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1.Who has been elected as the Prime minister of United Kingdom in 2019?
A. David Cameron B. Gordon Brown C. Boris Johnson D. Jeremy Hunt E. John Major
Answer : C
Solution : Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson (55-years) has been elected as new Prime Minister of United Kingdom.
Johnson, the former foreign secretary, secured 92,153 votes against 46,656 of his rival Jeremy Hunt in the battle for 10 Downing Street after Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation amid a mounting rebellion from within the party.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the head of the Government of the United Kingdom and chairs Cabinet meetings.
2.Who has been appointed United States 27th Secretary of Defence?
A. Mark Esper B. Richard V Spencer C. Patrick M Shanahan D. Jim Mattis E. Ash Carter
Answer : A
Solution : The U.S. Senate confirmed former soldier Mark Esper as Secretary of Defence.
Esper replaces Patrick Shanahan, who led the military in an acting capacity, but this week withdrew his name from consideration for a permanent role after allegations of domestic violence.
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, ‘Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
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3.Who has authored the book “Kargil: Untold stories from the War”?
A. Anand Neelakanthan B. Chetan Bhagat C. Ganesh Devy D. Rachna Bisht Rawat E. Ruskin Bond
Answer : D
Solution : On the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War a new book titled, “Kargil: Untold stories from the War” authored by Rachna Bisht Rawat released in New Delhi.
The book is based on Rawat's interviews with war survivors and martyrs' families, take the readers to the treacherous Himalayan mountains.
This book is a tribute to their courage and that of their families, who have faced their loss with such dignity.
The ‘Kargil war’ lasted for nearly three months, initiated in May of 1999 in an effort to displace Pakistani soldiers from the peaks they had occupied on the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC).
4.As per Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking report, what is India’s ranking in the global innovation index 2019?
A. 52nd B. 53rd C. 54th D. 51st E. 57th
Answer : A
Solution : India improved its ranking in the global innovation index by five places to 52nd in 2019 from 57th position last year.
The GII rankings are published annually by Cornell University, INSEAD and the UN World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and GII Knowledge Partners.
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5.Who among the following is the first non-football player to be awarded the ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’ 2019?
A. Keshav Dutt B. Virat Kohli C. PV Sindhu D. Pullela Gopichand E. Saina Nehwal
Answer : A
Solution : Former India Football Captain Prasun Banerjee and two-time Olympic gold medallist Keshav Dutt has been chosen for the ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’ 2019.
This is for the first time Mohun Bagan's executive committee has decided to confer their highest honour to a non-footballer.
The Mariners will also give Life Memberships to Sourav Ganguly, Chuni Goswami, Dr Vece Paes, Prasenjit Chatterjee and Deb Shankar Halder.
6.How much amount has been approved by the Union government for ‘Implementation of Agriculture Export Policy’ in 2019-20?
A. Rs 109.6 crore B. Rs 195.4 crore C. Rs 269.25 crore D. Rs 206.8 crore E. None of these
Answer : D
Solution :
The Union Government has approved an outlay of Rs 206.8 crore for a central sector scheme titled ‘Implementation of Agriculture Export Policy’ for the financial year 2019-20.
The ‘Agriculture Export Policy, 2018’ is aimed at doubling farmers’ income by 2022.
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7.Who has won the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Women’s Championships 2019 title?
A. England B. Singapore C. India D. Hong Kong E. Malaysia
Answer : C
Solution :
India women's team clinched their maiden Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships title, beating England 3-0 in the final.
The Indian women team won the gold for the first time in the history in the commonwealth games.
8.Who has become India’s 64th Grandmaster in Chess?
A. S Arun Prasad B. Srinath Narayanan C. Prithu Gupta D. Girish A Koushik E. G N Gopal
Answer : C
Solution :
Delhi’s Prithu Gupta has become India’s 64th Grandmaster, crossing the Elo threshold of 2500 points after beating IM Lev Yankelevich in the fifth round of the Portuguese League 2019.
Gupta has achieved the sensational feat at the age of 15 years, 4 months and 10 days.
Gupta received his first GM norm at the Gibraltar Masters last year, before achieving the second norm at the Biel Masters the same year.
Grandmaster (GM) is a title awarded to chess players by the world chess organization FIDE.
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9.Who has won the British Open title in Ireland?
A. Shane Lowry B. Henrik Stenson C. Jordan Spieth D. Francesco Molinari E. None of these
Answer : A
Solution :
Irishman Shane Lowry wins British Open to claim his first major golfing title at Royal Portrush.
Lowry became the second player from the Republic of Ireland to win a major after Padraig Harrington.
The 2019 Open Championship was the 148th Open Championship, played at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
10.Which of the following Countries will host the ISSF World Cup in 2020?
