BANKERSADDA FEB (1-28) Q1. Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable development was recently launched by UN and ______. USA Italy UK France Germany Solution: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte along with UN representative has launched Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable development.
Q2. Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable development's headquarters is located near the Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters. It is in ______. London Berlin New York Rome Paris Solution: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte along with UN representative has launched Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable development. The new center is located near the Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters in Rome.
Q3. Which of the following state government has launched a special scheme to curb infant deaths under which baby-care kits will be distributed to the children born in primary health centers and government hospitals? Maharashtra Delhi Kerala Sikkim Manipur Solution: The Maharashtra government launched a special scheme to curb infant deaths. Child Development Minister Pankaja Munde distributed baby-care kits to the children born in primary health centers and government hospitals.
Q4. Scientists have developed an artificial pancreas smartphone app that will help ______. Cancer Patients Leprosy Patients TB Patients HIV Patients Diabetes Patients Solution: Scientists have developed an artificial pancreas smartphone app that will help in regulating blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. This app is capable of interfacing wirelessly with glucose monitors, insulin pump devices, and decision-making algorithms.
Q5. World Leprosy Eradication Day is celebrated every year on ______. 30th January 29 January 28 January 19 January 31 January Solution: 30th January 2019, is celebrated as World Leprosy Eradication Day which stresses the need of eradicating the disease.
Q6. This year’s theme for World Leprosy Day is______. Forever free and healthy Ending stigma and discrimination forever A girl is flower, not a thorn Ending discrimination, stigma, and prejudice Reduce the illness and related deaths Solution: This year’s theme for World Leprosy Day is ‘ending discrimination, stigma, and prejudice’.
Q7. The central banks of the _____and ______have launched a common digital currency which will be used in financial settlements between the two countries through Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers technologies. Qatar, Saudi Arabia UAE, Saudi Arabia UAE, Bahrain Bahrain, Qatar Oman, Qatar Solution: The central banks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia have launched a common digital currency called “Aber“, which will be used in financial settlements between the two countries through Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers technologies.
Q8. Name the common digital currency recently launched by the central banks of two gulf countries. Khalifa Gulfcoin Libcoin Petro Aber Solution: The central banks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia have launched a common digital currency called “Aber“, which will be used in financial settlements between the two countries through Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers technologies.
Q9. As per the Reserve Bank of India, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has increased 18% to Rs. ______in FY18. 50.00 lakh crore 32.50 lakh crore 28.25 lakh crore 43.50 lakh crore 21.75 lakh crore Solution: Reserve Bank of India has released a data on “Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian Direct Investment Companies, 2017-18” which shows that the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has increased 18% to Rs. 28.25 lakh crore in FY18.
Q10. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced entering into agreements worth ______this for providing Naval Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems to India. $85 million $99 million $79 million $93 million $69 million Solution: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced entering into agreements worth $93 million this for providing Naval Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems to India.
Q1. Who among the following has been appointed as the Director General of NCC? Ronjoy Dutta Rajveer Singh Arora Dilip Kumar Chopra Rajkumar Sharma Rajeev Chopra Solution: Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra assumed the appointment of Director General of NCC (DGNCC). Commissioned in the Madras Regiment in December 1980, Lt Gen Chopra is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Q2. The Defence Acquisitions Council, DAC chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved indigenous construction of six submarines worth INR______. 48,000 Cr 55,000 Cr 40,000 Cr 43,000 Cr 50,000 Cr Solution: The Defence Acquisitions Council, DAC chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved indigenous construction of six submarines worth 40 thousand crore rupees. It is the second project under the Ministry’s ambitious strategic partnership model aiming to boost the government’s Make in India’ program.
Q3. Name the 3 banks which have been allowed to exit the PCA framework fully. OBC, IOB and Dena bank BoI, BoM, and OBC Canara bank, BoI and BoB BoM, IOB, and BoI PNB, BOB and BoI Solution: Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra and Oriental Bank of Commerce have been allowed to exit the PCA framework fully. The three lenders were part of 11 government-owned banks put under the framework in 2017 and 2018.
Q4. In December, the government had announced a capital infusion of Rs ______for Bank of India. 4,500 crore 18,000 crore 37,500 crore 41,000 crore 10,000 crore Solution: In December, the government had announced a capital infusion of Rs 10,000 crore for Bank of India, Rs 5,500 crore for Oriental Bank of Commerce and Rs 4,500 crore for Bank of Maharashtra, which helped the banks coming out of the framework.
Q5. What is India’s unemployment rate in 2017-18, as per the National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO’s) periodic labor force survey (PLFS)? 7.3% 6.1% 6.9% 3.3% 5.7% Solution: As per the National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO’s) periodic labor force survey (PLFS) India’s unemployment rate hit a 45 year high of 6.1% in 2017- 18. It is the first comprehensive survey on employment conducted by a government agency after demonetization.
Q6. Which of the following bank has launched ‘Kisan Suvidha loan’ for small and marginal farmers? Equitas Small Finance Bank Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Disha Small Finance Bank ESAF Small Finance Bank Solution: ‘Kisan Suvidha loan’ for small and marginal farmers has been launched by Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. The scheme will attempt to reach the bottom of the pyramid with products and services.
Q7. By which of the following firm, NightStay, a last-minute hotel booking app, has been recently acquired? Paytm OYO Make My Trip Trivago Trip Advisor Solution: Noida based digital payments company Paytm acquired the Noida-based last- minute hotel booking app, NightStay . NightStay founder Nasr Khan will lead the hotel-booking services at Paytm.
Q8. What amount has been allocated to Railways for FY20 as per interim budget 2019. Rs 61,687 crore Rs 69,507 crore Rs 74,583 crore Rs 64,587 crore Rs 71,537 crore Solution: Rs 64,587 crore has been allocated to Railways for FY20.
Q9. Which state government approved a rural development scheme, Smart Village Campaign, worth Rs 384.40 crore to supplement the ongoing works to build village infrastructure and provide essential amenities? Maharashtra Punjab Karnataka Goa Madhya Pradesh Solution: The Punjab government approved a rural development scheme worth Rs 384.40 crore to supplement the ongoing works to build village infrastructure and provide essential amenities. Named ‘Smart Village Campaign’, the scheme would be financed with funds from the 14th Financial Commission and MGNREGA works.
Q10. The United Nations has announced 2019 as the International Year of ______. Space Science Pulses Periodic Table Women Empowerment Education Solution: The United Nations announced 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements to highlight its first publication in 1869. The periodic table was first designed by the Russian scientist Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev.
Q1. The government has constituted a committee under the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to explore prepaid payments by state electricity distribution companies to power plants. Government constituted this committee on the recommendation of______. Viral Acharya Shakti Kant Das M N Verma R K Sharma P K Sinha Solution: On the recommendation of Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha, the government constituted a committee under the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to explore prepaid payments by state electricity distribution companies to power plants.
Q2. Which of the following team won the Regatta trophy in the Kochi Area Pulling Regatta 2019 of the Southern Naval Command (SNC)? INS Mhadei INS Dronacharya INS Makar INS Khukri INS Gangotri Solution: The INS Dronacharya team won the Regatta trophy in the Kochi Area Pulling Regatta 2019 of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) held in the Ernakulam Channel. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) School & Diving School secured the runners up position.
Q3. Hiten Bhaya passed away in Delhi. Bhaya was a former Planning Commission member and ex-director of ______. IIMC IIM-A IIT-D IIFT IIM-B Solution: Former Planning Commission member and ex-director of IIMC Hiten Bhaya passed away in Delhi. Bhaya was 98.
Q4. World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on the ______. 5th of February 3rd of February 1st of February 2nd of February 30th of January Solution: World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on the 2nd of February to raise global awareness on the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet.
Q5. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2019 is ______. Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future Wetlands and Climate Change Fish for tomorrow? There's Wealth in Wetland Diversity- Don't Lose It Wetlands: Water life and culture Solution: The theme of World Wetlands Day 2019 is ‘Wetlands and Climate Change’.
Q6. Who among the following has become the first Indian to grab Australian Ladies PGA Tour (LPGA) in golf? Astha Madan Diksha Dagar Ridhima Dilawari Vani Kapoor Vaani Malik Solution: Golfer Vani Kapoor has become the first Indian to grab Australian Ladies PGA Tour (LPGA) after securing 12th Rank tied with three others in the first-ever qualifying tournament at the Ballarat Golf Club in Australia.
Q7. Who among the following has been appointed as new Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia? Sanjiv Ranjan Pralay Kumar Singh Rajeev Ranjan Ronojoy Dutta Pranav K Mehta Solution: Ministry of External Affairs announced that Sanjiv Ranjan has been appointed as new Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia. Ranjan, who is the current Ambassador to Argentina, is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Q8. Which of the following country defeated four-time champions Japan 3-1 in the final to win their first ever Asian Cup in football? China India Sri Lanka Oman Qatar Solution: Qatar defeated four-time champions Japan 3-1 in the final to win their first ever Asian Cup. Qatar forward Almoez Ali broke the record of most goals in a single Asian Cup after netting his ninth goal. This was the first time that Japan lost in an Asian Cup final. Q9. Who among the following has become the first woman cricketer to play 200 ODIs? Smriti Mandhana Sarah Taylor Mithali Raj Jhulan Goswami Amy Jones Solution: India captain Mithali Raj has become the first woman cricketer to play 200 ODIs, adding another achievement to her illustrious career. The 36-year-old is also the highest run-getter in ODIs with 6622 runs. Mithali made her ODI debut way back in 1999. She has also played 10 Tests and 85 T20s.
Q10. Yes bank Senior group President and head of retail and business banking, ______has resigned from his post. Rana Kapoor Pralay Mondal Ravneet Gill Ajay Kumar Sanjiv Ranjan Solution: Yes bank Senior group President and head of retail and business banking, Pralay Mondal resigned from his post. He will serve his notice until 31st March 2019. Pralay Mondal joined Yes Bank in 2012.
Q1. World Cancer Day is being observed globally on- 01st February 05th February 06th February 04th February 02nd February Solution: World Cancer Day is being observed observed globally on 4th February. This year, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which organizes World Cancer Day, is launching a new 3-year (2019-2021) campaign with the theme: “I Am and I Will.”
Q2. Union Minister KJ Alphons has announced that the country’s tourism sector fetched revenue of 234 billion US Dollar in 2018, registering a growth of over- 19% 10% 17% 29% 23% Solution: Union Minister KJ Alphons has announced that the country’s tourism sector fetched revenue of 234 billion US Dollar in 2018, registering a growth of over 19%. This revenue was contributed by 87% domestic and 13% foreign tourists.
Q3. Who has been appointed as ambassador of Nepal to India? Poonam Khetrapal Singh Sanjiv Ranjan Nilambar Acharya Deep Kumar Upadhyay Rishi Kumar Shukla Solution: Former Law Minister of Nepal Nilambar Acharya has been appointed as country’s ambassador to India. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Acharya in Kathmandu. He has been appointed on the recommendation of the cabinet.
Q4. Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which organizes World Cancer Day is launching a new 3-year (2019-2021) campaign with the theme of- I Sure or We Do All Deaths Each Year Action Against the Deadly Disease Day Aims to Save Millions I Am and I Will Solution: World Cancer Day is being observed observed globally on 4th February. This year, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), which organizes World Cancer Day, is launching a new 3-year (2019-2021) campaign with the theme: “I Am and I Will.”
Q5. In which city the 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit is concluding? New Delhi Guwahati Chennai Patna Jaipur Solution: Union Minister KJ Alphons has announced that the country’s tourism sector fetched revenue of 234 billion US Dollar in 2018, registering a growth of over 19%. This revenue was contributed by 87% domestic and 13% foreign tourists. He made the announcement at the 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit in Guwahati. The country is ranked third in the tourism sector, according to the 2018 report of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
Q6. Who has been appointed as the new chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)? Ronojoy Dutta Prabhat Singh Rishi Kumar Shukla Dilip Sadarangani Rajeev Chopra Solution: Rishi Kumar Shukla, 1983 batch IPS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, was appointed as the new chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He will be serving for a fixed term of two years. Q7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects, worth nearly 12,000 crore rupees in- Leh Gulmarg Srinagar Pahalgam Katra Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects, worth nearly 12,000 crore rupees, at Leh. The Prime Minister was on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir. He laid the foundation stone for a 480 crore rupee Terminal Building at Leh Airport. Mr Modi inaugurated the 9-megawatt Dah hydroelectric project.
Q8. Who has become the first Asian woman to play hundred T20Is? Nashra Sandhu Nida Dar Javeria Khan Bismah Maroof Sana Mir Solution: Former captain of the Pakistan women team Sana Mir has become the first Asian woman to play hundred T20Is. Mir, 33, is one of Pakistan’s most senior women cricketers and has been representing the country since 2005.
Q9. Which team has won the fourth edition of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) at the Gautam Buddha University indoor stadium, Greater Noida? UP DANGAL DELHI SULTANS NCR PUNJAB ROYALS HARYANA HAMMERS MP YODHA Solution: Haryana Hammers won the fourth edition of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) as they outclassed Punjab Royals 6-3 in the summit clash at the Gautam Buddha University indoor stadium, Greater Noida.
