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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho is the 1st Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020?
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Answer – 3) Javed Ahktar
Explanation:
Javed Ahktar, renowned poet, lyricist and writer became the first Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious principles up to scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Javed Ahktar
Explanation:
Javed Ahktar, renowned poet, lyricist and writer became the first Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious principles up to scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values. -
Question 2 of 50
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich state (among larger states) has ranked top in the State Food Safety Index for 2019-20 released by FSSAI?
Correct
Answer – 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
The 2nd State Food Safety Index (SFSI) for 2019-20 of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been topped by Gujarat among larger states and by Goa among smaller states. It was announced during a webinar conducted on the occasion of “World Food Safety Day” on June 7, 2020 on the theme “Food Safety is everyone’s business”.Rank Winner Large States 1 Gujarat 2 Tamil Nadu 3 Maharashtra Incorrect
Answer – 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
The 2nd State Food Safety Index (SFSI) for 2019-20 of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been topped by Gujarat among larger states and by Goa among smaller states. It was announced during a webinar conducted on the occasion of “World Food Safety Day” on June 7, 2020 on the theme “Food Safety is everyone’s business”.Rank Winner Large States 1 Gujarat 2 Tamil Nadu 3 Maharashtra -
Question 3 of 50
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat is India’s rank in Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2020 released jointly by Yale University and Columbia University (1 – Denmark)?
Correct
Answer – 1) 168
Explanation:
According to the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2020 released jointly by Yale University and Columbia University, India has ranked 168 out of 180 countries with a score of 27.6 out of 100.While the Denmark has been topped the list with a score of 82.5. Here’s the list of top 3 nations in EPI 2020:Rank Country Name EPI score 1 Denmark 82.5 2 Luxembourg 82.3 3 Switzerland 81.5 168th India 27.6 Incorrect
Answer – 1) 168
Explanation:
According to the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2020 released jointly by Yale University and Columbia University, India has ranked 168 out of 180 countries with a score of 27.6 out of 100.While the Denmark has been topped the list with a score of 82.5. Here’s the list of top 3 nations in EPI 2020:Rank Country Name EPI score 1 Denmark 82.5 2 Luxembourg 82.3 3 Switzerland 81.5 168th India 27.6 -
Question 4 of 50
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020 is “Food Safety, everyone’s business”. The day was celebrated every year on ______.
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Answer – 3) June 7
Explanation:
The Second World Food Safety Day was celebrated to promote actions that support food security, human health, agriculture and sustainable development and prevent, detect and manage foodborne diseases. The First World Food Safety Day was celebrated on 7th June 2019. The Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020 remains the same as the theme of 2019 “Food Safety, everyone’s business”.Incorrect
Answer – 3) June 7
Explanation:
The Second World Food Safety Day was celebrated to promote actions that support food security, human health, agriculture and sustainable development and prevent, detect and manage foodborne diseases. The First World Food Safety Day was celebrated on 7th June 2019. The Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020 remains the same as the theme of 2019 “Food Safety, everyone’s business”. -
Question 5 of 50
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the company which has launched ‘Sodar’ app to help people maintain social distancing.
Correct
Answer – 4) Google
Explanation:
Google is trying to do its bit in helping people maintain their social distance. The tech giant has launched a new app that will help people maintain distance in real life using augmented reality. The app has been developed under Experiments with Google and is not available on the Google Play Store but can be side-loaded separately. The app called ‘Sodar’.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Google
Explanation:
Google is trying to do its bit in helping people maintain their social distance. The tech giant has launched a new app that will help people maintain distance in real life using augmented reality. The app has been developed under Experiments with Google and is not available on the Google Play Store but can be side-loaded separately. The app called ‘Sodar’. -
Question 6 of 50
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsGairsain was declared as the summer capital of which state/UT?
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Answer – 1) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya approved the declaration of Bhararisen(Gairsain) in Chamoli district as the state’s summer capital in compliance with the provisions of clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution of India. Dehradun (the largest city) will remain the winter capital.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya approved the declaration of Bhararisen(Gairsain) in Chamoli district as the state’s summer capital in compliance with the provisions of clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution of India. Dehradun (the largest city) will remain the winter capital. -
Question 7 of 50
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWorld bank has granted Rs. 1950 cr to which state to combat COVID-19?
