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  1. Where did NITI Aayog along with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organize the first workshop on development of the India Energy Modelling Forum (IEMF)?
    1) New Delhi
    2) Kolkata
    3) Mumbai
    4) Chennai
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) New Delhi
    Explanation:
    The NITI Aayog and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized the first workshop on development of the India Energy Modelling Forum (IEMF), envisaged as a pan-stakeholder platform for debating ideas, scenario-planning & discussing the India’s energy future in New Delhi.The two-day workshop, being held with the support of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was organized under the Sustainable Growth Pillar of the India-U.S. Strategic Energy Partnership.The IEMF seeks to provide a platform for leading experts and policymakers to study important energy and environmental issues and ensure induction of modelling and analysis in informed decision making process.The Forum aims to improve cooperation and coordination between modeling teams, the Government of India, knowledge partners and think-tanks, build capacity of Indian institutions, and identify issues for joint modelling activities and future areas of research.The workshop featured 8 expert sessions which saw discussions around the various aspects of setting up an India-centric energy modelling platform.

  2. Who won the lifetime achievement award in10th Biennial National Grassroots Innovation awards presented by Ram Nath Kovind in Gandhinagar, Gujarat?
    1) Anang Tadar
    2) Prakash Singh
    3) Periyasami Ramasami
    4) Prakash Singh Raghuvanshi
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) Prakash Singh Raghuvanshi
    Explanation:
    On 15th March 2019, The President of India Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.The festival is organised by the National Innovation Foundation in association with the Department of Science and Technology. For innovations in new varieties of agriculture crops, Prakash Singh Raghuvanshi from Uttar Pradesh has been awarded lifetime achievement award.First prize in Veterinary, Herbal medication for coccidiosis was presented to Periyasami Ramasami of Salem, Tamil Nadu.

  3. Which of the following country’s military force along with Indian National Security Guard (NSG) conduct joint exercises in Hyderabad?
    1) Russia
    2) US
    3) Japan
    4) Oman
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) US
    Explanation:
    The US military forces and the Indian National Security Guard (NSG) is conducting joint exercises in Hyderabad. This would be a part of the US-India security partnership. The aim of these exercises is to enhance preparedness and tackle any crisis that affects the public health and safety.The exercise is witnessing participation by the 1st Battalion and the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) stationed out of Okinawa, Japan.The exercise will be overseen from the US Embassy, New Delhi and US Special Operations Pacific Command at Camp HM Smith in Hawaii.The exercises constitute the US Indo-Pacific Command’s Theater Security Cooperation Program, undertaken by the US military in partnership with a certain group of nations in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance coordination and capabilities.

  4. Where did the first meeting of India and Pakistan held during which,both the countries agree to work together to operationalize Kartarpur corridor?
    1) Barmer,Rajasthan
    2) Jodhpur,Rajasthan
    3) Attari,Punjab
    4) Burari,New Delhi
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Attari,Punjab
    Explanation:
    India and Pakistan have agreed to work together to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor which makes it easier for the Indian pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur in Pakistan. The decision was made in the first meeting between Indian and Pakistani representatives held at Attari, Punjab in which the Indian delegation was led by S C L Das, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Pakistani delegation was led by Dr. Mohammad Faisal, Director General for South Asia and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).The next meeting will be held in Wagah in the following month.

  5. Which city topped in the Mercer’s annual Quality of Living Survey 2019 making it the 10th year in a row?
    1) Auckland
    2) Geneva
    3) Munich
    4) Vienna
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) Vienna
    Explanation:
    The human resource consulting firm, Mercer’s annual Quality of Living Survey 2019 has placed Austria’s capital city Vienna at the number one spot, making it the 10th year in a row. The Mercer’s top 10 is dominated by European cities mainly in Switzerland and Germany and the only cities outside of Europe to make the top 10 list are Vancouver, Canada, and Auckland, New Zealand.Top 10 cities in the list: Vienna, Austria Zürich, Switzerland (tie) Vancouver, Canada , (tie) Munich, Germany, (tie) Auckland, New Zealand Düsseldorf, Germany Frankfurt, Germany Copenhagen, Denmark Geneva, Switzerland Basel, Switzerland.Mercer bases its annual rankings of 231 cities on medical and health considerations, the natural, political, and social environment, as well as access to education, transportation, recreation, and culture.The Economist Intelligence Unit had also given Vienna the top spot in its ranking of the world’s most liveable cities in 2018.Hyderabad and Pune, at a rank of 143, continue to be the most liveable cities in India for expatriates. The two cities are followed by Bengaluru (149), Mumbai (154) and New Delhi (162), whose rankings remained unchanged from last year.