Q10. Dr M. Manikandan, Minister for Information Technology of ______inaugurated ‘ICT Academy Bridge 2019’ conference in the city that witnessed more than 1,000 participants from government, industry and academia. Kerala Tamil Nadu Rajasthan Gujarat Uttar Pradesh Solution: Dr M. Manikandan, Minister for Information Technology of Tamil Nadu inaugurated ‘ICT Academy Bridge 2019’ conference in the city that witnessed more than 1,000 participants from government, industry and academia. Organized by ICT Academy, the 37th edition of the conference is the largest Industry-Institute Interaction Event of Asia. The conference was organized under the theme “Fostering India for Industry 4.0”.
Q11. Minister of Railways ______launched the “The Future of Rail” report of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Piyush Goyal Arun Jaitley Sushma Swaraj Harsh Vardhan Suresh Prabhu Solution: Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal launched the “The Future of Rail” report of the International Energy Agency (IEA). The Future of Rail is the first-of-a- kind report that analyses the current and future importance of rail around the world through the perspective of its energy and environmental implications.
Q12. India’s new e-commerce policy came into effect From-? 01st February 2019 01st March 2019 01st June 2018 01st January 2019 01st September 2018 Solution: India’s new e-commerce policy came into effect From February 1, 2019. A new set of policy rules had been formed for the e-commerce companies. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (previously DIPP) gave them a 60-day window period for aligning themselves to the government’s modified foreign direct investment (FDI) rules.
Q13. According to India’s new e-commerce policy, The e-commerce retailer shall be deemed to own the inventory of a vendor if over ______of the purchases of such a vendor are through it. 20% 45% 25% 15% 35% Solution: India’s new e-commerce policy came into effect From February 1, 2019. A new set of policy rules had been formed for the e-commerce companies. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (previously DIPP) gave them a 60-day window period for aligning themselves to the government’s modified foreign direct investment (FDI) rules. The e-commerce retailer shall be deemed to own the inventory of a vendor if over 25% of the purchases of such a vendor are through it.
Q14. Who has been resigned as Nepalese ambassador to India in October 2017 to join politics? Poonam Khetrapal Singh Sanjiv Ranjan Nilambar Acharya Deep Kumar Upadhyay Rishi Kumar Shukla Solution: Former Law Minister of Nepal Nilambar Acharya has been appointed as country’s ambassador to India. President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Acharya in Kathmandu. He has been appointed on the recommendation of the cabinet. Mr Acharya served as a member of Eminent Persons Group formed by India and Nepal on bilateral relations. He was Law Minister in the interim government of 1990. The position of Nepalese ambassador to India was lying vacant after Deep Kumar Upadhyay resigned in October 2017 to join politics.
Q15. The International Energy Agency is an autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. International Energy Agency based in- Vienna Geneva London Paris New York Solution: The International Energy Agency is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 1974 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
Q1. Fitch Solutions, the research arm of Fitch Group, projected the government’s fiscal deficit to overshoot the budgeted target by 0.2% to ______of GDP in 2019-20 fiscal. 3.4% 3.5% 3.2% 3.8% 3.6% Solution: Fitch Solutions, the research arm of Fitch Group, projected the government’s fiscal deficit to overshoot the budgeted target by 0.2% to 3.6% of GDP in 2019-20 fiscal. It stated that 2019-20 Budget appears to show a strong populist bent in the run-up to the General election due by May 2019.
Q2. Which of the following state has occupied the top slot in the ranking of best practices followed by states in the Budget formulation, as per a survey by Transparency International? Haryana Gujarat Assam Sikkim Uttarakhand Solution: Assam occupied the top slot in the ranking of best practices followed by states in the Budget formulation, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, as per a survey by Transparency International.
Q3. Which of the following state has become the first State to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices? Delhi Kerala Odisha Manipur Assam Solution: Kerala has become the first State to set up a Price Monitoring and Research Unit (PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices under the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO).
Q4. In which of the following city, a 6-day long music and dance festival ‘Sopan 2019’, to encourage young artists to take up traditional art took place? Mumbai Pune Panaji New Delhi Bangalore Solution: The 6-day long music and dance festival ‘Sopan 2019’, to encourage young artists to take up traditional art took place in New Delhi. It was Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad and the New Delhi government, in partnership with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Q5. Which of the following city hosted the Kala Ghoda festival 2019, India’s largest multi-cultural street festival? Mumbai Visakhapatnam Imphal Dispur Chennai Solution: The Kala Ghoda festival, India’s largest multi-cultural street festival begins in Mumbai to celebrate its 20 years of art and culture through cinema, theatre, dance, literature, and sculpture. Maneck Davar is Chairman of Kala Ghoda Association.
Q6. How many regional rural banks will be merged to form the Tamil Nadu Grama Bank as per the Finance Ministry notification? 3 5 6 2 4 Solution: Two regional rural banks (RRBs) – Pallavan Grama Bank and Pandyan Grama Bank – will be merged to form the Tamil Nadu Grama Bank as per the Finance Ministry notification. The integration will be effective from April 1.
Q7. NBHC has released Kharif Crop estimation for the year 2018-2019. The pulses production is projected to ______. 10 million tonnes 9.10 million tonnes 9.60 million tonnes 12.50 million tonnes 7.75 million tonnes Solution: National Bulk Handling Corporation (NBHC) has released Kharif Crop estimation for the year 2018-2019. The total oilseeds production is estimated to be 19.87 million metric tonne which is 5.36 % lower as compared to the year 2018. The pulses production is projected to be dropped to 9.10 million tonnes.
Q8. Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation Bank? P V Bharathi Shikha Sharma Pallav Mohapatra J Packirisamy Karnam Shekhar Solution: The former executive director of Canara Bank, P V Bharathi assumed charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation Bank. P V Bharati became the first woman CEO of the bank.
Q9. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has bought a 14% stake in micro- financier ______for Rs 137 crore. Equitas Microfinance Pvt Ltd Grameen Koota Financial Services Pvt Ltd Grama Vidiyal Micro Finance Pvt Ltd Annapurna Finance Swadhaar FinServe Pvt Ltd Solution: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has bought a 14% stake in micro- financier Annapurna Finance for Rs 137 crore, reinforcing the belief that India’s microfinance sector is on course to attract long-term funds from global lenders and investors. Q10. In which of the following state the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unveiled its Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) for its maiden manned space mission ‘Gaganyaan’? Maharashtra Gujarat Karnataka Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh Solution: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unveiled its Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) at ISRO Headquarter campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka for its maiden manned space mission ‘Gaganyaan’. The space flight centre was inaugurated by K Kasturirangan, former ISRO Chairman.
Q11. Bengaluru-based AI startup Kint.io was acquihired by ______. Paytm Swiggy Flipkart Ola Uber Solution: Food delivery startup Swiggy has acquihired Bengaluru-based AI startup Kint.io for an undisclosed amount.
Q12. Ministry of Coal of India entered into an MoU with the Ministry of Energy, ______. Norway UK Finland Germany Poland Solution: Ministry of Coal of India entered into an MoU with the Ministry of Energy, Poland. The objective of this MoU is to foster relations in the field of coal mining and clean coal technologies through the already established Joint Coal Working Group as well as research institutes and academia between the two countries.
Q13. At which of the following city Indo-Monaco Business Forum recently took place? New Delhi Fontvieille Monte Carlo La Condamine Mumbai Solution: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu has inaugurated the Indo-Monaco Business Forum in New Delhi.
Q14. Who among the following has become the top-ranked batter in women’s ODI cricket, as per the latest rankings released by the ICC in February 2019? Mithali Raj Amy Jones Sarah Taylor Smriti Mandhana Mihir Jain Solution: Indian women’s cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana has become the top- ranked batter in women’s ODI cricket, as per the latest rankings released by the ICC.
Q15. Monaco is ranked ______among foreign direct investor in India (since April 2000 to June 2018) with USD 2.51 million FDI equity inflow. 90th 76th 21st 106th 101st Solution: Bilateral trade between India and Monaco in 2017-18 was USD 3.01 million, and there is immense potential to scale up the bilateral trade between the two nations. Monaco is ranked 106th among foreign direct investor in India (since April 2000 to June 2018) with USD 2.51 million FDI equity inflow.
Q1. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Argentina? Mihir Singh Rajeev Ranjan Dinesh Mondol Ramesh Kumar Singh Dinesh Bhatia Solution: The government has appointed Dinesh Bhatia, the present Consul General, Consulate General of India at Toronto as the next Ambassador of India to Argentina.
Q2. Who among the following Indian squash player won the Seattle Open, a PSA challenger squash Tour event? Saurabh Ghosal Ramit Tandon Dipika Pallikal Harindar Pal Sandhu Janet Vidhi Solution: Indian squash player Ramit Tandon defeated Egyptian Mohamed El Sherbini in the finals to win the Seattle Open, a PSA challenger squash Tour event.
Q3. Ramesh Bhatkar passed away aged 70. He was a well-known ______. Marathi actor Marathi singer Telugu actor Tamil singer Telugu singer Solution: Veteran Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar passed away aged 70 after battling cancer for over one and a half years.
Q4. Who among the following has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia? PV Bharti Poonam Khetrapal Sanjiv Ranjan Rajeev Chopra Brahm Dutt Solution: The MEA stated that present India’s envoy to Argentina Sanjiv Ranjan has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia.
Q5. Which of the following firm has been selected as winner under the Miniratna Category (Category II) by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)? BEL NFDC HPCL EIL HAL Solution: National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) of India has been selected as Winner under the Miniratna Category (Category II) by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Q6. Which state government announced a high-powered 5-member committee to prepare a comprehensive action plan to boost the dairy sector with the aim of supplementing the income of farmers in a result-oriented manner? Gujarat Karnataka Punjab Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh Solution: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced a high-powered 5-member committee to prepare a comprehensive action plan to boost the dairy sector with the aim of supplementing the income of farmers in a result- oriented manner.
Q7. India’s______communication satellite GSAT-31 has been launched successfully from French Guiana. 69th 40th 75th 50th 101st Solution: India’s 40th communication satellite GSAT-31 has been launched successfully from French Guiana.
Q8. Shehri Samridhi Utsav is an initiative by which of the following ministry? MRD HRD MHA MCA MoHUA Solution: Shehri Samridhi Utsav, an initiative of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), aims to extend the outreach of Deendayal Antyodaya Mission – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), to the most vulnerable, showcase its initiatives and facilitate access of Self-Help Group (SHG) members to the other government schemes.
Q9. India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 was launched successfully from French Guiana. The ______rocket lifted off with it from Kourou Launch Base. KSLV-3 Ariane-5 Long March- 4 PSLV-XL Shavit Solution: India’s 40th communication satellite GSAT-31 has been launched successfully from French Guiana. The Ariane-5 rocket lifted off with it from Kourou Launch Base, and in 42-minutes, placed it in the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
Q10. Who among the following has been appointed as the new chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)? Rakesh Kumar Asthana Alok Verma Alok Kumar Shukla Rishi Kumar Shukla Rishi Kumar Mahapatra Solution: Rishi Kumar Shukla, 1983 batch IPS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, was appointed as the new chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He will be serving for a fixed term of two years. Q1. Which of the following player hammered the fastest fifty for India in Women’s T20Is? Mithali Raj Smriti Mandhana Poonam Raut Latika Kumari Harmanpreet Kaur Solution: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana hammered the fastest fifty for India in Women’s T20Is. The left-handed batswoman struck a half-century in just 24 balls in the 1st T20I against New Zealand at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
Q2. Who among the following has been honored with the ‘Freedom of the City Of London’ by the city of London Corporation? Shobna Gulati Gurinder Chadha Sarita Choudhury Samir Bhamra Sanjiv Chadha Solution: The State Bank of India’s Uk chief Mr. Sanjiv Chadha has been honored with the ‘Freedom of the City Of London’ by the city of London Corporation in recognition of his contribution to promoting the bilateral relations.
Q3. Indian Banking Association has issued advisory requesting banks to waive off the processing, documentation, inspection and all other service charges for Kisan Credit Card and crop loans up to INR ______. 1 lakh 2 lakh 3 lakh 5 lakh 8 lakh Solution: Indian Banking Association has issued advisory requesting banks to waive off the processing, documentation, inspection and all other service charges for Kisan Credit Card and crop loans up to 3 lakh rupees.
Q4. As per the government data, the national sanitation coverage is now ______compared to 39% in 2014. 78% 92% 84% 90% 98% Solution: As per the government data, over 50 crore people stopped defecating in the open since the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission and with over 5.5 lakh villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) and the national sanitation coverage is now 98% compared to 39% in 2014.
Q5. 2019 Asia LPG summit was organised at ______. Vienna New Delhi Sochi Ranchi London Solution: Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for petroleum and natural gas, inaugurated the 2019 Asia LPG summit in New Delhi. The summit has been organized jointly by the major Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum together with the World LPG Association (WLPGA) at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi.
Q6. Which of the following country signed an accord to join NATO to become the 30th member of the US-led alliance? Romania Cameroon Montenegro Macedonia Croatia Solution: Macedonia signed an accord to join NATO to become the 30th member of the US-led alliance. At a formal signing of the NATO accession protocol, Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov hailed the moment as showing that the country will never walk alone once in the alliance.
