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| 1551. |
IFBA and __________ partnered to eliminate industrially produced trans fat (iTFA) from food supply worldwide by 2023. |
| A. | WHO |
| B. | UNESCO |
| C. | UNICEF |
| D. | World Food Programme |
| Answer» B. UNESCO | |
| 1552. |
Which magazines recently released its cover featuring image of PM Narendra Modi with headline 'India's Divider in Chief'? |
| A. | Cosmopolitan |
| B. | Bloomberg |
| C. | Forbes |
| D. | TIME |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1553. |
What is the name of the world's first complete parent-wise genome assembly of buffalo developed by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)? |
| A. | NDDB_ABRO_Murrah |
| B. | NDDB_AGRO_Murrah |
| C. | NDDB_AVNI_Murrah |
| D. | NDDB_ACRO_Murrah |
| Answer» B. NDDB_AGRO_Murrah | |
| 1554. |
Name the organisation which has reported that India & China tops a list of nations for illegal sand mining? |
| A. | UNEP |
| B. | UNESCO |
| C. | UNICEF |
| D. | IUCN |
| Answer» B. UNESCO | |
| 1555. |
Name of the world's fastest bullet train that is tested by Japan recently. |
| A. | ALFA-X |
| B. | Renfe AVE |
| C. | Korail KTX |
| D. | Maglev |
| Answer» B. Renfe AVE | |
| 1556. |
NABARD has announced Rs __________ crore capital fund for rural agricultural start-ups. |
| A. | 800 |
| B. | 500 |
| C. | 630 |
| D. | 700 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1557. |
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) working under ministry of science and technology has launched human tissue mapping project recently. It was named as; |
| A. | UDAV |
| B. | ANOM |
| C. | MANAV |
| D. | RISHI |
| Answer» D. RISHI | |
| 1558. |
WHO has partnered with the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) to eliminate industrial trans-fat by which year? |
| A. | 2021 |
| B. | 2023 |
| C. | 2025 |
| D. | 2030 |
| Answer» C. 2025 | |
| 1559. |
What was the theme of the Indian Pavillion in the 58th Venice Biennale that held in Italy? |
| A. | 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | The Queen of the Adriatic |
| C. | Everyone Agrees: It's About To Explode |
| D. | Our Time for Future Caring |
| Answer» B. The Queen of the Adriatic | |
| 1560. |
What was the theme of the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (BC COP-1D) that held in Geneva, Switzerland? |
| A. | Prevention, minimization and sound management of chemicals |
| B. | A future detoxified: sound management of chemicals and waste |
| C. | Prevention, minimization and recovery of wastes |
| D. | Clean Planet, Healthy People: Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1561. |
Which of the following year is set to be the Asian decade? |
| A. | 2020 |
| B. | 2021 |
| C. | 2023 |
| D. | 2030 |
| Answer» B. 2021 | |
| 1562. |
ISRO launched a 2-week long summer vacation residential programme. It was named as; |
| A. | Yuva Vaigyanik Kendra (Yuvika-2019) |
| B. | Yuva Vaigyanic Karyakram (Yuvika-2019) |
| C. | Yuva Vaigyanic Krishikosh (Yuvika-2019) |
| D. | Yuva Vaigyanic Kaushal Vikas Yojana (Yuvika-2019) |
| Answer» C. Yuva Vaigyanic Krishikosh (Yuvika-2019) | |
| 1563. |
Scientists from this university has created the World's Smallest Colour Pixels by trapping the particles of light. |
| A. | Oxford University |
| B. | University of Cambridge |
| C. | Harvard University |
| D. | University College London |
| Answer» C. Harvard University | |
| 1564. |
The name of the 100% recyclable plastic created by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in California is; |
| A. | Polydiketoenamine(PDK) |
| B. | Polyethylene Terephthalate(PETE) |
| C. | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| D. | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Answer» B. Polyethylene Terephthalate(PETE) | |
| 1565. |
What is the name of new 'province' in India that has claimed by Islamic State terror group, ISIS? |
| A. | Wilayah of Levant |
| B. | Wilayat of Khorasan |
| C. | Wilayat of Sinai |
| D. | Wilayah of Hind |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1566. |
What is the theme of 6th Session of the biennial Global Platform for (DDR) Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2019)? |
| A. | Resilience Dividend: Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Societies |
| B. | Globalization towards Occupational Health and Safety |
| C. | Optimize Applications. Transform the Business. Drive Growth |
| D. | Reimagining the Knowledge Enterprise |
| Answer» B. Globalization towards Occupational Health and Safety | |
| 1567. |
This institution directed 18 states, 2 UTs to submit action plan on utilisation of treated wastewater. |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | Namami Gange |
| C. | Ministry of Environment |
