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1) How much of monthly pension has been approved by cabinet to small traders, businessmen,
and shopkeepers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana (PM-KPY) on 31st May 2019?
1) 2000
2) 2500
3) 3000
4) 3500
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 3000
Explanation:
Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi has approved to give monthly pension of Rs 3,000 to small traders,
businessmen, and shopkeepers after they attain the age of 60 years. All small shopkeepers, self-employed
persons and retail traders who have Goods and Services Tax (GST) turnover below Rs 1.5 crore and also
aged between 18 years to 40 years are eligible under the scheme. This decision will benefit 5 crore small
traders in the upcoming three years.
2) Under which scheme Union Cabinet has approved the extension from earlier two hectares of
land to all eligible farmer families, irrespective of the size of their landholding?
1) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
2) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana
3) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Explanation:
The newly formed Union Cabinet has given its consent for the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Samman Nidhi Yojana ((PM-KISAN) to all eligible farmer families, irrespective of the size of their
landholding. Earlier, it was applicable to farmers having two hectares of land. The Cabinet also cleared
pension schemes Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana for farmers. It will provide a minimum fixed
pension of Rs 3,000 per month to farmers above the age of 60.
3) Cabinet approved new initiative to control Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) and __________to support
livestock rearing farmers.
1.Encephalitis
2.Brucellosis
3.Cowpox
4.Syphilis
5.None of these
Answer – 2.Brucellosis
Explanation:
The Cabinet, first since the outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha election, approved a new initiative to control
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis to support livestock rearing farmers The FMD and
Brucellosis is a common threat among livestock like cow-bulls, buffaloes, sheeps, goats, pigs etc.
4) Name the Chile city which became the southernmost city in the world.
1. Puerto Varas
2. Puerto Natales
3. Puerto Montt
4. Puerto Williams
5. None of these
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Answer – 4. Puerto Williams

Explanation:
Puerto Williams in Chile has become the southernmost city in the world after getting its status upgraded
to city category. Previously, southernmost city was Ushuaia in Argentina.
5) Who has became the first IAF woman pilot to become fully operational by day on Hawk
advanced jet aircraft?
1. Padmavathy Bandopadhyay
2. Priya Jhingan
3. Mohana Singh
4. Nivedita Choudhary
5. None of these
Answer – 3. Mohana Singh
Explanation:
Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh became the first IAF woman pilot to become fully operational by day on
Hawk advanced jet aircraft. She landed the gruelling 4 aircraft combat sortie at the Kalaikunda Air Force
Station in West Bengal.
6) Name the Indian who has been appointed Deputy Executive Director of the UN Entity for
Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
1. Anita Bhatia
2. Kiran Bedi
3. Urmila Singh
4. Kamla Beniwal
5. None of these
Answer – 1.Anita Bhatia
Explanation:
Anita Bhatia, has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio as the Deputy Executive Director of
the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
7) Sachin Bansal to join Ujjivan Small Finance banks as its independent director.He is a co-
founder of which e-commerce company?
1. Flipkart
2. Amazon
3. Snapdeal
4. CricBuzz
5. None of these
Answer – 1.Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart’s co-founder Sachin Bansal to join Ujjivan Small Finance banks as it’s independent director from
June 1st. This step is taken in order to achieve the banks plan to upgrade itself as an state-of-the-art mass
market bank.
8) What was the unemployment rate in India for the year 2017-2018 as per the survey conducted
by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)?
1.6.1%
2.6.2%
3.6.3%
4.6.4%
5.None of these
Answer – 1. 6.1%
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Explanation:
According to a survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) between July 2017 and June
2018 covering 4.3 lakh people revealed that the unemployment rate was about 6.1% in 2017-18, highest
in 45 year since 1972-73.
9) Find the name of three countries along with India join together to support ASEAN-led
architecture mechanism to promote free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
1.Vietnam,Cambodia and Japan
2.Myanmar,Indonesia and Bangladesh
3.US,Fiji and Australia
4.US, Japan, and Australia
5.None of these
Answer – 4.US, Japan, and Australia
Explanation:
India, US, Japan, and Australia came together to support ASEAN-led architecture mechanism for a rule-
based order to promote free, open, prosperous and inclusive indo-pacific region in a meeting held at
Bangkok, Thailand. This move is to counter China’s military expansion into the Indo-pacific region.
10) To which Indian state, Asian Development Bank(ADB) has approved $350 million loan to
rehabilitate two state highways and other road improvement project?
1.Kerala
2.Bihar
3.Tamilnadu
4.Chattisgarh
5. None of these
Answer – 4.Chattisgarh
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank(ADB) approved $350 million loan to rehabilitate and upgrade two state
highways and 23 major district roads totaling about 850 kilometers in Chhattisgarh. It will improve the
connectivity and access to basic services and livelihood opportunities in the state.
11) Government has met the fiscal deficit target of ___________for the Financial Year 2018-19.
1. 3.1%
2. 3.2%
3. 3.3%
4. 3.4%
5. None of these
Answer – 4. 3.4%
Explanation:
Government has met the fiscal deficit target of 3.4% for the Financial Year 2018-19. The fiscal deficit
stood at 3.39% against the estimated rate of 3.4%. The data was released by the Controller General of
Accounts (CGA). It was met through a reduction in government spending, which also contributed to GDP
growth slowing to 5.8% in the fourth quarter of FY19.
12) Which state’s Health Department was conferred with the World Health Organization’s (WHO)
Tobacco Control Award for 2019 during World No Tobacco Day(WNTD) ?
1. TamilNadu
2. Rajasthan
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Gujarat
5. None of these
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Answer – 2. Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Medical and Health Department of Rajasthan was conferred with the World Health Organization’s
(WHO) Tobacco Control Award for 2019 in recognition of its achievements in the field of tobacco control.
It was presented on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day(WNTD) celebrated on May 31, 2019 in an
event held in New Delhi.
13) What will be the theme of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 in India ?
1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart”
2) Theme – “Yoga for peace”
3) Theme – “Yoga for Health”
4) Theme – “Yoga for Stability”
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart”
Explanation:
On June 1, 2019, As a Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 which is celebrated on June
21, a two-day Yoga Mahotsava was inaugurated by Shri Rajeev Kumar, Vice-Chairman of Niti Ayog at
New Delhi. The Yoga Mahotsav-2019 was organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)
under Ministry of AYUSH(Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy). The theme
of IDY 2019 in India is “Yoga for Heart”.
14) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) observed Financial Literacy (FL) Week on _______________ ?
1) June 2-6, 2019
2) June 1-5, 2019
3) June 4-8, 2019
4) June 3-7, 2019
5) None of these
Answer – 4) June 3-7, 2019
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated Financial Literacy (FL) Week from June 3-7, 2019. The
theme of the event is “Farmers” and how they benefit by being a part of the formal banking system. The
booklet FAME (Financial Awareness Messages) provides basic financial literacy messages for the
information of general public.Pictorial booklets describing savings and banking concepts was published
under the title ‘Raju’ and the role and functions of the Reserve Bank was explained under the title ‘Money
Kumar’ .
15) Name the Indian Politician, who was awarded with “Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca”
(Order of the Aztec Eagle).
1) Pratibha Patil
2) Narendra Modi
3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) Venkaiah Naidu
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Pratibha Patil
Explanation:
Former president of India, Pratibha Patil was honored with the highest civilian award of Mexico termed
“Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca” (Order of the Aztec Eagle).The award was presented by Ambassador
of Mexico to India, Melba Pria.She becomes the second Indian after the late President S. Radhakrishnan
granted this honour.
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16) Who was elected as the President of El Salvador ?

1) Antonio Saca
2) Salvador Sánchez Cerén
3) Carlos Calleja
4) Nayib Bukele
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Nayib Bukele
Explanation:
Nayib Bukele, a conservative businessman sworn in as the President of El Salvador, a small Central
American nation, by the speaker of National Assembly. He will succeed Salvador Sanchez Ceren, a leftist
former guerrill.
17) Name the long-range maritime surveillance aircraft launched by Indian Navy from Salalah in
Oman to patrol the Gulf of Aden .
1) P-8 India(P-8I)
2) MiG-29
3) HAL Kiran
4) HAL Chetak
5) None of these
Answer – 1) P-8 India(P-8I)
Explanation:
Indian Navy has deployed its P-8 India(P-8I) long-range maritime surveillance aircraft for anti-piracy
sorties from Salalah in Oman to patrol the Gulf of Aden and other piracy prone areas. This is an
expansion of its Mission Based Deployments(MBD) in the Indian Ocean Region(IOR) to keep them safe.
India has been conducting anti-piracy sorties in the Gulf of Aden since 2008. P-8I long-range maritime
surveillance aircraft has been operated for the second time in the region, first being deployed in January.
The P-8I is a long-range anti-submarine warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft capable of
broad-area, maritime and littoral operations. It provides long-range Maritime Domain Awareness(MDA).
18) Name the Indian aircraft, which went missing with 13 people in Assam.
1) C-130J Super Hercules
2) Boeing 73
3) Antonov AN-32 Aircraft
4) Embraer Legacy 600
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Antonov AN-32 Aircraft
Explanation:
On June 3, 2019, IAF AN-32 Aircraft, taken off at 12.27 pm from Jorhat, Assam headed towards Mechuka
in Arunachal Pradesh went missing with 13 people. The AN-32 was inducted into the IAF in the
1980s.The Aircraft consisted of 8 crew members, including 6 officers led by a Wing Commander and 5
passengers.The ground agencies had last contacted the aircraft at 1 pm following which the contact was
lost.The search operations from air and ground parties of Indian Army have been undertaken. On the air,
sources like C-130, AN-32 aircraft, two Mi-17 of IAF and Indian Army ALH helicopters were employed.
On the ground, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP), Border Roads Organization(BRO) and the state
police were deployed.
19) What is the rank of India in new SDG(Sustainable Development Goals) Gender Equality Index?
1) 90th
2) 95th
3) 88th
4) 85th
5) None of these
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Answer – 2) 95th
Explanation:
India was ranked 95th among 129 countries in new SDG(Sustainable Development Goals) Gender
Equality Index with 56.2 scores. The gender gap index of the World Economic Forum had ranked India
with 108.The index accounted for 14 out of 17 SDGs.
Rank Country Score
1. Denmark 89.3
2. Finland 88.8
3. Sweden 88.0
4. Norway 87.7
5. Netherlands 86.8
6. Slovenia 86.5
7. Germany 86.2
8. Canada 85.8
9. Ireland 85.4
10. Australia 85.2
20) Who received the first permanent residency – Golden Card, in Abu Dhabi ?
1) Hussain Sajwani
2) M.A.Yusuffali
3) Saif Ahmad Al Ghurair
4) Mohamed Alabbar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) M.A.Yusuffali
Explanation:
The first Golden card was given to UAE-based businessman, LuLu Group chairman M.A. Yusuffali. He has
net worth of $4.7 billion and ranked as richest person in UAE by Forbes.Brigadier Saeed Salem Al Shamsi,
Executive Director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Abu Dhabi, awarded
the first permit.UAE has also announced that about 6800 investors with 100 billion Dirhams worth of
investment will be provided with Golden Card in first batch.
21) Who lead the 5-member panel constituted by Reserve Bank of India(RBI), which suggests
24×7 RTGS, NEFT, elimination of all charges in order to promote digital payments in India ?
1) H R Khan
2) Kishore Sansi
3) Nandan Nilekani
4) Aruna Sharma
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Nandan Nilekani
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) appointed 5-member panel led by Nandan Nilekani recommended
measures like 24×7 Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT)
facility, duty-free import of Point-of-sales(POS) machines and elimination of all charges in order to
promote digital payments in India. Policy recommendations were made to all major regulators such as
RBI, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) , Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI) and Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with the objective to reduce cash based
payments.
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22) Which country was terminated by U.S. from availing benefits of Generalized System of
Preferences(GSP) scheme recently ?
1) China
2) India
3) Srilanka
4) Pakistan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
On May 31, 2019, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to withdraw Generalized System of
Preferences(GSP) scheme on $5.6 billion exports from India, effective from June 5, 2019. GSP allows
emerging countries to export goods to the US without paying duties. It offered duty-free market access to
more than 3,000 items exported from India.India is the world’s largest beneficiary of GSP from 1970s.
The US had announced the withdrawal of special duty benefits under the Generalized System of
Preferences (GSP) on March 5, 2019, effective from first week of May. But later it was postponed as India
would get new Government. As per a study by the Federation of Indian Export Organizations(FIEO),
India’s global merchandise exports for 2018 were $324.7 billion. It included $51.4 billion to the US. But
only $6.35 billion of exports from India to the US benefited from the GSP scheme. Such exports were
covered under 1921 US tariff lines.
23) Name the head of the committee, which submitted draft national education policy 2019 in
New Delhi recently.
1) Mohammad Saadulla
2) N. Gopalaswami
3) Dr. Kasturirangan
4) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Dr. Kasturirangan
Explanation:
A committee headed by Dr. Kasturirangan submitted draft national education policy 2019 to Union
Human Resource Development Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of State for HRD,
Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre in New Delhi to rename Minister of Human Resource Development to
Minister of education.For promoting Indian and classic languages three new national institutes for Pali,
Persian, and Prakrit and an Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation (IITI) are recommended.
24) Name the joint Indian Army & Indian Air force exercise that concluded in Punjab recently .
1) Desert Eagle
2) Vajra Prahar
3) Kharga Prahar
4) Maitree
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Kharga Prahar
Explanation:
A week-long exercise (27 May 2019 to 4 June 2019) between the Indian army and the Indian Air Force
(IAF) – Kharga Prahar concluded in Punjab. The exercise was undertaken by various units and formation
of Kharga Corps. The key aspects of this exercise is to validate operational aspects and brought out many
lessons to the corps.
25) Name the scheme for which the ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship waived
fee for SC/ST candidates who join vocational training .
1) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
2) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
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3) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

4) Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS)
Explanation:
The ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India announced that fee for
SC/ST candidates who join vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) have been waived
off.This decision was taken by the Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr.
Mahendra Nath Pandey at the senior officials meet. The decision intended to strengthen the skill
development and benefiting the underprivileged sections of society. The decision follows the recent
reforms brought in January 2019 such as decentralization of powers for JSSs- giving more accountability
and independence to the district administration, Training of Trainers to develop the capacity through
NSTIs (National Skills Training Institutes)
26) Which state government has signed a loan agreement worth $287 million with World Bank
for promoting the state’s health system reform programme in New Delhi ?
1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On June 4, 2019, The Government of India, Tamil Nadu, and the World Bank signed a $287 million loan
agreement for the state’s Health System Reform Programme in New Delhi. It is aimed to improve the
quality of health care, reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and fill equity gaps in
reproductive and child health services. The agreement for the Project was signed by Sameer Kumar
Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the
Government of India, Beela Rajesh, Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, on behalf of the
Government of Tamil Nadu and Hisham Abdo, Acting Country Director, World Bank India, on behalf of
the World Bank.
27) As per the World Bank report “Global Economic Prospect (GEP)”, India’s growth is forecasted
to ______ percent for the next two Fiscal years , FY2019 and FY2020 ?
1) 7.2%
2) 7.3%
3) 7.4%
4) 7.5%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 7.5%
Explanation:
On June 5,2019 , World Bank in its report “Global Economic Prospects report” retained India’s growth
forecast at 7.5% for the next two Fiscal years , FY2019 and FY20 (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) as it
also cuts the global economic expansion by 0.3%. The report stated that private consumption and
investment will get benefited amid the reliable monetary policy with inflation having fallen below the
Reserve Bank of India’s target.
28) Name the Cyclone Man, who was appointed as the chief of India Meteorological Department
(IMD) for a period of five years .
1) Madhavan Nair Rajeevan
2) Laxman Singh Rathore
3) K.J. Ramesh
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4) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Explanation:
Cyclone man Mrutyunjay Mohapatra is appointed as the chief or Director General (DG) of India
Meteorological Department (IMD) for a period of five years. He earned his praises after accurate
prediction during Fani cyclone. He is from Bhadrak district of Odisha. He succeeds KJ Ramesh. Prior to
this, the 54 years old, named as “Scientist G” was serving as the Additional Director General in the IMD.
29) Name the Supersonic cruise missile, which was test-fired from Complex-3 of the Integrated
Test Range(ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha with a strike range of around 290 km .
1) Prahaar
2) BrahMos
3) Nirbhay
4) Shaurya
5) None of these
Answer – 2) BrahMos
Explanation:
On June 4, 2019, the anti-ship version of Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was test-fired from Complex-
3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. BrahMos, with a strike range of around 290
km, can be fired from land, sea, and air.It is the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile with a high rate
of precision and accuracy.It has been commissioned in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air
Force.It is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the
Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) of Russia.
30) Which country has selected to host World Environment Day 2019 ?
1) Japan
2) India
3) China
4) U.S.
5) None of these
Answer – 3) China
Explanation:
World Environment Day (WED) is observed on June 5 every year. China was selected as the host country
for World Environment Day 2019. In 2018, India was the host country.
31) How many cabinet Committees were reconstituted by the government recently under the
transaction of business rules ?
1) Seven
2) Six
3) Eight
4) Nine
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Eight
Explanation:
On June 6, 2019, Under the Transaction of Business Rules, the Central Government has reconstituted
eight key Cabinet Committees. These include -Appointments Committee, Committees on
Accommodation, Economic Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs, Political Affairs, Security, Investment and
Growth and Cabinet Committee on Employment and Skill Development.
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32) Who will head the newly constituted Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs ?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Nirmala Sitharaman
3) Ramvilas Paswan
4) Narendra Singh Tomar
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rajnath Singh
Explanation:
Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs will have Shri Rajnath Singh Minister of Defence;Shri Amit
Shah, Minister of Home Affairs. Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance; Minister of Corporate
Affairs; Shri Ramvilas Paswan, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Shri Narendra
Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture &Farmer Welfare, Minister of Rural Development, and Minister of
Panchayati Raj; Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communications and Information Technology and
Minister of Law and Justice; Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment; Shri
Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change; Minister of Information &
Broadcasting; Shri Prahlad Joshi, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Coal and Mines. It will
be headed by Rajnath Singh. The Special Invitees are Arjun Ram Meghwal and V Muraleedharan.
33) Which country has signed an Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with India on 18th
March 2016?
1) Marshall Islands
2) Solomon Islands
3) Nauru
4) Fiji
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Marshall Islands
Explanation:
The Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the Marshall Islands for the
Exchange of Information with respect to taxes was signed on 18th March, 2016 at Majuro, the Republic of
the Marshall Islands. The Indian-Marshall Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) was notified to
the gazette of India.The agreement provides a framework for the exchange of Information in tax matters
which helps in tax evasion and tax avoidance.It provides information like banking and ownership
between two countries for tax purposes.
34) Which Indian city topped the “Traffic Index 2018” and becomes congested city among 403
cities in 56 countries ?
1) Chennai
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Bengaluru
5) None of these
Answer – 3)Mumbai
Explanation:
On June 5, 2019, The recent study “Traffic Index 2018”, analysis of the current status of traffic mobility
was conducted by location technology specialist TomTom.According to the findings, Mumbai is the most
traffic-congested city among 403 cities in 56 countries with a congestion level of 65 percent, while New
Delhi ranked fourth with congestion of 58 percent. ii. The other top cities in the list of congested cities
are Bogota (63 percent), Lima in Peru (58 percent), Moscow in Russia(56 Percent), Brussels (37
Percent), London (37 Percent) and Paris (36 percent). iii. Top five most congested North American are in
the list are Mexico City (52 per cent), Los Angeles (41 per cent), Vancouver (38 per cent), New York (36
per cent) and San Francisco (34 per cent).
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35) What is the revised Repo rate as per the second bi-monthly monetary policy rates 2019-20?
1) 6.00%
2) 5.25%
3) 5.50%
4) 5.75%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 5.75%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Rates for 2019-20 in
Mumbai on June 6, 2019. The three-day policy review meeting by the six members of Monetary Policy
Committee (MPC) was headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das with the members Dr Chetan Ghate, Dr
Pami Dua, Dr Ravindra H. Dholakia, Dr Michael Debabrata Patra, Dr Viral V Acharya. The next monetary
policy statement is scheduled from August 5-7, 2019.
Repo Rate 5.75%
Reserve Repo Rate 5.50
Marginal Standing Facility(MSF) Rate 6.0%
Bank Rate 6.0%
36) What is GDP growth of India forecasted by RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC)?
1) 7.5%
2) 7%
3) 7.2%
4) 7.1%
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 7%
Explanation:
The RBI’s MPC (monetary policy committee) lowered its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast
to 7% from 7.2% for FY 20 due to a slowdown in domestic activities and escalation in global trade war. In
the April monetary policy, the growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2019-20 was projected at
7.2% – in the range of 6.8-7.1% for the first half of the fiscal and 7.3-7.4% for the second part – with risks
evenly balanced.
37) Name the Indian metro, which became India’s first ever project to receive power from a
waste-to-energy plant .
1) Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation(KMRC)
2) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation(MMRC)
3) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
4) Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRC)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Explanation:
Delhi Metro became India’s the first ever project to receive power from a waste-to-energy plant. The
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) started receiving 2 MW power from a 12 MW capacity waste-to-
energy plant set up in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Since June, DMRC received the power from the facility,
utilized at the Vinod Nagar Receiving Sub-station (RSS) to meet the operational requirements of Pink
Line of Delhi Metro.It will use approximately 17.5 million units per annum from the plant.The waste-to-
energy plant was set up by East Delhi Waste Processing Company Limited (EDWPCL). It is based on a
Public Private Partnership (PPP) between the Delhi government and East Delhi Municipal Corporation
(EDMC).
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38) Who was elected as the President of Federation Internationale de Football Association
(FIFA)?
1) Gianni Infantino
2) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa
3) Praful Patel
4) Kohzo Tashima
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Gianni Infantino
Explanation:
Swiss–Italian football administrator Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as President of Federation
Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), a global governing body of football till 2023. He is a
Lawyer from Valais region of Switzerland and holds Italian Nationality.He was elected President of FIFA
in 2016.Prior to becoming FIFA President, he was the General Secretary of UEFA (Union of European
Football Associations) since 2009.
39) Which country has signed with Indian Air Force(IAF) worth Rs 300-crore deal for the supply
of more than 100 SPICE bombs (Balakot bombs) ?
1) U.S.
2) Bangladesh
3) Russia
4) Israel
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Israel
Explanation:
On June 6, 2019, The Indian Air Force (IAF) inked Rs 300-crore deal with the Israeli government to buy
more than 100 SPICE bombs (Balakot bombs). The newly ordered SPICE bombs are an advanced version
of SPICE-2000 bombs, that were used to attack the Madrasa of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot, Pakistan,
on February 26, 2019. They will be delivered in the next 3 months as the deal has been signed under
emergency powers.They are manufactured by Israeli defence firm, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems.
40) Name the Telangana based NGO, which bagged the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019.
1) Rural Health Care Foundation
2) Deccan Development Society (DDS)
3) Desire Society
4) Rural Development Society
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Deccan Development Society (DDS)
Explanation:
The women sangams (groups) of the Deccan Development Society (DDS) bagged the United Nation’s
Equator Prize for 2019. They were selected for standing as ‘an outstanding example of a local, nature-
based solution to climate change and sustainable development.’ The six women farmers are Maisanagari
Ratnamma, Begari Tuljamma, Chilkapalli Ansuyamma, Nagwar Sunandamma, Yerrolla Kanakamma, and
Nadimidoddi Anjamma.
41) How many days are given for the lenders to review a borrower account after default as per
the new NPA guidelines, “Prudential framework for resolution of stressed assets” released by
Reserve Bank of India(RBI) ?
1) 30 days
2) 45 days
3) 15 days
4) 60 days
5) None of these
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Answer – 1) 30 days
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new NPA guidelines “Prudential framework for resolution of
stressed assets” to deal with bad loans, as the previous circular that was issued by RBI on Feb 12, 2019
rejected by Supreme Court. The new framework will replace the all the previous models. RBI has
mandated the lenders to review the accounts within 30 days of default and initiate a resolution plan or
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process before the default, in comparison to the Feb 12 circular
which stated to initiate resolution or restructuring of loans even if the default was recorded for a single
day.
42) Which of the following banks are included in the second schedule of the Reserve Bank of India
Act, 1934 ?
i. Fincare Small Finance Bank
ii. Kookmin Bank
iii. Equitas Small Finance Bank
1) Option i and ii
2) Option i alone
3) Option ii and iii
4) Option i,ii and iii
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Option i and ii
Explanation:
Fincare Small Finance Bank and Kookmin Bank have been included in the second schedule of the Reserve
Bank of India Act, 1934. Both banks can now broad-base its lines of funding and liquidity facilities.They
can issue certificates of deposits and get access to interbank borrowings at competitive interest
rates.They can also get deposits from new sources such as governments, public sector undertakings,
corporates, mutual funds, insurance companies and other market participants. Fincare SFB, earlier Disha
Microfin, was one of the 10 entities to receive the Small Finance Bank licence from the RBI in September
2015 and commenced banking operations in July 2017.
43) Which bank has conducted the first e-auction of forest produce in Dhanora Mahasangh in
Maharashtra under its Tech for Change initiative ?
1) State Bank of India(SBI)
2) Yes Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Yes Bank
Explanation:
Yes Bank has conducted the first e-auction of forest produce in Dhanora Mahasangh in Maharashtra
under its Tech for Change initiative where the bank work with the government and corporate to create
technology-based solutions which have a social impact. It is a joint effort of Yes Bank with its fintech
partner, Sparsh Technologies.The expected throughput is about Rs 40 crore per annum.Taluka
Gramsabha Mahasangh Dhanora is a federation formed by 32 villages and 80 gram panchayats have
come together as part of this initiative.
44) What is the GDP growth of India for the financial year 2019-20 as per the American
multinational banking firm, Goldman Sachs.
1) 7.1 per cent
2) 7.4 per cent
3) 7.2 per cent
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4) 7.5 per cent

5) None of these
Answer – 3) 7.2 per cent
Explanation:
According to American multinational banking firm, Goldman Sachs , India’s economic growth is
estimated to rise to 7.2 per cent in 2019-20.It will be driven by lower oil prices, political stability and
removal of infrastructure bottlenecks. The report came a day after the policy review by RBI, in which
policy rates were cut by 0.25 per cent to increase growth. This is higher than the RBI’s projection for a 7
per cent growth, on the “downside” because of non-bank lenders.Lending by non-banking entities grew
at 26 per cent in third quarter of 2018 , which has slipped to 20 per cent in the succeeding quarter .
45) Who is set to receive the 2019 Global Leadership award along with NASDAQ ‘s (National
Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) President Adena Friedman ?
1) Sundar Pichai
2) Vijay K. Thadani
3) Dikesh Malhotra
4) C Vijayakumar
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Sundar Pichai
Explanation:
On June6, 2019, American multinational technology company ,Google’s India-born CEO Sundar Pichai
(46) and NASDAQ ‘s (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) President Adena
Friedman (50) were chosen for the prestigious Global Leadership Awards 2019. They were chosen by
business advocacy group US-India Business Council (USIBC) for “catalyzing growth in the US-India
commercial corridor”.
46) Who was elected as the Prime Minister of Thailand ?

