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1. Who among the following actors won • Rafael Nadal (world number-one) has
the Best Performance by an Actor Award clinched 6th Davis Cup title for Spain
at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards? after beating Denis Shapovalov of Canada
A. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in front of a jubilant home crowd in Caja
B. Manoj Bajpayee Mágica Madrid, Spain
C. Randeep Hooda • Nadal (33-year) defeated Shapovalov
D. Ranveer Singh 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) to clinch Spain’s 2-0 win
E. Ayushman Khurana against Canada.
Ans. B • Rafael Nadal received the Most Valuable
Sol. Player (MVP) award for his performance
• Manoj Bajpayee has bagged the Best in the tournament after he won 8 of the 8
Performance by an Actor Award at the matches he participated in.
Asia Pacific Screen Awards for his role in • In 2019, Nadal won the French Open
‘Bhonsle.’ and the US Open, made the Australian
• The Hindi feature ‘Bhonsle’ narrates the Open final and reached the Wimbledon
story of a police constable (Bajpayee), semi-final.
who tries to fight the struggles of
migrants and their battles with the local 4. Which of the following cities hosted the
politicians. 8th National Tribal Craft Mela?
• The movie was directed by Devashish A. Bhubaneswar B. Ranchi
Makhija. C. Pune D. Calicut
E. Raipur
2. International Day for the Elimination of Ans. A
Violence against Women 2019 is Sol.
observed on _____. • Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
A. 23rd November B. 24th November has inaugurated the 8th National Tribal
C. 25 November
th
D. 26th November Craft Mela at State Tribal Museum
th
E. 27 November Complex in Bhubaneswar.
Ans. C • As a part of Odisha Government’s ‘5Ts’
Sol. initiative, 45 Supplementary Readers
• The International Day for the prepared in 21 Tribal languages were
Elimination of Violence against Women released simultaneously by CM Patnaik.
is being observed every year on 25th • 5Ts’ initiative is aimed at achieving
November across the world to prevent & progress through Transparency,
end violence against women. Teamwork, Technology, Time and
• The theme for this year is “Orange the Transformation.
World: Generation Equality Stands
Against Rape”. 5. Name the city which ranked first in the
• The colour orange in the theme first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion City Seal
symbolizes a better future without the and Awards (PICSA) Index?
pervasive human rights violation that A. Geneva, Switzerland
affects 1 in 3 women and girls all over the B. Munich, Germany
globe. C. Zurich, Switzerland
D. Auckland, New Zealand
3. Who among the following has won the E. Sydney, Australia
Davis Cup title 2019? Ans. C
A. Denis Shapovalov Sol.
B. Rafael Nadal • The first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion
C. Novak Djokovic City Seal and Awards (PICSA) Index,
D. Dominic Thiem released in the Basque Country capital of
E. Daniil Medvedev Bilbao in northern Spain.
Ans. B • The Index is designed to showcase not
Sol. only the quantity of economic growth of a
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city but also its quality and distribution • The first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion
across populations. City Seal and Awards (PICSA) Index,
• Zurich (number-1) scores strongly released in the Basque Country capital of
across all measures, particularly on the Bilbao in northern Spain.
quality of life, work, housing, leisure, • The Index is designed to showcase not
safety, and education - with the Swiss only the quantity of economic growth of a
higher education system attaining an city but also its quality and distribution
especially high score. across populations.
• Austrian capital (number- 2) scores • Bangalore stood at 83rd rank, while
close to top marks on healthcare. Delhi and Mumbai ranked 101 and 107
Copenhagen, Luxembourg and Helsinki among 113 cities in the world in terms of
complete the top five. economic and social inclusivity.
