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182501.

The 2019 edition of ‘Global Microscope: The enabling environment for Financial Inclusion’ report was released by _____.

A. Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU)
B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C. World Bank (WB)
D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer» B. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
182502.

Consider the following statements about Mother Teresa Memorial Awards for Social Justicen1. It is an initiative by Harmony Foundation.n2. The theme for 2019 is Combating Contemporary Forms of Slavery.nWhich of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the Above
Answer» D. None of the Above
182503.

16th ASEAN-India Summit will be held in _____.

A. Thailand
B. China
C. India
D. Myanmar
Answer» B. China
182504.

_____ won a gold medal in Olympic Test Event for Boxing in Tokyo, Japan.

A. Shiva Thapa
B. Ashish
C. Babu Rao
D. Akshay
Answer» B. Ashish
182505.

_____ wins Rugby World Cup 2019.

A. India
B. United States
C. South Africa
D. England
Answer» D. England
182506.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue -SCOJtEx-2019 in _____.

A. Bangalore
B. New Delhi
C. Tokyo
D. Shanghai
Answer» C. Tokyo
182507.

India-Uzbekistan Joint military Exercise _____ to begin at Chirchiq near Tashkent.

A. EKUVERIN 2019
B. Dustlik-2019
C. Shakti 2019
D. Maitri 2019
Answer» C. Shakti 2019
182508.

Which of the institutions is to set up Space Technology Cell (STC) in collaboration with ISRO?

A. IIT-Hyderabad
B. IIT-Delhi
C. IIT-Bombay
D. IISc Bangalore
Answer» C. IIT-Bombay
182509.

PM Modi released a commemorative coin on _____ while addressing the Indian diaspora in Bangkok, Thailand in his official visit to attend ASEAN, RCEP and East Asia Summits.

A. Guru Nanak Dev
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Paramhansa Yogananda
D. Swami Vivekananda
Answer» B. Mahatma Gandhi
182510.

In which of the following Government hospitals was the first Robotic surgery facility opened in India?

A. Safdarjung Government Hospital, New Delhi
B. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
C. Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai
D. IPGMEu0026R and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata
Answer» B. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
182511.

Consider the following statements.n1. The government will set up anti-human trafficking units in all districts of the country with the help of the Nirbhaya Fund.n2. Nirbhaya Fund was announced by the Centre in 2013 to support the initiatives of the government and the NGOs working towards the safety of women.nWhich of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the Above
Answer» D. None of the Above
182512.

Consider the following statements about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).nI. RCEP is already in force since the ASEAN Summit 2012 in Cambodia.nII. There are a total of 16 members including the 10 ASEAN countries that are proposed in this group.nIII. RCEP aims to promote goods trade by eliminating most tariff and non-tariff barriers.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. All of the above
C. I and III
D. II and III
Answer» E.
182513.

What is the name of the joint military exercise of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held earlier this year in Russia?

A. CENTER 2019
B. SCO MISSION 2019
C. PHANTOM FURY
D. COBRA GOLD
Answer» B. SCO MISSION 2019
182514.

Which of the following countries is to host the next Shanghai Corporation Organization’s Council of Heads (CHG) meeting in 2020?

A. China
B. India
C. Uzbekistan
D. Kazakhstan
Answer» C. Uzbekistan
182515.

World Vegan Day is celebrated on _____ November.

A. 1 October
B. 1 November
C. 16 October
D. 4 October
Answer» C. 16 October
182516.

Consider the following statements about the Global Microscope for Financial Inclusion report.nI. The Global Microscope for Financial Inclusion report is produced by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).nII. The report was developed for global study since its inception in 2007.nIII. India is at the 2nd spot in the list of countries having the most favourable conditions for inclusive finance after Colombia.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I only
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» B. I and II
182517.

Pavan Kapoor has been appointed as the newest Indian ambassador to the _____.

A. UAE
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Bahrain
D. Kuwait
Answer» B. Saudi Arabia
182518.

Who among the following film personalities is to get the ‘Icon of the Golden Jubilee of IFFI’ award?

A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Rajinikanth
C. Kamal Haasan
D. Dilip Kumar
Answer» C. Kamal Haasan
182519.

Which of the following countries is to invest 1 billion euros in the next 5 years to create environment-friendly urban mobility in India?

A. Israel
B. France
C. Germany
D. Sweden
Answer» D. Sweden
182520.

Consider the following statements about the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).nI. The UNESCO Creative Cities Network aims to promote cooperation among cities which recognized creativity as a major factor in their urban development.nII. From India, there are 5 cities which have been included in its network of “Creative Cities”.nIII. The latest inclusions in this list from India are Delhi and Ahmedabad.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I only
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» C. I and III
182521.

With which of the international agencies has Odisha government signed an MoU to address issues like malnutrition, poverty and other socioeconomic indicators?

A. The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
B. Bill Gates and Melinda Gates Foundation (BGMG)
C. The Organization for Poverty Alleviation and Development
D. The Rockefeller Foundation
Answer» B. Bill Gates and Melinda Gates Foundation (BGMG)
182522.

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is going to organize _____ Yatra for Sikh youths from various countries.

A. Akal Takhat Yatra
B. Takhat Darshan Yatra
C. Swarn Mandir Darshan Yatra
D. Gurdwara Darshan Yatra
Answer» C. Swarn Mandir Darshan Yatra
182523.

Which of the following countries withdrew from organizing the COP25 climate conference?

A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Chile
D. Peru
Answer» D. Peru
182524.

Which of the following gases is found in Lunar exosphere by the orbiter of Chandrayaan 2 recently?

A. Helium-3
B. Argon-40
C. Xenon-129
D. Krypton-82
Answer» C. Xenon-129
182525.

Who was conferred on the 28th Vyas Samman for the year 2018 by K. K. Birla Foundation?

