry and to sensitize the gathering about the participation in WFI 2019.

90) What was the theme of the 10th edition of Regional Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) summit, 2019 held in Nagpur, Maharashtra? 1) Theme – “Act to change laws that Discriminate” 2) Theme – “Reaching out - connect to your community” 3) Theme – “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health” 4) Theme – “Transformation Strategies for Built Environment” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Transformation Strategies for Built Environment” Explanation: On June 15, 2019, The 10th edition of Regional Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) summit, 2019 was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari addressed this meeting. The theme of 2019 summit was “Transformation Strategies for Built Environment”. This theme was adopted to focus on the impact of incorporating sustainability initiatives into functioning public buildings.

91) Which city has constructed the first plastic waste road ? 1) Gurugram 2) Lucknow 3) Mumbai 4) New Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 2) Lucknow Explanation: In an environment-friendly initiative, Lucknow constructed its first plastic waste road. The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has started using plastic waste to construct roads as a pilot project. This environment-friendly road is being constructed as a trial from Gomti Nagar Police Station to Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow. The LDA will follow all the road-making guidelines set by the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) for the construction.

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92) Where was the 3rd edition of Namaste Thailand Festival 2019 held ? 1) Mumbai, Maharashtra 2) Bangkok, Thailand 3) New Delhi, India 4) Chiang Mai, Thailand 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, India Explanation: A two-day event of Namaste Thailand Film Festival 2019 concluded its third edition at Select Citywalk in New Delhi. It was organized by Royal Thai Embassy with an aim to strengthen bilateral ties and increase cultural exchange between India and Thailand. The festival was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Thailand to India, H.E Chutintorn Gongsakdi. The festival featured stage performances by Thai artistes including Thai folk-jazz band Asia-7.

93) What is the name of the operation, which was carried out by India and Myanmar to bust camps of militant outfits operating in Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam? 1) Operation Sunrise 2 2) Operation Sarp Vinash 3) Operation Parakram 4) Operation Surya Hope 5) None of these Answer – 1) Operation Sunrise 2 Explanation: The armies of India and Myanmar carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation from May 16 in their respective border areas named ‘Operation Sunrise 2’. They targeted the militant groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam to bust terror camps.The armies coordinated with each other to bust camps of militant outfits. It included the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), NSCN-K (National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang), the United Liberation Front of Assam (I) and the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB).Troops from the Assam Rifles also participated in this event.

94)Where was the 12th Capacity Building workshop co hosted by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) held recently ? 1) Cochin 2) Mumbai 3) Visakhapatnam 4) New Delhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) New Delhi Explanation: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) co-hosted the 12th Capacity Building workshop in cooperation with the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) in New Delhi. It began on June 19, 2019 and will conclude on June 20, 2019. It is organized to deepen knowledge on issues related to piracy and armed robbery.

95) After which year, the sale of only Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be permitted in India, as per the proposal given by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog? 1) 2035 2) 2030 3) 2025 4) 2020 5) None of these

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Answer – 2) 2030 Explanation: The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, think tank of the government, has proposed that only Electric Vehicles (EVs) should be sold after 2030. This is proposed in order to expand the scope of the clean fuel technology beyond two and three-wheelers. The panel headed by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant had suggested earlier that only EV (three-wheelers and two-wheelers) with an engine capacity of up to 150 cc should be sold from 2025 onwards.

96) Where was the India’s first specialized hydrotherapy treatment centre for elephants suffering from arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments inaugurated ? 1) Kolkata, West Bengal 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 4) Guwahati, Assam 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: India has opened its first specialized hydrotherapy treatment centre for elephants suffering from arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments. It is situated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is a collaboration of Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and the NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), Wildlife SOS.

97) Where was the 20th meeting on Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) held recently ? 1) New Delhi 2) Mumbai 3) Varanasi 4) Chennai 5) None of these Answer – 1) New Delhi Explanation: On Jue 20,2019 The 20th meeting on Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held in New Delhi.

98) Who chaired 20th meeting on Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) that held in New Delhi ? 1) Venkaiah Naidu 2) Ram Nath Kovind 3) Narendra Modi 4) Nirmala Sitharaman 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: On Jue 20,2019 The 20th meeting on Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held in New Delhi. This was chaired under the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, and Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg among others.

99) Where was the 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting held recently ? 1) Chennai 2) Kolkata 3) New Delhi 4) Mumbai

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5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi Explanation: On June 21, 2019, the 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting was held in New Delhi.

100) Who chaired the 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting in New Delhi ? 1) Nirmala Sitharaman 2) Anurag Singh Thakur 3) Girish Chandra Murmu 4) Vipul Bansal 5) None of these Answer – 1) Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting was held in New Delhi.It was chaired by the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and it was her first meeting after assuming the office.

101) How much year of extension was given to the tenure of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAAs) in 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting? 1) Five years 2) Four years 3) Three years 4) Two years 5) None of these Answer – 4) Two years Explanation: Tenure of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) was due to end by 30 November 2019. GST Council extended this tenure by two years, in order to enable it to take up all the pending cases. The authority can take up new cases in future due to rate cut issues, indicating that the GST Council has plans for further rationalisation of GST rates.

102) From which year, the 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council decided to introduce electronic invoicing system in a phase-wise manner for B2B (Business to Business) transactions ? 1) 2025 2) 2020 3) 2030 4) 2035 5) None of these Answer – 2) 2020 Explanation: The Council decided to introduce electronic invoicing system in a phase-wise manner for B2B (Business to Business) transactions from 1 January 2020. Using this system, no separate e-way bill will be required in case of e-invoice. It will help to combat the menace of tax evasion.

103) Where was the world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose scheme Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) inaugurated ? 1) Wayanad, Kerala 2) Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh 3) Medigadda,Telangana 4) Bellary, Karnataka 5) None of these Answer – 3) Medigadda,Telangana

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Explanation: On June 21, 2019, The first phase of the world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose scheme Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) worth Rs 80,000 crore was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Telangana Chandrashekar Rao at Medigadda in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally district near the borders with Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.

104) On which riverbank is the world's largest multi-stage, multi-purpose Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) built? 1) Godavari River 2) Musi River 3) Krishna River 4) Bhima River 5) None of these Answer – 1) Godavari River Explanation: It is constructed by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL). The project, built across Godavari river, has become the world’s biggest in terms of capacity with 3 Barrages, 1531 km of Gravity Canals, 203 km of Tunnels, 20 Lifts, 19 Pump houses and 20 Reservoirs with total capacity of 147 TMC water irrigating 37 lakh acres.

105) What is the code name given by Indian Air Force(IAF) to pre-dawn air strikes conducted by Mirage-2000 fighters against the major Jaish-e-Mohammed training facility at Balakot in Pakistan? 1) Operation Calm Down 2) Operation Bandar 3) Operation All Out 4) Operation Parakram 5) None of these Answer – 2) Operation Bandar Explanation: On June 21, 2019, The Indian Air Force mission to bomb a terrorist hideout in Pakistan’s Balakot was codenamed ‘Operation Bandar’ (Monkey). The codename was also chosen by the IAF to maintain top secrecy for the operation which involved 12 Mirage 2000 jets crossing over into Pakistani territory to completely destroy a large Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Balakot.The name was possibly inspired by the fact that monkeys have always held a special place in India’s war culture, as evident in Lord Hanuman’s exploits in Ravana’s kingdom of SriLanka.

106) Under which of the following scheme, 1253 stations were identified for development and 1,103 railway stations were developed recently? 1) Adarsh Station Scheme(ASS) 2) Model Station Scheme(MSS) 3) Modern Station Scheme(MSS) 4) Upgrade Station Scheme(USS) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Adarsh Station Scheme(ASS) Explanation: On June 21, 2019, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha stated that under Adarsh Station Scheme (ASS), of the 1,253 stations which were identified for development, 1,103 railway stations were developed. Modernisation and upgradation of railway stations in Indian Railways are undertaken from time to time under various modernisation schemes such as Model Station Scheme, Modern Station Scheme and Adarsh Station Scheme.

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107) Which country has placed 7th to implement an Central Command Centre for Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) system? 1) Japan 2) Brazil 3) South Africa 4) India 5) None of these Answer – 4) India Explanation: India became the seventh nation to implement Central Command Centre for Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) after the US, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Brazil.

108) Where was the Central Command Centre for Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) inaugurated recently ? 1) New Delhi 2) Maharashtra 3) West Bengal 4) Assam 5) None of these Answer – 1) New Delhi Explanation: The Central Command Centre for Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi to ensure higher standards of safety. It was inaugurated in the presence of the Chairman of Airports Authority of India (AAI) Guruprasad Mohapatra, Board Members and senior AAI officials. India became the seventh nation to implement C-ATFM after the US, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Brazil.

109) Who inaugurated the Central Command Centre for Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) in New Delhi ? 1) Jitendra Singh 2) Kiren Rijiju 3) Hardeep Singh Puri 4) Shripad Yesso Naik 5) None of these Answer – 3) Hardeep Singh Puri Explanation: On June 22, 2019, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the Central Command Centre for Air Traffic Flow Management (C-ATFM) at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi to ensure higher standards of safety.

110) Which railway station has became the India’s first green and clean railway station? 1) Varanasi Cantt Railway Station 2) Udhana railway station 3) Jaynagar railway station 4) Katni Junction railway station 5) None of these Answer – 2) Udhana railway station Explanation: A young entrepreneur from surat launched an initiative to change Udhana railway station in Gujarat into India’s first green and clean railway station like Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

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111) Name the Indian entrepreneur, who launched an initiative to change Udhana railway station in Gujarat into India’s first green and clean railway station . 1) Ritesh Agarwal 2) Deepak Ravindran 3) Bhavin Turakhia 4) Viral Sudhirbhai Desai 5) None of these Answer – 4) Viral Sudhirbhai Desai Explanation: Viral Sudhirbhai Desai, a young entrepreneur from surat launched an initiative to change Udhana railway station in Gujarat into India’s first green and clean railway station like Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.Objective: In order to achieve the mission of ‘Clean India-Green India’, Desai installed oxygen bomber and over 1700 air purifying plants at the station and also painting has been made by him for environmental protection on the wall of the station.

112) Name the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russia, who visited India recently . 1) Dmitry Kozak 2) Alexey Gordeyev 3) Konstantin Chuychenko 4) Yury Trutnev 5) None of these Answer – 4) Yury Trutnev Explanation: Mr. Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District along with his delegation visited India from 15-19 June 2019. The visit was undertaken to help both sides to prepare for the visit of Prime Minister to Vladivostok, Russia to participate in the 5th edition of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) as the Chief Guest of the event which is scheduled between September 4 and 6, 2019

113) Which organization organized a session on ‘Economic Policy – The Road Ahead’ , in which expert panel for macroeconomics and employment suggested ways to achieve $5 trillion economy? 1) Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) 2) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog 3) National Development Council 4) Planning Commission 5) None of these Answer – 2) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog Explanation: In order to make India a $5 trillion economy, expert panel for macroeconomics and employment suggested ways to achieve the target during an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Session is organized by The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, think tank of the government of India on ‘Economic Policy – The Road Ahead’ which saw participants of over 40 economists and sectoral experts.

114) Which year is set by Government of India as the target year to end Tuberculosis (TB) ? 1) 2025 2) 2030 3) 2035 4) 2020 5) None of these Answer – 1) 2025

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Explanation: On June 24, 2019, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Health, and Family Welfare Minister stated that the Government has developed an ambitious National Strategic Plan to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2025. As per the Global TB report, India accounts for 27.4 lakh new TB cases annually which are 204 per lakh population for the year 2017.

115) What is the rank of India in terms of Tuberculosis (TB) cases per lakh population globally ? 1) 33 2) 34 3) 35 4) 30 5) None of these Answer – 3) 35 Explanation: India ranks 35th in the world in terms of TB cases per lakh population. iii. In 2018, Over 5 lakh 62 thousand patients were cured of TB.The Vision is of a TB free India is zero deaths, disease, and poverty due to tuberculosis.The Goal is to achieve a rapid decline in the burden of TB, mortality, and morbidity. The requirements for moving towards TB elimination in India have been arranged in four strategic areas of Detect, Treat, Prevent & Build.

116) Which state government has released a Flood Hazard Atlas for efficient management of flood in the state ? 1) Tamil Nadu 2) Maharashtra 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Odisha 5) None of these Answer – 4) Odisha Explanation: On June 22, 2019, The State Government of Odisha released a Flood Hazard Atlas for efficient management of flood in the state. It was released by the Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik. This is jointly prepared by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO(Indian Space Research Organization) and Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDAMA) analyzing data relating to flood from 2001 to 2018.

117) Who is the head of 7 member core group constituted by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to prepare a roadmap for implementation of a five-year “vision document” (STVD) ? 1) Manish Kumar 2) M K Sharma 3) C K Verma 4) lndu Gural Chaudhary 5) None of these Answer – 2) M K Sharma Explanation: The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), which comes under the ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), constituted a seven-member core group chaired by Additional Director General (training & research) M K Sharma to prepare a roadmap for implementation of a five-year “vision document” (STVD) as directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The other members of the group are C K Verma, lndu Gural Chaudhary, Harish Kumar, Naimuddin, Manish Kumar and Rajesh Kumar. The core group has been asked to submit its report within 15 days.

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118) Which organization has released, 2nd edition of “Healthy States, Progressive India” report which ranks states and union territories based on health outcomes, as well as, their overall performance ? 1) National Development Council 2) National Integration Council 3) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog 4) Planning Commission 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog Explanation: On June 25, 2019, The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog released the Second Edition of “Healthy States, Progressive India” Report. It ranked States and Union territories (UTs) innovatively on their year-on-year incremental change in health outcomes and their overall performance.

119) Which state has topped among the larger states for overall performance on health indicators as per the NITI Aayog report titled “Healthy States, Progressive India” ? 1) Maharashtra 2) Kerala 3) Andhra Pradesh 4) Odisha 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kerala Explanation: Among Larger States, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra topped the list in terms of overall performance in the NITI Aayog’s Health Index 2019. ii. Haryana, Rajasthan and Jharkhand emerged as the top three ranking States in terms of annual incremental performance.

120) Which year is set as a target to double farmers income using digital technology in rural India and setting up Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) & Agricultural Technology Management Agencies (ATMA) ? 1) 2022 2) 2020 3) 2025 4) 2030 5) None of these Answer – 1) 2022 Explanation: The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar announced that central Government has decided to use digital technology in rural India to double farmers’ income by the year 2022. For this, the Government has set up 713 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and 684 Agricultural Technology Management Agencies (ATMA) at the district level in the country for dissemination of technologies among the farming community.

121) Which country gifted Imphal Peace Museum to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal at Maibam Lokpa Ching, Manipur ? 1) Bangladesh 2) Vietnam 3) China 4) Japan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Japan

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Explanation: On June 22, 2019, Japan gifted Imphal Peace Museum to Manipur to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal, one of the fiercest battles of the Second World War, at Maibam Lokpa Ching popularly known as Red Hill (about 20 km southwest of Imphal). The inauguration was attended by Manipur Revenue minister Karam Shyam, Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu, High Commissioner of United Kingdom Dominic Asquith and TNF Chairman Yohei Sasakawa among others.

122) Under which scheme, Department of School Education and Literacy provides Self defence training for girls in schools ? 1) Shagun 2) Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat 3) Samagra Shiksha 4) Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Samagra Shiksha Explanation: Integrated Scheme for School Education ‘Samagra Shiksha’ was launched by the Department of School Education and Literacy which comes under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, effective from the academic year 2018-19. The activity of Self Defence training for girls comes under Samagra Shiksha.This scheme was launched to ensure the safety and security of girls keeping in mind the rising number of crimes against girls and women.Training will be given to girls of class VI to XII of Government Schools.It will also be given in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) which are residential schools and to those girls belonging to disadvantaged groups.

123) Mata Vaishno Devi shrine was in news recently, it is located in which state ? 1) Manipur 2) Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) 3) Meghalaya 4) Mizoram 5) None of these Answer – 2) Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) Explanation: The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, a religious pilgrimage atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) will get a dedicated in-house disaster response force by September 2020.The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding ) was signed between the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to impart advanced disaster management training to the shrine board staff in batches to prepare a dedicated disaster response force for the shrine.

124) How much percent of Indian children under five years will still be stunted by 2022 as per the report on Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) of India? 1) 32.7% 2) 31.4% 3) 33.5% 4) 39.5% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 31.4% Explanation: The report on Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) Analysis of India developed by UN (United Nations) World Food Programme Reduction: Stunting in children in India under the age of five has reduced at a rate of about 1% per year in the last decade. India must double its rate of progress to reach the target of 25% by 2022 set by the National Nutrition Mission.stated that 31.4% of Indian children under five years will still be stunted by 2022.

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125) Which ministry has partnered with UN’s (United Nations) World Food Programme to release the report on Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) stating that 31.4% will still be stunted by 2022 ? 1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) 2) Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) 3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) 4) Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Explanation: The report on Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) Analysis of India developed by UN (United Nations) World Food Programme in partnership with Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) stated that 31.4% of Indian children under five years will still be stunted by 2022.

126) Which Indian state has highest stunted children under 5 years of age as per the report on Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) by UN’s (United Nations) World Food Programme and Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation? 1) Bihar 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Jharkhand 4) Meghalaya 5) None of these Answer – 1) Bihar Explanation: The stunting in children under 5years of age is the highest in Bihar (48%), Uttar Pradesh (46%), Jharkhand (45%), and Meghalaya (44%). Only one in five children in Kerala and Goa (20% each) are stunted.

127) Who chaired the Beekeeping Development Committee (BDC) that submitted its report to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently ? 1) Amir Ullah Khan 2) V. K. Saraswat 3) Arvind Panagariya 4) Bibek Debroy 5) None of these Answer – 4) Bibek Debroy Explanation: Beekeeping Development Committee (BDC headed by Professor Bibek Debroy submitted its report to the Prime Minister on June 26, 2019. It was framed with the objective to identify ways of advancing beekeeping in India.

128) Which non constitutional body formed a Beekeeping Development Committee under the Chairmanship of Professor Bibek Debroy ? 1) National Development Council(NDC) 2) Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) 3) State Information Commission(SIC) 4) Central Information Commission(CIC) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Explanation: Beekeeping Development Committee (BDC) under the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) headed by Professor Bibek Debroy submitted its report to the Prime Minister on June 26,

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2019. It was framed with the objective to identify ways of advancing beekeeping in India.

129) In order to boost coordination among which ministries for the speeding up of hydrocarbon exploration-related clearances, the centre has formed a committee? 1) Ministry of Science and Technology & Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG) 2) Ministry of Earth Sciences & Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) 3) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG) & Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) 4) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG) & Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG) & Ministry of Environment and‎ Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) Explanation: On June 23, 2019, Central Government has formed a committee for coordination among the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG), the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) and the state governments after a tug of war between the two ministries. The panel formation will help in speeding up hydrocarbon exploration-related clearances.

130) Who will chair the Central Government formed committee for coordination among the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG), the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) ? 1) P K Sinha 2) Ajit Seth 3) Nripendra Misra 4) Pramod Kumar Misra 5) None of these Answer - 1) P K Sinha Explanation: On June 23, 2019, Central Government has formed a committee for coordination among the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG), the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) and the state governments after a tug of war between the two ministries. The panel formation will help in speeding up hydrocarbon exploration-related clearances.Members: The newly formed committee will have P K Sinha, Cabinet Secretary as chairman and secretaries of home, petroleum and environment ministry, a representative from the NITI Aayog & and chief secretaries of petroleum-producing states as members.

131) Which country has signed an agreement with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur to provide financial and technical assistance for research and development in the area of prosthetic limbs? 1) Japan 2) China 3) Russia 4) South Korea 5) None of these Answer – 4) South Korea Explanation: On June 24, 2019, South Korean Ambassador to India Bong-kil Shin and Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) signed agreement to provide assistance in prosthetic limbs sector.Korea will grant financial and technical assistance for research and development collaboration in the med-tech sector in the area of prosthetic limbs, bionic arms, 3-D printing-based Flat foot solution and mobility solutions.

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132) Name the collaborative initiative launched by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) and South Korea recently ? 1) Jaipur Limb Korea 2) Jaipur Foot Korea 3) Korea & Jaipur limb 4) Limb-Korea & Jaipur 5) None of these Answer – 2) Jaipur Foot Korea Explanation: On June 24, 2019, South Korean Ambassador to India Bong-kil Shin launched a collaborative initiative between South Korea and Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) named ‘Jaipur Foot Korea’. An agreement was also signed by the Korean Ambassador with BMVSS to provide assistance in prosthetic limbs sector.Korea will grant financial and technical assistance for research and development collaboration in the med-tech sector in the area of prosthetic limbs, bionic arms, 3-D printing-based Flat foot solution and mobility solutions.

133) Kalu police station was ranked as the India’s best police station, it is located in which state? 1) Dharwad district, Karnataka 2) Murshidabad district, West Bengal 3) Bikaner district, Rajasthan 4) Nicobar district, Andaman & Nicobar Islands 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bikaner district, Rajasthan Explanation: On June 25, 2019, The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the rankings of police stations for the year 2018. The Kalu police station in Bikaner district of Rajasthan was ranked the best police station in the country. It was awarded the first rank for its performance in crime prevention, investigation and disposal of cases, crime detection, community policing and maintenance of law and order, women help desk facility, drinking water facility and WiFi.Campbell Bay police station in Nicobar district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands was ranked second.

134) Which govt scheme has benefitted 2.22 crore villagers with Digital Education and now working towards the goal of making one lakh digital villages? 1) Pradhan Mantri Digital Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMDKVY) 2) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Digital Saksharta Yojana (PMSDSY) 3) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) 4) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DDUDSA) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad announced that around 2.22 crore villagers were given Digital Education under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA). The government has enrolled 636 training partners.The target of the government is to make one lakh digital villages. In order to fulfill it, it has collaborated with Railways to lay the Optical fibre network at the gram level.

135) How many houses were approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) so far(approximately) ? 1) 83 Lakh 2) 82 Lakh 3) 80 Lakh 4) 81 Lakh

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5) None of these Answer – 4) 81 Lakh Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri announced that 81,03,196 houses were approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme. 47,57,987 houses are at stages of construction and 26,07,913 houses were completed or occupied.Central Assistance of Rs. 51,113 crores was released under the PMAY (Urban) and the assistance was met through Budgetary Resources as well as Extra Budgetary Resources (EBR).

136) Who was appointed as the head of newly constituted committee for ensuring inter- ministerial coordination on resolving issues related to e-commerce ? 1) Sanjay Kothari 2) Ramesh Abhishek 3) Pradeep Kumar Sinha 4) Nripendra Misra 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ramesh Abhishek Explanation: Standing Group of Secretaries (GoS) has been constituted for ensuring inter-ministerial coordination on resolving issues related to e-commerce.Chairman: The committee formed under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ramesh Abhishek.Draft national e-commerce policy: It has been drafted and placed in public domain. The 42-page draft addresses six broad issues of the e-commerce ecosystem such as data, infrastructure development, e- commerce marketplaces, regulatory issues, stimulating domestic digital economy and export promotion through e-commerce.

137) Name the minister, who formed the Group of Secretaries (GoS) for ensuring inter-ministerial coordination on resolving issues related to e-commerce. 1) Piyush Goyal 2) Suresh Prabhu 3) D. V. Sadananda Gowda 4) Pralhad Joshi 5) None of these Answer – 1) Piyush Goyal Explanation: On June 21, 2019 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that a Standing Group of Secretaries (GoS) has been constituted for ensuring inter-ministerial coordination on resolving issues related to e-commerce.Chairman: The committee formed under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ramesh Abhishek.

138) Where was the 7th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Brunei Darussalam held? 1) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam 2) Mumbai, India 3) New Delhi, India 4) Kampong Ayer, Brunei Darussalam 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, India Explanation: On June 24, 2019, The 7th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Brunei Darussalam was held in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary(East) and Brunei side was led by Hajah Siti Norishan Haji Abdul Ghafor, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Government.They reviewed bilateral relations between the 2 countries, including political, trade and

Current Affairs Q&A PDF investment, defence, cultural & people to people contact and exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues.They agreed to explore cooperation in energy, health and pharmaceuticals, higher education and agricultural sectors.The next round of Consultations will be held in Brunei on mutually agreed dates.

139) Which state celebrated the 23rd Sindhu Darshan Festival 2019 ? 1) Assam 2) Odisha 3) West Bengal 4) Jammu and Kashmir 5) None of these Answer – 4) Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: A four-day event of 23rd Sindhu Darshan Festival 2019 celebrated at Sindhu Ghat Shey in Jammu and Kashmir’s Leh from 24 to 27 June 2019. Organizers: The festival was jointly organized by Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti (SDYS) and Ladakh Phanday Tsogspa.It was inaugurated by Skyabje Choskyong Palga Rinpoche.Aim: The day celebrated with the aim to promote national integration and celebrate unity in diversity and it was first started in 1997.It was marked by a holy dip in the Indus River and the colorful cultural programme performed by cultural troupes from different parts of the country.

140) How much fine will be imposed on the people for blocking ambulances as a part of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill? 1) Rs 20,000 2) Rs 30,000 3) Rs 10,000 4) Rs 50,000 5) None of these Answer – 3) Rs 10,000 Explanation: On June 24, 2019, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the bill to fine people with Rs 10,000 for blocking ambulances. The rule is the part of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill. The newly approved bill will update the Motor Vehicles Act 1988.

141) WPI was in news recently,W stands for ______. 1) Wholesale 2) Welfare 3) Wealth 4) Wage 5) None of these Answer – 1) Wholesale Explanation: W stands for Wholesale,the full form of WPI is Wholesale Price Index.

142) Who will chair the 18-member working group to revise the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with the base year 2011-12 and to come up with a new Producer Price Index (PPI)? 1) V.K. Saraswat 2) V.K. Paul 3) Rajiv Kumar 4) Ramesh Chand 5) None of these Answer – 4) Ramesh Chand

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Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Government formed a 18-member working group headed by Ramesh Chand, member of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, to revise current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with base year 2011-12 and come up with a new Producer Price Index (PPI). The other members of the panel include 4 officials from National Statistical Office, 2 from Ministry of Finance, 1 from Department of Agriculture, 1 from RBI, 1 from Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and 1 from Department of Consumer Affairs. The non-official members of the group include State Bank of India chief economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh, economist Surjit Bhalla, and Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council member Shamika Ravi, among others.

143) Which is the nodal office for the 18 member working group chaired by Ramesh Chand formed to revise current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI)? 1) Department of Financial Services(DFS) 2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) 3) Department of Economic Affairs(DEA) 4) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management(DIPAM) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Government formed a 18-member working group headed by Ramesh Chand, member of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, to revise current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with base year 2011-12 and come up with a new Producer Price Index (PPI). The nodal office for the group is the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The revision of the base year 2011-12 will help to describe a more realistic picture of the price situation and its impact on people. It will draft a roadmap to switch over from WPI to PPI.

144) Which institute has signed with Ministry of Shipping to set up India’s first Centre for Inland & Coastal Maritime Technology (CICMT) with the focus on indigenisation of ship designing, building and testing ? 1) IIT Madras 2) IIT Delhi 3) IIT Kharagpur 4) IIT Bombay 5) None of these Answer – 3) IIT Kharagpur Explanation: On June 26, 2019, A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Ministry of Shipping and IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Kharagpur to set up Centre for Inland & Coastal Maritime Technology (CICMT) at IIT Kharagpur. CICMT is the first of its kind centre in India with the focus on indigenisation of ship designing, building, and testing. The cost of the project is Rs.69.20 crore and it is funded under Sagarmala programme. The funding for the project is for 5 years after which revenues generated from the end users will be used.

145) Name the campaign launched by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Smt. Renuka Singh to institutionalize collaborations with different organizations to promote tribal products . 1) “Go Tribal Campaign” 2) “Promote Tribes” 3) “Uplift the life of tribes” 4) “Tribal Products” 5) None of these Answer – 1) “Go Tribal Campaign”

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Explanation: On June 28, 2019, “Go Tribal Campaign” by Tribes India was launched by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Smt. Renuka Singh in the presence of Shri R.C. Meena, Chairman, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Shri Deepak Khandekar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED in New Delhi. TRIFED organized this event to institutionalize collaborations and partnerships with different organizations to promote tribal products. It is an organization under Ministry of Tribal Affairs and is engaged in marketing development of tribal products under the brand name “TRIBES INDIA”.

146) Where was the 32nd edition of International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Congress held for the first time in South Asia to increase quality seed production and seed export-import policies ? 1) Male, Maldives 2) Dhaka, Bangladesh 3) Kabul, Afghanistan 4) Hyderabad, Telangana 5) None of these Answer – 4) Hyderabad, Telangana Explanation: An eight-day event of the 32nd edition of International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Congress has started in Hyderabad, Telangana. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Telangana government have jointly hosted the event which is being held for the first time in South Asia. Inauguration: Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare inaugurated the event.Aim: Focusing on modern technologies to increase quality seed production and seed export-import policies.

147) Name the five-year vision plan launched by Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to transform higher education with the help of more than 50 initiatives . 1) Education Quality Inclusion Programme (EQIP) 2) Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP) 3) Education Quality Upgradation and Enhanced Programme (EQUEP) 4) Education Quality Enhanced Programme (EQEP) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP) Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) released a five-year vision plan named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP) to transform higher education with the help of more than 50 initiatives.

148) Who is the chairman of the group focus, “Internationalisation” ? 1) Deepak Pathak 2) Surendra Prasad 3) Ajit Balakrishnan 4) Amitabh Kant 5) None of these Answer – 4) Amitabh Kant Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) released a five-year vision plan named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP) to transform higher education with the help of more than 50 initiatives.

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Details of the group with focus area and group head: Group Group Focus Chairman No 1. Strategies for expanding Shri Hasmukh Adhia, Chancellor, access Central University Gujarat 2. Towards global best Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Chancellor, teaching/learning Central University of Rajasthan & process former Secretary, Dept of Space; former Chairman – ISRO 3. Promoting Excellence Shri Pawan Goenka, Chairman, BoG, IIT Madras 4. Governance reforms Prof M S Ananth, Chairman, National Testing Agency (NTA) 5. Assessment, Prof Surendra Prasad, former Accreditation & Ranking Director, IIT Delhi systems 6. Promotion of research & Dr. Vijaya Raghavan, Principal innovation Scientific Adviser to PM 7. Employability & Shri Ajit Balakrishnan, former entrepreneurship Chairman, IIM Kolkata 8. Using Technology for Prof Deepak Pathak, Chairman, NIT better reach Goa & Prof IIT Bombay 9. Internationalisation Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog 10. Financing higher Shri. Kris Gopalakrishnan, former education CEO, Infosys.

149) What is the full form of NIN ? 1) NIN-National Institute of Naturopathy 2) NIN-Net Information of Neutrality 3) NIN-National Institute of Nutrition 4) NIN- Net Information of Natural monopoly 5) None of these Answer – 3) NIN-National Institute of Nutrition Explanation: NIN stands for National Institute of Nutrition

150) Which ministry has proposed the National Mission on Natural Language Translation worth Rs 450 crore for next 3 years ? 1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) 2) Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) 3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) 4) Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Explanation: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will put forward the proposal of National Mission on Natural Language Translation with an outlay Rs 450 crore for next 3 years before the Union Cabinet. It is one of the key missions identified by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).

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151) By which year, the flow of raw sewage into the Ganga river will be fully stopped, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ? 1) 2025 2) 2022 3) 2030 4) 2020 5) None of these Answer – 2) 2022 Explanation: On June 28, 2019, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a national conference, exhibition and awards ceremony ‘Innovative Water Solutions’ in New Delhi announced that the flow of raw sewage into the Ganga river will be fully stopped by 2022.

152) What is the rank of India in terms of contamination ? 1) 135 2) 130 3) 125 4) 122 5) None of these Answer – 4) 122 Explanation: India is ranked 122nd in the World in terms of contamination. States of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand have already achieved this and they have promised to make Ganga fit for holy rituals by December 2019.Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) was asked to find out the portion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds spent on water issues.Ernst & Young (EY)- ASSOCHAM report titled “Think-Blue” Effective Water Management: Integrating Innovation & Technology was released during the event.

153) Where was the 2 day Meeting of Expert Working Group on Paris Pact Initiative on Illicit Financial Flows with the support of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes (UNODC) held recently? 1) Moscow, Russia 2) Washington, D.C., U.S. 3) New Delhi, India 4) Beijing, China 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Delhi, India Explanation: 2 day Meeting of Expert Working Group on Paris Pact Initiative on Illicit Financial Flows deriving from the trafficking of Opiates originating in Afghanistan was organised in New Delhi from June 27-28, 2019. It was hosted by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance with the support of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes (UNODC). It was inaugurated by the Additional Secretary, Revenue Mr. Anil Kumar Jha.

154) Who constituted a 3 member panel to resolve disputes between private solar & wind power developers, public sector Solar Energy Corporation of India and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) beyond contractual agreement? 1) R K Singh 2) A K Dubey 3) M F Farooqui 4) Anil Swarup 5) None of these 46 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Answer – 1) R K Singh Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (Independent Charge) R K Singh approved the formation of a three-member dispute resolution committee with members M F Farooqui, former Heavy Industry Secretary, Anil Swarup, former Coal Secretary and A K Dubey, former Sports Secretary to resolve disputes between private solar & wind power developers and public sector Solar Energy Corporation of India and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) beyond contractual agreement. India aims to achieve 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2022 as part of its climate commitments. Out of 175 GW, 100GW will be received from solar projects and rest from the wind power projects.

155) Which two countries have agreed to seek mutually acceptable solution to boundary issue ? 1) India and Nepal 2) India and China 3) India and Pakistan 4) India and Srilanka 5) None of these Answer – 2) India and China Explanation: On June 27, 2019, The two sides of India and China have agreed to come to mutually acceptable, reasonable and fair solutions to their thorny boundary issues. In the Jammu and Kashmir region, the Indian Territory is with China is around 38,000 sq kilometers. There was a so-called China-Pakistan boundary agreement which was signed on 2nd March 1963 with Pakistan and China.

156) Who was appointed as the special representative by India in order to rework the framework for the settlement of boundary ? 1) Ashok Gehlot 2) Sachin Pilot 3) Nirmala Sitharaman 4) Ajit Doval 5) None of these Answer – 4) Ajit Doval Explanation: On June 27, 2019, The two sides of India and China have agreed to come to mutually acceptable, reasonable and fair solutions to their thorny boundary issues.Now special representatives appointed by both China and India (From India, NSA(National Security Adviser) Ajit Doval and from China State Councilor Wang-Yi)in order to rework the framework for the settlement of boundary.

157) Under which project, all gram panchayats(GPs) in the country will be connected with the high-speed broadband by March 2020 ? 1) CompleteNet 2) FullNet 3) BharatNet 4) CentPercentNet 5) None of these Answer – 3) BharatNet Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Electronics and IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that all gram panchayats(GPs) in the country will be connected with the high-speed broadband under BharatNet project by March 2020.Aim: To provide hassle-free high-speed broadband connectivity to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across India.Present status: Under the project, 128870-gram panchayats have been connected with optical fiber to date. 47 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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158) Under which article, government gave its approval for the extension of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashimir for six more months ? 1) Article 356(4) of Indian Constitution 2) Article 350(4) of Indian Constitution 3) Article 352(4) of Indian Constitution 4) Article 351(4) of Indian Constitution 5) None of these Answer – 1) Article 356(4) of Indian Constitution Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The Union Government given its approval for the extension of President’s rule under article 356(4) of Indian Constitution In Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) for six more months beginning July 3, 2019. Union home minister Amit Shah has moved a statuary resolution in Parliament to extend President’s rule by another six months.Background: The state was under Governor’s rule on J&K on June 20, 2018, after that President’s rule was imposed in December 2018.

159) Who will head the high-level advisory group to boost India’s share and importance in global merchandise and services trade ? 1) Jagdish Bhagwati 2) Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla 3) Amartya Sen 4) Gita Gopinath 5) None of these Answer – 2) Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla Explanation: The Union ministry of commerce had constituted a high-level advisory group headed by economist Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla, member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council on Foreign trade policy for ways to boost India’s share and importance in global merchandise and services trade.

160) What is the name of the bond recommended by high-level advisory group headed by Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla as a specialized security product providing funds towards Long Term Infrastructure ? 1) Security Bonds 2) Fund Bonds 3) Elephant Bonds 4) Infrastructure Bonds 5) None of these Answer – 3) Elephant Bonds Explanation: Tax reforms: The panel has recommended to cut down the corporate tax rate and to set a target to double the exports(goods and services)to $1,000 billion by 2025.Elephant Bonds: The Committee has recommended Elephant Bonds as a specialized security product providing funds towards Long Term Infrastructure.Financial reforms: The suggestions made by the group also includes reforms in Financial Services Framework for making India a preferred destination for financial services.

161) Which color coding will be required to label on front side of Indian package food that represent high fat, sugar and salt content levels as per Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSAI) ? 1) Yellow color coding 2) Red color coding 3) Green color coding 4) Orange color coding 5) None of these

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Answer – 2) Red color coding Explanation: On June 27, 2019, As per the draft regulation issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSAI) (Labelling and Display regulation) of India Packaged food companies will be required to label high fat, sugar and salt content levels on the front side of the package with “red-color-coding”. Replacing old: This will replace the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011.Labelling regulations: Nutritional Information on calories (energy), saturated fats, trans-fats, added sugar and sodium per serve should be mentioned on the Front of the Pack (FoP)labels.

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1)Name the Chile city which became the southernmost city in the world. 1. Puerto Varas 2. Puerto Natales 3. Puerto Montt 4. Puerto Williams 5. None of these Answer - 4. Puerto Williams Explanation:- Puerto Williams in Chile has become the southernmost city in the world after getting its status upgraded to city category. Previously, southernmost city was Ushuaia in Argentina.

2)Find the name of three countries along with India join together to support ASEAN-led architecture mechanism to promote free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. 1..Vietnam,Cambodia and Japan 2.Myanmar,Indonesia and Bangladesh 3. US,Fiji and Australia 4.US, Japan, and Australia 5.None of these Answer - 4.US, Japan, and Australia Explanation:- India, US, Japan, and Australia came together to support ASEAN-led architecture mechanism for a rule- based order to promote free, open, prosperous and inclusive indo-pacific region in a meeting held at Bangkok, Thailand. This move is to counter China’s military expansion into the Indo-pacific region.

3)To which Indian state, Asian Development Bank(ADB) has approved $350 million loan to rehabilitate two state highways and other road improvement project? 1.Kerala 2.Bihar 3.Tamilnadu 4.Chattisgarh 5.None Answer - 4.Chattisgarh Explanation:- Asian Development Bank(ADB) approved $350 million loan to rehabilitate and upgrade two state highways and 23 major district roads totaling about 850 kilometers in Chhattisgarh. It will improve the connectivity and access to basic services and livelihood opportunities in the state.

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4)Name the financial service company launched 'Sabse Khaas Loan' scheme for two-wheeler customers. 1. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Service Ltd., 2. L&T Finance 3. Bajaj Finserve Ltd., 4. TVS credit service Ltd., 5. None of these Answer - 2. L&T Finance Explanation:- Indian multinational conglomerate, L&T Finance, a subsidiary of L&T Finance Holdings, launched 'Sabse Khaas Loan' for two-wheeler customers. This scheme provides burden-free and low-cost finance for two- wheelers eliminates the need for hypothecation of the vehicle to the financier over the tenure of the loan.

5) Which country topped the new SDG(Sustainable Development Goals) Gender Equality Index ? 1) Denmark 2) Sweden 3) Norway 4) Finland 5) None of these Answer – 1) Denmark Explanation: The index accounted for 14 out of 17 SDGs. The countries were ranked with a score out of 100. A score of 50 signified that a country is about halfway to meet a goal. Rank Country Score 1. Denmark 89.3 2. Finland 88.8 3. Sweden 88.0 4. Norway 87.7 5. Netherlands 86.8 6. Slovenia 86.5 7. Germany 86.2 8. Canada 85.8 9. Ireland 85.4 10. Australia 85.2

6) What is the rank of India in new SDG(Sustainable Development Goals) Gender Equality Index ? 1) 90th 2) 95th 3) 88th 4) 85th 5) None of these Answer – 2) 95th Explanation: India was ranked 95th among 129 countries in new SDG(Sustainable Development Goals) Gender Equality Index with 56.2 scores. The gender gap index of the World Economic Forum had ranked India with 108.The index accounted for 14 out of 17 SDGs. The countries were ranked with a score out of 100. A score of 50 signified that a country is about halfway to meet a goal. The ranking found that 1.4 billion girls and women living in countries got a “very poor” grade. The global average score of the 129 countries, which represented 95% of the world’s girls and women, is 65.7 out of 100 (“poor” in the index). 2.8 billion girls and women live in countries that get either a “very poor” (59 and below) or “poor” score (60-69) on gender equality. Only 8% of the world’s population of girls and women live in

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7) Where was the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) organized the 14th Islamic Summit recently? 1) Dhaka, Bangladesh 2) Kabul, Afghanistan 3) Mecca, Saudi Arabia 4) ‎Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mecca, Saudi Arabia Explanation: 14th Islamic Summit organized by Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit was held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It was hosted by Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. The official agenda of the summit was to address current issues in the Muslim world and recent developments in a number of OIC member states. It discussed the regional security issues surrounded by the tensions between Iran and the US and its Gulf allies. It also focused on the question of Palestine- Islamophobia on countering extremism and terrorism and adopted a comprehensive strategy to combat Islamophobia.

8) Who was appointed as the special envoy for Jammu & Kashmir by Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) ? 1) Farah Pandith 2) Abdul Basit 3) Syed Asif Ibrahim 4) Yousef Aldobeay 5) None of these Answer – 4) Yousef Aldobeay Explanation: OIC appointed Yousef Aldobeay as its special envoy for Jammu & Kashmir. It extended the support for people of Jammu and Kashmir and towards achievement of their legitimate rights and called upon India to hold a referendum in J&K under the United Nations’ patronage. In a communique adopted during the summit, India slammed OIC for its reference to Jammu and Kashmir as "unacceptable". It stated that OIC had no locus standi in matters relating to J&K and it should refrain from making such "unwarranted references".

9) Where was the fourth Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) meeting held recently? 1) Bangkok, Thailand 2) Beijing, China 3) Jakarta, Indonesia 4) Moscow, Russia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Bangkok, Thailand Explanation: The fourth Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) meeting was recently held in Bangkok, Thailand. It is an informal strategic dialogue between the group of four countries - United States, India, Japan, and Australia .It was attended by senior officials of QUAD member countries. Countries held consultation on their collaborative efforts to advance a “free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region”, maritime security and good governance and also discussed the initiatives taken by each country to encourage transparent, principles-based investment in quality infrastructure.Meeting participants assured their support for ASEAN centrality and ASEAN-led regional architecture.

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10) Who received the first permanent residency – Golden Card, in Abu Dhabi ? 1) Hussain Sajwani 2) M.A.Yusuffali 3) Saif Ahmad Al Ghurair 4) Mohamed Alabbar 5) None of these Answer – 2) M.A.Yusuffali Explanation: The first Golden card was given to UAE-based businessman, LuLu Group chairman M.A. Yusuffali. He has net worth of $4.7 billion and ranked as richest person in UAE by Forbes.Brigadier Saeed Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, awarded the first permit.UAE has also announced that about 6800 investors with 100 billion Dirhams worth of investment will be provided with Golden Card in first batch.

11) Which country has mandated the visa applicant to provide social media details dated back to five years from the application date as per new immigration rule ? 1) Russia 2) U.S. 3) China 4) India 5) None of these Answer – 2) U.S. Explanation: According to a new immigration rule in US, the visa applicants are now required to provide social media details dated back to five years from the application date, to enhance the screening process of the applicants and ensure national security. This affects nearly 15 million people per year.The data required under the new rule include social media profiles links, phone numbers, email IDs for the past five years.Previously, social media information was required only for persons who have visited countries with terrorism. Now it is mandatory for all visa application including immigrant form DS-260 and non- immigrant form DS-160.If in any case, the applicants are not using social media they can say no but will face serious consequences if found to be a lie.

12) Which Indian city topped the “Traffic Index 2018” and becomes congested city among 403 cities in 56 countries ? 1) Chennai 2) New Delhi 3) Mumbai 4) Bengaluru 5) None of these Answer – 3)Mumbai Explanation: On June 5, 2019, The recent study “Traffic Index 2018”, analysis of the current status of traffic mobility was conducted by location technology specialist TomTom.According to the findings, Mumbai is the most traffic-congested city among 403 cities in 56 countries with a congestion level of 65 percent, while New Delhi ranked fourth with congestion of 58 percent. ii. The other top cities in the list of congested cities are Bogota (63 percent), Lima in Peru (58 percent), Moscow in Russia(56 Percent), Brussels (37 Percent), London (37 Percent) and Paris (36 percent). iii. Top five most congested North American are in the list are Mexico City (52 per cent), Los Angeles (41 per cent), Vancouver (38 per cent), New York (36 per cent) and San Francisco (34 per cent).

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13) Which of the following countries were elected to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as Non-permanent Members for a period of 2-year ? 1) Estonia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam 2) Latvia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam 3) Belarus, Latvia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tunisia 4) Belarus, Latvia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Cyprus 5) None of these Answer – 1) Estonia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam Explanation: On June 7, 2019, Estonia, Niger, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines, Tunisia, and Vietnam were elected to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as Non-permanent Members for a 2-year term beginning January 1, 2020. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) had held elections for 5 non-permanent members of the Security Council in the General Assembly hall. UNGA has 193 members. In the African and Asia Pacific category, Vietnam secured192 out of 193 votes while Niger and Tunisia got 191 votes each. In the Latin America and Caribbean category, St. Vincent and the Grenadines were elected as it had secured 185 votes. El Salvador, which was in the group, got only 6 votes. In the Eastern European States category, Estonia got 111 votes whereas Romania secured 78 votes. Georgia and Latvia secured only one vote each.

