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2250+ Multiple Choice Question with detailed explanation
Extremely useful for West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS) and other upcoming competitive exams.
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38. Who became the first Indian boxer to enter the finals of 44. Where is the HQ of Ola?
the Men’s World Boxing Championships? [A] Bengaluru
[A] Akhil Kumar [B] Mumbai
[B] Amit Panghal [C] Chennai
[C] Shiv Thapa [D] Pune
[D] Vikas Krishnan Correct Answer – [A] Bengaluru
Correct Answer – [B] Amit Panghal
Explanation: Amit Panghal became the first Indian boxer 45. A documentary based on Uttarakhand farmer’s life
to enter the finals of the Men’s World Boxing _______ has been recently nominated for the Oscars.
Championships. Panghal defeated Saken Bibossinov 3-2 in [A] Moti Bagh
the semi-finals in the 52 kg weight category. [B] Kisaan
[C] Karza
39. Which state school won U-17 Junior Boys Subroto Cup [D] KamDhenu
International Football Tournament? Correct Answer – [A] Moti Bagh
[A] Assam Explanation: It is a documentary film, which is based on
[B] Bihar the struggle of a farmer in a remote Himalayan village.
[C] Maharashtra Moti Bagh is jointly produced by Doordarshan and Public
[D] Meghalaya Service Broadcasting Trust.
Correct Answer – [D] Meghalaya
Explanation: Hopewel Elias Higher Secondary School, 46. Which among the following is the energy capital of the
Meghalaya defeated Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Prothishtan world?
(BKSP) by 1-0 in the final of U-17 Junior Boys Subroto [A] Houston
Cup International Football Tournament at Dr Ambedkar [B] Los Angeles
Stadium in Delhi. [C] San Jose
[D] Boston
40. Who is the author of book “Rethinking Good Correct Answer – [A] Houston
Governance’? Explanation: It is home to 4,600 energy-related firms. It
[A] Rajiv Mehrishi must be mentioned here that the new energy technologies
[B] Mehboob Khan such as hydraulic fracturing and deep-water offshore
[C] T Manoharan technology are centered in Houston.
[D] Vinod Rai
Correct Answer – [D] Vinod Rai 47. International Day of Peace and Non-Violence (UN) is
Explanation: The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu observed on _______.
released the book ‘Rethinking Good Governance’, authored [A] 20 Sep
by the former CAG, Shri Vinod Rai, in New Delhi. [B] 21 Sep
[C] 22 Sep
41. Who released the book Himalayan Odyssey’? [D] 23 Sep
[A] Veerendra Kumar Correct Answer – [B] 21 Sep
[B] Smriti Irani Explanation: It is unofficially known as World Peace Day.
[C] M Venkaiah Naidu UNhas declared “Climate Action for Peace” as a theme for
[D] Narendra Modi International Day of Peace-2019. This day is dedicated to
Correct Answer – [C] M Venkaiah Naidu fortifying the principles of peace.
Explanation: The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
released the book ‘Himalayan Odyssey’, the English 48. The second season of Saif Ali Khan’s digital debut
translation of the award-winning Malayalam original – series _______ has been nominated in the best drama
‘Haimavathabhuvil’, written by Shri M.P. Veerendra category for the International Emmy Awards.
Kumar, Member of Parliament and Chief Managing [A] Sacred Games
Director of Mathrubhumi, in New Delhi [B] The Family Man
[C] Typewriter
42. Where is the HQ of Securities and Exchange Board of [D] Delhi Crime
India? Correct Answer – [A] Sacred Games
[A] Pune Explanation: Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan
[B] New Delhi directed the second season of “Sacred Games”. In this, Saif
[C] Chennai Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui reprised their roles as
[D] Mumbai Sartaj Singh and Ganesh Gaitonde.
Correct Answer – [D] Mumbai
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50. _______ has been honoured with the Magnificent 55. 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF)
Performing Arts Award at the annual 21st Century 2019 will be held at _______.
Icon Awards in London. [A] Kolkata
[A] Sonu Nigam [B] Mumbai
[B] Lata Mangeshkar [C] Chennai
[C] Jagjit Singh [D] Ladakh
[D] Himesh Kumar Correct Answer – [A] Kolkata
Correct Answer – [A] Sonu Nigam Explanation: The IISF 2019 is the fifth edition since its
Explanation: The 21st Century Icon Awards are the inception in 2015. It is a festival to celebrate the
brainchild of UK-based Indian-origin entrepreneurs Tarun achievements of India’s scientific and technological
Ghulati and Preeti Ran[A] Nigam was among a host of advancements. It expects to host a gathering of
winners across a range of categories at a gala awards approximately 12,000 participants from India & abroa[D]
ceremony last week.
