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1. Kandhamal Haldi from which among the following states, has received the GI tag? A. Telangana
B. MP
C. Odisha
D. Uttar Pradesh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Odisha
Explanation: Last year, it is worth noting that Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing, had applied for registration of the Kandhamal turmeric. This turmeric, is known for its healing properties. It is also used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.
2.Which country has conferred the prestigious Zayed Medal on PM Modi?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Israel
C. Iraq
D. UAE
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –D. UAE
Explanation: The ‘Order of Zayed’ is the highest civil decoration by the UAE. PM Modi’s role in consolidating the long-standing friendship and joint strategic cooperation between the two countries. At a time when India goes to elections, UAE has endorsed Modi’s policies of inclusiveness.
3. International Mine Awareness day is annually observed on ______. A. 3rd April
B. 4th April
C. 5th April
D. 6th April
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 4th April
Explanation: In 2005, UN declared that 4 April shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It aims to spread the awareness about the threat caused by landmines to the safety, health and lives of civilian populations.
4.ADB has recently lowered India’s growth forecast for 2019-20 to ______.
A. 6.8%
B. 7.0%
C. 7.2%
D. 7.4%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 7.2%
Explanation: Due to moderation in global demand coupled with likely shortfall in revenue, ADB has recently lowered India’s growth forecast for 2019-20 to 7.2%. However, India would continue to be one of the fastest-growing major economies in 2019-20.
5. Who has won the prestigious John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award?
A. Vikram Patel
B. Sushil Kumar
C. Renuka Chaudhary
D. Mukesh Agnihotri
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Vikram Patel
Explanation: The prestigious John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award has been bestowed upon Vikram Patel. He has led research generating knowledge on the burden. Laureates receive a $100,000 cash honorarium.
6.____________ has signed a pact with Indraprasth Gas Limited for setting up rooftop solar projects in the nation.
A. GAIL
B. Reliance Industries
C. Tata Power
D. L&T
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Tata Power
Explanation: IGL (Indraprasth Gas Limited) is country’s largest CNG distribution company. Whereas, India’s largest integrated power utility is Tata Power. This is an important move towards offering integrated services to consumers of both the entities.
7.____________ has acquired a majority stake in chatbot platform Haptik in a Rs 700-crore deal.
A. Airtel
B. Reliance Jio
C. Vodafone
D. Videocon
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Reliance Jio
Explanation: The transaction size, will see Rs 230 crore as the consideration for the initial business. Jio, with this acquisition, will be in a formidable position to challenge Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
8.Maitri Bridge, sometimes seen in the news, was built in just ____ days over the Indus river.
A. 20
B. 40
C. 75
D. 90
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 40
Explanation: The name ‘Maitri’ signifies the friendship between the military personnel and locals. Recently, this cable suspension bridge was opened for the public. Around 500 tons of bridge equipment & construction material was ferried.
9.As per the State of Global Air 2019, over ______ people died in India owing to air pollution.
A. 0.8 million
B. 0.9 million
C. 1.0 million
D. 1.2 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 1.2 million
Explanation: The report was released by Health Effects Institute (HEI). Air pollution is the third highest cause of death among all health risks in India, according to this report.
10. The 19th bird survey spotted how many new species of birds at the Aralam wildlife sanctuary?
A. Two
B. Six
C. Nine
D. Twelve
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Two
Explanation: The forest and wildlife department & Malabar Natural History Society (MNHS) jointly conducted the 19th bird survey. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kannur District, Kerala.
11.Prevention of Blindness Week 2019 is being observed from ______ to ________.
A. 1st-7th April
B. 2nd-10th April
C. 1st-15th April
D. 5th-15th ApriI
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 1st-7th April
Explanation: It aims to increase the awareness towards the blind people. There are around 10 million people who are suffering from the blindness. In 1960, Jawaharlal Nehru and Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur started this week.
12. Under the COMCASA, India & ____ have set up the first ever secure communication link.
A. France
B. US
C. Russia
D. Israel
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. US
Explanation: The term ‘COMCASA’ stands for Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement. It is an India-specific version of the CISMOA. It allows India to procure transfer specialised equipment.
13.Recently, a tribunal has been set up to review ban imposed on Jamaat-e-Islami & JKLF. It will be headed by __________.
A. Gita Mittal
B. Simran Ahuja
C. Chander Shekhar
D. Rajan Burman
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Chander Shekhar
Explanation: This decision has been taken by the Home Ministry. The JeI and the JKLF-Y were declared as unlawful associations recently.
14. Shri N.K. Singh, recently launched the book “Indian Fiscal Federalism”. It has been written by __________.
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Y. V. Reddy
C. Arun Jaitley
D. Manmohan Singh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Y. V. Reddy
Explanation: It was co-authored by G R Reddy. He also opined that “trust deficit” has increased with regard to the administration of the GST.
15.______ has been tagged as India’s first carbon-positive settlement.
A. Phayeng
B. Moirang
C. Nongkrem
D. Naharlagun
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Phayeng
Explanation: It is worth mentioning that a village is given the tag of carbon-positive settlement if it sequesters more carbon than it emits. Notably, Phayeng is a scheduled caste village of the Chakpa community in Imphal West district.
