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1. The CBDT extended the deadline to link PAN with Command looks after the strategic nuclear arsenal of the
Aadhaar by six months from March 31 to what date? country.Air Marshal Dhillon topped the Fighter Strike
A. September 30, 2019 Leader Course at TACDE and also served there as the
B. October 15, 2019 Head of Training and Deputy Commandant.
C. September 15, 2019 4. Which two Maharatna public sector units have
D. October 30, 2019 inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for
E. December 30, 2019 cooperation in the development of solar power
Answer: A projects?
The CBDT extended the deadline to link PAN with A. GAIL India Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
Aadhaar by six months from March 31 to September 30, B. Steel Authority of India and Bharat Heavy Electricals
2019. However, it’ll be mandatory to quote and link Ltd
Aadhaar while filing income tax return from April 1, 2019 C. GAIL and Steel Authority of India
unless specifically exempted.This is the sixth time the D. Steel Authority of India and Oil and Natural Gas
government has extended the deadline for individuals to Corporation
link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar. E. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and GAIL
2. Which among the following banks to merge with Answer: A
Bank of Barodato create the third-largest lender of the Maharatna public sector units GAIL India Ltd and Bharat
country? Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) have inked a memorandum
A. Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the
B. Vijaya Bank and IDBI Bank development of solar power projects. The MoU is aimed
C. Dena Bank and IDBI Bank at building a closer strategic partnership between the two
D. IDBI Bank and Corporation Bank state-owned companies for jointly pursuing commercial
E. Corporation Bank and Vijaya Bank solar power projects through participation in tariff and
Answer: A viability gap funding based competitive bidding process.
In a first three-way amalgamation, Vijaya Bank and Dena India has set a target to achieve 100 GW of solar power by
Bank will merge with Bank of Baroda to create 2022 so that all citizens can have round-the-clock access
the third-largest lender of the country. The customers to uninterrupted electricity.
including depositors of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank will 5. Under the framework of South-South Cooperation,
be treated as customers of Bank of Baroda with effect India has offered what million dollar Line of Credit to
from 1st April this year. The first-ever three-way Bolivia for financing development projects.
consolidation of banks in India, with a combined business A. $50 million
of 14.8 lakh crore rupees, making it the third-largest bank B. 75 million
after State Bank of India and ICICI Bank. C. $100 million
3. Name the Air Marshal who appointed as new D. $200 million
Strategic Forces Command Chief? E. $250 million
A. KS Phillips Answer: C
B. NS Dhillon Under the framework of South-South Cooperation, India
C. AB Chandan has offered $100 million Line of Credit to Bolivia for
D. RK Vijay financing development projects.Accompanied by a 100-
E. None of these member strong official delegation, President Ramnath
Answer: B Kovind had wide ranging discussions with his counterpart
Air Marshal NS Dhillon was appointed as the new President Evo Morles of Bolivia. The discussions
Strategic Forces Command Chief.The Strategic Forces focussed on political, economic and cultural issues
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including space, mining, IT, pharmaceutical and B. Guru Dronacharya Shooting Academy
traditional medicines. C. Delhi State Rifle Association
6. According to report ‘OpenSignal’s Hottest city for D. National Rifle Association of India
4G Availability’ released by OpenSignal, which city E. None of these
has the highest 4G availability of 95.3%? Answer: D
A. Dhanbad The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) was
B. Ranchi awarded the ‘Best Sports Federation’ award in the country
C. Srinagar by the Association Chambers of Commerce and Industry
D. Mumbai (ASSOCHAM).This is another feather in the cap of the
E. Delhi shooting sport community. They have been raising the
Answer: A performance bar every day over the past few years. NRAI
According to report ‘OpenSignal’s Hottest city for 4G secretary-general D.V.S. Rao and secretary Rajeev Bhatia
Availability’ released by OpenSignal, Dhanbad, which is received the trophy from Director General of SAI Neelam
also known as the coal capital of India has the highest 4G Kapoor and cricketer Madan Lal.
availability of 95.3%, followed by Ranchi which has 95% 10. Which country has extended by six months an
of 4G Availability.The report revealed 4G Availability embargo on weapons exports to Saudi Arabia
across the top 50 Indian citiesBoth Ranchi and Dhanbad A. Germany
are two cities in Jharkhand and they are the only two cities B. Japan
to have over 95% of 4G coverage. Srinagar is one of the C. Russia
remote areas in the country stood third on the list with 4G D. Australia
Availability score of 94.9%. E. India
7. Who won the Bahrain Grand Prix 2019? Answer: A
A. Valtteri Bottas Germany has extended by six months an embargo on
B. Lewis Hamilton weapons exports to Saudi Arabia, instituted in October
C. Sebastian Vettel 2018. It is extended by six months from March 31 to
D. Kimi Räikkönen September 30, 2019. Berlin reacted to Khashoggi’s
E. Valtteri Bottas murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last October by
Answer: B declaring a freeze on weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and
Five times world champion Lewis Hamilton won the other countries involved in the Yemen war.
Bahrain Grand Prix. Valtteri Bottas, winner of the opener 11. Which city hosted the 16th meeting of the Canada-
in Australia, took second place to stay top of the India Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism?
championship standings by a point from team mate A. New Delhi
Hamilton. B. Mumbai
8. Which team won Sultan Azlan Shah cup 2019 ? C. Ottawa
A. South Korea D. Toronoto
B. Australia E. Victoria
C. India Answer: C
D. Great Britain The 16th meeting of the Canada-India Joint Working
E. New Zealand Group on Counter-Terrorism and its Expert Sub-group
Answer: A was held in Ottawa to provide detailed briefings on their
India has lost to South Korea in the final of Sultan Azlan respective nation’s counter-terrorism priorities, strategies,
Shah Hockey tournament at Ipoh in Malaysia.The host and legislative frameworks. The meeting has reviewed the
Malaysia Has secured the 3rd place. Manpreet Singh was threats posed by terrorist groups worldwide and in their
the captain of Indian Hockey Team. Asian games Gold respective countries and regions.
medalist Japan stood at 5th place 12. The government has again extended its deadline to
9. ________ was awarded the ‘Best Sports Federation’ impose retaliatory customs duties on __ US products,
award in the country by the Association Chambers of including almond, walnut, and pulses, till 2 May 2019
Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM). A. 20
A. Haryana Rifle Association B. 25

C. 29 C. Maharashtra
D. 30 D. Meghalaya
E. 32 E. Uttarakhand
Answer: C Answer: A
The government has again extended its deadline to impose Odisha is celebrating 84 years of its foundation on 1st
retaliatory customs duties on 29 US products, including April 2019. The day is also known as ‘Utkal Divas.’
almond, walnut, and pulses, till 2 May 2019. Government Earlier, Odisha was a part of Bihar, it became the first
of India decided to impose these duties in retaliation to a state to be formed on the linguistic basis in 1936. The
move by the US to impose high customs duties on certain name of the state was changed from Orissa to Odisha, and
steel and aluminium products. India’s exports to the US in the name of its language from Oriya to Odia, in 2011
2017-18 stood at USD 47.9 billion. 16. The World Autism Awareness Day was observed
13. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing across the world on what date every year with an aim
(C-DAC) will host 2 days ‘Technology Conclave’ on 4 to raise awareness about autism throughout the world?
and 5 April 2019 at ______ A. April 01
A. Bangaluru B. April 02
B. Pune C. April 03
C. Hyderabad D. March 31
D. Patna E. March 30
E. Ranchi Answer: B
Answer: B The World Autism Awareness Day was observed across
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C- the world on April 2 every year with an aim to raise
DAC) will host 2 days ‘Technology Conclave’ on 4 and 5 awareness about autism throughout the world. The theme
April 2019 at Pune.Exascale Computing, Microprocessor for this year is Assistive Technologies, Active
and Quantum Computing, AI & Language Computing, Participation. The day was first observed in 2007 by the
IoE, and Dependable and Secure Computing and Next United Nations
Generation Applied Computing will be discussed at the 17. Finance Ministry stated that the Goods and
conclave. C-DAC is the implementing agencies of the Services Tax (GST) collected what amount in March?
National Supercomputing Mission. A. Rs.10 lakh crore
14. Earth Hour 2019 observed across the world on B. Rs.2.3 lakh crore
which date? C. Rs.5.4 lakh crore
A. March 29th D. Rs.1.06 lakh crore
B. March 30th E. Rs.2.03 lakh crore
C. March 31st Answer: D
D. April 1st Finance Ministry stated that the Goods and Services Tax
E. April 2nd (GST) collection stood at Rs. 1.06 lakh crore in March,
Answer: B recording the highest-ever monthly collection since GST
The Earth Hour 2019 was observed on March 30, 2019 at launch. Around 75.95 lakh GSTR-3B returns were filed
8:30 pm local time to take a global call on climate change. for February up to March 31, as against 73.48 lakh a
It was thirteenth edition of Earth Hour and to mark this month ago. This is the fourth time the collections crossed
day, cities worldwide turned their lights off for one hour Rs. 1 lakh crore this fiscal. Total gross GST revenue
from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time. The campaign of collected in March, 2019 is Rs. 1,06,577 crore of which
Earth Hour 2019 was ‘#Connect2Earth’. It was aimed at Central GST is Rs. 20,353 crore, State GST is Rs. 27,520
building mass awareness on importance of nature and crore, Integrated GST is Rs. 50,418 crore and cess is Rs.
create unstoppable movement for nature similar to when 8,286 crore
the world came together to tackle climate change. 18. The Reserve Bank set the average base rate to be
15. Which state is celebrating its foundation on 1st charged from borrowers by non-banking financial
April 2019? companies (NBFCs) and micro-finance institutions
A. Odisha (MFIs) at what per cent for the first quarter of the next
B. Kerala fiscal?

A. 9.01% A. Dave Richardson
B. 9.11% B. Manu Sawhney
C. 9.21% C. Shasank Manohar
D. 9.31% D. Lalit Modi
E. 9.41% E. None of these
Answer: C Answer: B
The Reserve Bank set the average base rate to be charged Manu Sawhney, originally from New Delhi, took over as
from borrowers by non-banking financial companies CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He has
(NBFCs) and micro-finance institutions (MFIs) at 9.21 per been working alongside the outgoing CEO David
cent for the first quarter of the next fiscal. RBI, on the last Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth
working day of every quarter, comes out with the average transition for the organisation. Richardson will remain
of the base rates of the five largest commercial banks for with the ICC until July, as originally planned, to oversee
the purpose of arriving at the interest rates to be charged the delivery of the ICC men’s 50-over World Cup in
by NBFC-MFIs to its borrowers in the ensuing quarter. England from May-July.
The regulator in February 2014 had issued directions to 22. On whichdid the Army constructs Maitri Bridge
NBFC-MFIs regarding pricing of credit river to link villages in Leh?
19. Which IT companies consulting arm is going to buy A. Ganges
75 per cent equity stake in Starter N.V., a subsidiary of B. Chenab
the Dutch-based ANN AMRO Bank? C. Bhramaputra
A. Wipro D. Jhelum
B. TCS E. Indus
C. HCL Answer: E
D. Infosys The bridge is constructed over the Indus river at
E. Capgemine Choglamsar in Leh and is the longest suspension bridge
Answer: D over the Indus river. The Army undertook the task of
Global software major Infosys stated that its consulting building the Maitri Bridge on Indus river following
arm would buy 75 per cent equity stake in Starter N.V., a requests received from the civil administration to help the
subsidiary of the Dutch-based ANN AMRO Bank for Rs. locals of Choglamsar, Stok and Chuchot villages (largest
999 crore ($144 million) for strategic partnership in The villages of Ladakh region). The 260 feet cable suspension
Netherlands. bridge, which has been built using innovative engineering
20. Who took over as the new national president of the methods, is the longest suspension bridge over the Indus
Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations river.
of India (CREDAI)? 23. Reliance Mutual Fund customers partners with
A. Manoj Magar which company to launch voice-based transactions?
B. Satish Magar A. Facebook
C. Chittaranjan Magar B. You Tube
D. Naresh Magar C. Google
E. None of these D. HCL
Answer: B E. TCS
Satish Magar took over as the new national president of Answer: C
the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations Customers of Reliance Mutual Fund can now carry out
of India (CREDAI), the apex body of private real estate voice-based financial transactions, with Reliance Nippon
developers in India. Magar, who is the managing director Life Asset Management (RNAM) partnering with internet
of Magarpatta City, took over the baton from Jaxay Shah major Google. With this, RNAM becomes the first
to become the new president of the 20-year-old body. company in India, to provide conversational interface that
Rajiv Parikh was unanimously elected as the new would help customers regarding funds transactions.
president of CR EDAI Maharashtra for 2019-21. 24. Which country launched the first of its new-
21. Who took over charge as CEO of the International generation data relay satellites as part of the
Cricket Council (ICC)?

preparatory work for the nation's next manned space 27. Famous personality J. Mahendran passed away. He
missions? is associated with which field?
A. India A. Film Direction
B. China B. Politics
C. Russia C. Sport
D. Germany D. Folk Dance
E. USA E. Fluitist
Answer: B Answer: A
China launched the first of its new-generation data relay Veteran Tamil filmmaker-actor J Mahendran has passes
satellites as part of the preparatory work for the nation’s away. Mahendran’s 1980 film Nenjathai Killathe has won
next manned space missions. The Tianlian II-01 was lifted three National Film Awards including Best Feature Film
off at a Long March 3B carrier rocket at the Xichang in Tamil, Best Cinematography (Colour) and Best
Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The Audiography. Renowned for his writing, he is also a part
spacecraft is the first in China’s second generation of data of the Blue Ocean FIlm and Television
relay satellite, adding its entry into service will Academy(BOFTA) in Chennai where he heads the
substantially improve the country’s space-based data relay filmmaking and direction course.
capability. 28. Election Commission of India has appointed whom
25. With which country did India signed three MoUs in as the Central Police Observer for the States of
the fields of mining, culture and empowerment of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
persons with disabilities? A. K K Sharma
A. China B. Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar
B. Chile C. S S Deswal
C. Bolvia D. Sashastra Seema Bal
D. Croatia E. None of these
E. USA Answer: A
Answer: B Election Commission of India has appointed Shree K K
India and Chile signed three MoUs in the fields of mining, Sharma (IPS 1982 Retd DG Border Security Force) as the
culture and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Central Police Observer for the States of Andhra Pradesh
President Kovind arrived in Chile on a three-day visit is and Telangana.
on the last leg of his three-nation tour that included 29. 'Kandhamal Haldi', has earned the Geographical
Bolivia and Croatia. Chile announced that it will allow indication (GI) tag from Intellectual Property India. It
visa-free entry to Indian nationals holding a valid visa of is a variety of indigenous turmeric of which state?
the United States of America. In addition, both India and A. Odisha
Chile agreed to explore opportunities for other cooperation B. Andhra Pradesh
in the defence, space research and explorations. C. Maharashtra
26. Which team win ICC Test C'ship mace for 3rd D. Rajasthan
straight year, get $1 million? E. Manipur
A. Australia Answer: A
B. New Zealand ‘Kandhamal Haldi’, a variety of turmeric indigenous to
C. India southern Odisha, has earned the Geographical indication
D. South Africa (GI) tag from Intellectual Property India.The recognition
E. Sri Lanka coincided with the state’s Foundation Day (Utkal Divas).
Answer: C Odisha, on April 1 1936. This unique variety of turmeric
India has won ICC Test Championship mace for the third is grown in Odisha’s southern hinterland. It is key cash
year in a row after finishing at the top of ICC Test team crop of tribal people from Kandhamal district of Odisha. It
rankings. India have also been awarded $1-million cash has multifaceted utility in food, medicine and cosmetics
prize. New Zealand, who are ranked second, won considering its unique aroma and color to food items and
$500,000 prize money after finishing with 108 points, various cuisines.
eight behind India.

30. The Centre has extended the "disturbed area" tag E. 3000 crore
under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for Answer: A
three districts of Arunachal Pradesh for how many BNP Paribas Cardif, the foreign partner of SBI Life
more months? Insurance, sold 5 crore shares of the company for Rs.
A. Five 2,889 crore. The sale was done at average price of Rs.
B. Six 577.93 per equity share. Canada Pension Plan Investment
C. Seven Board has bought 2 crore shares at an average price of Rs
D. Eight 577.50 per shares, as per the regulatory filing. The
E. Nine company is required to increase its public shareholding to
Answer: B 25 per cent of its paid-up equity share capital on or before
The Centre has extended the “disturbed area” tag under October 2, 2020.
Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for three 33. In the recently released Performance of Core
districts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months.The Industries Index Natural gas production grew by what
decision was taken after considering the present law and percent?
order situation in the six districts of the state. The three A. 7.3%
districts which will continue to be designated as disturbed B. 17.92%
areas under AFSPA are Tirap, Changlang and Longding. C. 3.8%
The designation, which allows imposition of AFSPA, will D. 2.5%
also continue for the four police stations areas of the E. 8%
state’s three other districts bordering Assam. They include Answer: D
Namsai and Mahadevpur police stations in Namsai The combined index of eight core industries stood at 125.8
district, Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district and in February 2019, which indicates a marginal increase of
Sunpura in Lohit district. 2.1 per cent during the month.The eight core industries,
31. Which private sector bank is going to to levy including coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products,
charges on UPI transactions like Paytm, Google Pay, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity, are responsible for
PhonePe from the 1st May 2019? almost 41 per cent of the weight of items included in the
A. IndusInd Bank Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
B. ICICI Bank • Coal production: It grew by 7.3% in February
C. Kotak Mahendra Bank 2019 against 1.3% growth in the same period a
D. Axis Bank year ago.
E. HDFC Bank • Steel production: It recorded 17.92% growth as
Answer: C against 5% growth in the same period a year ago.
From the 1st May 2019, Kotak Mahindra Bank will charge • Natural gas production: It grew by 3.8%.
for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.UPI • Fertilizers Sector: It grew by 2.5%.
was the leading contributor of the digital payments push • Cement production: It grew by 8%.
since demonetization. For each bank account, first 30 UPI • Electricity production: It grew by 0.7%, falling
fund transfers will continue to be free, every month. The from 4.6% growth in February 2018.
charges Rs. 2.50 per transaction for below or equal to Rs. • Production of crude oil: It recorded -6.1%
1,000, and above Rs. 1,000, Rs. 5.00 per transaction, will growth.
be applicable for all fund transfers done via UPI using a • Refinery products: It recorded -0.8% growth
Kotak Bank account. This will also include payment apps, 34. Which company has received approval from
such as Paytm,Google Pay, and PhonePe. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to
32. For approximately what amount did the BNP begin stock broking services to let its users buy shares
Paribas Cardif, the foreign partner of SBI Life through the platform.
Insurance, sold 5 crore shares of the company? A. Paytm
A. 2900 crore B. PhonePe
B. 2700 crore C. Bharati Airtel
C. 2600 crore D. Myntra
D. 2500 crore E. Paypal

Answer: A Answer: C
Alibaba-backed Paytm’s subsidiary Paytm Money has Batman, who turned 80 years old, got a birthday gift at
received approval from Securities and Exchange Board of WonderCon in Anaheim, with the fictional character being
India (SEBI) to begin stock broking services to let its announced as the first entrant to the Comic-Con
users buy shares through the platform.The broking Museum’s Character Hall of Fame. The ceremony will
services will allow investors to trade in the cash segment, take place at the Federal Building in San Diego’s Balboa
derivatives, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), among other Park, the future site of the Comic-Con Museum, on July
listed entities. In addition to this, Paytm Money’s 17.Batman first appeared in the ‘Detective Comics No.
membership with exchanges BSE & NSE was also 27’ published on March 30, 1939, created by Bob Kane
approved. and Bill Finger.
35. Name the Algerian President who has resigned 38. India signed an agreement with a development
after weeks of mass protests. bank for setting up India-Africa Institute of
A. Muhammadu Buhari Agriculture and Rural Development (IAIARD) in
B. Sergio Mattarella which country?
C. Frank-Walter Steinmeier A. Mali
D. Emmanuel Macron B. Malawi
E. Abdelaziz Bouteflika C. Lesotho
Answer: E D. Zambia
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned after E. Burundi
weeks of mass protests.The eighty-two year old leader was Answer: B
in power for 20 years and was under mounting pressure to India signed an agreement with a development bank for
step down since his decision to seek a fifth term. Mr setting up India-Africa Institute of Agriculture and Rural
Bouteflika was rarely being seen in public after suffering a Development (IAIARD) in Malawi.The ministry of
stroke in 2013. External affairs signed the MoU with National Bank for
36. Rajan Anandan has resigned from his post. He is Agriculture and Rural Development Consultancy Service
associated with which technology company as a head (NABCONS). The agreement was signed as a part of
for the past 8 years? India’s efforts to enhance capacity in the areas of agro-
A. Samsung financing and entrepreneurship development for African
B. Oracle countries.
C. Mindtree 39. Who becames the first Indian male squash player
D. Google to enter the top 10 in the PSA world rankings.
E. TCS A. Saurav Ghosal
Answer: D B. Aditya Jagtap
Google India head Rajan Anandan has resigned from his C. Cyrus Poncha
post to focus full-time on investing in promising early- D. Ramit Tandon
stage technology startups across India and Southeast E. None of these
Asia.He will continue his role at Google until the end of Answer: A
April 2019.His responsibility will be taken over by Saurav Ghosal became the first Indian male squash player
Country Director Sales Vikas Agnihotri in the to enter the top 10 in the PSA world rankings.Indian
interim.After Google, Rajan Anandan is all set to join women squash players, Joshna Chinappa and Dipika
Sequoia Capital India as Managing Director Pallikal, had earlier reached the top-10 in the women’s
37. Which fictional character announced as the first world rankings. Ghosal has moved up two places to a
entrant to the Comic-Con Museum's Character Hall of career-high ranking of tenth. Egypt’s world champion Ali
Fame? Farag, meanwhile, maintains his position at the top of the
A. Superman ladder.
B. Spiderman 40. The 2019 India Open, officially the YONEX-
C. Batman SUNRISE India Open 2019 badminton tournament
D. Hallowman concluded in ______
E. Hulk A. New Delhi

B. Pune D. Delhi
C. Bangaluru E. Tamil Nadu
D. Hyderabad Answer: B
E. Amaravathi Telangana state has ranked number one in eLearning
Answer: A training by reaching to 20,000 field staff during 2018-19.
The 2019 India Open, officially the YONEX-SUNRISE This is the second year in succession that the State got the
India Open 2019 badminton tournament concluded.It took distinction under the Department of Personal and Training
place in New Delhi, India. Viktor Axelsen of Denmark (DoPT). Dr MCR HRD Institute enrolled over 20, 000
won in the men’s singles category while India’s Srikanth field staff in different districts of the State to impart
Kidambi became the runners-up. Ratchanok Intanon of training on 12 soft skills modules and three domain-
Thailand won in Women’s singles category. specific modules on RTI, Office Procedures, and Finance
41. Which day is observed on 4th April & Accounts, apart from Sustainable Development Goals.
A. World Nature Conservation Day The training is being imparted to achieve the goal of
B. National Epilepsy Day ‘training for all’.
C. International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance 44. According to Asian Development Outlook (ADO)
in Mine action 2019, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered
D. World Zoonoses Day India's growth forecast for 2019-20 to what per cent
E. None of these from 7.6 per cent estimated earlier?
Answer: C A. 7.5%
Every Year on 4 April International Day for Mine B. 7.4%
Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed to C. 7.3%
spread the awareness about the threat caused by landmines D. 7.2%
to the safety, health and lives of civilian populations and E. 7.0%
encourages state Governments to develop mine clearing Answer: D
programmes. It was first observed on 4 April, 2006. The According to Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2019,
theme for the year 2019 is ‘United Nations Promotes Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered India’s
SDGs – Safe Ground – Safe Home’ growth forecast for 2019-20 to 7.2 per cent from 7.6 per
42. Which country is going to launch the world's first cent estimated earlier. The growth rate in FY 2020-21
fully-fledged 5G mobile networks on 5th April 2019? likely to be 7.3 per cent. Recent policy measures by the
A. South Korea government to improve the investment climate and boost
B. Japan private consumption and investment will help India to lift
C. China economic growth in the next two fiscal years. India will
D. India remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in the
E. None of these world this year given strong household spending and
Answer: A corporate fundamentals. Consumer price inflation is
South Korea will launch the world’s first fully-fledged 5G expected to rise to 4.3% in FY2020 and 4.6% in FY2021
mobile networks on 5th April 2019. Until now, no mobile The current account deficit is expected to widen a bit to
networks have offered nationwide 5G access.On April 05, 2.4% of GDP in FY2020 and 2.5% of GDP in FY2021.
2019 all three of South Korea’s mobile networks namely 45. RBI is going to inject what billion USD into the
KT, SK Telecom and LG UPlus will go live with their 5G banking system in a dollar-rupee swap auction.
services. Japan is expected to roll out a limited A. 10 billion
deployment in 2019 before full services start in time for B. 20 billion
next year’s Tokyo Olympics. C. 5 billion
43. Which state has ranked number one in eLearning D. 1 billion
training by reaching to 20,000 field staff during 2018- E. 2 billion
19? Answer: C
A. Andhra Pradesh The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will inject long-term
B. Telangana liquidity worth USD 5 billion into the banking system
C. Maharashtra through dollar-rupee buy-sell swap for a tenure of three

years on April 23, the second such auction within a E. 2.5%
month.The swap will be in the nature of a simple buy/sell Answer: D
foreign exchange swap from the Reserve Bank side. Under The World Trade Organization forecast that the Global
the swap, a bank would sell US dollars to the RBI and trade growth is expected to be lower in 2019 than it was
simultaneously agree to buy the same amount of US last year.The WTO had in its preliminary estimates
dollars at the end of the swap period.The minimum size of predicted a 3.7 percent expansion of trade for this year,
each bid should be USD 10 million and in multiples of but has revised that down to 2.6 percent, marking a
USD 1 million thereafter. decline on the three-percent growth recorded in 2018. In
46. RBI cuts the policy repo rate by _____ basis points its forecast report in September 2018, the WTO had
according to the first bimonthly policy of fiscal year lowered the global 2018 and 2019 trade growth to 3.9 and
2019. 3.7 percent, respectively.
A. 100 49. UN chief appoints Nicholas Koumjian as
B. 50 investigation head for which country?
C. 25 A. Myanmar
D. 10 B. Bhutan
E. 75 C. Chile
Answer: C D. Vietnam
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the E. None of these
policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility Answer: A
(LAF) by 25 basis points to 6.0 per cent from 6.25 per UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed
cent with immediate effect. Reverse repo rate under the Nicholas Koumjian of the US as head of the Independent
LAF stands adjusted to 5.75 per cent, and the marginal Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. Koumjian will be
standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 6.25 per the first head of the Myanmar mechanism, which was
cent. GDP growth for 2019-20 is projected at 7.2 per cent established by the Human Rights Council on September
– in the range of 6.8-7.1 per cent in H1:2019-20 and 7.3- 27, 2018. Koumjian brings to this position over 35 years
7.4 per cent in H2. The next meeting of the MPC is of experience as prosecutor, including almost 20 years of
scheduled during June 3, 4 and 6, 2019. experience in the field of international criminal justice.
47. Government has infused what amount into the 50. Which country is going to organize NuGen
bank in lieu of preferential allotment of shares of Bank Mobility summit 2019 in November?
of Maharashtra? A. Sri Lanka
A. Rs. 205 crore B. Nepal
B. Rs. 115 crore C. Bangladesh
C. Rs. 350 crore D. India
D. Rs. 165 crore E. China
E. Rs. 332 crore Answer: D
Answer: A India’s International center for Automotive Technology
State-owned Bank of Maharashtra stated that the (ICAT) will organize a NuGen Mobility summit 2019 in
government has infused Rs. 205 crore into the bank in lieu November.The summit would be held at Manesar, falling
of preferential allotment of shares.Following the allotment in the national capital region (NCR) of Indian capital –
of shares, the shareholding of the government has New Delhi from November 27 to 29. The objective of the
increased to 87.74 per cent in the bank from 87.01 per cent summit is to share new ideas, learnings, global
earlier. The paid-up capital of bank had increased from Rs experiences, innovations and future technology trends for
2,598.45 crore to Rs 2,753.17 crore faster adoption, assimilation and development of advanced
48. The World Trade Organisation has lowered its automotive technologies for a smarter and greener future.
global trade forecast for the year 2019 to what percent. This event will help in building a platform for bringing
A. 3.9% together all stakeholders in the automotive industry to
B. 2.9% understand global advancements in technologies.
C. 3.7% 51. 4th Session of India-Ukraine working group on
D. 2.6% Trade and Economic Cooperation held in which city?

A. New Delhi C. 1.7 million
B. Kiev D. 2 million
C. Mumbai E. 2.5 million
D. Poltava Answer: B
E. Varanasi Over 1.2 million people died in India due to air pollution
Answer: A in 2017, as per a global report on air pollution.As per the
The 4th Meeting of India-Ukraine Working Group on State of Global Air 2019, overall long-term exposure to
Trade and Economic Cooperation (IU-WGTEC), under outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to nearly 5
the India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission on million deaths in 2017. The report was released by the US-
Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, Industrial and based organisation Health Effects Institute.
Cultural Cooperation was held in New Delhi. 54. Who is the author of the book “Saffron Swords:
• Cooperation in Enhancing the Bilateral Trade Centuries of Indic Resistance to Invaders”?
• Cooperation in the field of Small and Medium A. Vladimir Nabokov
Entrepreneurship B. Ray Bradbury
• Cooperation in Leather, Tobacco, Gems and C. Aabhas Maldahiyar
Jewellery and Tea Sectors D. Manoshi Sinha Rawal
• Cooperation in the field of Technical Regulation E. None of these
(Standardization, Metrology, Certification, Answer: D
Conformity Assessment) The Indian Publishing company, Garuda Prakashan
• Cooperation in the field of Public-Private Private Limited, launched its two books “#Modi Again”
Partnership (PPP) and Investment and “Saffron Swords – Centuries of Indic Resistance to
• Granting Ukraine Market Economy Status within Invaders”.“#Modi Again: Why Modi is right for India, An
the framework of anti-dumping investigations Ex-Communist’s Manifesto” authored by Aabhas
• Cooperation in the field of Energy Sector Maldahiyar, states the reasons about how Narendra Modi
• Cooperation in the field of Finance and Banking is right for India.“Saffron Swords: Centuries of Indic
• Cooperation in Tourism Resistance to Invaders” written by Manoshi Sinha Rawal
52. Who was awarded with the prestigious John Dirks is a book on 52 unsung warriors of India from last 1300
Canada Gairdner Global Health Award? years.
A. Sanath Patel 55. 7Supreme Court quashes RBI circular on debt
B. Vikram Patel resolution issued on _____________.
C. Chandrahas Patel A. 12 March 2018
D. Sudheer Patel B. 12 April 2018
E. None of these C. 12 January 2018
Answer: B D. 12 December 2018
Prof Vikram Patel has been awarded 2019 John Dirks E. 12 February 2018
Canada Gairdner Global Health Award for his world- Answer: E
leading research in global mental health, generating The Supreme Court struck down a Reserve Bank of India
knowledge on the burden and determinants of mental (RBI) circular that gave defaulting companies 180 days to
health problems in low-and-middle-income countries and agree on a resolution plan with lenders or be taken to
pioneering approaches for the prevention and treatment of bankruptcy court to recover debt of Rs. 2,000 crore and
mental health in low-resource settings.Laureates receive a above. The bench said the February 12, 2018, circular was
$100,000 cash honorarium and will be formally presented beyond the scope of the RBI’s powers. The decision was
with their awards on October 24, 2019, at the annual taken by a two-judge bench headed by RF Nariman.
Canada Gairdner Awards Gala in Toronto. 56. On 5th April every year in India National Maritime
53. Over what million people died in India due to air day is observed. In which year was the day first time
pollution in 2017, as per a global report on air observed?
pollution. A. 1964
A. 1.5 million B. 1919
B. 1.2 million C. 1936

D. 1954 were among the eight nations accounting for two-thirds of
E. 1990 the total number of people worldwide exposed to the risk
Answer: A of famine, according to Food and Agriculture
On 5th April every year in India National Maritime day is Organisation’s 2019 global report on food crises.
observed because on this date in 1919 navigation history 59. Till what date Sebi extends phase 1 deadline of UPI
was created SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia for retail IPO investors ?
Steam Navigation Company Ltd journeyed to the United A. June 25
Kingdom. The day was first celebrated on April 5, 1964. B. June 30
This day is celebrated to spread awareness in supporting C. July 25
intercontinental commerce and the global economy. D. July 30
Theme for the year 2019 is Indian Ocean-An Ocean of E. July 31
opportunity Answer: B
57. Which messaging mobile application has launched Markets regulator Sebi extended the timeline for the
a tip line for Indians to submit rumours and uncertain implementation of phase 1 of Unified Payments Interface
information to combat false news in India during the (UPI) as an alternative payment mechanism for retail
national election? investors buying shares in a public issue from March 31
A. Telegram 2019 to June 30 2019. The timeline for implementing
B. WhatsApp phase 2 and phase 3 shall remain unchanged from the date
C. WeChat of completion of phase 1. In November 2018, SEBI has
D. Line issued a circular to introduce the use of Unified Payments
E. Viber Interface (UPI) as a payment mechanism with Application
Answer: B Supported by Block Amount (ASBA) for applications in
WhatsApp has launched a tip line for Indians to submit public issues by retail individual investors through
rumours and uncertain information to combat false news intermediaries.
in India during the national election. Developed in 60. Which among the following grades has been given
collaboration with India-based media skilling startup by Fitch towards India’s sovereign rating?
PROTO, the tip line feature will help create a database of A. BBB+
rumours to study misinformation during elections as part B. BB+
of a research project commissioned and assisted by C. BBB-
WhatsApp D. BB-
58. More than 113 million people across ___ countries E. CCC+
experienced acute hunger in 2018 according to a new Answer: C
joint UN and European Union (EU) report Fitch retained India’s sovereign rating at ‘BBB-‘, the
A. 58 countries lowest investment grade, with stable outlook, saying a
B. 50 countries weak fiscal position continues to constrain its rating. This
C. 55 countries is the 13th year in a row that global rating agency Fitch
D. 53 countries has rated India at ‘BBB-‘. It had last upgraded India’s
E. 63 countries sovereign rating from ‘BB+’ to ‘BBB-‘ with a stable
Answer: D outlook on August 1, 2006. Fitch expects growth of 6.8
According to a new joint UN and European Union (EU) per cent in the current fiscal and 7.1 per cent in the next.
report, more than 113 million people across 53 countries Fitch Ratings is a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation.
experienced acute hunger last year, with conflict, climate- 61. Which Bank has entered into a memorandum of
related disasters and economic turbulence mainly driving understanding with Bharti AXA Life Insurance
the food insecurity crisis. The Food and Agriculture Company to distribute the latter’s life insurance
Organization (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP) and products?
EU ‘Global Report on Food Crises 2019 shows that the A. Karnataka Bank
number going chronically-hungry has remained well over B. Syndicate Bank
100 million over the past three years. Yemen, the C. Andhra Bank
Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan and Syria D. IndusInd Bank

E. None of these was presently working as Consul General, Consulate
Answer: A General of India, Melbourne
Karnataka Bank has entered into a memorandum of 65. Exercise Western Shield the biggest-ever military
understanding with Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company exercise is going to organised by which country?
to distribute the latter’s life insurance products. This is the A. India
third such tie-up by the bank after PNB MetLife Life B. China
Insurance Company and LIC of India, both of which C. Russia
continue to provide insurance solutions to the customers D. Sri Lanka
of Karnataka Bank. E. USA
62. RBI sets Ways and Means Advances (WMA) Limit Answer: D
for Government at what amount? The biggest-ever military exercise organised by the Sri
A. Rs.50000 crore Lanka Army – Exercise Western Shield – with the largest-
B. Rs.60000 crore ever contingent of infantrymen is scheduled to begin on
C. Rs.65000 crore July 1, with the support of other service regiments and
D. Rs.70000 crore Navy and Air Force troops. In which 5,000 infantrymen,
E. Rs.75000 crore three General Officers Commanding, nine Brigade
Answer: E Commanders, 15 Commanding Officers and other
The Reserve Bank of India, in consultation with the supportive Army personnel are expected to take part.
Government of India, has decided that the limits for Ways Exercise Western Shield will extend from Mannar to
and Means Advances (WMA) for the first half of the Puttalam, including Kalpitiya, Wilpattu National Park,
financial year 2019-20 (April 2019 to September 2019) Mavillu and Thabbowa Forest Reserves and the Western
will be Rs. 75000 crore. The Reserve Bank may trigger coastal belt and provide the opportunity for Army trainees
fresh floatation of market loans when the Government of to march through those areas which are not usually
India utilises 75% of the WMA limit. The interest rate on accessible, except to Forest Conservation authorities.
WMA will be Repo Rate and overdraft will be 2% above 66. Name the Retired IAS officer who was appointed as
the Repo Rate. the Managing Director of IL&FS?
63. Who took charge as the Managing Director of the A. CS Rajan
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). B. Raghu Nath Singh
A. Vipin Anand C. Vikram Dubey
B. Bipin Preet Singh D. Prachand Khanna
C. Satish Dhawan E. None of these
D. Kumar Sharma Answer: A
E. None of these Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) has
Answer: A announced the appointment of CS Rajan, who is a
Vipin Anand took charge as the Managing Director of the Director on the IL&FS board, as the group’s Managing
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). He was in Director. He has taken over the position from Vineet
charge of LIC’s western zone, comprising of 23 divisions Nayyar, who continues to serve as the group’s Executive
and he has also headed LIC’s east-central zone Vice Chairman. Rajan is an IAS officer of the 1978 batch
64. Who was appointed as the next High Commissioner who retired as Rajasthan Chief Secretary in 2016.
of India to the Republic of Cameroon? 67. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has inked a
A. Aravind Adiga Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which
B. Arundhati Roy Indian Institute of Technology to collaborate in the
C. Salman Rushdie field of standardisation and conformity assessment?
D. Manoshi Sinha Rawal A. IIT Khanpur
E. Rakesh Malhotra B. IIT Madras
Answer: E C. IIT Delhi
Shri Rakesh Malhotra has been appointed as the High D. IIT Kharkpur
Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cameroon. He E. IIT Roorkee
Answer: C

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has inked a B. 52
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian C. 30
Institute of Technology in Delhi to collaborate in the field D. 46
of standardisation and conformity assessment. The MoU E. 49
was signed by IIT Delhi Director Professor V Ramgopal Answer: B
Rao and Director General of BIS Surina Rajan. According As per the latest data of the Central Board of Direct Taxes
to the MoU, IIT Delhi will provide infrastructure support (CBDT), it has entered into 18 Advance Pricing
for research and development projects of relevance to Agreements (APAs) in the month of March 2019, which
standardisation and BIS will provide financial support to includes 3 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). Total number of
IIT Delhi for projects. APAs entered into by the CBDT in the year 2018-19 is 52.
68. Zayed Medal was recently conferred to prime It includes 11 BAPAs. The overall number of APAs
minister Narendra Modi. This medal is given by which entered into by the CBDT till date stands at 271, of which
country? 31 are BAPAs.
A. Qatar 71. Who became India's first film-maker to have a wax
B. UAE statue at Madame Tussauds in Singapore.
C. Saudi Arabia A. Yash Chopra
D. Iran B. Karan Johar
E. Bolivia C. Sanjay Leela Bansali
Answer: B D. S.S. Rajamouli
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan E. None of these
announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will Answer: B
be honoured with the Zayed Medal, the UAE’s highest Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has unveiled his wax
civil honour. The medal, awarded to kings presidents and statue at Madame Tussauds in Singapore with his mother
heads of states, was conferred upon Modi for boosting Hiroo Johar.He became India’s first film-maker to have a
relations between the Emirates and India. Previously, wax statue at Madame Tussauds in Singapore.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi 72. Which of the following is the punch line of the
Jinping have also been conferred with the honour. The 2019-20 session of CBSE?
award is in appreciation of Modi’s role in consolidating A. Experiential learning
the long-standing friendship and joint strategic B. Technical learning
cooperation between the two nations. C. Digital learning
69. Indian Football Team climbed two places to move D. Intelligence learning
to 101 rank in the FIFA rankings. Which country E. None of these
topped in the rankings? Answer: A
A. Japan The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has
B. Belgium come up with a new idea in order to replace rote learning
C. France with practical learning. The idea is to have a unique
D. Autralia punchline every year by CBSE. This year, the punchline
E. Brazil that CBSE will be using is ‘experimental learning’. This
Answer: B has been confirmed by the CBSE secretary Anurag
Indian Football Team climbed two places to move to 101 Tripathi. CBSE has also launched a new App called
rank in the FIFA rankings. Iran continued to top the Asian ‘Shiksha Vani’ for disseminating the information to all its
rankings at 21, followed by Japan (26), South Korea (37), stakeholders. The mobile App is available for download
Australia (41) and Qatar (55). The top three positions are only on the android platform as of now.
unchanged Belgium remained on top with 1737 points and 73. Phayeng Village becomes India’s 1st Carbon-
World Cup winners France(1734) in the second spot ahead Positive Settlement. The village is located in which
of Brazil (1676), in third. district of Manipur?
70. What is the total number of APAs entered into by A. Imphal East District
the CBDT in the financial year 2018-19? B. Imphal West District
A. 18 C. Chandel District

D. Ukhrul District takes over from Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman,
E. Senepati District Bharti Enterprises.
Answer: B 76. Which Non-profit association appoints Keshav
Phayeng Village in Imphal West district of Manipur has Murugesh as Chairman?
become India’s first carbon-positive settlement. A village A. FICCI
is given carbon-positive tag if it sequesters more carbon B. NASSCOM
than it emits, slowing accumulation of greenhouse gases C. DSCI
(GHGs) and mitigating effects of climate change. Phayeng D. IAMAL
Village is scheduled caste village of the Chakpa E. None of these
community. It provides 100% funding to activities under it Answer: B
which are implemented in project mode. National Bank IT industry body Nasscom has appointed WNS Global
for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) nodal Services Group CEO Keshav Murugesh as its Chairman
implementation agency for these projects. for 2019-20. He takes on the position from his previous
74. Which telecom company has received the In-Flight role as Vice Chairman of Nasscom, succeeding Rishad
Connectivity license from the Department of Premji (Wipro) Chief Strategy Officer and Board
Telecommunications (DoT) for enabling in-flight and Member).Nasscom also appointed Infosys COO UB
maritime connectivity (IFMC) within Indian airspace? Pravin Rao as its Vice Chairman for 2019-20.
A. Reilance 77. Who named to be the brand ambassador of Jammu
B. Idea and Kashmir election department for general polls?
C. Airtel A. Sana Dua
D. BSNL B. Anukreethy Vas
E. MTNL C. Manushi Chillar
Answer: D D. Anukriti Gusain
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has received the E. Lopamudra Raut
In-Flight Connectivity license from the Department of Answer: A
Telecommunications (DoT) for enabling in-flight and Femina Miss India 2017 runner up Sana Dua will be the
maritime connectivity (IFMC) within Indian brand ambassador of Jammu and Kashmir election
airspace.BSNL and Inmarsat, which is the satellite partner department for general polls. Dua, the first runner up of
of BSNL, also operates the GX Aviation service will be the beauty pageant, has voluntarily offered her services for
able to offer in-flight connectivity to airlines. With this educating, creating awareness and motivating the
facility users can send messages, surf the internet and/or electorate of J-K for exercising their franchise to ensure
tweet, when a flight is at a minimum height of 3,000m in greater participation in the forthcoming Lok Sabha
Indian airspace. Presently any form of internet elections. She is an advocate by profession and an
connectivity for both domestic and international flights is enthusiastic social activist.
not available on Indian flights.After, this facility enabled, 78. Sahulat’, a mobile app aimed to facilitate voting by
users will still have restricted amounts of data available elders has been launched in which state?
for their uses, applicable for all airlines. A. Jammu and Kashmir
75. Who took charge as the new President of the B. Rajasthan
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)? C. Punjab
A. Manoj Kirloskar D. Maharashtra
B. Saketh Kirloskar E. New Delhi
C. Vikram Kirloskar Answer: A
D. Vikranth Kirloskar Sahulat’, a mobile app aimed to facilitate voting by elders
E. None of these has been launched in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri
Answer: C district. District Election Officer Mohammad Aijaz Asad
Vikram Kirloskar took charge as the new President of the launched the Android-based application to reach out to the
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Kirloskar is the voters who are 90 years old or above.Rajouri district,
Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems which is part of the Jammu parliamentary constituency,
Ltd, and Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. He goes to polls along with Baramulla constituency in the

first phase on April 11. The voters can request for the Answer: B
facilities like the provision of wheelchair, vehicle for The Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, has added
transportation and any helper who will assist yet another feather to his cap. The actor was conferred an
them during casting of vote. honorary doctorate in Philanthropy by The University of
79. BSE and India INX have signed a MoU with which Law, London.Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan had received two
exchange group to connect investor community and honorary doctorates from The University of Edinburgh
companies in both countries besides allowing a capital and The University of Bedfordshire.
formation platform? 82. Who has been honoured with 'D. Litt in Astrology'
A. London Stock Exchange by National American University, USA?
B. New York Stock Exchange A. Dr. Sohini Sastri
C. Singapore Stock Exchange B. Dr. Shalini Sastri
D. American Stock Exchange C. Dr. Sumitra Sastri
E. Moscow Exchange D. Dr. Sarasathi Sastri
Answer: E E. Dr. Sravanthi Sastri
BSE (earlier known as Bombay Stock Exchange) and Answer: A
India International Exchange (India INX) have signed a Indian Astrologer Dr Sohini Sastri has been honoured with
memorandum of understanding with Moscow Exchange ‘D. Litt in Astrology’ by National American University,
(MOEX) to connect investor community and companies in USA. The announcement was made at an event held in
both countries besides allowing a capital formation Mumbai recently at Classique Club.Other prominent
platform.With this, BSE and India INX has become the personalities who were also awarded Doctorates at the
first Indian Exchanges to enter into the MoU with same event includes Bollywood singer Mohit Chauhan
Moscow exchange and will facilitate the development of and choreographer Terence Lewis. Last year, Sohini was
channels of communication. The MoU will help to boost honoured with Doctorate in Astrology by Victoria Global
professional intermediaries in both markets to share their University, USA for her immense knowledge and
know-how and expand their client network in their home contribution towards Astrology. She is also a receipt of
market and abroad. ‘Champions of Change Award’
80. Saudi Arabia's King Salman grants Iraq $1 billion 83. Which bank approves merger with lndiabulls
to build sport city. The sports city would be located in Housing Finance?
which city? A. IndusInd Bank
A. Basra B. Karnataka Bank
B. Mosul C. Dhanlakshmi Bank
C. Baghdad D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank
D. Riyadh E. None of these
E. Ramadi Answer: D
Answer: C Private lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank has approved a
Saudi Arabia will fund the construction of a $1 billion scheme of amalgamation with lndiabulls Housing Finance.
sports city in Iraq as well as open four consulates.Riyadh For every one share of Rs 10 each, shareholders of
has been courting Baghdad in efforts to boost economic Lakshmi Vilas Bank will receive 0.14 equity share of Rs 2
and trade ties and fend off Tehran’s influence in the each of Indiabulls Housing Finance. The merged entity’s
region. The sports city would be located in Baghdad. net worth will be Rs 19,472 crore, with 14,302 employees
There are 13 agreements which are ready to be signed. and a loan book of Rs 1.23 lakh crore. The merger is
81. Name the bollywood actor who was conferred an subject to approval from shareholders, Competition
honorary doctorate in Philanthropy by The University Commission of India (CCI), National Housing Bank
of Law, London? (NHB) and National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
A. Salman Khan 84. The government sold enemy shares worth around
B. Shah Rukh Khan Rs. 1,150 crore of which IT firm to Life Insurance
C. Ranbeer Kapoor Corporation and two other state-owned insurers?
D. Aamir Khan A. Infosys
E. Akshay Kumar B. TCS

C. Wipro 87. The International Day of Sport for Development
D. HCL and Peace (IDSDP) was observed across the world on
E. None of these what date?
Answer: C A. April 06
The government sold enemy shares worth around Rs. B. April 07
1,150 crore in IT firm Wipro to Life Insurance C. April 08
Corporation and two other state-owned insurers. Enemy D. April 09
property refers to the assets left behind by people who E. April 10
migrated to Pakistan or China and are no longer citizens of Answer: A
India. According to block deal data available with BSE, The International Day of Sport for Development and
the Custodian of Enemy Property for India sold more than Peace (IDSDP) was observed across the world on April 6,
4.43 crore Wipro shares at a price of Rs. 258.90 per share. 2019. The date commemorates the inauguration of the first
85. Name the well known economists, called as the ever Olympic games of the modern era in Athens, Greece
Father of Entrepreneurship Movement in India, who in 1896.The day aims to spread awareness about the
died recently? positive influence that sports can have on the advancement
A. Viharidas Gopaldas Patel of human rights and economic development.
B. Vishnu Pandya 88. World Health Day is celebrated worldwide every
C. Genabhai Dargabhai Patel year on 7th April. What was the theme of the day for
D. Girish Bharadwaj the year 2019?
E. None of these A. Global Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
Answer: A B. Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
Padma Shri Dr. Viharidas Gopaldas Patel, fondly known C. Complete Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
as VG, a noted economist and hailed as the ‘Father of D. Regular Health Checkup: Everyone, Everywhere
Entrepreneurship Movement’ in the country, has passed E. None of these
away.An eminent economist and international figure in the Answer: B
sphere of entrepreneurship, small industry policies and World Health Day is celebrated worldwide every year on
growth management.His book “The Seven Business Crisis 7th April. Various programs and arrangements are
& How to Beat Them” (reissued as When the Going gets managed by World Health Organisation. It was first time
Tough) is a best seller. Equally acclaimed are “Managing celebrated in 1950. The day is marked as global health
India’s Small Industrial Economy” and “Entrepreneurship awareness day and draw worldwide attention to a specific
Development Programme in India and its Relevance to subject of major importance to global health each year.
Developing Countries”. The theme for the year 2019 is Universal Health
86. Game Changer is the biography of which cricket Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
player? 89. Which bank has announced the launch of Chat
A. Shayne Warne Banking services for customers via WhatsApp,
B. Anil Kumble marking a global first in the Islamic banking sector.
C. Harbhajan Singh A. National Bank of Abu Dhabi
D. Shahid Afridi B. Dubai Islamic Bank
E. Daniel Vettori C. ARKBANK
Answer: D D. Emirates Islamic
Shahid Afridi’s biography is called Game Changer and its E. None of these
hitting shelves on April, 30th. That certainly is good news Answer: D
for fans and book readers alike.The book has been penned Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of Chat
by Wajahat Saeed Khan, a journalist. Game Changer is a Banking services for customers via WhatsApp, marking a
book about one of the most famous people in modern global first in the Islamic banking sector.The bank’s
cricket history. Even after retirement, Shahid Khan Afridi customers will now able to conduct daily banking
remains one of the biggest brands in Pakistan. The activities via WhatsApp in a seamless and hassle-free
cricketer-turned-philanthropist is regarded as one of the manner. The Chat Banking solution, supported by
most charitable celebrities globally. Infobip, further enhances Emirates Islamic’s suite of

digital banking channels and allows customers to use voting members. India has recently acquired the rights to
features such as checking account balances and host the 2020 FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup.
temporarily blocking or unblocking of an existing card. 93. Justice Pradeep Nandrajog takes oath as new Chief
90. What was the volume of priority sector lending Justice of which high court?
certificates (PSLCs) in the financial year 2018-19? A. Allahabad High Court
A. Rs 1.9 trillion B. Bombay High Court
B. Rs 50,000 crore C. Patna High Court
C. Rs 2.1 trillion D. Madras High Court
D. Rs 3.3 trillion E. Delhi High Court
E. Rs 2.8 trillion Answer: B
Answer: D Justice Pradeep Nandrajog took oath as the new Chief
The priority sector lending certificates (PSLCs) volume Justice of the Bombay High Court. He was serving as the
rocketed to Rs. 3.3 trillion in FY19,up from Rs. 1.9 trillion Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court since March
in the last financial year and Rs. 50,000 crore in 2017, following his transfer from the Delhi High Court.
FY17.PSLCs are used to enable banks to achieve the 94. State-run power giant NTPC has inked a term-loan
priority sector lending target and sub-targets by agreement with which bank to raise Rs. 2,000 crore,
purchasing these instruments in the event of shortfall. which would be used to part finance its capital
Those falling short of targets have the choice to place expenditure?
money with Nabard and Sidbi at low interest rates or A. Canara Bank
invest in PSLCs issued by fellow lenders which carry B. Andhra Bank
higher coupon. C. Bank of Baroda
91. Who was appointed as President of World Bank? D. Syndicate Bank
A. Kristalina Georgieva E. Central Bank of India
B. David Malpass Answere: A
C. Robert Zoellick State-run power giant NTPC has inked a term-loan
D. Paul Wolfowitz agreement with Canara Bank to raise Rs. 2,000 crore,
E. None of these which would be used to part finance its capital
Answer: B expenditure.The loan facility is extended at an interest rate
David Malpass, a senior US Treasury official in President linked to 3-Month MCLR of the Bank. In February this
Donald Trump’s administration, was unanimously chosen year, NTPC had signed a term loan agreement for Rs.
as the next president of the World Bank. He succeeds Jim 5,000 crore with State Bank of India. The loan facility
Yong-Kim who stepped down on February 1. Kristalina from SBI was also aimed at part financing the company’s
Georgieva was the interim President of the World Bank capital expenditure.
during this period from February to March. She is the 95. Who were named as female and male sportsperson
chief executive officer of the World Bank. of the year in the ESPN India Multi-Sport Awards for
92. Who becomes 1st Indian Member of FIFA their achievements in 2018?
Executive Council? A. PV Sindhu and Neeraj Chopra
A. Praful Patel B. Sina Nehwal and Neeraj Chopra
B. Vineet Nayya C. PV Sindhu and Jaspal Rana
C. Bijay Kumar D. Sina Nehwal and Jaspal Rana
D. CS Rajan E. None of these
E. GC Chaturvedi Answer: A
Answer: A Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu and star javelin
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful thrower Neeraj Chopra were named as female and male
Patel been elected as the member of the FIFA Executive sportsperson of the year in the ESPN India Multi-Sport
Council during the 29th Asian Football Confederations Awards for their achievements in 2018.
(AFC) Congress in Kuala Lampur in Malaysia on April 6, Sportsperson of the Year (Male) – Neeraj Chopra
2019.He was one of the eight candidates competing for the (athletics)
spot in the election and received 38 votes out of the 46

Sportsperson of the Year (Female) – P V Sindhu innovations in Cardiology that can help deliver cost-
(badminton) effective cardiology care to patients.
Comeback of the Year – Saina Nehwal (badminton) 98. ‘African Lion’ is a joint military exercise between
Coach of the Year – Jaspal Rana (shooting) Morocco and which country?
Emerging Sportsperson of the Year – Saurabh Chaudhary A. Russia
(shooting) B. India
Team of the Year – Women’s team (table tennis) C. US
Match of the Year – Amit Panghal vs Hasanboy Dusmatov D. China
(boxing) E. Germany
Differently-abled athlete of the Year – Ekta Bhyan (para- Answer: C
athletics) The Morocco-US sponsored exercise “African Lion 2019”
Moment of the Year – Women’s 4x400m relay takes place from March 16 to April 7, 2019, in Morocco.
Lifetime Achievement Award – Pradip Kumar Banerjee The annual exercise involves various types of training
(football) including command, maneuvering, peace-keeping and
96. Bank of India to sell what percent of its stake in life aerial refuelling. The drills also include training on
insurance JV SUD Life Insurance for Rs. 1,106 crore? counter-terrorism operations, land and air exercises as
A. 10% well as a tactical simulation
B. 25% 99. Name the winner of the men’s single title in the
C. 30% 2019 Malaysia Open Badminton tournament
D. 35% A. Lin Dan
E. 28% B. Shi Yuqi
Answer: B C. Chen Long
Public sector lender Bank of India offered to sell a 25 per D. Jonatan Christie
cent stake in its joint venture company Star Union Dai-ichi E. None of these
Life Insurance Co Ltd for approximately Rs. 1,106 crore Answer: A
($159.87 million).Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. The 2019 Malaysia Open, officially the CELCOM
Ltd. (SUD Life) is a joint venture (JV) of Bank of India, AXIATA Malaysia Open 2019, is a badminton
Union Bank of India and Dai-ichi Life, a leading life tournament which takes place at Axiata Arena
insurance company of Japan. Bank of India to sell 6.49 in Malaysia from 2 to 7 April 2019 and has a total purse of
crore shares, or 25.02 per cent stake, in Star Union Dai- $700,000.
ichi Life Insurance Co at a floor price of 170.50 per share.
97. Which city hosted the 3 day long National
Cardiology Conference 2019?
A. Lucknow
B. Ahemadabad
C. Chennai
D. Hyderabad
E. New Delhi
Answer: A
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the
National Cardiology Conference 2019 being held at
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of medical
sciences. The 3-day conference organised by Dept of
Cardiology in which leading national and international 100. Women’s cricket all rounder Elriesa Theunissen-
experts from Europe, USA, Japan, Singapore South Korea, Fourie who died recently, played for which country?
Indonesia and Australia will deliberate on the latest topics A. New Zealand
of Interventional cardiology and cutting edge technology. B. South Africa
The conference being held for the first time in Uttar C. Bangladesh
Pradesh offers an opportunity to showcase newer D. Sri Lanka

E. West Indies Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Answer: B and the Home Office, social media and technology
Former South Africa Women all rounder, Elriesa companies will need to take reasonable steps to protect
Theunissen-Fourie,has passed away.She represented South their customers from threats stemming from their
Africa in three One-Day Internationals and one T20I in offerings.
2013. The medium pacer was even part of South Africa’s 104. As per the World Banks projection, the GDP
2013 World Cup squad. growth of India is expected to be at _______ percent in
101. Nobel laureate Sydney Brenner recently passed the fiscal year 2019-20
away. He was associated with which field? A. 7.3%
A. Economy B. 7.0%
B. Peace C. 7.2%
C. Physics D. 7.5%
D. Chemistry E. 7.8%
E. Medicine Answer: D
Answer: E India’s GDP growth is expected to accelerate moderately
Sydney Brenner, a South African-born, Nobel Prize- to 7.5 percent in fiscal year 2019-20. The Economy driven
winning biologist has passed away. He was jointly won by continued investment strengthening, particularly
the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for private-improved export performance and resilient
“discoveries concerning genetic regulation of organ consumption The real GDP growth is estimated at 7.2
development and programmed cell death”. percent in financial year 2018-19, Meanwhile, agriculture
102. National Handloom Week observed from growth was robust at 4 per cent
A. 7th April to 14th April 105. Name the India's first indigenously built long
B. 8th April to 15th April range artillery guninducted by the Army?
C. 9th April to 16th April A. Glock
D. 10th April to 17th April B. Vidhwansak
E. None of these C. Dhanush
Answer: A D. Satrujit
National Handloom Week observed from 7th April to 14th E. Tavor
April. It is a celebration of the country’s 5,000-year old Answer: C
tradition of hand weaving cloths. On this occasion, a book Country’s first indigenously designed and developed first
named ‘The Indian textile Sourcebook’ authored by batch of six Dhanush artillery gun was inducted in the
Avalon Fotheringham and published by Thames and Indian Army during a ceremony held at at Gun Carriage
Hudson will be launched. The National Handloom Day is Factory (GCF), Jabalpur. Dhanush is a 155 mm, 45-calibre
observed on 7th August every year across India. It was on towed artillery gun with a range of 36 km and has
this day that the Swadeshi Movement was launched in demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialised
1905. ammunition. The Dhanush gun system is based on the
103. Which country introduces world’s first online designs of the Bofors howitzer. Dhanush is the third type
safety regulations? of artillery gun to be inducted into the force after the K-9
A. USA Vajra and the M-777 ultra-light howitzers.
B. UK 106. Which central armed police force organized First
C. Canada National Sky Running Championship.
D. Germany A. Assam Rifles
E. India B. Border Security Force
Answer: B C. Central Industrial Security Force
The UK government has introduced the world’s first D. Central Reserve Police Force
framework designed to hold internet companies E. Indo Tibetan Border Police
accountable for the safety of those using their services, as Answer: E
well to tackle potential harm to users. Under the Online Border guarding force Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Harms whitepaper, which is a joint proposal from the along with Sky Running Association of India organised

the National Sky Running Championship at deliver her opening address at the conference. Important
Mountaineering and Skiing Institute of ITBP at Auli in issues that are likely to be discussed are the management
Uttarakhand. This is the first time such championship was of the extant security dynamics, mitigation of future
organised at a high altitude of up to 4000 metres. The high security threats and enhancement of combat edge over
altitude marathon was organised for both junior and senior potential adversaries.
categories. Various athletes from ITBP, Himachal 110. Isaak Hayik set a new world record as the world’s
Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and oldest person to play in a professional soccer match.
Uttarakhand participated in the championship.Mayank He belongs to which country?
Dimri of Uttarakhand won the race while ITBP’s A. Berlin
constables Vinod Singh and Padna Tundup finished at B. Germany
second and third places. C. Austria
107. Which Indian naval ships to take part in Chinese D. Israel
Navy's anniversary celebrations? E. France
A. INS Vikranth Answer: D
B. INS Shakti 73-year-old Israeli Isaak Hayik set a new world record as
C. INS Kolkata the world’s oldest person to play in a professional soccer
D. Both (a) and (b) match.Hayik was born in Iraq and immigrated to Israel.
E. Both (b) and (c) He was officially recognized in an award ceremony
Answer: E attended by representatives from the Guinness World
Two Indian naval ships — INS ‘Kolkata’ and ‘Shakti’ — Record organization.
would take part in the Chinese Navy’s 70th anniversary of 111. The National Institutional Rankings Framework
celebrations. The two ships are scheduled to visit Chinese list for the best institutes of 2019 has been released by
port of Qingdao from 21 to 26 April to participate in an the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Which
International Fleet Review to celebrate the 70th IIT tops NIRF ranking 2019?
anniversary of PLA Navy INS Kolkata is the lead ship of A. IIT Delhi
the Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyers of the B. IIT Madras
Indian Navy. INS Shakti is tanker and supply ship. C. IIT Kharagpur
108. Who was elected as the new president of D. IIT Bombay
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – India? E. IIT Roorkey
A. Vikramjit Sahney Answer: B
B. Arunachalam Vellayan The National Institutional Rankings Framework list for the
C. Chirayu R Amin best institutes of 2019 has been released by the Ministry of
D. Subhrakant Panda Human Resource Development.The Indian Institute of
E. None of these Technology (IIT) Madras has topped the list of higher
Answer: A education institutes. IISc Bengaluru has come in second
SUN Group Chairman Vikramjit Singh Sahney elected as and IIT-Delhi has been ranked third in the HRD ministry’s
the new president of International Chamber of Commerce national ranking of higher institutes. Among the colleges,
(ICC) – India.The chamber would work with the Delhi University’s Miranda House has topped the national
government to promote India’s external trade. ranking of colleges while St. Stephens has been ranked
109. Biannual Army Commanders Conference begins fourth.
in which city? 112. Which Station has become the first ever railway
A. New Delhi station in the Indian Railways to get an ISO
B. Kolkata certification from the National Green Tribunal
C. Mumbai (NGT)?
D. Varanasi A. Vijayawada
E. Jodhpur B. Ahemdabad
Answer: A C. Guwahati
The biannual Army Commanders’ Conference began in D. Bangalore
New Delhi. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will E. Chennai

Answer: C Answer: B
The Guwahati Railway Station has become the first ever London became the first city in the world to implement a
railway station in the Indian Railways to get an ISO special Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that would
certification from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for charge an entry fee for older vehicles if they do not meet
providing passenger amenities in a clean and green the emission standards. The Ultra Low Emission Zone
environment.The station also has amenities such as High- (ULEZ) will help address London’s toxic air health crisis
class reserve (VIP) lounge, waiting rooms, AC and non- that currently leads to thousands of premature deaths
AC retiring rooms, food courts and sanitation facilities. annually, and increases the risk of asthma, cancer and
ISO stands for “International Organisation for dementia. Motorists who drive into the zone in a vehicle
Standardisation” that is responsible for establishing the that does not meet the new emission standard (petrol-run
standard in different areas of activities. vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 standards and diesel-run
113. Based on the Supreme Court’s latest order, how vehicles that do not meet Euro 6) will have to pay a daily
many VVPAT per Assembly constituency will be done charge.
in 2019 Lok Sabha Polls? 116. Which company Launched First Drone Delivery
A. 2 Service in Australia?
B. 1 A. Amazon
C. 5 B. DTDC Australia
D. 4 C. Tansdirect
E. 7 D. Google
Answer: C E. ANC Delivers
The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Answer: D
Commission to increase the VVPAT count of one Google’s parent company Alphabet was launched its first
randomly selected electronic voting machine per public drone delivery service in Canberra, Australia.
Assembly constituency to five in the Lok Sabha polls. Alphabet made its first delivery after getting approval
114. What day would be observed across the world on from the country’s civil aviation authority. Wing, the
April 10 every year? company’s drone delivery arm, was testing drone delivery
A. World Hepatitis Day in Australia since 2014 and delivered medicines, chocolate
B. World Water Day to 3,000 homes in the last 18 months
C. World Health Day 117. SBI cuts interest rate on home loans up to ₹30
D. World Homoeopathy Day Lakh by how many basic points.
E. World Environment Day A. 5
Answer: D B. 10
The World Homoeopathy Day 2019 will be observed C. 15
across the world on April 10. The day is observed to D. 20
commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of E. 25
Homoeopathy, Dr. Christian Fredrich Samuel Answer: B
Hahnemann. A two day convention is being organised on The State Bank of India has re-priced home loans up to Rs
9-10th April 2019 by the Central Council for Research in 30 lakh by 10 basis points. Accordingly, the interest rate
Homoeopathy (CCRH), an autonomous research on housing loans of such size will now be in the range of
organisation, Ministry of AYUSH on the occasion of the 8.6 to 8.9 per cent. The new one-year marginal cost of
World Homoeopathy Day at Dr. Ambedkar International funds-based lending rate is down to 8.50 per cent now
Centre in New Delhi. from 8.55 per cent. This is the first reduction by SBI in
115. Which becomes first city to implement 24x7 over 17 months.
pollution charge zone? 118. What is the minimum Chest Balance Limit (CBL)
A. Paris specified as per the recent notification of RBI with
B. London regards to the minimum standards for setting up of a
C. Singapore new Currency Chests?
D. Washington DC A. Rs.1000 crore
E. Beijing B. Rs.500 crore

C. Rs.250 crore former MD and CEO of Vijaya Bank, will move to Canara
D. Rs.750 crore Bank in the same position. His term will end in January
E. Rs.1500 crore 2020. R K Yaduvanshi, executive director at Dena Bank,
Answer: A will move as executive director of Punjab National Bank.
The Reserve Bank of India came out with guidelines for Nageshwara Rao, executive director at Vijaya Bank, will
banks to set up new currency chests, which include a move to Syndicate Bank as officer on special duty and
minimum area of 1,500 square feet for the strong full-time director. Murali Ramaswami, another executive
room.For those situated in hilly/ inaccessible places, the director at Vijay Bank, will move to Bank of Baroda.
strong room/ vault area of at least 600 sq ft. Besides, the 121. Which country has topped the world’s remittance
new chests should have a processing capacity of 6.6 lakh receiving nation list in 2018 based on the World
pieces of banknotes per day. For those situated in the hilly/ Bank’s Migration and Development Report?
inaccessible places, the capacity of 2.1 lakh pieces of A. Philippines
banknotes per day. An RBI appointed committee had B. China
recommended that the apex bank should encourage banks C. India
to open large currency chests with modern facilities and D. Mexico
Chest Balance Limit (CBL) of at least Rs 1,000 crore. E. Russia
This has been done on the recommendation of Shri D.K. Answer: C
Mohanty Committee. According to the latest edition of the World Bank report,
119. According to the IMF report, the GDP of India is India has retained its top spot on remittances.India was
expected to grow at what percent in 2019-20 followed by China ($ 67 billion), Mexico ($ 36 billion),
A. 7.1% the Philippines ($ 34 billion), and Egypt ($ 29 billion).
B. 7.3% Remittances grew by more than 14 percent in India.
C. 7.4% 122. The stock exchange BSE has signed an MoU with
D. 7.5% which among the following banks to spread awareness
E. 7.6% about the benefits of listing on BSE Startups platform?
Answer: B A. SBI
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut India’s GDP B. ICICI
growth forecast for 2019-20, following similar action by C. Bank of Baroda
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Reserve D. HDFC
Bank of India (RBI).In India, growth is projected to pick E. Axis
up to 7.3% in 2019 (2019-20) and 7.5% in 2020 IMF said Answer: D
in its World Economic Outlook report. Both ADB and The BSE has signed a memorandum of understanding
RBI last week cut their 2019-20 growth projection for (MoU) with HDFC Bank with an objective to strengthen
India to 7.2% from 7.4% earlier. The Central Statistics the BSE Startups platform. The exchange had launched
Office (CSO) to trim its 2018-19 forecast to 7% in the startup platform on December 22, with an aim to
February from 7.2% estimated in the previous month. encourage entrepreneurs to get listed and raise equity
120. Karnam Sekar to take over as MD, CEO of which capital for their growth and expansion. BSE is the first
bank? exchange to have launched the Start Up platform. The idea
A. Indian Overseas Bank was to help entrepreneurs look beyond the conventional
B. IndusInd Bank channels of raising capital and enable them to list on the
C. Bank of India stock exchange to further enhance the credibility of the
D. Union Bank of India firm.
E. Indian Bank 123. Which IIT in collaboration with General Electric
Answer: A (GE) established India’s first ‘Cold Spray’ SMART
Karnam Sekar, MD and CEO of the Dena Bank, will take (Surface Modification and Additive Research
over as MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank from July Technologies) Laboratory?
1. His term will end in June next year. He will work as A. IIT Roorkee
officer on special duty and whole-time director with IOB B. IIT Delhi
till the end of June this year.R A Sankara Narayanan, C. IIT Bombay

D. IIT Kharkpur An RBI appointed committee had recommended that the
E. IIT Madras apex bank should encourage banks to open large currency
Answer: E chests with modern facilities and Chest Balance Limit
IIT Madras in collaboration with General Electric (GE) (CBL) of at least Rs 1,000 crore.This has been done on the
established India’s first ‘Cold Spray’ SMART (Surface recommendation of Shri D.K. Mohanty Committee.
Modification and Additive Research Technologies) 127. Which day is observed on 11th April?
Laboratory. With this, IIT Madras is now the only A. World Heritage Day
academic institution in India, which has a first-of-its-kind B. National Security Day
High-Pressure Cold Spray (HPCS) facility.The lab has C. National Safe Motherhood Day
been set up with the Government of India’s support under D. International Customs Day
its ‘Uchchatar Avishkar Yojana’ (UYAY). E. None of these
124. Bold Kurukshetra 2019 is a joint military exercise Answer: C
being held between the Armies of India and which National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed
country? annually on 11 April to raise awareness about the proper
A. Sri Lanka healthcare of women and maternity facilities to pregnant
B. Iran and lactating women.This day also focus on reducing
C. Malaysia anaemia among women, institutional delivery, for better
D. Singapore pre and post natal health care etc. which are necessary for
E. Vietnam mothers. National Safe Motherhood Day is an initiative of
Answer: D the White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI), to enforce that
Armed forces of India and Singapore kicked off a joint women must have the availability and adequate access to
military exercise, ‘Bold Kurukshetra–2019’, in Jhansi’s care during Pregnancy childbirth and postnatal services.
Babina Cantonment.The three-day exercise is aimed at 128. Recently, India has built a 25-bed maternity
bolstering cooperation against terrorism, developing hospital in which country under the Government of
defence technology and improving maritime security. India's Small Development Projects Scheme?
125. Dream11 is an Indian online firm related to which A. Nepal
of the following fields? B. Bangladesh
A. Games and Sports C. Sri Lanka
B. News and Articles D. Bhutan
C. Grocery E. Vietnam
D. Education Answer: A
E. None of these India has built a 25-bed maternity hospital in Nepal. The
Answer: A hospital has been built under the Government of India’s
Dream11 an online gaming firm has received secondary Small Development Projects Scheme. Indian Ambassador
investment by Steadview Capital. With this Dream11’s to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri inaugurated the Chandra
valuation has become more than $1 billion and hence Narayan Yadav Memorial Maternity Hospital in Siraha
making it the first Indian gaming company to enter the district. It will also help in reducing maternal and child
Unicorn club.Dream11 is also the official fantasy cricket mortality rate. Health is one of the core areas of
partner of IPL 2019. MS Dhoni is the brand ambassador of cooperation between India and Nepal. Several health
Dream11 posts, nursing campuses maternity centres, eye hospitals,
126. Under the recommendation of which committee, naturopathy hospitals have been undertaken under the
RBI has issued minimum standards for setting up of a Government of India’s Small Development Project
new Currency Chests? scheme.
A. Y.V.Reddy Committee 129. The National Green Tribunal has slapped an
B. Bimal Jalan Committee interim penalty of what amount on the Andhra
C. D.K. Mohanty Committee Pradesh government for inaction to prevent illegal
D. D. Subbarao Committee sand mining in the state.
E. None of these A. Rs.50 crore
Answer: C B. Rs.75 crore

C. Rs.85 crore C. HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd
D. Rs.95 crore D. L&T Finance Limited
E. Rs.100 crore E. Reliance Capital Asset Management Limited
Answer: E Answer: C
The National Green Tribunal has slapped an interim India’s asset management companies (AMCs) own assets
penalty of Rs 100 crore on the Andhra Pradesh under management (AUM) worth Rs24.46 trillion,
government for inaction to prevent illegal sand mining in according to data released by the Association of Mutual
the state.The tribunal headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Funds in India (Amfi). HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd
Goel who is the chairperson of NGT directed the state has claimed the top spot with an average AUM of Rs3.42
government to deposit Rs 100 crore ‘environment trillion, overtaking ICICI Prudential Asset Management
compensation’ with the Central Pollution Control Board Co. Ltd with an average AUM of at Rs3.20 trillion. Out of
(CPSB) within a month. the total industry assets, a huge 82.7% is owned by the top
130. What will be the rate of interest applicable for the 10 AMCs, who have owned around 80% of the industry
General Provident Fund (GPF) in the first quarter of assets over at least three years now.
the FY20? 133. Benjamin Netanyahu is elected as the Prime
A. 7.7% Minister of which country?
B. 8.5% A. Israeil
C. 7.9% B. Iran
D. 8% C. Syria
E. 8.2% D. Russia
Answer: D E. State of Palestine
The government has retained the interest rate for General Answer: A
Provident Fund (GPF) and other related schemes at 8 per Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu looks all but certain to
cent for the April-June quarter. The interest rate on GPF stay in office for a record fifth term after his biggest
was at 8 per cent in the January-March quarter of 2018-19. election challenger, Benny Gantz, admitted defeat.With
The interest rate will be applicable on provident funds of more than 99 percent of votes counted, Netanyahu’s Likud
central government employees, railways and defence tied with Gantz’s Blue and White, gaining 35 seats each
forces. Number of right-wing parties has expressed their support
131. IRDAI has mandated all the insurance companies for Netanyahu, a coalition between Likud and smaller
to devise a mechanism for sharing status of claims right-wing parties could form a 65 seat majority.
with policyholders effective from________ 134. Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of
A. 1 June 2019 Andhra Pradesh High Court?
B. 1 May 2019 A. Sanjay Sahoo
C. 1 July 2019 B. Mahendra Choudary
D. 1 August 2019 C. Chittaranjan Reddy
E. 1 September 2019 D. Vikram Nath
Answer: C E. None of these
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of Answer: D
India (IRDAI) has advised all the insurance company to Senior judge of Allahabad high court, Justice Vikram
devise a framework to share the status of claims by Nath, was appointed as the first Chief Justice of Andhra
developing a tracking mechanism for policyholders so as Pradesh High Court.A collegium of Supreme Court
to enable them to know the status of their claim. Insurance comprising Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and
companies will have to inform about claim settlement judges S A Bobde and N V Ramana recommended the
status to policyholders at various stages of processing name of Justice Nath as the chief justice of the AP High
from July. Court. The new high court for Andhra Pradesh was
132. Which asset management company ranked 1st in created on January 1 this year, following the bifurcation of
terms of assetsunder management? a combined high court for AP and Telangana, which had
A. ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co. Ltd been operating from Hyderabad since June 2, 2014, when
B. Birla Sun Life Asset Management the two Telugu states got separated.

