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State wise Latest Current Affairs

1. Which state recently got its first "child-friendly" police station?

A. Mizoram
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Telangana
D. Kerala

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Telangana's first 'child- friendly' police station was on November 14 inaugurated at Medipally, in association with Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), founded by Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi.

2. Which state is to organize the International Conference on Yoga?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Goa
D. Uttrakhand

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) is to organize the International Conference on Yoga on 15-16 November 2019 at Mysuru, Karnataka.

3. Which state has launched 'Nadu-Nedu' programme?

A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the 'Nadu-Nedu' programme which aims at transforming government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions.

4. Who is the newly appointed Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Nilam Sawhney
B. T. M. Vijay Bhaskar
C. Sudhi Ranjan Mohanty
D. Shailendra Kumar Joshi

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh government appointed IAS officer Nilam Sawhney as Chief Secretary of the State. She became the first woman chief secretary of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh.

5. Which state has launched e-Ganna app?

A. Punjab
B. Maharashta
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

UP government has launched a web portal and a mobile app, e-Ganna, for sugarcane farmers. Now, farmers can get cane supply slip online through this app.

6. Which state organizes the "Bali Yatra" Festival every year?

A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha
D. Nagaland

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The festival 'Bali Yatra' was inaugurated in Cuttack, Odisha. The festival is organised every year in memory of the rich maritime history of the state.

7. Which state launched a mobile app called "Sishu Suraksha"?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Assam
C. Goa
D. Haryana

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is going to launch a mobile app Sishu Suraksha on the occasion of Children's Day.

8. Who has been newly appointed the chief justice of Meghalaya High Court?

A. Muhammad Raffiq
B. K Nagaraj Naidu
C. Ajay Kumar Mittal
D. Jugal Kantalal

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Justice Muhammad Raffiq was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy at Raj Bhavan in Shillong, Meghalaya.

9. Who has become a part-owner of 'Queensboro', a second division United Soccer League team in New York?

A. Leo Messi
B. David Villa
C. Zinedine Zidane
D. Diego Maradona

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Former Spanish national team star David Villa is becoming a part-owner of a second division team in New York that intends to launch in 2021.

10. President's rule has recently been imposed in which state?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Jharkhand
D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Ram Nath Kovind signs the proclamation after the Union Cabinet recommended President's rule in Maharashtra; Shiv Sena moves Supreme Court against the Governor rejecting its claim to form a government and refusing to grant three days to demonstrate its requisite majority.

Current Affairs - November 16, 2019

1. Which state recently got its first "child-friendly" police station?

A. Mizoram
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Telangana
D. Kerala

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Telangana's first 'child- friendly' police station was on November 14 inaugurated at Medipally, in association with Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA), founded by Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi.

2. Which is the partner country at the 14-day India International Trade Fair 2019?

A. Nepal
B. Afghanistan
C. Kazakhstan
D. Sri Lanka

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The theme for the 39th edition of the fair (November 14-27, 2019) is 'Ease of Doing Business' inspired by India's unique achievement of rising to 63rd rank on the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index from 142nd rank in the year 2014. This year the status of 'Partner Country' has been accorded to 'The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan' and 'The Republic of Korea' will be the 'Focus Country'.

3. Which institute launched the 9th world engineering education forum?

A. IIT Delhi
B. NIT Surathkal
C. IIIT Hyderabad
D. VIT Vellore
Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The prestigious event, held for the first time in India at VIT Vellore, features the IX World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) and the International Engineering Student Summit.

4. Which Japanese spacecraft has started journey home from asteroid Ryugu?

A. Hayabusa2
B. Akatsuki
C. Selene
D. Hisaki

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft has departed from a distant asteroid, starting its yearlong journey home after successfully completing its mission to bring back soil samples and data that could provide clues to the origins of the solar system.

5. Which state is to organize the International Conference on Yoga?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Goa
D. Uttrakhand

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) is to organize the International Conference on Yoga on 15-16 November 2019 at Mysuru, Karnataka.

6. 11th Maitree Diwas was celebrated in which state?

A. Nagaland
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Mizoram
D. Manipur

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The two-day socio-military cultural extravaganza is jointly organised by the Indian Army, Tawang civil administration and volunteers at the high-altitude stadium, which stands as a testimony to the spirit of solidarity and patriotic fervour that runs deep amongst the locals of Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.