Q7. India and ______have joined hands for cooperation on Water and Waste Management. Turkey Poland Bulgaria Germany Italy Solution: India and Germany have joined hands for cooperation on Water and Waste Management. During the meeting of 3rd Indo-German Working Group for cooperation on water and waste management which concluded in New Delhi, both sides discussed potential cooperation in this area.
Q8. Which of the following state has set up a committee to review various schemes being implemented for the welfare of tribals in the state? Uttarakhand Karnataka Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Goa Solution: The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to review various schemes being implemented for the welfare of tribals in the state. The 17- member committee, headed by former MLA and Shramjeevi Sanghatna president Vivek Pandit, will undertake the study of various works done for providing employment opportunities, minimum wages and proper livelihood to tribals. Q9. Shobha Koser won Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2017. She is a noted ______-. flute player Kathak dancer Sattriya dancer Veena player Kathakali dancer Solution: Shobha Koser won Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2017. She is a noted kathak dancer.
Q10. The Reserve Bank of India has slapped a ______penalty on Syndicate Bank and ______on Axis Bank for violating norms. Rs1-crore, Rs20 lakh Rs20 lakh, Rs50 lakh Rs1-crore, Rs50 lakh Rs50 lakh, Rs1-crore Rs50 lakh, Rs 10 lakh Solution: The Reserve Bank of India has slapped a Rs1-crore penalty on Syndicate Bank and Rs20 lakh on Axis Bank for violating norms. The penalty on Syndicate Bank is due to non-compliance with the directions regarding frauds and risk management systems.
Q11. Ayushman Bharat Yojana or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM- JAY) App was launched on Google play store. Who is the CEO of PM-JAY? Indu Bhushan Indu Malhotra Induja Kumari Bharat Bhushan Ravneet Kumar Gill Solution: Indu Bhushan is the CEO of PM-JAY. Ayushman Bharat Yojana or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is a centrally sponsored scheme; which was launched in the year 2018, under the Ayushman Bharat Mission of MoHFW in the country.
Q12. Which of the following payments bank has announced the launch of a sweep account facility in association with Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB)? Airtel Payments Bank Paytm Payments Bank Fino Payments Bank EU Small Finance Bank Aditya Birla Payments Bank Solution: Fino Payments Bank (FPB) has announced the launch of a sweep account facility in association with Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB). This partnership will help FPB address the issue of deposit limits that all the payment banks face at the moment.
Q13. Who among the following has been appointed as the new secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation? Kuldeep Singh Barola Pradeep Singh Kharola Prakash Kumar Badola Roshan Dixit Kamalkant Das Solution: The government appointed Air India chief managing director and Chairperson Pradeep Singh Kharola the secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Kharola will take over from Rajiv Nayan Choubey.
Q14. What is the policy repo rate after 6th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Committee meeting? 7.25% 6.75% 6.50% 6.25% 7.00% Solution: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points from 6.5% to 6.25% with immediate effect.
Q15. What is the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate after 6th Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Committee meeting? 6.5% 7.25% 6.75% 6.25% 7.00% Solution: The reverse repo rate under the LAF stands adjusted to 6.0%, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 6.5%.
Q1. Name the longest-serving congressman in US history, who has passed away aged 92. James Smith John Dingell Maria Garcia Carl Hayden Ted Kennedy Solution: John Dingell, the longest-serving congressman in US history, has passed away aged 92. He was first elected in 1955, serving in the House of Representatives for the next 59 years. He retired in 2015.
Q2. GeM (national public procurement platform of Ministry of Commerce and Industries) and Competition Commission of India (CCI) entered into an MoU to enable a fair and competitive environment in the______. Agri Marketplace Retail Market Wholesale Market e Marketplace None of the above option is the right answer Solution: Government e Marketplace (GeM) and Competition Commission of India (CCI) entered into an MoU to enable a fair and competitive environment in the e-Marketplace.
Q3. The India Pavilion at the ______International Film Festival 2019 was inaugurated by Mr Matthijis Wouter Knol, Director European Film Market (EFM). Berlin Brussels Cannes Paris Venice Solution: The India Pavilion at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2019 was inaugurated by Mr Matthijis Wouter Knol, Director European Film Market (EFM). The poster of IFFI 2019 was also inaugurated by the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony.
Q4. Which of the following city hosted the 'Parmanu Tech 2019' conference to discuss the issues related to Nuclear Energy and Radiation Technologies? Kudankulam Tarapur Narora Kaiga New Delhi Solution: Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) organized Parmanu Tech 2019 in New Delhi to discuss the issues related to Nuclear Energy and Radiation Technologies.
Q5. India ranks ______on the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, 2019. 36th 42th 48th 54th 56th Solution: India has jumped eight places to 36th position on the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, which analyses the IP climate in 50 global economies, this year. India’s eight-point jump in 2019 from 44th position in 2018 is the highest increase among 50 nations mapped by the index.
Q6. Who among the following was conferred the Légion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour), the highest civilian award of France, in recognition of his work for specially-abled children? Rosa Parks Kailash Satyarthi Francois Laborde Claudette Colvin Sedick Isaacs Solution: Father Francois Laborde, a 92-year-old priest, was conferred the Légion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour), the highest civilian award of France, in recognition of his work for specially-abled children.
Q7. Name the app launched by Chennai police that can track the status of stolen two-wheelers and cell phones. CellCop Copwheel SuperCop FriendlyCop DigiCop Solution: Actor Vijay Sethupathi launched the mobile App ‘DigiCop’ of the Chennai police department at the Commissioner’s office. Using the App, people can track the status of stolen two-wheelers and cell phones. Q8. Who among the following notched up a gold (48kg category) medal at the EGAT Cup in Thailand? Mirabai Chanu Punam Yadav Santoshi Matsa Geeta Rani Kunjarani Devi Solution: World champion Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu notched up a gold medal at the EGAT Cup in Thailand. Chanu won the 48kg category gold with an effort of 192 kg in the silver level Olympic qualifying event.
Q9. The 5th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Committee Meeting was held in______. Chittagong Kolkata Dhaka Mumbai New Delhi Solution: The 5th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Committee Meeting was held in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Affairs Minister of Bangladesh Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen co-chaired the meeting.
Q10. The first meeting of the US-India CEO Forum will be held in ______on February 14. New York New Delhi Washington DC California Mumbai Solution: US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has announced the names of the American private sector members of the US-India CEO Forum among who are MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga and Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf. The first meeting of the forum will be held in New Delhi on February 14. Q1. India and Bangladesh have signed an MOU for training how many Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) over the next 6 years? (a) 1500 (b) 1600 (c) 1800 (d) 2000 (e) 2200
S1. Ans.(c) Sol. India and Bangladesh have signed an MOU for training 1800 Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) an institute under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Govt. of India, over the next 6 years.
Q2. In a bid to recognize the outstanding performance and to promote a healthy competition by States/UTs, Urban Local Bodies, Beneficiaries and Housing Finance Corporations (under CLSS), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has instituted an award under the Mission. Name the award. (a) PMAY (H) awards for Renovation and Innovation (b) PMAY (U) awards for Implementation and Innovation (c) PMAY (R) awards for Accomplishment and Innovation (d) Both (a) and (b) (e) None of the given options is true
S2. Ans.(b) Sol. In a bid to recognize the outstanding performance and to promote a healthy competition by States/UTs, Urban Local Bodies, Beneficiaries and Housing Finance Corporations (under CLSS), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has instituted the ‘PMAY (U) awards for Implementation and Innovation’ under the Mission.
Q3. The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (CMS) will be hosted by which of the following country? (a) South Africa (b) Barcelona (c) New Zealand (d) India (e) Brazil
S3. Ans.(d) Sol. The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (CMS), an environmental treaty under the aegis of United Nations Environment Programme, is going to be hosted by India during 15th to 22nd February 2020 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
Q4. Name the Oscar-nominated British actor who passed away recently after a short illness aged 82. (a) Albert Finney (b) Jacob Marley (c) Frankenstein Roba (d) Robert Macao (e) Inherista Decora
S4. Ans.(a) Sol. Oscar-nominated British actor Albert Finney passed away peacefully after a short illness. He aged 82. He was a five-time Oscar nominee who began his career at the Royal Shakespeare Company before making his mark in film.
Q5. To which among the following region, Jammu & Kashmir Government had granted a Divisional Status? (a) Srinagar Region (b) Anantnag Region (c) Ladakh Region (d) Baramulla Region (e) Leh Region
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. While exercising powers conferred in Section 5 of Land Revenue Act, the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir issued a notification of creation of Ladakh as 3rd Division in the state.
Q6. Who is the present Governor of Jammu and Kashmir? (a) Kesri Nath Tripathi (b) Satya Pal Malik (c) NN Vohra (d) BD Mishra (e) VP Singh Badnor
S6. Ans.(b) Sol. Satya Pal Malik is the present Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q7. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced that it has signed a pact with which of the following government Agency to promote foreign investments in the country and Indian investments abroad? (a) Exchange India (b) Make in India (c) Product India (d) Invest India (e) Direct India
S7. Ans.(d) Sol. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced that it has signed a pact with Invest India to promote foreign investments in the country and Indian investments abroad. Invest India is a government agency that promotes and facilitates investment in the country.
Q8. Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani launched the India Size project in ______. (a) New Delhi (b) Mumbai (c) Guwahati (d) Gandhinagar (e) Ajmer
S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani launched the India Size project in Mumbai. A first-of-its-kind project in the history of the country, India Size aims to arrive at a standard Indian Size for the ready-to-wear clothing industry, on the lines of the standardized sizes available in countries such as the USA and the UK.
Q9. Union Minister of State for Tourism KJ Alphons inaugurated the 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit at Hotel Taj Vivanta in ______. (a) Leh (b) Gandhinagar (c) Guwahati (d) Bengaluru (e) Kochi S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. Union Minister of State for Tourism KJ Alphons and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 2nd ASEAN-India Youth Summit at Hotel Taj Vivanta in Guwahati.
Q10. The Reserve Bank of India raised the limit of collateral-free agricultural loans to Rs. 1.6 lakh from the current ______with a view to help small and marginal farmers. (a) Rs. 1.5 lakh (b) Rs. 1.0 lakh (c) Rs. 1.3 lakh (d) Rs. 1.4 lakh (e) Rs. 1.2 lakh
S10. Ans.(b) Sol. The Reserve Bank of India raised the limit of collateral-free agricultural loans to Rs. 1.6 lakh from the current Rs. 1 lakh with a view to help small and marginal farmers. The central bank also decided to set up an internal working group (IWG) to review agricultural credit and arrive at a workable policy solution.
Q1. The 13th International Oil and Gas Conference – PETROTECH – 2019 got underway at India Expo Mart, ______. Chennai Bangalore Gurugram New Delhi Greater Noida Solution: The 13th International Oil and Gas Conference – PETROTECH – 2019 got underway at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The theme of the conference is ‘Collaborating For Sustainable and Secure Energy Access for all’. Q2. Who among the following has been appointed as the assistant coach for Australia’s cricket team for 2019 World Cup? Ricky Ponting Justin Langer Graeme Hicks David Saker Matthew Hayden Solution: Cricket Australia appointed Ricky Ponting as the assistant coach for Australia’s cricket team for 2019 World Cup. Ponting was appointed after David Saker’s resignation from the post. Ricky Ponting worked as the assistant for Australia’s T20 in 2017 and 2018.
Q3. Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has been elected as the chairman of the African Union at the continental body’s summit. It was held in ______. South Africa Egypt Rwanda Ethiopia Sudan Solution: Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has been elected as the chairman of the African Union at the continental body’s summit in Ethiopia. El-Sisi’s election brings an end the one-year chairmanship of Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame.
Q4. Which of the following frontline warship of the Indian Navy, participated in a multi-national training exercise ‘CUTCLASS EXPRESS 2019’? INS Khukri INS Gangotri INS Vikrant INS Tej INS Trikand Solution: INS Trikand, the frontline warship of the Indian Navy, participated in a multi-national training exercise ‘CUTCLASS EXPRESS 2019’. The annual Exercise Cutlass Express is sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and conducted by Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF).
Q5. PM Narendra Modi dedicated Visakhapatnam Strategic Petroleum Reserve facility to the nation at Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. Its capacity is ______. 1.90 million metric ton 1.66 million metric ton 1.33 million metric ton 2.25 million metric ton 3.11 million metric ton Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the 1.33 million metric ton capacity Visakhapatnam Strategic Petroleum Reserve facility at Guntur in Andhra Pradesh.
Q6. Which of the following city's Judicial Department has decided to include Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English? Khasab Kuwait City Doha Abu Dhabi Dubai Solution: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has decided to include Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English, as part of a move designed to improve access to justice.
Q7. Aegis Graham Bell Award 2018 announced ______as the winner in ‘Innovation in Data Science’ category? Yes bank Dena bank UCO bank BoI OBC Solution: Aegis Graham Bell Award 2018 announced Yes Bank as the winner in ‘Innovation in Data Science’ category for their industry-first project ‘Yes EEE (Engage Enrich Excel)’ at Panaji, Goa.