  6. European Union added 10 countries to Tax Blacklist making it to 15 countries in the list.Which of the following countries is not Tax Blacklisted?
    1) United Arab Emirates
    2) Marshall Island
    3) Sudan
    4) Barbados
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Sudan
    Explanation:
    On 12th March 2019, the European Union expanded the blacklist by 10 Countries adding the United Arab Emirates, Barbados and the Marshall Island. The list had previously included five countries and now it became 15 countries. Due to their inability towards reform commitments, countries including Aruba, Belize, Bermuda, Fiji, Oman, Vanuatu, and Dominica are moved from grey list to black list.Naming and Shaming tactics through Tax blacklist or Tax havens done by European Union as a tool for securing a level playing field and as an external strategy for effective taxation by assessing, screening and listing third-country tax jurisdictions which are non-cooperative in tax matters.

  7. Which of the following agency released the sixth Global Environment Outlook 2019?
    1) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
    2) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
    3) World Health Organization (WHO)
    4) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
    Explanation:
    On 14th March 2019, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released sixth Global Environment Outlook 2019 calls decision makers to take immediate action to address environmental issues to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals as well as other Internationally Agreed Environment Goals, such as the Paris Agreement. As per the report, a quarter of all premature deaths and diseases worldwide are due to manmade pollution and environmental damage. The report notes that as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.It also warns that deadly emissions, chemicals polluting drinking water, and the accelerating destruction of ecosystems crucial to the livelihoods of billions of people are driving a worldwide epidemic that hampers the global economy.The growing divide between rich and poor as uncontrolled overconsumption, pollution and food waste in the developed world leads to hunger, poverty and disease elsewhere.The lack of access to clean drinking supplies leads 1.4 million people die each year from preventable diseases such as diarrhea and parasites linked to pathogen-riddled water and poor sanitation.

  8. Name the bank which is categorized as Private Sector Lender by RBI recently.
    1) JK Bank
    2) IDBI Bank
    3) RBL Bank
    4) Yes Bank
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) IDBI Bank
    Explanation:
    On 14th March 2019, The Reserve Bank of India categorized IDBI Bank as a Private Sector Bank with effect from January 21, 2019 following Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is acquiring 51 per cent of the total paid-up equity share capital of the bank. Following the appointment of MR Kumar as the Chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Hemant Bhargava ceases to be the Non-Executive chairman of IDBI Bank as he no longer heads the parent company LIC.IDBI Bank has been under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework of RBI which bans it from corporate lending, branch expansions, salary hikes and other regular activities.IDBI has charted out a revival strategy to bring banking and insurance under one roof along with LIC. The bank also informed about appointment of LIC as a corporate agent under bancassurance channel.

  9. According to ICRA,Gross NPAs for banks is expected to be at what percent in March 2020?
    1) 7.2%
    2) 7.5%
    3) 8%
    4) 7.9%
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) 7.9%
    Explanation:
    According to ICRA, fresh NPAs in the banking sector are expected to come down 1.9-2.4 % in FY’20 from 3.7% in FY 19, owing to a dedicated NPA recovery mechanism and write offs by banks. Public sector banks (PSBs) will earn profit after 4 continuous years of losses.Gross NPAs for banks is expected to be 8.3 lakh crore (7.9 %) for March 2020, against the estimated 9.2% of March 2019.Losses pegged at Rs 93,100 crore in FY’19 are lesser than capital infusion amounting to Rs 1.22 lakh crore.The credit loss provisioning being undertaken can potentially lead to 14 PSBs being but the overall return on assets and return on equity may continue to be weak.The ratings outlook for 4 PSBs- Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Punjab National Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce has been revised from negative to stable. Also, the rating for IDBI Bank has been revised from negative to ‘Rating watch with developing implications’ but the forecast for Punjab and Sind Bank was worsened from stable to negative.

  10. Which of the following bank,has raised Rs 487 crore through Basel-III compliant bonds for funding its growth plans?
    1) HDFC Bank
    2) Yes Bank
    3) Karur Vysya Bank
    4) State Bank of India
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Karur Vysya Bank
    Explanation:
    On 13th March 2019, Karur Vysya Bank announced that it has raised Rs 487 crore through Basel-III compliant bonds for funding its growth plans.The decision was taken in the Capital Raising Committee of the board.The committee allotted 48,700 BASEL-III compliant unsecured, redeemable, non-convertible tier-II bonds of Rs 1,00,000 each, totalling to Rs 487 crore and the capital raising was done on private placement basis. iii. The instrument will be listed on NSE.