| D. | NGT |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1568. |
Which organisation offered India an 'Observer' status and an access to International Monitoring System (IMS) data? |
| A. | CTBTO |
| B. | IAEA |
| C. | UNIDO |
| D. | OPCW |
| Answer» B. IAEA | |
| 1569. |
What was the theme of the Global Influence of Asian Civilizations forum? |
| A. | Good Governance - Focus on Aspirational Districts |
| B. | Building consensus for fair and sustainable development |
| C. | Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universal Values |
| D. | Asian Values for the World |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1570. |
Union Ministry of Environment is creating a new DNA Database of which animal in order to curb poaching? |
| A. | Indian Rhinos |
| B. | Crocodile |
| C. | Dolphin |
| D. | Chimpanzee |
| Answer» B. Crocodile | |
| 1571. |
Who imposed a combined fine of $1.2 billion on 5 banks for currency rigging? |
| A. | WTO |
| B. | NATO |
| C. | United Nations |
| D. | European Union |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1572. |
International Museum Day is celebrated on 18th May every year. The theme for International Museum Day (IMD) 2019 is; |
| A. | Museums for a Sustainable Society |
| B. | Museums and Cultural Landscapes |
| C. | Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition. |
| D. | Museum and memory |
| Answer» D. Museum and memory | |
| 1573. |
Name the online writing of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) project launched for Group 'B' and 'C' Officers of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC). |
| A. | OPT(Officers Performance Tools) |
| B. | SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) |
| C. | PAOW (Performance Appraisal Online Window) |
| D. | PAOWO (Performance Appraisal Online Window for Officers) |
| Answer» C. PAOW (Performance Appraisal Online Window) | |
| 1574. |
Which financial institution, has launched a pilot scheme for fintech Non Banking Financing Companies (NBFCs) in order to boost digital lending ? |
| A. | Reserve Bank of India(RBI) |
| B. | Export-Import Bank of India(Exim Bank) |
| C. | Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) |
| D. | Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1575. |
Who was backed by India for the position of next President of the United Nations General Assembly? |
| A. | Syed Akbaruddin |
| B. | Maria Fernanda Espinosa |
| C. | Tijjani Muhammad-Bande |
| D. | Andreas Mavroyiannis |
| Answer» D. Andreas Mavroyiannis | |
| 1576. |
Legacy Accelerators, Antano and Harini was honoured with the 'Award for Honour' by which ministry? |
| A. | Ministry of Rural Development |
| B. | Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| C. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| D. | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1577. |
Name the organisation, which has offered India an Observer status and an access to IMS data. |
| A. | CTBTO |
| B. | OPCW |
| C. | WIPO |
| D. | UNIDO |
| Answer» B. OPCW | |
| 1578. |
CBIC launches a project for CBIC officers for over 400 formations of CBIC across India. The name of the project is; |
| A. | BUDGET |
| B. | ROBIN |
| C. | SPARROW |
| D. | NIRBA |
| Answer» D. NIRBA | |
| 1579. |
What is the name of the deceased internet sensation cat nicknamed as Grumpy Cat? |
| A. | Paddles |
| B. | Tardar Sauce |
| C. | Tuxedo Stan |
| D. | Barsik |
| Answer» C. Tuxedo Stan | |
| 1580. |
Which charity entered the Guinness Book of World Records for its hunger relief efforts? |
| A. | United Methodist Committee on Relief |
| B. | PCT Humanity |
| C. | GiveIndia Charity |
| D. | Saint Camillus Foundation |
| Answer» C. GiveIndia Charity | |
| 1581. |
Name the flagship program launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which provides crop insurance to farmers. |
| A. | Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) |
| B. | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana |
| D. | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana |
| Answer» B. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana | |
| 1582. |
This university has developed a new computer program named Flye to develop precision medicine. |
| A. | Monash University |
| B. | University of Sydney |
| C. | University of Adelaide |
| D. | Australian National University |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1583. |
Name the India's fastest train which has completed 1 Lakh kilometers without missing a single trip . |
| A. | Rajdhani Express |
| B. | Shatabdi Express |
| C. | Vande Bharat Express |
| D. | Gatimaan Express |
| Answer» D. Gatimaan Express | |
| 1584. |
Niti Aayog pushes a cabinet to provide __________ for establishing a cloud computing platform AIRAWAT. |