A. Leeladhar Jagoori
B. Govind Mishra
C. Mamta Kalia
D. Surinder Verma
Answer» B. Govind Mishra
182526.

Consider the following statements about Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).nI. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an intergovernmental forum of 21 countries including India as membernII. The United States is a founding member of the forum.nIII. The headquarter of APEC is in Singapore.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III only
D. All of the above
Answer» C. III only
182527.

The Centre has announced to set up Bamboo Technology Parks in _____ and _____.

A. Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh
B. Mizoram and Nagaland
C. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
D. Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
Answer» D. Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
182528.

Consider the following statements about the National Pension System (NPS).nI. NPS is applicable to both the Central Government and State Government employees.nII. The Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are not eligible to apply for the NPS.nIII. The Non-Resident Indians (NRI) are eligible to adopt the NPS Tier I scheme.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. Only I
B. I And II
C. I and III
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
182529.

Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducts a programme to build a fuel cell-based _____ system for Indian Naval submarines at the Naval Materials Research Laboratory in Maharashtra.

A. Wind Dependent Propulsion
B. Air Independent Propulsion
C. Torpedo Data Computer
D. Vacuum Pressure Based Direction
Answer» C. Torpedo Data Computer
182530.

The Centre has fixed a deadline by the year _____ to eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) against the global deadline of 2030.

A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2025
D. 2027
Answer» D. 2027
182531.

To draft a new constitution and chart a political settlement, the Syrian government and Opposition delegates met for the first time in _____.

A. Hague
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. Damascus
Answer» C. Paris
182532.

Alberto Fernandez won the Presidential election of _____.

A. Brazil
B. Peru
C. Colombia
D. Argentina
Answer» E.
182533.

The first-ever Indian Brain Atlas has been created by _____.

A. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
B. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad
C. International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
D. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Answer» D. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
182534.

Consider the following statements about ASEAN Group and Summit.nI. The 35th ASEAN summit is held in Bangkok, ThailandnII. India is a member of the ASEAN groupnIII. The headquarter of ASEAN is in Manila, PhilippinesnWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I only
B. I and III
C. III only
D. None of the above
Answer» B. I and III
182535.

The Centre has instituted a Unity Award in the field of contribution to unity and integrity of India in the name of _____.

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer» B. Jawaharlal Nehru
182536.

The 5th International Conference on ROADTECH was held in _____.

A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Gurugram
D. Lucknow
Answer» C. Gurugram
182537.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has become the world’s _____ largest energy entity with a high market capitalization of $132.24 billion.

A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 6th
Answer» E.
182538.

Consider the following statements about the National Health Profile (NHP).nI. The Central Bureau of Health Intelligence prepares National Health Profile annually.nII. The life expectancy of Indians has gone up to 70.2 years for females and 67.4 years for males as per the latest National Health Profile (NHP) 2019.nIII. Highest population density is reported in Delhi with 11,320 people per square km.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I only
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
182539.

Consider the following statements about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).nI. Rafael Mariano Grossi has been appointed as the New Director-General of IAEA for four years.nII. IAEA is an autonomous organization and does not report to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) or the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).nIII. The headquarter of IAEA is in New York.nWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. I only
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
182540.

Who is the author of “The Unquiet River: A Biography of the Brahmaputra”?

A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
B. Biman Lahkar
C. Arupjyoti Saikia
D. Arupjyoti Gogoi
Answer» D. Arupjyoti Gogoi
182541.

31 October is celebrated as the World Cities Day (WCD) by UNESCO. What is the theme of this year’s celebration?

A. Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities
B. Innovative Governance, Open Cities
C. Cities and Humanities
D. Changing the world: Innovations and Better Life for Future Generations
Answer» E.
182542.

Nirmal Purja of _____ summited 14 highest peaks in 6 months and 6 days to create a world record.

A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka
D. India
Answer» B. Bhutan
182543.

Lebanon’s Prime Minister resigned amidst the nationwide protests which have been going on for nearly two weeks. What is the capital of Lebanon?

A. Amman
B. Beirut
C. Jerash
D. Damascus
Answer» C. Jerash
182544.

Which state governments has launched ‘Prakritik Kheti Kaushal Kisan’ scheme to promote natural farming and increase farmer’s income?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Punjab
Answer» C. Uttarakhand
182545.

The second Assembly of International Solar Alliance will be held in ______.

A. Gurugram
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Bengaluru
Answer» C. Mumbai
182546.

The National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of _______.

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Dr Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer» B. Dr Rajendra Prasad
182547.

Consider the following statements about the appointment of the Chief Justice of India.nI. The Warrant of appointment of the Chief Justice of India is signed by the President of India under Article 126 of the Constitution of India.nII. The Chief Justice of India cannot be impeached like other judges of the Supreme Court.nIII. Justice Shared Arvind Bobde will take oath as the next and 46th Chief Justice of India on 18 November 2019.nWhich of the statements above is/are NOT correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. All of the above
D. Only III
Answer» D. Only III
182548.

Delhi Police flagged off specially equipped ________ patrol vans to curb street crimes and crimes against women in vulnerable areas in the national capital.

A. PRAKHAR
B. PRAHAR
C. SATARK
D. SAJAG
Answer» B. PRAHAR
182549.

Consider the following statements about the effects of El-Nino, IOD and EQUINOD on Indian monsoon.nI. Both El Nino phenomenon and La Nina have positive and beneficial impacts on Indian monsoonnII. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) aids in Indian monsoonnIII. A positive EQUINOD aids in North East monsoonnWhich of the statements above is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. II only
D. All of the above
Answer» C. II only
182550.

Saudi Arabia became the _______ country in West Asia to launch the RuPay card of India.

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer» D. Fourth