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1) Under which scheme, 3 Lakh houses were sanctioned during the 46th meeting of the Central
Approval and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) for the year 2019 ?
1) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)(PMAY (U))
2) Pradhan Mantri Awas Suraksha Yojana(Urban)(PMASY (U))
3) Pradhan Mantri Awas Ujjwala Yojana (Urban)(PMAUY (U))
4) Pradhan Mantri Awas Bhartam Yojana (Urban)(PMABY (U))
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)]
Explanation:
3 Lakh houses sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)] in the 46th meeting of
the Central Approval and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) for 2019.
2) Which countries tied at the top spot in the Ipsos‘s “Global Happiness Survey” 2019?
1) France and United States
2) Australia and Canada
3) Great Britain and China
4) Saudi Arabia and Germany
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Australia and Canada
Explanation:
As per the “Global Happiness Survey” conducted by market research firm Ipsos, India is ranked 9th with
77% on happiness index among 28 global markets. The top determinants for Indians to stay happy are
Personal safety and security, friends and feeling in control of life, good financial conditions and physical
well-being along with hobbies and interests.Australia and Canada topped in the “Global Happiness
Survey”.
Country Percentage
Australia and Canada 86%
China 83%
Great Britain 82%
France 80%
United States 79%
Saudi Arabia and Germany 78%
3) Name the health insurance scheme launched in Rajasthan by integrating the Bhamashah
Swasthya Bima Yojana(BSBY) with Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna
Scheme(AB-PMJAY) .
1) Ayushman Bharat-Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Suraksha Bhandaran Yojana (AB-MGRSBY)
2) Ayushman Bharat-Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Balika Yojna (AB-MGRSBY)
3) Ayushman Bharat-Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojna (AB-MGRSBY)
4) Ayushman Bharat-Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Suraksha Brotsahan Yojna (AB-MGRSBY)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ayushman Bharat-Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojna (AB-MGRSBY)
Explanation:
On September 1, 2019, The Rajasthan state government has launched a new health insurance scheme
called Ayushman Bharat-Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojna (AB-MGRSBY) by integrating
the Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme(BSBY) of the State Government and Ayushman Bharat-
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna Scheme(AB-PMJAY) of the Central Government.
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4) Who inaugurated the longest electrified railway tunnel in Andhra Pradesh ?

1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Venkaiah Naidu
3) Rajnath Singh
4) Narendra Modi
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
On August 28, 2019, the Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the longest electrified
railway tunnel (6.7km) between Cherlopalli and Rapuru costing Rs 437 crores, and the electrified
railway line (112km) between Venkatachalam (Krishnapatnam) and Obulavaripalli costing Rs 1,993
crores in Andhra Pradesh.
5) Name the Indian Navy Warships, which visited Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Thailand for port call .
1) INS Sukanya and Kirpan
2) INS Sahyadri and Kiltan
3) INS Kulish and Kiltan
4) INS Sharada and Kulish
5) None of these
Answer – 2) INS Sahyadri and Kiltan
Explanation:
On August 31, 2019, Two Indian Navy Warships- INS Sahyadri and Kiltan visited Laem Chabang,
Bangkok,Thailand for a port call which is scheduled till September 3, 2019, as a part of the Navy’s
Overseas Deployment to South East Asia and Western Pacific. Both ships represent the ‘coming of age’ of
India’s warship building capabilities.
6) Who was appointed as the governor of Telangana on August 31st, 2019 ?

1) Kalraj Mishra
2) Tamilisai Soundararajan
3) Kalyan Singh
4) VidyaSagar Rao
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Tamilisai Soundararajan
Explanation:
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind on August 31st, 2019 has appointed 5 new governors
namely Dr.Tamilisai Soundararajan, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Kalraj Mishra, Arif Mohammed Khan and
Bandaru Dattatreya for Telangana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh respectively.
Tamilisai Soundararajan: She is appointed as the governor of Telangana. She is the former Tamilnadu
chief of the BJP(Bharatiya Janata Party) and its National secretary. The governor post was preceded by
ESL Narasimhan who was the Governor of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (AP) after its Bifurcation
since 2014. He is also recently replaced by Biswabhusan Harichandan as AP governo
7) Which country has elected, Oleksiy Honcharuk as its 17th Prime Minister ?
1) Algeria
2) Libya
3) Ukraine
4) Syria
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ukraine
Explanation:
Ukrainian parliament of the 9th convocation appointed Oleksiy Honcharuk, a 35-year-old practicing
lawyer, of the political party Servant of the People, as the 17th Prime Minister of Ukraine. His nomination
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was presented to the Ukrainian Parliament by its President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Mr Honcharuk,
Ukraine’s youngest ever head of government, succeeded Volodymyr Borysovych Groysman.
8) To which state, Bandaru Dattatreya was appointed as the governor by President Ram Nath
Kovind ?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Rajasthan
3) Kerala
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Bandaru Dattatreya: He is appointed as the governor of Himachal Pradesh replacing Kalraj Mishra. He
previously served as the national vice-president of the BJP, labour&employment minister, and also as a
Member of Parliament.
State New governor Preceded by
Telangana Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan E S L Narasimhan
Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari Vidya Sagar Rao
Rajasthan Kalraj Mishra Kalyan Singh
Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan P Sathasivam
Himachal Pradesh Bandaru Dattatreya Kalraj Mishra
9) Where was the ‘72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia’
inaugurated?
1) France, Paris
2) New Delhi, India
3) Washington D.C., U.S.
4) Geneva, Switzerland
5) None of these
Answer – 2) New Delhi, India
Explanation:
On September 2, 2019 Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) Dr. Harsh Vardhan
inaugurated the ‘72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia’ in New Delhi and
was also unanimously elected as the chair of the 72nd Session of the WHO(World Health Organisation)
Regional Committee for South-East Asia.
10) Where was the first ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX) held in which United States (US)
and 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries participated ?
1) Philippines
2) Malaysia
3) Thailand
4) Indonesia
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Thailand
Explanation:
On September 2, 2019, The United States (US) and 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
countries began their first Asean-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX) at the Sattahip Naval Base in Thailand.
The 5-day maritime drill will end in Singapore. It is a part of a joint exercise extending into the flashpoint
South China Sea. AUMX was proposed at the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in
2017. It was confirmed in the 12th ADMM in October 2018.
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11) Which becomes India’s first bank to deploy ‘Robotic Arms’ at its currency chests to count
millions of notes across the country?
1) ICICI Bank
2) State Bank of India(SBI)
3) HDFC Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank(Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India), the leading private sector lender, has
become the 1st bank in India to deploy industrial ‘robotic arms’ to count millions of notes in currency
chests across the country. 14 machines (robotic arms) have been deployed in 12 cities so that all these
can count 6 million notes in a working day or about 1.80 billion notes annually.
12) How much funds are contributed by India to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria
(GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22)?
1) $12 million
2) $42 million
3) $30 million
4) $22 million
5) None of these
Answer – 4) $22 million
Explanation:
On September 3, 2019, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan stated that the
central government will contribute $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for
the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22), an 10% jump of the amount US$ 20 million contributed in the 5th
cycle. So far, India has contributed US$ 46.5 million till 2019.
13) Who headed the Inter-Ministerial committee, that submits the report titled “Steering
Committee on Fintech related issues 2019 ” ?
1) Atanu Chakraborty
2) Ashok Gulati
3) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
4) Anil Kumar Bansal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Atanu Chakraborty
Explanation:
On September 2, 2019, An Inter-Ministerial committee set up by the Ministry of Finance, Department of
Economic Affairs, Government of India(GoI) on Fintech (Financial technology) related issues headed by
Shri Atanu Chakraborty, DEA(Department of Economic Affairs) Secretary, submitted its final report
“‘Steering Committee on Fintech related issues 2019 ” to the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi.
14) Where was the Asia’s first 5th Generation – Virtual Reality (VR) based Advanced Driver
Training Simulator Centre launched ?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Explanation:
Rtn G Chandramohan, Rotary Governor, Rotary International District 3232 launched Asia’s first 5th
Generation – Virtual Reality (VR) based Advanced Driver Training Simulator Centre at the Automobile
Association of Southern India Centre (AASI), Chennai, in the presence of T D Sadasivam, Chairman and
other Executive Committee members of AASI. It is aimed to reduce on-road fatalities and make Indian
roads safer.
15) Which Indian Cricketer, broke the Indian record for the highest score by an Indian
wicketkeeper in T20Is ?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Shikhar Dhawan
3) Rishabh Pant
4) K. L. Rahul
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Rishabh Pant
Explanation:
India batsman Rishabh Pant broke the Indian record for the highest score by an Indian wicketkeeper in
T20Is when he hit a match-winning 65 for the team in the 3rd T20I against West Indies in Guyana. He
surpassed the record held by MS Dhoni of India who held a record of scoring 56 runs against England
(2017).
16) Sanjeev Rajput and Yashaswini Singh Deswal were associated with which sport ?
1) Football
2) Shooting
3) Badminton
4) Tennis
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Shooting
Explanation:
Sanjeev Rajput and Yashaswini Singh Deswal were associated with shooting.Sanjeev Rajput secured
India’s 8th Olympic Quota for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He won the silver medal in Men’s 50m rifle
event. Yashaswini Singh Deswal secured the 9th Olympic Quota for India. She clinched a gold in Women’s
10m air pistol.
17) Which country took over the chair of Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) for the
2019-21 term from Romania ?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) United States
4) India
5) None of these
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted the 4th General Assembly of the Association of World
Election Bodies (A-WEB) for the year 2019. It was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka from September 2-4,
2019. India took over as A-WEB’s Chair for the 2019-21 term.
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18) Who was appointed as the Chairman of Association of World Election Bodies (AWEB) for the
term 2019-21 ?
1) Ashok Lavasa
2) Rajiv Mehrishi
3) Sunil Arora
4) Om Prakash Rawat
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Sunil Arora
Explanation:
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Shri Sunil Arora assumed the Chairmanship of Association of
World Election Bodies (AWEB) for the term 2019-21. India took over the Chair from Romania. The AWEB
Flag was handed over to the new Chairman, Shri Sunil Arora by the Representative of Outgoing Chair, Mr.
Ion Mincu Radulescu, Advisor, Permanent Election Authority Romania. It will remain with ECI for the 2
year term till 2021.
19) Who will chair the panel of ministers that will study the proposal of Ministry of Health,
Government of India(GoI) to ban the production and import of e-cigarettes, through an
ordinance?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
2) Ram Nath Kovind
3) Narendra Modi
4) Nirmala Sitharaman
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
A panel of ministers from commerce, health, agriculture, chemicals and petrochemicals, and food
processing departments chaired by finance minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman will study the proposal of
Ministry of Health, Government of India(GoI) to ban the production and import of e-cigarettes, through
an ordinance.
20) Which city topped in the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)’s 2019 “Global Liveability Index” ?
1) Sydney
2) Vienna
3) Damascus
4) Melbourne
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Vienna
Explanation:
On September 4, 2019 the 2019 “Global Liveability Index” prepared by the Economist Intelligence
Unit(EIU) has ranked Vienna, the capital of Austria as 1st for the second consecutive time whereas
Damascus, the capital of Syria was ranked last becoming the least liveable city at 140th position. Russia’s
St. Petersburg topped the list among BRICS nations at 71st spot. It ranked Delhi at the 118th spot which
is a drop by 6 places from 112th spot (biggest decline registered in Asia) in its previous report due to an
increase in crime, poor air quality, and worsening climate conditions. Mumbai also dropped by two
places to rank at 119th spot this year.
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21) Who heads the 6-member taskforce on secondary market for corporate loans, which has
submitted its report to Reserve Bank of India(RBI) recently ?
1) T.N. Manoharan
2) V. G. Kannan
3) Anand Srinivasan
4) Bahram Vakil
5) None of these
Answer – 1) TN Manoharan
Explanation:
On September 3, 2019, A 6-member taskforce on secondary market for corporate loans, headed by
Canara Bank Chairman TN Manoharan has submitted its report to RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Governor
Shaktikanta Das.
22) Name the head of the 9-member panel which is formed in order to review Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) three-year old guidelines (set up in 2016)
on trade credit insurance due to the changing market requirements .
1) S K Banerjee
2) Atul Sahai
3) Kuldip Singh
4) Sanjeev Kumar Chanana
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Atul Sahai
Explanation:
On September 2, 2019 the insurance regulator IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
of India) has set up a 9-member panel headed by New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL) Chief
Managing Director(CMD) Atul Sahai, in order to review its three-year old guidelines (set up in 2016) on
trade credit insurance due to the changing market requirements.
23) Whose speeches are compiled and released as a book titled ‘Loktantra Ke Swar (Khand 2)’
and ‘The Republican Ethic (Volume 2)’ by Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu ?
1) Ram Nath Kovind
2) Narendra Modi
4) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will release 2nd edition of ‘Loktantra Ke Swar
(Khand 2)’ and ‘The Republican Ethic (Volume 2)’ on September 6, 2019, at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in
New Delhi. It will be released with the aim to promote and diffuse selected speeches of President Ram
Nath Kovind, President of India.
24) Under which act, Maulana Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi & Dawood
Ibrahim have been declared as individual terrorists ?
1) Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1948
2) Indian Unlawful Activities Amendment Act, 1958
3) Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908
4) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967
Explanation:
On September 4, 2019, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a gazette notification stating
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Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief and Pulwama terror attack (February 14, 2019) mastermind Maulana
Masood Azhar, Jamaat ud Dawa chief and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, LeT’s chief
operational commander and 26/11 attack key accused Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and United Nations (UN)
designated global terrorist Dawood Ibrahim as individual terrorists under Clause (a) of Sub-section (1)
of Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. They are the first individuals to
be designated as terrorists under the law.
25) Where was the first National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics
held ?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
The Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Rishi Kumar Shukla inaugurated the first National
Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics in New Delhi at the CBI headquarters. It
was a 2-day conference held on September 4-5, 2019.
26) Name the Indian delegate, who visited Maldives to address 4th edition of Indian Ocean
Conference (IOC) 2019.
1) Venkaiah Naidu
2) Narendra Modi
3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Male, Maldives on September 3-4, 2019
which was his first high-level bilateral visit from India to Maldives after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
State Visit on June 8-9, 2019. He also participated in the 4th edition of Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)
2019.
27) What is the rank of India in World Economic Forum(WEF)’s Travel & Tourism
Competitiveness Index (TTCI) for the year 2019 ?
1) 28
2) 25
3) 34
4) 50
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 34
Explanation:
According to the recent Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) for the year 2019 released by
the World Economic Forum(WEF) on September 4, 2019, India was ranked at the 34th spot, an
improvement by 6 places from the 2017 report (40th rank). The index was topped by Spain followed by
France and Germany in the second and third places respectively.
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28) What is the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth of India for the FY20(Fiscal Year 2020) as
per CRISIL (formerly Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) ?
1) 6.3%
2) 6.5%
3) 6.7%
4) 6.9%
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 6.3%
Explanation:
On September 4, 2019, Indian credit rating agency CRISIL (formerly Credit Rating Information Services
of India Limited) has reduced the India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth to 6.3% for FY20 (Fiscal
Year 2020) from its previous estimate of 6.9%. The lower GDP growth forecast states about the India’s
deep economic slowdown and is broad-based than suspected.
29) Name the woman athlete, who won a bronze medal (52kg) in World Martial Arts Mastership
Jiu-Jitsu 2019 ?
1) Komal Rao
2) Ritika Singh
3) Anupama Swain
4) Thulasi Helen
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Anupama Swain
Explanation:
Odisha’s woman athlete Anupama Swain clinched a bronze medal (52kg) in World Martial Arts
Mastership Jiu-Jitsu 2019.With this, she qualified for the 2022 Asian Games. She was trained by
Hariprasad Patnayak.Odisha’s woman athlete Anupama Swain clinched a bronze medal (52kg) in World
Martial Arts Mastership Jiu-Jitsu 2019 which was held at the Konkuk University Glocal Campus in
Chungju, South Korea. With this, she qualified for the 2022 Asian Games. She was trained by Hariprasad
Patnayak.
30) Who launched the Nutrition campaign, ” POSHAN Maah 2019” to promote the “eat right India
movement” for improving public health and combat negative nutritional trends ?
1) Harsh Vardhan
2) Narendra Modi
3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) Venkaiah Naidu
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On September 5, 2019, the Union Health Minister Shri Harsh Vardhan launched mass media campaign
POSHAN Maah (nutrition campaign) 2019 to promote the “eat right India movement” (launched 10th
July 2018) to improve public health and combat negative nutritional trends. The campaign will have
weekly themes in the upcoming 365 days. This movement is aligned with the government’s flagship
public health programmes such as POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anemia Mukt Bharat, Ayushman Bharat Yojana,
and Swachh Bharat Mission.
31) Name the first Indian Prime Minister, who visited the Far East Russia .
1) Narendra Modi
2) Manmohan Singh
3) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
4) Indira Gandhi
5) None of these
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Answer – 1) Narendra Modi

Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) of India, Shri Narendra Modi visited Vladivostok, Russia on September 4-5, 2019. It
was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Far East Region of Russia.
32) By which year, WHO (World Health Organisation) South-East Asia Region have vowed to
eradicate the highly infectious childhood killers diseases of measles & rubella ?
1) 2023
2) 2025
3) 2030
4) 2031
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 2023
Explanation:
In a bid to prevent deaths and disabilities, Member countries of WHO (World Health Organisation)
South-East Asia Region have vowed to eradicate the highly infectious childhood killers diseases of
measles & rubella by 2023.
33) Which of the following countries were participated in the Military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ ?
1) India and Japan
2) India and United States(US)
3) India and Australia
4) India and Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India and United States(US)
Explanation:
2 Week Indo-US defence corporation’s 15th edition of biggest joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ 2019
between Indian and the United States(US) at Lewis McChord Joint Airforce Base,Washington(US) has
commenced on september 5, 2019 and will continue till 18th September.
34) Where was the 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol(Indo-Thai CORPAT)
between Indian Navy(IN) and Thailand’s Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for the year 2019 held ?
1) Kanchanaburi, Thailand
2) Kolkata, India
3) Bangkok, Thailand
4) Guwahati, India
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Bangkok, Thailand
Explanation:
The 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol(Indo-Thai CORPAT) between India’s Indian
Navy(IN) and Thailand’s Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for the year 2019 is being conducted in Bangkok,
Thailand from September 05-15, 2019. Indian Naval Ship(INS) Kesari and His Majesty’s Thailand
Ship(HTMS) Kraburi are participating in the CORPAT along with both navies’s Maritime Patrol Aircrafts
(MPA).
35) Which Iconic Place was conferred with the Best Swachh Iconic Place award in the Overall
improvement in sanitation category in Swachh Bharat Awards 2019 ?
1) Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu
2) Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple in Karnataka
3) Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)
4) Amarnath Temple in Jammu and Kashmir
5) None of these
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Answer – 3) Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)

Explanation:
On September 6, 2019, The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has addressed the special function
‘Swachh Mahotsav 2019’, organized by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti held in Plenary Hall, Vigyan
Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)won Best Swachh Iconic
Place award in Category: Overall improvement in sanitation. Ministry of Railways won Best ministry for
implementation of Swachhta Action Plan for 2018-19 in Swachh Bharat Awards 2019.
36) For what reason, Event Horizon Telescope Team were felicitated with Breakthrough Prize in
Fundamental Physics also known as the “Oscars of science” award ?
1) For discovering the oldest known organism
2) For Redefining the Kilogram
3) For the discovery of pulsars
4) For Producing World’s first image of a black hole
5) None of these
Answer – 4) For Producing World’s first image of a black hole
Explanation:
On September 5, 2019, An Event Horizon Telescope Team consisting of 347 scientists who produced the
world’s first image of a black hole were felicitated with Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. It is
known as the “Oscars of science” which was launched by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and it is the eighth
year of award. They won $3 million.
37) Who will chair the task force constituted by Nirmala Sitharaman for drawing up National
Infrastructure Pipeline of Rs 100 lakh crore ($1.4 trillion) from the fiscal year 2019-20 to 2024-
25 ?
1) Ashok Kumar Rawat
2) Anil Yadav
3) Vivek Singh
4) Atanu Chakraborty
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Atanu Chakraborty
Explanation:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman constituted a task force headed by Secretary of the
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Mr Atanu Chakraborty for drawing up National Infrastructure
Pipeline of Rs 100 lakh crore ($1.4 trillion) from the fiscal year 2019-20 to 2024-25.
38) Name the 10,000-acre India’s first greenfield industrial smart city inaugurated by Narendra
Modi recently .
1) Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC)
2) Nagpur Industrial City (NAGIC)
3) Mumbai Industrial City (MUMIC)
4) Pune Industrial City (PUNIC)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC)
Explanation:
In Aurangabad shri Modi addressed ‘MahilaSakshamMelava’ (Empowered Women’s Meet) of the Self
Help Groups(SHG) organised by the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM). AURIC: The
first phase of Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) of 10,000 acre area developed under Delhi-Mumbai
Corridor at the Shendra industrial area, Maharashtra was observed to become an industrial centre in the
near future with more job generation. AURIC in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, is the first
Greenfield industrial smart city in the country.
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39) Where was the 9th edition of weeklong joint maritime naval exercise between India and
Srilanka(SL) named SLINEX for the year 2019 held ?
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
4) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On September 7, 2019 the 9th edition of weeklong joint maritime naval exercise between India and
Srilanka(SL) named SLINEX for the year 2019 has commenced in the port of Visakhapatnam in Andhra
Pradesh. Two Sri Lanka Navy Ships(SLNS) namely Sindurala and Suranimala that are offshore patrol
vehicles left the Trincomalee port of Srilanka to participate in the exercise.
40) Name the Japan-India-U.S trilateral maritime exercise that will be held in September –
October, 2019 .
1) “MILAN 2019”
2) “IBSAMAR 2019”
3) “VARUNA 2019”
4) “MALABAR 2019”
5) None of these
Answer – 4) “MALABAR 2019”
Explanation:
Japan-India-U.S trilateral maritime exercise “MALABAR 2019” will be held from late September to early
October, 2019.India, Japan Annual Defence Dialogue 2019 resolved to further deepen bilateral defence
and strategic ties.
41) What is the name of Chandrayaan 2 lander from which Indian Space Research
Organisation(ISRO) lost it’s contact when it was 2.1Km away from the surface of the moon ?
1) Vikram Lander
2) Viking 2 Lander
3) Phoenix Lander
4) Mars Polar Lander
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Vikram Lander
Explanation:
The communication from Chandrayaan-2’s Vikram lander of 1471 kg to Indian Space Research
Organisation’s (ISRO) ground station was lost before its soft landing on the unexplored lunar south pole
of the Moon. The contact was lost when the lander was 2.1km away from the surface of the moon.
42) Which city topped the Knight Frank’s Co-Living Index for the year 2019 ?
2) Beijing, China
3) Tokyo, Japan
4) Shanghai, China
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Beijing, China
Explanation:
On September 9, 2019, the Co-living index for the year 2019 titled “Insights on Co-living – An Asia-Pacific
Perspective” across the Asia-Pacific region was released by London based consultancy agency Knight
Frank. The index was topped by Beijing (China) followed by Tokyo(Japan) and Shanghai(China) in the
second and third position respectively.
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43) Name the first Indian tennis player, who won a set against Roger Federer during United States
Open(US Open) Tennis Championships 2019.
1) Sumit Nagal
2) Yuki Bhambri
3) Prajnesh Gunneswaran
4) Ramkumar Ramanathan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Sumit Nagal
Explanation:
Sumit Nagal, aged 22, became the first Indian to win a set against Roger Federer. But, he lost the match
by 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 points. He became the fourth Indian to face Federer, after Leander Paes, Somdev
Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna.
44) Who won the women’s singles title in United States Open(US Open) Tennis Championships
2019 and became the youngest US Open champion & the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam
singles title ?
1) Kirsten Flipkens
2) Bianca Andreescu
3) Belinda Bencic
4) EliseMertens
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Bianca Andreescu
Explanation:
Bianca Andreescu, aged 19 won the Women’s Singles title, she was the first teen US Open semi-finalist in
a decade. She became the first teen to win a Grand Slam title since Maria Sharapova captured the 2006
US Open and became the youngest US Open champion since Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2004. She
became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title. Rafael Nadal(Spain) won the Men’s Singles
title. It was his 19th Grand Slam title and the 4th US Open title.
45) Between which two countries, South Asia’s first cross-border petroleum products pipeline of
69-km inaugurated ?
1) India & Afghanistan
2) India & Nepal
3) India & Bangladesh
4) India & Myanmar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India & Nepal
Explanation:
On September 10, 2019, Prime Minister (PM) of India Shri Narendra Modi and PM of Nepal K.P. Sharma
Oli jointly inaugurated South Asia’s first cross-border petroleum products pipeline of 69-km from
Motihari in Bihar, India to Amlekhgunj in Nepal through video conference.
46) Name the multilingual app launched for the farmers to connect them with Custom Hiring
Service Centres located within 50km radius .
1) “CHC Support Farmers”
2) “CHC Farm Service”
3) “CHC Farm Machinery”
4) “CHC Farm Centres”
5) None of these
Answer – 3) “CHC Farm Machinery”
Explanation:
The Minister of State(MoS) shri ParshottamRupala launched the “CHC Farm Machinery” app for the
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farmers to connect them with Custom Hiring Service Centres located within 50km radius. The Custom
Hiring Centres(CHC) app is available for android devices and could be downloaded from the Google Play
store.
47) What is the initial capital of the intermediary, which will be created by National Housing Bank
(NHB) for standard-setting and market-making for the instruments by the panel headed by Harsh
vardhan ?
1) Rs. 2500 crore
2) Rs. 1500 crore
3) Rs. 1000 crore
4) Rs. 500 crore
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Rs. 500 crore
Explanation:
The panel suggested that the National Housing Bank (NHB) should create an intermediary for standard-
setting and market-making for the instruments. Intermediary could operate either directly through the
NHB, the Indian Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC), or the RBI could set up a new
organisation.Ownership in the intermediary: The new entity would have 51% ownership by the
government through the NHB initially. The government ownership in the entity would then be gradually
reduced to 26% over a period of 5 years. The remaining capital of 49% may be initially raised from
multilateral agencies. It will start with Rs 500 crore of initial capital and it would be allowed to invest in
each pool it securitizes to the extent of 5% of the pool, or 5% of its own capital base, whichever is lower.
48) Who stepped down as the chairman of the Chinese firm Alibaba Group on September 10,
2019?
1) Daniel Yong Zhang
2) Joseph C. Tsai
3) Jack Ma
4) Jack Yun
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Jack Ma
Explanation:
On September 10, 2019 Jack Ma, Founder & Chairman of Chinese firm Alibaba Groups has stepped down
from his post at his 55th birthday and will remain on board till 2020. Jack will be replaced by Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) Daniel Zhang as its new chairman.
49) What is the theme of 11th edition of DefExpo, which will be held for the first time in Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh from February 05 – 08, 2020?
1) Theme – ‘Digital Information of Defence’
2) Theme – ‘Indian Defence in the Transforming India’
3) Theme – ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’
4) Theme – ‘Defence and Indian Economy’
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Theme – ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’
Explanation:
11th edition of DefExpo will be held for the first time in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 05 – 08,
2020 with the theme ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’.
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50) Where was the 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) meeting, 16th
ASEAN India Economic Ministers (AEM) meeting & the 7th East Asia Economic Ministers Summit
held ?
3) Beijing, China
4) Tokyo, Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Bangkok, Thailand
Explanation:
7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) meeting of the 10members of the Association
of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) countries and its 6 Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners held in
Bangkok, Thailand from September 8-10, 2019. Along with this meeting, the 16th ASEAN India Economic
Ministers (AEM) meeting and the 7th East Asia Economic Ministers Summit held at the same place.
51) Name the first woman governor of Telangana & also the youngest state governor at the age of
58 among all the current governors .
1) Baby Rani Maurya
2) Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan
3) Anusuiya Uikey
4) Anandiben Patel
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan
Explanation:
On September 8, 2019 former TamilNadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan
who was sworn in as the first woman governor of Telangana, became theyoungest state governor at the
age of 58 among all the current governors. Andhra Pradesh governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan is the
oldest at the age of 85 among the current governors.
52) Who was appointed as the new principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with
effect from September 11, 2019 ?
1) Pulok Chatterji
2) Shashi Kant Sharma
3) Ajit Seth
4) Pramod Kumar Mishra
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Pramod Kumar Mishra
Explanation:
Pramod Kumar Mishra, aged 71, was appointed as the new principal secretary to Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi succeeding Nripendra Misra with effect from September 11, 2019. He was the additional
principal secretary to the PM (2014-19) and was holding the rank of a Cabinet minister. He is the
recipient of United Nations Sasakawa Award 2019, the most prestigious international award in disaster
management. Former cabinet secretary P K Sinha, aged 64, was appointed as the principal advisor to the
PM. He currently serves as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
53) Name the monthly pension scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for small and
marginal farmers between the age of 18-40 years in Ranchi, Jharkhand on September 12, 2019 .
1) “Kisan Maan- Adarsh Yojana”
2) “Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana”
3) “Kisan Maan-Sansad Yojana”
4) “Kisan Maan-Pension Yojana”
5) None of these
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Answer – 2) “Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana”