56. The theme of this year’s India Water Week is
51. A consistent Bajrang Punia registered his third medal ___________________.
at the World Wrestling Championships by winning a [A] Water cooperation: Coping with 21st Century Troubles
bronze in the men’s ____ freestyle category. [B] Water cooperation: Coping with 20th Century
[A] 40 kg Challenges
[B] 50 kg [C] Water cooperation: Coping with 21st Century Conflicts
[C] 65 kg [D] Water cooperation: Coping with 21st Century
[D] 100 kg Challenges
Correct Answer – [C] 65 kg Correct Answer – [D] Water cooperation: Coping with
Explanation: Bajrang defeated Tulga Tumur Ochir of 21st Century Challenges
Mongolia 8-7 in the bronze medal bout. Earlier, Bajrang Explanation: This is the sixth event of its kind with the
had won a bronze in 2013. It is worth mentioning that India theme “Water Cooperation – Coping with 21st Century
concluded its run at the World Wrestling Championships Challenges”. It focuses on need and importance of water
2019 in Nur-Sultan (5 medals). use across all sectors. The India Water Week (IWW) 2019
will be organized by the Ministry of Water Resources.
52. In a historic decision, the United Kingdom Supreme
Court has unanimously declared the prorogation of UK 57. Bollywood's megastar ______ has been selected for
Parliament by _______ to be unlawful and voi[D] Dada Saheb Phalke award 2019.
[A] Donald Trump [A] Aamir Khan
[B] Vladimir Putin [B] Salman Khan
[C] Boris Johnson [C] Amitabh Bachchan
[D] Angela Merkel [D] Ritish Kumar
Correct Answer – [C] Boris Johnson Correct Answer – [C] Amitabh Bachchan
Explanation: The unanimous Supreme Court ruling Explanation: Sh. Bachchan has been selected for the Dada
declared the order to suspend Parliament “void and of no Saheb Phalke award 2019 for his immeasurable
effect.” In this nation, the case marked a rare confrontation contribution to Indian cinem[A] The Dada Saheb Phalke
between the PM, the courts and Parliament over their rights award was conferred on the late Vinod Khanna in 2018.
and responsibilities.
58. World Tourism Day, is marked on ______ each year.
53. World Heart Day is celebrated every year on ________. [A] Sep 27
[A] 28 Sep [B] Oct 16
[B] 29 Sep [C] Oct 20
[C] 30 Sep [D] Oct 25
[D] Oct 2 Correct Answer – [A] Sep 27
Correct Answer – [A] 28 Sep Explanation: World Tourism Day was first celebrated on
Explanation: CVD (Cardiovascular Diseases) including September 27, 1980. On this day the laws of the UNWTO
came into force in the year 1970.
72. Name the new Chief executive Officer of the Royal 77. Who among the following won the National Geoscience
Bank of Scotland? Young Scientist Award-2018?
[A] Alison Rose [A] Dr. Sohini Ganguly
[B] Karen Pierce [B] Dr. Yamuna Singh
[C] Polly Higgins [C] Dr. Debjani Sarkar
[D] Emily Maitlis [D] Mr. Pradipta Sur
Correct Answer: [A] Alison Rose Correct Answer: [A] Dr. Sohini Ganguly
Explanation: Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc has Explanation: The National Geosciences Young Scientist
announced the appointment of Alison Rose as the chief Award-2018 was awarded to Dr. Sohini Ganguly from Goa
executive officer of the bank. She will be the first women University for her significant work in the fields of
to head RBS. volcanology, geochemistry and petrology.
73. Name the agri digital platform launched by Bank of 78. Which state government has made Sanskrit language
Baroda compulsory from 3rd to 8th grade in all government
[A] Baroda Utpadan and private schools?
[B] Baroda Fasal [A] Uttarakhand
[C] Baroda Kisan [B] Haryana
[D] Baroda Krishi [C] Punjab
Correct Answer: [C] Baroda Kisan [D] Rajasthan
Explanation: Bank of Baroda has launched an agri digital Correct Answer: [A] Uttarakhand
platform named “Baroda Kisan”. It is a web-based portal Explanation: The Uttarakhand government announced
that can also be accessed by farmers via mobile. recently that Sanskrit language will be a mandatory subject
in all private and government school from class 3rd to 8th.