7. Which city will have India's first- ever "North East Convention Centre"?

A. Kanpur
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The site and plan for the first- ever "North East Convention Centre" (NECC) for Delhi has been finalized and the construction work will begin soon after the completion of procedural formalities.

8. Which Indian sprinter has been named in TIME 100 Next list?

A. Srabani Nanda
B. Dutee Chand
C. Rachita Mistry
D. Santhi Soundarajan

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

TIME magazine has named Indian athlete Dutee Chand to its first-ever TIME 100 Next, a new expansion of the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

9. Who has become the fastest Indian to take 250 Test international wickets at home soil?

A. R. Ashwin
B. Umesh Yadav
C. Mohammad Shami
D. Ishant Sharma

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on November 14, became the joint-fastest with Muttiah Muralitharan, to 250 Test wickets at home, getting there in 42 Tests.

10. Who was conferred with the ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award?

A. Savitri Jindal
B. Dilip Shanghvi
C. Gautam Adani
D. Cyrus Poonawalla

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, founder and chairman of Serum Institute of India, was conferred with the ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award in Dubai, UAE, on 14 November 2019.

11. Who won the Cervantes Prize for 2019?

A. Antonio Colinas
B. Gabriel Ferrater
C. Joan Margarit
D. Andres Sanchez Robayna

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Spain's government announced on November 4 that Catalan poet Joan Margarit won the 2019 Cervantes Prize, the Spanish-speaking world's highest literary honor.

12. Which country is to do clinical trials of second Ebola vaccine on 50,000 people?

A. Nigeria
B. Ivory Coast
C. Gabon
D. Republic of Congo

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to around 50,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a major clinical trial. The European Commission has also approved the vaccine. More than 2,100 people have died in DR Congo, in the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record.

13. Which state has launched 'Nadu-Nedu' programme?

A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the 'Nadu-Nedu' programme which aims at transforming government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions.

14. Which Indian wrestler is going to make mixed martial arts debut soon?

A. Vijender Singh
B. Ritu Phogat
C. Bajrang Punia
D. Babita Kumari
Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Indian wrestler Ritu Phogat is set to make her professional mixed martial arts debut, taking on Korea's Nam Hee Kim in an atomweight contest at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing, China on November 16.

15. Which country organized the 2nd Summit of World Religious Leaders?

A. Belarus
B. Armenia
C. Georgia
D. Azerbaijan

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The 2nd Summit of World Religious Leaders began in Baku, Azerbaijan. The summit was held from 14-15 November 2019.

16. Who is the newly appointed Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Nilam Sawhney
B. T. M. Vijay Bhaskar
C. Sudhi Ranjan Mohanty
D. Shailendra Kumar Joshi

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh government appointed IAS officer Nilam Sawhney as Chief Secretary of the State. She became the first woman chief secretary of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh.

17. Who has been presented with the Commonwealth 'Points of light' award?

A. Ronald Evans
B. Augustus
C. Patrick Charles
D. Jolly Johnson

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Britain's Prince Charles presents Commonwealth 'Points of light' award to Kerala-based Jolly Johnson, the founder of Helping Hands Organisation (H20), during India visit.

18. Which state has launched e-Ganna app?

A. Punjab
B. Maharashta
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

UP government has launched a web portal and a mobile app, e-Ganna, for sugarcane farmers. Now, farmers can get cane supply slip online through this app.

19. Which Famous mathematician has recently passed away in Patna?

A. S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan
B. Vashishth Narayan Singh
C. C. R. Rao
D. Veeravalli S. Varadarajan

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Famous mathematician Vashishth Narayan Singh passed away in Patna on 14 November 2019. He was 77 years old. He was suffering from mental illness schizophrenia for 40 years. He earned world recognition as he challenged Einstein's theory of relativity.

20. Which state organizes the "Bali Yatra" Festival every year?

A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha
D. Nagaland

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The festival 'Bali Yatra' was inaugurated in Cuttack, Odisha. The festival is organised every year in memory of the rich maritime history of the state.

