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181851.

Who among the following became the first Indian Equestrian to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics officially?

A. Fouaad Mirza
B. Imtiaz Anees
C. I.J. Lamba
D. Jitendra Virwani
Answer» B. Imtiaz Anees
181852.

How many Fast-Track Special Courts (FTSCs) will be set up by the Government across the country to dispose of over 1.6 lakh pending cases of sexual assault against women and children?

A. 390
B. 1023
C. 791
D. 658
Answer» C. 791
181853.

Which of the following states launched the ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme to benefit school students of Class I to XII belonging to Below Poverty Line?

A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
Answer» C. Karnataka
181854.

_____ released the first in-depth review of India’s Energy Policies on January 10, 2020.

A. NITI Aayog
B. International Energy Agency
C. European Energy Commission
D. World Energy Council
Answer» C. European Energy Commission
181855.

Which of the following countries launched a naval drill, ‘Sea Guardians’ in North Arabian Sea?

A. Pakistan and China
B. India and Maldives
C. India and the United States
D. India and Russia
Answer» B. India and Maldives
181856.

World Hindi Day is celebrated on _____.

A. 10 January
B. 8 April
C. 14 September
D. 28 August
Answer» B. 8 April
181857.

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has developed a viable scientific method to cultivate Pompano fish in ponds. The CMFRI is headquartered in _____.

A. Visakhapatnam
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. Mumbai
Answer» C. Chennai
181858.

Under the Nirbhaya Fund, Internet Protocol (IP) based video surveillance system is to be installed by Indian Railways. Nirbahaya Fund was announced in the Union Budget _____.

A. 2012
B. 2013
C. 2014
D. 2015
Answer» C. 2014
181859.

The Pulses Conclave 2020 is to be held in _____.

A. Salem, Tamil Nadu
B. Lonavala, Maharashtra
C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
D. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Answer» C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
181860.

What is the name of the multinational drill to be organized by Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam?

A. SAGAR-20
B. MILAN 2020
C. KOMODO 2020
D. MALABAR 2020
Answer» C. KOMODO 2020
181861.

The Global Investors Meet ASCEND 2020 is going to be organized in _____.

A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Bangalore
D. Kochi
Answer» E.
181862.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Northeast Gas Pipeline Grid. Consider the following statements about the Grid.nI. The gas pipeline Grid will cover seven Northeastern states and Sikkim is not a part of the grid.nII. The Grid is a joint venture of two Public Sector units, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.nIII. The Grid will supply CNG to automobiles, cooking gas to households and fuel to industry.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. II only
D. III only
Answer» E.
181863.

Which of the following telecom companies has recently launched a qualified institutional placement (QIP) worth $2 billion?

A. Reliance Jio
B. Vodafone Idea
C. Bharti Airtel
D. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Answer» D. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
181864.

Consider the following statements about the Global Economic Prospect, 2020 report.nI. The International Monetary Fund releases the Global Economic Prospect (GEP) report.nII. The global economic growth is expected to be at 2.5% in 2020.nIII. India’s GDP growth for 2020-21 is to be at 6%.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II only
C. II and III
D. III only
Answer» C. II and III
181865.

The 111-km railway link that will link Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India is a project which is built over _____ river.

A. Chenab
B. Ravi
C. Indus
D. Beas
Answer» B. Ravi
181866.

Which of the following places is in the list of world’s 10 fastest growing cities?

A. Thrissur
B. Surat
C. Tiruppur
D. Malappuram
Answer» E.
181867.

4th Buxa Bird Festival has started in Buxa National Park, situated in _____.

A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Sikkim
Answer» C. Bihar
181868.

With which of the following countries will India set up a Joint Working Group to pursue research on Outer Space?

A. France
B. Mongolia
C. Singapore
D. Japan
Answer» C. Singapore
181869.

‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ is celebrated on _____ January to recognize the contribution of overseas Indians to the development of the country.

A. 9 January
B. 9 February
C. 12 January
D. 25 January
Answer» B. 9 February
181870.

Who becomes the Prime Minister of Spain?

A. Pedro Sanchez
B. Pablo Iglesias
C. Mariano Rajoy
D. Pablo Casado
Answer» B. Pablo Iglesias
181871.

The Competition Commission of India releases its report on ‘Market Study on E-commerce in India’. Consider the following statements about it.nI. The market study was started in April 2019.nII. The growth of the e-commerce sector is mainly due to the increased number of internet users in the country.nIII. The Competition Commission of India is a constitutional body and is responsible for enforcing The Competition Act, 2002.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. II only
D. All of the above
Answer» B. II and III
181872.

Which state government signed an MoU with German firm KfW on Zero Budget Natural Farming?

A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
Answer» C. Maharashtra
181873.

According to the report of National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), which of the following states has registered highest IPD (Inpatient Department) care in the country?

A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. New Delhi
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» E.
181874.

Consider the following statements about the State of Climate Report, 2019.nI. This report is released by the World Meteorological OrganizationnII. The report states that 2019 is the warmest year since 1901nIII. In India, Madhya Pradesh reported highest deaths due to extreme weather conditions.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. Only II
Answer» E.
181875.

ISRO proposes Rs. 2,700 crore master plan to set up a Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) at _____.