14) Which airlines has been named the world’s most punctual airline by flight data analysis company Flightstats.com ? 1) Qatar Airways 2) All Nippon Airways 3) Srilankan Airlines 4) LATAM Airlines 5) None of these Answer – 3) Srilankan Airlines Explanation: Sri Lanka’s state-run Srilankan Airlines has been named the world’s most punctual airline by flight data analysis company Flightstats.com. An extraordinary 90.5 percent of SriLankan Airlines’ flights were on time according to an analysis by Flightstats. This is the second consecutive time in less than 12 months that Sri Lankan has achieved this milestone.Earlier it was won the tag in September 2018 with the punctuality rating of 91.37 percent.LATAM Airlines was in second place with 38,202 flights. All Nippon Airways was in third place with 29,536 flights. 8th was Singapore Airlines with 7,987 flights. Emirates was in 10th place with 12,615 flights.

15) Where was the G20 Ministerial meeting on Trade and Digital Economy held ? 1) Tsukuba, Japan 2) Beijing, China 3) Moscow, Russia 4) New Delhi, India 5) None of these Answer – 1) Tsukuba, Japan Explanation: The G20 Ministerial meeting on Trade and Digital Economy was held on June 8 and 9, 2019 in Tsukuba city, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the eight Ministerial Meetings. Trade and Economy Ministers of the Group of 20 major economies discussed the ways to reorder trade rules and finances in an era of technological change and protectionism.

16) Who lead Indian delegation for G20 Ministerial Meeting that held in Tsukuba, Japan? 1) Harsimrat Kaur Badal 2) Piyush Goyal 3) Nirmala Sitharaman

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4) S. Jaishankar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Piyush Goyal Explanation: The Indian delegation for G20 Ministerial Meeting was led by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways,Piyush Goyal. He participated in the discussions related to increasing trade and cooperation to harness the potential of digital economy. He held the meetings with US Ambassador to World Trade Organization (WTO) Dennis Shea, China’s Vice Minister of Commerce, Wang Shouwen and Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism, and Investment, Simon Birmingham. He also held bilateral talks with Minister of Trade and Industry for Singapore, Chan Chun Sing Minister of Commerce and Investment for Saudi Arabia, Majid Bin Abdullah Al Qasabi; Minister of Trade and Industry for South Africa, Ebrahim Patel, and Minister for Trade of the Republic of Korea, Yoo Myung-Hee.

17) Indian economy will grew by ______percent in 2019, as per the G-20 surveillance note prepared by staff of International Monetary Fund (IMF) . 1) 7.1% 2) 7.2% 3) 7.3% 4) 7.5% 5) None of these Answer – 3) 7.3% Explanation: G-20 surveillance note expected that Indian economy will grow 7.3% in 2019 and 7.5% in 2020. This was prepared by the staff of International Monetary Fund (IMF). It stated that the reforms to hiring and dismissal regulations would help incentivise formal job creation in India and, if combined with an increase in female labour force participation would help absorb the country’s large demographic dividend. Global growth is projected to remain stable at around 3.6%. It will rely on weights shifting toward countries with relatively higher growth rates, mainly G-20 emerging markets such as China and India.

18) Which organization has revealed that 1 in 5 children (23 million) were married off before the age of 15 ? 1) United States Children's Bureau 2) Child Welfare Information Gateway 3) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) 4) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 5) None of these Answer – 4) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Explanation: After the first-ever in-depth analysis of child grooms, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) study revealed that an estimated 115 million boys and men around the world were married as children. Of which 1 in 5 children (23 million) were married off before the age of 15. The data was collected from 82 countries on the basis of national estimates in the UNICEF global databases. The study revealed that child marriage among boyes was prevalent across countries like the sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia, and East Asia and the Pacific.

19) Name the central African country, which has the highest number of child marriage among males that accounted for 28% . 1) Central African Republic 2) Republic of Chad 3) DR Congo 4) Cameroon

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5) None of these Answer – 1) Central African Republic Explanation: The Central African Republic had the highest number of child marriage among males which accounted for 28%, followed by Nicaragua with 19% and Madagascar with 13% The total number of child brides and child grooms were 765 million. Among Girls, 1 in 5 young women aged 20 to 24 years old married before their 18th birthday, compared to 1 in 30 young men. In India, the incidence of underage marriage in girls has been reduced. 14.1% girls in 15-18 age group living in rural areas were married. New data from the Global Childhood Report 2019 revealed that there has been a 51% reduction in child brides in India over the past 19 years. No research on the incidence of child grooms existed as of now.

20) Name the 12 year strategy plan adopted by the cabinet of United Arab Emirates (UAE) . 1) ‘National Strategy for Climate Action 2031’ 2) ‘National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031’ 3) ‘National Strategy for Health 2031’ 4) ‘National Strategy for Pollution 2031’ 5) None of these Answer – 2) ‘National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031’ Explanation: On June 9, 2019, The Cabinet of United Arab Emirates (UAE)adopteda 12-year strategy ‘National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031’during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. It will be chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The newly adopted strategy has 2 objectives: To make UAE a world leader in quality of life by launching 90 new projects that will improve the physical, psychological and digital health of future generations. To promote an integrated concept of well being by supporting UAE Vision 2021 and UAE Centennial 2071.

21) Which African nation was suspended by African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council recently at the Peace and Security Council meeting held in Addis Ababa ? 1) Morocco 2) Libya 3) Sudan 4) Algeria 5) None of these Answer – 3) Sudan Explanation: The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has announced that it has suspended Sudan’s participation in all AU activities until productive establishment of Civilian Government in the country. The decision was taken at the Peace and Security Council meeting held in Addis Ababa. The suspension comes after Sudan’s military launched a brutal attack on protesters in the capital, Khartoum. AU body warned that further action will be taken place if power is not transferred to civilian authority , a demand of pro-democracy protesters.The military leadership had taken control over the country after ouster of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir in April 2019 after months of mass protests.

22) Which country has launched the first Arctic tourist train service ? 1) Japan 2) China 3) U.S. 4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 4) Russia

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Explanation: On June 6,2019 , Russia has launched its first tourist train service passing through Russia’s arctic region. It begins a journey from Saint Petersburg station to Norway with 91 passengers aboard. The train is expected to run twice next year and four times in 2021.By new trading routes, Russia wants to become the top economic and military power in the Arctic region.

23) What is the name of the first Arctic tourist train launched by Russia recently ? 1) Zarengold 2) Rajabasa 3) Jayabaya 4) Bogowonto 5) None of these Answer – 1) Zarengold Explanation: On June 6,2019 , Russia has launched its first tourist train service passing through Russia’s arctic region. It begins a journey from Saint Petersburg station to Norway with 91 passengers aboard. The train has been named as Zarengold (“The Tsar’s gold” in German).It has two restaurant cars and the trip will be expected to take 11 days.The tourists will get off the train at Murmansk, and continue by bus to Kirkenes in Norway before ending their journey with a boat trip to Oslo or by air to the island of Spitsbergen

24) Which country’s Civil Services Commission has signed an MoU with India’s National Center for Good Governance (NCGG) for imparting training to 1000 of its civil servants over the next 5 years? 1) Nepal 2) Bangladesh 3) Srilanka 4) Maldives 5) None of these Answer – 4) Maldives Explanation: On June 8, 2019, India’s leading civil services training institution, National Center for Good Governance (NCGG) and Maldives Civil Services Commission signed an MoU to train 1000 Maldives civil servants over the next 5 years.NCGG will be the nodal institution for designing and implementation of customised training modules taking into account the requirements of the Maldives Civil Services Commission.

25) How many MoU’s were signed between India and Maldives during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Maldives ? 1) 5 2) 6 3) 4 4) 9 5) None of these Answer – 2) 6 Explanation: 6 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed between Maldives and India. Sl No Name of the MoU Signatory from Signatory from Indian Side Maldivian Side 1. MoU for Cooperation in the Field of Vijay Gokhale, Uza. Mariya Hydrography between Indian Navy Foreign Ahmed Didi, and Maldives National Defence Secretary Minister of Force Defence 2. MoU on Cooperation in the field of Sunjay Sudhir, Abdulla Ameen, Health between GoI and GoM Ambassador of Minister of

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India Health 3. MoU for the Establishment of Sunjay Sudhir, Aishath Nahula, Passenger and Cargo Services by Ambassador of Minister of Sea between Ministry of Shipping, India Transport and GoI and Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation Civil Aviation, GoM 4. MoU for Cooperation in Customs Sunjay Sudhir, Ahmed Numan, Capacity Building between the Ambassador of Commissioner Central Board of Indirect Taxes India General of and Customs of India and the Customs Maldives Customs Service 5. MoU between National Centre for Sunjay Sudhir, Dr. Aly Good Governance, Department of Ambassador of Shameem, Administrative Reforms and Public India President/ Grievances and Maldives Civil Chairman, Civil Service Commission on Training Service and Capacity Building Programme Commission of for Maldivian Civil Servants Maldives 6. Technical Agreement on Sharing Sunjay Sudhir, Brigadier White Shipping Information Ambassador of General Abdul between the Indian Navy and the India Raheem Abdul Maldives National Defence Force Latheef, Vice Chief of Defence Force

26) Name the India built project inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih . 1) Coastal Surveillance Radar System(CSRS) 2) Coastal Surveillance Intrusion Detection System (CSIDS) 3) Coastal Surveillance Acoustic Detection System(CSADS) 4) Coastal Surveillance Detection System (CSDS) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Coastal Surveillance Radar System(CSRS) Explanation : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih jointly inaugurated Coastal Surveillance Radar System(CSRS) which was built by India.CSRS is the primary sensor for Integrated Costal Surveillance System which contributes in creating a network of information to maritime domain awareness in the strategic Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The inauguration was significant as China viewedMaldives as key to its Maritime Silk Road project in the Indian Ocean.

27) Who was conferred with the Maldives highest honour “Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen” recently? 1) Venkaiah Naidu 2) Ram Nath Kovind 3) Narendra Modi 4) Nirmala Sitharaman 5) None of these Answer – 3) Narendra Modi Explanation : Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Maldives’ highest honour “Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen” by the President of Maldives. “The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen” is the Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.He called on Maldives Vice President Faisal Naseemduring his visit to the country. He also met the Maldives’ former presidents

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Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Mohamed Nasheed, and held fruitful discussions to strengthen the friendship between the two countries.

28) Scientists from which university has revealed that Climate change is adversely affecting the global production of crops such as wheat and rice ? 1) University of Oxford in UK 2) University of Copenhagen in Denmark 3) University of Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Option 1,2 & 3 Answer – 4) Both 1 & 2 Explanation: According to recently released research in the journal “PLOS ONE”, stated that Climate change is adversely affecting the global production of crops such as wheat and rice. The research was based on study conducted by scientists from the University of Oxford in the UK and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. They used weather and databases of the crop to evaluate the impact of climate change.83% of calories produced by the World’s top ten crops such as wheat, barley, maize, oil palm, cassava, rice, sorghum, rapeseed, soybean, and sugarcane.The study shows that a significant yield variation is caused by the Climate change ranging from a decrease of 13.4% for oil palm to an increase of 3.5% for soybean, which yields an average reduction of about 1 percent of consumable food calories.The findings indicate that the effect of Climate change on food production is negative in Europe, Southern Africa, and Australia, positive in Latin America, and mixed in Asia and Northern and Central America.

29) To which country, did External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar has visited recently? 1) Bangladesh 2) Bhutan 3) Srilanka 4) Maldives 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bhutan Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Bhutan from 7th to 8th June, 2019. This was his first two-day trip after assuming charge of the Ministry of ExternalAffairs. Jaishankar met the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.He was received by his Bhutanese counterpart Tandi Dorji. He holds talks on issues of mutual interest on the development partnership, the upcoming high-level exchanges, economic development, and hydro-power cooperation.During his visit, Jaishankar also met Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering and discussed the key elements of the bilateral ties.

30) Which country has recognized forests as living entities on the World Environment Day ? 1) Ecuador 2) Costa Rica 3) Nicaragua 4) El Salvador 5) None of these Answer – 4) El Salvador Explanation: The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has recognized forests as living entities on the World Environment Day (5th June 2019). Its citizens will now be required to preserve forests and respect them as more than just property.Since the 1960s, El Salvador has lost about 85% of its native forests and the planet as a whole has lost about 80 percent of its native forests. A coalition in El Salvador named “Yes for the Rights of Nature” (Sí por los Derechos de la Naturaleza), has environmentalists and social leaders called for recognizing forests as living entities.

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31) Which country has been choosen as the guest country in the 33rd Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair), in Mexico ? 1) Japan 2) India 3) U.S. 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 2) India Explanation: India has been designated as the guest country in the 33rd Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Book Fair), in Mexico. The nodal agency, under the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, claimed it to be the largest book fair in the Spanish speaking world.The fair will be organised from 30th November to 8th December 2019.Indian Pavilion will showcase the Ancient and rare manuscripts including “Mahabharata” and “Ramayana” along with photo books, handicrafts, and paintings in the event.

32) Which country is set to host the 45th session of the G7 Summit? 1) Sicily, Italy 2) Biarritz, France 3) Ottawa, Canada 4) Bavaria, Germany 5) None of these Answer – 2) Biarritz, France Explanation: French President, Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to attend the 45th session of the G7 Summit in Biarritz in France as a special invitee. The summit of the G7 group of countries scheduled to take place from August 24 to August 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation for the summit.The Seven (G7) countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.France ‘s Minister of state for foreign affairsJean- Baptiste Lemoyne is recently visiting India for the first time.The G7 Summit 2018 (44th Summit) was held in Quebec, Canada.

33) Where was the 16th Edition of Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2019 held recently ? 1) Siem Reap province, Cambodia 2) Tokyo, Japan 3) Jakarta, Indonesia 4) Beijing, China 5) None of these Answer – 1) Siem Reap province, Cambodia Explanation: The 16th Edition of Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2019 was held in Siem Reap province, Cambodia from June 12 to June 14, 2019. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Hun Sen. AMS was held under the topic “Media Digitalization Focusing on Developing Markets” and it gave a call to fight against fake news and cyber-crimes.It was organized by Cambodian Ministry of Information in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD).

34) Which country topped in the ‘Global peace index 2019’ released by Institute for Economics and Peace ? 1) New Zealand 2) Austria 3) Portugal 4) Iceland

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5) None of these Answer – 4) Iceland Explanation: Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) released the report, ‘Global peace index 2019’ stated that Iceland topped the in the list. Most peaceful: Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, a position it has held since 2008. Other countries at top of the Global Peace Index (GPI) are New Zealand, Austria, Portugal, and Denmark.

35) What is the rank of India in the ‘Global peace index 2019’ released by Institute for Economics and Peace recently ? 1) 150 2) 135 3) 141 4) 145 5) None of these Answer – 3) 141 Explanation: Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) released the report, ‘Global peace index 2019’ stated that India ranked 141 among 163 countries on the Global Peace Index. Iceland topped the in the list. Least peaceful: Afghanistan is the least peaceful country in the world now replacing Syria, which is the second least peaceful. South Sudan, Yemen, and Iraq comprise the remaining five least peaceful countries.South Asian countries status: Bhutan (15th), Sri Lanka (72), Nepal (76), Bangladesh( 101) and Pakistan (153) on the index.

36) Which country constituted 21% of global internet users for the year 2018 and topped the report on internet trends released by venture capitalist Mary Meeker? 1) Russia 2) Japan 3) China 4) US 5) None of these Answer – 3) China Explanation: According to the report on internet trends released by the venture capitalist Mary Meeker stated that China leads the chart with 21% of global internet users while U.S (United States) placed third with 8%. Now the total internet users (3.88 billion)is more than half the world’s population.

37) What is the rank of India, that witness 12% of world internet users (close to 455 million) in the year 2018 as per the report on internet trends by the venture capitalist Mary Meeker? 1) 3rd 2) 2nd 3) 4th 4) 5th 5) None of these Answer – 2) 2nd Explanation: According to the report on internet trends released by the venture capitalist Mary Meeker stated that India ranks second by witnessing 12% world internet users (close to 455 million). The growth in internet users in India was mainly driven by low price data plans introduced by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd and cheaper smartphones.

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38) Which country will ban single use plastics from 2021 with a goal “Zero plastic waste (from) coast to coast” ? 1) China 2) U.S. 3) Australia 4) Canada 5) None of these Answer – 4) Canada Explanation: On June 10, 2019, The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to ban single use plastics from 2021. The products which are expected to be banned are cotton swabs, cutlery, plates, straws, bags and drink stirrers. The goal of the government is “Zero plastic waste (from) coast to coast”. This is done to reduce ocean waste. The estimated figures show that one million birds and over 100,000 marine mammals die or get injured when they get caught in plastic or ingest it.The decision was made following the establishment of an Ocean Plastics Charter at the G7 conference 2018.

39) Which country is to release the new Banknotes of 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 denominations for racketing hyperinflation which eroded the currency’s value ? 1) Libya 2) Russia 3) Venezuela 4) Syria 5) None of these Answer – 3) Venezuela Explanation : On June 12, 2019, The Venezuelan government announced that it will issue new banknotes due to racketing hyperinflation which eroded the currency’s value. The central bank of Venezuela will release new Banknotes of 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 bolivar denominations.The highest bill in circulation was 500 bolivar note before the announcement.The largest denominations banknotes of 50,000 bolivars are worth about Rs.560 ($8) which is more than the minimum wage of 40,000 bolivars.

40) Where was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2019 held? 1) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2) Tashkent, Uzbekistan 3) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 4) Dushanbe, Tajikistan 5) None of these Answer‎ – 3) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Explanation: On June 13, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2019. It was the first multilateral engagement after his re- election. He discussed the global security situation, multilateral economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and topicalissues of international and regional importance. The SCO Summit was followed by the bilateral component on the visit to the Kyrgyz Republic.

41) Which year is chosen to celebrate, cultural and friendship between the Kyrgyz Republic and India during Prime Minister’s visit to Kyrgyzstan? 1) 2021 2) 2022 3) 2023 4) 2024 5) None of these

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Answer – 1) 2021 Explanation: 15 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were signed between India And Kyrgyzstan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Kyrgyzstan, Sooronbey Jeenbekov. They agreed to celebrate 2021 as the year of cultural and friendship between the Kyrgyz Republic and India.

42) How much amount is granted as line of Credit (LoC) to Kyrgyzstan by Indian government ? 1) 400 million dollar 2) 200 million dollar 3) 100 million dollar 4) 300 million dollar 5) None of these Answer – 2) 200 million dollar Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted 200 million dollar line of Credit (LoC) to Kyrgyzstan. It will ensure India’s increasing participation in business, development and economy of Kyrgyzstan. He invited Kyrgyz businesses to invest in India as the country has a huge market and is determined to become a five trillion dollar economy in the next five years.

43) With which country, India has prepared a 5-year road map to increase bilateral trade apart from DTAA (Double Tax Avoidance Agreement) and bilateral investment treaty? 1) Uzbekistan 2) Kazakhstan 3) Tajikistan 4) Kyrgyzstan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Kyrgyzstan Explanation: India and Kyrgyzstan prepared a 5-year road map to increase bilateral trade apart from DTAA(Double Tax Avoidance Agreement) and bilateral investment treaty. Both countries urged the business communities from both countries to explore the untapped potential in various fields. Kyrgyzstan provides good opportunities for Indian businessmen in the field of textiles, railways, hydro power, mining and mineral explorations.

44) Where was the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 held recently ? 1) Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 3) Ashgabat,Turkmenistan 4) Dushanbe, Tajikistan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Dushanbe, Tajikistan Explanation: The 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 14-15 June 2019.

45) What was the theme of 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan ? 1) Theme – “On Enhancing Dialogue, Trust and Coordination for a New Asia of Peace, Stability and Cooperation” 2) Theme – “Shared Vision for a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region” 3) Theme – “Towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia”

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4) Theme – “New opportunities for cooperation, peace and security in Asia” 5) None of these Answer – 2) Theme – “Shared Vision for a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region” Explanation: he 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 14-15 June 2019. The theme of the 5th Summit was “Shared Vision for a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region”. India is a member of CICA since 1999. Late Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had participated in the first CICA Summit held in 2002 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

46) Which Indian minister addressed the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan ? 1) Nirmala Sitharaman 2) Amit Shah 3) S. Jaishankar 4) Rajnath Singh 5) None of these Answer – 3) S. Jaishankar Explanation: Minister of External Affairs, Dr S. Jaishankar reached Dushanbe to attend the 5th CICA Summit. CICA is a pan-Asia forum to enhance cooperation and promote peace, security and stability in Asia. Terrorism is the gravest threat to the people in Asia. CICA members are its victims. Terrorists and their victims must never be equated.CICA has always shown a strong commitment to combat terrorism and extremism and to adopt a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism.

47) Which organization released the 26th edition of the population estimates and projection report, ‘The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights’ ? 1) United Nations(UN) 2) North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) 3) World Health Organization(WHO) 4) World Bank(WB) 5) None of these Answer – 1) United Nations Explanation: On June 17, 2019, According to the 26th edition of the UN (United Nations) population estimates and projection report, ‘The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights’ published by the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs

48) Which country is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2027 as per the UN’s report, ‘The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights’ ? 1) Brazil 2) Indonesia 3) U.S. 4) India 5) None of these Answer – 4) India Explanation: On June 17, 2019, According to the 26th edition of the UN (United Nations) population estimates and projection report, ‘The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights’ published by the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs states that India is going to surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2027.As per the report, India likely to add nearly 273 million people between 2019 and 2050.According to the World Population Review 2019, India currently ranks second in the index (out of

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230 countries), with over 17 percent of the world population. iii. Previous UN projections had estimated that India will surpass China as the world’s most populous country as early as 2022.

49) What are all the Indian films, that will be screened in the 2019 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in Bucheon City, South Korea ? 1) Gully Boy, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Andhadhun and Padmaavat 2) Gully Boy, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Andhadhun and Super Deluxe 3) Gully Boy, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Andhadhun and Raazi 4) Gully Boy, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Padmaavat and Raazi 5) None of these Answer – 2) Gully Boy, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Andhadhun and Super Deluxe Explanation: 2019 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) will be held in Bucheon City, South Korea from June 27 to July 7, 2019. This is the 23rd edition of the film festival. This film festival is known as a Mecca of the film culture.288 movies from 29 countries will be screened and the film festival will be inaugurated through Edgar Nito’s movie, “The Gasoline Thieves”.4 Indian movies Gully Boy directed Zoya Akhtar, Andhadhun directed by Sriram Raghavan, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi (Krish) & Kangana Ranaut and a Tamil movie, Super Deluxe directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, will be screened at the festival.

50) Which country is set to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 ? 1) Scotland 2) Ireland 3) United Kingdom 4) Iceland 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ireland Explanation: In order to combat greenhouse gas emissions, Ireland Government decided to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 as part of a major strategy to protect the environment. This is one of 180 measures the Irish government published in the ‘Climate Action Plan’. The “Climate Action Plan” also includes the elimination of non-recyclable plastic and higher fees on the production of materials that are difficult to recycle. The Irish Government’s objective is to transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient society and put the country to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

51) Where was the 12th session of Conference of States Parties to the Convention to Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 2019 held recently ? 1) London 2) New Delhi 3) Washington, D.C. 4) New York 5) None of these Answer – 4) New York Explanation: On June 12,2019, The 12th session of Conference of States Parties to the Convention to Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 2019 held at the UN (United Nations) headquarters, New York.

52) Name the Indian delegate, who participated in the 12th session of Conference of States Parties to the Convention to Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 2019 held in New York. 1) Shakuntala Doley Gamlin 2) Pramod Kumar Misra 3) Raghvendra Singh

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4) Rashmi Verma 5) None of these Answer – 1) Shakuntala Doley Gamlin Explanation: Mrs Shakuntala Doley Gamlin, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment participated in the conference.

53) Which Indian State will be benefitted by the India-Bangladesh Friendship Bridge 1 (Feni Bridge/ Maitree Setu) constructed over Feni River? 1) Meghalaya 2) Manipur 3) Tripura 4) Mizoram 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tripura Explanation: On June 16, 2019, Riva Ganguly Das, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh visited the construction of the India-Bangladesh Friendship Bridge 1 (Feni Bridge/ Maitree Setu) and land port in Ramgarh Upazila of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh. The construction of the bridge over Feni River had begun in 2017 and is expected to be completed by April 2020. It will connect Tripura with Chittagong port of Bangladesh.Its foundation for construction was laid down jointly by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2015.

54) Name the tool developed by the WHO Essential Medicines list to reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) . 1) StopSpread(Stop Spreading) 2) AWaRe(Access, Watch and Reserve) 3) ReST(Reserve,Stop and Transmit) 4) ReWaT(Reserve, Watch and Transmit) 5) None of these Answer – 2) AWaRe(Access, Watch and Reserve) Explanation: On June 18, 2019, The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign “AdoptAWaRe, Handle antibiotics with care” urging governments to adopt a tool named “AWaRe” (Access, Watch, and Reserve), to reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), adverse events and costs. Key Points: i. It is developed by the WHO Essential Medicines List. ii. It classified antibiotics into three groups – Access (antibiotics used to treat the most common and serious infections), Watch (antibiotics available at all times in the healthcare system), and Reserve (antibiotics to be used sparingly or preserved and used only as a last resort).

55) Which institute topped the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking 2020 ? 1) University of Cambridge 2) Harvard University 3) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 4) Stanford University 5) None of these Answer – 3) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Explanation: List of World’s top 10 universities as per QS World University Ranking 2020: Rank Name of the University 1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2. Stanford University

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3. Harvard University 4. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 5. University of Oxford 6. University of Cambridge 7. ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology 8. Imperial College London 9. University of Chicago 10. University College London (UCL)

56) Name the Indian Institute, which secured top position among Indian institutions in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking 2020 . 1) IIT-Kharagpur 2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore 3) IIT Delhi 4) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay) Explanation: In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking 2020, The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay) emerged as India’s best institution. For the past three years, it has been securing the top position among Indian institutes. It was followed by IIT Delhi and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore. These are the only three universities in India that made it to the top 200 universities in the world.

57) Which country has received $15 million from India to organize the African Union (AU) Summit for the first time ? 1) Niger 2) Republic of Chad 3) Burkina Faso 4) Mali 5) None of these Answer – 1) Niger Explanation: India extended $15 million grant to Niger to organize the African Union (AU) Summit scheduled from 7-8 July, 2019 in Niamey, Niger. It was symbolically handed over to Mrs. Lamido Ousseini Bala Goga Salamatou, Deputy Foreign Minister, Government of Niger in the presence of Mr Mohammed Saidil Moctar, Minister and Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Niger by Ambassador of India to Niger Shri Rajesh Agarwal at a ceremony held on 17 June 2019, in Niamey.

58) Name the cryptocurrency, which is set to be launched by Facebook in 2020. 1) Monero 2) Libra 3) Zcash 4) Dash 5) None of these Answer – 2) Libra Explanation: On June 8, 2019, Facebook confirmed that it will launch a blockchain-powered stable-coin ‘Libra’ in 2020 through the release of white paper. It will be a form of digital money backed by a reserve of assets. It will be governed by the independent Libra Association, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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59) Which of the following is a subsidiary of Facebook that is introduced to provide financial services for users to participate in the Libra network ? 1) BiyoWallet 2) Calibra 3) Alipay 4) Adyen 5) None of these Answer – 2) Calibra Explanation: Facebook introduced Calibra, it’s digital wallet, which will provide financial services and it will be integrated into Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and other approved third-party wallets.Libra Association has 27 partners which includes venture capital firms, nonprofit organizations, crypto firms, and massive corporate financial, telecommunications, and technology service providers like Coinbase, Mastercard, Visa, eBay, PayPal, Stripe, Spotify, Uber, Lyft, and Vodafone.

60) Where was the G20 (Group of 20) Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth 2019 held ? 1) Antalya, Turkey 2) Hangzhou, China 3) Buenos Aires, Argentina 4) Nagano, Japan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nagano, Japan Explanation: G20 (Group of 20) Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth for the year 2019 was held at Karuizawa Prince Hotel (Karuizawa Town, Nagano), Japan on June 15-16, 2019.

61) Who has led the Indian delegation in the G20 (Group of 20) Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth 2019 held in Nagano, Japan. 1) RK Singh 2) Shripad Naik 3) Jitendra Singh 4) Santosh Gangwar 5) None of these Answer – 1) RK Singh Explanation: Indian delegation at the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth was represented by Shri RK Singh, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.Ministers and Representatives exchanged views on the key themes of “Accelerating the Virtuous Cycle of Environmental Protection and Economic Growth by Innovation”, “Resource Efficiency Marine Plastic Litter” and “Adaptation and Resilient Infrastructure including Ecosystem-based approaches”

62) Which framework was agreed by the G20 countries during the G20 (Group of 20) Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth 2019 held in Nagano, Japan ? 1) Anti-Corruption Plan 2) Strengthen Economic Resilience 3) Marine Plastic Pollution Deal 4) Convention on Climate Change 5) None of these

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Answer – 3) Marine Plastic Pollution Deal Explanation: G20 economies agreed a deal to reduce plastic waste that is choking the seas. Japan proposed “a workable framework” on how to deal with ocean trash in emerging and less developed countries. It added that the steps would be voluntary and progress would be reported once a year. The agreed framework was the first framework to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean. Japan has also planned to host a follow-up meeting to review the efforts at the G20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue in November 2019.

63) Which organization released a report titled “Global Trends”, stating that almost 70.8 million people are forcibly displaced in 2018, the most since World War II and doubled the number of 20 years ago? 1) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) 2) International Organization for Migration(IOM) 3) U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants 4) International Rescue Committee 5) None of these Answer - 1) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) According to the recently released UNHCR’s (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) annual Global Trends report, almost 70.8 million people are forcibly displaced in 2018, the most since World War II and doubled the number of 20 years ago.The report states that the number of people fleeing persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations rose by 2.3 million in 2018.

64) Which country's residents became the largest displaced population in 2018 according to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR)’s annual report titled “Global Trends” ? 1) Libyan(4 million) 2) Venezuelans(4 million) 3) Syrian(4 million) 4) Ethiopians(4 million) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Venezuelans(4 million) Explanation: About 4 million Venezuelans and more than 1.5 million Ethiopians were the largest displaced population in 2018.

65) Which of the following countries have the most Internally displaced persons as per the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR)’s annual report titled “Global Trends” ? 1) Iraq and Ukraine 2) Venezuela and Turkey 3) Libya and Israel 4) Syria and Colombia 5) None of these Answer – 4) Syria and Colombia Explanation: 70.8 million people in the report consist of three groups which include refugees (25.9 million), asylum seekers (3.5 million) and Internally displaced persons (IDPs)( 41.3 million).The countries with most IDPs are Syria and Colombia.

66) Which country has topped, the list of capital importing countries as well as capital exporting countries in the Knight Frank’s “Active Capital” 2019 report? 1) Canada 2) United States

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3) China 4) Singapore 5) None of these Answer – 2) United States Explanation: Property consultants, Knight Frank in its “Active Capital” 2019 Report states globally, The United States (US) was the top capital importing country with an investment of $80.89 billion. It also topped the list of capital exporting countries with an investment of $59.62 billion, followed by Canada with $50.41 billion and Germany with $24.50 billion. ii. Singapore overtook Hong Kong as Asia-Pacific’s top source for outbound capital. It had invested more than $4 billion in China, South Korea, the UK and Australia in January-March 2019.

67) What is the rank of India among the list of capital importing countries as per the Knight Frank’s “Active Capital” 2019 report? 1) 35th 2) 25th 3) 20th 4) 30th 5) None of these Answer – 3) 20th Explanation: Property consultants, Knight Frank in its “Active Capital” 2019 Report, assigned India with the 20th rank among the top capital importing countries, globally. In terms of outbound cross-border investments, it was ranked 30th. Cross-border capital flows into commercial real estate in India accounted to $2.6 billion and outbound cross-border investments increased by 92% to $0.7 billion (Rs 4,893 crore) between the first quarter (Q1) of 2018 and the first quarter 2019. Cross-border capital flows were due to geopolitical factors, prolonged global economic cycle and interest rate in late cycle investment.

68) Which country’s date usage per smartphone was the highest in the world at 9.8 Giga Byte (GB) per month up to December 31, 2018, as per the Ericsson Mobility Report of June 2019 edition ? 1) India 2) U.S. 3) Russia 4) Singapore 5) None of these Answer – 1) India Explanation: As per the Ericsson Mobility Report of June 2019 edition, India‘s data usage per smartphone was the highest in the world at 9.8 Giga Byte (GB) per month up to December 31, 2018. It is set to double to 18 GB by 2024. Indian smartphone users are willing to pay more than 66% premium for futuristic 5G services. Increased numbers of LTE (Long Term Evolution) subscriptions, attractive data plans being offered by service providers and young people’s changing video viewing habits were the reasons for the data usage.

69) Name the operation launched by India Navy in the Gulf of Oman to undertake maritime security . 1) Operation Raahat 2) Operation Cactus 3) Operation Sukoon 4) Operation Sankalp 5) None of these Answer – 4) Operation Sankalp

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Explanation: On June 21, 2019, India Navy launched “Operation Sankalp” in the Gulf of Oman. It is to recheck Indian flagged vessels operating through the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman following the maritime incidents in the region.

70) Which Indian Navy Ship(INS) was deployed in “Operation Sankalp” in the Gulf of Oman by Indian Navy ? 1) INS Chennai 2) INS Vikramaditya 3) INS Sunayna 4) All the above 5) None of these Answer – 5) None of these (Both 1 and 3) Explanation: Deployment of Warships: Indian Navy has deployed (Indian Navy Ship) INS Chennai and INS Sunayna in the region to undertake maritime security operations.Aerial surveillance: It is also undertaken by Indian Navy aircraft in the area to check the movement of ships in the Gulf region, Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (Gurugram) keeping a close watch on the region.

71) Which two countries have decided to deepen their cooperation in cyber security sector? 1) India and Japan 2) India and France 3) India and Russia 4) India and U.S. 5) None of these Answer – 2) India and France Explanation: To combat terror in cyberspace, India and France have decided to develop effective mechanism and coordinate their efforts in cyberspace.Consultations held on fight against cybercrime and the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes.The two sides affirmed their commitment to an open, reliable, secure, stable and peaceful cyberspace.Fourth Indo-French cyber dialogue will be held in India.

72) Where was the third Indo-French cyber dialogue 2019 held ? 1) Mumbai, India 2) Lyon, France 3) New Delhi, India 4) Paris, France 5) None of these Answer – 4) Paris,France Explanation: On June 20, 2019, The third Indo-French cyber dialogue 2019 was held in Paris, France. The meeting was co-chaired by Henri Verdier, French Ambassador for DigitalAffairs, and Upender Singh Rawat, Joint Secretary in charge of e-Governance, Information Technology and Cyber Diplomacy at the Ministry of External Affairs.

73) Which country has recently discovered its first iron ore mine ? 1) Srilanka 2) India 3) Bangladesh 4) Pakistan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bangladesh

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Explanation: On June 19, 2019 Country’s first iron ore mine was discovered at Isabpur village in Dinajpur of Bangladesh. The discovery was done by the Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB).At a depth of 1,750 feet, a 400-foot thick iron layer was discovered and it is extended over an area of 6-10 square kilometers.Percentage of iron: It is 60 in the mine, which is higher in quality in comparison to other iron ore mines in the world.Other countries: Canada, China, Brazil Sweden and Australia which comprises less than 50 percent of iron.

74) What does A stands for in FATF ? 1) Action 2) Assets 3) Arbitrage 4) Average 5) None of these Answer – 1) Action Explanation: A stands for Action. The full form of Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

75) Name the first Arab country, which recently received full membership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) . 1) Iraq 2) Saudi Arabia 3) Bahrain 4) Comoros 5) None of these Answer – 2) Saudi Arabia Explanation: Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to get full membership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). With this, the number of permanent members in the group accounted to 39.The membership was admitted into the global money laundering watchdog after the group’s Annual General Meeting in Orlando, Florida where FATF celebrated the 30th anniversary of its first meeting which was held in Paris in 1989.Saudi Arabia had received an invitation from FATF in 2015 to join as an “observer member”.

76) Which of the following countries were reported as malaria-free cases in 2018, as per World Health Organization (WHO) ? 1) China, Iran, Malaysia, Timor-Leste and El Salvador 2) China, Iran, Malaysia, Singapore and Tajikistan 3) China, Iran, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand 4) China, Iran, Malaysia, Brunei and Philippines 5) None of these Answer – 1) China, Iran, Malaysia, Timor-Leste and El Salvador Explanation: According to the report by World Health Organization (WHO), Four countries from Asia includes China, Iran, Malaysia and Timor-Leste and one country from Central America, El Salvador had malaria-free cases in 2018 and the report confirms that world is on a track to reach malaria elimination by 2020.The E-2020 progress report, which is launched in 2016 by the WHO covering 21 countries & spanning five regions.In May 2019, Algeria and Argentina were identified as malaria-free by WHO

77) What does T stands for in NAFTA ? 1) T - Transfer 2) T - Tariff 3) T - Trade

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4) T - Tax 5) None of these Answer – 3) T - Trade Explanation: T stands for Trade.The full form of NAFTA is North American Free Trade Agreement.

78) What is the full form of USMCA ? 1) USMCA - United Kingdom-South Africa- Myanmar- Canada Agreement 2) USMCA - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 3) USMCA - United Kingdom-South Africa- Mexico-Canada Agreement 4) USMCA - United States- Myanmar- Canada Agreement 5) None of these Answer - 2) USMCA - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Explanation: The full form of USMCA is United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

79) Which country has became the first country to ratify the trade deal to replace NAFTA? 1) Mexico 2) United States 3) Canada 4) United Kingdom 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mexico Explanation: On June 19, 2019, Mexico became the first country which approves to replace 25 year old trade deal North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) .The new trade deal is named as United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA (NAFTA 2.0) has been modified to include changes for automakers, stricter labor and environmental standards, intellectual property protections, and digital trade provisions.US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico’s then-President Enrique Peña Nieto had signed the deal in November 2018 but it still needs to be ratified by all three governments.

80) ‘goAML’, was in news recently, What does L stands for ______. 1) Laundering 2) Liquidity 3) Leverage 4) Liberal 5) None of these Answer – 1) Laundering Explanation: L stands for Laundering, the Full form of ‘goAML’ is global operations Anti-Money Laundering.

81) Name the first gulf country, which has launched the new anti money laundering platform ‘goAML’, developed by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) . 1) U.S. 2) India 3) United Arab Emirates(UAE) 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 3) United Arab Emirates(UAE) Explanation: On June 23, 2019, The United Arab Emirates’ Central Bank in Abu Dhabi announced that its Financial

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Intelligence Unit (FIU) launched a new reporting platform ‘goAML’ (global operations Anti-Money Laundering). It is developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to curb organised crimes. With this, it became the first country in the Gulf to launch this platform.In order to avoid penalties, all financial institutions in the UAE must register on the new platform by June 27, 2019. More than 900 entities including, banks, insurance companies and money exchange centres, are required to register on the platform.

82) Name the country which issued a notice that their citizens require to keep a visa to enter India via Pakistan, China, Hong Kong and Macau. 1) Japan 2) Bhutan 3) Maldives 4) Nepal 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nepal Explanation: The Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi issued a notice stating that Nepalese nationals must have a visa if they are entering India from Pakistan, China, Hong Kong and Macau. This was done to increase security in the country.It also notified that Nepalese nationals who travel to Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Lebanon are required to acquire No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective Nepalese Embassies.A traveller must submit an application to the respective embassy along with relevant documents, including employment permit, ticket and visa of the destination country, in order to get the NOC.

83) Which country has recently received unanimous support from Asia-Pacific Group for attaining non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term i.e. 2021-22 ? 1) India 2) Pakistan 3) Srilanka 4) Indonesia 5) None of these Answer – 1) India Explanation: The Group of Asia-Pacific at the United Nations unanimously endorsed India’s candidature for a non- permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This will be for a two-year term 2021- 2022. This was informed by India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin. Every year, 5 non-permanent members are elected for a 2-year term.

84) Which country has signed a decree to extend the ban on food imports like meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables from the European Union (EU) till December 31, 2020 ? 1) Japan 2) Russia 3) China 4) U.S. 5) None of these Answer – 2) Russia Explanation: On June 24, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to extend the ban on food imports like meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables from the European Union (EU) till December 31, 2020. In 2014, Russia had imposed an official ban on a wide range of imports from the EU and other countries in retaliation for international sanctions over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine crisis.This has affected Russian economy by pushing up food prices.

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85) How many Indian people can visit annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, a city in Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia after 3rd hike in 3 years ? 1) 4 Lakh 2) 3 Lakh 3) 1.5 Lakh 4) 2 Lakh 5) None of these Answer – 4) 2 Lakh Explanation: Saudi Arabia increased India’s Haj quota by 30,000 which was the third hike in 3 years. It was increased from 1,70,000 to 200,000. With this, more Indians will get a chance to visit annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, a city in Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. The issue discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman in the ongoing G20 Summit in Osaka Japan.

86) Which city was the most costliest city in world as per Mercer’s 25th Annual Cost of Living Survey ? 1) Seoul 2) Singapore 3) Hong Kong 4) Tokyo 5) None of these Answer – 3) Hong Kong Explanation: As per Mercer’s 25th Annual Cost of Living Survey which was conducted in March 2019, 209 cities were ranked in the list.Costliest Cities in world: The costliest city in the world was Hong Kong for the second consecutive year. It was followed by Tokyo, Singapore and Seoul. Other cities in the top ten list were Zurich (5), Shanghai (6), Ashgabat (7), Beijing (8), New York City (9) and Shenzhen (10).

87) Which Indian city was India’s most expensive city & included in the list of top 20 most- expensive cities in Asia for expatriates as its residential housing prices were the highest in the world ? 1) Mumbai 2) New Delhi 3) Chennai 4) Bengaluru 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mumbai Explanation: As per Mercer’s 25th Annual Cost of Living Survey which was conducted in March 2019, Mumbai was considered as India’s most expensive city. It was included in the list of top 20 most-expensive cities in Asia for expatriates as its residential housing prices were the highest in the world. Indian Cities: Mumbai fell 12 spots and was ranked 67th position. New Delhi stood at 118th place, Chennai was ranked 154th position, Bengaluru at 179th position and Kolkata at 189th place.

88) Name the Indian Navy Ship, which reached Alexandria in Egypt as a part of the Western Fleet Overseas Deployment programme . 1) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Talwar 2) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Trishul 3) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tabar 4) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tarkash 5) None of these Answer – 4) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tarkash 74 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: As a part of the Western Fleet Overseas Deployment programme, Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tarkash reached Alexandria in Egypt for three days visit. This visit to Egypt will seek to strengthen the ties between the two countries & increase the footprint and operational reach of the Indian navy.Due to the geostrategic location, Egypt will provide the unique advantage of being at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe and, all important sea lines of communication pass through the Red Sea into the Mediterranean through Suez Canal in Egypt.

BANKING & FINANCE

1) International rating agency Fitch Ratings certified long-term IDRs to six banks with 'BBB-' a stable outlook. What is D in IDR? 1. Data 2. Default 3.Deposit 4. Debt 5.None of these Answer - 2. Default (Issuer Default Ratings) Explanation:- International rating agency Fitch Ratings certified long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to six banks. It affirmed the long-term IDRs to State Bank of India(SBI), Bank of Baroda(BOB), Punjab National Bank(PNB), Bank of Baroda (New Zealand), Canara Bank and Bank of India(BOI) with 'BBB-' a stable outlook.

2) Which bank has joined hands with Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) to expand Development Finance in Asia and Pacific to increase the flow of private sector investment? 1. European Investment Bank(EIB) 2. Asian Development Bank(ADB) 3. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) 4. Eurasian Development Bank(EDB) 5.None of these Answer - 2. Asian Development Bank(ADB) Explanation:- On May 30, 2019,The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the political risk insurance arm of the World Bank Group, have agreed to expand Development Finance in Asia and Pacific to increase the flow of private sector investment.

3) How much crore was indulged in bank frauds in the year 2018-19 with over 6,800 cases as per the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)’s report ? 1) Rs 71,500 crore 2) Rs 36,933 crore 3) Rs 65,010 crore 4) Rs 55300 crore 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rs 71,500 crore Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has reported that bank frauds have been reached to Rs 71,500 crore in 2018-19 with over 6,800 cases. In 2017-18, 5,916 cases were reported by banks which involved Rs 41,167.03 crore.

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Sl. No Fiscal Year Number of Amount in cases crore 1. 2008-09 4,372 Rs. 1,860.09 2. 2009-10 4,669 Rs. 1,998.94 3. 2010-11 4,534 Rs. 3,815.76 4. 2011-12 4,093 Rs. 4,501.15 5. 2012-13 4,235 Rs. 8,590.86 6. 2013-14 4,306 Rs. 10,170.81 7. 2014-15 4,639 Rs. 19,455.07 8. 2015-16 4,693 Rs. 18,698.82 9. 2016-17 5,076 Rs. 23,933.85

4) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) observed Financial Literacy (FL) Week on ______? 1) June 2-6, 2019 2) June 1-5, 2019 3) June 4-8, 2019 4) June 3-7, 2019 5) None of these Answer – 4) June 3-7, 2019 Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated Financial Literacy (FL) Week from June 3-7, 2019. The theme of the event is "Farmers" and how they benefit by being a part of the formal banking system. The booklet FAME (Financial Awareness Messages) provides basic financial literacy messages for the information of general public.Pictorial booklets describing savings and banking concepts was published under the title 'Raju' and the role and functions of the Reserve Bank was explained under the title 'Money Kumar' .

5) What is the price of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)-Series I for 2019-20 ? 1) Rs 3,576 per gram 2) Rs 3,676 per gram 3) Rs 3,196 per gram 4) Rs 3,976 per gram 5) None of these Answer - 3) Rs 3,196 per gram Explanation: The Government has fixed the price of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)-Series I for 2019-20 at Rs 3,196 per gram with settlement date June 11, 2019. They will be opened for subscription from June 03 to June 07, 2019.In consultation with RBI, the Government has decided to allow a discount of Rs 50 per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. To them, the issue price is Rs 3,146 per gram of gold.RBI has published a calendar for issuance of SGBs for the first half of the current financial year.