74. When is the World Alzheimer’s Day observed? Apart from that, Uttarakhand CM, TS Rawat has launched
[A] September 18 music CD of Sanskrit poems.
[B] September 19
[C] September 20 79. Who among the following has been named as next IAF
[D] September 21 chief?
Correct Answer: [D] September 21 [A] JBS Kaushik
Explanation: Every year on September 21, World [B] SS Narayan
Alzheimer’s Day is observed all around the globe. Purpose: [C] VK Pachauri
Raise awareness about the stigma that runs around [D] RKS Bhadauria
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Theme 2019: Raising Correct Answer: [D] RKS Bhadauria
awareness and challenging stigma. Explanation: Air Marshall Rakesh Kumar Singh
Bhadauria has been named as next Indian Air Force chief
75. The Supreme Court has sought report from Juvenile by the Government of India. RKS Bhadauria has
Justice Panel of which state/UT on alleged illegal experience of flying 26 different types of fighter jets.
detention and ill-treatment of children?
[A] West Bengal 80. World Health Organization celebrated the first World
[B] Uttar Pradesh Patient Safety Day on which day?
[C] Jammu and Kashmir [A] 20 September
[D] Delhi [B] 19 September
Correct Answer: [C] Jammu and Kashmir [C] 18 September
Explanation: The SC has sought a report from J&K’s [D] 17 September
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81. Who was honoured with the National Geoscience 86. Which State/UT police recently launched ‘Tatpar’
‘Award of Excellence’? mobile app?
[A] Prof. Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi [A] Chandigarh
[B] Mr. Prabhakar Keshaorao Raut [B] Rajasthan
[C] Dr. Janardhana Raju Nandimandalam [C] Delhi
[D] Dr. Ashim Kumar Sinha [D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: [A] Prof. Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi Correct Answer: [C] Delhi
Explanation: The National Geoscience ‘Award for Explanation: Delhi Police has recently launched a mobile
Excellence’ was conferred to Prof. Syed Wajih Ahmad application named ‘Tatpar’. The citizens of Delhi can take
Naqvi from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research benefit of this app through 50 services included in it. All
(CSIR) for his significant global contributions in the field those services launched by Delhi Police like e-FIR, lost and
of aquatic biogeochemical research. found, Himmat Plus etc are available in this app.
82. Union Ministry of Electronics and IT & DSCI recently 87. Google Assistant is now available in how many Indian
collaborated with which company to launch ‘Digital languages?
Payment Abhiyan’? [A] 10
[A] Facebook [B] 9
[B] Google [C] 8
[C] WhatsApp [D] 12
[D] IBM Correct Answer: [B] 9
Correct Answer: [B] Google Explanation: Google Assistant is now available in 9 Indian
Explanation: Union Ministry of Electronics and IT languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi,
(MeitY) and Data Security Council of India (DSCI) Telugu, Gujarati, Urdu, Kannada and Bengali. The user can
recently collaborated with Google India to launch ‘Digital set the Google assistant to speak in any of the 9 languages
Payment Abhiyan’ to increase awareness about cashless by just saying, “Ok Google, Hindi bolo or talk/ speak to me
payment. in Hindi”.
83. Who has become the first Defence Minister to fly LCA 88. The Google Research India AI lab will be set up in
Tejas? which city?
[A] Amit Shah [A] New Delhi
[B] Nirmala Sitharaman [B] Hyderabad
[C] Rajnath Singh [C] Bengaluru
[D] Venkaiah Naidu [D] Chennai
Correct Answer: [C] Rajnath Singh Correct Answer: [C] Bengaluru
Explanation: Rajnath Singh has become the first Defence Explanation: Google announced the setting up of Google
Minister to fly indigenously-built fighter aircraft Tejas. The Research India, a new AI research team in Bengaluru,
Defence Minister flew a 30-minute sortie in the twin-seater which will focus on advancing computer science and
version of Tejas. applying AI research to solve big problems in healthcare,
agriculture and education.
84. Who has been appointed as the new National Security
Adviser of the United States? 89. Which state has announced to observe 2020 as an
[A] Robert O’Brien Artificial Intelligence Year?