Q8. Reserve Bank of India decided to treat deposits to over ______as ‘bulk’ as they increased the limit for the same from the earlier ______. Rs.1 crore, Rs.50 lakhs Rs.2 crore, Rs.1.5 crore Rs.2 crore, Rs.1 crore Rs.1.5 crore, Rs.75 lakhs Rs.5 crore, Rs.2.5 crore Solution: Reserve Bank of India decided to treat deposits to over Rs.2 crore as ‘bulk’ as they doubled the limit for the same from the earlier Rs.1crore.
Q9. The 5-day multinational maritime exercise ‘AMAN-19’ in which 46 nations participated from all over the world was held at ______. Karachi Kolkata Kyoto Tehran Riyadh Solution: The 5-day multinational maritime exercise ‘AMAN-19’ in which 46 nations participated from all over the world was formally commenced at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi, with a colorful flag hoisting ceremony.
Q10. In which of the following district of Uttarakhand, a Himalayan Cloud Observatory is set up with a motive to forecast and monitor cloudburst incidents in the Himalayan region and help to minimize the damage? Rudraprayag Uttarkashi Almora Tehri Pithoragarh Solution: A Himalayan Cloud Observatory is set up in Tehri district of Uttarakhand with a motive to forecast and monitor cloudburst incidents in the Himalayan region and help to minimize the damage.
Q11. Union Environment Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, announced the ______as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) to be held in 2020. Sarus Crane Parrot Hornbill Great Indian Bustard Greater Flamingo Solution: Union Environment Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, announced the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) to be held in Gujarat in 2020. He also revealed that the bird has been fondly named by the ministry as ‘Gibi‘.
Q12. The Ministry of Environment launched a three-year Asiatic Lion Conservation Project in collaboration with the state of Gujarat. What amount the ministry has allocated for the project? Rs 79 crores Rs 59 crores Rs 90 crores Rs 110 crores Rs 45 crores Solution: The Ministry of Environment launched a three-year Asiatic Lion Conservation Project in collaboration with the state of Gujarat. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) allocated Rs 59 crores, Gujarat government also implemented Rs 80 crore for the project.
Q13. Who among the following has clinched the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tournament title after beating Andrew Harris of Australia in the singles final in Tennis? Corentin Moutet Richard Gasquet Dusan Lajovic Alexander Zverev Marin Cilic Solution: In Tennis, France’s Corentin Moutet has clinched the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tournament title after beating Andrew Harris of Australia in the singles final. It was the second Challenger title for Moutet.
Q14. Who among the following will be awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television? Vinod Khosla Pan Nalin S. Chandrasekhar Amartya Sen Deepa Mehta Solution: Acclaimed Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. Mehta is best known for her Elements Trilogy – ‘Fire’, ‘Earth’ and ‘Water’.
Q15. Which of the following country signed an MoU with Engineers India Limited (EIL) for Project Management Consultancy for oil refinery? Nepal China Mongolia Iran Qatar Solution: An MoU was signed between Engineers India Limited (EIL) and Mongolia for Project Management Consultancy for oil refinery. EIL is a PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Q16. Who among the following won BAFTA awards 2019 under Best Actor category? Rami Malek Alfonso Cuaron Mahershala Ali Michael Pearce Charlie Wachtel Solution: Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) won BAFTA awards under Best Actor category.
Q17. Which among the following film won BAFTA awards 2019 under Best Film category? Roughhouse Bohemian Rhapsody The Favourite Black Panther Roma Solution: Roma won BAFTA awards 2019 under Best Film category.
Q18. Which among the following album won Grammy Awards 2019 under Album Of The Year category? Golden Hour This is America Invasion Of Privacy From The Fires God’s Plan Solution: Golden Hour album won Grammy Awards 2019 under Album Of The Year category.
Q19. Which among the following music video won Grammy Awards 2019 under Best Music Video category? Space Cowboy This is America Woman Worldwide All Ashore God’s Plan Solution: 'This is America' music video won Grammy Awards 2019 under Best Music Video category.
Q20. Which among the following film won BAFTA awards 2019 under Outstanding British Film category? The Favourite Golden Hour Bohemian Rhapsody Roughhouse Roma Solution: The Favourite film won BAFTA awards 2019 under Outstanding British Film category.
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a dedicated 24×7 Satellite channel for Arunachal Pradesh. Name the channel. DD Prabhat DD Arunasha DD Arunoday DD Arun- Aanchal DD Arunprabha Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a dedicated 24×7 Satellite channel, ‘DD Arunprabha’ for Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura. DD Arunprabha is the Doordarshan’s second channel for the northeastern region; DD Northeast was the first one
Q2. The Meghalaya Cabinet has decided to rename the Dikkibandi stadium in Tura town after ______. Konrad Sangma P A Sangma Mukul Sangma Ranjan Gogoi Tarun Gogoi Solution: The Meghalaya Cabinet has decided to rename the Dikkibandi stadium in Tura town after former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno A Sangma. The Dikkibandi Stadium was formerly known as MP stadium. Purno A Sangma is also a former chief minister of Meghalaya.
Q3. A three-day Krishi Kumbh was organised in ______. Meghalaya Madhya Pradesh Sikkim Bihar Assam Solution: In Bihar, Governor Lalji Tandon and Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh jointly inaugurated the three-day Krishi Kumbh in Motihari. The objective of Krishi Kumbh is to promote modern techniques and diversification in agriculture that could help in doubling farmers income.
Q4. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, India signed a Letter of Intent with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,______establishing the Marine Pollution Initiative. Norway Finland New Zealand Australia The USA Solution: The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change signed a Letter of Intent establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative together with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Q5. Mahesh Anand has passed away at the age of 57. He was a noted_____. Dancer Writer Actor Activist Singer Solution: Noted actor Mahesh Anand, best known for playing the villain in several Bollywood films in the late 1980s and 1990s has passed away at the age of 57. The actor has worked in many hit movies like ‘Kurukshetra’, ‘Swarg’, ‘Coolie No 1’, ‘Vijeta’, ‘Shahenshah’ and more.
Q6. Who among the following made history by becoming the first female driver to win the MRF challenge title? Lella Lombardi Giovanna Amati Teresa Chadwick Maria Teresa de Filippis Jamie Chadwick Solution: Jamie Chadwick from England made history by becoming the first female driver to win the MRF challenge title after scoring a triple win in the final round in Chennai. The 20-year-old became the first woman to win the coveted prize after an incredible performance.
Q7. The 83rd edition of Senior National Badminton Championships held at______. Guwahati Ambala Chandigarh Gangtok Dehradun Solution: The 83rd edition of Senior National Badminton Championships has begun in Guwahati. Defending champion Saina Nehwal and last edition’s runner-up PV Sindhu will be the biggest attractions in Women’s Singles.
Q8. International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on______. 10 February 11 February 12 February 30 January 27 January Solution: 11 February is celebrated as International Day of Women and Girls in Science to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology.
Q9. In which year International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated the first time? 2014 2016 2017 2010 2011 Solution: In December 2015, the United Nations adopted a resolution to celebrate February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 2016 is the first time it was celebrated.
Q10. Union Environment Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, announced the ______as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) to be held in 2020. Sarus Crane Parrot Hornbill Great Indian Bustard Greater Flamingo Solution: Union Environment Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, announced the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) to be held in Gujarat in 2020. He also revealed that the bird has been fondly named by the ministry as ‘Gibi‘.
Q1. The seventh session of the World Government Summit held in______. Dubai, UAE Riyad, Saudi Arab New Delhi, India Karachi, Pakistan London, UK Solution: The seventh session of the World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). More than 4,000 people from 140 countries participated in the event.
Q2. Who among the following has become the third Indian player to break into the top-100 barrier in Men’s Singles in the past decade? Rohan Bopanna Ramkumar Ramanathan Yuki Bhambri Somdev Devvarman Prajnesh Gunneswaran Solution: Prajnesh Gunneswaran has made it to the top-100 of Men’s Singles Tennis rankings with a jump of six places that took him to 97. Prajnesh is the third Indian player to break into the top-100 barrier in the past decade after Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri.
Q3. At which of the following place foundation stone of Sri Krishna Ayush University was laid by Mr Modi? Vrindavan Dwarka Kurukshetra Ayodhya Mathura Solution: Foundation stone of Sri Krishna Ayush University at Kurukshetra was laid by Mr Modi. It will be the first university related to Indian system of medicine in Haryana as well as the first of its kind in India.
Q4. In which of the following country LAWASIA hosted its 1st LAWASIA Human Rights Conference? Philippines Malaysia India Indonesia Bhutan Solution: LAWASIA, in association with the Bar Association of India, hosted its 1st LAWASIA Human Rights Conference in New Delhi with a motive to explore a broad range of human rights issues of relevance in the Asia Pacific region.
Q5. What was the theme of the 1st LAWASIA Human Rights Conference? State Power, Business and Human Rights: Contemporary Challenges Human Rights Challenges Challenges in Business and Human Rights Dignity & Justice State Power, Dignity & Justice Solution: The theme of the conference was “State Power, Business and Human Rights: Contemporary Challenges”.
Q6. What was the theme of the CREDAI YouthCon -19? Dignity & Justice Secure Future Today & Tomorrow Next Generation Tomorrow’s Youth Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the CREDAI YouthCon -19 in New Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium. The event is organized by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India, CREDAI. The theme for this YouthCon is ‘Next Generation’.
Q7. The NITI Aayog and the ______signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to codify, document and share best practices to improve learning outcomes in public school education in India. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Azim Premji Foundation None of the above option is the right answer Solution: The NITI Aayog and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to codify, document and share best practices to improve learning outcomes in public school education through systemic reforms, based on their collective experiences of working with various state governments in India.
Q8. Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise `Exercise Rahat´ was held at ______. Faridabad Jodhpur Jaipur Gangtok Dispur Solution: oint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise `Exercise Rahat´ concluded in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was demonstrated in Jaipur, Kota, and Alwar in Rajasthan. With a view to co-operating efforts for humanitarian assistance and Disaster Relief operations, NDMA coordinated the exercise.
Q9. The 5th International Dam Safety Conference–2019 was held at______. Hyderabad Nagpur New Delhi Bhubaneswar Amravati Solution: The 5th International Dam Safety Conference–2019 held in Bhubaneswar as a joint initiative of the Government of India, Government of Odisha and the World Bank under aegis of the ongoing World Bank assisted Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) as a part of institutional strengthening.
Q10. World Radio Day is celebrated every year on______. 10 February 13 February 11 February 15 February 9 February Solution: 13 February is celebrated as World Radio Day by UNESCO all over the world. The date of 13 February, the day United Nations Radio was established in 1946, was proposed by the Director-General of UNESCO. On 14 January 2013, the United Nations General Assembly formally endorsed UNESCO’s proclamation of World Radio Day. Q11. Which of the following city hosted the two-day National Conference on Unani Medicine organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) as a part of 3rd Unani Day Celebration? Bengaluru Gangtok Amravati New Delhi Pune Solution: The two-day National Conference on Unani Medicine organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) as a part of 3rd Unani Day Celebration in New Delhi concluded with the note that integration and synergy of all medical systems is the need of the hour to address the health challenges we are facing today.
Q12. Who among the following won the prestigious Dan David Prize 2019 for his work on inter-cultural encounters between Asians, Europeans and people of North and South America during the early modern era? K. S. Chandrasekharan Sanjay Subrahmanyam C. R. Rao C. N. R. Rao S. Chandrashekar Solution: Indian historian Sanjay Subrahmanyam won the prestigious Dan David Prize 2019. He won Israel’s prestigious USD 1 million dollar award in the category of ”Past Time Dimension” for his work in macro-history.
Q13. With which of the following bank state-owned power giant NTPC has signed a term loan agreement for Rs 5,000 crore? PNB BoB OBC SBI RBI Solution: State-owned power giant NTPC has announced that it has signed a term loan agreement for Rs 5,000 crore with State Bank of India. The loan facility is extended at an interest rate linked to 3-Month MCLR of the Bank.
Q14. The First Annual Conference of Media Units working under I&B Ministry was organized in ______. Jakarta Goa Mumbai New Delhi Berlin Solution: The First Annual Conference of Media Units working under I&B Ministry was organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister of State (IC) for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore chaired the Conference.
Q15. Which of the following firm has been declared winner under the Miniratna Category (Category II) by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)? NTPC NFDC BEL HAL HPCL Solution: National Film Development Corporation of India has been declared winner under the Miniratna Category (Category II) by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Q1. Gordon Banks passed away at the age of 81 in England. He was a famous______. Cricketer Footballer Hockey player Actor Activist Solution: One of the world’s most famous goalkeeper Gordon Banks passed away at the age of 81 in England. Gordon Banks was named as FIFA (The Federation Internationale de Football) Goalkeeper of the year six times and earned 73 caps for England between 1963 and 1972.
Q2. Who among the following has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018? Sanjay Agarwal Nirmal K Minda Kishore Biyani Siddhartha Lal Byju Raveendran Solution: Siddhartha Lal, managing director and chief executive officer, Eicher Motors, has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018. Lal will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo from 6 – 8 June 2019
Q3. Who has authored the book titled 'Undaunted: Saving the Idea of India'? Meneka Gandhi Hamid Ansari Rajnath Singh Manmohan Singh P Chidambaram Solution: Former Vice President Hamid Ansari launched the new book of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram named “Undaunted: Saving the Idea of India” at Nehru Memorial Museum, New Delhi.
