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1. Who has scored his second century of the IPL and first of the ongoing 12th edition? A. Rohit Sharma
B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. Sanju Samson
D. Virat Kohli
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Sanju Samson
Explanation: His first century in the T20 tournament came in 2017. Sanju Samson has now joined an elite list of Indian batsmen with more than one IPL hundred. He stitched together a century stand with Ajinkya Rahane.
2.The deadline has been extended again to impose retaliatory customs duties on 29 U.S. products, till _______.
A. April 6
B. April 28
C. May 2
D. May 15
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –C. May 2
Explanation: India is pushing the dates as both India & USA are negotiating a trade package in order to boost bilateral commerce. India’s exports to the U.S. in 2017-18 stood at $47.9 billion, while imports were $26.7 billion.
3. More than 6,00,000 people over 40 are living in complete isolation from society. Named “hikikomori”, this phenomenon is widespread in which among the following countries? A. Japan
B. Malaysia
C. Israel
D. UK
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Japan
Explanation: An official survey published recently estimated there were 6,13,000 ‘hikikomori‘ falling in the age group of 40-64. Hikikomori are the reclusive adults who withdraw from social life. Hikikomori is defined as someone who doesn’t go to school or work for 6 months. It is worth mentioning that Japan urgently needs to find ways to support socially detached elderly to reconnect with society.
4.World Bipolar Day is observed annually on ____________.
A. March 29
B. March 30
C. April 2
D. April 4
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. March 30
Explanation: It is an awareness initiative which aims to encourage global education, open discussion, as well as improving sensitivity regarding bipolar disorder.
5. From April 1 onwards, all branches of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank will function as branches of ________.
A. SBI
B. Bank of Baroda
C. PNB
D. DCB Bank
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Bank of Baroda
Explanation: After the merger, Bank of Baroda would be the 3rd largest bank in India. It is worth mentioning that the government has decided to infuse ₹5,042 crore into Bank of Baroda to strengthen the balance sheet of the merged entity.
6.Ballot papers will be used for polling in which constituency of Telangana?
A. Kodangal
B. Vikarabad
C. Malkajgiri
D. Nizamabad
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Nizamabad
Explanation: Due to the present crisis, uncertainty prevails over when the elections in Nizamabad constituency will be held. It is worth mentioning that EVMs can accommodate only 64 candidate names, including NOTA. After scrutiny, the total number of candidates in the fray from Nizamabad is 185.
7.RBI upped the investment limit for FY2019-20 for FPIs in Government Securities (G-Secs) to _____ of outstanding stock of securities.
A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 8%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 6%
Explanation: The allocation of increase in G-Sec limit over the two categories i.e. ‘general’ and ‘long-term’ – has been set at 50:50. It is worth mentioning that the investment limit has been upped by RBI to 6% from 5.5%.
8.16th meeting of the Canada-India Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and its Expert Sub-group was recently held in _______.
A. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Toronto
D. Ottawa
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Ottawa
Explanation: In the meeting, Indian and Canadian delegations provided detailed briefings on their respective nation’s counter-terrorism priorities & strategies. For the first time, the delegations discussed the threat from Khalistani extremism.
9.Who recently took over the Command of Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command?
A. R Prakash
B. Suraj Berry
C. SK Mishra
D. Dinesh Sharma
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –B. Suraj Berry
Explanation: He was commissioned in 1987 and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Warfare. In 2006, he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal. Notably, the Eastern Fleet undertook various operational missions like the multilateral exercise at sea off Port Blair (MILAN-18) and Operational Demonstration as part of Defence Expo 18 off Chennai.
10. The services of whom have been recognised with Earth Day Network Star recently?
A. Salim Mohammed
B. Naseeb Ali
C. Alemba Yimchunger
D. Lokeswara Rao
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Alemba Yimchunger
Explanation: Yimchunger is a forest guard at the Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaland’s Kiphire district. Earth Day Network Star is an award by a U.S.-based international environment organisation. It engages with green groups in 195 countries.
11.India and _____ renewed a pact providing a framework for bilateral cooperation to meet the developmental aspirations of partner countries, particularly in Asia and Africa.
A. Russia
B. US
C. China
D. South Africa
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. US
Explanation: Notably, the 1st Amendment to the “Statement of Guiding Principles” on Triangular Cooperation for Global Development was signed. The “Statement of Guiding Principles” agreement was signed in November 2014. It underscores the contribution of the India-US partnership to global stability and prosperity.
12. The hump-backed mahseer, has been recently added to the Red List as ____________.
A. Vulnerable
B. Near Threatened
C. Critically Endangered
D. Extinct
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Critically Endangered
Explanation: It is found in the waters of the Cauvery. It is a large freshwater fish, also known as the tiger of the water. It is worth mentioning that the Red List is an inventory of the conservation status of the world’s species.
13.________ has adopted a resolution calling upon countries to prevent and counter the financing of terrorism, especially in its new forms.
A. EU
B. UNSC
C. SCO
D. SAARC
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. UNSC
Explanation: This resolution has been initiated by France. Notably, Resolution 2462 intends to update existing resolutions & adapt them to new forms of financing of terrorism. It is important to mention here that Resolution 1373 ( adopted in 2001 ) was the 1st comprehensive resolution that imposes obligations on all states to respond to the global threat of terrorism.
14. Which among the following countries will announce the discovery of massive oil and gas reserves in the next three weeks?
A. India
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Pakistan
D. Iran
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Pakistan
Explanation: US-based ExxonMobil led consortium, which has started drilling in ultra-deep waters offshore Karachi, might submit the report in April. According to the claims made, some massive oil and gas reserves offshore Indus G-Block called Kekra-I have been discovered some 230-km off the Karachi coast.
15.Who has been conferred with the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award recently?
A. Rajendra Joshi
B. Sibi George
C. Sushil Chandrika
D. Mohan Lal Sapra
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Rajendra Joshi
Explanation: He is a Swiss-born scientist. President of India recently conferred the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award upon him. Through the Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Group, Dr Joshi has committed investments in excess of Rs 1000 crore. The areas include healthcare, education and skill development in India.