August 1, 2019
Current Affairs

1.
Who has become the first IAF pilot to complete wingsuit skydive jump?

A. Jainendra Kumar
B. Tarun Chaudhri
C. Ramesh chandra Tomar
D. Mridula Garg

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Wing Commander Tarun Chaudhri has become the first Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot to perform a wingsuit skydive jump. He achieved the feat on July 21 during the Kargil Diwas celebrations at Air Force Station in Jodhpur. The jump was accomplished from a Mi-17 helicopter from an altitude of 8,500 feet. This is the first IAF Wing Suit Skydive Jump by a pilot who has flown and captained the same type of helicopter. The Kargil Diwas celebrations were held at Air Force Station in Jodhpur on July 21 and 22.

2.
Who has launched Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) in New Delhi?

A. Dharmendra Pradhan
B. Piyush Goyal
C. Prakash Javadekar
D. Nirmala Sitharaman

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel has launched Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) in New Delhi, to encourage the spirit of innovation at the community level. This initiative aim is to provide solution-driven design thinking to serve society. Atal Innovation Mission has a key role to perform in order to achieve the target of five trillion dollar economy by 2025.

3.
Who has been appointed as Ombudsman officer of Indian Federation of Sports Gaming, recently?

A. Madan Lokur
B. Arjan Kumar Sikri
C. Jasti Chelameswar
D. Ashok Bhushan

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

India's first and only Sports Gaming self-regulatory industry body, Indian Federation of Sports Gaming (IFSG) has appointed former Supreme Court(SC) judge, Justice A. K. Sikri, as its ombudsman and Ethics officer. He will have the responsibility of investigating queries & complaints raised by the users of the online fantasy sports gaming platforms and provide strategic council, resolve disputes brought forward regarding binding rules or financial discrepancies as well as steer hearings and make announcements for smooth operation and ease of functioning. With Sikri as Ombudsman of IFSG, it will be able to frame strong industry benchmarks with great governance protecting its 8crore users and 32 operators interests and create standardized best practices.

4.
Which sport is added for the first time to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games?

A. Curling
B. Fencing
C. Powerlifting
D. Table Tennis Mixed Doubles

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

For the first time in the Olympic Games' history, Table Tennis Mixed Doubles event added in a new Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games. Manika Batra to pair with Sharath Kamal for mixed doubles spot in Tokyo Olympics. Table tennis had appeared at the Summer Olympics in eight previous occasions beginning with the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.The 2008 Games in Beijing, China saw men's &women's singles and team events.

5.
Which city has named the world's best city for students according to QS Best Student Cities Ranking?

A. London
B. Tokyo
C. Melbourne
D. Paris

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

London has named the world's best city for students for the 2nd consecutive year, beating Tokyo and Melbourne that came 2nd and 3rd, respectively, on a new worldwide ranking. According to the rankings, India's best student city is Bengaluru (81st), followed by Mumbai (85th), Delhi at 113th and Chennai at 115th, out of a total of 120th cities in the list.

6.
Who has been appointed the new Finance Secretary of India?

A. Neeraj Kumar Gupta
B. Girish Chandra Murmu
C. Rajiv Kumar
D. Atanu Chakraborty

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed the new Finance Secretary. He succeeded Subhash Chandra Garg, who is currently the power secretary. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the designation of Kumar as the new Finance Secretary. The finance secretary is the administrative head of the Ministry of Finance and is the principal adviser to the Finance Minister on all matters of policy and administration within the Finance Ministry. He is the senior-most bureaucrat among the five Secretaries of the five Departments of the Ministry of Finance, viz. Economic Affairs, Revenue, Expenditure, Financial services and Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM).

7.
Which country topped Asia In Dell Global Women Entrepreneur Cities Index 2019?

A. Singapore
B. Indonesia
C. Pakistan
D. Saudi Arabia

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

According to the latest "Women Entrepreneur Cities Index 2019", sponsored by Dell and conducted by London-based global information provider, IHS Markit, The Singapore tops in Asian city ranked at 21st position. Indian cities Bangalore(Karnataka) and Delhi ranked 43rd (7th in Asia) and 50th (10th in Asia).The ranking measures a city's ability to attract and support high potential women entrepreneurs. And it is constructed using five "pillars" They include market, talent, capital (all 3 under operating Environment), culture and technology(under Enabling Environment). San Francisco Bay Area topped the list.They secured 63.7 points It is followed by New York (62.9 points) and London (3rd).

