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1. Around ________ Konyak Naga women came together in an attempt to set a Guiness World Record for the ‘Largest Traditional Konyak Dance’. A. 1200
B. 2600
C. 3750
D. 4700
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –D. 4700
Explanation: Konyak is one of the 16 Naga tribes. People of this community live mainly in the Mon district of Nagaland.
2.India’s GDP growth is expected to accelerate moderately to _______ in fiscal Year 2019-20, according to World Bank.
A. 5.6%
B. 6.9%
C. 7.5%
D. 8.1%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –C. 7.5%
Explanation: According to World Bank, it’s driven by continued investment strengthening and resilient consumption. However, according to the report, the current account deficit widened in FY18-19.
3. ‘Jashn-e-Ittihaad’, has been recently held at ____________. A. Panjab University
B. Jamia Milia Islamia Central University
C. AMU
D. GNDU
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Jamia Milia Islamia Central University
Explanation: Jashn-e-Ittihaad is an event where people get to enjoy soulful Hindi & Urdu poetry, music and performances.
4.According to a new study from the Research Institute for Compassionate Economics, ________ of Ujjwala beneficiaries in rural Bihar, MP, UP and Rajasthan still use solid fuels for cooking.
A. 23%
B. 54%
C. 69%
D. 85%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 85%
Explanation: The survey was conducted in late 2018. It is worth mentioning that the Ujjwala Yojna, subsidises LPG connections for rural households by providing a free gas cylinder, regulator & pipe.
5. Isaak Hayik recently set a new world record on as the oldest person to play in a professional soccer match. He is from which among the following countries’ teams?
A. Pakistan
B. Malaysia
C. Indonesia
D. Israel
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Israel
Explanation: He set the record by playing as a goalkeeper for Israeli team. He received the Guinness World Records prize at a ceremony after the match. It is worth mentioning that his family was among those Iraqi Jews who fled in the mid-20th century to Israel.
6.Recently, Meteorological Department issued a yellow weather warning for rain in which among the following states?
A. Rajasthan
B. HP
C. Maharashtra
D. MP
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. HP
Explanation: It is worth mentioning here that the MeT office issues colour-coded warnings to alert people ahead of hazardous weather. Notably, yellow is the least dangerous out of the weather warnings.
7.International Romani Day is observed on ____________.
A. April 7
B. April 8
C. April 9
D. April 10
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. April 8
Explanation: This day highlights the persecution & discrimination that Roma people face. Roma are the largest European minority. Notably, the only nation in Europe that saved its Roma from the Nazi concentration camps is Bulgaria.
8.Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its _____ Valour Day recently.
A. 49th
B. 54th
C. 60th
D. 64th
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 54th
Explanation: At the National Police Memorial, President Kovind paid tribute to martyrs of police. CRPF is the largest of the 5 forces by active personnel. It is tasked with maintaining law and order and counter insurgency.
9.World’s first framework, designed to hold internet companies accountable, has been launched by ____.
A. USA
B. UK
C. France
D. Russia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –B. UK
Explanation: A variety of technology companies will be subject to the law. The approach intends to address a range of content & activity that’s deemed harmful.
10. Who was elected as the new president of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – India?
A. Rajesh Modi
B. P Narsimha
C. Vikramjit Singh Sahney
D. Shaktikanta Munjal
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Vikramjit Singh Sahney
Explanation: ICC was founded in the aftermath of 1st world war. It is worth mentioning that ICC will host a mega summit in Paris during May. Vikramjit Singh Sahney was recently elected as its new president.
11.________ topped the list of the country’s higher education institutions in the HRD Ministry’s ranking.
A. IIT-Delhi
B. IIT-Madras
C. IIT-Goa
D. IIT-Bombay
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. IIT-Madras
Explanation: The 4th edition of NIRD India Rankings has been recently released by Ministry of HRD. It has also become the number one institution in the 1st edition of Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA).
12.________ & Roland-Garros Grand Slam tennis tournament, recently announced a three-year strategic technology partnership.
A. L&T
B. Infosys
C. TCS
D. Reliance Jio
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Infosys
Explanation: It is aiming to re-imagine the tennis experience for the fans and the players globally. Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting.
13. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd raised the limit on total shareholding of foreign institutional investors and foreign portfolio investors in the company to _____.
A. 25%
B. 37%
C. 45%
D. 85%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 45%
Explanation: The limit has been raised from 43% to 45%. This hike comes as Kotak Mahindra Bank is grappling with the RBI’s directive on reducing its Chief Executive Uday Kotak’s stake in the bank.
14. A possible “death switch” mechanism in plant’s immune system has been discovered by the scientists of which among the following countries?
A. India
B. China
C. France
D. US
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. China
Explanation: Scientists from Tsinghua University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Genetics and Development Biology did this research. It is worth mentioning that to deal with pathogens, plants also have a unique “lure and catch” immune response.
15.The 75th anniversary of which battle, was commemorated with dignitaries from the UK, Japan, Myanmar and the US taking part in the special function in Nagaland?
A. Battle of Buxar
B. Battle of Chausa
C. Battle of Saragarhi
D. Battle of Kohima
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Battle of Kohima
Explanation: It was fought in three stages from April to June 1944. It is often known as the “Stalingrad of the East.”