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Answer – 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
According to the Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, the World Bank (WB) has granted loan worth of Rs. 1,950 crores to the state for tackling coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and developmental work.Incorrect
Answer – 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
According to the Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, the World Bank (WB) has granted loan worth of Rs. 1,950 crores to the state for tackling coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and developmental work. -
Question 8 of 50
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhat will be the growth of India in FY2020-21 as per World Bank’s Global Economic Prospect (GEP) June 2020?
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Answer – 5) -3.2%
Explanation:
The Washington based multilateral lender, World Bank in its latest edition of the Global Economic Prospect (GEP) June 2020 analytical chapters reports states that India’s growth is contract by 3.2% (so growth is -3.2%) for FY20-21. It was lower from 4.2% which forecasted in FY2019-20 at the end of March 2020.Incorrect
Answer – 5) -3.2%
Explanation:
The Washington based multilateral lender, World Bank in its latest edition of the Global Economic Prospect (GEP) June 2020 analytical chapters reports states that India’s growth is contract by 3.2% (so growth is -3.2%) for FY20-21. It was lower from 4.2% which forecasted in FY2019-20 at the end of March 2020. -
Question 9 of 50
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has honored with “NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal” recently?
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Answer – 5) Renjith Kumar
Explanation:
Renjith Kumar, Engineer from Kerala and Indian Entrepreneur based in Virginia is honoured with NASA’s highest form of recognition for a non-governmental individual “NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal” for his service to NASA through executive leadership, engineering contribution, technical excellence and customer satisfaction.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Renjith Kumar
Explanation:
Renjith Kumar, Engineer from Kerala and Indian Entrepreneur based in Virginia is honoured with NASA’s highest form of recognition for a non-governmental individual “NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal” for his service to NASA through executive leadership, engineering contribution, technical excellence and customer satisfaction. -
Question 10 of 50
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the company which has partnered with Mastercard to launch “Cardless ATM powered by Mastercard”.
Correct
Answer – 1) Empays Payment Systems
Explanation:
In order to eliminate the use a physical card or touch an ATM PIN pad, amid the spread of coronavirus from contaminated surfaces, Empays Payment Systems has joined hands with Mastercard to launch “Cardless ATM powered by Mastercard” in India based on the standards of EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa).Incorrect
Answer – 1) Empays Payment Systems
Explanation:
In order to eliminate the use a physical card or touch an ATM PIN pad, amid the spread of coronavirus from contaminated surfaces, Empays Payment Systems has joined hands with Mastercard to launch “Cardless ATM powered by Mastercard” in India based on the standards of EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa). -
Question 11 of 50
11. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich company has won the world’s largest solar contract worth $6 billion recently?
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Answer – 2) Adani Green Energy Limited
Explanation:
Gautam Adani led Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has won one of world’s largest solar contract from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 8 GW of solar projects along with a commitment to establish 2 GW of additional solar cell and module manufacturing capacity at cost of ₹45,000 crore or $6 bilion, creating 4 lakh direct and indirect jobs.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Adani Green Energy Limited
Explanation:
Gautam Adani led Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has won one of world’s largest solar contract from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 8 GW of solar projects along with a commitment to establish 2 GW of additional solar cell and module manufacturing capacity at cost of ₹45,000 crore or $6 bilion, creating 4 lakh direct and indirect jobs. -
Question 12 of 50
12. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho chairs the committee which was constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs for the welfare of the freedom fighters?
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Answer – 3) Kishan Reddy
Explanation:
MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) reconstituted a new committee for the welfare of the freedom fighters with the chairman G Kishan Reddy and 9 other “eminent freedom fighters” from across the country. Along with Reddy, former Congress MLA from Gujarat Dinakar Bhai Desai, who took part in 1942 Quit India Movement is one among the 9-member panel.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Kishan Reddy
Explanation:
MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) reconstituted a new committee for the welfare of the freedom fighters with the chairman G Kishan Reddy and 9 other “eminent freedom fighters” from across the country. Along with Reddy, former Congress MLA from Gujarat Dinakar Bhai Desai, who took part in 1942 Quit India Movement is one among the 9-member panel. -
Question 13 of 50
13. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe central government has formed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh for the implementation of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for MSME. What is the amount that was allocated under ECLGS scheme by GoI?