[B] Jay Powell [A] Telangana
[C] Terrence K. Williams [B] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Jim Jordan [C] Bihar
Correct Answer: [A] Robert O’Brien [D] Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Robert O’Brien has been named as Trump's Correct Answer: [A] Telangana
fourth national security adviser, replacing John Bolton who Explanation: Telangana has announced to observe 2020 as
was fired last week. He will be the fourth national security Artificial Intelligence (AI) Year. It will be included various
adviser under Donald Trump‘s administration. technical events in schools, colleges and educational
institutions. IIT Khadagpur is also planning to open its
85. Which of the following movie stars recently won Best regional branch at Telangana to boost AI in the state.
Actress Award at IIFA Awards 2019?
[A] Deepika Padukone 90. Which among the following universities has included
[B] Alia Bhatt Triple Talaq law in LLB, LLM syllabus?
[C] Katrina Kaif [A] Chaudhary Charan Singh University
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94. Which missile was launched recently by DRDO from 99. Which Indian documentary has been nominated for the
Su-30 MKI fighter jet? Oscars?
[A] NAG [A] Roar of the Lion
[B] Astra [B] Lady Tiger
[C] Exocet [C] Wild Karnataka
[D] Dhanush [D] Moti Bagh
Correct Answer: [B] Astra Correct Answer: [D] Moti Bagh
Explanation: The DRDO recently successfully flight- Explanation: Moti Bagh, a documentary based on the life
tested the Air-to-Air missile, Astra off the Odisha coast. of an Uttarakhand farmer Vidyadutt has been nominated for
The missile was launched from the fighter jet Su-30 MKI. the Oscars. The documentary film has been directed by
Nirmal Chander. The film shows how the 83-year-old
95. Ministry Coal signed an allotment agreement with struggles to keep his farm alive and till the uninhabited
which state’s Power Development Corporation hilly lands.
Limited?
[A] Maharashtra 100. ISRO has signed MoU with which organization to
[B] West Bengal procure critical technologies for Human Space Mission?
[C] Gujarat [A] CIA
[D] Uttar Pradesh [B] RAW
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101. Which region has been renamed as the ‘Kalyana 106. Who among the following set a new record in cue sports
Karnataka’ recently? by winning his 22nd World Billiards Title?
[A] Hyderabad-Karnataka Region [A] Sourav Kothari
[B] Mumbai-Karnataka Region [B] Rajdeep Sarkar
[C] Panaji Karnataka Region [C] Abhinav Bindra
[D] Amaravati Karnataka Region [D] Pankaj Advani
Correct Answer: [A] Hyderabad-Karnataka Region Correct Answer: [D] Pankaj Advani
Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa Explanation: Pankaj Advani recently won his 22nd World
recently announced that Hyderabad-Karnataka Region has Billiards Title at the IBSF World Billiards Championship
been renamed as Kalyana Karnataka Region that comprises 2019. This is Advani’s fourth consecutive world title in
six districts of Karnataka: Koppal, Ballari, Bidar, billiards short format (150-up). Pankaj Advani has won
Kalaburagi, Yadgir and Raichur. more world titles in cue sports more than anyone in the
world making him the greatest cueist of all time.
102. Who among the following recently became the first
Indian wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 107. The Supreme Court has allowed which Congress leader
2020? to visit J&K?
[A] Yogeshwar Dutt [A] Rahul Gandhi
[B] Vinesh Phogat [B] Sonia Gandhi
[C] Sushil Kumar [C] Manmohan Singh
[D] Sakshi Malik [D] Gulam Nabi Azad
Correct Answer: [B] Vinesh Phogat Correct Answer: [D] Gulam Nabi Azad
Explanation: Vinesh Phogat recently became the first Explanation: The Supreme Court on September 16, 2019
Indian wrestler to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics after allowed senior Congress leader and former J&K Chief
defeating world number one Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit Jammu and Kashmir to
ongoing World Wrestling Championship in Kazakhstan. meet the people. The SC bench headed by CJI Ranjan
Gogoi and comprising Justices S A Bobde and S Abdul
103. Who recently became India’s first woman officer to be Nazeer however clarified that the Congress leader cannot
posted as a military diplomat at Moscow in Russia? hold any political rally in the state.
[A] Sandhya Suri
[B] Kiran Shekhawat 108. Which state recently launched Jan Soochna Portal for
[C] Anjali Singh its citizens?