A. Japan B. USA C. China D. India E. None of these
Answer : D
Solution :
International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has approved India’s application to host the ISSF World Cup stages from 15 to 26 March 2020.
World Cup will be held at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad in New Delhi.
The ISSF World Cup was introduced by the International Shooting Sport Federation in 1986 to provide a homogeneous system for qualification to the Olympic shooting competitions.
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11.Which country won the 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Men’s Championships 2019 title?
A. England B. Singapore C. India D. Hong Kong E. Malaysia
Answer : C
Solution :
Indian men defended their crown beating England while the women blanked Singapore for their maiden title at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Cuttack.
England tried to change the script but the Indian men brought in a twist to the tale through birthday boy Harmeet Desai to end the English hopes to lift the Host Association's Cup.
The men beat England 3-2 while Indian women defeated England 3-0 to dethrone the defending champions Singapore who had a stranglehold on the trophy since 1997. After having won the Cup for eight consecutive times, their vice-like grip was snapped when they chose to send a weak team.
12.Who has won the Indonesia Open BWF Tour Super 1000 tournament held in Jakarta, Indonesia?
A. Akane Yamaguchi B. Chen Yufei C. Nozomi Okuhara D. P V Sindhu E. Saina Nehwal
Answer : A
Solution :
Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi has won the Indonesia Open BWF Tour Super 1000 tournament held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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She defeated India’s P.V. Sindhu in the title clash by 21-15, 21-16.
The 2019 Indonesia Open was the fourteenth tournament of the 2019 BWF World Tour and also part of the Indonesia Open championships.
13.Which of the following Bollywood start will be honoured with an honorary doctorate degree from La Trobe University?
A. Shah Rukh Khan B. Salman Khan C. Aamir Khan D. Akshay Kumar E. Ajay Devgn
Answer : A
Solution :
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured with an honorary doctorate degree from La Trobe University at its Melbourne campus in Bundoora.
The award is for his contributions towards underprivileged children, women empowerment initiatives through Meer Foundation.
La Trobe University is the first Australian university to award Khan with an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Letters (honoris causa).
14.Which of the following banks has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) interactive assistant chatbot named “ABHi”?
A. Andhra Bank B. Allahabad Bank C. Union Bank of India D. ICICI Bank E. None of these
Answer : A
Solution :
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Andhra Bank has launched an Artificial Intelligence interactive assistant chatbot named “ABHi.”
Using the chatbot that is available on the official website of Andhra Bank i.e www.andhrabank.in.
Its customer can get access to instant information 24×7, anytime they want.
15.Who has been appointed as the new Governor of Gujarat?
A. Anusaiya Uikey B. Vinod Duggal C. Acharya Devvrat D. Kalraj Mishra E. B B Harichandan
Answer : C
Solution :
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Acharya Devvrat as the Governor of Gujarat.
Mr. Acharya Devvrat will replace OP Kohli.
The governors (exist in the states) and lieutenant- governors/administrators (union territories and in the NCT of Delhi) of the states and union territories of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level.
16.Who has become the 76th signatory countries to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A. Yemen B. Zambia C. Niger D. Palau E. Dominica
Answer : D
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Solution :
Palau has become the 76th signatory country to join the International Solar Alliance (PCA).
According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), The organisation aims to deploy over 1,000 gigawatts of solar energy and mobilise more than USD 1,000 billion into solar power by 2030.
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a group of 121 solar resource-rich countries with headquarters in Gurugram, India.
17.Which of the following countries has successfully launched new X-Ray space telescope ‘Spektr-RG’?
A. France B. Russia C. Japan D. India E. USA
Answer : B
Solution :
The Russian space agency, Roscosmos successfully launched into space an all-sky-survey satellite, Spektrum-Röntgen-Gamma also known as Spektr-RG on a Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Russia.
It is a joint project of Roscosmos with German space agency, DLR, for mapping X-rays across the sky to trace the large-scale structure of the universe and mark a new stage in X-ray astronomy.
18.Which state has become the first Indian state to have water policy?
A. Assam B. Punjab C. Uttar Pradesh D. Meghalaya E. Odisha
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Answer : D
Solution :
Meghalaya became the first state in India to ensure the conservation of water and have own water policy following a nod given by the State Cabinet.
The objective of the policy is to recognize water resources as a common pool resource, to provide safe and hygienic water for drinking, domestic and sanitation and livelihood development to all residents of the state.
19.The Asia’s largest solar Power project is located ______.
A. Indore B. Jabalpur C. Rewa D. Gwalior E. Ujjain
Answer : C
Solution :
The Asia’s largest solar Power project is located at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.
With continuous rain, Asia's largest solar power plant has suffered heavy losses.
More than two and a half hundred solar plates were swept away because of rain-water coming from the hills.