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Answer – 5) 3 Lakh crore
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh to solve the difficulties faced in the implementation of Rs.3 Lakh crore collateral-free loan for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 13th May 2020 as a part of Rs.20 Lakh crore Covid-19 aid to raise the economy. Under the Scheme, 100% guarantee coverage to be provided by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) for additional funding of up to Rs. 3 lakh crore to eligible MSMEs and interested MUDRA. borrowers, in the form of a Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility.Incorrect
Answer – 5) 3 Lakh crore
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed a committee headed by Rajnath Singh to solve the difficulties faced in the implementation of Rs.3 Lakh crore collateral-free loan for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 13th May 2020 as a part of Rs.20 Lakh crore Covid-19 aid to raise the economy. Under the Scheme, 100% guarantee coverage to be provided by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) for additional funding of up to Rs. 3 lakh crore to eligible MSMEs and interested MUDRA. borrowers, in the form of a Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility. -
Question 14 of 50
14. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsPritam Singh who passed away recently is a renowned ______.
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Answer – 1) Management trainer
Explanation:
The Management guru, Padma Shri Pritam Singh, who contributed more than 50 research papers and 7 books on management education in India and abroad passed away at the age of 78 at a hospital in Gurugram due to cardiac arrest.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Management trainer
Explanation:
The Management guru, Padma Shri Pritam Singh, who contributed more than 50 research papers and 7 books on management education in India and abroad passed away at the age of 78 at a hospital in Gurugram due to cardiac arrest. -
Question 15 of 50
15. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsKurt Bilteaux Thomas who is in news recently is related to which sport?
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Answer – 5) Gymnastics
Explanation:
kurt Bilteaux Thomas, the first American to win the gold medal in the Gymnastic World Championship 1978 in floor exercise held at the Strasbourg, France passed away at the age of 64 after suffering from a stroke on 24th May 2020 in Texas. He was born on 29th March 1956 in Miami, Florida.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Gymnastics
Explanation:
kurt Bilteaux Thomas, the first American to win the gold medal in the Gymnastic World Championship 1978 in floor exercise held at the Strasbourg, France passed away at the age of 64 after suffering from a stroke on 24th May 2020 in Texas. He was born on 29th March 1956 in Miami, Florida. -
Question 16 of 50
16. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsAccording to “Poonam Avlokkan” survey the population of the Asiatic lion at the Gir sanctuary risen to 29% (approx.) in 5 years. The Gir national park is located in which state?
Correct
Answer – 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
According to the “Poonam Avlokkan” survey the population of the Asiatic lion at the Gir sanctuary in Gujarat has seen a commendable rise to approximately 29% (28.87%) from 27% in 2015 i.e their population went from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Gujarat
Explanation:
According to the “Poonam Avlokkan” survey the population of the Asiatic lion at the Gir sanctuary in Gujarat has seen a commendable rise to approximately 29% (28.87%) from 27% in 2015 i.e their population went from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020. -
Question 17 of 50
17. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich state/UT government has renamed Environment ministry as ‘Environment and Climate change’ ministry in June 2020?
Correct
Answer – 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 05, 2020), the Maharashtra cabinet chaired by its Chief Minister (CM) Uddhav Bal Thackeray has approved a proposal to rename the state’s Environment Ministry as ‘Environment and Climate Change Ministry’ with the aim to play an active role in climate change mitigation.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Environment Day (June 05, 2020), the Maharashtra cabinet chaired by its Chief Minister (CM) Uddhav Bal Thackeray has approved a proposal to rename the state’s Environment Ministry as ‘Environment and Climate Change Ministry’ with the aim to play an active role in climate change mitigation. -
Question 18 of 50
18. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich country has signed agreement with Italy to demarcate maritime boundaries?