Q4. Which of the following state will host the 2022 National Games? Uttarakhand Kerala Sikkim Manipur Meghalaya Solution: Meghalaya will host the 2022 National Games, which is coinciding with its 50 years of statehood.
Q5. _____has been chosen as the Mascot for the National Games 2022. Asian Lion Panda Clouded Leopard Great Indian bustard Great hornbill Solution: The Sports and Youth Ministry in the meeting of Executive Committee of the National Games 2022 has chosen the Smiling Clouded Leopard to be the Mascot for the National Games 2022.
Q6. The country, formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia officially changed its name to the ______, on paper ending a decades-long dispute. Republic of West Macedonia Republic of North Macedonia Republic of East Macedonia Republic of South Macedonia None of the above option is the right answer Solution: The country, formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia officially changed its name to the Republic of North Macedonia, on paper ending a decades-long dispute that should pave the way for NATO membership.
Q7. 'Exercise Topchi' was held at Deolali Camp near ______. Kochi Ranchi Panaji Nashik Lucknow Solution: Indian Army showcased its artillery firepower by using ultralight Howitzers and indigenous Swathi weapon-locating radar at the annual “Exercise Topchi”. The exercise was held at Deolali Camp near Nashik.
Q8. Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH, ______launched the e- AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters at New Delhi. Shripad Yesso Naik Ajay Tamta Giriraj Singh Jitendra Singh None of the above option is the right answer Solution: Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik launched the e- AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters at New Delhi.
Q9. What is the name of India’s 1st Aqua Mega Food Park? Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Krishna Mega Aqua Food Park Kaveri Mega Aqua Food Park Palar Mega Aqua Food Park Kollidam Mega Aqua Food Park Solution: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park at Tundurru Village in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh through video conferencing.
Q10. India’s 1st Aqua Mega Food Park was stablished in ______. Sikkim Karnataka Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh Uttarakhand Solution: Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park at Tundurru Village in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh through video conferencing.
Q11. Manfred Eigen, passed away aged 91. He jointly won the 1967 Nobel Prize for______. Economics Physics Chemistry Peace Medicine Solution: German scientist Manfred Eigen, who jointly won the 1967 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, passed away aged 91. Eigen had won the prize for working on a method to calculate speeds of extremely fast chemical reactions, effected by disturbing the equilibrium by means of short energy pulses.
Q12. Who among the following has been awarded the EY Lifetime Achievement Award for 2018? Mukesh Ambani Ratan Tata Bill Gates Azim Premji Swaraj Paul Solution: Azim Premji was awarded the EY Lifetime Achievement Award for 2018.
Q13. Which among the following start-up has been awarded the EY Start-up of the year award for 2018? BYJU’S Adda247 Unacademy Swiggy Udemy Solution: BYJU’S has been awarded the EY Start-up of the year award for 2018.
Q14. Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute for 2019-20 season hiked to ______from Rs.3700/- per quintal by the Cabinet. Rs. 4150 Rs. 4000 Rs. 3950 Rs. 4500 Rs. 4350 Solution: Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute for 2019-20 season hiked to Rs.3950/- from Rs.3700/- per quintal by the Cabinet.
Q15. The Cabinet has approved the proposal for allotment of land measuring 30 acres to Pasteur Institute of India for the establishment of New Viral Vaccine Manufacturing Unit in______. Uttar Pradesh Punjab Gujarat Uttarakhand Tamil Nadu Solution: The Cabinet has approved the proposal for allotment of land measuring 30 acres to Pasteur Institute of India for the establishment of New Viral Vaccine Manufacturing Unit at Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.
Q1. The Government of India, Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) and the World Bank signed a ______Loan Agreement to help bring clean and reliable drinking water to the citizens of the Greater Shimla area. $200 Million $80 Million $150 Million $90 Million $40 Million Solution: The Government of India, Government of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) and the World Bank signed a $40 Million Loan Agreement to help bring clean and reliable drinking water to the citizens of the Greater Shimla area, who have been facing severe water shortages and water-borne epidemics over the last few years.
Q2. The Indian Government has signed a deal with the US under Fast Track Procurement (FTP) to avail the Indian Army with 72,400 new ‘Sig Sauer Assault Rifles’. These new rifles will come at a cost of around ______. Rs. 300 Crore Rs. 700 Crore Rs. 450 Crore Rs. 1000 Crore Rs. 1250 Crore Solution: These new rifles will come at a cost of around Rs. 700 Crore and will be used by the army troops deployed along the 3,600 km China’s border.
Q3. Which of the following state has announced a Universal Old Age Pension scheme, named Mukhya Mantri Vriddha Pension Yojana (MMVPY), that facilitates the amount of Rs. 400 monthly pension for all in the state above the age of 60 who are not getting a pension from the government? Haryana Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Sikkim Bihar Solution: Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar announced a Universal Old Age Pension scheme, named Mukhya Mantri Vriddha Pension Yojana (MMVPY), that facilitates the amount of Rs. 400 monthly pension for all in the state above the age of 60 who are not getting a pension from the government.
Q4. India has withdrawn the MFN status that it had granted to Pakistan. What does F stands for in MFN? Friendly Financial Finance Fiscal Favoured Solution: Following the attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama that left 44 CRPF personnel dead, India has withdrawn the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status that it had granted to Pakistan.
Q5. NASA announced that its Opportunity Rover mission is complete. This was launched by NASA in______. 1999 2003 2010 2007 2013 Solution: The robotic rover, which wandered the surface of the red planet for over 15 years, was launched by NASA in July 2003 as a part of its Mars Exploration Rover program. Q6. Who among the following has been appointed as the Election Commissioner? Sushil Chandra O P Rawat Sunil Arora Sunil Chandra R S Sharma Solution: President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra as an Election Commissioner.
Q7. India has withdrawn the MFN status that it had granted to Pakistan. In which year India had granted the status to Pakistan? 2016 2006 1986 1996 2004 Solution: India had granted the status of MFN (Most Favoured Nation) to Pakistan in 1996, a year after WTO’s formation.
Q8. Who among the following has been appointed as the new chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? R S Sharma Pramod Chandra Mody R K Singh Bimal Jalan Sitakant Mahapatra Solution: Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has appointed senior IRS officer Pramod Chandra Mody as chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). He will succeed Sushil Chandra, who was recently appointed Election Commissioner. Q9. Who among the following has been awarded the ‘Oscat’ by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)? Bradley Cooper Denzel Washington Johnny Depp Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie Solution: Bradley Cooper has been awarded the ‘Oscat’ by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The animal rights organisation awarded Cooper “for his enlightened decision to cast his own canine companion in ‘A Star Is Born’ rather than using one supplied by a notorious animal exhibitor”.
Q10. Under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana, the unorganised sector workers, with income of less than ______per month and who belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years, will be eligible for the scheme. Rs 18,000 Rs 5,000 Rs 15,000 Rs 10,000 Rs 7500 Solution: The unorganised sector workers, with income of less than Rs 15,000 per month and who belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years, will be eligible for the scheme.
Q1. The 5th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Committee Meeting was held in ______. New Delhi Chittagong Kolkata Dhaka Chennai Solution: The 5th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Committee Meeting, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Affairs Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Abdul Momen was held in New Delhi.
Q2. In which of the following state Dr. Harsh Vardhan, inaugurated India’s first agromet forecast centre, NKAFC? Assam Sikkim Uttarakhand Tamil Nadu Karnataka Solution: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, inaugurated the North Karnataka Agromet Forecasting and Research Centre (NKAFC), India’s first agromet forecast centre, at University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Dharwad, Karnataka.
Q3. The Expert Committee has submitted its report on “Determining the Methodology for Fixation of the National Minimum Wage” to the Government. This Committee was led by______. Justice M B Shah Anoop Satpathy H R Khan Nachiket Mor P J Nayak Solution: The Expert Committee led by Anoop Satpathy, Fellow of V. V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), submitted its report on “Determining the Methodology for Fixation of the National Minimum Wage” to the Government.
Q4. World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2019 held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. What was the theme of the summit? Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda and our promise Delivering required to achieve Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Attaining the 2030 Agenda: delivering on our promise None of the above option is the right answer Solution: The theme of WSDS 2019 was ‘Attaining the 2030 Agenda: delivering on our promise’.
Q5. As per the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2019 report, unemployment rates will fall to ______in 2019 and remains steady in 2020. 11.8% 5.4% 6.1% 3.3% 4.9% Solution: The International Labour Organization released World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2019 report. As per the report, unemployment rates will fall to 4.9% in 2019 and remains steady in 2020.
Q6. Which city hosted the 'Early Ed Asia 2019', the two-day event which is Asia’s largest conference on Early Childhood? Chennai Jodhpur Jaipur New Delhi Gurugram Solution: Early Ed Asia 2019, the two-day event which is Asia’s largest conference on Early Childhood, was held at the City Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The motto of the event was ‘Our Children. Our Future’.
Q7. Amazon launched “Amazon Pay Unified Payments Interface (UPI)” for Android users in partnership with ______to issue UPI IDs to its customers in India. Axis Bank SBI PNB ICICI Bank BoB Solution: Amazon launched “Amazon Pay Unified Payments Interface (UPI)” for Android users in partnership with Axis Bank to issue UPI IDs to its customers in India.
Q8. NASA has announced a new space telescope mission dedicated to understanding the origins of life and the universe. It’s called the ______. Canaveral SpaceX CURIOSITY Opportunity SPHEREx Solution: NASA has announced a new space telescope mission dedicated to understanding the origins of life and the universe. It’s called the Spectro- Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer or SPHEREx, for short. The space agency is aiming for a 2023 launch.
Q9. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) launched a new portal, LADIS for real-time data on available depth on stretches of National Waterways. What does I stands for in LADIS? Indivisual India Information Indus Inland Solution: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) launched a new portal Least Available Depth Information System (LADIS) for real-time data on available depth on stretches of National Waterways. Q10. As per the submitted report on “Determining the Methodology for Fixation of the National Minimum Wage” the expert Committee Recommends ______Monthly National Minimum Wage irrespective of sectors, skills, occupations and rural-urban locations for a family comprising of 3.6 consumption units. Rs 10,000 Rs 5,500 Rs 4,750 Rs 9,750 Rs 7,750 Solution: The Expert Committee led by Anoop Satpathy, recommended the fixation of need-based National Minimum Wage (NMW) for India at Rs 375 per day or Rs 9,750 per month irrespective of sectors, skills, occupations and rural-urban locations for a family comprising of 3.6 consumption units. The Present NMW is Rs. 4,576.
Q1. Who has won fourth title at the Yonex-Sunrise 83rd Senior Nationals recently? Sourabh Verma Chirag Shetty Saina Nehwal Pranaav Jerry Chopra PV Sindhu Solution: In badminton, Saina Nehwal won her fourth title at the Yonex-Sunrise 83rd Senior Nationals. She defeated P.V.Sindhu in the finals in Guwahati. Sourabh Verma completed a hat-trick of titles, claiming the men’s singles crown after defeating young Lakshya Sen in straight games.
Q2. In which city India’s first district cooling system will be build? Amaravati New Delhi Hyderabad Mumbai Bengaluru Solution: United Arab Emirates (UAE) based international cooling provider, National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) entered into a 30-year concession with Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) to build India’s first district cooling system in Amaravati.
Q3. Which Bank has rolled out the first US bank cryptocurrency? Citigroup Goldman Sachs Wells Fargo Bank of America JP Morgan Solution: JP Morgan rolled out the first US bank cryptocurrency. The currency is designed to be decentralized so that no one has control over transactions being sent over the network. Cryptocurrencies are used successfully to move money between the bank and a client which usually runs on a blockchain technology.
Q4. Which of the following city, 83rd Senior National Badminton Championship was concluded? Patna Guwahati Jaipur Bhopal Siliguri Solution: 83rd Senior National Badminton Championship was concluded in Guwahati, Assam.
Q5. ______based international cooling provider, National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) has entered into a 30-year concession with Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) to build India’s first district cooling system in Amaravati. UK Germany Russia UAE France Solution: United Arab Emirates (UAE) based international cooling provider, National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) entered into a 30-year concession with Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) to build India’s first district cooling system in Amaravati.
Q6. Who has been conferred the first ever Football Ratna honour by Football Delhi, the association governing the sport in Delhi? Sandesh Jhingan Bhaichung Bhutia Subrata Pal Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Sunil Chhetri Solution: Sunil Chhetri, the all-time leading scorer for India in international football, has been conferred the first ever Football Ratna honour by Football Delhi, the association governing the sport in Delhi.
Q7. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew the ______limit on investments by FPIs in corporate bonds of an entity with a view to encourage more foreign investments. 40% 50% 10% 20% 30% Solution: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew the 20% limit on investments by FPIs in corporate bonds of an entity with a view to encourage more foreign investments. As part of the review of the FPI investment in corporate debt undertaken in April 2018, it was stipulated that no FPI should have an exposure of more than 20% of its corporate bond portfolio to a single corporate (including exposure to entities related to the corporate).
