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| 182751. |
Defence minister Rajnath Singh approved a 4-fold hike monetary assistance to next of kin of battle casualties. The fund will be granted under the ___________ |
| A. | Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund |
| B. | National Defense Fund |
| C. | Army Central Welfare Fund |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. National Defense Fund | |
| 182752. |
India calls for increased cooperation between the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the United Nations (UN). Consider the following statements about FATF.nI. FATF is headquartered in Geneva, SwitzerlandnII. FATF was established in 1989 at the G-7 summitnIII. It was formed to combat terrorism as well as money laundering from its inception in 1989nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | Only II |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 182753. |
UNESCO has appointed ____ as an ambassador for indigenous peoples |
| A. | Cameron Diaz |
| B. | Yuna Kim |
| C. | Millie Bobby Brown |
| D. | Yalitza Aparicio |
| Answer» E. | |
| 182754. |
Consider the following statements about the new rule of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding foreign investors.nI. Only Foreign Portfolio Investors located in FATF (Financial Action Task Force) countries or managed by an enterprise based under FATF jurisdiction can deal in Participatory notesnII. The new rule is based on the Ajay Tyagi-Committee recommendationnIII. It can significantly affect funds from Mauritius as they are not FATF membernWhich of the statements above is/are correct? |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. I and II | |
| 182755. |
World Trade Organization is to host the first World Cotton Day in ____ |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | Washington DC |
| C. | Johannesburg |
| D. | Rio de Janeiro |
| Answer» B. Washington DC | |
| 182756. |
World Habitat Day is celebrated on _____ |
| A. | 7 October |
| B. | 9 October |
| C. | 6 October |
| D. | 8 October |
| Answer» B. 9 October | |
| 182757. |
In which of the countries has India funded a refinery project which is going to be inaugurated by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on 8 October? |
| A. | Mongolia |
| B. | Cambodia |
| C. | Laos |
| D. | Vietnam |
| Answer» B. Cambodia | |
| 182758. |
The 39th edition of World Congress of Poets is inaugurated in ________ |
| A. | Bhopal |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Bhubaneswar |
| D. | Agra |
| Answer» D. Agra | |
| 182759. |
In which of the neighbouring countries has India decided to set up a coastal surveillance system recently? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Maldives |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» C. Maldives | |
| 182760. |
Finance minister inaugurated the Income Tax Department’s NeAC to reduce face-to-face interaction between taxpayers and tax officials. What is the full form of NeAC? |
| A. | National E-Assessment Centre |
| B. | Nationwide E-Assessment Centre |
| C. | National E-Analysis Centre |
| D. | Nationwide E-Analysis Centre |
| Answer» B. Nationwide E-Assessment Centre | |
| 182761. |
NASA’s first all-electric experimental aircraft _____, a modified Italian Tecnam P2006T is delivered to the agency. |
| A. | X-57’s Mod II |
| B. | Z-57’s Mod III |
| C. | X-57’s Mod III |
| D. | K-57’s Mod II |
| Answer» B. Z-57’s Mod III | |
| 182762. |
Which of the organizations developed green firecrackers to reduce air pollution during festivals? |
| A. | IIT Kanpur |
| B. | CSIR |
| C. | IISc Bangalore |
| D. | IIT Kharagpur |
| Answer» C. IISc Bangalore | |
| 182763. |
Home Minister inaugurates North East Handloom and Handicraft exhibition in ____. |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» C. Meghalaya | |
| 182764. |
Which of the global retailers is running a pilot project using blockchain technology among the shrimp farmers in Andhra Pradesh to ensure traceability? |
| A. | Amazon |
| B. | Walmart |
| C. | Alibaba |
| D. | Wendy’s |
| Answer» C. Alibaba | |
| 182765. |
Indian Army will begin its first mountain combat exercise, ___________ in Arunachal Pradesh |
| A. | ‘Himalaya’ |
| B. | ‘Him Vijay’ |
| C. | ‘Shatrujeet’ |
| D. | ‘Himalayan Warrior’ |
| Answer» C. ‘Shatrujeet’ | |
| 182766. |
The Reserve Bank of India imposes a ban on _____ from October 5, 2019. |
| A. | Return of overwritten currencies |
| B. | Single-use plastic |
| C. | Return of torn currencies |
| D. | Payments bank |
| Answer» C. Return of torn currencies | |
| 182767. |