135. Who was named as the Haiti’s new Prime Leading T20 cricketer for the second year in a row. Kohli
Minister? was also named as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the
A. Jovenel Moise Year alongside English cricketers Jos Buttler, Sam Curran,
B. Jean-Michel Lapin Rory Burns and Tammy Beaumont. Wisden has been
C. Jean-Henry Ceant awarding cricketers since 1889 and it is considered one of
D. Jean-Moise Ceant the most prestigious honours in the sport.
E. None of these 138. Name the winner of the ‘Women’s Leading
Answer: B Cricketer of Year’ 2019 by Wisden Cricketers’
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise confirmed Jean-Michel Almanack
Lapin as the country’s new prime minister. He succeeds A. Smriti Mandhana
Jean-Henry Ceant. Lapin is the third Premier under B. Meg Lanning
President Moise since he came to office in February 2017. C. Heather Knight
136. According to a report released by the United D. Amy Satterthwaite
Nations Population Fund, India’s population grew at E. None of these
what percent average annual rate between 2010 and Answer: A
2019? Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and women’s cricketer
A. 1.0% Smriti Mandhana were named the Leading Cricketers in
B. 1.1% the World in the 2019 edition of the Wisden Cricketers.
C. 1.2% Kohli has won the honour for an unprecedented third year
D. 1.3% in a row while it’s the first time Smriti has won the
E. 1.4% honour. Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan was named the
Answer: C Leading T20 cricketer for the second year in a row. Kohli
India’s population grew at an average annual rate of 1.2 was also named as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the
per cent between 2010 and 2019 to 1.36 billion, more than Year alongside English cricketers Jos Buttler, Sam Curran,
double the annual growth rate of China, according to a Rory Burns and Tammy Beaumont. Wisden has been
report by the United Nations Population Fund.India’s awarding cricketers since 1889 and it is considered one of
population in 2019 stood at 1.36 billion, growing from the most prestigious honours in the sport.
942.2 million in 1994 and 541.5 million in 1969. India’s 139. Manpreet Kaur is related to which sport?
population grew at average annual rate of 1.2 per cent A. Jeweling Throw
between 2010 and 2019, the UN sexual and reproductive B. Discus Throw
health agency said in the State of World Population 2019 C. Long Jump
report. According to the report, in India, total fertility rate D. Hammer Throw
per woman was 5.6 in 1969, dropping to 3.7 in 1994 and E. Shot Puts
2.3 in 2019. Answer: E
137. Who among the following has been named as the Asian champion shot putter Manpreet Kaur has been
‘Leading Cricketer of Year’ 2019 by Wisden banned for four years by the National Anti-Doping
Cricketers’ Almanack? Agency (NADA) for flunking four dope tests in 2017. The
A. Virat Kohli period of suspension would begin from July 20, 2017, the
B. Jos Buttler date of her provisional suspension, according to an order
C. Jaspreeth Bhumrah of the anti-doping disciplinary panel (ADDP) of the
D. MS Dhoni NADA.Manpreet tested positive four times in 2017. The
E. Aaron Finch first was at the Asian Grand Prix at Jinhua, China on April
Answer: A 24, followed by Federation Cup in Patiala (June 1), Asian
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and women’s cricketer Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar (July 6) and the
Smriti Mandhana were named the Leading Cricketers in Inter-State Championships in Guntur (July 16). She won
the World in the 2019 edition of the Wisden Cricketers. gold in all these meets.
Kohli has won the honour for an unprecedented third year 140. BSNL has collected a record revenue of Rs._____
in a row while it’s the first time Smriti has won the crore from enterprise segment, making it sufficiently
honour. Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan was named the

funded, which will help in meeting its various B. 31st October
requirement C. 30th November
A. Rs.6,300 crore D. 30th September
B. Rs.6,200 crore E. 31st August
C. Rs.6,000 crore Answer: B
D. Rs.6,500 crore The UK and the European Union have agreed to extend
E. Rs.6,700 crore Brexit until October 31. The decision was taken at an
Answer: D emergency meeting in Brussels where the EU leaders
BSNL has collected a record revenue of Rs.6,500 crore agreed to offer British Prime Minister Theresa May a six-
from enterprise segment, making it sufficiently funded, month extension. In March, British Prime Minister
which will help in meeting its various requirement. BSNL Theresa May had requested the European Union to grant
has been ailing because of a high revenue-to-wage ratio as the United Kingdom a short term extension till June 30 to
a large number of government employees were transferred prevent the U.K. leaving the bloc without a deal, because
by the telecom department to the telecom PSU. the British Parliament has repeatedly failed to decide on
141. India has become YouTube’s largest and fastest the terms of the exit. If United Kingdom stays beyond
growing market with ____ million Indians watching May 22, it will have to take part in European Parliament
the video-sharing website every month elections in May 2019 or else leave the bloc on June 1
A. 255 million without deal. If the extension had not been agreed to,
B. 250 million Britain would have left the bloc without a deal on April
C. 260 million 12.
D. 265 million 144. Which among the following body has formed a
E. 300 million Central Monitoring Committee to prepare and enforce
Answer: D national plan to tackle pollution of over 350 river
India has become YouTube’s largest and fastest growing stretches in the country?
market with 265 million Indians watching the video- A. NITI Aayog
sharing website every month. In the last year, YouTube’s B. Ministry of Environment
consumption on mobile has increased to 85%, with 60% C. NGT
of the watch time coming from outside the six largest D. Central Pollution Control Board
metros in India. Today, YouTube creators have become E. None of these
effective storytellers, with more than 1,200 Indian creators Answer: C
crossing the million subscriber-milestone, compared to The Nation Green Tribunal (NGT) bench headed by
five years ago, when there were only two creators. Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, has formed a
142. Which among the following days was observed Central Monitoring Committee that will prepare and
across the world on April 12, 2019? implement a national plan to make over 350 river stretches
A. International Day of Human Space Flight across the country pollution free.The committee would
B. World Hemophilia Day comprise a representative of NITI Aayog; Secretaries of
C. World Heritage Day Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Urban
D. World Amatuer Radio Awarness Day Development and Ministry of Environment; Director
E. International Children’s Book Day General of National Mission for Clean Ganga and
Answer: A Chairman of Central Pollution Control Board. The NGT
The International Day of Human Space Flight was has directed the Central Monitoring Committee to give its
observed across the world on April 12, 2019. The day report by July 31, while the first meeting of the Committee
celebrates the anniversary of the first ever human space may be held by June 30.
flight undertaken by Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet Union citizen 145. Funtasy11, a fantasy sports platform, has roped in
then. The day was proclaimed at the 65th session of the whom as its brand ambassador?
United Nations General Assembly on April 7, 2011 A. Virendra Shewag
143. What is the deadline granted by European Union B. Lakshmipati Balaji
to United Kingdom for Brexit? C. Mohamad Kaif
A. 31st December D. Murali Karthik

E. Haribajan Singh a range of challenges around smart cities and clean
Answer: D technologies among others?
Funtasy11, a fantasy sports platform, has roped in former A. Sweden
Indian cricketer Murali Kartik as its brand ambassador. B. Switzerland
After partnering with the recently concluded Premier C. Denmark
Badminton League (PBL) as the ‘Official Fan D. Germany
Engagement Partner’, the company believes bringing in E. Finland
Kartik will further strengthen its user base in the rapidly Answer: A
growing fantasy gaming space. A classical left-arm India and Sweden launched a joint programme that will
spinner, Kartik has represented India across formats work towards addressing a range of challenges around
between 2000 and 2007. smart cities and clean technologies among others. The
146. Who among the following has been appointed as programme was co-funded by Indian Department of
NBCC Chairman and Managing Director? Science and Technology (DST) and Swedish agency
A. Rajagopala Chari Vinnova. Vinnova will provide funding to Swedish
B. Vijayendra Bhoopati participants up to 2,500,000 Swedish Krona (around Rs
C. Sarveswaran Iyer 1.87 crore) as grant. On the Indian side, conditional grant
D. Aarnath Thripati of up to 50 per cent (with a limit of Rs 1.5 crore) per
E. Shiv Das Meena project will be provided to the Indian partners.
Answer: E 149. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has
Shiv Das Meena, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of signed an MoU with whichcountires Tennis Federation
Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been appointed to train Indian junior players?
as the Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of A. China
National Buildings Construction Corporation B. Denmary
(NBCC).Earlier, Meena has served as Joint Secretary, C. Serbia
MoHUA and Ministry of Urban Development,Principal D. Hongkong
Secretary Public & Rehabilitation Department, Tamil E. Malaysia
Nadu Government and Principal Secretary to Tamil Nadu Answer: C
Chief Minister among others. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has signed an
147. Recently, which onlne payments company has MoU with Serbian Tennis Federation (STF) to train Indian
announced its partnership with MMTC-PAMP India junior players under world renowned Serbian coaches, at
for buying and selling of gold through the application? the RK Khanna Stadium. The two federations expressed
A. PhonePe their intention to cooperate within the scope of mandates
B. Google Pay and sphere of competence to work towards the
C. Paytm development of junior tennis players in India. Both the
D. Mobikiwi federations have also agreed to work on the education of
E. None of these officials, coaches and physical trainers and their exchange
Answer: B for tournaments.
Aiming to make Google Pay more useful for Indian users, 150. Who has been selected for the Saraswati Samman
Google announced its partnership with MMTC-PAMP 2018?
India for buying and selling of gold through the A. Sitanshu Yashaschandra
application.MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd is an B. Karunakara Sastry
internationally recognised metal and mining service C. Sugathakumari
provider. Google Pay users can purchase gold for any D. K Siva Reddy
value that will be stored in secure vaults on their behalf by E. R Nagi Reddy
MMTC-PAMP. The users can buy and sell the gold any Answer: D
time at the latest price, refreshed every few minutes, as Telugu poet K Siva Reddy has been selected for the
displayed on the Google Pay app. prestigious Saraswati Samman, 2018 for his collection of
148. India in association with which country launched poetry titled Pakkaki Ottigilite. The award carries a cash
a joint programme that will work towards addressing prize of 15 lakh rupees, a citation and a plaque. The

award, instituted by the KK Birla Foundation in 1991, is Answer: E
given annually for an outstanding literary work written in Google launched Anthos, a new open platform from
any Indian language and published during the last 10 Google Cloud, that lets users run applications from
years. anywhere.Anthos allows users to run applications,
151. Name the Indian who has been selected for the unmodified, on existing on-premise hardware or on the
New Zealand Prime Minister’s Sir Edmund Hillary public cloud, and is based on the Cloud Services Platform
Fellowship for 2019? that Google announced last year.
A. Deepa Malik 154. George Francis who passed away recently was a
B. Mary Kom well known ___________
C. Devendra Jhajharia A. Journalist
D. Mithali Raj B. Motorsports photographer
E. PV Sindhu C. Agricultural scientist
Answer: A D. Astronaut
Rio Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik has been E. Scientist
named as the recipient of the New Zealand Prime Answer: B
Minister’s Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship for 2019.The Veteran Indian motorsport photographer George Francis
first Indian woman to earn a medal at the Paralympic has passed away. He was attended first race in 1984 at
Games, Deepa has won 58 national and 23 international Sholavaram while his last major assignment was the MRF
medals. A recipient of the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award, Challenge in February 2019 at the MMRT, Chennai.
she has entered the Limca Book of World Records four 155. PAISALO Digital Limited signed the first co-
times. origination loan agreement with which bank?
152. Eni Nuraeni was named by Asian Athletic A. Canara Bank
Association (AAA) as the best athletic coach in Asia for B. State Bank of India
short-haul run category this year. He hails from which C. Corporation Banl
country? D. Karnataka Bank
A. Indonesia E. Punjab National Bank
B. Malaysia Answer: B
C. USA PAISALO Digital Limited signed the first co-origination
D. China loan agreement with State Bank of India, the first
E. Russia agreement of its kind in the country that State Bank of
Answer: A India has signed. Introducing a platform for the last mile
Indonesian Eni Nuraeni was named by Asian Athletic customer, the loan ticket is designed at Rs 10,000 to 2
Association (AAA) as the best athletic coach in Asia for lakh. The company expects to disburse 200,000 loan
short-haul run category this year. It was announced by applications in FY20. PAISALO Digital Limited is a
Indonesian athletic sports association (PB PASI). Eni leading systemically important non-deposit taking NBFC
coaches young sprinter Lalu Muhammad Zohri to win the registered with the Reserve Bank of India, in operations
100m gold medal in 10.20 seconds in the 2019 Grand Prix since 1992. The agreement was signed with a vision of
Malaysia Open athletics championships. Earlier, Zohri empowering the AGRI, MSME segment and small
won the 100m in 10.18 in the IAAF World U20 businesses.
Championships in Tampere, Finland in 2018, where he 156. Which public sector company has bagged the
also won the gold medal in 10.27 in the Asian Junior prestigious ‘AIMA Managing India Award 2019 for
Championships in Gifu, Japan. outstanding PSU of the year’?
153. Name the new open platform from Google Cloud, A. Indian Oil Corporation
that lets users run applications from anywhere? B. Gail India
A. Athnes C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
B. Artius D. Bharat Petroleum
C. Avitions E. None of these
D. Ausos Answer: A
E. Anthos

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) bagged the prestigious becoming the first woman to head the 99-year-old
‘AIMA Managing India Award 2019 for outstanding PSU university. Akhtar is the head of the Department of
of the year.’The award was presented by former President Training and Capacity Building in Education at the
Pranab Mukherjee to Sanjiv Singh, Chairman, Indian Oil. National Institute of Educational Planning and
The AIMA awards declared under 11 categories, Administration in New Delhi. She has been appointed
shortlisted 11 eminent enterprises and personalities of the Jamia vice chancellor for five years.
country for their contribution to nation-building. 160. Name the festival of harvest that is being
157. World Allergy Week (7-13 April), an annual celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in the northern
World Allergy Organization initiative to raise part of the country?
awareness of, and advocate for, better management A. Lohri
and prevention of allergies and related diseases such as B. Onam
asthma. What is the theme of the day for the year C. Vishu
2019? D. Baisakhi
A. The Global Problem of Food Allergy E. Gudi Padawa
B. The Global Problem of Water Allergy Answer: D
C. The Global Problem of Air Allergy The festival of harvest Baisakhi is being celebrated with
D. The Global Problem of Minerals Allergy traditional enthusiasm in the northern part of the country.
E. None of these Baisakhi is celebrated with much fanfare in Punjab,
Answer: A Haryana and Chandigarh. Traditional folk dances are
World Allergy Week (7-13 April), an annual World performed on this day. Baisakhi also commemorates the
Allergy Organization initiative to raise awareness of, and formation of Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
advocate for, better management and prevention of 161. Who has been conferred with the “Order of Saint
allergies and related diseases such as asthma. The theme Andrew The Apostle”, the highest civilian award of
of the day for the year 2019 is The Global Problem of Russia for 2019?
Food Allergy. With 9 out of 10 people on the planet A. Narendra Modi
breathing polluted air, known to both cause and exacerbate B. Xi Jinping
allergies, this is an important initiative. C. Donald Trump
158. Who was appointed Secretary, Defence Finance? D. Ram Nath Kovind
A. Chender Kaul E. None of these
B. Gargi Kaul Answer: A
C. Siddhardh Kaul Russia has conferred Indian PM Narendra Modi with the
D. Vikram Kaul country’s highest civilian award. The Indian Prime
E. Naroji Kaul Minister has been honoured with the Order of Saint
Answer: B Andrew The Apostle for exceptional services in promoting
The Centre has appointed Gargi Kaul, officer of the Indian special & privileged strategic partnership between Russia
Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS), as Secretary, and India.
Defence Finance. Kaul was earlier Financial Advisor, 162. Which country has been selected as the Guest of
Defence Services in the Defence Ministry. Honour country for the Abu Dhabi International Book
159. Who becomes New Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia, Fair (ADIBF) 2019?
as the first woman to head the 99-year-old university? A. India
A. Najma Akhtar B. France
B. Shaline Navab C. China
C. Habebunisa Begam D. Singapore
D. Sofia Ali E. Nepal
E. None of these Answer: A
Answer: A UAE has announced that India will be the Guest of
National Institute of Educational Planning and Honour country at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair,
Administration Professor Najma Akhtar was appointed ADIBF 2019, to be held from 24th to 30th of this month.
Vice Chancellor of New Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia, The fair aims to highlight the UAE’s rich heritage,

showcasing its authenticity and modernity, as well as its 165. Name the online payments company that has
cultural and literary output. India’s participation in the fair recently acquired the US-based financial technology
is expected to attract significant increase in the number of firm Wibmo.
visitors with various events and activities which will be A. PayU
held throughout the entire duration of ADIBF. The Indian B. PayPal
Pavilion will host Indian writers, authors and literary C. MobiKwik
scholars who will serve as ambassadors for the literature D. Paytm
and art of their country. E. PhonePe
163. Who received 'CEO of the Year' award at the Answer: A
inaugural edition of ETPrime Women Leadership Digital payments facilitator PayU has acquired US-based
Awards (ETPWLA) in Mumbai? financial technology firm Wibmo for USD 70 million
A. M Sashikala (about Rs 484 crore), that will help the company scale-up
B. Alice G. Vaidyan its business. Under the agreement, PayU and Wibmo
C. Usha Ramaswamy businesses will continue to run separately. Wibmo, a
D. Reena Bhatnagar digital payment security and mobile payment technologies
E. None of these firm, will continue to operate and serve all of its clients as
Answer: B a wholly-owned subsidiary of PayU
Alice G. Vaidyan, Chairman and Managing Director, 166. Which Indian bank has been ranked as the
General Insurance Corporation of India received ‘CEO of number 1 bank in India for customer satisfaction as
the Year’ award at the inaugural edition of ETPrime per the World’s Best Bank Survey of Forbes for India?
Women Leadership Awards (ETPWLA) in Mumbai. A. State Bank of India
Hailing the virtues of leadership and success, ETPWLA is B. Axis Bank
here to set a benchmark of success for women in business C. HDFC Bank
and inspire a million others to come forward and wield the D. ICICI Bank
baton of excellence. The awards recognise women leaders E. DBS Bank
who have helped create a new and lasting template for Answer: C
leadership. HDFC Bank has been at the forefront in leveraging
164. ‘Sabooj Sathi’Scheme have won the prestigious technology to give its 43 million customers a superior
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) banking experience. Apart from HDFC Bank, it was
awards of the United Nations. The scheme is launched another private-owned lender ICICI Bank which took the
in which state? second spot in Forbes list for India. At third rank was
A. Maharashtra DBS, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDFC Bank
B. West Bengal taking fourth and fifth spot. Banks like Syndicate Bank,
C. Madhya Pradesh PNB, Allahabad Bank, Vijaya Bank and Axis Bank were
D. Andhra Pradesh also in top 10.
E. Mizoram 167. As per Air Quality in India 2014-2019’ report,
Answer: B which city ranked 1st as the most polluted city?
Two schemes of the West Bengal government for skill A. New Delhi
development and distribution of bi-cycles to students have B. Kanpur
won the prestigious World Summit on the Information C. Faridabad
Society (WSIS) awards of the United Nations. The D. Roorkee
schemes are “Utkarsh Bangla” and “Sabooj Sathi”. The E. Varanasi
“Utkarsh Bangla” project aims at creating a pool of skilled Answer: B
candidates who are industry ready, while under the The quality of air in Varanasi, Prime Minister Modi’s
“Sabooj Sathi” scheme, bi-cycles are distributed to 2014 Lok Sabha constituency, is positioned 3rd on the
students between class IX and XII studying in government WHO’s (World Health Organisation) list of 15 most
run and government aided schools and madrashas of the polluted cities in the world, by the ‘Political Leaders
state. Position and Action on Air Quality in India 2014-2019’
report, released by Climate Trends. Kanpur (in Uttar

Pradesh) is the most polluted city in the world and is released the commemorative postage stamp at the
positioned 1 on the list. 14 of the 15 most polluted cities in Jallianwala Bagh memorial.The Vice-President also
the world (mentioned by World Health Organisation released coins of Rs 100 with ‘Centenary of Jallianwala
(WHO) are in India. Out of them, 4 are in Uttar Pradesh. Bagh Massacre’ written on it and the memorial drawn on
WHO’s report states that Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is it. The postage stamp also bears the image of the
witnessing a rise in the number of people suffering from Jallianwala Bagh memorial and one of the stamps is
allergies and respiratory problems due to huge amount of dedicated to the martyrs who lost their lives in the
construction in the city.in Haryana is in 2nd position after massacre. It took place on 13 April, 1919 at Amritsar and
Kanpur. is also known as Amritsar massacre. On this day, British
168. India’s first-of-its-kind ‘Voter Park’ was troops under the Command of Gen Dyer fired on a large
inaugurated in ______ crowd of unarmed Indians in Amritsar in Punjab of India.
A. Bangaluru Several hundred peoples were killed and many hundreds
B. Gurugram were wounded.
C. Hyderabad 171. The 21st ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting
D. New Delhi (SOM) was held in which city?
E. Vijayawada A. Kolkata
Answer: B B. New Delhi
India’s first-of-its-kind ‘Voter Park’ was inaugurated in C. Hyderabad
Gurugram on 11 April 2019. It is aimed at increasing voter D. Noida
awareness and educating people about the electoral E. Bangalore
process. Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Rajeev Ranjan Answer: B
inaugurated the park in Vikas Sadan building complex. The 21st ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM)
169. The 2019 Ambedkar Jayanti marked the was held from 11-12 April 2019 at New Delhi. India
___________ birth anniversary of the Father of Indian congratulated Thailand on its assuming the Chairmanship
Constitution. of ASEAN for 2019 and welcomed its role as Country
A. 125 Coordinator of the ASEAN-India dialogue partnership for
B. 121 the period 2018-2021. The Meeting decided to impart
C. 128 urgency to Cooperation in Renewable Energy and hold an
D. 130 ASEAN-India Conference on Renewable Energy in 2019.
E. 132 The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and ASEAN
Answer: C Centre for Energy (ACE) would be the co-partners for this
India celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, 2019, to project. The ASEAN-India partnership is being
commemorate the 128th birth anniversary of the architect implemented through the ‘Plan of Action (2016-20) to
of the Indian Constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar Often called implement the ASEAN-India Partnership for Peace,
as Babasaheb, he was born on 14 April 1891.He was Progress and Shared Prosperity’.
independent India’s first law and justice minister as well 172. The Spring Meeting 2019 of the Boards of
as a founding father of the Republic of India. Ambedkar Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the
was posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held in which
India’s highest civilian award, in 1990. city?
170. India marked the _____________ anniversary of A. Singapore
the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 2019 B. Paris
A. 100 C. Washington D.C
B. 101 D. Geneva
C. 102 E. Beijing
D. 103 Answer: C
E. 104 The Spring Meeting 2019 of the Boards of Governors of
Answer: A the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International
Commemorating the 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh Monetary Fund (IMF) was held between April 8-14, 2019
massacre, Vice-President of India M Venkaiah Naidu in Washington DC, US. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg Dr A K Singh was conferred with Lifetime Achievement
represented India in the meeting. Award during 4th APJ Abdul Kalam Innovation Conclave
173. Mohammed Ishtaye sworn in as new Prime at Chandigarh University, Mohali. Dr A K Singh, director
Minister of which country? at Life Sciences, DRDO, was honoured with Lifetime
A. Jordan Achievement Award for his rich contribution in the field
B. Palestine of life sciences, aerospace and aeronautics. The conclave
C. Israel was organised by the university to mark World Creativity
D. Lebanon and Innovation Day. Dr Singh joined DRDO in 1988 and
E. Syria worked on various R&D projects. He has developed a
Answer: B “Diagnobact” kit, for detection of infectious lesion. He has
New Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye and also introduced and nurtured pharmacosyntigraphy
his cabinet members were sworn in before President 176. Who won the World Press Photo of the Year
Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city award?
of Ramallah. Ishtaye will serve as the minister of interior A. Robert Capa
and minister of Waqf, or religious affairs, until two new B. Henri Cartier-Bresson
ministers are named. The new government consists of 24 C. John Moore
ministers from the Palestine Liberation Organization, or D. Walker Evans
PLO, Abbas’ Fatah Party, the Palestinian People’s Party, E. Roger Fenton
the FIDA party and the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front, Answer: C
in addition to independent figures. A photo of a 2-year-old girl crying near the US-Mexico
174. Who has been selected for the 2019 border has won the World Press Photo of the Year
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize? award.The image, titled “Crying Girl on the Border,” was
A. Kyaw Soe Oo and Wa Lone taken by Getty photographer and Pulitzer Prize-winner
B. Gao Yu John Moore on June 12 near McAllen, Texas. The
C. Ahmad Zeidabadi and Amira Hass Netherlands-based World Press Photo organization
D. Dawit Isaak announced the award at a ceremony in Amsterdam.
E. None of these Dutch/Swedish photographer Pieter Ten Hoopen has won
Answer: A the World Press Story of the Year for the image of
The 2019 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize, movement of thousands of Central American migrants
which honours the defence and promotion of press who joined a caravan heading to the United States border
freedom, is being awarded to Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo between October and November 2018.
as a tribute to their courage and commitment to freedom 177. Which country is going to host the world’s
of expression, according to a press release from foremost Artificial Intelligence Summitbetween 30th of
UNESCO. The two journalists had been working on this month and 1st of next month?
stories about a military crackdown and alleged human A. China
rights violations in Rakhine state in Myanmar when they B. India
were arrested. They were also named as TIME’s Person C. Russia
of the Year, along with three other journalists and a news D. UAE
organization. E. US
175. Who conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award Answer: D
during 4th APJ Abdul Kalam Innovation Conclave at UAE is set to host the world’s foremost Artificial
Chandigarh University, Mohali? Intelligence,AI Summit to empower global dialogue on
A. Dr. A K Singh the future of government, business and society. The
B. Dr. Naurudin Shah inaugural ‘AI Everything’, AIE will take place at the
C. Dr. Malhotra Aditya Dubai World Trade Centre, between 30th of this month
D. Dr. Naresh Prajapati and 1st of next month. The two day event will be hosted
E. None of these by the UAE National Programme for Artificial
Answer: A Intelligence, with the support of International
Telecommunication Union( ITU), and the World

Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), and in send SOS alerts to any five of their family or friends in 13
strategic partnership with Smart Dubai languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,
178. The Department of Telecom (DoT) approved the Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bangla, Urdu,
merger of Tata Teleservices and ______ Assamese, Oriya, and Gujarati”.
A. BSNL 181. Recently released book ‘Diary of an Awesome
B. Reliance Jio Friendly Kid’ is authored by _____.
C. Bharti Airtel A. Zachary Gordon
D. Idea B. Dav Pilkey
E. None of the above C. Jeff Kinney
Answer: C D. Robert Capron
Bharti Airtel has confirmed that it has received in- E. None of these
principal approval from the telecom department for Answer: C
merger with Tata Teleservices (TTSL), subject to the Jeff Kinney, an eminent author has emerged out with a
condition that Sunil Mittal firm provides bank guarantees new book titled “Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid:
of about Rs. 7,200 crore.Manoj Sinha, telecom minster has Rowley Jefferson’s Journal”. The book is written from the
conditionally approved the merger and that letters opinion of Rowley Jefferson, the best friend of ‘Diary of a
mentioning the guarantees were sent to Tata Teleservices Wimpy Kid’ supporter Greg Heffley. This book is Jeff
Limited and its listed unit Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Kinney’s first outside of his “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”
(TTML). series. The book is written in Kinney’s trademark humour.
179. The first ever test flight of the world’s largest It will also mark around 350 black-and-white illustrations.
airplane named Stratolaunch took place in which city? 182. Name the autobiography of noted social worker
A. Oslo Sankurathri Chandrasekhar, that was released at a
B. Dubai function recently.
C. Paris A. Suryakiranam
D. California B. Ashakiranam
E. Florida C. Chandrakiranam
Answer: D D. Ujvalakiranam
Stratolaunch, the private launch company founded by the E. None of these
late billionaire Paul Allen, has just flown the world’s Answer: B
largest aircraft for the first time. The massive airplane, ‘Ashakiranam,’ an autobiography of noted social worker
which has a wingspan bigger than a football field and is Sankurathri Chandrasekhar, was released at a
designed to launch rockets from the air, took off on its function.Religious scholar Chaganti Koteswara Rao
maiden test flight from the Mojave Air and Space Port in released the book while writer and literary critic Vadrevu
Mojave, California. Veeralakshmi Devi reviewed the work. Penned by Dr.
180. The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) has Chandrasekhar in English with title ‘A Ray of Hope’ the
partnered with which Indian company to launch a autobiography was translated into Telugu by Godavarthi
mobile app named My Circle for women’s safety? Satyamurthy.
A. Bharti Airtel 183. Name the Formula 1 champion to clinch the 2019
B. Paytm Chinese Grand Prix ?
C. BSNL A. Max Verstappen
D. NPCI B. Valtteri Bottas
E. Google C. Sebastian Vettel
Answer: A D. Lewis Hamilton
Bharti Airtel in collaboration with FICCI Ladies E. None of these
Organisation launched a mobile app, My Circle, to help Answer: D
women in case they face any problem or a panic Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix to seize the
situation.The application is carrier agnostic which would overall lead from his Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas
work on phones with any telecom service network, both in Formula One’s 1,000th world championship.The win
Airtel and non-Airtel. “My Circle app enables women to

was the 75th of Hamilton’s career, second in a row after Women’s Single Tai Tzu-ying Nozomi
his lucky triumph in Bahrain and sixth in China. (Taiwan) Okuhara
184. Meena Kumari Maisnam is an Indian player (Japan)
related to which sports?
A. Shooting Men’s Double Takeshi Kamura Mohammad
B. Boxing and Ahsan and
C. Athletics Keigo Sonoda Hendra
D. Weightlifting (Japan) Setiawan
E. Badminton (Indonesia)
Answer: B Women’s Double Mayu Kim Hye-
India finished with 5 medals in the Boxing World Cup Matsumoto and jeong and
which concluded at Cologne, Germany. Meena Kumari Wakana Kong Hee-
Maisnam continued her fine run to win gold in the 54 kg. Nagahara (Japan) yong (South
Reigning youth world champion Sakshi (57 kg) and India Korea)
Open champion Pwilao Basumatary (64 kg) settled for the Mixed Double Dechapol Tan Kian
silver. Pinki Rani (51 kg) and Parveen ( 60 kg) won Puavaranukroh Meng and Lai
bronze. and Sapsiree Pei Jing
185. Which among the following teams has won the Taerattanachai (Malaysia)
2019 Indian Super Cup of Football? (Thailand)
A. FC Delhi Dynamos 187. Pradeep Choubey was a famous ___________ who
B. Chennaiyin FC died recently.
C. FC Jamshedpur A. Journalist
D. FC Goa B. Actor
E. None of these C. Freedom fighter
Answer: D D. Author
The 2019 Super Cup was the second edition of the Super E. Poet
Cup, the main club knockout football competition in India. Answer: E
The competition is sponsored by Hero MotoCorp and is Hindi poet Pradeep Choubey has passed away. Choubey,
officially known as the Hero Super Cup. FC Goa emerged known for his humorous poetry, is survived by his
as champions of the 2019 Super Cup as they pipped daughter and son, the latter living in Mumbai He quit his
Chennaiyin FC 2-1 in a tense affair at the Kalinga job at Dena Bank to pursue his passion of poetry
Stadium, Odisha. 188. Who become Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
186. Who is the winner of the men’s single title at the Honorary Life Member on 12 April 2019
2019 Singapore Open A. Inzamam-ul-Haq
A. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting B. Waqar Younis
B. Srikanth Kidambi C. Wasim Akram
C. Viktor Axelsen D. Shahid Afridi
D. Kento Momota E. Shoaib Akhtar
Answer: D Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mark Boucher, the former South
The 2019 Singapore Open, was a badminton tournament Africa wicketkeeper, were made Honorary Life Members
which took place at Singapore Indoor Stadium in of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on 12 April 2019.
Singapore from 9 to 14 April 2019. The two have been included in recognition of their
CATEGORIES WINNERS RUNNER UP outstanding achievements in cricket. Inzamam is now the
Men’s Single Kento Momota Anthony fifth Honorary Life Member of the MCC from his country,
(Japan) Sinisuka after Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and
Ginting Shahid Afridi.
(Indonesia)

189. What is the deadline set by CBDT for its officers 192. One of the most popular festivals of the state
to dispose of all cases related to demonetisation where Rongali Bihu festival is celebrated in which state?
assessment is required to be framed? A. Assam
A. May 31 B. Arunachal Pradesh
B. July 31 C. Mizoram
C. April 30 D. Meghalaya
D. June 30 E. Manipur
E. August 31 Answer: A
Answer: D The Bihu Festivals is one of the most popular festivals of
Tax authorities have set a deadline of June 30 to clear up Assam, a north-eastern state in India. The Bihus are the
all demonetisation-related cases.In its interim action plan most important festivals of Assam, which are celebrated
for the first quarter of 2019-20, the Central Board of each year on April 14th with loads of fun and abundance.
Direct Tax (CBDT) has instructed its officials to dispose Of the three Bihu Festivals held in Assam, the Rongali
of all cases related to demonetisation where assessment is Bihu Festival is celebrated in Spring. The Assamese
required to be framed. people, irrespective of caste, creed, faith, religion and
190. EsselWorld Launches India’s First Foreign belief, take part in the Bihu Festival. Three Bihu festivals
Interactive Bird Park in which city? are celebrated in a year called as Rongali Bihu or Bohag
A. Mumbai Bihu, Bhugali (Magh Bihu) and Kangali (Kati Bihu) for
B. New Delhi marking the distinctive phase in the farming calendar.
C. Hyderabad 193. Who among the following has beend choosed as
D. Lucknow the new part-time chairman of City Union Bank Ltd.
E. Chennai A. K. Mahesh
Answer: A B. R. Mohan
India’s first exotic Bird Park ‘EsselWorld Bird Park’ was C. A. K. Vijay
launched by EsselWorld Leisure Pvt. Ltd., the family D. J. Siddhardh
entertainment arm of the $6-billion Essel Group in E. None of these
Mumbai.It is home to over 500 exotic birds from more Answer: B
than 60 species of flying, terrestrial and aquatic birds and The board of City Union Bank Ltd. recommended its
has 200 species of special plants and trees for the birds. independent director R. Mohan to be the next part-time
The star attractions at the Bird Park are the African Grey chairman with effect from May 4. The board also
Parrot, Blue Gold Macaw, Cockatiel, Rainbow Lorikeet, forwarded an application to this effect to the Reserve Bank
Toucan, Black Lory, Violet Turaco and many other of India as the present incumbent S. Mahalingam’s tenure
varieties of bird. EsselWorld is the largest amusement ends on May 3 Mr. Mohan, who has been associated with
park in the country the bank since 1975, was promoted as the chief general
191. Name the the initiative of the Rotary Club of manager in 2011 and in 2014 he was inducted on to the
Madras North to provide sanitary napkins to the board
students. 194. Who has been named the National Basketball
A. Project Suvidha Coaches Association’s 2019 Coach of the Year?
B. Project Sutradhari A. Nick Nurse
C. Project Kannamma B. Luke Walton
D. Project Kowsalya C. Steve Kerr
E. None of these D. Brad Stevens
Answer: C E. Mike Budenholzer
Project Kannamma is the initiative of the Rotary Club of Answer: E
Madras North to provide sanitary napkins to the Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer has been
students.Under the Project Kannamma, sanitary napkins named the National Basketball Coaches Association’s
are provided to over 300 students from across Government 2019 Coach of the Year.Budenholzer, led the Bucks to 60
Schools in and around Chennai. victories marking Milwaukee’s best regular season since
1980-81–and the league’s best record, 60–22, in his first

season with the team. This year’s recognition marks the E. India
second time in Budenholzer’s career that he’s won a Answer: B
Coach of the Year award. He received the Red Auerbach China has successfully tested the world’s first armed
Trophy, which is selected by the media, as the NBA’s amphibious drone boat which the Chinese military
Coach of the Year in 2014-15 analysts claimed could be used in land assault operations
195. Who addressed at the 4th Resilient Cities Asia- and is capable of forming a combat triad with aerial
Pacific Congress 2019, organised by the International drones and other drone ships.Built by Wuchang
Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, in New Shipbuilding Industry Group under China Shipbuilding
Delhi? Industry Corporation (CSIC), the drone ship, named
A. M. Venkaiah Naidu Marine Lizard, successfully passed delivery checks and
B. Narendra Modi left factory on April 8 in Wuhan, capital of Central
C. Narendra Modi China’s Hubei Province. Having a maximum operation
D. Pranab Mukherjee range of 1,200 km, the Marine Lizard can be remotely
E. Amith Shah controlled via satellites. The 12-meter-long Marine Lizard
Answer: A is a trimaran propelled by a diesel-powered hydrojet and
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu addresses at the 4th can reach a maximum speed of 50 knots while maintaining
Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific Congress 2019, organised by stealth
the International Council for Local Environmental 198. Name the winner of the 2019 Masters Tournament
Initiatives, in New Delhi. The RCAP 2019 is a platform for golf?
for discussing the opportunities and mechanisms of A. Tiger Woods
executing the Nationally Determined Contributions B. Rory McIlroy
(NDCs). C. Phil Mickelson
196. Name the India’s first indigenously designed and D. Justin Thomas
developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile E. None of these
A. Prithvi Answer: A
B. Akash American professional golfer Tiger Woods clinched his
C. Nirbhay fifth Masters and an overall 15th major title, after winning
D. Neer 2019 Masters Tournament held at Augusta National Golf
E. None of these Club in Augusta, Georgia between April 11–14, 2019. His
Answer: C earlier Masters victories came in 1997, 2001, 2002 and
India successfully test-fired its first indigenously designed 2005.
and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile 199. Indian sports person Harsheel Dani is related to
‘Nirbhay’ from a test range in Odisha.The missile is which sports?
equipped with a Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG) based A. Golf
guidance, control and navigation system. It is also armed B. Tennis
with a MEMS- based Inertial Navigation System (INS) C. Badminton
and the GPS system.The Nirbhay missile also has D. Hockey
capability of striking a multiple targets at a time. The E. Basket Ball
missile is nuclear capable, can be equipped with 300kg Answer: C
warhead. It has an ability to reach speed of 0.6-0.7 Mach India’s Harsheel Dani recovered from a game down to get
and can be deployed from multiple platforms.The missile the better of Denmark’s Mads Christophersen to clinch the
weighs 1,500 kg, width of 0.52 meters and has a wingspan Dutch International badminton title in Wateringen, The
of 2.7 metre. Netherlands. The 22 year old won the Ghana international
197. Marine Lizard, world’s first armed amphibious crown in 2018 second Karvy All India junior-ranking
drone boat, was recently tested by which country? badminton tournament in 2012.
A. France 200. Christian Garin won his ATP title in the final of
B. China the US Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston.
C. United States He hails from which country?
D. Sweden A. Palestine

B. Chile e-network project on tele-education and tele-medicine
C. Norway which provides “integrated” satellite, fiber optics and
D. Bhutan wireless network between educational and medical
E. Uruguay institutes in Africa and India.
Answer: B 203. Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in
Chilean professional tennis player Christian Garin (22) newspaper, magazine and online journalism,
won his first ATP title in 10 years in the final of the US literature, and musical composition in the United
Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston. He beat States. Which newpaper won the prize in the Public
Norway’s Casper Ruud. service category?
201. Name the renowned space scientist and former A. Suwannee Democrat
Indian Space Research Organisation Satellite Center B. Star-Banner
(ISAC) director who passes away recently. C. Stuart News
A. Dr. SK Shivakumar D. Space Coast Daily
B. Dr. Anand Kumar E. Sun-Sentinel
C. Dr. Jaya Prakash Answer: E
D. Dr. Dinesh Malhotra Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper,
E. Dr. Sanjeev Mishra magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical
Answer: A composition in the United States. South Florida Sun-
Renowned space scientist and former Indian Space Sentinel newspaper won the prize in the Public service
Research Organisation Satellite Center (ISAC) director Dr category.
SK Shivakumar passed away.Dr Shivakumar was part of 204. Which day is observed on 17th April
the team that developed the telemetry system for A. World Day of Handicapped
Chandrayaan-I – India’s first lunar exploration B. World Ozone Day
mission.Shivakumar was associated with the ISRO for C. World Haemophilia Day
over two decades and had contributed immensely to the D. World Coconut Day
mission planning and analysis of several Indian satellite E. None of these
missions, including Bhaskara, Apple, IRS and INSAT. He Answer: C
has been awarded the Rajyotsava Award, an honorary World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April every
doctorate from Mysore University and the prestigious year to increase awareness about haemophilia disease and
Padma Shri in 2010. other inherited bleeding disorders.In 1989, World
202. Which country is joining hands with Japan and Haemophilia Day was started by the World Federation of
the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to implement two Haemophilia (WFH) in honour of WFH founder Frank
projects in Africa as it seeks to extend its footprint on Schnavel’s birthday.
the continent? 205. Google opens first Artificial Intelligence lab in
A. Saudi Arabia which African country?
B. South Korea A. Kenya
C. Indonesia B. Ghana
D. India C. Algeria
E. Singapore D. Sudan
Answer: D E. South Africa
India is joining hands with Japan and the United Arab Answer: B
Emirates (UAE) to implement two projects in Africa as it Tech giant Google is all set to exhibit itself as AI first
seeks to extend its footprint on the continent where company in front of the world by opening new research
strategic rival China has made deep inroads.While India centers across the globe such as in Tokyo, Zurich, New
will build a cancer hospital in Kenya in collaboration with York, and Paris. Following this idea, the company has
Japan, it will partner with the UAE to set up an opened its first center in Africa in Ghana capital city,
information and communications technology (ICT) centre Accra. Using Google’s AI machine app ‘TensorFlow’,
in Ethiopia. Through this partnership, India has farmers analyze the issue with their plants and boost their
undertaken many projects like the ambitious Pan African production. TensorFlow was outsourced by the company

to help developers generate solutions to real-world The Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in nearly 40
problems. countries will now be able to open account in IDBI Bank
206. What was the total amount of sovereign loan without submitting paper documents.IDBI Bank has
committed by the ADB to India in the year 2018? launched ‘NRI-Insta-Online’ account opening process for
A. USD 2 billion NRIs residing in Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
B. USD 3 billion member countries. The person will not be required to
C. USD 5 billion furnish physical documents as well as KYC proofs for
D. USD 7 billion opening an account with the bank.
E. USD 9 billion 209. The 8th edition of Home Expo India 2019 was
Answer: B hosted by which city?
ADB committed to provide USD 3 billion in sovereign A. Hyderabad
loans to India in 2018, the highest level of assistance since B. Mumbai
sovereign operations began in the country in 1986.The C. Greater Noida
Asian Development Bank (ADB), owned by 68 member D. Pune
countries, committed a total of USD 3.88 billion, E. New Delhi
including sovereign loans and co-financing during the year Answer: C
ended December 2018. The 8th edition of Home Expo India 2019 began at India
207. The Institute for Development and Research in Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. It covers sectors
Banking Technology (IDRBT), an arm of Reserve with maximum thrust and growth potential in home decor,
Bank of India, has launched a 5G Use Cases Lab for furnishing, furniture, flooring and textiles. About 500
banking and financial sector. IDRBT is headquarted at companies in permanent marts will be exhibiting their
which city? collection under these categories. The three-day
A. Mumbai exhibition has been organized by the Export Promotion
B. Hyderabad Council for Handicrafts. Handicrafts exports during the
C. New Delhi year 2018-19 was to the tune of 26 thousand 590 crore
D. Kolkata rupees registering a growth of 15.46 per cent over the
E. Chennai previous year.
Answer: B 210. How many Indian banks have been honored with
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking the Celent Model Bank 2019 Awards
Technology (IDRBT), an arm of Reserve Bank of India, A. one
has launched a 5G Use Cases Lab for banking and B. five
financial sector.The 5G technology, along with C. seven
blockchain, will be progressively adopted by banks. 5G D. two
had already arrived in the world and the department had E. three
already launched test beds for 5G use in the academia in Answer: D
Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore to develop 5G for Celent Model Bank 2019 Awards has been announced by
Indian use. It will also collaborate with various Celent in New York. 22 Banks from across the world have
stakeholders including banks, government and financial been awarded in different categories. Two banks from
institutions for 5G promotion and absorption of best India has won the awards. The banks are: Fincare Small
practices. Finance Bank, India and Paytm Payments Bank, India.
208. Which among the following bank launches The award recognizes LAP (Loans Against Property)
paperless account facility for NRIs? D.Lite, a tab-based solution designed and developed in-
A. Corporation Bank house by Fincare SFB for origination and instant
B. Syndicate Bank underwriting of loans against property targeted at micro
C. Bank of Baroda and small enterprises.
D. IDBI Bank 211. Which among the following banks appoints
E. UCO Bank Rajesh Yaduvanshi as Executive Director?
Answer: D A. Syndicate Bank
B. Bank of Baroda

C. Punjab National Bank the country through various media channels, both online
D. Allahabad Bank and offline.
E. Union Bank of India 215. World Health Organization (WHO) raised alarm
Answer: C over a ____ % increase in the case of measles globally
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has appointed Rajesh Kumar in the first quarter of 2019 compared with last year
Yaduvanshi as the Executive Director of the A. 220 %
bank.Yaduvanshi brings with him a diversified experience B. 280 %
of over 3 decades in the banking industry, having held C. 250 %
senior positions in the banking sector both in India and D. 300 %
abroad. He has also worked with Dena Bank in capacity of E. 350%
the Executive Director. Answer: D
212. PwC appoints whom as its new chief people World Health Organization (WHO) raised alarm over a
officer? 300 per cent increase in the case of measles globally in the
A. Padmaja Alaganandan first quarter of 2019 compared with last year. The UN
B. Yashodhara Srivastsav body agreed the provisional data indicated a clear trend,
C. Mrunali Anne with all regions of the world seeing outbreaks. The WHO
D. Saritha Chandran had an early trend for 2019 likely underestimated the
E. Vidyavathi Prabhakar severity of the outbreaks since only about one in 10 actual
Answer: A measles cases was reported. Around 170 countries have
PwC has named Padmaja Alaganandan as its new chief reported 112,163 measles cases to WHO. Africa has
people officer. Alaganandan, who was leader-people and witnessed the most dramatic rise – up 700% which has
organisation at PwC earlier, takes over from Jagjit Singh. weaker vaccination coverage than other regions. At this
Alaganandan is also in the PwC’s India leadership team time in 2018, 163 countries had reported 28,124 cases.
since January 2019. 216. When is World Heritage Day observed?
213. Who was named as the goodwill ambassador at A. April 16
the Street Child Cricket World Cup? B. April 15
A. Smrithi Mandana C. April 17
B. Mithali Raj D. April 18
C. Shikha Pandey E. April 19
D. Harmanpreet Kaur Answer: D
E. Priyanka Roy World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18 April
Answer: B to preserve the human heritage and to recognise all the
Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj has been efforts of relevant organizations.The International Council
named the goodwill ambassador of Team India at the on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 announced,
Street Child Cricket World Cup (SCCWC). She, alongside 18 April as the World Heritage Day. This was approved
Saurav Ganguly and Rajasthan Royals, joins in supporting by General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983, with an aim of
the team as they gear up for the final match at Lords, just enhancing awareness about the importance of cultural
ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in May this year heritage, monuments and to conserve them. World
214. Bus ticketing platform redBus has appointed Heritage Day is also called The International Day for
which Indian cricketer as its brand ambassador? Monuments and Sites
A. Virat Kohli 217. The world’s tallest indoor waterfall has recently
B. Mahendra Singh Dhoni been launched in which country?
C. Virendra Shewag A. China
D. Hardik Pandya B. Singapore
E. Jasprith Bhumrah C. USA
Answer: B D. United Arab Emirates
Bus ticketing platform redBus announced that it has E. India
appointed cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand Answer: B
ambassador.Redbus will reach out to its audience across

Singapore’s Changi Airport has long been touted as the familiarize staff with the concepts. The currency will only
“best airport in the world.” ,when it will officially open a be accessible within the organizations and will not be able
dazzling presecurity attraction known as Jewel. The Jewel to buy real-world goods and services. But a model digital
Changi Airport is about $1.3 billion dollar project, currency economy will operate, as a kind of trial run. Staff
connecting three of the four terminals at Changi Airport will earn the tokens by achieving training goals, then
with the aim to increase the number of passengers coming exchange their earnings for rewards of some kind. The
to Singapore for visits and stopovers. Inside is a lush four- tokens will be accessed on an app called ‘Learning Coin’
story tiered garden, more than 280 retail and dining to emphasize its educational use. The app will also support
outlets, a hotel, a multi-screen IMAX theater and its the institutions’ blogs, research and video content.
centerpiece: a 130-foot-tall Rain Vortex, which is the 220. Recently, RBI Issues what denomination Indian
world’s tallest indoor waterfall. rupee notes with Governor Shaktikanta Das'
218. Which Indian Public Sector lender has become signature?
the first to shift to EMV chip cards as per RBI A. Rs.10
Mandate? B. Rs.20
A. Bank of Baroda C. Rs.50
B. Punjab National Bank D. Rs.100
C. Canara Bank E. Rs.200
D. Syndicate Bank Answer: C
E. Allahabad Bank The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday issued
Answer: C banknotes of Rs. 50 denomination bearing the signature of
ACI Worldwide, a global provider of realtime electronic Governor Shaktikanta Das. The design of these notes is
payment and banking solutions, announced that Canara similar in all respects to Rs. 50 banknotes in Mahatma
Bank has successfully rolled out major new functionality Gandhi (new) series. The dimension of Rs. 50 note is 66
to support EMV card acquiring across its ATM network mm x 135 mm. In the back side of the note has Hampi
and Aadhaar Authentication.Canara Bank, one of India’s with chariot as motif.
largest public sector banks with nearly 6,300 branches and 221. Which of the following has become India’s first
a network of more than 10,000 ATMs, is the first public comprehensive financial services app to integrate UPI?
sector bank to shift to EMV chip and PIN for card present A. GROWW
transactions across the country’s vast ATM network. The B. ETMONEY
EMV shift, as in other major global markets, is aimed at C. FUNDSINDIA
reducing lost and stolen card fraud and making counterfeit D. KUVERA
card fraud more difficult. The Reserve Bank of India E. None of these
(RBI) had set a deadline of December 31, 2018 for the Answer: B
switch, mandating use of an embedded chip to replace the India’s largest app for financial services, ETMONEY has
traditional magnetic stripe card. integrated Unified Payment Interface (UPI) as a payment
219. Which among the following organisations have method on its platform as it looks to double its monthly
launched the first ever pseudo-token named “Learning user base by the end of the year. The integration of UPI
Coin” to educate its employee about blockchain? will simplify the mutual fund payment experience for
I. World Bank millions of ETMONEY users as the company continues its
II. International Monetary Fund journey to simplify the financial lives of new age Indians.
III. World Economic Forum They can select from a list of UPI-enabled apps installed
A. Only I on their phone including Google Pay, BHIM UPI and
B. Only II & III PhonePe among others.
C. Both I & II 222. Which Bank has received approval from the
D. Both I & III Competition Commission of India (CCI) for the
E. All of the together proposed scheme of amalgamation of Gruh Finance
Answer: C with the bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank A. Bandhan Bank
are launching their own blockchain and digital currency to B. Paytm Payment Bank

C. Corporation Bank Navy (IN – VPN BILAT EX) took place at which of the
D. Bank of India given areas?
E. Allahabad Bank A. Cam Ranh Bay
Answer: A B. Agatti Island
Bandhan Bank has received approval from the C. Binh Ba Island
Competition Commission of India (CCI) for the proposed D. Campbell Bay
scheme of amalgamation of Gruh Finance with the E. None of these
bank.Gruh Finance, the affordable housing finance arm of Answer: A
HDFC Ltd, was taken over by Bandhan Bank in a share- The Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the
swap deal in JanuaryThe approval has been made under bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and
sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Competition Act, Vietnam People Navy at/ off Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
2002. As part of the deal, Bandhan Bank has to transfer from 13 to 16 Apr 19. The maiden edition was conducted
14.9% stake to HDFC for merging Gruh Finance with from 21 to 26 May 18 at Da Nang, Vietnam. The exercise
itself. was undertaken as a part of the ongoing Overseas
223. Name the Indian who has been appointedin Deployment of Eastern Fleet ships to South East Asian
geospatial advisory committee by US. countries. IN Ships Kolkata under the command of Capt
A. Sanjay Kumar Aditya Hara and Shakti under the command of Capt
B. Vikram Kumar Sriram Amur participated in the exercise, comprising a
C. Santosh Kumar harbour and a sea phase.
D. Suresh Kumar 226. How many Indians have been listed in the list of
E. Murali Kumar Time 100 Most Influential People 2019?
Answer: A A. One
Delhi-based Sanjay Kumar, CEO of Geospatial Media and B. Three
Communications and Secretary General of World C. Five
Geospatial Industry Council, is the first Indian to be D. Seven
inducted to NGAC. Kumar was conferred the Global E. Nine
Geospatial Industry Ambassador award by the United Answer: B
Nations Global Geospatial Information Management. The Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and
NGAC gives advice and recommendations on National public-interest litigators Arundhati Katju and Menaka
Geospatial Policy and management issues, the Guruswamy, who spearheaded a historic legal battle for
development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure LGBTQ rights in India, are among the Indians who have
(NSDI), and the implementation of the Geospatial Data been named by TIME magazine in its prestigious list of
Act of 2018. the 100 most influential people in the world.The list
224. Who has been appointed as India's next High includes Indian-American comedian and TV host Hasan
Commissioner to South Africa? Minhaj, US President Donald Trump, Pope Francis,
A. Mahesh Bhoopati Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pakistan Prime Minister
B. Vinod Srivatsav Imran Khan, iconic golfer Tiger Woods and Facebook
C. Jaideep Sarkar founder Mark Zuckerberg. The illustrious list also
D. Kiran Pratap includes US Open winner Naomi Osaka, actor Mahershala
E. None of these Ali, Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek, former first lady
Answer: C Michelle Obama, South Africa’s President Cyril
Jaideep Sarkar has been appointed as India’s next High Ramaphosa, Oscar-winning singer and actor Lady Gaga,
Commissioner to South Africa.He served in Indian Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed, Special
Missions in Tokyo, Seoul and Bangladesh as well. The counsel Robert Mueller and Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
government also appointed Suhel Ajaz Khan, presently 227. The novel titled “Quichotte” has been written
serving as India’s Deputy Chief of Mission in Saudi by__________
Arabia, as next Ambassador to Lebanon A. Taslima Nasrin
225. The second edition of the bilateral maritime B. Arundhati Roy
exercise between Indian Navy and Vietnam Peoples’ C. Salman Rushdie

D. V.S. Naipaul D. Punjab National Bank
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: C Answer: C
Spanish classic “Don Quixote”, which remains the most- Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has partnered with
translated book in the world after the Bible, has inspired a M1Xchange Trade Receivables Discounting System
new novel by Man Booker Prize-winning author Salman (TReDS) platform for MSME bill discounting.TReDS is a
Rushdie, publisher Penguin Random House India.The digital platform to support micro, small and medium
novel “Quichotte” which is expected to hit Indian stands enterprises (MSMEs) to get their bills financed at a
in August this year. Rushdie’s “Quichotte” is the story of competitive rate through an auction where multiple
“an ageing travelling salesman who falls in love with a TV registered financiers can participate. Mynd Solutions is a
star and sets off to drive across America on a quest to technology management firm which runs the TReDS
prove himself worthy of her hand”. platform of M1Xchange. The cost of funds will be
228. Name the first satellite launched by Nepal. reduced for MSMEs as banks will be bidding based on the
A. NepaliSat-1 risk rating of a corporate.
B. NepalSat-I 231. Which IIT has signed a Memorandum of
C. KrunSat-1 Understanding (MoU) with Japanese firm Terra Drone
D. SatNepali-1 Corporation and its Indian subsidiary to set up a first-
E. SatNep-1 of-its-kind Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Unmanned
Answer: A Aerial Vehicles, or drones.Terra Drone India?
Nepal successfully launched its first satellite NepaliSat-1 A. IIT Roorkee
into space from Virginia in the United States. The satellite, B. IIT Hyderabad
developed by two Nepalis — Abhas Maskey and Hariram C. IIT Delhi
Shrestha — at Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology. D. IIT Madras
NepaliSat-1 is a low orbit satellite. It will be stationed at E. IIT Kharkpur
the International Space Station for a month and then it will Answer: B
be sent to orbit the earth. The satellite will take IIT Hyderabad has signed a Memorandum of
photographs on a regular basis to gather geographical Understanding (MoU) with Japanese firm Terra Drone
information of the country. It weighs 1.3 kilograms, Corporation and its Indian subsidiary to set up a first-of-
making it a small satellite with limited capability. its-kind Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Unmanned Aerial
229. Name the first satellite launched by Sri Lanka. Vehicles, or drones. Terra Drone India. It will help IIT
A. Vibhishana-1 Hyderabad in organising workshops, seminars, lectures
B. Raavana-1 and joint projects. It plans to offer internship programmes
C. Kumbhakarna-1 to students.
D. Rama-1 232. International Hockey Federation imposes fine on
E. Anjaneya-1 which countries Hockey Federationfor not honouring
Answer: B the Pro League commitments?
Sri Lanka’s first satellite ‘Raavana-1’ was launched into A. India
space from NASA’s Flight Facility on Virginia’s east B. Pakistan
shore. ‘Raavana 1’ weights around 1.05 kg and the C. Bhutan
lifespan of the satellite is around one and a half years.The D. Nepal
satellite was designed and built at the Kyushu Institute of E. New Zealand
Technology in Japan by two Sri Lankan research Answer: B
engineers. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has imposed a
230. Which bank has partnered with M1Xchange hefty fine of one lakh seventy-six thousand Euros on
Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) for not honouring the
platform for MSME bill discounting? Pro League commitments. PHF was fined for not sending
A. Karnataka Bank the national team for the Pro League matches in
B. Andhra Bank Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.
C. Bank of Maharashtra

233. Son of late ND Tiwari, Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, who Astrophysical Journal Letters’. TESS was launched to
passed away recently, was the member of which Earth orbit in April 2018 on a SpaceX Falcon 9
political party? rocket.One tool termed as ‘Planet Finder Spectrograph’
A. BSP (PFS) on the ‘Magellan II telescope’ in Chile helped to
B. Indian National Congress confirm the planetary nature of the TESS signal and
C. BJP measure the mass of HD 21749b. HD 21749b is about 23
D. AAP times heavier and 2.7 times wider than Earth. It is gaseous,
E. RLD has a substantial atmosphere but not as puffy as Uranus
Answer: C and Neptune. HD 21749b has an orbital period of 36 Erth
Rohit Shekhar, son of late Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand days.
chief minister N D Tiwari has died.In January 2017, Rohit 236. Name the third offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of
Shekhar had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). the Indian Coast Guard commissioned recently
Senior Congress leader Narayan Dutt Tiwari, who was the A. ICGS Veera
only politician to have served as the chief minister of two B. ICGS Saraswati
states, died at New Delhi on October 18, 2018. He was a C. ICGS Mayur
three-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and also served D. ICGS Vedanta
as the CM of Uttarakhand between 2002 and 2007. He E. None of these
later served as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 2007 Answer: A
to 2009. Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, commissioned
234. Which General Insurance company has received the Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera on April 15, 2019 at
preliminary approval from regulator Irdai to foray Naval Jetty at the dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Veera is
into non-life business the third in the series of seven offshore patrol vessels of
A. Indiabulls the Coast Guard being built by L&T Ship Building at its
B. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation facility at Kattupalli in Chennai.
C. India Infoline 237. Saudi government raises India's Haj quota to
D. Max Bupa General Insurance what amount from one lakh seventy five-thousand?
E. None of the above A. Rs.1.8 lakh
Answer: A B. Rs.1.95 lakh
Indiabulls General Insurance has received preliminary C. Rs.2 lakh
approval from regulator Irdai to foray into non-life D. Rs.2.05 lakh
business.In January, another subsidiary Indiabulls Life E. Rs.2.10 lakh
Insurance Company had received R1 approval from Answer: C
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of Saudi Arabia has issued a formal order increasing the Haj
India. The company is in the process of moving ahead quota of India to two lakhs from one lakh seventy five-
with the next step of filing its application for thousand. In February this year, the Saudi Crown Prince
registration with Irdai. Mohammed bin Salman at a meeting with Prime Minister
235. First Earth-Size planet, HD ______ discovered Narendra Modi had announced that Indian Haj quota
recently by NASAs TESS Exoplanet Mission would be increased by 25 thousand to two lakhs. This is
A. HD 21749a the third hike in three consecutive years. As many as
B. HD 21749b 2,340 Indian Muslim women will go for the pilgrimage
C. HD 21749c without male companion or Mehram. This is the third hike
D. HD 21749d in three consecutive years. In 2017, the quota was
E. HD 21749e increased by 35,000 while last year, it was raised by 5,000
Answer: B to take the number to 1,75,000
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) 238. With which bank did Srei Equipment Finance
discovered an Earth-sized planet, HD 21749b and a “sub- have entered into a co-lending arrangement
Neptune” world, revolving around the star, HD 21749. for infrastructure equipment?
The star lies 53 light-years from Earth. The research study A. Bank of Baroda
has been published on 15th April, 2019 in ‘The B. Syndicate Bank

C. Bank of India the MD of the company. ISO 31000:2018 is an
D. Punjab National Bank international risk management standard. The standard
E. Corporation Bank provides guidelines, principles, framework, and a process
Answer: A for managing risk. It can be used by any organization
Srei Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL) and India’s second regardless of its size, activity or sector. The Certificate is
largest state-run lender Bank of Baroda have entered into a valid for a period of 3 years from April 07, 2019, to April
co-lending arrangement for infrastructure equipment. The 06, 2022.
offerings would include both business to business (B2B) 241. Which foreign bank has appointed Kaushik
and business to customer (B2C) propositions. The Shaparia as the chief executive officer for India?
partnership will allow Kolkata-based Srei Infrastructure A. Citibank
Finance Ltd’s equipment finance arm and Bank of Baroda B. Standard Chartered Bank
to collaborate and widen their respective customer base. C. HSBC Bank
As part of the arrangement, the companies will use D. Deutsche Bank
iQuippo, a digital marketplace for origination of loans, E. Bank of Scotland
collection of loan dues, and auction and valuation of Answer: D
equipment Deutsche Bank appointed Kaushik Shaparia as the chief
239. EXIM Bank has provided soft loans of executive officer for India to succeed Ravneet Gill. Gill
apporoximately what million USD to Rwanda for left the bank to head private lender YES Bank earlier this
various projects. year. Shaparia’s appointment will be effective from May
A. 266 million USD 2019. Shaparia served as Asia Pacific Head of Corp¬orate
B. 286 million USD Banking Coverage within Institu¬tio¬nal and Treasury
C. 256 million USD Coverage, as well as Global Head of Subsidiary Coverage
D. 296 million USD and has a 30-year experience at the bank
E. 246 million USD 242. Suhel Ajaz Khan appointed as the next
Answer: A Ambassador of India to which country?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated that Exim Bank A. Libya
has provided soft loans of USD 266.60 million to Rwanda B. Lebanon
for various projects.The funding, done in three separate C. Syria
tranches to Rawanda, is to support agricultural projects, D. Jordan
development of special economic zones (SEZs) and for E. Egypt
financing road project in the African nation. According to Answer: B
the agreements, Exim Bank will provide USD 100 million Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan has been appointed as the next
for financing the development of two SEZs and expansion Ambassador of India to the Republic of Lebanon. Khan a
of the Kigali SEZ in Rwanda. USD 100 million for 1997 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, was presently
financing three agriculture project schemes — Warufu working as Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of
Multipurpose Project, Mugesera Irrigation Project and India, Riyadh
Nyamukana Irrigation Project. USD 66.60 million will be 243. What is India’s rank in the World Press Freedom
funded for the Base-Butaro-Kidaho Road Project. Index 2019?
240. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance gets ISO A. 154
31000:2018 certification. Who is the managing director B. 140
of the company? C. 137
A. Takahiko Shibakawa D. 125
B. V Suryanarayanan E. 132
C. S. S. Gopalarathnam Answer: B
D. Vedanarayanan Seshadri India has dropped two places on a global press freedom
E. None of these index to be ranked 140th out of 180 countries in the
Answer: C annual report released by Reporters Without Borders. The
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited World Press Freedom Index 2019 topped by Norway.
has been certified with ISO 31000. S. S. Gopalarathnam is Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), or Reporters

Without Borders, is a non-profit organisation that works to 246. Name the Indian Wrestler who has regained the
document and combat attacks on journalists around the world number one spot in the men’s 65-kilogram in
world.At the bottom of the Index, both Vietnam (176th) World Wrestling Rankings
and China (177th) have fallen one place and Turkmenistan A. Jinder Mahal
(down two at 180th) is now last, replacing North Korea B. Yogeshwar Dutt
(up one at 179th). C. Sushil Kumar
244. How many Indian peacekeepers serving with the D. Bajrang Punia
UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have received E. None of these
medals of honour for their dedicated service and Answer: D
sacrifice? India’s Bajrang Punia has regained the world number one
A. 110 spot in the men’s 65-kilogram freestyle category
B. 115 rankings.The rankings were released by United World
C. 120 Wrestling. He won Gold in the Asian Games and
D. 125 Commonwealth Games as well as a silver in the World
E. 130 Championships last year, secured 58 points ahead of
Answer: E Akhmed Chakaev of Russia
A total of 150 Indian peacekeepers serving with the UN 247. Name the NASA austranout is going to set record
Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have received medals for the longest spaceflight by a woman.
of honour for their dedicated service and sacrifice. India is A. Sunita Williams
one of the top troop contributing countries to UN B. Peggy Whitson
peacekeeping missions. More than 200,000 military and C. Christina Koch
police have served over the past 70 years and 168 Indian D. Sally Ride
military personnel have lost their lives under the UN flag. E. Valentina Tereshkova
India is the second largest contributor of peacekeepers to Answer: C
UNMISS with more than 2,400 military and police NASA astronaut Christina Koch is going to have her
personnel currently deployed the mission. UNMISS stated mission on the International Space Station (ISS) extended
that the Indian Horizontal Mobility Engineering Company to 328 days. This would set a record for the longest single
serving with the mission completed the renovation of 145 spaceflight by a woman. Koch arrived at the space station
km of roadway connecting Bentiu and Leer “easing the on March 14 and now is scheduled to remain in orbit until
way for the delivery humanitarian aid, trade and inter- February 2020. She will eclipse the record of 288 days set
communal dialogue.” by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson in 2016-17.
245. The book containing English translation of the The longest single spaceflight by a NASA astronaut is 340
Punjabi poem, ‘Khooni Vaisakhi’ was launched in days, set by former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly during
which country? his one-year mission in 2015-16.
A. UAE 248. Name the NASA's 1st female astronaut candidate,
B. Singapore who passed away recently.
C. Nepal A. Sunita Williams
D. UK B. Peggy Whitson
E. USA C. Jerrie Cobb
Answer: A D. Sally Ride
The book containing English translation of the Punjabi E. Valentina Tereshkova
poem, ‘Khooni Vaisakhi’ was launched in UAE. The Answer: C
poem was translated by Suri whose grandfather America’s first female astronaut candidate, pilot Jerrie
revolutionary poet and novelist Nanak Singh, a Cobb, has passed away. In 1961, Cobb became the first
Jallianwala Bagh survivor, wrote it after witnessing first- woman to pass astronaut testing. Altogether, 13 women
hand the events of April 13, 1919, when British troops passed the arduous physical testing and became known as
fired upon crowds of protestors peacefully demonstrating the Mercury 13. None of the Mercury 13 ever reached
against the Rowlatt Act of the British Raj space. Cobb served for decades as a humanitarian aid pilot
in the Amazon jungle

249. When is World Liver Day observed? movement in 1970. The theme for the year 2019 is Protect
A. April 20 Our Species. In the Universe Earth is the only planet
B. April 18 where life is possible and so it is necessary to maintain
C. April 19 this natural asset. World Earth Day is celebrated to
D. April 17 increase awareness about the importance of the planet.
E. Apil 22 253. Which payments bank has appointed Sairee
Answer: C Chahal to its board of Directors?
World Liver Day 2019 is observed on April 19. Liver is A. Paytm Payments Bank
one of the most important organs in the digestive system. B. Airtel Payments Bank
Digesting food and flushing out harmful toxins from the C. Fino Payments Bank
body are two of the essential functions of liver. D. Jio Payments Bank
250. India observes the Civil Service Day on what E. None of these
date? Answer: A
A. April 18 Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPB) has appointed
B. April 19 entrepreneur Sairee Chahal to its board of directors.
C. April 20 Chahal is the founder and CEO of SHEROES — a
D. April 21 community platform for women.
E. April 22 254. Name the lady who becomes first Indian woman
Answer: D to be elected Royal Society Fellow?
Every year on 21 April Civil Service Day is celebrated to A. Prachand Gupta
rededicate and to recommit themselves to the cause of the B. Gagandeep Kang
people. On this day Civil servants from various parts of C. Jwala Singh
the country come together, share their experiences and D. Kangana Peshwar
also learn other’s experiences of working in the public E. None of these
sector. Answer: B
251. When is the World Creativity and Innovation Day The Royal Society of London has announced a list of 51
celebrated? eminent scientists elected to its fellowship in the year
A. April 21 2019. Among these are Gagandeep Kang, who is now with
B. Third Sunday of April the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute,
C. April 20 Faridabad. Dr. Kang is the first Indian woman to be
D. Third Saturday of April elected to the Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).
E. Fourth Sunday of April Princeton professors Manjul Bhargava and Akshay
Answer: A Venkatesh have also been elected to the FRS.
The World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is 255. Who among the following has been elected an
celebrated on April 21 every year to raise awareness of the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society, U.K. for his
role of creativity and innovation in “problem-solving and service to the cause of science?
in implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. A. Yusuf Hamied
The Day is a part of the United Nations resolution entitled B. Younis Hamied
“Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for C. Sarfaraj Khan
Sustainable Development.” D. Mohamad Shazad
252. Which day is observed on 22nd April E. None of these
A. World Monkey Day Answer: A
B. World Water Day Cipla chairman Yusuf Hamied has been elected an
C. World Radio Day Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society, U.K. for his
D. Civil Service Day service to the cause of science. The Royal Society is an
E. World Earth Day independent scientific academy of the UK and the
Answer: E Commonwealth, dedicated to promoting excellence in
This day is observed every year on 22 April to mark the science. His honorary fellowship of the world’s oldest
anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental

scientific academy came alongside 51 new fellows and 10 C. Ottal
new foreign members as part of the 2019 cohort D. Thillakam
256. Name the Indian-American Professor inducted E. Gulmohar
into Cleveland International Hall of Fame? Answer: A
A. Sree Sreenath Malayalam film Bhayanakam (Fear) directed by Jayaraj
B. Gautham Siraj won the best cinematography award at the Beijing
C. Nitin Patwari International Film Festival. The cinematography was done
D. Siddharth Sharma by Nikihil S Praveen. The film had also won the best
E. None of these cinematography award at the 65th National Film Awards.
Answer: A The film portrays the visits of first World War veteran to a
An Indian-American scientist and social activist has been small village in the backwaters of Kerala’s Kuttanand as a
inducted into the prestigious Cleveland International Hall postman during the World War-II. He shares with the
of fame for his contribution in applications in systems families the good and bad news of the soldiers who took
biology, global issues and sustainable development. Prof part in the war. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan-starrer
Sree Sreenath, a long-time faculty at Case Western Zero was screened at the end of the festival.
Reserve University, was inducted this week into the 259. Which is the partner country to join for the 25th
Cleveland International Hall of Fame, along with five CARAT Exercise Seriesbetween the U.S. Navy, U.S.
other inductees Dr Akram Boutros, Ingrida Bublys, Paul Marine Corps?
Burik, Richard Fleischman, and Marilyn Madigan. A. India
Sreenath has been President of Sewa International since B. Sri Lanka
2009.Sewa International is a charitable organisation C. Malaysia
specialising in disaster recovery, education, volunteering D. Qatar
and development. E. Russia
257. Which state Agricultural Universities IPR cell has Answer: B
been selected for the National Intellectual Property 25th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training
Award 2019? (CARAT) exercise series between the U.S. Navy, U.S.
A. Andhra Pradesh Marine Corps and the armed forces of partner nations held
B. Kerala on April 19, 2019 at Hambantota Port in Sri
C. Tamil Nadu Lanka.CARAT, the U.S. Navy’s oldest and longest
D. Maharashtra continually-running regional exercise in South Asia and
E. Mizoram Southeast Asia, strengthens partnerships between regional
Answer: B navies and enhances maritime security cooperation
The Intellectual Property Rights cell (IPR cell) of Kerala throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Agricultural University (KAU) has been selected for the 260. With which country does France to hold largest
National Intellectual Property Award 2019 for its ever 'Varuna' naval exercise off Goa coast?
contributions in facilitating registration of Geographical A. India
Indications (GI) and promotion of registered GI in the B. Sri Lanka
country. The award comprising a prize money of Rs1 lakh, C. Nepal
citation and memento will be presented in a function to be D. Bhutan
held in New Delhi on April 26, World IP Day. The award E. Germany
constituted by Indian Intellectual Property Office under Answer: A
the central ministry of industry and commerce is conferred India and France will conduct their largest ever naval
on persons and organisations working in the field of exercise ‘Varuna’ in May 2019. The objective of this
patents, trademarks and Geographical Indications (GI). exercise is to expand the strategic partnership between
258. Name the Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj India and France in the Indian Ocean region (IOR).Varuna
won the best cinematography award at the Beijing Naval Exercise will take place off Goa and Karwar from 1
International Film Festival? May 2019
A. Bhayanakam 261. Name the new guided missile destroyer that
B. Veeram islaunched by Navy chief recently?

A. INS Imphal The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a
B. INS Bhopal new mobile app for the voters across the country to see the
C. INS Shilong realtime availability of voter turnout during the election
D. INS Vikram season in the country.The beta version of the ECI’s Voter
E. None of these Turnout app is available for download on the Google Play
Answer: A Store and as of now it has been downloaded over 5,000
Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba launched the third ship of times.
Project 15B, a guided missile destroyer Imphal, at 265. Which city is going to host Asian Billiards,
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai. The launch marks Snooker C'ships?
yet another significant milestone in the annals of the A. Chandigarh
indigenous warship design and construction programme of B. New Delhi
India. With a launch weight of 3,037 tonnes, the vessel C. Mumbai
made its first contact with water with full fanfare during D. Chennai
the launching ceremony. E. Hyderabad
262. What is India’s rank in the Startup Ecosystem Answer: A
Ranking for 2019 by StartupBlink? Chandigarh will host the 18th Asian Billiards, the 20th
A. 37th Under-21 Asian Snooker Championship and the 3rd
B. 20th Ladies Asian Snooker Championship from April 27 to
C. 17th May 3.Internationally renowned players from around 15
D. 3rd Asian countries will be participating in this championship.
E. 46th The participating countries include India, China, Thailand,
Answer: A Singapore, Hong Kong, Qatar, Syria, Korea, Japan, Sri
India ranked 17 among 100 countries, based on the Lanka, Myanmar, Iran and others.
strength of its startup ecosystem. Top three spots remained 266. Santosh trophy is associated with which sport?
unchanged with the United States, United Kingdom and A. Football
Canada. Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai were the top B. Cricket
cities in the Indian startup ecosystem C. Badminton
263. Which payments bank ties up with Bharti AXA D. Hockey
for two wheeler insurance? E. None of these
A. Paytm Payments Bank Answer: A
B. Airtel Payments Bank Services won their sixth Santosh Trophy title with a 1-0
C. Fino Payments Bank victory over home side Punjab, thanks to a second-half
D. Jio Payments Bank strike by Bikash Thapa at the Guru Nanak Stadium.This
E. None of these was the 73rd edition of the game.
Answer: B 267. Con de Lange who passed away recently was a
Airtel Payments Bank has tied up with Bharti AXA cricketer from which country?
General Insurance to offer two-wheeler insurance to its A. Ireland
customers across India.This insurance will be available on B. Netherlands
My Airtel app and at over 40,000 Airtel Payments Bank – C. Afghanistan
banking points, with presence even in rural India. D. Scotland
264. Name the mobile application that has recently E. Kenya
launched by The Election Commission of India (ECI)? Answer: D
A. Voter Turnon app Scotland all-rounder Con de Lange lost his long battle
B. Voter Turnout app with brain tumour and passed away, aged 38.The South
C. Voter Turnoff app Africa-born de Lange played 21 internationals for
D. Voter Turnin app Scotland, making his debut in a T20I against Ireland in
E. None of the above June 2015.
Answer: B 268. Rama Sengupta Paul who died recently was a well
known with which profession?