6) Who lead the 5-member panel constituted by Reserve Bank of India(RBI), which suggests 24x7 RTGS, NEFT, elimination of all charges in order to promote digital payments in India ? 1) H R Khan 2) Kishore Sansi 3) Nandan Nilekani 4) Aruna Sharma 5) None of these Answer – 3) Nandan Nilekani

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Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) appointed 5-member panel led by Nandan Nilekani recommended measures like 24×7 Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) facility, duty-free import of Point-of-sales(POS) machines and elimination of all charges in order to promote digital payments in India. Policy recommendations were made to all major regulators such as RBI, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) , Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with the objective to reduce cash based payments.

7) MDR was in news recently, M stands for ______? 1) Minimum 2) Maximum 3) Marginal 4) Merchant 5) None of these Answer – 4) Merchant Explanation: M stands for Merchant.Full form of MDR is Merchant Discount Rate.

8) As per the revised 'Large Exposures Framework' (LEF) norms, the sum of all the exposure values of a bank to a single counter-party should not be greater than ______% of the bank's available eligible capital base at all times? 1) 20% 2) 25% 3) 30% 4) 35% 5) None of these Answer – 1) 20% Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) amended its norms on banks' exposure to large borrowers with a view to reduce concentration of risk and align them with the global norms. It will help in lending to Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) in an effective way and invite scrutiny on the structure of these entities.The modified 'Large Exposures Framework' (LEF) provides exclusion of entities connected with the sovereign from definition of group of connected counter-parties.As per the revised norms, the sum of all the exposure values of a bank to a single counter-party should not be greater than 20% of the bank's available eligible capital base at all times. In exceptional cases, board of banks are allowed an additional 5% exposure of the bank's available eligible capital base.

9) Which state government has signed a loan agreement worth $287 million with World Bank for promoting the state’s health system reform programme in New Delhi ? 1) West Bengal 2) Maharashtra 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Karnataka 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tamil Nadu Explanation: On June 4, 2019, The Government of India, Tamil Nadu, and the World Bank signed a $287 million loan agreement for the state’s Health System Reform Programme in New Delhi. It is aimed to improve the quality of health care, reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and fill equity gaps in reproductive and child health services. The agreement for the Project was signed by Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the

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Government of India, Beela Rajesh, Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu and Hisham Abdo, Acting Country Director, World Bank India, on behalf of the World Bank

10) CICO was in news recently, C stands for ______? 1) Cash 2) Commodity 3) Currency 4) Consumer 5) None of these Answer – 1) Cash Explanation: C stands for Cash in CICO(Cash In Cash Out)

11) Who is the head of the committee, which recommends to rope in local retailers and business correspondents to act as cash points in semi-urban centers ? 1) Aruna Sharma 2) Kishor Sansi 3) HR Khan 4) Nandan Nilekani 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nandan Nilekani Explanation: The Reserve bank of India(RBI) formed panel led by Nandan Nilekani has recommended to rope in local retailers and business correspondents to act as cash points in semi-urban centers. These will act as the primary source of cash in semi-urban centers and will replace ATMs (Automated Teller Machines).The Committee proposed the Cash In Cash Out (CICO) network. It is a network of cash disbursement points where a customer can seamlessly convert digital money to physical cash using interoperable mechanisms such as QR code and Aadhaar-enabled payment channels.

12) Name the educational programme launched by L&T Financial services in Tamilnadu aimed at financial inclusion of rural women. 1) “Financial Inclusion” 2) “Digital sakhi” 3) “Digital Education” 4) “Digital Programme on Finance” 5) None of these Answer – 2) “Digital sakhi” Explanation: A non-banking financial institution L&T Finance Services Ltd. (Larsen & Toubro Financial Services) recently launched “Digital Sakhi”, an educational program aimed at financial inclusion of rural women in Villupuram District, Tamilnadu. This initiative comes after the successful implementation of a similar program in Maharashtra, Odisha and Madya Pradesh.LTFS (L&T Finance Services Ltd. ) in association with Sri Aurobindo Society, will train 40,000 people in using digital modes of payment.

13) Which private sector bank has launched a center in Bengaluru to provide business solutions exclusively to start-ups and MSME sector ? 1) Axis Bank 2) HDFC Bank 3) ICICI Bank 4) Yes Bank 5) None of these

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Answer – 3) ICICI Bank Explanation: Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) launched a dedicated center in Bengaluru to provide hazel free services to small business owners and startups. Sandeep Batra, Executive Director, ICICI Bank along with Mr. Viral Rupani, Retail Business Head – South, ICICI Bank inaugurated the center. The center provides various services which include working capital loans of up to Rs. 20 crore, business loans (based on GST returns) of up to Rs. 1 crore, instant overdraft facility of up to Rs. 15 lakh, extensive trade solutions and cash management services, and others.The center also provides legal and valuation desk to help customers in resolving challenges related to collateral for various loans.

14) What is the revised Repo rate as per the second bi-monthly monetary policy rates 2019-20? 1) 6.00% 2) 5.25% 3) 5.50% 4) 5.75% 5) None of these Answer - 4) 5.75% Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Rates for 2019-20 in Mumbai on June 6, 2019. The three-day policy review meeting by the six members of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das with the members Dr Chetan Ghate, Dr Pami Dua, Dr Ravindra H. Dholakia, Dr Michael Debabrata Patra, Dr Viral V Acharya. The next monetary policy statement is scheduled from August 5-7, 2019. Repo Rate 5.75% Reserve Repo Rate 5.50 Marginal Standing Facility(MSF) Rate 6.0% Bank Rate 6.0%

15) What is GDP growth of India forecasted by RBI's monetary policy committee (MPC)? 1) 7.5% 2) 7% 3) 7.2% 4) 7.1% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 7% Explanation: The RBI’s MPC (monetary policy committee) lowered its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 7% from 7.2% for FY 20 due to a slowdown in domestic activities and escalation in global trade war. In the April monetary policy, the growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2019-20 was projected at 7.2% - in the range of 6.8-7.1% for the first half of the fiscal and 7.3-7.4% for the second part - with risks evenly balanced.

16) Retail Inflation was recently forecasted to ______% for the first half of the current fiscal year(Apr-Sep)2019 by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) ? 1) 3-3.1% 2) 2.9-3% 3) 3.1-3.3% 4) 3.3-3.5% 5) None of these Answer – 1) 3-3.1% Explanation: RBI raised the Retail Inflation Forecast marginally to 3-3.1% for the first half of the current fiscal due to a

Current Affairs Q&A PDF rise in food prices mainly vegetables. It forecasted risks to inflation trajectory from monsoon uncertainties, an unseasonal spike in vegetable prices, crude oil prices, financial market volatility, and fiscal scenario. In the first bi-monthly policy, it had forecasted that the retail inflation will be hovering in the range of 2.9-3% for six months till September.

17) Which organization released a report on “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems” which provides a comparative position of the payment ecosystem in India relative to comparable payment systems ? 1) Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) 2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority(IRDAI) 3) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Explanation: On June 4, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a report on “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems”. It provides a comparative position of the payment ecosystem in India.RBI had undertaken an exercise of benchmarking India’s Payment’s system compared to the payment systems of advanced economies, Asian economies and the BRICS nations. The analysis was conducted under 41 indicators. It covered 21 broad areas including regulation, oversight, payment systems, payment instruments, payment infrastructure, utility payments, Government payments, customer protection and grievance redressal, securities settlement and clearing systems and cross border personal remittances.

18) Which of the following modes of online transaction charges are waived off recently by Reserve Bank of India ? i. National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) ii. Electronic Clearing System (ECS) iii. Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) iv. Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) 1) Option i & iii 2) Option i & ii 3) Option i,ii & iii 4) All the above 5) None of these Answer – 1) Option i & iii Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has removed the charges levied on Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) transactions to boost digital payments.At present, the banks levy minimum charges for transactions done through RTGS system for large-value (Rs 2 lakh and above) instantaneous fund transfers and NEFT System for other fund transfers (below Rs 2 lakh).The RBI has decided to set up a committee headed by Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Indian Banks Association(IBA), V.G. Kannan, to examine the scope of Automated Teller Machines(ATM) charges and fees. The committee is supposed to submit its recommendations within two months of its first meeting and the composition & terms of reference will be issued within a week.

19) Name the bank which has partnered with Ashok Leyland, Hinduja Group flagship firm for providing vehicle loans . 1) Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd 2) Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd 3) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. 4) Suryoday Small Finance Bank 5) None of these

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Answer – 4) Suryoday Small Finance Bank Explanation: On June 4, 2019, Ashok Leyland, Hinduja Group flagship firm, partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to provide vehicle loans.Under this partnership, Suryoday Small Finance Bank will provide end-to- end financial solutions to the customers of Ashok Leyland for auto loans across India.The strategic financing partnership agreement was signed for 3 years.

20) How many days are given for the lenders to review a borrower account after default as per the new NPA guidelines, “Prudential framework for resolution of stressed assets” released by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) ? 1) 30 days 2) 45 days 3) 15 days 4) 60 days 5) None of these Answer – 1) 30 days Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new NPA guidelines “Prudential framework for resolution of stressed assets” to deal with bad loans, as the previous circular that was issued by RBI on Feb 12, 2019 rejected by Supreme Court. The new framework will replace the all the previous models. RBI has mandated the lenders to review the accounts within 30 days of default and initiate a resolution plan or Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process before the default, in comparison to the Feb 12 circular which stated to initiate resolution or restructuring of loans even if the default was recorded for a single day.

21) Which financial services company has partnered with Motherhood hospitals, a national network of women &child hospital to provide Life care finance facility? 1) Chartered Finance Management Ltd. 2) IFCI Financial Services Ltd. 3) Bajaj Finserv 4) Kotak Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bajaj Finserv Explanation: On June 4,2019, Indian financial services company Bajaj Finserv inked partnership with Motherhood hospitals, a national network of women &child hospital to provide Life care finance facility.Through this partnership, patients at all motherhood hospitals can avail Life Care Finance (LCF) from Bajaj Finserv that converts their medical bills into an EMI loan without interest.The hospital also offers an EMI financing option to patients for pregnancy care, fertility care; gynaecology, advanced laparoscopy surgery, neonatology, pediatrics, fetal medicine, cosmetology and radiology.

22) Which of the following banks are included in the second schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 ? i. Fincare Small Finance Bank ii. Kookmin Bank iii. Equitas Small Finance Bank 1) Option i and ii 2) Option i alone 3) Option ii and iii 4) Option i,ii and iii 5) None of these

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Answer – 1) Option i and ii Explanation: Fincare Small Finance Bank and Kookmin Bank have been included in the second schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Both banks can now broad-base its lines of funding and liquidity facilities.They can issue certificates of deposits and get access to interbank borrowings at competitive interest rates.They can also get deposits from new sources such as governments, public sector undertakings, corporates, mutual funds, insurance companies and other market participants. Fincare SFB, earlier Disha Microfin, was one of the 10 entities to receive the Small Finance Bank licence from the RBI in September 2015 and commenced banking operations in July 2017.

23) Which bank has conducted the first e-auction of forest produce in Dhanora Mahasangh in Maharashtra under its Tech for Change initiative ? 1) State Bank of India(SBI) 2) Yes Bank 3) ICICI Bank 4) HDFC Bank 5) None of these Answer – 2) Yes Bank Explanation: Yes Bank has conducted the first e-auction of forest produce in Dhanora Mahasangh in Maharashtra under its Tech for Change initiative where the bank work with the government and corporate to create technology-based solutions which have a social impact. It is a joint effort of Yes Bank with its fintech partner, Sparsh Technologies.The expected throughput is about Rs 40 crore per annum.Taluka Gramsabha Mahasangh Dhanora is a federation formed by 32 villages and 80 gram panchayats have come together as part of this initiative.

24) Which organization is set to create the foreign exchange trading platform for retail participants ? 1) Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) 2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) 4) National Stock Exchange(NSE) 5) None of these Answer – 2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Explanation: On June 6, 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to set up a foreign exchange trading platform for retail participants. This is to create a market infrastructure that ensures fair and transparent pricing for users of foreign exchange like Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) exporters & importers and individuals.

25) What is the minimum tradeable amount in the foreign exchange trading platform for retail participants ? 1) $1000 2) $750 3) $500 4) $250 5) None of these Answer – 1) $1000 Explanation: The minimum tradeable amount is $1000 and they are issued in the multiples of $500 thereof. At present, the facility will be available only for dollars, but later more currencies will be introduced. Once the trade is done, the ticket generated will reflect the interbank rate, mark-up, and the net rate. Trades

Current Affairs Q&A PDF can be done for same-day delivery (cash), next-day delivery, or spot delivery (T+2), and interbank rates will reflect accordingly. RBI also decided to widen the gambit of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to get more customers in order to extend the banking facilities for all.

26) Name the organization, which develops the trading platforms for retail participants. 1) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) 2) Clearcorp Dealing Systems (India) Limited 3) Legal Entity Identifier India Limited 4) Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) Explanation: The trading platforms are developed by the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) and are tested by the users. The platform is an extension of CCIL’s FX(Forex)-Clear which is used for large-volume interbank trading. It will be available to the users for transactions from early August 2019 and the circular on operational guidelines for the platform will be issued by the end of June 2019.

27) Which entity launched the India’s first Mutual Fund Side Pocketing recently to set aside its troubled investment in Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) ? 1) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund 2) DSP Mutual Fund 3) Tata Mutual Fund 4) SBI Mutual Fund 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tata Mutual Fund Explanation: On June 6, 2019, Tata Mutual Fund launched the side-pocketing (segregated portfolio) option to set aside its troubled investment in Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL). They were created for 3 schemes namely Tata Corporate Bond Fund, Tata Medium Term Fund, and Tata Treasury Advantage Fund.

28) When and which organization introduced the side pocketing provisions in India? 1) 2018, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 2) 2016, Reserve Bank of India 3) 2018, Reserve Bank of India 4) 2016, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 5) None of these Answer – 1) 2018, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Explanation: Side pocketing provisions was introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in December 2018.

29) By how much per cent, the share of e-Money in India's payment systems grew in 2017, as per the report released by Reserve Bank of India ? 1) 25.5 per cent 2) 21.5 per cent 3) 27.5 per cent 4) 29.5 per cent 5) None of these Answer – 2) 21.5 per cent Explanation: According to a new report “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems”, released by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) stated that the share of e-Money in India’s payment systems raise to 21.5 percent in 2017

Current Affairs Q&A PDF from 0.8 percent in 2012.The report noted that demonetization plays an important role to provide a better position of the payment system in India compared to other countries.

30) Which country topped in the e-Money transactions for the year 2017 ? 1) Japan 2) USA 3) India 4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Japan Explanation: India was next to Japan and the US in 2017 with respect to e-Money transactions of Rs 3,459 million.

31) LR was in news recently, L stands for ______? 1) L - Liquidity 2) L - LIBOR 3) L - Labour 4) L - Leverage 5) None of these Answer – 4) L - Leverage Explanation: L stands for Leverage in LR. The full form of LR is Leverage Ratio.

32) What is the revised Leverage Ratio? 1) 3.3% 2) 3.4% 3) 3.5% 4) 3.2% 5) None of these Answer – 3) 3.5% Explanation: On June 6, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relaxed the Leverage Ratio (LR) for banks to 3.5%. This is done to help them in order to expand their lending activities. The LR is reduced to 4% for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs).

33) Which organization was set to achieve the second highest target of 501.16 crore in digital transaction for the year 2019-20 by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) ? 1) Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank 2) Paytm Payments Bank 3) HDFC Bank 4) State Bank of India 5) None of these Answer – 2) Paytm Payments Bank Explanation: Paytm Payments Bank with 501.16 crore digital transactions for the financial year 2019-20 was ahead of major banks including HDFC Bank, Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank and Punjab National Bank in digital transaction target set by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It is only behind the State Bank of India (SBI) which has the highest target for digital transactions.Only 5 banks have received a target of more than 100 crore transactions. They are HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank,Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India.

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34) Name the bank, which is first to introduce repo-linked home loan product from July 1, 2019 . 1) Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank 2) HDFC Bank 3) State Bank of India (SBI) 4) Axis Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) State Bank of India (SBI) Explanation: On June 7, 2019, State Bank of India (SBI) announced to introduce repo-linked home loan product from July 1, 2019. It has become the first bank to offer this facility.The home loans up to Rs 75 lakh will be priced at 2.65% over the repo rate of 5.75% resulting in the interest rate of 8.40%. At present, it offers home loanslinked to its marginal cost of funds at 8.55%.SBI also reduced the interest rate on Cash Credit Account (CC) and Overdraft (OD) customers with limits above Rs 1 lakh, after the RBI reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.75%.At present, the effective Repo-Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) for CC/ OD customers is 8%whereas for savings deposits above Rs 1 lakh the new rate is be 3%.

35) After increasing by $1.875 billion,the Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves of India stood at ______billion, as on 31st May 2019 as per the data of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ? 1) $321.867 billion 2) $411.867 billion 3) $311.867 billion 4) $421.867 billion 5) None of these Answer – 4) $421.867 billion Explanation: As per the data of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves of India increased by $1.875 billion to $421.867 billion in the week ending May 31, 2019.In the previous week, the forex reserves rose by $1.99 billion to $ 419.99 billion.The foreign currency assets rose by $1.946 billion to $394.134 billion.The foreign currency assets, which is a major component of the overall reserves, include the effect of appreciation/depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the reserves. They are expressed in terms of dollars.As per RBI’s data, gold reserves fell by $62.9 million to $22.958 billion, the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund(IMF) declined by $2.3 million to $1.443 billion and the country’s reserve position with the fund also declined by $5.3 million to $3.331 billion.

36) Who heads the Sashakt Committee, that recommends RBI’s changes in Inter-Creditor Agreement (ICA) framework ? 1) Sunil Mehta 2) Mrutyunjay Mahapatra 3) Atul Kumar Goel 4) Rajnish Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sunil Mehta Explanation: Sashakt Committee headed by Punjab National Bank non-executive Chairman Sunil Mehta has stated that the new guidelines of RBI regarding the mandation of Inter-Creditor Agreement (ICA) framework is a right move to resolve non-performing assets (NPAs or bad loans).In the first week of June 2019, RBI has issued revised guidelines for resolution of stressed assets named “Prudential framework for resolution of stressed assets”, which has mandated the lenders to review the accounts within 30 days of default and initiate a resolution plan or Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process before the default, among others.The mandation of ICA enables the lenders to have a resolution framework outside of the IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016).

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37) BSBD Account was in news recently what is the full form of BSBD ? 1) Base Save Bank Deposit (BSBD) 2) Base Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) 3) Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) 4) Bank Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Explanation: The full form of BSBD is Basic Savings Bank Deposit

38) Which organization has launched the unique proprietary tool named ‘My Protection Quotient’(MyPQ) to ensure financial protection ? 1) Aegon Life Insurance Company 2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance 3) HDFC Life 4) Max Life Insurance Company 5) None of these Answer – 4) Max Life Insurance Company Explanation: On June 10, 2019, Max Life Insurance Company launched a unique proprietary tool named ‘My Protection Quotient’ (MyPQ) to ensure financial protection in the country. Max Life Insurance Company is one of the fastest growing life insurance companies in India.It is a smart tool designed for individuals to provide financial protection and to promote awareness and importance of term plans in protecting the financial future of families.It helps the consumers to measure their preparedness for their life stage goals and gives protection against unplanned eventualities of life. The final output will be a quotient reflected on a scale of 100. Score from 0-25 indicates extremely poor financial protection, 25-50 reflects a poor score, 50-75 a moderate and 75-100 indicates a reasonable quotient.

39) Which account is not required to maintain minimum balance for availing additional facilities like checkbooks etc..? 1) Fixed Deposit Account 2) Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account 3) Sukanya Samriddhi Account 4) Senior Citizen's Savings Account 5) None of these Answer – 2) Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account Explanation: Nation’s apex bank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed the regulations for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Accounts aka “no-frills” accounts as a part of the financial inclusion drive. Now, the BSBD account holders will get a cheque book and certain minimum facilities, free of charge by the bank. Also, there will be no requirement of maintaining a minimum balance in lieu of such additional facilities. Previously additional facilities for these accounts attract the requirement of maintaining a minimum balance and other charges.

40) Name the reason for which Kotak Mahindra Bank was penalized with Rs. 2 Crore by Reserve Bank of India on 8th June, 2019 . 1) For not meeting ownership rules 2) For not meeting Know Your Customer (KYC) norms 3) For not meeting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards 4) For non-compliance of regulatory guidelines 5) None of these Answer – 1) For not meeting ownership rules

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Explanation: On 8th June 2019, Reserve Bank of India has penalized Kotak Mahindra Bank with Rs. 2 crores for not furnishing details about the shareholding of its promoter and its plans for complying with stake dilution norms. RBI has mandated the bank to reduce its promoter shareholding to 20 percent by December 31, 2018, and to 15 percent by March 2022.

41) Who was the head of 6-member committee constituted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to review ATM pricing ? 1) Sanjeev Patel 2) Sampath Kumar 3) V.G. Kannan 4) G.K. Nair 5) None of these Answer – 3) V.G. Kannan Explanation : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted 6-member committee headed by VG Kannan, Chief Executive of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) to review ATM pricing.It will review the existing interchange fee and pricing structures to reduce prices for customers on Automated Teller Machines (ATM) transactions with a broader objective to improve rural penetration of teller machines.

42) Which organization has released the report, indicating that the overall non-performing assets (NPAs) stock has declined at a great pace to 9.3% in March 2019, below RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India) estimate? 1) CRISIL 2) Fitch Ratings 3) Moody's Corporation 4) ICRA Limited 5) None of these Answer – 1) CRISIL Explanation: As per the Crisil report, the overall non-performing assets (NPAs) stock has declined at a great pace to 9.3% in March 2019 in comparison to the 11.5% in March 2018. This decline is more than the RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India) estimate.This shows a positive sign of recovery from the Non-performing asset load as the NPA ratio of both public and private sector banks showed a half-yearly decline, for the first time since March 2015.The decline is supported by the RBI’s asset quality review and also with the enactment of the bankruptcy law for resolving the cases.

43) Which country has extended financial aid of 1. 6 billion Nepalese rupees to Nepal for rebuilding earthquake affected houses in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts? 1) Japan 2) China 3) U.S. 4) India 5) None of these Answer – 4) India Explanation: The Indian government has extended the financial aid of 1.6 billion Nepalese rupees to Nepal for the rebuilding of houses in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts, which were damaged in the devastating earthquake in 2015. The cheque for the same was handed over by India’s ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri to Finance Secretary of Nepal Rajan Khanal.India is maintaining its commitment regarding the completion of post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the Himalayan nation. As of now, India has granted Nepal a total of 4.5 billion Nepalese rupees under the housing reconstruction projects.

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44) Which bank has become the on-boarded corporate agent for the first time with Max Bupa, a standalone health insurer (SAHI) under open architecture for purchasing health insurance products? 1) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) 2) ICICI Bank 3) State Bank of India 4) HDFC Bank 5) None of these Answer – 1) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Explanation: On June 1, 2019, Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Bank and Max Bupa, a Standalone Health Insurer (SAHI) signed a Bancassurance corporate agency agreement. For the first time, IDBI Bank became an on-boarded corporate agent for Max Bupa under open architecture. It will also install ‘Infinity’, a proprietary digital platform. Through this, the customers of IDBI Bank can purchase the product of their choice instantly and access their policy documents at the bank branch. Any Time Health (ATH) Machines, a completely automated, technology based models will be installed by Max Bupa at IDBI Bank branches across the country.

45) Which two prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers were penalized by Reserve Bank of India for violating PPI norms pertaining to its issuance and operation? 1) Axis Bank and My Mobile Payments Limited 2) HDFC Bank and Vodafone M-Pesa Limited 3) Yes Bank and ZipCash Card Services 4) ICICI Bank and Itz Cash Card Ltd. 5) None of these Answer – 3) ‘Yes Bank’ and ’ZipCash Card Services’ Explanation: On June 12, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India slapped a monetary penalty Rs. 11.25 lakh each on Private sector lender ‘Yes Bank’ and Online Wallet Service, ’ZipCash Card Services’ for violating PPI (prepaid payment instrument) norms pertaining to issuance and operation of PPIs. The fine imposed in exercise of powers vested under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines.

46) Name the startup company, which has partnered with Digit Insurance to offer EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) insurance to the company’s five million customers ? 1) ValueCart 2) ZestMoney 3) Quiklo 4) SlicePay 5) None of these Answer – 2) ZestMoney Explanation: On June 13, 2019, ZestMoney, a Bengaluru based digital lending startup, in partnership with Digit Insurance announced to offer EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) insurance to the company’s five million customers. The aim of the partnership is to relieve its customers of debt in case of unforeseen circumstances. The insurance product, designed for ZestMoney’s customers, will be available while applying for a loan on the digital platform.The credit limit can be availed by signing up on the 100% digital loan application platform and can be used to shop online and in-store across all ZestMoney partners including Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, MakeMyTrip and Xiaomi.

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47) Which bank has signed $245 million loan agreement with Ghana & Mozambique for agricultural and railway projects ? 1) Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) 2) World Bank 3) Asian Development Bank 4) New Development Bank 5) None of these Answer – 1) Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) Explanation: On June 13, 2019, The central bank of the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified that Export- Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will provide Line of Credit (LoC) worth $245 million to Ghana and Mozambique for agricultural and railway projects. The agreement is effective from June 3, 2019. Under the LoC, the terminal utilisation period is 60 months after the scheduled completion date of the project. Exim Bank will grant the LoC worth $150 million to Ghana and $95 million to Mozambique.Ghana will utilize the amount to strengthen agriculture mechanisation services centres while Mozambique will finance it in the procurement of railway rolling stock including locomotives, coaches and wagons.

48) Name the bank, which was reported with highest number of fraud cases in India in the last 11 fiscal years i.e, between 2008-09 and 2018-19. 1) ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank 2) State Bank of India (SBI) 3) HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation) Bank 4) Bank of Baroda 5) None of these Answer – 1) ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank Explanation: Central bank of the country, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data revealed that 53,334 fraud cases worth Rs. 2.05 lakh crore hit the banks in India in the last 11 fiscal years i.e, between 2008-09 and 2018- 19. The highest number of cases were reported in ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India) Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) and HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation) Bank.

49) Which committee has recommended banks to grout Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to a wall, pillar, or floor by September 30, 2019 ? 1) Sustainable Structuring 2) Committee on distribution of Currency 3) Committee on Currency Movement (CCM) 4) Committee on the Development of Secondary Market for Corporate Currency 5) None of these Answer – 3) Committee on Currency Movement (CCM) Explanation: On June 14, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked the banks to grout Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to a wall, pillar, or floor by September 30, 2019 in order to mitigate risks in ATM operations and increase security. Exceptions were given to the ATMs installed in high secured premises such as airports as they have adequate CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) coverage and are guarded by state/central security personnel.The measure was adopted by the RBI after the recommendations made by the Committee on Currency Movement (CCM) which was formed in 2016. ii. All the ATMs will be operated for cash replenishment only with digital One Time Combination (OTC) locks.

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50) What is the new Third Party (TP) motor insurance premium for small and medium private cars for 2019-20 revised by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) ? 1) 14-14.5% 2) 12-12.5% 3) 15-15.5% 4) 11-11.5% 5) None of these Answer – 2) 12-12.5% Explanation: On June 4, 2019, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) hiked the Third Party (TP) motor insurance premium for small and medium private cars by 12-12.5% for 2019-20. The rates are applicable from June 16, 2019. TP premium for two-wheelers and heavy vehicles was also increased. These powers which are provided to IRDAI are mentioned under Section 14 (2) (i) of the IRDA Act, 1999. Two-wheelers with engine capacities between 150cc and 350cc witnessed the highest percentage increase at 21.11%. Rates were increased from Rs 985 to Rs 1,193. For two-wheelers between 75 cc and 150 cc, it hiked TP rate by 4.44% to Rs 752.

51) Which mutual fund investment platform launched ‘Selfiewala KYC’ feature for the first-time mutual fund investors for completing the KYC(Know Your Customer) process from their home or office ? 1) Motilal Oswal 2) Clearfunds 3) Zerodha 4) FundzBazar 5) None of these Answer – 4) FundzBazar Explanation: FundzBazar, an online mutual fund investment platform launched by Prudent, launched ‘Selfiewala KYC’ feature for the first-time mutual fund investors. Through this platform, investors can complete their KYC (Know your Customer) process from their home or office using mobile or laptop in just a few minutes. This feature allows the investors to carry out the IPV (In-Person Verification) by uploading a video and a selfie which in turn speeds up the KYC process and saves time.

52) Bank of Baroda (BoB) and ECL Finance has signed an agreement to form a strategic cooperation in which field ? 1) MSME loans 2) KYC Norms 3) Housing loans 4) Industrial Policy 5) None of these Answer – 1) MSME loans Explanation: On June 12, 2019, the Bank of Baroda (BoB) and ECL Finance, the flagship non-banking financial company of Edelweiss Group, signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership to explore co-lending opportunities. They will offer loans and expertise for the growing needs of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), self-employed and priority sector groups.They will provide timely delivery of credit to customers at a significantly lower cost.

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53) Which organization has released the report titled “Payment and Settlement: The Plumbing in the Architecture of India’s Financial System” stating digital transactions will rise four times by 2021 in India? 1) International Monetary Fund(IMF) 2) United Nations(UN) 3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 4) World Bank(WB) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its report “Payment and Settlement: The Plumbing in the Architecture of India’s Financial System” stated that, the digital transactions till March 2019 witnessed tremendous growth and they will rise by four times from Rs 2,069 crore in December 2018 to Rs 8,707 crore in December 2021. RBI Report stated that in 2018-19, total digital transactions in volume terms recorded a growth rate of 58.8%. In 2017-18, growth was 50.4%.

54) Name the state, which received Rs 1,650cr from Asian Development Bank(ADB) for development of piped water supply, underground drainage, underground sewage or scientific septage management, roads with pavement. 1) Tripura 2) Mizoram 3) Manipur 4) Meghalaya 5) None of these Answer – 1) Tripura Explanation: On June 16, 2019, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a project submitted by the Urban Development Department (UDD) of Tripura amounting to Rs. 1650 crore for overall infrastructure development of seven districts headquarter towns of Tripura. The fund is meant for development of piped water supply, underground drainage, underground sewage or scientific septage management, roads with pavement.The ADB will give 80 percent of Rs 1650 crore as grant-in-aid and the State Government of Tripura will have to repay back only 20 percent loan in due course of time.

55) Name the MD and Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Bank, who led the Board of Directors (BoD) which decided to bring the bank under J&K RTI Act, 2009 & Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines. 1) Arun Kumar Mehta 2) Mohammad Ashraf Mir 3) R.S. Chhibber 4) Pronab Sen 5) None of these Answer – 3) R.S. Chhibber Explanation: The Board of Directors (BoD) of Jammu & Kashmir Bank under the chairmanship of the bank’s Interim Chairman and Managing Director (MD) R.S. Chhibber decided to bring the bank under Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2009 and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) guidelines with effect from June 17, 2019.The decision was taken after receiving directions from the State Government, which owns 59% of the bank’s shares, in order to improve the governance and bring transparency & accountability in the functioning of the bank.BoD decided to arrest any further slippage of accounts to Non-Performing Assets (NPA) by initiating strong action against wilful defaulters.

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56) Who headed the 8 member panel on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 2019 ? 1) Sakha Ram Singh Yadav 2) Ranjit Kumar 3) U K Sinha 4) A S Kiran Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 3) U K Sinha Explanation: The 8 member panel on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in January 2019, headed by the former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman U K Sinha submitted its report to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on June 17, 2019. The panel was formed to suggest long-term measures for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSME sector.

57) How much collateral-free loans for MSME’s was recommended by U K Sinha, from earlier Rs 10 lakh ? 1) Rs 20 lakh 2) Rs 30 lakh 3) Rs 15 lakh 4) Rs 40 lakh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rs 20 lakh Explanation: The Committee suggested doubling collateral-free loans for MSMEs to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh. This is also applicable to Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Currently, MSMEs can get collateral-free loans under two mechanisms- based on the RBI’s 2010 circular (July 1, 2010) and on Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF). RBI’s 2010 circular prescribes a limit of Rs 10 lakh and CGF provides collateral-free loans up to Rs 2 crore.

58) Which bank’s foundation has signed a MoU with National Health Authority (NHA) to train 15,000 state and district personnel to provide the delivery of health services under Ayushman Bharat Scheme ? 1) IDBI Bank 2) ICICI Bank 3) HDFC Bank 4) Axis Bank 5) None of these Answer – 2) ICICI Bank Explanation: The National Health Authority (NHA) and ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train 15,000 state and district personnel and Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras to provide the delivery of health services under Ayushman Bharat Scheme over a period of one year. It is aimed at capacity building of health personnel at state. The state personnel is assigned the responsibility to implement the scheme in their respective states and Arogya Mitras, the health service professionals, are present at each empanelled hospital.

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59) Name the customizable plan launched by Max Life Insurance Company Limited, that will offer customers the flexibility to customize their own protection solution . 1) Max Life Protection Plan 2) Max Life Flexible Plan 3) Max Life Smart Term Plan 4) Max Life Customizable Plan 5) None of these Answer – 3) Max Life Smart Term Plan Explanation: On June 20, 2019, Max Life Insurance Company Limited, one of the country’s leading life insurance companies, launched customizable ‘Max Life Smart Term Plan’. It will offer customers the flexibility to customize their own protection solution through the selection from a wide range of benefits and features. It comes with add on Max Life Waiver of Premium Plus Rider. It provides a waiver for all future premiums under the policy. This will help to create a customised protection solution for each customer.It will also provide a ‘Premium Back Option’ on a term product till the age of 85 for the consumers.

60) Which bank has signed a bancassurance agreement with Tata AIG General Insurance Company Ltd to provide Tata AIG’s suite of P&C (Property and Casualty (insurance)products ? 1) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) 2) Indian Overseas Bank 3) State Bank of India 4) Canara Bank 5) None of these Answer – 1) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Explanation: On June 19, 2019, Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) has signed a bancassurance agreement with Tata AIG General Insurance Company Ltd to provide Tata AIG’s suite of P&C (Property and Casualty (insurance) products to its customers. Tata AIG’s products will now be available in IDBI bank’s 20 million customer base spread across its 1,850-plus branches.The product portfolio comprises Tata AIG’s flagship health (Medicare), motor, personal accident, home content, critical illnesses, Locker, SME (Small and medium-sized enterprises)and travel insurances.

61) Which E-commerce firm has revamped seller financing program ‘Growth Capital’ to empower MSMEs ? 1) Snapdeal 2) Flipkart 3) Amazon 4) Myntra 5) None of these Answer – 2) Flipkart Explanation: E-commerce firm Flipkart has revamped its Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) seller financing programme ‘Growth Capital’ in order to empower MSMEs across the country. The program enables financial inclusion and independence for MSMEs who operate online.

62) At what rate, sellers at Flipkart avail loan upto Rs.3 crore from 10 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and banks under seller financing program ‘Growth Capital’ ? 1) 6.5 percent 2) 8.5 percent 3) 7.5 percent 4) 9.5 percent 5) None of these

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Answer – 4) 9.5 percent Explanation: E-commerce firm Flipkart has revamped its Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) seller financing programme ‘Growth Capital’ in order to empower MSMEs across the country.The average loan size is Rs 7 lakh. But sellers can take loans up to Rs 3 crore with interest rates at 9.5%. The tenure on term loan and credit line options is 1 year.Financial partners for the programme are State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, Aditya Birla Finance, Tata Capital, Flexiloans, Small Industries Development Bank of India, LendingKart, Indifi and Happy Loans.

63) What is the full form of CAR,which is in news recently ? 1) CAR – Capital Adequacy Ratio 2) CAR – Capital Asset Ratio 3) CAR – Capital Account Ratio 4) CAR – Capital Averse Ratio 5) None of these Answer – 1) CAR – Capital Adequacy Ratio Explanation: Full form of CAR is Capital Adequacy Ratio.

64) What is the Capital Adequacy Ratio(CAR) for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) in March 2020 ? 1) 14% 2) 15% 3) 13% 4) 12% 5) None of these Answer – 3) 13% Explanation: The National Housing Bank (NHB) has tightened the norms on leverage and capital adequacy ratio for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). It mandated the HFCs to reduce their total borrowings in a phased manner to not more than 12 times( at present 16 times) of their Net-Owned Funds (NOF) as on March 31, 2022. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Housing Finance is the only HFC to have the highest leverage ratio of 14 times of NOF. The capital adequacy ratio (CAR) for HFCs is increased to 13% by March 2020, 14% by March 2021 and 15% by March 2022. Tier I capital should not be less than 10% (6% at present).Changes will not impact large HFCs like Housing Development Finance Corp. (HDFC), Repco Home Finance, Indiabulls Housing Finance and Dewan Housing Finance, which are capitalized above 15%. LIC Housing Finance and PNB (Punjab National Bank) Housing Finance have capital adequacy ratio below 15%.

65) Which bank has recently issued new rules for cash deposits and withdrawals for its customers ? 1) Indian Bank 2) Bank of Baroda 3) State Bank of India 4) Canara Bank 5) None of these Answer – 4) Canara Bank Explanation: Canara Bank has issued new rules for its customers regarding cash deposits and withdrawals effective from July 1, 2019.

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66) How many times cash deposit of up to Rs 50,000 can be made in Canara Bank at free of service charge as per their new guidelines ? 1) One time /month 2) Two time/month 3) Three time/month 4) Four time/month 5) None of these Answer – 3) Three time/month Explanation: The customers of the Canara bank can deposit cash in Savings bank account up to Rs 50,000 for free only thrice a month and the fourth transaction will be charged.From the fourth transaction or for cash deposits over Rs 50,000, there will be a service charge of Rs 1 per thousand, with a minimum of Rs 50 and a maximum of Rs 5,000 plus GST (Good and Service Tax).

67) What’s the maximum withdrawal amount that needs to be charged for service fee of minimum Rs.100 at Canara Bank? 1) Rs.5 Lakh 2) Rs.3 Lakh 3) Rs.2 Lakh 4) Rs.10 Lakh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Rs.5 Lakh Explanation: In Canara Bank current account/overdraft/open cash credit account holders a minimum Rs 100 will be charged on the withdrawal of Rs 5 lakh or more in a month.Service charges will not be applicable to pensioners, senior citizens, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana beneficiaries and zero balance account holders.

68) Name the bank which has raised Rs 300 crore through Basel-III compliant bonds for improving their risk management techniques . 1) State Bank of India 2) Federal Bank 3) HDFC Bank 4) ICICI Bank 5) None of these Answer – 2) Federal Bank Explanation: Kochi based Federal Bank announced that it has raised Rs 300 crore through Basel-III compliant bonds for improving their risk management techniques and to address the growing risks.The plan was taken by credit investment and raising capital committee of the bank.The committee allotted1000 rated, Basel III compliant, unsecured, redeemable, non-convertible tier II bonds having a face value of Rs. 10,00,000 each, with an option to retain oversubscription of up to 2,000 rated Basel III Compliant bonds aggregating to Rs 300 crore and the capital was raised on the private placement basis.

69) Name the Automobile manufacturer in India, that has signed ‘Preferred Financier’ MoU with Bank of Baroda(BOB) to improve credit for dealership inventory financing. 1) Maruti Suzuki 2) Tata Motors 3) Mahindra & Mahindra 4) Ashok Leyland 5) None of these Answer – 1) Maruti Suzuki

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Explanation: Automobile manufacturer in India, Maruti Suzuki signed ‘Preferred Financier’ MoU(Memorandum of understanding) with Indian multinational, public sector Bank, Bank of Baroda(BOB) to improve credit for dealership inventory financing. The alliance with Bank of Baroda will allow Maruti Suzuki to easy financing opportunities to dealers as well as customers. The dealer inventory financing will work in line with the Bank of Baroda’s product program of Supply Chain Finance.

70) Name the portal launched by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) for lodging complaints against banks and NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies) on its website . 1) Complaint Management System (CMS) 2) Complaint Against Bank (CAB) 3) Complaint Over Bank and NBFC (COBN) 4) Lodge Complaints against Bank (LCB) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Complaint Management System (CMS) Explanation: On June 24, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has launched a Complaint Management System (CMS) for lodging complaints against banks and NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies) on its website. The online portal aims at improving customer experience in timely redressal of grievances.

71) Which state government will receive the loan worth $147 million from the World Bank for improving the management capacity of the urban local bodies (ULBs) in the state? 1) Tamil Nadu 2) Maharashtra 3) West Bengal 4) Jharkhand 5) None of these Answer – 4) Jharkhand Explanation: On June 25, 2019, To provide basic urban services to the people and help improve the management capacity of the urban local bodies (ULBs) in Jharkhand, the World Bank approved a $147 million loan agreement to the state. The State Government will invest in urban services such as water supply, sewerage, drainage, and urban roads and also strengthen the capacity of the Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company (JUIDCO). Urban population growth in nine districts of Jharkhand is above India’s overall urbanization pace of 2.7 percent.

72) FOF was in news recently, 1st ‘F’ in FOF stands for ______. 1) Fund 2) Finance 3) Forward 4) Flotation 5) None of these Answer – 1) Fund Explanation: F stands for Fund.The full form of FOF is Fund of Funds.

73) Who chaired the expert committee formed by RBI to look into the measures for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)? 1) G. N. Bajpai 2) C. B. Bhave 3) M. Damodaran

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4) U K Sinha 5) None of these Answer – 4) U K Sinha Explanation: On June 25, 2019, The Reserve Bank released the report of the expert committee under former SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) chairman U K Sinha on measures for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises).

74) How much amount of distressed asset fund creation is recommended by the RBI constituted expert committee chaired by U K Sinha for small enterprises? 1) Rs 2,000 crore 2) Rs 5,000 crore 3) Rs 7,000 crore 4) Rs 10,000 crore 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rs 5,000 crore Explanation: On June 25, 2019, The Reserve Bank released the report of the expert committee under former SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) chairman U K Sinha on measures for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises). It also recommends the creation of a distressed asset fund of Rs 5,000 crore for small enterprises. The fund will operate on the lines of the Textile Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) which makes equity investments that lead to reviving the sick&Debt-burden units.

75) How much percent of wilful defaulters in nationalized banks are increased in five years to March 2019 ? 1) 70% 2) 80% 3) 60% 4) 50% 5) None of these Answer – 3) 60% Explanation: On June 24, 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the number of wilful defaulters in nationalized banks has risen 60% in five years to March 2019. A number of wilful defaulters: The figure stood at 8,582 at the end of FY19(fiscal year) against 5,349 at the end of FY15.The silver lining is about Rs.7,600 crore has been recovered from those defaulters.

76) In order to decrease Non-Performing Assets(NPA), government used 4R strategy, what are all the 4R’s in the strategy ? 1) 4R- Recognition, Resolution, Recapitalisation and Reforms 2) 4R- Recognition, Reflation, Recapitalisation and Reforms 3) 4R- Recognition, Resolution, Regression and Reforms 4) 4R- Recognition, Reflation, Regression and Reforms 5) None of these Answer – 1) 4R- Recognition, Resolution, Recapitalisation and Reforms Explanation: ‘4Rs’ strategy (Recognition, Resolution, Recapitalisation, and Reforms,): As per this strategy, gross NPAs(Non-Performing Assets) of PSBs decreased to Rs.8.06-lakh crore at the end of March 2019 against Rs.8.95-lakh crore at the end of March 2018.

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77) Which state government has signed a tripartite loan agreement with GoI and World Bank to improve its ability to manage financial systems and lead to better utilization of development resources worth $31.58 million (Rs 221 crore)? 1) Punjab 2) West Bengal 3) Uttar Pradesh 4) Uttarakhand 5) None of these Answer – 4) Uttarakhand Explanation: On June 26, 2019, The Government of India, the State Government of Uttarakhand and the World Bank signed a tripartite Loan Agreement of $31.58 million (about Rs 221 crore) for Uttarakhand Public Financial Management Strengthening Project. This will help improve the State’s ability to manage its Financial Systems and lead to Better Utilization of Development Resources.

78) FBA was in news recently, B stands for ______. 1) Benchmark 2) Bankruptcy 3) Balance 4) Budget 5) None of these Answer – 1) Benchmark Explanation: B Stands for Benchmark.Full form of FBA-financial benchmark administrator (FBA)

79) Which organization has issued a framework for setting up of financial benchmark administrator (FBA) for administering ‘significant benchmarks’ in the markets for financial instruments ? 1) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) 2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) 3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Explanation: On June 26, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a regulatory framework for setting up of financial benchmark administrator (FBA) for administering ‘significant benchmarks’ in the markets for financial instruments. Significant benchmarks: It means any benchmark notified by the central bank taking into consideration its use, efficiency, and relevance in domestic financial markets and the benchmarks administered outside India do not fall under the norms. RBI’s authorization: Without obtaining the authorization of the Reserve Bank, FBA will not administer a ‘significant benchmark’. FBAs: It will be incorporated in India as a company that will maintain a minimum net worth of Rs 1crore at all times.

80) Which insurance company has partnered with MobiKwik & launched “shampoo-sachet” concept to offer mini medical insurance products with premiums as low as Rs 20 ? 1) New India Assurance 2) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance 3) HDFC ERGO General Insurance 4) Max Bupa 5) None of these Answer – 4) Max Bupa

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Explanation: MobiKwik, a mobile payments service provider, partnered with health insurer Max Bupa to launch “shampoo-sachet” concept in the insurance sector. It will offer mini medical insurance products with premiums as low as Rs 20. The partnership enables financial inclusion by making pocket size health insurance solutions available through the Mobikwik platform.

81) Name the entity, which has launched a tool “Anti Money Laundering Express Edition(AMLXE)” to detect, investigate, and report suspected money laundering and terrorist financing activity . 1) IBM 2) Oracle 3) Microsoft 4) Intel 5) None of these Answer – 2) Oracle Explanation: A multinational software firm based in the United States, Oracle has introduced a new tool that will help small & mid-sized banks to tackle fraud.The Oracle Financial Services “Anti Money Laundering Express Edition(AMLXE)” is designed to detect, investigate, and report suspected money laundering and terrorist financing activity.It targeted at smaller banks that have to comply with regulatory norms with a limited budget.It uses new architecture principles which offer quick deployment on premise or on cloud infrastructures allowing firms to transition to their future states faster and at reduced implementation costs.