Consider the following statements about recently launched Youth Co: Lab.nI. Atal Innovative Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog and Microsoft launched Youth Co: labnII. The mission aims at accelerating social entrepreneurship and innovation among youth of IndianIII. Youth Co: Lab initiative is already functional in 25 countries across the Asia-Pacific regionnWhich of the statements above is/are correct? |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 182768. |
With which of the following international giant companies and NHA (National Health Authority) joined hands to strengthen the implementation of Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana(PM-JAY)? |
| A. | |
| B. | |
| C. | Microsoft |
| D. | |
| Answer» C. Microsoft | |
| 182769. |
World Space Week, the largest global Space event is celebrated from ____ October |
| A. | 5 to 11 October |
| B. | 4 to 10 October |
| C. | 3 to 9 October |
| D. | 4 to 11 October |
| Answer» C. 3 to 9 October | |
| 182770. |
Gruh Finance- the housing finance arm is going to merge with _______ bank on October 17. |
| A. | HDFC Bank |
| B. | IndusInd bank |
| C. | Bandhan Bank |
| D. | Airtel Payments bank |
| Answer» D. Airtel Payments bank | |
| 182771. |
Consider the following statements about a new strategic disinvestment process by the Cabinet.nI. Under the new policy, Department of Income Tax and Public Asset Management has been made the nodal department for the strategic stake salenII. The nodal department functions under the Ministry of FinancenIII. The new process of strategic disinvestment is aimed at expediting the privatization of selected PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings).nWhich of the statements given 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 | |
| 182772. |
Who won Heptathlon Gold by winning 800m at the World Athletics Championships 2019 in Doha, Qatar? |
| A. | Katarina Johnson Thompson |
| B. | Verena Preiner |
| C. | Nafissatou Thiam |
| D. | Laura Muir |
| Answer» B. Verena Preiner | |
| 182773. |
The World Animal Day is on _____ |
| A. | 3 October |
| B. | 7 October |
| C. | 4 October |
| D. | 10 October |
| Answer» D. 10 October | |
| 182774. |
Which of the following countries test-fires Minuteman III ballistic missile? |
| A. | North Korea |
| B. | China |
| C. | US |
| D. | Iran |
| Answer» D. Iran | |
| 182775. |
Which of the portals is launched by the Union Government to monitor coal supply power plants? |
| A. | UJJWAL |
| B. | PRAKASH |
| C. | ROSHNI |
| D. | TRINETRA |
| Answer» C. ROSHNI | |
| 182776. |
Exercise KAZIND-2019 between India and Kazakhstan is going to be held in ____ |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Uttarakhand |
| C. | Himachal Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» C. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 182777. |
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has announced to set up a deployment at ___ Hydroelectric power plant. |
| A. | Baglihar hydroelectric plant |
| B. | Kishanganga hydroelectric plant |
| C. | Pakal Dul plant |
| D. | Salal hydroelectric plant |
| Answer» B. Kishanganga hydroelectric plant | |
| 182778. |
Consider the following statements about Audio Odigos app.nI. This is an Audio Guide facility App for 12 sites of India, launched by Union Ministry of TourismnII. The app is an outcome of MoU between Tourism ministry Resbird Technologies in 2018nIII. The app is launched during the ongoing celebrations of ‘Bhraman Utsab’ 2019.nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | III only |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. III only | |
| 182779. |
Who among the following topped as the richest woman in the world as per the recently published Forbes 400 list? |
| A. | Julia Koch |
| B. | Alice Walton |
| C. | Jacqueline Mars |
| D. | Christy Walton |
| Answer» C. Jacqueline Mars | |
| 182780. |
In which of the places has Indian Oil constructed a road with plastic waste? |
| A. | Moradabad |
| B. | Faridabad |
| C. | Bareilly |
| D. | Nagpur |
| Answer» C. Bareilly | |
| 182781. |
Which of the following statements about China’s (DF-41) is/are incorrect?nI) DF-41 stands for Doncfenk-41.nII) DF-41 is touted to be the most powerful intercontinental-range ballistic missile on the planet. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only I and II |
| D. | All are correct |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 182782. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a commemorative coin worth _____ on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. |
| A. | Rs. 100 |
| B. | Rs. 50 |
| C. | Rs. 150 |
| D. | Rs. 200 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 200 | |
| 182783. |
From the statements given below, choose which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Stations Cleanliness Survey Report?nI) Top three cleanest railways stations are Jaipur, Jodhpur and Vijayawada.nII) Andheri, Virar and Naigaon railway stations were the top three among 109 suburban stations. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only I and II |
