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2051.

What is India's ranking in terms of invasive use of biometric data?

A. 1nd
B. 5th
C. 10th
D. 15th
Answer» C. 10th
2052.

Who is the author of the novel "Half the Night Is Gone" that has won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019?

A. Vikram Seth
B. Amitabh Bagchi
C. Ravi Dubey
D. Rajesh Ahluwalia
Answer» C. Ravi Dubey
2053.

Who is the author of book Exam Warrior, whose Braille Edition has been recently launched?

A. Atal Bihar Vajepayee
B. Amit Shah
C. Shashi Tharoor
D. Narendra Modi
Answer» E.
2054.

Who is the author of 'Dreams of a Billion: India and the Olympic Games'?

A. Ram Singh
B. Nalin Mehta
C. Chetan Bhagat
D. Baggi Anveil
Answer» C. Chetan Bhagat
2055.

What is India's rank in the Global House Price Index Q3 2019 report?

A. 23rd
B. 31st
C. 40th
D. 47th
Answer» E.
2056.

Who has been named as India's first Chief of Defence Staff?

A. Birender Singh Dhanoa
B. Bipin Rawat
C. Manoj Mukund Naravane
D. Dalbir Singh Suhag
Answer» C. Manoj Mukund Naravane
2057.

What is India's current rank in the Global economy?

A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 6th
Answer» D. 6th
2058.

Fausta, which recently died in Tanzania was the world's oldest?

A. Elephant
B. Rhino
C. Turtle
D. Tiger
Answer» C. Turtle
2059.

World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the year of which one of the below topics?

A. The Nurse and the Midwife
B. The Sustainable Tourism for Development
C. The Light and Light-based Technologies
D. The Periodic Table of Chemical Elements
Answer» B. The Sustainable Tourism for Development
2060.

Which country got the top spot in Henley Passport Index?

A. China
B. Norway
C. USA
D. Japan
Answer» E.
2061.

Who is the author of "Pax Sinica: Implications for the Indian Dawn"?

A. DevdattPattnaik
B. Samir Saran
C. Ramchandra Guha
D. Ravinder Singh
Answer» C. Ramchandra Guha
2062.

According to 'The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns in 2019' report, India is the _______ most affected country?

A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
Answer» C. 4th
2063.

Which of the following released the list of Global Health Challenges 2020?

A. UNHCR
B. UNICEF
C. UNDP
D. WHO
Answer» E.
2064.

What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2020?

A. 67th
B. 71th
C. 84th
D. 92nd
Answer» D. 92nd
2065.

What is India's rank in Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index?

A. 32nd
B. 40th
C. 51st
D. 66th
Answer» D. 66th
2066.

What is India's rank in the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index?

A. 54th
B. 67th
C. 72nd
D. 80th
Answer» E.
2067.

Scientists have discovered warm water in Antarctica below which glacier?

A. Baltoro Glacier
B. Doomsday Glacier
C. Pine Island Glacier
D. Jakobshavn Glacier
Answer» C. Pine Island Glacier
2068.

What was the theme of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2020?

A. Unleashing Youth Power: One decade of accelerating actions for zero female genital mutilation
B. Focus on human rights and gender equality
C. Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
D. The Role of Men and Boys in the Eradication of FGM
Answer» B. Focus on human rights and gender equality
2069.

According to the world language database Ethnologue, Hindi is the _______ most spoken language of the world?

A. 3rd
B. 4th
C. 5th
D. 6th
Answer» B. 4th
2070.

Who is author of the book 'Who is Bharat Mata'?

A. Kiran Desai
B. Amitav Ghosh
C. Purushottam Agrawal
D. Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer» D. Jhumpa Lahiri
2071.

__________ anniversary of the launch of PM-KISAN scheme is to be observed on February 24, 2020?

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
Answer» B. 2nd
2072.

What is India's rank in 'Freedom in the World 2020'?

A. 67th
B. 83rd
C. 109th
D. 131st
Answer» C. 109th
2073.

What is the rank of India as Arm importer according to the "Trends in international arms transfers 2019" report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) data?

A. 3
B. 34
C. 2
D. 12
Answer» D. 12
2074.

Which rank has been secured by India according to the 2020 Global Technology Industry Innovation Survey" report?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 6
D. 2
Answer» E.
2075.

Who topped the Bloomberg Billionaires Index?

A. Mukesh Ambani
B. Joseph Tsai
C. Daniel Zhang
D. Jack Ma
Answer» E.
2076.

What is rank of India in the global Animal Protection Index 2020?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
2077.

Which of the following has developed a PPE coverall to ensure proper safety and security of the healthcare workers who are in the frontline of the fight against COVID-19 pandemic?

A. The Southern Railways
B. ISRO
C. DRDO
D. The Northern Railways
Answer» E.
2078.

The Life Insurance council announced that the "Force Majeure" clause will apply to COVID-19 deaths. Where is the headquaters of LIC?

A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Delhi
D. Mumbai
Answer» E.
2079.