82) Under the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Education Loans (CGFSEL) by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), a collateral free loan of how much worth is provided as a financial support to meritorious students? 1) Rs 9.5 Lakh 2) Rs 8.5 Lakh 3) Rs 7.5 Lakh 4) Rs 6.5 Lakh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Rs 7.5 Lakh Explanation: On June 24, 2019, India’s central banking institution, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised all Scheduled Commercial Banks to adopt Education Loan Scheme which is formulated by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).On June 24, 2019, India’s central banking institution, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised all Scheduled Commercial Banks to adopt Education Loan Scheme which is formulated by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Loan up to Rs 10 lakh for study in India and upto Rs 20 lakh for study abroad.Collateral free loans upto Rs 7.5 Lakh under the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Education Loans (CGFSEL).No Margin for a loan up to Rs 7.50 Lakh.Repayment period of 15 years.One Year Moratorium for repayment after completion of studies in all cases.Moratorium taking into account spells of unemployment/under employment say two or three times during the life cycle of the loan.The moratorium for the incubation period if the student wants to take up a start-up venture after graduation.

83) Which country has signed a loan agreement worth $400 Million with World Bank for the Program Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis(TB), which kills approximately half a million people in that country ? 1) Indonesia 2) India 3) China 4) Nigeria 5) None of these Answer – 2) India

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Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The World Bank and the Government of India signed a loan agreement of $400 Million for the Program Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis(TB), which kills approximately half a million people in India every year. The program will cover nine States of India. The Loan Agreement was signed by Mr. Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of India and Mr. Shanker Lal, Acting Country Director, on behalf of the World Bank.

84) Which year is set as a target year by the government of India to end Tuberculosis(TB) ? 1) 2035 2) 2030 3) 2025 4) 2020 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2025 Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The World Bank and the Government of India signed a loan agreement of $400 Million for the Program Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis(TB), which kills approximately half a million people in India every year. The program will cover nine States of India. It will also support the government’s National Strategic Plan to end TB in India by 2025. Diagnostics and management of drug- resistant TB (DR-TB) will be improved.

85) Which state government signed a loan agreement worth of $328 million with the World Bank (WB) for improving health services ? 1) Andhra Pradesh 2) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Himachal Pradesh 4) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Andhra Pradesh Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The World Bank, Government of India and State Government of Andra Pradesh signed a loan agreement worth of $328 million with the World Bank (WB) for improving health services of Andhra Pradesh.The Loan Agreement was signed by Mr. Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of EconomicAffairs, Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the Government of India and Mr. Shanker Lal, Acting Country Director, World Bank on behalf of the World Bank.

86) What is the average base rate set by Reserve Bank of India for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to be charged from their customers? 1) 9.75% 2) 9.25% 3) 9.55% 4) 9.18% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 9.18% Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India set an average base rate of 9.18% for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to be charged from their customers. It will be charged for the quarter beginning July 1, 2019.On February 7, 2014, the Apex bank in a circular had informed the NBFCs and MFIs regarding the pricing of credit on the last working day of every quarter.It sets the average base rate on the basis of an average of the base rate of the 5 largest commercial banks.

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87) Which cryptocurrency exchange in India has terminated its digital asset trading services and other crypto-related operations citing regulatory uncertainty and disruption ? 1) Coinbase 2) Koinex 3) Binance 4) Zebpay 5) None of these Answer – 2) Koinex Explanation: India’s Largest cryptocurrency exchange, Koinex (Mumbai) terminating its digital asset trading services and other crypto-related operations citing regulatory uncertainty and disruption. Problem: It was facing problems with its payment services and gateways, along with non-crypto related transactions like payment of salaries, rent, and purchase of equipment.It started its digital assets exchange services in August 2017.Record: It executed over 20 million orders, and recorded $3Biilion+ in trading volume on its platform so far.

88) Which state has signed with world bank worth $ 250 Million Loan Agreement for its State Highways Development Project ? 1) Karnataka 2) Rajasthan 3) Kerala 4) West Bengal 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rajasthan Explanation: The Government of India, Government of Rajasthan and the World Bank signed a $ 250 Million Loan Agreement for Phase II of Rajasthan State Highways Development Project. The Loan Agreement was signed by Mr. Sameer Kumar Khare on behalf of the Government of India and Mr. Shanker Lal, Acting Country Director (India) on behalf of the World Bank.It will be used to support the construction, upgradation, improvement, and maintenance of 766 kms of state highways and district roads.

89) SAR was in news recently, A stands for ______. 1) Agriculture 2) Arbitrage 3) Audit 4) Asset 5) None of these Answer – 3) Audit Explanation: A stands for Audit.The full form of SAR is System Audit Report.

90) Under which act, Payment System providers can set up and operate a payment system in India ? 1) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 2) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2008 3) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2009 4) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2006 5) None of these Answer – 1) Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 Explanation: On June 26, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its frequently asked questions (FAQ) section stated that the data related to payment transactions must be stored in systems of the country and if any

Current Affairs Q&A PDF information is processed abroad, it should be deleted from their systems and brought back to India not later than one business day or 24 hours from the payment processing, whichever is earlier. The clarification was sought by the Payment System Operators (PSOs) on the issue of data localization.Applicability: It is applicable to all Payment System providers authorized / approved by the RBI to set up and operate a payment system in India under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Details of the data: The data should include end-to-end transaction details and information pertaining to payment or settlement transaction that is gathered / transmitted / processed as part of a payment message / instruction.

91) What is the interest rates of Senior Citizens Savings Scheme for the July-September quarter? 1) 8.7 percent 2) 8.6 percent 3) 8.5 percent 4) 8.4 percent 5) None of these Answer – 2) 8.6 percent Explanation: The Union Finance Ministry, Government of India reduced the interest rate on small savings schemes by 0.1 per cent (10 basis points) for the July-September quarter.The schemes include Public provident fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra(KVP), Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS). PPF&NSC: For the July-September quarter, PPF and National Savings Certificate will fetch an annual interest rate of 7.9% as compared to 8% earlier.KVP: Kisan Vikas Patra will yield 7.6 percent with a maturity of 113 months. At present, the interest rate on KVP is 7.7 percent and maturity is 112 months.The girl child savings scheme: Sukanya Samriddhi Account will offer 8.4 percent from 8.5 percent.SCSS: Senior Citizens Savings Scheme will offer 8.6 percent from 8.7percent.Term deposits of 1- 3 years will offer an interest rate of 6.9 percent will be paid quarterly, while the five-year quarterly pegged at 7.7 percent and for recurring 7.2 percent from the existing rate of 7.3 percent.

92) What is the full form of LR ? 1) Liquidity Ratio 2) Loan Rate 3) Leverage Ratio 4) Liability Rate 5) None of these Answer – 3) Leverage Ratio Explanation: The full form of LR is Leverage Ratio.

93) What is the leverage ratio for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) from October 2019? 1) 3.5% 2) 2% 3) 3% 4) 4% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 4% Explanation: The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) relaxed the leverage ratio (LR) for banks in a bid to help them expand their lending activities. The leverage ratio (LR) reduced to 4% for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) and 3.5% for other banks with effective from October 1, 2019.The relaxation was done for financial stability with a view to moving further towards harmonization with Basel III standards and

Current Affairs Q&A PDF could help some of the banks currently under Prompt Corrective Action(PCA) comply with the leverage framework.The leverage ratio, as defined under Basel-III norms, is Tier-I capital as a percentage of the bank’s exposures.

94) Which Bank has signed a loan agreement of $250 million (Rs 1,725 crore) with Kerala for its Resilient Programme ? 1) World Bank(WB) 2) Asian Development Bank (ADB) 3) New Development Bank (NDB) 4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) 5) None of these Answer – 1) World Bank(WB) Explanation: On June 29, 2019, The Government of India, State Government of Kerala and World Bank signed a loan agreement of $250 million (Rs 1,725 crore) for the Kerala Resilient Programme. Development Policy Loan (DPL): The loan agreement was signed by Sameer Kumar Khare on behalf of the government, Manoj Joshi, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Kerala and Junaid Kamal Ahmad, Country Director, World Bank India.This will enhance the state’s resilience against the impact of natural disasters and climate change.The aid will support Kerala with improved river basin and water infrastructure operations management, water supply and sanitation services, resilient and sustainable agriculture, enhanced agriculture risk insurance, improved resilience of the core road network, etc.

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1) What is the rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the January-March quarter(Q4) of 2018-19 according to the data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO)? 1. 5.8% 2. 6.5% 3. 6.8% 4. 7.1% 5.None of these Answer - 1. 5.8% Explanation:- As per the data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the rate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the January-March quarter of 2018-19 decreased to 5.8% as compared to the forecast of 6.5%. The economic growth rate for the full 2018-19 financial year stood at a 5-year low of 6.8% in comparison to 7.1%.

2) Name the bank which partnered with Centrum Wealth Management Ltd(Centrum) to form private limited Joint Venture(JV) to provide wealth management services to its clients. 1. Lakshmi Vilas Bank 2. South Indian Bank 3. Dhanlaxmi Bank 4. Karur Vysya Bank 5.None of these Answer - 4. Karur Vysya Bank Explanation:- Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (KVB) partnered with Centrum Wealth Management Ltd(Centrum) to form private limited Joint Venture(JV) to provide wealth management services to its clients. KVB will hold 51% of the share capital, Centrum will hold 45% and the remaining 4% will be held by the JV's Staff.

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3) Government has met the fiscal deficit target of ______for the Financial Year 2018-19. 1.3.1% 2. 3.2% 3. 3.3% 4. 3.4% 5. None of these Answer - 4. 3.4% Explanation:- Government has met the fiscal deficit target of 3.4% for the Financial Year 2018-19. The fiscal deficit stood at 3.39% against the estimated rate of 3.4%. The data was released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA). It was met through a reduction in government spending, which also contributed to GDP growth slowing to 5.8% in the fourth quarter of FY19.

4) With which country did India lose its spot as the world's fastest-growing economy by registering 6.3%annual growth in the January-March quarter ? 1. Senegal 2. Myanmar 3. Philippines 4.Tanzania 5.None of these Answer - 5.None of these (China) Explanation:- Indian economy lost its spot as the world's fastest-growing economy to China. As per Reuters survey, it registered 6.3% annual growth in the January-March quarter, its slowest pace in six quarters. China recorded a growth of 6.4% in the March Quarter.

5) Which Indian Organisation has become India’s most profitable Public sector Undertaking after surpassing Indian Oil Corp (IOC) ? 1) NTPC Limited 2) ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) 3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 4) GAIL Limited 5) None of these Answer – 2) ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) Explanation: India’s top oil and gas producer, ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) has become India’s most profitable Public sector Undertaking after surpassing Indian Oil Corp (IOC). For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, ONGC reported a 34 percent jump its net profit to Rs 26,716 crore. This profit is much higher than IOC’s (Indian Oil Corporation) reported a profit of Rs 17,274 crore.

6) Which country was terminated by U.S. from availing benefits of Generalized System of Preferences(GSP) scheme recently ? 1) China 2) India 3) Srilanka 4) Pakistan 5) None of these Answer – 2) India Explanation: On May 31, 2019, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to withdraw Generalized System of Preferences(GSP) scheme on $5.6 billion exports from India, effective from June 5, 2019. GSP allows emerging countries to export goods to the US without paying duties. It offered duty-free market access to

Current Affairs Q&A PDF more than 3,000 items exported from India.India is the world's largest beneficiary of GSP from 1970s. The US had announced the withdrawal of special duty benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) on March 5, 2019, effective from first week of May. But later it was postponed as India would get new Government. As per a study by the Federation of Indian Export Organizations(FIEO), India’s global merchandise exports for 2018 were $324.7 billion. It included $51.4 billion to the US. But only $6.35 billion of exports from India to the US benefited from the GSP scheme. Such exports were covered under 1921 US tariff lines.

7) Which entity has signed an agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for laying the world’s longest Liquefied petroleum gas pipeline from Kandla, Gujarat to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh ? 1) Nayara Energy Limited 2) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited 3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) 4) Reliance Industries Limited 5) None of these Answer – 3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) Explanation: On June 3, 2019, Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited(HPCL) signed an agreement to form a Joint Venture(JV) in New Delhi for laying the world’s longest Liquefied petroleum gas(LPG) pipeline from Kandla, Gujarat to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.IOCL BPCL and HPCL will hold 50%, 25% and 25% equity holding in the JV Company respectively.The 2,757-km cross-country pipeline will connect 3 major States with the west coast and 2 refineries at Koyali, Gujarat and Bina, Madhya Pradesh linking 22 LPG bottling plants in Gujarat(3), Madhya Pradesh (6) and Uttar Pradesh(13) which are owned by 3 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).Along with this, the pipeline will supply LPG to 21 more bottling plants in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh through road-bridging.

8) Name the organization, which has signed with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to jointly develop 10 year roadmap . 1) Lockheed Martin 2) Airbus 3) Northrop Grumman 4) Boeing 5) None of these Answer – 4) Boeing Explanation: The National Airports body Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed technical assistance agreement with American multinational corporate , Boeing to jointly develop 10 year roadmap which will improve flexible use of airspace, enhance communication , surveillance and help maintaining efficient aircraft operations.This Project is being implemented with a grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).The acting Director of USTDA, Thomas Hardy said that Boeing will be working with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), domestic airlines and airports operators and other airspace stakeholders such as the US-India Aviation Cooperation Programme (ACP) .

9) Name the organization, which has forecasted the global growth for 2019 to 2.6% from earlier 2.9% in its semiannual report “Global Economic Prospect (GEP)” . 1) World Bank(WB) 2) United Nations(UN) 3) International Monetary Fund(IMF) 4) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) 5) None of these

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Answer – 1) World Bank Explanation: On June 5, 2019, World Bank in its semiannual report “Global Economic Prospect (GEP)” slashed global forecast for 2019 to 2.6% as compared to 2.9% in January this year.

10) As per the World Bank report “Global Economic Prospect (GEP)”, India’s growth is forecasted to ______percent for the next two Fiscal years , FY2019 and FY2020 ? 1) 7.2% 2) 7.3% 3) 7.4% 4) 7.5% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 7.5% Explanation: On June 5,2019 , World Bank in its report “Global Economic Prospects report” retained India’s growth forecast at 7.5% for the next two Fiscal years , FY2019 and FY20 (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) as it also cuts the global economic expansion by 0.3%. The report stated that private consumption and investment will get benefited amid the reliable monetary policy with inflation having fallen below the Reserve Bank of India’s target.

11) In which sector, Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) has grown at 36.5% amounting to $9.15 billion in 2018-19 as per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) ? 1) Manufacturing Sector 2) Services Sector 3) Agriculture & Allied Sector 4) Industry Sector 5) None of these Answer – 2) Services Sector Explanation: According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) grew at 36.5% amounting to $9.15 billion in 2018-19. Services sector comprises of finance, banking, insurance, outsourcing, R&D, courier, tech testing and analysis.In 2017-18, FDI of the service sector was $6.7 billion. FDI inflows contribute over 60% to the Gross Domestic Product(GDP). Between April 2000 and March 2019, service sector accounted for 18% of FDI in India.

12) Name the think tank, which has indicated that India lost $13 billion in revenue collections due to trade misinvoicing in 2016 . 1) Global Financial Integrity (GFI) 2) Center for International Policy 3) NITI Aayog 4) Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development 5) None of these Answer – 1) Global Financial Integrity (GFI) Explanation: According to a study by think-tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), India lost $13 billion in revenue collections due to trade misinvoicing in 2016. It amounted to 5.5% of total revenue collections.The GFI measured the losses by calculating illicit financial inflows and outflows for both import and export under- and over-invoicing. The study estimated that the value of the trade gap for misinvoiced goods equaled to $74 billion or 12% of the country's total trade of $617 billion in 2016.

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13) Which organization has launched the new Index to measure fiscal performance titled ‘Fiscal Performance Index'(FPI) ? 1) World Economic Forum 2) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) 3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) 4) NASSCOM 5) None of these Answer – 2) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Explanation: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched a new Index to measure fiscal performance titled ‘Fiscal Performance Index’(FPI). It uses multiple indicators to assess the quality of budgets presented by the Centre and state governments. Key Points: FPI has been constructed using the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Human Development Index methodology. It comprises of 6 components. As per the new index, expenditure on infrastructure, education, healthcare and other social sectors are considered to be beneficial for economic growth.

14) Name the Indian metro, which became India's first ever project to receive power from a waste-to-energy plant . 1) Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation(KMRC) 2) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation(MMRC) 3) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) 4) Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRC) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Explanation: Delhi Metro became India's the first ever project to receive power from a waste-to-energy plant. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) started receiving 2 MW power from a 12 MW capacity waste-to- energy plant set up in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Since June, DMRC received the power from the facility, utilized at the Vinod Nagar Receiving Sub-station (RSS) to meet the operational requirements of Pink Line of Delhi Metro.It will use approximately 17.5 million units per annum from the plant.The waste-to- energy plant was set up by East Delhi Waste Processing Company Limited (EDWPCL). It is based on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between the Delhi government and East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC).

15) Which country has signed with Indian Air Force(IAF) worth Rs 300-crore deal for the supply of more than 100 SPICE bombs (Balakot bombs) ? 1) U.S. 2) Bangladesh 3) Russia 4) Israel 5) None of these Answer – 4) Israel Explanation: On June 6, 2019, The Indian Air Force (IAF) inked Rs 300-crore deal with the Israeli government to buy more than 100 SPICE bombs (Balakot bombs). The newly ordered SPICE bombs are an advanced version of SPICE-2000 bombs, that were used to attack the Madrasa of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26, 2019. They will be delivered in the next 3 months as the deal has been signed under emergency powers.They are manufactured by Israeli defence firm, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems.

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16) Business confidence index (BCI) of fourth quarter(Q4) for India is ______percent, for the financial year 2018-19 as per the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)? 1) 9.5% 2) 9.3% 3) 9.4% 4) 9.1% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 9.1% Explanation: According to recent survey by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), Business confidence index (BCI) of India Inc slipped 9.1 per cent in the fourth quarter Q4 of the financial year 2018-19. Meanwhile, the Political Confidence Index (PCI) of businesses has increased by 12.1% on a quarterly basis in Q4. Present capacity utilization is close to or above optimal level. It plunged by 9.1 percent to reach 115.4 at the end of fourth quarter of the last fiscal, on a quarter-on-quarter basis. On a year-on-year basis, the BCI plunged by 12.2 percent. BCI of consumer durables and consumer non- durables sectors fell by 12.1 and 15.9%, respectively on a quarter-on-quarter basis.

17) What is the GDP growth of India for the financial year 2019-20 as per the American multinational banking firm, Goldman Sachs. 1) 7.1 per cent 2) 7.4 per cent 3) 7.2 per cent 4) 7.5 per cent 5) None of these Answer – 3) 7.2 per cent Explanation: According to American multinational banking firm, Goldman Sachs , India’s economic growth is estimated to rise to 7.2 per cent in 2019-20.It will be driven by lower oil prices, political stability and removal of infrastructure bottlenecks. The report came a day after the policy review by RBI, in which policy rates were cut by 0.25 per cent to increase growth. This is higher than the RBI’s projection for a 7 per cent growth, on the “downside” because of non-bank lenders.Lending by non-banking entities grew at 26 per cent in third quarter of 2018 , which has slipped to 20 per cent in the succeeding quarter .

18) Which ministry has signed with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for automatic data exchange in order to tackle the rising instances of fraud ? 1) Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment 2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) 3) Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise 4) Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Explanation: On June 7, 2019, A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for automatic data exchange in order to tackle the rising instances of fraud. It was signed by Shri KVR Murty, Joint Secretary, MCA, and Smt. Madhabi Puri Buch, Whole Time Member, SEBI in the presence of senior officers from both the organizations. It will facilitate the sharing of data and information between SEBI and the MCA on an automatic and regular basis.Along with this, SEBI and MCA will share any information available in their respective databases on request for the purpose of carrying out scrutiny, investigation, inspection, and prosecution.

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19) Which organization has released the India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for Bharat Stage – VI (BS-VI) norms for the two wheeler segment ? 1) Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) 2) Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) 3) International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) 4) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) 5) None of these Answer – 3) International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) Explanation: India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for Bharat Stage – VI (BS-VI) norms for the two-wheeler segment has been released by International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). BS – VI norms are the latest emission norms notified by the Government of India, which have to be followed by the automotive manufacturers to sell their vehicles in India.

20) Which two-wheeler manufacturer has received first BS6 Certification for its product ismart ? 1) Yamaha Motor Company 2) Hero MotoCorp 3) TVS Motor Company 4) Honda Motor Company 5) None of these Answer – 2) Hero MotoCorp Explanation: Hero MotoCorp becomes the first two-wheeler manufacturer to receive BS6 Certification for its Hero Splendor iSmart. It has received the type approval certificate from ICAT. It was fully designed and developed by Hero at its Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) centre in Jaipur. In 2018, ICAT issued the approval for BS –VI norms to M/s Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles for the Heavy Commercial Vehicle segment which was also the first in its segment in India.

21) Name the first interactive Game Show launched by Facebook in India, announced during Facebook’s Social Entertainment Summit held in Mumbai, Maharashtra . 1) Indosiar 2) ProSieben 3) Das Erste 4) Confetti 5) None of these Answer – 4) Confetti Explanation: On June 4, 2019, Facebook launched its first interactive Game Show “Confetti” in India. It was first launched in the United States. It will challenge participants to answer pop culture trivia questions for a chance to win Rs 3 lakh as cash prize every day. The interactive game is exclusive to Facebook Watch. The announcement on the launch of the interactive game was made on side-lines of Facebook’s Social Entertainment Summit held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.It will go on air on June 12, 2019, from Wednesday to Sunday on Facebook’s dedicated video platform ‘Facebook Watch’.

22) Which country’s import to India is declined by 92% in March 2019 to $2.84 million ? 1) Bangladesh 2) Pakistan 3) Srilanka 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 2) Pakistan

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Explanation: Imports from Pakistan to India declined by 92% in March 2019 to $2.84 million due to the imposition of 200% customs duties on all products after Pulwama terror attack. India had hiked the customs duty to 200% on all goods imported from Pakistan including cotton, fresh fruits, cement, petroleum products and mineral ore on February 16, 2019. It had also revoked the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status which was given to Pakistan in 1996.

23) How much is the highest monetary reward issued to the genuine informant of insider trading as per the regulatory body, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently? 1) Rs. 5 Crore 2) Rs. 4 Crore 3) Rs. 2 Crore 4) Rs. 1 Crore 5) None of these Answer – 4) Rs. 1 Crore Explanation: On June 10, 2019, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a discussion paper for informant mechanism related to insider trading. The proposed amendments to the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 will provide absolute confidentiality with appropriate safeguards. Capital market regulator announced that genuine whistleblowers could get monetary reward up to Rs 1 crore as well as amnesty from regulatory action. Monetary reward for an informant would be subject to certain conditions. It would be in the case where monies disgorged is at least Rs 5 crore. It will be paid from the Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF).

24) Name the organization which released the report titled “World Investment Report 2019” . 1) International Monetary Fund(IMF) 2) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 3) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 4) World Bank(WB) 5) None of these Answer – 2) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Explanation: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2019, released on June 12, 2019.

25) How much amount is invested in India as the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the year 2018 ? 1) $35 billion 2) $40 billion 3) $30 billion 4) $42 billion 5) None of these Answer – 4) $42 billion Explanation: According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2019, released on June 12, 2019, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India grew by 6% to $42 billion in 2018. Globally, FDI slipped by 13% in 2018 to $1.3 trillion from $1.5 trillion in 2017, the third consecutive annual decline. It increased by 2% for developing countries.

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26) Which country was the world’s top recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) with $252 billion for the year 2018 ? 1) Japan 2) China 3) US 4) India 5) None of these Answer – 3) US Explanation: According to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2019,released on June 12, 2019, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India grew by 6% to $42 billion in 2018. The US was the world’s top recipient of FDI with $252 billion followed by China with $139 billion. The top three industry recipients were Manufacturing, Communication and Financial Services.

27) What was the rank of India as an Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) recipient globally in the year 2018 ? 1) 10th 2) 11th 3) 12th 4) 5th 5) None of these Answer – 1) 10th Explanation: India was ranked 10th as an FDI recipient. In South Asia, overall FDI inflows increased by 3.5% to $54 billion. inflows to developing countries in Asia grew by 3.9% to $512 billion in 2018, with growth occurring mainly in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and other ASEAN countries as well as India and Turkey. The Asian region remained the world’s largest FDI recipient, resulting 39% of global inflows in 2018, up from 33% in 2017. India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were considered among the top 10 most important sources of FDI for 2019 to 2021 period.

28) Which missile manufacturing company has signed a contract with Indian Navy worth Rs 1,188 crore for the supply of Heavyweight Torpedoes – Varunastra ? 1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited 2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers(GRSE) 3) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) 4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Explanation: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed a contract with Indian Navy worth Rs 1,188 crore for the supply of Heavyweight Torpedoes – Varunastra. The contract was signed by NP Diwakar, Director (Technical), BDL and Nidhi Chhibber, Joint Secretary & Acquisition Manager (Maritime & Systems), Ministry of Defence, Govt of India in New Delhi. The contract will be executed over the next 42 months. Varunastra, a ship- electrically propelled underwater weapon, will be manufactured at BDL Visakhapatnam Unit under collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

29) Which entities are penalized by the Digital Communications Commission (DCC) for denying Reliance Jio Infocomm adequate points of interconnection (PoIs) in 2016? 1) Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd 2) Bharti Airtel Ltd and Tata Sky 3) Vodafone Idea Ltd and Tata Sky

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4) Vodafone Idea Ltd and Tata Docomo 5) None of these Answer - 1) Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd Explanation: The highest decision-making body of the Department of Telecom (DoT), Digital Communications Commission (DCC) approved to levy penalties on Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd for denial of interconnection to Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd when it had entered the market in 2016. In October 2016, Telecom Regulatory authority of India (TRAI) had fined Airtel and Vodafone with Rs. 1,050 crore each ( Rs 50 cr per circle for 21 circles) and for Idea ( Rs 50 cr per circle for 19 circles) it was Rs 950 crore. But as Vodafone and Idea merged ( August 2018) to form Vodafone-Idea, the new entity had to bear the combined burden of Rs. 2000 cr.

30) Name the entity, which signed an MoU with Indian Railways for modernisation of signalling system on four sections. 1) Konkan Railway Corporation Limited 2) Calcutta Tramways Company 3) RailTel Enterprises Limited (REL) 4) Rail Vikas Nigam 5) None of these Answer – 3) RailTel Enterprises Limited (REL) Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Indian Railways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel Enterprises Limited (REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary company of RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, to upgrade its signalling system on 4 busiest sections. It includes Automatic Train Protection System with Long Term Evolution (LTE) based Mobile Train Radio Communication System (MTRC) along with the provision of Electronic Interlocking (indoor) wherever required. It was signed by the Executive Director of Signal Development (Railway Board), Pradeep M Sikdar, Member (Signal & Telecom) of Railway Board, Kashinath, and CMD (Chief Managing Director) of Railtel, Puneet Chawla.

31) What is the revised growth of India forecasted by Fitch for the Fiscal Year20 recently? 1) 7% 2) 7.2% 3) 6.8% 4) 6.6% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 6.6% Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Fitch reduced India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal year (FY20) from 6.8% to 6.6% due to the slow down of manufacturing and agriculture sectors over the past years.In the latest Global Economic Outlook, it retained its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth forecast for the fiscal 2020-21 at 7.1% and 7% for 2021-22.GDP growth of India declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in January-March 2019, with the economy expanding by 5.8%. It was reduced from a cyclical high of 8.1% in the March quarter of 2018.In 2018-19, Indian economy grew at a 5-year low pace of 6.8%.

32) Name the regulatory body, that permits stock exchanges with Commodity Derivative Segment (CDS) to introduce futures on commodity indices . 1) Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) 2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) 3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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Explanation: On June 18, 2019, The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed the stock exchanges with Commodity Derivative Segment (CDS) to introduce futures on commodity indices. This will facilitate mutual fund and institutional participation in commodity exchanges. The stock exchanges should take prior approval from SEBI to launch such contracts. They will have to submit data of the index constructed at least for the past 3 years, along with data on monthly volatility, roll-over yield for the month and monthly return.

33) Which organizations has signed a MoU with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for research and engagement activities that will foster innovation in Internet identifier technologies ? 1) National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) 2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) 3) National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) 4) Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) Explanation: On June 18, 2019, Global internet body, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and India’s National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a joint collaboration on research and engagement activities that will foster innovation in Internet identifier technologies. This will help both bodies to jointly identify research projects, predominantly in new technologies related to the Internet’s system of unique identifiers.

34) Which country’s economy has emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region as per the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) report, Asian Development Outlook (ADO)? 1) Bangladesh 2) U.S. 3) India 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 1) Bangladesh Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) in it’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) stated that Bangladesh emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Higher public sector investment, stronger consumption demand, revival in exports, improved power supply and higher growth in private sector credit were the key factors of the high growth performance of Bangladesh.In 2018-19, Bangladesh registered a growth rate of 7.9%. It was the fastest rate since 1974.It predicted that the growth will be 8% in the next financial year 2019-20.

35) Which country has become the largest fish producing country as per the report released by the Fisheries Department ? 1) Japan 2) China 3) India 4) Indonesia 5) None of these Answer – 2) China Explanation: On June 18, 2019, According to the report released by the Fisheries Department, India is the second

Current Affairs Q&A PDF largest fish producing country in the world after China as it accounts for 6.3 percent of the global fish production. It also states that the fisheries sector registers a 7 percent growth rate, sustaining 14.5 million fishermen. 23rd session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission(IOTC).Rajni Sekhri Sibal, Secretary, Department of Fisheries addressed the 23rd session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) held in Hyderabad, where she states that 30 percent of the Indian EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) is spread across the Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, but only 1 percent comprises production of tuna fish.

36) Which country has overtook China to become India’s largest goods trading partner in 2018- 19 ? 1) Russia 2) United States (US) 3) China 4) Japan 5) None of these Answer – 2) United States (US) Explanation: The United States (US) overtook China to become India’s largest goods trading partner in 2018-19. Trade surplus of India with the US declined to $16.8 billion from $21.2 billion for 2017-18. A trade deficit of India with China was at $53 billion in 2018-19, down from $63 billion for 2017-18.India’s dependency on Chinese imports saw a decline to $70 billion from $76 billion in 2017-18, with over a fourth increase in exports to $16.7 billion in 2018-19.

37) How much percent of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was forecasted for the fiscal year 2020 by DBS Bank ? 1) 6.9% 2) 6.4% 3) 6.5% 4) 6.8% 5) None of these Answer – 4) 6.8% Explanation: On June 20, 2019, DBS Bank in its report on the Indian economy revised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for the fiscal year 2020 to 6.8% year-on-year (YoY) from 7% due to headwinds for exports amidst challenging trade outlook.Inflation rate was estimated at 3.8% for FY20 against 3.4% of FY19. The Reserve Bank of India’s policy stance was changed from neutral to accommodative resulting in the 75 bps repo rate cut in one year.

38) Name the organization, which has formed a working group to review the current framework of margins in the futures and options segment . 1) Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) 2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority(IRDA) 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 4) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) framed a working group to review the current framework of margins in the futures and options segment.It will submit its recommendations to the Secondary Market Advisory Committee.The existing derivatives segment is increasing the costs of trading and it does not manage risk in an efficient manner. In order to look into these details, the panel was formed.

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9) Which organization heads the working group formed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to review the current framework of margins in the futures and options segment ? 1) NSE Clearing Limited 2) Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India Limited 3) National Commodity Clearing Ltd. 4) Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd. 5) None of these Answer – 1) NSE Clearing Limited Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) framed a working group headed by NSE Clearing Ltd to review the current framework of margins in the futures and options segment. It will submit its recommendations to the Secondary Market Advisory Committee.The existing derivatives segment is increasing the costs of trading and it does not manage risk in an efficient manner. In order to look into these details, the panel was formed.

40) Which two entities have received Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to launch drones under the “Digital Sky” regulatory framework ? 1) Aurora Integrated Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Asteria Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. 2) Asteria Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. and Skylark Drones 3) Skylark Drones and Throttle Aerospace Systems (TAS) 4) RcBazaar Bangalore and Asteria Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. 5) None of these Answer – 3) Skylark Drones and Throttle Aerospace Systems (TAS) Explanation: On June 21, 2019, The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave its approval to Skylark Drones and Throttle Aerospace Systems (TAS) of Bengaluru to launch its drones as they are compliant with the NP-NT (No permission – No take-off) protocol under the “Digital Sky” regulatory framework for drones, which came into effect on December 1, 2018.It will open the way for commercial use of drones (unmanned aircraft) for works such as agriculture, health, and disaster relief and military operations. Both drones, also known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are in the micro category which doesn’t require pilot licences.

41) Name the Country’s Accreditation body,which got its international recognition for its accreditation programme for personnel certification bodies during Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) Annual Meetings 2019 in Singapore. 1) Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies of India (ABCBI) 2) Bharat Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (BABCB) 3) India Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (IABCB) 4) National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) 5) None of these Answer – 4) National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) Explanation: On June 21, 2019, Country’s Accreditation body, The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), has got its international recognition for its accreditation programme for personnel certification bodies. It was held in Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) Annual Meetings 2019 in Singapore.

42) By which year, NITI Aayog planned to transit two-wheelers with an engine capacity less than 150 cc (Cubic Centimeter) to full Electric Vehicles (EVs) ? 1) 2035 2) 2030 3) 2020

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4) 2025 5) None of these Answer – 4) 2025 Explanation: On June 21, 2019, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog organized the first meeting with manufacturers and start-up Electric Vehicle (EV) makers, during which NITI Aayog planned for the transition of three-wheelers by 2023 and two-wheelers with an engine capacity less than 150 cc (Cubic Centimeter) by 2025 to full Electric Vehicles (EVs). It asked the conventional two and three-wheeler makers to suggest concrete steps towards transition to electric mobility keeping in mind 2025 deadline, within two weeks.

43) How many railway stations are to be renovated for which Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) has signed 2 Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) on ‘Railway Station Redevelopment’ ? 1) 20 2) 21 3) 22 4) 23 5) None of these Answer – 3) 22 Explanation: Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) signed 2 Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) on ‘Railway Station Redevelopment’ for the renovation of 22 railway stations. MoA with MECON Limited On June 21, 2019, IRSDC signed a MoA with MECON Limited (Formerly known as Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants Limited). 8 railway stations including Andheri, Bandra Terminus, Ranchi, Chennai Egmore will be redeveloped.IRSDC has also signed a MoA with two other Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) – EPIL (Engineering Projects India Limited) and Bridge & Roof for the renovation of 14 railway stations including Kolkata Terminal, Kanpur Central, Kalyan Junction, Ludhiana, Hyderabad and Udaipur City.

44) Which entity launched the National Freight Index (NFI) to provide unrestricted access of live freight rates for different lanes and vehicles across the country ? 1) First Flight 2) Rivigo Logistics 3) Falcon Freight Link 4) SAL Logistics 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rivigo Logistics Explanation: On June 20, 2019, In order to bring transparency in the road-freight marketplace, an Indian technology company based in Gurgaon, Rivigo which owns 3,000 trucks 5,000 drivers launched the National Freight Index (NFI) which will provide unrestricted access of live freight rates for different lanes and vehicles across the country.Logistics account for nearly 14% of India’s GDP.In 2018, the Indian road freight market size is estimated at $150 billion to $160 billion, of which $130 billion to $140 billion is full-truck load (FTL) market.The index shows truck rentals of 1,500 origin and destination locations (a minimum of 250 km) and 30 types of trucks. Of these, around 1,000 locations account for 70 % of cargo movement.

45) Which two entities have signed an agreement to set up National Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCL) recently ? 1) Nuclear Power Corporation of India and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) 2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) 3) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

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4) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) Explanation: On June 21, 2019, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to set up a Joint Venture (JV) the National Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCL). It will undertake the business for distribution of electricity in distribution circles in various states and Union Territories (UTs) and other related activities.NEDCL will be owned by NTPC and PGCIL on 50:50 equity basis.JV was announced at a time when the existing reform scheme UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) has been declared as a failure by several agencies.

46) Which entity has signed a contract with Airbus for cabin and cargo design engineering ? 1) Accenture 2) Tech Mahindra 3) Infosys 4) Wipro 5) None of these Answer – 2) Tech Mahindra Explanation: On June 20, 2019, Tech Mahindra, an information technology firm, entered into a multi-year contract with Airbus for cabin and cargo design engineering. The contract is aimed to capitalise on the specialised skills and competencies in growing cabin engineering business over the next few years.

47) Which organization has estimated that the focus of the Indian government to improve logistics, and infrastructure will boost exports to $1 trillion in the next 3 years? 1) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) 2) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) 4) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Explanation: Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has estimated that the focus of the government to improve logistics, ease of doing business and modern trade infrastructure will boost exports of the country from current $535 billion to $1 trillion in the next 3 years.Initiatives like special focus on cutting logistics cost and time, further improvement in ease of doing business, proper implementation of government policies for exporters and timely refund of taxes like Goods and Service tax (GST) will result in the increase of exports. Reduction of logistics costs by 10% will help to raise exports by 5-8%.

48) Which international organization has released the report titled “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018” ? 1) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership(REEEP) 2) International Energy Agency(IEA) 3) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) 4) International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) 5) None of these Answer – 3) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Explanation: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released a report, “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018” .

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49) Which country has became the low cost solar energy producer in the world as per International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s report “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018” ? 1) China 2) India 3) UK 4) US 5) None of these Answer – 2) India Explanation: According to a report, “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018” by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India leads in producing solar power at lowest cost globally and is far ahead of other nations in low average production costs. Even India beats China(cheapest manufacturer of everything,) it also left behind the countries of the UK, Canada, and France among others.India’s report: India has the lowest total installed cost for new utility-scale solar PV projects that were commissioned in 2018 at $793/Kw(kilowatt), which is 27% lower than in 2017.High cost: Canada($2,427/kW) Russian($2,302/kW) Japan($2,101/kW) South Africa($1,617/kW) and Australia($1,554/kW) are charging high for setting up solar projects.Low cost: China, Italy , France($1,074/kW) and Germany($1,113/kW) have the lowest installation cost.

50) Name the organization, which released the survey titled “The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2017-18” . 1) National Survey of Employment(NSE) 2) Employment Survey of the Country(ESC) 3) National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) 4) National Employment Survey(NES) 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) Explanation: “The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2017-18” released by National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) huge variations among the states in terms of the unemployment rate. The overall unemployment rate pegs at 6.1%.

51) Which state has the highest unemployment rate as per the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO)’s titled “The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2017-18” ? 1) Meghalaya 2) Manipur 3) Goa 4) Nagaland 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nagaland Explanation: Nagaland has the highest unemployment rate among the states with 21.4% followed by Goa (13.9%)and Manipur(11.6%), while Meghalaya has the lowest rate at 1.5%.Chhattisgarh and Sikkim also have the lowest rates.Rural and Urban: Urban areas witnessed higher unemployment (7.8%) than the rural areas (5.3%).Male Vs Female: Females have the lowest unemployment rate (5.7%) in comparison to males (6.2%).Union territories: Nagaland still gets top in the list of union territories while Dadra and Nagar Haveli with a low rate of 0.6%.

52) What is the full form of CAD ? 1) CAD – Current Asset Deficit 2) CAD – Current Account Deficit

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3) CAD – Consumer Account Deposit 4) CAD – Consumer Asset Deficit 5) None of these Answer – 2) CAD – Current Account Deficit Explanation: The full form of CAD is Current Account Deficit.

53) How much percent of GDP has been increased for India's Current Account Deficit(CAD) in Fy19? 1) 2.3% of GDP 2) 2.5% of GDP 3) 2.1% of GDP 4) 2.7% of GDP 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2.1% of GDP Explanation: On June 28, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated that India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) increased to $57.2 billion or 2.1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in FY19 as against 1.8% of 2018 which stood at $48.7 billion. It was the highest in 6 years on due to higher trade deficit caused by high crude oil imports.An increase in trade deficit to $180.3 billion for the year as a whole as against $160 billion in 2018 led to the widening of the CAD in FY19.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

1) Who has became the first IAF woman pilot to become fully operational by day on Hawk advanced jet aircraft? 1.Padmavathy Bandopadhyay 2. Priya Jhingan 3. Mohana Singh 4. Nivedita Choudhary 5. None of these Answer - 3. Mohana Singh Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh became the first IAF woman pilot to become fully operational by day on Hawk advanced jet aircraft. She landed the gruelling 4 aircraft combat sortie at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal.

2) Which state’s Health Department was conferred with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Tobacco Control Award for 2019 during World No Tobacco Day(WNTD) ? 1. TamilNadu 2. Rajasthan 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Gujarat 5. None of these Answer - 2. Rajasthan Explanation:- The Medical and Health Department of Rajasthan was conferred with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Tobacco Control Award for 2019 in recognition of its achievements in the field of tobacco control. It was presented on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day(WNTD) celebrated on May 31, 2019 in an event held in New Delhi.

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3) Name the Indian Politician, who was awarded with "Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca" (Order of the Aztec Eagle). 1) Pratibha Patil 2) Narendra Modi 3) Ram Nath Kovind 4) Venkaiah Naidu 5) None of these Answer – 1) Pratibha Patil Explanation: Former president of India, Pratibha Patil was honored with the highest civilian award of Mexico termed "Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca" (Order of the Aztec Eagle).The award was presented by Ambassador of Mexico to India, Melba Pria.She becomes the second Indian after the late President S. Radhakrishnan granted this honour.

4) Which country was terminated by U.S. from availing benefits of Generalized System of Preferences(GSP) scheme recently ? 1) China 2) India 3) Srilanka 4) Pakistan 5) None of these Answer – 2) India Explanation: On May 31, 2019, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to withdraw Generalized System of Preferences(GSP) scheme on $5.6 billion exports from India, effective from June 5, 2019. GSP allows emerging countries to export goods to the US without paying duties. It offered duty-free market access to more than 3,000 items exported from India.India is the world's largest beneficiary of GSP from 1970s. The US had announced the withdrawal of special duty benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) on March 5, 2019, effective from first week of May. But later it was postponed as India would get new Government. As per a study by the Federation of Indian Export Organizations(FIEO), India’s global merchandise exports for 2018 were $324.7 billion. It included $51.4 billion to the US. But only $6.35 billion of exports from India to the US benefited from the GSP scheme. Such exports were covered under 1921 US tariff lines.

5) Which entity has signed an agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for laying the world’s longest Liquefied petroleum gas pipeline from Kandla, Gujarat to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh ? 1) Nayara Energy Limited 2) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited 3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) 4) Reliance Industries Limited 5) None of these Answer – 3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) Explanation: On June 3, 2019, Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited(HPCL) signed an agreement to form a Joint Venture(JV) in New Delhi for laying the world’s longest Liquefied petroleum gas(LPG) pipeline from Kandla, Gujarat to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.IOCL BPCL and HPCL will hold 50%, 25% and 25% equity holding in the JV Company respectively.The 2,757-km cross-country pipeline will connect 3 major States with the west coast and 2 refineries at Koyali, Gujarat and Bina, Madhya Pradesh linking 22 LPG bottling plants in Gujarat(3), Madhya Pradesh (6) and Uttar Pradesh(13) which are owned by 3 Oil Marketing Companies

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(OMCs).Along with this, the pipeline will supply LPG to 21 more bottling plants in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh through road-bridging.

6) Name the organization, which has signed with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to jointly develop 10 year roadmap . 1) Lockheed Martin 2) Airbus 3) Northrop Grumman 4) Boeing 5) None of these Answer – 4) Boeing Explanation: The National Airports body Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed technical assistance agreement with American multinational corporate , Boeing to jointly develop 10 year roadmap which will improve flexible use of airspace, enhance communication , surveillance and help maintaining efficient aircraft operations.This Project is being implemented with a grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).The acting Director of USTDA, Thomas Hardy said that Boeing will be working with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), domestic airlines and airports operators and other airspace stakeholders such as the US-India Aviation Cooperation Programme (ACP) .

7) Name the Jal Shakti Minister, who presented awards to the winners of Ganga Quest 2019 on the occasion of World Environment Day 2019 . 1) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat 2) Ram Vilas Paswan 3) Narendra Singh Tomar 4) Thaawar Chand Gehlot 5) None of these Answer – 1) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Explanation: On June 5, 2019, In an event organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to celebrate World Environment Day 2019, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, presented the awards to the winners of Ganga Quest 2019, a month-long online quiz organized for awareness and knowledge dissemination about river Ganga in the presence of Shri U.P. Singh, Secretary, and Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, NMCG along with other senior officials of the ministry.

8) Who became the world’s 1st billionaire rapper as per the forbes magazine ? 1) Snoop Dogg 2) Kanye West 3) Eminem 4) Jay-Z 5) None of these Answer – 4) Jay-Z Explanation: As per Forbes Magazine, Jay-Z, whose real name is Sean Carter, was named as World’s 1st Billionaire Rapper. The 49 years older rapper, husband of the singer Beyonce, has a wealth of $1bn (£800m). Forbes has estimated the wealth by adding various assets and then "subtracting a healthy amount to account for a superstar lifestyle".He was born on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, US.He made his debut in 1996 through the album “Reasonable Doubt”.

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9) Where will be the United Nations Equator Prize 2019 felicitated on 24 September 2019? 1) New York City, US 2) Washington, D.C., US 3) NewDelhi, India 4) Mumbai, India 5) None of these Answer - 1) New York City, US Explanation: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announced the winners of the10th Equator Prize 2019. It recognized 22 local and indigenous communities from across the world.T he winners were selected from a pool of 847 nominations across 127 countries in a four-stage selection process by an independent Technical Advisory Committee of internationally renowned experts. Winners will each receive $10,000 and the opportunity for two community representatives to join a week-long summit in New York during the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).They will be awarded at the Equator Prize Award Ceremony on 24 September 2019, at the Town Hall theatre in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, US.