8.
Name the country which announced one-month free visa on arrival to foreign nationals from nearly 50 nations.

A. Maldives
B. Bangladesh
C. Myanmar
D. Sri Lanka

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Sri Lanka announced on Wednesday that it will give a one-month free visa on arrival to visitors from nearly 50 countries. The move is a part of its latest efforts to revive its tourism industry, which received a major hit after the Easter Sunday terror attacks that killed 263 people.

9.
Recently, Lalji Tandon was sworn in as the Governor of which state?

A. West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Tripura
D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lalji Tandon was sworn in as the 28th Governor of Madhya Pradesh. He was administered oath by the Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Ravi Shankar Jha at a function in Raj Bhawan, Bhopal in the presence of Chief Minister Kamal Nath, state ministers and bureaucrats. He succeeds Anandiben Patel who is appointed as governor of Uttar Pradesh. Mr Tandon, aged 84, was the Governor of Bihar, prior to his appointment as the governor of Madhya Pradesh.

10.
Name the Indian cricketer who has honoured with Bharat Gaurav Award by East Bengal club.

A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Kapil Dev
C. Sunil Gavaskar
D. Ravi Shastri

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

East Bengal club will officially start the centenary celebrations on its foundation day with a glittering ceremony at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. East Bengal club will be awarded India's first cricket World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev with its highest honour, Bharat Gaurav. Kapil is no stranger to football as he had donned the club's colours in an exhibition match against Mohun Bagan in 1992.

11.
Who received "Champions of Empathy Award" for spreading awareness about hepatitis?

A. Doordarshan
B. NDTV
C. Zee Entertainment Enterprises
D. StarPlus

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

DD News (Doordarshan), a 24*7 terrestrial cm satellite News Channel of India has awarded "Champions of Empathy Award" for spreading awareness about hepatitis. Mayank Agrawal, Director General of DD News has received the Award from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Agrawal stated that it is the responsibility of DD News to aware people about various diseases and preventives by showing health-related programs, reports, and policies that help to spread awareness towards health in society.

12.
Who released the 4th cycle of All India Tiger Estimation 2018?

A. Rajnath Singh
B. Narendra Modi
C. Amit Shah
D. Ram Nath Kovind

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the results of the 4th cycle of All India Tiger Estimation 2018, at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javdekar; the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shri Babul Supriyo; and the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Shri C.K. Mishra.

13.
Who was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Tripura?

A. Jagdeep Dhankhar
B. E. S. L. Narasimhan
C. Ganga Prasad
D. Ramesh Bais

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

A seven-time Member of Parliament (MP) from Chhattisgarh's Raipur and former Union minister, Ramesh Bais, aged 71, was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Tripura in the presence of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and senior officials of the administration. He was administered oath by the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court Justice Sanjay Karol at a function in Old Raj Bhawan, Agartala. He succeeds Kaptan Singh Solanki.

14.
Who was appointed as the new speaker of Karnataka Assembly?

A. S Suresh Kumar
B. Jagadish Shettar
C. K S Eshwarappa
D. Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri has been elected as the new Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Former Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar had resigned from his post soon after BS Yediyurappa government won floor test in the house.

15.
When did World Day Against Trafficking in Persons celebrated?

A. 31st July
B. 30th July
C. 29th July
D. 28th July

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed across the world on July 30 with an aim to highlight that the human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children and men across the world.

16.
Lok Seva Bhawan is the new name of this state's Secretariat.

A. Andra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Odisha Chief Minister(CM) Naveen Patnaik stated that the state Government's Secretariat or 'Sachivalaya' in Bhubaneswar has been renamed as Lok Seva Bhawan. He also stated that his government has enunciated 5T mantra (Technology, Teamwork, Transparency and Time leading to Transformation) to take the delivery of services and governance to the next level. The state government is committed to maintaining transparency in administration and for that, the office of the Lokayukta has started functioning since March 20, 2019. The state government will give utmost importance to the Protection of women, children and weaker sections of the society. Financial assistance will be provided to the poor and needy from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Odisha Secretariat was inaugurated on November 12, 1959, by the then Home Minister Govind Ballabh Pant.