• Zurich (number-1) scores strongly
6. Which city finds top position among the across all measures, particularly on the
Indian cities in the first-ever Prosperity & quality of life, work, housing, leisure,
Inclusion City Seal and Awards (PICSA) safety, and education - with the Swiss
Index? higher education system attaining an
A. Bengaluru B. New Delhi especially high score.
C. Mumbai D. Indore • Austrian capital (number- 2) scores
E. Jaipur close to top marks on healthcare.
Ans. A Copenhagen, Luxembourg and Helsinki
Sol. complete the top five.
• The first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion
City Seal and Awards (PICSA) Index, 8. What is the theme of the 2019 NuGen
released in the Basque Country capital of Mobility Summit?
Bilbao in northern Spain. A. Sustainable & Green Mobility
• The Index is designed to showcase not B. Smart & Sustainable Mobility
only the quantity of economic growth of a C. Smart & Green Mobility
city but also its quality and distribution D. Mobility for Greener Development
across populations. E. None of these
• Bangalore stood at 83rd rank, while Ans. C
Delhi and Mumbai ranked 101 and 107 Sol.
among 113 cities in the world in terms of • The 2019 NuGen Mobility Summit was
economic and social inclusivity. held at Manesar, Haryana from 27-29th
• Zurich (number-1) scores strongly November 2019.
across all measures, particularly on the • The Theme of 2019 is “Smart & Green
quality of life, work, housing, leisure, Mobility”.
safety, and education - with the Swiss • The objective of the summit is to share
higher education system attaining an new ideas, learnings, global experiences,
especially high score. innovations and future technologies
• Austrian capital (number- 2) scores trends for the faster adoption,
close to top marks on healthcare. assimilation and development of
Copenhagen, Luxembourg and Helsinki advanced Automotive Technologies for a
complete the top five. smarter and greener future.
7. What is the rank of Bengaluru in the 9. Which of the following has been named
first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion City Seal as the ‘2019 Word of the Year’ by the
and Awards (PICSA) Index? Oxford Dictionary?
A. 65th B. 75th A. Climate Action B. Climate Denial
C. 79 th
D. 83rd C. Eco-anxiety D. Extinction
E. 95 th
E. Climate Emergency
Ans. D Ans. E
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• Oxford Dictionaries has named “climate double trap titles, winning gold at the
emergency” as its 2019 Word of the Year. 63rd National Shotgun Shooting
• It also included ‘climate action’, ‘climate Championship in New Delhi.
denial’, ‘eco-anxiety’, ‘extinction’ and • In the men's category, Sangram shot
‘flight shame’. 142 out of 150 targets to clinch the gold
• The word is selected because it shows medal.
the increase in usage since 2018. • Former world champion Ankur Mittal
• Climate emergency defines as “a has won Silver and Prithvi Singh Chahal
situation in which urgent action is bronze.
required to reduce or halt climate change. • Varsha clinches the gold ahead of state-
mate Manisha Keer, winning Silver.
10. The researchers of which University • Both Sangram and Varsha also won the
have developed a potential Diarrhea team gold for their respective States.
vaccine?
A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 12. Who among the following is the
USA recipient of Billboard’s inaugural Woman
B. University of Cambridge, UK of the Decade award 2019?
C. Gothenburg, Sweden A. Billie Eilish B. Taylor Swift
D. Stanford University, USA C. Rihanna D. Lady Gaga
E. Imperial College London, UK E. Beyonce
Ans. C Ans. B
Sol. Sol.
• The researchers of the University of • Singer Billie Eilish is the recipient of
Gothenburg in Sweden have developed a Billboard’s 2019 Woman of the Year.
potential Diarrhea vaccine. • According to The Hollywood Reporter,
• Science journal, The Lancet, reports pop star Taylor Swift was also honoured
that it has been proved safe and effective at Billboard’s event, receiving the
in an early-stage clinical trial in inaugural ‘Woman of the Decade’ award
Bangladesh. 2019.