[D] Samridhi Singh [A] Rajasthan
Correct Answer: [C] Anjali Singh [B] Maharashtra
Explanation: Anjali Singh has become India’s first woman [C] Gujarat
officer to be posted as military diplomat “Deputy Naval [D] Madhya Pradesh
Attache” at Moscow in Russia. Correct Answer: [A] Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot
104. The scientists of Botanical Survey of India have launched a “Jan Soochna Portal” aimed at easing the access
discovered two new species of ginger in which state? to information for the beneficiaries of welfare schemes.
[A] Nagaland The portal has been created by the Department of
[B] Assam Information Technology and Communication (DoIT&[C]
[C] Karnataka in collaboration with civil society.
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: [A] Nagaland 109. Who has been appointed as the first Lokayukta of
Explanation: Scientists have recently found two new Andhra Pradesh?
species of ginger in Nagaland. These two new species are - [A] Justice A Goswami
Zingiber perenense and Zingiber dimapurense. A detailed [B] Justice P Lakshman Reddy
report about both discoveries was published in a journal. [C] Justice S D Manirattnam
[D] Justice Ram Rao
105. Who among the following has won two awards at the Correct Answer: [B] Justice P Lakshman Reddy
Boston Film Festival? Explanation: Justice P Lakshman Reddy was sworn in as
[A] Shabana Azmi the first Lokayukta of the Andhra Pradesh. Justice Reddy
[B] Neena Gupta
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142. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to 147. Who has been appointed as Principal Advisor to Prime
the nation India’s second riverine Multi-Modal terminal Minister with effect from September 11, 2019?
(MMT) in which state? [A] Pradeep Kumar Sinha
[A] Bihar [B] Amar Singh
[B] Uttar Pradesh [C] Kiran Negi
[C] Maharashtra [D] Ravneet Gill
[D] Jharkhand Correct Answer: [A] Pradeep Kumar Sinha
Correct Answer: [A] Bihar Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to (ACC) approved the appointment of Pradeep Kumar Sinha
the nation India’s second riverine Multi-Modal terminal as Principal Advisor to Prime Minister with effect from
(MMT) built at Sahibganj in Jharkhand. September 11, 2019. The veteran bureaucrat was earlier
made OSD in Prime Minister’s Office on August 30.
143. Recently Srivilliputtur palkova of Which state got
Geographical Indication tag? 148. Who has been appointed as the new Principal Secretary
[A] Tamil Nadu to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
[B] Assam [A] PK Mishra
[C] Odisha [B] Anurag Kishor
[D] Bihar [C] Sandeep Singh
Correct Answer: [A] Tamil Nadu [D] Vaibhav Singh
Explanation: The famous Srivilliputtur palkova, a sweet Correct Answer: A] PK Mishra
made from cow milk and sugar, has got the Geographical Explanation: Pramod Kumar Mishra has been appointed
Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indications as the new Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra
Registry in Chennai. The palkova is manufactured in and Modi. He succeeds Nripendra Misra who stepped down
around the municipality of Srivilliputtur in Virudhunagar recently.
district.
149. Who has been conferred with the Order of Zayed II, the
144. According to Lancet Journal, what is the rank of India highest civilian honour in the country, by President
in global malaria cases in 2017? Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan?
[A] 1st [A] PK Bezburah
[B] 2nd [B] Sandeep Patil
[C] 3rd [C] Vijay Kumar Singh
[D] 4th [D] Navdeep Singh Suri
Correct Answer: [D] 4th Correct Answer: [D] Navdeep Singh Suri
Explanation: India ranked fourth in the global incidence of Explanation: Outgoing India’s ambassador to the United
the deadly mosquito-borne disease malaria in 2017, with Arab Emirates (UAE) Navdeep Singh Suri has been
four per cent of the cases worldwide reported in the conferred with the Order of Zayed II, the highest civilian
country, according to a report published in The Lancet honour in the country, by President Sheikh Khalifa bin
journal. Zayed Al Nahyan.
145. Recently DRDO successfully test-fired the Man 150. Who has been selected to receive the 2019 ‘Power,
Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) from Together Award’ by the Women Leaders Global Forum
a firing range from which state? (WLGF) at Reykjavik, Iceland?
[A] Assam [A] Oprah Winfrey
[B] Telangana [B] Larry Page
[C] Odisha [C] NR Narayana
[D] Andhra Pradesh [D] Arunachalam Muruganathan
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165. Who became the youngest person to pass the Maha 170. Which country was the honour country at the 84th
Pariksha? Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF)?