A. Cricketer E. Sharjah
B. Journalist Answer: B
C. Mountaineer The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony (Shilanyas
D. Actress Vidhi) of the first traditional Hindu Mandir in Abu
E. None of these Dhabi.Mahant Swami Maharaj, the sixth spiritual
Answer: C successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the spiritual
Veteran lady mountaineer of the country Rama Sengupta head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will also preside
Paul, who led the first successful all women expedition to over the foundation stone laying ceremony of the BAPS
Kerdarnath Dome in Garhwal Himalaya, died here Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The first traditional temple
following a cardiac arrest. She was 66. in Abu Dhabi will act as a catalyst for the flourishment of
269. When was the World Book and Copyright Day humanitarian values and harmony between the two
observed every year? countries. The temple will become a medium to represent
A. 19th April India’s identity.
B. 20th April 272. Which among the following banks has become the
C. 21st April first Destination Bank to go live with Net Banking and
D. 22nd April Debit Card-based e-mandate?
E. 23rd April A. HDFC Bank
Answer: E B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Every year on 23rd April this day is celebrated to promote C. Punjab National Bank
the enjoyment of books and reading. It is necessary to D. State Bank of India
recognise the magical powers of books because they E. Axis Bank
generate a link between the past and the future, a bridge Answer: B
between generations and across cultures. Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the launch of an
270. The UAE Cabinet has approved the National industry-first debit card-based authentication solution on
Artificial Intelligence Strategy to become global leader NPCI’s e-Mandate API platform.Kotak becomes the first
in artificial intelligence by which year? Destination Bank to go live with Net Banking and Debit
A. 2030 Card-based e-mandate authentication, the bank said in a
B. 2035 statement adding that the capability will enable its
C. 2031 customers to create electronic mandates (similar to the
D. 2025 erstwhile eNACH with Aadhaar + OTP) via both the
E. 2025 Debit Card and Net Banking channels. In a first-of-its-
Answer: C kind initiative in the industry, customers can register both
The UAE’s Cabinet has adopted a new ‘National Artificial physical and e-mandates on a single platform with
Intelligence Strategy 2031’ aimed at positioning the UAE validation on the mandate fields to remove rejections on
as a global leader in AI.The strategy will also seek to account of various reasons.
develop an “integrated system that employs artificial 273. Which General Insurance company launches
intelligence in vital areas in the UAE.” The strategy cyber defence insurance for businesses?
includes eight objectives, including establishing an A. Tata AIG General Insurance
incubator for AI innovations, the employment of AI in B. Reliance General Insurance
customer service, attracting and training AI talent and C. SBI General Insurance
research capabilities and providing a data-driven D. New India Assurance
infrastructure to support AI experiments. E. Oriental Insurance Company
271. The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony Answer: C
(Shilanyas Vidhi) of the first traditional Hindu Mandir SBI General Insurance has launched a product to protect
in UAE was held in which city? businesses from financial and reputational losses due to
A. Dubai cyber attacks. In the initial phase, the focus will be on
B. Abu Dhabi SMEs and mid-market businesses.This offers protection
C. Umm Al Quawain against the growing threat of cyber breaches and is
D. Masdar City designed to protect against major insurable cyber

exposures like hacking attacks, identity theft, disclosure of 276. Who has been appointed as the new Managing
sensitive information and business interruption. The new Director of Twitter India?
insurance plan of SBI General Insurance comes with A. Manish Maheshwari
CyRUSS (Cyber Risk Underwriting and Solution Suite). B. Ashish Chauhan
CyRUSS is a cloud-based tool for commercial cyber C. Sandeep Srivastava
polices including risk assessment, ongoing risk D. Gaurav Bhushan
management and claim management as well. E. None of these
274. The Asian Tea Alliance (ATA) is a union of how Answer: A
many Asian countries to promote tea trade? Twitter India appointed Manish Maheshwari, former CEO
A. Ten of Network18 Digital, as Managing Director for the
B. Three country operations -nearly eight months after its Country
C. Five Director Taranjeet Singh quit.Balaji Krish, who has been
D. Seven leading Twitter India’s team in the interim, will return to
E. Six Twitter’s global headquarters in San Francisco to resume
Answer: C his role as Global Head of Revenue Strategy and
Indian Tea Association, China Tea Marketing Association, Operations at Twitter.
Indonesian Tea Marketing Association, Sri Lanka Tea 277. Volodymyr Zelensky has recently won the
Board and Japan Tea Association- the five bodies from Presidential election of which country?
five tea growing and consuming countries in Asia- have A. Ukraine
now come forward to form what is called The Asian Tea B. Bhutan
Alliance (ATA). The whole idea is to boost tea trade from C. Peru
these countries. ATA, which was floated in Guizhou in D. Slovakia
China, will now work towards enhancing tea trade, E. Syria
cultural exchanges, technology exchanges, promoting tea Answer: A
globally, enhancing global consumption of tea, while Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian with no political
creating a sustainability agenda for the future of Asian experience who plays the country’s president on a TV
tea. Earlier, Indian Tea Association and China Tea show, has won Ukraine’s presidential election in a
Marketing Association teamed up to promote green and landslide, according to a national exit poll. The poll
black tea consumption in major tea markets of Europe, the showed Zelensky receiving 73% of the vote, sweeping
US, Russia and West Asia, besides India and China. away Ukraine’s incumbent president, Petro Poroshenko,
275. Who among these has won the Pandit Govind who conceded defeat.
Ballabh Pant Award for 2018-19? 278. Name the former Indian cricketer who has been
A. Indrajit Gupta choosen as the Corporate Ambassador for Dubai based
B. Ashok Krishna Dutt ‘RAKEZ’ to the Indian Business Community?
C. Biren Roy A. VVS Lakshman
D. Sunil Kumar Gautam B. Saurav Ganguly
E. None of these C. Ravi Sastri
Answer: D D. Sachin Tendulkar
Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), E. Zaheer Khan
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, awarded Answer: C
Sunil Kumar Gautam, IPS, Special Commissioner of “Champion of Champions”, Former Cricketer Ravi Shastri
Police, Operations, Delhi Police with ”Pandit Govind appointed as Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
Ballabh Pant Award” for the year 2018-19 for his book exclusive Corporate Ambassador to the Indian Business
”Samvidhan Kavya” (Constitution of India in Poetic Community. As brand Ambassador Ravi Shastri may
form).The BPR&D rewards 5 best books of Hindi on attract more Indian business leaders to set up or expand
Police, Forensic Science, Criminology relatef subjects. their operations in UAE through RAKEZ. This first-of-
Cash prize is also given. Apart from this, books of its-kind approach is one of the many other initiatives that
four other police officers from across the country have RAKEZ will be launching in the future to attract more
also been rewarded.

investors from all over the world and boost the economic (PLA-Navy).International Fleet Review (IFR) is a parade
growth of Ras Al Khaimah. of naval ships, aircraft, and submarines, and is organised
279. India ranks what position in Index of Cancer by nations to promote goodwill, strengthen cooperation
Preparedness? and showcase their organisational capabilities. The Indian
A. 21st Navy would be represented in the Chinese IFR by
B. 19th indigenously built stealth guided missile destroyer INS
C. 23rd Kolkata and fleet support ship INS Shakti.
D. 52nd 282. India was ranked ____ position among 100
E. 63rd countries in Startup Ecosystem Ranking for 2019
Answer: B released by StartupBlink
India was ranked at 19 out of 28 countries in Index of A. 15th position
Cancer Preparedness (ICP) released by the Economist B. 17th position
Intelligence Unit (EIU). It was released as part of the C. 16th position
report titled “Cancer preparedness around the world: D. 18th position
National readiness for a global epidemic” Top 3 countries E. 21st position
are: Australia (1st), Netherlands (2nd) and Germany Answer: B
(3rd). Bottom three are: Saudi Arabia (28th), Romania India was ranked 17th position among 100 countries in
(27th) and Egypt (26th) Startup Ecosystem Ranking for 2019 released by
280. Which IT sector major modernises 1.5 lakh post StartupBlink. It was ranked 37th spot last year. The report
offices under multi-year deal with India Post? ranks countries based on the strength of its startup
A. TCS ecosystem. It takes into consideration startup ecosystems
B. Wipro of 1,000 cities and 100 countries for the ranking. China
C. Tech Mahindra was ranked 27th. Bangalore, New Delhi,
D. Capgemini 283. 1Recently, MoU was signed between Ministry of
E. Infosys AYUSH and CSIR. What is the meaning of S in
Answer: A AYUSH?
India’s largest IT services company Tata Consultancy A. Shringaar
Services has deployed an integrated solution for India Post B. Siddha
that has helped modernise a network of more than 1.5 lakh C. Sarvgun
post offices in the country. The partnership was aimed at D. Sampann
equipping India Post with modern technologies and E. Shakti
systems to enable it to offer more services to the Answer: B
customers in an effective manner. In 2013, the Mumbai- AYUSH- Ayurveda, Yoga & naturopathy, Unani, Siddha
based company had announced receiving an over Rs & Homoeopathy. MOU was signed between the Ministry
1,100- crore multi-year contract from the Department of of AYUSH and Council of Scientific and Industrial
Posts (DoP) for an end-to-end IT modernisation Research (CSIR), New Delhi for cooperation in research
programme. and education in areas of traditional systems of medicine
281. Which among the following Indian Navy Ships and its integration with modern science.
going to participate in IFR in China? 284. Which day is observed on 24th April
A. INS Vikramaditya, INS Vikrant A. National Vaccination Day
B. INS Arihant, INS Viraat B. National Maritime Day
C. INS Kolkata, INS Shakti C. National Panchayati Raj Day
D. INS Arihant, INS Shakti D. World Sparrow Day
E. INS Kolkata, INS Vikrant E. National Voters Day
Answer: C Ansswer: C
The Indian Navy ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on
to arrive at Qingdao in China on April 21 to participate in 24 April in India. On this day Constitution came into force
the International Fleet Review (IFR) as a part of the 70th with effect from 24 April, 1993.In 2010 the first National
anniversary celebrations of People Liberation’s Army Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated. A new part in the

Constitution Part IX was added by passing 73rd winners of the 2019 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are 18
Amendment Act from Article 243 to 243 (O) titled “The organisations in India. In total, they’ll receive 43 Stevie
Panchayats” and a new Eleventh Schedule consisting Awards: 10 Gold Stevies, 19 Silver and 14 Bronze. This
of 29 subjects within the functions of Panchayats were high number of Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevies is
also added. evidence of the great performance of organisations in
285. What is the new authorized capital of the India. Among the top overall winners are PT Petrokimia
Allahabad Bank as notified by the Central Gresik (Indonesia) with eight Gold, nine Silver and 15
Goernment? Bronze Stevie Awards and SM Supermalls (Philippines)
A. Rs 2000 cr with three Gold, 25 Silver and 20 Bronze Stevie wins.
B. Rs 3000 cr 288. The London School of Economics has recently
C. Rs 5000 cr created a new Chair in Inequality Studies under the
D. Rs 8000 cr name of which famous economist?
E. Rs 10000 cr A. Raghuram Rajan
Answer: D B. Amartya Sen
State-owned Allahabad Bank the government has C. Jagdish Bhagwati
increased its authorised capital by Rs. 5,000 crore to Rs. D. Arvind Subramanian
8,000 crore. The central government after consultation E. None of these
with the Reserve Bank of India has increased the Answer: B
authorised capital of the bank from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 8,000 The London School of Economics and Political Science
through Gazette Notification. The increase in authorised (LSE) has announced the creation of the Amartya Sen
capital will help enable the bank to raise further fund up to Chair in Inequality Studies, named in honour of the India-
a maximum ceiling of Rs. 8,000 crore. born economist, philosopher and Nobel laureate, who was
286. What is the new Minimum subscription Professor of Economics at LSE from 1971-82.Sen won the
requirement for Real Estate Investment Trusts Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 and National
(REITs) as defined by SEBI? Humanities Medal in 2012, and is the recipient of many
A. Rs 1 lakh other honors. He works in welfare economics,
B. Rs 50,000 development economics, social choice theory, economic
C. Rs 2 lakh theory, and political philosophy.
D. Rs 75,000 289. Name the Assocham Secretary General who
E. Rs 85,000 resigns recently?
Answer: B A. U K Varma
Markets regulator Sebi has reduced the minimum B. Siddhrath Mishra
subscription requirement as well as defined trading lots for C. Vikranth Sharma
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure D. Anujeeth Patnaik
Investment Trusts (InvITs). REITs have to offer their units E. None of these
in lots worth at least Rs. 50,000 in initial and follow on Answer: A
public offers. The minimum value of a single lot should be Uday Kumar Varma, a former bureaucrat who took over
Rs. 1 lakh in the case of InvITs. as the Secretary General of Assocham in August last year,
287. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are presented has resigned from the post.Verma resigned from the
annually to honor extraordinary work in which field? industry chamber last week and Assocham Deputy
A. Journalism Secretary General Saurabh Sanyal is discharging the
B. Business Program duties of secretary general at present.
C. Sports 290. Name the star chef who has been named brand
D. Television and Films ambassador of a leading cultural organisation which
E. Social Service will organise the annual New York Indian Film
Answer: B Festival next month?
Winners in the sixth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, A. Sanjeev Kapoor
the awards programme to recognise innovation in business B. Vikas Khhana
throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region.Among the C. Ranveer Brar

D. Madhur Jaffrey programs, including training ANA doctors and medical
E. None of these technicians
Answer: B 293. Ministry of Ayush and Council of Scientific and
Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna has been named brand Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed MoU for
ambassador of a leading cultural organisation which will cooperation in which of the following sector?
organise the annual New York Indian Film Festival next A. Research and Education of traditional system of
month that showcases the celebrity chef’s film ‘The Last medicines
Color’ and Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer ‘Photograph’. B. Occupational Safety and Health
The IAAC will present the New York Indian Film Festival C. Road Infrastructure Sector
(NYIFF), North America’s longest-running and most D. Geology and Mineral Resources
prestigious Indian film festival from May 7 to 12. Sarod E. None of these
maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan has accepted to join the Answer: A
IAAC board. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed
291. Which country nominated as Guest of Honour at between the Ministry of AYUSH and Council of Scientific
29th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair? and Industrial Research (CSIR) for cooperation in research
A. Germany and education in areas of traditional systems of medicine
B. India and its integration with modern science. Under the MoU,
C. Russia both the organisations will jointly pursue R&D covering
D. Australia fundamental research; AYUSH specific diagnostic tools;
E. China linking microbiome, gene expression and prakriti; multi-
Answer: B ingredient herbal formulations, including their
India has been nominated as the “Guest of Honour” standardisation; exploring modern scientific methods for
country at the 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi International integration with traditional Indian Systems of Medicine
Book Fair (ADIBF).India’s selection as the guest of (ISM); linking disease signatures; preserving and
honour reflects the strong relations between the leadership protecting traditional knowledge related to the Indian
and the people of the UAE and India. Indian Ambassador systems of healthcare through the existing TKDL
to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri added that 30 publishing platform; and, Development of international standardised
houses from India will take part in the fair. Books on the terminologies (disease-morbidity codes) in Ayurveda,
life and struggle of Mahatma Gandhi will be on display as Siddha and Unani (ASU), Database on Medicinal plants,
part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations. An annual Foods, etc.
fair is a major event in the publishing sector in the Middle 294. With which bank does BEML have signed a MoU
East and North Africa. It will conclude on the 30th of this for financing Earth Moving & Construction
month. Equipment manufactured by BEML?
292. Indian Ambassador presented 100 motorized A. Punjab National Bank
wheelchairs to the Afghan National Army (ANA). Who B. Bank of Baroda
is the current Ambassador to Afghanistan? C. Syndicate Bank
A. Vinay Kumar D. Bank of Maharashtra
B. Gautam Bambawale E. State Bank of India
C. Ruchi Ghanashyam Answer: C
D. Harsh Vardhan Shringla Syndicate Bank and BEML have signed a MoU for
E. None of these financing Earth Moving & Construction Equipment
Answer: A manufactured by BEML.Under the MOU, BEML will
Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar presented 100 nominate Syndicate Bank as a preferred financer for
motorized wheelchairs to the Afghan National Army financing its customers. The customers under the tie-up
(ANA).India also remains committed to extending medical arrangement will be provided loans in the range of Rs. 20
relief and assistance to the ANA personnel. Till date, lakh to Rs. 3 crore and preferential pricing by Syndicate
Indian Army has also trained 4880 ANA personnel in Bank. Financing Equipment of BEML will be covered
various professional, educational and military training under ‘SPECIAL’ scheme of the Bank. Syndicate Bank

and BEML expect to book business worth Rs.100 crore by The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy
March 2020. for Peace was officially proclaimed to be observed ever
295. Which team has won the 6th Santosh Trophy year on 24 April by the UN General Assembly on
Football Tournament title that held in Guru Nanak December 12, 2018 through resolution A/RES/73/127.
Stadium, Ludhiana? The Day is a reaffirmation of the UN Charter and its
A. Assam Football Team principles of resolving disputes among countries through
B. Goa Football Team peaceful means.
C. Services Football Team 298. World Malaria Day is an international event
D. Delhi Football Team observed every year on 25 April. What is the theme of
E. None of these the day for the year 2019?
Answer: C A. Zero malaria starts with me
With a second-half strike by Bikash Thapa at the Guru B. Invest in the future: defeat malaria
Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, Services won their 6th C. Ready to beat malaria
Santosh Trophy Football Tournament title with a 1-0 D. End Malaria For Good
victory over Punjab. The Services football team represents E. Achieving Progress and Impact
the Indian defense services in the Santosh Trophy.Earlier, Answer: A
Punjab beat Goa 2-1 to reach the Santosh Trophy-finals World Malaria Day is an international event observed
for the 1st time in 8 years.The last time that Services every year on 25 April. The theme of the day for the year
played in the Santosh Trophy final was in 2015, at the 2019 is “Zero malaria starts with me”. This day is
same venue and against the same opposition, Punjab. Then celebrated to spread awareness about malaria disease
they had won the match by 5-4 on penalties after it ended globally and also gives people the chance to promote or
0-0 post extra time. learn about the efforts made to prevent malaria around the
296. India’s Bajrang Punia is related with which world.
sport? 299. Which country has launched the world’s first and
A. Wrestling only vaccine for malaria?
B. Badminton A. Malawi
C. Athletics B. Zimbabwe
D. Kabbaddi C. Mali
E. None of these D. Madagascar
Answer: A E. Syria
India clinched one gold, one silver and bronze at the Asian Answer: A
Wrestling Championship in China’s Xian. World number The world’s first malaria vaccine has been launched in
one Bajrang Punia logged 10 points in a row in the gold Malawi after concerted efforts of over 30 years to protect
medal bout to reclaim his Asian Championship crown. He children from the deadly disease that claims over 435,000
defeated Kazakhstan’s Sayatbek Okassov. Another Indian lives globally every year. The launch of the first and only
Parveen Rana, lost to Bahman Mohammad Teymouri of malaria vaccine, known as RTS,S makes Malawi the first
Iran in the final 0-3 in 79kg category securing a silver of three countries in Africa where it will be made
medal. In 97 Kg category Satywart Kadian, picked a available to children up to 2 years of age. Ghana and
bronze medal defeating Haobin Gao of China by 8-2. Kenya will introduce the vaccine in the coming weeks.
297. Which of the following dates is observed as the 300. Which country released a special commemorative
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy stamp on the theme of Ramayana to mark the 70th
for Peace? anniversary of diplomatic ties with India?
A. April 24 A. Malaysia
B. April 23 B. Bhutan
C. April 22 C. Indonesia
D. April 21 D. Sri Lanka
E. April 20 E. Nepal
Answer: A Answer: C

Indonesia released a special commemorative stamp on the Answer: D
theme of Ramayana to mark the 70th anniversary of A Pakistani journalist has won the World Press Freedom
diplomatic ties with India.The stamp, designed by Hero award of The International Press Institute (IPI) for
renowned Indonesian sculptor Padmashri Bapak Nyoman his “critical” and “tenacious coverage” of the civil-
Nuart, features a scene from Hindu epic Ramayana in military relations in Pakistan. The IPI, a global network of
which Jatayu valiantly fought to save Sita. India’ editors, media executives and leading journalists in over
Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat and Indonesia’s 100 countries, named Dawn Assistant Editor Cyril
Deputy Foreign Minister Abdurrahman Mohammad Almeida as its 71st World Press Freedom Hero. IPI’s
Fachir jointly presided over the inaugural event organised World Press Freedom Hero Award honours journalists
to flag off the 70th anniversary of establishment of “who have made significant contributions to the
diplomatic ties between the two countries. promotion of press freedom, particularly in the face of
301. Israel has announced to name a community in its great personal risk”.
Golan Heights after which of these leaders? 304. Who has been conferred with the National
A. Barack Obama Intellectual Property Award for 2019 in the category of
B. Narendra Modi Top Individual for Patents and Commercialization?
C. Vladimir Putin A. Steve Antony
D. Donald Trump B. Mark Antony
E. Xi Jinping C. Antony Malcam
Answer: D D. Benny Antony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to E. None of these
name a new settlement in the Golden heights after US Answer: D
President Donald Trump. This decision has been taken as Benny Antony, Joint Managing Director, the Kochi-based
an expression of gratitude towards Mr Trump for his Arjuna Natural Ltd, has been conferred with the National
historic decision to recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the Intellectual Property Award for 2019 in the category of
Golan Heights.Israel captured the Golan from Syria in a Top Individual for Patents and Commercialization.Along
1967 war and annexed the territory in 1981, however, the with the National IP Award, the Intellectual Property
move was not recognized internationally, until Trump Office India and the World Intellectual Property
signed a decree recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Organisation (WIPO) have jointly conferred the ‘WIPO
strategic plateau. Medal for Inventors’ The Indian Intellectual Property
302. Which country has successfully tested the world’s Office bestows National Intellectual Property (IP) awards
first floating nuclear power plant (NPP), Akademik to outstanding innovators, organisations and companies in
Lomonosova? the field of patents, designs, trademarks and geographical
A. India indications on the occasion of World IP Day every year.
B. Russia 305. For the first time, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
C. China missed its loan disbursement target in FY19 by what
D. Bhutan amount?
E. Germany A. Rs 25000
Answer: B B. Rs 26000
Russia has successfully tested the world’s first floating C. Rs 27000
nuclear power plant (NPP), Akademik Lomonosova D. Rs 30000
subsidiary of Rosatom nuclear corporation. E. Rs 24000
303. Who has been named as the 71st World Press Answer: C
Freedom Hero by the International Press Institute Small business loans disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri
(IPI)? Mudra Yojana (PMMY) have fallen short of the target set
A. Beena Sarwar for 2018-19.Against a target of Rs. 3-lakh crore, only Rs.
B. Hamid Mir 2.73-lakh crore was disbursed as on March 31, 2019,
C. Somy Ali according to government data. This is first time that the
D. Cyril Almeida target was unmet in the last three years. There have been
E. None of these reports of a 50 per cent increase in the non-performing

assets of Mudra loans in the first three quarters of last memorandum on strategic cooperation to jointly develop
fiscal. solutions around cloud computing services for business
306. Which bank has launched India’s first ‘Green Car organisations.The cloud computing system helps entities
Loan’ to encourage customers to buy electric vehicles? use software, store data and other IT related work without
A. State Bank of India the need to buy complete software or hardware that they
B. Bank of Baroda may need for computing purposes.
C. Punjab National Bank 309. Name the government only chat appthat is
D. Syndicate Bank launched by France government?
E. Bank of Maharashtra A. Sahap
Answer: A B. Mahap
State Bank of India announced the country’s first ‘Green C. Tchap
Car Loan’ (Electric Vehicle) to encourage customers to D. Khuap
buy electric vehicles. The new scheme will offer loan at E. None of these
20 basis points lesser than the interest rate on the existing Answer: C
car loan schemes.The EMI per Rs. 1 lakh will be lower at France made good on its promise to launch a secure
Rs. 1,468 for 96 months against Rs. 1,622 for 84 months, government-only chat app although it almost didn’t turn
based on the maximum tenor, in line with the existing out that way. The country has introduced a beta version of
scheme. Tchap, a messaging app that helps officials communicate
307. What is the shareholding of the Government of with each other through Android, iOS and the web with
India in National Housing Bank? reportedly greater security. All private conversations are
A. 75% encrypted end-to-end, antivirus software screens all
B. 85% attachments and all data is stored in France. You only
C. 95% need a French government email address to sign up,
D. 55% though, and that’s where the security issue resided.
E. 100% 310. Name the Indian female cricketer who was
Answer: E awarded as the ‘Best Sportsperson’ award by the
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has divested its entire Calcutta Sports Journalists’ Club?
stake in Nabard and National Housing Bank (NHB) for A. Jhulan Goswami
Rs. 20 crore and Rs. 1,450 crore, on 26 February and 19 B. Smriti Mandana
March, respectively.With this, the Government of India C. Mithali Raj
now holds 100% stake in both the financial institutions. D. Amita Sharma
RBI held 100% shareholding in NHB, which was divested E. Harmanpreet Kaur
on 19 March 2019. The current change in the capital Answer: A
structure of both the financial institutions was brought in Jhulan Goswami, world’s leading wicket-taker in
by the Government of India through amendments to the women’s one-day internationals, was awarded the ‘Best
NABARD Act, 1981 and the NHB Act, 1987 Sportsperson’ award by the Calcutta Sports Journalists’
308. Chinese telecom company Huawei’s business arm, Club.The CSJS also honoured Bengal’s Ranji Trophy
Huawei Cloud, signed a memorandum on strategic winning captain and former national selector Sambaran
cooperation to jointly develop solutions around cloud Banerjee and former India winger Sukumar Samajpati
computing services for business organisations with with the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ awards. Awardees: Best
which IT company? Sportsperson: Jhulan Goswami; Lifetime Achievement
A. Wipro awards: Sambaran Banerjee and Sukumar Samajpati;
B. Infosys Special award (bridge): Shibnath De Sarkar and Pranab
C. TCS Bardhan; Special award (kabaddi): Payel Chowdhury;
D. Capgemine Promising Sportsperson of the Year: Neelash Saha.
E. None of these 311. Punekar Puranik Yogendra first ethnic Indian to
Answer: B win Japan election. He belongs to which city?
Chinese telecom company Huawei’s business arm, A. Mumbai
Huawei Cloud, and IT firm, Infosys, signed a B. Kolkata

C. Pune (NCLT) recently to merge with the NBFC Bharat
D. Jaipur Financial Inclusion?
E. Aizwal A. Yes Bank
Answer: C B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
A Pune-born man has become the first ethnic Indian to C. IndusInd Bank
contest and win an election in Japan. “Yogi”, has been D. HDFC Bank
elected to Tokyo’s Edogawa Ward assembly.Puranik E. Karnataka Bank
Yogendra, a naturalized Japanese, secured 6,477 votes, the Answer: C
fifth highest of the 226,561 valid ballots cast, in the April NCLT Mumbai approves IndusInd Bank and Bharat
21 poll, part of unified local elections held across Japan, Financial Inclusion Ltd merger. As per the report, the
the Asahi Shimbun merger is expected to complete within 2-4 weeks. Post-
312. Which day is observed on 26th April? merger, microfinance firm Bharat Financial will become a
A. Legal Services Day subsidiary of the private lender
B. World Intellectual Property Day 315. Name the Indian cryptocurrency exchange which
C. World Day of Handicapped has launched first of its kind wholesale cryptocurrency
D. National Post Day trading platform.
E. World Immunization Day A. Zebpay
Answer: B B. BuyUcoin
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on C. UNOCOIN
26 April. The theme for the year 2019 is Reach for Gold: D. Coinsecure
IP and Sports. The event was established by the World E. None of these
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to Answer: B
“raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks BuyUcoin, is a New Delhi based Indian Cryptocurrency
and designs impact on daily life” and “to celebrate Exchange, which is the second oldest Cryptocurrency
creativity, and the contribution made by creators and Exchange in India, has announced the launch of a new and
innovators to the development of societies across the unique platform for wholesale cryptocurrency trading
globe” which allows its users to trade on a large scale with low
313. According to Fitch Ratings, which is the first price fluctuations.The platform currently works on free
central bank of Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to start trading model, charges zero fee on any trade. The platform
interest rate easing cycle? is aptly described and known as OTC (Over-the-counter)
A. Central Bank of the Russia desk. It is preferred by traders who deal with
B. Federal Reserve cryptocurrency in bulk and want to resist much price
C. Bank of Mexico fluctuations during the trade.
D. RBI 316. Which airways has become the first airline in the
E. None of these Gulf region to operate a flight without any single-use
Answer: D plastics on board?
The Reserve Bank of India is the first central bank in the A. Oman Air
Asia-Pacific region to begin an explicit interest rate easing B. Guldf Air
cycle. The monetary policy committee led by Shaktikanta C. Etihad Airways
Das cut the repo rate by 0.25 percentage point in February D. Emirates
2019 and again by 0.25 percentage point in March 2019, E. Air Arabia
taking the total repo rate down to 6 per cent, the lowest in Answer: C
about nine years since 2010 Inflation at 2.9 per cent has The UAE’s flag carrier Etihad Airways has become the
remained within the RBI’s comfort zone of 4 per cent (+/- first airline in the Gulf region to operate a flight without
2 per cent). Fitch has predicted GDP growth rate of 6.8% any single-use plastics on board. The objective is to raise
in FY20 for India. awareness about pollution. The milestone flight is part of
314. Which among the given banks has received the Etihad’s pledge to reduce single-use plastic usage by 80
approval from National Company Law Tribunal per cent not just in-flight, but across the entire
organisation by the end of 2022

317. Ex-army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag appointed as 1. For music and art – Classical dancer, Smt.
India high commissioner to which country? Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar
A. Maldives 2. Lifetime award (Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar) –
B. Madagascar Salim Khan
C. Seychelles 3. Special Award – Madhur Bhandarkar (for his
D. Mauritius contribution to Indian Cinema)
E. None of these 4. Special Award – Helen (for her contribution to
Answer: C Indian Cinema)
Former Army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag has been 5. The Vagvilasini Award – Vasant Abaji Dahake
appointed as India’s next high commissioner to (for Literature)
Seychelles. General (retired) Suhag was the Army chief 6. Mohan Wagh Award – Bhadrakali Productions
from July 31, 2014, to December 31, 2016. He was also “Soyare Sakal” (for Best Drama of the Year)
part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri 7. Anandmayee Puraskar – Pandit Suresh Talwalkar
Lanka in 1987. India is developing Assumption Island in of Taalyogi Ashram (for espousing a social cause)
Seychelles as a naval base to expand its footprint in the 320. Name the winner of Rabindranath Tagore
strategically-key region Literary Prize 2019 for Literature?
318. Who among the following has become the first A. Swapan Saha
female to be appointed as the Zonal Manager of Life B. Manoj Michigan
Insurance Corporation of India for South Central C. Rana Dasgupta
Zone D. N K Salil
A. Usha Sangwan E. Visherwar Iyer
B. Rajni Patwardhan Answer: C
C. Sarojini Dikhale The second edition of Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize
D. Mini Ipe was awarded to author Rana Dasgupta for his 2010 novel
E. None of these “Solo”, a tale of estrangement and the ultimate failure of
Answer: D material existence.An amount of $10,000, a Tagore statue
Mini Ipe took charge as zonal manager of Life Insurance and a certificate for contribution to literature was given to
Corporation of India (LIC), South Central Zone. She is the Dasgupta. The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for
first woman zonal manager (in-charge) of the corporation. social achievement was awarded to Yohei Sasakawa, the
LIC’s South Central Zone comprises the States of World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador for
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Prior to the Leprosy Elimination, for “his incredible efforts to uproot
present assignment, she was executive director leprosy and great contribution to world peace”. The Prize
(International Operations) looking after the foreign was also awarded to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen as “a
operations of LIC’s subsidiaries, joint ventures and beacon of democracy”,
branches. She has also worked as director and CEO of 321. Which cityhosted the ABU Media Summit on
LICHFL Financial Services Ltd. Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness 2019?
319. Who has been honored with the Master A. New Delhi
Deenanath Mangeshkar Lifetime Award 2019? B. Bejing
A. Helen C. Khatmandu
B. Javed Akhtar D. Colombo
C. Salim Khan E. Thimphu
D. Mahesh Bhatt Answer: C
E. Madhur Bhandarkar 5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Media
Answer: C Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness
National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, began in Kathmandu. The theme of the two-day summit is
popular scriptwriter Salim Khan and yesteryears dancing “Media Solutions for Sustainable Future: Saving Lives,
diva Helen were honoured with the prestigious Master Building Resilient Communities”. Nepal’s Minister for
Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony Communication and Information Technology Gokul
Prasad Baskota inaugurated the summit. The basic aim of

the summit is to address the issue of fully utilizing The World Immunization Week 2019 is being observed
media’s potential of accelerating climate action and worldwide between April 24 and April 30 to promote the
disaster preparedness and connect stakeholders to media importance of vaccination and immunization. The Day is
professionals for collaboration and joint practical projects. initiated by the efforts of World Health Organisation. The
322. How may medals have been won by India at the theme for the year 2019 is Protected Together: Vaccines
2019 Doha Asian Athletics Championships? Work
A. 17 325. What is the rate of interest approved by the
B. 21 Ministry of Finance on Employees’ Provident Fund
C. 19 (EPF) for 2018-19?
D. 23 A. 8.25%
E. 15 B. 8.00%
Answer: A C. 8.65%
The 23rd edition of the Asian Athletics Championship D. 8.15%
concluded in Doha, Qatar. India ended at the fourth spot in E. 8.68%
the medals tally with 3 Gold, 7 Silver and 7 Bronze. Answer: C
Bahrain topped the table with 11 Gold, 7 Silver and 4 The Finance Ministry has approved 8.65 per cent rate of
Bronze. China was second with 10 Gold, 13 Silver and 7 interest on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for 2018-19
Bronze The four-day event saw participation from 63 as decided by retirement fund body EPFO, benefitting
nations across the world. more than 6 crore formal sector workers. The Department
Gold winners of Financial Services (DFS), a wing of Finance Ministry,
Tejinder Pal Singh Toor- Men’s Shot put has given its concurrence to Employees Provident Fund
Gomathi Marimuthu- Women’s 800 m Organisation’s (EPFO) decision to provide 8.65 per cent
U. Chitra- Women’s 1500 m rate of interest for 2018-19 to its subscribers. The EPFO
323. Saurabh Chaudhary is an Indian athlete related had provided a five-year low interest rate of 8.55 per cent
to which event? to its subscribers for 2017-18.
A. Javelin Throw 326. The MERA India initiative aims to eliminate
B. Shot Put Malaria in India by which year?
C. 10,000 m A. 2035
D. Relay Race B. 2022
E. 10 metres Air Pistol C. 2025
Answer: E D. 2030
India opened its medal account with gold each in 10 E. 2032
metres Air Rifle Mixed Team and 10 metres Air Pistol Answer: D
Mixed team events at ISSF World Cup in Beijing. Young The Indian Council of Medical Research has launched the
shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary took the ‘Malaria Elimination Research Alliance (MERA) India’ –
top spot in the 10 metres Air Pistol Mixed Team event. a conglomeration of partners working on malaria control –
Anjum Moudgil and Divyansh Singh Panwar won the gold in order to prioritise, plan and scale up research to
in the 10 metres Air Rifle Mixed Team event. eliminate the disease from India by 2030.The National
324. The World Immunization Week 2019 is being Vector Borne Diseases Control Program (NVBDCP) of
observed worldwide between April 24 and April 30 to India has developed a comprehensive framework to
promote the importance of vaccination and achieve the overarching vision of “Malaria free India by
immunization. What is the theme for the year 2019? 2030”.
A. Protected Together: Vaccines Work 327. RBI to introduce new Rs. 20 banknote. What is
B. Close the immunization gap the Dimension of the new Rs 20 denomination
C. Are you up-to-date banknote?
D. Protect your world – get vaccinated A. 63 mm x 132 mm
E. Immunization saves lives B. 63 mm x 129 mm
Answer: A C. 63 mm x 122 mm
D. 63 mm x 136 mm

E. 63 mm x 133 mm Japanese scientists have succeeded in creating what they
Answer: B called the first-ever artificial crater on an asteroid, a step
The Reserve Bank of India announced it will “shortly” towards shedding light on how the solar system
issue banknotes of Rs 20 denomination in the Mahatma evolved.The announcement comes after the Hayabusa2
Gandhi (new) series.The new Rs. 20 note will feature a probe fired an explosive device at the Ryugu asteroid early
portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on the front and a motif of the this month to blast a crater in the surface and scoop up
Ellora caves on the back, “depicting the country’s cultural material, aiming to
heritage”, The RBI said the base colour of the note is reveal more about the origins of life on Earth.
greenish yellow. It will bear the signature of RBI 331. Wirecard, the global innovation leader in digital
Governor Shaktikanta Das. Dimension of the banknote financial technoloy, has tied up with which Indian
will be 63 mm x 129 mm bank, to promote financial inclusion in India?
328. Which among the following companies becomes A. HDFC Bank
world's third company to be worth $1 trillion? B. RBL Bank
A. Microsoft C. Axis Bank
B. Samsung D. IndusInd Bank
C. Facebook E. State Bank of India
D. Amazon Answer: B
E. Alphabet The new services are powered by India’s Aadhaar Enabled
Answer: A Payment Services (AEPS) to enable customer
Microsoft has reached a valuation of one trillion dollars identification at the point-of-sale Wirecard, the global
for the first time after posting a 19pc increase in profits.It innovation leader in digital financial technology,
makes Microsoft only the third publicly-traded company announced an expanded partnership with RBL Bank to
in history to reach the threshold, after Apple and Amazon promote financial inclusion in India. This partnership will
passed it. Apple was the first to hit the historic mark in make digital payment and banking transactions more
August, followed by Amazon, which operates cloud- readily accessible to all Indian citizens, including those
computing services that compete with Microsoft living in remote areas. In partnership with RBL, Wirecard
329. Who has been named as the new Chief Executive will empower its retail agents, who serve as customer
Officer (CEO) of SWIFT? service representatives in various areas across the country,
A. Yawar Shah to enable the financially underserved to access basic
B. Javier Perez Tasso payment and banking services. These include cash
C. Gottfried Leibbrandt withdrawals and deposits as well as balance enquiries.
D. Andrew Torchia 332. Aegon Life Insurance company has joined with
E. None of these which technology company to launch an Rs 20 smart
Answer: B digital insurance product?
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial A. Paytm
Telecommunication (SWIFT) has named Javier Pérez- B. PayPal
Tasso as its new CEO.He will replace the present CEO C. PhonePe
Gottfried Leibbrandt on July 01, 2019. D. MobiKwik
330. Which countries scientists have succeeded in E. None of these
creating what they called the first-ever artificial crater Answer: D
on an asteroid, a step towards shedding light on how Aegon Life Insurance, pioneer of digital insurance in India
the solar system evolved. and MobiKwik, India’s leading FinTech Company; have
A. India joined hands to launch an Rs 20 smart digital insurance
B. China product.The strategic partners have announced the launch
C. Japan of an assorted insurance product called the Aegon Life
D. Russia Group Term Plus Plan with both death and accidental
E. USA disability benefit, available exclusively on MobiKwik
Answer: C App. One can purchase this plan by paying as little as Rs

20 in premium for a sum assured of Rs 2 lakhs which 336. World Veterinary Day is observed on 28 April
includes term insurance and accidental disability. globally to raise awareness in the public about the
333. Name the winner of the inaugural Asian Snooker important roles veterinarian’s plays. What is the
Tour theme of the day for 2019?
A. Aditya Mehta A. Value of Vaccination
B. Ehsan Heydari Nezhad B. Antimicrobial resistance – from awareness to action
C. Pankaj Advani C. The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable
D. Yasin Merchant development to improve livelihoods, food security and
E. None of these safety
Answer: C D. Vector-Borne Diseases with a Zoonotic Potential
India’s ace cueist Pankaj Advani defeated Ehsan Heydari E. None of these
Nezhad of Iran 6-4 to claim the inaugural Asian Snooker Answer: A
Tour title.Advani had earlier won the second leg of the World Veterinary Day is observed on 28 April globally to
Tour in China. The Tour was held in three parts and raise awareness in the public about the important roles
played in Doha (Qatar), Jinan (China) and Bengaluru veterinarian’s plays. This day is created by the World
(India). organisation for Animal Health and the World Veterinary
334. Stéphanie Frappart who recently became the first Association. The theme for 2019 is Value of Vaccination
female referee hails from which country? 337. By what percent does the central government
A. Australia increases the customs duty on wheatcurb imports and
B. New Zealand protect the domestic industry.
C. South Africa A. 10%
D. West Indies B. 20%
E. France C. 30%
Answer: E D. 40%
Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee E. 50%
a French Ligue 1 football match when Amiens host Answer: A
Strasbourg on Sunday (April 28).Stephanie Frappart, The government has hiked the customs duty on wheat to
selected by FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in France, 40 percent from 30 percent to curb imports and protect the
has been appointed by the FFF Refereeing Direction for domestic industry. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes
the match on the 34th day of Ligue 1 between Amiens SC and Customs (CBIC) has hiked the basic customs duty
and RC Strasbourg. She will also be the only referee from (BCD) on wheat to 40 percent. In May last year, the
France who will be officiating at the Women’s World Cup government had hiked BCD on wheat to 30 percent from
to be held there this June. 20 percent. The country’s wheat production this season
335. When is the World Day for Safety and Health at might cross 100 million tonnes, an all-time high. The
Work celebrated? output stood at record 99.70 million tonnes in the 2017-18
A. April 25 crop year (July-June).
B. April 26 338. Which city hosted the Second edition of Belt and
C. April 27 Road Forum 2019?
D. April 28 A. New Delhi
E. April 29 B. Beijing
Answer: D C. Mascow
This day is observed on 28 April every year by the D. Washington D.C
International Labour Organisation (ILO) since 2003. This E. Geneva
day marks how to improve occupational safety, health and Answer: B
looks for continuing these efforts through several changes The second edition of Belt and Road Forum (BRF) was
like technology, demographics, climate change etc. The held in Beijing, China from April 25th to April 27th, 2019
theme for 2019 is Safety and Health and the future of in which 37 heads-of-state and 159 countries had
work. participated along with United Nations Secretary-General
Antonio Guterres and International Monetary Chief (IMF)

Christine Lagarde. The theme of this event was “Belt and period of three years from the commencement of
Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future”. operations to Rs _______
339. What is the new deadline for entities with net A. 500 crore
worth of above Rs.10000 million to implement Legal B. 400 crore
Entity Identifier (LEI) for participation in non- C. 300 crore
derivative markets? D. 200 crore
A. 31 March 2020 E. 100 crore
B. 31 December 2019 Answer: E
C. 30 April 2019 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has
D. 31 December 2020 prescribed that all recognised clearing corporations in
E. 31 August 2020 International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), need to
Answer: B maintain Rs. 50 crore net worth in the form of liquid
The RBI extended the deadline for Legal Entity Identifier assets on commencement of operations. SEBI has
(LEI) codes for participation in non-derivative markets. announced that the minimum Net worth Requirements for
Now, the deadline for entities with net worth of over Rs. Clearing Corporations in International Financial Services
1,000 crore to get the code is December 31, 2019, against Centre (IFSC) over a period of three years from the
the earlier deadline of April 30 this year. This is also the commencement of operations should be at least Rs 100
deadline for those with net worth between Rs. 200 crore Crore. This has been reduced from Rs. 300 crore earlier
and Rs. 1,000 crore, while for entities with net worth of 342. Which among the following banks has launched
less than Rs. 200 crore, the deadline has been extended to the life insurance product ‘Webassurance’ in
March 31, 2020. collaboration with its insurance partner for the banks
340. The NBFC Ombudsman Scheme 2018 has been customers?
extended to Non-Deposit Taking Non-Banking A. Axis Bank
Financial Companies with assets size of Rs _________ B. State Bank of India
and above C. HDFC Bank
A. Rs 100 crore D. Canara Bank
B. Rs 50 crore E. Punjab National Bank
C. Rs 200 crore Answer: D
D. Rs 150 crore Public sector lender Canara Bank and its life insurance
E. Rs 175 crore partner Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life
Answer: A Insurance announced the launch of ’Webassurance’. Four
Reserve Bank of India has announced to extend the ambit life insurance products of Canara HSBC OBC Life would
of Ombudsman scheme for NBFCs to all eligible non- be made available to customers of Canara Bank, covering
deposit taking NBFCs as well. The scheme which lays the key needs of child future, savings and investments,
down rules for redressal mechanism in cases of customer retirement planning and protection. Canara HSBC OBC
complaints was earlier applicable only to deposit-taking Life is jointly owned by two public sector banks Canara
NBFCs. All Non-Deposit Taking Non-Banking Financial Bank (51 per cent) and Oriental Bank of Commerce (23
Companies having customer interface, with assets size of per cent) and HSBC Insurance (Asia Pacific) Holdings (26
Rupees 100 crore or above will come within the ambit, per cent), the Asian insurance arm of banking and
and shall comply with the provisions of the Ombudsman financial services groups HSBC.
Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies. The 343. IRDAI forms panel to review microinsurance
scheme still excludes various NBFC groups such as framework. Who is the chairman of the committee?
Infrastructure Finance Companies (NBFC-IFC), Core A. Suresh Mathur
Investment Company (CIC), Infrastructure Debt Fund- B. Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Non-Banking Financial Company (IDF-NBFC) and also C. Vijay Bhoopathi
NBFCs under liquidation. D. Ramesh Verma
341. SEBI has reduced the minimum Net worth E. None of these
Requirements for Clearing Corporations in Answer: A
International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) over a

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of E. None of these
India (IRDAI) has set up a committee to review the Answer: C
regulatory framework on microinsurance and recommend Indian Army signed an MoU with National Hydroelectric
measures to increase the demand for such products. With Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) to construct tunnels
IRDAI Executive Director Suresh Mathur as the chairman, on borders with China and Pakistan for storage of
the 13-member panel has been tasked with suggesting ammunition and other war-related equipment. Under the
product designs with customer-friendly underwriting, pilot project, three tunnels will be built on China border
including easy premium payment methods and simple while one will be built along the Line of Control with
claims settlement procedures Pakistan. It is difficult to move heavy equipment in the
344. The Max Bupa Health insurance company has mountainous region bordering China due to lack of
tied up with bank to launch AnyTimeHealth (ATH) infrastructure development, the tunnel will strengthen the
machines? defensive capabilities of the Army as well as protect the
A. Yes Bank ammunition and other stored equipment from the air-
B. ICICI Bank strikes and detection by the enemy satellite.
C. HDFC Bank 347. Claire Polosak who recently became the first
D. Kotak Mahindra Bank female umpire to officiate men’s ODI hails from which
E. Axis Bank country?
Answer: C A. Australia
HDFC Bank and Max Bupa (insurance company) have B. New Zealand
launched a ‘‘AnyTimeHealth (ATH)’ machines. ATH C. South Africa
machine is completely automated, technology-based D. West Indies
model which allows customers to avail health assessment E. England
and buy a policy instantly, without any manual Answer: A
intervention. In the phase-1, 15-20 ATH machines will be Australia’s Claire Polosak will create history as the first
installed at HDFC Bank branches across multiple cities. woman umpire ever to stand in a men’s One-Day
345. Who has been honoured with the Order of International when she takes the field in the final of the
Ikhamanga in the Silver Division. ICC World Cricket League Division 2. She has also
A. Jacques Kallis performed well in ICC events, standing in the semifinal of
B. Stuart Broad the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2018 between England
C. Ricky Pointing and India and four matches at the ICC Women’s World
D. Kumara Sangarkara Cup 2017, reflecting her rapid rise to success.
E. Sachin Tendulkar 348. Name the player to win the Outstanding
Answer: A Achievement as a Player award at the annual India
Ex-South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been Golf Industry Association (GIA) award 2019
honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga in the Silver A. Shiv Kapur
Division. The national honour is bestowed by the B. Gaganjeet Bhullar
President of South Africa on citizens who have made C. Shubhankar Sharma
significant contributions to arts, literature, music, D. Anirban Lahiri
journalism, culture and sports. Kallis has been rewarded E. None of these
for his successful cricketing career – the former Protea Answer: B
played 166 Tests, 328 ODIs and 25 T20Is, returning 62 Arjuna awardee and star Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar
hundreds and 577 wickets. won the outstanding achievement as a player award at the
346. Indian Army has signed an MoU with which fourth edition of the annual India Golf Industry
company for construction of tunnels on borders with Association (GIA) awards at the Delhi Golf Club. The
China and Pakistan? GIA awards were held along with the 8th India Golf &
A. ONGC Turf Expo (IGTE), South Asia’s largest golf trade show.
B. NTPC Vijay Divecha and Nonita Lal Qureshi were awarded for
C. NHPC their contribution to golf coaching.
D. HPCL

349. Abhishek Verma is an Indian player related to A. Germany
which sports? B. Ethiopia
A. Chess C. Israel
B. Hockey D. Colombia
C. Shooting E. Uruguay
D. Tennis Answer: B
E. Golf Former Ethiopian president Negasso Gidada has died in
Answer: C Germany where he was undergoing medical treatment for
India topped the standings at the International Shooting an unspecified illness. Negasso, who was 75, was
Sport Federation, ISSF World Cup on the final day in president between 1995 and 2001 and was the first head of
Beijing, bagging four medals comprising 3 Gold and a state after Ethiopia adopted a new constitution
Silver. Indian shooter Abhishek Verma on Saturday won transforming the country into a federal state
the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF 352. Pungam Kannan who passed away recently was a
World Cup being held in Beijing. Abhishek Verma’s former player of which sports?
brilliant performance in the Shooting World Cup Final A. Football
also secured a fifth Olympic quota for India. Anjum B. Tennis
Moudgil and Apurvi Chandela (10m air rifle women), C. Golf
Saurabh Choudhary and Divyansh Panwar had earlier D. Hockey
secured India four Olympic spots. Abhishek Verma E. Badminton
topped the charts in the final. Answer: A
350. Who was honoured with the Sportsperson of the Former India footballer Pungam Kannan, who was facing
Year Award at the annual awards and scholarships acute financial crisis, died following prolonged illness. He
function organised by the Tamil Nadu Sports was 80. Kannan played 14 matches for India and suffered
Journalists' Association (TNSJA) and the India a cardiac arrest earlier this month.
Cements. 353. Who has been appointed as Indias High
A. Gurpreet Singh Commissioner to Seychelles
B. Deepak Punia A. Ajay Bisaria
C. Sunil Kumar B. Dalbir Singh
D. Bajrang Punia C. Riva Ganguly Das
E. Sharath Kamal D. Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Answer: E E. None of these
Ace table tennis player A Sharath Kamal was honoured Answer: B
with the Sportsperson of the Year Award at the annual Former Indian Army Chief General (Retired) Dalbir Singh
awards and scholarships function organised by the Tamil Suhag was appointed as India‘s High Commissioner to the
Nadu Sports Journalists’ Association (TNSJA) and the island nation Seychelles on April 25, 2019. He is expected
India Cements. Legendary Indian tennis player Vijay to take up the assignment shortly.
Amritraj, former India leg-spinner V V Kumar and Asian Dalbir Singh: He was the Army Chief from August 1,
Games gold medallist (200m) R Gnanasekaran were 2014 to December 31, 2016. He was also part of the
felicitated with the India Cements-TNSJA Lifetime Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka in 1987.
Achievement awards. 354. Who won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2019.
Coach of the year : R B RAMESH (chess coach) A. Valtteri Bottas
India Cements -TNSJA Team of the year 2018-19 : Tamil B. Lewis Hamilton
Nadu Women’s Football team. C. Sebastian Vettel
India Cements -TNSJA Young Achiever of the year 2018- D. Max Verstappen
19 : P M Tabitha( athlete) E. Charles Leclerc
India Cements -TNSJA Young Achiever of the year 2018- Answer: A
19 : D.Gukesh (world’s second youngest Grand Master). Valtteri Bottas won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to retake
351. Negasso Gidada who passed away recently was the Formula One world championship lead from teammate
the former President of which country? Lewis Hamilton after a stunning fourth successive one-

two finish for Mercedes held at Baku.Sebastian Vettel in Mitra, recruitment, eligibility criteria of Ayushman Mitra
his Ferrari was a distant third. etc.
355. When is the International Workers’ Memorial 358. Environmental Ministry forms panel for effective
Day observed? implementation of NCAP. Who is the chairman of the
A. April 26 committee?
B. April 28 A. C K Mishra
C. April 25 B. Anand Sharma
D. April 27 C. Vikram Seth
E. April 30 D. Ravindra Nayak
Answer: B E. None of these
The International Workers Memorial Day is held annually Answer: A
all over the world on April 28 to remember the workers The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate
who were killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their Change (MOEFCC) announced that the committee will be
working environment and also take action to ensure that under the chairmanship of its Secretary, C K Mishra, and
such tragedies are not repeated. The day is also known as will have one chief secretary each from over 20 states and
Workers’ Memorial Day, International Commemoration union territories, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir
Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured or Day of Mourning. and Uttar Pradesh, as its members.In its endeavour to
Theme for 2019: “Dangerous substances – get them out of implement the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP),
the workplace”. launched to tackle the air pollution menace in the country,
356. When is the International Dance Day celebrated? the Centre has constituted a steering committee. The
A. April 29 committee will provide overall guidance and directions for
B. April 27 effective implementation of the NCAP for each financial
C. April 28 year
D. April 30 359. Which Indian company acquires Philippines
E. April 26 largest personal care company Splash Corporation?
Answer: A A. Infosys
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, B. TCS
created by the Dance Committee of the International C. Wipro
Theatre Institute, the main partner for the performing arts D. HCL
of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29th E. Tech Mahindra
April, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Answer: C
Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. Wipro Consumer Care signed an agreement to acquire
357. Which day is observed on 30th April Splash Corporation, a Philippines-based personal care
A. World Asthma Day company. Wipro stated that this is the company’s 11th
B. Ayushman Bharat Diwas acquisition in the consumer line business, and the 9th
C. World Milk Day acquisition in the personal care segment overall. Splash is
D. Photography Day the largest Philippine personal care player and among the
E. None of these top five in the Philippines market. It recorded a revenue of
Answer: B $80 million last year.
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is to be celebrated across the 360. Who has been appointed as the Officer on Special
country on 30 April. It is a National Health Protection Duty (OSD) in the office of Lokpal?
Scheme (AB-NHPA) announced its launch by the Prime A. Pradeep Kumar Sinha
Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence speech of B. Ypgesh Narayan
2018.Let us tell you that Ayushman Mitra has a plan to C. Dilip Kumar
provide employment to the unemployed. This scheme is a D. Amit Singhal
part of India’s plan. Let us study about the Ayushman E. None of these
Bharat scheme through this article, what is its specialty Answer: C
and how it will work, what will be the salary of Ayushman Senior IAS officer Dilip Kumar was appointed as the
Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the office of Lokpal.He

has been appointed for a period of six months on with SCO and its Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure
additional charge basis or till a new incumbent joins the (RATS) which specifically deals with issues relating to
post. security and defence
361. Who among the given has been appointed as the 364. Which Indian ships are participating in the
technical director by AIFF for the Indian National ADMM-Plus Maritime Security Field Training
football team? Exercise (FTX)?
A. Fabio Cannavaro A. INS Kolkata & INS Shakti
B. Isac Doru B. INS Sahyadri & INS Kolkata
C. Jerzy Brzęczek C. INS Arighat & INS Shakti
D. Stanislav Cherchesov D. INS Kamorta & INS Kolkata
E. None of these E. INS Kolkata & INS Arighat
Answer: B Answer: A
All India Football Federation confirms the appointment of Two warships of the Indian Navy have reached the South
Mr. Isac Doru as its new Technical Director. Mr. Doru Korean port city of Busan after participating at an
was selected from a list of over 60 candidates.The 56-year international maritime parade off the coast of Qingdao in
old comes with a rich experience of almost 29 years in China. INS Kolkata and INS Shakti are in Busan as part of
International Football across many countries namely a deployment of the eastern fleet to the South China Sea.
France, Japan, USA, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Qatar In a demonstration of India’s Act East policy and the
amongst others. He was last employed as the Sporting Indian Navy’s increasing footprint and operational reach,
Director of three-time J-league Champions Yokohama Indian naval ships Kolkata and Shakti have arrived at
Marinos FC. Busan, South Korea on a three-day visit as part of
362. Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of deployment of the Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea on
Indian Air Force to take office from May 01, 2019? April 28. The Navy said the two ships will participate in
A. Shyam Bihari Prasad Sinha the ADMM-Plus Maritime Security Field Training
B. Balakrishnan Suresh Exercise (FTX) at Busan.
C. Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria 365. Who become first Indian wrestler to fight at New
D. Shirish Baban Deo York's iconic Madison Square Garden?
E. None of these A. Gurpreet Singh
Answer: C B. Deepak Punia
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria will take C. Sunil Kumar
over as the Vice Chief of Indian Air Force on May 1 D. Bajrang Punia
succeeding Air Marshal Anil Khosla.Bhadauria is at E. None of these
present heading IAF’s Bengaluru-based Training Answer: D
Command and in his earlier avatar as the Deputy Chief, he Bajrang Punia is set to become the first wrestler from
was the chairman of the Indian negotiating team for the 36 India to fight at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New
Rafale combat aircraft deal with France. York. The 25-year-old, who won the gold medal in the 65-
363. The SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet 2019 has been kg category at the ongoing Asian Wrestling
organised in which country? Championships earlier this week, is the first Indian
A. India wrestler to be invited by the American governing body.
B. Kyrgyzstan Bajrang Punia will take part in the “Grapple at the Garden
C. China — Beat the Streets” fight night, scheduled to be held on
D. Nepal May 6. He is currently the World No.1 in the 65-kg weight
E. Singapore category.
Answer: B 366. Name the winner of men’s single title at the 2019
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a bilateral Badminton Asia Championships?
meeting with her Chinese counterpart, General Wei A. Kento Momota
Fenghe at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, SCO B. Chen Long
Defence Ministers’ Meet at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.India C. Shi Yuqi
is also keen on deepening its security-related cooperation D. Srikanth Kidambi

E. None of these E. France
Answer: A Answer: B
The 2019 Badminton Asia Championships was held at World number three Petra Kvitova beat Estonian Anett
Wuhan Sports Center Gymnasium in China from 23 to 28 Kontaveit 6-3 7-6(2) to win Stuttgart’s Porsche Grand Prix
April 2019. 2019 held in Stuttgart, Germany from April 22-28,
Category Winners Runners 2019. This was the second title of the year for the Czech
Men’s singles Kento Momota Shi Yuqi based Kvitova while the 27th of her career.
(Japan) (China) 369. Chaudhary Vidyasagarwho passed away recently
Women’s singles Akane He was a ________ by profession.
Yamaguchi Bingjiao A. Journalist
(Japan) (China) B. Politician
C. Actor
Hiroyuki Endo Marcus
D. Director
Men’s doubles and Yuta Fernaldi
E. Sports Person
Watanabe (Japan) Gideon and
Answer: B
Kevin
Former Himachal Pradesh minister and senior BJP leader
Sanjaya
Chaudhary Vidyasagar passed away at the age of 84 in
Sukamuljo
Kangra near Dharamshala.Vidyasagar was a four-time
(Indonesia)
MLA from Kangra assembly constituency and worked as
Chen Qingchen Mayu
a minister in the state governments led by Shanta Kumar
Women’s doubles and Jia Yifan Matsumoto
and Prem Kumar Dhumal
(China) and
370. When is the International Jazz Day observed?
Wakana
A. April 30
Nagahara
B. April 29
(Japan)
C. April 28
Wang Yilü and
D. April 27
Mixed doubles Huang Dongping He Jiting
E. April 26
(China) and Du
Answer: A
Yue
International Jazz Day was observed on 30th April 2019,
(China)
globally, to recognize jazz and its diplomatic role in
367. Who among the following has won the 2019
uniting people. The day was designated in 2011 by
Barcelona Open?
UNESCO.Jazz Day is chaired by Audrey
A. Kei Nishikori
Azoulay,Director general of the UNESCO along with
B. Rafael Nadal
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbert Jeffrey
C. Fernando Verdasco
Hancock.
D. Dominic Thiem
371. Which day is observed on 1st May?
E. None of these
A. International Labour Day
Answer: D
B. World Water Day
Dominic Thiem overpowered Daniil Medvedev to win the
C. World Radio Day
Barcelona Open title, boosting his credentials as a
D. World Milk Day
potential Roland Garros champion.He is also the first
E. None of these
Austrian to take the Barcelona title since Thomas Muster
Answer: A
in 1996.
International Labour Day is also called the International
368. Petra Kvitova has won the Stuttgart’s Porsche
Day of Workers and also the Day of May On 1st of May.
Grand Prix 2019. She represents which country?
Theme for the year 2019: Sustainable Pension for all: The
A. Russia
Role of Social Partners. It is used to celebrate to
B. Czech Republic
encourage many Labours which are on the National as
C. Germany
well as International Level. On the Festival of the
D. Romania

International Labour Day mainly 80 Nations of the World has launched ‘Buy Two-Wheeler Insurance on WhatsApp’
are given Holiday. through web aggregator Wishfin Insurance, which is
372. Recently, which state government approved the available on (Wishpolicy’s) site, provided by Bharti AXA
proposal for creation of a new Directorate of Dairy General Insurance
Development in the state to increase milk production. 375. Which digital wallet company launches recurring
A. Andhra Pradesh payments service for merchants?
B. Meghalaya A. Paytm
C. Maharashtra B. PhonePe
D. Mizoram C. PayPal
E. Tripura D. AmazonPay
Answer: B E. MobiKwik
The Meghalaya Cabinet approved the proposal for Answer: A
creation of a new Directorate of Dairy Development in the Paytm has launched recurring payment (auto pay) service
state to increase milk production. Home Minister James K for merchants that are working on a digital subscription
Sangma had launched the Meghalaya Milk Mission and model. The move will allow the subscription-based
Rs 215 crore has been sanctioned. The state Cabinet has businesses to collect payments from their subscribers
also approved a proposal for enhancing the grant-in-aid to effortlessly. The auto pay service is targeted at people who
night and morning ad-hoc secondary schools in the state. use Paytm for bill payments, content subscription, grocery
373. What is the expected GDP growth of India for the purchases, membership fees, housing society payments
year 2019-20 as per the latest prediction by India etc. The service is being offered as an additional mode of
Ratings? payment other than credit/debit cards, internet banking
A. 7.5% and other Paytm proprietary instruments.
B. 7.4% 376. What is the rank of India in terms of military
C. 7.3% spender in the year 2018 as per the report of SIPRI?
D. 7.2% A. First
E. 7.1% B. Second
Answer: C C. Third
India Ratings and Research marginally lowered country’s D. Fourth
GDP growth projection for 2019-20 fiscal to 7.3 per cent E. Fifth
mainly due to below normal monsoon prediction and loss Answer: D
of momentum in industrial output. The Fitch group India was the world’s fourth biggest military spender last
company had earlier projected India’s gross domestic year behind the United States, China, and Saudi Arabia,
product (GDP) growth at 7.5 per cent. according to new data think tank Stockholm International
374. Which General Insurance company announced Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released. India was the
that it is going to sell policies through social media fifth largest military spender in 2017.According to the
messaging platform WhatsApp? SIPRI data, China was the second-largest military spender
A. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance last year. Beijing increased its military expenditure by 5%
B. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance to $250 billion in 2018. It accounted for 14% of global
C. Bharti AXA General Insurance military spending. In contrast, India’s military spending
D. Apollo Munich Insurance went up by 3.1% to $66.5 billion. India accounts for 3.7%
E. Reliance General Insurance of the global defence spending.
Answer: C 377. Who is the author of the biography Chequered
Bharti AXA General Insurance will sell policies through Brilliance: The Many Lives of V K Krishna Menon?
social media messaging platform WhatsApp and has tied A. Anand Sharma
up with web aggregator Wishfin Insurance for speedy B. P. Chidambaram
delivery of two-wheeler cover. Bharti AXA General C. Jairam Ramesh
Insurance, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and D. Salman Khurshid
global insurance firm AXA, will sell the policies on the E. None of these
website of Wishfin’s insurance arm Wishpolicy. Wishfin Answer: C

Former union minister and writer Jairam Ramesh is 380. Indian para-athletes win how many silver medals
penning the biography of celebrated Indian nationalist, at Asian Road Para-Cycling Championships 2019?
diplomat, and politician V K Krishna Menon, publisher A. 1
Penguin Random House has announced. Titled B. 2
“Chequered Brilliance: The Many Lives of V K Krishna C. 3
Menon”, the book will hit stands in the first quarter of D. 5
2020. E. 9
378. GRSE to build 8 anti-submarine warfare shallow Answer: A
watercraft for Indian Navy. Where does GRSE Indian para-athletes put up a brilliant performance to
headquartered? secure 1 silver and 2 bronze at the Asian Road Para-
A. Mumbai Cycling Championships 2019 that saw 28 countries vying
B. Kolkata for the podium at Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 23-28
C. Vishakhapatnam April.Divij Shah continued his remarkable record at this
D. Chennai prestigious tournament by clinching his third consecutive
E. Mangalore silver medal in the C5 category. Hand cyclist Sudhakar
Answer: B Marathe from Maharashtra made a debut to remember
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) when he got hold of the bronze medal in H5 category.
and India’s defence ministry signed a contract for Asian Para Games bronze medallist Gurlal Singh, who is
construction and supply of eight anti-submarine warfare the only Indian cyclist (able-bodied or otherwise) to win a
shallow water crafts (ASWSWCs) for Indian Navy. The medal at the Asian Games level helped swell India’s
contract worth Rs. 6,311.32 crore was signed today by medal tally further by grabbing the bronze in the C4
Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager (Maritime section.
Systems) Ravi Kant on behalf of Ministry of Defence and 381. Who becomes first Indian to break into top-25 of
S S Dogra, Director (Finance), on behalf of GRSE, in New table tennis world rankings?
Delhi The first ship is to be delivered within 42 months A. R Maruthi Raj
from contract signing date and subsequent balance ships B. K Kamalesh
delivery schedule will be two ships per year. The project C. G Sathiyan
will have to completed within 84 months from date of D. Y K Pillia
signing the contract. Kolkata based GRSE has been a E. Sharath Kamal
pioneer warship builder of the nation having delivered the Answer: C
highest number of warships till date since its inception as G Sathiyan became first Indian to break into the top-25 of
a DPSU in 1960 ITTF rankings. Sathiyan rose four spots to be 24th in the
379. Raheem Sterling has been named as the Football latest ITTF rankings. Sharath Kamal dropped 9 spots to be
Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year in 46th position
2019. He plays for which team? 382. Which of the Cyclonic storms has recently hit the
A. Liverpool F.C North Indian Ocean countries and Indian states having
B. Manchester City coastlines with the Bay of Bengal?
C. FC Barcelona A. Cyclone Fani
D. Arsenal F.C B. Cyclone Lorna
E. None of these C. Cyclone Megh
Answer: B D. Cyclone Nilam
Manchester City’s forward Raheem Sterling has been E. None of these
named as the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Answer: A
Footballer of the Year 2019.With this win, Sterling Cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ is likely to hit Coastal Andhra
became the first Manchester City player to win the Pradesh by April 30 as it intensified into a severe storm
football’s oldest individual award. The player also and trigger thunderstorms, gusty winds and moderate rains
received praise for his courageous stance against racism in in coastal districts and some parts of Rayalaseema.
the game.

383. Who will be the Chairman of the committee A. 3.25%
formed by CPWD to bring out the Safety Manual of B. 3.5%
the department? C. 2.75%
A. Prabhakar Singh D. 2.5%
B. Sunil Kumar Garg E. 2.25%
C. K M Soni Answer: C
D. Ravindra Kumar Thathu Earlier, the savings bank account of SBI carried an interest
E. None of these rate of 3.50 per cent for deposits up to Rs 1 crore and 4 per
Answer: D cent for deposits above Rs 1 crore. From May 1, only
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has deposits in savings account above Rs 1 lakh will be
constituted a 10-member committee to bring out ‘Safety impacted and will henceforth carry a flexible interest rate.
Manual’ of the department. According to a CPWD Savings account balance below Rs 1 lakh will continue to
official, the committee, headed by Additional Director carry the fixed rate of interest of 3.5 per cent. Savings
General (ADG) K M Soni. The move is aimed at ensuring bank interest rate for balances above Rs 1 lakh w.e.f 1st
safety of engineers and workers working in various May 2019 will be 2.75 per cent below RBI’s repo rate i.e.
projects of the agency which comes under the Union 3.25 per cent. The RBI repo rate is currently at 6 per cent.
Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry SBI home loan to continue being linked to its MCLR
384. Which coloured number plates are now Small depositors will not be impacted
mandatory for electric vehicles. 387. GST collections in April stood at _____________
A. Red A. 1 lakh crore
B. Yellow B. 1.13 lakh crore
C. Orange C. 1.06 lakh crore
D. Blue D. 98,114 crore
E. Green E. 95,753 crore
Answer: E Answer: B
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) The Goods and Services Tax, GST collection scaled all-
has announced a green registration mark for all battery- time high of over 1.13 lakh crore rupees in April, up from
operated vehicles, where private vehicles will bear white 1.06 lakh crore rupees in the previous month. Out of the
fonts on a green background on the number plate and total gross GST revenue collected in April, Central GST is
commercial vehicles will have a yellow font on a green 21 thousand 163 crore rupees, State GST is 28 thousand
background. The new mandate is supposed to help provide 801 crore rupees, Integrated GST is 54 thousand 733 crore
a preferential treatment to the vehicles with no carbon and cess is 9 thousand 168 crore rupees. Revenue in April
emissions, like parking, free entry in congested areas as 2019 was 10.05 per cent higher than April 2018 (Rs.
well as a concessional toll on highways. 1,03,459 crore). The total number of GSTR 3B Returns
385. Which city police launched an all-women police filed for March up to April 30 is 72.13 lakh. The revenue
patrol unit "Rani Abbakka Force". in April 2019 is 16.05 per cent higher than the monthly
A. Bengaluru average GST revenue reported in financial year 2018-19
B. Mysore (Rs. 98,114 crore).The total revenue earned by the central
C. Hyderabad government and state governments after regular and
D. Mangaluru provisional settlement in April 2019 is 47 thousand 533
E. Chennai crore rupees for CGST and 50 thousand 776 crore rupees
Answer: D for SGST. For FY20, GST collection has been budgeted at
Mangaluru City Police has launched an all-women police Rs. 13.71 lakh crore, which means the average monthly
patrol unit in the city. Flagging off the ‘Rani Abbakka collection should be slightly over Rs. 1.14 lakh crore.
Force’ in Mangaluru. Karnataka police is giving utmost 388. Who among the following has been appointed as
importance to the protection of women and children. the first independent woman director by BSE?
386. What is the new interest rate of Savings bank A. Jayshree Vyas
account in SBI for balances above Rs 1 lakh the is B. Minush Vyas
effective from 1st May 2019? C. Sukanya Vyas

D. Tejaswini Vyas A. Tamil Nadu
E. Manousha Vyas B. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A C. Odisha
Bombay Stock Exchange has finally appointed its first D. Karnataka
independent woman director Jayshree Vyas. BSE already E. Goa
has two non-executive women directors namely Usha Answer: E
Sangwan and Rajeshree Sabnavis on its Board. The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise,
389. The Goldman Environmental Prize is given by Varuna 19.1 is being held off the Goa coast from 1 to 10
which country? May 2019. The exercise will see the participation of the
A. France French Navy’s aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle, two
B. Germany destroyers, FNS Forbin and FNS Provence, the frigate
C. Russia FNS Latouche-Treville, the tanker FNS Marne and a
D. Mexico nuclear submarine. From the Indian side, the aircraft
E. United States carrier INS Vikramaditya, destroyer INS Mumbai, the
Answer: E Teg-class frigate, INS Tarkash, the Shishumar- class
Six grassroots environmental activists will receive the submarine, INS Shankul, and the Deepak- class fleet
prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize. Dubbed the tanker, INS Deepak, are taking part in the exercise.
Green Nobel Prize, the Goldman Prize honors Varuna 19.2, the second part of the exercise, is scheduled
environmental activists from each of the six continental to be held in May end in Djibouti.
regions: Europe, Asia, North America, Central and South 392. Name the Indian Riffel shotter who attains world
America, Africa, and islands and island nations. This year number one spot in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Event.
is the 30th anniversary of the prestigious Goldman A. Rani Sarnobat
Environmental Prize. This year’s winners are Alfred B. Heena Sidhu
Brownell from Liberia, Bayarjargal Agvaantseren from C. Apurvi Chandela
Mongolia, Ana Colovic Lesoska from North Macedonia, D. Anjum Moudgil
Jacqueline Evans from the Cook Islands, Alberto Curamil E. Manu Bhaker
from Chile, and Linda Garcia from the United States. Answer: C
390. With which Maharatna company did Automotive Indian shooting ace Apurvi Chandela attained the world
Research Association of India (ARAI), signed an MoU number one position in the women’s 10 metres air rifle
for cooperation on various projects related to e- event while compatriot Anjum Moudgil rose to number
mobility? two. The rifle ace from Jaipur is among the five Indian
A. SAIL shooters to have already secured 2020 Olympics quotas
B. BHEL for the country. Anish Bhanwala, another of India’s
C. CIL talented young shooter, secured the 10th spot in 25 metres
D. BPCL Rapid Fire Pistol category.
E. NTPC 393. What was the profession of B Subhashan Reddy
Answer: B who passed away recently?
Bharat Heavy Electricals and Automotive Research A. Judge
Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body B. Journalist
affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public C. Politician
Enterprises have signed an MoU for cooperation on D. Author
various projects related to e-mobility. BHEL’s unique E. Film Maker
strength as technology developer and implementer and Answer: A
ARAI’s advanced facilities and expertise in design, testing Former Chief Justice of the Madras and Kerala High
and certification of mobility products, will generate Courts, Justice B Subhashan Reddy passed away. His
synergies in implementing solutions for Electric & Trolley areas of practice included Constitutional, Civil, Criminal,
Bus, EV Chargers, Battery & Charger testing, etc. Revenue and Taxation laws. He also practiced in the
391. The phase I of Indo-French joint naval exercise, Supreme Court of India.
“Varuna-19” is organised in which state?

394. Name the Japan's new emperor, who has formally B. World Refugee Day
ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne? C. CISF Raising Day
A. Naruhito D. World Laughter Day
B. Katerveto E. World Radio Day
C. Vinejesho Answer: A
D. Saranvikuto World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN
E. None of these General Assembly in December 1993, following the
Answer: A recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference.
Japan’s new emperor, Naruhito, has formally ascended to Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of
the Chrysanthemum Throne, replacing his father, Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press
Akihito.Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated Freedom Day. Theme for 2019 is Media for Democracy:
Naruhito and also pointed to Akihito’s role in Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation. The
transforming the role. 26th celebration of World Press Freedom Day is jointly
395. Which Indian Open University is going to launch organized by UNESCO, the African Union Commission
an awareness programme on Goods and Services Tax and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic
(GST) in collaboration with Bombay Stock Exchange of Ethiopia. The main event will take place in Addis
Institute Limited from its July 2019? Ababa.
A. BRAOU 398. The parliament of which country has become the
B. KKHSOU first in the world to declare Environment and Climate
C. IGNOU Emergency?
D. SSOU A. France
E. None of these B. United States
Answer: C C. United Kingdom
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) D. Germany
will launch an awareness programme on Goods and E. Australia
Services Tax (GST) in collaboration with Bombay Stock Answer: C
Exchange Institute Limited from its July 2019.The The UK Parliament has passed a declaration for
programme, which will be launched by IGNOU’s School Environment and Climate Emergency on May 01, 2019.
of Management Studies aims to impart basic knowledge Hence the Parliament of the UK has become the first
and skills required to fulfil various requirements under the parliament, or the UK has become the first country to pass
GST Act. This programme would be beneficial to people a declaration on climate emergency. This was a lot of
who are engaged in maintaining accounts and filing of pressure from the opposition Labour leaders for “rapid and
various indirect tax returns. dramatic action” to protect the environment for
396. When is the World Tuna Day celebrated? generations to come. The fight for this Climate Emergency
A. May 1 was lead by a group called Extinction Rebellion. What
B. May 2 does Climate Emergency mean: It means that from now
C. April 30 climate and the environment would be at the very centre
D. First Thursday of May of all government policy, rather than being on the fringe of
E. First Saturday of May political decisions.
Answer: B 399. Who launched the postage stamp to commemorate
The World Tuna Day is held on 2 May since 2017 to the 750th birth anniversary of Sri Vedanta Desikan.
highlight the importance of Tuna fish to the marine A. Ram Nath Kovind
ecosystem and the global economy and raise awareness B. Narendra Modi
about proper conservation and management to prevent C. Rajnath Singh
them from crashing. The United Nations General D. Arun Jaitley
Assembly officially recognized the Day in December E. Venkaiah Naidu
2016. Answer: E
397. Which day is observed on 3rd May? Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released a postage
A. World Press Freedom Day stamp to commemorate the 750th birth anniversary of Sri

Vedanta Desikan in New Delhi. Sri Vedanta Desikan foreign investment by Indian companies, after Singapore,
called for world peace and said that peace and humanity with investments worth $12.8 billion in 2017.
formed the basis of the spiritual teachings of great saints. 403. Who has taken charge as Zonal Manager of Life
400. Recetly, LIC HFL launched Udyam centre at Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in the south?
which cuty? A. Manoj Sharma
A. New Delhi B. K. Kadiresan
B. Bengaluru C. Pratap Rudra
C. Chennai D. Kasinadh Choudary
D. Lucknow E. None of these
E. Mumbai Answer: B
Answer: B Kadiresan has taken charge as Zonal Manager of Life
LIC Housing Finance (LIC HFL) has launched ‘Udyam’, a Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in the south. He will
skilling centre in Bengaluru. It was launched in oversee the operations of 13 divisional offices, 261 branch
association with Lok Bharti Education Society, the offices and 262 satellite offices covering Tamil Nadu,
implementing partner. Centres of Excellence (CoE) have Kerala and Union Territories of Puducherry and
been launched in Delhi and Bengaluru, and later on will Lakshadweep. Prior to this posting, he was the executive
expand to other cities director (pension and group schemes), LIC, Central
401. Which country was the biggest recipient of funds Office, Mumbai.
from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the year 404. Name the singer to win record breaking number
2018? of Billboard Music Awards in its history?
A. India A. Beyonce
B. South Africa B. Chris Brown
C. China C. Justin Bieber
D. Japan D. Drake
E. Russia E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: D
India was the biggest recipient of funds from Asian The Billboard Music Awards took place at the MGM
Development Bank last year and would continue to get Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old Drake
sovereign loans in excess of USD 3 billion in 2019.ABD has broken yet another record for his album ‘Scorpion’, as
will continue to make investment in rural connectivity, he now has the distinction of having won the most
urban development and skill development, among others. Billboard Music Awards ever. After taking home 12
India received nearly 25 per cent of the total loans awards, Drake’s number of wins reached a total of 27. He
sanctioned last year. New commitments included USD surpasses Taylor Swift, who has won 23 BBMAs overall.
21.6 billion in loans, grants and investments from ADB’s 405. Who wins the gold medal at the Ali Aliyev
own resources, exceeding the target of USD 19.71 billion Wrestling Tournament.
and up 10 per cent from 2017. A. Bajrang Punia
402. Which has emerged as the Third Largest Foreign B. Sushil Kumar
Direct Investor in Indiaduring2017-18? C. Yogeshwar Dutt
A. UAE D. Mahaveer Singh Phogat
B. Iraq E. Pawan Kumar
C. Iran Answer: A
D. Netherlands World number one Bajrang Punia won the gold medal as
E. USA he defeated Viktor Rassadin in the finals of men’s 65kg
Answer: D freestyle in the Ali Aliyev wrestling tournament in
The Netherlands has emerged as the third largest foreign Kaspiisk, Russia. The 25-year-old Indian grappler had
direct investor in India during2017-18, with investments won a gold medal at the Asian Championships in Xi’an,
pegged at about $2.67 billion across sectors. The China.
Netherlands was also the second largest destination for 406. Who has been named as the first non – British
President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)?

A. Kumar Sangakkara D. Nokia
B. Saurav Ganguly E. Oppo
C. Sanath Jayasuriya Answer: B
D. Mahela Jayawardane Huawei Technologies Co overtook Apple Inc to claim the
E. Sunil Gavaskar No. 2 spot in smartphones in the first quarter, moving a
Answer: A step closer to its avowed ambition of displacing Samsung
Kumar Sangakkara named as first non-British President of at the top of the market. Huawei’s been steadily gaining
MCC. Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lanka captain, on Apple and Samsung Electronics Co. with an
has been announced as the first non-British President of increasingly high-end line-up of devices, particularly in its
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and will take up his home market of China. Huawei grew shipments 50% from
one-year post on October 1, 2019. Sangakkara’s a year earlier
nomination was announced by current president, Anthony 410. According to ADB, Asia-Pacific region is expected
Wreford, at the MCC annual general meeting at Lord’s. to power ahead growing at what percentage this year?
407. Master Hirannaiah who died recently was a well A. 5.5
known artist of which film industry? B. 5.7
A. Bengali C. 6.7
B. Malayalam D. 7.1
C. Kannada E. 6.9
D. Hindi Answer: B
E. Telugu According to the bank’s Asian Development Outlook
Answer: C 2019 report released in April, developing Asia — which
Noted Kannada theatre personality Master Hirannaiah comprises 45 nations ranging from China to Tuvalu — is
died. He was 85 years old and was suffering from a liver projected to grow by 5.7 percent this year. However, the
complication. His mega hit play ‘Lanchavatara’ had a free growth outlook for developing Asia is expected to
form where Master Hirannaiah included a commentary on moderate to 5.6 percent in 2020, according to the report
the day’s politics making the play new with every staging. The bank’s lending grew to a record $21.6 billion in 2018,
408. When is the International Firefighters’ Day 10% higher compared to 2017. Mr. Nakao elaborated on
observed? the Strategy 2030 plan of ADB which will focus on six
A. May 1 key areas — operational and action plans for the private
B. May 2 sector, addressing remaining poverty and inequality,
C. May 3 accelerating progress in gender equality, continuing to
D. May 4 foster regional cooperation and integration, expanding
E. May First Saturday private sector operations and using concessional resources
Answer: D effectively. Addressing the opening session of the Board
International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on of Governors at ADB’s 52nd Annual Meeting in Nadi, Fiji
4th May.It was instituted after a proposal was emailed out , Mr. Nakao stated that consumer and investor behaviour
across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of could be undermined by trade tensions between countries
five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a bushfire in 411. Who was appointed as the head coach for the
Australia. The IFFD ribbons are linked to colours men's national volleyball team?
symbolic of the main elements firefighters work with – red A. Dragan Mihailovic
for fire and blue for water. These colours also are B. Dave Shoji
internationally recognised as representing emergency C. Marv Dunphy
service. D. Mick Haley
409. Huawei Technologies Co. has taken over which E. Hugh McCutcheon
company to become second largest smartphone maker Answer: A
in the world? The Volleyball Federation of India Friday appointed
A. Xiaomi Serbian Dragan Mihailovic as head coach of the men’s
B. Apple national team. He will take over as head coach and will be
C. Samsung joined by Pryemyslaw Gaszyoski (Poland) and Valadimir

Radosevic (Serbia) as the team’s physio and C. Rajdeep Sardesai
physiotherapist respectively. Apart from the men’s team, D. Shreen Bhan
the three will also be working closely with the U-23 men’s E. Nidhi Razdon
and other junior India teams. All the three have been Answer: A
appointed for five months and will work with the team for The article titled ‘Coalgate 2.0’ authored by Nileena M S
the Asian Championships scheduled to be held in Iran in and published in The Caravan magazine in March last year
September. has won the ACJ (Asian College of Journalism) Award for
412. Who has been sworn in as the top military officer Investigative Journalism, 2018. Nileena’s story
of the 29-nation NATO military alliance? investigates the allotment of ‘captive coal blocks’ in
A. David Goldfein Chhattisgarh’s Parba East and Kanta Basan regions. The
B. Charles Q. Brown article explores deforestation, re-locations of people, loss
C. Tod Wolters of livelihood, and denial of forest rights to tribal. The
D. Maryanne Miller award comprises a trophy, a citation and prize money of
E. None of these Rs 2 lakh.The award was presented to the winner by John
Answer: C Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News, who
U.S. Air Force General Tod D. Wolters has been sworn in was the chief guest at the journalism school’s annual
as the top military officer of the 29-nation NATO military convocation ceremony in Chennai
alliance.The former pilot, who has served in Afghanistan 415. Which IIT is going to bBuild a Centre of
and Iraq, became Supreme Allied Commander Europe at Excellence for Waste to Wealth Technologies?
NATO’s military headquarters in Mons, southern A. IIT Roorkee
Belgium. Wolters, who replaces U.S. Army General Curtis B. IIT Kharkpur
M. Scaparrotti for a term likely to run two to three years, C. IIT Kanpur
will also be commander of U.S. forces in Europe D. IIT Madras
413. Who among the following Indian has received the E. IIT Delhi
France’s highest civilian award -Chevalier of the Answer: E
Order of the Legion of Honour recently? Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Government,
A. Vikram Sarabhai Prof K. Vijay Raghavan, and Director, IIT Delhi, Prof V.
B. K. Radhakrishnan Ramgopal Rao, have signed a Memorandum of
C. A S Kiran Kumar Understanding in New Delhi for setting up the CoE. The
D. B.N. Suresh waste to wealth mission project has been approved under
E. Kailasavadivoo Sivan the recently constituted Prime Minister’s Science
Answer: C Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-
Former ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar was conferred STIAC), which is an overarching body for assessment,
with France’s highest civilian award – Chevalier de creation and implementation of major scientific,
l’Ordre national de la Lgion d’Honneur – for his technology and innovation interventions for India.
contribution to India-France space 416. Which city is going to host Asian youth Women
cooperation.Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Handball Championship 2019?
Ziegler conferred Kumar with the highest civilian honour A. Pune
of France on behalf of the President of France. The Ordre B. Kolkata
national de la Lgion d’Honneur (National Order of the C. Udaipur
Legion of Honour), was created in 1802 by Napoleon D. Jaipur
Bonaparte, is the highest civilian award given by the E. New Delhi
French for outstanding service to France, regardless of the Answer: D
nationality of the recipient Jaipur will host the 8th Asian Youth Women Handball
414. The article titled ‘Coalgate 2.0’ has won the ACJ Championship in which 10 teams, including defending
(Asian College of Journalism) Award for Investigative champions South Korea, will be participating.It is the first
Journalism, 2018. Who is the author of the article? time that the tournament will be hosted by Pink city
A. Nileena M S Jaipur. Earlier Delhi had hosted it in 2015 where the hosts
B. Arnab Goswami India had finished seventh. The previous edition in 2017

was held at Jakarta in Indonesia where South Korea was D. Bajrang Punia
the champion while Japan and China were placed second E. None of these
and third respectively Answer: D
417. Peter Mayhew was a renowned __________ World number one Bajrang Punia won the gold medal as
A. Singer he defeated Viktor Rassadin in the finals of men’s 65kg
B. Actor freestyle in the Ali Aliyev wrestling tournament in
C. Journalist Kaspiisk, Russia. Earlier on April 23, Bajrang had won a
D. Author gold in the same category, beating Kazakhstan’s Sayatbek
E. Sports Person Okassov 12-7 in the final of the Asian Wrestling
Answer: B Championships in China. Bajrang to participate in the
Actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in “Star ‘Beat the Streets’ competition at the Madison Square
Wars”, has passed away. The British-US actor played the Garden, New York, on May 6.
giant Wookiee warrior in several Star Wars films from 420. When is the Coal Miners Day celebrated?
1977 until 2015 A. May 2
418. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties B. May 3
on how many prepaid payment instrument (PPI) C. May 5
issuers, for violation of regulatory norms? D. May 4
A. Two E. May 6
B. Three Answer: D
C. Four Coal Miners Day was observed on may 4th of every year
D. Five to highlight the toughest profession and the people
E. Six working in coal mines. Several communities raise
Answer: D awareness and funds on this day for other organizations in
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties on five the coal mining area and workers.This day was established
prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers, including to show the appreciation for the sacrifices, honour the
Vodafone m-pesa and PhonePe, for violation of regulatory accomplishments and remember the tragedies that these
norms. Also, penalties have been imposed on Western hardworking individuals experience. The annual
Union Financial Services Inc and MoneyGram Payment celebration of Coal Miners Day began in 1975.
Systems Inc, both US firms, for non-compliance of 421. When is World Laughter Day celebrated?
guidelines. A penalty of Rs. 3.05 crore has been imposed A. May 04
on Vodafone m-pesa and Rs. 1 crore each on Mobile B. May 05
Payments, PhonePe and G.I. Technology Private Ltd. C. May 06
Also, a penalty of Rs. 5 lakh has been imposed on Y-Cash D. May First Saturday
Software Solutions. In a separate statement, the central E. May First Sunday
bank said it had imposed a penalty of Rs. 29.67 lakh on Answer: E
Western Union Financial Services Inc., USA., and Rs. World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of
10.12 lakh on MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc, USA, May of every year. The first celebration was on May 10,
for non-compliance of regulatory guidelines. RBI also 1998, in Mumbai, India. The celebration of World
imposed a penalty of Rs. 11.25 lakh on private sector Laughter Day was meant to be a positive manifestation for
lender Yes Bank for violation of norms pertaining to world peace and to build up a global consciousness of
issuance and operations of PPIs According to the section brotherhood and friendship through laughter and run-on
30 of the Payment and Settlement System Act, 2007, the sentences.
penalty has to be paid within 30 days of the order being 422. Which of these countries currency has been
passed awarded with the best bank note for 2018 by the
419. Name the player to win gold at Ali Aliyev International Bank Note Society (IBNS) ?
Wrestling Tournament in men’s 65kg freestyle event? A. Canada
A. Sushil Kumar B. India
B. Yogeshwar Dutt C. Singapore
C. Rahul Aware D. Germany

E. Russia member of the Advisory Council of the Fifteenth Finance
Answer: A Commission.Fifteenth Finance Commission had
Canada’s redesigned $10 bill has earned the Bank of constituted an Advisory Council with the following
Canada a Bank Note of the Year Award from the Members– Dr. D.K. Srivastava, Dr. Indira Rajaraman, Dr.
International Bank Note Society (IBNS).The competition Arvind Virmani, Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla, Dr. Sanjeev Gupta,
came from Mexico’s 500-peso note, Russia’s 100-ruble Prof. Pinaki Chakraborty, Sajjid Chinoy, Neelkanth
note, Norway’s 500-krone note and China’s 50-yuan note, Mishra, Prachi Mishra, Dr M. Govinda Rao, and Dr.
among many others. Omkar Goswami. Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian will be
423. Which country is set to become the site of the the twelfth Member of the Council.
world’s first crypto city, where cash will be shunned in 426. Bhushan Patil has stepped from the post of the
favor of a new cryptocurrency called DMI? President of which company?
A. Singapore A. Paytm
B. Malaysia B. Amazon India
C. Taiwan C. Red Bus
D. South Korea D. BSNL
E. Germany E. Just Dail
Answer: B Answer: A
Malaysia is set to become the site of the world’s first Paytm, India’s mobile payment and commerce platform’s
crypto city, where cash will be shunned in favor of a new President, Bhushan Patil, has quit the company. He had
cryptocurrency called DMI.DMI is a company that joined Paytm in March 2016 after serving five years at the
provides mobile enterprise, business intelligence and Chinese company Alibaba.com.
cybersecurity services and it has collaborated with the 427. Who has been named as the acting President of
Melaka Straits City on this project. Visitors will be able to the Archery Association of India (AAI)?
exchange normal money for DMI coins when they arrive A. Sunil Sharma
in the city. B. Niketan Srivastava
424. Which e-commerce company announces Virat C. Arun Chaudhary
Kohli & Anushka Sharma as first official brand D. Vikas Verma
ambassadors? E. None of these
A. Jobang Answer: A
B. Myntra Archery Association of India named its senior vice
C. Amazon president Sunil Sharma as its acting president. This comes
D. Koovs after AAI President B.V.P. Rao resigned.
E. Limeroad 428. IMF economist Reza Baqir has been appointed as
Answer: B the Governor of the State Bank of which country?
Myntra has announced the launch of ‘Go Myntra-la-la’ A. Russia
with an ad film starring Myntra’s first official brand B. Pakistan
ambassadors, cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka C. Afghanistan
Sharma. D. China
425. Who among the following has been recently E. Nepal
inducted as the member in the Advisory Council of the Answer: B
Fifteenth Finance Commission? Reza Baqir, an economist with the International Monetary
A. Raghuram Rajan Fund (IMF), has been appointed as Governor of the State
B. Krishnamurthy Subramanian Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for three years. Dr Baqir earned
C. Luigi Zingales his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, in
D. Arvind Subramanian Economics and has worked with the IMF for the last 16
E. None of these years. He has been the chief of the IMF’s Debt Policy
Answer: B Division and worked on IMF policies on external debt
The Chief Economic Advisor to Central government, Dr. sustainability and restructuring of member countries.
Krishnamurthy Subramanian has been included as the Before the IMF, Dr Baqir worked at the World Bank, the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Union Defence ministry has approved the procurement of 10
Bank of Switzerland. Baqir will be the second IMF staffer Kamov Ka-31 Airborne Early Warning and Control
to head the SBP. Before him, Mohammad Yaqub was also helicopters for the Indian Navy.The cost of the deal would
brought in from the IMF to head the State Bank from 1993 be around Rs 3,600 crore and the 10 helicopters would be
to 1999. deployed on the aircraft carriers and warships of the Navy
429. Nepal based Bandana Nepal has recently created including the INS Vikrant and Grigorovich-class frigates.
Guinness World Records in which of the following The aim of the choppers is to sanitise the air space around
fields? the battle groups led by the aircraft carriers while carrying
A. Mountain Climbing out operations in the sea or anti-submarine warfare
B. Singing operations.
C. Cycling 432. Indian sports person Saurav Ghoshal is related to
D. Dancing which sport?
E. Weightlifting A. Tennis
Answer: D B. Table Tennis
A Nepali teenager danced continuously for 126 hours to C. Badminton
set a Guinness World Records on ‘Longest Dancing D. Squash
Marathon by an Individual.Bandana beat the record set by E. Running
Kalamandalam Hemlatha, who danced continuously for Answer: D
123 hours and 15 minutes in 2011. Ace Indian squash players Saurav Ghoshal and Joshna
430. With which IT company did the India's largest Chinappa won their respective Asian Individual Squash
telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd announced a five- Championship titles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Saurav
year multi-million-dollar IT outsourcing deal? Ghoshal defeated Leo Au Chun Ming of Hong Kong.
A. TCS Joshna Chinappa on the other hand retained her title as she
B. Infosys beat top seed Annie Au of Hong Kong. Ghoshal who had
C. IBM become the first Indian male player to reach top ten of the
D. Apple world rankings
E. Dell 433. Xavi Hernandez announces his retirement. He
Answer: C plays football for which team?
India’s largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd A. Liverpool FC
announced a five-year multi-million-dollar IT outsourcing B. Juventus FC
deal with tech giant IBM.Vodafone Idea is collaborating C. FC Barcelona
with leading global technology partners including IBM to D. Manchester United FC
deploy new age technologies with built-in customisations E. Celta Vigo
and novel innovations. This five-year collaboration with Answer: C
IBM, opens new opportunities for us to partner together in FC Barcelona legend midfielder Xavi Hernandez has
domains like cloud, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT announced that he will retire at the end of the season to
(Internet of Things). We will also be able to leverage move into coaching.Xavi went on to win 25 titles,
collateral from the cloud partnership already announced including the treble seasons of 2008-09 and 2014-15. In
between Vodafone and IBM in Europe. total he holds eight La Liga, three Copa del Rey, four
431. Indian Navy is set to receive 10 ‘Kamov Ka-31’ UEFA Champions League, two FIFA Club World Cup,
Airborne Early Warning and Control Helicopter from six Spanish Super Cup, and two UEFA Super Cup. Xavi is
which country? a six-time Copa Catalunya and one-time Catalunya Super
A. United States Cup winner.
B. Russia 434. Maramraju Satyanarayana Rao who passed away
C. Scotland recently was a renowned ___________
D. Germany A. Judge
E. Canada B. Journalist
Answer: B C. Writer
D. Scientist