• The report said that 80 to 100 per cent
of the children aged two to five years and 13. Guru Ghasidas National Park is
50 to 80 per cent of infants aged six to located in which state which is set to
eleven months, selected for the study become the state’s 4th ‘tiger reserve’?
responded to all key immunity generating A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana
components of the vaccine. C. Madhya Pradesh D. West Bengal
• There is no vaccine yet for use for E. Chhattisgarh
children and vaccine development for Ans. E
Diarrhea is a World Health Organization Sol.
priority. • Chhattisgarh government has
announced that the state is set to have
11. Who won the women's double trap Guru Ghasidas National Park in Kotiya
titles at the 63rd National Shotgun district as its fourth ‘tiger reserve’.
Shooting Championship in New Delhi on • This decision was taken in 11th meeting
25th November, 2019? of Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board
A. Heena Sidhu chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh
B. Mahima Vishwakarma Baghel.
C. Varsha Varman • The National Tiger Conservation
D. Manisha Keer Authority (NTCA) had approved to
E. Manu Bhaker declare Guru Ghasidas National Park as a
Ans. C tiger reserve in 2014.
Sol. • At present there are three tiger reserves
• Sangram Dahiya (Haryana) and Varsha in state:
Varman (Madhya Pradesh) clinched 1) Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Bilaspur.
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14. Which country will host the 17. What is the theme of 2019 Africa
Multilateral Naval Exercise ‘MILAN 2020’ Industrialization Day?
to be held in March 2020? A. ‘Neo African Industrialization growth
A. France B. United Kingdom engine of world economy’
C. South Africa D. India B. ‘Positioning African Industry to Supply
E. Japan the AfCFTA Market’
Ans. D C. ‘African industry stimulating the world
Sol. economy’
• The Indian Navy will host military drill D. ‘African Industry the growth engine of
'Milan 2020' in March which will witness the third industrial revolution
the participation of several countries. E. None of these
• MILAN stands for ‘Multilateral Naval Ans. B
Exercise’. Sol.
• 41 nations from South Asia, Southeast * Africa Industrialization Day is the day
Asia, Africa and Europe that share when a large number of African
defence cooperation with India have been governments and organisations gather to
invited for the drill. examine various ways to stimulate the
15. Which of the following films will be the industrialisation process in Africa.
opening film at the 50th IFFI-2019? * The theme of 2019 is ‘Positioning
A. Lilli B. Despite the Fog African Industry to Supply the AfCFTA
C. Odiyan D. Varathan Market’.
E. Hellaro * On 22 March 2018, 44 member States
Ans. B of the African Union signed the
Sol. Agreement Establishing an African
* The International Film Festival of India Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),
2019 (IFFI 2019) opened with the Italian thus creating a single African market for
Film Despite The Fog. goods and services.
* The film, directed by Goran Paskaljevic,
is about the issues related to the refugees 18. Which of the following books has been
in Italy. written by author Krishna Trilok?
* In Europe today, there are more than A. Notes of a Dream
10,000 kids abandoned, half of them B. Revolution 2020
were in Italy at some time C. Five Point Someone
D. What Young India Wants
16. Who has won the Brazilian Grand Prix E. None of these
2019? Ans. A
A. Max Verstappen B. Lewis Hamilton Sol.
C. Daniel Ricciardo D. Valtteri Bottas * Author Krishna Trilok has authored
E. Charles Leclerc "Notes Of A Dream" - The Authorized
Ans. A Biography of A.R. Rahman - the
Sol. celebrated composer, producer, singer
* Belgian-Dutch racing driver Max and a legend in his own right
Verstappen (with Red Bull) has won the
Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix 2019. 19. Who has received the ‘Indira Gandhi
* The Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Peace Prize’ for the year 2019?
Charles Leclerc clashed in the race due to A. Manmohan Singh
which Verstappen was able to take the B. Kailash Satyarthi
lead and ultimately win the race. C. David Attenborough
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(OPCW) to the elimination of the threat of Naval Air Squadron 314’ has been
chemical weapons. commissioned by Indian Navy?