A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Bengaluru
C. Challakere
D. Kochi
Answer» D. Kochi
181876.

“Sukanya’’ project, a self-defense training to girl students is an initiative by _____.

A. Kolkata Police
B. Rajasthan Police
C. Mumbai Police
D. Delhi Police
Answer» B. Rajasthan Police
181877.

Which of the following Blockchain-based platforms is launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently to secure online payments?

A. VAJRA
B. SUGAM
C. SAHAJ
D. TEZ
Answer» B. SUGAM
181878.

The Zo Kutpui festival is organized by _____ state government.

A. Nagaland
B. Mizoram
C. Manipur
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» C. Manipur
181879.

Padma Bhushan Akbar Padamsee passed away at the age of 91 in Coimbatore. He was a celebrated _____.

A. Journalist
B. Artist
C. Engineer
D. Author
Answer» C. Engineer
181880.

Which of the following state governments launched Dr. YSR Aarogyasri scheme for free medical treatment to the poor?

A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» E.
181881.

Zoran Milanovic wins the presidential election of _____.

A. Czechoslovakia
B. Hungary
C. Croatia
D. Serbia
Answer» D. Serbia
181882.

Where is the National Stock Exchange Knowledge Hub inaugurated recently?

A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
Answer» D. Hyderabad
181883.

With which of the following retail companies has Amazon India entered into long-term business agreements to expand the retail stores and consumer brands through online marketplace?

A. Future Retail Group
B. Aditya Birla Group
C. Reliance Retail group
D. Raymond Retail group
Answer» B. Aditya Birla Group
181884.

Which of the following bodies released the first-of-its-kind report on sugar intake of India?

A. Indian Council of Medical Research
B. Department of Science and Technology
C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
D. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer» B. Department of Science and Technology
181885.

Who won the men’s 10 metres air pistol gold medal at the 63rd National Shooting Championship?

A. Sarbjot Singh
B. Saurabh Chaudhary
C. Abhishek Verma
D. Shiva Narwal
Answer» C. Abhishek Verma
181886.

Government of India releases First Advance Estimates of GDP growth rate for the fiscal year 2020. Consider the following statements about it.nI. RBI releases the First Advance Estimates of GDP number for 2019-20.nII. As per the report, the GDP growth is estimated at 5% as against 6.8% in 2018-19.nIII. The first advance estimate is based on four major factors and the second advance estimates will be released after Budget.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» C. I and III
181887.

Who among the following table tennis players became the world no. 1 in Under-21 Men’s Single category?

A. Achanta Sharath Kamal
B. G. Sathiyan
C. Manav Thakkar
D. Soumyajit Ghosh
Answer» D. Soumyajit Ghosh
181888.

Which city is going to host the first edition of Khelo India University Games from February 22nd to March 1st?

A. Cuttack
B. Bhubaneswar
C. Bhopal
D. Guwahati
Answer» C. Bhopal
181889.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) sets a default temperature of _____ degree Celsius for all room air conditioners.

A. 22 degree Celsius
B. 23 degree Celsius
C. 24 degree Celsius
D. 25 degree Celsius
Answer» D. 25 degree Celsius
181890.

The 11th DefExpo India-2020 is going to be held in _____.

A. New Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
Answer» C. Hyderabad
181891.

Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).nI. The NHRC is a public body, constituted in 1991 under the Protection of Human Rights Act.nII. Currently, all the states in India have such a commission at the state level as per the Act.nIII. The Chairman of NHRC has to be a former Chief Justice of India.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II only
C. III only
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
181892.

Which state has the highest number of registrations under the Pradhan Mantra Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan Yojana or National Pension Scheme for traders, shopkeepers and self-employed persons?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer» B. Bihar
181893.

The State Government of Gujarat hiked the Dearness Allowance or DA by ----- % to benefit over 9 lakh employees.

A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 7%
Answer» C. 6%
181894.

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) announced that 8 states finalized their action plan to boost agricultural exports. APEDA is an apex body under -----

A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
D. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Answer» C. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
181895.

Which of the following ministries is in charge of implementing the National Pension Scheme for traders, shopkeepers and self-employed persons?

A. Ministry of Labour and Employment
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
D. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Answer» B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
181896.

Which of the following railway stations has become the first in North India to have Navigation facilities for visually impaired persons?

A. Lucknow
B. New Delhi
C. Chandigarh
D. Kanpur
Answer» D. Kanpur
181897.

The first Farmers Science Congress is conducted in _____.

A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Lucknow
D. Chennai
Answer» B. New Delhi
181898.

The 12th edition of Indo-Oman bilateral Naval Exercise _____ is starting in Goa.

A. Naseem-Al-Bahr
B. Ex Eastern Bridge
C. Al Najah
D. Gulf Star
Answer» B. Ex Eastern Bridge
181899.

With which of the following countries will Indian Army sign Memorandum of Understandings on AK-203 assault rifles?

A. Israel
B. Russia
C. France
D. United States of America
Answer» C. France
181900.

Where is the Marine Ecosystems-Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS)-3, 2020 going to be held?

A. Vishakhapatnam
B. Kochi
C. Mumbai
D. Kanyakumari
Answer» C. Mumbai