Explanation:
The “Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana”(KMY) for small and marginal farmers was launched in Ranchi, the capital
city of Jharkhand. This scheme would benefit 5crore farmers nationwide.Outlay: The scheme is outlayed
at a cost of Rs 10,774 Crores for the next three years.Contribution: Farmers can contribute to KMDY in
terms of installments from PM-KISAN scheme and through Common Service Centres(CSC).Life Insurance
Corporation of India(LIC) is the pension fund manager of the scheme “Kisan Maan-Dhan
Yojana”(KMY).The supervisor of this scheme is Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare(MAFW).
54) Name the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karnataka Bank, who
was included in the Managing Committee of Indian Banks Association (IBA) .
1) M S Mahabaleshwara
2) Keshav Krishnarao Desai
3) Jayarama Bhat
4) Ashok Haranahalli
5) None of these
Answer – 1) M S Mahabaleshwara
Explanation:
On September 11, 2019, The Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karnataka
Bank, M S Mahabaleshwara was included in the Managing Committee of Indian Banks Association (IBA).
He was elected unopposed from the private sector member banks category. This announcement was
made during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IBA held at Mumbai, Maharashtra. The total
membership of IBA stands at 253 consisting of public sector, private sector and foreign banks.
55) Who was conferred with United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s highest civilian honor, “Order of Zayed
II” award for strengthening the relationship between the India and UAE ?
1) Manoj Kumar Bharti
2) Pankaj Saran
3) Navdeep Singh Suri
4) Mukta Dutta Tomar
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Navdeep Singh Suri
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has honored Indian Ambassador Navdeep Singh Suri with its highest
civilian honor Order of Zayed II award. He has been given this honor for strengthening the relationship
between the two countries. UAE Minister for Foreign and International Affairs HH Sheikh Abdullah bin
Zayed Al Nahyan presented the honor to Suri, who has been serving as the Indian ambassador to the Gulf
nation since October 2016. He will retire in September 2019. Senior diplomat Pavan Kapoor will succeed
him as the new ambassador to the UAE.
56) Which type of missile was test fired by Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) successfully from a firing range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh ?
1) Laser Guided Long Range Missile
2) Short Range Infrared Homing Air to Air Missile
3) Fiber Optical Guided Multipurpose Missile
4) Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile
Explanation:
On September 11, 2019, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight
tested indigenously developed low weight, fire-and-forget Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MP-
ATGM) from a firing range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.It was the third successful test-firing of the 100%
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indigenous ATGM, developed for the infantry battalions of the Indian Army. The missile weighs around
14 kg with maximum range of around 2.5 kms, will replace Soviet-era anti-tank missiles.
57) Ronaldo Laitonjam is associated with which Sport ?

1) Swimming
2) Tennis
3) Cycling
4) Badminton
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Cycling
Explanation:
Ronaldo Laitonjam was associated with Cycling.India’s Ronaldo Laitonjam created new Asian record in
men’s junior 200m time trial event in 10.065 seconds breaking the record of China’s Liu Qi who clocked
it in 10.149 seconds in 2018. Ronaldo secured 4 gold medals in this meet.
58) Name the Joint military exercise, which has participants from India and Thailand.
1) “Ekuverin-2019”
2) “Maitree – 2019”
3) “Yudh Abyas -2019”
4) “Ajeya Warrior -2019”
5) None of these
Answer 2) “Maitree – 2019”
Explanation:
The joint military exercise between India and Thailand “Maitree – 2019” is scheduled to be held at
Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya from September 16-29, 2019. Nearly 100 Indian and Royal
Thailand Army (RTA) soldiers will participate in the exercise.
59) Which country has joined as the 16th member of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Research and Development (R & D) hub ?
1) China
2) Russia
3) India
4) United States
5) None of these
Answer 3) India
Explanation:
On September 12, 2019 the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science & Technology, in
New Delhi, has announced that India has joined as the new and 16th member of the Global Antimicrobial
Resistance (AMR) Research and Development (R & D) hub. This partnership would address the
challenges and enhance collaboration in the AMR research of the 16 countries, European Commission, 2
philanthropic foundations and 4 International organisations.
60) Where was the India’s first conference on military medicine for Shanghai Cooperation
Organization(SCO) member countries held recently ?
1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2) Pune, Maharashtra
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer 4) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
The first conference on military medicine for Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) member
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countries was organised in New Delhi from September 12-13, 2019 by the Indian Armed Forces under
the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS). The aim of the conference was to share the
best medicinal practice and render medical support in military field and to overcome common challenges
involved.
61) Where was the 24th edition of World Energy Congress (WEC) for 2019 held ?
1) Washington D.C., United States
2) New Delhi, India
3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
5) None of these
Answer 3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Explanation:
The 24th Edition of World Energy Congress (WEC) for 2019 was held from September 9-12, 2019 at the
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the
theme “Energy for Prosperity”.
62) Navy Exercise, “Samudra Laksamana 2019” is held between which countries ?
1) India and Malaysia
2) India and Singapore
3) India and New Zealand
4) India and Australia
5) None of these
Answer 1) India and Malaysia
Explanation:
Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy will participate in the bilateral exercise named Samudra
Laksamana 2019 during the port call.The exercise includes a harbour phase and a sea phase. Indian Navy
ships Sahyadri and Kiltan made a port call to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a 3 day visit from September 12
– 15, 2019 as a part of Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment to South East Asia and Western Pacific.
63) Which country became the 79th member of International Solar Alliance (ISA) ?
1) Bahamas
2) Barbados
3) St. Lucia
4) St. Vincent and the Grenadines
5) None of these
Answer 4) St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Explanation:
St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the 79th member of International Solar Alliance (ISA). Countries
which have signed the agreement until now include Bolivia, Palau, France, Australia, the United Arab
Emirates, the United Kingdom, Japan, amongst others. The agreement was opened for signature during
the Conference of the Parties (COP) 22 at Marrakech, Morocco on November 15, 2016.
64) Which country has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s largest solar power farm called ‘Dau Tieng
Solar Power Complex’?
1) Vietnam
2) Thailand
3) Philippines
4) Malaysia
5) None of these
Answer 1) Vietnam
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Explanation:
On September 12, 2019, Vietnam has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s largest solar power farm called ‘Dau
Tieng Solar Power Complex’. It occupies 540 hectares in Tay Ninh province, some 100 km from Ho Chi
Minh City, having the capacity to generate 688 million kWh (kilowatt-hour) of electricity annually.
65) Who launched the India's first Maritime Communication Services along with Central
Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system to track stolen mobile phones in India ?
1) Amit Shah
2) Narendra Modi
3) Ravi Shankar Prasad
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Explanation:
On September 13, 2019, Nelco(National Radio & Electronics Company), a security service provider
company of the TATA group, announced the launch of maritime communication services. By this launch,
Nelco became the first Indian company to provide broadband services in maritime sector. This
communication service that provides uninterrupted Broadband internet to any maritime vessel sailing in
Indian waters was launched by Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information
Technology and Law & Justice Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad in Mumbai along with pilot launch of Central
Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system to track stolen mobile phones.
66) Which state government has launched a first of its kind portal in India named ‘Jan Soochna
Portal' to provide access to information about govt. departments in a single platform under its
Innovation Vision campaign ?
1) Assam
2) Rajasthan
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
On September 13, 2019 the Chief Minister(CM) Shri Ashok Gehlot, of the govt. of Rajasthan has launched
a portal called ‘Jan Soochna Portal' under the Rajasthan Innovation Vision (RAJIV) campaign that was
started to commemorate former Prime minister(PM) Rajiv Gandhi’s 75th anniversary. This portal
designed by the information and technology(IT) department, is a first of its kind in India to provide
access to information about govt. departments in a single platform. This portal will provide people to
seek the Right to Information(RTI) with transparency and accountability.
67) Name the Indian city that has hosted the 14th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) of
the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) for the first time in India.
1) Guwahati, Assam
2) Pune, Maharashtra
3) Greater Noida, Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Greater Noida, Delhi
Explanation:
The 12-day, 14th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was held at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR,
India from September 2-13, 2019 under the theme “Investing in Land, Unlocking Opportunities”. It was
for the first time, India had hosted the conference.
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68) Which country has took over Conference of the Parties (COP) from China for the next two
years till 2021 ?
1) United States
2) India
3) Russia
4) Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
India took over the COP Presidency from China for the next two years till 2021.India is one among the
selected few countries to have hosted the COP of all three Rio conventions on climate change,
biodiversity and land.Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change
was elected as the COP President for the next two years.
69) Name the largest war exercise of Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF), in which 17
Mountain Corps of Indian Army will participate for the first time.
1) Agni Warrior
2) Sampriti
3) Nomadic Elephant
4) HimVijay
5) None of these
Answer – 4) HimVijay
Explanation:
The Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) will jointly engage to conduct a large war exercise code-
named ‘HimVijay’ in October 2019 along the china border near Arunachal Pradesh. This would be the
1st and biggest ever war game done by the strike corps in the eastern region. For the first time, 17
Mountain Corps will be involved, over 2500 soldiers will participate in it.
70) What should be the minimum capital of Small Finance Banks(SFB) as per RBI’s new guidelines
under ‘On-tap’ regime?
1) Rs. 200 crores
2) Rs. 100 crores
3) Rs. 500 crores
4) Rs. 300 crores
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs. 200 crores
Explanation:
On September 13, 2019 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has framed new guidelines in licensing Small
Finance Banks(SFB) under ‘On-tap’ regime in order to make more participants in the finance banking
section. The new guideline is thatthe SFBs should have Rs. 200 crores minimum capital within 5 years of
its operation. They (SFB) should initially have at least Rs.100 crores for start of operation however it
should make it to Rs. 200 crores capital within 5 years.On- tap licencing: It is a time-efficient feature that
will allow eligible parties to obtain license on-demand basis and without the need to wait. RBI allows
license to the applicants throughout the year.
71) Who heads the RBI panel, that has suggested to set up a federal body like GST council for the
agriculture sector & also recommended to transfer subsidy directly with an overall limit of Rs 3
lakh per individual farmer through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) mode?
1) Shaktikanta Das
2) Mahesh Kumar Jain
3) N. S. Vishwanathan
4) Viral Acharya
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5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mahesh Kumar Jain
Explanation:
On September 13, 2019, The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) panel chaired by Mahesh Kumar Jain has
suggested creating an institution like the GST (Goods and Services Tax ) Council to implement reforms in
the agricultural sector. It was also recommended to transfer subsidy directly to the account and avoid
debt waiver. The panel stated that subsidy on interest subvention or agricultural credit should be
converted into direct benefit transfer (DBT) like LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) and fertilizer with an
overall limit of Rs 3 lakh per individual farmer through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) mode.
72) What is the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth rate of India for the FY20 by International
Monetary Fund(IMF) ?
1) 6.8%
2) 7.5%
3) 7%
4) 7.2%
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 7%
Explanation:
On September 13, 2019 the International Monetary Fund(IMF) has reduced the Gross Domestic
Product(GDP) growth rate of India to 7% from its previous estimate of 7.3% which is much weaker than
expected by IMF. this rate cut is attributed to uncertainty in corporate and environmental regulatory in
some Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC).This economic growth rate is expected to rise to 7.2 %
FY21, which is also a downgraded projected growth rate of 7.5 in the earlier report.
73) Where was the first ever arrested landing of the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA) Tejas was
successfully executed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and
Aeronautical Development agency(ADO) ?
1) INS Dega, Andhra Pradesh
2) INS Hansa, Goa
3) INS Rajali, Tamil Nadu
4) INS Parundu, Tamil Nadu
5) None of these
Answer – 2) INS Hansa, Goa
Explanation:
On September 13, 2019 the first ever arrested landing of the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA) Tejas was
successfully executed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and Aeronautical
Development agency(ADO) of DRDO at INS Hansa, Goa at a shore based facility centre. This achievement
would pave way to take up aircraft carrier landing demonstration on Indian Naval Aircraft Carrier, INS
(Indian Naval Ship) Vikramaditya.
74) What is the revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on RuPay Debit Card on transactions
above Rs 2,000 by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) ?
1) .60%
2) .50%
3) .75%
4) .35%
5) None of these
Answer - 1) .60%
Explanation:
An umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems, National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) has rationalized merchant discount rate (MDR) on transactions with RuPay
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debit cards. The new rate will be effective from 20 October 2019. MDR has been revised to 0.60 percent
on transactions above Rs 2,000. There will be a maximum of Rs 150 per transaction. Currently, MDR of
0.90 percent is charged on transactions above Rs 2,000. The maximum limit was fixed at Rs 1,000 per
transaction. Bharat QR (Quick Response) i.e. card-based QR transactions also reduce MDR to 0. 50
percent has been reduced and the maximum MDR will be Rs 150 per MDR.
75) Who will head the 8-membered high-level panel to study issues related to non-personal data
and suggest the ways to regulate non-personal data ?
1) N. S. Raghavan
2) Kris Gopalakrishnan
3) S. D. Shibulal
4) Nandan Nilekani
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kris Gopalakrishnan
Explanation:
The newly formed 8-membered high-level panel headed by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan to
study issues related to non-personal data and suggest the ways to regulate non-personal data.
76) How much revenue(Approximately) is allocated to boost exports and real estate sectors in
India by finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman recently ?
1) Rs 70,000 crore
2) Rs 50,000 crore
3) Rs 20,000 crore
4) Rs 75,000 crore
5) None of these
Answer - 1) Rs 70,000 crore
Explanation:
Over Rs 70,000 crore package for the exports and real estate sectors was announced, including setting up
of a stressed asset fund.Inflation has been kept very much below the 4% mark.Buying new homes will
become easier and more affordable in the country as Rs 10,000 crore special window has been
announced.
77) Name the new tax refund Scheme, which will replace Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
(MEIS) & will come into effect from January 1, 2020.
1) Remission of Exports from India Scheme (RoEIS)
2) Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product (RoDTEP)
3) Remission of Taxes on Export Product (RoTEP)
4) Remission of Export Product (RoEP)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product (RoDTEP)
Explanation:
Scheme for Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product (RoDTEP) will replace Merchandise Exports
from India Scheme (MEIS). It will come into effect from January 1, 2020.Existing dispensation in textiles
of MEIS + old Rebate of State Levies (RoSL) will continue up to 31.12.2019. Textiles and all other sectors
which currently enjoy incentives upto 2% over MEIS will transit into RODTEP from January 1, 2020.In
effect, RODTEP will more than adequately incentivize exporters than existing schemes put together.
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78) Which Indian city was conferred with the emerging destination on the global accessible
tourism market in 23rd session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s
(UNWTO) General Assembly for 2019 ?
2) Thrissur, Kerala
3) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Thrissur, Kerala
Explanation:
Thrissur in Kerala, India received a special mention award as an emerging destination on the global
accessible tourism market. San Sebastian, a Spanish city, was awarded the 2019 UNWTO prize for Public
Policy and Governance 2019 for the initiative “Love San Sebastian, Live Donastia”.In the Enterprises
category, it was given to “Community Impact by V Resorts”, an initiative of V Resorts under the aegis of
Bliss Inns Ltd, India.Fundación Once from Spain was awarded Best Non-Governmental Organization
(NGO) 2019.Turismo Portugal was awarded the first international distinction of Accessible Tourism
Destination (ATD) 2019.
79) Who was appointed as the chair of the parliamentary panel on defence recently ?
1) Suresh Pujari
2) Bhupender Yadav
3) Rahul Gandhi
4) Jual Oram
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Jual Oram
Explanation:
Jual Oram is appointed as the head of parliamentary panel on defence.
S.No Panel Name Head Key members
1 Home Affairs Amit Shah. Anand Sharma, Sarmistha Sethi,
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal
2 Financial Affairs Jayant Sinha Pinaki Mishra, Amar Patnaik,
Digvijaya Singh
3 Defence Rahul Gandhi, Nitish Ganga Deb,
Jual Oram Rajashree Mallick, Sanjay
raut,Abhishek manu singhvi,Prem
chand gupta
4 External affairs P P Choudhary Achyuta Samanta, P Chidambaram,
Jaya Bachchan
5 Personnel, Public Bhupender Yadav Suresh Pujari
Grievances, Law
and Justice.
6 Coal and Steel Rakesh Singh Basanta Panda, Prashanta Nanda
7 Petroleum Ramesh Bidhuri Chandra Sekhar Sahu , Ahmed
&Natural Gas patel
8 Social Justice and Rama Devi Menaka Gandhi, Hans raj,Supriya
Empowerment sule
9 Human Resource Satynarayan Jatiya Chandrani Murmu, Sasmit Patra
Development
10 Industry K Keshava Rao
11 Urban Jagadambika Pal Aparajita Sarangi,Gautam gambir,
Development Hema malini,MJ akbar
12 Water Resources Sanjay Jaiswal
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13 Commerce V Vijayasai Reddy Manjulata Mandal