A. Naval Air Enclave at Mumbai
23. In which place the Indian Army has B. Naval Air Enclave at Cochin
successfully test-fired two Spike long- C. Naval Air Enclave at Chennai
range anti-tank missiles? D. Naval Air Enclave at Porbandar
A. Jodhpur, Rajasthan E. Naval Air Enclave at Bhubaneswar
B. Pokhran, Rajasthan Ans. D
C. Mhow, Madhya Pradesh Sol.
D. Pune, Maharashtra • The sixth Dornier aircraft squadron
E. Balasore, Odisha ‘Indian Naval Air Squadron 314’ has been
Ans. C commissioned at Naval Air Enclave-
Sol. Porbandar on Gujarat coast.
• The Indian Army has successfully test- • Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral
fired two Spike long-range anti-tank M S Pawar was the chief guest on this
missiles at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. occasion.
• Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and • According to Defense Sources, the INAS
several commanders witnessed the firing 314 derives its name Raptors from the
of the newly acquired missiles on Bird of Prey family.
Wednesday. • The aircraft can be used for electronic
• Spike is a fourth-generation missile warfare missions, maritime surveillance,
which can engage any target with search and rescue and to provide
precision at ranges up to 4-kilo metres. targeting data to weapon platform.
• The Spike long-range anti-tank missiles
will bolster the Army's firepower 26. First ever India-Japan Foreign and
capability. Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) was
held in which of the following cities?
24. The Indian army has successfully test A. New Delhi B. Chennai
fired two Spike long-range (LR) anti-tank C. Hyderabad D. Tokyo
missiles made by which country that are E. Kyoto
capable of engaging targets at ranges up Ans. A
to 4km? Sol.
A. France B. Israel • India and Japan hold their first ever
C. Russia D. USA Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue
E. Indigenously made (2+2) in New Delhi on 30th November
Ans. B 2019.
Sol. • During the meeting the two sides
• The Indian Army has test-fired two discussed boosting defence and security
Israeli-made Spike long-range (LR) anti- ties besides other issues of mutual
tank missiles that are capable of interest.
engaging targets at ranges up to 4km. • The Indian delegation was led by
• The firing of the newly acquired fourth- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and
generation anti-armour weapon system Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.
was performed at the army’s Infantry • Japan's Foreign Affairs Minister
School at Mhow in the state of Madhya Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister
Pradesh. Taro Kono led the Japanese side.
• Spike LR provides the Indian Army with
fire-and-forget and ‘fire, observe and 27.Which of the following became the
update’ capabilities. first company to list its commercial
papers on the stock exchanges?
25. At which naval establishment the A. Bajaj Finserv
sixth Dornier aircraft squadron ‘Indian B. American Express Bank Ltd. India
C. Aditya Birla Finance Ltd (ABFL)
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2019) as the longest-serving member of • She was commissioned into the Navy in
Angela Merkel's cabinet. June 2018.
• The President of the European • A batch of three trainee officers of the
Commission is the head of the European 7th Dornier Conversion Course including
Commission, the executive branch of the a lady officer qualified as Dornier pilots
European Union. and were awarded at the coveted golden
Wings ceremony held at INS Garuda.
• The President of the Commission leads
a cabinet of Commissioners, referred to 38. Name the authors who won the 12th
as the college, collectively accountable to ‘Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize’ for his
the European Parliament. book, “Early Indians: The Story of Our
Ancestors and Where We Came From“?
36. Who among the following has been A. Tony Joseph B. Ruskin Bond
elected as the new President of the Asian C. Gregory David Roberts
Development Bank (ADB)? D. Taslima Nasrin E. Rudyard Kipling
A. Taro Aso Ans. A
B. Masatsugu Asakawa Sol.
C. Hong Nam-ki • English author Tony Joseph has won the
D. Mulyani Indrawati 12th ‘Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize’ for his
E. Uttama Savanayon book, “Early Indians: The Story of Our
Ans. B Ancestors and Where We Came From“.
