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3601.

Name the Indian Institute, which topped in the World Reputation Rankings 2019 released by the Times Higher Education.

A. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
C. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Answer» B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
3602.

What is the theme of the 11th biennial arms exhibition 'DefExpo 2020'?

A. India: Rise of Futurism
B. India: the emerging defence manufacturing hub
C. Unite India, Make India
D. India:Force in Transit
Answer» C. Unite India, Make India
3603.

The Union Government has proposed which urban rail transit system for small cities?

A. Metrolight
B. MetroTank
C. MetroRail
D. Metrolite
Answer» E.
3604.

Name the bill passed in Lok Sabha, which states that besides Chief justice of India, a former Supreme Court judge can also be made the chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

A. Appointment of National Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019
B. Protection of National Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019
C. Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019
D. Appointment of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019
Answer» D. Appointment of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019
3605.

How many Air Routes are made functional under UDAN Scheme?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 6
D. 11
Answer» B. 12
3606.

The_______ is a strait of the Pacific, which separates Russia and Alaska.

A. Cook Strait
B. Bering Strait
C. Palk Strait
D. Strait of Gibraltar
Answer» C. Palk Strait
3607.

The capital city of 'Australia' is________

A. Sydney
B. Perth
C. Melbourne
D. Canberra
Answer» E.
3608.

Name the Scheme launched by Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' aimed at mentoring National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) to develop quality assurance in Higher Education .

A. Samagra Shiksha
B. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
C. Paramarsh
D. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
Answer» D. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
3609.

Which organization prepared the first-ever Draft Distribution Perspective Plan under the guidance of the Ministry of Power?

A. Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
B. Power Grid Corporation of India
C. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission(CERC)
D. Power System Operation Corporation(POSOCO)
Answer» B. Power Grid Corporation of India
3610.

WHO declares __________ outbreak a Health emergency of International Concern.

A. Ebola
B. Dengu
C. Malaria
D. Flu
Answer» B. Dengu
3611.

On which of the following Act did the Centre propose an amendment to transfer surplus money to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI)?

A. Securites Act, 1947
B. SEBI Act, 1978
C. SEBI Act, 1992
D. SEBI Act, 1956
Answer» D. SEBI Act, 1956
3612.

Which of the following has projected the demand of digitally skilled talent to grow significantly at 35% Compounded Annual Growth Rate(CAGR) till 2023?

A. NSDC
B. Confederation of Indian Industry(CII)
C. NASSCOM
D. Startup India
Answer» D. Startup India
3613.

The currency of Brazil is_______

A. Dollar
B. Rubel
C. Rial
D. Real
Answer» E.
3614.

Name the bill approved by cabinet, for setting up the medical commission in place of Medical Council of India (MCI) .

A. National Commission for Medical Bill, 2019
B. National Medical Commission Bill, 2019
C. Medical Commission Bill, 2019
D. Commission for Medical Bill, 2019
Answer» C. Medical Commission Bill, 2019
3615.

Where is the headquarter of MUDRA banks?

A. Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
Answer» D. Chennai
3616.

The capital city of New Zealand is______

A. Wellington
B. Auckland
C. Christ church
D. Hamilton
Answer» B. Auckland
3617.

Next FIFA world cup will be held in_________?

A. Argentina
B. Russia
C. Brazil
D. Qatar
Answer» E.
3618.

The Strait of Gibraltar separates, which of these following countries?

A. Portugal and Morocco
B. Algeria and Spain
C. Morroco and Spain
D. Chile and Argentina
Answer» D. Chile and Argentina
3619.

Name the gurdwara to which Pakistan government has allowed 5,000 Sikh pilgrims from India per day.

A. Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib
B. Gurdwara Janam Asthan
C. Gurdwara Panja Sahib
D. Gurdwara Dera Sahib
Answer» B. Gurdwara Janam Asthan
3620.

How many beaches are selected to compete for Blue Flag certification?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 18
D. 22
Answer» C. 18
3621.

How many amendments are approved by Union Cabinet to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC)?

A. 12
B. 5
C. 7
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
3622.

Which campiagn of the Tourism Ministry won PATA Gold Award 2019?

A. Find the Incredible You
B. Swachh Bharat
C. Make in India
D. Selfie with Daughter
Answer» B. Swachh Bharat
3623.

________ is the capital and largest city of Serbia.

A. Sofia
B. George town
C. Belgrade
D. Tashkent
Answer» D. Tashkent
3624.

What is the ranking of India in Global Corruption Index?

A. 100
B. 82
C. 65
D. 78
Answer» E.
3625.

The first nuclear reactor of India was made in _____?

A. Rawatbhata
B. Tarapur
C. Kaiga
D. Kalpakkam
Answer» C. Kaiga
3626.

When was INC (Indian National Congress) formed?