1) Surayud Chulanont
2) Somchai Wongsawat
3) Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
4) Prayuth Chan-ocha
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Prayuth Chan-ocha
Explanation:
Thailand Parliament, elected Prayuth Chan-ocha of Palang Pracharat party as Prime Minister for a second
term.He defeated Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of Future Forward party by a margin of 500 to
244 votes. His appointment will be announced official when crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn of
Thailand endorse it.Prayuth Chan-ocha was a chief of staff of the Royal Thai Army from 2008 to 2009 and
in 2009 he was appointed honorary adjutant to the king.In 2010, he succeeded Anupong Paochinda as
commander in chief and also headed the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
47) Which country has secured the hosting rights of the 2023 Asia Cup by Asian Football
Confederation (AFC) ?
1) China
2) Korea
3) Russia
4) India
5) None of these
Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
Asian Football Confederation (AFC), confirmed that China will host the 2023 Asia Cup.This will be the
second time china is hosting the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition. Earlier
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Korea was competing with china for hosting rights but it took back to concentrate on securing the
hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.China ranked 74th in the FIFA’s rankings and once
qualified for the World Cup in 2002.
48) Who was conferred with ‘Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak ’ during the 2 day Subordinate Officers
Conclave 2019 ?
1) V. S. R. Murthy
2) Navik Vinod
3) K. R. Nautiyal
4) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Navik Vinod
Explanation:
DG Rajendra Singh conferred ‘Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak ’to Navik Vinod. The award was bestowed in
recognition of his exceptional courage, expert use of lifesaving techniques and selfless attitude displayed
in saving a precious life of a woman drowning into the rough sea due to monsoonal weather conditions in
pitch dark hours near Gateway of India, Mumbai in 2018.On this occasion, A Coast Guard Benevolent
Association App was launched. Through this app, the Coast Guard Personnel can log on the site and apply
for the required financial assistance online.
49) Which of the following countries were elected to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as
Non-permanent Members for a period of 2-year ?
1) Estonia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam
2) Latvia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam
3) Belarus, Latvia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Tunisia
4) Belarus, Latvia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Cyprus
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Estonia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam
Explanation:
On June 7, 2019, Estonia, Niger, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines, Tunisia, and Vietnam were elected to
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as Non-permanent Members for a 2-year term beginning January
1, 2020. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) had held elections for 5 non-permanent members
of the Security Council in the General Assembly hall. UNGA has 193 members. In the African and Asia
Pacific category, Vietnam secured192 out of 193 votes while Niger and Tunisia got 191 votes each. In the
Latin America and Caribbean category, St. Vincent and the Grenadines were elected as it had secured 185
votes. El Salvador, which was in the group, got only 6 votes. In the Eastern European States category,
Estonia got 111 votes whereas Romania secured 78 votes. Georgia and Latvia secured only one vote each.
50) Which entity launched the India’s first Mutual Fund Side Pocketing recently to set aside its
troubled investment in Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) ?
1) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
2) DSP Mutual Fund
3) Tata Mutual Fund
4) SBI Mutual Fund
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Tata Mutual Fund
Explanation:
On June 6, 2019, Tata Mutual Fund launched the side-pocketing (segregated portfolio) option to set aside
its troubled investment in Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL). They were created for 3 schemes
namely Tata Corporate Bond Fund, Tata Medium Term Fund, and Tata Treasury Advantage Fund.
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51) Which country topped in the e-Money transactions for the year 2017 ?
1) Japan
2) USA
3) India
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Japan
Explanation:
India was next to Japan and the US in 2017 with respect to e-Money transactions of Rs 3,459 million.
52) Which bank has appointed R K Chibber as interim chief ?

1) HDFC Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) bank
Explanation:
On June 8, 2019, The government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has removed Parvez Ahmed as chairman
cum managing director of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank. The government also appointed executive
president R K Chibber as interim chief. The decision has come after the state vigilance department raided
J&K Bank’s headquarters in Srinagar.In November 2018 State Accountability Commission headed by J&K
Governor Satyapal Malik took a decision that the J&K Bank will be treated as a Public Sector Undertaking
(PSU) after the disagreement with the bank, which was accused of appointing employees on political
recommendations.
53) Name the award instituted by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash
Javadekar from 2019 to recognise the contributions made by media in spreading awareness
about Yoga .
1) Antarashtriya Yoga Samman for Media(AYSM)
2) Yoga Media Samman(YMS)
3) Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS)
4) Antarashtriya Yoga Media Samman (AYMS)
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS)
Explanation:
To recognise the contributions made by media in spreading awareness about Yoga and for promotion
and commemoration of International Yoga Day which is held every year on June 21, The Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting (I&B) headed by the Minister Prakash Javadekar instituted a new award
called Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) from year 2019. It will be awarded to Media
Houses engaged in Print Media and Electronic Media including Television & Radio.
54) Where was India’s first and world’s third Dinosaur Museum-cum-Park inaugurated ?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) New Delhi
4) Gujarat
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
On June 8, 2019, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani inaugurated the new Dinosaur Museum-cum-Park at
Raiyoli village in Balasinor town of Mahisagar district. This is the first such park in the country and also
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the world’s third park which exhibits remains of various dinosaurs and fossil records.3D projection, 360
degrees virtual reality presentations, interactive kiosks, gaming consoles are the facilities equipped with
the museum.The ten galleries of the museum exhibit the history of dinosaurs, which existed 65 million
years ago, from origin to extinction.The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd created the whole
infrastructure of the museum.
55) Where was the G20 Ministerial meeting on Trade and Digital Economy held ?
1) Tsukuba, Japan
2) Beijing, China
3) Moscow, Russia
4) New Delhi, India
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Tsukuba, Japan
Explanation:
The G20 Ministerial meeting on Trade and Digital Economy was held on June 8 and 9, 2019 in Tsukuba
city, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the eight Ministerial Meetings. Trade and Economy Ministers of
the Group of 20 major economies discussed the ways to reorder trade rules and finances in an era of
technological change and protectionism. The Indian delegation for G20 Ministerial Meeting was led by
the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways,Piyush Goyal. He participated in the
discussions related to increasing trade and cooperation to harness the potential of digital economy.
56) Name the bank, which is first to introduce repo-linked home loan product from July 1, 2019 .
1) Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) State Bank of India (SBI)
4) Axis Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 3) State Bank of India (SBI)
Explanation:
On June 7, 2019, State Bank of India (SBI) announced to introduce repo-linked home loan product from
July 1, 2019. It has become the first bank to offer this facility.The home loans up to Rs 75 lakh will be
priced at 2.65% over the repo rate of 5.75% resulting in the interest rate of 8.40%. At present, it offers
home loanslinked to its marginal cost of funds at 8.55%.SBI also reduced the interest rate on Cash Credit
Account (CC) and Overdraft (OD) customers with limits above Rs 1 lakh, after the RBI reduced the repo
rate by 25 basis points to 5.75%.At present, the effective Repo-Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) for CC/ OD
customers is 8%whereas for savings deposits above Rs 1 lakh the new rate is be 3%.
57) Name the tennis player, who won Men’s Singles title in French Open and became the first to
win single’s event 12 times and secured his 18th Grand Slam title .
1) Fabrice Martin
2) Kevin Krawietz
3) Rafael Nadal
4) Dominic Thiem
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Rafael Nadal
Explanation:
Rafael Nadal became the first tennis player to win a single event 12 times. He registered the win with 6-3,
5-7, 6-1, 6-1 over Dominic Thiem. This was his 18th Grand Slam Title.
Event Winners Runners
Men’s Singles Rafael Nadal (Spain) Dominic Thiem
(Austria)
Women’s Ashleigh Barty Marketa
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Singles (Australia) Vondrousova (Czech

Republic)
Men’s Doubles Kevin Krawietz and Fabrice Martin and
Andreas Mies Jeremy Chardy
(Germany) (France)
Women’s Kristina Mladenovic Duan Yingying and
Doubles (France) Zheng Saisai (China)
Timea Babos (Hungary)
Mixed Doubles Latisha Chan (Taiwan) Gabriela Dabrowski
Ivan Dodig (Croatia) (Canada)
Mate Pavic (Croatia)
58) Name the monument which was declared as the “Monument of national importance” by
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently .
1) Diwan-i-Am
2) Gol Gumbaz
3) Safdarjung Tomb
4) Chaukhandi Stupa
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Chaukhandi Stupa
Explanation:
On June 10, 2019 , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared Chaukhandi Stupa as a “Monument
of national importance”. Construction: It is said that Chaukhandi stupa was a terraced temple
constructed between 4th to 6th century of the Gupta period.Stupa’s Significance: It was built to mark the
site where Lord Buddha and his first disciples met when traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath.Shape of
Stupa: It was given by the Govardhan, the son of Raja Todarmal.Excavations site: During excavations
Some Buddha and other statues were founded at Chaukhandi Stupa.
59) Name the first party from North east region, that was granted with National party status by
Election Commission of India recently .
1) United Democratic Party
2) National People’s Party(NPP)
3) Garo National Council
4) People’s Democratic Front
5) None of these
Answer – 2) National People’s Party(NPP)
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India granted the National party status to National People’s Party(NPP) led
by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. It becomes the first Party from North East region to get
this tag. With this tag, it becomes the eighth national party in the country among All India Trinamool
Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), BSP, CPI, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Indian National
Congress (INC) and NCP parties.It has fulfilled eligibility criteria as laid down in paragraph 6B (iii) (the
party is recognized as State party in at least four States) to become a national party.It is getting status of
the state party in four states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland.
60) Who was conferred with the Maldives highest honour “Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen” recently?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
2) Ram Nath Kovind
3) Narendra Modi
5) None of these
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Answer – 3) Narendra Modi

Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Maldives’ highest honour “Rule of Nishan
Izzuddeen” by the President of Maldives. “The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of
Nishan Izzuddeen” is the Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.He called on Maldives
Vice President Faisal Naseemduring his visit to the country. He also met the Maldives’ former presidents
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Mohamed Nasheed, and held fruitful discussions to strengthen the
friendship between the two countries.
61) Who heads the Sashakt Committee, that recommends RBI’s changes in Inter-Creditor
Agreement (ICA) framework ?
1) Sunil Mehta
2) Mrutyunjay Mahapatra
3) Atul Kumar Goel
4) Rajnish Kumar
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Sunil Mehta
Explanation:
Sashakt Committee headed by Punjab National Bank non-executive Chairman Sunil Mehta has stated that
the new guidelines of RBI regarding the mandation of Inter-Creditor Agreement (ICA) framework is a
right move to resolve non-performing assets (NPAs or bad loans).In the first week of June 2019, RBI has
issued revised guidelines for resolution of stressed assets named “Prudential framework for resolution of
stressed assets”, which has mandated the lenders to review the accounts within 30 days of default and
initiate a resolution plan or Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process before the default, among
others.The mandation of ICA enables the lenders to have a resolution framework outside of the IBC
(Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016).
62) Which account is not required to maintain minimum balance for availing additional facilities
like checkbooks etc..?
1) Fixed Deposit Account
2) Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account
3) Sukanya Samriddhi Account
4) Senior Citizen’s Savings Account
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) Account
Explanation:
Nation’s apex bank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed the regulations for Basic Savings Bank
Deposit (BSBD) Accounts aka “no-frills” accounts as a part of the financial inclusion drive. Now, the BSBD
account holders will get a cheque book and certain minimum facilities, free of charge by the bank. Also,
there will be no requirement of maintaining a minimum balance in lieu of such additional facilities.
Previously additional facilities for these accounts attract the requirement of maintaining a minimum
balance and other charges.
63) Which musical has won 8 awards including Best Musical in Tony Awards 2019 ?
1) Ain’t Too Proud
2) Hadestown
3) The Ferryman
4) The Cher Show
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Hadestown
Explanation:
Hadestown, a musical about a young couple’s dark trip to the Underworld, was the most winning
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production of the season by winning eight awards, including Best Musical.
64) By which year, the central government has decided to provide clean drinking tap water to all
citizens ?
1) 2022
2) 2020
3) 2024
4) 2025
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 2024
Explanation:
On June 11, 2019, The minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that central
Government committed to provide clean drinking water to all citizens by 2024, which is one of the polls
promises given by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The ministry assured that there are over14 crore
households will be benefitted by the plan.Present Status: Now only 18 per cent of rural households have
accessed drinking water.
65) Bancha became India’s first all-solar kitchen village, it is in which state?
1) Kolasib district of Mizoram
2) Kiphire district of Nagaland
3) Betul district of Madhya Pradesh
4) Nanded district of Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Betul district of Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Bancha in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh became the first village in India to have zero wooden stoves.
There was no use for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders as all 75 houses relied on solar-powered
stoves to meet their cooking needs. The solar-powered stoves were developed by Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Mumbai. The project of installing plates, solar-powered batteries and stoves in all the
houses was started in September 2017 and was completed by December 2018.
66) What is the rank of India in 3rd End of Childhood Index for the year 2019, released by United
Kingdom (UK) based non-profit organisation ‘Save the Children’ ?
1) 119
2) 117
3) 115
4) 113
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 113
Explanation:
According to the 3rd End of Childhood Index, a part of Changing Lives in Our Lifetime – Global Childhood
Report 2019, India was ranked 113 in 176 countries on the wellbeing of children with 769 score out of
1000. The Index was released on May 28, 2019 by ‘Save the Children’, a United Kingdom (UK) based non-
profit organisation which works for child rights. Singapore topped the index with the score of 989 and 8
European countries figured among the top 10. South Korea stood at the 10th position. The last rank was
given to Central African Republic which scored 394. When compared with the neighbouring countries,
India ranked fourth, behind Bhutan (98), Sri Lanka (56) and China (36).
67) Where was the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held recently ?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Fukuoka, Japan
3) Beijing, China
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4) Washington, D.C., U.S.