Sol. • The book tells the tale of the people of
• The Board of Governors of the Asian South Asia through research in six
Development Bank (ADB) has disciplines, including path-breaking new
unanimously elected Masatsugu Asakawa DNA evidence.
(61-year) as its new President. • The award was instituted in 2008 and it
• Currently, he is the Special Advisor to carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh along
Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of with a trophy.
Finance. • Last year, the prize was awarded to
• Masatsugu Asakawa will succeed Sujatha Gidla for her Ants Among
Takehiko Nakao. Elephants: An Untouchable Family And
• Mr. Asakawa will assume office as ADB’s The Making Of Modern India.
10th President on 17th January 2020.
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is 39. 13th South Asian Games being
a regional development bank established organized in which country?
on 19 December 1966. A. Bhutan B. Nepal
• Now, ADB has 68 members. C. Sri Lanka D. Maldives
E. Pakistan
37. Who among the following created Ans. B
history by becoming the first woman pilot Sol.
of the Indian Navy? • President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari
A. Shivangi B. Avani Chaturvedi declared 13th South Asian Games open in
C. Mohana Singh D. Vaaruni a glittering ceremony at Dasaratha
E. Anjali Singh Rangshala in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ans. A • Over 2700 athletes from seven South
Sol. Asian Countries participated in the march
• Sub Lieutenant Shivangi has created past.
history to become the first woman pilot of • For 10 days biggest sporting event of
the Navy. South Asia, 2715 athletes (India - 487
• Shivangi was inducted into the Indian athletes) compete for 1119 medals
Navy under the Short Service including 319 Gold in 26 game categories.
Commission Pilot entry scheme. • The closing ceremony will be held on
10th December.
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• The roadshow by Indian delegation will 56. Which country has been handed a
provide a platform to the stakeholders of four-year ban from all major sporting
India's tourism industry to interact with events by the World Anti-Doping Agency
their Singaporean counterparts. (WADA)?
• Indian delegation comprises 25 tour A. Russia B. North Korea
operators and destination management C. Mexico D. India
companies along with representations E. Pakistan
from the state governments of Punjab Ans. A
and Madhya Pradesh. Sol.
• Russia has been handed a four-year ban
54. Which Country has tested driverless from all major sporting events by the
5G technology vehicles? World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
A. Japan B. South Korea • WADA's executive committee made the
C. USA D. Israel unanimous decision to impose the ban on
E. UAE Russia in a meeting in Lausanne,
Ans. E Switzerland.
Sol. • It comes after Russia's Anti-Doping
• Driverless vehicles are being tested on Agency (Rusada) was declared non-
5G technology ahead of a planned compliant for manipulating laboratory
deployment of such vehicles on roads in data handed over to investigators in
the United Arab Emirates. January 2019.
• According to industry reports, 5G- • Now, Russia flag and anthem will not be
enabled driverless vehicles will be able to allowed at events such as the Tokyo 2020
have more efficient and quick Olympics and Paralympics and football's
communication with each other and 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
traffic infrastructure, which will help to • Russian athletes can still compete at
minimize traffic jams and bottlenecks. international events under a ‘neutral
banner’ if they are able to prove
55. Who among the following has been themselves to be clean.
elected as the President of the governing
board of ‘News Broadcasters Federation 57. 2nd Eklavya Model Residential School
(NBF)’? (EMRS) All India Sports Competition 2019
A. Ravish Kumar held in which city of India?
B. Rajdeep Sardesai A. New Delhi B. Ranchi
C. Rajat Sharma C. Raipur D. Bhopal
D. Arnab Goswami E. Gauhati
E. Rahul Kanwal Ans. D
Ans. D Sol.
Sol. • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal
• The News Broadcasters Federation Nath has inaugurated 2nd Eklavya Model
(NBF) has elected Arnab Goswami Residential School (EMRS) All India
(editor-in-chief of Republic TV) as the Sports Competition at TT Nagar Stadium,
President of its governing board. Bhopal.