17.
Who was appointed as the interim COO of Coffee Day Enterprises?

A. Sanad Thawde
B. Nitin Bagmane
C. Sunil Misra
D. Kumara Ranganath

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Nitin Bagmane was appointed as the interim chief operating officer (COO) of Coffee Day Enterprises by CCD's board of directors.

18.
__________ and the US successfully tested Arrow-3 Anti-Ballistic Missile System.

A. India
B. China
C. Israel
D. Russia

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Israel's Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benjamin Netanyahu informed that Israel and the United States (US) successfully conducted tests of the advanced anti-ballistic missile system "Arrow-3". The test was carried out with U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska (PSCA) in Kodiak, Alaska, US. Arrow-3 is jointly manufactured by the Boeing Company and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and is intended to serve as Israel's highest-altitude missile interception system. It is designed by IAI. It passed its first full interception test over the Mediterranean sea in 2015 and was deployed in Israel in 2017.

19.
Name the mobile application launched to estimate the tiger population in the country.

A. Monitoring System For Tigers-Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES)
B. Monitoring System For Tigers Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrPES)
C. Monitoring System For Tigers & Other wild life Status (M-STOWS)
D. Monitoring System For Tiger Conservation (M-STC)

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The wildlife officials used mobile application Monitoring System For Tigers-Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES) to estimate the tiger population in the country. This was announced by Y V Jhala, Scientist of Tiger Cell at Wildlife Institute of India (WII). The application records the track a forest official walks and geotags the sightings of tigers and even other animals or signs which helps in the estimation. The data was received from 491 forest divisions of India and it was processed using M-STrIPES software.

20.
J Jerlin Anika has bagged 4 medals at 2nd World Deaf Youth Badminton Championships 2019. She is from which Indian state?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Punjab
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Tamil Nadu teenager J Jerlin Anika(15) has bagged 4 medals(1 gold,2 silver,1 bronze) in the 2nd World Deaf Youth Badminton Championships 2019 held in Taipei, Taiwan. She got the victory over the top seed, Finja Rosendahl of Germany with (21-12, 21-1C) points in the girls' singles final event. The World Deaf Badminton Championships are organized by International Committee of Sports for the Deaf since 2003. They are held every four years. She won the two silver medals in the doubles and mixed doubles events in the Under-18 category. Anika is a 10th standard student in the Ouvaiyar government in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She was a national champion among the women hearing impaired badminton players.

July 31, 2019
Current Affairs

1.
IAF receives 1st batch of 4 AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack helicopters from which of the following country?

A. Singapore
B. China
C. Russia
D. US

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Indian Air Force (IAF) has received 1st batch of 4 of total 22 AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack helicopters from US (United States) aerospace major Boeing at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP). An additional four Apache helicopters will arrive next week, and these 8 helicopters will be then moved to Pathankot Air Force Station, Punjab for their formal induction by the IAF in September 2019. In September 2015, IAF had signed a contract with US Government and Boeing for purchasing 22 AH-64E Apache helicopters. It is one of the most advanced multi-role combat helicopters in the world, and is flown by the US Army. It has advanced weapons systems and night - fighting features. It is developed and manufactured by the world's largest aerospace company, Boeing. It has delivered more than 2,200 Apaches to customers around the world and India is 14th nation to select it for its military.

2.
This ministry conducted the 7th Economic Census (EC) for the year 2019 that commenced in Tripura.

A. Minister of Human Resource Development
B. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
C. Minister of Finance
D. Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

7th Economic Census (EC) for the year 2019 which is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) commenced from Tripura on July 29, 2019.

3.
Where did South Asia Air Quality Tech Camp organised?

A. Kathmandu
B. Pokhara
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has organized a South Asia Air Quality Tech Camp in Kathmandu. The aim of camp is to address political, social, and scientific facets of the problem and improve the ability of civil society, media, and other influencers to engage governments, empower the public and take action to improve air quality in South Asia.