10) Name the Telangana based NGO, which bagged the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019. 1) Rural Health Care Foundation 2) Deccan Development Society (DDS) 3) Desire Society 4) Rural Development Society 5) None of these Answer – 2) Deccan Development Society (DDS) Explanation: The women sangams (groups) of the Deccan Development Society (DDS) bagged the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019. They were selected for standing as ‘an outstanding example of a local, nature- based solution to climate change and sustainable development.’ The six women farmers are Maisanagari Ratnamma, Begari Tuljamma, Chilkapalli Ansuyamma, Nagwar Sunandamma, Yerrolla Kanakamma, and Nadimidoddi Anjamma.

11) Which Government programme, has led to reduce ground water contamination as per the UNICEF study titled “Environmental impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission on Water, Soil, and Food” ? 1) Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana 2) Smart Cities Mission 3) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 4) Digital India 5) None of these Answer – 3) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Explanation: According to the study on “Environmental impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission on Water, Soil, and Food” by United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows Swachh Bharat has reduced groundwater contamination.The study showed that in terms of faecal contamination, non-ODF (Open Defecation Free) villages were, on average 11.25 times more likely to have their groundwater sources contaminated (12.7 times more from contaminants traceable to humans alone).1.13 times more likely to have their soil contaminated.1.48 times more likely to have food contaminated iv. 2.68 times more likely to have household drinking water contaminated. v. The study was released on the World Environment Day June 5, 2019.

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12) Name the singer, who has become the world’s richest female musician according to the Forbes magazine with an estimated fortune of $600 million . 1) Nicki Minaj 2) Beyonce 3) Madonna 4) Rihanna 5) None of these Answer – 4) Rihanna Explanation: Singer Rihanna of age 31 is named as the world’s richest female according to the Forbes magazine with an estimated fortune of $600 million. She overtook Madonna and Beyonce who topped the list previously. She is from Barbados. She is the owner of Fenty Beauty, a cosmetics brand. She is also the first woman to have a clothing range with French company MoÃ«t Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH).

13) Who is the author of the novel titled “An American Marriage”, for which she received Women’s Prize for Fiction worth $40,000 ? 1) Tayari Jones 2) Toni Morrison 3) Alice Walker 4) Donna Tartt 5) None of these Answer – 1) Tayari Jones Explanation: US Novelist Tayari Jones received Women’s Prize for Fiction worth $40,000 for her novel An American Marriage. The novel was praised by Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey. This is her fourth novel based on a middle-class black couple torn apart by injustice. She also received Aspen Words Literary Prize for the same novel in April 2019.

14) Who is set to receive the 2019 Global Leadership award along with NASDAQ ‘s (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) President Adena Friedman ? 1) Sundar Pichai 2) Vijay K. Thadani 3) Dikesh Malhotra 4) C Vijayakumar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sundar Pichai Explanation: On June6, 2019, American multinational technology company ,Google’s India-born CEO Sundar Pichai (46) and NASDAQ ‘s (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) President Adena Friedman (50) were chosen for the prestigious Global Leadership Awards 2019. They were chosen by business advocacy group US-India Business Council (USIBC) for “catalyzing growth in the US-India commercial corridor”.

15) Which manufacturing unit of Indian railways, was awarded with best performing Production Unit in the field of environment on 6th June, 2019? 1) Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 2) Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Karnataka 3) Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh 4) Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, Punjab 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Karnataka

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Explanation: On June 6 , 2019 ,According to the report on achievements of environment management of Indian railways , “Environmental Sustainability Annual Report 2018-19”, stated that best performing Production Unit in the field of environment was awarded to Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Karnataka. Ministry of Railway observed World Environment Day on June 6.

16) Who won the Amnesty human rights award “Ambassador of conscience” for fighting against the peril of global warming ? 1) Greta Thunberg 2) Litia Baleilevuka 3) Marinel Ubaldo 4) Jamie Margolin 5) None of these Answer – 1) Greta Thunberg Explanation: Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg (16), has won the Amnesty International’s, “Ambassador of conscience” for fighting against the peril of global warming.It instituted in 2003. ii. It celebrates individuals and groups who have furthered the cause of human rights by showing exceptional courage standing up to injustice and who have used their talents to inspire others.

17) Name the former President of United States of America (USA), who has won the George H. W. Bush Award for the contributions to relations between the U.S. and China . 1) Richard Nixon 2) Jimmy Carter 3) Ronald Reagan 4) Gerald Ford 5) None of these Answer – 2) Jimmy Carter Explanation: Ex-President of United States of America (USA), Jimmy Carter (94) has won the inaugural George H. W. Bush Award. He was awarded in recognition of his contributions to relations between the U.S. and China. He will receive the award at a private award ceremony which is scheduled on June 12 at the Carter Center in Atlanta. It is instituted by George H. W. Bush Foundation.It is named after George H. W. Bush who was the 41st president of US from 1989 to 1993.It is given to people who made great contributions to the development of constructive and mutually beneficial relations between the U.S and China.

18) Where was the 73rd edition of Tony Awards held on June 9, 2019 ? 1) San Francisco, U.S. 2) London, U.K. 3) Radio City Music Hall, New York City 4) Washington D.C., U.S 5) None of these Answer – 3) Radio City Music Hall, New York City Explanation: 2019 Tony Awards was the 73rd edition of Tony Awards held on June 9, 2019, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2018–19 season. It was held in Radio City Music Hall, New York City. It was hosted by James Corden.

19) Which musical has won 8 awards including Best Musical in Tony Awards 2019 ? 1) Ain’t Too Proud 2) Hadestown 3) The Ferryman

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4) The Cher Show 5) None of these Answer – 2) Hadestown Explanation: Hadestown, a musical about a young couple’s dark trip to the Underworld, was the most winning production of the season by winning eight awards, including Best Musical.

20) Who won best featured actress for ‘Oklahoma!’ and made history by becoming the first actor to win a Tony Award in a wheelchair? 1) Ali Stroker 2) Stephanie J. Block 3) Elaine May 4) Celia Keenan-Bolger 5) None of these Answer – 1) Ali Stroker Explanation: 31-year-old actress Ali Stroker, won best featured actress for her outstanding role as Ado Annie in Rogers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!’ and made history by becoming the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award.

21) Which entity topped the “BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brand ranking 2019” Index and became the world’s most valuable brand worth $315.5 billion? 1) Facebook 2) Google 3) Amazon 4) Apple 5) None of these Answer – 3) Amazon Explanation: According to the report, “BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brand ranking 2019”, compiled by WPP research agency Kantar states that American multinational technology company, Amazon has overtaken Apple and Google to become the world’s most valuable brand at $315.5 billion. The brand value of Amazon grew 52% between 2018 and 2019, while Apple (2nd place) grew 3% to $309.5 billion, Google (3rd place )at $309 billion grew 2%.Microsoft is at fourth place with a value of $251bn.Google stood at the top rank in 2018 but in 2019, Amazon jumped from third to top to replace Google.

22) Name the automobile maker brand which received the Gold award from South Africa ‘s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). 1) Mahindra Group 2) Tata Motors 3) Mahindra & Mahindra 4) Honda Motor Company 5) None of these Answer – 1) Mahindra Group Explanation: On June 10, 2019, The automobile Giant Mahindra Group won the Gold Award in South Africa. It clinches the top spot among 29 vehicle brands for the award.Mahindra Group received the Gold award from National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).Satisfaction among its dealers and being fair and responsive in the way allocated vehicles to its dealers gave the Mahindra group at the top honor.It has 60 dealers in South Africa.

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23) Who was honoured with the country’s highest literary honour, 54th Jnanpith Award in New Delhi ? 1) Raghuveer Chaudhari 2) Amitav Ghosh 3) Krishna Sobti 4) Shankha Ghosh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Amitav Ghosh Explanation: Noted English Fiction writer Amitav Ghosh (63) received the country’s highest literary honour 54th Jnanpith Award in New Delhi. The decision taken by the Jnanpith Selection Board chaired by Jnanpith laureate Pratibha Ray. Former West Bengal Governer, Gopalakrishna Gandhi, who was the chief guest of the event presented the award. Amitav Ghosh is one of the most prominent contemporary Writer who is famous connecting past with the present in relevant ways in his novels.Ghosh is known for his novels such as Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, The Hunger Tide, River of smoke, Flood of Fire. Amitav Ghosh is also recipient of the Padma Shri(2007) and Sahitya Akademi Awards.

24) Name the Manipur youth, who was inducted into Facebook ‘Hall of Fame’ for discovering Whatsapp bug . 1) Maharaj Kumar Priyabarta Singh 2) Donny Luwang 3) Zonel Sougaijam 4) Thingnam Anjulika Samom 5) None of these Answer – 3) Zonel Sougaijam Explanation: A 22-year-old civil engineer, Zonel Sougaijam from Imphal east of Manipur was recognized by the social media giant “Facebook” for discovering and reporting a WhatsApp bug that violated the privacy of a user. Zonel Sougaijam was rewarded $5000 and also inducted into the Facebook ‘Hall of Fame’2019. Now he is at the 16th position in a rundown of 94 people in the ‘Facebook Hall of Fame’ 2019.In the bug bounty program of Facebook, the user can report critical bugs which violate the privacy of its users.

25) Name the director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, who received Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) recently . 1) Jayashri Kulkarni 2) Jayshree Ramachandran 3) Shashi Kant Kochchar 4) Arun Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Jayashri Kulkarni Explanation: On June 11, 2019, seven Indian-origin Australians have been honoured for their outstanding contributions in the field of medicine, music, education and finance in Australia.In the field of Medicine, Jayashri Kulkarni , The Director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre and Winita Hardikar received Member of the Order of Australia (OAM). Artist Jayshree Ramachandran( Melbourne ) also awarded Member of the Order of Australia .Shashi Kant Kochchar for charitable initiatives and Arun Kumar for the service to the financial planning sector were also awarded.Krishna Dhana Nadimpalli (Canberra) for the service to multi-culturalism and Maha Sinnathamby (Brisbane ) for the contribution to the property industry and the community received the OAM.

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26) Who was the only Indian athelete in the Forbes list of World’s highest paid athletes 2019 ? 1) Rohit Sharma 2) Shikhar Dhawan 3) M.S. Dhoni 4) Virat Kholi 5) None of these Answer – 4) Virat Kholi Explanation: Star Cricketer Virat Kholi remains the only Indian in the Forbes list of World’s highest-paid athletes 2019 with the annual earnings of $25millon(mn). He has slipped 17 spots (ranked 83rd on 2018) to be on 100th in the list. The list has been topped by the Barcelona and Argentina professional Footballer Lionel Messi with the annual earnings of $127mn. Key The estimated annual earnings of $25mn consist $21mn from endorsements and $4mn from salary and winnings.Cristiano Ronaldo (Football) ranked second while Neymar (Football) ranked third.

27) Which entity topped the report titled “Brand Trust Report, 2019” and became most trusted brand in India as per the Trust Research Advisory (TRA) ? 1) Lenovo 2) Dell 3) Jeep 4) Samsung 5) None of these Answer – 2) Dell Explanation: According to the report “Brand Trust Report, 2019”, by Trust Research Advisory (TRA), Dell tops the list as the most trusted brand for 2019 in India. It is followed by automobile brand Jeep, and LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India). While largest E-commerce player Amazon has emerged as a most trusted internet Brand ranked as 4th in the list followed by Apple iPhone at 5th position.

28) Name the Indian actress, who was selected for “Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award” by United Nations International Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) American chapter . 1) Aishwarya Rai 2) Deepika Padukone 3) Katrina Kaif 4) Priyanka Chopra 5) None of these Answer – 4) Priyanka Chopra Explanation: Indian actress Priyanka Chopra was selected for “Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award” by United Nations International Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) American chapter for her contribution to social causes and for being a voice for children’s education. She will be presented with this award at UNICEF American chapter’s Snowflake Ball which is to be held in December 2019 in New York. She is the National and Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in 2010 and 2016, respectively.She was part of the United Nation’s global “Girl Up” Campaign.

29) Which organization has topped the list of world’s 2,000 largest public companies for the 7th year in a row as per the Forbes magazine ? 1) Bank of China 2) JP Morgan 3) Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) 4) Apple 5) None of these

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Answer – 3) Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Explanation: In a list of the ‘world’s 2,000 largest public companies’, compiled by Forbes magazine, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)topped the list for the 7th year in a row. The top ten companies are ICBC, JP Morgan, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of America, Apple, Ping An Insurance Group, Bank of China, Royal Dutch Shell and Wells Fargo.

30) Name the Indian company which leads the list of 57 Indian companies and ranked 71st globally in "world’s 2,000 largest public companies" compiled by Forbes. 1) Reliance Industries 2) Indian Oil 3) ONGC 4) HDFC Ltd 5) None of these Answer – 1) Reliance Industries Explanation: In a list of the ‘world’s 2,000 largest public companies’, compiled by Forbes magazine, Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries leads the list of 57 Indian companies (71st rank globally). The overall chart has been topped by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) for the 7th year in a row. Some other Indian companies making it to the list are: HDFC Bank (209), ONGC (220), Indian Oil (288).

31) Who won the Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2019 award for a history book in English ? 1) Govind Sharma 2) Devika Cariapa 3) Vijay Sharma 4) Salim Sardar Mulla 5) None of these Answer – 2) Devika Cariapa Explanation: On June 14, 2019, Sahitya Akademi, which is announced annually, has selected the list of 22 writers for the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2019 and 23 writers for Yuva Puraskar 2019. The approval for the selection of awardees was given by the Executive Board of the Akademi under the Chairmanship of its President, Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar in Agartala, Tripura. The Award in the form of a casket will contain an engraved copper-plaque and a cheque of Rs.50,000. History book by Devika Cariapa (English) and 1 Play by R K Sanahanbi Chanu (Manipuri) won the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2019 award.

32) Name the Pune based social activist, who was conferred with ‘Save Water Hero Award’ ? 1) Ajay Soni 2) Anuj Lugun 3) Tanuj Solanki 4) Makarand Tilloo 5) None of these Answer – 4) Makarand Tilloo Explanation: On June 11, 2019, Social activist Makarand Tilloo was conferred with ‘Save Water Hero Award’. He received this award for his efforts to raise awareness about water conservation in the city. The award ceremony was held in Pune, Maharashtra. Makarand Tilloo, a Laughter Yoga trainer and motivational speaker by profession, started a campaign to save water by replacing leaking taps with new ones.He was honoured by the HridayMitra Foundation in the presence of writer and philanthropist Ramchandra Dekhane, Kothrud Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Medha Kulkarni and foundation president Shrikant Mundada.

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33) Who was honoured during the 22nd edition of the Emirates Recycling Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for keeping the environment clean by collecting paper wastes ? 1) Nia Tony 2) Kirti Bharti 3) Lakshmi Agarwal 4) Sunitha Krishnan 5) None of these Answer – 1) Nia Tony Explanation: Nia Tony, an eight year old Indian girl was honoured during the 22nd edition of the Emirates Recycling Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for her role in keeping the environment clean by collecting paper wastes. The campaign was organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), a non- governmental professional working group based in UAE. The eco-warrior, Tony was honoured with Eco Champions of Recycling award for her role in saving the environment.

34) Where was the world’s highest operating automated weather stations was installed by National Geographic Society recently ? 1) Mount Kamet 2) Mount Nanda Devi 3) Mount Everest 4) Mount Kirat Chuli 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mount Everest Explanation: On June 14, 2019 National Geographic Society scientists and researchers announced that they installed the world’s highest operating automated weather stations on Mount Everest, including five other automated stations on other parts of the mountain. The other five weather stations that are located in the Mount Everest are in Balcony area (8,430 m), South Col (7,945m) Phortse (3,810 m), Everest Base Camp (5,315 m) and Camp II (6,464 m).The weather station provides the real-time information about mountain conditions such as data on temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, and wind direction for the benefit of researchers, climbers, and the public.

35) Which country’s president was honoured with the Kyrgyzstan’s Highest National Award, “Manas Order of the First Degree” ? 1) India-Ram Nath Kovind 2) China-Xi Jinping 3) U.S.-Donald Trump 4) Russia-Vladimir Putin 5) None of these Answer – 2) China-Xi Jinping Explanation: On June 14, 2019 , Chinese President Xi Jinping was conferred with Kyrgyzstan’s Highest National Award, “Manas Order of the First Degree” in Kyrgyzstan. The award was presented by President of Kyrgyzstan ,Sooronbay Jeenbekov.Xi Jinping, who is on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and to take part in two-day 19th SCO summit.

36) Name the Non-governmental organizations (NGO), which was awarded with BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) “World Service Global Champion Award for their mid-day meal project . 1) The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF) 2) Pratham Education Foundation 3) Sammaan Foundation

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4) K C Mahindra Education Trust ( Nanhi Kali ) 5) None of these Answer – 1) The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF) Explanation: The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF), a Non-governmental organizations (NGO) based in Bangalore that runs school lunch programme across India has been awarded the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) “World Service Global Champion Award” for the mid-day meal project. The award was presented at the BBC Food and Farming Awards in Bristol in London, UK. The NGO started to provide mid-day meal almost 20 years ago, now it reaches to feed 1.75 million children all over India.

37) Who was crowned as Miss India 2019 ? 1) Meenakshi Chaudhary 2) Vaishnavi Andhale 3) Lalnunthari Rualhleng 4) Suman Rao 5) None of these Answer – 4) Suman Rao Explanation: On June 15, 2019, A 20-year-old model, Suman Rao, a resident of Rajsamand, Rajasthan was crowned Miss India 2019. The ceremony was held at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra. She was crowned by Miss India 2018 Anukreethy Vas from Tamil Nadu. Shivani Jadhav from Chhattisgarh won Femina Miss Grand India 2019 title and Shreya Shanker from Bihar won Miss India United Continents 2019 title. Sanjana Vij of Telangana was adjudged as Miss India Runner Up 2019.

38) Which film won the best film award in the 44th Matri Shree Media Awards for the year 2019 ? 1) Arjun Patiala 2) Badhai Ho 3) Thackeray 4) Uri: The Surgical Strike 5) None of these Answer – 2) Badhai Ho Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Twenty-nine journalists from print and electronic media were honoured with 44th Matri Shree Media Awards for the year 2019 for their contribution towards journalism. The award ceremony was held in New Delhi. ‘Badhai Ho’ got the prize for best film.

39) Name the institute, which will honour Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar with ‘Distinguished Alumni Award’. 1) AIIMS New Delhi 2) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi 3) University of Delhi 4) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will honour Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar with ‘Distinguished Alumni Award’. This was decided by the Executive Council of JNU. They will be awarded on the third convocation ceremony of the university, which will be held in August 2019. They will be the first recipient of this award. Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is an alumnus of JNU’s School of International Studies. He completed his Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) as well as Doctoral Research from JNU. He is specialized in the field of nuclear diplomacy from JNU.

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40) Which entity has emerged as the country’s most attractive employer brand for the year 2019 as per the report “ Randstad Employer Brand Research 2019 report(REBR) 2019” ? 1) Amazon India 2) Microsoft India 3) Sony India 4) Mercedes-Benz 5) None of these Answer – 1) Amazon India Explanation: According to the “ Randstad Employer Brand Research 2019 report (REBR)” states that e-commerce giant, Amazon India emerged as the country’s most attractive employer brand for the year 2019. It is followed by Microsoft India (2nd) which emerged as the runner up and Sony India(3rd ). The ranking was on the basis of financial health, utilization of the latest technologies and a strong reputation.Others among the top most attractive employer brands in India for 2019 include Mercedes-Benz ( 4th), IBM (5th ), Larsen & Toubro (6th ), Nestle (7th ), Infosys (8th), Samsung (9th ) and Dell (10th ).

41) Name the state, which topped the 2nd edition of United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) list for having maximum number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified green buildings . 1) Haryana 2) Maharashtra 3) Karnataka 4) Tamil Nadu 5) None of these Answer – 2) Maharashtra Explanation: In the Second Edition of the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) list of India’s top 10 states which have the maximum number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified green buildings, Maharashtra bagged the top slot with 334 LEED-certified green buildings. It was followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with 232 and 157 buildings respectively.LEED is a widely used green building rating system which ranks states in terms of cumulative Gross Square Feet (GSF) of certified space. They were ranked as on December 31, 2018.In the 1st Edition of the list, Tamil Nadu was ranked first with 118 buildings.Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan is the Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Middle East, USGBC and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). Rank State No. of LEED Certified GSF in certified projects Millions 1. Maharashtra 334 106,057,234 2. Karnataka 232 85,887,580 3. Tamil Nadu 157 58,809,553 4. Haryana 125 56,351,837 5. Uttar 82 45,734,497 Pradesh

42) Name the world famous handcrafted footwear, which gets a Geographic Indication (GI) tag from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Mark . 1) Dharwadi chappal 2) Kolhapuri chappal 3) Solapuri chappal 4) Satari chappal 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kolhapuri chappal

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Explanation: World famous handcrafted footwear, Kolhapuri chappal gets a Geographic Indication (GI) tag from The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Mark. The tag was given to the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka, covering four districts each. Benefits: Tagging will help artisans in Kolhapur make& market their products domestically and internationally. It will also help these artisans to tackle attempts to copy or imitate the footwear brand illegally.Kolhapuri Chappal: Brand Kolhapuri came at the beginning of the 20th century when the footwear began to be traded in Kolhapur. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj encouraged production of Kolhapuri Chappal and opened 29 tanning centers during his rule.

43) Where was the 3rd Asian Leadership Summit or Asian Leadership Summit 2019 held? 1) Jakarta, Indonesia 2) Tokyo, Japan 3) New Delhi, India 4) Thimphu, Bhutan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Thimphu, Bhutan Explanation: Asian Leadership Summit held at Thimphu, Bhutan. The event was organized by Global Leaders Foundation.

44) Who was conferred with the ‘Innovative Research Excellence Award 2019’ by Lyonpo Ugyen Dorji, Minister for Labour and Human Resources of Bhutan during Asian Leadership Summit held in Thimphu, Bhutan ? 1) Dr.Gaurav Nigam 2) Michael Carapiet 3) John Nagle 4) David Plumb 5) None of these Answer – 1) Dr.Gaurav Nigam Explanation: A well-known educationist, pediatrician and author, Dr Gaurav Nigam was conferred with the ‘Innovative Research Excellence Award 2019’ by Lyonpo Ugyen Dorji, Minister for Labour and Human Resources of Bhutan at the Asian Leadership Summit held at Thimphu, Bhutan. The event was organized by Global Leaders Foundation.

45) In which two countries, DD (Doordarshan) India, an Indian English News and Current Affairs Channel will be telecasted ? 1) Nepal and Bangladesh 2) Sri Lanka and Nepal 3) Pakistan and Myanmar 4) Bangladesh and South Korea 5) None of these Answer – 4) Bangladesh and South Korea Explanation: On June 19, 2019, Prakash Javadekar, Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry, Government of India signed the agreement with Bangladesh and South Korea for DD (Doordarshan) India, an Indian English News and Current Affairs Channel which is to be telecasted in those countries.This exchange is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East policy.

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46) Who won the RedInk Award for ‘Journalist of the Year 2019’ for exposing the functioning of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and its Aadhaar data cache in 2018 ? 1) Ravish Kumar 2) Rachna Khaira 3) Barkha Dutt 4) Rajat Sharma 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rachna Khaira Explanation: Rachna Khaira of The Tribune News Service won RedInk Award for ‘Journalist of the Year 2019’. The award was bestowed for her expose on the functioning of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and its Aadhaar data cache in 2018. The RedInk Awards for Excellence in Journalism, founded by The Mumbai Press Club in 2010, awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019 jointly to two retired senior journalists, Dinu Ranadive (aged 94) who retired from the Maharashtra Times, and photojournalist Sebastian D’Souza, who had served as photo editor of Mumbai Mirror.The RedInk ‘Star Mumbai Reporter’ award for 2019 was given to Mid-Day reporter Ranjeet Jadhav.

47) Which Malayalam film was the first Indian film, to win the outstanding artistic achievement award in the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival . 1) Ore Kadal 2) Thirakkatha 3) Veyil Marangal 4) Pathemari 5) None of these Answer – 3) Veyil Marangal Explanation: In the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival, Director Bijukumar Damodaran has received the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for the film, Veyil Marangal (Trees Under the Sun). This is for the first Indian film to win a major award at the festival. The film was one among the 3,964 entries submitted from 112 countries in the prestigious Golden Goblet Award competition.

48) Who won the ‘world’s best coder’ award in 6th Edition of TechGig Code Gladiators 2019 ? 1) Himanshu Singh 2) Jaspreet Singh 3) Sameer Gulati 4) Surya Kiran Adury 5) None of these Answer – 3) Sameer Gulati Explanation: In the 6th Edition of TechGig Code Gladiators 2019, an annual coding competition, Ex-champion, Sameer Gulati won the title as ‘world’s best coder’ and took home prize money of Rs 3,00,000, a trophy and a certificate. The event was held at Reliance Corporate Park, Navi Mumbai. Technology themes: The event also hosted a total of 10 exciting technology themes include Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Chatbots, Robotic Process Automation, Fintech, Software Testing, Location Services, Amazon Alexa Skills, Internet of Things, and New Commerce.Registration: This edition saw over 2.6 lakh registrations(Of this, 21 percent (55,633 out of 2,62,906) were female coders) for the 87-day long coding competition.Vaishnavi crowned as the Best Female Coder.

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49) Which Indian politician was named in the ‘100 most Influential in UK-India Relations: Celebrating Women’ list released by Sajid Javid, Home Secretary of UK ? 1) Sonia Gandhi 2) Mamata Banerjee 3) Smriti Zubin Irani 4) Nirmala Sitharaman 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: On June 24, 2019, To mark ‘India Day’ in the Houses of Parliament in London, United Kingdom (UK), Sajid Javid, Home Secretary of UK, released the ‘100 most Influential in UK-India Relations: Celebrating Women’ list. Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, was one among the 100 most influential women driving the UK-India relationship forward.

50) Name the Indian engineer, who won the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award 2019 in the “People” category in London, UK . 1) Nitesh Kumar Jangir 2) Vinod Dham 3) Sam Pitroda 4) Keki Hormusji Gharda 5) None of these Answer – 1) Nitesh Kumar Jangir Explanation: An Indian engineer, Nitesh Kumar Jangir, from Bangalore has won the Commonwealth Secretary- General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award 2019 in the “People” category in London, UK (United Kingdom).

51) What is the name of the low-cost neonatal breathing device invented by Nitesh Kumar Jangir for saving the lives of newborn babies, which earned him Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award 2019 ? 1) Save 2) Breathe 3) Saans 4) Live 5) None of these Answer – 3) Saans Explanation: An Indian engineer, Nitesh Kumar Jangir, from Bangalore has won the Commonwealth Secretary- General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award 2019 in the “People” category in London, UK (United Kingdom)for the creation low-cost neonatal breathing device named “Saans” for saving the lives of newborn babies. Saans: It is breath supporting device used for tackling avoidable deaths of premature babies from Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)and It is world’s first neonatal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device powered in multiple ways through direct source electricity, including rechargeable battery, vehicle’s electrical supply, etc.

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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS

1) Name the Indian who has been appointed Deputy Executive Director of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). 1.Anita Bhatia 2.Kiran Bedi 3.Urmila Singh 4.Kamla Beniwal 5.None of these Answer - 1.Anita Bhatia Explanation:- Anita Bhatia, has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio as the Deputy Executive Director of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).

2) Anton Aditya Subowo re-elected as a president of ______. 1. Tennis Asia 2. Football Asia 3. Table Tennis Asia 4. Badminton Asia 5. None of these Answer - 4. Badminton Asia Explanation:- Indonesia’s Anton Aditya subowo re-elected as a president of badminton for another four year period.

3) Name the Senior Aviation Official to hold additional charge as Director General(DG) of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). 1. Naveen Sharma 2. Arun Kumar 3. Rishi Vardhan 4. Kannadhasan 5. None of these Answer - 2. Arun Kumar Explanation:- Arun Kumar, additional secretary in the ministry of Civil Aviation was assigned with an additional charge as the Director General(DG) of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). He assumed the charge on June 1, 2019, succeeding B S Bhullar who retired on May 31, 2019.

4) Sachin Bansal to join Ujjivan Small Finance banks as its independent director.He is a co- founder of which e-commerce company? 1.Flipkart 2.Amazon 3.Snapdeal 4.CricBuzz 5.None of these Answer - 1.Flipkart Explanation:- Flipkart's co-founder Sachin Bansal to join Ujjivan Small Finance banks as it’s independent director from June 1st. This step is taken in order to achieve the banks plan to upgrade itself as an state-of-the-art mass market bank.

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5) To whom the Cabinet has given 3 month extension to continue as Defence Secretary in office up to August 23, 2019? 1.Pradeep Kumar Sinha 2.Sanjay Mitra 3.Rajiv Gauba 4.Birendar Singh 5.None of these Answer - 2.Sanjay Mitra Explanation:- On May 31, 2019, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given 3 month extension in office to the Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra up to August 23, 2019. He was supposed to retire from his service on May 31, 2019 after the completion of 2 years in office.

6) Name the celebrity who has been appointed as brand ambassador by Veeba foods for its new brand “V-Nourish”. 1.Allu Arjun 2.Mahindra Singh Dhoni 3.Sharukh khan 4.Virat Kholi 5.None of these Answer - 3.Sharukh khan Explanation:- Popular consumer brand, Veeba foods make inroads into a nutrition segment with its new brand V- Nourish , a nutrition supplement for kids above 5 years appoints Shah Rukh Khan as its Ambassador.

7) Ajay Singh was elected to the board of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).He is a chairman and MD of which domestic airline? 1.IndiGo 2.Jet Airways 3.Air India Express 4. SpiceJet 5.None of these Answer - 4. SpiceJet Explanation:- India's favorite domestic airline Spicejet’s chairman and MD Ajay Singh was elected to the board of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

8) International Space Station (ISS) have successfully carried out ______spacewalk by two Russian space agency Roscosmos' cosmonauts. 1.216th 2.217th 3.218th 4.219th 5.None of these Answer - 2. 217th Explanation:- International Space Station (ISS) have successfully carried out 217th spacewalk by two Russian space agency Roscosmos' cosmonauts for support, maintenance and upgrade. The spacewalk was done by Expedition 59 Commander Oleg Kononenko and Flight Engineer Alexey Ovchinin.

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9) Who was elected as the President of El Salvador ? 1) Antonio Saca 2) Salvador Sánchez Cerén 3) Carlos Calleja 4) Nayib Bukele 5) None of these Answer – 4) Nayib Bukele Explanation: Nayib Bukele, a conservative businessman sworn in as the President of El Salvador, a small Central American nation, by the speaker of National Assembly. He will succeed Salvador Sanchez Ceren, a leftist former guerrill.

10) Name the private sector bank, which has appointed Rakesh Makhija as the Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman for a period of 3 years . 1) HDFC Bank 2) Yes Bank 3) Axis Bank 4) ICICI Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) Axis Bank Explanation: On June 3, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Rakesh Makhija as the Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman of Axis Bank for a period of 3 years, with effect from July 18, 2019, to July 17, 2022. He will succeed current Axis Bank Chairman Sanjiv Mishra, whose term will end on July 17. In March, the board of Axis Bank had approved the appointment of Rakesh Makhija as the Chairman subject to RBI clearance.

11) Who was re-appointed as National security Advisor (NSA) for 5 years and gets cabinet rank thus becoming first NSA to receive the cabinet rank ? 1) M. K. Narayanan 2) Ajith Doval 3) Shivshankar Menon 4) Brajesh Mishra 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ajith Doval Explanation: The Government of India reappointed Ajith Doval as National security Advisor (NSA) for 5 years as well as given upgraded position from the minister of state to a Cabinet rank. This is for the first time that an NSA has been given cabinet rank.The reason for this recognition is that under Doval, who was earlier Minister of State, the 2016 surgical strikes after the Uri attack and the 2019 Balakot strikes after the Pulwama terror attack took place.

12) Name the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, who was elected as external auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO) for four years from 2020 to 2023. 1) B N Srikrishna 2) Nandan Nilekani 3) Rajiv Mehrishi 4) Dhirendra Swarup 5) None of these Answer – 3) Rajiv Mehrishi Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Rajiv Mehrishi is elected as external auditor of the

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World Health Organization (WHO) for four years from 2020 to 2023. He takes the charge from the Supreme Audit Institution of Philippines.He was elected in the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva with a majority of 90 votes out of 162 votes.Mehrishi is currently on the Board of Auditors of United Nations (UN) and Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors (UNPEA).

13) Who was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ? 1) Navdeep Suri 2) Sanjay Rana 3) Satbir Singh 4) Arun Kumar Sahu 5) None of these Answer – 4) Arun Kumar Sahu Explanation: On June 4,2019 ,the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India announced the appointment of Arun Kumar Sahu as next High Commissioner of India to The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He is currently serving as Deputy High Commissioner in the High Commission of India, Ottawa. He will succeed Biswadip Dey.

14) Who was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence staff (Doctrine organisation and training) recently ? 1) Lt Gen Abhay Krishna 2) Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini 3) Lt Gen PJS Pannu 4) Lt Gen Ranbir Singh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Lt Gen PJS Pannu Explanation: On June 5, 2019, The Defence Ministry, Government of India appointed Lt Gen PJS Pannu as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence staff (operations) after Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva with effect from June 1. Priory he was serving as the Deputy Chief Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine Organisation and Training). He is an alumnus of Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into 22nd Battalion, The Maratha Light Infantry (MLI) on December 1980 and commanded the battalion from May 1999 to February during operation ‘VIJAY’.

15) Name the Cyclone Man, who was appointed as the chief of India Meteorological Department (IMD) for a period of five years . 1) Madhavan Nair Rajeevan 2) Laxman Singh Rathore 3) K.J. Ramesh 4) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra 5) None of these Answer – 4) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra Explanation: Cyclone man Mrutyunjay Mohapatra is appointed as the chief or Director General (DG) of India Meteorological Department (IMD) for a period of five years. He earned his praises after accurate prediction during Fani cyclone. He is from Bhadrak district of Odisha. He succeeds KJ Ramesh. Prior to this, the 54 years old, named as "Scientist G" was serving as the Additional Director General in the IMD.

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16) Which entity has appointed P Jayadevan as the Executive Director for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry ? 1) Hindustan Petroleum 2) Bharat Petroleum 3) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd(IOCL) 4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd Explanation: P Jayadevan has been appointed as the executive director of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry succeeding R Sitharthan. He will be coordinating the oil company.He was previously heading Chairman's Secretariat at the corporate office, New Delhi. Prime Minister's Aadhaar Excellence Award was awarded to him for his contribution.

17) Who was elevated to an Additional Director General (ADG) rank of Tekanpur-based academy of Border Security Force (BSF)? 1) S. S. Brijwal 2) S S Chahar 3) K. K. Verma 4) Navin Ram 5) None of these Answer – 2) S S Chahar Explanation: S S Chahar, 1983-batch BSF-cadre officer is appointed as an Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF)'s academy based in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh till 2021. He hails from Agra and 13th person to be elevated to this post. He has received honors like the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) and police medals for meritorious and distinguished services.

18) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, who has been elected as President of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) , is from which African country? 1) Morocco 2) Angola 3) Nigeria 4) Algeria 5) None of these Answer – 3) Nigeria Explanation: Nigeria’s Ambassador to the UN Tijjani Muhammad-Bande was elected as the President for the 74th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He will be succeeding Maria Fernanda Espinosa. He is the second Nigerian UNGA president after Joseph Nanven Garba.He stated that the major priorities will be the implementation of the existing mandates and the 2030 Agenda with particular focus on peace and security, poverty and education, zero hunger, quality education, climate action.

19) Who was elected as the President of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)? 1) Gianni Infantino 2) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa 3) Praful Patel 4) Kohzo Tashima 5) None of these Answer – 1) Gianni Infantino

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Explanation: Swiss–Italian football administrator Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as President of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), a global governing body of football till 2023. He is a Lawyer from Valais region of Switzerland and holds Italian Nationality.He was elected President of FIFA in 2016.Prior to becoming FIFA President, he was the General Secretary of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) since 2009.

20) Name the organization, whose founder and Executive Chairman Azim Premji is set to retire on June 30, 2019 . 1) Larsen & Toubro 2) Wipro 3) Infosys 4) HCL Technologies 5) None of these Answer – 2) Wipro Explanation: The founder of Wipro, Azim Premji, aged 74, will retire as Executive Chairman of Wipro on July 30, 2019. Although he will retire from the Executive functions as Chairman and Managing Director but will remain on the board as Non-Executive Chairman for a period of 5 years from July 31 – July 30, 2024. His elder son, Rishad Premji, who is the chief strategy officer and a board member, will take over as Whole-Time Director and designated Executive Chairman of the company.The Chief Executive officer(CEO), Abidali Neemuchwala will be re-designated as CEO and Managing Director(MD). The changes will be effective on July 31, 2019.Azim Premji, who served Wipro for 53 years, had won special Economic Times (ET) Award for philanthropy in 2010 and ET’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. The Azim Premji Foundation was the recipient of the ET Corporate Citizen Award in 2006.

21) Name the first South Asian American woman to preside over the US House of Representatives as a temporary speaker . 1) Shivana Jorawar 2) Jayshree Ullal 3) Pramila Jayapal 4) Mira Nair 5) None of these Answer – 3) Pramila Jayapal Explanation: Indian-American Pramila Jayapal of age 53, a Democrat from Washington DC set a record by becoming first South Asian American woman to preside over the US House of Representatives as a temporary speaker. She was first elected in 2016. The Congress holds about 17 Asian Americans, with 14 in the House and three in the Senate.

22) Who was elected as the Prime Minister of Thailand ? 1) Surayud Chulanont 2) Somchai Wongsawat 3) Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit 4) Prayuth Chan-ocha 5) None of these Answer – 4) Prayuth Chan-ocha Explanation: Thailand Parliament, elected Prayuth Chan-ocha of Palang Pracharat party as Prime Minister for a second term.He defeated Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of Future Forward party by a margin of 500 to 244 votes. His appointment will be announced official when crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand endorse it.Prayuth Chan-ocha was a chief of staff of the Royal Thai Army from 2008 to 2009 and

Current Affairs Q&A PDF in 2009 he was appointed honorary adjutant to the king.In 2010, he succeeded Anupong Paochinda as commander in chief and also headed the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

23) Name the former Chief Election Commissioner, who has been appointed as electoral officer to supervise the BCCI elections that is to be held on October 22 . 1) R. K. Trivedi 2) Sukumar Sen 3) N Gopalaswami 4) T. S. Krishnamurthy 5) None of these Answer – 3) N Gopalaswami Explanation: N Gopalaswami, former Chief Election Commissioner has been appointed as electoral officer to supervise the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) election that is to be held on October 22.Committee of Administrators (CoA), which was appointed by the Supreme Court, met at the BCCI headquarters to discuss the road map for the elections.The members of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) nominated by Supreme Court on 30 January 2017 to look after the administration of the BCCI in order to implement Lodha Committee reforms are Vinod Rai, Ramachandra Guha, Vikaram Limaye and Diana Edulji.

24) Name the Indian historian and writer, who has been elected as international member of American Philosophical Society (APS) at its Annual Spring Meeting . 1) Romila Thapar 2) Irfan Habib 3) Ram Sharan Sharma 4) Bipan Chandra 5) None of these Answer – 1) Romila Thapar Explanation: On June 6, 2019, The oldest learned society in the United States, American Philosophical Society (APS) has elected Eminent historian and writer Romila Thapar as an international member at its Annual Spring Meeting. Her APS citation regarded her as the “greatest living historian of India”. She is famous for her careful scholarship on the emperor Asoka, the epigraphy of the Mauryan period, and the multiple historiographies surrounding the contested Hindu and Muslim history of Somnath. She was among the 1,013 members elected to the society.She is Professor Emerita of history at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi.

25) Who was concurrently accredited as the next High commissioner of India to Belize ? 1) Rahul Chhabra 2) Ravi Bangar 3) Sanjiv Rajan 4) Manpreet Vohra 5) None of these Answer – 4) Manpreet Vohra Explanation: On June 8, 2019, Manpreet Vohra was the present additional secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Indian Ambassador-designate to Mexico, has been concurrently authorized as the next High commissioner of India to Belize with the house in Mexico City. He succeeds Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi. He has previously served as India’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Peru, and Bolivia.He previously served as Deputy high commissioner of India in Islamabad and Nairobi. He did a post- graduate diploma in international alternate and a certificate in diplomatic research from Oxford.He had served as Joint Secretary within the improvement Partnership department of the MEA in New Delhi.

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26) Which bank has appointed R K Chibber as interim chief ? 1) HDFC Bank 2) State Bank of India 3) Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) bank 4) IndusInd Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) bank Explanation: On June 8, 2019, The government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has removed Parvez Ahmed as chairman cum managing director of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank. The government also appointed executive president R K Chibber as interim chief. The decision has come after the state vigilance department raided J&K Bank’s headquarters in Srinagar.In November 2018 State Accountability Commission headed by J&K Governor Satyapal Malik took a decision that the J&K Bank will be treated as a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) after the disagreement with the bank, which was accused of appointing employees on political recommendations.

27) Which entity has appointed, Abhishek Singh as its Chief Marketing officer ? 1) Uber Technologies Inc 2) Paytm 3) BharatPe 4) PhonePe 5) None of these Answer – 3) BharatPe Explanation: Delhi based Merchant service and UPI payments app, BharatPe have recently appointed Abhishek Singh as its Chief Marketing Officer. Abhishek Singh played an important role in building World’s largest furniture retailer IKEA’s India setup in August 2018 at Hyderabad,Telangana. He previously worked as a marketing head in IKEA, IPL franchises and Tata Group.

28) Name the Cabinet Secretary, whose service period is extended for 3 more months making him the longest-serving bureaucrat in the post in the last seven decades. 1) Pramod Kumar Misra 2) Nripendra Misra 3) Ajit Seth 4) Pradeep Kumar Sinha 5) None of these Answer – 4) Pradeep Kumar Sinha Explanation: On June 7, 2019, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension in service to Shri Pradeep Kumar Sinha, a 1977 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh, as Cabinet Secretary for a further period of three months beyond 12.06.2019 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He was appointed in 2015 for two years. This was his third extension. He became the longest-serving bureaucrat in the post in the last seven decades. He will be in the office till September 12, 2019. His extension follows the amendment in the All India Services (Death-Cum-Retirement- Benefits) Rules, 1958, which allows an extension in service for a further period, not exceeding three months, beyond the period of four years to the Cabinet Secretary.

29) Which organization’s former interim Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ajai Kumar and independent director Mukesh Sabharwa resigned recently ? 1) Yes Bank 2) Axis Bank 3) ICICI Bank

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4) HDFC Bank 5) None of these Answer – 1) Yes Bank Explanation: On June 10, 2019, Yes Bank’s Former interim Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive (CEO) Ajai Kumar resigned from his position. He became the interim chief following the exit of Rana Kapoor. However, he continued as a non-executive non-independent director of the bank. On June 11, 2019, Yes Bank’s independent director Mukesh Sabharwal has also quit the board of Directors. The former Defence Personnel has been on the board of the directors since April 2012.

30) Who was appointed as the Director General (ADG level) of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) ? 1) Anandswarup Gupta 2) A.P.Maheshwari 3) Sudeep Lakhtakia 4) V.S. Kaumudi 5) None of these Answer – 4) V.S. Kaumudi Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the appointment of V.S. Kaumudi as the Director General (ADG level) of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) by temporarily downgrading the post to the level of Additional Director General (Level-15 of Pay Matrix).V.S. Kaumudi is a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer of 1986 batch of Andhra Pradesh. At present, he is working as the Additional Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). He succeeded Sudeep Lakhtakia, a 1984 batch IPS Officer.

31) Name the former Secretary of Corporate Affairs, who was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of India’s first international financial services centre, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City) . 1) Arvind Agrawal 2) Vineet Nayyar 3) Tapan Ray 4) Ajay Pandey 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tapan Ray Explanation: Tapan Ray, former Secretary of Corporate Affairs was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City), India’s first international financial services center. He succeeded Ajay Pandey. Recently, he was also given the additional charge as interim Economic Affairs Secretary. Tapan Ray, 1982-batch IAS officer of Gujarat Cadre, has held several key positions in the ministries of defence, textiles, power, science and technology, and planning in the Government of India.

32) Who was appointed as the interim Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) for a term of four years ? 1) Shashi Kant Sharma 2) Sunil Kumar Sharma 3) K. V. Chowdary 4) Sharad Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 4) Sharad Kumar

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Explanation: On June 11,2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed selection panel has named Vigilance Commissioner Sharad Kumar as interim Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) for a term of four years or till he attains the age of 65. The move comes after the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) KV Chowdary completed his tenure at anti-graft body. Mr. Sharad Kumar was a former head of the National investigation agency (NIA).He was appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner on June 2018 and his tenure will end on October 2020.

33) Which country has elected Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as its president ? 1) Turkmenistan 2) Kazakhstan 3) Kyrgyzstan 4) Uzbekistan 5) None of these Answer – 2) Kazakhstan Explanation: On June 11, 2019, the interim president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aged 66, was elected as Kazakhstan’s president with 70.76% votes. He won the elections among 7 candidates. He is the successor of veteran ruler Nursultan Nazarbayev. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev belonged to Nur Otan party.

34) Who were re-appointed as the Principal Secretary (PS) and Additional Principal Secretary (Addl PS) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with cabinet minister rank ? 1) Rajesh Kotecha and Jai Priye Prakash 2) S. K. Sinha and Tarun Shridhar 3) Nripendra Misra and Pramod Kumar Mishra 4) Sanjay Kothari and Pradeep Kumar Sinha 5) None of these Answer – 3) Nripendra Misra and Pramod Kumar Mishra Explanation: On June 11, 2019, Nripendra Misra and Pramod Kumar Mishra were re-appointed as Principal Secretary (PS) and Additional Principal Secretary (Addl PS) respectively to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with cabinet minister rank. The approval was given by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) with effect from May 31, 2019. On May 28, 2014, Nripendra Misra, 1967-batch retired IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, was appointed as the Principal Secretary to the PM.P K Mishra, a 1972-batch retired IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, had served as the Principal Secretary to PM Modi when he was the chief minister of Gujarat between 2001 and 2004. He was the Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture between December 1, 2006, and August 31, 2008, and was also appointed as the chairman of the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission for a five-year-term after his retirement.