5) None of these
Answer – 2) Fukuoka, Japan
Explanation:
As a part of setting the stage for 2019 G20 Summit, to be held in Osaka, Japan, from 28-29 June 2019, a
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meet was held in Fukuoka, Japan on 8-9 June. It was
one of the 8 ministerial meetings taking place in Japan before 2019 G20 summit. This is for the first time
that Japan is hosting the G20 Summit & Ministerial Meetings at its eight different locations. The Indian
side was led by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman which was
comprised of Subhash C. Garg, Finance Secretary & Secretary Economic Affairs, Dr. Viral Acharya, Deputy
Governor of RBI and other officers The ministers have called for the creation of a digital tax for
multinational technology companies in order to prevent tax evasion and to modernise policies.
68) Where was the 2nd Global Disability Summit held recently ?
1) Tokyo, Japan
2) New Delhi, India
3) Beijing, China
4) Buenos Aires, Argentina
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Explanation:
The 2nd Global Disability Summit was held at Buenos Aires, Argentina from June 6 to June 8, 2019. The
objectives of the summit were to deliberate on issues across the world concerning empowerment and
inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and to work out a mechanism for enabling them to live an
independent and dignified life. Indian delegation was headed by the Union Minister for Social Justice and
Empowerment Shri Thaawar chand Gehlot and it comprised of Secretary, Department of Empowerment
of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Smt Shankutala Gamlin, Joint Secretary, DEPwD, Dr. Prabodh Seth
and Shri Neeraj Semwal, Private Secretary to Union Minister.
69) Who was the head of 6-member committee constituted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to
review ATM pricing ?
1) Sanjeev Patel
2) Sampath Kumar
3) V.G. Kannan
4) G.K. Nair
5) None of these
Answer – 3) V.G. Kannan
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted 6-member committee headed by VG Kannan, Chief Executive
of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) to review ATM pricing.It will review the existing interchange fee and
pricing structures to reduce prices for customers on Automated Teller Machines (ATM) transactions with
a broader objective to improve rural penetration of teller machines.
70) Which country has elected Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as its president ?

1) Turkmenistan
2) Kazakhstan
3) Kyrgyzstan
4) Uzbekistan
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kazakhstan
Explanation:
On June 11, 2019, the interim president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aged 66, was elected as Kazakhstan’s
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president with 70.76% votes. He won the elections among 7 candidates. He is the successor of veteran
ruler Nursultan Nazarbayev. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev belonged to Nur Otan party.
71) Who succeeded Arun Jaitley after named as the leader of Rajya Sabha?
1) Thawarchand Gehlot
2) Ram Vilas Paswan
3) Narendra Singh Tomar
4) Ravi Shankar Prasad
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Thawarchand Gehlot
Explanation:
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Thawar Chand Gehlot was named as the leader of
Rajya Sabha succeeding former Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley. He was
born in Nagda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.He was elected to Lok Sabha as Member of Parliament for
Shajapur from 1996–2009.He served as the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment from 2014 to
2019.He became a Rajya Sabha member in 2012 and was re-elected to Rajya Sabha from Madhya
Pradesh in 2018.
72) Where did India successfully launched new Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
(HSTDV) ?
1) Bengaluru
2) Vishakapatnam
3) Odisha
4) Thiruvananthapuram
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Odisha
Explanation:
On June 12, 2019, India successfully launched new Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
(HSTDV) off the coast of Odisha. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had carried
out the trials from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal. HSTDV will help DRDO to develop
technologies for futuristic missions. With this launch, India has joined the US, Russia, and China that
possess this technology.The test was conducted by the Premier Defence Research Agency in the presence
of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Secretary (Defence Production) Ajay Kumar at the test firing range
in Balasore, Odisha.
73) Name the new agency, which is set to be formed to develop weapon systems and to enhance
the capability of armed forces for space wars.
1) Defence Research Agency (DRA)
2) Defence Space Research and Development Agency (DSRDA)
3) Defence Space Agency (DSA)
4) Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA)
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA)
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved to set up
the Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA), a new agency which will develop sophisticated weapon
systems and technologies. It will enhance the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space. The
agency will consist of a team of scientists. They will work in close coordination with the tri-services
integrated defence staff officers.It will provide research and development support to Defence Space
Agency (DSA).
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74) Which country is set to host the 45th session of the G7 Summit?
1) Sicily, Italy
2) Biarritz, France
3) Ottawa, Canada
4) Bavaria, Germany
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Biarritz, France
Explanation:
French President, Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to attend the 45th
session of the G7 Summit in Biarritz in France as a special invitee. The summit of the G7 group of
countries scheduled to take place from August 24 to August 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
accepted an invitation for the summit.The Seven (G7) countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy,
Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.France ‘s Minister of state for foreign affairs Jean-
Baptiste Lemoyne is recently visiting India for the first time.The G7 Summit 2018 (44th Summit) was
held in Quebec, Canada.
75) Who was honoured with the country’s highest literary honour, 54th Jnanpith Award in New
Delhi ?
1) Raghuveer Chaudhari
2) Amitav Ghosh
3) Krishna Sobti
4) Shankha Ghosh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Amitav Ghosh
Explanation:
Noted English Fiction writer Amitav Ghosh (63) received the country’s highest literary honour 54th
Jnanpith Award in New Delhi. The decision taken by the Jnanpith Selection Board chaired by Jnanpith
laureate Pratibha Ray. Former West Bengal Governer, Gopalakrishna Gandhi, who was the chief guest of
the event presented the award. Amitav Ghosh is one of the most prominent contemporary Writer who is
famous connecting past with the present in relevant ways in his novels.Ghosh is known for his novels
such as Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, The Hunger Tide, River of smoke, Flood of Fire. Amitav Ghosh is
also recipient of the Padma Shri(2007) and Sahitya Akademi Awards.
76) Who was appointed as the part-time member in the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) for the period of three years ?
1) Prashant Saran
2) M Damodaran
3) V Ravi Anshuman
4) G Anantharaman
5) None of these
Answer – 3) V Ravi Anshuman
Explanation:
A recent order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Government of India notified that V Ravi Anshuman
has been designated as a part-time member in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the
period of three years or until the age of 70. He is currently working as a professor in Indian Institutes of
Management, Bangalore.It is a statutory regulator for the securities market in India established in
1988.Its mandate is to protect the interests of investors in securities, promote the development of the
securities market and to regulate the securities market.It is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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77) What is the revised Employees State Insurance(ESI) contribution rate from 6.5%, under the
Employees’ State Insurance Act (ESI) 1948?
1) 3%
2) 4%
3) 5%
4) 6%
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 4%
Explanation:
On June 13, 2019, the Government reduced the Employees State Insurance (ESI) contribution rate to 4%
from 6.5%. This will benefit 36 million workers and 1.28 million employers and will lead to an estimated
annual saving of around Rs 5,000 crore for firms. The reduced rates will be effective from July 1, 2019.
The Central government through the Ministry of Labour & Employment decides the rate of contribution
under the ESI Act. In 2018-19, 12.85 lakh employers and 3.6 crore employees contributed Rs 22,279
crore towards the ESI scheme.Reduction in the share of contribution of employers will reduce the
financial liability of the establishments leading to improved viability of these establishments and will
enhance Ease of Doing Business.The Employees’ State Insurance Act 1948 (the ESI Act), administered by
the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), provides for medical, cash, maternity, disability and
dependent benefits to the Insured Persons under the Act.
78) Which country topped in the ‘Global peace index 2019’ released by Institute for Economics
and Peace ?
1) New Zealand
2) Austria
3) Portugal
4) Iceland
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Iceland
Explanation:
Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) released the report, ‘Global peace index
2019’ stated that Iceland topped the in the list. Most peaceful: Iceland remains the most peaceful country
in the world, a position it has held since 2008. Other countries at top of the Global Peace Index (GPI) are
New Zealand, Austria, Portugal, and Denmark. India ranked 141 among 163 countries on the Global
Peace Index. Iceland topped the in the list. Least peaceful: Afghanistan is the least peaceful country in the
world now replacing Syria, which is the second least peaceful. South Sudan, Yemen, and Iraq comprise
the remaining five least peaceful countries.South Asian countries status: Bhutan (15th), Sri Lanka (72),
Nepal (76), Bangladesh( 101) and Pakistan (153) on the index.
79) Which state has received approval from the central government for setting up a e-Foreigner
Tribunal (e-FT) ?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) New Delhi
3) Assam
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
Central Government has permitted to set up e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam. It is a quasi-judicial
authority which assesses the question of authenticity of a person’s citizenship. It should be set up by July
31, 2019 when the final list of National Register of Citizens (NRC) is published. The people left out in the
final NRC can challenge their exclusion through these tribunals.The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of e-
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Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam is Anand Prakash Tiwari. It will help in effective monitoring and
resolution of cases registered with Foreigner Tribunal.
80) Which committee has recommended banks to grout Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to a
wall, pillar, or floor by September 30, 2019 ?
1) Sustainable Structuring
2) Committee on distribution of Currency
3) Committee on Currency Movement (CCM)
4) Committee on the Development of Secondary Market for Corporate Currency
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Committee on Currency Movement (CCM)
Explanation:
On June 14, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked the banks to grout Automated Teller Machines
(ATMs) to a wall, pillar, or floor by September 30, 2019 in order to mitigate risks in ATM operations and
increase security. Exceptions were given to the ATMs installed in high secured premises such as airports
as they have adequate CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) coverage and are guarded by state/central
security personnel.The measure was adopted by the RBI after the recommendations made by the
Committee on Currency Movement (CCM) under the chairmanship of DK Mohanty which was formed in
2016. All the ATMs will be operated for cash replenishment only with digital One Time Combination
(OTC) locks.
81) Which year is set as a target year to make India a five trillion dollar economy ?
1) 2030
2) 2025
3) 2024
4) 2020
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 2024
Explanation:
Prime Minister said the goal to make India a five trillion dollar economy by 2024 can be achieved though
it is challenging. He urged the states to increase their economy by 2 to 2.5 times, which in turn would
increase the common man’s purchasing power. He called upon the Chief Ministers to study their State’s
export potential and work on export promotion.
82) Who will chair the newly constituted committee that will work on modalities of revising
pension to over 25 lakh ex-servicemen and widows under One Rank One Pension (OROP)
Scheme?
1) Avinash Dikshit
2) Sanjiv Mittal
3) Anuradha Mitra
4) Nawal kishore
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sanjiv Mittal
Explanation:
On June 14, 2019, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formed a committee to work on modalities and
methodology on the implementation of the next revision of pension to over 25 lakh ex-servicemen and
widows under One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme.The newly constituted committee is headed by the
Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Shri Sanjiv Mittal and consists of representatives from
the three services.It will submit its report in a month.
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83) Who was crowned as Miss India 2019 ?

1) Meenakshi Chaudhary
2) Vaishnavi Andhale
3) Lalnunthari Rualhleng
4) Suman Rao
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Suman Rao
Explanation:
On June 15, 2019, A 20-year-old model, Suman Rao, a resident of Rajsamand, Rajasthan was crowned
Miss India 2019. The ceremony was held at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai,
Maharashtra. She was crowned by Miss India 2018 Anukreethy Vas from Tamil Nadu. Shivani Jadhav
from Chhattisgarh won Femina Miss Grand India 2019 title and Shreya Shanker from Bihar won Miss
India United Continents 2019 title. Sanjana Vij of Telangana was adjudged as Miss India Runner Up 2019.
84) Who will chair the five-member committee constituted by central government of India to
review the existing marketing structure of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)?
1) MA Pathan
2) Errol D’souza
3) Kirit Parikh
4) Dharmendra Pradhan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Kirit Parikh
Explanation:
To review the existing marketing structure of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in India, the Central
Government constituted a five-member committee headed by economist Kirit Parikh. This move is seen
as an effort to bring in more private players and it was a long-standing demand for companies like
Reliance Industries.
85) Where was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2019 held?
1) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
3) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
4) ‎Dushanbe, Tajikistan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Explanation:
On June 13, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2019. It was the first multilateral engagement after his re-
election.Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted 200 million dollar line of Credit (LoC) to Kyrgyzstan. It
will ensure India’s increasing participation in business, development and economy of Kyrgyzstan. He
invited Kyrgyz businesses to invest in India as the country has a huge market and is determined to
become a five trillion dollar economy in the next five years.
86) Name the state, which received Rs 1,650cr from Asian Development Bank(ADB) for
development of piped water supply, underground drainage, underground sewage or scientific
septage management, roads with pavement.
1) Tripura
2) Mizoram
3) Manipur
4) Meghalaya
5) None of these
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Answer – 1) Tripura
Explanation:
On June 16, 2019, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a project submitted by the Urban
Development Department (UDD) of Tripura amounting to Rs. 1650 crore for overall infrastructure
development of seven districts headquarter towns of Tripura. The fund is meant for development of
piped water supply, underground drainage, underground sewage or scientific septage management,
roads with pavement.The ADB will give 80 percent of Rs 1650 crore as grant-in-aid and the State
Government of Tripura will have to repay back only 20 percent loan in due course of time.
87) Who was appointed as the executive director of United Nations Environment Programme’s
(UNEP) ?
1) Erik Solheim
2) Julian Huxley
3) Julia Marton-Lefèvre
4) Inger Andersen
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Inger Andersen
Explanation:
On June 15, 2019, Inger Andersen, Denmark’s Economist and Environmentalist, took over as United
Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Executive Director, headquartered at Nairobi, Kenya, for 4
years. She was nominated for the post by United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres and
approved by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in February 2019. She succeeded Joyce Msuya
of Tanzania.
88) Name the Goldman Environmental Awardee, who was appointed as the first female President
of Slovakia .
1) Rudolf Schuster
2) Ivan Gašparovič
3) Zuzana Caputova
4) Andrej Kiska
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Zuzana Caputova
Explanation:
On June 15, 2019, lawyer and Anti-corruption campaigner, Zuzana Caputova (45) sworn in as country’s
Slovakia’s first female president. She defeated Smer-SD candidate Maros Sefcovic. She is the fifth
president of Slovakia.She was elected in March 2019 with 58% of votes over Mr Sefcovic(42%).
89) Who was appointed as the executive director of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ?
1) Saurav Sinha
2) Rabi N Mishra
3) Dambarudhar Sethy
4) Sadhana Varma
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rabi N Mishra
Explanation:
On June 16, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has promoted Odisha-born Rabi N Mishra as the
executive director (ED) after Rosemary Sebastian’s retirement. Previously, Rabi N Mishra was the
principal chief general manager of the bank’s risk management department. Mishra, a Ph.D holder in
Monetary Economics hails from Mahendra Pur Shashan in Dhenkanal,Odisha.He will handle the newly-
created specialized supervisory and regulatory cadre within the RBI.Also, he will be supervising
cooperative banks and the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
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90) Which country is set to host the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of United
Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) for the first time in September 2019?
1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Windhoek, Namibia
3) New Delhi, India
4) Ordos City, China
5) None of these
Answer – 3) New Delhi, India
Explanation:
To address the issues of land degradation and desertification, for the first time, India will host the 14th
session of the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD) in September 2019. It will be held between September 2 and 13, 2019 at the India Expo Center
and Mart, New Delhi. COP-14 will review the reports submitted by COP to convention and look into the
details like how they carry out their commitments.
91) Which city has constructed the first plastic waste road ?
1) Gurugram
2) Lucknow
3) Mumbai
4) New Delhi
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Lucknow
Explanation:
In an environment-friendly initiative, Lucknow constructed its first plastic waste road. The Lucknow
Development Authority (LDA) has started using plastic waste to construct roads as a pilot project. This
environment-friendly road is being constructed as a trial from Gomti Nagar Police Station to Indian
Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow. The LDA will follow all the road-making guidelines set by the
Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) for the construction.
92) What is the name of the operation, which was carried out by India and Myanmar to bust
camps of militant outfits operating in Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam?
1) Operation Sunrise 2
2) Operation Sarp Vinash
3) Operation Parakram
4) Operation Surya Hope
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Operation Sunrise 2
Explanation:
The armies of India and Myanmar carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation from May 16 in
their respective border areas named ‘Operation Sunrise 2’. They targeted the militant groups operating
in Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam to bust terror camps.The armies coordinated with each other to bust
camps of militant outfits. It included the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), NSCN-K (National
Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang), the United Liberation Front of Assam (I) and the National
Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB).Troops from the Assam Rifles also participated in this event.
93) What was the theme of 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in
Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan ?
1) Theme – “On Enhancing Dialogue, Trust and Coordination for a New Asia of Peace, Stability and
Cooperation”
2) Theme – “Shared Vision for a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region”
3) Theme – “Towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia”
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4) Theme – “New opportunities for cooperation, peace and security in Asia”