A. 28 December 1882
B. 28 December 1885
C. 28 December 1888
D. 28 December 1875
Answer» C. 28 December 1888
3627.

Name the bill passed by Lok Sabha to take action against new schedule offences including human trafficking, terrorism etc by empowering investigating agency for speedy trials and convictions .

A. National Empowering Investigation (Amendment) Bill, 2019
B. National Anti Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2019
C. National Human trafficking (Amendment) Bill, 2019
D. National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Answer» E.
3628.

Who has signed an MoU with Ministries of Ayush, Defence and Railways to strengthen the efforts towards a TB-Free India by 2025?

A. AIIMS, New Delhi
B. Indian Council of Medical Research
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
Answer» D. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
3629.

Which ministry has signed an MOU with the Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell and National Research Development Corporation?

A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of External Affairs
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D. Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer» B. Ministry of External Affairs
3630.

Which Planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Saturn
Answer» D. Saturn
3631.

Which of these countries was not a colonial state of Great Britain?

A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. Singapore
D. Spain
Answer» E.
3632.

Who introduced web-based application system for contribution from FFS?

A. IRDA
B. NSIC
C. SEBI
D. SIDBI
Answer» E.
3633.

The researchers from this University have developed a low-cost filter to remove arsenic from water.

A. IISC Bangalore
B. Tezpur University
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
D. Bangalore University
Answer» C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
3634.

Name the Indian organisation which has published the first comprehensive census of orchids of India "Orchids of India : A Pictorial Guide".

A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
B. National Centre for Cell Science
C. Zoological Survey of India
D. Botanical Survey of India
Answer» E.
3635.

Which department has signed MoU with Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) to develop a Broadband Readiness Index (BRI)?

A. Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
B. Department of Economic Affairs
C. Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
D. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion(DIPP)
Answer» D. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion(DIPP)
3636.

The first Indian state to have a water policy is__________?

A. Jharkhand
B. Karnataka
C. Meghalaya
D. Manipur
Answer» D. Manipur
3637.

The world's biggest Argyle Diamond Mine is being shut down recently. Where is it situated?

A. France
B. Mali
C. Australia
D. South Africa
Answer» D. South Africa
3638.

A team from which University has unveiled the First-ever image of quantum entanglement "Bell entanglement".

A. Durham University
B. University of St Andrews
C. University of Glasgow
D. University of York
Answer» D. University of York
3639.

In which year was FCI (Food Corporation of India) founded?

A. 1955
B. 1965
C. 1975
D. 1985
Answer» C. 1975
3640.

Govt plans to set up __________ Ayush wellness centres in ongoing fiscal.

A. 4,200
B. 3,800
C. 2,500
D. 1,200
Answer» B. 3,800
3641.

The capital city of The Netherland is_________

A. Budapest
B. Amsterdam
C. Brussel
D. Taipei
Answer» C. Brussel
3642.

As per IHS Markit, By which year India will overtake Japan to become the World's 3rd Largest Economy?

A. 2025
B. 2023
C. 2021
D. 2020
Answer» B. 2023
3643.

Recently, Who has formed an ad-hoc panel to run the affairs of taekwondo in the country?

A. Athletics Federation of India
B. Sports Authority of India
C. Indian Olympic Association
D. International Olympic Committee
Answer» D. International Olympic Committee
3644.

Maritime Anti-Corruption Network launched a campaign to tackle corruption in the maritime industry in India. It was named as;

A. Anti Corruption Network Campaign
B. Anti Corruption Campaign
C. Maritime Campaign
D. Port Integrity Campaign
Answer» E.
3645.

Which organization has launched an initiative in the form of a Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) to improve corporate governance?

A. Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
B. Institute of Company Secretaries Of India
C. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
D. Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India
Answer» C. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
3646.

Name the Scheme launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development(WCD) for the rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances.

A. Sabla
B. Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
C. Swadhar Greh Scheme
D. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana
Answer» D. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana
3647.

Name the article that provides special status to Jammu and Kashmir which is a temporary provision in Part XXI (Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions) of the Constitution .

A. Article 340
B. Article 350
C. Article 360
D. Article 370
Answer» E.
3648.

In which state is the Elephant Falls located?

A. Kerala
B. West Bengal
C. Assam
D. Meghalaya
Answer» E.
3649.

Which is not the power of Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) as per the Finance Bill 2019 presented during the Union Budget 2019?

A. Removal of Directors & Supersession of board
B. Alteration, Destruction etc. of records and failure to protect electronic database
C. Checks and Balances on SEBI's Expenses
D. Clarification on Electronic Communication & penalty on broker
Answer» B. Alteration, Destruction etc. of records and failure to protect electronic database
3650.

Which railway zone has won the " Best innovation award" of Indian Railways 2018-19 for its strategy 'Plan Bee'?

A. East Coast Railway zone
B. South East Central Railway zone
C. Northeast Frontier Railway
D. North Eastern Railway zone
Answer» D. North Eastern Railway zone