35) Who succeeded Arun Jaitley after named as the leader of Rajya Sabha? 1) Thawarchand Gehlot 2) Ram Vilas Paswan 3) Narendra Singh Tomar 4) Ravi Shankar Prasad 5) None of these Answer – 1) Thawarchand Gehlot Explanation: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawar Chand Gehlot was named as the leader of Rajya Sabha succeeding former Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley. He was born in Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.He was elected to Lok Sabha as Member of Parliament for Shajapur from 1996–2009.He served as the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment from 2014 to

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2019.He became a Rajya Sabha member in 2012 and was re-elected to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in 2018.

36) Name the Indian Politician, who was named as the pro-tem Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha . 1) Shripad Yesso Naik 2) Kiren Rijiju 3) Krishan Pal 4) Virendra Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 4) Virendra Kumar Explanation: Virendra Kumar(65), has been named as the Pro-tem Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha. He is the Member of Parliament (MP) of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Madhya Pradesh. He was a seven-time member of Parliament. He won the Lok Sabha election from Tikamgarh constituency in Madhya Pradesh.He was elected to 11th Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996 and became the member of Standing Committee on Labour and Welfare, after that he was continuously re-elected to the Lok Sabha.

37) Who has been appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd(MCL) ? 1) O.P. Singh 2) Bhola Nath Shukla 3) Rajiv Ranjan Mishra 4) K.R. Vasudevan 5) None of these Answer – 2) Bhola Nath Shukla Explanation: On June 13, 2019, According to the Personnel ministry, Government of India Bhola Nath Shukla has been appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) for a period up to October 31, 2020. He is currently working as the Director (Technical) of Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited. He succeeds Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra.

38) Indian Government has appointed Padmaja as the next High Commissioner of India to which country? 1) Brunei Darussalam 2) Republic of Tuvalu 3) Belize 4) Cambodia 5) None of these Answer – 2) Republic of Tuvalu Explanation: On June 15, 2019, the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, announced the appointment of Ms. Padmaja as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Tuvalu with the residence in Suva. She is currently serving as the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji and also serving (concurrently accredited) as the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Nauru. She succeeds Shri Vishvas Vidu Sapkal.

39) Who was appointed as the executive director of United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) ? 1) Erik Solheim 2) Julian Huxley 3) Julia Marton-Lefèvre 4) Inger Andersen

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5) None of these Answer – 4) Inger Andersen Explanation: On June 15, 2019, Inger Andersen, Denmark’s Economist and Environmentalist, took over as United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Executive Director, headquartered at Nairobi, Kenya, for 4 years. She was nominated for the post by United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres and approved by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in February 2019. She succeeded Joyce Msuya of Tanzania.

40) Name the Goldman Environmental Awardee, who was appointed as the first female President of Slovakia . 1) Rudolf Schuster 2) Ivan 3) Zuzana Caputova 4) AndrejGašparovič Kiska 5) None of these Answer – 3) Zuzana Caputova Explanation: On June 15, 2019, lawyer and Anti-corruption campaigner, Zuzana Caputova (45) sworn in as country’s Slovakia’s first female president. She defeated Smer-SD candidate Maros Sefcovic. She is the fifth president of Slovakia.She was elected in March 2019 with 58% of votes over Mr Sefcovic(42%).

41) To which sports federation, Debendranath Sarangi was appointed as President ? 1) Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) 2) Archery Association of India(AAI) 3) Cycling Federation of India(CFI) 4) Basketball Federation of India(BFI) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) Explanation: Debendranath Sarangi, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the 1977 batch was re- elected as president of Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) while Dronacharya awardee and national coach Cyrus Poncha was made secretary-general. They were elected unopposed for a period of four years from 2019 to 2023.The SRFI also have Director of coaching, Dhiraj Singh and Former SRFI president N Ramachandran will be the Patron of SRFI.

42) Who was appointed as the executive director of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ? 1) Saurav Sinha 2) Rabi N Mishra 3) Dambarudhar Sethy 4) Sadhana Varma 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rabi N Mishra Explanation: On June 16, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has promoted Odisha-born Rabi N Mishra as the executive director (ED) after Rosemary Sebastian’s retirement. Previously, Rabi N Mishra was the principal chief general manager of the bank’s risk management department. Mishra, a Ph.D holder in Monetary Economics hails from Mahendra Pur Shashan in Dhenkanal,Odisha.He will handle the newly- created specialized supervisory and regulatory cadre within the RBI.Also, he will be supervising cooperative banks and the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).

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43) To which entity, Ravinder Singh Dhillon was appointed as the Director (Projects)? 1) Coal India 2) Power Grid Corporation of India 3) Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) 4) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited 5) None of these Answer – 3) Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) Explanation: On June 12, 2019, Mr. Ravinder Singh Dhillon took over the role of Director (Projects) in Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC). He is currently serving as an Executive Director in PFC. Dhillon, an Electrical Engineer with Post Graduation in Power Systems from IIT Delhi has more than 34 years of experience in various areas of power sector.Before joining PFC, Dhillon worked with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. and Central Electricity Authority for 9 years.

44) Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of two wheeler company, Hero MotoCorp Ltd? 1) Juan Cuadrado 2) Yerry Fernando Mina González 3) Philippe Coutinho 4) André Gomes 5) None of these Answer – 2) Yerry Fernando Mina Gonzále Explanation: On June 17, 2019, India’s leading two wheeler company, Hero MotoCorp Ltd, appointed Colombian professional footballer, Yerry Fernando Mina González(24) as its new brand ambassador. Yerry Mina has the record for most goals in a single World Cup by a defender at the 2018 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association ) World Cup, France. Hero MotoCorp became the first Indian two- wheeler company to set-up a manufacturing base in Latin America when it commenced operations at Villa Rica, in Cauca province, Colombia in 2016. It has a capacity of 80,000 units of two-wheelers production.

45) Who was unanimously elected as the new Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha ? 1) Manoj Rajoria 2) Arjun Ram Meghwal 3) Om Birla 4) Dushyant Singh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Om Birla Explanation: A two-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) aged 56, was unanimously elected as the new Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha. 13 motions were moved in support of Om Birla as the Speaker. His candidature as the Speaker was supported by all major parties including Congress, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC or TMC), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD). He will succeed Sumitra Mahajan (2014-2019) and pro-tem speaker of 17th Lok Sabha Virendra Kumar.

46) Om Birla was elected as the new Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha, he hails from which state? 1) Gujarat 2) Uttar Pradesh 3) Kerala 4) Rajasthan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Rajasthan

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Explanation: A two-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Rajasthan’s Kota district, Om Birla, aged 56, was unanimously elected as the new Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha. 13 motions were moved in support of Om Birla as the Speaker.

47) Whose tenure as Director General, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) was extended till 30th September, 2019 recently? 1) Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi 2) Vikas Mohan 3) Arvind Shukla 4) Sanjay Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 1) Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi Explanation: Shri Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi, IAS of 1986 batch of Bihar cadre gets an extension as Director General (DG), Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of over 3 months. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension beyond 18th June to 30th September.

48) Who was appointed as the Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency of Pakistan ? 1) Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar 2) Lt Gen Asim Munir 3) Lt Gen Syed Shahid Hamid 4) Lt Gen Faiz Hameed 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lt Gen Faiz Hameed Explanation: On June 16, 2019, The Pakistan Army appointed Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as the Director General of Inter- Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency. He was the Adjutant General at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He succeeded Lt General Asim Munir. He has previously served in the ISI as the head of internal security.He was one among the officials to end Faizabad dharna by a radical religious group in November 2017 through a deal.

49) Who was appointed as India’s representative in the Council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for a period of three years ? 1) Shefali Juneja 2) Anup Wadhawan 3) Alok Shekhar 4) Sanjay Kothari 5) None of these Answer – 1) Shefali Juneja Explanation: On June 21, 2019, As per the order issued by personnel Ministry, Government of India, Shefali Juneja, a 1992 batch officer of Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax cadre) was appointed as India’s representative in the Council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for a period of three years. She is currently serving as the Joint Secretary in Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA). She will replace Alok Shekhar (IAS officer ) who named for the post in October 2015.

50) Who was elected as the President of Mauritania ? 1) Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef 2) Yahya Ould Hademine 3) Mohamed Ould Ghazouani

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4) Mohamed Salem Ould Béchir 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Explanation : The electoral commission of Mauritania, a country in Northwest Africa, announced that the country’s ruling party candidate and a former general and defense minister, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (aged 62) of Union for the Republic (UPR) party won the presidential election with 52% votes. He will succeed Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.

51) Name the Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), who resigned recently. 1) N. S. Vishwanathan 2) Viral Acharya 3) M. K. Jain 4) B.P. Kanungo 5) None of these Answer – 2) Viral Acharya Explanation: On June 24, 2019, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Deputy Governor Viral Acharya has quit his role six months before the end of his term. He was appointed as the RBI deputy governor by the government on January 23, 2017, for a three-year term. Acharya, who was in charge of monetary policy, will return to New York University as an economics professor in August instead of February 2020.

52) Who was the first Chinese elected as the new director general of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ? 1) Zhou Ziqi 2) Xu Shichang 3) Feng Guozhang 4) Qu Dongyu 5) None of these Answer – 4) Qu Dongyu Explanation: On June 23, 2019, China’s agricultural deputy minister, Qu Dongyu(55) elected as the new director general of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at Rome, Italy. He won 108 votes, followed by Catherine Geslain-Laneelle of France (the first woman to run for the post, a former head of the European Food Safety Authority)with 71 votes and Georgia’s Davit Kirvalidze(a former agriculture minister) with 12 votes in the first round of voting.

53) Name the entity, whose CEO, Pankaj Razdan resigned recently . 1) Aegon Life Insurance Company 2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance 3) SBI Life Insurance 4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) Explanation: On June 24, 2019, Pankaj Razdan stepped down from his position as the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Mumbai based Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI). The present managing director(MD) of the retail arm of Kotak Securities Kamlesh Rao will replace Razdan as CEO.Razdan also resigned from his other position as deputy chief executive officer of financial services firm, Aditya Birla Capital.

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54) Who was appointed by World Archery to sort out problems in the Archery Association of India (AAI) ? 1) Abhinav Bindra 2) Anjali Bhagwat 3) Harihar Banerjee 4) Bhim Singh II. 5) None of these Answer – 1) Abhinav Bindra Explanation: On June 20, 2019, World Archery appointed Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra as an independent person to sort out the ongoing trouble in the Archery Association of India (AAI). AAI, headquartered at New Delhi, had violated the constitution by unanimously electing two parallel bodies in Chandigarh and New Delhi. Abhinav Bindra will be part of the selection panel which consists of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary general Rajeev Mehta and a representative of Sport Ministry to select the national teams till a new AAI body takes charge.

55) Name the CEO of NITI Aayog whose tenure is extended by two years, up to June 30, 2021. 1) Amitabh Kant 2) Rajiv Kumar 3) Ajit Seth 4) Shashi Kant Sharma 5) None of these Answer – 1) Amitabh Kant Explanation: On June 26, 2019, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Government of India has extended the tenure of Amitabh Kant, CEO(Chief Executive Officer) of Government’s think tank NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), by two years, up to June 30, 2021.

56) Amit Agarwal was appointed as the chairman to which entity ? 1) Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) 2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) 3) National Association of Software and Services Companies(NASSCOM) 4) Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) Explanation: On June 25, 2019, Amit Agarwal, Amazon India Senior Vice-President and Country Head, was named as the new Chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). He succeeds Rajan Anandan, who was the former Google India Managing Director (MD). Dhruv Shringi, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yatra was appointed as the Vice Chairman of IAMAI succeeding Deep Kalra, Founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip.Satyan Gajwani, vice-chairman of Times Internet, was appointed as the new Treasurer of the IAMAI.Subho Ray will continue as the President of the association.

57) Who was appointed as the new Director General (DG) of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ? 1) T. V. Narendran 2) Krishnaswamy Natarajan 3) Chandrajit Banerjee 4) Rajendra Singh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Krishnaswamy Natarajan Explanation: Krishnaswamy Natarajan, 1984 batch officer, has been appointed as new Director General (DG) of Indian

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Coast Guard (ICG). He succeeds Rajendra Singh who will be retiring on 30 June 2019. At present, he is serving as Additional Director General (ADG) of ICG’s Western SeaBoard.The flag officer had joined the ICG on January 18, 1984. He has a Masters Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University.He held various important command and staff appointments, both afloat and ashore. He served as the Commanding Officer, ICGS Mandapam.

58) Who was appointed as the chief of Research and Analysis Wing(RAW) for a fixed two-year term ? 1) Alok Joshi 2) Rajinder Khanna 3) Anil K Dhasmana 4) Samant Kumar Goel 5) None of these Answer – 4) Samant Kumar Goel Explanation: As per the Personnel Ministry, Government of India, Samant Kumar Goel, a 1984 batch IPS(Indian Police Service) officer of Punjab cadre appointed as chief of Research and Analysis Wing(RAW) for a fixed two- year term. He is presently serving as Special Secretary in the RAW. He will succeed Anil K Dhasmana.

59) Name the IPS Officer from Assam- Meghalaya cadre, who has been appointed as the chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) for the tenure of two years . 1) Mukesh Kumar 2) Arvind Kumar 3) Gyanesh Kumar 4) Vivek Bhardwaj 5) None of these Answer – 2) Arvind Kumar Explanation: According to the Personnel Ministry, Government of India, Arvind Kumar (59), a 1984 batch IPS (Indian Police Service) officer from Assam- Meghalaya cadre has been made the chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) for the tenure of two years. He is currently serving as special director in the IB. He will succeed Rajiv Jain.

60) Who was appointed as the Director of Nehru Centre in London, which comes under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) ? 1) Amish Tripathi 2) Salman Rushdie 3) Anita Desai 4) Vikram Seth 5) None of these Answer – 1) Amish Tripathi Explanation: Author Amish Tripathi was appointed as the Director of Nehru Centre in London, which comes under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). He succeeds Srinivas Gotru. He has authored the best selling books like ‘The Secret of the Nagas’ and ‘Sita – Warrior of Mithila’. The Nehru Centre was founded in 1992 and Gopalkrishna Gandhi was its founder director.

61) Name the first Indian, who has became the member of International Olympic Committee (IOC) while heading a Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH). 1) Narinder Batra 2) Thomas Abraham 3) Rajeev Arora 4) Vandana Sharda

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5) None of these Answer – 1) Narinder Batra Explanation: On June 26, 2019, Narinder Batra, President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH) was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in the IOC Session. He received 58 votes out of 62. With the election of 10 new members, the total number of IOC members rose to 105. Batra became the first Indian to have the rare distinction by becoming a member of the IOC while heading a National Olympic Committee and the international federation.

62) Which organization has elected Sharad Kumar Saraf as its new President ? 1) Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) 2) National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) 3) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) 4) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) elected Sharad Kumar Saraf as its new President. He succeeded Ganesh Kumar Gupta.He is the Chairman and Founder of Technocraft Industries (India).He had earlier served FIEO twice as Vice-President and Regional Chairman (west region) for 4 times.During his tenure as Vice President, he established Indian Exporters Grievance Forum to address exporters’ grievances through legal channels.

63) Who has been appointed as the National Housing Bank (NHB) Managing Director for a period of three years ? 1) Karnam Sekar 2) Sarada Kumar Hota 3) Pallav Mahapatra 4) P. S. Jayakumar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Sarada Kumar Hota Explanation: According to the Finance Ministry, Government of India, Canara Bank General Manager (GM)Sarada Kumar Hota has assumed charge as the National Housing Bank (NHB) Managing Director for a period of three years. He succeeds Sriram Kalyanaraman. Prior to the appointment, Hota served as the managing director of Can Fin Homes, a subsidiary of Canara Bank.NHB, which is now wholly owned by the Government.

64) Who sworn in as the governor of Manipur ? 1) Lalji Tandon 2) Jagdish Mukhi 3) B. D. Mishra 4) Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya 5) None of these Answer – 4) Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya Explanation: On June 27, 2019, Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya was sworn in as the Governor of Manipur. Justice Lanusungkum Jamir of the High Court of Manipur administered the swearing in ceremony at the Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan, Imphal in the presence of Chief Minister of the state N Biren Singh, his cabinet colleagues, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), top civil and police officers. He is given the

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65) Who was appointed as the part-time member in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the period of three years ? 1) Prashant Saran 2) M Damodaran 3) V Ravi Anshuman 4) G Anantharaman 5) None of these Answer – 3) V Ravi Anshuman Explanation: A recent order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Government of India notified that V Ravi Anshuman has been designated as a part-time member in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the period of three years or until the age of 70. He is currently working as a professor in Indian Institutes of Management, Bangalore.It is a statutory regulator for the securities market in India established in 1988.Its mandate is to protect the interests of investors in securities, promote the development of the securities market and to regulate the securities market.It is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

66) To which organization, Krishnamurthy Subramanian and B Sriram was appointed as the part-time members ? 1) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) 2) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority(IRDAI) 3) Reserve Bank of India(RBI) 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 5) None of these Answer – 1) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) Explanation: On June 11, 2019, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Krishnamurthy Subramanian and the former Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Bank B Sriram as part-time members of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Professor in Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, was appointed as CEA for a period of 3 years in December 2018.

67) Who was appointed as the 7th Commandant of Indian Naval Academy (INA). succeeding Vice Admiral RB Pandit ? 1) Ashok Agrawala 2) V.S. Subrahmanian 3) Jayant Kumar 4) Dinesh K Tripathi 5) None of these Answer – 4) Dinesh K Tripathi Explanation: On June 12, 2019, Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal), NM assumed charge as the 7th Commandant of Indian Naval Academy (INA). He succeeded Vice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM, who completed his tenure of over 15 months (Assumed charge on February 19, 2018). He has taken over as the Commandant of INA on the promotion to the rank of Vice Admiral. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasala, Defence Services Staff College Wellington and US Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island.

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68) Which entity has appointed bollywood actor Tiger Shroff as brand Ambassador for its popular range of G-Shock watches ? 1) HMT India 2) Casio India 3) Fastrack India 4) Titan India 5) None of these Answer – 2) Casio India Explanation: Japanese electronics firm Casio India announced that it has appointed Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff as the brand Ambassador for its popular range of G-Shock watches across different touch points including television, media, digital and social. The company has partnered with Tiger Shroff for its launching campaign “ChallengeTheLimits”

ACQUSITIONS & MERGERS

1) Which entity’s electrical and automation (EA) business has acquired by Schneider Electric India Private Ltd and MacRitchie Investments ? 1) Mindtree 2) Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) 3) ITC Limited 4) L&T Infotech 5) None of these Answer – 2) Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) Explanation: On June 6, 2019, Statutory body of the Government of India, Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T)’s Electrical and Automation (EA) business by Schneider Electric India Private Limited and MacRitchie Investments Pte. Ltd.In order to eliminate the competition concerns, the Commission has ordered the acquirers to reserve a part of L&T’s installed capacity to offer white labeling services to third-party competitors.The facility will be available in respect of five high market share LV (Low Voltage) switchgear, which is generally used together in LV panels.

2) Name the world’s largest private equity firm, which has inked a pact to acquire 97.7 per cent stake in Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. 1) The Carlyle Group 2) KKR & Co. Inc. 3) TPG Capital 4) Blackstone group 5) None of these Answer – 4) Blackstone group Explanation: The world’s largest private equity firm, Blackstone group has inked a pact to acquire Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. It has bought 97.7 percent stake in Aadhar for about Rs 2,200 crore from controlling shareholders Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) and Wadhawan Global Capital Ltd (WGC).As part of the transaction, Blackstone has also infused Rs 800 crore into Aadhar Housing Finance.Aadhar Housing Finance, which has asset under management (AUM) of $1.4 billion, while Blackstone has its asset management of about $512 billion.

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3) Which is the parent organization of GitHub, that has acquired Pull Panda, a US-based start-up that creates code review tools for the platform? 1) MSN 2) Microsoft Corporation 3) IBM 4) Yahoo! 5) None of these Answer – 2) Microsoft Corporation Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Microsoft owned GitHub announced that it has acquired US (United States)-based start-up Pull Panda, a firm that creates code review tools for the platform for an undisclosed sum. Pull Panda previously offered its products include Pull Reminders, Pull Analytics, and Pull Assigner as a subscription model. With this acquisition, all these products are now available for free at GitHub Marketplace.Microsoft acquired GitHub in June 2018 for $7.5 billion, one of its largest acquisitions till date.

4) Which two entities merger will be effective on July 4, 2019 ? 1) Yes Bank and Shamrao Vithal Co Operative Bank 2) IndusInd Bank and Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL) 3) HDFC Bank and Shamrao Vithal Co Operative Bank 4) ICICI Bank and Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL) 5) None of these Answer – 2) IndusInd Bank and Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL) Explanation: The merger of Mumbai based Private sector lender ,IndusInd Bank and country’s leading micro-finance player, Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL) of Hyderabad will be effective on July 4, 2019.The boards of IndusInd and BFIL decided that on July 4, the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal )Order will be filed by BFIL and IFIL with the Registrar of Companies. On June 10, 2019, The NCLT sanctioned the scheme of arrangement about BFIL, IndusInd, and IFIL (Induslnd Financial Inclusion )and their respective shareholders and creditors.

5) Which bank has received approval from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to merge with Indiabulls Housing Finance ? 1) South Indian Bank 2) HDFC Bank 3) Lakshmi Vilas Bank 4) Dhanlaxmi Bank 5) None of these Answer – 3) Lakshmi Vilas Bank Explanation : On June 20, 2019, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed merger of the Indiabulls Housing Finance with Lakshmi Vilas Bank. The merged entity, to be called Indiabulls Lakshmi Vilas Bank. In April 2018, the board of Lakshmi Vilas Bank had announced its merger with Indiabulls Housing Finance in a share-swap deal. The bank will get 14 shares of Indiabulls Housing Finance for every 100 shares they hold.

6) Which entity is set to acquire the stakes held by BNP Paribas in their two joint venture(JV) companies for a total of around Rs1,000cr ? 1) Magma Fincorp 2) Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company 3) Sundaram Finance Ltd (SFL) 4) Bajaj Finserv Ltd

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5) None of these Answer – 3) Sundaram Finance Ltd (SFL) Explanation: On June 20, 2019, India’s leading Non-Banking Financial Company(NBFC) Sundaram Finance Ltd (SFL) has announced that it set to acquire the stakes held by BNP Paribas in their two joint venture (JV) companies for a total of around Rs 1,000 Cr. SFL has agreed to acquire a 49.9 % stake of BNP Paribas held in Sundaram BNP Paribas Home Finance limited (SBPHFL) for about Rs.999.66 crore. SFL currently holds 50.1 percent in the home finance company which is increased to 100% after the acquisition.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1) Which institute has launched a Data Platform of 'Integrated Database on Infrastructure Projects' (IDIP) to improve the efficiency of Government Infrastructure Development? 1.IIT Bombay 2.IIT Madras 3.IIT Bangalore 4.IIT Khanpur 5.None of these Answer - 2.IIT Madras Explanation:- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched a Data Platform of 'Integrated Database on Infrastructure Projects' (IDIP) to improve the efficiency of Government Infrastructure Development. It was launched on May 29, 2019 at the 15th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR) held at IIT Bombay.

2) Name the mobile application has launched by AYUSH Ministry to trace yoga events and centers providing training and instructor within the users range. 1.Yoga Router 2.Yoga locator 3.Yoga trace 4. Yoga map 5.None of these Answer - 2.Yoga locator Explanation:- Ahead of International yoga day celebrated on June 21, the ministry of AYUSH has launched "yoga locator" - an app to locate yoga events and centers providing training and instructor within the users range. This app is a map-based application which allows the instructor to register themselves and reach out to users.

3) Name the long-range maritime surveillance aircraft launched by Indian Navy from Salalah in Oman to patrol the Gulf of Aden . 1) P-8 India(P-8I) 2) MiG-29 3) HAL Kiran 4) HAL Chetak 5) None of these Answer – 1) P-8 India(P-8I) Explanation: Indian Navy has deployed its P-8 India(P-8I) long-range maritime surveillance aircraft for anti-piracy sorties from Salalah in Oman to patrol the Gulf of Aden and other piracy prone areas. This is an expansion of its Mission Based Deployments(MBD) in the Indian Ocean Region(IOR) to keep them 156 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

Current Affairs Q&A PDF safe. India has been conducting anti-piracy sorties in the Gulf of Aden since 2008. P-8I long-range maritime surveillance aircraft has been operated for the second time in the region, first being deployed in January. The P-8I is a long-range anti-submarine warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft capable of broad-area, maritime and littoral operations. It provides long-range Maritime Domain Awareness(MDA).

4) Where did Indian Army commissioned, air quality monitor "Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS)" as a part of 'Go Green' initiative ? 1) Bhujia Fort Military Station, Gujarat 2) Sitabuldi Fort Military Station, Maharashtra 3) Red Fort Military Station, New Delhi 4) Fort William Military Station, Kolkata 5) None of these Answer – 4) Fort William Military Station, Kolkata Explanation: Army commissioned "Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS)", an air quality monitor, at Fort William Military Station, Kolkata, as a part of 'Go Green' initiative. It monitors air pollution on a real-time basis.It was commissioned by Lt Gen M M Naravane, General Officer, Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command.CAAQMS displays wind speed, direction, ambient temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, barometric pressure, and rain gauge.It can be used by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board or any other local or international weather monitoring bodies.The collected data can be monitored on the internet and collated into different desired formats.

5) Name the Supersonic cruise missile, which was test-fired from Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range(ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha with a strike range of around 290 km . 1) Prahaar 2) BrahMos 3) Nirbhay 4) Shaurya 5) None of these Answer – 2) BrahMos Explanation: On June 4, 2019, the anti-ship version of Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was test-fired from Complex- 3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. BrahMos, with a strike range of around 290 km, can be fired from land, sea, and air.It is the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile with a high rate of precision and accuracy.It has been commissioned in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.It is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) of Russia.

6) DSRV was in news recently, s stands for ______? 1) S- Submarine 2) S- Sequencial 3) S-Search Jammer 4) S-Submergence 5) None of these Answer – 4) S-Submergence Explanation: S stands for Submergence.Full form of DSRV is Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle.This was in news recently when Indian Navy successfully conducted ‘live mating’ of submarine rescue system DSRV(Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle) based at Visakhapatnam. It involved the transfer of personnel from the bottomed submarine, INS Sindhudhvaj. It was inducted into the Navy by the former Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba in December 2018.

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7) Name the web mapping service, which launches three new public transport features in India. 1) WikiMapia 2) Google Maps 3) Bing Maps 4) MapQuest 5) None of these Answer – 2) Google Maps Explanation: On June 5, 2019, A web mapping service, Google map launched three India-First features targeted at Public transport users to access public transport quickly and easily. It stated that Google map users now can see the bus travel times from live traffic data across 10 cities, get to know the real-time train status on the platform as well as get commute suggestions that combine public transport and auto-rickshaws. The 10 cities are Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Chennai, Mysore, Coimbatore, and Surat.

8) Which armed force has launched an online platform, Retired Officers Digital Records Archive (RODRA)(https://rodra.gov.in)for a better connection with armed forces veteran officers and family pensioners ? 1) Indian Army 2) Indian Navy 3) Indian Air Force 4) All the above 5) None of these Answer – 1) Indian Army Explanation: Army launched an online platform, Retired Officers Digital Records Archive (RODRA), https://rodra.gov.in with an aim to have a better connection with armed forces veteran officers and family pensioners. The website provides facilities such as updating records, registration, and tracking of documents and pension-related grievances and communicating regarding various issues.It will act as an interface between the custodian of officers’ records, AG/MP 5&6 and veteran officers, next of kin (NOK).The website saves manpower, stationery, and postal charges by discontinuing Pension Payment Order (PPOs), which is now available in the website itself.

9) Which country has launched “Long March 11 rocket “ for the first time to space from a platform on a large semi-submersible barge in the Yellow Sea? 1) Russia 2) U.S. 3) Japan 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 4) China Explanation: On June 5, 2019, For the first time, China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) successfully launched “Long March 11 rocket “, a rocket to space from a ship at sea. It was launched from a platform on a large semi-submersible barge in the Yellow Sea. It carried on board a cargo of 7 rockets, including 5 designed for commercial use and 2 include experimental payloads for space-based research.The 2 larger satellites, named Bufeng-1A and Bufeng-1B built by the China Academy of Space Technology in Beijing, will monitor ocean winds to help improve weather forecasts.Other payloads included an Earth-imaging CubeSat, an experimental communications satellite called Tianqi-3, China’s first two Ka-band communications satellites, and a new satellite for China’s Jilin-1 remote-sensing satellite constellation.

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10) Name the experimental Ebola drug, which is found to cure Nipah virus as per study published in Science Translational Medicine from National Institutes of Health scientists and colleagues. 1) Valacyclovir 2) Famciclovir 3) Remdesivir 4) Acyclovir 5) None of these Answer – 3) Remdesivir Explanation: An experimental Ebola drug ‘remdesivir’ is found to cure Nipah virus also according to the new study published in Science Translational Medicine from National Institutes of Health scientists and colleagues. The drug was developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc. in collaboration with scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Nipah is a zoonotic virus which is transmitted from animals such as bats or pigs to humans and can also spread through contaminated food and people-to-people contact. In May 2018, it has claimed 17 lives in Kerala.

11) Where did India successfully launched new Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) ? 1) Bengaluru 2) Vishakapatnam 3) Odisha 4) Thiruvananthapuram 5) None of these Answer – 3) Odisha Explanation: On June 12, 2019, India successfully launched new Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) off the coast of Odisha. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had carried out the trials from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal. HSTDV will help DRDO to develop technologies for futuristic missions. With this launch, India has joined the US, Russia, and China that possess this technology.The test was conducted by the Premier Defence Research Agency in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Secretary (Defence Production) Ajay Kumar at the test firing range in Balasore, Odisha.

12) Name the app launched by american embassy to help Indian students who wish to study in US(United States) Universities. 1) Offshore Education 2) Education USA 3) Study USA 4) Educate India 5) None of these Answer – 2) Education USA Explanation: On the event of Student Visa Day (June 12, 2019), an event that celebrates higher education ties between India and the United States, the American Embassy has launched an app named “Education USA” to help Indian students who wish to study in the US (United States) Universities. The app was launched in collaboration with the United States India Educational Foundation and it is available on both Android and iOS platforms for free. It gives comprehensive and latest information about studying in the US.The app aims to help the students, parents, school counsellors and others who want to know about the US higher education.

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13) Researchers from which institute have created high-resolution maps of points around the globe where groundwater meets the oceans, for the first time ? 1) Saint Louis University 2) University of Notre Dame 3) Ohio State University 4) University of Nebraska Omaha 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ohio State University Explanation: For the first time, Researchers at Ohio State University have created high-resolution maps of points around the globe where groundwater meets the oceans. It gives important data points to communities and conservationists to help protect drinking water and the seas. The study was published in the Journal “Geophysical Research Letters” on June 3, 2019. The team of Ohio State University worked with researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of Saskatchewan in the research.

14) Which year is set as target by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to have its own Space station? 1) 2035 2) 2025 3) 2030 4) 2020 5) None of these Answer – 3) 2030 Explanation: On June 13, 2019, The Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) K Sivan announced that India will have its own Space station by 2030. This will help ISRO to send more astronauts to space. A space station is like a habitable artificial satellite that is designed to remain in space and is capable of being inhabited by crew members for an extended period of time. The Project is an extension of Gaganyaan mission.The proposal to set up the space station will be sent to the central government for approval after India’s first Gaganyaan mission by 2022.The project will be executed in 5-7 years and the proposed cost of the project is not disclosed.

15) Which NASA telescope is set to be shut down on January 30, 2020 after 16 years of exploring the cosmos in infrared light ? 1) Kepler space telescope 2) James Webb Space Telescope 3) Spitzer Space Telescope 4) Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope 5) None of these Answer – 3) Spitzer Space Telescope Explanation: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration‘s (NASA) Spitzer Space Telescope will be shut down on January 30, 2020, after 16 years of exploring the cosmos in infrared light. This was announced by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). It was launched in January 1983 as Infrared Astronomical Satellite to conduct the first infrared survey of the sky. It was jointly developed by the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.Spitzer was originally built to last for a minimum of 2.5 years and by 2020 it will operate for more than 11 years beyond its prime mission.

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16) Name the first satellite launched by Sri Lanka from the International Space Station (ISS) along with two other BIRDS 3 satellites from Japan and Nepal . 1) Cartosat-2A 2) INSAT-4CR 3) Ravana-1 4) Kalpana-1 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ravana-1 Explanation: On June 17, 2019, Sri Lanka successfully launched its first satellite ‘Ravana-1’ into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS) along with two other BIRDS 3 satellites from Japan and Nepal. It was deployed to the 400-km of orbit at an inclination of 51.6 degrees using the JAXA (Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency) owned Kibo experiment module. The satellite was designed and developed by 2 Sri Lankan engineers – Tharindu Dayaratne and Dulani Chamika who are studying space engineering at Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology.

17) Team of scientists from which university have developed a chemical process that turns ‘dirty’ coal into biomedical ‘Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs)’,that helps in detection of cancer cells ? 1) Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine 2) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research 3) Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute 4) CSIR-NEIST 5) None of these Answer – 4) CSIR-NEIST Explanation: In Assam, a team of Scientists from CSIR-NEIST( Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-North East Institute of Science and Technology) have developed a chemical process that turns ‘dirty’ coal into biomedical ‘Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs)’ which helps in detection of cancer cells. For producing CQDs, cheap, low-quality and high-sulfur coals used by the team led by Binoy Kumar Saikia and Tonkeswar Das for a patent of their chemical method. The details have been published in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology.

18) Which country’s researchers have developed a new type of cooling vest for sports athletes which helps them to compete safely in sweltering summer conditions ? 1) India 2) Russia 3) China 4) Japan 5) None of these Answer – 4) Japan Explanation: Japanese researchers from Hiroshima University have developed a new type of cooling vest for sports athletes which helps them to compete safely in sweltering summer conditions. The aim of the vest is to cool the athletes’ upper-body skin which can decrease heart rate and temperature of their neck and skin.This will help the athletes of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that will be held in the hot and humid Japanese summer where the ambient temperature is expected to be above 33 degrees Celsius.

19) With which country, India scraped $500 million arms deal for the purchase of Spike anti-tank missiles from defence contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems ? 1) Israel 2) Syria 3) Iran

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4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 1) Israel Explanation: India scraped $500 million arms deal with Israel for the purchase of Spike anti-tank missiles from defence contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. This was done after Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) claimed that it could deliver an alternative with a partnership with VEM technologies Ltd within two years.The project was given to DRDO due to the fast progressive second stage of testing Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). MPATGM was successfully test-fired at the Ahmednagar range in September 2018.

20) Which rocket is used by Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) to launch 24 payload military and scientific research satellites from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the US ? 1) Atlas V 2) Falcon Heavy rocket 3) Energia rocket 4) Ariane 5 rocket 5) None of these Answer – 2) Falcon Heavy rocket Explanation: On June 25, 2019, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) launched a hefty rocket with 24 payload military and scientific research satellites with a deep space atomic clock, solar sail, clean and green rocket fuel, and even human ashes, including an astronaut.The third flight of a Falcon Heavy rocket (first ordered by the military) was launched from NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the US. The Defense Department mission will provide data to certify the Falcon Heavy and reused boosters for future national security launches. NASA had signed up for the rocket along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Planetary Society and Celestis Inc.

21) Name the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) first Astrobee robot to fly under its own power in space. 1) ‘Robocop’ 2) ‘Doraemon’ 3) ‘Tachikomas’ 4) ‘Bumble’ 5) None of these Answer – 4) ‘Bumble’ Explanation: On June 14, 2019, National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Astrobee Robot “Bumble” became the first Astrobee robot to fly under its own power in space. It will help researchers in examining the new technologies in zero gravity and assist astronauts to perform routine work in the International Space Station (ISS).‘Bumble’ and a second Astrobee named ‘Honey’ were launched to the space station in April 2019.‘Queen’, a third robot, will be launched in July 2019.

22) By which year, half of the world’s power will be delivered by Wind and solar energy as per “New Energy Outlook (NEO) report 2019 ” by BloombergNEF ? 1) 2050 2) 2040 3) 2030 4) 2020 5) None of these

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Answer – 1) 2050 Explanation: According to a “New Energy Outlook (NEO) report 2019 ”released by Bloomberg NEF, Wind and solar power are the new power in two-thirds of countries around the world and they will make up almost half of the electricity system by 2050.The electricity demand set to increase 62 percent, which in turn will attract $13.3 trillion in new investment, of which wind will take $5.3 trillion and solar will take $4.2 trillion.It forecasts that many nations can cut power sector emissions through 2030 in line with goals set in Paris climate agreement, to limit the increase in world temperatures to 2 degrees Celsius.

23) Which space agency, has discovered the high amounts of methane gas on Mars that indicates life on the red planet ? 1) European Space Agency(ESA) 2) Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) 3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) 4) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) 5) None of these Answer – 3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) Explanation: On June 25, 2019, The US (United States) space agency, NASA’s ( National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Curiosity rover has discovered the high amounts of methane gas on Mars that indicates life on the red planet.The measurement found 21 parts per billion of methane in the air, three times what was found during 2013.The finding came from the rover’s Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) tunable laser spectrometer.

24) Which space agency has designed Lunar Evacuation System Assembly (LESA) system to save the lives of astronauts ? 1) European Space Agency (ESA) 2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) 3) Italian Space Agency(ISA) 4) Canadian Space Agency(CSA) 5) None of these Answer – 1) European Space Agency (ESA) Explanation: American Space Agency, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) astronauts tested a prototype Lunar Evacuation System Assembly (LESA) designed by European Space Agency (ESA).It was tested as part of NASA’s NEEMO 23 (Extreme Environment Mission Operations) mission to assist in astronaut rescue missions on the surface of Moon.Testing: It was tested undersea as the bottom of the ocean floor is rocky, sandy terrain and warm salty water bear much more similarity with the lunar surface.LESA: It is a pyramid-like structure designed to be used by a single astronaut in the gravitational force of the moon for the rescue purpose.

25) Name the nuclear capable surface-to-surface missile which was test-fired from Odisha coast . 1) BrahMos II 2) Nirbhay 3) Prahaar 4) Prithvi-II 5) None of these Answer – 4) Prithvi-II Explanation: On June 27, 2019, India successfully test-fired indigenously developed nuclear-capable missile Prithvi-II, a surface-to-surface missile, from a test range off the Odisha coast. Prithvi is the first missile developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile

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Development Programme (IGMDP). The trial was carried out from a mobile launcher from Launch Complex-III of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha.The launch activity was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) of the Army monitored by the scientists of the DRDO.

26) What is the name of energy-saving behavioral app launched by a power distribution company, BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) ? 1) Energysaver 2) Save 3) Susthome 4) SaveEnergy 5) None of these Answer – 3) Susthome Explanation: BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), a power distribution company, launched energy-saving behavioral app ‘Susthome’. It is developed by BYPL and TERI-The Energy and Resources Institute, to bring about a behavioural change in how consumers use electricity and it will track energy consumption patterns. In the first phase of a pilot project, selected cooperative housing societies in Mayur Vihar will use this app. In the second phase, the initiative will cover around two lakh residential consumers.

27) Name the DRDO Scientist, who developed ‘Lukoskin’, an herbal drug to treat leucoderma (also called ‘vitiligo’), a condition in which white patches develop on the skin. 1) Santosh Kumar Pandey 2) Hemant Pandey 3) Tanu Shrivastava 4) Vidhi Sethi 5) None of these Answer – 2) Hemant Pandey Explanation: Hemant Pandey, a senior scientist from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), developed ‘Lukoskin’, an herbal drug to treat leucoderma (also called ‘vitiligo’), a condition in which white patches develop on the skin.For his achievement, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded him ‘Science Award’ in May 2019. He had also won Agri Innovation Award in 2015.Drug was manufactured and marketed by Delhi-based AIMIL Pharma Ltd.Mr Pandey heads the Herbal Medicine Division of DRDO’s Defence Institute of Bio-energy Research (DIBER) at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

ENVIRONMENT

1) Mount Etna erupted recently, it is situated in which country? 1) Germany 2) Italy 3) France 4) Greece 5) None of these Answer – 2) Italy Explanation: Europe’s highest volcano Mount Etna erupted spitting molten lava in island of Sicily, Italy. It is the largest of the three volcano present in Italy others being, Mount Vesuvius and Mount Stromboli. It was added to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites in June 2013.

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2) Where was the new species of dung beetle named “Enoplotrupes tawangensis” was found ? 1) Meghalaya 2) Himachal Pradesh 3) Arunachal Pradesh 4) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh Explanation: New species of dung beetle Enoplotrupes tawangensis was found in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is shining dark blue in colour and bigger than most of the dung beetles. It measured up to 27 mm. The details has been published in an international journal Oriental Insects.The specimens were first collected and examined by two scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) - Kailash Chandra and Devanshu Gupta.Dung beetles belong to superfamily Scarabaeoidea and have clubbed antennae and pro- tibiae (pro-legs) modified for burrowing dung inside the soil. They are referred to as little recyclers as they help in nutrient cycling of the soil.

3) Mount Sinabung, which was in news recently is located in which country ? 1) Western Indonesia 2) Western Iceland 3) Western El Salvador 4) Western Japan 5) None of these Answer – 1) Western Indonesia Explanation: On June 9, 2019, Mount Sinabung volcano has been erupted spreading a column of ash at 7 km high in the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia. It erupted in 2010 for the first time and 2013 in a second time. Mt. Sinabung is among 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia.

4) How many new species were discovered from India in the year 2018 as per the data released by Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) ? 1) 596 2) 550 3) 545 4) 580 5) None of these Answer – 1) 596 Explanation: Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have published the details about documented 596 new species of flora and fauna from India in Plant Discoveries 2018 and Animal Discoveries 2018. i. Scientists and taxonomists have documented 372 new species of fauna (animals) which include 311 invertebrates and 61 vertebrates, and 224 new species of flora (plants) including seed plants, pteridophytes, bryophytes, fungi, and lichen.

5) Which state recorded the highest number of discoveries with 59 species as per the data released by Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) ? 1) Andhra Pradesh 2) West Bengal 3) Tamil Nadu 4) Kerala 5) None of these Answer – 4) Kerala

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Explanation: Kerala recorded the highest number of discoveries with 59 species. Similarly, West Bengal recorded 38 and Tamil Nadu recorded 26. According to the discovery of 596 new species, 31% of the plant species found in the Himalayas and the Western Ghats was the hotspot for 50% of the animal species.

6) Researchers discovered two new species of the ‘tweezer-beaked hopping rats’ or ‘ shrew-rats’ from which country ? 1) Cambodia 2) Philippines 3) Thailand 4) Vietnam 5) None of these Answer – 2) Philippines Explanation: Researchers from the University of Utah or Utah Natural History Museum, the University of Kansas, the University of the Philippines, and Louisiana State University have discovered two new species of the tweezer-beaked hopping rats or ‘shrew-rats on mountains in the Philippines’ island of Luzon. The study was published in the Journal of Mammalogy.The new species are named Rhynchomys labo (Labo shrew- rat) and Rhynchomys mingan (Mingan shrew-rat ). Rhynchomys is a genus name where the term “rhyncos” is for snout and “mys” for “mouse.

7) Name the new species of ‘paddy frog’, which is discovered from from Northeast India, primarily Assam. 1) Dapylil 2) Hammer 3) Aishani 4) Hopper 5) None of these Answer – 3) Aishani Explanation: Scientists from Delhi University and the Wildlife Institute of India along with researchers from Indonesia and the US found a new species of ‘paddy frog’ from Northeast India, primarily Cachar district of Assam. The study was published in PeerJ, a peer-reviewed journal.The new species of ‘paddy frog’ has been named ‘aishani’ or aisani, means Northeast in Sanskrit. Its scientific name is Micryletta aishani.

8) Where was the new tortoise species named Manouria impressa(Impressed Tortoises) discovered ? 1) Karnataka 2) Kerala 3) Arunachal Pradesh 4) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Arunachal Pradesh Explanation: A team of herpetologists from the Forest Department and two NGOs (Non-Government Organization)- Help Earth & Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) discovered two (one male and female) new species of tortoise In Yazali area of the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. The species is called Manouria impressa (Impressed Tortoises ) because of the ‘impressive’ orange-brown to dark brown patches on its carapace.With this discovery, India now has 29 species of non-marine chelonians and five tortoises.The species inhabits moist primary forests of the hilly tracts of the Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot.

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SPORTS

1) Where was the Under-20 Eurasian Athletics Championships held? 1. Mongolia 2.Tajikistan 3.Kyrgyztan 4.Kazhakstan 5.None of these Answer - 4.Kazhakstan Explanation:- At the Under-20 Eurasian Athletics Championships held at Almaty, Kazakshstan, Indian juniors bagged 5 gold and 3 silver medals. The national teams from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, India and Tajikistan participated in a 2 day event held on May 29-30, 2019.

2) Which Football Club had won UEFA Europa League 2019 at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azarbaijan? 1. Arsenal 2. Manchester City 3. Liverpool 4. Chelsea 5. None of these Answer - 4. Chelsea Explanation:- Chealsea produced their best to win the UEFA Europa League 2019 by beating Arsenal 4-1 at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azarbaijan.

3) Which football team won the 2018–19 UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League for the sixth time in Madrid, Spain ? 1) Manchester City 2) Liverpool 3) Arsenal 4) FC Barcelona 5) None of these Answer – 2) Liverpool Explanation: Liverpool football team has beaten Tottenham Hotspur by 2-0 to claim 2018–19 UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League for the sixth time in Madrid, Spain. It was the 64th season of the tournament organized by UEFA, and the 27th season since it was renamed from the European Champion Clubs' Cup to the UEFA Champions League.Now, Liverpool will play against Chelsea, the winners of the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League, in the 2019 UEFA Super Cup that will be held in August 2019 in Istanbul. The team is also qualified for the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup to be held in December at Qatar.