  11. Name the specially designed mentorship program launched by Aviva Life Insurance to empower the female workforce.
    1) Wings
    2) Shakthi
    3) Mahila
    4) Business
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Wings
    Explanation:
    On 13th March 2019, Aviva Life Insurance announced the launch of ‘Wings’, a specially designed mentorship program to empower the female workforce.It will helps women dream about what they will become, giving them a clearer picture of their future and their growth prospects. The programme will give them an avenue to freely communicate in a safe environment, allowing them to focus on growth and improvement.Wings program is an initiative of the SHE division of Aviva Life Insurance for mentoring all the women employees in Aviva. SHE was started in 2016 by Aviva India’s Women Network as an active community of socially enabled women who take up the charge of addressing causes in the interest of women empowerment.Additionally, mentoring will also develop a leadership pipeline for the company thus ensuring that the practice is not just beneficial to the individual but to the organisation at large.

  12. According to an EEPC India-Deloitte strategy paper,which year is set as ‘aspirational’ target by India for engineering exports to reach USD 200 billion?
    1) 2022
    2) 2025
    3) 2020
    4) 2030
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) 2025
    Explanation:
    On 15th March 2019, According to an EEPC India-Deloitte strategy paper, India can achieve a three-fold “aspirational” increase in its engineering export to reach USD 200 billion by 2025, if concerted efforts are made by the government and Industry to develop a conducive ecosystem, and ensuring inputs at competitive prices.In the current financial year ending March 31, India’s engineering exports, which contribute 25 per cent to the overall merchandise shipments are projected to touch about USD 80-82 billion.Strategy paper has identified areas where government and industry interventions are required which includes various aspects such as product-market optimization, eco-system development, promotion and branding, and competitive procurement of inputs.

  13. Name the country,that made the first shipment under the United Nations ‘Transports Internationaux Routiers’ (TIR) through Iran’s Chabahar Port.
    1) Russia
    2) US
    3) Iran
    4) Afghanistan
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) Afghanistan
    Explanation:
    The first shipment under the United Nations ‘Transports Internationaux Routiers’ (TIR) convention arrived in India from Afghanistan through Iran’s Chabahar Port.India had joined the TIR Convention (the United Nations Customs Convention on International Transport of Goods under cover of TIR Carnets) on June 15, 2017.It allows goods to be outlined in a TIR carnet and sealed in load compartments. Customs officials verify the carnet without physical checking, enabling shipments to pass through countries without being opened at borders.

  14. Who is the head of the sub-committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) to review issues concerning the economy?
    1) Hemant
    2) Ajay Tyagi
    3) Shaktikanta Das
    4) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Shaktikanta Das
    Explanation:
    Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), insurance regulator Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority(IRDAI), and pension fund regulator Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), along with senior officials of the finance ministry, discussed the key issues facing the economy at the meeting of the sub-committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) chaired by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.The sub-committee reviewed the major developments on the global and domestic fronts that impinge on the financial stability of the country.The panel discussed ways to address challenges pertaining to the quality of credit ratings; and inter-linkages between housing finance companies and housing developers.It also deliberated on the interlinking of various regulatory databases and the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion.

  15. Name the person,who topped the 2019’s ESPN World Fame 100 list, an annual list of the most famous athletes on the planet.
    1) LeBron James
    2) Cristiano Ronaldo
    3) Lionel Messi
    4) Rohit Sharma
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) Cristiano Ronaldo
    Explanation:
    Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni are among the 8 Indian cricketers in the 2019’s ESPN World Fame 100 list, an annual list of the most famous athletes on the planet. Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is at the top spot, followed by basketball player LeBron James and FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. These top 3 positions have not changed from the previous year.Virat Kohli jumped to the 7th position from last year’s 11th position and is now the only Indian athlete in the top 10, whereas Dhoni is placed in the 13th spot.All the Indian men mentioned in this list were from the cricketing fraternity, including Yuvraj Singh (18), Suresh Raina (22), R Ashwin (42), Rohit Sharma (46), Harbhajan Singh (74) and Shikhar Dhawan (94).There are only 3 women in the list- Serena Williams (17), Maria Sharapova (37) and Sania Mirza (93), making the latter the only Indian woman athlete to feature in the list.The list was prepared by looking at three aspects, namely- Search Score, Endorsements and Social Following.