14 Labour Bhartruhari Varun Gandhi
Mehtab
15 Energy Rajiv Ranjan
16 Rural Development Prataprao Jadhav
17 Chemicals and M Kanimozhi Bishweswar Tudu, Ranjib Biswal
Fertiliser
18 Railways Radha Mohan Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo,
Singh Anubhav Mohanty,Farooqabdullah,
Pragya Sigh Takur
18 Agriculture P C Gaddigoudar Ram kirpal yadav,Afzal
ansari,Mulayam singh yadav
19 Transport, Tourism T G Venkatesh Ramesh Majhi and Prasanna
and Culture Acharya, Sumalatha Ambareesh
20 Food Consumer Sudhip Pramila Bisoyi, Saptagiri Ulaka, MC
Affairs and PDS. Bandhyopadhyay mary kom, Bhagawant mann
21 Science and Jairam Ramesh N Bhaskar Rao and Ashwini
Technology and Vaishnav
Environment and
Forests
80) Which country is set to host the biennial international women's

youth football championship, FIFA Women’s Under-17 World Cup in November 2020?
1) India
2) United States
3) Russia
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 1) India
Explanation:
The biennial international women's youth football championship, 2020 FIFA Women’s Under-17 World
Cup, will be held in India from November 2-21, 2020. It will be the 7th edition and India will host the
FIFA women's football tournament for the first time. In the football tournament, 16 national teams of the
member associations of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) are expected to
participate.
81) Name the first Indian, first Asian & 44th person in the world to complete ‘Enduroman – Arch
to Arc’ triathlon by breaking world record for the shortest completion time in 50 hours and 24
minutes .
1) Arokia Rajiv
2) Mayan Vaid
3) Makhan Singh
4) Sushil Kumar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Mayan Vaid
Explanation:
On September 15, 2019, Mayank Vaid became the first Indian and the 44th person to complete
Enduroman, a triathlon from England to France which is considered as toughest endurance competition
in the world. The event started in Marble Arch, London and ended in Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France. He
also broke the world record for the shortest completion time in the ‘Enduroman – Arch to Arc’ triathlon
in 50 hours and 24 minutes.
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82) Where was the 1st edition of the 5 days maiden trilateral exercise of Singapore, India and
Thailand named SITMEX (Singapore-India-Thailand Maritime Exercise) held ?
1) Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islands
2) Bukit Timah, Singapore
3) New Delhi, India
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar islandss
Explanation:
5 days maiden trilateral exercise of Singapore, India and Thailand named SITMEX (Singapore-India-
Thailand Maritime Exercise) was commenced on September 16, 2019 at Port Blair, the capital of
Andaman and Nicobar islands to strengthen the maritime relationships of the three countries and to
enhance security. The maiden IN-RSN-RTN Trilateral exercise will conclude on September 20, 2019.
83) Name the exercise that held in DONGUZ ranges near Orenburg, Russia under the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation(SCO) and Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) which has participants
from SCO member countries .
1) Shatrujeet
2) Nomadic Elephant
3) Tsentr (centre)
4) Yudh Abyas
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Tsentr (centre)
Explanation:
On September 14, 2019 the opening ceremony of exercise “TSENTR 2019” which forms part of the
Russian Armed Forces’ annual training cycle, under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) and
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), was conducted at the DONGUZ ranges near Orenburg, Russia. 8
SCO member countries inclusive of Russia namely China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
India, and Pakistan are participating in the exercise that will conclude on 23 September 2019. The
exercise which mainly focuses on countering international terrorism, comprises of two modules where
the first module focuses on counter-terror operations,defensive measures and the second module
focuses on offensive operations.
84) What is the GDP(Gross Domestic Product) growth of India in Q1(Apr-June) for the year 2019-
20 as per the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) ?
1) 5%
2) 7%
3) 6.5%
4) 5.5%
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 5%
Explanation:
India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth recorded for the Q1(Apr-June) 2019-20 is 5% which is at a
six-year low.
85) Name the new Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) launched by Export Credit Guarantee
Corporation (ECGC) to ease the lending of loan to exporters .
1) NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vaigyanik Yojana)
2) NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vikash Yojana)
3) NIRVIK (Niryat Rashtriya Vikash Yojana)
4) NIRVIK (Niryat Rashtriya Vaigyanik Yojana)
5) None of these
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Answer – 2) NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vikash Yojana)