Correct
Answer – 1) Greece
Explanation:
Greece and Italy have signed an agreement demarcating their maritime boundaries, amid tension in the Mediterranean region over rights to natural resources. The agreement signed on Tuesday in Athens tackled an issue that had been pending for 40 years.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Greece
Explanation:
Greece and Italy have signed an agreement demarcating their maritime boundaries, amid tension in the Mediterranean region over rights to natural resources. The agreement signed on Tuesday in Athens tackled an issue that had been pending for 40 years. -
Question 19 of 50
19. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsCentral government has allocated the 1 Lakh crore for which scheme in FY 2020-21 (more than 50% of budget estimation)?
Correct
Answer – 5) MGNREGS
Explanation:
The highest ever allocation of funds worth Rs. 1,01,500 made under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the current Financial Year(FY) 2020-2021. A sum of Rs. 31,493 crores have already been released in 2020-21, which is more than 50 percent of budget estimation of current Financial Year 2020-21.Incorrect
Answer – 5) MGNREGS
Explanation:
The highest ever allocation of funds worth Rs. 1,01,500 made under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the current Financial Year(FY) 2020-2021. A sum of Rs. 31,493 crores have already been released in 2020-21, which is more than 50 percent of budget estimation of current Financial Year 2020-21. -
Question 20 of 50
20. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsShobha Sekhar who received “Order of Australia” medal is a renowned _______.
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Answer – 5) Musician
Explanation:
Indian Musician Shobha Sekhar, the founder of Kalakruthi a music organisation in Australia receives the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 for her service to Indian music and dance.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Musician
Explanation:
Indian Musician Shobha Sekhar, the founder of Kalakruthi a music organisation in Australia receives the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 for her service to Indian music and dance. -
Question 21 of 50
21. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich institute/university ranked top in the QS World University Rankings 2021?
Correct
Answer – 1) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Explanation:
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) is a global education analyst that released the 17th edition of the QS World University Rankings 2021. This year only 3 Indian Institutions were among the top two-hundred ranks 2 IIT’s and IISC. Globally, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), USA continues to be the number one for the 9th year in a row.QS World University Rankings 2021 ( TOP 5) 2021 Institution Country 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) USA 2 Stanford University USA 3 Harvard University USA 4 California Institute of Technology(Cal Tech) USA 5 University of Oxford UK Incorrect
Answer – 1) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Explanation:
QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) is a global education analyst that released the 17th edition of the QS World University Rankings 2021. This year only 3 Indian Institutions were among the top two-hundred ranks 2 IIT’s and IISC. Globally, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), USA continues to be the number one for the 9th year in a row.QS World University Rankings 2021 ( TOP 5) 2021 Institution Country 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) USA 2 Stanford University USA 3 Harvard University USA 4 California Institute of Technology(Cal Tech) USA 5 University of Oxford UK -
Question 22 of 50
22. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich is the most expensive Indian city as per 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020 released by Mercer (Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world)?
Correct
Answer – 3) Mumbai
Explanation:
Mercer released its 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020. From India, Mumbai city has been ranked 60th most expensive city globally and also 19th in Asia. Mumbai is the only Indian city ranked in the top 100. Hongkong tops the list globally. Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world, followed by Ashgabat and Tokyo.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Mumbai
Explanation:
Mercer released its 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020. From India, Mumbai city has been ranked 60th most expensive city globally and also 19th in Asia. Mumbai is the only Indian city ranked in the top 100. Hongkong tops the list globally. Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world, followed by Ashgabat and Tokyo. -
Question 23 of 50
23. Question
1 pointsCategory: Quantitative AptitudeWhich is the 1st country in the world that runs Double-Stack Container train in OHE electrified region?
Correct
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
Indian railways created a benchmark by setting a new world history on the successful running of the first Double-decker Container Train with a contact wire of 7.57-metre height on its high reach pantograph in the high rise Over Head Equipment (OHE) electrified territory on the western railway from Palanpur and Botad stations in Gujarat.Incorrect
Answer – 3) India
Explanation:
Indian railways created a benchmark by setting a new world history on the successful running of the first Double-decker Container Train with a contact wire of 7.57-metre height on its high reach pantograph in the high rise Over Head Equipment (OHE) electrified territory on the western railway from Palanpur and Botad stations in Gujarat. -
Question 24 of 50
24. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the 1st state in the country which received ISO certification for tribal hostels under Mission Suvidya.