[A] Priyavrata [A] Canada
[B] Anukesh [B] France
[C] Ankush [C] India
[D] Shubhendu [D] Pakistan
Correct Answer: [A] Priyavrata Correct Answer: [C] India
Explanation: Priyavrata, 16, created a record by becoming Explanation: India was the honoured country at the 84th
the youngest person to clear 14 levels of the Tenali Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in Greece. The new
Pariksha. Priyavrata became the youngest person to pass India pavilion was inaugurated on the occasion by Prime
the Maha Pariksha. Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and
the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Hardeep
166. Recently Heeralal Sharma passed away. He was related Singh Puri on September 7, 2019.
to which field?
[A] Politics 171. Who was appointed as the Principal Secretary to the
[B] Actor Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
[C] Freedom Fighter [A] Pramod Kumar Mishra
[D] Social Activist [B] Arun Kumar Goyal
Correct Answer: [C] Freedom Fighter [C] Ramesh Gupta
Explanation: Rajasthan born freedom fighter of India [D] Abhishek Menon
Heeralal Sharma has passed away at the age of 95. He took Correct Answer: [A] Pramod Kumar Mishra
an active participated in the freedom struggle and was Explanation: The Appointments Cabinet Committee
jailed for two years. (AC[C] recently approved the appointment of Pramod
Kumar Mishra as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister
167. Who is the author of the book “Savarkar: Echoes from Narendra Modi with effect from September 11, 2019.
a forgotten past, 1883-1924″ ? Mishra is currently working as an Additional Principal
[A] Vikram Sampath Secretary to the Prime Minister.
[B] Raonit Singh
[C] Dipshika Singh 172. Who has been appointed as the Principal Advisor to
[D] Amitav Ghosh Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Correct Answer: [A] Vikram Sampath [A] Rajiv Gauba
Explanation: A book titled “Savarkar: Echoes from a [B] PK Sinha
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186. Where is the HQ of Khadi and Village Industry 192. Recently Ram Jethmalani passed away. He was the
Commission? former Union Minister and related to which other
[A] Pune profession?
[B] New Delhi [A] Actor
[C] Mumbai [B] Lawyer
[D] Chennai [C] Journalist
Correct Answer: [C] Mumbai [D] Social Activist
Correct Answer: [B] Lawyer
187. What is the currency of Bahamas? Explanation: Eminent lawyer and former Union Minister
[A] Euro Ram Jethmalani has passed away, just six days short of his
[B] Dollar 96th birthday.
[C] Rupee
[D] Peso 193. What is the currency of Sri Lanka?
Correct Answer: [B] Dollar [A] Rial
[B] Rupee
188. Recently PM Modi inaugurated the first metro coach [C] Dinar
under Make in India in which city/UT? [D] Rufiyaa
[A] New Delhi Correct Answer: [B] Rupee
[B] Mumbai
[C] Chennai 194. What is the currency of China?
[D] Kochi [A] Rupee
Correct Answer: [B] Mumbai [B] Renminbi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated [C] Dollar
the first coach for Mumbai Metro built under the ‘Make in [D] Euro
India’ programme. Correct Answer: [B] Renminbi
189. The exercise SLINEX-2019 is a exercise between India 195. What is the capital of Canada?
and which other country? [A] Rome
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209. Which city school won the U14 Subroto Cup Title? 214. Who has been conferred the prestigious SKOCH
[A] Assam Governance Gold Award?
[B] Mizoram [A] Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban
[C] Sikkim Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)
[D] Bihar [B] Ministry of MSME
Correct Answer: [B] Mizoram [C] SIDBI
Explanation: Saidan Secondary School of Mizoram was [D] PMGSY
crowned Under-14 boys champions of Subroto Cup Correct Answer: [A] Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-
International Football tournament after defeating Unique National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)
Model Academy of Manipur 2-0 in the summit clashin Explanation: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National
New Delhi. Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), has been
conferred the prestigious SKOCH Governance Gold
210. Who has become the first Indian cricketer to score over Award. It has been conferred the award for its initiative
6,000 runs and take over 300 wickets in first-class “Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention
cricket and still not have played for Team India? Access (PAiS[A] ”. DAY-NULM is a flagship mission
[A] Jalaj Saxena under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
[B] Naveen Kaur
[C] Shubman Gill 215. Which mobile application won global tech prize in USA
[D] Naresh Ahirwar recently?