20.The book ‘War over Words: Censorship in India, 1930-1960’ is written by _____.
A. Anita Desai B. Olive Schlieden C. A Surya Prakash D. Devika Sethi E. C Banda
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Answer : D
Solution :
The book named “War over Words: Censorship in India, 1930-1960” has been written by Devika Sethi.
This book recovers narrates and interrogates the history of censorship of publications in India over three crucial decades – encompassing the Gandhian anti-colonial movement, the Second World War, Partition, and the early years of Independent India.
The book has been published by Cambridge University Press.
21.Who soared to the top of Forbes’ annual celebrity 100 list of world’s highest-paid celebrity?
A. Robert Downey Jr. B. George Clooney C. Dwayne Johnson D. Chris Hemsworth E. Taylor Swift
Answer : E
Solution :
Singer Taylor Swift has topped the Forbes' Celebrity 100 list and emerged as the highest-paid celebrity with her 2019 estimated earnings to be over USD 185 million.
This is the second time after 2016 that Swift has surpassed all the celebrities which makes her first music artist to outstrip others twice on the list, reported Variety.
Other celebrities on the list include beauty mogul, Kylie Jenner leading the list at No. 2 with estimated earnings of USD 170 million and Kanye West who stood at No.3 with earning over USD 150 million.
22.Which of the following ‘All India Drive’ has been launched by Railway Protection Force (RPF) to crack down selling of unauthorised Packaged Drinking Water?
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A. Operation Thirst B. Ford India C. India-Drive D. Nissan Leaf E. None of these
Answer : A
Solution :
The objective of the “Operation Thirst” is to curb the menace of unauthorized PDW (Packaged Drinking Water) in Railway premises.
Almost all major stations over Indian Railway were covered during this operation.
The special drive will be followed by continuous action by concerned PCSCs on this issue.
23.Which of the following security force has launched an All India Drive “Operation Thirst” to crack down selling of unauthorised Packaged Drinking Water?
A. Special Protection Group (SPG) B. National Security Guard (NSG) C. Railway Protection Force (RPF) D. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) E. None of these
Answer : C
Solution :
The RPF (Railway Protection Force) has launched an All India Drive “Operation Thirst” to crack down selling of unauthorised Packaged Drinking Water.
The objective of the “Operation Thirst” is to curb the menace of unauthorized PDW (Packaged Drinking Water) in Railway premises.
The special drive will be followed by continuous action by concerned PCSCs on this issue.
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24.Who has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guard?
A. Alok Verma B. M Nageswar Rao C. Rakesh Asthana D. Rahul Pandit E. None of these
Answer : B
Solution :
Union Government has appointed M Nageswar Rao as the Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guard till 31st July 2020.
25.Who has won the Gold medal in women’s 200 m at the Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland?
A. Gomathi Marimuthu B. Hima Das C. Himashree Roy D. Sini Jose E. Tintu Lukka
Answer : B
Solution :
Indian sprinter Hima Das (19-years) won the Gold medal in women's 200m at the Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland.
Hima clocked 23.97 seconds to clinch the gold while V K Vismaya bagged the silver in 24.06 seconds.
Hima is the reigning world junior champion and national record holder in 400m.
26.What is India’s position in Henley Passport Index 2019?
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A. 49th B. 89th C. 86th D. 108th E. None of these
Answer : C
Solution :
India is ranked at the 86th position in the Henley Passport Index 2019 with a mobility score of 58. India shares the position with Mauritiana and Sao Tome and Principe.
In 2018, India was ranked at the 79th position. Note: Henley Passport Index 2019 has recently published on its website that shows Japan and Singapore holds first position collectively as most powerful passports in the world.
27.Which of the following cities will host the first ISA's joint security exercise ‘ISALEX19’?
A. Tokyo B. Abu Dhabi C. Beirut D. Toronto E. Chicago
Answer : B
Solution :
Representatives of 50 law enforcement agencies of the International Security Alliance are taking part in the first joint security exercise ‘ISALEX19’ in Abu Dhabi.
Joint Security Exercise will test the readiness of the different teams and to evaluate the tools, strategies and procedures developed jointly between member countries.
Now, the alliance comprises nine countries, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, France, Italy, Spain, Senegal, Singapore, and the Slovak Republic.
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28.Who among the following is the author of the book ‘‘A Prime Minister to Remember: Memories of a Military Chief’?
A. Admiral Anand Neelakanthan B. Chetan Bhagat C. Admiral Sushil Kumar D. Ganesh Devy E. Ruskin Bond
Answer : C
Solution :
A Book titled ‘A Prime Minister to Remember: Memories of a Military Chief’ has been written by Admiral Sushil Kumar.