Correct
Answer – 3) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha became the first State in India to receive prestigious ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2015 certification for its 44 tribal hostels of Keonjhar (32 hostels) and Sambalpur (12 hostels) districts improving their overall infrastructure and standards under Mission Suvidya.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha became the first State in India to receive prestigious ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001:2015 certification for its 44 tribal hostels of Keonjhar (32 hostels) and Sambalpur (12 hostels) districts improving their overall infrastructure and standards under Mission Suvidya. -
Question 25 of 50
25. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate?
Correct
Answer – 1) Rattan Lal
Explanation:
76-year-old Indian-American Soil scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate (250,000 USD – Rs. 1.89 crore) for developing and mainstreaming a soil centric approach to increase food production that conserves natural resources and mitigates climate change. He was born in 1944 in Karyal, West Punjab, India.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Rattan Lal
Explanation:
76-year-old Indian-American Soil scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate (250,000 USD – Rs. 1.89 crore) for developing and mainstreaming a soil centric approach to increase food production that conserves natural resources and mitigates climate change. He was born in 1944 in Karyal, West Punjab, India. -
Question 26 of 50
26. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe petroleum and natural gas ministry has formed 3-member committee to inquire the Assam oil well disaster. Who head the committee/Panel?
Correct
Answer – 3) SCL Das
Explanation:
A 3-member high-level committee was formed by the Petroleum Ministry to inquire the disaster at Oil India Ltd well in Assam. The panel will be headed by Director General of Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), SCL Das, other members of the panel include BC Bora former ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) chairman and T K Sengupta former ONGC director.Incorrect
Answer – 3) SCL Das
Explanation:
A 3-member high-level committee was formed by the Petroleum Ministry to inquire the disaster at Oil India Ltd well in Assam. The panel will be headed by Director General of Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), SCL Das, other members of the panel include BC Bora former ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) chairman and T K Sengupta former ONGC director. -
Question 27 of 50
27. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho authored the book titled ‘Lockdown Liaisons’?
Correct
Answer – 5) Shobhaa De
Explanation:
Writer and Columnist Shobhaa De’s new collection of stories titled “Lockdown Liaisons” a book reflecting the impacts of COVID-19 on human lives published by Simon & Schuster India and released on May 30, 2020.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Shobhaa De
Explanation:
Writer and Columnist Shobhaa De’s new collection of stories titled “Lockdown Liaisons” a book reflecting the impacts of COVID-19 on human lives published by Simon & Schuster India and released on May 30, 2020. -
Question 28 of 50
28. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe Theme for world day against child labor 2020 is “COVID-19: Protect children from child labour, now more than ever”. When was the day observed annually?
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Answer – 1) June 12
Explanation:
June 12 of Every year is observed as the World Day Against Child Labour which was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002 to focus on the global extent of child labour and the steps to be taken to eliminate it. Theme of 2020: “COVID-19: Protect children from child labour, now more than ever”.Incorrect
Answer – 1) June 12
Explanation:
June 12 of Every year is observed as the World Day Against Child Labour which was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002 to focus on the global extent of child labour and the steps to be taken to eliminate it. Theme of 2020: “COVID-19: Protect children from child labour, now more than ever”. -
Question 29 of 50
29. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsFind the person who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Bihar’s Khadi.
Correct
Answer – 1) Pankaj Tripathi
Explanation:
Pankaj Tripathi, Bollywood Actor, was appointed as the brand ambassador of Bihar’s Khadi by the Government of Bihar.He will promote the usage of Khadi product as well as the Patna’s Khadi Mall.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Pankaj Tripathi
Explanation:
Pankaj Tripathi, Bollywood Actor, was appointed as the brand ambassador of Bihar’s Khadi by the Government of Bihar.He will promote the usage of Khadi product as well as the Patna’s Khadi Mall. -
Question 30 of 50
30. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho becomes the 1st ever women to reach deepest point of ocean, the Challenger deep?