• The NBF is the body of over 78 news • Eklavya Model Residential Schools
channels (14 languages) of India, (EMRSs) scheme is one of the flagships
representing broadcasters from 25 interventions of the Ministry of Tribal
states. Affairs introduced in 1997-98 to ensure
• The new self-regulatory organization in tribal students get access to quality
order to bring in transparent self- education in the remote tribal areas.
regulation on content will be announced • Tribal Folk artists from Madhya Pradesh
by the end of January 2020. and other states will perform cultural
programs during the event. As many as
4500 players of 284 Eklavya Schools of
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programme the ‘World Design Protopolis • During his career, he has been awarded
2019’ in which the city of India? the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2019),
A. Bengaluru B. New Delhi Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2017), Sena
C. Chennai D. Mumbai Medal and Vishist Seva Medal (2015) for
E. Kolkata his service and the CoAS commendation
Ans. A card.
Sol.
• The World Design Organization 66. According to World Economic Forum
(WDO) has launched its new global report 2019, what is the rank of India in
programme ‘World Design Protopolis’ terms of gender gap?
in Bengaluru, Karnataka. A. 113 B. 116
• It aims at implementing holistic C. 108 D. 112
progress in megacities across the world E. 120
and making them sustainable. Ans. D
• The project aims to measure the Sol.
progress of the city, attract investments • India has slipped four places to rank
and solve problems so that the city 112th globally in terms of gender gap
becomes a better place for the citizens amid widening disparity in terms of
women’s health and survival and
64. Which state has launched the Jalsathi economic participation.
program and JalSathi App to ensure • Iceland remains the world’s most
supply of safe drinking water to all gender-neutral country, India has moved
households in the state? down the ladder from its 108th position
A. Uttar Pradesh B. New Delhi last year on the World Economic Forum’s
C. Orissa D. Bihar Gender Gap Report.
E. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. C 67. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has
Sol. started laser fencing along which
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik International boundary of India?
has launched the ‘Jalsathi’ program and A. Indo- Bangladesh B. Indo- Nepal
‘JalSathi’ App to ensure the supply of safe C. Indo- Bhutan D. Indo- Pakistan
drinking water to all households in the E. Indo- Myanmar
state. Ans. B
Sol.
65. Who will be the 28th Chief of Army • Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has started
Staff of the Indian Army? laser fencing along the Indo-Nepal
A. Lt Gen Vikram Singh border.
B. Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane • The SSB is deployed to guard the 2450-
C. Lt.Gen Dalbir singh Suhag km-long border with Nepal and Bhutan.
D. Lt. Gen Ranbir Singh
E. Lt. Gen Ranjeet Singh 68. Who becomes the first Indian
Ans. B cricketer to claim two ODI hat trick?
Sol. A. Kuldip Ydav
• Vice Chief of the Army Lt Gen Manoj B. Ravindra Jadeja
Mukund Naravane will be the next C. R. Ashwin
Chief of Army Staff (28th) of the Indian D. Yuzvendra chahal
Army. E. Kedar Jadhav
• Lt Gen Naravane will succeed Gen Ans. A
Bipin Rawat, who will retire on the 31st Sol.
December this year. • left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav
• Naravane was commissioned into the (25-years) has become India's first
7th battalion, the Sikh Light Infantry bowler to claim two international hat-
Regiment in June 1980.
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tricks in the second one-day against West Railway Station. The ‘atmospheric water
Indies. generator’ is called ‘Meghdoot’.
• He claimed his first against Australia at • This technology is developed under
Kolkata's Eden Gardens in 2017. ‘Make in India’ by MaithriAquatech. The
kiosk produces around 1,000 litres per
69. What is the Capital and Currency of day.
Portugal? • “Conserve Water, Conserve Life:
A. Madrid And Euro Railways introduces ‘Meghdoot’ device to
B. Athens And Euro harvest water directly from air, which is
C. Sicily And Peso then filtered &remineralised for drinking
D. Lisbon And Euro
E. Bucharest And Leu 72. Which state adopted the "TRAKEA"
Ans. D barcoding system to make forensic
Sol. reports tamper-proof?