E. Politician schools and institutions to promote athletics as the primary
Answer: C sport. And to introduce new talent and youngsters in the
Prominent writer and academician, Maramraju field of athletics
Satyanarayana Rao passed away, following a cardiac 438. G-7 industrialised nations meet 2019 is going to
arrest. He was 84, he had worked as professor of political hosted by which country?
science and registrar of Ambedkar Open University. A. US
435. When is International Day of the Midwife B. Britain
celebrated every year? C. France
A. May 04 D. Italy
B. May 05 E. Canada
C. May 06 Answer: C
D. May 07 India will be attending the Group of 7 industrialised
E. May First Sunday nations meet organised by France in Biarritz in August
Answer: B along with Australia, Chile and South Africa, in a sign of
International Midwives Day 2019 is celebrated on May the recognition of India’s growing economic heft in the
5th every year. First International Day of the Midwife international arena.The invitation to Australia, France and
(IDM) was celebrated on 5th of May in the year 1991 Chile besides India reflects the French emphasis on the
using the theme “Towards safe birth for all by the year Indian Ocean and the Pacific region. The G-7 groups
2000”. It is celebrated as a day to honor the midwives for together the US, Britain, France, Italy, Canada, Japan and
their big contribution towards the health of the people Germany.
across the nations. 439. The Finance Ministry has, imposed an anti-
436. Every year International No Diet Day is a day that dumping duty of approximately what amount per
is celebrated on May 6th. When is the day first tonne on the import of saccharine from Indonesia?
observed? A. $ 1630
A. 1991 B. $ 1530
B. 1992 C. $ 1730
C. 1993 D. $ 1830
D. 1994 E. $1430
E. 199 Answer: A
Answer: B The Finance Ministry has, on the recommendations of the
International No Diet Day is a day that is celebrated on Commerce Ministry, imposed an anti-dumping duty of
May 6th and is a day used to raise awareness to not only $1,633.17 per tonne on the import of saccharine from
how unhealthy fad dieting can be but also to acknowledge Indonesia.Saccharine is a compound most commonly used
the beauty and diversity of all body types.It is also a day to in sugar-substitute sweeteners. Indonesia, until recently,
raise awareness about the various dieting disorders which accounted for a large chunk of India’s saccharine imports.
exist. Disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. This day In 2017-18, India imported $4.36 million worth of
was first created in 1992 by Mary Evans to help people saccharine from Indonesia, which is 43% of the total
appreciate their own bodies imports of the sugar-substitute compound. However,
437. Every year on what day the World Athletic Day is imports from Indonesia have declined since then. In the
observed every year to raise awareness about sports April 2018 to February 2019 period, India imported only
among youth? $1.48 million worth of saccharine from Indonesia, about
A. May 04 20% of its total imports from around the world.
B. May 05 440. Which among the following states has recently
C. May 06 passed an Act allowing the shops and businesses to
D. May 07 remain open 24 hours?
E. May 08 A. Rajasthan
Answer: B B. Andhra Pradesh
Every year the World Athletic Day is observed every year C. Madhya Pradesh
on 7 May to raise awareness about sports among youth, in D. Gujarat

E. Karnataka B. USD 3 billion
Answer: D C. USD 4 billion
Shops and other businesses in Gujarat can remain open D. USD 5 billion
round the clock now with the Gujarat Shops and E. USD 6 billion
Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Answer: D
Conditions of Service) Act, 2019 coming into force from The Asian Development Bank has launched a 5 billion
May 1.With this, commercial establishments in municipal dollar action plan aimed at protecting the Pacific Ocean
corporations limits, or those near national highways, and promoting economic growth in the Asia-Pacific
railway stations, state transport depots, hospitals and region.The initiative was launched at the 52nd Annual
petrol pumps will be allowed to operate 24 hours. The Meeting of ADB’s Board of Governors in Fiji. The $5
shops and commercial entities operating near state billion action plan will run between 2019–2024. The
highways and within municipality limits can now operate ADB announced the launch of the Action Plan for Healthy
between 6 am to 2 am. The act replaced the Gujarat Shops Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies. The
and Establishments Act of 1948, which prohibited shops organization wants to help reduce land-based sources of
and other businesses from operating between 12 am to 6 marine pollution, including waste water and plastic waste.
am. Under the new act, working hours for women It also wants to protect marine ecosystems and create
employees can be between 6 am and 9 pm, which could be sustainable business opportunities in tourism and the
relaxed only if a written request is made and after the fisheries industry.
authorities consider safety issues. 443. Stevo Pendarovski becomes the President of which
441. What is the new housing loan limit for Regional country?
Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks to individuals A. Montenegro
in metropolitan centres under the priority sector B. North Macedonia
lending? C. Kosovo
A. Rs 35 lakh D. Bulgaria
B. Rs 25 lakh E. None of these
C. Rs 55 lakh Answer: B
D. Rs 45 lakh Stevo Pendarovski, supported by the ruling Social
E. Rs 55 lakh Democrats (SDSM), has won the North Macedonian
Answer: A presidency in a run-off vote.Pendarovski had 51.7% of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the votes whereas Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, his
eligibility cap on home loans extended by regional rural challenger, had 44.7% votes. Siljanovska-Davkova is
banks and small finance banks to Rs. 35 lakh in North Macedonia’s first female candidate and a university
metropolitan areas and Rs. 25 lakh in other centres, professor.
provided the overall cost of the dwelling unit in the 444. Who has been awarded the 2019 V K Krishna
metropolitan centres and other centres does not exceed Rs. Menon award?
45 lakh and Rs. 30 lakh.All such loans will be now A. Mahendra Chaudhary
classified by these banks as priority sector loans. The B. K G Balakrishan
existing family income limit of Rs. 2 lakh per annum to be C. Benni Joseph Mavelil
eligible for loans for housing projects exclusively for D. G D ‘Robert’ Govender
construction of houses for Economically Weaker Sections E. None of these
(EWS) and Low Income Groups (LIG), is revised to Rs. 3 Answer: D
lakh per annum for EWS and Rs. 6 lakh per annum for G D ‘Robert’ Govender, an Indian-origin journalist in
LIG, in alignment with the income criteria specified under South Africa, has been honoured in the UK with 2019 V K
the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Krishna Menon award for his outstanding contribution as
442. ADB has launched an Action Plan for Healthy a pioneer of decolonised journalism.The South Africa-
Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies for the born journalist was awarded posthumously during an
Asia and Pacific region. What will be the total event to mark the 123rd birth anniversary of Indian
investment in the plan? diplomat and politician V K Krishna Menon.
A. USD 2 billion

445. Who among the following conferredwith PC deliver almost 5,500 pounds of science, supplies and
Chandra Purashkaar 2019? hardware to the Space Station
A. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty 448. Name the Scorpene class submarine launched by
B. Dr. Subramanyam Iyer Indian Navy recently
C. Dr. Satish Chakravarthy A. INS Karang
D. Dr. Durga Prasad Gowda B. INS Vela
E. None of these C. INS Vagir
Answer: A D. INS Khanderi
C. Chandra Puraskaar, the annual national award from the E. INS Mamata
P. C. Chandra Group was conferred upon one of India’s Answer: B
reputed cardiac surgeon and humanitarian Dr. Devi Prasad The Navy launched the Scorpene-class submarine Vela,
Shetty at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.Swami the fourth of six underwater warships being built in India
Suviranandaji Maharaj, the General Secretary of with French collaboration, with an aim to boost Indian
Ramkrishna Math and Ramkrishna Mission, Belur Math capability to defend and secure the strategic sea lanes. The
graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and gave away the Vela submarine will undergo a number of tests conducted
award. He has received innumerable awards and honours by the Navy before it is commissioned in the defence fleet.
in his life, the most noteworthy being Padma Shri for The state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has
Medicine in 2003 and Padma Bhushan for Medicine in entered into a contract for construction and transfer of
2013. Government of Karnataka also conferred him with technology for six Scorpene-class subs with French
the ‘Rajyotsava Award’ in 2002 for initiating the concept collaborator Ms Naval Group (formerly DCNS). INS Vela
of “micro health insurance scheme.” is the fourth in that series.
446. Name the Japan's first private rocket to reach 449. Name the Frontline missile destroyer of the Indian
space? Navy was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard,
A. Momo-1 Visakhapatnam?
B. Momo-2 A. INS Ranjit
C. Momo-3 B. INS Rana
D. Momo-4 C. INS Rajput
E. Momo-5 D. INS Ranvijay
A Japanese aerospace startup successfully launched a Answer: A
small rocket, making it the country’s first privately Frontline missile destroyer of the Indian Navy ‘INS
developed model to reach outer space.The unmanned Ranjit’ was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard,
rocket launched from its test site in Taiki on the northern Visakhapatnam, after serving the Indian navy for 36
Japanese island of Hokkaido and it reached about 110 km years.INS Ranjit, the third of the five Kashin-class
in altitude before falling into the Pacific Ocean after 10 destroyers built by the erstwhile USSR, was
minutes of flight time. commissioned on September 15 1983. INS Rajat has
447. Which aerospace company launched the Falcon 9 sailed for 2,190 days, covering over 7,43,000 nautical
rocket with Dragon spacecraft? miles, equivalent to navigating around the world 35 times
A. NASA and 3.5 times the distance from the earth to the moon
B. Tesla 450. e-Governance Services India ties up with which
C. Boeing IIT to upscale Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.
D. SpaceX A. IIT Bombay
E. None of these B. IIT Delhi
Answer: D C. IIT Kanpur
Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp. D. NIT Allahabad
launched its 17th commercial resupply mission to the E. IIM Ahmedabad
International Space Station for longtime customer NASA. Answer: C
The 213-foot-tall (65-meter) rocket lifted off from Cape Common Service Centre’s (CSC) e-Governance Services
Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Dragon will India Limited, a special purpose vehicle under the

Ministry of Electronics & IT, has tied up with Indian continue business expansion. About $350 million of the
Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kanpur to upscale ‘Unnat total amount would be invested in setting up a local
Bharat Abhiyan’.‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’ is an initiative payments processing center as per the Reserve Bank of
of the Ministry of HRD. It aims to find solutions to India’s mandate to store all payments data locally.
accelerate sustainable growth in rural India. Under the 454. The software “ElectionGuard” has been launched
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, IIT-Kanpur has brought together by which of these companies for secure and verifiable
15 leading higher education institutions from Uttar voting?
Pradesh. These institutions have agreed to work with CSC A. Apple
for the development of villages under the scheme. B. Google
451. What is the theme of World Asthma Day 2019? C. Microsoft
A. People have to Control Their Asthma Disease D. IBM
B. You Can Control Your Asthma E. TCS
C. Allergy and Asthma Answer: C
D. STOP for Asthma Microsoft has launched a software named
E. None of these “ElectionGuard” to help countries ensure secure and
Answer: D verifiable voting.The tool “ElectionGuard” will enable
The World Asthma Day takes place annually on the first end-to-end verification of elections, open results to third-
Tuesday of May since 1998 by the Global Initiative for party organisations for secure validation, and allow
Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care individual voters to confirm their votes were correctly
around the world. The 2019 World Asthma Day was held counted. However, it should be noted that
on May 7. Theme for the year 2019 is “STOP for “ElectionGuard” is not designed to support internet voting
Asthma”. and is aimed at supplementing and improving the paper
452. When is the World Red Cross Day observed every ballot systems.
year? 455. Who among the following has been elected as the
A. May 06 new President of Panama?
B. May 07 A. Laurentino Cortizo
C. May 08 B. Mireya Moscoso
D. First Sunday of May C. Juan Carlos Varela
E. Second Tuesday of May D. Ricardo Martinelli
World Red Cross Day is observed every year on 8 May to Answer: A
commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the The Panama Electoral Tribunal announced that Laurentino
Red Cross. Theme for the year 2019 is “#love” or simply Cortizo has won the country’s presidential
“love” The founder of Red Cross was Henry Dunant as election.Laurentino Cortizo, the presidential candidate
well as the founder of International Committee of the Red from the opposition Democratic Revolutionary Party, has
Cross (ICRC). He was born in Geneva in 1828. He declared his victory, with a narrow gap of 1.93 per cent
became the first recipient of 1st Nobel Peace prize. against Romulo Roux, another candidate.
453. Recently Which Global card payments company, 456. Who has been honored with the “Presidential
invested USD 1 bn (about Rs 7,000 crore) in India in Medal of Freedom” the highest civilian honour of US?
the next 5 years. A. Jennifer Aniston
A. Visa B. Tiger Woods
B. Mastercard C. Brad Pitt
C. Rupay D. Jennifer Lopez
D. Emirates E. None of these
E. SBI Answer: B
Answer: B US President Donald Trump has awarded golfer Tiger
Mastercard announced a $1 billion investment in India Woods the country’s highest civilian honour. Woods was
over the next five years aimed at converting India into a presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White
vital node in the company’s infrastructure, and also to

House, as he became the fourth and youngest golfer to A feature film on the life and works of Bangabandhu
receive the prestigious award. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to be jointly produced by India
457. The laser weapons system ‘Self-Protect High and Bangladesh will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker
Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD)’ has been Shyam Benegal. The meeting focussed on various aspects
launched by the Air Force of which country? of making the feature film on the founder of Bangladesh,
A. United States co-production of which had earlier been announced by the
B. Russia prime ministers of both the countries.
C. China 460. Name the Singapore based cloud-services provider
D. Singapore company that partnered with the Indian Institute of
E. Germany Technology (IIT) Kanpur to provide access to research
Answer: A) opportunities?
The US Air Force has successfully used a laser weapons A. Deskera
system to shoot down multiple missiles while in flight. B. Tabera
The system is designed to eventually be mounted on C. Mouseera
aircraft to be used to protect the vehicle from attacks. The D. Cloudera
Air Force Research Laboratory conducted the test at the E. Spaceera
US Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Answer: A
The system, called the Self-Protect High Energy Laser Singapore-headquartered Deskera, a cloud-services
Demonstrator (SHiELD), was used from the ground, and provider, partnered with the Indian Institute of
was used to shoot down “multiple air launched missiles in Technology (IIT) Kanpur to provide small and medium-
flight.” SHiELD also not the only laser technology that’s sized enterprises (SMEs) of south-east Asia and India
in testing by the US military — the US Army tested a access to research opportunities.According to the
system mounted on an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter partnership deal, around 100,000 SMEs associated with
last summer, and the US Navy is working with Lockheed Deskera will be able to benefit from modern facilities
Martin on its own systems to install on warships. offered by IIT Kanpur for industries such as
458. Which city hosted the recently concluded India, manufacturing, aviation, logistics, and supply chain. IIT
Brazil & South Africa (IBSA) Sherpas’ Meeting? Kanpur is well-equipped with cutting-edge capabilities
A. Cochin and will provide an additional layer of research to help
B. New Delhi enterprises in improved decision-making
C. Brasilia 461. Seymour Nurse who passed away recently was the
D. Rio de Janeiro former cricket player of which country?
E. Cape Town A. Australia
Answer: A B. West Indies
India and the United States have agreed to strengthen C. South Africa
economic co-operation and bilateral trade by ensuring D. New Zealand
greater collaboration amongst stakeholders, including E. England
government, businesses and entrepreneurs. A bilateral Answer: B
trade meeting was held between the two countries in New Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse passed away
Delhi. Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu after suffering from a prolonged illness. Nurse has played
and US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross co-chaired 29 Test matches for the team between 1960 and 1969.
the meeting. After retiring, he served as a Barbados selector and a team
459. Name the Indian film director who is going to manager.
direct Indo-Bangla film on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman? 462. Derek Sippy who was a sportsperson passed away
A. Prakash Jha recently. He was a former________ player.
B. Anurag Kasyap A. Billiards
C. Sanjay Lela Bhansali B. Golf
D. Mithun Chakraborty C. Basketball
E. Shyam Benegal D. Football
Answer: E E. Hockey

Answer: A Answer: B
Former billiards player, coach and administrator Derek SEBI allowed foreign portfolio investors can invest in
Sippy died, following a massive heart attack. He was the municipal bonds.Reserve Bank of India permitted FPIs to
Indian team’s coach at recently concluded Asian Under-21 invest in municipal bonds as a measure to broaden access
Boys Snooker and Asian Women Snooker tournament in of non resident investors to debt instruments in the
Chandigarh. country.As per the RBI, foreign investment in municipal
463. When is The World Thalassemia Day is bonds should be within the limits set for FPI investment in
celebrated annually? State Development Loans (SDLs).The limits for FPI
A. May 4 investment in municipal bonds is 2 percent of outstanding
B. May 7 stock of securities.
C. May 5 466. On what date of every month Max Life Insurance
D. May 8 to mark Protection Day for the awareness around the
E. May 9 concept of financial protection?
Answer: D A. 06th
World Thalassemia Day is celebrated on May 8 every year B. 07th
to commemorate Thalassemia victims and to encourage C. 08th
those who struggle to live with the disease. The theme for D. 09th
2019 World Thalassemia Day is “Universal access to E. First Saturday
quality thalassaemia healthcare services: Building bridges Answer: A
with and for patient” Max Life Insurance, one of industry’s foremost life
464. The Raising Day of Border Roads Organization insurance companies, announced that it will dedicate 6th
(BRO) was celebrated on May 7, 2019. The day was day of every calendar month as ‘Protection Day’ towards
formed in which year? driving awareness around the concept of financial
A. 1948 protection. The decision came in line with the Company’s
B. 1958 launch of Max Life India Protection Quotient survey
C. 1960 conducted in collaboration with Kantar IMRB. It denoted
D. 1962 that the extent to which the Indians feel protected from
E. 2002 financial uncertainties is extremely low, and that level was
Answer: C as 35. The Company will also start an initiative called the
The 59th Raising Day of Border Roads Organization “Super Customer Week“, in which the customers will be
(BRO) was celebrated on May 7, 2019. The BRO, was taught about the different facets of financial protection.
formed on 7 May 1960, is a leading road construction 467. India has been re-elected as an observer to
agency under the Ministry of Defence with a primary role __________ Council
of providing road connectivity in border areas. It executes A. Madagascar
road construction and maintenance works along the B. Arctic
Northern and Western frontiers primarily to meet the C. Antarctic
strategic requirements of the Army and is responsible for D. Mediterranean
over 53,000 Km roads. The organisation is now executing E. Indian
works with a combination of departmental, contractual Answer: B
and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) India re-elected as Observer of the Arctic Council at the
mode, thus enhancing our capabilities manifold 11th Arctic Council ministerial meeting at Rovaniemi,
465. The maximum limit set by SEBI for FPIs to invest Finland. Arctic Council a high level intergovernmental
in municipal bonds is __________percent of organisation set up in 1996 to promotes cooperation,
outstanding stock of securities. coordination and interaction among Arctic states on
A. 1% common issues, particularly on sustainable development
B. 2% and environmental protection.Canada, Denmark, Finland,
C. 3% Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States
D. 4% are members of the Arctic Council. Besides India, 12 other
E. 5%

nations including China, France, Germany, Japan, UK, D. Pratap Verma
Switzerland and Netherlands have observer status. E. None of these
468. To provide a further boost to the renewable Answer: A
energy sector in the country, the Ministry of New & Bajaj Auto Executive Director Rakesh Sharma has been
Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a meeting, with the elected as Vice-President of Geneva-based International
industry stakeholders. The meeting is named as Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA).Sharma,
A. Chintan Baithak a representative of the Society of Indian Automobile
B. Chetan Baithak Manufacturers (SIAM), was elected during the annual
C. Chappan Baithak general meeting of (IMMA) at Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
D. Chola Baithak 471. Name the digital payments technology that has
E. None of these announced the appointment of Sujatha V Kumar as
Answer: A Head of Marketing for India and South Asia?
To provide a further boost to the renewable energy sector A. Visa
in the country, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy B. Master Card
(MNRE) held a meeting, termed as ‘Chintan Baithak’, C. Rupay
with the industry stakeholders.The government’s motive D. Emirates
behind organizing this meet, which was chaired by the E. None of these
MNRE Secretary Anand Kumar, was to address various Answer: A
issues with respect to the renewable energy sector in the Visa, the global leader in digital payments technology
country. This meeting was attended by a number of announced the appointment of Sujatha V Kumar as Head
industry stakeholders including renewable energy of Marketing for India and South Asia. She will be driving
developers, regulators, think-tanks, equipment overall marketing strategy and execution including
manufacturers, financers, industry bodies and skill consumer, retail and digital marketing initiatives for India
developers. and the emerging markets of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,
469. Which state inductedits 1st Anti-Naxal Women Nepal, and the Maldives. Prior to this, Sujatha was with
Commando Unit? Google as Head – Brand & Reputation, Marketing, and
A. Andhra Pradesh Strategy.
B. Chhattisgarh 472. Who among the following Indian has recently
C. Telangana been re-appointed on the International Narcotics
D. Orissa Control Board (INCB) for second term?
E. Tamil Nadu A. Jagjit Pavadia
Answer: B B. Viraj Sumyai
The Chhattisgarh police for the first time has inducted C. Mohit Tyagi
women commandos in the District Reserve Guard, its D. Santosh Sagar
frontline anti-Naxal force.Comprising 30 women led by E. None of these
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dineshwari Nand, Answer: A
have received extensive training in jungle combat. With India’s Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected to the International
the induction of the women commando contingent, the Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for another term. Ms
number of platoons of the DRG in Dantewada now stands Pavadia has been a member of the INCB since 2015 and
at six Of the 30 recruits, 10 are surrendered women her current term is set to expire in 2020. Jagjit Pavadia has
Naxals, while 10 others are assistant constables who were been re-elected for a five-year term beginning 2nd March,
part of the erstwhile Salwa Judum (anti-Naxal militia) 2020. INCB consists of 13 members who are elected by
movement the ECOSOC and who serve in their personal capacity.
470. Who has been elected as Vice-President of Established in 1968, the INCB is an independent and
Geneva-based International Motorcycle quasi-judicial monitoring body for the implementation of
Manufacturers Association (IMMA). the UN’s international drug control conventions.
A. Rakesh Sharma 473. Standard Life divested what per cent of its stake
B. Anitha Mohanthy in HDFC Life Insurance?
C. Vikram Singh A. 1.6%

B. 1.7% 476. Name the two Indian UN Peacekeeper who have
C. 1.72% been honored for sacrificing their lives in the line of
D. 1.75% duty
E. 1.78% A. Jitender Kumar and Shikha Garg
Answer: E B. Rishi Kaushik and Jitendra Kumar
Standard Life has successfully divested 1.78 per cent of its C. Atul Khare and Shikha Garg
stake in HDFC Life Insurance to raise Rs 1,400 crore. The D. Rishi Kaushik and Atul Khare
divestment was done through offer for sale (OFS) route E. Jitender Kumar and Atul Khare
and the issue managed to sail through successfully with Answer: A)
both qualified institutional investors (QIBs) and retail Police Officer Jitender Kumar serving in the UN
investor quotas seeing full subscriptions. The Standard Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic
Life (Mauritius Holdings) proposed to sell up to Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and Shikha Garg,
3,60,00,000 equity shares (1.78% stake) at a floor price of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Rs 390 per equity share and DSP Merril Lynch will be the consultant attached with India’s Ministry of Environment,
broker for the sale process on behalf of Standard Life Forest and Climate Change, along with 113 UN personnel
(Mauritius Holdings). and staff, lost their lives in the service of peace between
474. Which telecom company has decided to merge its January 2018 and March 2019.Both are among 115 UN
broadband satellite, or VSAT, business with that of peacekeepers and staff honoured by the global
market leader Hughes Communications India? organisation for their sacrifice in the line of duty.
A. Airtel 477. TAFE Ltd has signed an MoU with Petroleum
B. Idea Conservation Research Association to aid conservation
C. Reliance of resources.F in TAFE stands for?
D. Tata A. Functional
E. Aircel B. Foremost
Answer: A C. Farming
Bharti Airtel has decided to merge its broadband satellite, D. Farm
or VSAT, business with that of market leader Hughes E. Fictional
Communications India, to create a stronger no. 1 in the Answer: D)
space, in a bid to increase scale, improve operational Home-grown tractor maker Tractors and Farm Equipment
efficiencies and target new customers in areas such as in- (TAFE) and Petroleum Conservation Research
flight connectivity. After a merger, Hughes Association (PCRA) have signed a memorandum of
Communication will own 67% share of new entity and the understanding aimed at promoting conservation of
remaining 33% will own by Bharti Airtel. resources across the country.Under the collaboration, it is
475. Name the pioneering educationist,famous as the planned to jointly conduct Agriculture Workshops and
father of modern legal education in India, who passed Melas by involving TAFE’s extensive dealership network
away recently? in spreading awareness / sensitizing farmers on the
A. Sandeep Desai advantages of better maintenance and upkeep of their
B. Anil Pradhan tractors and implements, resulting in lesser fuel
C. Kartik Bir Sethi consumption and efficient utilization of resources, thereby
D. N.R. Madhava Menon helping farmers maximize their productivity and
E. None of these profitability
Answer: D) 478. The year 2019 was observed as the which
Prof N.R. Madhava Menon, an educationist, scholar and anniversary year of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath
the pioneering spirit behind modern legal education in Tagore.
India, passed away. He was 84 years old.Menon was A. 142
honoured by the Padma Shri, fourth highest Indian civilian B. 125
award, in 2003 for his outstanding contribution to public C. 200
services D. 158
E. 162

Answer: D B. 13.2%
The 158th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, C. 13.7%
Nobel laureate and icon of Bengali literature, was D. 14.3%
celebrated across the country on 7th May.He was born on E. 14.9%
7 May 1861 in the Jorasanko mansion in Calcutta to Answer: B
Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. He became the Bank credit grew by 13.2% in financial year 2018-19 as
first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in compared to 10.3% in the previous financial year, mainly
1913 for ‘Song Offerings,’ the English version of his aided by loans to services and retail sector.Deposit growth
collection of poems, ‘Gitanjali.’ also gained momentum, growing by 10% as compared to
479. The United Nations Global Road Safety Week 6.7% a year ago. Credit growth in services sector till the
2019 was held between __________ middle of February was 23.7% and in retail sector it was
A. May 1 – May 6 16.7%. Credit growth in the industry sector was 5.6%.
B. May 6 – May 12 482. For which bank does the company ‘Talocity’is
C. May 10 – May 16 going to provide its AI-supported "touchless"
D. May 5 – May 11 technology for the bank's hiring process and human
E. May 7 – May 14 resource (HR) operations?
Answer: B A. Axis Bank
The Fifth UN Global Road Safety Week will be held from B. HDFC Bank
6-12 May 2019 with theme “Leadership for road safety”. C. Kotak Mahindra Bank
The goal of is to generate a demand from the public for D. Yes Bank
stronger leadership for road safety worldwide. Stronger E. ICICI Bank
leadership is needed to advance road safety in countries Answer: D
and communities worldwide and it is key to achieving Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based HR solutions provider
road safety targets, including SDG target 3.6 to reduce Talocity would provide Yes Bank its AI-supported
road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2020 and SDG “touchless” technology for the bank’s hiring process and
target 11.2 to provide access to safe, affordable, accessible human resource (HR) operations. In the process of
and sustainable transport systems for all by 2030. recruitment, candidates are interviewed by an AI bot on a
480. Which airways operates world’s first 'zero waste' one-way video platform. Talocity’s machine learning and
commercial flight? AI capabilities will create personality report of each job
A. Emirates applicant.This creates a unique evaluation platform which
B. Jetstar is effective without any human involvement and helpful in
C. Qantas large volume hiring.
D. Singapore Airlines 483. India to soon get its first Apple retail store in
E. None of these which city?
Answer: C A. New Delhi
The world’s first ‘zero waste’ commercial flight took to B. Kolkata
the skies as part of a new initiative from the Australian C. Mumbai
airline Qantas to cut single-use plastics that end up in D. Bangalore
landfill.Flying from Sydney to Adelaide, the airline stated E. Chennai
that all products and packaging aboard QF739 will either Answer: C
be reused, recycled or disposed of as compost. The India is set to get its first Apple Inc retail store in Mumbai.
Australian carrier stated that it will cut 100 million single- The company has finalised a list of locations for its retail
use plastics by the end of next year and eliminate 75 per store. The move comes as the tech giant is trying to
cent of the airline’s waste by the end of 2021. It Head establish a strong presence in the world’s fastest-growing
Quartered in Australia. smartphone market. However, the final place is not
481. According to the recent reports bank credit grew finalized yet.
by what percent in financial year 2018-19 as compared 484. Name the Former SC Judge who has been
to 10.3% in the previous financial year? appointed as the member of Commonwealth
A. 12.3% Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal.

A. KS Radhakrishnan crore on the BSE. The market capitalisation (m-cap) of
B. Justice Katju TCS stood at Rs. 8,13,779.67 crore, which is Rs.
C. Dipak Misra 18,151.12 crore more than that of RIL’s valuation.
D. Ranjan Gogoi 487. WHO Partnered with IFBA for eliminating
E. Fathima Beevi industrially produced trans fats by which year?
Answer: A A. 2020
Former Supreme Court judge, Justice (Retired) KS B. 2021
Radhakrishnan has been appointed as a member of the C. 2022
Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, London. He D. 2023
has been appointed to serve as a member of the Tribunal E. 2025
for a four-year term between June 1, 2019, and May 31, Answer: D
2023. Justice KS Radhakrishnan served as a judge of the Trans fat, also called the worst form of fat in food,
Supreme Court between November 2009 and May 2014. responsible for over 5,00,000 deaths globally from
Prior to this, he served as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat coronary heart disease each year, could be eliminated from
and Jammu and Kashmir High Courts. the industrially produced global food supply by 2023.The
485. Indian Army to commemorate 2019 as _______ WHO has welcomed its partnership with the International
A. Year of Courageous Soldiers Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) to achieve this
B. Year of Soldiers disabled in the Line of Duty. target.Eliminating industrially produced trans fat is one of
C. Year of Martyrs of Pulwama the simplest and most effective ways to save lives and
D. Year of Next of Kin create a healthier food supply
E. None of these 488. Which company is to be principal sponsor of
Answer: D Afghanistan cricket team at ICC World Cup 2019?
The Indian Army is commemorating this year as the ‘Year A. Amul
of Next of Kin’ and plans to reach out to the next of kin of B. Britannia
battle casualties, ex-servicemen and serving soldiers to C. Nestle
inform them of entitled financial benefits, welfare D. Havmor
schemes and help resolve pension related problems. Bipin E. Kwality Wall’s
Rawat, Army Chief General in January stated that the Answer: A
army will observe 2019 as the year for the next of kin. Dairy major Amul will be the principal sponsor of the
Last year, stress was laid on the disabled soldiers, while Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming ICC World
this year its on the next of kin of the deceased soldiers. It Cup hosted by England and Wales. Gujarat Cooperative
will also seek the involvement of the defence ministry, Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets
Nepal Embassy (due to several soldiers being recruited dairy products under Amul brand, exports around Rs. 200
from Nepal), Sainik Boards, banks and welfare agencies crore worth of products annually to the neighbouring
such as the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme country. This is the third time that Amul is sponsoring a
(ECHS). The Directorate of Indian Army Veterans will be cricket team in the World Cup. Amul’s logo will appear
the nodal agency. on the leading arm of Afghanistan team playing jerseys as
486. Which Indian firm is currently the most valued well as on the training kits throughout the World Cup
firm in terms of market capitalization in India? from May 30 to July 14, 2019.
A. HCL 489. Name the renowned Sikh historian and first
B. Infosys chronicler of partition passed away recently?
C. Reliance Industries A. Kirpal Singh
D. TCS B. Ranjit Singh
E. Wipro C. Deep Kaur
Answer: D D. Sukha Singh
Software services major Tata Consultancy Services E. Mahtab Singh
reclaimed the status of the country’s most valued firm by Answer: A
market valuation, surpassing Reliance Industries Ltd Prof Kirpal Singh, the first chronicler of Partition, who
(RIL).RIL’s market valuation dropped to Rs. 7,95,628.55 started building an archive in 1954, passed away. He was

95.His journey in Partition’s historiography began in 1953 tactile elements for the visually impaired. Cowan was the
as a young lecturer at Khalsa College, Amritsar. first Australian woman to serve as a member of parliament
490. Baidyanath Mishra was a renowned economist from 1921 to 1924. She has featured on the reverse of
and educationist of which language? Australia”s 50-dollar note since 1995
A. Bengali 493. Ireland becomes second country to declare
B. Hindi 'climate emergency'. Which is the first country to
C. Malayalam declare climate emergency?
D. Telugu A. India
E. Odia B. USA
Answer: E C. UK
Renowned economist Baidyanath Mishra has passed D. Germany
away.Mishra was a known Odia economist and E. Singapore
educationist. Mishra had started his career as a lecturer in Answer: C
Ravenshaw University in Cuttack in 1949. He later Ireland has become the second country in the world to
worked at Odisha University of Agriculture and declare a climate and biodiversity emergency.Ireland
Technology (OUAT). He was vice-chancellor of OUAT followed in the footsteps of the United Kingdom, which
from 1981 to 1985. declared a climate emergency earlier this month The
491. Every year National Technology Day is observed governments of Wales and Scotland have also declared
on 11 May to highlight the important role of Science in climate emergencies.
our daily lives. What is the theme of the day for the 494. The first global Mega-Science Exhibition ‘Vigyan
year 2019? Samagam’ was held in which city?
A. Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future A. Chennai
B. Technology for inclusive and sustainable growth B. Hyderabad
C. Technology enablers of Startup India C. Pune
D. Inclusive Innovation for India D. Mumbai
E. None of these E. Amaravathi
Answer: A Answer: D
Every year National Technology Day is observed on 11 India’s first global science exhibition, ‘Vigyan Samagam’,
May to highlight the important role of Science in our daily began at the Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai.This multi-
lives and encourage students to opt science as an option venue science exhibition, which will take place in planned
for career. On this day Shakti, the Pokhran nuclear test in the four cities – Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and New
was held on 11 May, 1998. Theme for the year 2019 is Delhi – is scheduled to take place for a duration of 11
Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future months. This is jointly organised by the Department of
492. The Central Bank of which of these countries has Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Science and
recently printed $50 note with spelling mistake of Technology (DST), the funding agencies of theses
RESPONSIBILITY? projects, the National Council of Science Museums
A. Germany (NCSM) and Ministry of Culture.
B. Britain 495. Who has been named as the new Vice - Chairman
C. New Zealand of IFFCO?
D. Australia A. Balvinder Singh Nakai
E. Switzerland B. Dileep Sanghani
Answer: D C. Udai Shanker Awasthi
The Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed a printing error D. Prem Chandra Munshi
on the new 50 dollar note after a radio station posted a E. None of these
photo on social media sent in by a listener.An Instagram Answer: B
post by radio station Triple M revealed the typo mistake Cooperative major Iffco elected Balvinder Singh Nakai as
on the note just above the shoulder of Edith Cowan The its Chairman and Dileep Sanghani as Vice Chairman.The
note came into circulation on Oct. 18, 2018 with new election was held at the 48th Annual General Body
security features designed to deter counterfeiting and with meeting of the Indian farmers fertiliser Cooperative

(Iffco). Balvinder Singh Nakai is a farmer – co-operator – messaging platform in India. WhatsApp, which has 1.5
who has been deeply involved in providing strength to billion users globally, would hire nearly 100 people in
Indian cooperative movement for the last three decades London to focus on the digital payments service and
496. The WTO Ministerial Meeting of the developing additional operations staff would be hired in Dublin.
countries will be held in which Indian city in 2019? Facebook chose the UK, where WhatsApp is far more
A. Hyderabad popular than the US, because it attracts a multicultural
B. Mumbai workforce from many of the countries
C. New Delhi 499. Microprocessor AJIT is the first to be
D. Gurugram conceptualised, designed, developed and manufactured
E. Noida in India developed by which IIT?
Answer: C A. IIT Madras
The World Trade Organisation, WTO, ministerial meeting B. IIT Bombay
of developing countries will take place on 13-14 in New C. IIT Roorkee
Delhi. It will provide an opportunity to the Ministers to D. IIT Delhi
discuss various issues and the way forward. On the first E. IIT Khanpur
day, there will be a meeting of senior officers of the Answer: B
participating countries. Sixteen developing countries and Engineers from the Indian Institute of Technology
six Least Developed Countries are participating in the Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a microprocessor
meeting. called AJIT, the first to be conceptualised, designed,
497. Which Indian company is going to acquire British developed and manufactured in India. The innovation,
toy-maker Hamleys for Rs. 620 crore? which has brought industry, academia and the government
A. Hot Wheels together, could reduce the country’s dependence on
B. Reliance imports. The project was funded by the Ministry of
C. Funskool Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT
D. Mattel Inc Bombay. Powai Labs, a Mumbai-based company, has
E. None of these invested in the venture, and will own, market and support
Answer: B the product.
The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries announced it 500. The ‘Blue Moon’ lunar lander project has been
will acquire iconic British toy maker Hamleys, a 259-year- launched by ___________
old toy-maker, for around Rs. 620 crore (nearly 68 million A. Jeff Bezos
pounds) in an all-cash deal. It is currently owned by B. Bill Gates
Chinese fashion conglomerate C Banner International, C. Larry Page
which had acquired it for 100 million pounds in 2015. D. Mark Zuckerberg
Hamleys started with a single-store shop, Noah’s Ark, in E. Kevin Systrom
1760. It now has 167 stores across 18 countries. Besides Answer: A
the UK, it has stores in China, Germany, Russia, India, Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world and head of space
South Africa and West Asia. company Blue Origin, announced his intent to participate
498. Facebook has chosen which among the following in the new race to the Moon with a high-tech lander to
countries as the centre for the global roll-out of carry vehicles and equipment.Blue Moon is a vehicle and
WhatsApp pay? has been under development for the last three years.
A. Indonesia However, no specific date of launch has been announced
B. India by Jeff yet.The vehicle will be capable of carrying
C. Russia scientific instruments, four self-driving rovers and a future
D. Italy pressurised vehicle for humans.
E. London 501. Which Indian airport has been ranked among the
Answer: E top 10 in the World as per a survey by Air Help?
Facebook has chosen London as the centre for the global A. Veer Savarkar International Airport
roll-out of WhatsApp pay, before the social media giant B. Trivandrum International Airport
launches its digital payments service on the mobile C. Indira Gandhi International Airport

D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport E. May 13
E. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Answer: C
Answer: D The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is celebrated
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has been twice in a year since it started in 2006. Firstly it is held on
ranked as the world’s eighth best in a survey conducted by Second Saturday of May and again on Second Saturday of
AirHelp.According to the survey, Hamad International October.In 2019, the WMBBD is being held on May 11
Airport in Doha in Qatar was rated the world’s best airport and October 12.The day is observed to spread awareness
with 8.39 out of 10, followed by Tokyo International for the need to conserve migratory birds and their habitats
Airport in Japan and Athens International Airport in 505. When is the International Nurses Day observed?
Greece. The Hyderabad airport was ranked eighth, with a A. May 13
score of 8.27 out of 10, just below Singapore’s Changi B. May 12
Airport and above the Tenerife North Airport in Spain. C. May 11
Kuwait International Airport and Lisbon Portela Airport in D. May 10
Portugal were given the least scores in the survey. E. May 9
502. Who wins the TATA Steel PGTI Players Answer: B
Championship in Panchkula? International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world
A. Mukesh Kumar every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s
B. Amith Tiwari birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year
C. Navtej Singh with the production and distribution of the International
D. Mahesh Chader Nurses’ Day (IND) resources and evidence.The theme for
E. Naveen Kumar the International Nurses Day 2019 is ‘Nurses – A Voice to
Answer: A Lead –Health for All’.
Seasoned golfer Mukesh win the TATA Steel PGTI 506. When is the International Mother's Day
Players Championship in Panchkula.This was his 20th title celebrated every year?
on the TATA Steel PGTI (Professional Golf Tour of A. May 10
India). B. May 11
503. Novelist and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Thoppil C. May 12
Mohamed Meeran dies aged 74. He wrotes novels in D. Second Saturday in May
which language? E. Second Sunday in May
A. Bengali Answer: E
B. Tamil Mother’s Day in India 2019 will be celebrated on Sunday,
C. Marathi the 12th of May. It falls every year on second Sunday in
D. Hindi the month of May. Theme for the year 2019 is
E. Urdu #BalanceforBetter. Mother’s Day 2019 preparation has
Answer: B started and people across the globe are gearing up for the
Noted Tamil novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner celebration as they get a day when they can make their
Thoppil Mohamed Meeran has passed away. Meeran mother feel special on the occasion. It is a thanksgiving
authored several novels in Tamil and Malayalam and won day when children thank their mother for all the support
the Sahitya Akademi award for his novel “Saaivu and care she provides to her children.
Naarkkali” (reclining chair) in 1997. Meeran received a 507. Government has announced to set up a committee
total of eight awards, including the Sahitya Akademi to look into steel availability for engineering exporters.
Award and Tamil Nadu Kalai Ilakkiya Perumantram Who will head the committee?
Award (in 1992) A. Secretary Department of Industrial Policy and
504. The World Migratory Bird Day 2019 was held on Promotion
which among the following days? B. Chairman of FICCI
A. May 9 C. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry
B. May 10 D. Director General of Foreign Trade
C. May 11 E. None of these
D. May 12 Answer: D

The government has decided to set up a committee under 510. Who among the following has topped the 2019 UK
the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to look Rich List by Sunday Times?
into availability of steel at competitive prices for A. Alisher Usmanov
engineering goods exporters. The committee will submit B. David and Simon Reuben
its report to steel and commerce ministries within two C. Sri and Gopi Hinduja
months. It will suggest measures which will be a win-win D. Sir James Dyson and family
situation for both steel producers and engineering E. None of these
exporters. The country’s engineering exports rose by 6.36 Answer: C
per cent to USD 83.7 billion in 2018-19 from USD 78.7 The billionaire Hinduja brothers have been named as the
billion in 2017-18. wealthiest people in the UK for a third time, according to
508. Name the Indian who has been named in the the Sunday Times Rich List.The Hinduja Group, a family
newly formed group of 17 SDG Advocates by United business, was founded in Mumbai in 1914, and now it has
Nations? interests around the world including in oil and gas,
A. Dia Mirza banking, IT and property. Meanwhile, chemicals firm
B. Aamir Khan founder Jim Ratcliffe, who topped last year’s list, has
C. Priyanka Chopra slipped to third place. His net worth dropped by 2.9 billion
D. Amitabh Bachchan pounds since last year.
E. Sachin Tendulkar 511. Which of these films has won the highest number
Answer: A of awards at the 2019 BAFTA awards?
Indian actress Dia Mirza and Alibaba chief Jack Ma are A. The Favourite
among the 17 global public figures appointed by UN B. Roma
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the new advocates C. First Man
to drive action and solidify global political will for the D. Bohemian Rhapsody
ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The E. A Star Is Born
new class of ‘SDG Advocates’ are 17 influential public Answer: A
figures “committed to raising awareness, inspiring greater The 72nd British Academy Film Awards also known as
ambition and pushing for faster action on the SDGs,” the BAFTA was held on 10 February 2019 by the British
which were adopted by world leaders on September 25, Academy of Film and Television Arts.
2015. The SDG Advocates will be co-chaired by President • BAFTA Fellowship –Thelma Schoonmaker
of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Prime • Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema –
Minister of Norway Erna Solberg. Elizabeth Karlsen and Stephen
509. Who has been named as the next President of the Woolley for Number 9 Films
United Nations General Assembly? • Best Film-Roma – Alfonso Cuarón and Gabriela
A. Karen Pierce Rodríguez
B. Jonathan Cohen • Best Director – Alfonso Cuarón – Roma
C. Francois Delattre • Best Actor in a Leading Role- Rami Malek –
D. Tijjani Muhammad Bande Bohemian Rhapsody as Freddie Mercury
E. None of these • Best Actress in a Leading Role-Olivia Colman –
Answer: D The Favourite as Queen Anne
TIJJANI Muhammad-Bande, a professor and former vice • Best Actor in a Supporting Role-Mahershala Ali –
chancellor of Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has Green Book as Don Shirley
been appointed president of the United Nations General • Best Actress in a Supporting Role-Rachel Weisz –
Assembly (UNGA), the main policy-making organ of the The Favourite as Sarah Churchill
international body.Until his appointment, Bande, who • Best Original Screenplay-Deborah Davis
hails from Kebbi State, was the permanent representative and Tony McNamara – The Favourite
of Nigeria at UN. He will be the second Nigerian to be • Best Adapted Screenplay-Spike Lee, David
president of the UN General Assembly. The first was Rabinowitz, Charlie Wachtel, and Kevin
Joseph Nanven Garba, who served as president between Willmott– BlacKkKlansman
1989 and 1990. • Best Cinematography-Roma – Alfonso Cuarón

• Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or participating at the art world’s oldest Biennale after a gap
Producer- Michael Pearce (Writer/Director) and of 8 years since 2011. The India Pavilion has been curated
Lauren Dark (Producer) – Beast- by Roobina Karode of KNMA (Kiran Nadar Museum of
• Outstanding British Film-The Favourite – Yorgos Arts) on the title Our Time for a Future Caring which
Lanthimos, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee reflects upon Gandhi’s values of satyagraha (non-
Magiday, Deborah Davis, and Tony McNamara violence) and unity & equality.
• Best Documentary-Free Solo – Elizabeth Chai 513. The United Nations Ocean Conference will be
Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Shannon Dill, and Evan held in which city in 2020?
Hayes A. Berlin
• Best Original Music-A Star Is Born – Bradley B. Warsaw
Cooper, Lady Gaga, and Lukas Nelson C. Paris
• Best Sound-Bohemian Rhapsody – John Casali, D. Lisbon
Tim Cavagin, Nina Hartstone, Paul Massey, and E. Munich
John Warhurst Answer: D
• Best Production Design-The Favourite – Fiona United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to
Crombie and Alice Felton hold its 2020 high-level conference in Portugal’s Lisbon
• Best Special Visual Effects-Black Panther – to support the sustainable use of the oceans, seas and
Geoffrey Baumann, Jesse James Chisholm, Craig marine resources.United Nations Conference to Support
Hammack, and Dan Sudick the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14:
• Best Costume Design-The Favourite – Sandy Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine
Powell resources for sustainable development in Lisbon, from
• Best Makeup and Hair-The Favourite – Nadia June 2 to 6, 2020. The theme of the 2020 conference will
Stacey be- Scaling up ocean action based on science and
• Best Editing-Vice – Hank Corwin innovation for the implementation of Goal 14:
• Best Film Not in the English Language-Roma – stocktaking, partnerships and solutions.
Alfonso Cuarón and Gabriela Rodríguez 514. Which of these electronic giants has developed the
• Best Animated Film-Spider-Man: Into the Spider- world’s highest-resolution image sensors?
Verse – Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney A. Samsung
Rothman, and Phil Lord B. Apple
• Best British Short Animation-Roughhouse – C. Nokia
Jonathan Hodgson and Richard Van Den Boom D. OnePlus
• Best Short Film-73 Cows – Alex Lockwood E. Oppo
• EE Rising Star Award (voted for by the public)- Answer: A
Letitia Wright Samsung Electronics Co has introduced the world’s
512. What is the theme of the Indian Pavilion at the highest-resolution image sensors that will help
58th Venice Biennale? smartphones capture images at vibrant ultra-high
A. Deep See Blue Surrounding resolution.Samsung Electronics has come up with
B. May You Live in Interesting Times ISOCELL Bright GW1, which is a 64MP image sensor.
C. Swallowed Sun Samsung’s 0.8 micrometer pixel image sensor line up,
D. Our Time for a Future Caring which is now available from existing 20 megapixel to the
E. Interesting Times happens rarely new ultra-high 64 megapixel resolutions. ISOCELL Bright
Answer: B GM2 is a 48Mp image sensor that also adopts Tetracell
The Venice International Art Exhibition or simply the technology in low-light environments and a remosaic
Venice Biennale is one of the oldest, most important and algorithm in well-lit settings, bringing highly-detailed
prestigious international art exhibitions in the world pictures with natural and vivid colors. GM2, like GW1,
started in 1895.The 58th International Art Exhibition is adopts DCG as well for added performance and Super PD
being held from May 11 to November 24, 2019 curated by for fast autofocus.
Ralph Rugoff. The theme of the 58th International Art
Exhibition ‘May You Live in Interesting Times’ India is

515. The Indian Air Force has received the first Novak Djokovic of Serbia beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of
Apache Guardian attack helicopter from which of Greece to win his third Madrid Open title. He held his
these countries? serve to add the 2019 Madrid Open title to those he won in
A. Germany 2011 and 2016.
B. United States 517. Which team won the IPL 2019?
C. Scotland A. Mumbai Indians
D. France B. Chennai Super Kings
E. Russia C. Delhi Capitals
Answer: B D. Sunrisers Hyderabad
US aerospace major Boeing has handed over first of the E. Kolkata Knight Riders
22 Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the Indian Air Answer: A
Force, nearly three-and-half years after a multi-billion Mumbai Indians became IPL champions for the fourth
dollar deal for the choppers was sealed. Air Marshal AS time after defeating Chennai Super Kings by one run in a
Butola accepted the first Apache on behalf of the Indian thrilling final in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Air Force from US Government. The first AH-64E (I) – Hyderabad. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the
Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to most successful wicket-keeper in the history of IPL by
the Indian Air Force at Boeing production facility in taking his dismissals tally to 132, surpassing his India
Mesa, Arizona, the US.The AH-64E Apache is a leading teammate Dinesh Karthik.
multi-role attack helicopter and is flown by the US Army. 519. Padma Shri awardee, Hiralal Yadav who passed
The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the away at the age of 93 recenty is a noted folk singer of
US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 which language?.
Apache helicopters. The first batch of these helicopters is A. Tamil
scheduled to be shipped to India by Jul this year. B. Bengali
516. Name the world’s first exclusive women’s cricket C. Marathi
magazine launched recently. D. Urdu
A. Cricpink E. Bhojpuri
B. Criczone Answer: E
C. Cricmag Padma Shri awardee Bhojpuri folk singer Hiralal Yadav
D. Cricwo passed away at the age of 93.Yadav, who was famously
E. Cricview known as ‘Birha Samrat’. He was felicitated with Padma
Answer: B Shri award this year in the month of January, and was also
The inaugural issue of world’s first exclusive women’s honoured with Yash Bharti award by the Uttar Pradesh
cricket magazine ‘Criczone’ was released here with Indian government in 2015.
team vie-captain Smriti Mandhana featuring as the cover 520. Peggy Lipton who passed away recently was a well
story.The magazine “CRICZONE” was launched on the known _____________
sidelines of the inaugural women’s T20 challenge event A. Photographer
which was attended by international cricketers like Mithali B. Actor
Raj, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and overseas C. Astronaut
player like Danielle Wyatt and Sophie Davine. The D. Journalist
objective of this magazine is to empower young aspiring E. Model
women cricketers to take the sport as a profession and able Answer: B
to make sustainable living. Actress Peggy Lipton, known for Mod Squad and Twin
517. Who wins recently concluded Madrid Open title? Peaks, has died at the age of 72. She was reportedly
A. Novak Djokovic suffering from colon cancer.Lipton was nominated for
B. Rodger Federer four Golden Globe awards and won in 1971.
C. Rafel Nadal 521. Y.C. Deveshwar who passed away recently was
D. Stefanos Tsitsipas the former Chairman of which among the following
E. None of these companies?
Answer: A A. TCS

B. Dabur B. Madhurai
C. ITC Limited C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Hindustan Unilever D. Erode
E. KentRO E. Chennai
Answer: C Answer: E
Chairman of ITC Limited, Y.C. Deveshwar passed away The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation
at the age of 72 years. He has served as a director in the (Tangedco) has identified a substation to be upgraded into
central board of the Reserve Bank of India and the Air an unmanned substation — the first of its kind in the
India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011. city.The 33 kilo volt (KV)/11 KV substation, located right
522. According to a World Health Organisation at the heart of the central business district of Anna Salai,
(WHO), Road accidents are the leading cause of death near the Express Mall on Woods Road, has been chosen
among people in the 5-29 age-group worldwide with for the upgrade. It was constructed only a year ago. Once
more than _____ million lives lost each year and 50 the substation becomes unmanned, there will not be any
million sustaining injuries. need for posting maintenance staff and it can be operated
A. 1.35 million remotely.
B. 1.25 million 525. Which state government has given out funds
C. 1.30 million ranging from ₹1.2 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh to over 30
D. 1.32 million startups as part of its program iStart?
E. 1.4 million A. Rajasthan
Answer: A B. West Bengal
According to a World Health Organisation (WHO), Road C. Andhra Pradesh
accidents are the leading cause of death among people in D. Tamil Nadu
the 5-29 age-group worldwide with more than 1.35 million E. Punjab
lives lost each year and 50 million sustaining injuries. The Answer: A
reasons listed for this trend include rapid urbanisation, Rajasthan government has given out funds ranging from
poor safety, lack of enforcement, distracted, influence of ₹1.2 lakh to ₹20 lakh to over 30 startups as part of its
drugs or alcohol, and speeding. program iStart Rajasthan. The funds were disbursed under
523. FDA approved first Dengue vaccine named the program’s financial incentives like sustenance
________ allowance, seed funding, marketing assistance and Techno
A. Dengvaxion Fund. The startups that received funding reportedly
B. Dengvaxiation included Hippo Cabs, mPass and others.
C. Dengvaxia 526. Recently, RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of
D. Dengavaxia Rs. 1 crore on which among the following banks for its
E. None of these failure to fully automate the non-performing asset
Answer: C (NPA) identification process?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States A. Corporation Bank
approved first vaccine named Dengvaxia for the B. Vijaya Bank
prevention of dengue disease but with certain conditions C. Nainital Bank
that use dengue vaccine only in people who have a D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank
previous history of the disease. The vaccine is a live, E. Karnataka Bank
attenuated dengue virus. Under the vaccination, 3 doses Answer: C)
will be provided to the patient and after 1st dose, there The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary
will be a difference of 6 months between 1st dose and 2nd penalty of ₹1 crore on Nainital Bank for its failure to fully
dose and also a difference of 6 months between 2nd dose automate the non-performing asset (NPA) identification
and 3rd dose process, despite specific directions issued in this
524. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution regard.This action is based on the deficiencies in
Corporation (Tangedco) will upgrade an unmanned regulatory compliance, and is not intended to pronounce
substation in which city, the first of its kind in the city. upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered
A. Coimbatore into by the bank with its customers.

527. NABARD has launched its own NABVENTURES Answer: D
Fund for agriculture and rural development startups. ITC Managing Director Sanjiv Puri has been appointed as
What is the total corpus of the fund? the chairman by the Board of Directors. His new
A. Rs 500 crore designation will now be chairman and managing director.
B. Rs 700 crore 530. Who has been appointed as Chief Executive
C. Rs 900 crore Officer of LIC Mutual Fund?
D. Rs 600 crore A. Dinesh Pangtey
E. Rs 800 crore B. Mahesh Bhoopathy
Answer: B C. Maneesh Patel
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural D. Sidharth Kaul
Development (NABARD) announced a Rs 700-crore E. None of these
venture capital fund for equity investments in agriculture Answer: A
and rural-focused startups.NABARD has been Dinesh Pangtey has been appointed as Chief Executive
contributing to other funds till now and this is the first Officer of LIC Mutual Fund. He started his career as a
time that the rural development bank has launched a fund direct recruit officer with LIC of India in 1984 and has
of its own. The fund has been launched by Nabventures, a risen through the ranks to this senior position. Prior to
subsidiary of NABARD, and has a proposed corpus of Rs taking over as CEO of LIC Mutual Fund, Dinesh Pangtey
500 crore with an option to retain over-subscriptions of Rs was Director and Chief Executive Officer at LIC HFL
200 crore, called as the greenshoe option. NABARD has AMC.
given an anchor commitment for the fund, which will be 531. Which of these IPS officers has recently been
investing across startups engaged in agriculture, food and honored with 2019 McCain Institute Award?
rural development space A. Chadalavada Umesh Chandra
528. Which of these insurance companies has launched B. Sanjukta Parashar
the Mosquito Disease Protection Policy to cover people C. Raju Narayana Swamy
against vector borne diseases? D. Chhaya Sharma
A. ICICI Lombard E. None of these
B. HDFC ERGO General Insurance Answer: D
C. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance The McCain Institute for International Leadership at
D. Bharti AXA General Insurance Arizona State University is pleased to present the 2019
E. None of these Award for Courage and Leadership to Chhaya Sharma, an
Answer: B officer of the Indian Police Service who is currently
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s third- serving as deputy inspector general (DIG) at the National
largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector, Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India.The McCain
announced the launch of ‘Mosquito Disease Protection Institute award is given to those who show courage on
Policy’.This new policy will cover an individual against behalf of human rights, humanitarian compassion, justice,
common mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue Fever, freedom, and human dignity.
Malaria, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, Kala-azar, 532. Public service broadcaster Doordarshan has
Lymphatic Filariasis and Zika Virus. This cover is launched a souvenir store on which online shopping
available for individuals between the age group of 91 days website?
to 65 years. This policy also provides international cover A. Flipkart
to individuals and covers all the vector-borne diseases B. Amazon
listed in the policy document. C. Ebay
529. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of D. Snapdeal
ITC Limited? E. None of these
A. Hemant Bhargava Answer: B
B. Anand Nicolos Public service broadcaster Doordarshan has launched a
C. Nakul Anand souvenir store on online shopping website Amazon India.
D. Sanjiv Puri The company, one of Prasar Bharti’s divisions, is also
E. Rajiv Tandon trying to make younger viewers familiar with their famous

shows, such as Hum Log, Buniyaad, Ye Jo Hai Zindagi, 535. Whom did Djokovic defeat in the finals, to win
Malgudi Days, Ramayana and Mahabharat. DD Souvenir Madrid Open?
gallery was started on 21 June, 2018 and in view of its A. Stefanos Tsitsipast
success and demand, India's public service broadcaster B. Andy Murrayt
Doordarshan has started an online store through on C. Roger Federer
Amazon India platform, for selling branded articles like D. Rafael Nadalt
cup, T-shirt and Water bottles. Doordarshan is India's first E. None of these
broadcaster which has started Souvenir store. Online Answer: A
souvenir store will not only strengthen the relation with The 2019 Madrid Open (sponsored by Mutua) is a
viewers but also help in establishing Doordarshan brand professional tennis tournament played on outdoor clay
value. courts at the Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain from 3
533. ICICI Bank joins hands with which travel portal May–12 May 2019.
to launch multi-currency card?
A. MakeMyTrip
B. Goibibo
C. Yatra
D. Cleartrip
E. SkyScanner
Answer: B
ICICI Bank announced the launch of a co-branded multi-
currency card with online travel booking portal Goibibo.
Anyone travelling abroad, whether they hold an ICICI
Bank savings account or not, can apply for the Goibibo
ICICI Bank Travel Card on the Goibibo website and
mobile app.The card also includes benefits of up to
₹20,000, including gift vouchers of ₹15,000 from
Goibibo. Additionally, customers get 40 paise discount on 536. Indian sports person Rahil Gangjee is associated
currency conversion rate on loading of a minimum of with which sport?
$1,000. Further, they get the advantage of complimentary A. Golf
card protection from theft and loss up to ₹5 lakh. It also B. Badminton
provides flat 15 per cent discount at more than 100 Indian C. Squash
restaurants across six foreign cities, including Kuala D. Table Tennis
Lumpur, Dubai, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and E. None of these
Bangkok. The card also offers travel insurance between Answer: A
₹2 lakh and₹10 lakh. Indian Professional golfer Rahil Gangjee finished tied
534. Who won the Spanish Grand Prix 2019? 39th while 23-year-old Viraj Madappa faltered on the final
A. Lewis Hamiltont day and ended tied 53rd at the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup
B. V. Bottast 2019.Japan’s Yosuke Asaji capped the title at the Sobu
C. M. Verstappent Country Club.Asaji’s winning total of three-under-par 281
D. Sebastian Vettelt also secured him a spot at The 148th Open which will be
E. None of these held at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland in July 2019.
Answer: A 537. ‘International Day of Families’ is observed on
British racing driver Lewis Hamilton won the Spanish which day?
Grand Prix for a third consecutive year after overtaking A. May 13
Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.It marks the B. May 14
Mercedes’ record-breaking win as the pair of Hamilton C. May 15
and Bottas has been taking the top two positions on the D. May 16
podium in all five races of 2019 season. Red Bull’s Max E. May Third Tuesday
Verstappen was third. Answer: C

International Family Day is observed every year on 15 resident panel for the duration of three years. Justice
may. Family is the basic unit of society. The theme for the Lokur received the appointment letter for the same on
year 2019 is “Families and Climate Action: Focus on December 31, 2018, a day after he retired from the
SDG13”. This day provides an opportunity to raise Supreme Court of India.
awareness about the issues related to the families and to 540. Which famous personality has been named by
increase knowledge about the social, economic and Bharat Pe, as its Brand Ambassador?
demographic processes that affects them. Several A. Sanjay Dutt
awareness-raising events, including national family day B. Salman Khan
occur. C. Akshay Kumar
538. India hosted a 2-day ministerial meeting of WTO D. Shahrukh Khan
in which among the following cities? E. Sunil Shetty
A. New Delhi Answer: B
B. Kolkata Merchant service and UPI payments app BharatPe has
C. Mumbai roped in Bollywood actor Salman Khan as its brand
D. Bangalore ambassador.The company is on an aggressive growth
E. Chennai spree and will be launching a brand advertising campaign
Answer: A with Khan shortly. The new brand campaign with Khan
A WTO Ministerial meeting of developing countries is will be focused towards educating merchants and users
being hosted by India in New Delhi. Sixteen developing about UPI payments along with driving adoption of
countries, Six Least Developed Countries BharatPe app for all their business needs.
(LDC)(Argentina, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Brazil, 541. Bharti Airtel and which insurance company have
Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, China, Egypt, tied up to offer insurance for prepaid customers.
Guatemala, Guyana, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, A. Bharti Axa Life Insurance
Malawi, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South B. HDFC Life
Africa, Turkey, Uganda)and DG, WTO are participating C. Birla Sun Life Insurance
in the meeting. Issues such as impasse on the appointment D. LIC
of WTO’s appellate body members and way forward on E. New India Assurance
reforms at the global trade body would be discussed in the Answer: B
meeting of developing countries in New Delhi. The Bharti Airtel and HDFC Life Insurance have tied up to
meeting is being held at a time when the multilateral rule- offer life cover for customers who get a prepaid recharge
based trading system is facing serious and grave done.Airtel’s new ₹249-prepaid bundle — which will
challenges. The Ministerial Meeting had hosted by the include 2 GB data, unlimited calls across networks, and
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil 100 SMSes per day — will also offer a cover worth ₹4
Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, in which Roberto Azevedo, the lakh from HDFC Life.The recharge is valid for 28 days
Director General of WTO, were also present. and and the policy cover till recharge is active. A customer
539. Justice Madan Bhimrao Lokur, who retired as the needs to enrol for insurance after the first recharge through
senior-most judge of the Supreme Court in December either an SMS, the My Airtel App. The insurance will
2018, has been appointed to which countries Supreme renew automatically for subsequent recharges.The policy
Court non-resident panel for the duration of three will be available to all customers aged between 18-54, and
years? requires no paperwork or medical examination, except for
A. Nepal a declaration of good health from the customer. The policy
B. Fiji or Certificate of Insurance (CoI) will be instantaneously
C. Maldives delivered digitally, and a physical copy can be provided
D. Mauritius on request.
E. Sri Lanka 542. Which digital wallet major company, has
Answer: B launched cash-back driven credit card with Citi Bank.
Justice Madan Bhimrao Lokur, who retired as the senior- A. Phone pe
most judge of the Supreme Court in December 2018, has B. Paytm
been appointed to the Supreme Court of Fiji’s non- C. Google pay

D. PayPal The military drill, called Exercise Bullstrike, was
E. None of the above conducted to showcase joint operations capability of the
Answer: B armed forces. During the exercise, the army personnel got
Paytm, has launched a credit card in partnership with the chance to display their prowess by undertaking
global payments company Citi Bank Called Paytm First company level airborne operation at Teressa island.A
Card, this is the first card of its kind launched in India by number of combat drills were carried out during the
the American card company, which has similar exclusive exercise, with 170 troops from the three services
partnerships across sectors in the US.It is also the first undertaking para drop operations in a Combat Free Fall
white-label credit card of its kind to offer unlimited one and Static Line mode.
per cent cash-back without restrictions that would get 545. India is going to host the International Army
auto-credited to the card every month. For example, on a Games 2019 in which city?
spend of Rs 100, a person will get an assured Rs 1 as cash- A. Guwahati
back. The company’s cash-back driven credit card comes B. Gurugram
at a time when cash-backs are drying up. The card will be C. Jaisalmer
accepted internationally and is contactless enabled.There D. Surat
is also a full waiver of annual fee of Rs 500 on spends E. New Delhi
exceeding Rs 50,000 per year. Answer: C
543. The first edition of the Young Scientist India for the first time will host and participate in a major
Programme ‘Yuvika2019’ will be held in how many army competition involving eight countries, including
centres of ISRO? China and Russia, in Jaisalmer.The event called the ‘Army
A. 6 International Scout Masters Competition 2019’ will be
B. 4 held in August this year. The fifth Army International
C. 1 Scouts Masters Competition 2019 is being held in
D. 2 Jaisalmer. Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe,
E. 5 Armenia, Belarus and China besides India are
Answer: B participating. The competition is being held in India for
Indian Space Research Organisation has launched a the first time under the Indian Army and being organised
special programme for School Children called “Young by its Konark Corps at Jaisalmer Military Station. India
Scientist Programme” “YUva VIgyani KAryakram”from will host the fifth Army International Scout Masters
this year, in tune with the Government’s vision “Jai Competition as a part of the Games.
Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan”.It is a two week summer 546. Name the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target
vacation residential programme that will be conducted (drone) which was recently tested successfully by
from 13 to 26 May 2019 over four ISRO centres in DRDO
Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad and A. SEWAK
Shillong. It is proposed to select 3 students each from each B. YUDH
State/ Union Territory to participate in this programme C. RAKSHAK
covering CBSE, ICSE and State syllabus. ISRO Chairman D. ABHYAS
Dr K. Sivan inaugurated ISRO’s Young Scientist E. SAKSHI
Programme called ‘Yuvika 2019’ at Satish Dhawan Space Answer: D
Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. India successfully conducted the flight test of ABHYAS –
544. The Indian Armed Forces conducted the Exercise High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from a test
Bull Strike at which place? range in Odisha.The trial, carried out by the Defence
A. Teressa Island Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from
B. Majuli Island the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore,
C. Srirangam Island was tracked by various radars and electro-optic systems.
D. Abdul Kalam Island The configuration of ABHYAS is designed on an in-line
E. Barren Island small gas turbine engine and it uses indigenously
Answer: A developed MEMS based navigation system.

547. Brahmakalashothsava Festival is a famous festival India captain Virat Kohli bagged the International
celebrated in which state? Cricketer and Batsman of the Year award during the
A. Andhra Pradesh CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) International Awards
B. Telangana 2019.Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged as International
C. Karnataka Bowler of the Year. CEAT awarded Afghanistan leg-
D. Kerala spinner Rashid Khan for outstanding bowling and
E. Tamil Nadu Australian batsman Aaron Finch for his exceptional
Answer: C performance in T20. Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal,
The 6-day Brahmakalashothsava festival is celebrated in who performed exceptionally over the year was awarded
the ancient Chandkuru Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple Junior Cricketer of the Year while Kuldeep Yadav took
annually in Polali, Dakshina Kannada district in home outstanding performance of the year award.
Karnataka. The presiding deity of the temple, which has a 550. Which Hollywood legend worked in films such as
history of nearly 1,700 years, is Shri Rajarajeshwari. The Calamity Jane and Pillow Talk and had a hit in 1956
highlight of this temple is its mud idols and this is with Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)?
probably the only idol of this size (about 9ft height) in A. Marlyn Monroe
Karnataka. Other than the presiding deity Rajarajeshwari – B. Rock Hudson
two other idols Bhadrakali on the left (may be bigger than C. Daniel Defoe
the presiding deity in height) and Lord Subrahmanya and D. Justin Beiber
Ganesha are on the right hand side. It is in news recently E. Doris Day
because several Dalits and OBCs from Chandkuru and Answer: E
surrounding villages in Belthangady taluk boycotted Hollywood legend Doris Day, whose films made her one
festival in a centuries-old temple due to separate seating of the biggest stars of all time, has died aged 97.The singer
arrangement had been made for people of the upper caste. turned actress starred in films such as Calamity Jane and
548. Who among the following has become the first Pillow Talk and had a hit in 1956 with Que Sera, Sera
Indian female to be appointed to International Panel of (Whatever Will Be, Will Be).
Match Referees by ICC? 551. Who got the lifetime achievement award at the
A. GS Lakshmi recently held, CEAT Cricket Rating Awards?
B. Shantha Rangaswamy A. Kapil Dev
C. Shubhangi Kulkarni B. Mohinder Amarnath
D. Diana Edulji C. Dilip Vengasarkar
E. None of these D. Sunil Gavaskar
Answer: A E. Sachin Tendulkar
GS Lakshmi has become the first ever woman to be Answer: B
appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match The legendary Mohinder Amarnath was bestowed with the
Referees. The 51-year-old’s appointment comes close on ‘CCR International Lifetime Achievement Award’.
the heels of Claire Polosak becoming the first ever woman Ashutosh Aman was awarded Domestic Cricketer of the
umpire to stand in a men’s ODI.Lakshmi first officiated in Year.
domestic women’s cricket in 2008-09, and has overseen 552. When is the International Day of Living Together
three women’s ODI matches and three women’s T20I in Peace observed every year?
matches. A. May 12
549. Who has been awarded the International B. May 14
Cricketer and Batsman of the Year at the CEAT C. May 16
Cricket Rating International Award 2019? D. May 15
A. Rashid Khan E. May 17
B. Rohit Sharma Answer: C
C. Virat Kohli The International Day of Living Together in Peace is held
D. Aaron Finch on 16th May every year since 2018. The Day speaks about
E. Quinton De Kock accepting differences and having the ability to listen to,
Answer: C recognize and respect others and promote peace,

moderation, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and protection of wildlife and several other methods to protect
solidarity. The United Nations General Assembly decided it.
to celebrate 16th May as the International Day of Living 556. India has been selected to co chair the
Together in Peace on 8th December 2017. Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for
553. World Telecommunication Day is observed every Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) in which
year on 17 May. What is the theme for the year 2019? year?
A. Bridging the standardization gap A. 2019
B. Telecommunication connects the world B. 2020
C. Way to Bridge gaps across the universe C. 2021
D. Standardization and Bridging the gap D. 2022
E. None of these E. 2023
Answer: A Answer: B
World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on India has been unanimously chosen as co-chair of the
17 May. It marks the founding of ITU when the first Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster
International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris on Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) for the fiscal year
17 May, 1865. It is also known as World 2020. The decision was taken during the meeting of
Telecommunication and International Society Day. Since GFDRR held in Geneva, Switzerland. GFDRR is a global
1969, it has been celebrating annually. Theme for the year partnership that helps developing countries better
2019 is Bridging the standardization gap understand and reduce their vulnerability to natural
554. World Hypertension Day is celebrated by World hazards and climate change. It is is a grant-funding
Hypertension League (WHL) on which among the mechanism, managed by the World Bank, that supports
following days annually? disaster risk management projects worldwide.
A. May 15 557. In which state does the NMCG, HCL Foundation
B. May 16 and INTACH inked MoU for Rudraksh Plantation?
C. May 17 A. Uttarakhand
D. May 18 B. Jharkhand
E. May 19 C. West Bengal
Answer: C D. Meghalaya
World Hypertension Day is celebrated by World E. Punjab
Hypertension League (WHL) on 17 May annually. Theme Answer: A
for the year 2019 is “Know Your Numbers”. It also A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between
promotes awareness about hypertension and to encourage National Mission for Clean Ganga, HCL Foundation and
people to prevent and control this silent killer epidemic. INTACH for taking up a project of Plantation of Rudraksh
The theme of aims at increasing high blood pressure (BP) Trees in Uttarakhand as a part of CSR initiative under the
awareness in all the populations around the world. Namami Gange Programme. The project aims at planting
555. Every year on the third Friday in May is 10 thousand Rudraksh trees in the catchment area of river
celebrated annually as what day? Ganga in Uttarakhand.
A. Endangered Species Day 558. Recently, Navy Service Selection Board
B. International Day of Living Together in Peace inaugurated in which city?
C. World Telecommunication Day A. New Delhi
D. World Hypertension Day B. Mumabi
E. All among these C. Kolkata
Answer: A D. Chennai
Every year on the third Friday in May Endangered Species E. None of the above
Day is celebrated annually. This year it falls on May 17th Answer: C
to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba Tuesday inaugurated the
conservation and restoration efforts for all imperilled Navy’s first full-fledged Service Selection Board (SSB) at
species. Endangered Species Act 1973, focuses on the the Diamond Harbour near Kolkata.Vice Admiral
Karambir Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief,

Eastern Naval Command, has attended the inauguration. 561. Recently, Which finanancial institution has
This is the fifth SSB of the Indian Navy and caters for launched a pilot scheme for fintech NBFCs to boost
selection of both permanent and short service commission digital lending?
officers. The other boards are located in Bhopal, A. EXIM Bank
Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam and Coimbatore. B. SIDBI
559. Which of these institutions has released the C. SBI
“Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision D. IFCI
2019 – 2021″? E. SEMRA
A. RBI Answer: B
B. NPCI Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has
C. SBI launched a Scheme for Assistance to New Age Fin-Tech
D. Ministry of Finance NBFCs registered as Investment and Credit Company
E. Both (a) and (d) (ICC) with the RBI. It has been launched on pilot basis.
Answer: A SIDBI will extend financial assistance of up to ₹10 crore
Aiming at a ‘cash-lite’ society, the Reserve Bank of India to new-age fintech non-banking finance companies
(RBI) released a vision document for ensuring a safe, (NBFCs) engaged in financing small businesses and other
secure, convenient, quick and affordable e-payment income-generating activitiesFintech NBFCs are digital
system as it expects the number of digital transactions to loan companies. They leverage information technology to
increase more than four times to 8,707 crore in December provide fast and convenient access to funding. Minimum
2021. The ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Net Owned Fund: Rs 20 Crore. Minimum Asset Size: Rs
Vision 2019 – 2021’, with its core theme of ‘Empowering 50 Crore. Maximum Exposure/Maximum Assistance: Rs
Exceptional (E)payment Experience’, envisages to achieve 10 Crore
“a highly digital and cash-lite society” through the goal 562. Name the bolloywood actor who would be
posts of competition, cost effectiveness, convenience and felicitated by European Chambers of Commerce for
confidence (4Cs). The previous vision document covered promoting children's rights?
the period 2016 to 2018. The latest vision document said A. Shaid Kapoor
payment systems like UPI/IMPS are likely to register B. Anil Kapoor
average annualised growth of over 100% and NEFT at C. Salman Kan
40% over the vision period (period up to December 2021). D. Amir Khan
The number of digital transactions is expected to increase E. Amitabh Bachan
more than four times from 2,069 crore in December 2018 Answer: B
to 8,707 crore in December 2021. Actor Anil Kapoor will be felicitated by the Council of
560. All the NBFCs with an asset size above Rs European Chambers of Commerce (CEUCC) in India and
___________ has been directed by RBI to appoint an European Union delegation as part of the Europe Day
Chief Risk Officer (CRO) celebrations in Mumbai. The actor will be the chief guest
A. Rs 2000 crore for the celebrations, which will also be attended by EU
B. Rs 3000 crore Ambassador to India Tomasz Kozlowski, EU Member
C. Rs 4000 crore states Consuls and senior representatives from the
D. Rs 5000 crore European and Indian corporate world. Europe Day is
E. None of these celebrated every year on May 9 to mark the formation of
Answer: D the European Union (EU).
A non-banking finance companies (NBFC) with an asset 563. Name the Nepalian who has scaled Mount Everest
size of at least Rs 5000 crore must appoint a chief risk for the 23rd time, breaking his own record in reaching
officer (CRO).The CRO is required to function atop the world's highest peak.
independently so as to ensure highest standards of risk A. Name the Nepalian who has scaled Mount Everest for
management. The CRO shall be a senior official in the the 23rd time, breaking his own record in reaching atop
hierarchy of an NBFC and shall possess adequate the world's highest peak.
professional qualification and experience in the area of B. Mejor Vita Shepra
risk management. C. Kami Rita Sherpa

D. Astin Cheda Shepra 566. RBI has appointed the former Deputy Governor
E. None of these R Gandhi as the additional director on the board of
Answer: C which bank?
A 49-year-old veteran Nepali sherpa has scaled Mount A. ICICI bank
Everest for the 23rd time, breaking his own record in B. HDFC bank
reaching atop the world’s highest peak.Kami Rita Sherpa C. Yes bank
from Thame village of Solukhumbu district successfully D. Axis bank
climbed Mt Everest from Nepal side breaking his own E. Kotak Mahindra Bank
record for most summits on the roof of the world. Answer: C
564. Who among the following has become the first The banking regulator RBI has appointed former RBI
head of India’s first tri-services Special Operations Deputy Governor R. Gandhi as an additional director on
Division? YES Bank’s board. The appointment is for a period of two
A. Raheel Sharif years with effect from May 14, 2019, to May 13, 2021, or
B. Harsh Kakkar till further orders.The RBI has the powers conferred under
C. SP Sinha sub-section (1) of Section 36AB of the Banking
D. AK Dhingra Regulation Act, 1949 to appoint additional directors on the
E. None of these board of a bank if it feels it is in the interest of the banking
Answer: D company or its depositors.
Ace Special Forces operative and Sri Lanka war veteran 567. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the
Major General AK Dhingra has been appointed as the first News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA)?
head of country’s first tri-services Special Operations A. Justice Madan Lokur
Division comprising commandos from all three services. B. Justice Ashok Bhushan
The Armed Forces Special Operations Division has been C. Justice A.K. Sikri
set up by the government to undertake joint operations by D. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde
three services and will have elements from the Army’s E. None of the above
Parachute Regiments SF, Marine Commandos Answer: C
(MARCOS) of the Navy and the Garud Commandos of Former Supreme Court Judge Justice A. K. Sikri has been
the Indian Air Force. Maj Gen Dhingra is a Special Forces appointed as the Chairperson of the News Broadcasting
veteran and is from the elite 1 Para Special Forces Standards Authority (NBSA).He will assume office on
Regiment. May 26, 2019. Justice Sikri will succeed Justice R. V.
565. Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as President of which Raveendran, who completes his term on May 25, 2019.
country? 568. Which city is going to host the Conference on
A. South Africa Asian Civilizations Dialogue (CDAC) 2019?
B. Vietnam A. Singapore
C. Kenya B. Paris
D. North Korea C. Abu Dhabi
E. Zimbabwae D. New Delhi
Answer: A E. Beijing
Cyril Ramaphosa’s party, African National Congress Answer: E
(ANC) won South African elections with majority and Conference on Asian Civilizations Dialogue (CDAC) will
secured 57.51 percent votes and Cyril Ramaphosa elected be held in Beijing, China. The conference will host the
as South African President. Last year in February opening ceremony and six parallel sub-forums around the
2018.Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South African President theme of Asian civilization exchanges and mutual
after President Jacob Zuma resigned from the post due to understanding.The Asian Cultural Carnival, Asian
charges of corruption. The South African president was Civilization Week, Asian Food Festival and other
the Chief Guest for India’s Republic Day ceremony this activities are planned to be organized alongside this
year. conference. Around 1500 experts from around the world,
including heads of state and high-level governmental
representatives, are invited to attend the conference which

seeks to promote intercultural dialogue in view of building Captain Aarohi Pandit, a 23-year-old pilot from Mumbai
an “Asian Community of Shared Future”. As part of this became the world’s first woman to cross the Atlantic
conference, the Ministry of Education of China in Ocean solo in a Light Sports Aircraft (LSA) christened as
collaboration with UNESCO will organize the parallel ‘Mahi’. when she landed her tiny aircraft at Iqaluit Airport
panel: Safeguarding the Diversity of Asian Civilizations. in Canada, after a gruelling 3,000 km long flight, under
569. Name the housing finance company that has adverse and extreme weather conditions following take-
partnered with India Mortgage Guarantee off from Wick, Scotland (United Kingdom), with brief
Corporation (IMGC) to offer a mortgage-guaranteed stopovers in Greenland and Iceland. The journey is part of
home loan product. Pandit’s ongoing year-long global circumnavigation flight
A. IBHFL from UK to Canad, which was launched with her friend
B. LIC Housing Finance Keithair Misquitta on July 30, 2018 and they will return
C. L&T Finance back to India by July 30 , 2019.
D. HDFC Limited 572. Which country has been confirmed as the hosts
E. None of these for the 2023 Asian Cup soccer tournament after its
Answer: D only bidding rival, South Korea, withdrew from the
Housing finance major HDFC Limited has partnered with bidding process?
India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC) to offer a A. South Africa
mortgage-guaranteed home loan product. The partnership B. China
aims to make it possible for HDFC to further penetrate C. Germany
home loan market and access an enlarged customer base, D. UAE
helping them to own a home of their choice. This product E. France
will help HDFC to offer more loan to a home loan Answer: B
customer on an enhanced eligibility. It also helps China has been confirmed as the hosts for the 2023 Asian
customers to avail loans beyond their retirement period. Cup soccer tournament after its only bidding rival, South
The finer details of the product are being worked out and Korea, withdrew from the bidding process.The Korean
will be known to market soon. Football Association (KFA) informed the Asian Football
570. The Ola Money SBI Credit Card is powered by Confederation (AFC), the governing body for Asian
which payments technology company? soccer, of its decision to withdraw its bid and thus allow
A. UnionPay China to run unopposed. Last time China hosted Asian
B. American Express Cup in 2004 when China lost to Japan by 3-1 in the final
C. Mastercard held in Beijing. This year the Asian Cup was held in UAE
D. Visa in which Qatar defeated Japan by 3-1 in the final.
E. Emirates 573. Bob Hawke who passes away recently, was the
Answer: D former Prime Minister of which country?
The ride-hailing company unveiled Ola Money SBI Credit A. France
Card in partnership with SBI Cards, one of the largest B. Germany
credit card issuers in the country.The card is powered by C. New Zealand
payments technology company Visa. The SoftBank- D. Australia
backed cab aggregator is targeting 10-million Ola Money E. Russia
SBI Credit Cards to be issued by 2022. Answer: D
571. Who became the world's first woman to cross the Bob Hawke, one of Australia’s longest-serving Prime
Atlantic Ocean solo in a Light Sports Aircraft (LSA)? Ministers and a former Labour Party icon, died at the age
A. Aarohi Pandit of 89.He was Australia’s Prime Minister from 1983 to
B. Dhanya Pandit 1991, winning four elections and becoming the country’s
C. Sruthi Pandit third longest-serving leader after Robert Menzies and John
D. Veenetha Pandit Howard.
E. None of these 574. When is the World AIDS Vaccine Day is
Answer: A observed?
A. May 15