Correct Answer: [A] Jalaj Saxena [A] MyCircle
Explanation: Kerala all-rounder Jalaj Saxena has become [B] Vayu
the first Indian cricketer to score over 6,000 runs and take [C] Maitri
over 300 wickets in first-class cricket and still not have [D] Meghdoot
played for Team India. Overall, he is the 19th Indian to Correct Answer: [C] Maitri
score 6,000 runs and take 300 wickets in first-class cricket. Explanation: Five girls in Noida have developed a mobile
The 32-year-old achieved the feat during a Duleep Trophy App that connects children at orphanages with senior
match. citizens in old-age homes, with their innovation fetching
them a bronze medal at a global tech competition in the US.
211. Who won the Women’s Player of the Year award for
the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League campaign? 216. Who is the author of book “Obama: the call of history
[A] Wendie Renard “?
[B] Alex Morgan [A] Ian Kershaw
[C] Ellyse Perry [B] Ben Judah
[D] Lucy Bronze [C] Nina Antonia
Correct Answer: [D] Lucy Bronze [D] Peter Baker
Explanation: England footballer Lucy Bronze won the Correct Answer: [D] Peter Baker
Women’s Player of the Year award for the 2018/19 UEFA Explanation: Obama: The Call of History’, written by
Champions League campaign. Peter Baker, the Chief White House Correspondent for The
New York Times, chronicles a period of “great hope,
212. Who has been appointed as OSD (Officer on Special tumult, accomplishments, and, yes, failure”. It will give an
Duty) in the PMO? in-depth account of the former US President’s years in
[A] Atanu Chaturvedi office, while examining his legacy as it stands today.
[B] Ravneet Gill
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261. What is the currency of Indonesia? 270. What is the currency of Czech Republic?
[A] Rial [A] Riel
[B] Dinar [B] Dinar
[C] Rupiah [C] Koruna
[D] Rupee [D] Won
Correct Answer: [C] Rupiah Correct Answer: [C] Koruna
263. Where is the HQ of RBI? 272. What is the tagline of ICICI Bank?
[A] Kolkata [A] Experience our Expertise
[B] Pune [B] Hum Hai na Khayaal Aapka
[C] Mumbai [C] Trusted Since 1906
[D] Chennai [D] A tradition of Trust
Correct Answer: [C] Mumbai Correct Answer: [B] Hum Hai na Khayaal Aapka
264. Where is the HQ of Association of South East Asian 273. Where is the HQ of Insurance Regulatory and
Nation? Development Authority of India?
[A] Beijing [A] Lucknow
[B] Tokyo [B] Ahmedabad
[C] Mumbai [C] Hyderabad
[D] Jakarta [D] Mumbai
Correct Answer: [D] Jakarta Correct Answer: [C] Hyderabad
265. Where is the HQ of Central Bank of India? 274. What is the currency of Russia?
[A] Kolkata [A] Euro
[B] Mumbai [B] Ruble
[C] Pune [C] Rupee
[D] Delhi [D] Dollar
Correct Answer: [B] Mumbai Correct Answer: [B] Ruble
266. What is the tagline of Central Bank of India? 275. In a significant step, Saudi Arabia has increased India’s
[A] A tradition of Trust Haj quota to _________.
[B] India’s International Bank A. 200,000
[C] Central to You Since 1911 B. 250,000
[D] Trusted Since 1906 C. 300,000
Correct Answer: [C] Central to You Since 1911 D. 350,000
Correct Answer – A. 200,000
267. What is the currency of Belgium? Explanation: Last year, Saudi Arabia increased India’s Haj
[A] Peso quota by 5,000. It is worth noting that the Haj subsidy was
[B] Krone removed last year.
[C] Euro 276. Who was recently elected as a member of the
[D] Dollar International Olympic Committee?
Correct Answer: [C] Euro A. Raj Shukla
B. Sachin Manohar
268. What is the currency of Russia?
C. Hemant Gokhale
[A] Dinar
D. Narinder Batra
[B] Riel
Correct Answer – D. Narinder Batra
[C] Ruble
Explanation: Batra secured 58 votes out of 62 while four
[D] Euro
voted against him. In 2016, Nita Ambani was elected as an
Correct Answer: [C] Ruble
individual member of the IOC in 2016.