4.
What is the name of the tropical storm that grew into a hurricane in the US?

A. Finn
B. Shawn
C. Clarke
D. Erick

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

According to US, National Hurricane Center has said that tropical storm Erick has grown in strength to a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

5.
Which company has signed an MoU with Noida Authority For setting up 100 EV Charging Points?

A. BHEL
B. EESL
C. PFC
D. BEE

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The world's largest public energy service company, EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited) has signed an MoU (Memorandum of understanding) with New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida) to encourage Electric Vehicles (EV) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and to install approximately 100 public charging station across the city. The establishment of a public charging station will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the city. In addition, strong public charging infrastructure will be helpful in creating a sustainable EVecosystem. The charging stations will be set up in parking lots located in Sector 18, Sector 6 administrative office, Sector 50 market among other busy areas with parking facilities. EESL has already established 55 EV charging stations in New Delhi municipal council areas, while similar projects are underway in Gurgaon, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Mumbai, and Chandigarh.

6.
According to the Tiger Census Report 2018, which state of India has the highest tiger presence?

A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India now has as many as 2,967 tigers in the wild, with more than half of them in Madhya Pradesh (526) and Karnataka (524). PM Modi released tiger estimation report 2018 recently. Growth has not been found uniform in all 18 states where tigers are found.

7.
Which company launched a Cyber Defence Center in Romania?

A. IBM
B. Google
C. Mycrosoft
D. Infosys

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Infosys announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Cyber Defence Center in Bucharest, Romania. The Defence Center is an expansion of services delivered through the Infosys Digital Innovation Center. The Center will provide end-to-end, real - time, 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and protection services to support European and global businesses on their digital transformation journey.

8.
The 22nd National Conference on e-Governance will be held in __________.

A. Shillong, Meghalaya
B. Guwahati, Assam
C. Kolkata, West Bengal
D. Mumbai, Maharashtra

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The 22nd National Conference on e-Governance will be held in Shillong, Meghalaya. The theme of the conference is 'Digital India: Success to Excellence'. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in association with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Meghalaya government will organise the 22nd National Conference.

9.
According to NSSO, What is the average monthly income per agricultural household from all sources as per the Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households?

A. Rs. 8,400
B. Rs. 5,126
C. Rs. 6,426
D. Rs. 5,900

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar stated that the average monthly income per agricultural household from all sources is Rs. 6,426 in the country based on the Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) during its 70th round (January 2013 - December 2014).

10.
Which institute students has developed 'smart agricopter' to eliminate manual spraying of pesticides in agricultural fields?

A. IIT Guwahati
B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Kharagpur

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

A 'smart agricopter' has been developed by the team of three students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to eliminate manual spraying of pesticides in agricultural fields & It also allows spraying pesticides 10 times faster with 100% accuracy than manual spraying. Smart agricopter: It is hexacopter drone having the capacity to carry 15 liters of pesticide. It is also fitted with advanced multispectral imaging camera that helps to identify crop health by using imaging camera. Its autonomous pesticide refilling system ensures entire spraying is completely autonomous.

11.
Anandiben Patel sworn-in as the governor of __________.

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Haryana

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Anandiben Patel took oath as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh (UP). Govind Mathur, the Chief Justice of the UP High Court administered her the oath of Office and Secrecy at Raj Bhawan in Lucknow, UP. Outgoing Governor Ram Naik also attended the swearing - in ceremony. Ms. Patel was previously serving as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh. This is the first time that UP gets a woman Governor as Anandi Ben Patel since its inception in 1950. Sarojini Naidu was the first Governor in 1947 but the state was then known as the United Provinces.

12.
Name the anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) drug recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) recently.

A. Dolutegravir
B. Rosuvastatin
C. Adalimumab
D. Loperamide

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of anti - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) drug Dolutegravir (DTG) as the preferred first - line and second - line treatment for all populations, including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. It will help more countries to improve their HIV policies.Initial studies highlighted a possible link between DTG and neural tube defects (birth defects of the brain and spinal cord that cause conditions such as spina bifida) in infants born to women using the drug at the time of conception.

