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1.NITI Aayog has published a new report in which it recommends that all vehicles on the country’s roads be fully electric after the year ______.
A. 2022
B. 2025
C. 2028
D. 2030
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 2030
Explanation: Niti Aayog has also proposed extending financial incentives like cash subsidy. It has also proposed local manufacturing of 50 GWh batteries by 2030.
2.The number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded ________ in 2018, according to the UNHCR.
A. 30 million
B. 50 million
C. 60 million
D. 70 million
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. 70 million
Explanation: In 2018, every second refugee was a child. High income countries on average host 2.7 refugees per 1000 of population. The greatest number of new asylum applications in 2018 was from Venezuelans.
3. National Health Authority and _________ have signed an agreement to train 15,000 state and district personnel and Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras.
A. ICICI Foundation
B. HDFC
C. Yes Bank
D. NITI Aayog
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. ICICI Foundation
Explanation: Arogya Mitras serve as the first-point contact for beneficiaries. They help them in availing the services.
4.Asian Development Bank (ADB) has put ________ on top in terms of speed of growth among 45 Asia-Pacific nations.
A. India
B. China
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Bangladesh
Explanation: Bangladesh’s strong growth will help South Asia remain the fastest-growing subregion in the world. In contrast, Pakistan’s outlook is for a sharp drop in growth.
5.PM Modi will attend the 14th G20 Summit to be held in ________.
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. China
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Japan
Explanation: Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu will be India’s sherpa at the G20 meet. It is centred around the theme “Human-centred future society”.
6.This year, the northern summer solstice falls on _______.
A. June 19
B. June 21
C. June 23
D. June 25
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. June 21
Explanation: Solstices occur because Earth’s axis of rotation is tilted about 23.4 degrees relative to Earth’s orbit around the sun. Solstice literally means “Sun stands still” in Latin.
7. _______ is gearing up for the launch of the country’s premier solar-powered cruise boat by December.
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Kerala
Explanation: The initiative comes from the State Water Transport Department (SWTD). The hybrid vessel will be powered by a motor that can source energy from solar panels, battery, and generator.
8. The theme of 5th International Yoga Day 2019 is ________.
A. Healthy Life
B. Karmic Zindagi
C. Climate Action
D. Yoga For Peace
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Climate Action
Explanation: The theme focuses on the way how yoga can help us to solve the problem of climate change. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from Sanskrit and means ‘to join’/to unite’.
9.Strait of Hormuz, sometimes seen in the news, is a strait between the Persian Gulf and __________.
A. Gulf of Oman
B. Bay of Fundy
C. Hudson Bay
D. Bay of Biscay
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Gulf of Oman
Explanation: A third of the world’s LNG & almost 20% of total global oil consumption passes through the strait. This strait was in news as US military surveillance drone has been shot down by Iranian forces while flying over this strait.
10. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has granted ___________ a Geographic Indication (GI) tag, across four districts each in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
A. Kolhapuri Chappals
B. Chundan Vallam
C. Nenthra-Kaya Upperi
D. Nilavilakku
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Kolhapuri Chappals
Explanation: The move is expected to further better the product’s domestic & international prospects.
11.Indian Navy launched ___________ in the Gulf of Oman to re-assure Indian Flagged Vessels operating/ transiting through Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
A. Operation Sankalp
B. Operation Shakti
C. Operation Virat
D. Operation Insaniyat
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Operation Sankalp
Explanation: It is to be noted that nearly 75% of the world’s maritime trade is conducted through the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This operation has come in the wake of the attack on oil tankers raising tensions between US & Iran.
12. Nystagmus Awareness Day 2019, sometimes seen in the news, is observed on ________.
A. June 18
B. June 20
C. June 22
D. June 24
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. June 20
Explanation: This day brings attention to a condition that can cause severe vision problems among other concerns. Approximately 1 in 1000 babies are born with nystagmus.
13.Global Garbage Man Day, sometimes seen in the news, is observed on ________.
A. June 26
B. July 6
C. July 18
D. July 29
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – E. None of these
Explanation: It is celebrated on June 17th, every year. This day is observed to pay respect to the sanitation workers.
14. Coolpad has announced the appointment of _______ as its new India CEO.
A. Fisher Yuan
B. Sunil Malhotra
C. Rajeev Munjal
D. Syed Tajuddin
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Fisher Yuan
Explanation: Fisher moves to the CEO position after being in several leadership roles at Coolpad. He’ll create a strategic roadmap for optimum market penetration.
15.Who recently won “Global Social Media Icon 2019” at Malaysia Social Media Week?
A. Vijay Sharma
B. Nishant Aggarwal
C. Mehul Chauhan
D. Malini Agarwal
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Malini Agarwal
Explanation: Agarwal is India’s first digital millennial influencer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of MissMalini Entertainment. The event was held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre at Puchong.