Explanation:
On September 16, 2019, The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) has released a new Export
Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) called NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vikash Yojana) to ease the lending of loan to
exporters so that they can get loans easily from banks. The details of the scheme were shared by Union
Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal during a press conference at New Delhi.
Central government will also give support of 8,500 crore rupees to ECGC in the next five years.
86) Who was awarded with Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Award for the year 2019 ?
1) Cyril Ramaphosa
2) Sheik Hasina
3) Muhammadu Buhari
4) Paul Kagame
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sheik Hasina
Explanation:
On September 16, 2019 Bangladesh Prime Minister(PM) Sheik Hasina was awarded Dr Kalam Smriti
International Excellence Award for the year 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was awarded by T.P.
Sreenivasan, Chief Adviser of the Dr Kalam Smriti International Advisory Council for her contribution in
holding a healthy relation between India and Bangladesh,International peace and cooperation. With this
award, Hasina has so far received 37 international accolades.
87) Name the renowned Indian photographer, who was chosen as the first recipient of the
inaugural “Acadmie des beaux-arts Photography Award – William Klein” for the year 2019 .
1) Dabboo Ratnani
2) Atul Kasbekar
3) Rathika Ramasamy
4) Raghu Rai
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Raghu Rai
Explanation:
On September 16, 2019, renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai was chosen as the first recipient of
the inaugural “Acadmie des beaux-arts Photography Award – William Klein” for the year 2019 and will
be awarded in the Palais de l’Institut de France, Paris, France on October 30. The award is named in
honour of William Klein, the American born French photographer and filmmaker. The award, which will
be conducted once in every two years alternating with Photography Prize Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière,
will reward the photographer of all nationalities and ages for their entire career in photography. The
award carries a monetary prize of 1,20,000 euros.
88) In which city, Asia’s first environment school named “World Environment School (WESc)” will
be set up & to become operation by 2021 ?
2) Coorg, Karnataka
3) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Pune, Mumbai
5) None of these
Answer 2) Coorg, Karnataka
Explanation:
Asia’s first environment school named World Environment School, Coorg (WESc) was launched on the
occasion. It is set up in Coorg, Karnataka.It will be operational from 2021 for grade 6 to 12 students and
educate the next generation of environmental leaders.
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89) In which city, India’s first Central Police University will be established ?
1) Guwahati, Assam
2) New Delhi, Delhi
4) Greater Noida , Uttar Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer 4) Greater Noida , Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
India’s first Central Police University will be established in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh near the
Yamuna Expressway with the aim to improve the law and order of the country. In-Principle approval has
been given by the centre for the establishment of the university and 100 acres of land has also been
identified for this in Sector Techzone, Greater Noida.
90) Where was the 350-meter tall -“Lotus tower”, the tallest tower of South Asia worth over $100
million unveiled recently ?
1) Kabul, Afghanistan
2) New Delhi, India
3) Colombo, Srilanka
4) Beijing, China
5) None of these
Answer 3) Colombo, Srilanka
Explanation:
On September 16, 2019 president of Sri Lanka(SL) Shri Maithripala Sirisena unveiled “Lotus tower”
which is the tallest tower of South Asia that cost over $100 million. 80% of the funding cost of the tower
situated in Colombo, Srilanka has been done by China under the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).Building
features: It is a 350-meter-tall building having 17 storeys spread over an area of 30,600 sq. metres.
91) Which Payment bank has launched “Bharosa” savings account services by which customer
can get personal accident insurance up to Rs 5 Lakh, even with the minimum balance of Rs.500 ?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) India Post Payments Bank
3) Jio Payments Bank
4) Paytm Payments Bank
5) None of these
Answer 1) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
On September 17, 2019, Airtel Payments Bank, a public limited company with its headquarters in New
Delhi has launched “Bharosa” savings account services with the aim of deepening the financial inclusion
in India. Customers of Airtel Payments Bank will get personal accident insurance up to Rs 5 Lakh, even
with the minimum balance of 500. However, the customer will need to make a debit transaction at least
once a month.
92) What is the interest rate provided on deposits over 6 crore accounts of the Employees’
Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for the year 2018-19 ?
1) 8.35%
2) 8.65%
3) 8.55%
4) 8.45%
5) None of these
Answer 2) 8.65%
Explanation:
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment Santosh Kumar
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Gangwar notified that over 6 crore members of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will
get 8.65% interest on deposits, which will be credited to the accounts, for 2018-19 after the approval
from the Ministry of Finance. The decision was made on February 21, 2019.
93) Name the Indian activists, who was honoured with Turkish award, the 11th International
Hrant Dink award for the year 2019 along with NebahatAkkoç, Turkish activist against male
violence .
1) Manasi Pradhan
2) Shabnam Hashmi
3) Champa Devi Shukla
4) Agnes Kharshiing
5) None of these
Answer 4) Agnes Kharshiing
Explanation:
On September 15, 2019 Meghalaya based rights activist Agnes Kharshiing, the survivor of coal mafia
assaults a year ago, was honoured with Turkish award, the 11th International Hrant Dink award for the
year 2019 along with Nebahat Akkoç, Turkish activist against male violence at the Lutfi Kirdar
International Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Istanbul. Agnes is awarded for defending women,
children and poor rights, environmental rights. The award was presented to them commemorating the
memory of Turkish-American journalist Hrant Dink who was assassinated in 2007 in Istanbul, Turkey.
94) Which Bank’s president, Takehiko Nakao has announced his resignation effective from
January 16 , 2020 ?
1) New Development Bank
2) African Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
5) None of these
Answer 4) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Explanation:
On September 17, 2019, The president of Asian Development Bank (ADB), Takehiko Nakao has
announced his resignation effective from January 16, 2020. The new president will be elected in
accordance with an open, transparent and merit-based principle.President of ADB Takehiko Nakao
resigns. Takehiko joined as the president of ADB on April 28, 2013.
95) Name the mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 ?

1) Athena and Phevos
2) Bing Dwen Dwen
3) Schuss
4) Håkon and Kristin
5) None of these
Answer 2) Bing Dwen Dwen
Explanation:
On September 17, 2019, The smiling panda, named Bing Dwen Dwen was revealed as the official mascot
for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 at a ceremony held at Shougang Ice Hockey Arena in Beijing, China. A
walking Chinese lantern Shuey Rhon Rhon was declared as the official mascot for Winter Paralympics
2022.
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96) How many years of imprisonment will be awarded for producing, manufacturing, import,
export, transport, sale (including online sale), distribution or advertisement (including online
advertisement) of e-cigarettes as per the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance, 2019?
1) 7 year
2) 5 year
3) 1 year
4) 3 year
5) None of these
Answer 3) 1 year
Explanation:
Any production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, sale (including online sale), distribution or
advertisement (including online advertisement) of e-cigarettes shall be a cognizable offence punishable
with imprisonment of up to 1 year or fine up to Rs. 1 lakh or both for the first offence. Imprisonment of
up to 3 years and a fine up to Rs. 5 lakh for a subsequent offence. Storage of electronic-cigarettes shall
also be punishable with imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 50,000 or both.
97)By which year,India will achieve $26 billion defence industry target ?
1) 2025
2) 2022
3) 2026
4) 2030
5) None of these
Answer 1) 2025
Explanation:
The Defence Minister of India Mr Rajnath Singh at the 2nd annual session of the Society of Indian Defence
Manufacturers (SIDM) for 2019 in New Delhi addressed that India will achieve $26 billion defence
industry target by 2025.
98) Which country has topped the United Nations(UN)’s report titled ‘The International Migrant
Stock 2019’ with 17.5 million migrants globally for the year 2019 ?
1) China
2) India
3) Mexico
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer 2) India
Explanation:
On September 17, 2019 according to the report by the United Nations(UN) named ‘The International
Migrant Stock 2019’, India topped the country of origin of international migrants in 2019 with 17.5
million migrants globally, making it the largest diaspora in the world. Currently the world’s migrant
population stands at 272 million in 2019, according to the report which grew by 23% over a decade.
99) Which film won the Best Film award in the 20th edition of NEXA International Indian Film
Academy Awards (IIFA Awards) for 2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra ?
1) Raazi
2) Padmaavat
3) Andhadhun
4) Sanju
5) None of these
Answer 1) Raazi
Explanation:
Raazi won the Best Film award in the 20th edition of NEXA International Indian Film Academy Awards
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(IIFA Awards) for 2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
100) Who is the director of the documentary film, “Moti Bagh” based on the life of a farmer Vidya
dutt Sharma (82), which has been nominated for an Oscar 2020 ?
1) Mira Nair
2) Nirmal Chander Dandriyal
3) Anurag Kashyap
4) Rajkumar Hirani
5) None of these
Answer 2) Nirmal Chander Dandriyal
Explanation:
A documentary film, “Moti Bagh” based on the life of a farmer Vidya dutt Sharma (82) , who belongs to a
remote village in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand has been nominated for an Oscar 2020. The film,
directed by Nirmal Chander Dandriyal, shows the struggles of Sharma to keep his farm alive and on
deserted hilly land.
101) Which country topped in the Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) Men’s
ranking as on 19th September, 2019 ?
1) England
2) Brazil
3) Belgium
4) France
5) None of these
Answer 3) Belgium
Explanation:
Belgium remain on top of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) Men’s ranking as
on 19th September, 2019.
FIFA Rankings Men – Top 10 Teams
1. Belgium
2. France (+1)
3. Brazil (-1)
4. England
5. Portugal (+1)
6. Uruguay (-1)
7. Spain (+2)
8. Croatia (-1)
9. Colombia (-1)
10. Argentina
102) Name the integrated exercise conducted by Indian army in the Eastern Ladakh region in
order to test and improve its capabilities in war fighting ?
1) Ekuverin
2) Ajeya Warrior
3) Chang Thang
4) Vajra Prahar
5) None of these
Answer 3) Chang Thang
Explanation:
On September 18, 2019 the Indian army conducted massive integrated exercise named ‘Chang Thang’ in
the Eastern Ladakh region bordering China in a very high altitude area in order to test and improve its
capabilities in war fighting. The exercise involved all the arms of the Indian army like T-72 tanks,
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artillery guns and helicopters, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles etc. The exercise was monitored by Lieutenant
General Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command.
103) The reduced tax rate for the new domestic manufacturing companies was 15%, what was
the previous tax rate for those companies ?
1) 18%
2) 22%
3) 25 %
4) 27%
5) None of these
Answer 3) 25%
Explanation:
A new provision was inserted in the Income-tax Act with effect from FY 2019-20 to attract fresh
investments in manufacturing companies and boost ‘Make-in-India’ initiative. Any new domestic
company incorporated on or after October 1, 2019 making fresh investment in manufacturing was given
an option to pay income-tax at the rate of 15% from earlier 25%. It is available to the companies which
do not avail any exemption/incentive and commence their production on or before March 31, 2023.
104) Who will head the committee constituted by Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) to
suggest possible measures and regulations in creating the ‘social stock exchanges’ ?
1) Ananta Barua
2) Ajay Tyagi
3) Madhabi Puri Buch
4) Ishaat Hussain
5) None of these
Answer 4) Ishaat Hussain
Explanation:
On September 19, 2019 Capital market regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has
formed a 15-member committee headed by Ishaat Hussain, Director at State Bank of India(SBI)
Foundation and former Tata Sons Director, to suggest possible measures and regulations in creating the
‘social stock exchanges’. The formation of this committee comes after Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman’s maiden union budget speech to take the capital markets closer to inclusive growth and
financial inclusion.
105) Who was appointed as the 26th chief of air staff in the Indian Air Force(IAF) ?
1) Pradeep Vasant Naik
2) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
3) Arup Raha
4) Birender Singh Dhanoa
5) None of these
Answer 2) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
Explanation:
On September 19, 2019, the Indian Air force (IAF) has appointed Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh
Bhadauria to take over as the next and 26th chief of air staff. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the
IAF, Bhadauria will replace incumbent Chief BS Dhanoa who will be superannuated on September 30,
2019
106) Which country’s former President, Zine el-Abidine Ben passed away at the age of 83 ?
1) Egypt
2) Tunisia
3) Morocco
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4) Algeria
5) None of these
Answer 2) Tunisia
Explanation:
On September 19, 2019, former president of Tunisia Zine el-Abidine Ben has died in exile at the age of 83
in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was ousted from power in 2011 at the start of the Arab spring movement in
which many leaders were swept from power.
107) What is the timeline of auto reversal of transaction for a bank, when the amount debited
from one card but did not reach another card(card to card transfer) as per new guidelines of
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) ?
1) 1 day after failed transaction
2) 2 days after failed transaction
5) None of these
Answer 1) 1 day after failed transaction
Explanation:During the Card to card transfer, if the amount debited from one card but did not reach
another card then the respective bank has to pay back the amount to the customer in 1 day after failed
transaction.
Description of the Matter Timeline of auto Compensation from
incident reversal of bank on delay
transaction
ATM Transaction Money was deducted from Transaction Day + Rs 100 / day after
customer’s bank account but cash 5 Days Maximum completion of T + 5
was not withdrawn (T + 5) period
Card to card transfer The amount debited from one card Maximum 1 day Rs 100 / day after
but did not reach another card after transaction (T completion of T + 1
+ 1) period
Transactions from Money was deducted from the Transaction Day + Rs 100 / day after
PoS machine, account but the merchant did not 5 Days Maximum completion of T + 5
including cash get confirmation or charge slip was (T + 5) period
generated.
E-commerce where Money deducted from account but Transaction Day + Rs 100 / day after
card is not present merchant did not get confirmation 5 Days Maximum completion of T + 5
(T + 5) period
108) Who headed the expert committee, that has recommends Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to
revise the guidelines on concurrent audit system ?
1) Yezdi Hirji Malegam
2) T. N. Manoharan
3) Kamlesh Shivji Vikamsey
4) Swaminathan Gurumurthy
5) None of these
Answer 1) Yezdi Hirji Malegam
Explanation:
On September 20,2019, Following the recommendations of an expert committee headed by Yezdi Hirji
Malegam, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the guidelines on concurrent audit system.
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109) What is the tenure of concurrent auditors as per the revised Reserve Bank of India(RBI)’s
guidelines on Concurrent Audit System ?
1) 2 Years
2) 7 Years
3) 5 Years
4) 3 Years
5) None of these
Answer - 4) 3 Years
Explanation:
As per the new guideline of RBI, concurrent auditors will be appointed for a period of not more than 3
years as against earlier tenure of 5 years & the age limit for retired staff of concurrent auditors will be
capped at 70 years.
110) What is the increased loan limit for small exporters sanctioned by Reserve Bank of
India(RBI) in order to boost credit to the export sector ?
1) Rs 30 crore
2) Rs 20 crore
3) Rs 25 crore
4) Rs 40 crore
5) None of these
Answer 4) Rs 40 crore
Explanation:
On September 20, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the loan sanction limit for small
exporters as priority sector lending (PSL) by banks to Rs 40 crore per borrower from Rs 25 crore in
order to boost credit to the export sector.
111) Who was appointed as the first Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax(Pr.CCIT) of
newly formed National e-Assessment Centre (NeAC) ?
1) P.K. Dash
2) Krishna Mohan Prasad
3) Akhilesh Ranjan
4) Pramod Chandra Mody
5) None of these
Answer 2) Krishna Mohan Prasad
Explanation:
CBDT has also appointed 1984 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Krishna Mohan Prasad as the
first Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax(Pr.CCIT) of NeAC
112) Who is the director of the film ‘Gully Boy’, which was nominated for the Oscar 2020 Film
Awards from India ?
1) Rajkumar Hirani
2) Anurag Kashyap
3) Zoya Akhtar
4) Karan Johar
5) None of these
Answer 3) Zoya Akhtar
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer film ‘Gully Boy’ has been nominated for the Oscar
2020 Film Awards from India. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film has been sent for an Oscar for the Best
International Feature Film category. The story of the film was inspired by the life of rap artists, Naezy
and Divine, who have come out of the narrow streets of Dharavi to realize their dream of becoming
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rappers. In February 2019, the film had earned Rs 134 crore in domestic box office collections upon
release.
113) Which dance form has created history by entering into the Guinness Book of World Records
as the largest Ladakhi dance ?
1) Bhavai
2) Dekhnni
3) Chalo
4) Shondol
5) None of these
Answer 4) Shondol
Explanation:
hondol dance, which is best known as the royal dance used to be performed by artists for King of Ladakh,
has created history by entering into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest Ladakhi dance.On
the occasion of 4 days long (September 16- 20, 2019) annual Naropa Festival 2019 themed
‘Environmental sustainability of Ladakh and the Himalayan region’, as many as 408 women attired in
traditional dresses and beautiful headgears performed the dance, which broke the previous record of
299 artists dance of Shondol in the 2018 festival.
114) Name the governor of New Jersey, who visited India recently ?
1) Chris Christie
2) Stephen M. Sweeney
3) George Norcross
4) Phil Murphy
5) None of these
Answer 4) Phil Murphy
Explanation:
The governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy, paid a six-city tour to India from September 15-22, 2019 with
focus on inviting companies to invest and create jobs. By this visit, Phil Murphy became the first sitting
New Jersey governor, US (United States) to visit India. The six places visited were New Delhi, Mumbai,
Agra, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. India is New Jersey’s second-largest foreign direct
investor.
115) Name the Indian delegate, who visited United Arab Emirates(UAE) to address the 7th India-
UAE high level task force on investment (HLTFI) meeting 2019 ?
1) Ravi Shankar Prasad
2) Narendra Modi
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Suresh Prabhu
5) None of these
Answer 3) Piyush Goyal
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri.Piyush Goyal has made a two-day visit to
UAE (United Arab Emirates) from 21st – 22nd September 2019 for the meeting of the 7th India-UAE High
Level Task Force on Investment (HLTFI).
116) Which series has created a record by winning most number of awards(Four awards) in 71st
edition of Primetime Emmy Awards for 2019 held in Downtown Los Angeles,California,United
States (US)?
1) Barry
2) Bodyguard
3) Chernobyl
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4) Fleabag
5) None of these
Answer 4) Fleabag
Explanation:
Fleabag has created a record by winning most number of awards(Four awards) in 71st edition of
Primetime Emmy Awards for 2019 held in Downtown Los Angeles,California,United States (US).
117) Name the journalist, who received the 1st Gauri Lankesh Memorial Award 2019 by the Gauri
Lankesh Memorial Trust in Bengaluru , Karnataka?
1) Arnab Goswami
2) Rajdeep Sardesai
3) Ravish Kumar
4) Barkha Dutt
5) None of these
Answer 3) Ravish Kumar
Explanation:
Ravish Kumar (44) of Motihari, Bihar , an Indian TV anchor, writer, journalist and the Managing Editor of
NDTV India, the Hindi news channel of the NDTV (New Delhi Television Limited ) news network , has
received the 1st Gauri Lankesh Memorial Award 2019 by the Gauri Lankesh Memorial Trust ( which is
founded in memory of the journalist, Gauri Lankesh) in Bengaluru , Karnataka. He was selected for this
prestigious award in recognition of his sharp news analysis and uncompromising secular stance. On
August 2, 2019, he was awarded 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award, regarded as the Asian version of the
Nobel Prize.
118) Who was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Federal Bank ?
1) Shyam Srinivasan
2) Shubhalakshmi Panse
3) Balakrishnan Krishnamurthy
4) Siddhartha Sengupta
5) None of these
Answer 1) Shyam Srinivasan
Explanation:
The apex bank of the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the reappointment of Shyam
Srinivasan, aged 57, as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Federal Bank for
another year with effect from September 23, 2019 until September 22, 2020. With this, he will serve the
bank as the head for a decade (September 23, 2010-September 22, 2020).
119) Who won the silver medal & became the fifth Indian to reach the final at the senior World
Wrestling Championships ?
1) Bajrang Punia
2) Rahul Aware
3) Deepak Punia
4) Parveen Rana
5) None of these
Answer 3) Deepak Punia
Explanation:
Deepak Punia won the silver medal in the Men’s 86kg freestyle Category in the World Wrestling
Championships 2019 was held at Barys Arena in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Deepak Punia became the fifth
Indian to reach the final at the senior World Wrestling Championships.
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120) Name the Indian Cricketer, who become the highest run-scorer in the history of T20I cricket
with an aggregate of 2450 runs ?
1) Shikhar Dhawan
2) Rohit Sharma
3) MS Dhoni
4) Virat Kohli
5) None of these
Answer 4) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Virat Kohli (2450 runs) surpassed the record held by Rohit Sharma (2443 runs) by becoming the highest
run-scorer in the history of T20I cricket in the 3rd T20I against South Africa.
121) Name the President of Republic of Mongolia, who visited India for the first time in the last 10
years .
1) Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
2) Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
3) Khaltmaagiin Battulga
4) Miyeegombyn Enkhbold
5) None of these
Answer 3) Khaltmaagiin Battulga
Explanation:
President of the Republic of Mongolia His Excellency Mr. Khaltmaagiin Battulga paid a visit to India from
19-23 September 2019. He was received by Union Sports minister Kiren Rijiju and was given a
ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on his arrival. It is the first state visit by a
Mongolian president in the last 10 years.
122) How much percent of the last pay drawn by the central government employees is given as
the pension, who dies within 7 years of service after amending the Rule 54 of the Central Civil
Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 recently ?
1) 50%
2) 40%
3) 30%
4) 35%
5) None of these
Answer 1) 50%
Explanation:
The government has hiked the family pension for the govt. employee who dies within 7 years of service.
He/she will now avail the pension at 50% of the last pay drawn from previous 30% for a period of 10
years. This hike will come into effect from October 1, 2019 after the govt. amended Rule 54 of the Central
Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 recently.
123) Name the first ever tri-services exercise between India and the United States(US) that is to
be held in Andhra Pradesh .
1) Exercise Ajeya Warrior
2) Exercise Prabal Dostyk
3) Exercise Tiger Triumph
4) Exercise Sampriti
5) None of these
Answer 3) Exercise Tiger Triumph
Explanation:
In November 2019, India and the United States(US) are set to host the first ever tri-services exercise
codenamed “Exercise Tiger Triumph” at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, both of state Andhra Pradesh.
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The plan for this exercise was discussed during the Final Planning Conference (FPC) for India-US Tri-
Services Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) which was held from September 16-20 at
heaquarters of Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
124) Who won the 2019 Best FIFA(Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Men’s
Player of the Year award for the first time in the 4th edition of FIFA Football Awards 2019 after
the award’s revival ?
1) Cristiano Ronaldo
2) Mohamed Salah
3) Virgil van Dijk
4) Lionel Messi
5) None of these
Answer 4) Lionel Messi
Explanation:
Argentinian football player Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, commonly known as Lionel Messi won 2019
Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award for the first time after the award’s revival. He also recently won
the European Golden Shoe for the sixth time after scoring 36 league goals in 2018/19. It is the sixth time
Messi has been voted the world’s best, after wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015.
125) Which entity has topped among the Indian companies in the “Forbes World’s best ‘regarded’
companies list 2019 “ ?
1) Tata Steel
2) Tata Consultancy Services(TCS)
3) Tata Motors
4) Infosys
5) None of these
Answer 4) Infosys
Explanation:
On September 24, 2019, nearly 17 Indian companies were listed in the Forbes World’s best ‘regarded’
companies list 2019. The company which topped among other Indian firms is Infosys which ranked third
in the overall list.
Rank Indian company
22 TCS
31 Tata Motors
126) What will be the theme of the 5th edition of the Indian International Science Festival (IISF) ?
1) “RISEN India – Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation”
2) “RISEN India – Science for Transformation”
3) “RISEN India – Building Partnerships Impacting Society”
4) “RISEN India – Making of a New India”
5) None of these
Answer 1) “RISEN India – Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation
Explanation:
The theme for 5th edition of the Indian International Science Festival (IISF) for the year 2019 is “RISEN
India – Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation”. The event will be held at Biswa
Bangla Convention Centre, Science City, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Bose Institute
and Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) in Kolkata.
127) Where was the United Nations (UN)’s Climate Action Summit 2019 held ?
2) New Delhi, India
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4) New York, United States