Q8. The government of India gets ______crore from Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) by additional offering. Rs 40000 crores Rs 20000 crores Rs 10000 crores Rs 30000 crores Rs 50000 crores Solution: The government of India gets Rs.10000 crore from Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) by additional offering. The government has absorbed approximately Rs.46000 crore by way of disinvestment with the successful offering of Bharat-22 ETF.
Q9. Eva de Goede from ______and Arthur van Doren of ______were titled the International Hockey Federation’s Players of the Year for 2018. Germany, France Netherlands, Belgium USA, Austria Spain, South Africa Argentina, Portugal Solution: Eva de Goede from Netherlands and Arthur van Doren of Belgium were titled the International Hockey Federation’s Players of the Year for 2018. Eva de Goede, 29, was named the Female Player of the Year and Arthur van Doren, 24, won the Male Player of the Year award for the second year in a row.
Q10. Who has won the International Human Rights Prize? Abdul Aziz Muhamat Bradley Cooper Sanjay Subrahmanyam Francois Laborde Sitanshu Yashashchandra Solution: Sudanese refugee, Abdul Aziz Muhamat, who spent 5 years in the Australian detention centre on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, was given the Martin Ennals Award 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland, for exposing “the very cruel asylum seeker policy of the Australian Government”.
Q11. Who has won the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award by the International Hockey Federation’s recently?\ Maddie Hinch Alyson Annan Shane McLeod Vincent Vanasch Arthur de Sloover Solution: Eva de Goede from Netherlands and Arthur van Doren of Belgium were titled the International Hockey Federation’s Players of the Year for 2018. Eva de Goede, 29, was named the Female Player of the Year and Arthur van Doren, 24, won the Male Player of the Year award for the second year in a row.
Other awards given were: Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Vincent Vanasch. Male Rising Star of the Year: Arthur de Sloover. Male Coach of the Year: Shane McLeod. Female Coach of the Year: Alyson Annan. Female Goalkeeper of the Year: Maddie Hinch.
Q12. Who has become the First Indian Woman Flight Engineer of the Indian Air Force(IAF)? Hina Jaiswal Surekha Yadav Preethi Alandur Sarla Thakral Akriti Thakkar Solution: Flight Lieutenant Hina Jaiswal from Chandigarh, became the First Indian Woman Flight Engineer of the Indian Air Force(IAF). She was commissioned in the IAF’s engineering branch in 2015 and completed the 6-month Flight Engineer course from the 112 Helicopter Unit attached to the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The Flight Engineer branch was opened to women officers in 2018.
Q13. Who has been appointed as Controller, Assistant Secretary-General for Programme Planning, Budget and Finance in the management strategy, policy and compliance department in UN? PV Bharathi Pradeep Singh Kharola Ruchira Kamboj PC Mody Chandramouli Ramanathan Solution: Chandramouli Ramanathan has been appointed as Controller, Assistant Secretary-General for Programme Planning, Budget and Finance in the management strategy, policy and compliance department. He succeeds Bettina Tucci Bartsiotas of Uruguay.
Q14. The government appointed Air India chief managing director and Chairperson ______the secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Sushil Chandra Chandramouli Ramanathan Pradeep Singh Kharola C Ramanathan Dilip Sadarangani Solution: The government appointed Air India chief managing director and Chairperson Pradeep Singh Kharola the secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Kharola will take over from Rajiv Nayan Choubey.
Q15. A book ‘Simplicity & Wisdom’ written by ______was launched at Parmarth Ashram in Kumbh Mela. AR Rahman Dinesh Shahra Keshari Nath Tripathi Swami Chidanand Saraswati MK Rao Solution: A book ‘Simplicity & Wisdom’ written by Dinesh Shahra was launched at Parmarth Ashram in Kumbh Mela. Launched by the Governor of West Bengal– Keshari Nath Tripathi and Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Head of Parmarth Ashram, this book is dedicated to Late Vedanti Swami Pragananandji. The book aims at guiding towards saintly wisdom and leading a content and happy life.
Q16. Which company has launched a next-generation digital platform ‘InfyTQ’ to facilitate engineering students with best learning experiences by imparting technical and professional skills? Infosys Wipro TCS HCL RIL Solution: Infosys, the country’s 2nd largest IT firm has launched a next-generation digital platform ‘InfyTQ’ to facilitate engineering students with best learning experiences by imparting technical and professional skills.
Q17. India with immediate effect has boosted the Customs Duty on all the goods imported from Pakistan to ______followed by the day after India repealed Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status from Pakistan. 150% 200% 50% 100% 300% Solution: India with immediate effect has boosted the Customs Duty on all the goods imported from Pakistan to 200% followed by the day after India repealed Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status from Pakistan. This punitory move followed by the Pulwana Terrorist attack that led to the death of 42 CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force).
Q18. A book ‘Simplicity & Wisdom’ written by Dinesh Shahra was launched at Parmarth Ashram in Kumbh Mela. This Book launched by- Ram Nath Kovind Narendra Modi Keshari Nath Tripathi Manmohan Singh Yogi Adityanath Solution: A book ‘Simplicity & Wisdom’ written by Dinesh Shahra was launched at Parmarth Ashram in Kumbh Mela. Launched by the Governor of West Bengal– Keshari Nath Tripathi and Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Head of Parmarth Ashram, this book is dedicated to Late Vedanti Swami Pragananandji. The book aims at guiding towards saintly wisdom and leading a content and happy life.
Q19. Bruno Ganz who is famous for his role of German dictator, Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated film Downfall has passed away recently. He was from- Australia Switzerland USA Germany France Solution: 77 years old Swiss actor, Bruno Ganz who is famous for his role of German dictator, Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated film Downfall, passed away in Zurich, Switzerland due to Colon Cancer.
Q20. Which team has won the Irani cup titles at Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur by defeating rest of India? Vidarbha Bombay Karnataka Delhi Punjab Solution: Vidarbha became the only 3rd team in Indian Domestic Cricket history after Bombay and Karnataka to defend their Irani cup titles at Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur by defeating rest of India. Vidarbha chased a target of 280 runs on the day and young Karnewar was the Player of the match.
Q1. Who among the following beat world number 3, Simona Halep to win the Qatar Open? Anna Chakvetadze Venus Williams Maria Sharapova Serena Williams Elise Merten Solution: Elise Merten, world number 21 from Belgium beat world number 3, Simona Halep to win the Qatar Open held in Doha, Qatar. This is her first WTA Premier-level crown and fifth title of her overall career.
Q2. Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi launched a pan-India emergency number ______in New Delhi. 108 112 101 911 118 Solution: Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi launched a range of citizen safety initiatives in New Delhi. It included the Emergency Response number 112. Persons in distress can dial a pan-India number: 112.
Q3. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani recently unveiled the first Iranian made semi-heavy submarine. Name the submarine. Dorna Kowsar Tofan Fateh Panha Solution: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani unveiled the first Iranian made semi-heavy submarine named ‘Fateh’ (‘Conqueror’ in Persian), capable of being fitted with missiles, as per the reporting on Iran’s state TV.
Q4. Name the first walking robot to have navigational capabilities without GPS or mapping. AntBot SpiderBot Beebot GoatBot CowBot Solution: AntBot is the first walking robot to have navigational capabilities without GPS or mapping. It has been designed by Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Aix-Marseille University researchers at ISM, on lines similar to desert ants who use polarised lights and UV radiation to navigate in space.
Q5. Which of the following NGO won the Laureus Sports for Good Award? Milap Pahal Laxmi Yuwa Bachpan Solution: Jharkhand based NGO Yuwa won the Laureus Sports for Good Award. Yuwa works for girl empowerment and became the third Indian entry to receive this honour.
Q6. In which of the following city union culture minister Mahesh Sharma inaugurated India’s very first ‘Fulldome 3D Digital Theatre’? New Delhi Chennai Kolkata Pune Ahmadabad Solution: Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma inaugurated India’s very first ‘Fulldome 3D Digital Theatre’ at the Science City in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is fully funded by the Ministry of Culture at a cost of Rs 20 crore.
Q7. Who among the following was awarded the Maharashtra State Government’s Shiv Chhatrapati Award? Rajkumar Hirani Salman Khan Mithali Raj Virat Kohli Smriti Mandhana Solution: Mallakhamb coach, Uday Deshpande, and batswoman, Smriti Mandhana, were awarded the Maharashtra State Government’s Shiv Chhatrapati Award by the State’s Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao at an event held at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.
Q8. Which of the following state's Legislative Assembly passed the bills to end the minimum education criterion for panchayat and civic polls candidates? Sikkim Rajasthan Gujarat Haryana Punjab Solution: The Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan passed the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and the Rajasthan Municipality (Amendment) Bill, 2019 to end the minimum education criterion for panchayat and civic polls candidates.
Q9. Which of the following city hosted the 40th International Annual Desert Festival? Bikaner Alwar Jaisalmer Jaipur Udaipur Solution: The 40th International Annual Desert Festival held on the sand dune in Jaisalmer with thousands of tourists participating in the colourful event.
Q10. 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 was held at ______. Sonipat, Haryana Jaipur, Rajasthan Dehradun, Uttarakhand Gangtok, Sikkim Ludhiana, Punjab Solution: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh, inaugurated the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 at the India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) in Ganaur, Sonipat district, Haryana.
Q11. The Reserve Bank has announced that it will transfer an interim surplus of INR ______rupees to the central government for the half-year ended 31st December 2018. 42,000 crore 34,000 crore 66,000 crore 28,000 crore 25,000 crore Solution: The Reserve Bank has announced that it will transfer an interim surplus of 28,000 crore rupees to the central government for the half-year ended 31st December 2018. With this interim transfer, the government will get a total of Rs 68,000 crore from the central bank in the current fiscal. The RBI had transferred Rs 40,000 crore to the government in August 2018.
Q12. Indian Air Force conducted mega exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’ at ______. Tezpur Pokhran Panagarh Jaisalmer Jaipur Solution: Indian Air Force conducted mega exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’ in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The exercise was carried out day and night where the IAF showcased firepower capability of indigenously developed platforms and efficacy of missiles.
Q13. Wallace Smith Broecker passed away in New York. He was a well- known ______. Director Actor Quiz master Social activist Climate scientist Solution: Climate scientist Wallace Smith Broecker, who popularised the term "global warming" has passed away in New York.
Q14. Which of the following country is to launch its first moon mission, sending an unmanned spacecraft to collect data to be shared with NASA? Israel China France India Germany Solution: Israel is to launch its first moon mission, sending an unmanned spacecraft to collect data to be shared with NASA. According to a report, the 585-kilogram Beresheet (Genesis) spacecraft is to lift off atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Q15. India and Argentina signed many agreements during state visit of President of Argentina to India. What is the currency of Argentina? Argentine riyal Argentine dollar Argentine peso Argentine ruble Argentine dinar Solution: Argentine peso is the Currency of Argentina.
Q1. In which of the following state K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism inaugurated the project ‘Development of Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’? Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Maharashtra Manipur Solution: K.J. Alphons, Union Minister for Tourism inaugurated the project ‘Development of Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism at Vagamon, Kerala. Q2. Which of the following General Insurance Company, announced the launch of 'Trip Protector' insurance policy, a pioneering policy in the non-life insurance segment in India? Max Bupa Reliance Bajaj Allianz Bharti AXA HDFC ERGO Solution: HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s third-largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector, announced the launch of Trip Protector’ insurance policy, a pioneering policy in the non-life insurance segment in India.
Q3. The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually all over the world on ______. 22 February 10 February 20 February 17 February 2 March Solution: The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually all over the world on 20 February.
Q4. The theme for World Day of Social Justice 2019 is ______. True Voice of Justice If You Want Peace & Development, Work for Social Justice How Social Justice Affects Poverty Eradication Social justice for peaceful and prosperous coexistence Job Creation, Better Quality Jobs, And Better Access to Jobs Solution: The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually all over the world on 20 February. The theme for WDSJ 2019 is “If You Want Peace & Development, Work for Social Justice”.
Q5. The Ministry of Commerce will now recognize an entity as a start-up up to _____from the date of its incorporation or registration instead of the existing duration of ______. 9 years, 6years 6 years, 4 years 8 years, 5 years 10 years, 7 years 10 years, 5 years Solution: The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually all over the world on 20 February. The theme for WDSJ 2019 is “If You Want Peace & Development, Work for Social Justice”.
Q6. In which of the following state, Bandicoot, a drainage-cleaning robot, has been introduced? Tamil Nadu Karnataka Delhi Goa Maharashtra Solution: Bandicoot, a drainage-cleaning robot, has been introduced for the first time in India at the Kumbakonam city corporation as part of efforts to rid of manual scavenging at the cost of Rs 18 lakh in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Q7. Cyber Prevention Awareness and Detection (CyPAD) Centre and the National Cyber Forensic Lab (NCFL) were inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in______. Daman and Diu Chandigarh New Delhi Pondicherry Goa Solution: Cyber Prevention Awareness and Detection (CyPAD) Centre and the National Cyber Forensic Lab (NCFL) were inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and LG Anil Baijal in Dwarka, New Delhi.
Q8. One of the most successful squash players Nicol David has announced her retirement. She is from ______. Malaysia USA Serbia Spain Japan Solution: Malaysia’s 8-time World Champion Nicol David has announced that she will call time on her record-breaking career at the end of the 2018/19 season.