The book is about the huge impact that the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had on the Armed Forces of India.
Former Navy Chief Sushil Kumar served with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (from 1998 to 2001) during challenging times of Kargil War, hijacking of IC 814 and Operation Parakram.
29.Who is the current Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB)?
A. Sitanshu Ranjan Kar B. Akhilesh Das C. Arvind Kumar D. Shashikant Upadhya E. Ashutosh Vohra
Answer : C
Solution : Arvind Kumar (1984 batch-Assam- Meghalaya Cadre) is the new Director of Intelligence Bureau (27th).
He replaced Rajiv Jain.
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is India's internal intelligence agency.
It was renamed as the Central Intelligence Bureau in 1947 under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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30.Who among the following is the Director General (DG) of Indian Coast Guard?
A. K Natarajan B. Anil Chopra C. Rajendra Singh D. Harish Bisht E. Anurag G Thapliyal
Answer : A
Solution : Krishnaswamy Natarajan has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Currently, Mr. Natarajan is the Additional Director General of the ICG's Western Sea-Board, which looks after the security of the sensitive maritime boundary from Gujarat to Kerala. The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (DG ICG) is the head of the Indian Coast Guard.
31.Who has become India’s 63rd Grandmaster?
A. G N Gopal B. Girish A Koushik C. Nihal Sarin D. Sooraj Naryanan E. Deepak Gupta
Answer : B
Solution : Karnataka's Girish A. Koushik (22-years) has become India’s 63rd Grandmaster at the 37th Balaton International Chess Festival in Hungary. He is the only Indian chess player to have won gold medals at the Asian U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-16 age-group categories. World popular Chess player Mr. Viswanathan Anand was the first Grandmaster in India. Grandmaster (GM) is a title awarded to chess players by the world chess organization FIDE.
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32.Which of the following states will get floating solar power generation plants on four Dams?
A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Odisha D. Maharashtra E. Gujarat
Answer : D
Solution :
Maharashtra is all set to get floating solar power generation plants on four Dams.
The estimated investment per megawatt is 4.45 crore rupees, with a total installed capacity of 500 MW.
A committee headed by the executive director of the Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation (VIDC) is currently scrutinising the detailed project report and drafting the tenders.
33.Which country has become the first Arab country to be granted full membership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
A. Egypt B. Iraq C. Kuwait D. Lebanon E. Saudi Arabia
Answer : E
Solution :
Saudi Arabia has become the first Arab country to be granted full membership of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
With the induction of Saudi Arabia as FATF member, the number of permanent members in the group is now 39.
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34.Who has won the 2019 French Grand Prix?
A. Valtteri Bottas B. Sebastian Vettel C. Max Verstappen D. Lewis Hamilton E. None of these
Answer : D
Solution :
Defending World Drivers' Champion, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) continued his run of form as he won the 2019 French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard.
British racing driver Hamilton defeated his teammate Valtteri Bottas.
The 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship is an ongoing motor racing championship for Formula One cars which marks the 70th running of the Formula One World Championship.
35.The world’s highest weather station has been installed at which area across the Mount Everest?
A. Everest Base Camp B. Annapurna Base Camp C. Manaslu Base Camp D. Balcony Area Camp E. Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Answer : D
Solution : A team led by the National Geographic Society and Nepal’s Tribhuvan University has successfully installed the world’s highest operating weather stations on Mount Everest.
The highest one has been installed at Balcony area (8,430 m) and South Col (7,945 m).
The weather station will record data on temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, and wind direction.
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36.Which of the following countries will host 2020 Asia Cup cricket tournament?
A. India B. Bangladesh C. Pakistan D. UAE E. Sri Lanka
Answer : C
Solution :
Pakistan will host the 2020 Asia Cup cricket tournament (15th edition) in September 2020.
The matches will be played as Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in the quadrennial event.
The 2018 Asia Cup (14th - edition) was a One-Day International (ODI) cricket tournament that was held in the United Arab Emirates in September 2018.
37.Who is the Chief of the Naval staff of India?
A. Shekhar Sinha B. Karambir Singh C. Sunil Lanba D. Shekhar Sinha E. None of these
Answer : B
Solution :
Admiral Karambir Singh took over as the Chief of Naval Staff of India.
He took over from Admiral Sunil Lanba, who retired on 31 May 2019 after four decades of service from the Indian Navy.The Chief of the Naval Staff is the commander and the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Navy.
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38.What is the rank of India in the 2019 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings?
A. 38 B. 55 C. 22 D. 43 E. None of these
Answer : D
Solution :
India has moved up one place to rank 43rd in the 2019 edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, mainly due to its robust economic growth, a large labour force and its huge market size.
The index has been topped by Singapore, followed by Hong Kong and United States at second and third position respectively.