Correct
Answer – 5) Kathy Sullivan
Explanation:
The 68-year-old Kathy Sullivan, Former NASA astronaut and Oceanographer became the first woman to reach the Challenger Deep, the deepest point in the ocean. She is the 1st human to reach both the space and deepest point of ocean.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Kathy Sullivan
Explanation:
The 68-year-old Kathy Sullivan, Former NASA astronaut and Oceanographer became the first woman to reach the Challenger Deep, the deepest point in the ocean. She is the 1st human to reach both the space and deepest point of ocean. -
Question 31 of 50
31. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho heads the 5-member Internal working group formed by RBI to review ownership and control of Private banks?
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Answer – 2) PK Mohanty
Explanation:
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a 5-member internal working group (IWG) headed by its Central Board Director Prasanna Kumar (PK) Mohanty to review ownership guidelines and corporate structure for private banks in light of recent developments in the banking sector. The committee is due to submit its report by 30th September 2020.Incorrect
Answer – 2) PK Mohanty
Explanation:
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a 5-member internal working group (IWG) headed by its Central Board Director Prasanna Kumar (PK) Mohanty to review ownership guidelines and corporate structure for private banks in light of recent developments in the banking sector. The committee is due to submit its report by 30th September 2020. -
Question 32 of 50
32. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsVasant Raiji who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
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Answer – 4) Cricket
Explanation:
India’s oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji, a right-handed batsman passed away at 100 due to old-age at his residence in Walkeshwar in South Mumbai. He was born on January 26, 1920 in Vadodara (Baroda), Gujarat.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Cricket
Explanation:
India’s oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji, a right-handed batsman passed away at 100 due to old-age at his residence in Walkeshwar in South Mumbai. He was born on January 26, 1920 in Vadodara (Baroda), Gujarat. -
Question 33 of 50
33. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe cabinet of which state has approved to give state anthem status to “Bande Utkala Janani” poem?
Correct
Answer – 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Cabinet of Odisha chaired by Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha approved the proposal to give the status of State anthem to “Bande Utkala Janani”, a poem written by Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra in 1912.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Odisha
Explanation:
The Cabinet of Odisha chaired by Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha approved the proposal to give the status of State anthem to “Bande Utkala Janani”, a poem written by Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra in 1912. -
Question 34 of 50
34. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has bought ______% stake in Jio platforms for Rs 5,863.50 crores.
Correct
Answer – 5) 1.16
Explanation:
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, has invested Rs 5,863.50 crore for a 1.16 % stake in Jio platforms, a subsidiary of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).Incorrect
Answer – 5) 1.16
Explanation:
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, has invested Rs 5,863.50 crore for a 1.16 % stake in Jio platforms, a subsidiary of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). -
Question 35 of 50
35. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsVed Prakash Marwah who passed away recently is a former governor of which state?
Correct
Answer – 5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Former Delhi police commissioner and former Governor of Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand, Ved Prakash Marwah, IPS, passed away at the age of 87 in a private hospital in Mapusa town in North Goa where he was admitted three weeks ago due to a fall. He was born on 15th September 1934 in Peshawar, British India.Incorrect
Answer – 5) All the 1), 2) and 3)
Explanation:
Former Delhi police commissioner and former Governor of Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand, Ved Prakash Marwah, IPS, passed away at the age of 87 in a private hospital in Mapusa town in North Goa where he was admitted three weeks ago due to a fall. He was born on 15th September 1934 in Peshawar, British India. -
Question 36 of 50
36. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the app which is India’s first indigenous wireless physiological parameters monitoring system for the COVID-19 affected patients (launched by Jitendra Singh).
Correct
Answer – 2) COVID BEEP
Explanation:
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical college, Hyderabad in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad, and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECL) have developed India’s first indigenous wireless physiological parameters monitoring system for the COVID-19 affected patients namely “COVID BEEP” app. It is an acronym for Continuous Oxygenation & Vital Information Detection Biomed ECIL ESIC Pod. It has been virtually launched by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh along with Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, Dean ESIC Medical College, Prof. Srinivas M.Incorrect
Answer – 2) COVID BEEP
Explanation:
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical college, Hyderabad in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad, and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECL) have developed India’s first indigenous wireless physiological parameters monitoring system for the COVID-19 affected patients namely “COVID BEEP” app. It is an acronym for Continuous Oxygenation & Vital Information Detection Biomed ECIL ESIC Pod. It has been virtually launched by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh along with Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, Dean ESIC Medical College, Prof. Srinivas M. -
Question 37 of 50
37. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the digital payment platform, which has partnered with ICICI Lombard to launch first of its kind travel insurance & domestic trip insurance.