5) None of these
Answer – 2) Theme – “Shared Vision for a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region”
Explanation:
he 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit 2019 was
held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 14-15 June 2019. The theme of the 5th Summit was “Shared Vision for
a Secure and More Prosperous CICA Region”. India is a member of CICA since 1999. Late Prime Minister
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee had participated in the first CICA Summit held in 2002 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
94) Which country is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2027 as per
the UN’s report, ‘The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights’ ?
1) Brazil
2) Indonesia
3) U.S.
4) India
5) None of these
Answer – 4) India
Explanation:
On June 17, 2019, According to the 26th edition of the UN (United Nations) population estimates and
projection report, ‘The World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights’ published by the UN’s Department
of Economic and Social Affairs states that India is going to surpass China as the world’s most populous
country by 2027.As per the report, India likely to add nearly 273 million people between 2019 and
2050.According to the World Population Review 2019, India currently ranks second in the index (out of
230 countries), with over 17 percent of the world population. iii. Previous UN projections had estimated
that India will surpass China as the world’s most populous country as early as 2022.
95) Name the MD and Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Bank, who led the Board of Directors (BoD)
which decided to bring the bank under J&K RTI Act, 2009 & Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
guidelines.
1) Arun Kumar Mehta
2) Mohammad Ashraf Mir
3) R.S. Chhibber
4) Pronab Sen
5) None of these
Answer – 3) R.S. Chhibber
Explanation:
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Jammu & Kashmir Bank under the chairmanship of the bank’s Interim
Chairman and Managing Director (MD) R.S. Chhibber decided to bring the bank under Jammu and
Kashmir (J&K) Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2009 and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
guidelines with effect from June 17, 2019.The decision was taken after receiving directions from the
State Government, which owns 59% of the bank’s shares, in order to improve the governance and bring
transparency & accountability in the functioning of the bank.BoD decided to arrest any further slippage
of accounts to Non-Performing Assets (NPA) by initiating strong action against wilful defaulters.
96) Which NASA telescope is set to be shut down on January 30, 2020 after 16 years of exploring
the cosmos in infrared light ?
1) Kepler space telescope
2) James Webb Space Telescope
3) Spitzer Space Telescope
4) Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
5) None of these
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Answer – 3) Spitzer Space Telescope

Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration‘s (NASA) Spitzer Space Telescope will be shut down
on January 30, 2020, after 16 years of exploring the cosmos in infrared light. This was announced by the
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). It was launched in January 1983 as Infrared Astronomical Satellite to
conduct the first infrared survey of the sky. It was jointly developed by the United States, the
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.Spitzer was originally built to last for a minimum of 2.5 years and
by 2020 it will operate for more than 11 years beyond its prime mission.
97) Which country has received $15 million from India to organize the African Union (AU)
Summit for the first time ?
1) Niger
2) Republic of Chad
3) Burkina Faso
4) Mali
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Niger
Explanation:
India extended $15 million grant to Niger to organize the African Union (AU) Summit scheduled from 7-8
July, 2019 in Niamey, Niger. It was symbolically handed over to Mrs. Lamido Ousseini Bala Goga
Salamatou, Deputy Foreign Minister, Government of Niger in the presence of Mr Mohammed Saidil
Moctar, Minister and Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Niger by Ambassador of India to
Niger Shri Rajesh Agarwal at a ceremony held on 17 June 2019, in Niamey.
98) Name the cryptocurrency, which is set to be launched by Facebook in 2020.

1) Monero
2) Libra
3) Zcash
4) Dash
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Libra
Explanation:
On June 8, 2019, Facebook confirmed that it will launch a blockchain-powered stable-coin ‘Libra’ in 2020
through the release of white paper. It will be a form of digital money backed by a reserve of assets. It will
be governed by the independent Libra Association, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
99) What is the revised growth of India forecasted by Fitch for the Fiscal Year20 recently?
1) 7%
2) 7.2%
3) 6.8%
4) 6.6%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 6.6%
Explanation:
On June 17, 2019, Fitch reduced India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal year (FY20) from 6.8% to
6.6% due to the slow down of manufacturing and agriculture sectors over the past years. In the latest
Global Economic Outlook, it retained its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth forecast for the fiscal
2020-21 at 7.1% and 7% for 2021-22.GDP growth of India declined for the fourth consecutive quarter in
January-March 2019, with the economy expanding by 5.8%. It was reduced from a cyclical high of 8.1%
in the March quarter of 2018.In 2018-19, Indian economy grew at a 5-year low pace of 6.8%.
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100) Who was unanimously elected as the new Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha ?
1) Manoj Rajoria
2) Arjun Ram Meghwal
3) Om Birla
4) Dushyant Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Om Birla
Explanation:
A two-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) aged 56, was unanimously elected
as the new Speaker of 17th Lok Sabha. 13 motions were moved in support of Om Birla as the Speaker. His
candidature as the Speaker was supported by all major parties including Congress, All India Trinamool
Congress (AITC or TMC), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD). He will succeed
Sumitra Mahajan (2014-2019) and pro-tem speaker of 17th Lok Sabha Virendra Kumar.
101) Where was the G20 (Group of 20) Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global
Environment for Sustainable Growth 2019 held ?
1) Antalya, Turkey
2) Hangzhou, China
3) Buenos Aires, Argentina
4) Nagano, Japan
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Nagano, Japan
Explanation:
G20 (Group of 20) Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable
Growth for the year 2019 was held at Karuizawa Prince Hotel (Karuizawa Town, Nagano), Japan on June
15-16, 2019.
102) Which country’s residents became the largest displaced population in 2018 according to
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR)’s annual report titled “Global Trends” ?
1) Libyan(4 million)
2) Venezuelans(4 million)
3) Syrian(4 million)
4) Ethiopians(4 million)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Venezuelans(4 million)
Explanation:
About 4 million Venezuelans and more than 1.5 million Ethiopians were the largest displaced population
in 2018.
103) How much collateral-free loans for MSME’s was recommended by U K Sinha, from earlier Rs
10 lakh ?
1) Rs 20 lakh
2) Rs 30 lakh
3) Rs 15 lakh
4) Rs 40 lakh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rs 20 lakh
Explanation:
The Committee suggested doubling collateral-free loans for MSMEs to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh. This is
also applicable to Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) and Self-Help Groups
(SHGs). Currently, MSMEs can get collateral-free loans under two mechanisms- based on the RBI’s 2010
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circular (July 1, 2010) and on Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF). RBI’s 2010 circular prescribes a limit of Rs
10 lakh and CGF provides collateral-free loans up to Rs 2 crore.
104) Which country’s economy has emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45
countries of the Asia-Pacific region as per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) report, Asian
Development Outlook (ADO)?
1) Bangladesh
2) U.S.
3) India
4) China
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) in it’s Asian Development Outlook (ADO) stated that Bangladesh
emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Higher public
sector investment, stronger consumption demand, revival in exports, improved power supply and higher
growth in private sector credit were the key factors of the high growth performance of Bangladesh.In
2018-19, Bangladesh registered a growth rate of 7.9%. It was the fastest rate since 1974.It predicted that
the growth will be 8% in the next financial year 2019-20.
105) Where was the India’s first specialized hydrotherapy treatment centre for elephants
suffering from arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments inaugurated ?
1) Kolkata, West Bengal
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
India has opened its first specialized hydrotherapy treatment centre for elephants suffering from
arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments. It is situated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is a collaboration of Uttar
Pradesh Forest Department and the NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), Wildlife SOS.
106) Name the operation launched by India Navy in the Gulf of Oman to undertake maritime
security .
1) Operation Raahat
2) Operation Cactus
3) Operation Sukoon
4) Operation Sankalp
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Operation Sankalp
Explanation:
On June 21, 2019, India Navy launched “Operation Sankalp” in the Gulf of Oman. It is to recheck Indian
flagged vessels operating through the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman following the maritime incidents in
the region. Deployment of Warships: Indian Navy has deployed (Indian Navy Ship) INS Chennai and INS
Sunayna in the region to undertake maritime security operations.Aerial surveillance: It is also
undertaken by Indian Navy aircraft in the area to check the movement of ships in the Gulf region,
Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (Gurugram) keeping a close watch on the region.
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107) Which organization heads the working group formed by Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI) to review the current framework of margins in the futures and options segment ?
1) NSE Clearing Limited
2) Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India Limited
3) National Commodity Clearing Ltd.
4) Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd.
5) None of these
Answer – 1) NSE Clearing Limited
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) framed a working group headed by NSE Clearing Ltd
to review the current framework of margins in the futures and options segment. It will submit its
recommendations to the Secondary Market Advisory Committee.The existing derivatives segment is
increasing the costs of trading and it does not manage risk in an efficient manner. In order to look into
these details, the panel was formed.
108) Name the world famous handcrafted footwear, which gets a Geographic Indication (GI) tag
from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Mark .
1) Dharwadi chappal
2) Kolhapuri chappal
3) Solapuri chappal
4) Satari chappal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kolhapuri chappal
Explanation:
World famous handcrafted footwear, Kolhapuri chappal gets a Geographic Indication (GI) tag from The
Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Mark. The tag was given to the states of Maharashtra
and Karnataka, covering four districts each. Benefits: Tagging will help artisans in Kolhapur make&
market their products domestically and internationally. It will also help these artisans to tackle attempts
to copy or imitate the footwear brand illegally.Kolhapuri Chappal: Brand Kolhapuri came at the
beginning of the 20th century when the footwear began to be traded in Kolhapur. Chhatrapati Shahu
Maharaj encouraged production of Kolhapuri Chappal and opened 29 tanning centers during his rule.
109) What was the theme of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 in India ?
1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart”
2) Theme – “Yoga for Peace”
3) Theme – “Yoga for Climate Action”
4) Theme – “Yoga for Health”
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Theme – “Yoga for Heart”
Explanation:
The 5th annual International Day of Yoga (IDY) was observed on June 21, 2019. There are two themes for
World Yoga Day 2019 , United Nation has declared theme as “Yoga for Climate Action” and Ministry of
Ayush , India has declared theme for Yoga Day is ” Yoga for Heart“. The first International Day of Yoga
was celebrated in the year 2015 at RajPath in New Delhi. The day was declared by the United States
General Assembly (UNGA). The word ‘yoga’ was derived from Sanskrit, which means to join or unite,
symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. The main yoga day event was held at Prabhat Tara
ground, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
110) Who chaired the 35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting in New Delhi?
2) Anurag Singh Thakur
3) Girish Chandra Murmu
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4) Vipul Bansal
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
35th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting was held in New Delhi.It was chaired by the Union
Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and it was her first meeting after
assuming the office.
111) Where was the world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose scheme Kaleshwaram Lift
Irrigation Project (KLIP) inaugurated ?
1) Wayanad, Kerala
2) Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh
3) Medigadda,Telangana
4) Bellary, Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Medigadda,Telangana
Explanation:
On June 21, 2019, The first phase of the world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose scheme Kaleshwaram
Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) worth Rs 80,000 crore was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Telangana
Chandrashekar Rao at Medigadda in Jayashankar-Bhupalpally district near the borders with Maharashtra
and Chhattisgarh. It is constructed by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL). The project,
built across Godavari river, has become the world’s biggest in terms of capacity with 3 Barrages, 1531
km of Gravity Canals, 203 km of Tunnels, 20 Lifts, 19 Pump houses and 20 Reservoirs with total capacity
of 147 TMC water irrigating 37 lakh acres.
112) What is the code name given by Indian Air Force(IAF) to pre-dawn air strikes conducted by
Mirage-2000 fighters against the major Jaish-e-Mohammed training facility at Balakot in
Pakistan?
1) Operation Calm Down
2) Operation Bandar
3) Operation All Out
4) Operation Parakram
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Operation Bandar
Explanation:
On June 21, 2019, The Indian Air Force mission to bomb a terrorist hideout in Pakistan’s Balakot was
codenamed ‘Operation Bandar’ (Monkey). The codename was also chosen by the IAF to maintain top
secrecy for the operation which involved 12 Mirage 2000 jets crossing over into Pakistani territory to
completely destroy a large Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Balakot.The name was possibly inspired by
the fact that monkeys have always held a special place in India’s war culture, as evident in Lord
Hanuman’s exploits in Ravana’s kingdom of SriLanka.
113) Under which of the following scheme, 1253 stations were identified for development and
1,103 railway stations were developed recently?
1) Adarsh Station Scheme(ASS)
2) Model Station Scheme(MSS)
3) Modern Station Scheme(MSS)
4) Upgrade Station Scheme(USS)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Adarsh Station Scheme(ASS)
Explanation:
On June 21, 2019, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to
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a question in the Rajya Sabha stated that under Adarsh Station Scheme (ASS), of the 1,253 stations which
were identified for development, 1,103 railway stations were developed. Modernisation and upgradation
of railway stations in Indian Railways are undertaken from time to time under various modernisation
schemes such as Model Station Scheme, Modern Station Scheme and Adarsh Station Scheme.The
remaining stations are planned to be developed by 2019-20.68 stations were identified for soft
upgradation and all stations were upgraded in the year 2018-19.
114) Name the first Arab country, which recently received full membership of the Financial
Action Task Force (FATF) .
1) Iraq
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Bahrain
4) Comoros
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia became the first Arab country to get full membership of the Financial Action Task Force
(FATF). With this, the number of permanent members in the group accounted to 39. The membership
was admitted into the global money laundering watchdog after the group’s Annual General Meeting in
Orlando, Florida where FATF celebrated its 30th anniversary of its first meeting which was held in Paris
in 1989.Saudi Arabia had received an invitation from FATF in 2015 to join as an “observer member”.
115) Which bank has recently issued new rules for cash deposits and withdrawals for its
customers ?
1) Indian Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) State Bank of India
4) Canara Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Canara Bank has issued new rules for its customers regarding cash deposits and withdrawals effective
from July 1, 2019. The customers of the Canara bank can deposit cash in Savings bank account up to Rs
50,000 for free only thrice a month and the fourth transaction will be charged.From the fourth
transaction or for cash deposits over Rs 50,000, there will be a service charge of Rs 1 per thousand, with
a minimum of Rs 50 and a maximum of Rs 5,000 plus GST (Good and Service Tax). In canara Bank
current account/overdraft/open cash credit account holders a minimum Rs 100 will be charged on the
withdrawal of Rs 5 lakh or more in a month.Service charges will not be applicable to pensioners, senior
citizens, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana beneficiaries and zero balance account holders.
116) Name the Indian gymnast, who won bronze medal in women’s vault event at 2019 Asian
Artistic Gymnastic Championship, Mongolia .
1) Dipa Karmakar
2) Pranati Nayak
3) Pritam Singh
4) Bandu Bhosle
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Pranati Nayak
Explanation:
Indian Gymnast, Pranati Nayak aged 23 won bronze medal in vault event at the 8th edition of Senior
Asian Artistic Championships in Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.She hails from West
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Bengal, India. Yu Linmin from China and Ayaka Sakaguchi from Japan won the gold and silver medal in
the vault event.
117) Which railway station has became the India’s first green and clean railway station?
1) Varanasi Cantt Railway Station
2) Udhana railway station
3) Jaynagar railway station
4) Katni Junction railway station
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Udhana railway station
Explanation:
Viral Sudhirbhai Desai, a young entrepreneur from surat launched an initiative to change Udhana railway
station in Gujarat into India’s first green and clean railway station like Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus.Objective: In order to achieve the mission of ‘Clean India-Green India’, Desai installed oxygen
bomber and over 1700 air purifying plants at the station and also painting has been made by him for
environmental protection on the wall of the station.
118) Which of the following countries were reported as malaria-free cases in 2018, as per World
Health Organization (WHO)?
1) China, Iran, Malaysia, Timor-Leste and El Salvador
2) China, Iran, Malaysia, Singapore and Tajikistan
3) China, Iran, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand
4) China, Iran, Malaysia, Brunei and Philippines
5) None of these
Answer – 1) China, Iran, Malaysia, Timor-Leste and El Salvador
Explanation:
According to the report by World Health Organization (WHO), Four countries from Asia includes China,
Iran, Malaysia and Timor-Leste and one country from Central America, El Salvador had malaria-free
cases in 2018 and the report confirms that world is on a track to reach malaria elimination by 2020.The
E-2020 progress report, which is launched in 2016 by the WHO covering 21 countries & spanning five
regions.In May 2019, Algeria and Argentina were identified as malaria-free by WHO.
119) By which year, NITI Aayog planned to transit two-wheelers with an engine capacity less than
150 cc (Cubic Centimeter) to full Electric Vehicles (EVs) ?
1) 2035
2) 2030
3) 2020
4) 2025
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 2025
Explanation:
On June 21, 2019, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog organized the first meeting
with manufacturers and start-up Electric Vehicle (EV) makers, during which NITI Aayog planned for the
transition of three-wheelers by 2023 and two-wheelers with an engine capacity less than 150 cc (Cubic
Centimeter) by 2025 to full Electric Vehicles (EVs). It asked the conventional two and three-wheeler
makers to suggest concrete steps towards transition to electric mobility keeping in mind 2025 deadline,
within two weeks.
120) What is the name of Autobiography of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev ?