13.
Jagdeep Dhankar was sworn in as the Governor of which state?

A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. Telangana
D. Odisha

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Jagdeep Dhankar has been sworn in as the Governor of West Bengal. The Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court T.B Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office and Secrecy to him at a simple function in Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

14.
Which country opens historic Hindu temple in Punjab?

A. Myanmar
B. Afghanistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Pakistan

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Pakistan has opened a 1,000 year old Hindu temple in eastern city Sialkot for worship for the first time since partition on the demand of the local Hindu community. The Shawala Teja Singh temple, located in city's congested Dhaarowal locality, some 100 km from Lahore, is more than 1,000 years old, according to the book 'History of Sialkot' by the late Rashid Niaz.

15.
The researchers from which IIT have developed eco-friendly solar cells using kumkum dye?

A. IIT Madras
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Hyderabad
D. IIT Kanpur

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The scientists at IIT Hyderabad have developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India. The Dye-Sensitised Solar Cell (DSSC) is based on New Fuchsin (NF) dye with aqueous electrolyte and platinum-free counter electrodes. The research is published in the Solar Energy journal. The most familiar solar cells today are made up of silicon. However, this technology is limited by huge fabrication costs as silicon processing is very expensive and involves very high temperature methods that leave a large carbon footprint. DSSC is a third-generation thin-film organic molecule-based energy conversion device. It consists of three components: A monolayer of dye molecule adsorbed on semiconductor material, titanium dioxide (TiOB) deposited on transparent conductive oxides, like indium tin oxide (ITO) and a liquid electrolyte with an excess of electrons. DSSCs are generally considered eco-friendlier to produce than conventional solar cells because they require little energy to manufacture.

16.
India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to remain at how much percent of GDP?

A. 2.3 %
B. 2.4 %
C. 2.5 %
D. 2.6 %

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

According to Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (IICRA), despite recent slowdown in Merchandise exports and imports, India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to remain steady at a range of 16-17 billion dollars or 2.3 % of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the first quarter.

17.
Who was appointed as the next Director-General of the Border Security Force (BSF)?

A. K.N. Vyas
B. D K Pathak
C. V K Johri
D. Rajiv Mehrishi

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that has Home Minister Amit Shah as its member, has appointed IPS officer V K Johri as the next Director-General of the Border Security Force (BSF). He is currently the special secretary in the external Intelligence Agency, Research Analysis Wing (RAW) and will take over as the BSF Director General from incumbent Rajni Kanti Mishra. V.K.Johri is also appointed as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Ministry.

18.
The scientists of which country have developed a statistical model that predict pollution levels using oceans' memory?

A. India & France
B. Poland & Italy
C. France & Germany
D. China & United States

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Researchers from China and the U.S. have developed a novel computer model that can help accurately predict air pollution levels in the region a season in advance. The statistical model uses certain climatic patterns related to the oceans which have a regulatory effect on the wintertime air pollution over northern India. The new model could allow the government to forecast aerosol pollution conditions in winter and accordingly improve plans for pollution control. The study found that the inter-annual variability of wintertime aerosol pollution over northern India is regulated mainly by a combination of El Nino -- a climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean with a global impact on weather patterns -- and the Antarctic Oscillation (AAO), a low-frequency mode of atmospheric variability of the southern hemisphere. Both El Nino sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies and AAO-induced anomalies can persist from autumn to winter, offering prospects for a pre-winter forecast of wintertime aerosol pollution over northern India.

19.
Which country has signed a deal worth around Rs 1,500 crore to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from Russia?

A. China
B. India
C. US
D. Singapore

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

India has signed a deal worth around Rs 1,500 crore to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from Russia to be equipped on the Su-30MKI combat aircraft. The R-27 missile is a medium-to-long-range air-to-air missile for MiG and Sukhoi series of fighter jets.

20.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NRF) zone has introduced which color SLR coach for women?

A. Red
B. Pink
C. Yellow
D. Green

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

As a new initiative that would enhance the security of women, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NRF) zone has introduced pink-colored SLRcoach (second Class - cm - Luggage - cm Guard's Coach) for women. NRF Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) PranavJyoti announced that these pink coaches will help women passengers to identify their coach during rush hours. Railway Police Force (RPF) and ticket checking staff will be deployed by the railway authorities to stabilize the new system. Initially, a total of 8 trains in Rangiya district have begun the operations. They are 6 trains between New Bongaigaon and Guwahati and 2 trains between Rangiya and Murkongselek.