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1251.

For what purpose, the Union Government has launched iGOT programme?

A. Training program for Govt employees
B. Judgments/Orders of Supreme Court, High Courts and CIC
C. Hybrid Course on Administrative Law
D. Training the Degree Holders
Answer» B. Judgments/Orders of Supreme Court, High Courts and CIC
1252.

Who organised a Swachch Bharat Grand Challenge in New Delhi, recently?

A. NITI Aayog
B. DIPP
C. SEBI
D. CII
Answer» C. SEBI
1253.

Sahitya Kala Parishad, Government of Delhi and this department organized the sixth edition of five-day long Yuva Natya Samaroh at New Delhi.

A. Department of Agriculture and Co-operation
B. Department of Art, Culture and Languages
C. Department of Fertilizers
D. Department of Information Technology
Answer» C. Department of Fertilizers
1254.

Mission Indradhanush was launched for a targeted approach to immunisation in India. It was related with __________.

A. Female infanticide
B. Child Vaccination
C. Rural Development
D. Higher Education
Answer» C. Rural Development
1255.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 4.94-kilometer long bridge in Assam recently, It was named as;

A. Naranarayan Setu
B. Bogibeel bridge
C. Kolia Bhomora Setu
D. Jubilee Bridge
Answer» C. Kolia Bhomora Setu
1256.

Madhya Pradesh State government has declared this wildlife sanctuary as a national park, recently.

A. Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Karera Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
Answer» D. Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
1257.

The 7th National Photography Awards 2019 was organised by the ministry of __________.

A. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer» C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
1258.

The centre Railways of this Division has developed the AI-powered robot named USTAAD to check for faults in trains.

A. Nagpur Division
B. Mumbai Division
C. Vaadodara Division
D. Jaipur Division
Answer» B. Mumbai Division
1259.

Union Ministry for Electronics and Information Technology has announced draft rules of __________ to end the complete encryption system to trace 'unlawful' activities for better national security.

A. Cyber Encryption (Updating) Rules 2018
B. Information Security (Amendment) Rules 2018
C. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2018
D. Software Encryption (Restriction) Rules 2018
Answer» D. Software Encryption (Restriction) Rules 2018
1260.

This ministry signs MoU to Develop A Mobile Audio Guide App For 5 Iconic Sites.

A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
D. Minister of State for Tourism
Answer» E.
1261.

SPJIMR hosted the 12th Annual Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute (ISDSI). The theme of this international conference is;

A. To disseminate knowledge and share experience in dealing with advances in business and management
B. Advanced and Emerging Applications
C. Data-Driven Decision Making in the Digital Age
D. Challenges in business management amidst fast changing environmental concerns.
Answer» D. Challenges in business management amidst fast changing environmental concerns.
1262.

Recently, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) launched a toll-free number to file complaints through Common Service Centre (CSC). The toll-free number is;

A. 12343
B. 13333
C. 13433
D. 14433
Answer» E.
1263.

Who has adopted the Russian Resolution on International Information Security?

A. UNGA
B. UNSC
C. UNDP
D. UNHCR
Answer» B. UNSC
1264.

World's busiest single-runway airport after Mumbai, recently sold for USD 3.7 bn is ____________.

A. Fukuoka Airport, Japan
B. Wuhan, China
C. Gatwick Airport, London
D. Lima, Peru
Answer» D. Lima, Peru
1265.

11th Bengaluru International Film Festival will start from February 7, 2019. Its theme is;

A. Freeze the moment
B. Nature's Fury
C. Joy of Creating
D. Revelation of an Era
Answer» C. Joy of Creating
1266.

Which ministry has recently brought a booklet on cyber safety for school children?

A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer» E.
1267.

The book titled "Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From" was written by whom?

A. Shashi Tharoor
B. Kamala Markandaya
C. Arvind Adiga
D. Tony Joseph
Answer» E.
1268.

Which of the following is the first police force in India to digitise all malkhanas across every police station under the e-malkhana project?

A. Gurugram
B. Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Noida
Answer» C. Bengaluru
1269.

Name of the Portuguese airline which introduced single-use plastic free flight on 29 December 2018.

A. White Airways
B. Orbest
C. Hi Fly
D. EuroAtlantic
Answer» D. EuroAtlantic
1270.

Which of the following pension management software was launched by Narendra Modi for pensioners of telecom department?

A. System for Authority and Management of Pension
B. Systematic Allocation of Monthly Pension
C. Scheme for All-India Management of Pension
D. System for Automated Management of Pension
Answer» B. Systematic Allocation of Monthly Pension
1271.

Which Union Ministry has released a booklet titled "A Handbook for Students on cyber Safety" to inform the school children about the different aspects of cyber safety?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Information Technology
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Human Resource Development
Answer» B. Ministry of Information Technology
1272.

How many new Information Commissioners are appointed by Ram Nath Kovind?

A. 7
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» D. 3
1273.

The number of complaints registered at banking ombudsman offices for 2018 have increased with the percentage of;

A. 25%
B. 28%
C. 32%
D. 45%
Answer» B. 28%
1274.

Which ministry approved UP's proposal of renaming Allahabad as Prayagraj?

A. Ministry of Consumer Affairs
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer» E.
1275.

The Union Home Ministry renamed Allahabad as;

A. Prayagraj
B. Trilingadesa
C. Khambhat
D. Belagavi
Answer» B. Trilingadesa
1276.

What is the theme of the 106th edition of Indian Science Congress?

A. Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology
B. Science and Technology for Human Development
C. Innovations in Science & Technology
D. Future India: Science & Technology
Answer» E.
1277.