B. May 16 D. Kuwait
C. May 17 E. Qatar
D. May 18 Answer: A
E. May 19 The Saudi government has approved for the first time a
Answer: D scheme that gives permanent residency to certain
Worlds AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness expatriates, allowing them to own real estate in the
Day is observed every year on 18 May. This day marks kingdom and reside with their families without a Saudi
the efforts of thousands of researchers, scientists, health sponsor. The decision is aimed at attracting long-term
professionals who have contributed to the process of investments as the government tries to diversify the
finding safe and effective AIDS medicine. It is also an economy and boost domestic spending. The “Privileged
opportunity to educate communities about the importance Iqama” system will offer a permanent residence scheme
of preventive HIV vaccine research. and one that can be renewed annually to highly skilled
575. International Museum Day is observed on expatriates and owners of capital funds.
_________. 578. Which of these states become the first Indian state
A. 18 May to issue Masala Bond?
B. 17 May A. Madhya Pradesh
C. 16 May B. Kerala
D. 15 May C. Gujarat
E. Second Sunday in May D. Maharashtra
Answer: A E. Andhra Pradesh
International Museum Day is observed on 18 May every Answer: B
year to raise awareness about the museum and their role in Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan rang the opening
the society. Theme for the year 2019 is Museums as bell at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to mark the
Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition. The International listing of masala bonds sold by Kerala Infrastructure
Council of Museums (ICOM) created International Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).KIIFB, a state
Museum Day in 1977. The organisation suggested a government agency, had raised Rs 2,150 crore through its
proper theme every year which may include globalisation, debut masala bond issue at a fixed interest rate of 9.723%
bridging cultural gaps and care for the environment. per annum. KIIFB plans to raise Rs. 5,000 crore through
576. Which Asian country recently has legalized Same- masala bonds to fund large and critical infrastructure
sex marriage? projects in Kerala. Indian Rupee denominated overseas
A. Thailand bonds are popularly known as masala bonds.
B. Taiwan 579. Name the initiative that is launched by HDFC
C. Vietnam Capital Advisors to promote technologies to make
D. Cambodia affordable housing more affordable.
E. Laos A. HeArt
Answer: B B. HeSpl
Taiwan has legalised same-sex marriage, the first of any C. HeEas
Asian state, with the passage of legislation giving same- D. HeAff
sex couples the right to marry.Taiwan’s constitutional E. None of these
court had imposed deadline two years ago, which said that Answer: A
excluding same-sex couples from marriage was HDFC Capital Advisors Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary
unconstitutional and the legislature must pass laws of HDFC, has announced the launch of its new initiative
allowing same-sex marriage by May 24, 2019, or they termed ‘HeART’ that seek to promote technologies to
would automatically become law. make affordable housing more affordable.The HDFC
577. Which among the following nations has approved Affordable Real Estate and Technology (HeART)
permanent residency for select expatriates? programme seeks to mentor, partner and invest in real
A. Saudi Arabia estate technology companies that drive innovation and
B. Iran efficiencies within the affordable housing ecosystem.
C. Iraq HeART will support businesses which are innovating and

building technology solutions to enhance the supply of IBM India announced that it has tied-up with HDFC
affordable housing ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s third-largest
580. Name the Indian YouTuber who named by Time non-life insurance provider in the private sector, to co-
magazine among Next Generation Leaders' 2019. create new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based
A. Ajay Nayer solutions.Teams from HDFC ERGO and IBM Services
B. Ajay Mittal will work together to develop and test new solutions. This
C. Ajay Nagar will help to better address customer queries, ensure faster
D. Ajay Patel turnaround time and draw deeper customer insights for a
E. Ajay Saumitri better omni-channel experience.
Answer: C 583. Which of these Indian Coast Guard Ships has
Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar has been named by Time been decommissioned recently?
magazine among its Next Generation Leaders’ 2019.A list A. ICGC Vigraha
of only 10 young people from around the world who are B. ICGS Samarth
forging new paths in politics, music and other spheres. C. ICGS Vaibhav
Nagar, 19, popularly known as CarryMinati’ has nearly 7 D. ICGS Saubhagya
million subscribers for his YouTube channel. India E. None of these
overtook the US in 2018 to become the country with the Answer: A
biggest YouTube audience in the world. And with his Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha, a frontline
energetic presentation style and Hindi lyrics, Nagar is now offshore patrol vessel decommissioned on May 15th. After
one of the most followed YouTubers in India. 29 glorious years of service from 1990 to 2019, the ship
581. Nitin Chugh has been named to be the new MD & was decommissioned at the coast guard jetty.ICGS
CEO of which bank? Vigraha was the seventh offshore patrol vessel built by the
A. Jana Small Finance Bank Mazagaon Dock Limited, Mumbai and it was
B. AU Small Finance Bank commissioned on April 12, 1990. The ship was later based
C. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank00 at Visakhapatnam and has been instrumental in protecting
D. ESAF Small Finance Bank the east coast in general and Andhra Pradesh coast in
E. None of these particular since then.
Answer: C 584. Name the mutual fund app that is launched by
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, a subsidiary of the listed BSE recently?
entity Ujjivan Financial Services announced the A. BSE SuN MF
appointment of Nitin Chugh as its MD and CEO for B. BSE SkY MF
aperiod of three years with effect from December 1, C. BSE MoON MF
2019.This appointment comes at the end of a succession D. BSE StAR MF
planning process undertaken by the bank as the present E. None of these
tenure of Samit Ghosh as the MD and CEO of the bank Answer: D
will conclude on November 30, 2019. Nitin Chugh will BSE has launched ‘BSE StAR MF’ app to enable more
take over as the president of the bank from August 2019 participation and help mutual fund distributors process
and will work closely with Samit Ghosh till November 30, transactions faster.BSE StAR MF mobile app supports
2019 to ensure a smooth transition. real-time client registration and paperless transactions,
582. Which IT company has tied-up with HDFC creates and uploads mandate for SIPs, generates the basket
ERGO General Insurance Company, to co-create new of multiple orders, tracks and allows the distributor to
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions? analyse his business at his fingertips. BSE StAR MF is the
A. TCS exchange’s mutual fund platform which helps distributors
B. IBM purchase and redeem mutual fund units on behalf of their
C. Infosys clients
D. HCL 585. Ieoh Ming Pei who passed away recently was a
E. None of these renowned ________________
Answer: B A. Journalist
B. Scientist

C. Architect The Meghalaya government approved setting up of a
D. Painter commission to look into the problem faced by farmers.
E. Actor State cabinet approved the proposal made by the
Answer: C Agriculture Department to set up the Farmers’
Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, passed away Commission in line with the resolution passed at the
on 16 May 2019, at the age of 102.I M Pei is regarded as ‘farmers’ parliament’, The ‘farmers’ parliament’, first of
one of the world’s leading designers of civic centers and its kind in the country, was organised last December and
cultural institutions. He is known for the famous glass was attended by scientists, bureaucrats, apart from
pyramid at the entrance to the Louvre Palace in Paris as farmers, to discuss issues related to the agri situation in the
well as landmark 72-story Bank of China tower in Hong state
Kong among others. 589. The third round of Foreign Office Consultations
586. Veteran actor Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao between India and Botswana was held in which city?
passes away. He is an actor from which language? A. Delhi
A. Telugu B. Mumbai
B. Tamil C. Kolkata
C. Malayalam D. Gaborone
D. Kannada E. None of these
E. Bengali Answer: A
Answer: A The third round of Foreign Office Consultations between
Veteran Telugu actor Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao India and Botswana was held in New Delhi. The Indian
passed away at a private hospital following a cardiac side was led by Joint Secretary, East and Southern Africa
arrest. He was 74. Rallapalli began his acting career in in the Ministry of External Affairs Dr. Neena Malhotra.
theater at a young age and subsequently entered films. He The Botswana side was headed by Deputy Permanent
had also worked as a staff artiste in the Ministry of Secretary in the Ministry of International Affairs and
Information and Broadcasting. Cooperation of Botswana Government, Tapiwa Mongwa.
587. World Bee Day is observed across the world The deliberations provided an opportunity to review the
annually on what day? entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political,
A. May 18th economic, commercial, defence, consular and
B. May 19th international cooperation.
C. May 20th 590. Who among the following named as new brand
D. May 21st ambassadors of Himalaya MN?
E. May 22nd A. Virat Kohli and Jasprith Bhumrah
Answer: C B. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya
20th May is observed across the world as World Bee Day. C. Virat Kohli and Rishab Panth
This is in honour of Slovenian Anton Jansa, who was born D. Virat Kohli and Manish Pandey
on this day in 1773 and is widely known as the pioneer of E. Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay
beekeeping.To raise awareness of the importance of Answer: C
pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to India cricket captain Virat Kohli and emerging wicket-
sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been named as new
World Bee Day. official brand ambassadors of the country’s leading
588. Recently, which state government approves wellness firm, the Himalaya Drug Company. Himalaya
setting up of Farmers' Commission? has signed Kohli and ICC Emerging Player of the Year
A. Maharashtra 2018, Pant to promote its ‘Men Face Care Range’.
B. Meghalaya 591. The Sasakawa Award is presented by which
C. Andhra Pradesh organisation?
D. Mizoram A. European Union
E. Gujarat B. World Trade Organisation
Answer: B C. World Bank
D. United Nations

E. None of these literature and BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham
Answer: D for services to nature conservation.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction 594. The National Academy of Agricultural Research
(UNDRR) has conferred the Sasakawa Award 2019 for Management (NAARM) has received national
Disaster Risk Reduction to Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra. He agricultural higher education project (NAHEP). The
is an Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of project is funded by____________
India. The award was announced at the Award Ceremony A. World Bank
during the ongoing 6th Session of Global Platform for B. Ministry of Finance
Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2019 at Geneva. The C. Asian Development Bank
United Nations Sasakawa Award is the most prestigious D. NABARD
international award in the area of Disaster Risk E. SIDBI
Management. The theme of the 2019 Sasakawa award was Answer: A
“Building Inclusive and Resilient Societies”. Dr. P. K. The National Academy of Agricultural Research
Mishra from India received the 2019 Sasakawa award in Management (NAARM) has been awarded a World Bank-
recognition of his long-term dedication to improve the funded National Agricultural Higher Education Project
resilience of communities most exposed to disasters and (NAHEP) project.The project, which is referred to as
his personal commitment to social inclusion as a critical component 2A, calls for investments in Indian Council of
principle to reduce inequality and poverty, enhancing the Agricultural Research Leadership in Agricultural Higher
safety net of the socially and economically marginalized. Education. With a budget outlay of Rs. 69.41 crore, the
592. Who among the following has been awarded the three-year project is aimed at establishing partnerships
Sasakawa Award 2019 for Disaster Risk Reduction? with globally recognised agricultural higher education
A. Pramod Kumar Mishra institutions. It is also for establishing career development
B. Pradeep Kumar Sinha centres at agriculture universities. Besides NAARM,
C. Ajit Doval Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute (IASRI)
D. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and National Institute of Agricultural Economics and
E. None of these Policy Research of Indian Council of Agricultural
Answer: A Research will take part in the implementation of the
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction project.
(UNDRR) has conferred the Sasakawa Award 2019 for 595. Which country has recently made the Guinness
Disaster Risk Reduction to Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra. He World Record for the largest laundry lesson?
is an Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of A. Thailand
India. B. Russia
593. Who has received a knighthood from the Prince of C. China
Wales at Buckingham Palace? D. India
A. Rafel Nadal E. Singapore
B. Roger Federer Answer: D
C. Novak Djokovic With 400 young Indian men participating across the
D. Stan Wawrinka country to learn laundry lessons to share the responsibility
E. Andy Murray of cleaning clothes along with the female members of their
Answer: E homes, India achieved the Guinness World Records
Sir Andy Murray has received a knighthood from the certificate for the largest laundry lesson.National award-
Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.The knighthood winning actor Anil Kapoor joined the function which was
was announced in the 2016 New Year Honours, capping a initiated by Ariel India and hosted by Mandira Bedi. The
momentous 12 months which saw him win a second event was part of the #sharetheload campaign. Earlier, the
Wimbledon title, retain his Olympic crown, named BBC largest laundry lesson involved 318 people, achieved by
Sports Personality of the Year for the third time, and finish Lion NANOX Team (Japan) at Lion Hirai Research
the season as world number one. He was joined by Sir Laboratory, in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan, on November 29,
Philip Pullman who was knighted for his services to 2017.

596. Name the actor who has bagged the Best Child Singapore Navy (RSN) Ships steadfast and valiant,
Actor award for Chippa at the 19th New York Indian maritime patrol aircraft Fokker-50 and F-16 fighter
Film Festival. aircraft. The four-day naval exercise will include various
A. Manoj Bhut maritime combat drills such as advanced aerial tracking,
B. Sunny Pawar coordinated targeting tactical exercises and weapon firing
C. Pawan Kumar on aerial and surface targets
D. Asish Nehra 599. Name the Double Olympic biathlon champion
E. Abhinay Sharma who retires aged 25 recently?
Answer: B A. Franziska Hildebrand
Actor Sunny Pawar has bagged the Best Child Actor B. Vanessa Hinz
award for Chippa at the 19th New York Indian Film C. Franziska Preuss
Festival. The 11-year-old, who hails from a slum in D. Laura Dahlmeier
Kunchi Kurve Nagar in Mumbai, shot to fame with E. None of these
Australian director Garth Davis’ acclaimed 2016 film Answer: D
Lion.Apart from AACTA and the recent award at the New Germany’s double Olympic biathlon champion Laura
York Indian Film Festival, Sunny has also received a Dahlmeier announced her retirement at the age of just 25
Special Mention Grand Jury Prize at the Asia Pacific after struggling with health issues.She has won seven
Screen Awards. world championship gold medals, and last year in
597. Which of the following countries is involved Pyeongchang she became the first female biathlete to win
jointly with India in the development of Medium both the sprint and the pursuit at the same Olympics.
Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)? 600. Which city hosted the 2nd India Open
A. Israel International Boxing Tournament?
B. Germany A. Guwahati
C. France B. Mumbai
D. United Kingdom C. Jaipur
E. Russia D. New Delhi
Answer: A E. Bangalore
The Indian Navy has successfully test-fired a Medium Answer: A
Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), achieving a The Second India Open International Boxing Tournament
significant milestone to enhance its anti-air warfare begins at Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati. India has fielded
capability.The test-firing of the missile was undertaken on a strong contingent of 38 men and 37 women in the
the western seaboard by Indian naval ships Kochi and tournament including Mary Kom in 51-kilogram category.
Chennai. The test-firing of the missile was carried out 16 countries will participate in the tournament where
jointly by the Indian Navy, Defence Research and nearly 200 boxers will vying for the podium. The gold
Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace medalist will get 2500 US dollar and Silver medalist will
Industries. earn 1000 US dollar. The competition will be held in a
598. Name the recently conducted bilateral naval drill total of 18 categories, 10 in men and 8 in women.
between India and Singapore in South China Sea. 601. Navy ship 'Mendez Nunez' (Frigate) with a crew
A. SIMBEX of 30 officers and 135 sailors is on Mumbai visit from
B. SLINEX May 18 to 23. The ship belongs to which cuntry?
C. INDRA A. Spain
D. Milan B. Turkey
E. Sagarmath C. France
Answer: A D. Portugal
The 26th Edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral E. Germany
Exercise (SIMBEX) -19 has commenced in the South Answer: A
China Sea. In addition to IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti, Spanish Navy ship ‘Mendez Nunez’ (Frigate) with a crew
Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I will also of 30 officers and 135 sailors is on Mumbai visit from
participate in the exercise along with Republic of May 18 to 23. The ship is on Overseas Deployment and is

docked at the Mumbai Port Trust. According to the The Central government has a 50 percent stake in TGB,
communique, Indian Naval Ships (INS) and submarines the United Bank of India (UBI) has 35 per cent, while the
have been visiting Spanish ports during overseas 15 per cent is held by the Tripura government. Like other
deployments. The visit by the Spanish Navy ship to nationalised banks, the TGB has been providing all
Mumbai would further strengthen the existing bonds modern facilities to the customers, including
between the two navies computerised, online financial transactions and mobile
602. When is the World Metrology Day observed? banking, besides ATM (Automated Teller Machine)
A. May 18 services.
B. May 19 605. World Bank had partnered with which business
C. May 20 bank to enable blockchain-based secondary market
D. May 21 bond recording?
E. May 22 A. African Development Bank
Answer: C B. Asian Development Bank
May 20 is World Metrology Day, commemorating the C. European Investment Bank
anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in D. Reserve Bank of Australia
1875. The theme for World Metrology Day 2019 is The E. Commonwealth Bank of Australia
International System of Units – Fundamentally Answer: E
better. This treaty provides the basis for a coherent World Bank had partnered with the Commonwealth Bank
measurement system worldwide that underpins scientific of Australia (CommBank) to enable blockchain-based
discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and secondary market bond recording. The secondary trading
international trade, as well as the improvement of the project was performed on the Blockchain Operated New
quality of life and the protection of the global Debt Instrument (bond-i), a platform based on the
environment. Ethereum blockchain. It was reportedly developed by
603. When is The National Anti-Terrorism Day is CommBank’s Blockchain Centre of Excellence at the
observed? CommBank’s Innovation Lab in Sydney as part of the
A. May 21 global banking institutions mission to explore and build on
B. May 20 the potential of distributed ledgers. Just last year, the
C. May 19 World Bank issued the bond-i, claiming that it was
D. May 18 created, allocated, and managed with the use of
E. May 17 blockchain technology.
Answer: A 606. NITI Aayog has proposed a plan worth
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on 21 _____________to create an institutional framework for
May to spread awareness about the violence caused by the artificial intelligence (AI).
terrorists and also in the memory of former Indian PM A. Rs 2,500 crore
Rajiv Gandhi who passed on this day. B. Rs 7,500 crore
604. Which among the following Gramin Bank among C. Rs 5,500 crore
top banking performers in country? D. Rs 1,500 crore
A. Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank E. Rs 6,500 crore
B. Allahabad UP Gramin Bank Answer: B
C. Telangana Grameena Bank Niti Aayog has circulated a cabinet note to provide Rs
D. Tripura Gramin Bank 7,500 crore for the establishment of AIRAWAT, a cloud
E. Vananchal Gramin Bank computing platform along with research institutes. This is
Answer: D part of the policy think tank’s proposal to create an
Posting net profit for seven consecutive years, the Tripura institutional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in
Gramin Bank (TGB) is among India’s top three out of 46 the country. The expenditure Finance Committee is
regional rural banks (RRBs) in terms of profit, business expected to take up the note soon. According to the
and growth. TGB Chairman is Mahendra Mohan proposal, the funding would be used to set up five
Goswami. After some of them merger with commercial institutes or centres of research excellence (CORE), 20
banks, currently India has 46 RRBs against the earlier 56. international centres for transformational AI (ICTAI),

along with AIRAWAT, a cloud computing platform that 609. Recently, which telecom company has partnered
can be accessed by anyone. It is estimated that AI will add with Google to increase access to its WiFi footprint in
$957 billion to India’s GDP by 2035, boosting India’s the country?
annual growth by 1.3 percentage points. A. BSNL
607. Which company has registered a new financial B. IDEA
technology company, Libra Networks, in Geneva, C. AIRTEL
Switzerland? D. RELIANCE
A. Microsoft E. None of these
B. Facebook Answer: A
C. Alphabet BSNL has partnered with Google to increase access to its
D. Amazon WiFi footprint in the country. With the launch of this
E. Instagram service, people across the country will be able to enjoy
Answer: B BSNL’s free WiFi services. This initiative will allow
Facebook has registered a new financial technology customers use BSNL’s high speed internet services on
company, Libra Networks, in Geneva, Switzerland. The WiFi. There are 38,000 BSNL Wi-Fi hotspot locations
new subsidiary, with Facebook Global Holdings as the operational in India. One can access these by buying Wi-
stakeholder, aims to provide financial and technology Fi vouchers that are priced starting at Rs 19. Google has
solutions and develop related hardware and software. It previously completed the rollout of RailWAccording to an
focus on “investing, payments, financing, identity Analysys Mason study, public Wi-Fi will connect 40
management, analytics, big data, blockchain, and other million new users to the internet by 2019
technologies.” Facebook was working on “Facebook 610. Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been sworn in as the
Coin.” – a stablecoin pegged to a basket of different new President of which country?
foreign currencies. The cryptocurrency project even A. Mozambique
reached the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, B. Bolivia
and Urban Affairs. C. Poland
608. FSSAI has relaxed certification norms for small D. Ukraine
organic food producers with annual turnover of Rs E. Uganda
_____________ to sell their produce directly to end Answer: D
consumers without certification Ukraine has sworn in comedian Volodymyr Zelensky as
A. Rs 12 lakh the country’s sixth president. Immediately after the
B. Rs 10 lakh swearing in of oath, 41 year old Volodymyr Zelenskiy
C. Rs 15 lakh announced the dissolution of the parliament of the country
D. Rs 8 lakh which is known as Verkhovna Rada.
E. Rs 13 lakh 611. Joko Widodo elected as President of which
Answer: A country?
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has A. Israel
decided to relax certification norms for small original B. Indonesia
producers or producer organisations with an annual C. Khazikistan
turnover of up to Rs. 12 lakh till April 1, 2020. According D. Phillippines
to the regulations, all organic food sold in the country E. Malaysia
needs to be certified either under National Programme for Answer: B
Organic Production (NPOP) or Participatory Guarantee Indonesia’s Joko Widodo has been re-elected as president
System for India (PGS-India). However, these small of the country. Widodo – widely known as Jokowi – and
organic producers and aggregators will not be allowed to his vice-presidential running mate, Ma’ruf Amin, won the
use ‘Jaivik Bharat logo’ on their products. The Jaivik April 17 election by a 55.5 percent to 44.5 percent margin
Bharat logo is an identity mark to distinguish organic over Prabowo and Sandiaga Uno
products from non-organic ones. 612. Who among the following has received the 2019
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award?
A. Paul Ryan

B. Nancy Pelosi right to protection and enabling environment for child
C. Joe Biden rights. India has scored 0.57 and ranks 85.93. Iceland
D. Robert Mueller secured the top position in the index with a score of 0.967,
E. None of these followed by Portugal with a score of 94.8.
Answer: B 615. Who among the following has won the men’s
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being honored with the single title at the 2019 Italian Open?
2019 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. Pelosi is A. Rafael Nadal
being recognized for her efforts to pass former President B. Novak Djokovic
Barack Obama’s 2010 health care law and for helping C. Juan Sebastián Cabal
Democrats reclaim control of the U.S. House during last D. Dominic Thiem
year’s elections. The award is being presented to Pelosi at E. Rodger Federer
the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Answer: A
Boston. The 76th edition of Italian Open which is also known
613. Name the Late Malawian soldier who will be as “Rome Masters” or “the Internazionali BNL
honoured with the UN's highest peacekeeping award d’Italia”held at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy from May 13 to
by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN 19, 2019. Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win a
headquarters in New York. ninth Italian Open title and a record 34th Masters.
A. Chancy Chitete
B. Prafull Chitete
C. Nirdosh Chitete
D. Vidrecy Chitete
E. None of these
Answer: A
The United Nations announced that it will honour the
“brave and selfless” action of a late UN peacekeeper from
Mali, who sacrificed his life while saving his fellow
comrade during an operation against a local armed group
last year. Late Malawian soldier Chancy Chitete will be
honoured with the UN’s highest peacekeeping award by
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN
headquarters in New York. The award, officially named
the “Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional 616. Niki Lauda who passed away recently was one of
Courage,” which was established in 2014 for uniformed the well known ____________ of the world
and civilian personnel who meet the criteria, is named A. Journalist
after the late UN peacekeeper Captain Diagne, who saved B. Comedian
hundreds of lives in Rwanda in 1994, before being killed C. Singer
614. Which country tops in the recently the KidsRight D. Painter
Index? E. Formula One driver
A. Poland Answer: E
B. Portugal The former Formula One driver and three-time world
C. Iceland champion Niki Lauda has passed away He hailed from
D. Austria Austria. Lauda won the F1 drivers’ championship in 1975
E. Greece and 1977 with Ferrari and again in 1984 with McLaren He
Answer: C competed in 171 races and won 25.
India stands in a lowly 117th position out of 181 countries 617. Which of the following units of measurement have
in the KidsRight Index, the annual global index which been redefined?
ranks how countries adhere to and are equipped to A. Kg, Kelvin
improve child rights. Countries are judged on five B. Mole
indicators: right to life, right to education, right to health, C. Ampere

D. Candela tournament only III. The new format of games will
E. Only (a), (b) & (c) have unique shuttlecock called Airshuttle
Answer: E A. Only I & III
• After decades of ground-breaking laboratory B. Only II & III
works, the world’s scientific and technical C. Only I & III
community, in a landmark and historic decision D. Only I & II
taken in the recent open session of the General E. All I, II & III
Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) at Answer: A
BIPM, has unanimously adopted the resolution to The world body governing Badminton, BFA, has launched
redefine four of the seven base units, the kilogram two new formats of the game –AirBadminton and Triples
(SI unit of weight), Kelvin (SI unit of with new dimensions of the court and an innovative
temperature), mole (SI unit of amount of shuttlecock called Airshuttle. Traditional competitive
substance), and ampere (SI unit of current). badminton has been an indoor game. The new formats
• This decision has now enabled scientists and launched globally at Guangzhou last week, AirBadmintion
researchers to base the SI units entirely on will be outdoor sports. In Triples format, the match will be
fundamental properties of nature, which will played between a team of three players each with presence
ensure their ongoing refinement and improvement of at least one female
for years to come. The fundamental constants are 619. IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company
invariants of time and space and successfully Ltd. has appointed _______ as its chief executive
replaced the artifact based units, and aptly opened officer
up the new era for quantum world by linking all A. M. Vikram Reddy
seven base units to fundamental B. Alluri Ananta Venkata Ranga Raju
constants/quantum standards. C. Kazim Raza Khan
• The new SI is being implemented worldwide from D. Mr. Sathiraju
20th May 2019 i.e. the World Metrology Day. The E. None of these
World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated Answer: C
annually on this very day as the Metre Convention IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. has
was signed by representatives of seventeen appointed Kazim Raza Khan as its chief executive officer.
nations on May 20, 1875. The Convention set the Mr. Khan was appointed as the manager and key
framework for global collaboration in the science managerial personnel of the company on December 24,
of measurement and in its industrial, commercial 2018. Khan has an overall professional experience of over
and societal applications three decades in the technical field focused on
• The new SI is being implemented worldwide from infrastructure. He will continue to be key managerial
20th May 2019 i.e. the World Metrology Day. The personnel of the company.
World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated 620. According to the Reserve Bank of India‘s weekly
annually on this very day as the Metre Convention statistical supplement, the overall forex reserves rose
was signed by representatives of seventeen to $________ billion from $418.687 billion
nations on May 20, 1875. The Convention set the A. $430.055
framework for global collaboration in the science B. $422.055
of measurement and in its industrial, commercial C. $420.055
and societal applications. D. $425.055
• On this occasion CSIR-NPL also published a book E. $433.055
entitled, “Redefined SI Units and Glimpses of Answer: C
NPL Metrological Activities” of almost 100 pages According to the Reserve Bank of India‘s weekly
to percolate and disseminate the information statistical supplement, the overall forex reserves rose to
accommodating details on new changes $420.055 billion from $418.687 billion.India‘s forex
618. Which of these is true about the newly introduced reserves comprise of Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs),
AirBadminton and Triples games of BWF? I. They will gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and India‘s
be an outdoor game II. They shall be men’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund

(IMF). Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs), the largest meeting.The TAPI gas pipeline project is expected to be
component of the forex reserves, edged higher by $1.358 completed by 2022 in Pakistan. Once completed; Pakistan
billion to $392.227 billion. Besides the US dollar, FCAs is expected to receive 1.320 billion cubic meters (bcm) of
consist of 20-30 per cent of the other major global natural gas. Groundbreaking of the TAPI gas pipeline will
currencies. be held in Pakistan in October.
621. World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue 624. Which among the following animals isnot
and Development is observed on what day? displayed as they are highly endangered due to illegal
A. May 18 trading in International markets in a recently
B. May 19 launched campaign to raise awareness on illegal
C. May 20 wildlife trade.
D. May 21 A. Tiger
E. May 22 B. Pangolin
Answer: D C. Star Tortoise
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and D. Tokay Gecko
Development is held on May 21 every year to help E. Lion
communities understand the value of cultural diversity and Answer: E
learn how to live together in harmony.The United Nations UN Environment India and Wildlife Crime Control
General Assembly proclaimed the day following Bureau of India launched an awareness campaign ‘Not all
UNESCO’s adoption of the Universal Declaration on animals migrate by choice’ to be displayed at major
Cultural Diversity in November 2001. airports across the country ahead of the International Day
622. International Day for Biological Diversity is of Biological Diversity celebrated on 22nd of May.The
observed on 22 May every year. What is the theme for campaign will be displayed at major airports across the
the year 2019? country in collaboration with Airports Authority of India
A. Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health and GMR Group. The event was inaugurated by actor,
B. Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism producer, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador and
C. Convention on Biological Diversity recently appointed Secretary-General’s SDG Advocate,
D. Biodiversity, Development and poverty reduction Dia Mirza. In the first phase of the campaign, Tiger,
E. Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity Pangolin, Star Tortoise and Tokay Gecko will be
Answer: A displayed as they are highly endangered due to illegal
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on trading in International markets.
22 May every year to increase awareness and 625. What is the projected Global economic growth as
understanding about the issues of biodiversity. Theme for per OECD for the fiscal 2019-20?
the year 2019 is Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health. A. 3.4%
The theme aims to enhance knowledge about the B. 3.2%
dependency of our food systems, nutrition, and health on C. 3.1%
biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. D. 3.3%
623. TAPI gas pipeline meeting was held in Ashgabat, E. 3.6%
Turkmenistan.Which of the following countries do not Answer: B
form a part of TAPI? India’s economic growth will regain strength and
A. Turkmenistan approach 7.5% by 2020 buoyed by rural consumption and
B. Afghanistan subdued inflation, the Organisation for Economic Co-
C. Pakistan operation and Development (OECD). Gross domestic
D. India product (GDP) growth in India is projected to strengthen
E. Indonesia to close to 7.25% in FY19 and close to 7.5% in
Answer: E FY20.India’s healthy growth forecast came amidst the
A delegation led by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on OECD cutting the projection for global GDP growth from
Petroleum, Nadeem Babar departed for Ashgabat, 3.5% in 2018 to a sub-par rate of 3.2% this year, before
Turkmenistan, to participate in the Turkmenistan- edging up to 3.4% in 2020.
Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline

626. According to United Nation’s World Economic 629. Ride hailing company OLA has launched a credit
Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019 report, India's card, in alliance with SBI card. Name it.
economy is projected to grow at what per cent in the A. Ola Money SBI Credit Card
fiscal year 2020? B. Ola-SBI card
A. 7.0% C. Ola Rides Credit Card
B. 7.1% D. SBI Credit Card
C. 7.2% E. None of these
D. 7.3% Answer: A
E. 7.4% Ride-hailing company Ola has launched Ola Money SBI
Answer: B Credit Card in partnership with SBI Card, one of India’s
According to United Nation’s World Economic Situation largest credit card issuers. Powered by Visa, the
and Prospects (WESP) 2019 report, India’s economy is Bangalore-based company aims to provide a flexible and
projected to grow at 7.1 per cent in the fiscal year 2020 on convenient payment system alongside several benefits to
the back of strong domestic consumption and its customers.The company says that it offers a simplified
investment.The Indian economy expanded by 7.2 per cent application process with no joining fees as Ola users will
in 2018. GDP growth is a downward revision from the 7.4 be able to apply, view and manage their credit card
per cent estimated in January this year. Strong domestic directly on the Ola app. Ola is targeting 10 million Ola
consumption and investment will continue to support Money SBI Credit Cards by 2022. SBI Card is looking at
growth, which is projected at 7.0 per cent in 2019 and 7.1 strengthening its card portfolio through unique initiatives.
per cent in 2020. 630. Name the earth observation satellite, recently
627. Name the Indian who has been chosen for the launched by ISRO .
Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun decoration for 2019? A. RISAT-2B
A. Nirupama Rao B. Cartosat 2
B. Shivshankar Menon C. Lansat-8
C. Shyam Saran D. Envisat
D. Gopalaswami Parthasarathy E. None of these
Answer: C Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully
Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran will be conferred launched its earth observation satellite RISAT-2B from
with Japan’s second highest national award for his Sriharikota. ISRO’s trusted workhorse PSLV-C46
contributions to strengthen the strategic ties and enhancing carrying RISAT-2B blasted off from the Satish Dhawan
mutual understanding between India and Japan.’The Order Space Centre.The 615 kg satellite was released into the
of the Rising Sun’ is a Japanese government honour orbit 15 minutes after the lift-off. RISAT-2B meant for
established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. application in fields such as surveillance, agriculture,
628. Who has won Man Booker literature prize for forestry and disaster management support. It will replace
2019? the RISAT-2, which was launched in 2009.There are
A. Jokha Alharthi several new features in RISAT-2B, it is having expanded
B. John Banville Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) making it an advanced
C. Richard Flanagan earth observation satellite, operating in spotlight mode,
D. Eleanor Catton mode and mosaic mode.
E. None Of These 631. Taiwan Expo 2019 began in which city?
Answer: A A. Mumbai
An author from Oman has won the prestigious Man B. New Delhi
Booker International Prize for “Celestial Bodies”, the C. Kolkata
story of three sisters of a desert country confronting its D. Chennai
slave-owning past and a complex modern world.Jokha E. Bangalore
Alharthi, the first Arabic-language writer to take the prize, Answer: B
will split the 50,000 pounds or 64,000 US dollar purse Taiwan Expo 2019 began in New Delhi. Representative of
with her UK-based translator, Marilyn Booth. Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre Tien Chung-Kwang

and Chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development other illegal activities inimical to the interest of both
Council, TAITRA James CF Huang inaugurated the three- nations.
day event in the presence of Joint Secretary Praveen 634. Which social media platform becomes team
Bonigala and ITPO Chairman LC Goyal.There are 10 sponsor of Indian Wheelchair Cricket Association for
theme pavilions at the expo focusing on green products, Asia Cup 2019.
health care, agriculture, tourism, biotechnology and A. Telegram
electrical equipments. 150 exhibitors are showcasing their B. Quara
products in 230 stalls. The expo is open between 10 AM C. Helo
to 6 PM and the entry is free. D. Instagram
632. Which among the following companies has E. Snap Chat
recently become India’s largest company in terms of Answer: A
Revenue? Helo, India’s social media platform, has announced its
A. Reliance Industries Limited partnership with the Indian Wheelchair Cricket
B. Indian Oil Corporation Association as the team sponsor for Team India during the
C. State Bank of India Asia Cup 2019. This association makes Helo the first
D. Life Insurance Corporation social media app to host and promote Indian Wheelchair
E. Reserve Bank of India Cricket on its platform. In preparation for the tournament,
Answer: A more than 200 Wheelchair Cricket players have joined
Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani’s oil-to-telecom Helo as part of this campaign to connect with their local
conglomerate Reliance Industries has toppled state-owned communities across India.
Indian Oil Corp (IOC) to become the country’s biggest 635. What was the profession of Vijaya Mulay who
company by revenue.Reliance in the 2018-19 fiscal year died recently?
that ended March 31, reported a turnover of Rs 6.23 lakh A. Filmmaker
crore. In comparison, IOC posted a turnover of Rs 6.17 B. Journalist
lakh crore for the fiscal, according to regulatory filings by C. Singer
the two companies. It was also the most profitable D. Politician
company in the country with a net profit of more than E. Sports Person
double that of IOC in FY2019. Answer: A
633. The Indo-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCOR) Renowned filmmaker, film historian, researcher and
2019 is being held at ______________ educationist Vijaya Mulay passed away at the age of 98.In
A. Goa 2002, Vijaya received the prestigious V Shantaram Award
B. Chennai for her work in documentary filmmaking.
C. Visakhapatnam 636. Recently UAE has launched which type of card
D. Port Blair system to grant permanent residency to investors and
E. Mumbai exceptional doctors, engineers, scientists and artists?
Answer: D A. Bronze card
Navy ships from Myanmar reached Port Blair to attend the B. Silver card
opening ceremony of the 8th Indo-Myanmar Coordinated C. Golden Card
Patrol (IMCOR) which will be held from May 20- D. Platinum Card
28.Myanmar Navy Ship UMS King TabinShweHtee (773) E. Diamond Card
and UMS Inlay (OPV-54) have arrived at Port Blair on Answer: C
May 20 for the ‘Opening Ceremony’ of the 8th Indo- The UAE has launched a permanent residency scheme for
Myanmar coordinated patrol (IMCOR), at Andaman and expatriates dubbed the ‘Golden Card. The country’s Vice
Nicobar Command. Myanmar ships UMS King President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai said
TabinShweHtee and UMS Inlay would undertake a about 6,800 will benefit from the scheme under the first
coordinated patrol (CORPAT) with Indian Naval Ship round of applications. A new “Golden Card” system to
Saryu under the program. CORPAT initiative between the grant permanent residency to investors and exceptional
two navies is meant to address issues of terrorism, illegal doctors, engineers, scientists and artists.
fishing, drug trafficking, human trafficking, poaching and

637. Which city topped the 15-city list of the most Bank, Free NEFT & RTGS through Internet and Mobile
vulnerable cities to cyberattacks in 2019? Banking, Free Outstation Cheque Collection, No Annual
A. Delhi Fee on Demat & Trading Accounts are some of the major
B. Bangalore features of these schemes. The bank will provide, free of
C. Kolkata cost, an insurance coverage of up to Rs. 50,000 against
D. Mumbai chain snatching, theft and burglary for women employees
E. Hyderabad falling in the top category of the salary scheme
Answer: D 640. As per RBI data, Bank credit to infrastructure
Mumbai topped the 15-city list of the most vulnerable sector grew by what per cent as of 2018-19, the highest
cities to cyberattacks in 2019, followed by Delhi, since 2012-13 fiscal.
Bengaluru and Kolkata, Quick Heal Security Labs A. 15.5%
revealed. The ‘Annual Threat Report 2019’ put B. 16.5%
Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal as the top three C. 17.5%
states at most risk. The report compiled data from several D. 18.5%
cyberattacks that took place in 2018 on Windows and E. 19.5%
Android Answer: D)
638. Based on the Fitch Report, what was the share of As per RBI data, Bank credit to infrastructure sector grew
Shadow banking assets as a percentage of total by 18.5 per cent to Rs. 10.55 lakh crore as of 2018-19, the
financial assets within India? highest since 2012-13 fiscal.Outstanding bank credit to the
A. 11.5% sector was Rs. 8.91 lakh crore as at March 2018. Within
B. 12.8% infrastructure, bank loans to power sector had increased by
C. 13.7% 9.5 per cent to Rs. 5.69 lakh crore compared to Rs. 5.19
D. 14.3% lakh crore in FY18. Roads sector witnessed a credit
E. 15.1% growth of 12.2 per cent to Rs. 1.86 lakh crore as of end-
Answer: C March 2019.Credit to telecommunications and other
Shadow banking assets as a percentage of total financial infrastructure (excluding roads, power and telecom) rose
assets within the country were at 14.3 per cent, in line with by 36.7 per cent and 53.5 per cent, respectively over
the global percentage of 13.7 per cent, a Fitch reports.The FY18.
reports pointed out that India’s shadow banking assets 641. Pehal Charitable Trust (PCT) has entered into the
were fairly small by international standards, ranking 17th Guinness Book of World Records for Longest Line of
globally at $571.7 billion as of YE17, according to the Hunger Relief (Iftar) Package. The trust is operated by
Financial Stability Board’s (FSB). which country?
639. Name the savings bank product that is launched A. Turkey
by Karnataka Bank for salaried class. B. Israel
A. KBL SB Salary C. India
B. KBL SB Annual D. UAE
C. KBL SB Monthly E. Russia
D. KBL SB Daily Answer: C
E. KBL SB Weekly A charity run by an Indian in the UAE has entered the
Answer: A Guinness Book of World Records for its hunger relief
Private sector lender Karnataka Bank launched a new efforts during the holy month of Ramzan in Abu
savings bank product called “KBL SB Salary” for salaried Dhabi.The charity set the new Guinness World Records
class with three variants of Executive, Prime and Classic. for “Longest Line of Hunger Relief Package” in Abu
All these 3 variants of our KBL SB Salary Scheme are Dhabi. Pehal charitable Trust (PCT) has been founded by
available for the Salaried People with a host of Digitally Joginder Singh Salaria.
Powered features and without any Minimum Balance 642. Which company has received 'Top Performer
Criteria. No annual charge on Debit Cards, Unlimited free Award' for being one among the largest customer for
access to Karnataka Bank ATMs, Free Cash Deposit Hot Rolled Coils on PAN India basis in Financial year
facility across all branches, Free Fund Transfer within the 2018-19?

A. Rama Steel Tubes the Clouds Roll By. Now, the third part of the series will
B. Good Luck Steel Tubes deal with Bond’s story as a boy of thirteen during the
C. Surya Roshin Limited crucial year of India’s partition.
D. PSL Ltd 645. Who inauguratedThe 5th Smart Cities India 2019
E. Hi-Tech Pipes Ltd expo, including Transport India, Solar India, Buildings
Answer: E India and Water India expos?
Hi-Tech Pipes Limited company has received ‘Top A. Deepti Gambhir
Performer Award’ for being one among the largest B. S.K Pal
customer for Hot Rolled Coils on PAN India basis in C. Durga Shanker Mishra
Financial year 2018-19 from Anil Kumar Chaudhary, D. Jhanja Tripathy
Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Hi- E. None of these
Tech Pipes Limited (NSE: HITECH), incorporated in Answer: C
1985 – Amongst leading steel processing Companies in The 5th Smart Cities India 2019 expo, including Transport
India providing world class innovative products for nearly India, Solar India, Buildings India and Water India expos,
three decades with presence in steel pipes, hollow section was inaugurated by Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary,
tubes, cold rolled coils & strips, road crash barriers and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of
variety of other galvanized products India, at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.Organised by
643. Which bank has announced a strategic India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) and
partnership with the FMCG arm of The Art of Living Exhibitions India Group, the event builds upon
— Sri Sri Tattva? Government of India’s ‘Smart Cities Mission’ through a
A. State Bank of India display of a vast array of products and solutions relevant
B. Punjab National Bank to building smart cities in India.
C. Bank of Baroda 646. After successfully defending a major title (again),
D. ICICI Bank Brooks Koepka is back atop the Official World Golf
E. Axis Bank Ranking. He is a professional golf player from which
Answer: A country?
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a strategic A. Russia
partnership with the FMCG arm of The Art of Living — B. America
Sri Sri Tattva.Under this partnership, YONO users can C. Canada
avail a discount of 15 per cent on the entire range of D. Germany
products offered by Sri Sri Tattva such as food, personal E. England
care, healthcare, homecare, BYOGI apparels and Shankara Answer: B
skincare products. After successfully defending a major title (again), Brooks
644. The book titled Coming Round the Mountain is Koepka is back atop the Official World Golf
penned by which among the following authors? Ranking.Koepka teed off at Bethpage ranked No. 3 in the
A. Ruskin Bond world, but after retaining the Wanamaker Trophy he
B. Sashi Thoor moved to the top spot even though former world No. 1
C. RK Narayana Dustin Johnson finished alone in second. It marks the first
D. Chetan Bhagat time Koepka has held the No. 1 ranking since the start of
E. Khuswanth Singh the year. But now it’s Koepka followed by Johnson, with
Answer: A) Rose down one spot to No. 3. The rest of the top 10
India’s beloved children’s author Ruskin Bond is remained the same after the second major of the year:
celebrating his 85th birthday with the release of a new Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods, Francesco
memoir set against the backdrop of the partition. The book Molinari, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele and
titled Coming Round the Mountain, will be released Rickie Fowler.
officially by the author at Cambridge bookstores in 647. Famous personality Sammy Shore passes away.
Mussourie.Coming Round the Mountain is the third What is his profession?
installment of Bond’s award-winning memoir series for A. Actor
children that includes Looking for the Rainbow and Till B. Business Man

C. Politician million equivalent in Indian rupee long-term financing to
D. Sports Person electrify railway tracks in India.
E. Human Activist It is the largest single non-sovereign loan ever committed
Answer: A by ADB to Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) to
Sammy Shore, an actor and standup comedian who co- fund the railways track electrification project.
founded the Comedy Store, has died of natural causes.He IRFC will use the proceeds from the loan to install electric
was 92.Shore began his career doing standup with Shecky traction equipment along about 3,378 kilometres of
Greene. Elvis Presley chose Shore as the opening act for existing railway lines to enable migration of passenger and
his comeback tour, and the comedian opened for many freight traffic from diesel to electric traction.
others, including Tony Orlando, Barbra Streisand, Tony 651. Which company overtakes Tata Group as India’s
Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones, Ann-Margret, largest by the way of market capitalization.
Connie Stevens, Bobby Darin and Glen Campbell. A. Indian Oil Corporation
648. When is the World Turtle Day observed? B. Reliance Industries
A. May 21 C. Bharat Petroleum
B. May 22 D. Air India
C. May 23 E. HDFC group
D. May 24 Answer: E
E. May 25 The HDFC group has overtaken the 151-year-old Tata
Answer: C group to emerge as India’s most valuable by way of
The World Turtle Day is held on May 23 every year to market capitalization (m-cap).
raise awareness and increase knowledge and respect for The combined market value of the five listed companies of
turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help the HDFC group – HDFC, HDFC Bank, HDFC Life,
them survive and thrive. The theme for 2019 World Turtle HDFC Asset Management and Gruh Finance – stood at
Day is “Adopt, Don’t Shop.” Rs. 11.66 lakh crore as on May 20, 2019 while the
649. Who is elected as the second chief minister of combined m-cap of 29 Tata group companies stood at Rs.
divided Andhra Pradesh recently? 11.64 lakh crore, about Rs 2,000 crore less than that of the
A. Chandrababu Naidu HDFC group.
B. Jagan Mohan Reddy 652. Name the agency that has declared Algeria &
C. Nara Lokesh Argentina malaria-free.
D. Pawan Kalyan A. WHO
E. None of these B. UNICEF
Answer: B C. Worldbank
In Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress Chief Jagan Mohan D. FAO
Reddy will be sworn in as chief minister of Andhra E. ILO
Pradesh on 30th of this month at Vijayawada. According Answer: A
to the latest trends, the YSRC is heading for a landslide Algeria and Argentina have been officially recognized by
victory by winning around 150 assembly seats out of 175 WHO as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a
in the state. country proves that it has interrupted indigenous
650. Asian Development has signed an MoU to provide transmission of the disease for at least 3 consecutive years.
____________ million loan to India for railway track Algeria is the second country in the WHO African Region
electrification project. to be officially recognized as malaria-free, after Mauritius,
A. $ 845 which was certified in 1973. Argentina is the second
B. $ 750 country in the WHO Region of the Americas to be
C. $ 600 certified in 45 years, after Paraguay in June 2018.
D. $ 880 Algeria and Argentina reported their last cases of
E. $ 720 indigenous malaria in 2013 and 2010 respectively.
Answer: B 653. Which of these insurance companies has won the
Multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank FICCI Claims Excellence Award?
(ADB) has signed an agreement to provide USD 750 A. Aviva Life Insurance

B. Bharti AXA Life Insurance 656. Name the first woman pilot of the Indian Air
C. Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Force to qualify to undertake combat missions on a
Insurance fighter jet
D. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance A. Avani Chaturvedi
E. Birla Sun Life Insurance B. Anny Divya
Answer: B C. Shubhangi Swaroop
Bharti AXA Life Insurance, a private life insurer, has been D. Bhawana Kanth
conferred with the FICCI Claims Excellence Award. The E. None of these
recognition comes for its customer-friendly claims Answer: D
services in the life insurance sector. Scripting history, Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth
The insurer improved its individual claim settlement ratio, became the first woman pilot of the Indian Air Force to
the number of claims paid to the number of claims qualify to undertake combat missions on a fighter jet.
received, to 96.85 per cent in financial year 2017-18. Kanth has completed operational syllabus for carrying out
Vikas Seth, MD and CEO of Bharti AXA Life Insurance. combat missions on Mig-21 Bison aircraft during day
654. Name the Indian who receives honorary degree time.
from Yale University for achievements in business. She is the first woman fighter pilot to be qualified to
A. Indra Nooyi undertake missions by day on a fighter aircraft.
B. Shakthi Kanth Das Three women — Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana
C. Manohar Noori Singh — were commissioned as flying officers in July
D. Swetha Manoj 2016, less than a year after the government decided to
E. Mekhala Patekar open the fighter stream for women on an experimental
Answer: A basis.
Former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi was 657. Who won 'Global Asian of the Year' Award for
presented with an honorary degree by the prestigious Yale Contribution to Women's Healthcare Ecosystem?
University, in recognition of her achievements in business A. Hema Divakar
and for being a global role model who encouraged women B. Nithya Suresh
and girls to see themselves as top corporate executives. C. Rashmi Narayana
Nooyi, who received a degree in Master of Public and D. Niranjani kumar
Private Management from the university’s Yale School of E. None of these
Management in 1980, was presented with the Honorary Answer: A
Doctor of Humane Letters. Bengaluru-based medical doctor Hema Divakar was
655. Who won conferred with 'German Chemistry honoured with the ‘Global Asian of the Year 2018-19’
Prize' award in Dubai recently for her yeomen services and
A. Dr. Ankur Patwardhan contributions to the women’s healthcare ecosystem, in
B. Dr . Suresh Krishnan India.
C. Dr. Vikram Suraj Hema received the award at the Asian Business & Social
D. Dr. Dinesh Karthik Forum 2019 under the ‘In Service of the Society and the
E. None of these Nation’ category from UAE’s Trade Promotion Director
Answer: A Mohammed Naser Hamdan Al Zaabi.
In a international competition ‘Elsevier Foundation-ISC3 The award is conferred on those who stand out for vision,
Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge’, a project action and ingenuity and represent contemporary ideas to
idea by Ankur Patwardhan from Pune has bagged the make global impact.
second prize of €25,000. 658. Tech Mahindra has signed Rs _______________
His project named ‘Butterfly attractant for pollination and defence contract with Indian Navy .
ecosystem health’ is about the relation between chemistry A. 700 crore
and ecosystem. B. 500 crore
Patwardhan is currently working as head of the C. 200 crore
‘Annasaheb Kulkarni Biodiversity Department’ at D. 400 crore
Abasaheb Garware College, Pune. E. 300 crore

Answer: E Various activities like joint clinical fellowships, intensive
Tech Mahindra announced its biggest defence order worth workshops on clinical research methodologies and
over Rs 300 crore with the Indian Navy. As part of the protocol development shall work towards creating a
‘Armed Forces Secure Access Card’ (AFSAC) Project, community of trained manpower and provide a platform to
Tech Mahindra will implement RFID (Radio Frequency utilize their acquired skills in the best possible manner.
Identification) based Access Control System across all 660. The first ever joint naval drill “Pacific Vanguard”
naval bases and ships. between US, Japan, South Korea and Australia is
The new AFSAC Card will replace the existing paper being held at __________
based Identity Card for all Navy personnel including A. Guam, US
dependents and ex-servicemen. Using the CMMI B. Kuril Islands, Japan
(Capability Maturity Model Integration) level 5 processes. C. Jeju Island, South Korea
Tech Mahindra will develop a secure application to D. Samoa, US
manage the access control devices, network devices and E. Kembla, Australia
the AFSAC Card through a data center. Scheduled to be Answer: A
implemented over the next two years, the project will The United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia have
ensure smooth issuance, handling, administration, kicked off “first-of-its-kind” naval drills near Guam, the
management and life cycle support of AFSAC Cards on U.S. Navy.
turnkey basis. The “Pacific Vanguard” exercise brings together more
659. Which two departments under the Government of than 3,000 sailors from the four countries to “sharpen
India signed recently for joint collaboration on cancer skills and strengthen practical cooperation at sea.
research? The drills will focus on live fire exercises, defensive
A. Dept. of of Science and Technology (DST) and Dept. counter-air operations, anti-submarine warfare, and
of Research for diseases (DoR) replenishment at sea.
B. Dept. of Science & Tech (DoS) and Dept. of Research The Royal Australian Navy contributed two frigates to the
and Education (DRE) exercise, HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Parramatta. The
C. Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT) and Dept. of Atomic Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sent destroyers JS
Energy (DAE) Ariake and JS Asahi, and South Korea the Republic of
D. Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Wang Geon.
Dept. of Biotechnology(DBT) 661. Sethu FC won the finals of Indian Women’s
E. Dept. of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and championship recently. It was held in ________.
Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT) A. Chennai
Answer: C B. Ludhiana
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), M/o Science and C. Cuttack
Technology and the Department of Atomic Energy D. Pune
(DAE), Government of India today signed an MOU for E. Nashik
supporting joint collaborative research programmes in the Answer: B
area of Cancer. Sethu FC turned around a first-half deficit to clinch their
MOU shall help strengthen the various initiatives first ever Indian Women’s League trophy after defeating
specifically for cancer viz. Strategizing and prioritizing Manipur Police 3-1 at the Guru Nanak Stadium in
cancer research, development of new and affordable Ludhiana, Punjab.
technologies, jointly design and fund clinical trials, 662. King Sultan Ahmad Shah who passed away
coordinate and collaborate for translational research, recently was the chief of which country?
interventions, training of manpower and infrastructure A. Thailand
development. B. Malaysia
The clinicians shall work in coherence with Researchers to C. South Korea
identify and develop collaborative research programmes D. Israel
and public health initiatives for awareness of the public at E. Kazakhstan
large. Answer: B

Malaysia’s seventh King and football veteran Sultan Corp into VRR–Combined category. The investment
Ahmad Shah passed away at the age of 88. limit for this new category will be
Ahmad Shah was also the fifth Sultan of Malaysia’s A. Rs 35,000.55 crores
central Pahang state. B. Rs 54,606.55 crores
Ahmad Shah was proclaimed the fifth Sultan of Pahang in C. Rs 45,555.55 crores.
1974. He became the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or D. Rs 40,500.55 crores.
the supreme head of state from 1979 to 1984. E. Rs 55,555.55 crores
663. When is the International Commonwealth Day Answer: B
observed? The Reserve Bank of India fixed the investment limit at
A. May 25 Rs. 54,606.55 crore for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs)
B. May 24 under the voluntary retention route (VRR), which allows
C. May 23 to park funds in both government securities as well as
D. May 22 corporate debt.
E. May 21 VRR for investments by FPIs was introduced on March 1,
Answer: B 2019. Limits for investment in debt by FPIs were offered
On 24th May 2019, people in Commonwealth countries in for allotment ‘on tap’ during the March 11-April 30
Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and period.
Europe will observe Commonwealth Day. Earlier there was an aggregate investment limit of Rs.
Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia are the 40,000 crores for VRR-Govt and Rs. 35,000 crores for
oldest-standing members of the Commonwealth; they all VRR-Corp.
joined in 1931. The minimum retention period shall be three years. During
The day will be celebrated with a broad range of activities, this period, FPIs shall maintain a minimum of 75% of the
including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school allocated amount in India. (No Change)
assemblies, flag raising ceremonies, street parties, cultural 666. Which among the following government body has
events and a multicultural, multi-faith service at released draft liquidity framework guidelines for ailing
Westminster Abbey. NBFCs.
664. According to the new guidelines notified by RBI, A. SEBI
the large modern Currency Chests are now allowed to B. SBI
levy service charge of _________ on non-chest bank C. NABARD
branches for depositing cash in CCs D. RBI
A. Rs 8 per packet E. SIDBI
B. Rs 5 per packet Answer: D
C. Rs 3 per packet • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft
D. Rs 10 per packet circular for all non-deposit-taking non-banking
E. Rs 12 per packet financial companies (NBFCs) with an asset size of
Answer: A Rs. 5,000 crore and above, and all deposit-taking
The Reserve Bank of India will allow large modern NBFCs irrespective of their asset size, have to
currency chests to increase the service charges on cash maintain a liquidity buffer in terms of a Liquidity
deposited by non-chest bank branches from the existing Coverage Ratio (LCR).
rate of Rs. 5 per packet of 100 pieces to a higher rate • In a draft on liquidity risk management framework
subject to a maximum of Rs. 8 per packet. for NBFCs and core investment companies, RBI
For this, only a currency chest (CC) that fulfils the said these measures will promote resilience of
minimum standards will be eligible to be classified as a NBFCs to potential liquidity disruptions by
large modern CC. ensuring they have sufficient High-Quality Liquid
The increased rates can be charged only after such Asset (HQLA) to survive any acute liquidity stress
classification by the issue office concerned. scenario lasting for 30 days.
665. RBI has revised its Voluntary Retention Route for • The banking regulator proposed that it will
Investments by FPIs by merging VRR-Govt and VRR- implement LCR through a glide path from April 1,
2020, to April 1, 2024.

• The LCR requirement shall be binding on NBFCs C. Ganeshi Lal
from April 1, 2020, with the minimum High- D. Lalji Tandon
Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) to be held being E. Mridula Sinha
60 percent of the LCR, progressively increasing in Answer: C
equal steps reaching up to the required level of • Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal has accepted
100 percent by April 1, 2024 the resignation of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
667. Uber has launched the world’s first rideshare and his council of Ministers to pave the way for
submarine “scUber” in partnership with which the formation of the new government in the State.
country? • Naveen Patnaik is all set to take oath as chief
A. United States minister of the State for a record fifth term in a
B. Australia row.
C. Germany • The Biju Janata Dal headed by him has won a
D. Finland decisive victory in the assembly polls bagging 112
E. India of the 146 assembly seats, polls for which were
Answer: B held along with the Lok Sabha elections.
• Uber has partnered with 670. Theresa May has announced her intention to quit
Australian tourist group Tourism Queensland to as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom and also as
offer the world’s first rideshare submarine, the Leader of _____________ in June
scUber. A. Labour Party
• scUber will offer riders the opportunity to explore B. Scottish National Party
the Great Barrier Reef in the shared vehicle. C. Conservative Party
• Each scUber ride is priced at USD 3,000 for two D. Liberal Democrats
passengers. E. None of these
668. Which IT company has completed the acquisition Answer: C
of 75 per cent shareholding in ABN AMRO Bank's • Mrs. May said she would step down as leader of
wholly-owned Stater NV. the Conservative Party and then as prime minister,
A. IBM after repeatedly failing to get her Brexit plan
B. TCS through Parliament.
C. Infosys • She announced plans to step down as the leader of
D. Wipro the Conservative Party on June 7, with the process
E. Bosch to replace her beginning the following week.
Answer: C • She will remain as a lame-duck prime minister
• IT services major Infosys has completed the until a new leader is chosen, probably by the end
acquisition of 75 per cent shareholding in ABN of July.
AMRO Bank’s wholly-owned Stater NV. 671. Who was named as TAFE’s brand ambassador?
• In March, the country’s second largest IT services A. Akshay Kumar
Infosys had stated that it will acquire 75 per cent B. Dileep Kumar
stake in Stater for about Rs. 989 crore C. Ajay Devgan
• ABN AMRO continues to hold the remaining 25 D. Sunil Setty
per cent. E. None of these
• Founded in 1997, Stater is the largest mortgage Answer: A
service provider of the Benelux. It services 1.7 • TAFE, India’s second largest tractor manufacturer
million mortgage and insurance loans for by volumes, has roped in Bollywood actor Akshay
approximately 50 clients in The Netherlands and Kumar as its brand ambassador for the Massey
Belgium Ferguson brand.
669. Naveen Patnaik has elected as the Chief Minister • TAFE Ltd has presence across 100 countries and a
of Odisha recently. Who is the governor of Odisha? cumulative sale of about 2.5 million tractors to
A. BD Mishra date.
B. Jagdish Mukhi

672. Name the Indian artist who has won the Joan C. Nepal
Miró Prize 2019? D. Bhutan
A. Nalini Malani E. China
B. Atul Dodiya Answer: A
C. Shilpa Gupta • Pakistan successfully test-fired a long-range
D. Subodh Gupta ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear
E. Anuradha Chowdhary warhead, capable of hitting targets as far as 1,500
Answer: A kilometers away, bringing major Indian cities
• Indian contemporary artist Nalini Malani has won under its range.
the Joan Miro Prize for 2019, the Barcelona-based • The launch was aimed at ensuring operational
Fundacio Joan Miro has announced. One of the readiness of the Army Strategic Forces Command.
most prestigious contemporary art awards in the • Shaheen-II is a highly capable missile which fully
world, it recognises present-day work by artists meets Pakistan’s strategic needs towards
who show the same spirit of exploration, maintenance of desired deterrence stability in the
innovation, commitment and freedom that region.
characterised Spanish painter and sculptor Joan 675. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is the new
Miro’s life and work. commercial arm of ISRO. What is the authorized
• The award carries a cash prize of of 70,000 (Rs capital of the NSIL?
54.5 lakh approx), and the production cost of a A. Rs 50 crore
monographic exhibition by the winning artist, to B. Rs 200 crore
be held at the foundation in Spain. C. Rs 150 crore
673. DRDO successfully test fired its Inertial Guided D. Rs 100 crore
Bomb from Su-30 MKI Aircraft from which state? E. Rs 250 crore
A. Rajasthan Answer: D
B. Gujarat • NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial
C. Maharashtra arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro),
D. Tamil Nadu was officially inaugurated in Bengaluru.
E. Andhra Pradesh • NSIL’s main objective is to scale up industry
Answer: A participation in Indian space programmes
• The Defence Research and Development • NSIL was inaugurated by Isro’s honorary adviser,
Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired an Dr K Kasturirangan in the presence of chairman
indigenously-developed 500 kg class guided bomb Dr K Sivan.
from a Sukhoi combat jet at Pokhran in Rajasthan. • NSIL was incorporated on March 6 2019, for
• The defence ministry said the guided bomb commercially utilising research and development
achieved the desired range and hit the target with activities carried out by ISRO in the area of space
high precision. with an authorised share capital of Rs 100 crore
• The DRDO successfully flight tested a 500 kg and initial paid up capital of Rs 10 crore.
class Inertial Guided Bomb from Su-30 MKI 676. India finishes with how many medals at India
Aircraft from the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan. Open International Boxing tournament in Guwahati.
• The Indian Air Force successfully test fired the A. 57
aerial version of the supersonic BrahMos cruise B. 55
missile from a Sukhoi jet at the Andaman and C. 53
Nicobar Islands. D. 23
• The BrahMos cruise missile travels at a speed of E. 17
Mach 2.8, nearly three times that of sound. Answer: A
674. Which country Successfully Test-Fires Ballistic • India bags a total of 57 medals including 12 Gold,
Missile Shaheen-II? 18 Silver and 27 Bronze at India Open
A. Pakistan International Boxing tournament in Guwahati.
B. Sri Lanka

• MC Mary Kom, Shiva Thapa, L Sarita Devi and The World Thyroid Day is celebrated every year on May
Naman Tanwar won gold in their respective 25 to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid
finals. The London Olympic bronze medallist health and the advances made in treating thyroid diseases.
blew away the challenge of Vanlal Duati in a The World Thyroid Day was established in 2008 by the
facile 5-0 win. European Thyroid Association and the American Thyroid
• In women’s 54 kg, local favourite Jamuna Boro Association.
defeated Sandhyarani and also qualified for the 679. Who became first foreign leader to meet new
World Championship. In men’s 69 kg Aashish Japanese emperor?
clinched the Gold, while in women’s 57 kg A. David Cameron
category Neeraj won the final. B. Donald Trump
677. The Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Shaurya' has C. Dilma Rousseff
signed an affiliation charterwith which states Rifles D. François Hollande
battalionwith an aim to enhance inter-armed forces E. None of these
cooperation? Answer: B
A. Assam Donald Trump became the first foreign leader to meet
B. Mizoram with Japan’s newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito.
C. Manipur Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1,
D. Arunachal Pradesh opening what is called the era of “Reiwa,” or “beautiful
E. Rajasthan harmony.”
Answer: A The US President, who is on a four-day state visit to
• An affiliation charter was signed between 3rd Japan, was treated to a welcome ceremony full of pomp
(Naga Hills) Battalion of the Assam Rifles and the and pageantry.
Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shaurya’ with an aim to 680. Name the special product launched by the
enhance inter-armed forces cooperation and utilise Corporation Bank for MSME customers?
each other’s assets for training and sports. A. Corp SME Seva
• The objective of the affiliation is to promote B. Corp SME Suvidha
bilateral cooperation between the Assam Rifles C. Corp SME Saksham
and the ICG in the field of exchange of D. Corp SME Saumya
information/personnel, build-up camaraderie for E. Corp SME Suguna
training, sports/adventure and sustainable Answer: B
development Corporation Bank has launched ‘Corp SME Suvidha’, a
• The charter was signed by the director generals of product for GST-registered MSMEs.
the two sides at an impressive ceremony held at The product has been designed as part of the bank’s
Laitkor in Shillong. efforts to provide best products to MSME sector.
• The Indian Coast Guard, with 142 ships and 62 PV Bharathi, Managing Director and Chief Executive
aircraft, is one of the youngest armed force under Officer of the bank, launched the product in Mangaluru.
the Ministry of Defence. 681. Who receives 'UNSDG 10 Most Influential People
• Third (Naga Hills) Battalion Assam Rifles is the in Healthcare Award'?
oldest battalion of the force raised in 1835 as ‘The A. Baba Ramdev
Cachar Levy’ comprising 750 personnel of all B. Jaggi Vasudev
ranks for guarding the Eastern Frontier of Assam C. Acharya Balkrishna
from Brahmaputra river to the Cachar Hills. D. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
678. World Thyroid Day observed on what day? E. None of these
A. May 20 Answer: C
B. May 22 Patanjali Ayurved Limited’s Managing Director, Acharya
C. May 23 Balkrishna received the ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential
D. May 25 People in Healthcare Award’ on behalf of Patanjali Group
E. May 27 of Institutions in Geneva
Answer: D

Patanjali Ayurved is a company producing range C. Akhil Gogoi
Ayurvedic medicinal and personal care products, among D. Himanta Biswa Sarma
other consumer items. Popular yoga guru Baba Ramdev E. None of the above
co-founded the company along with Balkshrina Answer: D
682. The government has decided to merge the Central The Badminton Association of India (BAI) president
Statistical Organisation (CSO) and the National Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the vice-
Sample Survey Office (NSSO) to form a NSO. What president of Badminton Asia Council.
does NSO stand for? BAC president Anton Subowo also appointed BAI
A. National Settlements Organisation secretary (tournaments) Omar Rashid as the deputy
B. National Semantics Organisation chairman of Badminton Asia’s development.
C. National Statistical Office 685. Who has been sworn in the new CM of Sikkim?
D. New Secular Organisation A. Prem Singh Golay
E. National Statistics Organisation B. Ganga Prasad Oli
Answer: C C. Pawan Kumar Chamling
The Statistics and Programme Implementation has decided D. Naveen Patnaik
to merge the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the E. Jagdish Mukhi
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) into National Answer: A
Statistical Office (NSO) in a major restructuring move. Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad has invited the Sikkim
According to the order, Statistical Wing, comprising the Karantikari Morcha (SKM) President and leader of
NSO with constituents as the CSO and the NSSO, to be an latislative party Prem Singh Golay to form the New
integral part of the main ministry. Government in the state.
The NSSO conducts large-scale surveys and brings out Prem Singh Golay will take oath as New Chief Minister of
reports on health, education, household expenditure and Sikkim along with his council of ministers at Palzor
other social and economic indicators. The NSSO and the Stadium in Gangtok.
CSO were functioning independently. SKM Party defeated the SDF party who ruled the state for
683. Name the Lieutenant General who assumed, to be 25 years under it’s leader Pawan Chamling as longest
head UN peacekeeping operation in South Sudan? service Chief Minister in Sikkim.
A. Shailesh Tinaikar 686. Justice DN Patel appointed next Chief Justice of
B. Shakthi Tinaikar which high court?
C. Suresh Tinaikar A. Punjab and HaryanaHigh Court
D. Sailesh Tinaikar B. Calcutta High Court
E. None of these C. High Court of Gujarat
Answer: A D. Delhi High Court
United Nations, The commandant of the Indian Army E. TripuraHigh Court
Infantry School, Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, has Answer: D
been appointed the commander of the UN Mission in The Central Government has cleared the appointment of
South Sudan (UNMISS), the second biggest peacekeeping Justice DN Patel as the next Chief Justice of the Delhi
operation. High Court.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that The appointment was made pursuant to a Collegium
Tinaikar will succeed Lieutenant General Frank Kamanzi resolution passed earlier this month. The resolution was
of Rwanda who will complete his assignment. passed in view of the impending retirement of current
The mission was created in 2011 when South Sudan Chief Justice Rajendra Menon in June this year.
gained independence from Sudan. Sixty-seven 687. Who became youngest Lok Sabha MP?
peacekeepers have died while serving in the mission. A. Sri Devi Murmu
684. Who among the following has recently been B. Chandrani Murmu
appointed as the Vice President of Badminton Asia C. Deepika Murmu
Council (BAC)? D. Nayama Murmu
A. Pijush Hazarika E. Preethi Murmu
B. Siddhartha Bhattacharya Answer: B

BJD’s Chandrani Murmu became the youngest ever Lok D. Kristar Frost
Sabha MP. E. None of these
The 25 year old B-Tech Graduate won the reserved Answer: A
Keonjhar, Odisha’s seat by defeating a two time MP from India’s Mahesh Mangaonkar defeated Spain’s Bernat
BJP Ananta Nayak. Jaume, in the final to clinch the Sekisui Open title for the
The Keonjhar Lok Sabja seat is reserved for Scheduled second time in his career in Kriens, Switzerland.
Tribes. This was Mahesh’s eighth PSA title.
688. Urban 20 Mayors Summit Held in which city? He had won the corresponding title for the first time in
A. Tokyo 2016.
B. Beiging 691. Who wins Monaco Grand Prix?
C. Delhi A. S. Vettel
D. Mascow B. V. Bottas
E. Berlin C. M. Verstappen
Answer: A D. P. Gasly
The 2019 Urban 20 Summit was hosted by the Tokyo E. L. Hamilton
Metropolitan Government, led by Governor Yuriko Koike Answer: E
from 21-22 May 2019. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won his Monaco Grand
The Urban 20 Mayors Summit takes place one month Prix title.
ahead of the G20 Summit. Valterri Bottas and Vettel finished with second and third
The U20 cities convey their joint recommendations in a respectively.
form of a Communique, to the G20 Chair, to be presented 692. Which team won 2019 Sudirman Cup ?
to the G20 Leaders during the Summit. A. China
The 2019 G20 Summit will be the fourteenth meeting of B. Pakistan
Group of Twenty and will be held on 28–29 June 2019 in C. Indonesia
Osaka, Japan. D. Saudi Arabia
It will be the first-ever G20 summit to be hosted in Japan. E. India
689. Who won the women’s 10m air rifle event at 2019 Answer: A
ISSF Munich World Cup? China won the badminton world mixed-team
A. Apurvi Chandela championship, Sudirman Cup 2019 in Nanning today.
B. Anjum Moudgil They beat Japan in men’s doubles, women’s singles and
C. Heena Sidhu men’s singles to clinch the title for an 11th time.
D. Manu Bhaker In the latest Men’ singles match Shi Yuqi stunned world
E. None of these champion Kento Momota 15-21, 21-5,21-11. Japan have
Answer: A never won the Sudirman Cup
Apurvi Chandela from India won the 10m Air Rifle 693. Prem Tinsulanonda who passed away was the Ex-
Women’s Final at the 2019 ISSF World Cup in Munich. Prime Minister ofwhich country?
Luyao Wang from the Republic of China took the Silver A. Malaysia
medal, scoring 631.9 points in qualification and 250.8 in B. Thailand
the final. C. Vietnam
Another of China’s shooters, Hong Xu, won the Bronze D. Cambodia
medal with a qualification of 630.8 points and 229.4 in the E. Phillipines
final. Answer: B
The two Tokyo 2020 Olympic Quota places went to Thailand’s former prime minister and the country’s long
Laura-Georgeta Coman from Romania and Eszter time top royal adviser Prem Tinsulanonda has passed
Meszaros from Hungary. away
690. Who won Sekisui Open? He was former army general and served as prime minister
A. Mahesh Mangaonkar from 1980 to 1988
B. Suresh Kumar 694. A unique Tree Ambulance service was recently
C. Alexander Fuller launched in which city?