39.Which of the following states has announced to launch ‘Rythu Bandhu scheme’?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Kerala C. Telangana D. Odisha E. Punjab
Answer : C
Solution :
Telangana government has announced to increase the assistance under its flagship ‘Rythu Bandhu scheme’ for 2019-20 from Rs 4000 to Rs 5000.
The scheme is an Initial Investment support programme of the state government to provide income support for agriculture and horticulture crops to farmer in each season to be used to purchase inputs like seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, labour and other filed operations.
40.What is the theme of the World Environment Day (WED), 2019?
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A. Say No to vehicles B. Beat Air Pollution C. Avoid liquor drinking D. Beat plastic pollution E. Together for Humanity
Answer : B
Solution :
The theme for World Environment Day 2019 is " Beat Air Pollution ".
The World Environment Day (WED) observed every year across the world on 5th June to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
China is the global host nation for the 44th edition of this event.
41.The NewSpace India Ltd. (NSIL) is the new commercial arm of ______.
A. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) B. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) C. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) E. None of these
Answer : C
Solution : The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) new commercial arm called NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) was officially inaugurated in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
NSIL will be responsible for manufacturing the and production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) through technology transfer mechanisms.
42.Who has been awarded the V K Krishna Menon award, 2019?
A. S K singh B. Rahul Roy C. M G Tandon
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D. K G Balakrishan E. G D Robert Govender
Answer : E
Solution :
G D ‘Robert’ Govender has been awarded the 2019 V K Krishna Menon award posthumously, for his outstanding contribution as a pioneer of decolonised journalism.
43.What is the theme of the World Intellectual Property Day 2019?
A. Innovation – Improving Lives B. Get Up, Stand Up. For Music C. Reach for Gold: IP and Sports D. Designing the Future E. Green Innovation
Answer : C
Solution : This year’s theme of the World Intellectual Property Day is ‘Reach for Gold: IP and Sports’.
The 'World Intellectual Property Day' is observed annually on 26th April to learn about the role that intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright) play in encouraging innovation and creativity.
44.Which of the following cities hosted the 5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness?
A. New Delhi B. Kathmandu C. Tokyo D. Malaysia E. Bangladesh
Answer : B
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Solution : Nepal’s Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gokul Prasad Baskota has inaugurated the 5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness in Kathmandu.
The theme of the two-day summit is “Media Solutions for Sustainable Future: Saving Lives, Building Resilient Communities”.
The objective of the summit is to address the issue of fully utilizing media’s potential of accelerating climate action and disaster preparedness.
45.As per Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP) list, what is India’s rank in 2019 Index of Cancer Preparedness?
A. 10th
B. 20th
C. 15th
D. 19th
E. None of these
Answer : D
Solution : India (score - 64.9) has been placed at 19th spot out of 28 countries in the Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP) 2019 created by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
46.Which of the following cities hosted the 1st edition of Naval Commander’s conference-2019?
A. Pune B. Bhopal C. New Delhi D. Dehradun E. None of these
Answer : C
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Solution :
The first edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2019 has begun in New Delhi.
It will provide the higher naval leadership a forum to discuss the emerging challenges in the maritime domain.
The conference also serves as a platform for interaction of Naval Commanders with senior Government Officials
47.Volodymyr Zelensky has won the Presidential election of which country?
A. Mongolia B. Indonesia C. Palestine D. Ukraine E. Slovakia
Answer : D
Solution :
Political newcomer, Comedian ‘Volodymyr Zelensky’ (41-year) has won the 2019 Presidential election of Ukraine.
Ukraine (more than 40 million people) is a large country in Eastern Europe known for its Orthodox churches, Black Sea coastline and forested mountains.
48.What is the name of India’s first indigenously designed and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile?
A. Prithvi B. Akash C. Nirbhay D. Bahubali E. None of these
Answer : C
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Solution :
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the long-range sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the Odisha coast.
Nirbhay cruise missile is the country’s first indigenously designed and developed long-range cruise missile that can be launched from multiple platforms.
49.India’s first-of-its-kind ‘Voter Park’ was inaugurated in _____.
A. Chennai B. Ranchi C. Gurugram D. Bhopal E. Mumbai
Answer : C
Solution :
India’s first-of-its-kind ‘Voter Park’ was inaugurated in Gurugram, aimed at increasing voter awareness and educating people about the electoral process.
Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Rajeev Ranjan inaugurated the park in Vikas Sadan building complex.
50.Who has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award during 4th APJ Abdul Kalam Innovation Conclave at Mohali?
A. L K Jha B. Dr AK Singh C. Rajiv Gauba D. Dr Rajendra Joshi E. None of these
Answer : B
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Solution :
Dr A K Singh, director at Life Sciences, DRDO has been honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 during 4th APJ Abdul Kalam Innovation Conclave at Chandigarh University, Mohali.