Correct
Answer – 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe along with ICICI Lombard, the non-life insurance company launched ‘first of its kind’ travel insurance, domestic multi-trip insurance to provide a stress-free travel experience to customers by covering risks associated with all modes of travel within the country (road, rail and air within the country) from the time a customer leaves home, till the time of return.Incorrect
Answer – 1) PhonePe
Explanation:
Flipkart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe along with ICICI Lombard, the non-life insurance company launched ‘first of its kind’ travel insurance, domestic multi-trip insurance to provide a stress-free travel experience to customers by covering risks associated with all modes of travel within the country (road, rail and air within the country) from the time a customer leaves home, till the time of return. -
Question 38 of 50
38. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich state/UT has diverted the forest land to other projects the most (on basis of number of projects) according to the MoEFCC annual report 2019-20?
Correct
Answer – 2) Haryana
Explanation:
Large areas of forest land are being diverted to other projects throughout India by the Government. A total 11,467.83 hectares (114.68 square kilometre) forest lands were diverted in 22 states between January 1 and November 6, 2019. The most number of projects were in Haryana where a total diversion of 519.53 ha for 251 projects.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Haryana
Explanation:
Large areas of forest land are being diverted to other projects throughout India by the Government. A total 11,467.83 hectares (114.68 square kilometre) forest lands were diverted in 22 states between January 1 and November 6, 2019. The most number of projects were in Haryana where a total diversion of 519.53 ha for 251 projects. -
Question 39 of 50
39. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe senior lawmakers from 8 democracies have formed an Inter parliamentary alliance to counter which country?
Correct
Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
Senior lawmakers from eight democracies including the United States have united to counter Communist China. Launched on June 5, Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) is “an international cross-party group of legislators working towards reform on how democratic countries approach China”.Incorrect
Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
Senior lawmakers from eight democracies including the United States have united to counter Communist China. Launched on June 5, Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) is “an international cross-party group of legislators working towards reform on how democratic countries approach China”. -
Question 40 of 50
40. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsFind the PSU which is 1st in construction sector to become fully digital?
Correct
Answer – 1) National Highway Authority of India
Explanation:
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways becomes the first Organisation in the Construction Sector to become fully digitalised utilising the cloud and artificial intelligence powered by the Data Lake, a Big Data Analytic platform and Project Management softwares.Incorrect
Answer – 1) National Highway Authority of India
Explanation:
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways becomes the first Organisation in the Construction Sector to become fully digitalised utilising the cloud and artificial intelligence powered by the Data Lake, a Big Data Analytic platform and Project Management softwares. -
Question 41 of 50
41. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKKempegowda International Airport is in which state?
Correct
Answer – 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. -
Question 42 of 50
42. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhich among the following was known as Asia’s version of Noble prize?
Correct
Answer – 4) Ramon Magsaysay awards
Explanation:
A Philippine peace award has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, marking only the third disruption in six decades for the annual prize regarded as an Asian Nobel. The Manila-based foundation that hands out the Ramon Magsaysay awards said recently it has no choice “with the COVID-19 pandemic practically immobilizing the world.”Incorrect
Answer – 4) Ramon Magsaysay awards
Explanation:
A Philippine peace award has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, marking only the third disruption in six decades for the annual prize regarded as an Asian Nobel. The Manila-based foundation that hands out the Ramon Magsaysay awards said recently it has no choice “with the COVID-19 pandemic practically immobilizing the world.” -
Question 43 of 50
43. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWho is the Prime Minister of Armenia?