A. Chennai E. 7.5%
B. Vishakhapatnam Answer: C
C. Hyderabad India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said that it expects
D. Kochi India’s GDP growth rate during 2018-19 to be 6.9 per cent
E. Coimbatore as against the advance estimate of 7 per cent.
Answer: A It said the fourth quarter (January to March) GDP growth
A unique ‘Tree Ambulance’ service – an initiative to to decelerate to 6.3 per cent from 6.6 per cent in the third
provide care to trees besides spread green cover, was quarter (October to December 2018).
launched by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu. There will be another fourth-quarter GDP slowdown
The service launched for the first time in the state, aims at starting from the fourth quarter of 2017-18. Clearly, FY19
providing first aid treatment to trees, uprooted tree will be the second consecutive year of an economic
planting, seed bank, seed ball distribution, plant slowdown in India.
distribution, aiding tree plantation, shifting trees, survey of It said that 2018-19 will be the second consecutive year of
trees and removal of dead trees. an economic slowdown in India. The GDP growth was 7.2
The ambulance can be availed through the helpline per cent during 2017-18.
number – 9941006786. People can register themselves as 697. Which among the following companies planning
volunteers in their website- to launch its own cryptocurrency, GlobalCoin, by
http://www.treeambulance.org. 2020?
Expressing delight over flagging off the ‘Tree Ambulance’ A. Google
on the occasion of International Day for Biological B. Facebook
Diversity 2019. C. Youtube
695. Orchha town of ______ added to the Tentative D. Instagram
List of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites E. Twitter
A. Kerala Answer: B
B. Madhya Pradesh Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency by the first
C. Tamil Nadu quarter of next year
D. Bihar The currency, which is being referred to internally as
E. Mizoram “GlobalCoin,” will reportedly be available in around a
Answer: B dozen countries at launch, where it’s expected to offer
The architectural heritage of Orchha town in Madhya people affordable and secure payments without the need
Pradesh which depict peculiar style of the Bundela for a bank account.
dynasty have been included in the tentative list of the 698. Who won the 2019 Swansea University
UNESCO’s world heritage sites following a proposal sent International Dylan Thomas Prize?
by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the United A. Sri Lankan writer Guy Gunaratne
Nations (UN) body. B. Indian writer Ira Trivedi
Orchha is situated on the banks of the Betwa river. It is C. Chinese writers Mo Yan
located around 80 km away from Tikamgarh district in D. Pakistan writer Rafia Zakaria
Madhya Pradesh and 15 km from Jhansi of Uttar Pradesh. E. None of these
Orchha was built by king Rudra Pratap Singh of Bundela Answer: A
dynasty in the 16th century. The ancient town is famous Debut novelist Guy Gunaratne has won the £30,000
for its Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha fort complex, Raja Swansea University International Dylan Thomas prize for
Mahal among others. In Our Mad and Furious City.
696. What is the expected growth rate of India’s GDP The British-Sri Lankan writer, 35, who is also a human-
for the financial year 2018-19 as estimated by India rights documentary film-maker, was also longlisted for the
Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)? 2018 Man Booker prize and won this year’s Jhalak prize
A. 6.6% for the novel.
B. 7.2% 699. Who has recently won the 2019 Dr Lee Jong-wook
C. 6.9% Memorial Prize for Public Health?
D. 7.0% A. Vijay Krishna

B. Mahantesh Valmiki Defence Research and Development Organisation
C. Seetha Meenan (DRDO) successfully test fired the Akash-1S surface to air
D. Balaram Bhargava defence missile system.
E. Usha Choudhary Akash-1S is a new version of the missile which is fitted
Answer: D with an indigenous seeker. In the last two days, this is the
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Professor second successful test of the missile by the DRDO.
Balram Bhargava recently won the 2019 Dr Lee Jong- The Akash-1S is capable of striking down enemy fighter
wook Memorial Prize for Public Health. jets and drones very effectively.
He was bestowed with the award at the 72nd World 703. Who won gold in men's 10m air rifle in ISSF
Health Assembly in Geneva. World Cup 2019?
He bagged the award for his achievements as a clinician, A. Pang Wei
innovator, researcher and trainer. B. Rizvi Shahzar
700. PM of Papua New Guinea resigned recently. What C. Saurabh Chaudhary
is his name? D. Abhinav Bindra
A. Ashraf Ghani E. None of these
B. Mauricio Macri Answer: C
C. Tigran Sargsian Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in 10m Air Pistol
D. Charles Michel Event at the ISS Shooting World Cup in Munich on May
E. Peter O'Neill 27, 2019
Answer: E This is the second gold of the season for the 17-year-old
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill of Papua New Guinea sensation. The first was secured in New Delhi tournament.
resigned, as a flood of high-level defections from his Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat also bagged the top podium
governing party led him to step down after almost eight spot in the 25 metre pistol event at the ISSF World Cup
years in power. 2019 in Munich.
He has handed over the leadership responsibility to Sir With this,the total gold won by India has now reached
Julius Chan, who would now serve on the post for third three. The first gold was won by Apurvi Chandela in 10 m
term. air rifle event.
701. Who sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal 704. Who among the following has won the gold in
Pradesh? Women’s 25 metre pistol event at the ISSF World Cup
A. J.J.Singh 2019 in Munich?
B. Nabam Tuki A. Rahi Sarnobat
C. Pema Khandu B. Manu Bhaker
D. Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa C. Heena Sidhu
E. Prem Singh Tamang D. Anjum Moudgil
Pema Khandu will be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Answer: A
Arunachal Pradesh for the second term. Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in 10m Air Pistol
After a landslide victory in the Assembly elections with 41 Event at the ISS Shooting World Cup in Munich on May
seats in the 60-seat house. 27, 2019. Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat also bagged the
702. DRDO test fired the new version of _______ top podium spot in the 25 metre pistol event at the ISSF
surface-to-air defence missile? World Cup 2019 in Munich.
A. Agni 705. Murray Gell-Mann passed away recently. He was
B. Akash the winner of Nobel Prize in ______________
C. Trishul A. Chemistry
D. Prithvi B. Physics
E. Vayu C. Medicine
Answer: B D. Economic Sciences
E. Literature
Answer: B

Murray Gell-Mann, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist 709. What are the countries signed an agreement to
who brought order to the universe by helping discover and jointly develop the East Container Terminal at the
classify subatomic particles, has died at the age of 89. Colombo Port?
In 1969, Gell-Man was honored with the Nobel Prize in A. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Thailand
Physics “for his contributions and discoveries concerning B. Sri Lanka, India and Myanmar
the classification of elementary particles and their C. Sri Lanka, Japan and India
interactions.” D. Sri Lanka, Bhutan and China
706. Veeru Devgan who died recently was a well E. Sri Lanka, India and China
known _____________ Answer: C
A. Filmmaker Sri Lanka, Japan and India signed an agreement to jointly
B. Actor develop the East Container Terminal at the Colombo Port.
C. Singer The joint initiative is estimated to cost between $500
D. Scriptwriter million and $700 million.
E. Politician The signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) is
Answer: A significant, given that the countries had been negotiating
Bollywood’s famous action director Veeru Devgan, father the deal since last year, with little success.
of actor Ajay Devgan, passed away. He was 85.He has As per the agreement signed, the Sri Lanka Ports
choreographed fight and action scenes in over 80 Hindi Authority (SLPA) retains 100% ownership of the East
films and made his debut with 1999 film Hindustan Ki Container Terminal (ECT), while the Terminal Operations
Kasam. Company, conducting its operations, is jointly owned.
707. Kalpana Dash, The 1st woman _____________ Sri Lanka will hold a 51 per cent-stake in the project and
from Odisha passed away recently. the joint venture partners will retain 49%.
A. Musician 710. Aroma Mission 2019 that is expected to strengthen
B. Mountaineer the livelihood condition of farmers and create
C. Writer employment opportunities in the State is launched by
D. Tennis player which state?
E. Astrologist A. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A B. Meghalaya
Kalpana (50) died after scaling the Mount Everest. She C. Andhra Pradesh
had complained breathlessness while descending from the D. Mizoram
Everest peak. She died near Balcony area. E. Manipur
The woman mountaineer from Odisha had first scaled Mt Answer: B
Everest in 2008. The Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma have made
708. The first session of the UN-Habitat Assembly has yet another effort to strengthen the economy of the hill
been organised in which city? state by ushering in employment opportunities for the
A. New Delhi people by launching the ‘Meghalaya Aroma Mission
B. Nairobi 2019’.
C. Addis Ababa A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed
D. Rabat between Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic
E. Brussels Plants-CIMAP and the MBDA (Meghalaya Basin
Answer: B Development Authority) for collaborative work on
India has been elected to the Executive Board of the first medicinal and aromatic plants.
UN-Habitat Assembly. This partnership is expected to strengthen the livelihood
India has been elected to the Executive Board of the first condition of farmers and create employment opportunities
UN-Habitat Assembly at the Plenary Session of the in the State.
Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. 711. Which state is going to have India's first
The special theme for the UN-Habitat Assembly is blockchain district?
“Innovation for Better Quality of Life in Cities and A. Andhra Pradesh
Communities”. B. Telangana

C. Karnataka Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has launched ‘Bank on
D. Tamil Nadu Wheels’ facility in 14 of its lead districts in Tamil Nadu
E. Kerala and Kerala, besides Vijayawada.
Answer: B The bank said the mobile van facility will enable the
With Blockchain estimated to generate $3 trillion a year in public, especially senior citizens, conveniently get door-
business value by 2030, the government of Telangana is step banking facility available at identified locations of the
gearing up to leverage this opportunity by developing a lead districts.
conducive ecosystem for Blockchain in the state. A dedicated banking correspondent will accompany the
Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana is uniquely vehicle with a micro ATM inside the van to take care of
positioned to take a leadership role in the development of services such as account opening, enrollment of customers
blockchain technology due to the critical mass of in Social Security Scheme, passbook printing, and other in
industries leveraging blockchain technology located in Tamil Nadu.
Hyderabad (financial services, insurance, pharmaceuticals 714. Naveen Patnaik is to be sworn in as the CM of
and life sciences, supply chain and logistics etc.), access to which state?
talent, support of entrepreneurship, and collaboration with A. Arunachal Pradesh
enterprises. B. Andhra Pradesh
The state wants to make Hyderabad one of the top 10 C. Assam
Blockchain cities of the world and has decided to create D. Mizoram
India’s first ‘Blockchain District’, which will be a physical E. Odisha
area within Hyderabad and with the aim to create the Answer: E
world’s best blockchain technology ecosystem. In Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has taken oath as Chief
712. For which transactions RBI has extended the time Minister for the consecutive fifth time.
from 4:30 pm to 6 pm? Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal has administered the oath-
A. National Electronic Fund transfer (NEFT) taking ceremony at exhibition ground in Bhubaneswar.
B. Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) 11 Cabinet Ministers and 9 other Ministers also have taken
C. Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) the oath.
D. Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) There are ten new faces in Naveen’s Ministry this time.
E. None of these Out of three women ministers, two are new faces.
Answer: B President Ram Nath Kovind has congratulated Naveen
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended timings for Patnaik on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha.
customer transactions in the Real Time Gross Settlement 715. Peter Mutharika has been sworn in as the
(RTGS) system to 6 pm from 4:30 pm. The new time President of which country?
window for RTGS will come into effect from June 1. A. Malawi
The RTGS is an online fund transfer system, supported by B. Rwanda
the RBI, which enables transmission on a real-time basis. C. Botswana
The minimum amount for the transaction to be eligible as D. Tanzania
an RTGS transfer is Rs 2 lakh. E. Zimbabwae
As per RBI data, Rs 112 lakh crore worth of transactions Answer: A
were processed using RTGS in April 2019. Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has narrowly won re-
713. Which bank has launched the ‘Banks on Wheels’ election with 38 per cent of the votes in Presidential
facility? election.
A. Indian Overseas Bank Opposition candidate Lazarus Chakwera, who came in a
B. Allahabad Bank close second with 35 per cent of the votes.
C. Andhra Bank Former vice president Saulos Chilima came in third with
D. Bank of India 20 per cent of the ballots.
E. Bank of Baroda 716. Which of these Indian architecture has entered
Answer: A the 2019 World Architecture News (WAN) Awards?
A. Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami
B. Spring Temple Buddha

C. Statue of Unity The harbour phase of the exercise at Goa included
D. Adiyogi Shiva statue professional interactions and discussions while the sea
E. None of these phase in Djibouti comprised various drills across the
Answer: C spectrum of maritime operations.
The world’s tallest, Statue of Unity in Gujarat built by 719. When is the International Day of United Nations
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has entered the globally- Peacekeepers observed?
acclaimed 2019 World Architecture News (WAN) A. May 26
Awards. B. May 27
The WAN Awards showcase the best international design C. May 28
in current and future projects, and the award ceremony is D. May 29
likely to be held in July. E. May 30
The Statue of Unity was by far one of the most complex Answer: D
and challenging assignments we have executed and being • The International Day of United Nations
featured along with several other global engineering Peacekeepers is held annually on May 29 to
marvels is a truly remarkable achievement, not only for commemorate sacrifice made by UN personnel on
L&T but for the entire nation. peacekeeping missions.The 2019 Theme is
717. Recently, which Indian language version of Digital Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace.
Dilemma launched by Oscar academy President John • On this day, we pay tribute to all the men and
Bailey? women who have served as military, police or
A. Urdu civilians in UN Peacekeeping operations. We
B. Hindi commend their professionalism, dedication and
C. Bengali courage and honour the memory of those who
D. Marathi have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
E. Malayalam 720. Nepal celebrating its 12th Republic Day on which
Answer: B among the following days?
President of Oscar Academy, John Bailey today e- A. May 29th
launched the Hindi translation of an Academy Publication, B. May 30th
“Digital Dilemma”, at a function in Delhi. C. May 31st
The translation of the Academy publication into Hindi is D. June 1st
important in order to reach out to film fraternity in India. E. June 2nd
National Film Archive of India had signed an MoU with Answer: A
the Academy to translate the publication into Hindi so that • Nepal is celebrating its 12th Republic Day on
it can benefit various stakeholders in the country. The May29,2019. A number of programmes are being
Academy works towards the goal of advancing the arts organised in different parts of the country to mark
and sciences of motion pictures. the occasion.
718. The second phase of the India-French joint naval • The main function was held at Army Pavilion in
exercise, Varuna 19.2 was held in which country? Kathmandu, which was attended by the President
A. Comoros Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister K.P.Sharma
B. Djibouti Oli, cabinet ministers, senior government
C. Burundi officials, heads and representatives of various
D. Ethiopia diplomatic missions and other dignitaries.
E. Madrid 721. Which of these countries has been removed from
Answer: B the Currency ‘Monitoring List’ of major trading
The second part of the Indo-French naval exercise, partners by the US Treasury Department?
christened as Varuna 19.2 was held from 22nd to 25th A. China
May 2019 in Djibouti. B. India
The first part of the exercise, Varuna 19.1 was held off the C. Japan
Goa coast from 1st to 10th May 19. D. South Korea
E. Russia

Answer: B • This is the company’s first U.S. dollar-syndicated
• The US Treasury Department has removed India deal since January 2019, when RBI permitted
from its currency monitoring list of major trading NBFCs to tap into offshore credit market. CIFCL
partners. would use the funds to help small road transport
• US Congress on International Economic and operators (SRTOs) and micro, small and medium
Exchange Rate Policies, the department removed (MSMEs) borrowers, especially in the rural and
India and Switzerland from the previous currency semi-urban areas.
watch list of countries with potentially • The present round of funding was anchored by
questionable foreign exchange policies. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. Of the
• India, along with China, Japan, Germany, total amount, IFC invested $92 million and the
Switzerland and South Korea, was placed in the rest syndicated from First Abu Dhabi Bank ($50
bi-annual currency watch list in October last year. million), MUFG Bank Ltd. ($50 million),
• Now nine major trading partners continue to be National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah PJSC ($20
placed on Treasury’s ‘Monitoring List’ of major million), and CTBC Bank Co., Ltd. ($10 million)
trading partners that merit close attention to their 724. Which bank has entered into a pact with Centrum
currency practices. Wealth Management Ltd. (Centrum) to form a private
722. Who has launched the song 'Hawa Aane De' to limited joint venture?
spread awareness about Air pollution? A. Karur Vysya Bank
A. Radha Mohan Singh B. Lakshmi Vilas Bank
B. Narendra Modi C. City Union Bank
C. C K Mishra D. Karnataka Bank
D. Arun Jaitely E. RBL Bank
E. Harsh Vardhan Answer: A
Answer: C • Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. has entered into a pact
• Union Environment Ministry today launched the with Centrum Wealth Management Ltd.
song ‘Hawa Aane De’ to spread awareness about (Centrum) to form a private limited joint venture
Air pollution. (JV) to offer wealth management services to its
• The song was launched by Secretary, Ministry of clients.
Environment C K Mishra ahead of the World • The private sector bank will hold 51% of the share
Environment Day on 5th of June. capital of the JV, Centrum 45% and the balance
• This year the theme of Environment Day is Air by the JV’s staff
Pollution. • The board would comprise five directors of whom
• The centre has launched the National Clean Air three would be from the bank. KVB does not hold
Programme to control and reduce air pollution any shares in Centrum
across the country. 725. Which company Appoints Suresh Kumar as Chief
723. Which financial company receives $222 mn from Technology Officer
International Finance Corporationto help small road A. Walmart
transport operators (SRTOs) and micro, small and B. Amazon
medium (MSMEs) borrowers? C. Flipkart
A. Amrapali Industries Ltd. D. Jabong
B. Chola Investment E. Snap Deal
C. Dewan Housing Answer: A
D. Indiabulls Housing • US-based retail chain Walmart has appointed
E. Manapuran Finance Suresh Kumar, an IIT Madras graduate and
Answer: B former Google executive, as chief technology
• Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd. officer and chief development officer.
(CIFCL), a Murugappa Group company, has • He will directly report to President and Chief
received an investment of $222 million from a Executive Officer Doug McMillon
foreign investor anchored by the IFC

726. Whas been sworn in as Australia’s Prime • Indian writer Annie Zaidi was announced as the
Minister? 2019 winner of Nine Dots Prize.
A. Peter Cosgrove • The 100,000 US dollars award is a prestigious
B. Edmund Barton book prize created to award innovative thinking
C. Michael McCormack that addresses contemporary issues around the
D. Scott Morrison world.
E. Billy Hughes • Mumbai-based Zaidi, a freelance writer won for
Answer: D her entry ‘Bread, Cement, Cactus’ – combining
• Scott Morrison has been sworn in as Australia’s memoir and reportage to explore concepts of
prime minister home and belonging rooted in her experience of
• Along with Deputy Prime Minister Michael contemporary life in India.
McCormack, Mr. Morrison was sworn in by 729. What is the rank of India in the 2019 IMD World
Queen Elizabeth’s official representative in Competitiveness Rankings?
Australia, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, A. 58
at a ceremony in the capital, Canberra. B. 43
• A record number of seven women were sworn C. 65
into the new Cabinet with Nationals deputy leader D. 32
Bridget McKenzie becoming Australia’s first E. 46
female agriculture minister Answer: B
• The 46th Parliament is expected to open in the • India has moved up one place to rank 43rd most
first week of July. competitive economy in the world on the back of
727. The Confederation of Horticulture Associations of its robust economic growth, a large labour force
India has honored whom with the 2019 ‘Life Time and its huge market size, while Singapore has
Recognition Award’? toppled the US to grab the top position.
A. Prof H.C. Sharma • Singapore has moved up to the top, from the third
B. Prof N Kumar position last year, while the US has slipped to the
C. Prof Jetti A. Oliver third place in the 2019 edition of the IMD World
D. Prof K. M. Indresh Competitiveness Rankings.
E. None of these • The index has been topped by Singapore,
Answer: B followed by Hong Kong and United States at
• ‘Lifetime Recognition Award’ by the second and third position respectively.
Confederation of Horticulture Association of India • Venezuela ranked last in the index at 63rd.
was given to Professor N. Kumar, Vice- 730. Army Conducts Children Summer Adventure
Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural Camp 2019 at which city?
University. A. Kullu
• The award has been conferred for his outstanding B. Darjeeling
contribution in the field of horticulture and C. Kasol
academic leadership focused on human resource D. Manali
development in agriculture at the International E. Shimla
Conference on Innovative horticulture Answer: D
at Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. • Western Command Children Summer Adventure
728. For which essay, Annie Zaidi was awarded the Camp 2019 is being organised at Manali from 27
Nine Dots Prize 2019? May to 02 June 2019.
A. Bread, Cement, Cactus • The seven day camp is being conducted under the
B. Known Turf: Bantering with Bandits aegis of Rising Star Brigade.
C. Other True Tales • This camp aims to provide a wholesome outdoor
D. Love Stories # 1 to 14 exposure to young boys and girls through
E. None of these educational, recreational and adventure activities.
Answer: A

• A total of 218 children from various units of • Chelsea scored four goals in a devastating second-
Western Command of Indian Army have half display to beat Arsenal 4-1 and lift the Europa
volunteered to attend the camp. League trophy in the Baku Olympic Stadium,
731. became the oldest man to win a match at the Azerbaijan.
French Open 2019. • Chelsea won their fifth major Uefa European
A. Torben Ulrich competition final, with only Liverpool winning
B. Ivo Karlovic more among eight English clubs
C. Feliciano Lopez • Arsenal have lost five of their six major European
D. Istvan Gulyas finals, with their only victory coming in the 1994
E. None of these Cup Winners’ Cup against Parma
Answer: B 734. Which among the following day observed on May
• Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic became the oldest man to 31st every year?
win a match at the French Open for 46 years as he A. World No Tobacco Day
beat Spain’s fellow veteran Feliciano Lopez in a B. World Hunger Day
first-round duel. C. International Everest Day
• Karlovic became the oldest man to win at Roland D. World Press Freedom Day
Garros since Torben Ulrich in 1973 at the age of E. World AIDS Vaccine Day
44. He is also the oldest male player to win a Answer: A
Grand Slam match since Ken Rosewall, also 44, • Every year, on 31 May, the World Health
did so at the 1978 Australian Open. Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate
732. Which of these campaigns has been launched by World No Tobacco Day (WNTD).
ICC to celebrate the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019? • The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise
A. Cricpee awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of
B. Howzat tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure,
C. Cricmania and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.
D. Criiio • The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2019 is on
E. Halitri “tobacco and lung health.”
Answer: D 735. Which among the following states has launched
• The ICC has launched the criiio campaign on the the Healthcare Investment Policy-2019 to boost
eve of the men’s World Cup, bringing together medical tourism in the state?
460 million people playing cricket globally to A. Chhattisgarh
celebrate the magnificent diversity of cricket. B. Jammu & Kashmir
• The ICC asked the fans to join the social cricket C. Rajasthan
tribe by sharing pictures and videos of where and D. Madhya Pradesh
how they play cricket across the world using the E. Andhra Pradesh
newly launched #criiio and visiting criiio.com Answer: B
• This builds on the success of the recent user- • Jammu and Kashmir Government unveiled
generated social media initiative Healthcare Investment Policy-2019.
#WorldWideWickets and is the first of a series of • This follows the State Administrative Council
programs that will be launched by the ICC over decision taken in this regard on March 08, 2019.
the next 12 months. • As per the new Health Care Investment Policy, the
733. Which team won the the Europa League final? Government of Jammu & Kashmir will promote
A. Arsenal and encourage the private parties and
B. Chelsea entrepreneurs for setting up healthcare
C. Red Buls infrastructure in the state by providing subsidies
D. Leicester City and incentives
E. Eintracht • Accordingly, 30% subsidy on capital investment
Answer: B will be provided for setting up of multi-speciality
Hospitals, Super Specialty Hospitals, Medical

Colleges, Nursing Colleges and Paramedical Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation has a
Colleges. median forecast of 4 per cent for 2019-20.
• Interest subsidy shall be provided @ 5% per 738. Name the head of the committee formed by RBI
annum on term loan subject to a ceiling of Rs. 15 on the Development of Housing Finance Securitisation
lakh per year for a period of five years from the Market?
date of operationalization of the project. A. Chandan Sinha
• Also, the subsidized power tariff rates shall apply B. T N Manoharan
as applicable to Industries Sector. 100 % subsidy C. Sanjaya Gupta
on purchase and installation of DG sets with an D. Pranjul Bhandari
upper ceiling of Rs. 45 lakh. E. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
736. Name the head of the pannel formed by RBI to Answer: E
develop secondary market for corporate loans? • The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a six-
A. Sanjaya Gupta member committee on Development of Housing
B. Pranjul Bhandari Finance Securitisation Market.
C. T N Manoharan • The committee, headed by Harsh Vardhan, Senior
D. Chandan Sinha Advisor, Bain & Co, will review the regulations
E. Dr. Harsh Vardhan relating to mortgage-backed securitisation (MBS)
Answer: C currently in place, and make specific
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a recommendations on suitably aligning the same
six-member committee on the Development of with international norms
Secondary Market for Corporate Loans to come • The committee will review the existing state of
up with recommendations to increase the mortgage securitisation in India and various issues
efficiencies of the debt market and aid in the constraining market development, and to develop
resolution of stressed assets the market further
• The six-member body, headed by Canara Bank • The committee will submit its report by the end of
Chairman T N Manoharan, has been set up to August 2019
review the existing state of the market for loan 739. Who among the following persons take charge as
sale/transfer in India as well as the international new Navy Chief?
experience in loan trading A. Ram Dawlath Singh
737. FICCI survey forecasts India's GDP growth at B. Praneeth Singh
what percentage for the financial year 2020? C. Narendra Singh
A. 8.1% D. Vikram Singh
B. 8.7% E. Karambir Singh
C. 9.2% Answer: E
D. 7.1% • The Armed Forces Tribunal cleared the way for
E. 7.8% Vice Admiral Karambir Singh to become the next
Answer: D Navy Chief, while it deferred for four weeks the
• The country’s median GDP is forecast at 7.1 per matter of Vice Admiral Bimal Verma which seeks
cent for FY20 and 7.2 per cent for FY 21. to quash Singh’s appointment
• The industry body FICCI’s economic outlook • Vice Admiral Singh, who is the Commander-in-
survey stated that the minimum and maximum Chief of the Eastern Naval Command in
growth estimate stood at 6.8 per cent and 7.3 per Visakhapatnam
cent, for 2019-20. • Singh will be the first helicopter pilot to become
• The survey was conducted in May 2019 among chief of Naval Staff.
economists belonging to the industry, banking and 740. Who administered the oath of office of PM
financial services sectors. Narendra Modi?
• Inflation is expected to remain moderate and the A. President Ram Nath Kovind
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rate B. CJI Ranjan Gogoi
is projected at 3.1 per cent in 2019-20, while, the C. MP Maneka Gandhi

D. Both A and B 742. Who among the following has taken over Vice
E. Both A and C Admiral Karambir Singh to be appointed as the new
Answer: A Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C),
• National Democratic Alliance leader Narendra Eastern Naval Command (ENC)?
Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister for the A. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain
second consecutive term B. Vice Admiral G. Ashok Kumar
• President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath C. Vice Admiral Robin K. Dhowan
of Office and Secrecy to him and a team of 57 D. Vice Admiral R. P. Suthan
ministers at a glittering ceremony on the E. None of these
forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan Answer: A
• Besides 24 Cabinet ministers including Amit • Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, AVSM, VSM
Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, Nitin took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-
Gadkari, Smriti Irani, and Piyush Goyal, nine Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern Naval Command
were sworn in as Minister of State with (ENC) succeeding Vice Admiral Karambir Singh
Independent charge and another 24 as Minister of • The outgoing FOC-in-C, Vice Admiral Karambir
State. Singh, will assume the charge as the 24th Chief of
• One-third of the total ministers in the Cabinet are the Naval Staff (CNS)
first-timers, including BJP president Amit Shah 743. Carmine Caridi died recently. He was a famous
and former Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam ____________
Jaishankar. Two former Chief Ministers – Ramesh A. Physician
Pokhriyal from Uttarakhand and Arjun Munda B. Actor
from Jharkhand – have taken oath as Union C. Politician
ministers for the first time. D. Astronomer
• President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena, E. Scientist
President of Myanmar, U Win Myint, President of Answer: B
Bangladesh, Md. Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister of • Carmine Caridi, known for roles in The Godfather
Bhutan, Dr Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister of franchise, has passed away
Nepal, K P Sharma Oli, Special Envoy of • Caridi first appeared in the Godfather franchise in
Thailand, Grisada Boonrach, President of the 1974, when he played Carmine Rosato in The
Kyrgyz Republic, Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Godfather Part II.
Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth • He returned in 1990 as Albert Volpe in The
witnessed the event Godfather Part III.
741. Who among the following was elected as the • In 2004, Caridi became the first person to be
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea? expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture
A. James Marape Arts and Sciences
B. Sam Abal 744. Name the India's last Orangutan dies at
C. Bill Skate Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha.
D. Rabbie Namaliu A. Ponney
E. None of these. B. Sunny
Answer: A C. Chinny
• James Marape, a former finance minister and D. Binny
critic of a major global gas development deal, has E. None of these
been elected by parliament as the prime minister Answer: D
of Papua New Guinea (PNG) • A 41-year-old orangutan at Odisha’s
• His election came after weeks of political turmoil Nandankanan Zoological Park, named ‘Binny”,
that saw his predecessor, Peter O’Neill, resign has passed away
having lost the support of the House after more • ”Binny”, the country’s lone orangutan, was
than seven years in power brought to Nandankanan Zoo from Pune’s Rajiv

Gandhi Zoological Park on November 20, 2003, Earlier the benefit of this scheme was applicable to
when she was 25. farmers having how many hectacre land?
• Orangutans are one of the world”s three extant A. One
species of great apes and are native to Indonesia B. Two
and Malaysia. Orangutans are currently found C. Three
only in the rain forests of Borneo and Sumatra. D. Five
• Considered to be among the most intelligent E. Ten
primates, orangutans can live up to 45 years in the Answer: B
wild and even more in zoos • The Cabinet has approved extension of Prime
Minister Kisan Sammaan yojana to all farmers.
745. Who has been allocated the Union Ministry of Earlier the benefit of this scheme was applicable
Finance & Corporate Affairs in the 17th Lok Sabha? to farmers having two hectacre land.
A. Piyush Goyal • Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
B. Raj Nath Singh said,nearly 14 crore 50 lakh farmers will benefit
C. Nirmala Sitharaman from the scheme.
D. Ravi Shankar Prasad • Under the PM-Kisan scheme six thousand rupees
E. Dharmendra Pradhan per year is being given in three installments to the
Answer: C farmers.
Nirmala Sitharaman is the first Indian female to be • The beneficiaries should be in the age group of 18
appointed as full-time Union Minister of Finance & to 40 years. Under this scheme, the farmers will
Corporate Affairs. get a minimum fixed pension of 3 thousand rupees
746. Who among the following has been appointed as on attaining the age of 60.
new HRD Minister of India? • All small shopkeepers, self-employed persons and
A. Smriti Irani retail traders with GST turnover of 1.5 crore
B. Dharmendra Pradhan rupees in the age group of 18 to 40 years will be
C. S. Jaishankar eligible to enroll for the scheme through the
D. Arvind Ganpat Sawant designated centres across the country.
E. Ramesh Pokhriyal 749. What will be the rate of scholarship per month
Answer: E provided to girls students in revised ‘Prime Minister’s
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has been appointed new Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund
HRD minister of India. (NDF)?
Smriti Irani -Women and Child Development & Textiles A. Rs 2000
Minister, B. Rs 3000
1. Jaishankar-External Affairs Minister, C. Rs 2500
Arvind Ganpat Sawant -Minister of Heavy Industries and D. Rs 2200
Public Enterprise, E. Rs 2750
Dharmendra Pradhan – Petroleum Minister. Answer: B
747. Which of these portfolio has been allotted to • PM Modi announced major changes to the Prime
Thaawar Chand Gehlot? Minister’s Scholarship Scheme under the National
A. Ministry of Women & Child Development and Textiles Defence Fund.
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development • Major changes approved in PM’s Scholarship
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Scheme under the National Defence Fund
D. Ministry of External Affairs including enhanced scholarships for wards of
E. Minister of Health and Family Welfare police personnel martyred in terror or Maoist
Answer: C attacks.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowermenthas been • The government has also changed the in rates of
allotted to Thaawar Chand Gehlot. scholarship. The rates are now Rs 2,500 per
748. The Cabinet has approved extension of Prime month for boys and Rs 3,000 for girls. It was Rs
Minister Kisan Sammaan yojana to all farmers. 2,000 for boys and Rs 2,250 for girls earlier.

• The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, which 752. Who has been sworn in as the new Chairman of
is under the NDF, is implemented to encourage Chiefs of Staffs Committee (COSC)?
technical and post-graduate education of widows A. Birender Singh Dhanoa
and wards of armed forces personnel. Around B. Sam Manekshaw
5,500 wards are awarded the PMSS every year. C. Shirish Baban Deo
750. Under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, D. Bipin Rawat
the wards of martyred State Police officials will receive E. None of these
an annual scholarship of Rs ____________ Answer: A
A. Rs 1000 • Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender
B. Rs 500 Singh Dhanoa received the baton of Chairman,
C. Rs 1500 Chiefs of Staff Committee from outgoing
D. Rs 2000 Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff
E. Rs 750 Admiral Sunil Lanba.
Answer: B • Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa will be
• PM Modi announced major changes to the Prime the Chairman COSC with effect from May 31,
Minister’s Scholarship Scheme under the National 2019 consequent to relinquishment of charge by
Defence Fund. Admiral Sunil Lanba upon superannuation.
• Major changes approved in PM’s Scholarship 753. Who is appointed as the United Nations Entity for
Scheme under the National Defence Fund Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
including enhanced scholarships for wards of (UN-Women)?
police personnel martyred in terror or Maoist A. Nirupama Rao
attacks. B. Anita Bhatia
• Ambit of the Scholarship Scheme is extended to C. Meera Shankar
the wards of State Police officials who are/were D. Suchitra Durai
martyred during terror/naxal attacks. Rate of E. None of these
scholarship for wards of state police officials will Answer: B
be 500 in a year. • Indian-origin Anita Bhatia has been the Deputy
751. The issuance under the Sovereign Gold Bonds Executive Director of the United Nations Entity
Scheme 2019-20 will begin from __________ for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of
A. September 2019 Women (UN-Women) for Resource Management,
B. June 2019 Sustainability and Partnerships.
C. July 2019 • She was appointed by UN Secretary-General
D. August 2019 Antonio Guterres in the global body’s agency
E. October 2019 focussed on women empowerment and gender
Answer: B equality.
• The Government of India, in consultation with the • Veteran Indian diplomat and a gender equality
Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue champion Lakshmi Puri had previously served as
Sovereign Gold Bonds for 2019-20 starting from the Assistant Secretary-General of the United
June 2019 to September 2019. Nations and Deputy Executive Director of UN
• The Bonds will be sold every month between July Women.
and September only through: 754. Who was appointed as Goa's brand ambassador
Scheduled Commercial banks (except Small Finance to promote the ancient system of physical and mental
Banks and Payment Banks), practices?
Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), A. Namrata Menon
Designated post offices, and B. Namrata Kanal
Recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock C. Namrata Prasad
Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange D. Namrata Kiran
Limited. E. Namrata Sharma
Answer: A

• Yoga instructor and fitness expert Namrata • IITG-ISRO STC would be first of its kind in the
Menon was appointed Goa’s brand ambassador to North-east region to augment research and
promote the ancient system of physical and mental capacity building processes in the field of space
practices in the coastal state. technology.
• Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said Namrata 757. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has
Menon, who has been doing extraordinary work in partnered with which bank to provide financing
the field of yoga, has been selected to promote it solutions across the country?
across the state. A. ICICI Bank
755. Which state is going to host 10th National Science B. IDFC First Bank
Film Festival of India in 2020? C. Axis Bank
A. Tripura D. Yes Bank
B. Meghalaya E. RBL Bank
C. Mizoram Answer: B
D. Manipur • Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has
E. West Bengal partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank to provide
Answer: A financing solutions across the country.
• In an effort to raise awareness about science and • The two partners have signed a memorandum of
environment through films, the 10th National understanding (MoU) under which facilities like
Science Film Festival of India (NSFFI) will be loans up to 100 per cent of vehicle cost, zero
organised in Tripura on January and February processing fee, down payment of ₹999, and
2020. extended loan tenure of 48 months, among others
• The film festival is being held with the objective will be offered to the two-wheeler maker’s
of highlighting science, technology, innovation, customers.
energy, environment, agriculture and traditional 758. When is the World Milk Day observed?
knowledge in a simple way that would bring A. May 31
science closer to common people through simple B. June 1
ways of . C. May 30
• The film festival would include films produced by D. May 29
UNICEF, UNESCO and filmmakers from E. June 2
different countries. It will also include entries Answer: B
from Tripura and other states. • World Milk Day is observed on June 1 each year
• Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb will make an since 2001 to recognize the importance of milk as
appeal to filmmakers and producers to participate a global food and bring attention to activities that
in this film-making initiative in July this year. are connected with the dairy sector
756. Which IIT signs MoU with ISRO to set up first-of- • It was established by the Food and Agriculture
its-kind space technology centre in the Northeast? Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
A. IIT Delhi 759. When is the Global Day of Parents observed?
B. IIT Kharkpur A. May 30
C. IIT Roorke B. May 31
D. IIT Kanpur C. First Saturday of June
E. IIT Guwahati D. June 1
Answer: E E. June 2
• IIT Guwahati has signed an MoU with The Indian Answer: D
Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up an • The Global Day of Parents is observed on
IITG-ISRO Space Technology Cell (STC) at the the June 1 annually every year to appreciate all
institute where Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi parents in all parts of the world for their selfless
inaugurated a new academic complex and commitment to children and their lifelong
research and development building. sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.

• The Day was proclaimed by United Nations in • They showed the unemployment rate was at a 45-
2012. year high.
760. Telangana celebrates State formation day on what • The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of the
day? National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) showed
A. June 1 the unemployment rate in the country in FY18
B. June 2 was at 5.3% in rural India and 7.8% in urban
C. June 3 India, resulting in overall unemployment rate of
D. May 31 6.1%.
E. May 30 763. How much amount has been approved by the
Answer: B government towards the initiative to control of Foot
• In Telangana, people celebrated the fifth and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis in animal
anniversary of its Formation Day on June 2nd with husbandry sector?
enthusiasm and fervour. A. Rs 9,545 crores
• Enthusiasm and fervour gripped the Telangana B. Rs 12,185 crores
state as the youngest state in the country has C. Rs 13,343 crores
completed five years of its existence. D. Rs 15, 282 crores
• The state had overcome the electricity crisis and E. Rs 17, 343 crores
on its way to overcome the crisis for drinking Answer: C
water as the mission Bhagiratha programme is on • During the Union Cabinet Meeting Chaired by
the verge of its completion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31st May 2019,
761. Puerto Williamswhich holds the title of being the the first since the outcome of the
world's southernmost city. The city is located in which 2019 Lok Sabha election, a novel initiative was
country? cleared that will benefit crores of farmers and
A. Colombia improve the health of animals.
B. Chile • This initiative pertains to controlling Foot and
C. Peru Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis to support
D. Bolivia the livestock rearing farmers.
E. Brazil • The decision indicates the spirit of compassion
Answer: B towards those animals who are a valued part of
• Puerto Williams, a growing hamlet draped in our planet but are not able to speak. It must be
snow-covered peaks on the remote southern tip of noted that these diseases are very common
the South American continent, has been upgraded amongst the livestock like cow, bulls, buffaloes,
to the category of “city” by Chilean authorities, sheep, goats, pigs etc.
making it the world’s southernmost city. • The Cabinet has cleared a total outlay of Rs.
• Puerto Williams has nudged out Ushuaia, a 13,343 crores to fully control these diseases
neighbor in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego, for the amongst the livestock in the country in the next 5
title. years and subsequently eradicate these diseases.
762. According to the recent report released by 764. The mobile app “Yoga Locator” has been
government of India India’s unemployment rate stood launched by which of these Ministries?
at what percentage in FY18? A. Ministry of Ayush
A. 6.1% B. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
B. 6.2% C. Ministry of External Affairs
C. 6.3% D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
D. 6.4% E. None of these
E. 6.5% Answer: A
Answer: A • AYUSH Ministry has launched a mobile
• India’s unemployment rate stood at 6.1% in FY18, application to enable people to locate yoga events
official data showed, highlighting the challenge and centres providing training and instructors.
that confronts the Narendra Modi-led government.

• The mobile app was launched ahead of A. December 31
International Yoga Day on June 21. B. December 1
• Yoga locator app will help people to locate yoga C. November 30
centres as well as yoga instructors within the D. November 1
preferred radius of their vicinity. E. August 31
• It will be a permanent app which will give Answer: A
information to people about yoga activities • The RBI has extended minimum holding period
happening in their vicinity throughout the year. requirement for NBFCs to raise funds via loan
• The theme for IDY 2019 will be ‘Yoga for securitisation to help the sector overcome liquidity
Heart’. shortage.
765. Which committee has submitted new draft • As per the earlier notification issued by the
education policy to HRD Ministry. Reserve Bank of India in Novermber, the
A. Bhurelal Committee dispensation was valid till May, 2019.
B. Bimal Jalan Committee • it has been decided to extend the dispensation
C. Kasturirangan Committee provided therein till December 31, 2019,
D. Chandrashekhar Committee • The relaxation in minimum holding period (MHP)
E. Dave Committee criteria will primarily benefit housing finance
Answer: C companies and NBFCs, offering mortgage loans
• Former ISRO chief Dr. Kasturirangan led where the tenure is typically more than five years.
Committee submitted the draft National 768. Which Indian PSU was the most profitable
Educational Policy (NEP) to HRD Minister company in the financial year 2018-19?
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in New Delhi. A. NTPC
• The policy draft recommends incorporation of B. IOC
Indian knowledge systems in the curriculum, C. GAIL
constituting a National Education Commission D. ONGC
and curbing arbitrary fees hikes by private E. BHEL
schools. Answer: D
• The existing NEP was framed in 1986 and revised • ONGC, India’s top oil and gas producer, has
in 1992. toppled Indian Oil Corp (IOC) to regain crown of
766. Which state government hikes parental income being the country’s most profitable public sector
limit under fee waiver scheme? company.
A. Assam • Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) reported a 34
B. Madhya Pradesh per cent jump in its 2018-19 fiscal net profit to Rs
C. Punjab 26,716 crore.
D. Rajasthan • In comparison, IOC registered a net profit of Rs
E. Gujarat 17,274 crore for the fiscal year ended March 31,
Answer: A 2019.
• Assam government has waived admission fees for 769. Name the Indian first woman fighter pilot to fly
students taking admission up to Post Graduate by day on Hawk advanced jet aircraft
level whose parental income is less than 2 lakh A. Shubhangi Swaroop
rupees per year. B. Avani Chaturvedi
• All provincialized government colleges and 5 C. Bhawana Kanth
universities are incorporated under the scheme. D. Mohana Singh
• Assam Education Minister Siddhartha E. Suprejeeth Thakur
Bhattacharya said that the quality of the Answer: D
government schools is improved following the • Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh has become the
Gunotsav. first woman fighter pilot to fly by day a Hawk
767. RBI extends relaxed norms for NBFC loan advanced jet aircraft.
securitisation till ___________.

• She achieved the feat at the Kalaikunda Air Force C. Vinod Kamble
Station in West Bengal. D. Suresh Jadeja
• Her training involved flying both air-to-air combat E. None of these
and air-to-ground missions. Answer: A
• She has undertaken many practice missions, • Indonesia’s Anton Aditya Subowo was re-elected
which involved firing of rockets, guns and as the President of Badminton Asia.
dropping high calibre bombs and also participated • He will continue as the President for another four
in various Air Force Level flying exercises. years.
• Earlier, Flight Lt Bhawana Kanth became the first • There was a close fight between Anton and Dato’
daytime woman fighter pilot to fly a MiG-21 Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria (President of
Bison. Badminton Association of Malaysia) for the post
770. Who among the following has become the first of Badminton Asia President.
Indian to be appointed on the board of the 773. Satish Chandra Verma to be new Advocate
International Air Transport Association (IATA)? General of which state?
A. Pradeep Singh Kharola A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Ajay Singh B. Chhattisgarh
C. Vinay Dube C. Karnataka
D. Ashok Chawla D. Kerala
E. None of these E. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B Answer: B
• Low cost carrier SpiceJet’s Chairman and • Chhattisgarh has appointed Satish Chandra Verma
Managing Director Ajay Singh was elected to the as the new Advocate General (AG)
board of the International Air Transport • Mr Verma replaces Kanak Tiwari.
Association (IATA), less than three months after • Before being appointed as the new AG, Verma
the airline joined the global grouping. was the Additional Advocate General of the state.
• Founder and former chairman of the Jet Airways • In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1)
Naresh Goyal, who was associated with the IATA of Article 165 of the constitution of India, the
for a long time, was a member on the previous Governor of Chhattisgarh is pleased to appoint
board. Satish Chandra Verma, Additional Advocate
771. Nayib Bukele has been elected as the President of General, Chhattisgarh as Advocate General
which country? 774. WHO has selected which state government’s
A. El Salvador Medical & Health Department for its award this year
B. Costa Rica in recognition of its achievements in the field of
C. Honduras tobacco control.
D. Venezuela A. Maharashtra
E. Guatemala B. West Bengal
Answer: A C. Rajasthan
• In the Central American country of El Salvador, D. Gujarat
Nayib Bukele has been sworn-in as the nation’s E. Meghalaya
President. Answer: C
• Bukele was sworn-in by the Speaker of the • The World Health Organization has selected the
National Assembly in downtown San Salvador. Rajasthan government’s Medical & Health
Delegations from 83 countries attended the Department for its award this year in recognition
ceremony. of its achievements in the field of tobacco control.
• Bukele was elected in February to succeed • The department’s Additional Chief Secretary,
Salvador Sanchez Ceren, a leftist former guerrilla. Rohit Kumar Singh, will receive the award at a
772. Who is the new President of Badminton Asia? function to mark World No Tobacco Day in New
A. Anton Aditya Subowo Delhi.
B. Maharshi Kautilya

• The Health Department of the State is the only Answer: C
government body in the country which will be • Former Sevilla and Arsenal winger Jose Antonio
awarded for its tobacco-free initiatives. Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35.
775. Name the Indian who has been felicitated with the • He made his professional debut for Spanish
Mexico’s highest civilian award ‘Order of the Aztec football club Sevilla and further played for clubs
Eagle’ in 2019? like England’s Arsenal, Spain’s Real Madrid and
A. Ram Nath Kovind Atlético Madrid, Poland’s Benfica among others.
B. Pranab Mukherjee 778. Brij Mohan Khaitan passed away recently.Who
C. Pratibha Patil was he?
D. Sonia Gandhi A. Film Producer
E. None of these B. Industrialist
Answer: C C. Cricketer
• Former Indian President Pratibha Patil has been D. Musician
conferred the “Orden Mexicana del Aguila E. Meteorologist
Azteca” (Order of the Aztec Eagle) – the highest Answer: B
civilian award of Mexico. • Veteran industrialist and Williamson Magor
• The Ambassador of Mexico to India, Melba Pria, Group patriarch Brij Mohan Khaitan passed away
conferred the award on Patil – who created history in Kolkata. He was 92.
as this country’s first woman President (2007- • He continued to serve as chairman emeritus in
2012), at a special ceremony held in the MCCIA both these firms. Considered a visionary, he has
Bhavan, Pune. left an indelible mark on the world of
• Patil, 85, becomes only the second Indian head of entrepreneurship, education, business ethics and
state to get the award. Earlier, the late President S. service to mankind.
Radhakrishnan had been conferred this honour. 779. World Bicycle Day is observed on what day?
776. The two day long Elephanta festival of art and A. June 3
culture is celebrated in which state? B. June 2
A. Uttar Pradesh C. June 1
B. Jharkhand D. First Monday of June
C. Punjab E. First Tuesday of June
D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: A
E. Maharashtra • The World Bicycle Day is observed globally on
Answer: E June 3 to recognize the uniqueness, longevity and
• The two-day Elephanta Festival organised by the versatility of the bicycle, as simple, affordable,
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable
(MTDC) began with a concert by folk and means of transportation.
classical singer Kailash Kher at the Gateway of • The day was declared by the United Nations
India. General Assembly in April 2018.
• The MTDC organises the festival every year to 780. On what day International Day of Innocent
promote tourism and the culture of Mumbai. The Children Victims of Aggression is observed?
festival is held on Gharapuri Island, which was A. June 3
christened Elephanta by the Portuguese after they B. June 2
found a statue of an elephant on the island. C. June 1
777. Jose Antonio Reyes who died recently was a D. June 4
professional ______________ E. First Monday of June
A. Tennis Player Answer: D
B. Golfer • Every year on 4 June, The United Nation’s (UN)
C. Footballer International Day of Innocent Children Victims of
D. Formula One Racing Driver Aggression is observed to raise awareness about
E. Tabe Tennis Player the children who have suffered a lot throughout

the world and are victims of physical, mental and per acre per farmer each season towards purchase
emotional abuse. of inputs like Seeds, Fertilizers, Pesticides,
• On this day UN affirms the commitment to protect towards Labor and other investments in the field
the rights of children. operations of farmers’ choice for the crop season.
781. Which state government increases financial aid 783. Which state High Court declares all animals in the
given to girls under ‘Aapki Beti’ scheme? state to be 'legal persons'?
A. Odisha A. Haryana
B. Punjab B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan D. Delhi
E. Mizoram E. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D Answer: A
• The Rajasthan government increased the financial • The Punjab and Haryana High Court has accorded
assistance given to school girls under the ‘Aapki the status of “legal person or entity” to all animals
Beti’ scheme and ex-gratia payment to the in Haryana, granting them the “corresponding
families of polling personnel who die during rights, duties and liabilities of a living person”.
election duty. • The verdict comes nearly a year after Uttarakhand
• Under the Aapki Beti scheme, girls living under High Court passed a similar order “to protect and
the Below Poverty Line (BPL) and whose mother promote greater welfare of animals”.
or father or both have died get annual financial 784. Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has passed a resolution
assistance in the state. to increase reservation quota for Other Backward
• The amount has been increased to 2,100 from Rs. Classes (OBC) to what percent?
1,100 for the girls studying in class 1 to 8 and for A. 19%
the girls in class 9 to 12, the financial aid has been B. 22%
increased to Rs. 2,500 from Rs. 1,500. C. 25%
• Similarly, the government has also increased ex- D. 27%
gratia payment to the next of kin of an official E. 33%
killed on election duty to Rs. 20 lakh from Rs. 15 Answer: D
lakh. • Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has passed a resolution
782. Under the Rythu Bandhu scheme, the financial to increase reservation quota for Other Backward
assistance to farmers has been increased to Rs Classes (OBC) from existing 14 per cent to 27 per
___________ per acre per farmer per season cent.
A. Rs 4000 • Madhya Pradesh will become the only state in the
B. Rs 5000 country to have a 27 per cent quota for OBCs.
C. Rs 6000 • The move will lead to reservation in the state
D. Rs 7000 breaching the Supreme Court-mandated 50 per
E. Rs 8000 cent cap to reach 63 per cent.
Answer: B 785. According to EY’s Global FinTech Adoption
• Telangana Government issued guidelines to Index 2019, the global Fintech adoption rate in 2019
enhance Agriculture Investment Support Scheme has increased at an average rate of___________
– Rythu Bandhu from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 5,000 per percent
acre per season. A. 76%
• The Scheme was implemented in the year 2018-19 B. 52%
with the objective of relieving the farmers from C. 88%
debt burden and not allowing them to fall in the D. 64%
debt trap. E. 93%
• This scheme was proposed for providing Initial Answer: D
investment support to Agriculture and • Fintech adoption rate has risen to an average of 64
Horticulture crops by way of a grant @ Rs. 4000/- percent this year, with emerging markets like

China and India leading the way, according to a 788. Who is the newly elected Secretary General of the
report by Ernst & Young (EY). General Insurance Council?
• In its report titled ‘Global FinTech Adoption A. Varun Dua
Index 2019’, EY said emerging markets like B. Mayank Bathwal
China and India (87 percent adoption rate) led the C. Ankur Nijhawan
charts, followed by Russia and South Africa (82 D. MN Sarma
percent). E. None of these
786. India shares the top rank in Ernst & Young (EY) Answer: D
Global FinTech Adoption Index 2019 with which • MN Sarma, the former Chairman & Managing
country? Director (MD) of United India Insurance will be
A. United States the new Secretary General of the General
B. China Insurance Council.
C. Japan • 61-year-old Sarma, who retired in May 2018, will
D. Russia take over the new responsibility in August. He
E. Canada will be supported by CR Vijayan, a former
Answer: B director of the GIC Re, who has been selected as
• Fintech adoption rate has risen to an average of 64 the deputy Secretary General of the GI Council.
percent this year, with emerging markets like • The GI Council was formed in 2001, under an act
China and India leading the way, according to a of the IRDAI has emerged as an important
report by Ernst & Young (EY). representative and voice for the Rs 1.7 lakh crore
• The Fintech adoption rate was highest in India and Indian general insurance industry
China at 87% for both the countries followed by 789. Who among the following has been elected as
Russia and South Africa on second at 82% each. external auditor of the World Health Organization
787. To encourage digital payments, which among the (WHO)?
following measures are suggested by the Nandan A. Nandan Nicolam
Nilekani committee? B. Sidendra Pradan
A. elimination of charges, C. Rajiv Mehrishi
B. round the clock RTGS and NEFT facility D. Satish Khurishi
C. duty-free import of point-of-sales machines E. None of these
D. Only A and B Answer: C
E. All the above • Rajiv Mehrishi has been elected as external
Answer: E auditor of the World Health Organization (WHO).
• To encourage digital payments, the Nandan He is the
Nilekani committee has suggested a host of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
measures, including elimination of charges, round • The election was held in the 72nd WHO
the clock RTGS and NEFT facility and duty-free Assembly in Geneva on May 23 where the CAG
import of point-of-sales machines. was elected with a majority (90 out of 162 votes).
• The committee, which was appointed by the RBI, • Apart from India, others competing for the
had submitted its suggestions on promoting digital position were the Auditors General of Congo,
payments to Governor Shaktikanta Das France, Ghana, Tunisia and the United Kingdom.
• The committee had recommended that the • He has been elected for a term of four years from
Interchange on card payments be reduced by 15 2020 to 2023.
basis points (0.15 per cent) as this will increase • Earlier this year in March 2019 he was also
the incentive for acquirers to sign up merchants. elected for the post of External Auditor of Food
• Current import duty of POS machine was 18 per and Agriculture Organization in Rome
cent 790. Who has been appointed as the National Security
• The Committee recommends large scale usage of Adviser (NSA)?
common and interoperable mobility cards by A. Shivshankar Menon
public across different transit B. Omar Abdullah

C. Ajit Doval 793. Actor-singer Ruma Guha Thakurta passes away.
D. M. K. Narayanan She is an actress of which language?
E. None of these A. Telugu
Answer: C B. Malayalam
• Ajit Doval has been appointed as the National C. Bengali
Security Adviser (NSA) for a second consecutive D. Kannada
term and elevated to the rank of Union Cabinet E. Hindi
Minister. Answer: C
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has • Bengali actor and singer Ruma Guha Thakurta
approved his appointment for a five-year period died of old-age related ailments in her Kolkata
with effect from May 31, 2019. residence. She was 84.
• Doval was in May 2014 appointed as the fifth • Guha Thakurta is known for her roles in movies
NSA in the rank of Minister of State. such as Ganga, Balika Badhu, and 36
• He is the first National Security Adviser to get a Chowringhee Lane.
second term. 794. When is the World Environment Day is
791. Indian gymnast Rakesh Kumar Patra finished at celebrated?
which position in the finals of Parallel Bars at the FIG A. 3rd June
World Cup in Koper, Slovenia? B. 4th June
A. Fifth C. 5th June
B. Sixth D. 6th June
C. Seventh E. 7th June
D. Eigth Answer: C
E. Ninth • World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th
Answer: C of June every year. Theme for the year 2019 is
• Indian gymnast Rakesh Kumar Patra finished Beat Air Pollution
seventh in the finals of Parallel Bars at the FIG • World Environment Day is promoted by the
World Cup in Koper, Slovenia. United Nation and for 2019 China being the host
• In the final field of eight gymnasts, Patra finished country.
second last with a score of 13.650. • World Environment Day is also known as
• Frank Baines of Great Britain clinched the top the Environment Day, Eco Day.
spot, while Kazakhstan’s Milad Karimi settled for • This day is celebrated to spread awareness about
the second place and Ilias Georgiou of Cyprus the Environment and its effects on the daily life of
was third. the people.
792. Who Wins Italian Grand Prix 2019? 795. How much amount of subsidy has been
A. Marc Marquez announced by the Assam government for the North
B. Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci East Skill Centre?
C. Dovisiosa A. Rs 2.2 lakh
D. A. Rins B. Rs 2 lakh
E. T. Nakagami C. Rs 1.7 lakh
Answer: B D. Rs 1 lakh
• Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci fought off a stiff E. Rs 0.7 lakh
challenge from Marc Marquez to win the Italian Answer: C
Grand Prix, his first ever MotoGP victory. • Assam government to provide a subsidy of 1.7
• Petrucci’s win comes a day after he recorded the lakh rupees for the admission in the North East
highest speed in MotoGP history.Petrucci, an Skill Centre.
Italian riding for local team Ducati. • Total 400 students will get admission in first
• Five-time MotoGP champion Marquez on a batch. The total course fees for the first batch
Honda briefly took the lead in the last lap but students would be around Rs 2.2 lakh for which
Petrucci recaptured first place and won.

the state government has planned to provide a • According to the report, private consumption and
subsidy of Rs 1.7 lakh. investment will benefit from strengthening credit
• NESC has been set up by the Assam government growth amid more accommodative monetary
in collaboration with ITE Education Services policy, with inflation having fallen below the
(ITEES), Singapore and was inaugurated in March Reserve Bank of India’s target.
2019. 798. Name the first ever person to receive the gold card
• It will provide International Standard, quality skill permanent residency visa of the UAE government?
training facility in Food & Beverage Service, A. Yusuff Ali M. A.
Housekeeping, Retail Service and Beauty & B. B. Ravi Pillai
Wellness. C. B. R. Shetty
796. Which brand has topped the TRA’s Brand Trust D. Sunny Varkey
Report 2019 for being the most trusted brand in India? E. None of these
A. LIC Answer: A
B. Dell • The Federal Authority for Identity and
C. SBI Citizenship, ICA, issued the first “Golden
D. Reliance Residence Permit” in Abu Dhabi, as part of the
E. TCS “Investors Permanent Residence System”
Answer: B implemented under the UAE Cabinet’s Resolution
• Dell has emerged as the most trusted brand in No. 56 for 2018, which aims to help investors,
India in 2019, according to a report released by entrepreneurs and qualified individuals who meet
brand analytics firm TRA Research. its criteria.
• Dell climbed five ranks over the previous year to • UAE-based businessman, LuLu Group chairman
grab the top spot and also introduced the laptop M.A. Yusuffali has become the first expat to get
category in the report. the exclusive Permanent Residency ‘Golden
• The mother-brand Dell has grown its India Card’.
revenues from US$ 600 million in 2008 to nearly • The first batch of 6,800 investors with Dh100
US$ 20 billion in 2018 and US and India are the billion worth of investments will be granted the
only two countries that have all Dell’s business “Golden Card.”
functions and provide support globally. 799. Who among the following has become the world’s
• LIC and Amazon are ranked on the third and first billionaire rapper of the world as per the Forbes
fourth spots and Apple iPhone emerged as India’s report?
fifth most trusted brand, rising 116 ranks from A. Jay-Z
2018. B. Eminem
797. In its Global Economic Prospects report, the C. Drake
World Bank stated the growth rate of India for the D. Kanye West
financial year 2019 and 2020 is at what percent? E. None of these
A. 7.2% Answer: A
B. 7.3% • Jay-Z has been named the world’s first billionaire
C. 7.4% rapper in a new Forbes cover story.
D. 7.5% • The 49-year-old Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn
E. 7.6% Corey Carter, is the husband of American singer
Answer: D Beyonce.
• The World Bank retained its forecast of India’s • His superstar wife is reported to have a net worth
growth rate at 7.5 per cent for the current financial of about $ 335 mn.
year. 800. Name the Veteran Indian actress who wins
• In its Global Economic Prospects report, the prestigious J C Daniel Award?
World Bank also stated that growth rate is A. Sheela
expected to remain the same for the next two B. Nirosha
fiscals C. Meghamala

D. Saroja B. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
E. Kamala C. Madhavan Nair Rajeevan
Answer: A D. K. J Ramesh
• Veteran actress Sheela was chosen for the E. None of these
prestigious J C Daniel Award, the Kerala Answer: B
government’s highest honour for outstanding • Renowned scientist Mrutyunjay Mohapatra was
contribution to Malayalam cinema. appointed as the chief of the India Meteorological
• The annual honour, named after J C Daniel, who Department (IMD).
made the first silent movie in Mollywood, • Mohapatra, who is Scientist ‘G’ in the IMD, has
comprises a purse of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and a been appointed as Director-General of
plaque. Meteorology, IMD, for a period of five years.
801. 14th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) • He will assume charge of the post on or after
summit held in which city? August 1, 2019.
A. Mecca • The IMD is responsible for weather and climate
B. Kaaba related forecasts for the country.
C. Riyadh 804. Who has been named as the new Chairman of the
D. Dubai Axis Bank?
E. Jeddah A. Sandeep Bakhshi
Answer: A B. Uday Chander Khanna
• The OIC foreign ministers meeting, preparatory to C. Brahm Dutt
the 14th ordinary session of the Islamic Summit D. Rakesh Makhija
conference convened in Jeddah, Kingdom of E. Rajesh Mehta
Saudi Arabia, under the chairmanship of Dr. Answer: D
Ibrahim Ibn Abdulaziz Al Assaf, Saudi Minister • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved
of Foreign Affairs. appointment of Rakesh Makhija as chairman of
• Yousef Aldobeay of Saudi Arabia, an assistant the Axis Bank.
secretary general of OIC, was among four special • The board of the bank in March had approved
envoys for Jammu and Kashmir appointed at the appointment of Makhija as chairman subject to
grouping’s summit meeting in Makkah RBI clearance.
802. Sachin Bansal, the co-founder of Flipkart, has • RBI has approved the appointment of Rakesh
joined as the Independent Director of which bank? Makhija (DIN: 00117692), independent director
A. Jana Small Finance Bank as the non-executive (part-time) chairman of the
B. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank bank, for a period of 3 years, with effect from July
C. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank 18, 2019, up to July 17, 2022 (both days
D. Suryodaya Small Finance Bank inclusive).
E. None of these 805. Ashok Leyland has partnered with which bank to
Answer: C launch vehicle loan facility for its customers?
• Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has appointed A. State Bank of India
Flipkart founder Sachin Bansal as its independent B. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
director. C. Punjab National Bank
• This is the second big futuristic move by Ujjivan D. Suryoday Small Finance Bank
management after it roped in HDFC Bank’s E. Canara Bank
digital banking head Nitin Chugh as its next chief Answer: D
executive. • Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland has
• Chugh will join the bank in August and take the partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank for
baton from Ghosh on December 1. vehicle loans.
803. Name the newly appointed Chief of India • The two partners have signed an initial agreement
Meteorological Department (IMD)? to enter a strategic financing partnership for three
A. Ravi Nanjundiah years.

• Under the pact, the bank will provide end-to-end • To establish an environment-friendly network, the
financial solutions to Ashok Leyland’s customers Delhi Metro has become the first ever project in
for auto loans across India. the country to receive power generated from a
• The partnership with Suryoday Small Finance waste-to-energy plant.
Bank will benefit our stakeholders and customers • The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has
with financial products, which are specifically started receiving 2 MW power from a 12 MW
tailored for hassle-free experience. capacity waste-to-energy plant set up in Ghazipur.
806. India ranks ____ among 129 countries in global • DMRC will take approximately 17.5 million units
gender equality index? per annum from this plant. However, the energy
A. 90 offtake will depend upon the actual generation of
B. 95 the plant.
C. 100 • The waste-to-energy plant set up by East Delhi
D. 125 Waste Processing Company Limited (EDWPCL)
E. 85 is based on a Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Answer: B involving the Delhi government and East Delhi
• India ranked 95th out of 129 countries in a new Municipal Corporation (EDMC), besides the
index that measures global gender equality EDWPCL.
looking at aspects such as poverty, health, 809. The government of Jharkhand has inaugurated
education, literacy, political representation and the Haj House in which of these cities recently?
equality at the workplace. A. Jamshedpur
• Denmark was ranked at the first place and Chad at B. Dhanbad
129th place. China ranked at 74 position, Pakistan C. Ranchi
at 113 while Nepal and Bangladesh at 102 and D. Bokaro
110 respectively. E. None of these
807. Which state government launches India’s first Answer: C
trading programme to combat particulate air • Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das
pollution? inaugurated the Haj House in Ranchi on the eve of
A. Gujarat Eid-ul-Fitr.
B. Maharashtra • Inaugurating the Rs-50 crore Haj House, which
C. Punjab can accommodate about 1,000 people for offering
D. Kerala Namaaz.
E. Delhi • This is the reason that the state government has
Answer: A fulfilled an old demand of members of the Muslim
• Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched community – constructing a modern and grand
India’s first trading programme to combat Haj House.
particulate air pollution on World Environment 810. What is the rank of the Reserve Bank of India in
Day 2019, which has air pollution as its theme. terms of Gold Reserves Holding by the global central
• The programme is a market-based system where banks?
the government sets a cap on emissions and A. 10th
allows industries to buy and sell permits to stay B. 9th
below the cap. C. 8th
808. Which city Metro becomes India's first project to D. 7th
receive power from waste-to-energy? E. 6th
A. Bangalore Answer: A
B. Delhi • The Reserve Bank of India has moved to
C. Mumbai rank 10th in terms of gold reserves with the
D. Hyderabad central banks.
E. Noida • The Reserve Bank of India purchased 52.3 tonnes
Answer: B gold in FY19 to augment its foreign exchange

reserves, according to the latest data released by B. Okha Port
the World Gold Council. C. Dighi Port
• It has entered league of world’s top-10 gold D. Chennai Port
holding central banks. RBI currently holds 612.6 E. Kakinada Port
tonnes of the metal as part of its foreign exchange Answer: C
reserves. • State-owned lender Bank of Baroda (BoB) has
• The United States is the top holder of Gold declared Vijay Goverdhandas Kalantri, chairman
Reserves. and managing director of Dighi Port, as a “wilful
811. The Life Insurance Corporation of India has defaulter” for not repaying his loans.
recently extended the maternity leave for its female • The leading industrialist Vijay Goverdhandas
employees to ___________ months during the entire Kalantri and his son Vishal Kalantri, director of
period of the employee’s service. Dighi Port, owe nearly Rs 3,334 crore to a
A. 15 months consortium of 16 Indian banks, including BoB,
B. 12 months and Bank of India is the lead lender.
C. 18 months • The bank had reportedly placed a public notice in
D. 21 months a Mumbai-based newspaper, with photographs of
E. 24 months Dighi Port Limited (borrower), Vishal Vijay
Answer: A Kalantri (Director) and Vijay Kalantri (Director
• Female employees of Life Insurance Corporation and Guarantor), declaring them as “wilful
of India (LIC) will now get three more months of defaulters”.
maternity leave during their service period. 814. ICAI has mandated to mention UDIN number in
• According to the revised rules for maternity leaves audit reports with effect from which date?
notified by the Finance Ministry, an employee A. 1 November 2019
will get a maximum of 15 months of maternity B. 1 December 2019
leave during her service period. C. 1 July 2019
• As of March 31, 2018, out of LIC’s total D. 1 September 2019
employee strength of nearly 1.12 lakh, 24,000 E. 31 July 2019
were women. Answer: C
812. Which of these institutions has approved USD 287 • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
million loan for Tamil Nadu Health System Reform (ICAI) has mandated the mention of the Unique
Programme? Document Identification Number (UDIN) in audit
A. Asian Development Bank reports starting July 1.
B. World Bank • The UDIN would help to verify online whether a
C. New Development Bank certificate or audit report that has been submitted
D. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has actually been signed by a chartered
E. World Health Organisation accountant.
Answer: B • DIN is a unique number, which will be generated
• The central government, Tamil Nadu and the for every document certified/attested by Practising
World Bank have signed a $287 million loan Chartered Accountants and registered with the
agreement for the state’s Health System Reform UDIN portal. The portal is available
Programme that aims to improve the quality of at https://udin.icai.org/.
health care, reduce the burden of non- 815. Who among these has been selected for the
communicable diseases (NCDs), and fill equity prestigious Global Leadership Awards 2019?
gaps in reproductive and child health services. A. Indra Nooyi
• Tamil Nadu ranks third among all Indian states in B. Mukesh Ambani
the NITI Aayog Health Index. C. Adena Friedman
813. Which of these port has been declared as wilful D. Sunder Pichai
defaulter by the Bank of Baroda? E. Both (c) and (d)
A. Krishnapatnam Port Answer: E

• In United States, Google’s India-born CEO Argentina to participate in 2nd Global Disability
Sundar Pichai and Nasdaq president Adena Summit.
Friedman have been chosen for the prestigious • The objective of the three-day summit is to
Global Leadership Awards 2019 by business deliberate on issues across the world concerning
advocacy group USIBC in recognition of the two empowerment and inclusion of Persons with
companies’ contribution as the leading Disabilities and to work out a mechanism for
technology-driven platforms. enabling them to live an independent and
• The award by Washington-based US-India dignified life.
st
Business Council (USIBC) would be conferred • The 1 Global Disability Summit was held in
upon Indian-American Pichai, 46, and Friedman, London in July 2018.
50, during the next week’s ‘India Ideas Summit’. 818. Who has been elected as the new President of
• USIBC Global Leadership Awards recognise top FIFA?
corporate executives from the United States and A. Pierluigi Collina
India whose companies play a major role in B. Michel Platini
catalysing growth in the US-India commercial C. Gianni Infantino
corridor. D. Sepp Blatter
816. The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 will E. None of these
be held in which city? Answer: C
A. Prague • Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA president
B. Brussels unopposed at the congress of world football’s
C. The Hague governing body in Paris.
D. Copenhagen • The 49-year-old Swiss-Italian lawyer will be
E. Geneva incharge for a period of four years until 2023.
Answer: C 819. The Indian Army’s Kharga Corps conducted the
• Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the American training exercise “Kharga Prahar” recently. This corp
Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo opened the Global is based in which city?
Entrepreneurship Summit in The Hague. A. Roorke
• Some 2 thousand entrepreneurs, investors and B. Jaipur
representatives of government organizations from C. Ambala
134 countries will meet and make deals at the D. Jodhpur
business summit. E. Udaipur
• The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 Answer: C
is an initiative of the government of United States • The exercise “Kharga Prahar”, which began on
of America to bring together global leaders in May 27, was undertaken in the plains of Punjab
entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and by various units and formations of Army’s Kharga
policy to support deals that matters to everyone. Corps.
817. The 2nd Global Disability Summit 2019 will take • A major training exercise conducted by the Indian
place in which city? Army in Punjab ended.
A. New Delhi • The components of the Indian Air Force also
B. Buenos Aires participated in the exercise.
C. London • The exercise setting also incorporated aspects of
D. Beijing joint training wherein para drops from Indian Air
E. Mascow Force aircraft were carried out and simulated
Answer: B battlefield air strikes were conducted in support of
• The 2nd edition of the Global Disability Summit ground forces
will be held at Buenos Aires, Argentina from 6-8 820. Dinyar Contractor, who passed away recently was
June 2019. a well known ______________
• Social Justice and Empowerment minister A. Journalist
Thaawarchand Gehlot has left for Buenos Aires in B. Actor

C. Author • The first tourist train traveling through Russia’s
D. Singer Arctic region and on to Norway set off from Saint
E. Film Producer Petersburg station with 91 passengers aboard for
Answer: B the inaugural trial journey.
• Veteran actor and theatre legend Dinyar • The train, named “Zarengold” (“The Tsar’s gold”
Contractor, who appeared in films such as in German) complete with two restaurant cars will
Baadshah and Khiladi, passed away. He was 79. travel from Saint Petersburg through
• The actor was best known for his comic roles in Petrozavodsk, the historic town of Kem and
films and was awarded a Padma Shri, earlier this Murmansk.
year. • For the inaugural ” test journey” the 91 tourists
821. Every year World Food Safety Day is celebrated came from seven countries including the US,
on what day? Germany, Norway and Russia.
A. June 5th • The whole trip will take 11 days and allow
B. June 6th passengers to discover areas difficult to access by
C. June 7th other means
D. June 8th 824. Who will be the head of the Cabinet committee
E. June 9th constituted on Employment and Skill Development?
Answer: C A. Prime Minister
• World Food Safety Day is celebrated on 7 June to B. Minister of Skill Development
draw global attention to the consequences of C. Minister of Human Resource Development
contaminated food and water to the health. Theme D. Minister of Finance
for 2019 is “Food Safety, everyone’s business!” E. Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
• Also, this day focuses on the way to reduce the Answer: A
risk of food poisoning. Safety of food is a key to • Prime Minister Narendra Modi on constituted two
achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. new Cabinet committees under his chairmanship
822. Financial Literacy Week is an initiative of RBI is to spur economic growth and investment and
observed from _____ to _____. employment.
A. June 2nd to June 6th • The five-member Cabinet Committee on
B. June 3rd to June 7th Investment and Growth includes Home Minister
C. June 4th to June 8th Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,
D. June 7th to June 11th Road Transport and Highways and of MSME
E. June 8th to June 12th Minister Nitin Gadkari and Railway Minister
Answer: B Piyush Goyal.
• Financial Literacy Week is an initiative of RBI to • Another 10-member Cabinet Committee on
promote awareness on key topics every year Employment and Skill Development has been
through a focused campaign. formed which includes Shah, Sitharaman, Goyal,
• It is observed from June 3 to 7which focuses on Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,
how they can benefit by being a part of the formal Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Narendra
banking system. Singh Tomar, Human Resource Development
• The Theme focuses on how they can benefit by Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Petroleum
being a part of the formal banking system. and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan,
823. The tourist train Zarengold has been launched by Minister Skill and Entrepreneurship Mahendra
which country for discovering the Arctic Region? Nath Pandey and Ministers of State Santosh
A. Canada Kumar Gangwar (Labour) and Hardeep Singh
B. Russia Puri (Housing and Urban Affairs).
C. Norway 825. A tree bank has recently been opened by a
D. United States subsidiary of Tata Steel in which city?
E. India A. Rourkela
Answer: B B. Dhanbad

C. Bokaro small and medium private cars by 12-12.5 per cent
D. Jamshedpur for 2019-20.
E. Kharakpur • It has also proposed a hike in TP premium for
Answer: D two-wheelers and heavy vehicles for the current
• A tree bank was inaugurated and around 3,000 year.
saplings were planted at different locations of the • The new rates will come into effect from June 16.
Jamshedpur steel city on the occasion of the The insurance regulator had in March deferred the
World Environment Day. hike in third party insurance premium due to the
• Divisional Forest Officer (Dalbhum) Dr Abhisekh elections.
Kumar inaugurated the tree bank set up by the 828. Which of these payments solution providing
Jamshedpur Utility and Services Company company supports 100 currencies for international
(Jusco), a 100 per cent subsidiary of the Tata digital payments?
Steel. A. Citrus
• The tree bank will help to increase the green cover B. PayPal
in and around the steel city. C. Instamojo
826. According to a new report detailing the traffic D. Razorpay
situation in 56 countries, which city traffic flow worst E. None of these
in world? Answer: D
A. Bogata • Razorpay, a converged payments solution
B. New Delhi company, announced that it now supports 100
C. Lima currencies for international digital payments –
D. Mumbai including all popular currencies such as U.S.
E. Moscow Dollar (USD), European Dollar (EUR), British
Answer: D Pound (GBP), Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) and
• Traffic flow in Mumbai is the worst in the world Singapore Dollar (SGD).
while Delhi is close behind at fourth position, • With this offering, the company aims to open new
according to a new report detailing the traffic growth avenues for the MSME segment, by
situation in 56 countries. enabling them to accept payments from other
• Mumbai takes the top spot this year with drivers countries.
in the Indian city expecting to spend an average of • Razorpay’s International payments is integrated
65 per cent extra travel time stuck in traffic. across the entire range of its product offering
• Next in the global rankings are Bogota (63 per including Payment Gateway, Payment Links,
cent), Lima (58 per cent), New Delhi (58 per cent) Payment Pages, Subscriptions and Invoices.
and Moscow (56 per cent), making up the top five 829. Who has taken over as executive director of
most congested cities in the world. IndianOil Corporation Ltd for Tamil Nadu and
827. IRDAI has increased the third party (TP) motor Puducherry?
insurance premium for small and medium private cars A. P Jayadevan
between 12-12.5 percent for 2019-20. The new B. R Rangarajan
premium rate will apply with effect from: C. R Sitharthan
A. 16 June 2019 D. R Kartikeyan
B. 30 June 2019 E. M Subramanian
C. 1 July 2019 Answer: A
D. 15 July 2019 • P Jayadevan has taken over as executive director
E. 20 June 2019 of IndianOil Corporation Ltd for Tamil Nadu and
Answer: A Puducherry with immediate effect.
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development • He succeeds R Sitharthan.
Authority of India (IRDAI) has increased the • Prior to this, he was heading the chairman’s
third party (TP) motor insurance premium for secretariat at the corporate office, New Delhi.

830. Who will take over as the Executive Chairman of B. Japan
Wipro post retirement of its founder Azim Premji in C. Russia
July 2019? D. Scotland
A. Yash Premji E. USA
B. Tariq Premji Answer: C
C. Rishad Premji • Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was test fired
D. Aryan Premji from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at
E. None of these Chandipur in Odisha.
Answer: C • The anti-ship version of the missile was launched
• Azim Premji, the founder of Wipro Limited, around noon from the launch complex-3 of the
will retire as Executive Chairman upon the ITR, Defence Research and Development
completion of his current term on July 30, 2019. (DRDO).
• The son of Azim Premji, Rishad • BrahMos is a joint venture between the DRDO
Premji, presently the Chief Strategy Officer and and the NPOM of Russia.
Member of the Board, will take over as • The highly versatile BrahMos has been
the Executive Chairman. operationalised in the Indian Army, Indian Navy
• Chief Executive Officer and Executive and Indian Air Force.
Director Abidali Z. Neemuchwala will be re- 833. The joint air exercise Garuda VI will take place
designated as Chief Executive Officer and between the Air Force of India and _________
Managing Director. These changes will be A. Vietnam
effective July 31. B. France
• Azim Premji, however, will continue to serve on C. Malaysia
the board as Non-Executive Director D. Sri Lanka
and Founder Chairman. E. None of these
831. Name the winner of 2019 UK’s Women’s Prize for Answer: B
Fiction? • The Air Forces of India and France will carry out
A. Madeline Miller a two-week-long mega air exercise “Garuda VI”
B. Celeste Ng beginning July 1, 2019 at an air base in France to
C. Tara Westover further boost to military-to-military ties between
D. Tayari Jones the two countries.
E. None of these • From Indian side, a fleet of Sukhoi 30 fighter jets
Answer: D will engage in dogfights with France’s Rafale
• American author Tayari Jones has won this year’s multirole aircraft in simulated scenarios as part of
£30,000 Women’s Prize for Fiction for her the exercise.
“heartbreaking” fourth novel An American 834. Which Indian footballer holds the record for most
Marriage (Oneworld). capped international player?
• Professor Kate Williams presented the author with A. Jeje Lalpekhlua
the £30,000 prize and the ‘Bessie’, a limited B. Bhaichung Bhutia
edition bronze figurine at an awards ceremony C. Sunil Chhetri
hosted by novelist and Prize founder Kate Mosse D. Udanta Singh
in Bedford Square Gardens, central London. E. None of these
• The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the Answer: C
United Kingdom’s most prestigious literary • Former India skipper Bhaichung Bhutia
prizes. It is awarded annually to a female author congratulated Sunil Chhetri after the latter
of any nationality for the best original full-length overtook his record and became India’s most
novel written in English capped international player with 108 appearances.
832. Brahmos is a joint venture between India’s DRDO • Chhetri overtook his mentor Bhutia’s record of
with which country? 107 matches when he captained India in the
A. France King’s Cup opener against Curacao.

835. Lennart Johansson who died recently was the leaders of their own and stop polluting ocean,
President of which body? water bodies.
A. FIFA • This day spread awareness about to reduce single-
B. UEFA use plastics and to take action necessary to bring
C. AIFF the real change.
D. SAFF • The theme for 2019 World Ocean Day is “Gender
E. None of these and Oceans”
Answer: B 839. Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson
• Former president of UEFA Lennart in the reconstituted NITI Aayog?
Johanssonhas died at the age of 89. A. Amitabh Kant
• He ruled over European football from 1990 until B. Bibek Debroy
2007 and held the honorary role with FIFA from C. Rajiv Kumar
2007 until his passing. D. Ramesh Chand
836. Prakash Pant passes away. He is the finance E. VK Saraswat
minister of which state? Answer: C
A. Jharkhand • Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the
B. Punjab reconstitution of government thinktank NITI
C. Uttarakhand Aayog.
D. Mizoram • While Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar continues in
E. West Bengal his post along with members VK Saraswat,
Answer: C Ramesh Chand and VK Paul
• Uttarkhand finance minister Prakash Pant passed • The ex-officio members now include Defence
away in the US. Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit
• Prakash Pant was undergoing a treatment for lung Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and
ailment in the US. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
837. When do we observed the World Brain Tumor • However, the name of Bibek Debroy, a former
Day? permanent member, is missing from the new list.
A. June 10 • Special invitees to NITI Aayog include Minister
B. June 8 of Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari;
C. June 9 Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. June 7 Thawar Chand Gehlot; Minister of Railways
E. June 6 Piyush Goyal; and Minister of Statistics
Answer: B (Independent) Rao Inderjit Singh.
• It is observed every year on 8 June to raise 840. Which of these is not the member of the UNSC?
international public attention to the people that are A. Russia
suffering from serious disease and the urgent need B. India
for more research. C. United States
• Several events are organised around the world to D. China
educate about brain tumours. E. None of these
838. The World Oceans Day is observed worldwide on Answer: B
_____________- • Estonia, Niger, St. Vincent and the Grenadines,
A. June 8 Tunisia and Vietnam were elected as non-
B. June 7 permanent members of the UN Security Council
C. June 6 for a two year term beginning January 1, 2020.
D. Second Saturday of June • In the African and Asia Pacific category, Vietnam
E. Second Sunday of June got 192 out of 193 votes, followed by Niger and
Answer: A Tunisia (191 votes each).
• World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8 June every • The Security Council is the most powerful organ
year to empower people of all ages to become of the UN and consists of 15 members including

five permanent members (China, France, Russian details of the proposed course of action for
Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United complying with the permitted timeline for dilution
States), and 10 non-permanent members who are of promoter shareholding.
elected for two-year terms by the General • However, Kotak Mahindra Bank failed to comply
Assembly. with the directions and a show cause notice was
• Currently, Belgium, Cte d’Ivoire, Dominican issued to the bank as to why penalty should not be
Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Indonesia, imposed for non-compliance.
Kuwait, Peru, Poland and South Africa. are the • As per RBI’s banking licensing norms, a private
non-permanent members. bank’s promoter holding has to be brought down
• The two-year terms of Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial to 40 per cent within three years of operations, 20
Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland will end in 2019 per cent within 10 years and 15 per cent within 15
and the newly elected members will take on their years.
seats. 843. RBI recently revised NPA norms by giving banks
841. The Fiscal Performance Index (FPI) has been 30 days to review stressed loans. An asset is termed as
launched by which organisation? 'Non-Performing' when it is overdue for more than
A. TERI _____________.
B. RBI A. 60 days
C. FICCI B. 180 days
D. CII C. 360 days
E. IB D. 90 days
Answer: D E. 200 days
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has Answer: D
launched a Fiscal Performance Index (FPI) to • New NPA resolution norms replace all the
assess state and central budgets. previous models, the central bank said. Under the
• The Index incorporates qualitative assessments of new norms, defaults are to be recognized within
revenue expenditure, capital expenditure, 30 days.
revenues, fiscal prudence and the level of public • Lenders will get a breather from the one-day
debt arrive at a more holistic picture of fiscal default norm
performance than the fiscal deficit to GDP ratio. • They will get a 30-day review period to frame a
• The new index will use multiple indicators to resolution strategy
measure the quality of Budgets at the Central and • They have to submit a weekly report to the RBI
the State levels rather than a single indicator on defaults by borrowers with exposure of Rs.5
“fiscal deficit to GDP ratio” used till date. crore and above.
842. RBI slapped a Rs 2 crore fine on Kotak Mahindra • New norms also applicable to small finance banks
Bank for not complying with directions. Headquarters and large NBFCs
of Kotak Mahindra Bank is in which city? 844. Who has been elected as the Prime Minister of
A. Vadodara Thailand?
B. Chennai A. Maha Vajiralongkorn
C. Bengaluru B. Prayuth Chan-ocha
D. Delhi C. Somkid Jatusripitak
E. Mumbai D. Prem Tinsulanonda
Answer: E E. None of these
• The Reserve Bank imposed a penalty of ₹2 crore Answer: B
on Kotak Mahindra Bank for not complying with • Thailand’s new parliament has elected military
its directions regarding dilution of promoters’ government chief Prayuth Chan-ocha as the
shareholding in the company. country’s prime minister, completing a transition
• The private sector lender was directed by RBI to from coup leader to head of a civilian government
furnish information about details of the in a system seen tilted in his favour.
shareholding held by its promoters and to submit

• Prayuth’s appointment becomes official when it is D. SEBI
endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. E. None of these
• The 65-year-old exceeded the 375-vote threshold Answer: D
needed to win the premiership by receiving 500 • A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was
votes from the 750-member parliament. signed between the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
845. Who has becomes first South Asian American (MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of
woman to chair US house? India (SEBI) for data exchange between the two
A. Pramila Jayapal regulatory organisations.
B. Prasanthi Kanal • The agreement was signed by K.V.R. Murty, Joint
C. Nayana Khurushi Secretary, MCA, and Madhabi Puri Buch, Whole
D. Manjusha Kumaran Time Member, SEBI in the presence of senior
E. None of these officers from both the organisations.
Answer: A • The MoU will facilitate the exchange of data and
• Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila information between SEBI and MCA on an
Jayapal becoming the first South Asian American automatic and regular basis.
woman to preside over the US House of • It will enable sharing of specific information such
Representatives. as details of suspended companies, delisted
• Jayapal, who was first elected to the Congress in companies, shareholding pattern from SEBI and
2016. financial statements filed with the registrar by
846. Which country has successfully launched a Long corporates, returns of allotment of shares, audit
March 11 solid rocket from a sea launch platform, reports relating to corporates.
bringing its burgeoning space program new, flexible • SEBI and MCA will also exchange with each
launch capabilities? other, on request, any information available in
A. Russia their respective databases, for the purpose of
B. China carrying out scrutiny, inspection, investigation,
C. Germany and prosecution
D. Vietnam 848. Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, popularly known as
E. Singapore Dr John, who passed away recently was professionally
Answer: B ____________.
• China successfully launched a Long March 11 A. Singer
solid rocket from a sea launch platform, bringing B. Actor
its burgeoning space program new, flexible launch C. Gymnaist
capabilities. D. Journalist
• The Long March 11 solid propellant light launch E. Politician
vehicle lifted off from a mobile launch platform in Answer: A
the Yellow Sea. • Six-time Grammy award winning singer and
The satellites included Bufeng-1A and B, designed by the songwriter Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, popularly
China Academy of Space Technology to monitor ocean known as Dr John, passed away due to a heart
wind fields and improve typhoon monitoring, Xiaoxiang- attack at the age of 77.
1-04, a small satellite developed by Changsha-based • During his singing career, Dr John was nominated
private firm Spacety, an experimental communications for 15 Grammy Awards and won six of them.
satellite, Tianqi-3, developed by Guodian Gaoke, and two 849. Who among the following are Indian-origin
‘Tianxiang’ Ka-band women have been named by Forbes among America's
847. Ministry of Corporate Affairs signed with which 80 richest self-made women?
among the government bodies for the exchange of data A. Jayshree Ullal
between the two organisations? B. Neerja Sethi
A. RBI C. Neha Narkhede
B. IRDAI D. Only A and C
C. NABARD E. All A, B and C

Answer: E D. Andhra Pradesh
• Three Indian-origin women have been named by E. Tamil Nadu
Forbes among America’s 80 richest self-made Answer: C
women. • India’s first Dinosaur Museum cum Park was
• President and CEO of computer networking firm inaugurated in Gujarat’s Mahisagar district and is
Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, co-founder of IT set to give visitors the true Jurassic Park feel.
consulting and outsourcing firm Syntel Neerja • The museum, which was inaugurated by Gujarat
Sethi and CTO and co-founder of streaming data Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at Raiyoli near
technology company Confluent Neha Narkhede Balasinor, will exhibit remains of various
are in the Forbes list of ‘America’s Richest Self- dinosaurs and fossil records.
Made Women 2019’. • It has been claimed that it was the country’s first
• The list has been topped by Diane Hendricks, who such museum and the world’s third park.
chairs ABC Supply, one of the largest wholesale • Raiyoli is known to be the third largest dinosaur
distributors of roofing, siding and windows in fossil site in the world, and also the second largest
America. The 72-year old has a net worth of USD dinosaur hatchery in the world, where thousands
7 billion. of eggs had been found.
• Ullal, who has been ranked 18th in the list, has a • This dinosaur museum was equipped with modern
net worth of USD 1.4 billion. Sethi, ranked technology like 3D projection, virtual reality
23rd,and Narkhede is ranked 60th. presentations, interactive kiosks and life-size
850. The Swachh Survekshan annual cleanliness dinosaur replicas.
survey of urban India is conducted by which ministry? 852. Which state has launched the Rythu Bharosa
A. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs scheme recently?
B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship A. Andhra Pradesh
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change B. Tamil Nadu
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry C. Telangana
E. None of these D. Odisha
Answer: A E. Karnataka
• Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Answer: A
Hardeep Singh Puri launched Swachh Survekshan • Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan
2020 League in New Delhi. Reddy scrapped the previous Naidu government’s
• The league will be a quarterly cleanliness ‘Annadata Sukhibhava’ scheme to replace it with
assessment of cities and towns in India and will be the Rs 13,000 crore ‘Rythu Bharosa’ scheme to
integrated with Swachh Survekshan 2020, the 5th give direct benefits to farmers.
edition of the annual cleanliness survey of urban • Jagan Reddy has given the nod to implement the
India to be conducted between January – February ‘Rythu Bharosa’ scheme, one of the key promises
2020. in the YSR Congress manifesto. The project has
• The objective of the Swachh Survekshan survey, been estimated at Rs 13, 125 crore. The scheme
which is conducted by an independent third party, will come into force on October 15 itself although
is to encourage large scale citizen participation, it was due to be implemented from May next year.
ensure sustainability of initiatives taken towards • It will offer investment support of Rs. 12,500 per
garbage free and open defecation free cities and annum per farmer. It will also free crop insurance
create awareness amongst all sections of society and interest-free loans to farmers. In total Rs
about the importance of working together towards 50,000 will be given to a farmer in four
making towns and cities a better place to live in. installments of Rs 12,500. Eligibility: Farmers
851. The first ever Dinosaur Museum cum Park has with land area less than 5 acres.
been opened in which state of India? • It must be noted that the financial assistance of
A. Maharashtra Rs. 15,000 per annum per farmer was provided
B. Rajasthan under the Annadaata Sukhibhava Scheme.
C. Gujarat

853. Name the first ever Indian Origin to be appointed 856. Who has recently been appointed as Chief Justice
as the Chief Economist of the United Kingdom Foreign of Delhi HC?
and Commonwealth Office? A. Sharad Arvind Bobde
A. Kumar Iyer B. Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel
B. Ruchi Ghanashyam C. Abhinav Kishore
C. Riva Ganguly Das D. Raunak Malviya
D. Abhay Thakur E. Tejas Singh
E. None of these Answer: B
Answer: A • Justice Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel was sworn in as
• Kumar Iyer has been appointed by the UK Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
government as the Chief Economist of the Foreign • Lt Governor Anil Baijal administered the oath of
and Commonwealth Office (FCO), making him office to Justice Patel at a function held at Raj
the first Indian-origin member of the department’s Niwas here. Earlier, Justice Patel was posted at
management board. the Jharkhand High Court.
• He has previously been based in Mumbai as • With an approved strength of 60, the Delhi High
Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner. Court has a shortage of around 24 judges.
854. Who has been appointed as the electoral officer of 857. Name the winner of Amnesty International’s
BCCI? Ambassador of Conscience Award 2019?
A. T. S. Krishnamurthy A. Greta Thunberg
B. M. S. Gill B. Örjan Ramberg
C. Navin Chawla C. Josefin Nilsson
D. N Gopalaswami D. Lena Endre
Answer: D Answer: A
• Supreme Court appointed CoA announced N • Sweden’s teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg
Gopalaswami as the BCCI’s electoral officer to was awarded a prestigious Amnesty International
supervise the elections of the cricketing board and prize for mobilising world public opinion on the
the Indian Cricketers Association. looming peril of global warming.
• Gopalaswami is a former Chief Election • She began ‘Fridays for Future Movement’ (School
Commissioner of India. strike for the climate) which is an international
• The appointment of the electoral officer will be movement of school students who are deciding
done by the respective State Association on July not to attend classes and instead take part
1. in demonstrations to demand action to prevent
855. Who has been appointed as the interim Chairman further global warming and climate change.
of Jammu & Kashmir Bank? 858. Who has been awarded the maiden George H. W.
A. Dr. Pronab Sen Bush Award for Statesmanship in U.S.-China
B. R K Chibber Relations?
C. Mohammad Ashraf Mir A. Jimmy Carter
D. Rahul Bansal B. Gerald Ford
E. None of these C. Richard Nixon
Answer: B D. Ronald Reagan
• The Jammu and Kashmir government removed E. Rodger Carter
J&K Bank Chairman Parvez Ahmad and Answer: A
appointed R K Chibber as interim chairman of the • Former President Jimmy Carter is being
lender. recognized for his contributions to relations
• R K Chibber has been appointed as the interim between the U.S. and China.
Chairman and director on the board of directors. • The George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.
Chibber will replace Ahmad, who was appointed China Relations has conferred its
in 2016 as the Chairman of the bank. inaugural George H. W. Bush Award for

Statesmanship in U.S.-China Relations to • The automobile giant, which has more than 60
former President of United States of dealers in South Africa, secured the top position
America, Jimmy Carter. out of the 29 vehicle brands surveyed for the
• The 94-year-old will receive the award on June 12 awards.
at the Carter Center in Atlanta. 861. Which of these is the world’s most punctual
• The award goes to people who have made airline as per the survey by portal flightstats.com?
“profound contributions to the development of A. All Nippon Airways
constructive and mutually beneficial relations” B. Singapore Airlines
between the U.S and the People’s Republic of C. Srilankan Airlines
China. D. LATAM Airlines
859. PM Modi has been conferred with ‘Rule of Nishan E. Emirates Airlines
Izzuddeen’. It is the highest honour for foreign Answer: C
nationals by which country? • SriLankan Airlines, the flag carrier of the island
A. Australia nation, has been named the ‘World’s Most
B. Indonesia Punctual Airline’ for the second consecutive time
C. Sri Lanka with over 90 per cent of its flights in May being
D. Maldives “on time” by the portal flightstats.com.
E. Portugal • It also achieved the world’s number one ranking
Answer: D in September 2018 with a punctuality rating of
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred 91.37 percent.
with the Maldives’ highest honour “Rule of • Chile’s LATAM Airlines was placed second
Nishan Izzuddeen” during his two-day state visit and All Nippon Airways of Japan stood third.
to the country. 862. Who has won French Open-2019 men’s singles
• The prestigious award was presented to PM Modi (Tennis)?
by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during a A. Rafael Nadal
ceremony in Male. B. Novak Djokovic
• The two-day state visit of Prime Minister Modi is C. Roger Federrer
aimed at further cementing ties with the Indian D. Andy Murray
Ocean archipelago. E. Stan Wawrinka
• This was the first bilateral visit to the Maldives of Answer: A
an Indian Prime Minister after 2011. • In French Open 2019, Rafael Nadal beat
860. Which Indian automobile company wins Gold Dominic Thiem to claim the singles title at the
Award in South Africa? Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France on June 9,
A. Mahindra 2019.
B. BOSCH • With this victory, he has become the first tennis
C. TATA player to win the French Open single event record
D. Bajaj 12 times.
E. Suzuki • In women’s single, Australia’s Ashleigh
Answer: A Barty claimed her maiden grand slam title and
• India’s automobile major Mahindra won the Gold also became the first Australian woman to win the
Award for fairing on various indicators, including French Open in 46 years, after Margaret Court
level of satisfaction among its network of dealers (1973).
and the manner of allocation of vehicles to them.
• Mahindra, which has been in South Africa for the
past 16 years, received the award on June 7 from
the country’s National Automobile Dealers’
Association (NADA) which tests dealers’
satisfaction with the way a brand supports and
communicates with them.