The conclave was organised by the university to note World Creativity and Innovation Day.
51.Which of the following coast guard's offshore patrol vessel (OPV) has been commissioned by Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat in Visakhapatnam?
A. Veera B. Wani C. Serawat D. Sagar E. None of these
Answer : A
Solution :
Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera at a ceremony held at Naval Jetty at the dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
Veera is equipped with the state-of-the-art machinery comprising an integrated bridge system, which includes advanced navigation and communication technology and integrated platform management system.
The Veera has a range of 5,000 nautical miles and can attain a sustained speed of up to 26 knots.
52.South African player Elriesa Theunissen-Fourie passed away in a motor-car accident in South Africa. She belonged to which of the following games?
A. Cricket B. Foot ball C. Table Tennis D. Hockey
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E. None of these
Answer : A
Solution :
Former South Africa Women all-rounder Elriesa Theunissen-Fourie passed away in a motor-car accident in Stilfontein in North West province of South Africa.
She represented South Africa in three One-Day Internationals and one T20I in 2013.
53.Which of the following cities hosted a two-day convention to mark the ‘World Homeopathy Day’?
A. Patna B. New Delhi C. Bhopal D. Chandigarh E. Pune
Answer : B
Solution :
India hosted a two-day convention to mark the ‘World Homeopathy Day’(10th- April) at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi (9- 10th April 2019).
AYUSH awards relating to Homoeopathy for Life Time Achievement, Best Teacher, Young Scientist and Best Research paper will be conferred on this occasion.
54.Which of the following indigenous artillery gun has been introduced first time into the Indian Army?
A. Dhanush B. Bharat Forge guns C. Trajan D. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System
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E. None of these
Answer : A
Solution :
The first indigenous long-range artillery gun ‘Dhanush’ has been inducted into the Indian Army.
Dhanush is a 155 mm, 45-calibre towed artillery gun with a range of 36 km and has demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialised ammunition. It is an upgrade of the existing 155m, 39 calibre Bofors FH 77 gun.
It is compatible with all North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) 155 mm ammunition system.
55.Who has been appointed new Chief of the Indian Navy?
A. Sureesh Mehta B. Devendra Kumar Joshi C. Nirmal Kumar Verma D. Karambir Singh E. None of these
Answer : D
Solution :
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh has been appointed as the new Navy Chief.
The Chief of the Naval Staff is the commander and the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Navy.
The position is abbreviated CNS in Indian Navy cables and communication and usually held by a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral.
56.What is the rank of India in the 2019 World Happiness Report?
A. 151
B. 146
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C. 140
D. 135
E. 131
Answer : C
Solution :
* India ranked at 140th position in the index
* In 2018, India was placed on 133 position, but this year its ranking went down to 140.
* In 2015, India was on 117 spot, in 2016 it was ranked on 118 spot. The position went up to 122 in 2017, according to reports.
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* The World Happiness Report 2019 has disclosed the list of happiest and unhappiest countries worldwide.
* Finland, for the second consecutive year, has topped this list.
* It is followed by Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, New Zealand, Canada and Austria.
* Total 156 nations surveyed by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Various factors that determine the happiness levels of a country include life expectancy, social support, income, freedom, trust, health and generosity, amongst others.
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* South Sudan has topped the list of the unhappiest countries of the world.
* It is followed by Central African Republic at 2nd spot, Afghanistan at 3rd and Tanzania, Rwanda, Yemen, Malawi, Syria, Botswana and Haiti, respectively at the next spots.
57.Which of the following companies has launched a video-game streaming platform ‘Stadia’?
A. Sega games B. Google C. Facebook D. Twitter E. Ubisoft
Answer : B
Solution :
* Google unveiled a video-game streaming platform ‘Stadia’, positioning itself to take on the traditional video-game business.
* The platform will store a game-playing session in the cloud and lets players jump across devices operating on Google's Chrome browser and Chrome OS, such as Pixel phones and Chromebooks.
* Google made the announcement at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
58.According to the annual Mercer Quality of Living survey, which city is the best place to live in the world?
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A. Luxembourg B. Zurich C. Vienna D. Finland E. Auckland
Answer : C
Solution : ● The Austrian capital Vienna topped the new Mercer Quality of Living Survey.
● Thirteen out of the world’s 20 best places to live are in Europe.
● Zurich, Switzerland's biggest city, came in second place for overall quality of living, followed by Auckland, Munich and Vancouver in joint third place.
● Luxembourg was named as the safest city in the world, followed by Helsinki in Finland and the Swiss cities of Basel, Bern and Zurich.