  16. Which organization won the Best Domestic Water Purifier Award 2018-19 for its RO+UV+UF technology at the Water Digest Water Awards?
    1) Kent RO Systems Pvt. Ltd.
    2) UEM Clean Solution
    3) Voltas water management and treatment limited
    4) SIMENS water technologies
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Kent RO Systems Pvt. Ltd.
    Explanation:
    Kent RO Systems Pvt. Ltd. has received the Best Domestic Water Purifier Award 2018-19 for its RO+UV+UF technology at the Water Digest Water Awards function that was held at The Lalit, New Delhi.The Water Digest Water Awards are given jointly by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and UNESCO. Kent had also earlier received awards like Organization of the Year Awards 2017, Best Domestic Water Purifier Award 2016-17, Asia’s Most Promising Brand 2016 etc.

  17. Geographical Indications Registry recently granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Coorg Arabica Coffee.It belongs to which of the following district?
    1) Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh
    2) Wayanad,Kerala
    3) Kodagu,Karnataka
    4) Koraput,Odisha
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Kodagu,Karnataka
    Explanation:
    Geographical Indication (GI) tags have been granted to Coorg Arabica Coffee, Wayanad Robusta Coffee, Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee, Araku Valley Arabica Coffee and Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee, by the Geographical Indications Registry on 1st March 2019.Coorg Arabica Coffee is grown in Kodagu, Karnataka.Wayanad Robusta Coffee is grown in Wayanad, Kerala.Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee and Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee are grown in Chikmagalur, Karnataka.Araku Valley Arabica Coffee is grown around Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh and Koraput district in Odisha.

  18. Who was appointed as mediator for resolving various disputes related to cricket administration by Supreme Court?
    1) A.M. Spare
    2) P.S.Narasimha
    3) S.A. Bobde
    4) D.K.Jain
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) P.S.Narasimha
    Explanation:
    The Supreme Court appointed senior advocate P. S. Narasimha, as mediator for resolving various disputes related to cricket administration in the country.The bench also asked P. S. Narasimha to look into the dispute relating to release of funds by the court appointed committee of administrators to various cricket associations.It has restrained all other courts in India from entertaining for proceeding with any matter pertaining to BCCI and state cricket associations.

  19. Name the person,who was appointed as the CEO of Mercer for its India operations.
    1) Preeti Chandrashekhar
    2) David Anderson
    3) Mustafa Faizani
    4) Arvind Laddha
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) Arvind Laddha
    Explanation:
    On 14th March 2019, Arvind Laddha was appointed as the CEO of Mercer for its India operations. He currently occupies the post of Deputy CEO in JLT Independent, an insurance broking firm.His work will mainly involve enhancing Mercer’s growth in India, looking out for emerging market opportunities and expanding relationships with the present clients. Mercer stated that the appointment will become effective after closing of the transaction between Mercer’s parent company, Marsh & McLennan Companies and JLT, due to anti-trust and financial regulatory approvals.

  20. Which Asian country is hosting the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019?
    1) Phnom Penh,Cambodia
    2) Naypyidaw,Myanmar (Burma)
    3) Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates (UAE)
    4) Amman,Jordan
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates (UAE)
    Explanation:
    Special Olympics World Games 2019 began at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 14th Match 2019 and made history by welcoming a record-breaking 200 nations at the Games comprising 195 participating and 5 observing. The Indian contingent was the second largest after the host UAE and marched proudly holding the tricolour.The event is being held in the Middle East for the first time and 7,500 athletes will take part in 24 Olympic-style sports over seven days.Nine venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will accommodate 500,000 spectators, 1,500 officials will referee the Games, while 3,000 coaches will assist the athletes. For the first time, 200 nations are being represented at the World Games, 195 participating and 5 observing.

  21. Name the gaming platform,which became the official partner of VIVO IPL 2019.
    1) Dream11
    2) FanFight
    3) Cricnwin
    4) DFC
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Dream11
    Explanation:
    The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) announced the sports gaming platform Dream11 as the official partner for VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) to boost the digital gaming. The 4-year partnership will begin with the upcoming IPL 2019 and Dream11 will also power the official Fantasy Gaming League of IPL.

  22. Which team won Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after defeating Maharashtra?
    1) Gujarat cricket team
    2) Baroda cricket team
    3) Karnataka State Cricket Association
    4) Delhi cricket team
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Karnataka State Cricket Association
    Explanation:
    Karnataka cricket team defeated Maharashtra to win their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Chasing a target of 156 runs, Mayank Agarwal (85*) took charge of Karnataka’s innings after the fall of opener Belur Sharath and anchored a match winning partnership of 92 runs off 59 balls with Rohan Kadam (60) for the second wicket.