5) None of these
Answer 4) New York, United States
Explanation:
The 74th edition of United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit 2019 was held in the General Assembly
Hall of the UN Headquarters in New York, United States on September 23, 2019. It was hosted/convened
by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres in order to meet the urgent need to address climate
change; to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and to galvanize action that can limit climate change
to 2°C and even to 1.5°C. Luis Alfonso de Alba was the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the 2019
Climate Action Summit. The theme of 74th edition of United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit 2019
was “Climate Action Summit 2019: A Race We Can Win. A Race We Must Win”.
128) Which year is set as target across the countries to reduce their net carbon emissions to zero
during the United Nations (UN)’s Climate Action Summit 2019 ?
1) 2060
2) 2050
3) 2030
4) 2045
5) None of these
Answer 2) 2050
Explanation:
The leaders across the globe were invited to the summit with concrete, realistic plans to enhance their
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) by 2020, in line with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by
45% over the next decade, and to net zero emissions by 2050.
129) Who was conferred with the prestigious ‘Vaccine Hero’ award 2019 in recognition of the
country’s outstanding success in vaccination especially in eliminating polio, cholera and various
communicable diseases?
1) Sheikh Hasina
2) Vladimir Putin
3) Dmitry Medvedev
4) Narendra Modi
5) None of these
Answer 1) Sheikh Hasina
Explanation:
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was conferred with the prestigious ‘Vaccine Hero’ award 2019
in recognition of the country’s outstanding success in vaccination, especially for her role in eliminating
polio, cholera and various communicable diseases at a ceremony at the UN Headquarters in New York on
the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
130) Which city is set to host the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as
COP 25 ?
1) Marrakesh, Morocco
2) Bonn, Germany
3) Katowice, Poland
4) Santiago, Chile
5) None of these
Answer 4) Santiago, Chile
Explanation:
The 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP25 in Santiago, Chile from
December 2-13, 2019.
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131) What is the Gross Domestic Product(GDP) of India for the FY 2019-20 as per the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) ?
1) 6.9%
2) 7.2%
3) 6.5%
4) 7.1%
5) None of these
Answer 3) 6.5%
Explanation:
On September 25, 2019, The Manila-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its Asian
Development Outlook (ADO) 2019 update cut India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth to 6.5%
from 7% for FY 2019-20 after the growth slowed down to 5% in the Q1 April–June FY 2019-20 which is a
six-year low in the first quarter.
132) Name the Swedish teenage climate activist , who was conferred with Sweden’s Alternative
Nobel Prize called “Right Livelihood Award 2019” along with 4 other activists .
1) Ridhima Pandey
2) Greta Thunberg
3) Logan Riley
4) Luisa Neubauer
5) None of these
Answer 2) Greta Thunberg
Explanation:
On September 23, 2019, Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg (16), has been awarded with
Sweden’s Alternative Nobel Prize called “Right Livelihood Award 2019” for prompting and amplifying
political demands, scientific facts for immediate climate action in Stockholm, Sweden.Greta Thunberg
wins 2019 Right Livelihood Award.She has shared the award with Brazilian Indigenous leader Davi
Kopenawa of the Yanomami people, and the Hutukara Yanomami Association (Brazil), women’s rights
lawyer Guo Jianmei (China) and human rights defender Aminatou Haidar (Western Sahara) . ii. Each
awardee has received 1 million SEK- Swedish krona (94,000 EUR).
133) Who was selected for the 2019 Dadasaheb Phalke award,highest award in Indian cinema ?
1) Aamir Khan
2) Akshay Kumar
3) Shahrukh Khan
4) Amitabh Bachchan
5) None of these
Answer 4) Amitabh Bachchan
Explanation:
On September 24, 2019 the Union minister of information and broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar
announced that Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was selected for the 2019 Dadasaheb Phalke award
which is the highest award in Indian cinema. It is conferred to a person for his/her lifetime achievement
in cinema. He will be presented with a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl and a cash prize
of Rs 10 lakh during the award presentation.
134) Which team won the 25th Senior Women’s National Football Championship held in
Arunachal Pradesh ?
1) Railways
2) West Bengal
3) Manipur
4) Odisha
5) None of these
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Answer 3) Manipur
Explanation:
On September 24, 2019, defending champion Manipur won the 25th Senior Women’s National Football
Championship held at CHF Ground in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh by defeating Railways. This marks
Manipur’s 20th championship title in the game.
135) Who unveiled the new comic book series ‘Professor Ayushman’ conceived by the National
Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) that raise awareness in children about the importance of
medicinal plants and their usage ?
1) Shripad Yesso Naik
2) Jitendra Singh
3) Rao Inderjit Singh
4) Santosh Gangwar
5) None of these
Answer 1) Shripad Yesso Naik
Explanation:
On September 24, 2019, a new comic book series ‘Professor Ayushman’ conceived by the National
Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) was unveiled by the Ayush ministry in New Delhi. This book will raise
awareness in children about the importance of medicinal plants and their usage.‘Professor Ayushman’
comic book released by Ayush Ministry. This book is available for free and could be bought by schools
approaching NMPB.During the event, the Ayush minister Shripad Yesso Naik announced the target set to
operationalise 4,200 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under Ayushman Bharat(AB) scheme
during 2019-20.
136) Who launched the ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ campaign & National TB Prevalence Survey
2019 in New Delhi?
1) Piyush Goyal
2) Prakash Javadekar
3) Harsh Vardhan
4) Jagat Prakash Nadda
5) None of these
Answer 3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On September 25, 2019, Union minister for Health and Family Welfare (HFW) Dr Harsh Vardhan
launched ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ campaign & National TB Prevalence Survey 2019 in New Delhi.
137) Who is the Chairman of the reconstituted Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
(EAC-PM) for a period of 2 years ?
1) Arvind Panagariya
2) Surjit Bhalla
3) Rathin Roy
4) Bibek Debroy
5) None of these
Answer 4) Bibek Debroy
Explanation:
On September 25, 2019, Union Government reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime
Minister (EAC-PM) for a period of 2 years with effect from September 26, 2019. Dr. Bibek Debroy will
continue as Chairman and Mr Ratan P. Watal will continue as the Member Secretary. These are the 2 full
time members.
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138) What is the economic growth rate of India for the calendar year (CY) 2019 as per the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Trade and Development Report
2019?
1) 6%
2) 6.2 %
3) 6.5 %
4) 6.9 %
5) None of these
Answer 1) 6%
Explanation:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its Trade and Development
Report 2019 forecasted India’s economic growth rate at a 7-year low of 6% in calendar year (CY) 2019
from 7.4% in 2018.
139) Name the second women, who has been elected as the chief of International Monetary Fund
(IMF) .
1) Nadia Calviño
2) Irina Bokova
3) Ursula von der Leyen
4) Kristalina Georgieva
5) None of these
Answer 4) Kristalina Georgieva
Explanation:
Bulgaria’s economist Kristalina Georgieva (66) has been elected as the new head of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF). She will be the second woman chief of the 189-member IMF & will take over as
Managing Director of the IMF on October 1, 2019. She will replace Christine Lagarde, who resigned from
her post after being elected president of the European Central Bank (ECB).
140) Which country’s two time president, Jacques Rene Chirac passed away recently ?
1) Turkey
2) Germany
3) Russia
4) France
5) None of these
Answer 4) France
Explanation:
On September 26, 2019, A two-term (1995-2007) French president Jacques René Chirac, aged 86, passed
away in Paris, France. Born 29 November 1932 in Paris, he was the first leader to accept France’s role in
the Holocaust (World War II genocide) and opposed the United States invasion on Iraq in 2003.
141) Name the country that topped in the World Digital Competitiveness Rankings(WDCR) 2019
by International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) .
1) United State(US)
2) Sweden
3) Denmark
4) Singapore
5) None of these
Answer-1) United State(US)
Explanation:
On September 26, 2019 according to the latest report of the International Institute for Management
Development’s (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness Rankings (WDCR) 2019 United State (US) topped
the ranking followed by Singapore and Sweden in the second and third places respectively.
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142) Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), succeeding
Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa ?
1) Arup Raha
2) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
3) Bipin Rawat
4) Anil Kumar Browne
5) None of these
Answer-3) Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
The army chief general Bipin Rawat took over as the new Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee
(COSC) by succeeding Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa who retires on
September 30, 2019.
143) Which institute has partnered with Ministry of Railways and Department of Science &
Technology to launch a pilot project for implementation of ‘Industry 4.0’ ?
1) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Guwahati
2) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kharagpur
3) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi
4) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur
5) None of these
Answer-4) Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur
Explanation:
On September 28, 2019 The Ministry of Railways and Department of Science & Technology in
partnership with Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur launched a pilot project for implementation
of ,‘Industry 4.0’.
144) Who was awarded with the Global Goalkeeper Award 2019 by Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) ?
1) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
2) Ram Vilas Paswan
3) Arjun Munda
4) Narendra Modi
5) None of these
Answer-4) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi received the Global Goalkeeper Award 2019 at Lincoln Centre by Bill and Melinda
Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA).
145) Who was appointed as the Vice Chief of Indian Air Force(IAF) recently ?
1) Prem Pal Singh
2) Hari Chand Dewan
3) Jagdish Raj Bhasin
4) Harjit Singh Arora
5) None of these
Answer-4) Harjit Singh Arora
Explanation:
On September 27, 2019 Air marshal Harjit Singh Arora who currently heads the Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
headquartered South Western air command was appointed as the new Indian Air Force(IAF) Vice Chief.
He will succeed Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria who will take over as the Chief of Air Staff on
September 30, 2019.
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146) Name the first Asian, who was appointed as the chairman of the International Egg
Commission .
1) Suresh Chitturi
2) K. Somi Reddy
3) Suresh Rayudu
4) Chitturi Jagapati Rao
5) None of these
Answer-1) Suresh Chitturi
Explanation:
On September 26, 2019 Suresh Chitturi, Vice Chairman(VC) and Managing Director(MD) of India’s
poultry firm Srinivasa Farms was appointed as the new Chief of the International Egg Commission(IEC)
for a 2-year tenure. His appointment was announced at the IEC Global Leadership Conference in
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.
147) Name the project launched by Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) in-order to detect
debris in space and other hazards in Indian satellites which would act as a step for Space
Situational Awareness(SSA) .
1) ‘Project SETRA’ (SETRA-Software for space object Tracking and Analysis)
2) ‘Project SETRA’ (SETRA-Satellite for space object Tracking and Analysis)
3) ‘Project OETRA’ (OETRA-Observatory Satellite for space object Tracking and Analysis)
4) ‘Project NETRA’ (NETRA-Network for space object Tracking and Analysis)
5) None of these
Answer-4) ‘Project NETRA’ (NETRA-Network for space object Tracking and Analysis)
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has initiated ‘Project NETRA’ (NETRA-Network for space
object Tracking and Analysis) in the middle of its Chandrayaan campaign last month, in-order to detect
debris in space and other hazards in Indian satellites which would act as a step for Space Situational
Awareness(SSA). The project is estimated to be worth of Rs. 400 Crore.
148) Name the India’s second Scorpene-class attack submarine commissioned by Rajnath Singh
recently .
1) INS Shankush
2) INS Shankul
3) INS Khanderi
4) INS Arihant
5) None of these
Answer-3) INS Khanderi
Explanation:
On September 28, 2019, The Defence Minister of India, Mr Rajnath Singh commissioned India’s second
Scorpene-class attack submarine INS Khanderi. The motto of INS (Indian Navy Ship) Khanderi is ‘Akhand
Abhedya Adrishya’ that implies unity of the crew and its stealth capabilities. Its name and features are
inspired by the fish named ‘Kanneri’, found in Arabian Sea.
149) Name the deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister of Thailand, who is on first trade
visit to Mumbai and Chennai, India to promote Thai products .
1) Chalermchai Srion
2) Apirak Kosayodhin
3) Korn Chatikavanij
4) Jurin Laksanawisit
5) None of these
Answer-4) Jurin Laksanawisit
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Explanation:
The Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister of Thailand Mr Jurin Laksanawisit was on a first
trade visit to Mumbai and Chennai, India to promote Thai products from September 25-28, 2019. Thai
delegation: It comprised of officials from the International Trade Promotion Department, Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand Rubber Authority and many private sector officials.
150) What was the theme of the 7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 that held in
Mumbai, Maharashtra ?
1) Theme – “Shaping the World Economy along with making Society Prosperous”
2) Theme – “Optimism, Innovation & Partnerships”
3) Theme – “Thriving Economy Prosperity Society”
4) Theme – “Prosperous Society: Stronger Society”
5) None of these
Answer-4) Theme – “Prosperous Society: Stronger Society”
Explanation:
A 3-day event of 7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 held at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai,
Maharashtra from 27- 29, September, 2019 with the theme “Prosperous Society: Stronger Society” to
bring together financially successful members in Hindu society such as such as traders, bankers,
technocrats, investors, industrialists to share business knowledge, expertise and resources with their
fellow brethren.
151) Which state government has launched India’s 1st trading program called “Emissions
Trading Scheme (ETS)” to combat particulate air pollution ?
1) Gujarat in Surat
2) West Bengal in Kolkata
3) Maharashtra in Mumbai
4) Tamil Nadu in Chennai
5) None of these
Answer-1) Gujarat in Surat
Explanation:
The State Government of Gujarat has launched India’s 1st trading program called “Emissions Trading
Scheme (ETS)” in Surat, Gujarat to combat particulate air pollution.ETS, an initiative of Gujarat Pollution
Control Board (GPCB), is a market-based system where the government sets a cap on emissions and
allows industries to buy and sell permits (in kilograms) to stay below the cap. For this reason, ETS is also
called a cap-and-trade market. It is designed with the help of a team of researchers from different
institutions.
152) Who was honored with the 28th Saraswati Samman 2018 for the creation of his famous
poetry collection ‘Pakkaki Ottigilite’(Turning aside while lying down)in 2016?
1) K Siva Reddy
2) Bapiraju Adivi
3) Innaiah Narisetti
4) Keshava Reddy
5) None of these
Answer- 1) K Siva Reddy
Explanation:
On September 28, 2019, The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has honored the Telugu litterateur
Dr. K Siva Reddy with the 28th Saraswati Samman 2018 for the creation of his famous poetry collection
‘Pakkaki Ottigilite’ (Turning aside while lying down) in 2016 during an award-giving ceremony
organized by the KK Birla Foundation in New Delhi.
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153) Where was the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting
Championships held?
1) Beijing, China
2) Jakarta, Indonesia
3) Pattaya, Thailand
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Answer-3) Pattaya, Thailand
Explanation:
2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships was held at
Eastern National Sports Training Center in Pattaya, Thailand from September 18-27, 2019. It was
organized by Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association and it was a qualifying event for the Tokyo
Olympics 2020.China topped the medal tally with 10 Gold, 5 Silver & 3 Bronze followed by North Korea
and Armenia.
154) Which state topped in the overall performance among the Large states category as per the
1st edition of School Education Quality Index (SEQI) 2019 by National Institution for
Transforming India(NITI) Aayog ?
1) Kerala
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Rajasthan
5) None of these
Answer-1) Kerala
Explanation:
Overall performance for large and Small states & UT Large states category: As per the Index , Kerala has
emerged at the top with 76.6 percent points in overall performance in large states category in 2016-17.
Uttar Pradesh ranked at the bottom with 36.4 % points. Small states category: Among Small States ,
Manipur has claimed the top spot with 68.8% & Arunachal Pradesh ranked at the bottom with 24.6
percent points.
155) Where was the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) held for 2019?
1) Kinshasa, Congo
2) Kampala, Uganda
3) Kigali, Rwanda
4) Gitega, Burundi
5) None of these
Answer-2) Kampala, Uganda
Explanation:
The 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) for 2019 was held in Kampala, Uganda from
September 22- 29, 2019 under the theme ‘Adaption, engagement, and evolution of parliaments in a
rapidly changing Commonwealth’.
156) Which country has celebrated the greatest and longest hindu festival “BadaDashain”?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Pakistan
4) Afghanistan
5) None of these
Answer-1) Nepal
Explanation:
On September 29, 2019 the greatest and longest hindu festival of Nepal named as Bada Dashain formally
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began. The first day of this Dashain marks the beginning of Navaratri festival too. Seeds of maize, wheat,
barley, etc are sowed in a “Ghada” (earthen pot) and kept in houses or temples as part of the vedic
tradition. The sprouts are taken on 10th day which is observed as vijayadashami.This festival is also
simply called as Dashain.
157) Name the organization which eased its norms to allow smart cities raise funds through ‘Muni
Bonds‘ ?
1) Association of Mutual Funds in India(AMFI)
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI)
3) Reserve Bank of India(RBI)
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
5) None of these
Answer-4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) eased its norms to allow smart cities raise funds through
‘Muni Bonds‘. The entities working in areas of city planning and urban development work, including
municipalities, special purpose vehicles (SPVs) set up under the central government’s ambitious ‘Smart
Cities Mission’ can also raise funds through debt securities.
158) Name the first Indian Musician, whose name was named to the minor planet 2006 VP32 ?
1) Pandit Jasraj
2) Hariprasad Chaurasia
3) Kishori Amonkar
4) Bhimsen Joshi
5) None of these
Answer- 1) Pandit Jasraj
Explanation:
On September 23, 2019 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named minor planet 2006 VP32
(number -300128), located between Mars and Jupiter, as “Panditjasraj”after Indian classical vocal
musician PanditJasraj. By this he became the first Indian musician to have a minor planet named after
him.
159) Which country won the 2019 South Asian Football Federation Under-18 (SAFF U-18) football
Championship title for the first time ?
1) Myanmar
2) India
3) Bangladesh
4) Sri Lanka
5) None of these
Answer-2) India
Explanation:
On September 29, 2019, India won the 3rd edition of South Asian Football Federation Under-18 (SAFF U-
18) football Championship 2019 title for the first time by defeating Bangladesh in the finals held in the
host country Nepal, in Kathmandu’s Halchowk Stadium. India’s Vikram Partap Singh and Ravi Bahadur
Rana, each scored a goal to make up to the maiden championship title by defeating Bangladesh for 2-1.
160) Who won Men’s Singles title in Korea Open 2019 ?

