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1.Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd. will dedicate ______ of every calendar month as ‘Protection Day’ towards driving awareness around the concept of financial protection.
A. 4th
B. 6th
C. 10th
D. 12th
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –B. 6th
Explanation: Max Life Insurance is a joint venture between Max Financial Services Ltd. and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. It is worth mentioning that generally, number 6 denotes love and harmony, which is also symbolic of secured financial future, according to its Director.
2.Which among the following states has inducted women commandos in the District Reserve Guard, its frontline anti-Naxal force? A. Jharkhand
B. Chattisgarh
C. UP
D. Tamil Nadu
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –B. Chattisgarh
Explanation: Chattisgarh has inducted women commandos in the District Reserve Guard (DRG) its frontline anti-Naxal force. The number of platoons of the DRG in Dantewada now stands at six, with the induction of the women commando contingent.
3.Which among the following held a ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Personnel
C. Ministry of HRD
D. Ministry of Agriculture
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – E. None of these
Explanation: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy organized ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders. It deliberated upon various issues pertaining to the RE sector viz. solar, wind, bio-energy, financing of RE projects, energy storage, skilling India’s RE work force etc.
4.Who has been elected as Vice-President of Geneva-based International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA)? A. Sunil Lamba
B. Divakar Mukherjee
C. Rakesh Sharma
D. Satish Mishra
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Rakesh Sharma
Explanation: From across the world, IMMA has membership from various manufacturers associations. Sharma was elected during the annual general meeting of (IMMA) at Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
5.___________ has decided to merge its broadband satellite, or VSAT, business with that of market leader Hughes Communications.
A. Vodafone
B. Airtel
C. Reliance Jio
D. Aircel
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Airtel
Explanation: Hughes Communications will own 67% share of the new entity. It is worth mentioning that VSAT is becoming a critical technology for offering high speed data ( especially 4G services).
6.Tractor maker TAFE and ________ signed an MoU to jointly conduct agriculture workshops. A. NITI Aayog
B. DD Kisan
C. PCRA
D. Infosys
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. PCRA
Explanation: Through conservation, recycling and use of alternate energy, this aims at helping the farmers to minimise costs.
7._________ introduced the world’s highest-resolution image sensor, with 64 megapixels for smartphones. A. Samsung
B. Nokia
C. Oppo
D. Micromax
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Samsung
Explanation: The sensors are currently sampling. According to the reports, they’re expected to go into mass production in the 2nd half of this year. It is worth mentioning that Samsung has been actively promoting its system semiconductor products.
8. A WTO Ministerial meeting of developing countries is being hosted by ______. A. Brazil
B. China
C. India
D. Indonesia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. India
Explanation: On 13-14 May 2019, this meet is being hosted by New Delhi. Given the multilateral rule-based-trading system facing serious and grave challenges, it’d provide an opportunity to the Ministers to discuss various issues and the way forward.
9.Which among the following has passed a controversial bill that could equip the government with extensive powers to police online media and free speech?
A. Singapore
B. Malaysia
C. Pakistan
D. Saudi Arabia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –A. Singapore
Explanation: The law has been criticized by free speech groups. It was first drafted last month. Those found to be “malicious actors” face a fine of up to $37,000 or 5 years in prison for their content, according to the law.
10.India now has its own natural ice café, built at a height of 14000 ft above the sea level in _________.
A. Shimla
B. Darjeeling
C. Ladakh
D. Jammu
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Ladakh
Explanation: This has been built by India’s Border Road Organisation. The idea for this was inspired by the works of Sonam Wangchuk. It serves its customers with tea, coffee, and noodles.
11.Which among the following countries partially withdrew from a landmark nuclear deal JCPOA?
A. Iran
B. India
C. Germany
D. France
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Iran
Explanation: Iran will keep its excess enriched uranium and heavy water, from this week onwards. It might restart construction of the Arak nuclear reactor too. JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) aims to limit Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for easing economic sanctions.
12. Igor Stimac is set to become the next coach of men’s national team of which among the following countries?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. France
D. Croatia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. India
Explanation: His name has been recommended by the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) technical committee. The AIFF had received around 250 applications.
13.Who has been appointed a member of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, London?
A. R Sikri
B. Harsh Misra
C. KS Radhakrishnan
D. Ranjan Gogoi
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. KS Radhakrishnan
Explanation: It is worth mentioning that he served as a judge of the SC between 2009 and 2014. He originally hails from Kerala. He has been appointed to serve as a member of the Tribunal for a 4-year term.
14.______ has joined hands with IIT-Kharagpur to jointly carry out applied research on 5G and artificial intelligence. A. Infosys
B. Wipro
C. TCS
D. Microsoft
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Wipro
Explanation: Both will jointly take up applied research projects on industry challenges. In the past, IT services firms have collaborated with IITs to work complex technology research.
15.The hump-backed mahseer, sometimes seen in the news, has been added to the Red List as ____________. A. Critically Endangered
B. Vulnerable
C. Near Threatened
D. Extinct
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Critically Endangered
Explanation: It is mainly found in the Cauvery river basin. This inclusion became possible only as the fish got its scientific name last June—Tor remadevii.