1) ‘The Race of My Life’
2) ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’
3) ‘The Story of My Experiments with Truth’
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4) ‘My Life, My Mission’

5) None of these
Answer – 4) ‘My Life, My Mission’
Explanation:
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has penned an Autobiography titled ‘My Life, My Mission’, which will be
released in August 2019. He will unveil the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of his life and provide
insights into his childhood in his autobiography. It is being published by Penguin Random House. It will
be co-authored with senior journalist Uday Mahurkar.
121) Which organization organized a session on ‘Economic Policy – The Road Ahead’ , in which
expert panel for macroeconomics and employment suggested ways to achieve $5 trillion
economy?
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)
2) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog
3) National Development Council
4) Planning Commission
5) None of these
Answer – 2) National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog
Explanation:
In order to make India a $5 trillion economy, expert panel for macroeconomics and employment
suggested ways to achieve the target during an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The
Session is organized by The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, think tank of the
government of India on ‘Economic Policy – The Road Ahead’ which saw participants of over 40
economists and sectoral experts.
122) Which state government has released a Flood Hazard Atlas for efficient management of flood
in the state ?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Odisha
Explanation:
On June 22, 2019, The State Government of Odisha released a Flood Hazard Atlas for efficient
management of flood in the state. It was released by the Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik. This
is jointly prepared by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO(Indian Space Research
Organization) and Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDAMA) analyzing data relating to
flood from 2001 to 2018.
123) Who was elected as the President of Mauritania ?