This ministry imposed an anti-dumping duty for 18 months on a Chinese synthetic rubber, recently.

A. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
B. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer» E.
1278.

For how many stations, Indian Railways plans to launch a WiFi facility?

A. 3000
B. 2200
C. 2000
D. 1500
Answer» D. 1500
1279.

Govt launches Green-Ag, GEF-assisted project, in partnership with;

A. OXFAM
B. Greenpeace
C. FAO
D. CABI
Answer» D. CABI
1280.

The theme of 27th New Delhi World Book Fair is;

A. Indigenous Voices: Mapping India's Folk & Tribal Literature
B. Vivid Bharat - Diverse India
C. Readers with Special Needs
D. Suryodaya: Emerging voices from North East India
Answer» D. Suryodaya: Emerging voices from North East India
1281.

The bill passed by the Parliament that seeks to do away with the no-detention policy in schools.

A. Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2018
B. Right to Free Education for Everyone (Amendment) Bill, 2019
C. Right to Education and Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2019
D. Educational Institutions Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2018
Answer» B. Right to Free Education for Everyone (Amendment) Bill, 2019
1282.

Scientists from which institute have developed a simple paper kit that can test freshness of milk and tell how well it has been pasteurized?

A. IIT, Mumbai
B. IIT, Guwahati
C. IISc, Bengaluru
D. TIFR, Mumbai
Answer» C. IISc, Bengaluru
1283.

How many monumnets are declared under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, in 2018?

A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» B. 5
1284.

Who signs MoU With SAMEER for Boosting Communication?

A. NTPC
B. AAI
C. DRDO
D. UPSC
Answer» C. DRDO
1285.

The government of India issued an __________ alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due Cyclonic storm 'Pabuk'.

A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Orange
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1286.

Which railway station became the first railway station of South Central Railway (SCR) zone to hoist a huge tricolour flag on a 100-foot tall pole, on 2nd January 2019?

A. Kochi Railway Station
B. Secunderabad Railway Station
C. Vishakhapatnam Railway Station
D. Madurai Railway Station
Answer» C. Vishakhapatnam Railway Station
1287.

Which ministry has introduced a 70-point grading index to assess the quality of school education offered by states?

A. Ministry of External Affairs
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer» C. Ministry of Home Affairs
1288.

Name the mobile application launched by North Central Railway (NCR) to help navigate the attendees of Kumbh Mela to be held in Prayagraj city.

A. Rail Kumbh Seva Mobile App
B. Kumbh Mela Assist Mobile App
C. Kumbh Rail Service Mobile App
D. Kumbh Mela Seva Mobile App
Answer» B. Kumbh Mela Assist Mobile App
1289.

The bill cleared by Union Cabinet to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan is;

A. Nationality Approval Amendment Bill
B. Citizenship Amendment Bill
C. Immigration Amendment Bill
D. Immigrants Support Amendment Bill
Answer» C. Immigration Amendment Bill
1290.

Which among the followinh collaborate with Oil Marketing Companies for issuance of FASTags through petroleum retail outlets?

A. Bharat sanchar Nigam Limited
B. Ashok Leyland
C. National Highway Authority of India
D. National Petroleum Corporation limited
Answer» D. National Petroleum Corporation limited
1291.

Recently, Airport Authority of India (AAI) banned single-use plastic items for how many airports?

A. 8
B. 10
C. 16
D. 25
Answer» D. 25
1292.

What is the theme of the first-ever Global Aviation Summit (GAS-2019)?

A. Flying for Peace
B. Flying for Harmony
C. Flying for Brotherhood
D. Flying for all
Answer» E.
1293.

Which city police launched the 'Police-E-Eye' mobile application to alert police on traffic violators?

A. Pune
B. Coimbatore
C. Chennai
D. Lucknow
Answer» C. Chennai
1294.

The Supreme court set up a constitution Bench to hear the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute case. It consists of how many judges?

A. Five
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two
Answer» B. Four
1295.

Who will provide early-stage capital to agriculture and rural enterprises through its venture capital entity?

A. Ministry of Environment and Forests
B. DAERA
C. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
D. NABARD
Answer» E.
1296.

The Union Government has launched the Web- Wonder Women campaign in collaboration with which human rights organization?s

A. Breakthrough India
B. AWID
C. Nirbhaya Vahini
D. Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti
Answer» B. AWID
1297.

Which will be the 1st Island to operate seaplanes?

A. Havelock Island
B. Viper Island
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D. Baratang Island
Answer» D. Baratang Island
1298.

Bill passed by Lok Sabha that aims to remove leprosy as a ground for divorce in five personal laws.

A. Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
B. Family Welfare Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
C. Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
D. Separation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
Answer» D. Separation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018
1299.

Name the bill passed by the Lok Sabha for regulation of the use and application of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) technology.

A. The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
B. The DNA Reference Regulation Bill, 2019
C. Science and Technology Applications Regulation Bill, 2019
D. Bio-Information Usage Regulation Bill, 2019
Answer» B. The DNA Reference Regulation Bill, 2019
1300.

Recently, Ministry of External Affairs and Observer Research Foundation organised the 4th Edition of Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi with the theme of;

A. A World Reorder: New Geometries; Fluid Partnerships; Uncertain Outcomes
B. The New Normal: Multilateralism with Multipolarity
C. Managing Disruptive Transitions: Ideas, Institutions and Idioms
D. Asia: Regional and Global Connectivity
Answer» B. The New Normal: Multilateralism with Multipolarity