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● Mercer's annual index ranks 231 cities around the world on factors including political stability, crime, personal freedoms, healthcare, education, housing, recreation and public transport.
World's 3 best cities for quality of living
● Vienna, Austria
● Zurich, Switzerland,
● Vancouver, Canada, Munich, Germany, Auckland, New Zealand (tie)
World's 3 worst cities for quality of living
● Baghdad, Iraq,
● Bangui, Central African Republic and
● Sana'a, Yemen
59.Which company recently announced to shut down its instant messaging mobile app ‘Allo’?
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A. Facebook B. Yahoo C. Twitter D. Google E. Microsoft
Answer : D
Solution :
● Google Allo instant messaging mobile app finally shutting down.
● The ‘Allo app’ uses phone numbers as identifiers, and allows users to exchange messages, files, voice notes and images.
● Google Allo (launched in 2016) was an instant messaging mobile app by Google for the Android and iOS mobile operating systems, with a web client available on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera.
60.Which of the following countries has become the 124th member of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
A. Israel B. Libya C. China D. Qatar E. Malaysia
Answer : E
Solution : Malaysia has become the 124th member of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The ICC is the world’s only permanent war crimes court and aims to prosecute the worst abuses when national courts are unable or unwilling.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague in the Netherlands, establishment in 2002.
61.India's first blockchain district located in ___.
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A. Maharashtra B. Madhya Pradesh C. Kerala D. Telangana E. Andhra Pradesh
Answer : D
Solution : Telangana to have India's first blockchain district; woos firms with incentives.
Telangana State Information Technology, Electronics and Communication department (ITE&C) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tech Mahindra to launch India’s first Blockchain district. The MoU was signed at International Blockchain Congress 2018 held in Hyderabad.
Blockchain district
It will be centre of excellence, incubator and process development for emerging technology with innovative infrastructure and facilities to foster growth of Indian blockchain start-ups and companies. Tech Mahindra as its founding member will provide platform and technology assistance to all incubators in it. It will also empower accelerators to develop and solve market problems across its global customer ecosystem. Telangana ITE&C Department will provide regulatory and policy support to enable and promote Blockchain growth both in India and globally.
62.Which of the following state’s Police has inducted India’s first Humanoid Police Robot ‘KP-BOT’?
A. Bihar Police B. Assam Police C. Kerala Police D. Gujarat Police E. Uttar Pradesh Police
Answer : C
Solution :
Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated India’s first Humanoid Police Robot ‘KP-BOT’ at the Police Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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The robot’s gender is declared female (ranked as Sub-Inspector) keeping in mind women empowerment and gender equality.
63.Who has been appointed as the first Lokayukta of Nagaland state?
A. Justice Uma Nath Singh B. Justice Y V Chandrachud C. Justice R S Pathak D. Justice R K Agrawal E. Justice Bhuvneshwar Prasad Sinha
Answer : A
Solution :
Retired Justice Uma Nath Singh has taken oath as the First Lokayukta of Nagaland for a term of five years or till, age of 70-years.
The ‘Lokayukta’ is an anti-corruption ombudsman organization in the Indian states.
Once appointed, Lokayukta can-not be dismissed nor transferred by the government and can only be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the state assembly.
64.What is the name of India's fastest indigenous train which runs from New Delhi to Varanasi railway station?
A. Jai Hind Express B. Jai Bharat Express C. Shanti Express D. Vande Bharat Express E. Ganga Yamuna Express
Answer : D
Solution :
India's fastest indigenous train which runs from New Delhi to Varanasi railway station is known as - 'Vande Bharat Express' (earlier, Train 18).
It is a train built completely in India by Indian engineers in a span of 18
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The 16-coach train has been built by the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai and covers the distance in 8 hours.
65.Which of the following former President of India has been conferred upon ‘Bharat Ratna’ for the year 2019?
A. Gyani Zail Singh B. Pratibha Devisingh Patil C. R Venkataraman D. Pranab Mukherjee E. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Answer : D
Solution :
Former president Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh (Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader) and Bhupen Hazarika (singer) conferred the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna for the year 2019.
Pranab Mukherjee (known as 'Pranab Da') was the president between 2012 and 2017.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and founder of Banaras Hindu University Madan Mohan Malviya were given the award by the Narendra Modi government in 2015.
66.What is the rank of the India in the Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) 2019?
A. 81 B. 59 C. 80 D. 73 E. 79
Answer : C
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Solution : • India ranked at 80th positions on the Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) 2019. • The index is released by INSEAD business school in partnership with Tata Communications and Adecco Group. • China emerged as the best performer among the BRICS countries, with an overall position of 45th. • Switzerland topped the index which is followed by Singapore and the US. • Last year in 2018, India was ranked at 81st position. • The report measures levels of Global Talent Competitiveness by looking at 68 variables such as ease of ease of hiring, gender earnings gap, and prevalence of training in firms.