1) Yahya Ould Ahmed El Waghef
2) Yahya Ould Hademine
3) Mohamed Ould Ghazouani
4) Mohamed Salem Ould Béchir
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Mohamed Ould Ghazouani
Explanation:
The electoral commission of Mauritania, a country in Northwest Africa, announced that the country’s
ruling party candidate and a former general and defense minister, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (aged 62)
of Union for the Republic (UPR) party won the presidential election with 52% votes. He will succeed
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.
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124) Name the Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), who resigned recently.
1) N. S. Vishwanathan
2) Viral Acharya
3) M. K. Jain
4) B.P. Kanungo
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Viral Acharya
Explanation:
On June 24, 2019, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Deputy Governor Viral Acharya has quit his role six
months before the end of his term. He was appointed as the RBI deputy governor by the government on
January 23, 2017, for a three-year term. Acharya, who was in charge of monetary policy, will return to
New York University as an economics professor in August instead of February 2020.
125) Where was the new headquarter of International Olympic Committee (IOC) named ‘Olympic
House’ worth $145 million inaugurated ?
1) Washington, D.C., USA
2) London, United Kingdom
3) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4) Lausanne, Switzerland
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Lausanne, Switzerland
Explanation:
On June 23, 2019, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) inaugurated its 145 million Swiss francs
($145 million) new headquarters named Olympic House in a ceremony held at the lakeside grounds of
Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was inaugurated exactly 125 years after the Olympic Games
were revived.
126) Which state has topped among the larger states for overall performance on health indicators
as per the NITI Aayog report titled “Healthy States, Progressive India”?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Kerala
Explanation:
Among Larger States, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra topped the list in terms of overall
performance in the NITI Aayog’s Health Index 2019. ii. Haryana, Rajasthan and Jharkhand emerged as the
top three ranking States in terms of annual incremental performance.
127) Which year is set as a target to double farmers income using digital technology in rural India
and setting up Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) & Agricultural Technology Management Agencies
(ATMA)?
1) 2022
2) 2020
3) 2025
4) 2030
5) None of these
Answer – 1) 2022
Explanation:
The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar announced that central
Government has decided to use digital technology in rural India to double farmers’ income by the year
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2022. For this, the Government has set up 713 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and 684 Agricultural
Technology Management Agencies (ATMA) at the district level in the country for dissemination of
technologies among the farming community.
128) Under which scheme, Department of School Education and Literacy provides Self defence
training for girls in schools?
1) Shagun
2) Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat
3) Samagra Shiksha
4) Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Samagra Shiksha
Explanation:
Integrated Scheme for School Education ‘Samagra Shiksha’ was launched by the Department of School
Education and Literacy which comes under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, effective from
the academic year 2018-19. The activity of Self Defence training for girls comes under Samagra
Shiksha.This scheme was launched to ensure the safety and security of girls keeping in mind the rising
number of crimes against girls and women.Training will be given to girls of class VI to XII of Government
Schools.It will also be given in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) which are residential schools
and to those girls belonging to disadvantaged groups.
129) Which state government will receive the loan worth $147 million from the World Bank for
improving the management capacity of the urban local bodies (ULBs) in the state?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Jharkhand
Explanation:
On June 25, 2019, To provide basic urban services to the people and help improve the management
capacity of the urban local bodies (ULBs) in Jharkhand, the World Bank approved a $147 million loan
agreement to the state. The State Government will invest in urban services such as water supply,
sewerage, drainage, and urban roads and also strengthen the capacity of the Jharkhand Urban
Infrastructure Development Company (JUIDCO). Urban population growth in nine districts of Jharkhand
is above India’s overall urbanization pace of 2.7 percent.
130) Which Indian state has highest stunted children under 5 years of age as per the report on
Food & Nutrition Security (FNS) by UN’s (United Nations) World Food Programme and Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation?
1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Meghalaya
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bihar
Explanation:
The stunting in children under 5years of age is the highest in Bihar (48%), Uttar Pradesh (46%),
Jharkhand (45%), and Meghalaya (44%). Only one in five children in Kerala and Goa (20% each) are
stunted.
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131) Who will chair the Central Government formed committee for coordination among the
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG), the Ministry of Environment and Forest and
Climate Change(MoEFCC) ?
1) P K Sinha
2) Ajit Seth
3) Nripendra Misra
4) Pramod Kumar Misra
5) None of these
Answer – 1) P K Sinha
Explanation:
On June 23, 2019, Central Government has formed a committee for coordination among the Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas(MoPNG), the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate
Change(MoEFCC) and the state governments after a tug of war between the two ministries. The panel
formation will help in speeding up hydrocarbon exploration-related clearances.Members: The newly
formed committee will have P K Sinha, Cabinet Secretary as chairman and secretaries of home,
petroleum and environment ministry, a representative from the NITI Aayog & and chief secretaries of
petroleum-producing states as members.
132) Kalu police station was ranked as the India’s best police station, it is located in which state?
1) Dharwad district, Karnataka
2) Murshidabad district, West Bengal
3) Bikaner district, Rajasthan
4) Nicobar district, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Bikaner district, Rajasthan
Explanation:
On June 25, 2019, The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the rankings of police stations for the
year 2018. The Kalu police station in Bikaner district of Rajasthan was ranked the best police station in
the country. It was awarded the first rank for its performance in crime prevention, investigation and
disposal of cases, crime detection, community policing and maintenance of law and order, women help
desk facility, drinking water facility and WiFi.Campbell Bay police station in Nicobar district of Andaman
& Nicobar Islands was ranked second.
133) Who chaired the expert committee formed by RBI to look into the measures for the
economic and financial sustainability of the MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)?
1) G. N. Bajpai
2) C. B. Bhave
3) M. Damodaran
4) U K Sinha
5) None of these
Answer – 4) U K Sinha
Explanation:
On June 25, 2019, The Reserve Bank released the report of the expert committee under former SEBI
(Securities and Exchange Board of India) chairman U K Sinha on measures for the economic and financial
sustainability of the MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises).
134) Which Malayalam film was the first Indian film, to win the outstanding artistic achievement
award in the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival .
1) Ore Kadal
2) Thirakkatha
3) Veyil Marangal
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4) Pathemari
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Veyil Marangal
Explanation:
In the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival, Director Bijukumar Damodaran has received the
Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for the film, Veyil Marangal (Trees Under the Sun). This is for
the first Indian film to win a major award at the festival. The film was one among the 3,964 entries
submitted from 112 countries in the prestigious Golden Goblet Award competition.
135) Who was appointed as the new Director General (DG) of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ?
1) T. V. Narendran
2) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
3) Chandrajit Banerjee
4) Rajendra Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Explanation:
Krishnaswamy Natarajan, 1984 batch officer, has been appointed as new Director General (DG) of Indian
Coast Guard (ICG). He succeeds Rajendra Singh who will be retiring on 30 June 2019. At present, he is
serving as Additional Director General (ADG) of ICG’s Western SeaBoard.The flag officer had joined the
ICG on January 18, 1984. He has a Masters Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras
University.He held various important command and staff appointments, both afloat and ashore. He
served as the Commanding Officer, ICGS Mandapam.
136) Who was appointed as the head of newly constituted committee for ensuring inter-
ministerial coordination on resolving issues related to e-commerce ?
1) Sanjay Kothari
2) Ramesh Abhishek
3) Pradeep Kumar Sinha
4) Nripendra Misra
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Ramesh Abhishek
Explanation:
Standing Group of Secretaries (GoS) has been constituted for ensuring inter-ministerial coordination on
resolving issues related to e-commerce.Chairman: The committee formed under the Chairmanship of
Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ramesh Abhishek.Draft
national e-commerce policy: It has been drafted and placed in public domain. The 42-page draft
addresses six broad issues of the e-commerce ecosystem such as data, infrastructure development, e-
commerce marketplaces, regulatory issues, stimulating domestic digital economy and export promotion
through e-commerce.
137) Who was appointed as the chief of Research and Analysis Wing(RAW) for a fixed two-year
term ?
1) Alok Joshi
2) Rajinder Khanna
3) Anil K Dhasmana
4) Samant Kumar Goel
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Samant Kumar Goel
Explanation:
As per the Personnel Ministry, Government of India, Samant Kumar Goel, a 1984 batch IPS(Indian Police
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Service) officer of Punjab cadre appointed as chief of Research and Analysis Wing(RAW) for a fixed two-
year term. He is presently serving as Special Secretary in the RAW. He will succeed Anil K Dhasmana.
138) How much fine will be imposed on the people for blocking ambulances as a part of Motor
Vehicles (Amendment) Bill?
1) Rs 20,000
2) Rs 30,000
3) Rs 10,000
4) Rs 50,000
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Rs 10,000
Explanation:
On June 24, 2019, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the bill to
fine people with Rs 10,000 for blocking ambulances. The rule is the part of Motor Vehicles (Amendment)
Bill. The newly approved bill will update the Motor Vehicles Act 1988.
139) Who will chair the 18-member working group to revise the current series of Wholesale Price
Index (WPI) with the base year 2011-12 and to come up with a new Producer Price Index (PPI)?
1) V.K. Saraswat
2) V.K. Paul
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) Ramesh Chand
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Ramesh Chand
Explanation:
On June 27, 2019, Government formed a 18-member working group headed by Ramesh Chand, member
of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, to revise current series of Wholesale Price
Index (WPI) with base year 2011-12 and come up with a new Producer Price Index (PPI). The other
members of the panel include 4 officials from National Statistical Office, 2 from Ministry of Finance, 1
from Department of Agriculture, 1 from RBI, 1 from Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and 1 from
Department of Consumer Affairs. The non-official members of the group include State Bank of India chief
economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh, economist Surjit Bhalla, and Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory
Council member Shamika Ravi, among others.
140) Which institute has signed with Ministry of Shipping to set up India’s first Centre for Inland
& Coastal Maritime Technology (CICMT) with the focus on indigenisation of ship designing,
building and testing ?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Kharagpur
4) IIT Bombay
5) None of these
Answer – 3) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
On June 26, 2019, A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Ministry of Shipping and IIT
(Indian Institute of Technology), Kharagpur to set up Centre for Inland & Coastal Maritime Technology
(CICMT) at IIT Kharagpur. CICMT is the first of its kind centre in India with the focus on indigenisation of
ship designing, building, and testing. The cost of the project is Rs.69.20 crore and it is funded under
Sagarmala programme. The funding for the project is for 5 years after which revenues generated from
the end users will be used.
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141) Where was the 32nd edition of International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Congress held
for the first time in South Asia to increase quality seed production and seed export-import
policies ?
1) Male, Maldives
2) Dhaka, Bangladesh
3) Kabul, Afghanistan
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
An eight-day event of the 32nd edition of International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Congress has
started in Hyderabad, Telangana. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the Telangana
government have jointly hosted the event which is being held for the first time in South Asia.
Inauguration: Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
inaugurated the event.Aim: Focusing on modern technologies to increase quality seed production and
seed export-import policies.
142) Which country has signed a loan agreement worth $400 Million with World Bank for the
Program Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis(TB), which kills approximately half a million
people in that country ?
1) Indonesia
2) India
3) China
4) Nigeria
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
On June 28, 2019, The World Bank and the Government of India signed a loan agreement of $400 Million
for the Program Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis(TB), which kills approximately half a million
people in India every year. The program will cover nine States of India. The Loan Agreement was signed
by Mr. Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
on behalf of the Government of India and Mr. Shanker Lal, Acting Country Director, on behalf of the
World Bank.
143) What is the average base rate set by Reserve Bank of India for Non-Banking Financial
Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to be charged from their customers?
1) 9.75%
2) 9.25%
3) 9.55%
4) 9.18%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 9.18%
Explanation:
On June 28, 2019, The Reserve Bank of India set an average base rate of 9.18% for Non-Banking Financial
Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to be charged from their customers. It will be
charged for the quarter beginning July 1, 2019.On February 7, 2014, the Apex bank in a circular had
informed the NBFCs and MFIs regarding the pricing of credit on the last working day of every quarter.It
sets the average base rate on the basis of an average of the base rate of the 5 largest commercial banks.
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144) Which cryptocurrency exchange in India has terminated its digital asset trading services
and other crypto-related operations citing regulatory uncertainty and disruption ?
1) Coinbase
2) Koinex
3) Binance
4) Zebpay
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Koinex
Explanation:
India’s Largest cryptocurrency exchange, Koinex (Mumbai) terminating its digital asset trading services
and other crypto-related operations citing regulatory uncertainty and disruption. Problem: It was facing
problems with its payment services and gateways, along with non-crypto related transactions like
payment of salaries, rent, and purchase of equipment.It started its digital assets exchange services in
August 2017.Record: It executed over 20 million orders, and recorded $3Biilion+ in trading volume on its
platform so far.
145) Which country has became the low cost solar energy producer in the world as per
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s report “Renewable Power Generation Costs in
2018” ?
1) China
2) India
3) UK
4) US
5) None of these
Answer – 2) India
Explanation:
According to a report, “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018” by the International Renewable
Energy Agency (IRENA), India leads in producing solar power at lowest cost globally and is far ahead of
other nations in low average production costs. Even India beats China(cheapest manufacturer of
everything,) it also left behind the countries of the UK, Canada, and France among others.India’s report:
India has the lowest total installed cost for new utility-scale solar PV projects that were commissioned in
2018 at $793/Kw(kilowatt), which is 27% lower than in 2017.High cost: Canada($2,427/kW)
Russian($2,302/kW) Japan($2,101/kW) South Africa($1,617/kW) and Australia($1,554/kW) are
charging high for setting up solar projects.Low cost: China, Italy , France($1,074/kW) and
Germany($1,113/kW) have the lowest installation cost.
146) Name the first Indian, who has became the member of International Olympic Committee
(IOC) while heading a Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Fédération Internationale de Hockey
(FIH).
1) Narinder Batra
2) Thomas Abraham
3) Rajeev Arora
4) Vandana Sharda
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Narinder Batra
Explanation:
On June 26, 2019, Narinder Batra, President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Fédération
Internationale de Hockey (FIH) was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
in the IOC Session. He received 58 votes out of 62. With the election of 10 new members, the total
number of IOC members rose to 105. Batra became the first Indian to have the rare distinction by
becoming a member of the IOC while heading a National Olympic Committee and the international
federation.
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147) Who has been appointed as the National Housing Bank (NHB) Managing Director for a
period of three years?
1) Karnam Sekar
2) Sarada Kumar Hota
3) Pallav Mahapatra
4) P. S. Jayakumar
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Sarada Kumar Hota
Explanation:
According to the Finance Ministry, Government of India, Canara Bank General Manager (GM)Sarada
Kumar Hota has assumed charge as the National Housing Bank (NHB) Managing Director for a period of
three years. He succeeds Sriram Kalyanaraman. Prior to the appointment, Hota served as the managing
director of Can Fin Homes, a subsidiary of Canara Bank.NHB, which is now wholly owned by the
Government.
148) Which country is set to host 2026 Winter Olympics ?

1) China
2) Italy
3) India
4) Russia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Italy
Explanation:
On June 24, 2019, In the final round of voting at the 134th session of the International Olympic
Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, Italy’s Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo won the right to host the
2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Sweden’s capital Stockholm. Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo received 47
votes from the IOC members and Stockholm secured 34 votes.
149) Name the five-year vision plan launched by Department of Higher Education of the Ministry
of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to transform higher education with the help of more
than 50 initiatives .
1) Education Quality Inclusion Programme (EQIP)
2) Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)
3) Education Quality Upgradation and Enhanced Programme (EQUEP)
4) Education Quality Enhanced Programme (EQEP)
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)
Explanation:
On June 28, 2019, The Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resource Development
(MHRD) released a five-year vision plan named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme
(EQUIP) to transform higher education with the help of more than 50 initiatives.
150) By which year, the flow of raw sewage into the Ganga river will be fully stopped, Union
Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ?
1) 2025
2) 2022
3) 2030
4) 2020
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 2022
Explanation:
On June 28, 2019, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in a national conference,
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exhibition and awards ceremony ‘Innovative Water Solutions’ in New Delhi announced that the flow of
raw sewage into the Ganga river will be fully stopped by 2022. India is ranked 122nd in the World in
terms of contamination. States of Uttarakhand and Jharkhand have already achieved this and they have
promised to make Ganga fit for holy rituals by December 2019.Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) was asked to find out the portion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
funds spent on water issues.Ernst & Young (EY)-ASSOCHAM report titled “Think-Blue” Effective Water
Management: Integrating Innovation & Technology was released during the event.
151) Who constituted a 3 member panel to resolve disputes between private solar & wind power
developers, public sector Solar Energy Corporation of India and National Thermal Power
Corporation Limited (NTPC) beyond contractual agreement?
1) R K Singh
2) A K Dubey
3) M F Farooqui
4) Anil Swarup
5) None of these
Answer – 1) R K Singh
Explanation:
On June 27, 2019, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (Independent Charge) R K
Singh approved the formation of a three-member dispute resolution committee with members M F
Farooqui, former Heavy Industry Secretary, Anil Swarup, former Coal Secretary and A K Dubey, former
Sports Secretary to resolve disputes between private solar & wind power developers and public sector
Solar Energy Corporation of India and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) beyond
contractual agreement. India aims to achieve 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2022
as part of its climate commitments. Out of 175 GW, 100GW will be received from solar projects and rest
from the wind power projects.
152) Which Indian city was India’s most expensive city & included in the list of top 20 most-
expensive cities in Asia for expatriates as its residential housing prices were the highest in the
world ?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Chennai
4) Bengaluru
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Mumbai
Explanation:
As per Mercer’s 25th Annual Cost of Living Survey which was conducted in March 2019, Mumbai was
considered as India’s most expensive city. It was included in the list of top 20 most-expensive cities in
Asia for expatriates as its residential housing prices were the highest in the world. Indian Cities: Mumbai
fell 12 spots and was ranked 67th position. New Delhi stood at 118th place, Chennai was ranked 154th
position, Bengaluru at 179th position and Kolkata at 189th place.
153) Which state has signed with world bank worth $ 250 Million Loan Agreement for its State
Highways Development Project?
1) Karnataka
2) Rajasthan
3) Kerala
4) West Bengal
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rajasthan
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Explanation:
The Government of India, Government of Rajasthan and the World Bank signed a $ 250 Million Loan
Agreement for Phase II of Rajasthan State Highways Development Project. The Loan Agreement was
signed by Mr. Sameer Kumar Khare on behalf of the Government of India and Mr. Shanker Lal, Acting
Country Director (India) on behalf of the World Bank.It will be used to support the construction,
upgradation, improvement, and maintenance of 766 kms of state highways and district roads.
154) Which state has the highest unemployment rate as per the National Sample Survey
Organization (NSSO)’s titled “The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2017-18” ?
1) Meghalaya
2) Manipur
3) Goa
4) Nagaland
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Nagaland
Explanation:
Nagaland has the highest unemployment rate among the states with 21.4% followed by Goa (13.9%)and
Manipur(11.6%), while Meghalaya has the lowest rate at 1.5%.Chhattisgarh and Sikkim also have the
lowest rates.Rural and Urban: Urban areas witnessed higher unemployment (7.8%) than the rural areas
(5.3%).Male Vs Female: Females have the lowest unemployment rate (5.7%) in comparison to males
(6.2%).Union territories: Nagaland still gets top in the list of union territories while Dadra and Nagar
Haveli with a low rate of 0.6%.
155) Which color coding will be required to label on front side of Indian package food that
represent high fat, sugar and salt content levels as per Food Safety and Standards
Authority(FSSAI) ?
1) Yellow color coding
2) Red color coding
3) Green color coding
4) Orange color coding
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Red color coding
Explanation:
On June 27, 2019, As per the draft regulation issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSAI)
(Labelling and Display regulation) of India Packaged food companies will be required to label high fat,
sugar and salt content levels on the front side of the package with “red-color-coding”. Replacing old: This
will replace the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011.Labelling
regulations: Nutritional Information on calories (energy), saturated fats, trans-fats, added sugar and
sodium per serve should be mentioned on the Front of the Pack (FoP)labels.
156) Name the Indian Navy Ship, which reached Alexandria in Egypt as a part of the Western Fleet
Overseas Deployment programme .
1) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Talwar
2) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Trishul
3) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tabar
4) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tarkash
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tarkash
Explanation:
As a part of the Western Fleet Overseas Deployment programme, Indian Navy Ship(INS), Tarkash
reached Alexandria in Egypt for three days visit. This visit to Egypt will seek to strengthen the ties
between the two countries & increase the footprint and operational reach of the Indian navy.Due to the
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geostrategic location, Egypt will provide the unique advantage of being at the crossroads of Africa, Asia,
and Europe and, all important sea lines of communication pass through the Red Sea into the
Mediterranean through Suez Canal in Egypt.
157) What is the interest rates of Senior Citizens Savings Scheme for the July-September quarter?
1) 8.7 percent
2) 8.6 percent
3) 8.5 percent
4) 8.4 percent
5) None of these
Answer – 2) 8.6 percent
Explanation:
The Union Finance Ministry, Government of India reduced the interest rate on small savings schemes by
0.1 per cent (10 basis points) for the July-September quarter. The schemes include Public provident fund
(PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra(KVP), Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Senior
Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS). PPF&NSC: For the July-September quarter, PPF and National Savings
Certificate will fetch an annual interest rate of 7.9% as compared to 8% earlier.KVP: Kisan Vikas Patra
will yield 7.6 percent with a maturity of 113 months. At present, the interest rate on KVP is 7.7 percent
and maturity is 112 months.The girl child savings scheme: Sukanya Samriddhi Account will offer 8.4
percent from 8.5 percent.SCSS: Senior Citizens Savings Scheme will offer 8.6 percent from
8.7percent.Term deposits of 1- 3 years will offer an interest rate of 6.9 percent will be paid quarterly,
while the five-year quarterly pegged at 7.7 percent and for recurring 7.2 percent from the existing rate of
7.3 percent.
158) What is the leverage ratio for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) from October
2019?
1) 3.5%
2) 2%
3) 3%
4) 4%
5) None of these
Answer – 4) 4%
Explanation:
The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) relaxed the leverage ratio (LR) for banks in a bid to help them expand
their lending activities. The leverage ratio (LR) reduced to 4% for Domestic Systemically Important
Banks (DSIBs) and 3.5% for other banks with effective from October 1, 2019.The relaxation was done for
financial stability with a view to moving further towards harmonization with Basel III standards and
could help some of the banks currently under Prompt Corrective Action(PCA) comply with the leverage
framework.The leverage ratio, as defined under Basel-III norms, is Tier-I capital as a percentage of the
bank’s exposures.
159) Which Bank has signed a loan agreement of $250 million (Rs 1,725 crore) with Kerala for its
Resilient Programme ?
1) World Bank(WB)
2) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
3) New Development Bank (NDB)
4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) World Bank(WB)
Explanation:
On June 29, 2019, The Government of India, State Government of Kerala and World Bank signed a loan
agreement of $250 million (Rs 1,725 crore) for the Kerala Resilient Programme. Development Policy
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Loan (DPL): The loan agreement was signed by Sameer Kumar Khare on behalf of the government, Manoj
Joshi, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Kerala and Junaid Kamal Ahmad, Country Director, World Bank
India.This will enhance the state’s resilience against the impact of natural disasters and climate
change.The aid will support Kerala with improved river basin and water infrastructure operations
management, water supply and sanitation services, resilient and sustainable agriculture, enhanced
agriculture risk insurance, improved resilience of the core road network, etc.
160) Who sworn in as the governor of Manipur ?