Answer: C
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced,
Canada will ban “harmful” single-use plastics as
early as 2021 in a bid to reduce ocean waste.
• This initiative is modelled on similar legislation
passed last year by the European Union and other
nations
• Canada will also establish “targets” for companies
that manufacture or sell plastics to be responsible
for their plastic waste.
• Currently less than 10% of plastic used in Canada
gets recycled.
866. Recently, which country has been elected Vice-
President of the United Nations World Tourism
Organization?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
863. Girish Karnad passed away recently.Who was he? C. Bhutan
A. Actor D. Nepal
B. Politician E. Pakistan
C. Chef Answer: B
• Bangladesh has been elected Vice-President of the
D. Cricketer
E. News Editor United Nations World Tourism Organization as
Answer: A well as member of the organization’s credential
• Noted actor, dramatist and Jnanpith awardee
committee.
• This election was made in the 57th conference of
Girish Karnad passed away in Bengaluru due to
multi-organ failure. World Tourism Organization’s Commission for
• He was 81.
South Asia held at Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu
• Besides the Jnanpith award, Karnad was also
presided over by the Minister of Civil Aviation
conferred the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. and Tourism, Mahbub Ali.
• Iran competed against Bangladesh in the vice-
864. Ashleigh Barty who has claimed her maiden
French Open singles title, represents which country? presidential position of the World Tourism
A. Romania Organization, but Bangladesh won all the vote of
B. Spain the members of the Commission for South Asia.
• Bangladesh is currently the Chairman of the
C. Taiwan
D. Australia United Nations World Tourism Organization’s
E. Germany Commission for South Asia.
Answer: D 867. The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended
In women’s single, Australia’s Ashleigh Barty claimed her Foreigners (Tribunals) Order _______ to empower
maiden grand slam title and also became the first district magistrates set up its own Foreigners
Australian woman to win the French Open in 46 years, Tribunals
after Margaret Court (1973). A. 1964
865. Which country has decided to ban single-use B. 1955
plastics to reduce ocean waste from 2021? C. 1972
A. France D. 1981
B. UK E. 1960
C. Canada Answer: A
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has laid out
D. Japan
E. Germany specific guidelines to detect, detain and deport

foreign nationals staying illegally across the C. Kerala
country. D. Bihar
• The MHA has amended the Foreigners E. Karnataka
(Tribunals) Order, 1964, and has empowered Answer: E
district magistrates in all States and Union • Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy flagged off
Territories to set up tribunals to decide whether a the ‘Pink Sarathi’ vehicles procured by the
person staying illegally in India is a foreigner or Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation
not. (BMTC) under the ‘Nirbhaya’ scheme.
• Earlier, the powers to constitute tribunals were • The corporation had received ₹56.07 crore from
vested only with the Centre. the Union government under the scheme and had
868. The Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman taken up various measures for the safety of
has been newly instituted by which ministry? women passengers, including the launch of Pink
A. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Sarathi vehicles.
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development • The Chief Minister also launched the student bus
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare pass scheme for the current academic year by
D. Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship unveiling smart cards. In the previous academic
E. Ministry of Corporate Affairs year, the corporation had issued 3.5 lakh student
Answer: A passes.
• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has 871. Which city to Host International Quran
instituted the first edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Exhibition that is going to held from June 22 to 24,
Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS), from 2019 to 2019?
mark the contribution of media in spreading the A. Delhi
message of Yoga. B. Hyderabad
• A total of 33 awards will be conferred grouped C. Amritsar
into 3 categories namely Newspaper (11), D. Jaiur
Television (11) and Radio (11). E. Udaipur
• The duration for the coverage for AYDMS would Answer: B
be from 10 June to 25 June, 2019 and awards will • The cultural capital of South India, Hyderabad
be distributed in July 2019. city is hosting an International Quran Exhibition
869. Main event of International Yoga Day from June 22 to 24, 2019. The exhibition will be
celebrations to be held in which city? open daily from 10 AM till 5 PM at Salar Jung
A. Patna Museum.
B. Ranchi • In this ‘International The Quran Exhibition’
C. Delhi famous and leading museums, institutions and
D. Agra centers in Iran and India will be displaying the
E. Varanasi facsimile copies of the rare and illuminated copies
Answer: B of the holy Quran, the books published in Iran and
• Main event of International Day of Yoga 2019 to India related to all the Quranic Sciences in
be held in Jharkhand. Prime Minister Narendra particular the Tafsir (exegesis) and the software
Modi will lead the main event of International products related to the Hifz (memorization),
Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 celebrations to Qiraat (recitation) and the terminology of the
be held at Prabhat Tara, Ranchi, Jharkhand on Quranic terms.
June 21, 2019. • Those participaning in the exhibition
• Approximately 30,000 people are expected to include, Quran and Etrat Division, Ministry of
participate in the main event. Culture and Islamic Guidance, Islamic Republic
870. Which of the following state government has of Iran, Tehran; Jamia Nizamia, Hyderabad, India
launched Pink Sarathi vehicles for women's safety? 872. Which of these insurance company has launched
A. Andhra Pradesh the proprietary tool MyPQ?
B. Tripura A. LIC

B. Max Life Insurance Company E. Cambodia
C. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Answer: E
D. Tata AIA Life • Cambodia will host the 16th Asia Media Summit
E. None of these 2019 (16th AMS) in Siem Reap province from 11-
Answer: B 14 June 2019, presided over by Cambodian Prime
• Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (‘Max Minister Hun Sen
Life’/’Company’), one of India’s fastest growing • The 16th AMS, co-organized Cambodia’s
life insurance companies, announced the launch of Ministry of Information and Asia-Pacific Institute
a unique proprietary tool, ‘My Protection for Broadcasting Development, looks into the
Quotient’ (MyPQ) further fortifying its progresses and challenges as well as mutual
commitment to ensure financial protection in the sharing across the continent.
country. • The conference provides a unique opportunity for
• MyPQ is a smart tool designed to gauge the level broadcasters in the region to share their thoughts
of individual’s financial protection and to promote on Broadcasting and Information.
awareness and importance of term plans in • The 16th AMS will touch on important topics as
protecting the financial future of families. how can we adopt digital revolution; envisioning
• By launching MyPQ on the first-month the media in the 4 Industrial Revolution;
anniversary of having dedicated 6th of every disinformation and new media; monetization in
month as ‘Protection Day traditional media new media; technologies for
873. Which bank has conducted the first e-auction of distribution of media contents; preserving our
forest produce which enables the online purchase of times through archives, and more.
goods aimed at facilitating effective and transparent 875. Which country wins UEFA Nations League 2019?
price discovery? A. Portugal
A. YES Bank B. Netherlands
B. HDFC Bank C. Greece
C. IDBI Bank D. Romania
D. Axis Bank E. Belgium
E. Bandhan Bank Answer: A
Answer: A • Portugal claimed their second trophy in three
• YES Bank has conducted the first e-auction of years by beating the Netherlands to win the
forest produce in Dhanora Mahasangh in inaugural Nations League.
Maharashtra, something it will now aim to • Portugal are the first European nation to host and
replicate in other states. win a final of a major competition since France
• The online auction enables the online purchase of beat Brazil 3-0 in the final of the 1998 World Cup.
goods aimed at facilitating effective and • Goncalo Guedes has been directly involved in five
transparent price discovery. For farmers, this goals in his last eight appearances for Portugal
brings in greater transparency and eliminates the (three goals and two assists).
middle man, ensuring that they get a better rate for • England finished third in the tournament after a
their produce. victory on penalties over Switzerland in
• This is done under theTech for Change initiative Guimaraes.
where the bank work with the government and 876. Who is the current Cabinet Secretary?
corporates to create technology-based solutions A. Nripendra Misra
which have a social impact. B. Ajit Seth
874. Which country is set to host the 16th Asia Media C. Pradeep Kumar Sinha
Summit 2019? D. Rajiv Gauba
A. India E. Rajiv Gauba
B. Laos Answer: C
C. Thailand • The government has changed existing rules to
D. Myanmar give a three-month extension to Cabinet Secretary

PK Sinha beyond the four years he will complete Answer: B
in the chair on June 12. • As per the new norms of RBI, Banks are free to
• However, government has amended the existing provide additional value-added services, including
All India Services (Death-Cum-Retirement- the issue of cheque book, beyond the above
Benefits) Rules, 1958, for appointment of Cabinet minimum facilities to basic account holders.
Secretary, stating that the Central Government However, banks cannot ask the customer to
may, if it considers necessary in public interest to maintain a minimum balance. 4 withdrawals from
do so, give an extension in service for a further ATMs in a month also included in the service.
period, not exceeding three months, beyond the 880. The World Day Against Child Labour is held
period of four years to the Cabinet Secretary. every year on _______.
• According to an official order, making him the A. June 8
longest-serving bureaucrat in the post in the last B. June 9
seven decades. C. June 10
877. R.V. Janakiraman who passed away recently was D. June 11
the former Chief Minister of which state? E. June 12
A. Odisha Answer: E
B. Arunachal Pradesh • The World Day Against Child Labour is held
C. Goa every year on June 12. Theme for year 2019 is
D. Puducherry “Children should not work in fields, but on
E. Kerala dreams”!
Answer: D • This day is launched by International Labour
• Former Puducherry Chief Minister and DMK Organisation (ILO) to focus attention on the
leader R.V. Janakiraman passed away. He was 79. worldwide extinct of child labour, efforts and the
• He served as Chief Minister from May 26, 1996 to action required to eliminate it.
March 18, 2000. • In 2015, world leaders adopted the Sustainable
878. Renowned actor Crazy Mohan was a veteran of Development Goals (SDGs) in which they have
which film industry? included a clause to end child labour.
A. Hindi 881. Which country cabinet recently adopted the
B. Bengali National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031?
C. Malayalam A. UAE
D. Tamil B. Germany
E. Telugu C. Afghanistan
Answer: D D. China
• Renowned Tamil writer, actor and comedy giant E. India
Crazy Mohan passed away, after he suffered a Answer: A
major heart attack. He was 67. • The UAE Cabinet adopted the National Strategy
• Some of his popular plays include “Chocolate for Wellbeing 2031 during its meeting at the
Krishna”, “Satellite Saamiyar”, “Marriage Made Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.
in Saloon” and “Return of Crazy Thieves”, among • One of the most important initiatives is the
others. development of the first ‘National Wellbeing
879. As per the new norms of RBI, Cheque books and Observatory’ to support the policymaking process.
ATM cum Debit cards can be provided by banks to • Chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
BSBDA account holders. How many free withdrawals Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and
from ATMs are available in a month? Ruler of Dubai, the National Strategy for
A. 3 Wellbeing 2031 aims to make the UAE a world
B. 4 leader in quality of life through a number of
C. 5 strategic objectives and initiatives.
D. 6 882. Which country will organise the Guadalajara
E. 7 International Book Fair in 2019?

A. Mexico LPG marketing in India — a move seen as an
B. Venezuela effort to bring in more private players.
C. Canada • The new committee, set up will look into issues
D. Brazil related to definition or quality standards of LPG
E. India being marketed.
Answer: A 885. RBI has formed a panel to Review the ATM
• The National Book Trust announced that India has Interchange Fee Structure. Who is appointed as the
been designated as the Guest of Honour at the chairman of the committee?
33rd Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara A. Sudhir Jain
(Guadalajara International Book Fair), in Mexico. B. V. G. Kannan
• The book fair, to be organised from November 30 C. Dileep Choksi
– December 8, will be the largest book fair in the D. C. S. Rajan
Spanish speaking world. E. Sudheer Satyarthi
• The dedicated India pavilion at the fair will Answer: B
showcase over 35 Indian authors and artists, along • The Reserve Bank of India had announced in the
with 15 publishing houses. Second Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy for the year
• India’s participation at the fair will also include a 2019-20 that it will constitute a Committee to
film festival showing movies like “Dangal”, Review the ATM Interchange Fee Structure with a
“Chennai Express” and “Omkara”. view to give a fillip to the ATM deployment in the
883. The government of India has set the target to unbanked areas.
provide clean drinking water to all by____________ • The committee is headed by V. G. Kannan, Chief
A. 2030 Executive, Indian Banks’ Association.
B. 2025 • To review the existing structures and patterns of
C. 2022 costs, charges and interchange fees for ATM
D. 2024 transactions;
E. 2031 • To review the overall patterns of usage of ATMs
Answer: D by cardholders and assess the impact, if any, on
• Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat charges and interchange fees;
said the Central government has decided to • To assess the entire gamut of costs in respect of
increase coverage of piped water to households the ATM ecosystem;
from current 18 per cent to 100 per cent by 2024. • To make recommendations on the optimal
• Sikkim had 99 per cent coverage of piped water charge/interchange fee structure and pattern
to households, while some states such as Uttar 886. RBI has waived the charges it levies on banks to
Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand had below five initiate RTGS and NEFT transactions. It will come
per cent. into effect from________
884. Who has been appointed as the head of the A. July 1
committee formed to review the existing marketing B. August 1
structure of LPG marketing in India? C. September 1
A. N. S. S. Narayana D. October 1
B. Kirit Parikh E. November 1
C. T. N. Srinivasan Answer: A
D. Anindya Sen • With an aim to encourage digital transfer of funds,
E. I V Subbarao the Reserve Bank has waived off all charges for
Answer: B transactions using National Electronic Funds
• The Centre has set up a five-member committee Transfer – NEFT and Real Time Gross Settlement
headed by economist Kirit Parikh – RTGS systems.
• The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is • RBI has advised banks to pass on the benefits to
now looking to review the existing structure of their customers with effect from 1st July, 2019.

• The Reserve Bank levies minimum charges on which was approved by the Parliament of
banks for transactions routed through its RTGS Kazakhstan.
and NEFT System. RTGS is meant for large-value 889. Who has been appointed as the new Managing
instantaneous fund transfers while NEFT System Director of GIFT City?
is used for fund transfers up to 2 lakh rupees. A. Tapan Ray
887. Recently, In which state was the Kheer Bhawani B. Sudhir Mankad
Mela celebrated? C. Mukesh Puri
A. Uttar Pradesh D. Vineet Nayyar
B. Maharashtra E. None of these
C. Jammu & Kashmir Answer: A
D. Uttarakhand • Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City)
E. Gujarat has appointed former Corporate Affairs Secretary
Answer: C Tapan Ray as its Managing Director.
• Kheer Bhavani Mela is celebrated at Tula Mula • With a career spanning more than three decades,
village of Jammu and kashmir Ray has held several key positions in the
• The devotees of the Goddess fast and gather here ministries of defence, textiles, power, science and
on the eighth day of the full moon in the month of technology, and planning in the Government of
May/ June (The Annual Festival, held here, is a India.
public holiday in Kashmir) when, according to • He has also served as Principal Secretary, Finance
belief, the Goddess changes the colour of the Department, Government of Gujarat.
spring’s waters, which are ascribed to different • GIFT City is a Gujarat government project in
manifestations of the Goddess. partnership with IL&FS for developing India’s
• The kheer bhawanitemple is dedicated to the first global financial hub.
Goddess Rajnya Devi, popularly known as Kheer 890. Who was appointed as the interim central
Bhawani. The name ‘Kheer Bhawani’ is derived vigilance commissioner by the government of India?
from the fact that thousands of devotees offer milk A. Sharad Kapoor
and “Kheer” or pudding to the sacred spring, as B. Sharad Kumar
they believe the pudding turns black to warn of C. Satyapal Singh
impending disaster. D. Mrudula Sinha
888. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been appointed as E. Susmitha Seth
the President of which country? Answer: B
A. Ukraine • The government appointed Vigilance
B. Azerbaijan Commissioner Sharad Kumar as the interim
C. Kazakhstan central vigilance commissioner, following the
D. Belarus completion of CVC KV Chowdary’s tenure.
E. Mexico • The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection
Answer: C panel authorised Kumar to “act as the Central
• Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been elected as the Vigilance Commissioner, in the vacancy caused
second President of Kazakhstan after winning due to completion of the tenure of Shri KV
June 9 presidential election with 70.96 percent of Chowdary, Central Vigilance Commissioner, with
the vote (6,539,715 votes). effect from the 10th of June, 2019, until the
• He took office as the President of Kazakhstan on appointment of the Central Vigilance
20 March 2019 succeeding Nursultan Nazarbayev Commissioner
who resigned on 19 March 2019 after 29 years in 891. Which company has overtaken Google to be
office. ranked as world’s most valuable brand according to
• Immediately after assuming the charge, Tokayev the 2019 100 Top BrandZ report?
proposed renaming Astana, the capital city of A. Microsoft
Kazakhstan to Nur-Sultan, after his predecessor, B. Apple
C. Amazon

D. Samsung A. Virendra Kumar
E. TCS B. Shiela Dixit
Answer: C C. Dhirendra Kumar
• Amazon has overtaken Google and Apple to D. Vaibhav Tyagi
become the world’s most valuable brand at $315.5 E. Sudarshan Singhal
billion, according to a ranking of global Answer: A
companies, up 52% on last year. BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh Virendra Kumar will be
• Apple comes second, valued at $309.5 billion, the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. As such, he will
with Google in third place, at $309 billion, preside over the 1st sitting of the Lok Sabha, administer
according to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable the oath of office to the newly elected MPs & oversee the
Global Brand ranking 2019, compiled by WPP election of the Speaker.
research agency Kantar 895. Who among the following ministers has launched
• Google and Apple had spent a combined 12 years the “e-governance initiatives for ST Welfare
at the top of the list, with Google taking the top schemes”?
spot in 2018. A. Arjun Munda
892. Indian Railways joins hands with which countries B. Uma Bharathi
National Railways to develop world-class stations? C. Suresh Prabhu
A. Indonesia D. Ramvilas Paswan
B. United Arab Emirates E. Nitin Jairam Gadkari
C. New Zealand Answer: A
D. USA • Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda
E. France launched the “e-governance initiatives for ST
Answer: E Welfare schemes” at a function organized by
• Indian Railway Station Development Corporation Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(IRSDC) has entered a tripartite agreement with • A power point presentation on these new e-
French Railways (SNCF) & AFD, a French governance initiatives was made on the occasion.
Agency. • Munda applauded the teamworkefforts of the
• Under this agreement, French Railways will Ministry of Tribal affairs for thesee-governance
provide up to 7 lakh euros for development of initiatives for Scheduled Tribes Welfare schemes
railway stations in India. and said that as per the “SabkaSaath, SabkaVikas
• Indian Railways is involved with redeveloping and SabkaVishwas”, these e-governance
and beautifying various other stations, and has set initiatives will serve their purpose of the
a target to redevelop scores of railway stations in betterment of tribal communities across the
this financial year. nation.
893. Sourav Kothari is related to which sports? • Ministry of Tribal Affairs has developed online
A. Tennis portals namely DBT Tribal
B. Chess (https://dbttribal.gov.in/) and NGO Grants Online
C. Badminton Application & Tracking System
D. Snooker & Billiards (https://ngograntsmota.gov.in/) for bringing in
E. Hockey greater e-Governance in implementation of
Answer: D welfare schemes for STs.
• World billiards champion Sourav Kothari lifted 896. ISRO has planned to launch the Chandrayaan-2
the 2019 Pacific International Snooker mission to moon on board which launch vehicle?
Championship – The Reventon Classic, in A. GSLV MK-III
Melbourne. B. PSLV-XL
• In a best of nine frames, Kothari got the better of C. ASLV-VII
Tyson Crinis of Australia to bag the crown. D. SLV-3
894. Who has been appointed as Pro-tem speaker of E. PSLV-XX
Lok Sabha? Answer: A

• Isro officially announced that the Chandrayaan-2 E. Tejendra Mohan Bhasin
will be launched at 2.51 am on July 15 from the Answer: B
Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has
Andhra Pradesh. approved the continuation of Rao, a retired IAS
• Chandrayaan-2 will have three modules, Orbiter, officer, as secretary to the vice president on
Lander (Vikram), and Rover (Pragyan). These are contract basis in the rank and pay of secretary of
designed to carry out various experiments, Government of India, it said.
including mapping of the surface, minerals, • His tenure will be co-terminus with the tenure of
chemical composition, detection sparse water the vice president
molecules above the lunar surface and rock 899. Who among the following has been appointed as
formations. the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra
• The cost of the mission-including foreign service Modi?
for navigation-is Rs. 603 crore, an additional Rs. A. Ajit Seth
375 crore will be the launch cost B. Pradeep Kumar Sinha
• The total weight of the spacecraft will be 3.8 C. Pramod Kumar Misra
tonne D. Nripendra Misra
• The lunar landing is expected to take place on 6 or E. Premjeeth Singh
7 September on the unexplored south polar region Answer: D
of the moon. • Nripendra Misra and PK Mishra were re-
• Chandrayaan-1, which was launched on 22 appointed as Principal Secretary and Additional
October 2008, orbited the moon more than 3,400 Principal Secretary, respectively, to Prime
times and played a crucial part in the discovery of Minister Narendra Modi with Cabinet minister
water molecules on the lunar surface rank.
897. SBI has launched the digital residential property • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
show ‘Destination: The Home Shoppe’ in which city? approved both the appointments with effect from
A. New Delhi May 31.
B. Mumbai • Their appointments will be co-terminus with the
C. Hyderabad term of the prime minister.
D. Pune 900. Who has been appointed as the Leader of the
E. Vijayawada Rajya Sabha?
Answer: C A. Thawarchand Gehlot
• SBI has set up a new marketing outfit called B. Piyush Goyal
‘Destination: The Home Shoppe’ near IKEA in C. Harsh Vardhan
Hitec City D. Narendra Singh Tomar
• At this Home Shoppe, the bank will have a digital E. None of these
display of residential projects from leading Answer: A
developers and approved by SBI • Thawarchand Gehlot has been appointed as the
• It will function as a virtual property show bringing Leader of House in the Rajya Sabha. He will
builder, customers and SBI under one roof. The replace former Union Minister Arun Jaitley
Home Shoppe would facilitate the short-listing of • Union Minister for Railways and Commerce
projects by prospective buyers. The bank has Piyush Goyal will take charge as the Deputy
already got 12 builders with 17 projects on board. Leader for the Upper House of the Indian
898. Who has been appointed as the secretary to the Parliament.
vice president on contract basis in the rank and pay of • Thawarchand Gehlot is the Ministry of Social
secretary of Government of India? Justice & Empowerment in Narendra Modi
A. Sharad Kumar cabinet. He has held the portfolio since 2014.
B. IV Subba Rao • The BJP leader became a Rajya Sabha member in
C. K.V. Chowdhary 2012 and was re-elected to the Upper House of
D. Nittoor Srinivasa Rau

Parliament from Madhya Pradesh in 2018. His D. Kareena Kapoor
Rajya Sabha term will end in 2024. E. Deepika Padukone
901. Who has been chosen as the CEO of Reckitt Answer: B
Benckiser? • Unicef will honour Indian actress Priyanka
A. Laxman Narasimhan Chopra with the Danny Kaye Humanitarian
B. Ramon Laguarta Award at the Unicef Snowflake Ball in December
C. Rakesh Kapoor • The award is named after actor-philanthropist
D. Indra Nooyi Danny Kaye, who was UNICEF’s first Goodwill
E. None of these Ambassador
Answer: A • She has been a part of United Nation’s global
• British consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser “Girl Up” Campaign and is associated with
named PepsiCo executive Laxman Narasimhan as several NGOs in India to raise awareness about
its Chief Executive Officer ways to improve the education, health and safety
• Narasimhan was serving as PepsiCo’s global of girl child in India.
Chief Commercial Officer. He will be join the • Priyanka has worked with Unicef since 2006 and
company as CEO-deignate and will be appointed was appointed the national and global Unicef
to the board on July 16 Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in 2010
• He will become group CEO on September 1, He and 2016, respectively.
will succeed Rakesh Kapoor 904. India ranks ____ in annual Global Peace Index.
902. To who among the following Jawaharlal Nehru A. 130
University (JNU) will confer the 'Distinguished Alumni B. 141
Award'? C. 145
A. Nirmala Sitharaman D. 136
B. S Jaishankar E. 121
C. Venkiah Naidu Answer: B
D. Only (a) and (b) • India’s rank has slipped five places to 141 among
E. All of these 163 countries on the Global Peace Index 2019
Answer: D • Australian think tank Institute for Economics &
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will confer Peace ranks countries according to their level of
the ‘Distinguished Alumni Award’ to Union peacefulness based on three thematic
ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Subrahmanyam domains — the level of societal safety and
Jaishankar, both are alumni of the New Delhi- security, the extent of ongoing domestic and
based Central University international conflict and the degree of
• Executive Council of JNU approved a proposal to militarisation in 163 countries and territories by
bestow the award on Finance Minister Sitharaman taking into account 23 indicators.
and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, during • Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the
the third convocation of the varsity to be held in world, a position it has held since 2008
August this year. • Afghanistan is now the least peaceful country in
• Ms. Sitharaman completed her M.A and M. Phil the world, replacing Syria, which is now the
degrees from the School of Social Sciences and second least peaceful. South Sudan, Yemen, and
School of International Studies respectively. Iraq comprise the remaining five least peaceful
• Mr. Jaishankar completed his M.Phil and doctoral countries.
research in the School of International Studies • In South Asia, Bhutan topped the index with 15th
where he specialised in nuclear diplomacy rank, followed by Sri Lanka 72, Nepal 76 and
903. Who among the following has been named for the Bangladesh 101. The neighbouring country
2019 Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award by UNICEF? Pakistan has been ranked 153rd on the index.
A. Dia Mirza • “India’s rank has moved down to 141 from in GPI
B. Priyanka Chopra 2019 (from its previous position at 136), among
C. Vidya Balan

163 countries, and it stands at fifth in the (South • Lionel Messi was the world’s highest-paid athlete
Asian) region,” over the past year, Forbes reported on in its annual
905. The 16th Asia Media Summit has been organised sporting rich list, and India cricket captain Virat
in which country? Kohli was the sole Indian to feature on the list,
A. Vietnam ranked 100th on the table.
B. Indonesia • According to the Forbes 2019 list, Virat Kohli is
C. Zimbabwe estimated to earn $21m from endorsements and
D. Cambodia $4m from salary and winnings, taking his total
E. Abu Dhabi tally to $25m for the last 12 months.
Answer: D • Notably, Virat Kohli was ranked 83rd on last
• The 16th Asia media summit that kicked-off in year’s list and has moved down to the 100th spot
Cambodia despite an increase of $1m in endorsements.
• The two-day summit, held under the topic of • Messi has dethroned retired boxer Floyd
Media Digitalization Focusing on Developing Mayweather as the sports world’s highest earner,
Markets, was organized by the Cambodian raking in $127 million via salary and endorsement
Ministry of Information in collaboration with the deals.
Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting • Athletes from across 25 countries made it to the
Development (AIBD), list this year, an increase from 22 in 2018.
906. The Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator 908. What will be the new brand name of the
Vehicle (HSTDV) which was recently tested by India International Association of Athletics Federations
has been developed by___________ (IAAF)?
A. Ordnance Factory Board A. World Athletics
B. ISRO B. Federation of World Athletics
C. DRDO C. International Athletics Association
D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited D. Athletics World Federation
Answer: C Answer: A
• India was conducted a successful first test flight of • The International Association of Athletics
the indigenously developed Hypersonic Federations (IAAF) has rebranded itself as World
Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) Athletics and revealed a new logo to reflect its
from a base off the Odisha coast. name change.
• The only other countries that possess this • The International Association of Athletics
technology are the US, Russia and China Federations (IAAF) was initially founded in 1912
• The HSTDV is an unmanned scramjet (allowing as the International Amateur Athletic Federation
supersonic combustion) demonstration vehicle • The new brand identity will begin its rollout in
that can cruise up to a speed of mach 6 (or six October after the world championships in Doha
times the speed of sound) and rise up to an and following congress’ approval of the change to
altitude of 32. km in 20 seconds the federation’s legal name.
• It is being developed by DRDO with assistance • The new logo features the ‘W’ of ‘world’, which
from Israel and the UK and Russia. is meant to represent the symbol of an athlete’s
907. Who has topped the Forbes’ 2019 List Of The arms raised in victory. The logo also incorporates
World’s 100 Highest-Paid Athletes? the ‘A’ of ‘athletics’, which seeks to represent an
A. Rodger Fedrer athlete’s focus as they prepare for the road; and an
B. Cristiano Ronaldo arc over the ‘W’ and ‘A’ to represent the athletics
C. Lionel Messi community coming together.
D. Virat Kohli 909. Name the only Indian to feature in the Forbes’
E. Serena Williams 2019 List Of The World’s 100 Highest-Paid Athletes
Answer: C A. PV Sindhu
B. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

C. Virat Kohli and acquisition activities, according to a UN
D. Yuvraj Singh report that ranked India among the top 20 host
E. Anirbin Lahri economies for FDI inflows in 2017-18.
Answer: C • India ranks 10th amongst the top recipients of FDI
• According to the Forbes 2019 list, Virat Kohli is in 2018
estimated to earn $21m from endorsements and • The World Investment Report 2019, released by
$4m from salary and winnings, taking his total the UN Conference on Trade and Development
tally to $25m for the last 12 months. (UNCTAD) Wednesday, said global FDI flows
Notably, Virat Kohli was ranked 83rd on last year’s list slid by 13 per cent in 2018 to USD 1.3 trillion
and has moved from USD 1.5 trillion the previous year the third
910. Government has directed banks to issue Kisan consecutive annual decline
Credit Cards (KCC) to eligible farmers within • India and UAE were considered among the top 10
___________ of submitting the application most important sources of FDI for the 2019 to
A. 1 week 2021 period
B. 2 weeks • India’s FDI outflows more than doubled in 2017
C. 3 weeks to $11.3 bn, mostly led by ONGC, which bought a
D. 4 weeks 15% stake in an offshore field in Namibia from
E. 15 days Tullow Oil
Answer: B 912. What is the total rate of contribution to be made
• The Centre has directed the concerned banks to under the Employees’ State Insurance scheme?
issue Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to eligible ones A. 6%
within two weeks of the submission of completed B. 5%
application. C. 4%
• Currently, there are 6.95 crore active KCCs, under D. 3%
which crop loans are given at subsidised interest E. 2%
rate. KCC has been extended to farmers involved Answer: C
in animal husbandry and fishery activities as well • The government has reduced the rate of
• Normally, farm loans attract an interest rate of 9 contribution towards the Employees’ State
per cent. But the government is providing 2 per Insurance scheme from 6.5% to 4%.
cent interest subsidy to ensure farmers get short- • After the reduction of rates, effective from July 1,
term farm loan of up to Rs. 3 lakh at an effective 2019, employers’ contribution will be reduced to
rate of 7 per cent per annum. 3.25% from current rate of 4.75% while
• An additional incentive of 3 per cent is being employees’ contribution will be reduced from
given to farmers for prompt repayment of loans 1.75% to 0.75%, as per the provisions of the
within due date, making the effective interest rate Employees’ State Insurance Act 1948.
4 per cent. • The move “would benefit 12.85 lakh employers
911. What is the rank of India in terms of FDI Inflow and over 3.6 crore employees.”
in the year 2018 as per UNCTAD World Investment • ESI Act, 1948 applies to organisations where 10
Report 2019? or more people are employed. All employees
A. 7th drawing salary upto Rs 21,000 are covered under
B. 10th the Act.
C. 15th 913. Who has been conferred the Jnanpith Award for
D. 18th 2018?
E. 20th A. Amitav Ghosh
Answer: B B. Vikram Seth
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India grew by C. Anita Desai
6 per cent to USD 42 billion in 2018, with strong D. Salman Rushdie
inflows in the manufacturing, communication and E. Vasundhara Raje
financial services sectors, and cross-border merger Answer: A

• Renowned author Amitav Ghosh was awarded the Insurance Group, Bank of China, Royal Dutch
54th Jnanpith Award for his contribution to the Shell and Wells Fargo.
enrichment of Indian literature in English at a • From India, Reliance Industries is the only one in
ceremony here on Wednesday. the overall top-200 list. The company is followed
• He was conferred the award by former governor by HDFC Bank at 209th, ONGC at 220th, Indian
of West Bengal Gopalkrishna Gandhi. Oil at 288th and HDFC Ltd at 332nd place.
• Amitav Ghosh is the first English writer to get this 915. Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2019
prestigious award. Begins in which city?
• The Jnanpith award is the highest literary award in A. Osh, Kyrgyzstan
India and can only be conferred upon an Indian B. Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan
citizen. English language was added to the list of C. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
languages for consideration after the 49th Jnanpith D. Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Award. E. Almaty, Kazakhstan
• The award consisted of a shawl, citation, statue of Answer: C
goddess Saraswati and Rs. 11 lakh • The two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization
• His recent novel “Gun Island” is set for its official Summit begins in Bishkek
launch • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the
914. Which of these companies has topped the Forbes’ plenary session of the SCO Summit, and will
World’s Largest Public Companies 2000 list? present his vision for the regional cooperation and
A. China Construction Bank development.
B. JP Morgan Chase • Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will also be
C. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd attending the summit. This will be the first time
D. Reliance Industries two leaders will come face to face after months of
E. None of these tensions between the two countries
Answer: C • Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral
• As many as 57 Indian companies figure in Forbes meetings with Presidents of China and Russia at
magazine’s list of the world’s 2000 largest public Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek
companies, HDFC Ltd being named among the • India and Pakistan became full members of the
top ten consumer finance firms. SCO in 2017
• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) • SCO Founded in 2001, China, Kazakhstan,
topped the list for the seventh year in a row. Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Ujbekistan are
Reliance Industries was the top-ranked Indian the founding members of the organisation
company (ranked 71st globally). 916. Name the app launched by US Embassy for
• In the oil and gas sector, Royal Dutch Shell is students who wish to study in US.
ranked first and Reliance Industries is ranked A. EducationUSA
11th. B. HigherStudiesUSA
• In the consumer financial sector, American C. USAcalling
Express has topped the chart while HDFC Ltd is D. WelcomingStudents
ranked 7th. E. None of these
• On the overall Global 2000 list, HDFC is ranked Answer: A
332nd. • The US embassy has launched a mobile
• Out of the 61 countries represented on the list, the application that gives comprehensive and latest
US accounts for the largest number of 575 information about studying in the United States
companies, followed by China and Hong Kong • The app — EducationUSA — was launched in
(309) and Japan (223). collaboration with the United States India
• In the overall top-ten, ICBC is followed by JP Educational Foundation and is available on both
Morgan, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Android and iOS platforms for free
Bank of China, Bank of America, Apple, Ping An • The app will act as the first point of information
for students, parents, school counsellors and other

interested users who want to know about the US • He had penned songs for films like
higher education but don’t know where to begin Asamsakalode, Malooty, Uncle Bun, Vasudha and
917. HCL will roll out ______________ a company others. He also penned literary works like
initiative under which it trains & hires students. Mazhayude Jalakam, Njan Enter Kadukalilekku,
A. Talkative Bee Ormayude Varthamanam, Mayatha Varakal,
B. Tech Bee Nervara and others.
C. We for a Change 920. Culture Minister, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel,
D. Technology Inspires inaugurates the exhibition-‘Astitva’ in which city?
E. Tech Savvy A. Mumbai
Answer: B B. Kolkata
• HCL Technologies is all set to roll out “Tech C. Varanasi
Bee”, a company initiative under which it trains D. New Delhi
and hires students who have completed Plus Two, E. Panaji
across several states Answer: D
• Tech Bee, HCL’s early career programme • Shri Prahalad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/c)
provides students an opportunity to start early, of Culture & Tourism, Government of India will
become financially independent and trendsetters. inaugurate the exhibition titled “Astitva: The
• Enrolled students are paid stipend of ₹10,000 per Essence of Prabhakar Barwe”, at National
month, she explained. Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi,
918. India’s mission Aditya-L1 to study sun will be • ‘Astitva : The essence of Prabhakar Barwe’, is the
launched in which year? first of its kind to be held in New Delhi that will
A. 2020 present his artistic oeuvre in four distinct phases.
B. 2022 921. What is the theme for World Blood Donor Day-14
C. 2025 June, 2019?
D. 2030 A. Safe blood for all
E. 2031 B. Donating blood is a good habit
Answer: A C. Be a blood donor
• Indian Space Research Organisation has D. Initiate and inspire
announced that India will launch its first mission E. Help those in need
to study the sun named Aditya-L1 in the year Answer: A
2020. World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June every
• Aditya-L1 is meant to observe the solar corona year. The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2019 is
and the aim of the mission is to keep a permanent “Safe blood for all”. The theme is a call for action to all
eye on the sun without any disturbance the gov., healthcare institutions,etc. across the globe to
• Aditya-L1 mission is expected to be inserted in a meet the adequate demand of blood. The host country for
halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) – 2019 is Rwanda.
which is 1.5 million km from the earth 922. Politician Rajnath Singh ‘Surya’ passed away
919. Veteran poet Pazhavila Ramesan who passed recently. He was a former member of Rajya Sabha
away recently was from which state? from which state?
A. West bengal A. Haryana
B. Odisha B. Gujarat
C. Kerala C. Maharashtra
D. Assam D. Uttar Pradesh
E. Karnataka E. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C Answer: D
• Poet and lyricist Pazhavila Ramesan has passed Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP and senior journalist Rajnath
away Singh ‘Surya’ died here Thursday morning. Singh, 82,
• Ramesan had received the 2017 Kerala Sahithya passed away at his Gomtinagar residence, sources close to
Akademi award for overall contribution the family said. He was suffering from age-related issues.

923. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being joined hands with which private sector companies to
observed on ______. skill the youth for the digital economy through its
A. June 15 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)?
B. June 12 A. IBM and Cisco
C. June 10 B. IBM and Accenture
D. June 16 C. Cisco and Accenture
E. June 14 D. Accenture and Oracle
Answer: A E. Orcale and Cisco
• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being Answer: C
observed on June 15. • Directorate General of Training under the aegis of
• This day is observed on the 15th of June every Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry
year to voice opposition to the abuse and suffering has joined hands with Cisco and Accenture to skill
inflicted on elderly people. the youth for the digital economy through its
• It was officially recognized by the United Nations Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
General Assembly in December 2011 following a • Nearly 15 lakh students across all the ITIs in India
request by the International Network for the can access the digital learning module via the
Prevention of Elder Abuse. Bharat Skills portal.
• According to the UN, around 1 in 6 older people • This programme will equip students enrolled in
experience some form of abuse. It is predicted to ITIs across India with skills for the digital
rise as populations age worldwide. economy over the next two years.
• Elder abuse can lead to serious physical injuries • The programme includes tailor-made curriculum
and long-term psychological consequences. It is a with modules for digital literacy, career readiness,
global social issue which affects the health and employability skills and advanced technology
human rights of millions of older persons around skills such as data analytics and a blended
the world. learning model enabled by a combination of on-
924. What is the monthly amount that farmers are line self-learning via the Bharat Skills portal and
required to invest under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan in-classroom modules.
Pension Yojana, to avail the pension benefit? • The initial phase of the in-classroom training
A. Rs 75 programme is being rolled out across 227 ITIs in
B. Rs 150 Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Bihar and Assam, targeting
C. Rs 50 more than one lakh youth.
D. Rs 100 926. Which country decided to start phasing out the
E. Rs 150 use of plastic products from next month?
Answer: D A. Qatar
• Farmers will have to contribute 100 rupees per B. Bahrain
month under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension C. Oman
Yojana that seeks to provide a minimum fixed D. UAE
monthly pension of 3,000 rupees on the E. Brunei
attainment of 60 years. Answer: B
• The central government will also contribute an • Bahrain will start phasing out the use of plastic
equal amount to the pension fund to be managed products from next month.
by the LIC, which will be responsible for the • A Ministerial order with respect to the technical
pension payout. regulations for plastic products will come into
• The government in its first cabinet meeting had effect on the 21st of next month. The order will
approved a separate pension scheme for farmers regulate and phase out the use of plastic bags.
with an aim to cover 5 crore beneficiaries in the • The first phase will focus on single-use plastic
first three years. bags as well as banning the import of non-
925. Directorate General of Training under the aegis of biodegradable plastic bags.
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has

927. The Centre has approved setting up of e- B. Uttar Pradesh
Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in which state? C. West Bengal
A. Assam D. Madhya Pradesh
B. Mizoram E. Assam
C. Meghalaya Answer: E
D. Manipur • Assam Transport Minister Chandra Mohan
E. Uttarakhand Patowary launched the State Transport
Answer: A Corporation’s Chalo app for Guwahati.
• The Centre has approved setting up of e-Foreigner • The app will help commuters to know about the
Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam. live arrival time of their bus so they can plan their
• The CEO of e-FT Mission Anand Prakash Tiwari travel accordingly.
said that the proposed integrated e-FT IT system • People can also track the live GPS position of
will be implemented across the state for effective their bus on a map. It will also ensure safe travel
monitoring and resolution of cases registered with with features such as Emergency SOS.
Foreigner Tribunal. • The project includes the introduction of electronic
• The main objective of the project is to maintain a ticketing in State Transport buses with the latest
statewide bio-metric and biographic data, to generation of cutting-edge Electronic Ticket
capture the illegal migrants’ data to computerize Issuing Machines which can accept all modes of
data flow for all the stakeholders. payment, including cards, mobile payments, QR
• It will also help in the legalization of eligible code payments and other forms of digital
beneficiaries for welfare schemes. payments.
928. Jammu and Kashmir admin approves 2nd phase 930. India's first Dinosaur Museum and Fossil Park
of comprehensive plan for flood management work on opens in which state?
which river? A. Rajasthan
A. Chenab B. Delhi
B. Jhelum C. Gujarat
C. Indus D. Maharashtra
D. Ravi E. Andhra Pradesh
E. Tawi Answer: C
Answer: B • A Dinosaur Museum and Fossil Park has opened
• The Jammu and Kashmir administration has in Gujarat’s Mahisagar district’s Raiyoli village,
approved the second phase of a comprehensive the first such facility in our country and third in
plan for flood management work on the Jhelum the world.
river at a cost of over 5,400 crore rupees. • Spread across 72 acres, the park showcases
• The State Administrative Council, which met in fossilised remains of dinosaurs in the natural
Srinagar under the chairmanship of Governor form.
Satya Pal Malik last evening, accorded in- • The museum has 10 galleries showcasing the
principle approval to the Comprehensive Plan. Earth’s inception, world dinosaurs, Indian
• The project is proposed to be implemented part- dinosaurs and it also screens 3D movies.
wise with Part A amounting to 1,684 crore rupees 931. What is the rank of India in the latest football
approved under Prime Minister’s Development FIFA rankings released in June 2019?
Package and the Part B for which source of A. 101
funding is to be identified. B. 82
• The project has been formulated to achieve short- C. 95
term goal of mitigating the flood threat at Sangam D. 122
in Anantnag district. E. 86
929. Recently, which state transport Ministery Answer: A
launches State Transport Corporation's Chalo app?
A. Meghalaya

• India remains unmoved at 101 position, after their family members back home, and to create a future of
FIFA, the apex body of football, released the hope for their children.
latest team rankings. 935. What is the theme for June17, 2019-World Day to
• India was not able to improve their rank as they Combat Desertification and Drought?
remained at the same spot and their points too A. Plant more trees
were unchanged from the previous standings of B. Conserve Water
1219 points. C. Let’s Grow the Future Together
• Interestingly, the top four teams were unmoved, D. Let’s develop a safe future
FIFA World Cup 2018 winner France stayed in E. None of these
the second position. Answer: C
• While Brazil and England were also able to hold Since 1995, this day is observed to spread awareness
there third and fourth position respectively. about the international cooperation to combat
932. Which team won the recently concluded NBA desertification and the effects of drought. The United
Finals? Nation General Assembly in 1994 declared 17 June as the
A. Golden State Warriors “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought”. It is
B. Toronto Raptors a unique occasion to remind people that desertification can
C. Portland Trail Blazzers be effectively tackled, solutions are possible and important
D. Houston Rockets is participation and cooperation at all levels.
E. Los Angles Lakers 936. Mount Everest has got the world’s highest
Answer: B weather stations. The highest station has been installed
• The Toronto Raptors beat defending champions at which area across the Everest?
the Golden State Warriors 114-110 to win their A. Balcony Area
first NBA title. B. South Col
• Kawhi Leonard was named the NBA Finals Most C. Phortse
Valuable Player, averaging 28.5 points, as the D. Everest Base Camp
Raptors won the best-of-seven series 4-2. E. None of these
933. When is the World Father’s day observed? Answer: A
A. June 15 • The National Geographic Society has announced
B. June 16 the successful installation of the worlds highest
C. June 17 operating weather stations on Mount Everest to
D. Third Saturday of June provide researchers, climbers, and the public with
E. Third Sunday of June near real-time information about mountain
Answer: E conditions.
World Father’s Day is observed every year on third • The other stations were placed at Phortse (3,810
Sunday of June to commemorate fatherhood and m), Everest Base Camp (5,315 m) and Camp II
appreciates all fathers for their support and contribution to (6,464 m), each weather station will record data
the society. In 2019, Father’s Day falls on 16 June. on temperature, relative humidity, barometric
934. The International Day of Family Remittances is pressure, wind speed, and wind direction.
observed on ____________ • The Balcony weather station is the first weather
A. Third Sunday of June station installed at an elevation above 8,000
B. June 14 metres.
C. June 15 937. Which financial institution has approved USD 235
D. June 16 million loan for Tripura Infrastructure development
E. June 17 project?
Answer: D A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a B. Asian Development Bank
United Nations General Assembly recognized day, C. World Bank
observed on 16 June each year to celebrate the D. New Development Bank
contribution of migrant workers to improve the lives of E. None of these

Answer: B • Akshaya Patra, a non-profit organisation running
• The Asian Development Bank(ADB) has one of the world’s largest school meals project in
approved a project submitted by Urban India, has been awarded the BBC World Service
Development Department (UDD) amounting to Global Champion Award for the programme.
Rs. 1650 crore for overall infrastructure • The award was presented at the BBC Food and
development of seven district headquarters town. Farming Awards in Bristol in London, UK.
• The fund is meant for development of piped water • The NGO started to provide mid-day meal almost
supply, underground drainage, underground 20 years ago,now it reaches to feed 1.75 million
sewage or scientific septage management, roads children all over India.
with pavement. 940. The Jammu & Kashmir Bank will be put under
• The seven district headquarters where the the purview of J&K RTI Act, 2009 and the CVC
ambitious plan will be implemented include- guidelines with effect from________________
Khowai, Ambassa, Dharmnagar, Kailashahar, A. July 31
Udaipur, Bishramganj, Belonia. B. June 30
• The ADB will provide Rs. 1650 crore and out of C. July 1
which 80% is grant in aid and the state will have D. June 17
to repay back only 20% loan in due course of E. August 15
time. Answer: D
938. Yashovardhan Birla has been declared as willful • The board of directors of Jammu & Kashmir Bank
defaulter by which bank? decided to bring the bank under the J&K RTI Act,
A. Canara Bank 2009 and the CVC guidelines.
B. Punjab National Bank • The board, which met under the chairmanship of
C. UCO Bank the bank’s interim Chairman and Managing
D. Bank of Baroda Director R.S. Chhibber, took significant decisions
E. Syndicate Bank to improve the governance and bring transparency
Answer: C in the functioning of the bank.
• Kolkata-based lender UCO Bank declared • The board decided to implement J&K RTI Act
Yashovardhan Birla as a willful defaulter after 2009 and the CVC guidelines from June 17, 2019.
Birla Surya Ltd failed to repay loans of ₹67.65 The board took these important decisions after
crore. receiving directions from the state government
• Yashovardhan Birla is the director of Birla Surya that owns 59 per cent of the bank’s shares
and also chairman of the Yash Birla Group, an 941. Zuzana Caputova has been sworn in as the
industrial conglomerate. According to the notice, President of which country?
Birla Surya Ltd was sanctioned a credit limit of A. Czech Republic
₹100 crore for fund-based facilities for the B. Slovakia
purpose of manufacturing of multi-crystalline C. Poland
solar photovoltaic cells from UCO Bank’s D. Poland
corporate branch at Nariman Point, Mumbai. E. Hong Kong
• The present balance outstanding is ₹67.65 crore Answer: B
plus unapplied interest from the date of turning • Anti-corruption campaigner Zuzana Caputova has
into a non-performing asset (NPA), 3 June, 2013. been sworn in as Slovakia’s first female President.
939. Which Indian NGO has recently won wins BBC • The 45-year-old Slovak politician, lawyer, and
World Service Global Champion Award? anti-corruption activist is the first female president
A. Goonj of the country as well as the youngest person ever
B. Annamitra Foundataion to be elected to the office.
C. Akshay Patra • Zuzana Caputova took over as the 5th President
D. PRADAN of Slovakia on June 15, 2019.
E. Salaam Bombay Foundation 942. Mrs. Padmaja has been appointed as India’s High
Answer: C Commissioner to the country of _____________

A. Nauru 945. Who lifts the Pacific International Billiards
B. Tuvalu Championship title 2019?
C. Belgium A. Peter Gilchrist
D. Bulgaria B. Samul Gilchrist
E. Croatia C. Jordan Gilchrist
Answer: B D. Chirs Jordon
• Government of India, announced the appointment E. Roother Gilchrist
of Padmajaas the next High Commissioner of Answer: A
India to the Republic of Tuvalu with the • Peter Gilchrist of Singapore defeated India’s
residence in Suva. Sourav Kothari (Kolkata) to win the 2019 Pacific
• She is currently serving as the High International Billiards Championship at the
Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fijiand Yarraville Club in Melbourne, Australia.
also serving (concurrently accredited) as the High • Sourav Kothari defeated Peter Gilchrist of
Commissioner of India to the Republic of Nauru. Singapore 1134-944 in 2018 WBL World
943. Who has won the Femina Miss India World 2019? Billiards Championship title.
A. Shreya Shanker 946. In Archery World Championships, Indian men's
B. Shivani Jadhav recurve team bagged Silver Medal.Where was the
C. Suman Rao Championship held?
D. Sanjana Mehta A. Netherlands
E. Srujana Reddy B. Lithuania
Answer: C C. Latvia
• Suman Rao from Rajasthan has won the Femina D. Ireland
Miss India World 2019 beauty pageant during a E. Italy
star-studded ceremony at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Indoor Stadium. Answer: A
• Shivani Jadhav from Chhattisgarh clinched • The Indian men’s recurve team bagged a silver
Femina Miss Grand India 2019 title and Shreya medal in the Archery World Championships at
Shanker from Bihar won Miss India United Den Bosch in The Netherlands.
Continents 2019 title during the grand finale of • Indian trio of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das and
the beauty pageant. Pravin lost to Chinese team of Ding Yiliang, Wei
944. Which of these countries will participate as guests Shaoxuan and Feng Hao 6-2 in the summit clash.
teams in Copa America 2020? • India thus ended their campaign with one silver
A. New Zealand and Japan and two bronze medals won in the women’s
B. Brazil and Russia compound team and individual events.
C. Australia and Qatar • This was India’s sixth silver at the World
D. Indonesia and Malaysia Championships where the country is yet to win a
E. Australia and Malaysia gold medal.
Answer: C 947. Name the South Korean feminist activist who
• The South American Football Federation, fought for democracy against dictatorships passes
CONMEBOL has invited Australia and away recently?
Qatar to participate as guest teams in 2020 Copa A. Lee Hee-ho
America. B. Kui Hee-ho
• Qatar and Australia will join 10 South American C. Kin Chan Ko
nations in the 2020 tournament. D. Sui Key Mi
• For the first time, the event will be held jointly in E. None of these
two countries, Colombia and Argentina. Answer: A
• The 2019 Copa America football championship is Lee Hee-ho, a South Korean feminist activist who fought
being held in Brazil. for democracy against dictatorships alongside her husband

and future President Kim Dae-jung, has died. She was Scheme for the year 2019 with the Russian
96. Federation as Vice Chair.
948. Every year International Picnic Day is celebrated 951. Who will chair the committee formed by Defence
on which among the following days? Minister Rajnath Singh to work out the modalities and
A. June 15 methodology of the implementation of the next revision
B. June 16 of pension under OROP?
C. June 17 A. Controller General of Defence Accounts
D. June 18 B. Minister of Finance
E. June 19 C. Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
Answer: D D. Minister of Defence
• International Picnic Day is celebrated on 18 June E. None of these
every year. Answer: A
• This is a day to enjoy in nature, with your near • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has constituted a
and dear ones committee to work out the modalities and
949. Assam government to set up Skill University at methodology of the implementation of next
which district? revision of pension under One Rank One Pension
A. Udalguri (OROP).
B. Dima Hasao • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the
C. Darrang working of DESW including the welfare schemes
D. Dhemaji being extended to the ex-servicemen, widows and
E. Nalbari dependents.
Answer: C • The committee will be headed by Controller
• Assam government will set up a Skill University General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) and will
at the cost of 850 crore rupees at Darrang district. have representatives of all three armed forces.
• This will be perhaps the first skill University of • Equalisation of pensions means the pension of
the Country with a capacity of 10 thousand seats. defence personnel who retire now will be passed
• International Yoga Day will be observed at 459 to all the past pensioners of the same class (same
centres of the Skill Development Mission. rank with same length of service).
950. India will be hosting Intersessional meeting of 952. Fitch Ratings has estimated the India’s GDP for
Kimberley Process (KP) from 17th to 21st June, 2019 fiscal 2019-20 at __________
in which city? A. 6.2%
A. Hyderabad B. 7.1%
B. Delhi C. 6.6%
C. Kolkata D. 6.8%
D. Bangalore E. 6.1%
E. Mumbai Answer: C
Answer: E • Global rating agency Fitch cut India’s GDP
• India will be hosting Intersessional meeting of growth rate forecast for FY20 by 20 bps to 6.6 per
Kimberley Process (KP) from 17th to 21st June, cent, even as it retained FY21 estimate at 7.1 per
2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. cent.
• Besides the meetings of different Working Groups • Earlier this year, Fitch Ratings had slashed India’s
and Committees of Kimberley Process growth forecast for the next financial year
Certification Scheme (KPCS), two special forums beginning April 1, to 6.8 per cent from its
regarding Diamond Terminology and Artisanal previous estimate of 7 per cent.
Mining – Small Steps to Larger Outcomes will 953. Who has been appointed as the new Executive
also held. Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)?
• India is the founding member of KPCS and is A. Elizabeth Ines Taylor Jay
the chair of Kimberley Process Certification B. Lori Peterson Dando
C. Francisca Ashietey-Odunton

D. Inger Andersen E. Bangladesh
E. None of these Answer: D
Answer: D Lt General Faiz Hameed was appointed the new director
• Danish economist and environmentalist Inger general of Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence
Andersen has been sworn in as the Executive 957. According to the findings of the Randstad
Director of the UN Environment Programme Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2019, which is the
(UNEP) with effect from June 15, 2019 for a country’s most attractive employer brand company?
period of four-year term. A. Samung
• She succeeds Joyce Msuya, of the United B. Wipro
Republic of Tanzania. C. Amazon
• Between January 2015 and May 2019, Andersen D. TCS
was the Director General of the International E. Capgemini
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Answer: C
954. Who among the following has been promoted as • E-commerce giant Amazon India is the country’s
the central bank’s executive director (ED)? most attractive employer brand, according to the
A. Rabi N Mishra findings of the Randstad Employer Brand
B. Ravi Shankar Research (REBR) 2019.
C. Nrupender Singh • Amazon scored high on financial health,
D. Amith Kumar utilisation of latest technologies and a strong
E. Amith Kumar reputation.
Answer: A • Microsoft India emerged as the runner-up,
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has promoted followed by Sony India. Others in the top 10 are
Rabi N Mishra as the central bank’s executive Mercedes-Benz (4th), IBM (5th), Larsen &
director (ED), after the position fell vacant on Toubro (6th), Nestlé (7th), Infosys (8th), Samsung
Rosemary Sebastian’s retirement. (9th), and Dell (10th).
• Previously, Rabi N Mishra was the principal chief 958. The World Food India 2019 event is going to host
general manager of the bank’s risk management by which city?
department. A. Delhi
955. Who has taken over as Director (Projects) at B. Mumbai
Power Finance Corporation (PFC)? C. Ahemadabad
A. Joshna Ahluwalia D. Kolkata
B. Ravinder Singh Dhillon E. Chennai
C. Joginder Singh Answer: A
D. Vikas Kumar • Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal
E. None of these stated that The World Food India 2019 event will
Answer: B be held during November 1-4 in New Delhi as
• Ravinder Singh Dhillon took over as director part of the government’s effort to boost
(projects) in Power Finance Corporation. investment into this growing sector
• Presently serving as an executive director in PFC, • This will be the second edition of World Food
Dhillon has more than 34 years of experience in India, with first one held in 2017 that saw the
various areas of power sector. participation of 61 countries and signing of MoUs
• Head Quarters of PFC is New Delhi worth $14 billion.
956. Lt General Faiz Hameed was appointed the new • The tagline of the event will be “Forging
director general of which countries Inter-Services Partnerships for Growth”.
Intelligence? 959. How many journalists have been conferred with
A. UAE Matri Shree MediaAwards recently?
B. Afghanistan A. 26
C. Kazakhstan B. 27
D. Pakistan C. 28

D. 29 10,2019 to June 16,2019 in ‘S–Hertogenbosch, the
E. 30 Netherlands.
Answer: D • Raj Kaur ,Muskan Kirar Jyothi Surekha Vennam
• Twenty-nine journalists from print and electronic won Bronze medal in Women’s Compound mixed
media were felicitated with Matri Shree Media team event.
Awards for their contribution towards journalism • Jyothi Surekha Vennam won Bronze medal in
• Apart from media personalities, a social activist Women’s Compound individual event
has also presented the Bharat Mata shield at the • Atanu Das ,Pravin Ramesh Jadhav,Tarundeep Rai
44th Matri Shree media award ceremony won silver medal in Recurve men’s team.
organized. • South Korea topped the medal tally with 3 gold, 2
• Bollywood film ‘Badhai Ho’ was also presented Silver, 2 Bronze. Chinese Taipei came second
the Bharat Mata shield. with 3Gold,1 Bronze.
• The Matri Shree Media Awards was constituted • India won three medals,1 silver and 2 bronze.
during the Emergency. The first award was 962. Which team won the FIH Series Finals hockey
presented to journalist Lala Jagat Narayan. tournament concluded recently?
960. Name the player won the 17th National Squash A. South Africa
title? B. India
A. Dipika Pallikal Karthik C. Pakistan
B. Joshna Chinappa D. Finland
C. Nicole David E. UAE
D. Nouran Gohar Answer: B
E. Nele Gills • India defeated South Africa 5-1 in the summit
Answer: B clash to win the FIH Series Finals hockey
• Joshna Chinappa won the national squash title for tournament at the Kalinga Stadium in
a record 17th time after she outplayed her Tamil Bhubaneswar
Nadu rival Sunayna Kuruvilla in the 76th Senior • Earlier a match was held between Japan and USA
National Squash Championship in Pune. for the third and fourth positions. Japan defeated
• Chinappa set a new standard by winning the USA by a margin of 4-2 goals.
national squash title for the 17th time to the break • The top two finishers of this tournament make it
a long-standing milestone set by Bhuvneshwari to the final round of the Olympic qualifiers to be
Kumari, the 16-time national champion, whose held later this year
record stood for 27 years. 963. Who won the 2019 United States Open
• In the men’s category, top seed Mahesh Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links?
Mangaonkar lived up to his billing to emerge as A. Gary Woodland
the winner. In the final, Mangaonkar outplayed B. Chirstiano Woodland
second-seeded Abhishek Pradhan in an C. Chirs Woodland
all Maharashtra battle. D. Shane Woodland
961. In Archery World Championships, Indian men's E. Adam Woodland
recurve team bagged Silver Medal.Where was the Answer: A
Championship held? • American Gary Woodland won the 2019 United
A. Netherlands States Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf
B. Lithuania Links in California
C. Latvia • This is Woodland’s fourth PGA Tour victory and
D. Ireland his first major.
E. Italy 964. Famous personality Mohammed Morsi passed
Answer: A away. He is the former President of which country?
• The 50th edition of World Archery A. Egypt
Championships, 2019 also known as Hyundai B. Uzbekistan
World Archery Championships held from June C. Libya

D. Turkey • This day was officially adopted by the General
E. Sudan Assembly of United Nation, to recognise SCD as
Answer: A a public health concern.
• Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi has 968. Construction of a road using plastic waste under a
passed away pilot project in a bid to be environmental-friendly is
• Morsi became Egypt’s first democratically elected started in which city?
president in 2012, one year after the Arab Spring A. Mumbai
uprising saw the end of President Hosni B. Pune
Mubarak’s 30-year rule C. Lucknow
965. Franco Zeffirelli, Legendary Director of ‘Romeo D. Hyderabad
and Juliet,’ passes away. He belongs to which Nation? E. Chennai
A. Italy Answer: C
B. Germany • The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has
C. France begun construction of a road using plastic waste in
D. Greece the state capital city under a pilot project in a bid
E. Spain to be environmental-friendly.
Answer: A • The road construction with plastic waste will be
• Legendary Italian filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli has spread from Gomti Nagar Police Station area to
passed away at the age of 96. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow.
• He earned his big hit with 1968 film of ‘Romeo • This is the first time Lucknow Development
and Juliet’ in which he famously cast then- Authority (LDA) is constructing a road using
teenagers Leonard Whiting &Olivia Hussey. plastic waste.
• The film was earning four Oscar nominations. 969. Which country is going to host the 14th session of
966. Autistic Pride Day is observed every year on the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of the United
____________ Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
A. June 18 (UNCCD) in September?
B. June 16 A. China
C. June 15 B. Singapore
D. June 17 C. France
E. June 19 D. India
Answer: A E. USA
• Autistic Pride Day observed every year on 18 Answer: D
June to represent diversity and infinite • India for the first time will host the 14th session of
possibilities. the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of the United
• This is a day for the patients suffering from autism Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
to come together with their families or caregivers. (UNCCD) in September.
967. World Sickle Cell Day is observed on ________. • It will see participation from at least 5,000
A. June 18 delegates from nearly 197 countries and will be
B. June 16 held between September 2 and 14 in Delhi.
C. June 15 • The United Nations Convention to Combat
D. June 17 Desertification (UNCCD) was established in
E. June 19 1994. It is the only legally binding international
Answer: E agreement linking environment and development
• World Sickle Cell Day is observed on 19 June issues to the land agenda.
every year 970. RBI slaps what amont as fine on HDFC Bank for
• It was held annually since 2008 to raise awareness non-compliance of KYC norms?
about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the struggle A. Rs.1 crore
that the sufferers or a patient family faces. B. Rs.5 crore
C. Rs.10 crore

D. Rs.25 crore D. Gemini
E. Rs.30 crore E. Sagittarius
Answer: A Answer: B
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a • Facebook revealed its long-awaited
penalty of Rs. 1 crore on private sector lender cryptocurrency plans, announcing “Project Libra,”
HDFC Bank for non-compliance of Know Your a new type of digital money designed for the
Customer (KYC) norms and anti-money billions of people using its apps and social
laundering norms, and for failure to report frauds. network.
• The penalty has been imposed in exercise of • If the plan is successful, users will soon be able to
powers vested under the provisions of Section shop with and send the currency—known as
47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Libra—on Messenger and Instagram, as well as
Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into use it with a wide variety of other merchants like
account failure of the bank to adhere to the Uber, Spotify, and MasterCard.
aforesaid directions issued by RBI • Facebook did not provide specifics about exactly
• The issue pertains to a reference to the RBI from when and how consumers will get ahold of the
customs authorities regarding submission of currency, but executives suggest it will first be
forged bill of entries (BoEs) by certain importers distributed on Messenger and WhatsApp in mid-
for remittance of foreign currency. 2020.
971. Which airport is set to become the third • The company also announced a new digital wallet
international airport in the northeastern region by the called Calibra, which will be operated by
end of this year or by early 2020? Facebook as a separate subsidiary and provide
A. Itanagar Airport users with a way to store and spend Libra.
B. Kohima Airport 973. Hero MotoCorp has appointed whom as its latest
C. Aizawl Airport brand ambassador.
D. Agartala Airport A. Justin Timberlake
E. Dispur Airport B. Yerry Menon
Answer: D C. Keanu Reeves
• After Guwahati and Imphal, the Agartala airport is D. Tom Hanks
set to become the third international airport in the E. Will Smith
northeastern region by the end of this year or by Answer: B
early 2020. • Hero MotoCorp announced the appointment of
• The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has Yerry Mina, the popular Colombian professional
informed us that their ongoing works to make footballer, as its new Brand Ambassador.
Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport • The 24-year-old Mina – one of the promising
as an international one would be completed by young footballers – has consistently delivered a
this year end. series of impressive performances for the
• The AAI had undertaken a Rs. 438 crore project Colombian National Football Team (during FIFA
to upgrade the Agartala airport to international World Cup Russia 2018) and his clubs.
standards by providing world-class facilities. 974. Who has been unanimously elected as the Lok
• The airport in Agartala is the second busiest in the Sabha Speaker?
northeast after Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath A. Vikram Sahu
Bordoloi International Airport. The Imphal airport B. Krishna Tomar
was declared as an international one two years C. Om Birla
ago. D. Naresh Sharma
972. Name the crypto-currency recently launched by E. None of these
Facebook. Answer: C
A. Guild • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Om Birla was
B. Libra unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 17th
C. Taurus Lok Sabha.

• Om Birla, two-time MP from Rajasthan’s Kota, • China, on the other hand, is expected to become
was elected after Prime Minister Narendra Modi smaller, dropping from its current 1.43 billion
proposed his name on Day 3 of Lok Sabha session people to approximately 1.4 billion by 2050.
• Before being elected to Lok Sabha, Birla served • The rate of population growth is the highest in
three terms as a legislator in the Rajasthan sub-Saharan Africa, where the fertility rate stand
Assembly. He was elected to the 12th, 13th and at 4.6 births per woman over a lifetime
14th state assemblies in 2003, 2008 and 2013 • Globally, it’s the post-working-age group that is
respectively. growing the fastest. By 2050, one in six people
975. Social activist Makarand Tilloo received will be above 65, compared with one in 11 people
_____________________ Award in 2019
A. Save Water Hero • By 2050, the number of people over 80 is
B. Save & Protect Water expected to triple to 426 million.
C. Conserve Water • Growing at a slower pace, world population is
D. Save the Earth expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 and could
E. Heroes of the Earth peak at nearly 11 billion around 2100
Answer: A 977. According to QS World University ranking how
• Social activist Makarand Tilloo received the ‘Save many Indian Institutions have been ranked among the
Water Hero Award’ for his efforts to raise best global universities?
awareness about water conservation in the city. A. 9
• A Laughter Yoga trainer and motivational speaker B. 20
by profession, Makarand Tilloo started a C. 23
campaign to save water by replacing leaking taps D. 46
with new ones. E. 52
• He also started an NGO, Jalrakshak Prabodhini. Answer: C
He was felicitated by the HridayMitra Foundation • Twenty-three Indian Institutions have been ranked
in the presence of writer and philanthropist among the best global universities in QS World
Ramchandra Dekhane, Kothrud MLA Medha University ranking
Kulkarni and foundation president Shrikant • The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-
Mundada Bombay), has emerged as India’s best institution
976. Acc.to ‘The World Population Prospects 2019’, securing 152nd rank in the 2020 QS World
which country will surpass China as the world's most University Ranking.
populous country around 2027? • World-class MIT (Massachusetts Institute of
A. U.S. Technology) has made a history by topping the
B. Brazil QS World University Rankings for the eighth
C. Pakistan consecutive year
D. India • IIT-Bombay has been securing the top position
E. Indonesia among Indian institutes for the past three years by
Answer: D making it to the prestigious world ranking
• India is set to overtake China as the most • IIT-Delhi has fallen 10 places from 172 in 2019 to
populous country by 2027 and will have almost 182 in the 2020 QS ranking
1.64 billion inhabitants by 2050 • Among the 23 institutes, only IIT-Bombay, IIT-
• As per a United Nations report India is expected Delhi and Indian Institute of Science (184) are
to add nearly 273 million people between 2019 ranked in the global top 200
and 2050 and remain the most populated country • IISc-Bangalore has achieved the world’s second-
through the end of the current century best score for research impact, securing full 100
• While the population of Nigeria is projected to marks for citations per faculty metric.
grow by 200 million. Together, these two • Stanford University, Harvard University and
countries could account for 23 per cent of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) — all
global population increase to 2050

retain their positions at second, third and fourth in D. Kyoto, Japan
the world, respectively E. Osaka, Japan
978. The 10th Regional Green Rating for Integrated Answer: C
Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) summit ,2019 was held • India’s 14-year old Grand Master Nihal Sarin won
in which city? the blitz event in the Asian Continental Chess
A. Nagpur Championship at Xingtai, China.
B. Jodhpur • Sarin scored eight points from nine rounds and
C. Varanasi finished a point ahead of the field.
D. Pune • Another Indian Srinath Narayanan took the third
E. Jalandhar spot with seven points behind Le Quang Liem of
Answer: A Vietnam.
th
• The 10 Regional Green Rating for Integrated 981. Name the Veteran athletics coach and
Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) summit ,2019 was Dronacharya awardee who passes away recently.
held in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Union Minister, A. N. Lingappa
Nitin Gadkari addressed this meeting. B. R. Somayajulu
• The theme of this year’s 2019 summit was C. K. Bhargavaram
“Transformation Strategies for Built D. N. Manoharan
Environment”. E. R. Vijay Chandran
• This theme was adopted to focus on impact of Answer: A
incorporating sustainability initiatives into • Veteran athletics coach and Dronacharya awardee
functioning public buildings. N. Lingappa passed away due to an age-related
• The summit was organized with help of the Public illness.
Works Department (PwD) of the state • Lingappa had trained several international athletes
Government. like D.Y. Biradar, P.C. Ponnappa, Uday Prabhu
979. Armies of India, Myanmar target NE militants in and Ashwini Nachappa during the course of his
coordinated Operation _____________. over 60-year career as a coach.
A. Vijay
B. Trident 982. Which among the following days is observed as
C. Python the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual
D. Sunrise-2 Violence in Conflict?
E. Cactus A. June 17
Answer: D B. June 18
• The Indian and Myanmar armies carried out C. June 19
“Operation Sunrise -2” from May 16th in their D. June 20
respective borders in mutual military action E. June 21
moves. Answer: C
• The operation targeted on several militant groups • Each year June 19 is observed as
operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam the International Day for the Elimination of
• The first phase of “Operation Sunrise” was Sexual Violence in Conflict.
conducted three months ago along the Indo- • It aims to raise awareness of the need to put an
Myanmar border, during which a number of end to conflict-related sexual violence, honour the
camps of north-east-based militant groups were victims and survivors of sexual violence around
busted the world and pay tribute to all those who have
980. India’s 14-year old Grand Master Nihal Sarin courageously devoted their lives to and lost their
won the blitz event in the Asian Continental Chess lives in standing up for the eradication of these
Championship.Where was it held? crimes.
A. Hangzhau, China • The day was proclaimed by United Nations
B. Beijing, China General Assembly on 19 June 2015.
C. Xingtai, China

983. What is the theme of the 2019 World Refugee Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Day? Government of India, has formally approved Rs.
A. Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with 120 crore State Cancer Institute at Government
Refugees Medical College Jammu.
B. Embracing Refugees to celebrate our Common • Earlier, one State Cancer Institute was approved
Humanity for SKIMS, Soura in Srinagar for which first
C. We stand together with refugees grant-in-aid of Rs. 47.25 crore has already been
D. Step with Refugees — Take A Step on World Refugee released.
Day 986. How much amount of monthly allowance has been
E. With courage let us all combine announced by the state government of Rajasthan for
Answer: D unemployed male graduates of the state?
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 to raise A. Rs 2500
awareness about the conditions of refugees around the B. Rs 3000
world who are forced to leave their homes due to war, C. Rs 3500
persecution & conflict. 2019 theme is ‘Step with Refugees D. Rs 4000
— Take A Step on World Refugee Day’. E. Rs 5000
984. Which country is hosting the African Union Answer: B
summit that is scheduled in July? • Unemployed youth having graduation or
A. Chad equivalent degree will be given unemployment
B. Niger allowance up to Rs 3,500 by the Rajasthan
C. Mali government.
D. Libya • They will get the benefit of the Chief Minister
E. Burkina Faso Yuva Sambal Yojana from February this year.
Answer: B • Under the scheme, male applicants will get Rs
• India has extended USD 15 million grant to Niger 3,000 per month whereas women and differently-
in support of organising the African Union abled will get Rs 3,500 per month.
summit scheduled in July in Niamey. • The amount will be given for two years or until
• The grant assistance of USD 15 million was they get employed.
symbolically handed over to Niger’s Deputy 987. Cash withdrawal more than five times in a month
Foreign Minister Lamido Ousseini Bala Goga at a Canara Bank branch, you will pay ______ for
Salamatou in the presence of Minister and Special every transaction thereafter.
Advisor to the Niger President Mohammed Saidil A. Rs.10
Moctar, by Indian Ambassador to that country B. Rs.25
Rajesh Agarwal at a ceremony. C. Rs.100
• Niger is hosting the AU Summit for the first time. D. Rs.125
The AU Summit, from July 7-8 in Niamey, is also E. Rs.250
expected to launch the historic African Answer: C
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). • Cash withdrawal more than five times in a month
985. How much amount has been approved by the at a Canara Bank branch, you will pay Rs 100 for
Government of India for the State Cancer Institute at every transaction thereafter.
Government Medical College in Jammu? • The bank, however, gives five free cash
A. Rs 100 crore withdrawals for saving banks (SB) accounts.
B. Rs 58 crore • However, senior citizen and Jan Dhan holders are
C. Rs 120 crore exempt from the new levy.
D. Rs 99 crore • For current account/overdraft/open cash credit
E. Rs 123 crore account holders a minimum Rs 100 will be
Answer: C charged withdrawals of Rs 5 lakh or more in a
• To strengthen the tertiary level cancer care month.
services in the Jammu and Kashmir State, • The new charges kick in from July 1.