Q9. Who among the following won Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th National Photography Awards? S. Neelima V. Ravi Kumar Arun Sreedhar Shanth Kumar Ashok Dilwali Solution: Ashok Dilwali has won Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th National Photography Awards.
Q10. Who among the following won Professional Photographer of the Year Award at the 7th National Photography Awards? SL Shanth Kumar Ashok Dilwali Manish Jaisi Arun Sreedhar Avijit Datta Solution: SL Shanth Kumar won Professional Photographer of the Year Award at the 7th National Photography Awards.
Q11. William E. Butterworth III, better known as W.E.B. Griffin passed away. He was a noted______. Novelist Poet Scientist Doctor Director Solution: American military veteran and novelist, William E. Butterworth III, better known as W.E.B. Griffin (his pen name), passed away at the age of 89. He joined the army at the age of 17 and has served in the Korean War.
Q12. Namvar Singh passed away in New Delhi. He was a well-known ______. Sanskrit novelist Garhwali poet Tamil director Telugu actor Hindi writer Solution: Noted Hindi writer Namvar Singh passed away in New Delhi. He was 92. Prof. Namvar Singh was ill for some time and was being treated at All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Q13. Climate scientist ______, who popularised the term “global warming” passed away recently. Syukuro Manabe Wallace Smith Broecker James E. Hansen Phil D. Jones Michael E. Mann Solution: Climate scientist Wallace Smith Broecker, who popularised the term “global warming” has passed away in New York. Eighty-seven-year-old Columbia University professor breathed his last at a New York City hospital.
Q14. Which of the following country became the 73rd nation to sign the International Solar Alliance? Iran Oman UAE Qatar Saudi Arabia Solution: Saudi Arabia became the 73rd nation to sign the International Solar Alliance. ISA was unveiled by PM Narendra Modi and former French President Francois Hollande in 2015.
Q15. 8-time World Champion Nicol David has announced that she will call time on her record-breaking career at the end of the 2018/19 season. She is a ______player. Chess Tennis Squash Badminton Table-Tennis Solution: The 35-year-old from Penang is one of the most successful squash players of all time and spent an unprecedented 9 years at World No.1 between 2006- 2015. Q1. The government has approved recapitalization of______in 12 public sector banks in this fiscal to help them maintain regulatory capital requirements and finance growth plans. Rs 66,251 crore Rs 40,448 crore Rs 43,450 crore Rs 48,239 crore Rs 28,000 crore Solution: The government has approved recapitalization of Rs 48,239 crore in 12 public sector banks in this fiscal to help them maintain regulatory capital requirements and finance growth plans.
Q2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in South Korea, will receive the ______in recognition of his dedication to international cooperation, global growth and human development. South Korea Leadership Award South Korea Peace Prize Seoul Peace Prize Korean Leadership Award South Korea Energy and Environment Prize Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seoul on a two-day visit to South Korea. Mr Modi will hold bilateral talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and receive the Seoul Peace Prize in recognition of his dedication to international cooperation, global growth and human development.
Q3. Who among the following won Laureus World Sports Award for World Sportsman of the Year? Roger Federer Charles Hamelin Mark Williams Pankaj Advani Novak Djokovic Solution: Novak Djokovic won Laureus World Sports Award for World Sportsman of the Year.
Q4. Who among the following won Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year? Simone Biles Anisa Sayyed Mary Kom Lindsey Vonn Serena Williams Solution: Simone Biles won Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year.
Q5. Name the tele-law mobile application launched by the Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad that will benefit paralegal volunteers (PLVs) of National Legal Service Authority and State Legal Services Authorities (SLSA) in the country. Justice City Nyaya Bandhu Nyaya Adalat Nyaya Murti Nyaya Mitr Solution: A tele-law mobile application ‘Nyaya Bandhu’ was launched by the Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. The application will benefit 73,000 paralegal volunteers (PLVs) of National Legal Service Authority and State Legal Services Authorities (SLSA) in the country who will be associated under Tele- Law service.
Q6. Three days Conference on the VISION ZERO and its relevance to Occupational Safety and Health was held in ______. Chennai Hyderabad Ahmadabad Nagpur Mumbai Solution: Heeralal Samariya, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment inaugurated the three days Conference on the VISION ZERO and its relevance to Occupational Safety and Health was held in Mumbai.
Q7. ‘KALIA Chhatra Bruti’ scholarship scheme is launched by ______. Tamil Nadu Karnataka Odisha Kerala Telangana Solution: ‘KALIA Chhatra Bruti’ scholarship for the children of farmers benefited under the KALIA scheme was launched by the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Q8. Which of the following state hosted the 8th World CSR Congress? Kerala Uttar Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Haryana Maharashtra Solution: World Corporate Social Responsibility Congress (World CSR Congress 2019) promotes Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Social Development. The 8th World CSR Congress was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Q9. Which of the following city hosted the 4th India-ASEAN Expo and Summit? Bangalore New Delhi Nagpur Navi Mumbai Imphal Solution: The 4th India-ASEAN Expo and Summit started in New Delhi. This is a flagship event of Department of Commerce, being organized with FICCI to carry forward the momentum and to further strengthen India-ASEAN relations under the Act-East Policy.
Q10. Under ______, government has aimed at equipping 9 lakh classrooms in schools and colleges across the country with digital facilities for teaching by 2022. Operation Digital Board Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan Digital Shiksha Mission Operation Digital Shiksha Operation Black Board Solution: The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry launched Operation Digital Board on the lines of Operation Blackboard to provide better digital education in school. The government has aimed at equipping 9 lakh classrooms in schools and colleges across the country (7 lakh classrooms of 9th, 10th and 11th standards and 2 lakh classrooms of colleges and Universities) with digital facilities for teaching by 2022.
Q11. Which of the following city is hosting a month-long ‘Festival of India’? Kathmandu Thimphu Seoul Sydney Melbourne Solution: A month-long ‘Festival of India’ began in Kathmandu, Nepal, to familiarise the new generation of the country about the similarities between the two countries.
Q12. International Mother Language Day is observed every year on ______since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. 15th February 19th February 21st February 23rd February 28th February Solution: International Mother Language Day has been observed every year on 21st February since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
Q13. What is the theme of the International Mother Language day 2019? Indigenous languages matter for Indivisual development Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building and reconciliation Development, peace building and reconciliation of Mother Language Indigenous languages and Indigenous people Environment, Education, Women Empowerment and Mother Language Matter Solution: This year, International Mother Language day 2019 will be framed by the International Year of indigenous languages 2019 (IYIL19) around the theme “Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building and reconciliation”.
Q14. Under ‘Make in India’ initiative, Indian Railways has created history by converting a ______locomotive into ______locomotive for the first time in the world. coal, electric diesel, petrol team, electric diesel, electric team, petrol Solution: Under ‘Make in India’ initiative, Indian Railways has created history by converting a diesel locomotive into electric locomotive for the first time in the world. This all new converted energy-efficient electric locomotive has been flagged off by PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi.
Q15. Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away in Mumbai. He was a ______. Film producer RTI Activist Sound Engineer Fashion Designer Sportsman Solution: Veteran Bollywood producer and father of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away in Mumbai.
Q1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved launch of Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM Yojana). The total central financial support provided under the scheme would be Rs. ______. 34,422 crore 37,722 crore 39,452 crore 29,312 crore 28,622 crore Solution: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan’ (KUSUM Yojana) with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The Central Government will provide a total financial support of Rs 34,422 crore for the scheme.
Q2. With which of the following country, India signed MOU on Combating Transnational Crime and developing Police Cooperation? South Korea Nepal South Africa Norway Finland Solution: The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between the South Korean National Police Agency, Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, India on combating transnational crime and developing police cooperation.
Q3. Which state Police has inducted India’s first humanoid robot officer? Uttar Pradesh Delhi Goa Kerala Andhra Pradesh Solution: Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, inaugurated India’s first Humanoid Police Robot named KP-BOT, ranked as Sub-Inspector (SI), at the Police Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Q4. Operation Digital Board was launched by Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry to provide better digital education in school with the help of digital facilities for teaching by the year ______? 2025 2030 2022 2020 2024 Solution: The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry launched Operation Digital Board on the lines of Operation Blackboard to provide better digital education in school.The government has aimed at equipping 9 lakh classrooms in schools and colleges across the country (7 lakh classrooms of 9th, 10th and 11th standards and 2 lakh classrooms of colleges and Universities) with digital facilities for teaching by 2022.
Q5. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently hiked the interest rate on employees’ provident fund for the fiscal year 2018-19 from 8.55 to ______8.65 % 9.55 % 9.00 % 8.80 % 8.95 % Solution: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has hiked interest rate on employees’ provident fund to 8.65% from 8.55% for the 2018-19 fiscal year. The announcement was made by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar.
Q6. Who among the following has been appointed as the first ombudsman for the cricket body BCCI under its new Constitution approved by the court? TS Thakur DK Jain Arun Kumar Mishra Adarsh Kumar Goel Jagdish Singh Khehar Solution: The Supreme Court appointed a retired judge of the court Justice D.K. Jain as the first ombudsman under the new BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Constitution approved by the court in a judgment.
Q7. Who among the following has been selected as the president of the Foundation Board for Better Boxing of AIBA (International Boxing Association)? Vijay Pratap Singh Sunil Mehta Sunil Arora Vijay Kumar Ajay Singh Solution: Ajay Singh, president of the Boxing Federation of India has been selected as the president of the Foundation Board for Better Boxing of AIBA (International Boxing Association).
Q8. Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, inaugurated a conference on ______with the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare (EGROW Foundation). Past and present of Indian Banking The Future of Young Bankers The Future of Indian Banking Indian Banking and Young Bankers None of the above option is the right answer Solution: Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, inaugurated a conference on “The Future of Indian Banking” with the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare (EGROW Foundation).
Q9. Name the news agency which unveiled the world’s first female AI news anchor. Xin Xin Hua Chang Suu WION China News Xinhua Solution: Chinese news agency Xinhua unveiled the world’s first female AI news anchor Xin Xiaomeng. She has been developed in collaboration with Sogou Inc, a search engine company.
Q10. What is the name of world’s first female AI news anchor unveiled in China? Min Xi Xin Xi Xin Hua Xin Min Omang Xin Xiaomeng Hua Min Xin Solution: Chinese news agency Xinhua unveiled the world’s first female AI news anchor Xin Xiaomeng. She has been developed in collaboration with Sogou Inc, a search engine company.
Q11. A ______of bramble cay melomys species lived on a tiny island off northern Australia becomes the world’s first mammal to have become extinct due to “human-induced climate change”. small black rabbit small brown rat big red rabbit small red rat small red cat Solution: A small brown rat of bramble cay melomys species lived on a tiny island off northern Australia becomes the world’s first mammal to have become extinct due to “human-induced climate change”. It was found only on a small sand island near the coast of Papua New Guinea.
Q12. India and Sri Lanka signed an MoU to establish a business center for ICT incubators in Jaffna (a city in Sri Lanka) through the grant of ______Sri Lankan rupees from India. 30 crore 25 crore 35 crore 50 crore 75 crore Solution: India and Sri Lanka signed an MoU to establish a business center for ICT incubators in Jaffna (a city in Sri Lanka) through the grant of 25 crore Sri Lankan rupees from India. Q13. The CCEA, chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the launch of KUSUM Yojana with the objective of providing ______. land and financial security to farmers financial and power security to farmers water and power security to farmers land and power security to farmers financial and water security to farmers Solution: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan’ (KUSUM Yojana) with the objective of providing financial and water security to farmers. The Central Government will provide a total financial support of Rs 34,422 crore for the scheme.
Q14. India and ______signed an MoU for releasing a joint stamp commemorating the legendary Princess Suriratna (Queen Hur Hwang-ok), a legendary Princess of Ayodhya. South Korea Sri Lanka Vietnam China Japan Solution: India and South Korea signed an MoU for releasing a joint stamp commemorating the legendary Princess Suriratna (Queen Hur Hwang-ok), a legendary Princess of Ayodhya, who went to Korea in AD 48 and married King Kim-Suro
Q15. India signed an MoU on Start-up Cooperation to promote collaboration among Start-ups and to set up of a ______in India. UK Start-up Centre Nepal Start-up Centre Sri Lanka Start-up Centre Japan Start-up Centre Korea Start-up Centre Solution: India signed an MoU on Start-up Cooperation to promote collaboration among Start-ups and to set up of a Korea Start-up Centre in India.
Q1. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new park which houses the replicas of seven wonders of the world in______. Assam Tripura Goa Delhi Agra Solution: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a new park which houses the replicas of seven wonders of the world at South Delhi. The park, which is called the ‘Waste to Wonder Park’, was built by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC).
Q2. The Odisha Cabinet approved the ______scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls across the state. Kalia Khushi Balika Padman Kanya Solution: The Odisha Cabinet approved the ‘Khushi‘ scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls across the state. The scheme will benefit nearly 17.25 lakh school girls from Class VI to XII studying in government and government-aided schools.