| D. | None of the Above |
| Answer» C. Only I and II | |
| 182784. |
Which country has released a stamp to honour Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Palestine |
| C. | Mauritius |
| D. | South Africa |
| Answer» C. Mauritius | |
| 182785. |
What is the name of the app that has been developed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution to register consumer grievances? |
| A. | Consumer App |
| B. | Consumer Grievance App |
| C. | Grievance App |
| D. | Consumer Affair App |
| Answer» B. Consumer Grievance App | |
| 182786. |
Name the state that was awarded the Best Learning and Sharing Space Award 2019? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Jammu u0026 Kashmir |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |
| 182787. |
What's the name of the system that has been developed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to ensure greater transparency and accountability in tax administration? |
| A. | CIN |
| B. | PFN |
| C. | TIN |
| D. | DIN |
| Answer» E. | |
| 182788. |
Which bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army for customised services? |
| A. | State Bank of India |
| B. | Canara Bank |
| C. | Bank of Baroda |
| D. | Punjab National Bank |
| Answer» D. Punjab National Bank | |
| 182789. |
Who is the author of the book “ India and the Netherlands – Past, Present and Future”? |
| A. | Willem-Alexander |
| B. | Saurabh Kumar |
| C. | Marten van den Berg |
| D. | Venu Rajamony |
| Answer» E. | |
| 182790. |
What is the theme of the 11th DefExpo that is scheduled to be held for the 1st time in Lucknow in the year 2020? |
| A. | India: The Emerging Defense Manufacturing Hub |
| B. | India: The Emerging Case for the Defence |
| C. | India: Connecting the Defence Community with Insight, Intelligence u0026 Opportunities |
| D. | India: The Case for the Defence Innovation |
| Answer» B. India: The Emerging Case for the Defence | |
| 182791. |
Name the state government which has recently announced a complete ban on tobacco and pan-masala products in the state? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» D. West Bengal | |
| 182792. |
The Government of India has committed to making India Plastic-free by the year _____. |
| A. | 2020 |
| B. | 2021 |
| C. | 2022 |
| D. | 2025 |
| Answer» D. 2025 | |
| 182793. |
What is the name of the scheme launched by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and UNICEF India to support children to thrive as young innovators and entrepreneurs? |
| A. | Young Innovator |
| B. | Next-Gen Entrepreneur |
| C. | The Gandhian Challenge |
| D. | Young India Innovator |
| Answer» D. Young India Innovator | |
| 182794. |
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport has inked an MoU with NBCC to develop National Sports University at _____. |
| A. | Kharagpur |
| B. | Noida |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Imphal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 182795. |
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, the government of India has announced that it had completed which of the following mission under the Swachh Bharat Mission? |
| A. | Plastic-free |
| B. | Open Defecation-free |
| C. | Rural population practising SLWM(ODF Plus) |
| D. | Clean India |
| Answer» C. Rural population practising SLWM(ODF Plus) | |
| 182796. |
Who has been appointed as the Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? |
| A. | Subir Gokarn |
| B. | Arvind Subramanian |
| C. | Surjit Bhalla |
| D. | Bibek Debroy |
| Answer» D. Bibek Debroy | |
| 182797. |
Which award is given to eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of elderly persons? |
| A. | Saraswati Samman |
| B. | Vayoshreshtha Samman |
| C. | Purana Peedi Samman |
| D. | National Awards for Senior Citizens |
| Answer» C. Purana Peedi Samman | |
| 182798. |
According to the Street Light National Programme (SLNP), India has crossed the _____ crore mark in LED street lighting till now. |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 182799. |
What is the name of the initiative launched by the state government of Odisha to develop people-centric governance in the state? |
| A. | Mo Sarkar initiative |
| B. | Hamara Sarkar initiative |
| C. | Modi Sarkar initiative |
| D. | Aapka Sarkar initiative |
| Answer» B. Hamara Sarkar initiative | |
| 182800. |
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is organizing ‘Global Student Solar Assembly’ to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi. Which of the premier institutions is associated with this grand event? |
| A. | IISC Bangalore |
| B. | IIT Delhi |
| C. | IIT Bombay |
| D. | National Institute of Technology |
| Answer» D. National Institute of Technology | |