Central Government constitutes how many Inter-Ministerial Teams to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
2080.

India's holding of US government securities at record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February. What is India's Position in holding of US government securities in world?

A. 4th
B. 8th
C. 12th
D. 13th
Answer» E.
2081.

Which of the following institutes has developed new generation Iron-Manganese based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans jointly with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences?

A. Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences
B. The Institute of Nano Science and Technology
C. International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
D. The Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
Answer» D. The Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
2082.

Sports Authority of India has deposited how much Rs. each to 2,749 Khelo India athletes as out of pocket allowance amid the COVID-19 lockdown?

A. Rs.20,000
B. Rs.10,000
C. Rs.15,000
D. Rs.30,000
Answer» E.
2083.

The European Union Commission has proposed a how much recovery fund "European breakthrough" to help the bloc's economy through the deep recession induced by the COVID-19 pandemic?

A. $525 billion
B. $325 billion
C. $825 billion
D. $925 billion
Answer» D. $925 billion
2084.

What is the name of voicebot launched by Tata Capital, Private Non-Banking Financial Company , for its customers looking for a new loan or getting queries resolved etc?

A. TIA
B. KIA
C. VIA
D. BIA
Answer» B. KIA
2085.

Which of the following startups has developed world's 1st contactless Visitor Management Software that checks body temperature, scans faces with mask compliance & monitors social distancing on the premise?

A. VAMS Global
B. AS Technolutions Pvt Ltd
C. Benevo
D. Purple Squirrel
Answer» B. AS Technolutions Pvt Ltd
2086.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced that she is to release which book very soon?

A. Fantastic Beasts 3
B. Ice and Fire
C. Harry Potter 9
D. The Ickabog
Answer» E.
2087.

How much Rs will be awarded for finding security flaw in the coronavirus tracking app, Aarogya Setu?

A. Rs. 10 lakh
B. Rs. 5 lakh
C. Rs. 1 lakh
D. Rs. 2.5 lakh
Answer» D. Rs. 2.5 lakh
2088.

Google launches which app to help people maintain social distancing?

A. Dodar
B. Kedar
C. Sodar
D. Cedar
Answer» D. Cedar
2089.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which video blogging competition while addressing the nation in 12th Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat 2.0' on 31 May 2020?

A. Our Life, Our Yoga
B. Your Life, Your Yoga
C. Helathy Life, Daily Yoga
D. My Life, My Yoga
Answer» E.
2090.

What is the name of cyclone likely to intensify and develop into a severe cyclone and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on June 3?

A. Nisarga
B. Ockhi
C. Fani
D. Amphan
Answer» B. Ockhi
2091.

The Science and Engineering Research Board has approved support for research at which institute to identify lead compounds from available and approved drugs for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug molecules?

A. Indian Institute of Technology Madras
B. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
C. Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
D. Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi
Answer» E.
2092.

Which animal is likely to be the world's oldest-known land animal according to the research published in the journal Historical Biology?

A. Kampecaris obanensis
B. Millipede obanensis
C. Hebrides obanensis
D. Kerrera obanensis
Answer» B. Millipede obanensis
2093.

Centre announced policy changes in the definition for the MSME sector as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package. As per the new definition what will be investment and turnover limit for micro-units?

A. Investment Rs.1 crore and Turnover Rs.10 crore
B. Investment Rs.50 lakhs and Turnover Rs.1 crore
C. Investment Rs.1 crore and Turnover Rs.5 crore
D. Investment Rs.50 lakhs and Turnover Rs.5 crore
Answer» D. Investment Rs.50 lakhs and Turnover Rs.5 crore
2094.

Union Cabinet approved the re-establishment of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy as Subordinate Office under AYUSH Ministry. Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy was established in which year?

A. 2005
B. 2000
C. 2010
D. 2014
Answer» D. 2014
2095.

What is India's Rank according to the Startup Ecosystem Rankings Report 2020 released by StartupBlink?

A. 25th
B. 15th
C. 13rd
D. 23rd
Answer» E.
2096.

India has pledged to make donation of how many dollars for GAVI - Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation?

A. USD 10 million
B. USD 25 million
C. USD 20 million
D. USD 15 million
Answer» E.
2097.

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved to rename which port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port?

A. Mormugao Port
B. Kolkata Port
C. Cochin Port
D. Mumbai Port
Answer» C. Cochin Port
2098.

Which CSIR Institute have indigenously developed a ventilator to provide help and support to the COVID-19 patients?

A. Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology
B. Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
C. Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute
D. Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
Answer» E.
2099.

Which organisation has partnered with US Agency for International Development's Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency program and launched 'Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings' initiative?

A. REC Limited
B. The Energy and Resources Institute
C. CEPT University
D. Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Answer» E.
2100.

Who wrote the book -The Dry Fasting Miracle: From Deprive to Thrive?

A. Karen Kingsbury
B. Helen Phillips
C. Luke Coutinho
D. Jess Kidd
Answer» D. Jess Kidd