  23. JP Duminy announced retirement recently from ODIs,after the 2019 World Cup.He belongs to which of the following country?
    1) New Zealand
    2) South Africa
    3) Australia
    4) Srilanka
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) South Africa
    Explanation:
    South African all-rounder Jean Paul Duminy (34) has announced his retirement from ODIs, after the 2019 World Cup which shall start on May 30 in England.This would be his third World Cup after 2011 and 2015.He has played in 193 ODIs so far and scored 5047 runs at an average of 37.39. As an off-spinner, he also has 68 wickets to his name.He had earlier retired from Test and first-class cricket in 2017.

  24. Supreme Court has lifted the life ban imposed on which of the following cricketer by the BCCI?
    1) Ajay Sharma
    2) Ajay Jadeja
    3) Sreesanth
    4) Mohammad Azharuddin
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 3) Sreesanth
    Explanation:
    Supreme Court set aside the life ban on Sreesanth imposed by the Board of Control of Cricket in India(BCCI) on him for indulging in spot-fixing during 2013 Indian Premier League. The bench comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice KM Joseph has directed the disciplinary committee of BCCI to take a decision on the quantum of punishment within 3 months.

  25. Name the Lingayat pontiff,who passed away recently at the age of 74 in Bengaluru.
    1) Basavanna
    2) Sri Danamma Devi
    3) Akka Mahadevi
    4) Maate Mahadevi
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 4) Maate Mahadevi
    Explanation:
    Prominent Lingayat pontiff and Basava Dharma Peetha President Maate Mahadevi passed away at the Manipal hospital in Bengaluru at the age of 74 years due to cardiac arrest.She was born on 13th March 1946 in Sasalahatti, Chitradurga in Karnataka. She was an influential leader from the Lingayat community, took part in the protests held for separate religion and grant of minority status for Lingayats in Karnataka. In 1966, she received her Jangama initiation as an ascetic in the Lingayat order of wandering mendicants. In 1970, she was installed as a jagadguru in the Lingayat community and became the first woman to be placed in that position.

  26. When was World Contact Day observed?
    1) March 14
    2) March 15
    3) March 13
    4) March 12
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 2) March 15
    Explanation:
    World Contact Day was first declared in March 1953 by an organization called the International Flying Saucer Bureau (IFSB), as a day on which all IFSB members would attempt to send a telepathic message into space. The IFSB voted to hold such a day in 1953, theorising that if both telepathy and alien life were real, a large number of people focussing on an identical piece of text may be able to transmit the message through space.

  27. What was the theme of the World Consumer Rights Day 2019?
    1) Theme – ‘Trusted Smart Products’
    2) Theme – ‘Consumer Rights’
    3) Theme – ‘Right to Choose’
    4) Theme – ‘Choose to Smart’
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Theme – ‘Trusted Smart Products’
    Explanation:
    The World Consumer Rights Day 2019 was celebrated on 15th March 2019. The theme for this year is “Trusted Smart Products” which has been selected owing to the popular nature of smart gadgets like smart phones, wearable fitness trackers, voice-activated assistants and smart TVs etc. The day is celebrated every year to spread awareness about consumer rights. It is an initiative by Consumer International which is a membership organisation for consumer groups around the world.The day draws its inspiration from President John F Kennedy, who was the first leader in the world to address the issue of consumer rights in a special message sent to the US Congress on 15 March 1962.

  28. What was the theme of the World Sleep Day 2019?
    1) Theme – ‘Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging‘
    2) Theme – ‘Sleep makes feel comfort‘
    3) Theme – ‘Healthy Sleep leads to Success‘
    4) Theme – ‘Sleep and Success ’
    5) None of these
    Answer & Explanation
    Answer – 1) Theme – ‘Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging‘
    Explanation:
    The World Sleep Day was observed on 15th March 2019 and the theme for this year was ‘Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging’.It has been organised since 2008 by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society, formerly known as the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM World Sleep Society). It aims to spread awareness about sleep issues and their effect on our daily lives, prevention and treatment of these issues.

Static GK Quiz based on Current Affairs:

  1. Who is the Governor of Gujarat?
    Answer & Explanation
    Om Prakash Kohli

  2. Where is the headquarter of United Nations Environment Programme located?
    Answer & Explanation
    Nairobi, Kenya

  3. Who is the MD and CEO of IDBI Bank?
    Answer & Explanation
    Rakesh Sharma

  4. Where is the headquarter of Aviva Life Insurance Company located?
    Answer & Explanation
    Gurugram, Haryana

  5. Who is the President of Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI)?
    Answer & Explanation
    C.K.Khanna





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