1) Muhammad Rian Ardianto
2) Kento Momota
3) Fajar Alfian
4) Chou Tien-chen
5) None of these
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Answer-2) Kento Momota

Explanation:The Korea Open 2019, a badminton Super 500 tournament was held at Incheon
International Airport Skydom in Incheon, South Korea from September 24 – 29, 2019.
Category Winner Runner
Men’s Kento Momota (Japan) Chou Tien-chen (Taiwan)
Singles
Women’s He Bingjiao Ratchanok Intanon
Singles
Men’s Fajar Alfian & Muhammad Rian Ardianto Takeshi Kamura & Keigo Sonoda
Doubles (Indonesia) (Japan)
Women’s Kim So-yeong & Kong Hee-yong (South Korea) Lee So-hee & Shin Seung-chan
Doubles (South Korea)
Mixed Dechapol Puavaranukroh & Sapsiree Zheng Siwei & Huang Yaqiong
Doubles Taerattanachai (Thailand) (China)
Static GK Q&A – September 2019

1) What is the tagline of State Bank of India(SBI) ?
1) The Nation banks on us; Pure Banking Nothing Else; With you all the way
2) A tradition of trust; Where India Banks; India’s International Bank
3) Relationships beyond Banking; One Family One Bank; Together we can
4) Trusted Family Bank; Your Tech-friendly bank; Good people to grow with
5) None of these
Answer - 1) The Nation banks on us; Pure Banking Nothing Else; With you all the way
2) Who is the President of Indian Olympic Association(IOA) ?