4) Who won the heavyweight champion and thus becoming the first Mexican heavyweight champion in the world? 1) Andres Ponce Ruiz Jr. 2) Fernando Vargas 3) Victor Ortiz 4) Manuel Ortiz 5) None of these Answer – 1) Andres Ponce Ruiz Jr.

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Explanation: Mexican-American professional boxer Andres Ponce Ruiz Jr. becomes heavyweight champion after beating his opponent British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden, New York.The win made Andres Ruiz the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world.Ruiz also represented Mexico in two 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

5) Sidharth Rawat was associated with which sport ? 1) Football 2) Cricket 3) Tennis 4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 3) Tennis Explanation: On June 2, 2019, Delhi based tennis player Sidharth Rawat defeated Japan's Rio Noguchi with 7-5, 6-0 scores to secure his maiden title in $25,000 International Tennis Federation(ITF) men’s Futures Tennis Tournament held in Nonthaburi, Thailand.With this, he will improve the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) rank of 510. His career-best rank was 430.

6) Which country’s Junior women Hockey team clinched Cantor Fitzgerald U21 International 4- Nations title recently ? 1) India 2) Ireland 3) USA 4) South Africa 5) None of these Answer – 1) India Explanation: On June 4, 2019, Indian Junior Women Hockey team clinched Cantor Fitzgerald U21 International 4- Nations title by beating Ireland 1-0 in the final. The match was held at Dublin, Ireland.Mumtaz Khan is the highest goal scorer of this tournament.Gagandeep’s goal made the difference between the two sides, as India got 1-0 and took the title.

7) Which country has secured the hosting rights of the 2023 Asia Cup by Asian Football Confederation (AFC)? 1) China 2) Korea 3) Russia 4) India 5) None of these Answer – 1) China Explanation: Asian Football Confederation (AFC), confirmed that China will host the 2023 Asia Cup.This will be the second time china is hosting the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition. Earlier Korea was competing with china for hosting rights but it took back to concentrate on securing the hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.China ranked 74th in the FIFA’s rankings and once qualified for the World Cup in 2002.

8) Name the Indian footballer, who becomes the most capped football player surpassing the former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia. 1) Sandesh Jhingan 2) Sunil Chhetri

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3) Balwant Singh 4) Udanta Singh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Sunil Chhetri Explanation: Indian professional footballer Sunil Chhetri has been named most capped football player. He surpassed the former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia’s 107 international matches. He has played today his 108 matches for India. He has scored 69th goal for his side in King’s Cup football tournament in Buriram, Thailand.He made his international debut in 2005 and scored his first goal against Pakistan.He is popularly known as Captain Fantastic, having scored the 2nd highest number of goals in international matches among active players after Cristiano Ronaldo.He currently plays club football for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League.

9) ______edition of French open was held in Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France from 26th to June 9, 2019 ? 1) 120th 2) 123rd 3) 125th 4) 130th 5) None of these Answer – 2) 123rd Explanation: The 123rd Edition of French Open 2019, a Grand Slam Tennis Tournament was held from May 26- June 9, 2019, at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The prize money of the tournament was €42,661,000 and comprised singles, doubles and mixed doubles play.

10) Name the tennis player, who won Men’s Singles title in French Open and became the first to win single’s event 12 times and secured his 18th Grand Slam title . 1) Fabrice Martin 2) Kevin Krawietz 3) Rafael Nadal 4) Dominic Thiem 5) None of these Answer – 3) Rafael Nadal Explanation: Rafael Nadal became the first tennis player to win a single event 12 times. He registered the win with 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 over Dominic Thiem. This was his 18th Grand Slam Title.

11) Who became the first women’s singles player since Margaret Court in 1974 from Australia to win the French Open women’s singles title ? 1) Zheng Saisai 2) Timea Babos 3) Marketa Vondrousova 4) Ashleigh Barty 5) None of these Answer – 4) Ashleigh Barty Explanation: Ashleigh Barty clinched her first Grand Slam singles title and became the first women’s singles player since Margaret Court in 1974 from Australia to win the Roland Garros title with 6-1, 6-3 scores. Event Winners Runners Men’s Singles Rafael Nadal (Spain) Dominic Thiem (Austria) Women’s Ashleigh Barty (Australia) Marketa Vondrousova

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Singles (Czech Republic) Men’s Doubles Kevin Krawietz and Fabrice Martin and Andreas Mies (Germany) Jeremy Chardy (France) Women’s Kristina Mladenovic Duan Yingying and Zheng Doubles (France) Saisai (China) Timea Babos (Hungary) Mixed Doubles Latisha Chan (Taiwan) Gabriela Dabrowski Ivan Dodig (Croatia) (Canada) Mate Pavic (Croatia)

12) Which country won gold medal in all the 4 events in the 24th edition of ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) World Tour Hong Kong open ? 1) China 2) Japan 3) South Korea 4) North Korea 5) None of these Answer – 1) China Explanation: The 2019 Hong Kong Open, a part of the 24th edition of ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) World Tour was held from 6th to 9th June 2019 at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong. The prize money of the tournament was USD 175000. It comprises Men’s single & doubles and Women’s singles & doubles. Hong Kong Open was first held in 2018.China claimed four gold medals at the tournament.

13) Who won the Men’s Singles title and emerged as the most successful player in the 24th edition of ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) World Tour Hong Kong open ? 1) Jang Woo-jin 2) Lin Gaoyuan 3) Tomokazu Harimoto 4) Liang Jingkun 5) None of these Answer – 2) Lin Gaoyuan Explanation: Lin Gaoyuan of China emerged as the most successful player at the event. He secured the Men’s singles title by beating no.2 seed Tomokazu Harimoto of Japan with 11-8, 7-11, 8-11, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7 scores. Events Winners Runners Men’s Lin Gaoyuan (China) Tomokazu Harimoto (Japan) Singles Women’s Wang Yidi(China) Mima Ito (Japan) Singles Men’s Liang Jingkun and Lin Jang Woo-jin and Lim Jong- Doubles Gaoyuan ( China) hoon (South Korea) Women’s Chen Ke and Mu Jeon Ji-hee and You Eun- Doubles Zi(China) chong (South Korea)

14) Yuvraj Singh has announced retirement recently, he was associated with which sport? 1) Badminton 2) Cricket 3) Table Tennis 4) Football 5) None of these Answer – 2) Cricket 170 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Explanation: Indian cricket team all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh has announced retirement from all forms of cricket. He played 40 test matches, 304 ODI’s and 58 T20I’s. He hails from Chandigarh. He is an awardee of 2012 Arjuna Award and 2014 Padma Shri Award.

15) Who won the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix held in Quebec, Canada ? 1) Lewis Hamilton 2) Sebastian Vettel 3) Charles Leclerc 4) Valtteri Bottas 5) None of these Answer – 1) Lewis Hamilton Explanation: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) of United Kingdom won 2019 Canadian Grand Prix officially named as the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada 2019. It was held in Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.It was a record seventh victory in Canada for Hamilton and the 78th of his career.Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari won the second and third position respectively in the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix.

16) What is the new name of Track and field’s world governing body, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), whose identity will be introduced in October 2019? 1) World Athletics Association 2) World Athletics 3) Global Athletics 4) Athletics Association 5) None of these Answer – 2) World Athletics Explanation: The international governing body for the sport of athletics, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is to change its name as World Athletics. The identity of the brand will be introduced in October 2019 after one last edition of the world championships in Doha, Qatar under IAAF.The decision was taken at IAAF council meeting in Monaco. IAAF president Sebastian Coe stated that the brand name ‘World Athletics’ builds upon the organization’s restructuring and governance reform agenda of the past four years. It is to represent a modern, more creative and positive face for the sport.

17) Who become the third Indian woman cricket player to feature in Kia Super League (KSL) ? 1) Jemimah Rodrigues 2) Thirush Kamini 3) Veda Krishnamurthy 4) Ekta Bisht 5) None of these Answer - 1) Jemimah Rodrigues Explanation: Young cricketer of India, Jemimah Rodrigues has become the third Indian woman cricket player to feature in Kia Super League (KSL) after Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. She will play in the fourth and final edition of the KSL. She plays for Yorkshire Diamonds in Women’s Super League.She represented India in 10 ODIs and 25 T20Is.

18) Name the veteran Cueist, who won the 2019 Pacific International Snooker Championship . 1) Michael Ferreira 2) Geet Sethi 3) Pankaj Advani

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4) Sourav Kothari 5) None of these Answer – 4) Sourav Kothari Explanation: Indian billiards player Sourav Kothari won the 2019 Pacific International Snooker Championship, held in the Reventon Classic, in Melbourne, Australia. He defeated Tyson Crinis of Australia to win the title. He won a gold medal in 2014 Asian Billiards Championship and won a bronze medal in 2011, 2014 and 2015 World Billiards.He won Arjuna award for Billiards & Snooker in the year 2016.

19) Lee Chong Wei has retired from which sport recently ? 1) Badminton 2) Cricket 3) Tennis 4) Football 5) None of these Answer - 1) Badminton Explanation: Former World No 1, Malaysia’s badminton player, Lee Chong Wei aged 36 announced retirement after 19 years of a successful career that included the Olympic medals and 69 world titles. He made his decision after doctor’s advice to ease off in order to avoid a relapse of the nose cancer. He hails from Bagan Serai, Perak, Malaysia. He won silver medal in Men’s singles event in 3 Olympic games viz, 2008 Beijing Olympic games, 2012 London Olympic games and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games. He also won silver medal in 3 World Championship that held in 2011 London, 2013 Guangzhou and 2015 Jakarta and also won bronze medal in 2005 Anaheim.

20) Name the country, which was invited by South American Football Federation, CONMEBOL to participate in the 2020 COPA America . 1) Australia 2) New Zealand 3) Qatar 4) Both 1 & 2 5) Both 1 & 3 Answer – 5) Both 1 & 3 Explanation: The South American Football Federation,CONMEBOL has invited the Australia and Qatar to take part in 2020 COPA America. The 2020 Copa America will be held jointly by Colombia and Argentina. The announcement came the day before the 2019 competition kicks off in Sao Paulo in Brazil which facing Bolivia. Qatar and Australia will join 10 South American nations in the 2020 tournament.Qatar and Japan are the guest teams at Copa 2019 scheduled to be held in Brazil.The 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2019 AFC Asian Cup champions host Qatar is making its Copa America debut 2019 tournament.

21) What is the rank of India as per the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Rankings ? 1) 104 2) 102 3) 103 4) 101 5) None of these Answer – 4) 101 Explanation: As per latest list released by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Rankings, Indian football team remains at 101st.

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22) Which country topped in the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Rankings that is released recently? 1) France 2) Belgium 3) Portugal 4) Croatia 5) None of these Answer – 2) Belgium Explanation: Belgium continued to top in the list.The top countries in the list are Belgium(1), France (2), Brazil (3), England(4) Portugal (5) Croatia (6) Spain(7)Uruguay (8), Switzerland (9) and Denmark(10). ii. Asian countries rank: Indian is at 18th position among Asian countries, followed by Iran (20th), Japan (28), Korea (37), Australia (43) and Qatar (55).

23) Who has won the 2019 Pacific International Billiards Championship at the Yarraville Club in Melbourne, Australia ? 1) John Pulman 2) Joe Davis 3) Peter Gilchrist 4) Sourav Kothari 5) None of these Answer – 3) Peter Gilchrist Explanation: Peter Gilchrist of Singapore defeated India’s Sourav Kothari (Kolkata) to win the 2019 Pacific International Billiards Championship at the Yarraville Club in Melbourne, Australia. Multiple times world billiards champion Peter Gilchrist was at his best to defeat Sourav Kothari with 1500-706.Kothari entered into the final of Pacific International Billiards after getting the thumping win over Dhvaj Haria in Semi-Finals.Sourav Kothari defeated Peter Gilchrist of Singapore 1134-944 in 2018 WBL World Billiards Championship title.

24) Where was the 50th edition of World Archery Championships or Hyundai World Archery Championships 2019 held recently ? 1) Sofia, Bulgaria 2) Brussels, Belgium 3) Moscow, Russia 4) ‘S–Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands 5) None of these Answer – 4) ‘S–Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands Explanation: The 50th edition of World Archery Championships, 2019 also known as Hyundai World Archery Championships were held from June 10, 2019, to June 16, 2019, in ‘S–Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. It was comprised of Men’s Individual, Women’s Individual, Men’s team, Women’s team, and Mixed team. South Korea topped the medal tally with 3 gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze. Chinese Taipei came second with 3 Gold,1 Bronze. India won three medals,1 silver, and 2 bronze. Indian men’s archery team secured the Olympic quota for the 2020 Tokyo Games by entering into the quarterfinals of the World Championships with a 5-3 win over Canada. After the 2012 London Olympics, this is the first time that Indian men could secure a team quota.

25) Jyothi Surekha Vennam was in news recently, she was associated with which sport? 1) Shooting 2) Tennis 3) Archery

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4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 3) Archery Explanation: Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Muskan Kirar and Raj Kaur combined to beat the Turkish team of Yesim Bostan, Gizem Elmaagacli, and Ipek Tomruk by a score of 229-226. Jyothi also clinched another bronze in the individual event against world number two Yesim Boston of Turkey with 10-9.Indian men’s recurve team bag silver medal after 2-6 defeat to China. Event Name Winners Medal won Women’s compound team Raj Kaur, Muskan Kirar, Jyothi Bronze Surekha Vennam Women’s Compound individual Jyothi Surekha Vennam Bronze event Recurve men’s team Atanu Das, Pravin Ramesh Silver Jadhav,Tarundeep Rai

26) Name the Indian Chess Grandmaster, who won the 2019 Asian Continental Chess Championship in Xingtai, China in the blitz event . 1) Nihal Sarin 2) Gukesh D 3) Viswanathan Anand 4) Vidit Santosh Gujrathi 5) None of these Answer – 1) Nihal Sarin Explanation: Nihal Sarin, a 14-year-old Indian Chess Grandmaster has secured a win at the 2019 Asian Continental Chess Championship in Xingtai, China in the blitz event. He scored eight points from nine rounds of the event which meant that he ended the tournament with a lead of a full point.Sarin has recently crossed the 2600 Elo points to become the third youngest player to achieve it.Vietnam GM Le Quang Liem secured the second spot and Indian Srinath Narayanan was placed third.

27) Where was the FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey) Men’s Series Finals hockey tournament 2019 held? 1) Valencia, Spain 2) Le Touquet, France 3) Hiroshima, Japan 4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 5) None of these Answer – 4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India Explanation: On June 16, 2019, In the FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey) Men’s Series Finals hockey tournament 2019, held in Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

28) Which country won the FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey) Men’s Series Finals hockey tournament 2019 ? 1) South Africa 2) India 3) Japan 4) Spain 5) None of these

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Answer – 2) India Explanation: On June 16, 2019, In the FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey) Men’s Series Finals hockey tournament 2019, India thrashed South Africa with 5-1 in a summit clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The goals were scored in the 2nd, 11th, 25th, 36th and 50th minutes.

29) Who won the Best Player of the Tournament Award in FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey) Men’s Series Finals hockey tournament 2019 ? 1) Harbinder Singh 2) Sandeep Singh 3) Manpreet Singh 4) Sardar Singh 5) None of these Answer – 3) Manpreet Singh Explanation: On June 16, 2019, In the FIH (Federation Internationale de Hockey) Men’s Series Finals hockey tournament 2019, India thrashed South Africa with 5-1 in a summit clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.Manpreet Singh won the Best Player of the Tournament Award, while Vivek Sagar wins the Best Junior Player Award.Jonathan Klagus of USA gets the Best Goalkeeper Award.Harmanpreet and Varun shared the top scorer award along with Semen Matkovsky.

30) Joshna Chinappa was in news recently, she is associated with which sport ? 1) Squash 2) Tennis 3) Badminton 4) Table Tennis 5) None of these Answer - 1) Squash Explanation: Indian professional squash player, Joshna Chinappa won the national squash title for the record 17th time at the 76th Senior National Squash Championship, 2019 held in Pune, Maharastra. Chinappa overcame her Tamilnadu rival, Sunayna Kuruvilla in the final with 11-5, 11-4, 7-11, 11-5 scores. Joshna Chinappa surpassed the record of 16 titles, which stood for 27 years held by Bhuvneshwari Kumari of Rajasthan who won the national titles from 1977 to 1992.She is a two-time Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallist. iii. Meanwhile, in the men’s category, Mahesh Mangaonkar of Mumbai claimed the national crown against Abhishek Pradhan with 12-10, 11-7, 11-9 win.

31) Who topped in Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) ranking released recently ? 1) Simona Halep (Romania) 2) Maria Sharapova (Russia) 3) Serena Williams (America) 4) Naomi Osaka (Japan) 5) None of these Answer – 4) Naomi Osaka (Japan) Explanation: According to recently released “Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)” rankings, Naomi Osaka (Japan) ranked as world number one. Naomi Osaka is just 252 points ahead of world number two Ashleigh Barty of Australia in the top 20 WTA rankings.

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32) Novak Djokovic topped in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking, he hails from which country ? 1) Spain 2) Serbia 3) Switzerland 4) United Kingdom 5) None of these Answer – 2) Serbia Explanation: According to recently released “Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)” rankings, Novak Djokovic( Serbia) continued as world number one. Novak Djokovic tops the chart in men’s ATP rankings ahead of Rafael Nadal of Spain (French Open winner 2019) and former World number one Roger Federer of Switzerland.

33) Who won the 119th United States(US)open 2019 held at the at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California ? 1) Ryan Moore 2) Matt Jones 3) Gary Woodland 4) Brooks Koepka 5) None of these Answer – 3) Gary Woodland Explanation: American professional golfer Gary Woodland (35) has won the 119th United States (US) open 2019 held at the at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California. He secured his first major career title after defeating two- time defending champion Brooks Koepka(US).Gary Woodland went pro in 2007 and briefly competed on the Nationwide Tour.Woodland has competed on the PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) Tour since 2009 and has four wins.

34) Where was the 33rd Federation Cup Basketball Championship for Men and Women for the year 2019 held recently ? 1) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra 3) Guwahati, Assam 4) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 1) Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Explanation: The 33rd Federation Cup Basketball Championship for Men and Women for the year 2019 was held at the Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

35) Name the men’s basketball team that won the 33rd Federation Cup Basketball Championship that held in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. 1) Indian Army(Men) 2) Income Tax(Men) 3) Punjab Police (Men) 4) Eastern Railway(Men) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Punjab Police (Men) Explanation: The 33rd Federation Cup Basketball Championship for Men and Women for the year 2019 was held at the Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The Punjab Police (Men) and Eastern

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Railway (Women) won the prestigious gold medals in the tournament. The tournament was held from June 12-16, 2019 and was organised by the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and the Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association (UPBA).

36) Where was the Folksam Grand Prix 2019 held ? 1) Sollentuna, Sweden 2) Karlstad, Sweden 3) Gothenburg, Sweden 4) Stockholm, Sweden 5) None of these Answer – 1) Sollentuna, Sweden Explanation: Folksam Grand Prix 2019 held in Sollentuna, Sweden

37) Who won the gold medal in women’s 1500m at Folksam Grand Prix 2019 ? 1) Gaurav Kumari 2) PU Chitra 3) Suriya Loganathan 4) Kavita Raut 5) None of these Answer – 2) PU Chitra Explanation: Asian champion PU Chitra (Palakkeezhil Unnikrishnan Chithra) of India won a gold medal in women’s 1500m at Folksam Grand Prix 2019 held in Sollentuna, Sweden. She ran her season best by clocking 4 minutes 12.65 seconds (4:12.65s). Chitra beats Mercy Cherono of Kenya who finished 4:13:34s, a former IAAF World Cross Country champion and silver medallist at the 2013 World Championships.2018 Asian Games gold medallist, Jinson Johnson from India won a silver medal in men’s 1500m at Folksam Grand Prix by clocking 3:39.69 as he finished behind Sweden’s Andreas Almgren (3:39.68s). Jinson Johnson is an Asian Games gold medalist and he has earlier bettered his own national record by clocking 3:37.62 at Next Generation Athletics Meet at Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

38) International Olympic Committee(IOC) has provisionally lifted ban from which country regarding hosting international sports events ? 1) Srilanka 2) Pakistan 3) India 4) Bangladesh 5) None of these Answer – 3) India Explanation: On June 20, 2019, A non-governmental sports organization based in Lausanne, Switzerland, IOC (International Olympic Committee) lifted its sanctions imposed on Indian Olympic Association (IOA) hosting international sports events. The decision was taken after finally receiving a letter of guarantee from the Government that it will allow all eligible athletes, sportspersons, and officials in events held in the country.The restriction imposed under points 2 and 3 of the IOC EB decision in relation to giving permission to host sports events, lifted by the IOC.

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Answer – 1) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Explanation: 8th edition of Senior Asian Artistic Championships or 2019 Asian Artistic Gymnastic championship in Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

40) Name the Indian gymnast, who won bronze medal in women’s vault event at 2019 Asian Artistic Gymnastic Championship, Mongolia . 1) Dipa Karmakar 2) Pranati Nayak 3) Pritam Singh 4) Bandu Bhosle 5) None of these Answer – 2) Pranati Nayak Explanation: Indian Gymnast, Pranati Nayak aged 23 won bronze medal in vault event at the 8th edition of Senior Asian Artistic Championships in Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.She hails from West Bengal, India. Yu Linmin from China and Ayaka Sakaguchi from Japan won the gold and silver medal in the vault event.

41) Which Indian entity has signed a multi-year deal with Cricket Australia (CA) to become the digital technology partner of CA ? 1) Infosys 2) Wipro 3) HCL Technologies 4) Tata Consultancy Services 5) None of these Answer – 3) HCL Technologies Explanation: Indian multinational information technology service, HCL Technologies (Hindustan Computers Limited, HCL) has signed a multi-year deal with Cricket Australia (CA), the administrative body of Australian Cricket, which is India’s third largest sports deal. Accenture was working with Cricket Australia for a five- year deal from November 2013 before HCL. Under the partnership, HCL to become the digital technology partner of CA. HCL will help CA by engaging more fans, cricketers, fans, employees, and volunteers through digital experience around the world.

42) Fernando Torres was in news recently, he is associated with which sport ? 1) Badminton 2) Tennis 3) Football 4) Cricket 5) None of these Answer – 3) Football Explanation: Fernando Torres is associated with Football.Fernando Torres, former Liverpool, Chelsea & Spain striker aged 35 retired from football.He hails from Fuenlabrada, Spain . He started his career with Atlético Madrid. In 2007, he joined Premier League club Liverpool.In 2011, he left the club to join Chelsea for a British record transfer fee of £50 million. Honors received: He was named in the FIFA World XI in 2008 and 2009. Spain won the three tournaments from 2008 to 2012, with Torres scoring in the finals of both Euro 2008 and Euro 2012. In 2012, he won the Golden Boot for highest goalscorer. In 2008, he won Ballon d’Or third place In 2008, he won FIFA World Player of the Year third place

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43) Where was the 35th men’s Asian Snooker Championship or men’s Asian Snooker Championship 2019 held ? 1) Doha, Qatar 2) Jakarta, Indonesia 3) Dhaka, Bangladesh 4) Beijing, China 5) None of these Answer – 1) Doha, Qatar Explanation: 35th men’s Asian snooker championship or men’s Asian Snooker Championship 2019 held in Doha, Qatar.

44) Name the Indian Cueist, who won 35th men’s Asian Snooker Championship in Doha . 1) Michael Ferreira 2) Pankaj Advani 3) Geet Sethi 4) Ashok Sandilya 5) None of these Answer – 2) Pankaj Advani Explanation: India’s ace cueist Pankaj Advani won the 35th men’s Asian snooker championship in Doha, Qatar.He defeated Thai’s Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon. After winning this championship, he became the only player who win the Asian and World championships in all formats.His next participation will be at IBSF World Cup , Doha.

45) Where was the Asia Rugby Women’s Division 1 Rugby XVs Championship held recently ? 1) Melbourne, Australia 2) Glasgow, Scotland 3) Manila, Philippines 4) Jakarta, Indonesia 5) None of these Answer – 3) Manila, Philippines Explanation: Asia Rugby Women’s Division 1 Rugby XVs Championship held in Manila, Philippines.

46) Which country’s women Rugby team won 3rd place and created a historic first international 15s win at Southern Plains Sports Field in Manila, Philippines ? 1) China 2) India 3) Japan 4) Brazil 5) None of these Answer – 2) India Explanation: On June 22, 2019, The 26-member squad of Indian women’s Rugby team created a historic first international 15s win at Southern Plains Sports Field in Manila, Philippines. The victory came against Singapore to finish third in the Asia Rugby Women’s Division 1 Rugby XVs Championship as India won 21-19 scores. China won the event with 68-0 scores against the Philippines.

47) Which country is set to host 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup ? 1) Switzerland 2) Russia

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3) New Zealand 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 3) New Zealand Explanation: The 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup, to be held in New Zealand.

48) Where was the new headquarter of International Olympic Committee (IOC) named ‘Olympic House’ worth $145 million inaugurated ? 1) Washington, D.C., USA 2) London, United Kingdom 3) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4) Lausanne, Switzerland 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lausanne, Switzerland Explanation: On June 23, 2019, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) inaugurated its 145 million Swiss francs ($145 million) new headquarters named Olympic House in a ceremony held at the lakeside grounds of Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was inaugurated exactly 125 years after the Olympic Games were revived.

49) Who won the French Grand Prix 2019 ? 1) Lewis Hamilton 2) Charles Leclerc 3) Max Verstappen 4) Valtteri Bottas 5) None of these Answer – 1) Lewis Hamilton Explanation: On June 23, 2019, Five time Formula one (F1) world champion, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes won the French Grand Prix held in Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France with 187 points. Hailing from England, the United Kingdom, this was his eighth straight win in the year 2019 and the overall winning streak raised to 10. It was the sixth win of the season and 79th of his career.

50) Which country’s Women Hockey team won the FIH ( Fédération Internationale de Hockey) Women’s Series Finals Hiroshima 2019, Japan ? 1) Bangladesh 2) China 3) India 4) Japan 5) None of these Answer – 3) India Explanation: On June 23, 2019, Indian Women’s Hockey team won the FIH ( Fédération Internationale de Hockey) Women’s Series Finals Hiroshima 2019 after defeating hosts Japan 3-1 in the finals held at the Hiroshima Hockey Stadium, Japan.

51) Who won the 10th Halle Open 2019 title in Halle, Germany ? 1) Alexander Zverev 2) Roger Federer 3) David Goffin 4) Matteo Berrettini

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5) None of these Answer – 2) Roger Federer Explanation: The 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer(37) of Switzerland defeats David Goffin (Belgium) to win the 27th edition of the Halle Open 2019(also known as Noventi Open 2019) at the Gerry Weber Stadion in Halle, Germany from 17 – 23 June 2019. Federer beat Goffin with7-6(2) 6-1 scores to win the Halle Open title for the 10th time and secure his 102nd career singles title.

52) Who won the 37th Balaton International Chess Festival in Hungary and became the India’s 63rd Grandmaster (GM) ? 1) Girish A. Koushik 2) Abhijit Kunte 3) Krishnan Sasikiran 4) Baskaran Adhiban 5) None of these Answer – 1) Girish A. Koushik Explanation: 22-year-old Girish A. Koushik of Mysore, Karnataka became India’s 63rd Grandmaster (GM) at the 37th Balaton International Chess Festival in Hungary. He completed his second GM norm at the 8th Llucmajor Open in Mallorca, Spain in May 2019 and third norm in Budapest. The first GM norm was achieved in 2011 at the World Juniors.He became the third Grandmaster from Karnataka, after Thejkumar M S and Stany G A.

53) Who won the Women’s Singles in the 4th edition of Mallorca Open Title (2019) held at Santa Ponsa Tennis Club in Mallorca, Spain? 1) Nicole Melichar 2) Kirsten Flipkens 3) Belinda Bencic 4) Sofia Kenin 5) None of these Answer – 4) Sofia Kenin Explanation: Sofia Kenin (20) of the United States won the Mallorca Open Title 2019 against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland with 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-4 points in the finals. The 4th edition of the tournament was held at Santa Ponsa Tennis Club in Mallorca, Spain, from 17 June to 23 June 2019. The prize money of the tournament was $ 250,000.This was her second WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) singles title of the season. She claimed her first WTA singles title in the Australian Open 2019 held at Hobart, Australia in January 2019.In the Doubles event, the pair of Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium and Johanna Larsson of Sweden defeated the Spanish pair María José Martínez Sánchez and Sara Sorribes Tormo.

54) Which organisation’s olympic status was suspended recently by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ? 1) Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) 2) Fédération Internationale de Volleyball(FIVB) 3) Badminton World Federation(BWF) 4) International Boxing Association (AIBA) 5) None of these Answer – 4) International Boxing Association (AIBA) Explanation: On June 26, 2019, International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Olympic status from the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and took over the responsibilities of the qualifying and final

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55) Chris Gayle is set to retire in August-September 2019, he is associated with which sport ? 1) Tennis 2) Cricket 3) Football 4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 2) Cricket Explanation: West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, aged 39, will retire from international cricket after the home Test series against India in August-September 2019. He was the captain of the team in the past and has won 2 T20 World Cup titles with the Windies. He is the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs (One Day Internationals) for West Indies. He is the first batsman to hit 200 in a World Cup 2015 and the only batsman to hit a triple century in Tests, a double-century in ODIs and centuries in T20 Internationals.Gayle has played in 103 Tests, accumulating 7215 runs at an average of 42.19. In 294 ODIs he scored 10345 runs and in 58 T20 Internationals he scored 1627 runs.

56) Which country is set to host 2026 Winter Olympics ? 1) China 2) Italy 3) India 4) Russia 5) None of these Answer – 2) Italy Explanation: On June 24, 2019, In the final round of voting at the 134th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, Italy’s Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo won the right to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Sweden’s capital Stockholm. Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo received 47 votes from the IOC members and Stockholm secured 34 votes.

57) Marcus Trescothick announced retirement recently, he is associated with which sport ? 1) Tennis 2) Football 3) Cricket 4) Badminton 5) None of these Answer – 3) Cricket Explanation: The former England opening batsman, Marcus Trescothick, aged 43, announced retirement from professional cricket. He will retire after the current county season ends which is Trescothick’s 27th season. In his career of 27 years, he played 76 Tests with more than 5800 runs with an average of 43.79 and 123 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) scoring 4335 runs with an average of 37.37 since his debut for Somerset, a county in South West England, in 1993.He holds a record for the most first-class catches (445) for the county.

58) Where was the 5th Black Forest Cup held ? 1) Jakarta, Indonesia 2) Canberra, Australia 3) Zürich, Switzerland 4) Schwenningen, Germany

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5) None of these Answer – 4) Schwenningen, Germany Explanation: 5th Black Forest Cup held in Villingen, Schwenningen, Germany.

59) Which country’s Junior Boxing Women Team won the best team trophy in 5th Black Forest Cup ? 1) India 2) Russia 3) Japan 4) China 5) None of these Answer – 1) India Explanation: India’s junior Boxing women’s team was won best team trophy in 5th Black Forest Cup held in Villingen, Schwenningen, Germany. The team won 7 medals, including 5 gold. Haryana’s Neha (54kg) claimed the honour of best boxer and Karnataka’s Anju Devi (50kg) claimed the honour of promising player of the tournament.Tamanna (48kg), Anju, Neha, H. Ambeshori Devi (57kg), and Preeti Dahiya (60kg) won gold medals out of the 13-member Indian squad.India, Ukraine, Germany, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Mongolia, Greece, and Poland participated in the tournament.

60) Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, Pravin Jadhav and Atul Verma were included in Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, they were associated with which sport ? 1) Paintball 2) Badminton 3) Archery 4) Fencing 5) None of these Answer – 3) Archery Explanation: The Sports Authority of India’s(SAI) Mission Olympic Cell has included four archers namely Archers Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das, Pravin Jadhav and Atul Verma in Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The decision was taken by SAI Director General Neelam Kapur.The trio: In June 2019, Rai, Das, and Jadhav were part of Indian men’s recurve team that had won a silver medal in the World Archery Championships in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, thus earning a 2020 Olympic quota. Verma is a bronze medal winner in boys recurves in the 2014 Youth Olympics.

61) Which team won the St Peters Youth Centre Open Hockey Tournament for Men, 2019 in Mumbai ? 1) Union Bank of India 2) Central Railway (CR) 3) Western Railways(WR) 4) Canara Bank 5) None of these Answer – 1) Union Bank of India Explanation: In the finals of the St Peters Youth Centre Open Hockey Tournament for 2019 held in Mumbai, teams of Central Railway (Women) and Union Bank of India (Men) emerged as champions.The Central Railway defeated Western Railway with 3-2 scores and Union Bank of India defeated Coorg XI by 2-0 scores. Olympian Preeti Yadav was named as the Best player of the Tournament.

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1) Brij Mohan Khaitan, a veteran industrialist passed away in Kolkatta and he also known as ______. 1. Evergreen tea man of India 2. Evergreen coffee man of India 3. Evergreen rubber man of India 4. Evergreen spice man of India 5. None of these Answer - 1. Evergreen tea man of India Explanation:- Brij Mohan Khaitan, a veteran industrialist passed away in Kolkata at the age of 92 due to old age ailments. He recently resigned as chairman of Eveready Industries and McLeod Russel. He is also known as Evergreen tea man of India. He hailed from West Bengal.

2) Name the deceased Bengali singer-actress, who is also founder of the Calcutta Youth Choir (CYC) . 1) Lolita Chatterjee 2) Supriya Devi 3) Ruma Guha Thakurta 4) Basabi Nandi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ruma Guha Thakurta Explanation: Bengali singer-actress Ruma Guha Thakurta died at her Baliganj residence in Kolkata following old age- related problems at the age of 84. She was born in 1934 in Kolkata, West Bengal. She is best known for her roles in hindi and Bengali movies such as Ganashatru and Abhijan.She is the founder of the Calcutta Youth Choir (CYC), which played a important role in popularizing Bengal songs. In 1974, the CYC, under her direction, won the first prize at the Copenhagen Youth Festival.

3) Name the deceased Arsenal and Spain football player, who won five Europa League titles and was part of Arsenal's unbeaten "Invincibles" squad. 1) Cheick Tioté 2) José Antonio Reyes 3) Marc-Vivien Foé 4) Antonio Puerta 5) None of these Answer – 2) José Antonio Reyes Explanation: José Antonio Reyes former Arsenal and Spain player died in a car accident at the age of 35. He was former Spain midfielder and won five Europa League titles and was part of Arsenal's unbeaten "Invincibles" squad. He also won 21 international caps for Spain. He hails from spain.

4) Padma Shri awardee Dinyar Contractor passed away at the age of 79 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he was associated with which field ? 1) Lawyer 2) Politician 3) Actor 4) Industrialist 5) None of these Answer – 3) Actor

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Explanation: Actor and Padma Shri awardee(2019) Dinyar Contractor passed away aged 79 in Mumbai, Maharashtra due to age-related illnesses. He was best known for his comic roles. He hailed from Mumbai. He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019. He had appeared in the films like Baadshah, Khiladi, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Daraar and 36 China Town.He had been a part of shows like Khichdi, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Hum Sab Ek Hain, Do Aur Do Paanch, Dil Vil and Karishma.The theatre artist had begun his professional career in 1966.He had played in Gujarati as well as Hindi plays. He started working on television programs when Mumbai Doordarshan launched their DD-2 channel in Mumbai with a Gujarati show titled "Aao Marvao Meri Saathe" and other shows like "Adi Marzban".

5) Name the deceased football architect & president of Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), who is also known as Father of the Champions League . 1) Lennart Johansson 2) Walter Bannister 3) James Logan 4) James Collins 5) None of these Answer – 1) Lennart Johansson Explanation: Lennart Johansson who introduced Champions League during a 17-year reign as president of Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) died at the age of 89 after a brief illness. He was the president of UEFA from 1990 to 2007 and also served as vice president of FIFA. He is also known as Father of the Champions League. He is from Stockholm, Sweden.

6) Name the deceased first African American female doctor, who invented Cataract treatment . 1) Dr.May Edward Chinn 2) Dr.Roselyn Payne Epps 3) Dr.Sophia B. Jones 4) Dr. Patricia Bath 5) None of these Answer – 4) Dr. Patricia Bath Explanation: Dr. Patricia Bath, pioneering ophthalmologist the first African American female doctor to invented a more precise treatment for cataracts died at the age of 76 due to cancer at University of California San Francisco medical center. She was from Harlem in New York City. Bath has five U.S. patents. She also authored more than 100 papers.

7) Jaspal Inder Singh Kalra passed away recently, he was associated with which field ? 1) Producing 2) Acting 3) Cooking 4) Sports 5) None of these Answer – 3) Cooking Explanation: Jaspal Inder Singh Kalra known as Jiggs Kalra, celebrated chef and culinary revivalist passed away at the age of 71 in New Delhi. He has many titles like “Czar of Indian Cuisine” and “Tastemaker to the Nation”. The Government of India named him as an advisor to the India Trade Promotion Organization in 1997. He was born in May 21, 1948 in New Delhi. He was the first Asian to be inducted in the International Food and Beverage Gourmet Hall of Fame. Also, he was the first to conceptualize and host an Indian food based television series. ii. He was an author of 11 titles on Indian cuisine, including ‘Prashad,’ which is regarded as "the bible" for chefs.

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8) Name the deceased musician, who won grammy award six time. 1) Lari White 2) Malcolm John Rebennack 3) Dolores O'Riordan 4) Micki Varro 5) None of these Answer – 2) Malcolm John Rebennack Explanation: Musician Malcolm John Rebennack died at the age of 77 due to a heart attack. Dr John was nominated for 15 Grammy Awards and won six of them. He hailed from New Orleans, US state of Louisiana. He has recorded about 20 albums. He is known for blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie, and rock and roll.

9) Former news editor, Laldingliana Sailo passed away recently. He was associated with which broadcasters? 1) Doordarshan 2) All India Radio 3) The Hindu 4) 1 & 2 5) 2 & 3 Answer – 4) 1 & 2 Explanation: Laldingliana Sailo (76), the former Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR) news editor, has passed away in Aizawl at the age of 76.He hails from Aizawl.He is a senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer.He was first inducted as an Field Publicity Officer under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in the year 1972 and then first posted in Arunachal Pradesh Tawang.At the time of retirement he was a Director in the Directorate of Field Publicity for Kohima Region.

10) Name the deceased Actor, Writer and playwright, who won Jnanpith award in 1998, Padma Shri in 1974 and Padma Bhushan in 1992 for literature. 1) Pyarelal Wadali 2) Narendra Jha 3) Girish Karnad 4) Shrivallabh Vyas 5) None of these Answer – 3) Girish Karnad Explanation: On June 10, 2019, Noted Actor, writer, and playwright Girish Karnad was passed away due to multiple- organ failure in Bengaluru at the age of 81. He was a recipient of 1998 Jnanpith award, 1974 Padma Shri and 1992 Padma Bhushan award for literature.

11) Name the first movie to win President's Golden Lotus Award for Kannada cinema. 1) Aparoopa 2) Sandharbha 3) Vamsha Vriksha 4) Samskara 5) None of these Answer – 4) Samskara Explanation: Girish Karnard was born on May 19, 1938, in Mathern, Maharastra. He worked in Bollywood and South Indian films. He made his acting and screenwriting debut at the film Samskara, which won the President’s Golden Lotus Award.Vamsha Vruksha, Ek Tha Tiger and Malgudi days are some movies and TV serial which he played an important role.He also served as the Director of the Film and Television

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Institute of India from 1974 to 1975 and the Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi. His autobiography Aadaadtha Ayushya was released in 2011.

12) Name the deceased journalist, who covered Independent India's first general elections for Press Trust of India (PTI) . 1) Navin Nishchal 2) Sudip Datta Bhaumik 3) Santanu Bhowmik 4) E Gopinath 5) None of these Answer – 4) E Gopinath Explanation: E Gopinath, the eldest journalist of Tamil Nadu passed away at 88 in Chennai. He was also a Chief of news agency ‘ANI’, Tamilnadu. It is noteworthy that Journalist E Gopinath was on first general elections for Press Trust of India (PTI) of Independent India and active till recently concluded 17th general elections.He became the first journalist to interview both Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara and Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

13) Sheetal Jain passed away recently, he was associated with which field ? 1) Journalism 2) Production 3) Politics 4) Sports 5) None of these Answer – 2) Production Explanation: Sheetal Jain, actor Amitabh Bachchan’s longtime secretary, and film producer passed away in Mumbai at the age of 77.He produced the film of Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda starrer ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ in 1998.

14) Name the veteran journalist and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Uttar Pradesh, who passed away recently . 1) Madan Lal Khurana 2) Rajanath Singh 3) Nirupam Sen 4) Ananth Kumar 5) None of these Answer – 2) Rajanath Singh Explanation: On June 13, 2019, Veteran journalist and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Rajanath Singh ‘Surya’ passed away at his Gomtinagar residence in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh after a brief illness. He was 82.Before his death, he had expressed his desire to donate his body to the King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, so the body was handed over to KGMU authorities by his family. He was a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader, a well-known journalist and columnist in Hindi journalism and had worked in various newspapers. Born in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on May 8, 1937, Singh became a Rajya Sabha MP in November 1996 and retired in November 2002.

15) Ahmed Essop passed away recently, he was a/an ______. 1) Actor 2) Policitian 3) Author

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4) Producer 5) None of these Answer – 3) Author Explanation: Noted author and former educationist of Indian origin, Ahmed Essop has passed away in South Africa, at the age of 88. He was born in India in 1931 then emigrated to South Africa. His 1978 book ‘The Haji and other Short Stories’ received the Olive Schreiner Award in 1979. Ahmed Essop is the author of several publications. His works were published by Staffrider and Raven Press. He received the Lifetime Achievement Literary Award in 2018 at the annual South Africa Literary Awards.

16) Name the deceased american actress, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress twice for her work in Midnight Cowboy (1969) and Farewell, My Lovely (1975) . 1) Sammi Kane Kraft 2) Heather O'Rourke 3) Sylvia Miles 4) Brittany Murphy 5) None of these Answer - 3) Sylvia Miles Explanation: Sylvia Miles, American actress who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress twice passed away at the age of 94 in Manhattan, New York, U.S. She was born in Greenwich Village, New York, U.S.She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in Midnight Cowboy (1969) and Farewell, My Lovely (1975).

17) Name the former South Korean feminist & democracy activist, who passed away recently . 1) Lee Hee-ho 2) Kwon Ri-sae 3) Lee Hye-ryeon 4) Yao Beina 5) None of these Answer – 1) Lee Hee-ho Explanation: Lee Hee-ho, a South Korean feminist & democracy activist and wife of the late South Korean president Kim Dae-jung, passed away. She was 96. Lee Hee-ho was born in September 1922 in Seoul, South Korea. She was known for her women’s rights activism in the 1950s by establishing activist and research groups and also serving a senior role with South Korea’s YWCA (World Young Women’s Christian Association ).She also took an active role in the founding of the Gender Equality Ministry under Kim Dae- jung’s administration.

18) Name the deceased Italian director, who gave massive hit in 1968 by his movie titled ‘Romeo and Juliet’ . 1) Franco Zeffirelli 2) Marcello Mastroianni 3) Federico Fellini 4) Luchino Visconti 5) None of these Answer – 1) Franco Zeffirelli Explanation: The Italian legend director and two-time Oscar-nominee, Franco Zeffirelli passed away in Rome, Italy at the age of 96. Born in Florence, Italy in 1923, he was best known for his film career. He earned his big hit with 1968 film of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in which he famously cast then-teenagers Leonard Whiting & Olivia

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Hussey. The film has earned four Oscar nominations including Best Director and Best Picture but won Oscars for its costume design and cinematography. His other film credits include “The Taming of the Shrew”(196) and Hamlet(1990), ‘Brother Sun, Sister Moon’. He was also known for his theater and opera direction.A director, screenwriter, and producer, Zeffirelli earned five David di Donatello Awards from Italy.

19) Name the deceased minister and MNF (Mizo National Front) leader of Mizoram. 1) Pramod Mahajan 2) Vilasrao Deshmukh 3) Gopinath Munde 4) Lalrinchhana 5) None of these Answer – 4) Lalrinchhana Explanation: On June 19, 2019, Lalrinchhana, Former Mizoram minister and MNF (Mizo National Front) leader passed away after battling with cancer. He was 84. In 1966, Lalrinchhana, a three-time minister joined the Mizo National Front (MNF).After the MNF came overground, following the signing of the Mizo Accord in 1986, he had won the assembly elections for five consecutive times since 1987.

20) Name the deceased Mridangam exponent, former top grade staff artist of All India Radio(AIR) and Kalaimamani awardee, who passed away in Trichy, Tamil Nadu . 1) Kumbakonam M Rajappa Iyer 2) Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan 3) Vellore G. Ramabhadran 4) Thanjavoor Ramamoorthy 5) None of these Answer - 4) Thanjavoor Ramamoorthy Explanation: Thanjavoor Ramamoorthy, Veteran Mridangam exponent and former top grade staff artist of All India Radio(AIR) passed away in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. He was born in Trichy. He was appointed as Artist of All India Radio by the British Government and later on served 42 years in Indian Government as a mridhangam artist.He has been chosen into the “A” Grade Artist by the first panel committee.

21) Name the deceased freedom fighter, who participated in the Goa Liberation Movement . 1) Bhavabhushan Mitra 2) Shyamji Krishna Varma 3) Mohan Ranade 4) Surendranath Tagore 5) None of these Answer – 3) Mohan Ranade Explanation: Veteran freedom fighter Mohan Ranade passed away in Pune, Maharashtra at the age of 90. He participated in the Goa Liberation Movement. He was born in 1929 at Sangli in Maharashtra. In 1995, he was arrested by Portuguese Police and spent 14 years in prison in Lisbon. After the liberation of Goa in 1961, he was released in 1969. He was inspired by leaders like Ganesh Damodar Savarkar and Vinay Damodar Savarkar.He was a lawyer by profession, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2001.