Correct
Answer – 1) Nikol Pashinyan
Explanation:
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has recently announced that he was infected with COVID-19. The capital and currency of Armenia are Yerevan & Armenian Dram respectively.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Nikol Pashinyan
Explanation:
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan has recently announced that he was infected with COVID-19. The capital and currency of Armenia are Yerevan & Armenian Dram respectively. -
Question 44 of 50
44. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWho is the present president of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
Correct
Answer – 3) Masatsugu Asakawa
Explanation:
Masatsugu Asakawa is the current President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).Incorrect
Answer – 3) Masatsugu Asakawa
Explanation:
Masatsugu Asakawa is the current President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). -
Question 45 of 50
45. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKMayur Nritya is the folk dance in which state?
Correct
Answer – 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Mayur Nritya – This dance form is prevalent in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Also known as peacock dance, ‘Mayur Nritya’ is performed by dancers who wear specially designed clothes so as to resemble a peacock. It is performed while worshipping Lord Krishna.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Mayur Nritya – This dance form is prevalent in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Also known as peacock dance, ‘Mayur Nritya’ is performed by dancers who wear specially designed clothes so as to resemble a peacock. It is performed while worshipping Lord Krishna. -
Question 46 of 50
46. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKThe river Vamsadhara originates in which state?
Correct
Answer – 5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will hold talks to clear out all differences with regard to the sharing of Vamsadhara river waters. Andhra Pradesh wants to build the Neradi bridge across the river which will be possible only after Odisha’s consent. Andhra Pradesh also wants to complete the inter-linking of its Nagavali river with the Vamsadhara and expand the Madduvalasa Reservoir project soon. Vamsadhara is an east-flowing river which originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha, flows in Odisha, along its boundary with Andhra Pradesh and finally joins the Bay of Bengal at Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956 (IRWD Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted under Article 262 of Constitution of India to resolve river disputes.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will hold talks to clear out all differences with regard to the sharing of Vamsadhara river waters. Andhra Pradesh wants to build the Neradi bridge across the river which will be possible only after Odisha’s consent. Andhra Pradesh also wants to complete the inter-linking of its Nagavali river with the Vamsadhara and expand the Madduvalasa Reservoir project soon. Vamsadhara is an east-flowing river which originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha, flows in Odisha, along its boundary with Andhra Pradesh and finally joins the Bay of Bengal at Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956 (IRWD Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted under Article 262 of Constitution of India to resolve river disputes. -
Question 47 of 50
47. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKLonar Lake which is in news recently is located in which state?
Correct
Answer – 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The color of water in Maharashtra’s Lonar lake, formed after a meteorite hit the Earth some 50,000 years ago, has changed to pink with experts attributing it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body. It is India’s only crater lake. India has proposed this lake along with 9 other sites as sites of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The color of water in Maharashtra’s Lonar lake, formed after a meteorite hit the Earth some 50,000 years ago, has changed to pink with experts attributing it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body. It is India’s only crater lake. India has proposed this lake along with 9 other sites as sites of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. -
Question 48 of 50
48. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKBhogapuram airport is located in which state?
Correct
Answer – 1) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra government signs agreement with GMR to develop Bhogapuram airport. While Special Chief Secretary (Infrastructure and Investments) R Karikal Valaven signed the agreement on behalf of the State government, GMR Chairman GBS Raju inked the pact on behalf of GMR Airports.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra government signs agreement with GMR to develop Bhogapuram airport. While Special Chief Secretary (Infrastructure and Investments) R Karikal Valaven signed the agreement on behalf of the State government, GMR Chairman GBS Raju inked the pact on behalf of GMR Airports. -
Question 49 of 50
49. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKK Sanjita Chanu who is in news recently is associated with which sport?
Correct
Answer – 4) Weightlifting
Explanation:
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has cleared India’s K Sanjita Chanu of anti-doping violation over charges brought up in November 2017 citing “non-conformities” in the handling of her sample.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Weightlifting
Explanation:
International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has cleared India’s K Sanjita Chanu of anti-doping violation over charges brought up in November 2017 citing “non-conformities” in the handling of her sample. -
Question 50 of 50
50. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKVikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located at which Indian state?
Correct
Answer – 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Bihar
Explanation:
Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is located in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India.
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