67.On 24th January 2019, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a student’s satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Identify the name of the student’s satellite?
A. Microsat-R B. Bharat - V C. SmallSat D. Cartosat- R E. Kalamsat
Answer : E
Solution :
* The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a students' satellite Kalamsat and an imaging satellite Microsat-R from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on 24th January 2019.
* Kalamsat is a payload developed by students and Chennai based Space Kidz India for the first time.
* The Microsat-R satellite is meant for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) purposes.
68.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched which satellite which is built for military purposes?
A. Microsat-R B. Kalamsat C. SmallSat
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D. Cartosat- R E. Bharatsat
Answer : A
Solution :
* On 24th January 2019, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched Microsat-R an imaging satellite meant for military purposes.
* PSLV-C44 has successfully placed Microsat-R into its intended orbit.
* Microsat-R is an small Indian earth observation satellite built for the Indian military Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
* The satellite has a launch mass of 740 kg and will be orbit the earth at a height of 274 km, much lower than the Cartosat satellites to increase resolution.
* Reportedly it was built by a handful of DRDO laboratories, not by ISRO.
69.Which North-eastern state government declared the Pakke Hornbill fest as ‘State Festival’?
A. Manipur B. Assam C. Nagaland D. Arunachal Pradesh E. Sikkim
Answer : D
Solution :
● The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh ‘Pema Khandu’ has declared Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) as the ‘State Festival’ at Seijosa in East Kameng district at Arunachal Pradesh.
● Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department will fund the festival from 2020 and permanent infrastructure will be constructed for the festival ground.The PPHF festival was celebrated first time in 2015 to recognize the role played by the resident Nyishi tribe in conserving hornbills in the Pakke Tiger
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● Reserve (PTR).
● Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) is only conservation festival of Arunachal Pradesh.
70.Which of the following states Government has launched ‘One Family One Job’ scheme?
A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Sikkim D. Assam E. Odisha
Answer : C
Solution : Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has launched the ‘One Family One Job’ scheme in Gangtok. Now, Sikkim has become the first state in the country to carry out such a programme for the people entitling them to state government employee benefits. Under this Scheme, every family one government job has been allotted.
71.Who has become the first Indian state to implement 10% quota to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of general category?
A. Bihar B. Assam C. Uttar Pradesh D. Gujarat E. Odisha
Answer : D
Solution : Gujarat is the first state to implement Government’s historic and unprecedented decision to implement the 10% reservation for general category poor candidates. This 10% quota for the economically weaker class from the general category will be over and above the existing 49% quota for SC, ST and OBC. The Union Government had taken the decision under Article 46 of Guiding
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Principles of Constitution of India after Amendment of the Articles 15 and 16, incorporating 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections.
72.What was the theme of the World Book Fair 2019 held in New Delhi?
A. Cultural Diversity B. Books for Readers with Special Needs C. Digital India D. Environment and Climate Change E. Culture of Reading
Answer : B
Solution : The theme of World Book Fair 2019 is ‘Books for Readers with Special Needs’ and Sharjah is the guest of honours’ country. The Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has inaugurated the nine-day World Bookfair (27th) at Pragati Maidan New Delhi.
73.Which country Special Forces Group conducted a joint exercise with India's National Security Guard (NSG) in Hyderabad?
A. Russia B. Japan C. United States D. Germany E. France
Answer : C
Solution :
● The United States Special Forces Group stationed in Japan involved in a joint exercise with India's National Security Guard (NSG) in Hyderabad.
● The US forces are from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group stationed out of Okinawa in Japan.
● The overall aim of the program was to enhance professionalism and the ability to operate together during times of crisis.
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74.Which of the following banks has launched the “Smart Edge for MSMEs”?
A. ICICI Bank B. Axis Bank C. Yes Bank D. State Bank of India E. Union Bank of India
Answer : C
Solution : ‘Yes Bank’ has launched a program named “Smart Edge for MSMEs” under which it will offer secured working capital loan between Rs 1 crore to Rs 3 crore to MSME.
75.Which of the following Municipal Corporation has launched India’s first garbage cafe?
A. Municipal Corporation of Patna B. Municipal Corporation of Ahmedabad C. Municipal Corporation of Surat D. Municipal Corporation of Ambikapur E. None of these
Answer : D
Solution :
The Municipal Corporation of Ambikapur has launched India’s first garbage café at Ambikapur city in Chhattisgarh.
Under this scheme, A person fetching a kilo of plastic waste to the garbage cafe will be assured of a full meal.
Those collecting at least 500 grams will benefit from a substantial breakfast.
Earlier, Ambikapur was ranked second cleanest city in India after Indore.
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