• Capital of Portugal is Lisbon and A. Kerala B. Karnataka
Currency is Euro. C. Andhra Pradesh D. Haryana
• Prime Minister of Portugal Antonio Costa E. Punjab
arrived. Ans. D
Sol.
70. Laura Marsh recently announced • Haryana government has adopted the
international retirement, she played for TRAKEA barcoding system of Forensic
which country? Science Laboratory (FSL) at Madhuban,
A. South Africa B. Australia Haryana.
C. England D. West Indies • It will help to automate the entire
E. Ireland procedure, right from the moment when
Ans. C forensic experts collect vital samples
Sol. from the scene of the crime to conducting
• England off-spinner Laura Marsh has an analysis of the samples.
ended her international career in a 13- • Now, Haryana became the first state in
year span that included three World Cup the country to introduce this unique
wins, the England and Wales Cricket barcoding system.
Board (ECB). • The ‘TRAKEA’ software has been
• The 33-year-old made her debut as a developed by Amit Mishra, a software
pace bowler in 2006 before switching to engineer who was in Bhondsi jail for 13
spin and signs off with 217 international months imprisoned on the charge of
wickets, making her the most successful killing his wife.
women’s spinner in English cricket.
73. Which Ministry has launched Braille
71. Indian Railways has installed the first version of ‘Exam Warriors’?
atmospheric water generator called ____ A. Ministry of Human Resource and
to harvest water directly from air through Development
a series of steps. B. Ministry of Culture
A. Ritu B. Varsha C. Ministry Of Health
C. Aquatech D. Maitri D. Ministry of women and child
E. Meghdoot development
Ans. E E. Minister for Social Justice and
Sol. Empowerment
• ‘Meghdoot’ harvests water directly from Ans. E
air through a series of step Sol.
• In a first-of-its-kind initiative by Indian • Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot (Minister for
Railways, South Central Railway has Social Justice and Empowerment) has
installed an ‘atmospheric water released the Braille Edition of the book
generator’ kiosk at Secunderabad
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could circle the globe more than 400 than Curiosity s because it carries larger
times. instruments and a larger drill for coring
• When it comes to Google Earth, the and has many other changes in the
software that lets you browse the globe physical design.
with 3D representation, right from the
comfort of your couch, offers 6 million 80. Who has won the BBC Sports
square miles of high definition satellite Personality of the Year award 2019?
images, covering more than 98% of the A. Virat Kohli B. David Warner
entire population. C. Jaspreet Bumrah D. Mithali Raj
E. Ben Stokes
78. Which country’s peacekeepers have Ans. E
been awarded this year by the United Sol.
Nations (UN) to support the people of • English cricketer Ben Stokes has been
South Sudan? voted for BBC Sports Personality of the
A. Myanmar B. Vietnam Year.
C. India D. USA • He became the first cricketer to win the
E. France prize after Andrew Flintoff (in 2005).
Ans. C • In a public vote, Lewis Hamilton came
Sol. second with Dina Asher-Smith third.
• Indian peacekeepers have been • The BBC Sports Personality of the Year
recognized this year for their strong 2019 took place at the P&J Live in
contribution to building peace in conflict- Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
affected South Sudan as well as for going
above and beyond their duties to support 81. Who has won the 2019 DSC Prize for
local communities. South Asian Literature 2019?
• Around 850 Indian troops received A. Ramchandra Guha
the United Nations Medal for their B. Amitabh Ghosh
dedication and sacrifice serving so far C. Dutta
away from home to protect civilians D. Amitabha Bagchi
and build durable peace in South Sudan. E. Shashi Tharoor
• 2,342 Indian troops & 25 police Ans. D
personnel are deployed with the UN Sol.
Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). • The IME Nepal Literature Festival (8th
edition) at Pokhara, concluded with the
79. Project Mars Rover 2020 belongs to announcement of the winner of DSC Prize
which country? for South Asian Literature 2019.
A. Russia B. USA • The USD 25,000 award went to
C. Japan D. China Amitabha Bagchi for his 2018 novel, Half
E. France the Night is Gone.
Ans. B
Sol. 82. Which country announced Gandhi
• The National Aeronautics and Space Citizenship Education Prize 2019?
Administration (NASA) will launch rover A. South Africa B. Portugal
Mars 2020 in 2020. C. Mauritius D. Sri Lanka
• The rover builds and managed by NASA E. India
s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Ans. B
California. Sol.
• Mars 2020 will explore a landscape • Portugal will be launching a Gandhi
shaped by water which is the Jezero Citizenship Education Prize, each year
Crater , the site of an ancient delta. inspired by his different thoughts and
• Mars 2020 s arm has the same reach as quotes.
Curiosity s arm. Mars 2020 s turret • The first edition of this prize will be
weighs 99 pounds (45 kilograms) more dedicated to animal welfare as Mahatma
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• The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been opened at Nashik railway
conducted a two-day regional level station to provide an experience of
pollution response exercise named breathing clean air to the commuters.
'Swachchh Samundra NW-2019' at • The initiative comes with the efforts of
sea off Vadinar in Gulf of Kutch. the Airo Guard in collaboration with the
• The exercise was conducted to validate Indian Railways.
and reinforce the response mechanism
for oil pollution incidents and enable the 93. Who is appointed as the first woman
Indian Coast Guard to fine-tune the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the US
actions required in such eventualities. government's powerful Federal
Communications Commission?
90. Which organization has conducted A. Tulsi Gabbard B. Falu Shah
'Swachchh Samundra NW-2019'? C. Zulekha Daud D. Monisha Ghosh
A. Indian Navy B. NDRF E. Shanti Sethi
C. Indian Coast Guard D. CISF Ans. D
E. Bangladesh Navy Sol.
Ans. C • Indian-American Dr. Monisha Ghosh
Sol. has been appointed as the first woman
• The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the
conducted a two-day regional level US government's powerful Federal
pollution response exercise named Communications Commission.
'Swachchh Samundra NW-2019' at • She will advise Indian-American
sea off Vadinar in Gulf of Kutch. Chairman of the FCC Ajit Pai and the
• The exercise was conducted to validate agency on technology and engineering
and reinforce the response mechanism issues, and work closely with the Office of
for oil pollution incidents and enable the Engineering and Technology.
Indian Coast Guard to fine-tune the
actions required in such eventualities. 94. Bank of Baroda partnered with which
state government to provide MSME
91. According to the US National Science loans?
Foundation, What is the rank of India in A. Maharashtra B. Andhra Pradesh
scientific articles production? C. Telangana D. Rajasthan
A. 12 B. 10 E. Tamil Nadu
C. 3 D. 15 Ans. D
E. 2 Sol.
Ans. C • Bank of Baroda has signed an MoU
Sol. with the Gujarat government to
• As per the report compiled by the US facilitate the flow of credit to the MSME
National Science Foundation (NSF), sector.
India has emerged as the world’s third- • As per the MoU, the financial aid will be
largest publisher of science and provided for Greenfield projects,
engineering articles. startups, women entrepreneurs and
entrepreneurs from backward areas.
92. ‘Oxygen Parlour’ has set up at which
railway station to combat the rising air 95. Who among the following has been
pollution? appointed as the President of the
A. Visakhapatnam B. Chennai Federation of Indian Chambers of
C. New Delhi D. Dispur Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for 2019-
E. Nashik 20?
Ans. E A. Sandip Somany
Sol. B. Uday Shankar
• In a unique initiative to battle rising air C. Dr. Sangita Reddy
pollution in cities, an ‘Oxygen Parlour’ D. Sanjiv Mehta
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