1) Lalji Tandon
2) Jagdish Mukhi
3) B. D. Mishra
4) Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya
Explanation:
On June 27, 2019, Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya was sworn in as the Governor of Manipur. Justice
Lanusungkum Jamir of the High Court of Manipur administered the swearing in ceremony at the Darbar
Hall of the Raj Bhavan, Imphal in the presence of Chief Minister of the state N Biren Singh, his cabinet
colleagues, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), top civil and police officers. He is given the
additional charge as the Governor of Manipur, in addition to his own duties as the Governor of Nagaland
in the absence (on leave) of Dr Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur.
Static GK Q&A – June 2019

1) Where is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank?
2) Washington DC, US
3) Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
4) New York, US
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
2) Where was the Valmiki National Park located?

1) Bihar
2) Assam
3) Meghalaya
4) Maharashtra
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Bihar
3) Who is Ayush Minister of India?

1) Santosh Kumar Gangwar (MOS independent charge)
2) Jitendra Singh (MOS independent charge)
3) Prahalad Singh Patel (MOS independent charge)
4) Shripad Naik (MOS independent charge)
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Shripad Naik (MOS independent charge)
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4) Where is the headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) located?

1) Vienna, Austria
2) Rome, Italy
3) Paris, France
4) New Delhi, India
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rome, Italy
5) Who is the Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ?
1) Rajesh Kakkar
2) Ajay Kumar Dwivedi
3) Shashi Shanker
4) Subhash Kumar
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Shashi Shanker
6) What are the member countries of QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)?

1) United States, India, Japan, and Australia
2) United States, India, Japan, and Russia
3) United States, India, Russia and Australia
4) United States, Japan, Russia and Australia
5) None of these
Answer – 1) United States, India, Japan, and Australia
7) What is the tagline of ICICI Bank ?

1) Aapka Bhala Sabka Bhala
2) Experience Our Expertise
3) Badhti ka Nam Zindagi
4) Hum Hai Na, Khayal Apka
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Hum Hai Na, Khayal Apka
8) Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary is located in which state ?

1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Tamil Nadu
9) When did Government of India (GoI) launched National TB Programme?

1) 1944
2) 1956
3) 1962
4) 1945
5) None of these
Answer – 3) 1962
10) Who is the Director General of World Health Organization ?

1) Dr.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
2) JinLiqun
3) Takehiko Nakao
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4) Christine Lagarde
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
11) Who is the president of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ?

1) Chris Nikou
2) Mehdi Taj
3) Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa
4) Sayed Ali Reza Aghazada
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa
12) What is the tagline of YES Bank ?

1) Experience our Expertise
2) Trusted Family Bank
3) Central to you since 1911
4) Your Tech Friendly Bank
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Experience our Expertise
13) Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which state ?

1) Kerala
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Andhra Pradesh
14) Where is the headquarter of African Union ?

1) Khartoum, Sudan
2) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
3) Nairobi, Kenya
4) Mogadishu, Somalia
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
15) Who is the Executive Director of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ?
1) Randall Gonzalez Villalobos
2) Hai Kyung Jun
3) Henrietta Holsman Fore
4) Hikari Arai
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Henrietta Holsman Fore
16) St. Anthony’s Shrine is located in which country ?

1) Srilanka
2) India
3) Maldives
4) Bangladesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Srilanka
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17) Who is the chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?
1) Dr A K Singh
2) Dr Samir Vankatpati Kamat
3) Dr Sudhir Kamath OS
4) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy
18) Where is the headquarter of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd ?

1) Rourkela
2) Berhampur
3) Sambalpur
4) Jabalpur
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Sambalpur
19) Who is the president of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) ?

1) Lewis Garseedah Brown II
2) Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Bande
3) Mahmoud Saikal
4) Jorge Skinner-Kleé Arenales
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Bande
20) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in which state ?

1) Assam
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Assam
21) Where is the headquarter of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is
located ?
1) Washington, DC,U.S.
2) Rome, Italy
4) Vienna, Austria
5) None of these
Answer – 2) Rome, Italy
22) Valmiki National Park is located in which state?

1) Mizoram
2) Meghalaya
3) Assam
4) Bihar
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Bihar
23) What is the Capital and Currency of Kyrgyzstan ?

1) Capital: Tirane & Currency: Kyrgyzstani Lek
2) Capital: Luanda & Currency: Kyrgyzstani Kwanza
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3) Capital: Bishkek & Currency: Kyrgyzstani som

4) Capital: Yerevan & Currency: Kyrgyzstani Dram
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Capital: Bishkek & Currency: Kyrgyzstani som
24) What is the tagline of Jammu & Kashmir Bank ?

1) Serving to Empower
2) Central to you since 1911
3) Trusted family bank
4) Banking for all
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Serving to Empower
25) Who is the Minister of Railways of India ?

1) Amit Shah
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Raj Nath Singh
4) Nitin Jairam Gadkari
5) None of these
Answer - 2) Piyush Goyal
26) Who is the President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) ?

1) Shahid Mahmood
2) Syurkani Ishak Kasim
3) Takehiko Nakao
4) Tony McDonald
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Takehiko Nakao
27) Where is the headquarter of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
situated?
2) Lyon, France
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Los Angeles, California, US
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Los Angeles, California, US
28) Who is the CEO & MD of Max Life Insurance Company?

1) Prashant Tripathy
2) Analjit Singh
3) Manik Nangia
4) Mohini Daljeet Singh
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Prashant Tripathy
29) Where is the headquarter of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) ?

1) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2) Montreal, Canada
3) Washington DC, USA
4) The Hague, Netherlands
5) None of these
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Answer – 2) Montreal, Canada
30) Who is the President of Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS) ?

1) Alamgir A. Shaikh
2) Michael Al-Khoury
3) Mohamed Salem Al-Nuaimi
4) Nam Sam Hyun
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Mohamed Salem Al-Nuaimi
31) Where is the headquarter of FIH/ International Hockey Federation located ?

1) Kathmandu, Nepal
2) Jakarta, Indonesia
3) Lausanne, Switzerland
4) Manila, Phillipines
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Lausanne, Switzerland
32) Who is the president of International Olympic Committee (IOC) ?

1) Thomas Bach
2) Raja Randhir Singh
3) Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari
4) Mr Timur Kulibayev
5) None of these
Answer - 1) Thomas Bach
33) Where is the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport located?

1) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Gurugram, Haryana
4) Agartala, Tripura
5) None of these
Answer - 4) Agartala, Tripura
34) Who is the Managing Director of Sundaram Finance ?

1) P N Venkatachalam
2) T T Srinivasaraghavan
3) S Mahalingam
4) Raghuttama Rao Ragavendra
5) None of these
Answer - 2) T T Srinivasaraghavan
35) What is the Capital and Currency of South Korea ?

1) Capital: Luanda & Currency: South Korean Pesu
2) Capital: Yerevan & Currency: South Korean Dram
3) Capital: Seoul & Currency: South Korean won
4) Capital: Baku & Currency: South Korean Manat
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Capital: Seoul & Currency: South Korean won
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36) Who is the Secretary General of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)?

1) Dr Mathias Jonas
2) Abri Kampfer
3) Mustafa Iptes
4) Yves Guillam
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Dr Mathias Jonas
37) Who is the MD & CEO of Max Bupa Health Insurance Company ?
1) Rajesh Sud
2) Mohit Talwar
3) David Fletcher
4) Ashish Mehrotra
5) None of these
Answer – 4) Ashish Mehrotra
38) Papikonda National Park is located in which state?

1) Kerala
2) Andra Pradesh
3) Meghalaya
4) Mizoram
5) None of these
Answer - 2) Andra Pradesh
39) Where is the headquarter of United Nations Office on Drugs & Crimes (UNODC) located ?
2) Paris, France
3) Vienna, Austria
4) Washington D.C., U.S.
5) None of these
Answer – 3) Vienna, Austria
40) Who is the Chairman of Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSAI) ?

1) Rita Teaotia
2) Pawan Kumar Agarwal
3) Ashwani Kumar
4) Santosh Kumar Sarangi
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Rita Teaotia
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16) Who was elected as the President of El Salvador ?

3) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

4) 7.5 per cent

46) Who was elected as the Prime Minister of Thailand ?

52) Which bank has appointed R K Chibber as interim chief ?

Singles (Australia) Vondrousova (Czech

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production of the season by winning eight awards, including Best Musical.

4) Washington, D.C., U.S.

70) Which country has elected Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as its president ?

83) Who was crowned as Miss India 2019 ?

4) Theme – “New opportunities for cooperation, peace and security in Asia”

Answer – 3) Spitzer Space Telescope

98) Name the cryptocurrency, which is set to be launched by Facebook in 2020.

120) What is the name of Autobiography of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev ?

4) ‘My Life, My Mission’

123) Who was elected as the President of Mauritania ?

148) Which country is set to host 2026 Winter Olympics ?

160) Who sworn in as the governor of Manipur ?

Static GK Q&A – June 2019

2) Where was the Valmiki National Park located?

3) Who is Ayush Minister of India?

4) Where is the headquarters of Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) located?

6) What are the member countries of QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)?

7) What is the tagline of ICICI Bank ?

8) Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary is located in which state ?

9) When did Government of India (GoI) launched National TB Programme?

10) Who is the Director General of World Health Organization ?

11) Who is the president of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ?

12) What is the tagline of YES Bank ?

13) Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which state ?

14) Where is the headquarter of African Union ?

16) St. Anthony’s Shrine is located in which country ?

18) Where is the headquarter of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd ?

19) Who is the president of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) ?

20) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is located in which state ?

22) Valmiki National Park is located in which state?

23) What is the Capital and Currency of Kyrgyzstan ?

3) Capital: Bishkek & Currency: Kyrgyzstani som

24) What is the tagline of Jammu & Kashmir Bank ?

25) Who is the Minister of Railways of India ?

26) Who is the President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) ?

28) Who is the CEO & MD of Max Life Insurance Company?

29) Where is the headquarter of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) ?

Answer – 2) Montreal, Canada

30) Who is the President of Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS) ?

31) Where is the headquarter of FIH/ International Hockey Federation located ?

32) Who is the president of International Olympic Committee (IOC) ?

33) Where is the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport located?

34) Who is the Managing Director of Sundaram Finance ?

35) What is the Capital and Currency of South Korea ?

36) Who is the Secretary General of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)?

38) Papikonda National Park is located in which state?

40) Who is the Chairman of Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSAI) ?

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