22) Name the renowned seer, head of Bharat Mata Janhit Trust and Padma Bhushan awardee, who passed away recently in Dehradun, Uttarakhand . 1) Swami Satyananda Giri 2) Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj 3) Swami Ramanand 4) Swami Sawan Singh 189 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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5) None of these Answer – 2) Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj Explanation: On June 25, 2019, A renowned seer, Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj (Swami Satyamitranand), aged 87, passed away at Dehradun in Uttarakhand after a prolonged illness. He was born on September 19, 1932, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh as Ambika Prasad. He was the head of Bharat Mata Janhit Trust. He established Bharat Mata Mandir in Haridwar and Samanvaya Seva Foundation to serve poor people from tribal and hilly areas by providing free education and medical facilities.He was the recipient of Padma Bhushan in 2015.

23) Name the deceased social activist, secretary of the Gandhi Ashram Trust and the Padma Shri awardee, who passed away recently in Jayag, Noakhali, Bangladesh . 1) Jharna Dhara Chowdhury 2) Dada Dharmadhikari 3) Jayaprakash Narayan 4) Baba Amte 5) None of these Answer – 1) Jharna Dhara Chowdhury Explanation: Jharna Dhara Chowdhury, eminent social activist and secretary of the Gandhi Ashram Trust in Jayag, Noakhali, Bangladesh passed away due to old age complications. She was 81. She was born on October 15, 1938, at Lakshmipur of Bangladesh.She dedicated her whole life to the Gandhian way of peacebuilding, communal harmony and social justice.She was honored with Padma Shri in 2013, Jamnalal Bajaj award in 1998 and Ekushey Award, the highest civilian honor in Bangladesh in 2015.

24) Mohammed Baji (Md Bazi), who passed away recently was the veteran freedom fighter from which state? 1) Rajasthan 2) Andhra Pradesh 3) West Bengal 4) Odisha 5) None of these Answer – 4) Odisha Explanation: Noted freedom fighter, Mohammed Baji (Md Bazi) passed away Sunari Sahi in Nabarangpur district of Odisha. He was 103. He was born on January 20, 1917, and he had joined the Indian National Congress in 1936.He had taken part in Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha movement in 1940 and was active in the Sarvodaya movement after freedom.He also joined the Quit India Movement and was held on August 19, 1942, and jailed for 30 months before he was released on June 25, 1947.He was the chairman of Utkal Gandhi Smarak Nidhi.

25) Name the former Ranji Trophy cricketer of Bengal and Karthick Bose Lifetime Achievement Awardee, who passed away recently. 1) Shyam Sundar Mitra 2) Wasim Raja 3) Zulfiqar Bhatti 4) Raman Lamba 5) None of these Answer – 1) Shyam Sundar Mitra Explanation: Bengal‘s former Ranji Trophy cricketer Shyam Sundar Mitra passed away at the age of 82 due to heart ailment. He was Born in 1936 in Kolkata and he was popularly known as ‘SS’.He was awarded the

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Karthick Bose Lifetime Achievement Award by CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal).He played his club cricket for Mohun Bagan(Football club), who honored him with the Lifetime Achievement award in 2017.

26) G Vijaya Nirmala was passed away recently, she was associated with which field ? 1) Producer - Actress 2) Actress - Film Maker 3) Director - Actress 4) Producer - Director 5) None of these Answer – 2) Actress - Film Maker Explanation: Veteran Telugu actor-film Maker G Vijaya Nirmala passed away following a brief illness in Hyderabad. She was 75. She was born on February 20, 1946, in Tamil Nadu.Nirmala had over 200 films to her name with 25 each in Malayalam and Tamil, and the remaining in Telugu.In 2002, she holds Guinness Book of World Records as the female director with most films.In 2008, she received Raghupathi Venkaiah award from Andhra Pradesh government for her contribution to Telugu cinema.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

1) Who is the author of the book titled “Cricket World Cup: The Indian Challenge” launched by chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Tom Harrison ? 1) Sundeep Misra 2) Sujit Mukherjee 3) Ramachandra Guha 4) Ashis Ray 5) None of these Answer – 4) Ashis Ray Explanation: The chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Tom Harrison launched the book - Cricket World Cup: The Indian Challenge, a book on world cup from Indian perspective by veteran broadcaster and writer Ashis Ray. The book covers all the matches played by India since inaugural world cup 44 years ago and all final and semi final matches of all team. It was published by Bloomsbury. The book has been launched during an event at the annual summit of the UK-based India Business Group at the Institute of Directors in London.

2) Which country's 5th President Mohamed Morsi, passed away recently? 1) Sudan 2) Egypt 3) Libya 4) Turkey 5) None of these Answer – 2) Egypt Explanation: Mohamed Morsi, former President of Egypt passed away at the age of 67 in Cairo, Egypt. He was born in El Adwah, Sharqia Governorate, Kingdom of Egypt. He was the 5th President of Egypt. He served the country from 30 June 2012 – 3 July 2013.A top figure in the Muslim Brotherhood who was the first democratically elected President in Egypt’s modern history, had been in jail since he was toppled by the military in 2013 after mass protests against his rule.His death sentence was overturned in November 2016 and a retrial ordered. He died during a court hearing on 17 June 2019.

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3) Name the veteran athletics coach and Dronacharya awardee who passed away in Bengaluru recently. 1) Raman Lamba 2) D. Venkatesh 3) Ayrton Senna 4) N. Lingappa 5) None of these Answer – 4) N. Lingappa Explanation: Veteran athletics coach N. Lingappa passed away at the age of 95 in Bengaluru, Karnataka due to age- related illness. He was a resident of Bengaluru. He represented Mysore in National Games for seven years consecutively and qualified as a walker in the 1954 Manila Asian Games but the event was cancelled.He had trained several international athletes like D.Y. Biradar, P.C. Ponnappa (400m silver medallist at the Bangkok Asian Games in 1970), Uday Prabhu and Ashwini Nachappa.

4) What is the name of Autobiography of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev ? 1) ‘The Race of My Life’ 2) ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ 3) ‘The Story of My Experiments with Truth’ 4) ‘My Life, My Mission’ 5) None of these Answer – 4) ‘My Life, My Mission’ Explanation: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has penned an Autobiography titled ‘My Life, My Mission’, which will be released in August 2019. He will unveil the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of his life and provide insights into his childhood in his autobiography. It is being published by Penguin Random House. It will be co-authored with senior journalist Uday Mahurkar.

5) Name the author of the book titled, “Function of Data Sovereignty – The Pursuit of Supremacy”. 1) Durjoy Datta 2) Kiran Desai 3) Amish Tripathi 4) Vinit Goenka 5) None of these Answer – 4) Vinit Goenka Explanation: The book, “Function of Data Sovereignty – The Pursuit of Supremacy” authored by Vinit Goenka, Author, Secretary, Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS) and Member Governing Council- CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems), Ministry of Railways, Government of India recently released in New Delhi.

6) Name the Indian film actor, who penned an Auto-Biography titled “Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly”, published by Penguin Random House? 1) Sanjay Dutt 2) Anupam Kher 3) Amitabh Bachchan 4) Naseeruddin Shah 5) None of these Answer – 2) Anupam Kher Explanation: Veteran Actor Anupam Kher, aged 64, has penned an Auto-Biography titled “Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly”. It will be launched on August 5, 2019. It will look into the life and times of the actor. The book will be published by Hay House in partnership with Penguin Random House. Kher is the winner of

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7) Name the author of the novel titled ‘The New Delhi Conspiracy’ . 1) Kiran Desai 2) Mulk Raj Anand 3) Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni 4) Meenakshi Lekhi 5) None of these Answer – 4) Meenakshi Lekhi Explanation: Meenakshi Lekhi, a women politician(MP of Bharatiya Janata Party and spokesperson) has written her debut novel titled ‘The New Delhi Conspiracy’. Ms. Lekhi is a Supreme Court lawyer by profession.The book is published by Harper Collins and has been co-written by Krishna Kumar who works with her.The novel talks about undercurrents of Delhi’s political landscape and attempts to lay bare what is influencing the course of the nation’s political trajectory.

8) Who authored a book titled “A Prime Minister to Remember- Memories of a Military Chief”? 1) Nirmal Kumar Verma 2) Sushil Kumar 3) Robin K. Dhowan 4) Devendra Kumar Joshi 5) None of these Answer – 2) Sushil Kumar Explanation: Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar authored a book named as “A Prime Minister to Remember- Memories of a Military Chief” released. The book is published by Konark Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi. The book talks about his distinguished career in the Indian Navy during the Kargil War and Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee when Operation Parakram was launched after the terror attack on the Indian Parliament.It also talks about the Admiral, who served with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 1998 to 2001.

IMPORTANT DAYS

1) Global Day of Parents is observed globally on 1st June.Theme of 2019 is______. 1.” selfless commitment to Parents” 2. ”You and your Parents” 3. ” Honor your parents” 4. “Be with old age Parents” 5. None of these Answer - 3. ” Honor your parents” Explanation:- Global Day of Parents is observed globally on 1st June to honor parents all around the world. It aims to celebrate parent’s selfless love to shape their children’s future. Theme for this year - Honor your parents.

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5.None of these Answer - 3.June 1st Explanation:- Annually, on June 1, the world celebrates Global Milk Day in a bid to spread awareness about the consumption of Milk and the benefits of its nutrition. The theme for World Milk Day 2019 is "Drink Milk: Today & Everyday".

3) World Bicycle Day is observed annually on ______? 1) June 3 2) June 2 3) June 1 4) June 4 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 3 Explanation: World Bicycle Day is observed annually on June 3rd to promote the use of bicycle daily in this current era of modern automobiles. The main aim of this day is to recognize the bicycle as a clean, affordable and environment-friendly mode of transport.The first World Bicycle Day was celebrated by the United Nations on April 12th 2018.The man behind the celebration of this day is professor Leszek J. Sibilski, a member of Polish national cycle team for ten years.Logo of this day is an image of white and blue colour with cyclist riding around the globe with the inscription #June3WorldBicycleDay below.

4) Who is the author of the book titled “Cricket World Cup: The Indian Challenge” launched by chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Tom Harrison ? 1) Sundeep Misra 2) Sujit Mukherjee 3) Ramachandra Guha 4) Ashis Ray 5) None of these Answer – 4) Ashis Ray Explanation: The chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Tom Harrison launched the book - Cricket World Cup: The Indian Challenge, a book on world cup from Indian perspective by veteran broadcaster and writer Ashis Ray. The book covers all the matches played by India since inaugural world cup 44 years ago and all final and semi final matches of all team. It was published by Bloomsbury. The book has been launched during an event at the annual summit of the UK-based India Business Group at the Institute of Directors in London.

5) World Environment Day is observed annually on ______? 1) June 2 2) June 3 3) June 4 4) June 5 5) None of these Answer – 4) June 5 Explanation: World Environment Day (WED) is observed on June 5 every year. It is celebrated to raise awareness about environmental issues pertaining to our planet and the action to be taken to tackle them. This day was observed for the first time in 1974 by the United Nations.

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6) Which country has selected to host World Environment Day 2019 ? 1) Japan 2) India 3) China 4) U.S. 5) None of these Answer – 3) China Explanation: World Environment Day (WED) is observed on June 5 every year. China was selected as the host country for World Environment Day 2019. In 2018, India was the host country.

7) Who launched #SelfiewithSapling campaign during World Environment Day 2019 ? 1) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi 2) Prakash Javadekar 3) Dharmendra Pradhan 4) Harsh Vardhan 5) None of these Answer – 2) Shri Prakash Javadekar Explanation: Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Environment Minister launched the #SelfiewithSapling campaign. This campaign urges the public to plant a sapling and post a selfie with it on social media. He also planted a sapling in the premises of Films Division in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The event witnessed the participation of the top celebrities from the Film Industry.

8) Which state government launched the world’s first Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) for Particulate Matter(PM) to reduce air pollution ? 1) Gujarat 2) Maharashtra 3) Madhya Pradesh 4) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer - 1) Gujarat Explanation: On June 5, 2019, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched the world’s first Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) for Particulate Matter(PM) to reduce air pollution. It is aimed to reduce particulate pollutants PM2.5 and PM10 and incentivize the industrial units which cap their emissions. These industrial units will be attached to a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System for effective compliance.

9) What was the theme of the World Environment Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Beat land Pollution” 2) Theme – “Beat Water Pollution” 3) Theme – “Beat Plastic Pollution” 4) Theme – “Beat Air Pollution” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Beat Air Pollution” Explanation: The theme of the World Environment Day 2019 is ‘Beat Air Pollution’.

10) Name the book on biodiversity series, released during World Environment Day 2019. 1) The diversity of life 2) Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet 3) Reptiles of the Northern Western Ghats

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4) The World Without Us 5) None of these Answer – 3) Reptiles of the Northern Western Ghats Explanation: Third book of the biodiversity series named “Reptiles of the Northern Western Ghats” was launched in an event in Mumbai by Minesh Dave, President Transmission and Distribution in the presence of its co- author and devoted conservationist, Professor Dr Satish Pande, director of Ela Foundation, along with Vivek Vishwasrao, head – Estate (LG), Tata Power. This book covers details of over 123 endangered species of reptiles. It was launched by Tata Power in association with Ela Foundation. It has details regarding different species of snakes, crocodiles, tortoise, lizards and chameleons nestled in one of the world’s important biodiversity hotspots.

11) International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing was observed annually on ______? 1) June 2 2) June 5 3) June 3 4) June 4 5) None of these Answer – 2) June 5 Explanation: June 5 is celebrated as the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing to promote awareness in combating IUU. The day was first celebrated in 2018. The day June 5 is chosen to mark the day on which Agreement on Port State Measures came into existence in 2016. The proposal was endorsed by the Committee on Fisheries (COFI).

12) Birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap Singh was celebrated on ______? 1) June 5 2) June 6 3) June 4 4) June 3 5) None of these Answer – 2) June 6 Explanation: The birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap Singh, a Rajput king of Mewar is celebrated as Maharana Pratap Jayanti on June 6th. He is renowned as a true patriot who commenced the first war of independence. The year 2019 commemorated the 479th birth anniversary of the great warrior. He was the 13th Rajput king of Mewar, a province in modern-day Rajasthan.

13) What was the theme of first-ever World Food Safety Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Building partnerships through global food value Chain” 2) Theme – “Shaping a New India” 3) Theme – “International Food and Hospitality” 4) Theme – “Food Safety, everyone's business" 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Food Safety, everyone's business" Explanation: The first-ever World Food Safety Day was celebrated on June 7, 2019. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018. The theme of the year is “Food Safety, everyone’s business”. On this occasion, an event was launched in New York with a panel discussion. The initiative is linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) namely: Goal 2: To end hunger, all forms of malnutrition, and double agricultural productivity. Goal 3: To prevent diseases and improve

Current Affairs Q&A PDF health and well being for all. Goal 12: To move towards sustainable practices of consumption and production. Goal 17: Strengthen global partnerships (including trade laws) to grow sustainably.

14) What was the theme of the Word Ocean day that is observed on June 8, 2019? 1) Theme – ‘Encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean’ 2) Theme – ‘Preventing plastic pollution’ 3) Theme – ‘Gender and the Ocean’ 4) Theme – ‘Our oceans, our responsibility’ 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – ‘Gender and the Ocean’ Explanation: Annually on June, 8, The world celebrates Oceans Day to raise awareness of the challenges humanity facing to protect the world’s ocean.The theme of World Ocean Day 2019 is ‘Gender and the Ocean’. Since 2002, The ocean project has promoted and coordinated World Oceans Day globally . In 2008, UN (United Nations) had designated 8th June as World Oceans Day.

15) World Brain Tumor Day is observed annually on ______? 1) June 7 2) June 8 3) June 6 4) June 5 5) None of these Answer – 2) June 8 Explanation: On 8th June 2019, World Brain Tumor Day was observed all over the world. This day is observed on 8th June every year since 2000 by German Brain Tumour Association (Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V.), a nonprofit organisation.It aimed at creating awareness among the public about brain and also focuses on helping people suffering from brain tumor. Brain tumor is a cancerous or non-cancerous mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain.

16) World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) is observed annually on ______? 1) June 12 2) June 11 3) June 10 4) June 9 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 12 Explanation: World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) was observed on June 12, 2019. It was introduced to focus on the extent of child labour worldwide and the efforts required to eliminate it. In 2002, the ILO declared June 12 as the World Day Against Child Labour. The ILO marked its 100th anniversary in 2019 in advancing social justice and promoting decent work. The protection of children is embedded in the Constitution of ILO (Preamble). One of the first Conventions adopted by the ILO was on Minimum Age in Industry (No. 5, 1919).

17) What was the theme of the World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “The End of Child Labour: Within Reach” 2) Theme – “In conflicts and disasters, protect children from child labour” 3) Theme – “Generation Safe & Healthy” 4) Theme – “Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams!” 5) None of these Answer - 4) Theme – “Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams!”

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Explanation: The theme for the year is “Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams!”. The International Labour Organization (ILO) describes the term child labour as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity and that is harmful to physical and mental development.

18) What was the theme of the International Albinism Awareness Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Still Standing Strong” 2) Theme – “Social and Human Sciences” 3) Theme – “Advancing with renewed hope” 4) Theme – “Shining our light to the world” 5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme – “Still Standing Strong” Explanation: On June 13, 2019, International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) was observed. The day is observed to preserve the rights of persons with albinism and take efforts to ensure equal access for them in employment, education, justice, and good health. The theme for 2019 is “Still Standing Strong”. On December 18, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/69/170 to observe June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day with effect from 2015.Albinism is a genetic condition that causes very little or no pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes.

19) World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on ______? 1) June 12 2) June 13 3) June 14 4) June 11 5) None of these Answer – 3) June 14 Explanation: World Blood Donor Day 2019 (WBDD) was observed on June 14. It is celebrated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of blood donation. The theme of this year’s campaign is blood donation and universal access to safe blood transfusion, as a component of achieving universal health coverage. It encourages people all over the world to become blood donors and donate blood regularly. The Slogan for World Blood Day 2019 is “Safe blood for all”. First celebration was initiated and established on June 14, 2004 by the WHO and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

20) What is the theme of the World Elder Abuse Awareness day ? 1) Theme – “Lifting Up Voices” 2) Theme – “Moving from Awareness to Action through a Human Rights based approach” 3) Theme – “Understand and End Financial Abuse of Older People: A Human Rights Issue” 4) Theme – “One Peson, One Action, One Nation” 5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme – “Lifting Up Voices” Explanation: The World Elder Abuse Awareness day is being observed across the globe on 15 June every year. The theme of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019 is “Lifting Up Voices”. The purpose of this day is to provide awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. This day was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011.

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21) International Day of Family Remittances is observed annually on ______? 1) 13th June 2) 14th June 3) 15th June 4) 16th June 5) None of these Answer - 4) 16th June Explanation: On 16th June 2019, International Day of Family Remittances was observed all over the world. This day recognizes the contribution of migrant workers to their families and communities back home, and to the sustainable development of their native countries. The day has adopted the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (Objective 20) for the reduction of remittance transfer costs, and greater financial inclusion through remittances. The first International Day of Family Remittances was celebrated on 16 June 2015. IFAD, as custodian of the IDFR, is supporting the #FamilyRemittances Campaign 2030.

22) What was the theme of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Women and Desertification” 2) Theme – “Let’s Grow the Future Together” 3) Theme – “Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People” 4) Theme – “Land has true value. Invest in it” 5) None of these Answer – 2) Theme – “Let’s Grow the Future Together” Explanation: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) 2019 was observed on June 17. It is celebrated to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. 2019 Theme of WDCD is “Let’s Grow the Future Together”. Desertification is the degradation of land in various areas like arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid. It is caused by human activities and then by climatic variations.It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1995.United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) celebrates 25 years of progress made by countries on sustainable land management in 2019.The campaign slogan for the 25th anniversary is “Let’s grow the future longer“.

23) Sustainable Gastronomy Day is observed annually on ______? 1) June 15 2) June 16 3) June 17 4) June 18 5) None of these Answer – 4) June 18 Explanation: Sustainable Gastronomy Day was observed on June 18, 2019, across the world. It highlights the need to focus the attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play.The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated to celebrate June 18 as Sustainable Gastronomy Day through its resolution A/RES/71/246 adopted on 21 December 2016.Sustainable gastronomy plays a major role in promoting agricultural development, food security, nutrition, sustainable food production and the conservation of biodiversity.

24) On which date, International Picnic Day is observed ? 1) 16th June 2) 18th June 3) 17th June 4) 15th June

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5) None of these Answer – 2) 18 June Explanation: On 18 June 2019, International Picnic Day was celebrated all over the world. It is a day to encourage people to go outdoors and enjoy each other’s company. International Picnic Day The word “picnic” originated from the French language. It relates to informal outdoor meal. Picnic became a popular time pass in France after the Revolution.According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s largest picnic was held in Lisbon, Portugal.Charity events, school picnics and various types of group meals are held to commemorate this day.

25) International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed annually on ______. 1) 19th June 2) 18th June 3) 17th June 4) 16th June 5) None of these Answer – 1) 19th June Explanation: On 19th June 2019, International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict was observed all over the world. This day aims to create awareness on the necessity to curb conflict-related sexual violence, and to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence throughout the world.In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared 19 June as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict by adopting a resolution (A/RES/69/293).This day also honours people who have devoted their lives to fight against these crimes.

26) On which date, Autistic Pride Day is observed globally ? 1) 19th June 2) 18th June 3) 17th June 4) 16th June 5) None of these Answer – 2) 18th June Explanation: On June 18, 2019, Autistic Pride Day was observed all around the world. It recognizes the importance of pride for autistics and understands it not as a disease but as a difference.Autistic Pride Day was initiated by Aspies For Freedom, a group that raises public awareness about autism rights.Autism is a neurological developmental disability that affect the development of normal brain, hampers communication, social interaction, cognition and behavior.

27) What was the theme of World Refugee Day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees” 2) Theme – “Embracing Refugees to celebrate our Common Humanity” 3) Theme – “#Step With Refugees — Take A Step on World Refugee Day” 4) Theme – “We stand together with refugees” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “#Step With Refugees — Take A Step on World Refugee Day” Explanation: World Refugee Day is observed across the world on June 20, 2019, to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. It seeks to draw attention to the plight of refugees across the world and celebrate their courage and resilience and renew global commitment to solve refugee problems. The Theme for the 2019 World Refugee Day is #Step With Refugees — Take A Step on World Refugee Day.

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The theme expects communities, schools, businesses, faith groups and people from all walks of life should take big and small steps in solidarity with refugees.

28) On which date, World sickle cell day is observed globally ? 1) June 19 2) June 18 3) June 17 4) June 16 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 19 Explanation: World sickle cell day 2019 observed all around the world on June 19. It is observed to promote public awareness about sickle cell disease and support people by educating them.This day was recognized by the United Nation General Assembly in 2008 to raise awareness about the sickle cell disease and the pain that people go throughout life.The day was celebrated for the first time on 19 June 2009.Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited genetic abnormality of hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells). This abnormality causes stuck in small blood vessels, which can slow blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body.

29) What was the theme of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 in India ? 1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart” 2) Theme – “Yoga for Peace” 3) Theme – “Yoga for Climate Action” 4) Theme – “Yoga for Health” 5) None of these Answer – 1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart” Explanation: The 5th annual International Day of Yoga (IDY) was observed on June 21, 2019. There are two themes for World Yoga Day 2019 , United Nation has declared theme as “Yoga for Climate Action” and Ministry of Ayush , India has declared theme for Yoga Day is ” Yoga for Heart“. The first International Day of Yoga was celebrated in the year 2015 at RajPath in New Delhi. The day was declared by the United States General Assembly (UNGA). The word ‘yoga’ was derived from Sanskrit, which means to join or unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.

30) Where was the main yoga event held in India ? 1) New Delhi, Delhi 2) Ranchi, Jharkhand 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra 4) Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these Answer – 2) Ranchi, Jharkhand Explanation: The main yoga day event was held at Prabhat Tara ground, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering and performed Yoga asana along with 40,000 participants. President Ram Nath Kovind participated in the Yoga day event organised at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu participated in the Yoga Day celebrations organised by Brahma Kumaris at Red Fort, New Delhi.

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31) Who won the Prime Minister’s Award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of Yoga in Individual category (National) during International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 ? 1) Swami Kavalayananda 2) Swami Sivananda Saraswati 3) Swami Rajarshi Muni 4) Maharishi Mahesh Yogi 5) None of these Answer – 3) Swami Rajarshi Muni Explanation: Prime Minister’s Award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of Yoga were given on the occasion of IDY 2019. Category Individual – National It was conferred to Swami Rajarshi Muni of Life Mission, Gujarat. He is a practicing yogi from Limbdi, Gujarat He was administered yoga deeksha by Swami Kripalvananda in 1971. He is the founder of the Lakulish International Fellowship’s Enlightenment Mission (Life Mission).

32) What was the theme of World music day 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Music for life” 2) Theme – “Music for Energy” 3) Theme – “Music for Peace” 4) Theme – “Music at the intersections” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Music at the intersections” Explanation: The world music day is being celebrated on June 21, 2019. It is also known as Fête de la Musique’ meaning “festival of music”.It aims to honor both amateur and professional musicians. The theme of world music day 2019 is “Music at the intersections”. In India, the second edition of Music Inc.(2.0), a music business conference was hosted by Loudest.in and exchange4media at the JW Marriott, Mumbai. It is India’s largest music business marketplace to boost the growth of the business.

33) On which date Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year 2019 is observed ? 1) June 21 2) June 20 3) June 19 4) June 18 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 21 Explanation: On June 21, 2019, Summer Solstice day was observed. It is also known as the ‘June Solstice’. Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year which is considered as the start of the summer season. This day marks the official start of the summer season in Northern hemisphere.The solstice marks the moment the planet’s axis is either titled towards the Sun or away from the Sun.In June, on the Summer Solstice, the Northern Hemisphere tilts towards the Sun while the Sun faces away.

34) International Widows Day is observed annually on ______. 1) June 20 2) June 21 3) June 23 4) June 22 5) None of these Answer – 3) June 23

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Explanation: International Widows Day was observed on June 23, 2019. It is observed to address the issues that widows and their children face in some countries.Loomba Foundation initiated the International Widow’s Day in 2005. It was on June 23, 1954, Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba, mother of the foundation’s founder, Lord Loomba, became a widow.On 23 June, 2010, the day was officially recognised in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and since then it is celebrated.

35) On which date, United Nations Public Service Day is observed annually ? 1) June 23 2) June 21 3) June 20 4) June 22 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 23 Explanation: The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated every year on June 23. The day celebrates the contribution of public service in the development process and to value public service to the community. The United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF) 2019 will take place in the Republic of Azerbaijan from 24-26 June 2019, with the theme of ‘Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through effective Delivery of Services, Innovative Transformation, and Accountable Institutions’.The day was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by passing resolution 57/277 on December 20, 2002.

36) When is International Olympic Day celebrated ? 1) June 22 2) June 21 3) June 20 4) June 23 5) None of these Answer – 4) June 23 Explanation: Annually on June 23, International Olympic Day is celebrated all around the world. This day marks the birth of modern Olympic games on June 23, 1894, at Sorbonne in Paris.Olympic Day is based on the three pillars:Move, Learn, Discover. First Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948 by 9 National Olympic Committees (NOC).Olympic Day Run is an international Olympic Movement activity promoting mass participation of sports held in June organized by National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

37) On which date, Indian Air Force(IAF) commemorated the 20 years of Kargil war at Gwalior Air Base ? 1) June 21 2) June 22 3) June 23 4) June 24 5) None of these Answer – 4) June 24 Explanation: On June 24, 2019, The Indian Air Force (IAF) commemorated 20 years of Kargil war at Gwalior Air Base which turned into a war theater with reforming some of the air operations in 1999. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa was the chief guest of the event IAF used Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft to reenact Tiger Hill attack and displayed aircraft used during ‘Operation Vijay’ in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior during the event.Five Mirage 2000, two MiG 21s and one Sukoi 30 MKI were showcased at the base. One of the Mirage 2000s showcased the Spice bomb carrier which was used in the Balakot airstrike in February 2019.

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38) Day of the seafarer is observed annually on ______? 1) June 25 2) June 22 3) June 23 4) June 24 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 25 Explanation: On June 25, 2019, Day of the seafarer was celebrated throughout the world. The day recognizes the unique and vital role of seafarers in the global community. The theme for Day of the Seafarer 2019 is, “Get on board with gender equality”. The 2019 campaign is dubbed as “I Am On Board with gender equality”.The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling on everyone in the maritime world and beyond to get on board with this year’s theme of gender equality and declare their support.June 25 was declared as the Day of the seafarer in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers ) Convention.

39) What was the theme of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Drugs: treatment works” 2) Theme – “Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs” 3) Theme – “Health for Justice. Justice for Health” 4) Theme – “Think health - not drugs” 5) None of these Answer – 3) Theme – “Health for Justice. Justice for Health” Explanation: The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2019 was observed on June 26. The day is observed to enhance the efforts to achieve an international society free of drug abuse and create awareness on the problems caused by illicit drugs to society. The theme for 2019 was “Health for Justice. Justice for Health”.

40) International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on ______. 1) June 26 2) June 25 3) June 24 4) June 23 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 26 Explanation: On June 26, 2019, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed all over the world to remind people that human torture is not only unacceptable – it is also a crime.In 1997, by resolution 52/149, the UN General Assembly declared 26 June as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.This day aims to achieve total eradication of torture experienced by victims.The UN(United Nations) Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture that is administered by the United Nations Human Rights Office in Geneva is a victim-focused mechanism that provides assistance to victims of torture and their families.

41) What was theme of World Hydrography Day (WHD) 2019 ? 1) Theme – “Hydrography - much more than just nautical charts” 2) Theme – “Hydrography - underpinning the Blue Economy” 3) Theme – “Our seas and waterways - yet to be fully charted and explored” 4) Theme – “Hydrographic information driving marine knowledge” 5) None of these

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Answer – 4) Theme – “Hydrographic information driving marine knowledge” Explanation: World Hydrography Day (WHD) 2019 was observed on June 21. It is observed to publicise the work of hydrographers and the importance of hydrography. It aims to increase awareness about the protection of safe navigation and marine life protection. The theme for WHD 2019 is “Hydrographic information driving marine knowledge”.

42) Where was the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) day 2019 held on 26th June ? 1) Naypyitaw, Myanmar 2) Dhaka, Bangladesh 3) New Delhi, India 4) Bangkok, Thailand 5) None of these Answer – 2) Dhaka, Bangladesh Explanation: On June 26, 2019, The BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) member countries consisting of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan celebrated the BIMSTEC Day- 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. A K Abdul Momen, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh was the chief guest of the event.Bishwadip Dey, Acting High Commissioner represented India in the BIMSTEC founding day event.

43) International Micro, Small and Medium-sized (MSME) Enterprises Day is observed annually on ______? 1) June 24 2) June 26 3) June 27 4) June 25 5) None of these Answer – 3) June 27 Explanation: International Micro, Small and Medium-sized (MSME) Enterprises Day 2019 was observed on June 27. It aims to recognize the importance of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in achieving sustainable development goals, promoting innovation, creativity and sustainable work for all.International Trade Center, the United Nations launched its flagship report: “The SME Competitiveness Outlook 2019: Big money for small businesses”.The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises organized an international convention on the theme “Indian MSMEs, Global Aspirations” in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport & Highways.

44) Which ministry has observed Swachhta Pakhwada (cleanliness fortnight) from 1st June to 15th June 2019 ? 1) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 2) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) 3) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) 4) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MEITY) 5) None of these Answer – 3) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Explanation: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and institutions under it, successfully observed Swachhta Pakhwada (cleanliness fortnight) from June 1-15 2019. The campaign was inaugurated by Secretary, MNRE Shri Aanand Kumar by delivering a lecture on the importance of Swachhata in life.On June 4, 2019, the Minister participated in tree plantation drive in CGO Complex, New Delhi.MNRE undertook various initiatives like Shramdan (cleanliness drive), “Swachhata Pledge”, organization of 205 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2019 @ AffairsCloud.Com

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Seminar on Biogas/Biomass- Waste to Energy and other initiatives with an objective of disseminating the message of Swachh Bharat widely.

45) What was the theme of the 13th Statistics Day or Statistics Day 2019? 1) Theme – “Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace” 2) Theme – “Bridging the standardisation gap” 3) Theme – “Families and Climate Action: Focus on SDG 13” 4) Theme – “Sustainable Development Goals” 5) None of these Answer – 4) Theme – “Sustainable Development Goals” Explanation: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) and Ministry of Planning, Rao Inderjit Singh inaugurated the 13th Statistics Day on June 29, 2019 at VigyanBhawan, New Delhi in the presence of Dr. Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, President of Indian Statistical Institute, Shri Pravin Srivastava, Chief Statistician of India-cum-Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation along with senior officers of Central/ State Governments and other stakeholders. The theme for Statistics Day 2019 is “Sustainable Development Goals”.

46) Who was awarded with Prof. C.R. Rao Award 2019 for his contribution in the field of Statistics during 13th Statistics Day or Statistics Day 2019 ? 1) Dr. Subhra Sankar Dhar 2) Nanaji Deshmukh 3) Bhupen Hazarika 4) Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa 5) None of these Answer – 1) Dr. Subhra Sankar Dhar Explanation: The Prof. C.R. Rao Award 2019 was conferred to Dr. Subhra Sankar Dhar, Associate Professor, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Kanpur for his contribution in the field of Statistics. It launched the revamped portal of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) Dashboard, Baseline Report on SDGs and Study report on Revamping Project Management Practices conducted by Project Management Institute (PMI).MoSPI will institutionalize Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis National Award in Official Statistics to recognize and honour the outstanding contribution and meritorious work of Official Statisticians working in the Central Government, State Governments and their Institutions.

47) On which date, International Asteroid Day was observed annually ? 1) June 27 2) June 30 3) June 29 4) June 28 5) None of these Answer – 2) June 30 Explanation: International Asteroid Day was observed on June 30, 2019. It is aimed to create awareness about the asteroid impact hazard. It also informs people about the crisis communication actions to be taken in case of a possible near-Earth object threat. The day was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through resolution A/RES/71/90 in December 2016 on the proposal of Association of Space Explorers. The day marks the anniversary of the Tunguska impact over Siberia, Russian Federation, on 30 June 1908. Asteroids are left over from the formation of our solar system, which mostly orbits between Mars and Jupiter which is known as the ‘Asteroid belt’. They orbit around the sun.

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48) International Day of the Tropics was observed annually on ______. 1) June 29 2) June 30 3) June 29 4) June 28 5) None of these Answer – 3) June 29 Explanation: International Day of the Tropics was observed on June 29, 2019. It is observed to create awareness on specific challenges faced by tropical areas and to highlight the important role that the countries in the tropics play in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi launched the first State of the Tropics Report on June 29, 2014. International Day of the Tropics marks the anniversary of the report’s launch. ii. The day was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through resolution A/RES/70/267 on 14 June 2016.

49) When was the International Day of Parliamentarism was observed ? 1) June 30 2) June 27 3) June 29 4) June 28 5) None of these Answer – 1) June 30 Explanation: The International Day of Parliamentarism was observed all over the world on June 30, 2019. This day celebrates parliaments and the ways in which parliamentary systems of government enhance the day-today lives of people. The year 2018 marks the first celebration of International Day of Parliamentarism.The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in its resolution A/RES/72/278 in May 2018.This day also provides an opportunity to parliaments to take stock, identify challenges, and find ways to address them effectively.

Static GK Q & A – June 2019

1)Expand NSSO. National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO)

2) Name the capital and currency of Chile. Capital – Santiago , Currency – Chilean peso

3)Where is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank? Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines

4)Who is the Chief Minister of Assam? Sarbananda Sonowal

5)Where was the Valmiki National Park located? Bihar

6)Who is Ayush Minister of India? Shripad Naik (MOS independent charge)

7)Name the capital and currency of Thailand

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Capital – Bangkok ; Currency: Thai baht

8) Indravati National Park is located in which state ? Dantewada, Chhattisgarh

9) Where is the headquarters of International Air Transport Association (IATF) situated? Montreal, Canada

10) Where is the the Headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organisation ? Rome, Italy

11) Where was Kankerghati National Park situated? Chhattisgarh

12) Who is the Chief of Army Staff of India? General Bipin Rawat

13) What is the Capital and Currency of El Salvador ? Capital – San Salvador & Currency – United States Dollar

14) Who is the Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ? Shashi Shanker

15) Jawaharlal Nehru Port is located at ______? Mumbai, Maharshtra

16) Where is the headquarter of UN General Assembly(UNGA) located ? New York, US

17) Who is the President of International Tennis Federation(ITF)? David Haggerty

18) Anamudi Shola National Park is located in which state? Kerala

19) What are the member countries of QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)? United States, India, Japan, and Australia

20) Where is the headquarter of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) situated ? Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

21) Who is the chairman of Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) ? Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy

22) What is the tagline of ICICI Bank ? Hum Hai Na, Khayal Apka

23) Who is the President of the World Bank? David Malpass

24) Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary is located in which state ? Tamil Nadu

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25) Who is the Minister of Commerce and Industry ? Piyush Goyal

26) Who is the Chief of the Naval Staff ? Admiral Karambir Singh

27) Where is the headquarter of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) located? Zurich, Switzerland

28) Who is the chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd(IOCL)? Sanjiv Singh

29) What is the capital and currency of Marshall Islands ? Capital – Majuro & Currency – United States Dollar

30) When did Government of India (GoI) launched National TB Programme? 1962

31) Who is the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of India ? Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa

32) Where was the National Museum of India located? New Delhi

33) Who is the Director General of World Health Organization ? Dr.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

34) When was the Indian policy think tank, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog set up ? 2015

35) Who is the Minister In-charge of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare ? Narendra Singh Tomar

36) Who is the president of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ? Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa

37) What is the Capital and Currency of Thailand ? Capital – Bangkok & Currency – Thai baht

38) Where is the headquarter of US-India Business Council (USIBC) located? Washington, D.C., United States

39) Who is the CEO of Goldman Sachs ? David M. Solomon

40) What is the tagline of YES Bank ? Experience our Expertise

41) Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which state ? Andhra Pradesh

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42) What is the tagline of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) Bank? Serving to Empower

43) Who is the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)? Ajay Tyagi

44) What is the Capital and Currency of Belize ? Capital: Belmopan and Currency: Belize dollar

45) Who is the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) ? Nirmala Sitharaman

46) Who is the chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) ? Rajnish Kumar

47) What is the tagline of Paytm Payments Bank ? Simplifying Payments for India

48) Where is the headquarter of African Union ? Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

49) What is the Capital and Currency of UAE ? Capital: Abu Dhabi & Currency: UAE Dirham

50) Who is the Executive Director of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ? Henrietta Holsman Fore

51) Papikonda National Park is located in which state ? Andhra Pradesh

52) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) works under which ministry ? Ministry of Home Affairs

53) Who is the Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank ? Uday Kotak

54) St. Anthony’s Shrine is located in which country ? Srilanka

55) What is the Capital and Currency of Portugal ? Capital: Lisbon & Currency: Euro

56) Bannerghatta National Park is located in which state ? Karnataka

57) Where is the headquarter of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) located? Monaco

58) Who is the chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)? Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy

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59) Who is the chairman of International Disability Alliance (IDA) ? Ana Lucía Arellano

60) What is the Capital and Currency of Saudi Arabia ? Capital: Riyadh & Currency: Saudi riyal

61) Who is the president of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) ? Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Bande

62) Where is the headquarter of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) located? Mumbai, Maharashtra

63) Who is the Prime Minister of France ? Edouard Philippe

64) What is the tagline of Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) ? Aao Sochein Bada

65) Who is the chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) ? Ajay Tyagi.

66) Where is the headquarter of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd ? Sambalpur

67) What is the Capital and Currency of Mozambique ? Capital: Maputo & Currency: Mozambican metical

68) Who is the CEO of Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) ? David Rasquinha

69) Where is the headquarter of UNCTAD located ? Geneva, Switzerland

70) Who is the President of Kyrgyzstan ? Sooronbay Jeenbekov.

71) What is the Capital and Currency of United Arab Emirates (UAE) ? Capital: Abu Dhabi & Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham

72) Who is the chief of the Naval Staff of India ? Admiral Karambir Singh

73) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda ? India’s International Bank

74) Directorate General of Training (DGT) works under which ministry ? Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

75) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in which state ? Assam.

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76) Where is the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is located ? Rome, Italy

77) What is the Capital and Currency of Tuvalu ? Capital: Vaiaku and Currency: Australian dollar, Tuvaluan dollar

78) Who is the founder of Akshaya Patra Foundation ? Madhu Pandit Dasa

79) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) works under the which ministry ? Ministry of Statistics of the Government of India

80) Where is the headquarter of Niti Aayog located ? New Delhi.

81) Valmiki National Park is located in which state? Bihar

82) Who is the President of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) ? Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Bande

83) What is the Capital and Currency of Kyrgyzstan ? Capital: Bishkek & Currency: Kyrgyzstani som

84) Who is the Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ? Vladimir Imamovich Norov

85) Who is the Prime Minister of Slovakia? Peter Pellegrini

86) Where is the headquarter of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) located ? New York, US

87) What is the tagline of Jammu & Kashmir Bank ? Serving to Empower

88) Who is the Secretary general of United Nations ? António Guterres

89) What is the Capital and Currency of Myanmar ? Capital: Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw) & Currency: Burmese kyat

90) Who is the Prime minister of Thailand ? Prayut Chan-o-cha

91) Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state ? Uttar Pradesh

92) Where is the headquarter of Amazon located ? Seattle, Washington, U.S.

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93) Who is the Minister of Railways of India ? Piyush Goyal

94) What is the Capital and Currency of Niger ? Capital: Niamey & Currency: CFA franc, West African CFA franc

95) Who is the Director General of World Health Organization(WHO) ? Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

96) Who is the President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) ? Takehiko Nakao

97) Where is the headquarter of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) located? Geneva, Switzerland

98) What is the Capital and Currency of Japan ? Capital: Tokyo & Currency: Japanese Yen

99) Who is the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog ? Rajiv Kumar

100) Where is the headquarter of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) situated? Los Angeles, California, US.

101) Who is the Director General of International Olympic Committee(IOC) ? Christophe De Kepper

102) Where is the headquarter of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) located? Mumbai

103) What is the tagline of IDBI Bank ? Aao Sochein Bada

104) Who is the CEO & MD of Max Life Insurance Company? Prashant Tripathy

105) Where is the headquarter of Knight Frank located ? London, UK

106) Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located in which state ? Rajasthan

107) Where is the headquarter of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) ? Montreal, Canada

108) What is the tagline of Canara Bank ? Together we can

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109) Who is the President of Financial Action Task Force (FATF)? Marshall Billingslea

110) Who is the CEO of IndusInd Bank ? Romesh Sobti.

111) Where was the India’s first green railway station, Udhana railway station located ? Gujarat

112) Pin Valley National Park is located in which state ? Himachal Pradesh

113) Who is the President of Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS) ? Mr. Mohamed Salem Al-Nuaimi

114) What is the Capital and Currency of South Korea ? Capital: Seoul & Currency: South Korean won

115) Where is the headquarter of World Health Organization (WHO) ? Geneva, Switzerland

116) Where is the headquarter of FIH/ International Hockey Federation located ? Lausanne, Switzerland

117) Who is the president of International Olympic Committee (IOC) ? Thomas Bach

118) Where is the headquarter of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) situated ? Rome, Italy

119) Who is the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog ? Rajiv Kumar

120) What is the Capital and Currency of Russia ? Capital: Moscow & Currency: Russian ruble

121) Where is the headquarter of International Maritime Organization (IMO) located ? London

122) Who is the Managing Director of Sundaram Finance ? T T Srinivasaraghavan

123) Where is the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport located? Answer – Agartala, Tripura Explanation: The airport was in news recently, because it is set to become the third international airport in the northeastern region by the end of this year or by early 2020.

124) When was NITI Aayog formed ? 2015

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125) Where is the headquarter of Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) located? Hawthorne, California, US

126) Who is the Secretary General of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)? Dr Mathias Jonas

127) Where is the headquarter of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) located ? Mumbai, India

128) What is the Capital and Currency of South Korea ? Capital: Seoul & Currency: South Korean won

129) When was NITI Aayog formed ? 1 January 2015

130) Who is the President of 73rd session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)? María Fernanda Espinosa.

131) Mouling National Park is located in which state ? Arunachal Pradesh

132) Who is the President of International Olympic Committee (IOC) ? Thomas Bach

133) Who is the MD & CEO of Max Bupa Health Insurance Company ? Ashish Mehrotra

134) What is the Capital and Currency of Brunei Darussalam? Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan & Currency: Brunei dollar

135) Who is the President of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) ? Ganesh Kumar Gupta.

136) Who is the Chairman of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)? Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy

137)Where is the headquarter of International Olympic Committee (IOC) located ? Lausanne, Switzerland

138) Papikonda National Park is located in which state? Andra Pradesh

139) Who is the Chief Minister of Telangana? K. Chandrashekar Rao

140) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) is founded by which ministry ? Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

141) Who is the Chief Minister of Rajasthan ? Ashok Gehlot

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142) What is the Capital and Currency of Saudi Arabia ? Capital: Riyadh & Currency: Saudi riyal

143) Hemis National Park is located in which state ? Jammu and Kashmir

144) Where is the headquarter of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes (UNODC) located ? Vienna, Austria

145) Who is the President of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)? B.K.Goenka

146) Mukurthi National Park is located in which state ? Tamil Nadu

147) What is the Capital and Currency of Egypt ? Capital: Cairo & Currency: Egyptian pound

148) Who is the Chairman of Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSAI) ? Rita Teaotia

149) Where is the Khongjaingamba Ching Wild Life Sanctuary located ? Manipur

150) When was the Reserve Bank of India founded ? 1 April 1935

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