1) Karan Chautala
2) Rajeev Mehta
3) Narinder Dhruv Batra
4) Kuldeep Vats
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Narinder Dhruv Batra
3) Where is the headquarter of Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) located ?

1) Hanoi, Vietnam
2) Jakarta, Indonesia
3) Tokyo, Japan
4) Beijing, China
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Jakarta, Indonesia
4) Ghumra Dance is associated with which state ?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Assam
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Odisha
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5) Who is the President of Maldives ?

1) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
2) Ashraf Ghani
3) Abdul Hamid
4) Iván Duque Márquez
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
6) Tinsukia Junction Railway Station is located in which state ?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Assam
4) Tamil Nadu
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
Tinsukia Junction Railway Station of Assam has become the 4,000th railway station in the country to
have free public Wi-Fi service, RailTel.
7) Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in which state ?

1) Maharashtra
2) New Delhi
3) Odisha
4) Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 2) New Delhi
Explanation:
Country’s tallest ATC tower starts operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport. With a view to
reduce airspace congestion over Delhi, which would also result in lower carbon emissions, a new air
traffic control (ATC) tower started its official operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airpor. The
new control tower also aims to ease the pressure on controllers and provide relief to flyers from delays.
Hardeep Singh Puri, Union minister of state for civil aviation, attended the commissioning of the new
tower along with senior officers from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the civil aviation ministry.
8) Which city is set to host 2022 Asian Games/IX Asiad ?

2) Tokyo, Japan
3) Moscow, Russia
4) Hangzhou, China
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Hangzhou, China
9) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary often called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ is located in which state?
1) Assam
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Assam
Explanation:
Assam is the most species-rich State in India in terms of turtle diversity. About 70 hatchlings of the rare
Black Softshell and Indian Softshell turtles bred in the ponds of two temples in Assam were released in
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the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, about 50 km east of Guwahati. The sanctuary is often called ‘Mini
Kaziranga’ because of similar landscape and a sizeable population of the one-horned rhino.
10) Which Indian Naval Ship has visited Nigeria ?

Answer - INS Tarkash
Explanation:
INS Tarkash, a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of
weapons arrived at Lagos in Nigeria as part of a visit that seeks to strengthen bonds of friendship
between the two countries, officials said. The three-day visit is part of an ongoing Overseas Deployment
by the Indian Navy to the Mediterranean Sea, Africa and Europe.
11) Subroto Cup is associated with which sport ?

1) Badminton
2) Football
3) Cricket
4) Tennis
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Football
12) Nameri National Park is located in which state ?

1) Mizoram
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Meghalaya
4) Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Assam
13) Who is the author of the novel Thomas Cromwell trilogy ?

1) Hilary Mantel
2) Philippa Gregory
3) Julian Barnes
4) Thomas Cromwell
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Hilary Mantel
Explanation:
Double Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel will come out next March with the final novel of her Thomas
Cromwell trilogy which she says has been the greatest challenge of her writing life. “The Mirror & the
Light” will brings to a close the series she began in 2005 with “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies”. The
first two books fetched her the Booker awards.
14) What is the Capital and Currency of Greece ?

1) Capital: Tirane & Currency:Lek
2) Capital: Baku & Currency:Manat
3) Capital: Athens & Currency: Euro
4) Capital: Sarajevo & Currency: Pula
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Capital: Athens & Currency: Euro
15) What is the tagline of IDBI Bank ?

1) Banking Hatke
2) Aao Sochein Bada
3) Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
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4) Vishwas Se Vikas Tak

5) None of these
Answer – 2) Aao Sochein Bada
16) Where is the head quarter of UNESCO located ?

1) Vienna, Austria
3) Paris, France
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Paris, France
17) Who is the Chairman of Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)?
1) Dr Sudhir Kamath
2) Dr A K Singh
3) Pravin K Mehta
4) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
18) Who is the Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) ?

1) Vladimir Norov
2) Peter A. Horowitz
3) Richard E. Mayberry
4) M. Steven Williams
5) None of these
Answer - 1) Vladimir Norov
19) Rani Rampal is associated with which sport?

1) Tennis
2) Hockey
3) Football
4) Cricket
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Hockey
Explanation:
Star forward Rani Rampal named captain of the 18-member Indian women's hockey team which will
take on England in a five-match series starting September 27 in Marlow.
20) Name the Indian Navy Ship, which has participated in 28th edition of India-Thailand
Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) .
1) Indian Naval (IN) Ship Vikrant
2) Indian Naval (IN) Ship Vikramaditya
3) Indian Naval (IN) Ship Kesari
4) Indian Naval (IN) Ship Tarkash
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Indian Naval (IN) Ship Kesari
Explanation:
28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy (IN)
and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is being conducted from 05 – 15 September 2019. Indian Naval (IN) Ship
Kesari and His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Kraburi along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both
the navies are participating in the CORPAT.
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21) Name the river, which is near to Devipatnam Mandal of Andhra Pradesh.
1) Alaknanda
2) Godavari
3) Yamuna
4) Ganges
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Godavari
Explanation:
13 people died after a boat capsized in Godavari. There were 61 people on the boat among which 50
were tourists and 11 were boat staff. The accident took place near Kacchuluru village in Devipatnam
Mandal of the East Godavari district.
22) Saurabh Chaudhary is associated with which sport ?

1) Shooting
2) Badminton
3) Tennis
4) Chess
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Shooting
23) Chandraprabha Wildlife sanctuary is located in which state ?

1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Uttar Pradesh
24) Where is the headquarter of Asian Development Bank (ADB) located ?

1) Vienna, Austria
4) Mandaluyong, Philippines
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Mandaluyong, Philippines
25) Kodiakkarai Wild Life sanctuary is located in which state ?

1) Assam
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer - 2) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
A unique exercise of rehabitating deer population has been started in the Kodiakkarai Wild Life
sanctuary in Tamilnadu. This follows upgradation works being undertaken at the cost of eight crores
rupees in the Sivagangai Gardens of Thanjavoor under the smart city scheme of the Central government.
The graceful deers, which have been brought up in the protected environment in the Sivagangai park,
have been transported by using special trucks to Kodiyakkarai, in Vedaranyam district, on the shores of
the Bay of Bengal.
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26) Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in which state?

1) Guwahati, Assam
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Jaipur, Rajasthan
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Guwahati, Assam
27) Who is the CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC) ?

1) Shashank Manohar
2) Indra Nooyi
3) Earl Eddings
4) Manu Sawhney
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Manu Sawhney
28) Where is the headquarter of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located ?
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Mandaluyong, Philippines
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vienna, Austria
29) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda (BoB) ?

1) One Family One Bank
2) India’s International Bank
3) A tradition of trust
4) Relationships beyond Banking
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India’s International Bank
30) What is the abbreviation of National Intelligence Grid,that is formed by government of India
to prevent terrorist attacks & to keep track on any terror suspect after 6/11 Mumbai terror
attacks ?
1) NATGRID
2) NATIGRID
3) NATINTGRID
4) NAINGRID
5) None of these
Answer – 1) NATGRID
Explanation:
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) was in news because the Home Minister Amit Shah recently
reviewed the progress of the Rs 3,400 crore project National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), that was set
up to track any terror suspect and prevent terrorist attacks with real-time data conceptualised following
the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
31) What is the tagline of Federal Bank ?

1) Good people to grow with
2) Your Trusted Family Bank
3) Together we Can
4) Your Perfect Banking Partner
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5) None of these
Answer – 4) Your Perfect Banking Partner
32) Where is the headquarter of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) located ?

2) The Hague, Netherlands
3) Geneva,Switzerland
4) Vienna, Austria
5) None of these
Answer – 2) The Hague, Netherlands
33) Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary (BRTWLS) is located in which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary (BRTWLS), which is located between the Western Ghats
and the Eastern Ghats, generates an annual income of ₹2.39 crore for the tribal communities living in the
vicinity of the sanctuary in Karnataka.
34) Who is the Secretary General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) ?
1) Mr. Rubens Ricupero
2) Mr. Supachai Panitchpakdi
3) Dr Mukhisa Kituyi
4) Ms. Isabelle Durant
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Dr Mukhisa Kituyi
35) Where is the head quarter of PNB MetLife India Insurance located ?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
36) What is the Capital and Currency of England ?

1) Capital- Vienna & Currency- Pound Rubbe
2) Capital- Minsk & Currency- Pound Sterling
3) Capital- London & Currency- Pound Sterling
4) Capital- Sarajevo & Currency- Pound Rubbe
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Capital- London & Currency- Pound Sterling
37) Who is the governor of Gujarat ?

1) Acharya Devvrat
2) Phagu Chauhan
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3) Anusuiya Uikey
4) Bandaru Dattatreya
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Acharya Devvrat
38) Lara Super Thermal Power Station is located in which state?

1) Rajasthan
2) Haryana
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Punjab
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Lara Super Thermal Power Station was in news recently because the State-run power giant NTPC said
800 MW Unit-I will become commercially operational in the Lara Super Thermal Power Station in
Chhattisgarh.
39) Sajan Bhanwal is associated with which sport ?

1) Shooting
2) Tennis
3) Badminton
4) Wrestling
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Wrestling
Explanation:
Sajan Bhanwal, the only Indian to win two junior World Championship medals, expectedly earned a place
in the country’s Greco Roman team for the Under-23 World Championship by emerging champion in that
age-group Nationals.
40) Where is the headquarter of World Economic Forum (WEF) located ?

1) Vienna, Austria
2) Cologny, Switzerland
4) Beijing, China
5) None of these
Answer - 2) Cologny, Switzerland
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4) Who inaugurated the longest electrified railway tunnel in Andhra Pradesh ?

6) Who was appointed as the governor of Telangana on August 31st, 2019 ?

Answer – 1) Narendra Modi

Answer – 3) Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)

Answer – 2) “Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana”

57) Ronaldo Laitonjam is associated with which Sport ?

13 Commerce V Vijayasai Reddy Manjulata Mandal

80) Which country is set to host the biennial international women's

Answer – 2) NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vikash Yojana)

95) Name the mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 ?

(IIFA Awards) for 2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

4) New York, United States

160) Who won Men’s Singles title in Korea Open 2019 ?

Answer-2) Kento Momota

Static GK Q&A – September 2019

2) Who is the President of Indian Olympic Association(IOA) ?

3) Where is the headquarter of Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) located ?

4) Ghumra Dance is associated with which state ?

5) Who is the President of Maldives ?

6) Tinsukia Junction Railway Station is located in which state ?

7) Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in which state ?

8) Which city is set to host 2022 Asian Games/IX Asiad ?

10) Which Indian Naval Ship has visited Nigeria ?

11) Subroto Cup is associated with which sport ?

12) Nameri National Park is located in which state ?

13) Who is the author of the novel Thomas Cromwell trilogy ?

14) What is the Capital and Currency of Greece ?

15) What is the tagline of IDBI Bank ?

4) Vishwas Se Vikas Tak

16) Where is the head quarter of UNESCO located ?

18) Who is the Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) ?

19) Rani Rampal is associated with which sport?

22) Saurabh Chaudhary is associated with which sport ?

23) Chandraprabha Wildlife sanctuary is located in which state ?

24) Where is the headquarter of Asian Development Bank (ADB) located ?

25) Kodiakkarai Wild Life sanctuary is located in which state ?

26) Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in which state?

27) Who is the CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC) ?

29) What is the tagline of Bank of Baroda (BoB) ?

31) What is the tagline of Federal Bank ?

32) Where is the headquarter of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) located ?

36) What is the Capital and Currency of England ?

37) Who is the governor of Gujarat ?

38) Lara Super Thermal Power Station is located in which state?

39) Sajan Bhanwal is associated with which sport ?

40) Where is the headquarter of World Economic Forum (WEF) located ?

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