| A. | Rs 7,500 crore |
| B. | Rs 5,000 crore |
| C. | Rs 8,200 crore |
| D. | Rs 6,800 crore |
| Answer» B. Rs 5,000 crore | |
| 1585. |
Former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi was presented with an honorary degree by whom? |
| A. | Brown University |
| B. | Harvard University |
| C. | Columbia University |
| D. | Yale University |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1586. |
The campaign launched by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India and UN Environment India in order to raise awareness on illegal wildlife trade ahead of international day of biological diversity is; |
| A. | Animal-behaviour, wildlife-conservation |
| B. | Power of wildlife |
| C. | Future of wildlife and the habitat |
| D. | Not all animals migrate by choice |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1587. |
NITI Aayog planned to establish cloud computing platform for creating an institutional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. It was named as; |
| A. | AIRAWAT |
| B. | AICLOUD |
| C. | NITI CLOUD |
| D. | CL COMP |
| Answer» B. AICLOUD | |
| 1588. |
Researchers from which university has developed microscope for surgery without cutting skin ? |
| A. | University of British Columbia(UBC) |
| B. | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| C. | University of Technology Sydney |
| D. | Harvard University |
| Answer» B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology | |
| 1589. |
Who flagged off the shipment of India's largest liquid Hydrogen storage tank. |
| A. | DRDO |
| B. | ISRO |
| C. | SAIL |
| D. | HAL |
| Answer» C. SAIL | |
| 1590. |
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu make an order to protect which bread in Vijayawada? |
| A. | Brahman cattle |
| B. | Ongole cattle |
| C. | Nellore cattle |
| D. | Sahiwal cattle |
| Answer» C. Nellore cattle | |
| 1591. |
The first naval exercise, which has participants from four countries viz the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia that held near Guam,United States. |
| A. | Sahyog-Hyeoblyeog |
| B. | Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) |
| C. | Pacific Vanguard |
| D. | Naseem-Al-Bahr (Sea Breez) |
| Answer» D. Naseem-Al-Bahr (Sea Breez) | |
| 1592. |
NGT recently ordered whom to furnish fresh details on green cover. |
| A. | Delhi govt |
| B. | NHPC |
| C. | National Highways Authority of India |
| D. | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
| Answer» D. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways | |
| 1593. |
Which of the following product was launched by Corporation Bank for GST- registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). |
| A. | Corp SME Sufia |
| B. | Corp SME Sugam |
| C. | Corp SME Suvidha |
| D. | Corp SME Surmi |
| Answer» D. Corp SME Surmi | |
| 1594. |
Which international organization has unveiled a new strategy to tackle global snakebite "Emergency"? |
| A. | WHO |
| B. | UNESCO |
| C. | FAO |
| D. | ILO |
| Answer» B. UNESCO | |
| 1595. |
Which of the following can be converted into cash to obtain funds in a range of stress scenarios? |
| A. | High Quality Liquid Assets |
| B. | Cash Reserve Assets |
| C. | Statutory Liquid Assets |
| D. | Non-performing Liquid Assets |
| Answer» B. Cash Reserve Assets | |
| 1596. |
The World Health Organisation officially labelled which addictive disorder? |
| A. | Excessive gaming |
| B. | Excessive sleeping |
| C. | Excessive eating |
| D. | Excessive laughing |
| Answer» B. Excessive sleeping | |
| 1597. |
For whom the sahara hostel has been inaugurated by Anij Baijal in NewDelhi? |
| A. | Disabled Childrens |
| B. | Disabled Military Personnel |
| C. | Naval Widows |
| D. | Retired Military Personnel |
| Answer» D. Retired Military Personnel | |
| 1598. |
What is the theme UN-Habitat Assembly 2019? |
| A. | Harnessing the power of technology in Healthcare |
| B. | Belt and Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future |
| C. | Innovation for Better Quality of Life in Cities and Communities |
| D. | Solutions for Sustainable Future: Saving Lives, Building Resilient Communities |
| Answer» D. Solutions for Sustainable Future: Saving Lives, Building Resilient Communities | |
| 1599. |
Which organization has recognized 'burn-out' as medical condition and 'gaming disorder' as illness ? |
| A. | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| B. | United Nations |
| C. | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) |
| D. | United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF) |
| Answer» B. United Nations | |
| 1600. |
India's only orangutan died at Odisha's Nandankanan Zoological Park recently. It's name is; |
| A. | Binny |
| B. | Tony |
| C. | Sinchu |
| D. | Mofy |
| Answer» B. Tony | |