Q3. Wallace’s giant bee (Wallace Bee), the largest bee known on the Earth which was considered to be extinct since 1981 was re-spotted in an ______forest. Australian Malaysian Indonesian Indian African Solution: Wallace’s giant bee (Wallace Bee), the largest bee known on the Earth which was considered to be extinct since 1981 was re-spotted in an Indonesian forest.
Q4. Who among the following became the First Indian Woman to be honoured with the ‘Future for Nature Award’ for her work on marine conservation? Divya Karnad Mahima Nodiyal Isha Dua Yashita Maurya Aarti Chaturvedi Solution: 33-year-old Ashoka University teacher and Wipro Sustainable Fellow, Divya Karnad became the First Indian Woman to be honoured with the ‘Future for Nature Award’ for her work on marine conservation.
Q5. Which of the following state government has decided to observe Adolescent girls’ day on 8th of every month at Anganwadi centers across the state? Telangana Sikkim Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Solution: In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Scheme for Adolescent girls (SAG). The state government also decided to observe Adolescent girls’ day on 8th of every month at Anganwadi centres across the state. Q6. In which of the following country, its president Omar al-Bashir has declared a year-long state of emergency, dissolving his cabinet and local governments throughout the country? Iraq Sudan Kenya Nigeria Tanzania Solution: Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has declared a year-long state of emergency, dissolving his cabinet and local governments throughout the country. Omar al-Bashir in a televised address called on Sudan’s parliament to postpone constitutional amendments that would allow him to run for another term in a presidential election in 2020.
Q7. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) formed a 4-member committee to look into the matter of taxation related pain points. It is headed by ______. Dinesh Bhatiya Pradeep Singh Rajeev Sharma Rajiv Shukla Sanjeev Sharma Solution: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) formed a 4-member committee, headed by income tax commissioner Sanjeev Sharma, to look into the matter of taxation related pain points and submit its final report and recommendations by mid-March.
Q8. Defence Ministry has approved the acquisition of more than ______torpedoes which will be equipped on the force’s six Scorpene- class submarines. 500 lightweight 350 lightweight 100 heavyweight 350 heavyweight 1000 heavyweight Solution: In a major boost for the Navy’s firepower, the Defence Ministry has approved the acquisition of more than 100 heavyweight torpedoes which will be equipped on the force’s six Scorpene-class submarines being built at Mazagon Dockyards in Mumbai.
Q9. Which of the following ministry won 'Platinum' status in Digital India Awards 2018 under 'Web Ratna - Ministry/Department' category? Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Corporate Affairs Ministry of Human Resource Development Solution: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises won 'Platinum' status in Digital India Awards 2018 under 'Web Ratna - Ministry/Department' category.
Q10. Which of the following mobile app won 'Platinum' status in Digital India Awards 2018 under Best Mobile App category? Meeseva App Umang App ePathshala eCourts Services Sugam App Solution: eCourts Services mobile app won 'Platinum' status in Digital India Awards 2018 under the Best Mobile App category.
Q1. Women’s Livelihood Bonds (WLBs), new social impact bonds exclusively for women, has been launched with an initial corpus of ______. Rs 100 crore Rs 300 crore Rs 500 crore Rs 750 crore Rs 1000 crore Solution: World Bank, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) launched new social impact bonds exclusively for women, called Women’s Livelihood Bonds (WLBs), with an initial corpus of Rs 300 crore.
Q2. Women’s Livelihood Bonds (WLBs), will enable individual women entrepreneurs in sectors like food processing, agriculture, services, and small units to borrow around Rs 50,000 to ______at an annual interest rate of around 13% to 14% or less. Rs 2 lakh Rs 5 lakh Rs 7.5 lakh Rs 10 lakh Rs 3 lakh Solution: Women’s Livelihood Bonds (WLBs) will enable individual women entrepreneurs in sectors like food processing, agriculture, services, and small units to borrow around Rs 50,000 to Rs 3 lakh at an annual interest rate of around 13% to 14% or less and have a tenure of 5 years.
Q3. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been invited to deliver an address at the OIC in Abu Dhabi. OIC stands for______Oil Importing Countries Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Organisation of Oil Importing Countries Organisation of Indian-ocean Countries Organisation of Islamic Countries Solution: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been invited to deliver an address at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi. This is the first time that a leader of the non-Muslim country has been invited to the OIC conference.
Q4. The Asian Hockey Federation has honored ______with the 2018 Player of the Year award. Sardar Singh Amit Rohidas Harmanpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Akashdeep Singh Solution: The Asian Hockey Federation has honored Indian skipper Manpreet Singh with the 2018 Player of the Year award. Women team’s striker Lalremsiami has bagged the Rising Player of The Year prize.
Q5. US President Donald Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4 (SPD-4) to______. dealt with space traffic management streamlined regulations for the commercial space sector create US Space Force directed NASA to get humans back to the Moon detect Iran's space and atomic programs Solution: US President Donald Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4 (SPD-4), ordering the Pentagon to establish the Space Force as the 6th branch of the United States military, to go along with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, in order to secure and extend American dominance of the space domain.
Q6. Thailand and the United States hosted the annual ______military exercise, the biggest activity of its type in the Asia-Pacific region with 29 nations taking part as participants or observers. Cobra Gold Simbex King Cobra Slinex Nomadic Elephant Solution: Thailand and the United States hosted the annual Cobra Gold military exercise, the biggest activity of its type in the Asia-Pacific region with 29 nations taking part as participants or observers. Apart from the 2 countries, 7 countries who participated in the exercise were India, Singapore, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Korea.
Q7. Which of the following state has become the first state to deploy specially- trained dogs to check smuggling of liquor? Kerala Punjab Bihar Goa Uttar Pradesh Solution: Bihar has become the first state to deploy specially-trained dogs to check smuggling of liquor which continues to take place inspite of the total ban imposed in the state for the last 3 years.
Q8. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal launched ______Dashboard in New Delhi to keep people informed about the work going on in the Railways across the country. Rail Drishti Rail Ways Rail Vikash Rail Infra Train Infra Tech Solution: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal launched Rail Drishti Dashboard in New Delhi. Mr Goyal stated that the Dashboard has been launched to keep people informed about the work going on in the Railways across the country.
Q9. Which of the following country has started to trade its new currency, the RTGS dollar? Cuba Venezuela Vietnam Sudan Zimbabwe Solution: Zimbabwe started to trade its new currency, the RTGS dollar, two days after the central bank announced measures to try and resolve a chronic monetary crisis.
Q10. Which Indian state has become the first state in the country to get a second Coast Guard district headquarters? Odisha Kerala Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Karnataka Solution: Tamil Nadu became the first state in the country to get a second Coast Guard district headquarters - Thoothukudi. The first district headquarters is Chennai.
Q1. Which of the following team scored 278 to register the highest-ever total in T20s? Afghanistan New Zealand South Africa Australia Sri Lanka Solution: Afghanistan scored 278 for the loss of three wickets from their allotted 20 overs, to register the highest-ever total in T20s at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Q2. Which of the following state launched the scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana’ that guarantees 100 days of employment every year to urban youth from economically weaker sections? Tripura Maharashtra Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Solution: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath launched the State Government’s flagship scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana’ that guarantees 100 days of employment every year to urban youth from economically weaker sections.
Q3. Which of the following cricket team became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa? India Sri Lanka Pakistan Afghanistan Bangladesh Solution: Sri Lanka cricket team became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa after winning the series by 2-0. This was Sri Lanka’s sixth series in South Africa and their first win. Kusal Perera was given the Man of the Series award.
Q4. Who among the following has joined Amazon’s board of directors? Adi Godrej Dilip Shanghvi Ratan Tata Indra Nooyi Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Solution: PepsiCo’s India-born former CEO Indra Nooyi has joined Amazon’s board of directors, the online retail giant. Starbucks executive Rosalind Brewer has also joined the Amazon Board. Ms. Nooyi will be a member of the audit committee.
Q5. FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Limited (FAGMIL) has taken up a project to establish a white cement plant near village Nohra Dhar in ______, at a project cost of approximately Rs. 605 crores. Andhra Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Telangana Solution: Under its diversification programme, FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Limited (FAGMIL) has taken up a project to establish a white cement plant near village Nohra Dhar in Himachal Pradesh, at a project cost of approximately Rs. 605 crores.
Q6. Who among the following was awarded Lifetime Achievement award at the FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) annual awards function? Aditya Patel Narayan Karthikeyan G.R. Karthikeyan Armaan Ebrahim Jehan Daruwala Solution: G.R. Karthikeyan, father of India’s first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award at the FMSCI annual awards function. FIA president Jean Todt was the chief guest and handed over the awards.
Q7. Which of the following Indian Grandmaster lifted the Cannes International Open trophy? Koneru Humpy Krishnan Sasikiran Praveen Thipsay Dibyendu Barua Abhijeet Gupta Solution: Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta lifted the Cannes International Open trophy. He took an easy draw with Pier Luigi Basso of Italy in the ninth and final round.
Q8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a new National War Memorial to the nation. It is situated in ______. New Delhi Mumbai Goa Pune Kochi Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a new National War Memorial, situated in the India Gate complex in New Delhi, to the nation. He lit the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone obelisk to pay homage to the soldiers who died in the line of duty.
Q9. Which of the following Indian city hosted the 4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit? Mumbai Gorakhpur Dehradun Nagpur New Delhi Solution: J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the ‘4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit’ in New Delhi, in the presence of Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad Union Minister of Law & Justice and Electronics & Information Technology and Health Ministers from several countries. Q10. Who among the following was awarded with the Gandhi Peace Prize 2018 for his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world? Fazalur Rehman Yohei Sasakawa Shinzo Abe Keith Donohue Ahsan Basir Sheikh Solution: Japan’s Yohei Sasakawa was awarded with the Gandhi Peace Prize 2018 for his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world.
Q1. Who has authored/edited the book titled ‘Quality, Accreditation, and Ranking – A Silent Revolution in the Offing in Indian Higher Education’? Vikram Seth Amitav Ghosh R Mahashankaran Arundhati Roy H Chaturvedi Solution: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launched the book titled ‘Quality, Accreditation, and Ranking – A Silent Revolution in the Offing in Indian Higher Education’ edited by Education Promotion Society for India’s (EPSI) Alternate President Dr. H Chaturvedi in New Delhi.
Q2. Which city hosted the Network-18 Rising India Summit? Mumbai New Delhi Bhubaneswar Kochi Pune Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Network-18 Rising India Summit, held in New Delhi and laid out his vision for a ‘New India‘.
Q3. What is the theme of the Network-18 Rising India Summit? Beyond Politics: Defining National Priorities Micro Irrigation and Modern Agriculture Focuses on digital, marketing, startup, technology and mobile Shaping a New India To bring the best outcome with great knowledge Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Network-18 Rising India Summit, held in New Delhi and laid out his vision for a ‘New India‘. The theme of the summit was, ‘Beyond Politics: Defining National Priorities’.
Q4. Who among the following has been chosen for this year’s META Lifetime Achievement Award? R K Singh Usman Ali Isani Abdul Jamil Khan Vandana Shiva Mahesh Elkunchwar Solution: Eminent Indian playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar has been chosen for this year’s META Lifetime Achievement Award. The playwright will be conferred upon with the award on March 12, along with the winners of the 14th Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) festival.
Q5. Which among the following Indian bank has tied up with Germany’s KfW Development Bank for funding of USD 113 million to refinance solar projects? Corporation Bank Bank of India Bank of Baroda Andhra Bank Central Bank Of India Solution: State-run Bank of Baroda has tied up with Germany’s KfW Development Bank for funding of USD 113 million to refinance solar projects. The tie-up is part of an Indo-German Solar Energy Partnership signed in 2015.
Q6. Who has been re-elected as Nigeria’s President? Muhammadu Buhari Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Aja Fatoumata Jallow Joice Mujuru Sophia Abdi Noor Solution: Muhammadu Buhari was re-elected Nigeria’s President, results showed, after a delayed poll that angered voters and led to claims of rigging and collusion.
Q7. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken 3 more banks from the PCA framework allowing them to resume their normal lending activities. What does C stands for in PCA framework? Correlation Certificate Cheque Commission Corrective Solution: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken off Allahabad Bank, Corporation Bank and Dhanlaxmi Bank from the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework allowing them to resume their normal lending activities.
Q8. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and ______signed an MoU for jointly developing infrastructure for fuels, lubricating oil, LPG, Natural Gas and any other related fuel and gas for meeting the requirement of National Waterways. HPCL IOCL NTPC ONGC GAIL Solution: Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed an MoU for jointly developing infrastructure for fuels, lubricating oil, LPG, Natural Gas and any other related fuel and gas for meeting the requirement of National Waterways.
Q9. A joint military exercise Sampriti-2019 is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and ______. Myanmar Bhutan Nepal Bangladesh Japan Solution: As part of the ongoing India Bangladesh defence cooperation, a joint military exercise Sampriti-2019 will be conducted at Tangail, Bangladesh from 02 March to 15 March 2019.Exercise Sampriti-2019 is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh.
Q10. Which Indian state has launched the Parents Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring (PRANAM) Bill that aims to protect elderly parents of government employees in their times of need? Assam Sikkim Manipur Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Solution: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the PRANAM Commission, which is a panel set up to look after the issues concerning a Bill brought in for the protection of parents of state government employees.