988. Senior bureaucrat Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi was • Before HCL, Accenture had been working with
given extension of over what period as Director Cricket Australia for a five-year deal from
General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)? November 2013. Under the deal, HCL will
A. 3 months provide digital experience to cricket fans, players,
B. 45 days partners, employees, and volunteers across the
C. 6 months country and around the world.
D. 9 months • HCL will work on a digital core ecosystem for
E. 12 months Cricket Australia, including properties such as the
Answer: A Cricket Australia Live App, cricket.com.au,
• Senior bureaucrat Alok Vardhan Chaturvedi was bigbash.com.au, and community cricket
given extension of over three months as Director applications such as MyCricket and
General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). community.cricket.com.au.
• Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved 991. Lalrinchhana who passed away recently was the
the extension beyond 18th June to 30th September. former minister of which state?
989. Name the first ever satellite of Sri Lanka which A. Tripura
has been launched into the orbit recently? B. Assam
A. Buddha-1 C. Sikkim
B. Ravana-1 D. Mizoram
C. Ceylon-1 E. Nagaland
D. Maha-1 Answer: D
E. Vibhishana-1 • Former Mizoram minister and MNF leader,
Answer: B Lalrinchhana, passed away. He was 84.
• Sri Lanka’s first satellite ‘Ravana-1’, designed • Three-time minister, Lalrinchhana, had joined the
and developed by two local engineers, was erstwhile underground Mizo National Front
successfully launched into orbit from the (MNF) in 1966.
International Space Station (ISS) along with two • After the MNF came overground, following the
other BIRDS 3 satellites from Japan and Nepal. signing of the Mizo Accord in 1986, he had won
• Raavana 1, the cube satellite measuring 11.3 cm x the assembly elections for five consecutive times
10 cm x 10 cm, and weighing around 1.05 kg, was since 1987.
launched into orbit. 992. Which country has achieved the fastest growth in
• Raavana-1 will orbit 400-km away from the earth. Asia – Pacific economies according to the Asian
• The satellite was officially handed over to Development Bank?
the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on A. Myanmar
February 18 and was sent to the ISS on April 17. B. India
990. Which company has signed a multi-year contract C. Bangladesh
with Cricket Australia to provide digital experience? D. China
A. Accenture E. Sri Lanka
B. TCS Answer: C
C. Wipro Acc. to the ADB, Bangladesh has achieved the fastest
D. Cape gemini growth in the Asia-Pacific economies comprising of 45
E. HCL countries. The country attained a 7.9% growth in the FY
Answer: E 2018-19. The bank predicted that the growth will be 8% in
• HCL Technologies has signed a multi-year the FY2019 & FY2020.
contract with Cricket Australia, the governing 993. Recently, the National Payments Corporation of
body of Australian cricket. India has entered into an agreement with
• This is India’s third-largest information ____________ to offer MeeSeva services.
technology services firm’s third biggest sports A. Maharashtra
deal, after Volvo Ocean Race and Manchester B. Rajasthan
United (ManU). C. Telangana

D. Karnataka will spend the next 36 hours in different
E. Uttar Pradesh panchayats, gathering feedback from people on
Answer: C development of their areas.
National Payments Corporation of India has entered into • The eight-day programme, from June 20-27, is
an agreement with the Government of Telangana to offer being organised across all Panchayats of the state.
MeeSeva portal users the option to pay using UPI Collect • During their stay, they will hold meetings with
Request, RuPay Debit and Credit Cards for the services on elected ‘panches’ and ‘sarpanches’, hold ‘gram’
the portal. (village) and ‘mahila sabhas’ (women assemblies)
994. Every year June 21 is celebrated as ___________ in addition to other grassroots level interactions.
day • The basic objective of this programme is to move
A. World Music Day governance from its seat of operation to the
B. International Yoga Day doorsteps of the people in villages.
C. World Hydrography Day 996. According to a recent release by the Fisheries
D. All of these Department, India accounts for _____ percent of
E. None of these global fish production?
Answer: D A. 6.0%
• International Yoga day is celebrated across the B. 6.3%
globe on 21 June to raise the awareness about C. 6.5%
yoga in life and to make people aware of the D. 6.7%
benefits through yoga. In India International Yoga E. 6.9%
Day is celebrated by the ministry of Answer: B
AYUSH.Theme 2019: Yoga for Climate Action • India is the second largest fish producing country
• World Music Day, International Music Day or in the world as it accounts for 6.3 per cent of the
Fete de la Musique celebrated every year on June global fish production, a release by the Fisheries
21. The first ever music day took place in 1982 in Department.
Paris as the Fête de la Musique. This move was • It also said the fisheries sector in the country is
proposed by French Politician Jack Lang and growing at the rate of 7 per cent, sustaining 14.5
composer Maurice Fleuret to talk about the million fishermen.
importance of music. Theme 2019: ‘Music at the • Rajni Sekhri Sibal, Secretary, Department of
intersections’. Fisheries, as saying that there is a huge potential
• World Hydrography Day is observed on 21 June in harnessing tuna and tuna-like species in the
every year to increase public awareness about Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
hydrography science. Every year the International • 30 per cent of the Indian EEZ is spread across the
Hydrographic organisation (IHO) and its Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands, but
international members celebrate this day. only 1 per cent comprises production of tuna fish.
995. Which state government has launched its 997. Forex trading platform for retail participants
ambitious outreach programme, 'Back to the Village', ready for roll-out on __________.
as part of which bureaucrats will spend the next 36 A. July 1
hours in different panchayats, gathering feedback B. July 15
from people on development of their areas? C. July 31
A. Jammu and Kashmir D. Aug 1
B. Delhi E. Aug 5
C. Rajasthan Answer: E
D. Punjab • Forex trading platform for retail participants ready
E. West Bengal for roll-out on Aug 5
Answer: A • The Reserve Bank of India,said the electronic
• The Jammu and Kashmir government has trading platform for buying/selling foreign
launched its ambitious outreach programme, exchange by retail customers of banks is ready for
‘Back to the Village’, as part of which bureaucrats rollout by the Clearing Corporation of India

Limited (CCIL). The customer registration Answer: A
process on the platform will commence on July 1. • An Indian engineer whose low-cost neonatal
• The central bank said charges will not be levied breathing device has saved the lives of new-born
by the CCIL on transactions that do not exceed babies across small towns of India, has won the
$50,000 per day. 2019 Commonwealth Secretary-General’s
• A transaction charge of 0.0004 per cent will be Innovation for Sustainable Development Award in
charged by the CCIL for transactions in excess of London.
$50,000 per day. • Nitesh Kumar Jangir, who created Saans as a
• The size of a single transaction is not allowed to breathing support device to tackle avoidable
exceed $5 million. deaths of premature babies from respiratory
998. The DBS Bank has revised its forecast for India’s distress syndrome due to a lack of immediate
GDP growth for fiscal 2019-20 at __________ access to complex medical equipment, received
A. 7.1% his award in the “People” category alongside 14
B. 6.8% other innovators from across the 53 member-
C. 7.0% countries of the Commonwealth.
D. 6.5% 1001. Based on the annual Asian Development Outlook
E. 7.3% report 2019 of ADB, which country has emerged as the
Answer: B fastest growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region?
• DBS Bank has revised India’s GDP growth for A. China
fiscal year 2020 downwards to 6.8 per cent year- B. India
on-year (YoY) from 7 per cent projected earlier. C. Bangladesh
• We expect inflation to remain sub-target this year D. Malaysia
(3.8 per cent YoY versus 3.4 per cent in FY19). E. Nepal
999. Who has been appointed as the India’s Answer: C
representative in the Council of International Civil • Bangladesh has emerged as the fastest growing
Aviation Organisation (ICAO)? economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-
A. Shefali Juneja Pacific region according to Asian Development
B. Aparna Vedapuri Singh Bank (ADB).
C. Leena Nair • In the financial year 2018-19 Bangladesh attained
D. Alka Banerjee growth rate of 7.9 % which is its fastest rate since
E. None of these 1974.
Answer: A • The bank predicted that the growth will be 8% in
• Senior bureaucrat Shefali Juneja was appointed as the next financial year.
India’s representative in the council of 1002. G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth for
a United Nations body. the year 2019 was held in which country?
• She has been appointed to the post of A. China
Representative of India in the ICAO, Montreal, B. Russia
Canada, for a period of three years. C. Japan
• Juneja will replace senior IAS officer Alok D. India
Shekhar. E. Finland
1000. Name the Indian who has been awarded the 2019 Answer: C
Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for • G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions
Sustainable Development Award? and Global Environment for Sustainable
A. Nitesh Kumar Jangir Growth for the year 2019 was held at Karuizawa
B. Vinod Dham ,Japan.
C. Man Mohan Sharma • The Indian delegation at the G20 Ministerial
D. Suhas Patankar Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global
E. None of these Environment for Sustainable Growth was

represented by Shri RK Singh, Minister of State 1005. Indian sportswomen P.U. Chitra is related to
for Power and New & Renewable Energy and which sports?
Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. A. Gymnastics
• Guests were invited from Finland, Singapore, B. Weightlifting
Spain, Thailand, The Netherlands and Vietnam. C. Running
1003. With which areonautic company Tech Mahindra D. Wrestling
has signed a multi-year contract for cabin and cargo E. Jawling Throw
design engineering? Answer: C
A. Airbus • Asian champion P.U. Chitra beat former
B. Boeing Commonwealth Games champion Kenya’s Mercy
C. Embrer Cherono and won the women’s 1500m gold at the
D. Lockheed Martin Folksam Grand Prix in Sollentuna, Sweden.
E. Lufthansa • Asian Games gold medallist Jinson Johnson won
Answer: A the silver in the men’s 1500m as he finished
• Tech Mahindra has announced signing of a multi- behind Sweden’s Andreas Almgren.
year contract with Airbus for cabin and cargo 1006. Which states has been recognized for GI tag to
design engineering Kolhapuri footwear?
• The contract aims to capitalise on the specialised A. Gujarat and Maharashtra
skills and competencies in the growing cabin B. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
engineering business over the next few years. C. Maharashtra and Karnataka
1004. Recently, the National Health Authority and D. Haryana and Maharashtra
ICICI Foundation have signed an agreement to train E. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
15000 personnel to implement AB – PM JAY. Who is Answer: C
the CEO of PM JAY? • Maharashtra’s extremely popular footwear brand
A. Aravind Subramanyam Kolhapuri chappal has been given the
B. PC Mody Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which is likely
C. Indu Bhusan to further boost its sale in other parts of the
D. Ashish Bhutani country and abroad.
E. A N Jha • The GI tag for the popular footwear brand has
Answer: C been jointly granted to four districts of Karnataka
• The National Health Authority and ICICI and Maharashtra each for making these chappals.
Foundation have signed an agreement to train • The GI tag approvals mean that the artisans
15,000 state and district personnel and Pradhan producing Kolhapuris in Kolhapur, Solapur,
Mantri Arogya Mitras to streamline delivery of Sangli and Satara districts of Maharashtra and
health services under the government’s flagship Dharwad, Belgaum, Bagalkot and Bijapur Bijapur
Ayushman Bharat scheme. districts of Karnataka will now be able to make
• The MoU between NHA and ICICI Foundation and market their product in domestic and
for Inclusive Growth is aimed at capacity building international markets.
of health personnel at state and district levels. 1007. Kaleshwaram irrigation project is opened
• The state personnel are responsible for recently in which state?
implementing the scheme in their respective states A. Andhra Pradesh
and Arogya Mitras are frontline health service B. Telangana
professionals present at each empanelled hospital. C. Karnataka
• Arogya Mitras serve as the first-point contact for D. Tamil Nadu
beneficiaries and help them in availing the E. Kerala
services. Answer: B
• This partnership with ICICI Foundation aims to • Telangana Chief Miniser K Chadrasekhar Rao has
skill more than 15,000 state personnel and Arogya dedicated to the nation the Kaleshwaram lift
Mitras over a period of one year. irrigation project.

• The ₹ 80,500 crore multi-purpose project is • Tripathi would take over from diplomat Srinivas
designed to provide water to 45 lakh acres Gotru.
agriculture land, covering a stretch of bout 1,832 • Nehru Centre was founded in 1992 to promote
km apart from meeting drinking water cultural exchange between India and the United
requirements, including for Hyderabad and Kingdom.
Secunderabad and various industries in the state. 1011. Name the operation started by Indian Navy on
1008. Which bank has announced to acquire 51.2 Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf for maritime security
percent stake in Apollo Munich Health Insurance? of Indian vessels?
A. HDFC A. Operation Raksha
B. ICICI B. Operation Nigrani
C. Punjab National Bank C. Operation Suraksha
D. Axis Bank D. Operation Sankalp
E. SBI E. Operation Shrusthi
Answer: A Answer: D
• Housing Development Finance Corporation • Indian Navy launched Operation Sankalp in the
(HDFC) announced that it would be acquiring Gulf of Oman to re-assure Indian Flagged Vessels
51.2 per cent stake in Apollo Munich Health operating/ transiting through Persian Gulf and
Insurance and would be later merging it with its Gulf of Oman following the maritime security
general insurance arm HDFC Ergo. incidents in the region.
• The two-stage transaction, which is subject to • INS Chennai & INS Sunayna have been deployed
regulatory approvals, is priced at about ₹1,347 in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf to undertake
crore. HDFC will pay about ₹73.2 per share to Maritime Security operations.
Apollo Hospitals for the acquisition. 1012. Annu Rani is associated with which sports event?
1009. Which bank has entered a bancassurance A. Discus Throw
corporate agency agreement with Tata AIGto provide B. Javelin Throw
the general insurer’s products to the bank’s? C. Running
A. IDBI Bank D. Shot Put
B. HDFC Bank E. Hurdle Running
C. Axis Bank Answer: B
D. Syndicate Bank • Asian silver medallist Annu Rani, who has been
E. None of these steady in the 60m range this season, won the
Answer: A women’s javelin bronze in the 58th Ostrava
• IDBI Bank has entered a bancassurance corporate Golden Spike athletics meet, an IAAF World
agency agreement with Tata AIG. Challenge event.
• This is to provide the general insurer’s products to • Croatia’s Sara Kolak, the Olympic champion who
the bank’s two crore customers through its 1,850- has a personal best of 68.43m, took the gold while
plus branches. Slovenia’s Martina Ratej bagged the silver.
1010. Amish Tripathi has been named as the Director 1013. Who among the following won bronze at Asian
of the Nehru Centre. The centre is located in which Artistic Gymnastic Championship in Mongolia?
city? A. Dipa Karmakar
A. London B. Pranati Nayak
B. New Delhi C. Aruna Reddy
C. Dubai D. Mohini Bharadwaj
D. Kathmandu E. Sakshi Tanwar
E. Chicago Answer: B
Answer: A • Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak clinched a bronze
• Author Amish Tripathi has been named the medal in vault event at the Senior Asian Artistic
director of London’s Nehru Centre, which is Gymnastics Championships in Ulaanbaatar,
under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Mongolia.

• China’s Yu Linmin (14.350) and Japan’s Ayaka 1017. According to a latest report, which country is the
Sakaguchi (13.584) won the gold and silver medal largest merchandise trade partner to India?
at the event. A. China
1014. Who won the recently concluded men's Asian B. Singapore
Snooker Championship? C. UAE
A. Pankaj Advani D. USA
B. Ding Junhui E. Australia
C. Mark Selby
D. Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon Answer: D
E. None of these • The US overtook China to once again become
Answer: A India’s top goods trading partner in 2018-19.
• India’s ace cueist Pankaj Advani has clinched the Also, India’s trade surplus with the US declined to
35th men’s Asian Snooker Championship in $16.8 billion from $21.2 billion a year ago.
Doha. • India’s exports are playing in a stronger position
• Advani defeated Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon 6-3 with its trade deficit with China dropping to $53
in the final. billion in 2018-19, down from $63 billion a year
1015. Fernando Torres announces retirement. He is ago.
associated with which sport/game? • Data showed that India’s dependency on Chinese
A. Football imports also declined to $70 billion from $76
B. Table Tennis billion a year ago, with over a fourth increase in
C. Volley Ball exports to $16.7 billion in 2018-19.
D. Golf 1018. The International Olympic Day is observed every
E. Hockey year on
Answer: A A. June 22
• Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando B. June 23
Torres has announced his retirement from C. June 21
football. D. June 20
• The 35-year-old Spaniard scored 81 goals across E. June 24
four seasons with Liverpool and won the Answer: B
Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup • The International Olympic Day is celebrated on
with Chelsea. 23rd June every year to make people aware about
1016. Recently, IOC lifted ban on which country the importance of games in life.
hosting Olympic-related sporting events? • Olympic Day is much more than a sports event. It
A. China is a day for the world to get active.
B. Pakistan 1019. 23 June is celebrated as United Nations
C. India ______________________ Day across the globe.
D. Myanmar A. Public Services
E. Bhutan B. Women in Science
Answer: C C. Social Justice
• The IOC had decided to “suspend all discussions” D. Digital Literacy
with India regarding hosting of global sporting E. Environment
events after Pakistani shooters were not issued Answer: A
visas for the World Cup held in Delhi in February • UN general Assembly to celebrate 23rd June as
this year. Public Service day.
• Indian government gave a written guarantee to the • It highlights the contribution of public service in
Indian Olympic Association, that all eligible the development process, recognises the work of
athletes will be allowed to participate in events public servants and encourages young people to
held in the country following which the pursue careers in public sectors.
restrictions were lifted

• The United Nations Public Service Forum C. Kolkata
(UNPSF) 2019 will take place in the Republic of D. Mathura
Azerbaijan from 24 to 26 June 2019, under the E. Kodambakkam
theme ‘Achieving the Sustainable Development Answer: D
Goals through effective Delivery of Services, • India’s first specialised hydrotherapy
Innovative Transformation and Accountable treatment centre for elephants has been
Institutions’. established on the banks of the Yamuna
1020. The International Widows Day is observed on in Mathura, near the Wildlife SOS’ Elephant
____________ Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC).
A. June 23 • The new 11-foot-deep hydrotherapy jumbo pool
B. June 22 will provide treatment to elephants suffering from
C. June 21 arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments using 21 high
D. June 20 pressure jet sprays to create water pressure that
E. June 24 massage the elephants’ feet and body and help in
Answer: A increasing blood circulation.
• International Widows Day (international) is • ECCC currently houses 20 rescued elephants and
observed on 23 June annually to raise awareness is run in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh
globally about the violation of human rights that Forest Department and the NGO Wildlife SOS.
widows suffer and faces in several countries 1023. NITI Aayog Proposes To Convert Two-Wheelers
following the death of their spouses. Below 150 cc To Electric By ________.
1021. The Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) – A. 2020
Central Command Centre has recently been B. 2022
inaugurated in which city? C. 2023
A. New Delhi D. 2024
B. Mumbai E. 2025
C. Hyderabad Answer: E
D. Noida • Government think tank Niti Aayog has asked
E. Kolkata conventional two- and three-wheeler makers to
Answer: A suggest within two weeks concrete steps towards
• Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/c) transition to electric mobility keeping in mind
for Civil Aviation inaugurated the Air Traffic 2025 deadline.
Flow Management (ATFM) – Central Command • Now, OEMs in India have been given a flat
Centre at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on July 22. timeline of two weeks to come out with a roadmap
• As major airports are facing capacity constraints, to enable e-three-wheeler sales by 2023, e-two-
the central ATFM system is primarily meant to wheeler sales by 2025, and e-four-wheeler sales
balance the “capacity against the demand to by 2030 respectively.
achieve optimum utilization” of “airport, airspace • The conventional manufacturers such as Bajaj
and aircraft”. Auto, Hero MotoCorp, HMSI and TVS claimed
• This is a world class system where on one large that adoption of EVs by 2025 would be
screen you can see all the civil aviation “unrealistic” and “ill-timed” and it would derail
infrastructure in the country. The planes on the auto manufacturing in the country and start-ups
ground, the planes which are in the air, those like Revolt Intellicorp, Ather Energy, Kinetic
planes you are in touch with – all of it is Green Energy and Power Solutions and Tork
integrated with the ATC (air traffic control). Motors wanted the adoption of EVs to happen
1022. The first ever specialized hydrotherapy faster.
treatment centre for elephants has been launched in 1024. Which bank partnered with the
which Indian city? Thiruvananthapuram Police to launch the campaign
A. Kochi ‘Traffic Paathshala?
B. Hyderabad A. HDFC Bank

B. State Bank of India B. Queen
C. Kotak Mahindra Bank C. Bumble
D. Punjab National Bank D. Moon
E. Axis Bank E. Stumble
Answer: A Answer: C
• HDFC Bank, in partnership with the • A cube-shaped free-flying robot
Thiruvananthapuram Police, has launched a named ‘Bumble’ has become the first Astrobee
campaign to make roads safer by spreading robot to fly under its own power in space.
awareness about the do’s and don’ts of road • NASA dispatched two of the three Astrobee
safety. This initiative is called ‘Traffic robots to the International Space Station in April
Paathshala’. 2019. Bumble is the first one to take the flight.
• Nearly four lakh people are expected to benefit • Other Astrobee robot dispatched is
from the initiative that covers the major road named ‘Honey’ while the third robot ‘Queen’ will
crossings in the city including the Central Bus be dispatched in July 2019.
Station and Central Railway Station. • These Astrobee are free-flying robot system to
• The awareness rally, which will be undertaken by help researchers in testing new technologies in
groups of volunteers and HDFC Bank employees, zero gravity and perform routine work alongside
would be held at all important and busy traffic astronauts aboard the International Space Station
junctions across the city. (ISS).
• The volunteers would carry placards having traffic 1027. Which of these power generation companies have
awareness messages to encourage people to formed Joint Venture to set up National Electricity
follow road safety rules. Distribution Company?
1025. Who was conferred with 'Innovative Research A. NHPC and SJVN Limited
Excellence Award 2019' at Asian Leadership Summit, B. NTPC and Power Grid Corporation of India
Bhutan? C. Tata Power and NTPC Limited
A. Somesh Nigam D. Power Grid Corporation of India and JSW Energy
B. Arudra Nigam E. NTPC and NHPC
C. Gaurav Nigam Answer: B
D. Satyapal Nigam • An agreement has been signed between NTPC
E. Promod Nigam Limited and POWERGRID for setting up
Answer: C National Electricity Distribution Company Ltd.
• Dr Gaurav Nigam, a well-known educationist, (NEDCL) – a pan-India power distribution firm in
paediatrician, and the author has been conferred an equal joint venture through JVC on 50:50
‘Innovative Research Excellence Award 2019’ at equity basis.
Asian Leadership Summit held at Thimphu, • The main aim is to undertake the business for
Bhutan. distribution of electricity in distribution circles of
• Organized by Global Leaders Foundation, Dr India & related activities.
Gaurav Nigam was selected for the award for • According to the MoU signed in New Delhi, the
excellence in school education on basis of his new public sector unit will focus on aggregating
excellent performance, splendid achievement and electricity demand in the country and cater to it
outstanding contribution towards the innovative and may also take over weak electricity
development and research activities in the field of distribution utilities.
school education in South Asian Region. • It will comprise of cadre on deputation from other
• The award was handed over to Dr Gaurav Nigam public sector units and is being set up at a time
by Lyonpo Ugyen Dorji, Minister for Labour and when the state-owned distribution companies
Human Resources, Bhutan. (discoms) are struggling with their finances on
1026. Name the first of its kind Astrobee robot of account of losses and borrowings.
NASA which has been launched into the space recently • In such a situation, a national electricity
A. Honey distribution company can procure electricity at

competitive rates and help address the issue of • Best known for her debut novel “The God of
stressed assets in power generation. Small Things”, which won the 1997 Man Booker
1028. ‘Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly’ is the Prize and catapulted her into fame
autobiography of ___________ 1031. Which team has won the 2019 women’s FIH
A. Chetan Bhagat Series Finals hockey tournament?
B. Rahul Gandhi A. Germany
C. Anupam Kher B. Australia
D. Amitabh Bachchan C. Australia
E. Amir Khan D. India
Answer: C E. Russia
• Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has penned Answer: D
his autobiography titled ‘Lessons Life Taught • An impressive Indian women’s hockey team won
Me, Unknowingly’. the FIH Women’s Series Finals Hiroshima 2019
• The actor believes that the book can be perceived after defeating hosts Japan 3-1 in the Final held at
as an inspiration for those who live in small towns the Hiroshima Hockey Stadium.
or even big cities, come from the lower strata and • The World No.9 Indian team had already qualified
do not have many resources. for the FIH Olympic Qualifiers 2019 after
1029. “My Life, My Mission” is the autobiography of? securing a place in the final of the competition.
A. Balkrishna 1032. Who is the winner of 2019 Halle Open
B. Rajiv Gauba A. Rafael Nadal
C. Narendra Modi B. David Goffin
D. Baba Ramdev C. Roger Federer
E. Amith Shah D. Novak Djokovic
Answer: D E. Andey Murrey
• Yoga guru Baba Ramdev will unveil the trials, Answer: C
tribulations, and triumphs of his life and provide • Roger Federer made history in Halle, defeating
insights into his childhood in his soon-to-be David Goffin to win a record 10th NOVENTI
published autobiography. OPEN title.
• The book, “My Life, My Mission”, co-authored • It is the first time that Federer has earned 10
with senior journalist Uday Mahurkar, addresses crowns at one tournament, joining Rafael Nadal as
the major controversies, turning points and the only men in the Open Era to accomplish the
achievements of Ramdev’s life. feat.
• The “one of its kind personal narrative” of the life 1033. Who has won the 2019 French Grand Prix?
and times of the yoga teacher is expected to hit A. Max Verstappen
stands in August B. Charles Leclerc
1030. Who is the author of the book “My Seditious C. Valtteri Bottas
Heart”? D. Lewis Hamilton
A. Chetan Bhagat E. None of these
B. Arundhati Roy Answer: D
C. Salman Rushdie • Lewis Hamilton stretched his F1 World
D. Vikram Seth Championship lead with a dominant and masterful
E. None of these victory over Valtteri Bottas at the French GP for
Answer: B his fourth win in a row, while Daniel Ricciardo
• The book, “My Seditious Heart”, collects the was stripped of points after finishing in seventh.
entire works spanning over a period of two • Charles Leclerc was at the third position in the
decades since the author first decided to devote Grand Prix.
herself to the political essay as a way of “opening 1034. The Imphal Peace Museum has been gifted by
up space for justice, rights and freedoms in an which country to Manipur to commemorate the 75th
increasingly hostile environment.” anniversary of Battle of Imphal?

A. USA • Saudi Arabia which had received an invitation
B. Germany from the FATF at the beginning of 2015 to join as
C. Nepal an “observer member”, was admitted into the
D. Japan organization after the group’s meeting in Orlando,
E. Russia Florida.
Answer: D • The group is responsible for issuing international
• Former adversaries Britain and Japan came standards, policies and best practices to combat
together at the inauguration of the Imphal Peace money laundering, terrorist financing and
Museum to commemorate the 75th anniversary of proliferation.
the Battle of Imphal that saw some of the fiercest • With the kingdom becoming a FATF member, the
fighting of World War II at Maibam Lokpa Ching number of permanent members in the group is
popularly known as Red Hill. now 39.
• The Battle of Imphal is regarded as one of the 1037. Name the UN-developed anti-money laundering
fiercest battles of World War II in which about platform that is recently launched by UAE to curb
70,000 Japanese soldiers along with the Indian financial crimes.
National Army, died in battles with the British-led A. goALM
Allied forces in areas around Imphal and Kohima B. goDCL
from March to June 1944. C. goAML
1035. Samagra Shiksha scheme was launched by which D. goALC
ministry for giving Self Defence training to girls of E. None of the above
Class VI-XII. Answer: C
A. NITI Aayog • The UAE has become the first country in the Gulf
B. Ministry of Defence to launch a new reporting platform developed by
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime,
D. Ministry of Home Affairs UNODC, to curb organised crimes.
E. Both (2) and (3) • The UAE’s Financial Intelligence Unit, FIU,
Answer: C launched the new anti-money laundering platform
• Ministry of Human Resource Development ‘goAML’ , which has been open for registration.
launched Samagra Shiksha initiative in 2018-19. • More than 900 entities including, banks, insurance
As part of this integrated scheme of school companies and money exchange centres, are
education, self-defence training is imparted to required to register on the platform and 50 percent
girls from class VI to XII. of them have already registered.
• The ministry provides Rs. 3,000 per month for a • The platform will help the FIU prevent money
period of three months per government-run school laundering, financing of terrorism and other illicit
for the self-defence training and inculcating life financial activities.
skills among girls 1038. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has
1036. Name the first Arab country to become full launched CMS for filing online complaints against
member of FATF? banks, NBFCs. What does ‘C’ mean in CMS?
A. UAE A. Consolidate
B. Saudi Arabia B. Conditional
C. Iraq C. Complaint
D. Iran D. Cumulative
E. Oman E. Centralized
Answer: B Answer: C
• Saudi Arabia has become the first Arab country to • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor
be granted full membership of the Financial Shaktikanata Das launched Complaint
Action Task Force (FATF) following the group’s Management System (CMS) to smoothen its
annual general meeting in the US. grievance redressal process.

• The portal will be live on RBI’s website where • Further, a specialised group, Financial and
people will file their complaints against any of the Institutional Group (FIG), to address credit and
RBI-regulated entities. transactional banking needs of insurance
• The system has been equipped with all online companies, broking firms, banks (private and
features such as SMS/Email notifications, status foreign), and mutual funds has also been created
tracking via unique registration number, receipt of within the CAG.
closure advises and filing of appeals, to make the 1040. Which financial institution has approved $147
experience user-friendly. Million Loan Agreement for Jharkhand Municipal
• The information from CMS can be utilised for Development Project?
undertaking root cause analyses and initiating A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
appropriate corrective action, wherever required. B. New Development Bank
• The system can also be used by RBI officials to C. Asian Development Bank
track the progress of redressal, which will also D. World Bank
allow regulatory and supervisory interventions. E. International Monetary Fund
• With the launch of CMS, the processing of Answer: D
complaints received in the offices of Banking • The Government of India, the Government of
Ombudsman (BO) and Consumer Education and Jharkhand and the World Bank, signed a $147
Protection Cells (CEPCs) of RBI has been Million Loan Agreement to provide basic urban
digitalized. services to the people of Jharkhand and help
1039. The credit-light group (CLG) and Financial and improve the management capacity of the urban
Institutional Group (FIG) has been created by which local bodies (ULBs) in the State.
bank to focus on credit-light sectors? • The Jharkhand Municipal Development Project
A. State Bank of India will focus on improving the municipal sector’s
B. Punjab National Bank capacity to provide basic urban services. It will
C. Bank of Baroda invest in urban services such as water supply,
D. Indian Bank sewerage, drainage, and urban roads; and
E. Syndicate Bank strengthen the capacity of the Jharkhand Urban
Answer: A Infrastructure Development Company (JUIDCO)
• State Bank of India (SBI) has formed a separate as well as that of the ULBs to carry out reforms in
group within its Corporate Accounts Group the areas of urban finance and governance.
(CAG) to cater to the non-fund-based 1041. Who among the following deputy governors of
requirements of clients in credit-light sectors such RBI has resigned from the post recently?
as pharmaceuticals, fast moving consumer goods A. BP Kanungo
(FMCG) and information technology (IT). This is B. N. S. Vishwanathan
aimed at boosting its non-interest income. C. Viral V. Acharya
• Both the newly created groups – CLG and FIG – D. Mahesh Kumar Jain
have taken off, and have started contributing to E. None of these
the bank’s business growth Answer: C
• The focus on non-interest income is with a view to • The deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India,
improve the profitability of India’s largest bank Dr. Viral V. Acharya has resigned from his post.
without having to allocate capital. He is the youngest deputy governor of RBI. His
• The credit-light group (CLG) will focus on term was about to end on January 20, 2019
generating non-interest income comprising letter • Reserve Bank of India has said that Dr. Viral V.
of credit/bank guarantee commission, cash Acharya has submitted a letter to the RBI
management charges, exchange income from informing that due to unavoidable personal
forex activities, cross-selling commission, circumstances, he is unable to continue his term as
remittances, and collections, among others. It is a Deputy Governor of the RBI beyond July 23,
also responsible for garnering low-cost deposits. 2019.

1042. Who has been appointed as National President of • He won 108 votes, followed by Catherine
India's oldest and apex association i.e. India Bullion Geslain-Laneelle of France (the first woman to
And Jewellers Association in place of outgoing run for the post, a former head of the European
President Mohit Bharatiya for the next five years, 2019 Food Safety Authority)with 71 votes and
to 2024? Georgia’s Davit Kirvalidze(a former agriculture
A. Hemtej Kothari minister) with 12 votes in the first round of
B. Prithviraj Kothari voting.
C. Prachand Kothari 1045. Maruti Suzuki has joined hands with which bank
D. Purushotham Kothari to support dealer inventory financing and customer
E. None of these auto loans?
Answer: B A. Bank of Baroda
• Prithviraj Kothari has been appointed as National B. Bank of India
President of India’s oldest and apex association C. Indian Bank
i.e. India Bullion And Jewellers Association in D. Syndicate Bank
place of outgoing President Mohit Bharatiya for E. UCO Bank
the next five years, 2019 to 2024. Answer: A
• In the past, Kothari had served as the President of • Maruti Suzuki has joined hands with Bank of
the Bombay Bullion Association (BBA). As a Baroda to support dealer inventory financing and
president, he had played a crucial role in customer auto loans. The company has signed a
promoting BBA in the international markets. memorandum of understanding with Bank of
1043. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Wins Presidential Baroda, under which the bank will become a
Election of _________. preferred financier.
A. Mauritius • The partnership with Bank of Baroda will allow
B. Mali Maruti Suzuki to provide more comprehensive
C. Morocco financing opportunities for dealers as well as
D. Libya customers.
E. Mauritania • The dealer inventory financing will be done as per
Answer: E Bank of Baroda’s existing product program of
• Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has won Mauritiania’s supply chain finance.
presidential election with an absolute majority. 1046. Recently released book ‘Data Sovereignty – The
• It was the first time Mauritanians voted to elect a Pursuit of Supremacy’ is authoured by _____.
successor to a democratically elected president in A. Vinit Goenka
the West African. B. Amrutha Raj
• Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (aged 62) of Union for C. Vikram Seth
the Republic (UPR) party won the presidential D. Arundhati Roy
election with 52% votes. He will E. Smriti Irani
succeed Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Answer: A
1044. Qu Dongyu has elected to head which among the • The book, “Function of Data Sovereignty – The
following organizations? Pursuit of Supremacy” authored by Vinit Goenka,
A. UNICEF Author, Secretary, Centre for Knowledge
B. UNESCO Sovereignty (CKS) and Member Governing
C. FAO Council- CRIS (Centre for Railway Information
D. BIS Systems), Ministry of Railways, Government of
E. UNODC India recently released in New Delhi.
Answer: C 1047. Feliciano Lopez has won the Queen’s Club
• China’s agricultural deputy minister, Qu Dongyu Championships. It represents which sports?
elected as the new director general of the United A. Golf
Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization B. Tennis
(FAO) at Rome, Italy. C. Badminton

D. Hockey • The International Olympic Committee (IOC)
E. Chess formally opened its new headquarters in
Answer: B Lausanne, Switzerland exactly 125 years after the
• Spanish Tennis player Feliciano Lopez became Olympic Games were revived.
the first wildcard to win the Queen’s singles title • The new headquarters costs 145 million US
since Pete Sampras in 1999 by beating fellow Dollars
veteran Gilles Simon. Lopez won the 2017 title • IOC President Thomas Bach has inaugurated the
1048. Indian team has won the 2019 women’s FIH building
Series Finals hockey tournament by defeating which 1051. Madan Lal Saini, who passed away recently, was
team? associated with which among the following fields?
A. Germany A. Music
B. Australia B. Politics
C. Japan C. Film making
D. China D. Literature
E. Pakistan E. None of the above
Answer: C Answer: B
• Indian women’s hockey team won the FIH • President of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s
Women’s Series Finals after defeating hosts Japan Rajasthan unit Madan Lal Saini has passed away.
3-1 in the Final held at the Hiroshima Hockey • Saini, also a Rajya Sabha MP, was 75.
Stadium 1052. International Day in Support of Victims of
• The Indian women’s team has already secured its Torture is observed every year on _____.
place in the final round of the 2020 Olympics A. June 26
qualifiers after entering the final of this B. June 25
tournament C. June 24
1049. Who has recently become the World No 1 female D. June 23
tennis player? E. June 22
A. Ashleigh Barty Answer: A
B. Naomi Osaka • The UN general Assembly proclaimed 26 June as
C. Petra Kvitová International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
D. Caroline Wozniacki on 12 December, 1997 to eradicate torture and the
E. Simona Halep effective functioning of the Convention against
Answer: A Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading
• Australian tennis player Ashleigh Barty has treatment or punishment.
clinched the top spot in the world tennis rankings 1053. When does the International Day Against Drug
after beating Germany’s Julia Gorges 6-3, 7-5, in Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed every year?
the final of the Nature Valley Classic in A. June 26
Birmingham. B. June 25
• She becomes the second Australian woman to C. June 24
achieve No. 1 following Evonne Goolagong D. June 23
Cawley on April 26, 1976 and the 27th woman E. June 22
overall Answer: A
1050. International Olympic Committee opens new • The International Day against Drug Abuse and
headquarters in which country? Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on 26 June.
A. Switzerland • The decision to mark the day was taken on 7
B. Sweden December 1987 via resolution 42/112 of the
C. Singapore United Nations General Assembly in order to
D. Norway strengthen global action and cooperation to
E. Austria achieve its aim of making the international society
Answer: A free of drug abuse.

1054. Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is set to get a B. Pakistan
dedicated in-house disaster response force C. Bangladesh
by_____________ D. Sri Lanka
A. December 2019 E. Nepal
B. January 2020 Answer: B
C. January 2020 • Pakistan has secured a bailout package of USD 3
D. September 2020 billion from oil-rich Qatar, a day after Emir
E. December 2020 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad concluded his visit to
Answer: D Islamabad and agreed to cooperate in the fields of
• The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, a religious trade, anti-money laundering and curbing terror
pilgrimage atop a hilltop that attracts lakhs of financing.
devotees from across the world every year, will • The Gulf state is the fourth nation that has come
get a dedicated in-house disaster response force by forward to rescue Pakistan
September next year. • Earlier, China gave USD 4.6 billion in shape of
• They are planning to train 180 employees by deposits and commercial loans and Saudi Arabia
September next year to prepare a dedicated provided USD 3 billion cash deposit and USD 3.2
disaster response force for the shrine. billion oil facility on deferred payments. The
• The shrine board and the NDRF signed a United Arab Emirates also provided USD 2 billion
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) early this cash deposit.
year keeping in mind the hilly terrain and need to 1057. Who among these has been elected as the new
impart advanced disaster management training to Director General of Indian Coast Guard?
the shrine board staff in batches to keep them in a A. Krishnaswamy Natarajan
state of readiness for effectively and promptly B. K. R. Nautiyal
responding to any disaster situation. C. Vijay Chafekar
1055. 32nd International Seed Testing Association D. Maneesh V Pathak
(ISTA) Congress is hosted by which city? E. None of these
A. Vijayawada Answer: A
B. Hyderabad • Krishnaswamy Natarajan was appointed as the
C. Bangalore next Director General of the Indian Coast Guard
D. Mumbai replacing Rajendra Singh, who was the first cadre
E. Delhi officer to head the force.
Answer: B • Natarajan, the second Coast Guard officer to lead
• International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) set the force, would take over on June 30.
to hold its 32nd Congress in Hyderabad beginning 1058. Who has been named as the new Chairman of
June 26 Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)?
• Telangana State enjoys 60 per cent share in seed A. Sanjay Chauhan
supply market in the country and has been B. Amit Agarwal
exploring ways to expand its presence in India as C. Anshul Mehta
well as export seeds to other nations. D. Devendra Chopra
• The 32nd ISTA Congress to be held from June 26 E. Deepak Saran
to July 3, is expected to help the State to Answer: B
implement its plans into actions. • Amazon India head Amit Agarwal has been
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare appointed as the new chairman of the Internet and
and the Telangana government are jointly hosting Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
the eight-day conference • He will replace former Google India MD Rajan
1056. Which among the following countries has Anandan. Yatra co-founder and CEO Dhruv
secured a bailout package of USD 3 billion from oil- Shringi will take over as the new vice-chairman of
rich Qatar recently? IAMAI
A. India

1059. Who has bagged the prestigious RedInk Award Maharashtra, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and
for ‘Journalist of the Year’ 2019? Odisha languish at the bottom.
A. Rachna Khaira • The index analyses overall performance and
B. Srujan Agarwal incremental improvement in the States and the
C. Mahesh Bhutt Union Territories for the period with 2015-16 as
D. Saranya Goswamy the base year and 2017-18 as the reference year.
E. Nanditha Verma • The “Healthy States, Progressive India” report is
Answer: A an annual systematic performance tool to measure
• Rachna Khaira, who wrote for The Tribune, has the performance of the States and UTs on their
bagged the prestigious RedInk Award for year on year incremental change in health
‘Journalist of the Year’ for her far-reaching outcomes, as well as, their overall performance
expose during Calendar 2018 on the functioning with respect to each other.
of the Unique Identification Authority of Indian • Among the smaller states, Mizoram ranked first in
(UIDAI) and its Aadhar data cache. overall performance, while Tripura and Manipur
• The RedInk Awards for Excellence in Journalism were the top two states in terms of incremental
has been instituted by Mumbai Press Club to performance. Sikkim and Arunchal Pradesh had
encourage good quality reporting and analysis, the biggest decrease in overall health index scores.
fair play and high ethical standards in Indian • Among the UTs, Chandigarh ranked first in
journalism. overall performance, while Dadra and Nagar
1060. Which Indian film has won the Outstanding Haveli improved the most.
Artistic Achievement award at the 22nd Shanghai • Haryana, Rajasthan and Jharkhand are the top
International Film Festival? three ranking states in terms of annual incremental
A. Ennu Ninte Moideen performance
B. Chithram • The report has been prepared by NITI Aayog in
C. Veyil Marangal collaboration with the Ministry of Health and
D. Bharatham Family Welfare with technical assistance from
E. None of these the World Bank.
Answer: C • The Index ranks the States and Union Territories
• Veyil Marangal (Trees Under the Sun), directed based on 23 health-related indicators
by Bijukumar Damodaran, won the award for 1062. Based on the International Renewable Energy
‘Outstanding Artistic Achievement’ at the 22nd Agency (IRENA) report, which country is the cheapest
Shanghai International Film Festival, becoming producer of solar power in the world?
the first Indian film to win a major award at the A. China
festival. B. United States
• The film was one among the 3,964 entries C. India
submitted from 112 countries in the prestigious D. Italy
Golden Goblet Award competition. E. South Korea
1061. Which state took the top spot among larger Answer: C
states for overall performance on health indicators in a • India is now the forerunner in producing solar
NITI Aayog report? power at lowest cost globally and is far ahead of
A. Kerala other nations in low average production costs.
B. Kerala • Beating countries like China, which usually is the
C. Maharashtra cheapest manufacturer of everything, India has
D. Uttar Pradesh also left behind the US, UK, Canada and France
E. Bihar among others.
Answer: A • India was estimated to have the lowest total
• Kerala took the top spot among larger states for installed costs for new utility-scale solar PV
overall performance on health indicators in a NITI projects that were commissioned in 2018 at USD
Aayog report, followed by Andhra Pradesh and

793/kW, 27% lower than for projects Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach
commissioned in 2017. announced the decision.
1063. Garuda VI is a bilateral air exercise of Indian • The announcement marks the Winter Olympics’
Air Force with which country? return to Europe, with the event having been
A. France hosted by Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018 and
B. Vietnam the Chinese city of Beijing staging the Games in
C. Indonesia 2022.
D. Singapore • Italy has twice hosted Winter Olympics in the past
E. Sri Lanka — Cortina in 1956 and Turin in 2006 — but it
Answer: A will be the first held in Milan.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in a 1066. Famous personality Mohan Ranade passed away
bilateral exercise with the French Air Force called recently. He was a ___________
exercise, Garuda-VI, from July 1-12. A. Freedom fighter
• This is the sixth edition of exercise Garuda and is B. Journalist
being planned at French Air Force Base, Mont-de- C. Director
Marsan in France. D. Sportsman
• The last exercise, Garuda V, was held at Air Force E. Politician
Station Jodhpur in June 2014. Answer: A
• IAF contingent comprises of 120 air-warriors and • Veteran freedom fighter from Goa and Padmashri
four Su-30 MKI along with an IL-78 Flight Mohan Ranade (89) died, after a prolonged
Refueling aircraft, which shall participate during illness.
the exercise. • He also participated in the Goa liberation
1064. Who is the author of the recently released book movement.
‘The New Delhi Conspiracy’? 1067. Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj who
A. Shazia Ilmi passed away recently was the founder of Bharat Mata
B. Meenakshi Lekhi Mandir. It is situated in which state?
C. Saroj Pandey A. Uttarakhand
D. Nupur Sharma B. Madhya Pradesh
E. Nidhi Agarwal C. Karnataka
Answer: B D. Uttar Pradesh
• BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi has written her debut E. Andhra Pradesh
novel, which talks of undercurrents of Delhi’s Answer: A
political landscape and attempts to lay bare what • Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj, a renowned
is influencing the course of the nation’s political seer, passed away at Dehradun in Uttarakhand
trajectory. after a prolonged illness.
• The New Delhi Conspiracy, co-authored with • The famous seer was the founder and head of
Krishna Kumar and published by HarperCollins Bharat Mata Mandir, a famous
India, is slated for release on July 8. temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
1065. Which country will host the 2026 Winter 1068. When do we observed the Micro, Small and
Olympics? Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated
A. Japan each year?
B. China A. June 27
C. Italy B. June 26
D. France C. June 25
E. Russia D. June 24
Answer: C E. June 22
• Milan-Cortina has won the right to host the 2026 Answer: A
Winter Olympics after the International Olympic • Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
(MSMEs) Day is celebrated each year on 27 June.

• MSME Day 2019 is dedicated to raising chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of
awareness of the need for greater investment into India.
small and mid-sized businesses in developing • The committee recommends for the creation of a
countries but it is also a celebration of the gigantic distressed asset fund, with a corpus of Rs. 5,000
contribution smaller companies make to the global crore, structured to assist units in clusters where a
economy, often away from the spotlight. change in the external environment.
• This includes the launch of ITC’s flagship report, • The committee also suggested forming a
the SME Competitiveness Outlook 2019, which government-sponsored Fund of Funds of Rs.
this year explores financing for MSMEs under the 10,000 crore to support venture capital and private
heading Big Money for Small Business. equity firms investing in MSMEs.
1069. RBI has directed that all data related to 1071. Which E-Commerce company decided to roll out
payments must be stored in systems located only in reward system SuperCoins from July?
India and data processed abroad must be brought A. Amazon
back to the country within __________ B. Snapdeal
A. 2 days C. Flipkart
B. 7 days D. eBay
C. 24 hours E. Alibaba
D. 10 days Answer: C
E. 12 hours • E-commerce firm Flipkart will roll out multi-
Answer: C brand rewards ecosystem ‘SuperCoins’ using
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said all data which its customers can shop on various online
related to payment transactions must be stored in platforms such as Zomato, OYO and Makemytrip.
the country and that such information, if • SuperCoins can be earned on all Flipkart
processed abroad, will have to be brought back transactions and partner services hosted on the
within 24 hours. Flipkart App and can be redeemed for exciting
• It said that all data related to payments must be rewards from an ever-increasing rewards
stored in systems located only in India. portfolio, making every single transaction a
• It further clarified that there is no bar on rewarding experience for customers.
processing of payment transactions outside India • Flipkart Plus members will get double SuperCoins
if so desired by the PSOs. However, the data shall than non-Plus members.
be stored only in India after the processing. 1072. How many Indian are the members of the
1070. RBI expert committee recommended a International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
government-sponsored Fund of Funds (FoF) of Rs A. 3
___________crore to support VC or PE firms investing B. 1
in the MSME sector. C. 5
A. 50000 D. 2
B. 70000 E. 4
C. 10000 Answer: D
D. 30000 • Indian Olympic Association president Narinder
E. 57000 Batra was elected as a member of the International
Answer: C Olympic Committee.
• A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) committee has • He has already become the first Indian to head an
suggested a Rs. 5,000 crore stressed asset fund for international federation of an Olympic sport —
domestic micro, small and medium enterprises that of FIH.
(MSMEs) in a relief to small businesses hurt by • Other than Batra, Reliance Foundation
demonetization, the goods and services tax and an Chairperson Nita Ambani is the only other
ongoing liquidity crunch. member of the IOC who was elected in 2016. She
• The committee to study the problems faced by is the first Indian woman to be elected to the
MSMEs was chaired by U.K. Sinha, former prestigious seat.

1073. Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Ahuja as the managing director of its defence
Officer of the NITI Aayog? vertical, Boeing Defence India (BDI).
A. Vinod Paul • Ahuja had earlier held the position of Rear
B. Amitabh Kant Admiral before opting for early retirement in
C. Rajiv Kumar 2018.
D. V. K. Saraswat 1076. Who among the following has recently been
E. None of these listed among the UK’s 100 most influential women list?
Answer: B A. Sushma Swaraj
• The appointments committee of the cabinet has B. Nirmala Sitharaman
approved extension of tenure of Amitabh Kant as C. Nita Ambani
chief executive officer of the NITI Aayog for a D. Arundhati Bhattachary
further period of two years beyond June 30, 2019 E. None of these
up to June 30, 2021. Answer: B
• The development comes after PM Narendra Modi • Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister of India, is
approved the reconstitution of the policy think among the 100 most influential women driving the
tank of the government, NITI Aayog. UK-India relationship forward alongside one of
• He was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Britain’s senior-most Cabinet ministers Penny
the government think tank on February 17, 2016 Mordaunt.
for a two-year term. The ‘100 Most Influential in UK-India Relations:
1074. Who has been appointed as the new IB chief? Celebrating Women’ list was launched by UK Home
A. Arvind Kumar Secretary Sajid Javid to mark India Day in the
B. Samar Arya 1077. Max Bupa partners with which digital wallet
C. Anaya Sridhar company to sell bite-sized health insurance products?
D. Somesh Singh A. MobiKwik
E. Ritu Raj B. Paytm
Answer: A C. PhonePe
• Senior IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant D. FreeCharge
Kumar Goel were appointed chiefs of Intelligence E. None of these
Bureau (IB) and Research and Analysis Wing Answer: A
(RAW), respectively. • Max Bupa, a standalone health insurer, has
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, entered into a strategic partnership with
headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, MobiKwik, a fintech platform, to promote
approved their appointments for a fixed two-year affordable and convenient bite sized group health
tenure, an order issued by the Personnel Ministry. insurance products for MobiKwik’s 107 Million
• Mr Goel is a 1984 batch IPS officer and will customers across the country.
replace Anil K Dhamsana at the top post. • Under this tie-up, Max Bupa will come up with
• Kumar will succeed Rajiv Jain as the chief of the slew of innovative offerings, including a Cancer
India’s internal intelligence agency. cover at nominal premium and a HospiCash
1075. Who among the following has been appointed as product for MobiKwik’s vast customer base.
the Managing Director of Boeing Defence India (BDI)? • Priced at an annual premium of Rs. 135,
A. Ashmita Sethi HospiCash will offer Rs. 500 per day hospital
B. Surendra Ahuja allowance for upto 30 days in a year.
C. Pratyush Kumar 1078. Which of these sports federations has been
D. Salil Gupte stripped of Olympic status by IOC?
E. None of these A. IAAF
Answer: B B. BWF
• Defence and aerospace major Boeing Co C. AIBA
appointed former Indian Navy official Surendra D. FIH
E. None of these

Answer: C • Veteran South Indian film actor and director
• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vijaya Nirmala passed away
stripped Olympic status from the troubled world • Vijaya Nirmala started her career as a child actor.
boxing body AIBA. At the age of five, she made her acting debut in
• IOC will now organize qualifying and final 1950 Tamil film “Machcha Rekkai” and four
tournaments for the 2020 Tokyo Games. years later she forayed into Telugu cinema with
• The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is the film Panduranga Mahatyam.
the first federation to have been stripped of its • She holds a Guinness Record for most number of
right to organise its own sport at an Olympics. films directed by a female filmmaker.
1079. Who among the following wins Mallorca Open • In 2008, the Andhra Pradesh government
title 2019? conferred her with Raghupathi Venkaiah award
A. Belinda Bencic for her contribution to Telugu cinema
B. Angelique Kerber 1082. Jharna Dhara Chowdhury passed away
C. Angelique Kerber recently. Who was she?
D. Karolina Pliskova A. Freedom Fighter
E. Simona Halep B. Scientist
Answer: C C. Musician
• American 20-year-old Sofia Kenin saved three D. Doctor
match points on her way to beating third seed E. Social Activist
Belinda Bencic in the Mallorca Open grass court Answer: E
final. • Eminent Social Activist and secretary of the
• This was her second WTA (Women’s Tennis Gandhi Ashram Trust in Jayag, Noakhali,
Association) singles title of the season. Bangladesh Jharna Dhara Chowdhury passed
• She claimed her first WTA singles title in the away
Australian Open 2019 held at Hobart, Australia in • In recognition of her work, Jharna Dhara
January, 2019. Chowdhury was honoured with Padma Shri in
1080. Who becomes India’s 63rd Grandmaster? 2013. She was awarded Jamnalal Bajaj award in
A. Girish Koushik 1998.
B. Naresh Bhoopathi • She devoted her whole life to promoting peace,
C. Mruali Kush communal harmony and social justice. She was
D. Niteesh Kaushik deeply influenced by Gandhian principles of non-
E. None of these violence and communal harmony.
Answer: A 1083. Electronics and Information Technology
• Girish A. Koushik, the 22-year-old from Mysuru Minister has said that around 2.22 crore villagers are
became India’s 63rd Grandmaster at the 37th given Digital Education under Pradhan Mantri
Balaton International Chess Festival in Hungary. Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA).
• Girish had completed his second GM norm in Who is the current Electronics and Information
Mallorca late in May, and the third in Budapest Technology Minister?
the following week. Only 11 Elo rating points A. Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad
separated him from the figure of 2500 (live), and B. Santosh Kumar Gangwar
he duly crossed the line in Balatonlelle. C. Rao Inderjit Singh
1081. Veteran actor - director Vijaya Nirmala passed D. Shripad Yesso Naik
away. She hails from which state? E. Dr. Jitendra Singh
A. Tamil Nadu Answer: A
B. Andhra Pradesh • Electronics and Information Technology Minister
C. Karnataka Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that around 2.22
D. Kerala crore villagers are given Digital Education under
E. Kerala Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta
Answer: B Abhiyan (PMGDISHA).

• After the training, 1.34 crore have been duly which kills approximately half a million people in
certified by authorized 3rd party certifying India every year. The World Bank supported
agencies. program will cover nine States of India.
• The Government has taken up several steps for • The World Bank’s Program Towards Elimination
proper implementation of the digital literacy of Tuberculosis will support the Government of
scheme particularly in remote rural areas in the India’s (GoI) National Strategic Plan to end TB in
country, to make the rural India digitally India by 2025.
empowered. • It will do so by helping improve and strengthen
1084. RBI has recently released the guidelines on FBA diagnostics and management of drug-resistant
for better governance of benchmark processes. What tuberculosis and increase the capacity of public
does FBA stands for? institutions engaged in monitoring and treating TB
A. Financial Benchmark Action in the country.
B. Financial Benchmark Administrators • The Program will also strengthen the detection,
C. Forward Benchmark Authority treatment and monitoring of Drug-Resistant
D. Framework Benchmark Application Tuberculosis and will track progress in the
E. None of these detection of additional drug resistance.
Answer: B 1086. Which financial institution has approved USD
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued 250 million loan for Rajasthan State Highways
guidelines for setting up of financial benchmark Development Program II Project?
administrator (FBA) for administering “significant A. World Bank
benchmarks” in the markets for financial B. Asian Development Bank
instruments. C. New Development Bank
• FBA will be a company incorporated in India and D. International Monetary Fund
will maintain a minimum net worth of Rs 1 crore E. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
at all times. Answer: A
• FBAs will ensure that a ‘significant benchmark’ is • The Government of India, Government of
designed to be an accurate and reliable Rajasthan and the World Bank signed a US$ 250
representation of the referenced (specified) Million Loan Agreement for the Rajasthan State
financial instrument. Highways Development Program II Project to
• It will also ensure that the “data used to construct build the State’s capacity to better manage its
a ‘significant benchmark’ is based on an active highways and improve traffic flows on selected
market involving arm’s length transactions. highways in State of Rajasthan.
Where such transactions are not available, it shall • The World Bank-supported Project will support
record justification for any data, information or the construction, upgradation, improvement and
expert judgment used to construct the maintenance of 766 kms of state highways and
benchmark”. major district roads. It will also will help build an
1085. India has signed a loan agreement worth online project management system and a
__________ million with the World Bank to treat and smartphone application to handle contract
eliminate Tuberculosis. management, data reporting, quality control, etc.
A. $ 500 million • The loan from International Bank for
B. $ 300 million Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a
C. $ 250 million 25-year maturity including a 5-year grace period.
D. $ 100 million 1087. India and the World Bank have signed a loan
E. $ 400 million agreement of $ 328 million for improved health
Answer: E services in which state?
• The World Bank and the Government of India A. Rajasthan
signed a Loan Agreement of $400 Million to B. Andhra Pradesh
expand the coverage and the quality of C. Jharkhand
interventions for the control of Tuberculosis (TB), D. Uttar Pradesh

E. Tamil Nadu • The bank is targeting a disbursement of Rs 100
Answer: B crore for FY 2019-20 through the YES MSME
• The Government of India, Government of Andhra portal. YES Bank’s total exposure to MSMEs as
Pradesh and the World Bank Executive signed a on March 31, 2019, has crossed Rs 42,000 crore.
Loan Agreement of $328 Million to help improve 1089. The government has set up an 18-member
the quality and responsiveness of public health working group headed by ____________ to revise the
services in Andhra Pradesh. current series of Wholesale Price Index.
• The State of Andhra Pradesh has over the years A. V.K Saraswat
demonstrated a strong commitment to improving B. Sourav Kumar
health outcomes. In 2017-18, it allocated 5 percent C. B.S.R. Krishna
of its total public expenditure towards health and D. Ramesh Chand
has initiated significant steps towards E. V.K. Paul
strengthening its public health system. Answer: D
• Maternal mortality ratio in the state declined by • The Centre has constituted a working group for
52 percent and infant mortality fell to 35 per 1,000 the revision of the current series of the wholesale
live births from 54 over the decade from 2005. price index (base 2011-12). The group will be
Ninety-three percent women now opt for headed by Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand.
institutional deliveries. Despite these positive • The group has been tasked to select the most
steps, there exist disparities within the state in appropriate base year for the preparation of a new
coverage of maternal and child health services and official series of wholesale price index (WPI) and
quality of service delivery. Non-communicable producer price index (PPI) in India.
diseases are also on the rise and form 60 percent • Other tasks include reviewing the commodity
of Andhra’s burden of disease. basket of the current series of WPI and suggest
• The World Bank Loan will support the additions or deletions of commodities in the light
Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) as it of structural changes in the economy since 2011-
scales-up its efforts to bring better health care to 12.
all its citizens, especially pregnant women and 1090. Who has been appointed as the new President of
those at risk of non-communicable diseases, like Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)?
hypertension, diabetes and cervical cancer. A. Sharad Kumar Saraf
1088. Which bank has launched the “Click OD” B. Ganesh Kumar Gupta
facility for its MSME customers? C. Mahesh Chandra Keyal
A. ICICI Bank D. Ajay Sahai
B. Yes Bank E. None of these
C. HDFC Bank Answer: A
D. Axis Bank • Exporters body Federation of Indian Export
E. Kotak Mahindra Bank Organisations (FIEO) has elected Sharad Kumar
Answer: B Saraf as its new President.
• YES Bank launches Click OD (overdraft) facility • Saraf has replaced renowned exporter Ganesh
for the bank’s existing Micro, Small and Medium Kumar Gupta, who will hand over the charge to
Enterprises (MSME) customers to let them avail the new President.
unsecured OD up to Rs 10 lakh digitally without • Saraf will work in further pushing the issues of
any documentation. exporters at different forums and boost the
• This unique proposition will be offered to selected country’s exports.
customers based on their account conduct and 1091. Sarada Kumar has been appointed as the
credit history. Managing Director of National Housing Bank. Kumar
• The OD facility is an end to end digital offering is the General Manager of which bank?
where the limit will be disbursed through the A. State Bank of India
bank’s MSME portal. B. Canara Bank
C. Andhra Bank

D. Bank of Baroda 1094. Based on the annual survey of best police station
E. Bank of Maharashtra in India 2018 by Ministry of Home Affairs, Kalu police
Answer: B station has emerged at the top rank. It is based in
• Canara Bank General Manager Sarada Kumar which state?
Hota has been appointed as the managing director A. West Bengal
of the National Housing Bank (NHB) B. Mizoram
• The appointment comes nine months after Sriram C. Rajasthan
Kalyanaraman’s forced resignation amid D. Haryana
allegations of irregularities and misconduct E. Madhya Pradesh
against him. Answer: C
1092. PB Acharya sworn in as which state Governor? • The Kalu police station in Bikaner district of
A. Assam Rajasthan has been ranked as number 1 police
B. Wet Bengal station of India in 2018, as per the internal
C. Mizoram survey conducted by the Union Home Ministry.
D. Manipur • The Campbell Bay in Nicobar district has been
E. Meghalaya ranked second while Farakka police station in
Answer: D Murshidabad district of West Bengal is ranked
• Nagaland governor Padmanabha Balakrishna third.
Acharya was sworn in as the Governor of • The home ministry had started to rank police
Manipur stations since 2016 following directions from PM
• Justice Lanusungkum Jamir of the High Court of Modi at the DGP conference in Kutch, Gujarat, in
Manipur administered the oath of office to 2015.
Acharya at the Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan • The 2018 ranking covered 15.666 police stations
• Acharya was given the additional charge as based on its performance in crime prevention,
governor of Manipur in absence of Dr Najma A investigation and disposal of cases, crime
Heptulla, who is on leave for a period of one detection, community policing and maintenance
month of law and order, infrastructure as well as citizens
1093. Who won the 6th Edition of TechGig Code feedback.
Gladiators 2019? 1095. Sindhu Darshan Festival's 23rd edition started in
A. Sameer Gulati ______.
B. Prakash Mikilineni A. Jammu
C. Sarvanand Manoharan B. Doda
D. Srivastsava Kumar C. Pulwama
E. Sai Srinivas Atreya D. Leh
Answer: A E. Srinagar
th
• In the 6 Edition of TechGig Code Gladiators Answer: D
2019, an annual coding competition, Ex- • The 23rd edition of the Sindhu Darshan Festival
champion, Sameer Gulati won the title as kicked off at Sindhu Ghat Shey in Leh.
‘world’s best coder’ and took home prize money • Skyabje Choskyong Palga Rinpoche inaugurated
of Rs 3,00,000, a trophy and a certificate. The the 4-day event organised by Sindhu Darshan
event was held at Reliance Corporate Park, Navi Yatra Samiti (SDYS) in collaboration with
Mumbai. Ladakh Phanday Tsogspa.
• The event also hosted a total of 10 exciting 1096. G20 summit has begun in Osaka recently. What
technology themes include Artificial Intelligence, is the theme of the Osaka G20 summit?
Blockchain, Chatbots, Robotic Process A. Building consensus for fair and sustainable
Automation, Fintech, Software Testing, Location development
Services, Amazon Alexa Skills, Internet of B. Issues of global significance
Things, and New Commerce. C. Towards an Inclusive World Economy
D. Human-centred future society

E. Recovery and New Beginnings C. June 27
Answer: D D. June 26
• The two days G-20 Summit is underway at Osaka E. June 25
in Japan. Answer: B
• The theme of the summit is Human-centred future • The International Day of Tropics is observed
society. every year on 29 June across the world with an
• 19 countries, the European Union and several aim to raise awareness to specific challenges faced
special invitees are participating at the Osaka by tropical areas and t far-reaching implications of
Summit issues affecting world’s tropical zone.
• The trilateral meeting between the US, Japan and 1100. A 3 member dispute resolution committee has
India has commenced in Osaka, Japan, on the been formed by the Ministry of Power to resolve
sidelines of G 20 Summit disputes between renewable energy players and
1097. India successfully test fired indigenously government agencies. Who among these is not the
developed nuclear capable missile named ___________ member of the committee?
from Odisha coast. A. MF Farooqui
A. Agni - II B. A K Dubey
B. BraahMos - III C. Kalyan Singh
C. Akash - III D. Anil Swarup
D. Prithvi – II E. None of these
E. Dhanush Answer: C
Answer: D • Union Power Minister R K Singh approved setting
• India successfully test-fired indigenously up a three-member resolution committee to
developed nuclear-capable missile Prithvi-II as resolve unforeseen disputes in clean energy
part of a user trial by the Army from a test range projects.
off the Odisha coast • The three members are M F Farooqui (former
• The trial of the surface-to-surface missile, which DoT secretary/heavy industry secretary), Anil
has a strike range of 350 km, was carried out from Swarup (former coal secretary/school education
a mobile launcher from Launch Complex-III of secretary) and A K Dubey (former sports
the Integrated Test Range, ITR at Chandipur. secretary).
• The missile is capable of carrying 500 to 1000 kg • The committee will address disputes between the
of warheads and is powered by liquid propulsion solar/wind power developers and the Solar Energy
twin engines. Corporation of India/NTPC.
1098. Shyam Sundar Mitra passed away recently. He 1101. In which of these states, Reserve Bank of India
was related to which sports? has recently opened the third Banking Ombudsman
A. Hockey office of the state?
B. Football A. Karnataka
C. Cricket B. Uttar Pradesh
D. Golf C. Maharashtra
E. Tennis D. Delhi
Answer: C E. Telangana
• Former Bengal cricketer Shyam Sundar Mitra Answer: D
passed away. He was 82. • The Reserve Bank has opened third office of the
• Mitra, who captained Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, Banking Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Digital
was an elegant right-hand batsman and a part-time Transactions (ODT) at its New Delhi office.
medium pacer. • While announcing the ODT in December last
1099. The International Day of the Tropics is observed year, RBI had said that there was an emerging
every year on____________ need for a dedicated, cost-free and expeditious
A. June 28 grievance redressal mechanism as the digital
B. June 29

mode for financial transactions was gaining transactions like payment of salaries, rent, and
traction in the country. purchase of equipment.
• The Banking Ombudsman scheme is an 1104. Name the mobile application developed by BYPL
expeditious and inexpensive forum for bank and TERI to bring about a behavioural change in how
customers for resolution of complaints relating to consumers use electricity, will track energy
certain services rendered by banks. consumption patterns ?
• The scheme is introduced under Section 35 A of A. Susthome
the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 by RBI with B. Sidhatam
effect from 1995. C. Apadhrama
1102. Name the portal launched by RBI for Indian D. Satyasava
companies to report the Foreign Liabilities and Assets E. Zusma
A. CISBI Answer: A
B. SACHET • Power distribution company BSES Yamuna
C. FLAIR Power Limited (BYPL) has tied up with several
D. NYAY private organisations to launch a slew of
E. AMCIR initiatives including a ‘behavioural energy saving
Answer: C app’ to reduce electricity consumption.
• The Reserve Bank of India has developed • The app — Susthome — developed by BYPL and
a portal Foreign Liabilities and Assets TERI to bring about a behavioural change in how
Information Reporting (FLAIR) system consumers use electricity, will track energy
(https://flair.rbi.org.in) for Indian companies consumption patterns.
to report the Foreign Liabilities and Assets • The app will guide enlisted consumers in reducing
(FLA). their energy consumption, carbon footprint and
• RBI mandates that all Indian companies which electricity bills by influencing their behavioural
have received FDI and/or made FDI abroad (i.e. patterns. It will also provide customized solutions
overseas investment) in the previous year(s) to make all such units energy-efficient.
including the current year, should file the annual 1105. Indian-origin Priya Serrao has recently won the
return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA). Miss Universe title of which country?
Earlier this was reported via e-mail to RBI. A. New Zealand
• Now the reporting will be done by companies via B. Australia
the FLAIR portal of RBI. The reporting is done on C. India
July 15th of each year. D. Finland
1103. Name the India’s Largest cryptocurrency E. USA
exchange that is terminating its digital asset trading Answer: B
services. • India born Priya Serrao, whose family migrated to
A. Binance Australia from Middle East, has won the Miss
B. Zepbay Universe Australia title for 2019.
C. Phoenixfin • A law graduate who currently works in
D. Koinex Department of Jobs, Precincts and regions in
E. None of these Melbourne, Serrao was born in India. Her family
Answer: D later moved to Oman and Dubai before finally
• India’s Largest cryptocurrency settling in Australia.
exchange, Koinex(Mumbai) terminating its • प�रवार बाद म� ऑस्ट्रे �लया म� बसने से पहले ओमान
digital asset trading services and other crypto-
related operations citing regulatory uncertainty और दब
ु ई चला गया।
and disruption. 1106. Which IIT honours Gopichand with honorary
• It was facing problems with its payment services doctorate recently?
and gateways, along with non-crypto related A. IIT Hyderabad
B. IIT Kanpur

C. IIT Kharagpur C. Mizoram
D. IIT Madras D. Madhya Pradesh
E. IIT Roorke E. Delhi
Answer: B Answer: B
• India’s chief national badminton coach Pullela • In Meghalaya, a two-day North East Conclave
Gopichand was bestowed upon an honorary 2019 on ‘Transforming North East India through
doctorate by IIT Kanpur on the occasion of their Science and Technology’ began today at Shillong.
52nd convocation. It has been organised by the Institute of Bio-
• The received the honour from former ISRO resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD).
chairman and Chairman of board of Governors of • The initiative of the IBSD for organizing this
IIT Kanpur, Prof K Radhakrishnan. conclave where leading experts and policymakers
• Former President APJ Abdul Kalam and former from different parts of the country along with
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh are past local stakeholders come together to discuss on
recipients of the honour. transforming North East India through Science
1107. The maiden World Youth Conference on and Technology.
Kindness will be held in which city? 1109. The Japanese city Kobe has exchanged a Letter
A. Paris of Intent (LoI) with which Indian city for a sister city
B. Dhaka partnership?
C. New Delhi A. Indore
D. Rome B. Kolkata
E. Beijing C. Guwahati
Answer: C D. Ahmedabad
• P Jindal Global University (JGU) and Delhi-based E. Raipur
UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Answer: D
Education for Peace and Sustainable • Authorities from the Japanese city of Kobe
Development) will jointly organise the first World exchanged a Letter of Intent (LoI) with their
Youth Conference on kindness from August 20-23 counterparts in Ahmedabad for a sister city
to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of partnership, which will pave the way for an
Mahatma Gandhi. enhanced economic relationship between the two
• JGU will host 100 youth leaders from across the vibrant cities as well as the two countries.
world for the three-day conference on its campus • The MoU will pave the way for an enhanced
in Sonipat while a part of the conference will also economic relationship between the two vibrant
be held in Delhi. The university will also organise cities as well as the two countries.
lectures by experts on the sidelines of the 1110. The Ministry of Shipping has signed
conference during that period. Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with which
• The World Youth Congress 2019 is being institution for setting up Centre for Inland and Coastal
organised on the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Maritime Technology (CICMT)?
Kutumbakam: Gandhi for the Contemporary A. IIT Kanpur
World: Celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of B. IIT Delhi
Mahatma Gandhi.’ C. IIT Bombay
• The conference will culminate at New Delhi’s D. IIT Kharagpur
Vigyan Bhawan with panels comprising Nobel E. IIT Madras
laureates, international experts and policy makers Answer: D
and also representatives of youth leaders. • A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed
1108. Conclave on ‘Transforming North East India between Ministry of Shipping and IIT (Indian
through Science and Technology' beings in which Institute of Technology), Kharagpur to set up
state? Centre for Inland & Coastal Maritime Technology
A. Manipur (CICMT) at IIT Kharagpur. CICMT is the first of
B. Meghalaya its kind centre in India with the focus on

indigenisation of ship designing, building and Karnataka with 2,847, New Delhi with 2,552 and
testing. Uttar Pradesh by 1,566.
• The MoA was signed by IIT Kharagpur Director, • A total of 19,351 startups across the country have
Professor Partha P Chakraborty, and Joint been recognised by the Department for Promotion
Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, Kailash of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Kumar Aggarwal in the presence of Shipping 1113. Marcus Trescothick announces retirement from
Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya in New Delhi. professional cricket. He plays for which country?
• The cost of the project is Rs.69.20 crore and it is A. New Zealand
funded under Sagarmala programme. The funding B. England
for the project is for 5 years after which revenues C. Australia
generated from the end users will be used. D. South Africa
• At present, 4 European countries namely E. West India
Germany, the Netherlands, Russia and Belgium Answer: B
have model testing facilities for ships. • Marcus Trescothick, the prolific England and
1111. Which of these cities is the most expensive city to Somerset opener, has announced that he will retire
live in for expatriates, as per the Mercer’s 25th Annual from professional cricket at the end of the current
Cost of Living Survey? English domestic season. He amassed 5825 Test
A. Hong Kong and 4335 ODI runs.
B. Mumbai 1114. Mohammed Baji who died recently was
C. Singapore a__________
D. Tokyo A. Former President of Nigeria
E. Chicago B. Freedom Fighter
Answer: A C. Journalist
• Mumbai is India’s most expensive city and among D. Sportsperson
the top 20 costliest cities surveyed in Asia for E. Film Maker
expatriates, with residential housing prices among Answer: B
the highest in the world, according to a survey by • Eminent freedom fighter Mohammed Baji passed
global consulting leader Mercer. away.
• According to Mercer’s 25th Annual Cost of • He was 103.
Living Survey, Mumbai fell 12 spots and was • After the freedom struggle, Baji was active in the
ranked at the 67th position out of the 209 cities Sarvodaya movement. He was the chairman of
surveyed. Utkal Gandhi Smarak Nidhi and a close associate
• Other Indian cities in the list include New Delhi at of Utkal Sarvodaya Mandal.
118th place, Chennai (154), Bengaluru (179) and 1115. When is the National Statistics Day 2019
Kolkata (189). All four have dropped in ranking observed?
from last year. A. June 26
• Hong Kong was ranked the costliest city in the B. June 29
world. Tunis is the lowest ranking city in the list C. June 28
and least expensive for expatriates. D. June 27
1112. Which Indian state has topped the list of most E. June 30
number of startups as per the data by DPIIT? Answer: B
A. Maharashtra • The Government of India celebrates Statistics
B. Andhra Pradesh Day on June 29 every year to popularize the use
C. Bihar of Statistics in everyday life and sensitize the
D. Karnataka public as to how Statistics helps in shaping and
E. Uttar Pradesh framing policies.The theme of Statistics Day,
Answer: A 2019 is “Sustainable Development Goals
• Maharashtra ranks on top with 3,661 startups (SDGs)”.
recognised by the government followed by

• The day marks the birth anniversary of Indian will be available across the country from July 1,
scientist Prof. P C Mahalanobis, in recognition of 2020.
his invaluable contribution in establishing the • This means poor migrant workers will be able to
National Statistical System. buy subsidised rice and wheat from any ration
1116. Which of these days is observed as the shop in the country, so long as their ration cards
International Asteroid Day? are linked to Aadhaar.
A. June 29 • All the States have been given one more year to
B. June 28 use point of sale (PoS) machines in the ration
C. June 30 shops and implement the scheme.
D. June 27 • Already, 77% % of the ration shops across the
E. July 1 country have PoS machines and more than 85% of
Answer: C people covered under the National Food Security
• Asteroid Day is an event observed on 30 June to Act (NFSA) have their cards linked to Aadhaar
provide online education about asteroid. This 1119. The Government has reduced the Interest Rates
event is held on the anniversary of the Siberian on Small Savings Schemes by how many basis points
Tunguska event that took place on 30 June, 1908 for July-September 2019 quarter
• It is a most harmful known asteroid related event A. 2 bp
on Earth in recent history. The United Nations B. 5 bp
passed a resolution for celebrating 30 June as C. 10 bp
Asteroid Day. D. 15 bp
1117. The International Day of Parliamentarism is E. 20 bp
observed globally on __________ Answer: C
A. June 30 • The Finance Ministry said that interest rates for
B. June 28 small savings schemes will be reduced by 10 basis
C. June 27 points for July-September quarter of the ongoing
D. June 26 financial year. Schemes that will fetch lower
E. July 1 interest are Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), Public
Answer: A Providend Fund (PPF), among others, barring
• The United Nations International Day of interest on savings deposits that has been retained
Parliamentarism is held on June 30 to celebrate at 4%.
parliaments and the ways in which parliamentary • PPF and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will
systems of government improve the day-to-day yield 7.9% annual interest from the earlier 8%.
lives of people the world over. KVP will fetch 7.6% with maturity of 113 months
• The 2019 event is the second edition of the as compared with 7.7% with maturity of 112
celebration. months.
• It also marks the anniversary of the Inter- • The girl child savings scheme Sukanya Samriddhi
Parliamentary Union, the global organization of Account will fetch a lower return of 8.4% as
parliaments, that was established on June 30, compared with 8.5%. Similarly, term deposits of
1889. 1-3 years will fetch interest rate of 6.9%, to be
1118. What is the deadline set by government for paid quarterly, while the five-year quarterly
implementing the ‘one nation, one ration card’ system? pegged at 7.7% and for recurring 7.2% from
A. December 31, 2020 existing rate of 7.3%.
B. July 31, 2020 1120. What will be the minimum Leverage Ratio for
C. September 30, 2020 Basel III Capital Regulations for Domestic
D. June 30, 2020 Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) from October
E. September 1, 2020 2019?
Answer: B A. 3.5%
• ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme, which B. 3%
will allow portability of food security benefits, C. 4%

D. 4.5% started “Aliali Jhia” a new scheme on the line of
E. 2.5% BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO” from 2015.
Answer: C Under this scheme, 416 girls from BPL families
• The Reserve Bank relaxed the leverage ratio (LR) of 66 villages of Anugul, Damanjodi and Potangi
for banks to help them boost their lending area in Anugul and Koraput district.s have been
activities. adopted by Company.
• The leverage ratio stands reduced to 4 per cent for • These girls are reading in 45 different schools.
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) Under this scheme. The Company is bearing all
and 3.5 per cent for other banks effective from the the expenditure for education and promotion of
quarter commencing October 1, 2019. talent from 8th to 10th class. The employees of
• The leverage ratio, as defined under Basel-III the company have now joined the scheme.
norms, is Tier-I capital as a percentage of the 1123. Name the Journalist who was presented with a
bank’s exposures. The framework is designed to Lifetime Achievement Award in London for his
capture leverage associated with both on- and off- contributions to the UK-India relationship.
balance sheet exposures. A. Mark Tully
1121. Which of these is the first network provider in B. Sam Querrey
India to start phasing out 3G service in the country? C. Philipp Kohlschreiber
A. Airtel D. Alexander Zverev
B. BSNL E. None of these
C. Jio Answer: A
D. Vodafone • Veteran British journalist Sir Mark Tully was
E. Aircel presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in
Answer: A London for his contributions to the UK-India
• Bharti Airtel switched off its 3G network in relationship.
Kolkata and has refarmed the 900 MHz band • Tully, who has been previously knighted by
spectrum to further strengthen its 4G network. Queen Elizabeth II in the UK and conferred with
This is one of the first phase-outs of 3G the Padma Bhushan in India.
technology globally. • While British Indian actor Kunal Nayyar – best
• Airtel mobile broadband services in the city will known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on the
now be available on high-speed 4G. US sitcom The Big Bang Theory – was named
• The telco is deploying state-of-the-art L900 Global Indian Icon of the Year, Indian-origin peer
technology in the 900 MHz band to complement and Cobra Beer founder Lord Karan Bilimoria
its 4G services in the 2300 Mhz and 1800 Mhz was presented with a special Significant
bands. Contribution to UK-India Relations Award.
1122. Which company has been selected for President's 1124. The first edition of the joint security exercise
award for utilisation of Corporate Social ISALEX19 among the members of International
Responsibility (CSR) fund in social development? Security Alliance (ISA) has been organised in which
A. CONCOR country?
B. NMDC A. Singapore
C. RINL B. UAE
D. PGCIL C. France
E. NALCO D. Spain
Answer: E E. Germany
• Odisha-based Navaratna Company NALCO has Answer: B
been selected for President’s award for utilisation • The first edition of the joint security exercise of
of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund in International Security Alliance (ISA) named
social development. ISALEX19 kicked off in Abu Dhabi, UAE on
• To promote the education of Girls of BPL June 30, 2019 to test the readiness of the different
families, NAVARATNA Company NALCO has teams and to evaluate the tools, strategies and

procedures developed jointly between member and slated to be delivered from next month
countries. onwards.
• The International Security Alliance was launched • India has been trying to acquire the Russian
in Abu Dhabi in 2017 missiles for a long time but the deal has been
• The alliance now comprises nine countries, the signed under the emergency provisions after more
United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, France, than a decade.
Italy, Spain, Senegal, Singapore, and the Slovak 1127. What is the current rank of India globally in
Republic. terms of money parked in Swiss Bank?
1125. India and __________ have set an ambitious A. 82
USD 50 billion target for bilateral trade over the next B. 29
six years. C. 63
A. Japan D. 74
B. Indonesia E. 31
C. Maldives Answer: D
D. Sri Lanka • India has moved down one place to 74th rank in
E. None of the above terms of money parked by its citizens and
Answer: B enterprises with Swiss banks, while the UK has
• India and Indonesia set an ambitious USD 50 retained its top position, as per data released by
billion target for bilateral trade over the next six the central banking authority of the Alpine nation.
years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and • India was ranked 73rd last year, after jumping 15
President Joko Widodo discussed ways to deepen places from its 88th position a year ago.
cooperation in a number of key areas including 1128. A Book titled ‘A Prime Minister to Remember:
economy, defence and maritime security. Memories of a Military Chief’ was released on June 28,
• The two leaders, who are in Osaka, Japan for the 2019. Who is the author of the book?
G20 Summit, met in the morning and discussed A. Ashish Chhawchharia
ways to boost bilateral ties and enhance B. VP Singh
cooperation in trade and investment. C. Ravikumar Duraisamy
• According to Ministry of External Affairs, India D. Naresh Goyal
and Indonesia set a USD 50 billion target for E. Sushil Kumar
bilateral trade by 2025. Answer: E
1126. India has signed deal with which country to • A Book titled ‘A Prime Minister to Remember:
acquire ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles? Memories of a Military Chief’ was released on
A. France June 28, 2019.
B. Russia • The book has been written by Admiral Sushil
C. United States Kumar and speaks about the huge impact that the
D. Scotland late Prime Minister Vajpayee had on the Armed
E. Germany Forces of India.
Answer: B • Author Sushil Kumar was the Chief of the Indian
• India has signed a deal to acquire ‘Strum Ataka’ Navy during the Kargil War and Chairman of the
anti-tank missile from Russia for its fleet of Mi-35 Chiefs of Staff Committee when Operation
attack choppers. Parakram was launched following the terror attack
• The deal for the missiles is worth around Rs 200 on the Indian Parliament.
crore and would give an added capability to the 1129. Who has won the women’s single title of
Mi-35 attack choppers to take out enemy tanks Eastbourne International tennis title 2019?
and other armoured elements. A. Garbiñe Muguruza
• The Mi-35s are the existing attack choppers of the B. Angelique Kerber
Indian Air Force and are set to be replaced with C. Simona Halep
the Apache gunships being acquired from the US D. Karolina Pliskova
E. None of these

Answer: D D. Bengali
• World number three Karolina Pliskova cruised to E. Kannada
her second Eastbourne International title with a 6- Answer: A
1, 6-4 destruction of Wimbledon champion • Famous Telugu writer Abburi Chaya Devi, a
Angelique Kerber. recipient of Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award in
• Taylor Fritz finally earned his maiden triumph, 2005. She was 86.
defeating compatriot Sam Querrey 6-3, 6-4 in 61 • Chaya Devi, who highlighted the cause of women
minutes to win the Nature Valley International in in her writings, received the Sahitya Akademi
Eastbourne. Award in 2005 for her book ‘Thana Margam.’
1130. Who is the winner of 2019 Austrian Grand Prix? 1133. When is the National Statistics Day 2019
A. Sebastian Vettel observed?
B. Lewis Hamilton A. June 26
C. Max Verstappen B. June 29
D. Valtteri Bottas C. June 28
E. None of these D. June 27
Answer: C E. June 30
• Red Bulls’ Max Verstappen overtook Ferrari’s Answer: B
Charles Leclerc with three laps remaining to win • The Government of India celebrates Statistics
his second consecutive race at the Spielberg Day on June 29 every year to popularize the use
circuit. This is Verstappen’s sixth career win of Statistics in everyday life and sensitize the
• Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas came home third ahead public as to how Statistics helps in shaping and
of Sebastian Vettel in the second Ferrari and framing policies.The theme of Statistics Day,
defending five-time champion Lewis Hamilton in 2019 is “Sustainable Development Goals
the second Mercedes (SDGs)”.
1131. Recently, India’s Veer Chotrani has won the • The day marks the birth anniversary of Indian
Squash title in the Under 19 category at the Asian scientist Prof. P C Mahalanobis, in recognition of
Junior Championship in _____________. his invaluable contribution in establishing the
A. China National Statistical System.
B. Russia 1134. Which of these days is observed as the
C. Vietnam International Asteroid Day?
D. Japan A. June 29
E. Indonesia B. June 28
Answer: A C. June 30
• Veer Chotrani won the Asian junior Individual D. June 27
squash championship in the U-19 category with a E. July 1
win over Yash Fadte in an all-India final in Macau Answer: C
• Veer is now the third Indian to win this • Asteroid Day is an event observed on 30 June to
prestigious title after Ravi Dixit and Velavan provide online education about asteroid. This
Senthilkumar event is held on the anniversary of the Siberian
• In the other two finals, India bagged two silver Tunguska event that took place on 30 June, 1908
medals through Neel Joshi in the boys Under-17 • It is a most harmful known asteroid related event
category and Yuvna Gupta in the girls Under-15 on Earth in recent history. The United Nations
section passed a resolution for celebrating 30 June as
1132. Abburi Chaya Devi, the noted Sahitya Akademi Asteroid Day.
Award writer who passed away recently wrote in 1135. The International Day of Parliamentarism is
which language? observed globally on __________
A. Telugu A. June 30
B. Malayalam B. June 28
C. Marathi C. June 27

D. June 26 interest are Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), Public
E. July 1 Providend Fund (PPF), among others, barring
Answer: A interest on savings deposits that has been retained
• The United Nations International Day of at 4%.
Parliamentarism is held on June 30 to celebrate • PPF and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will
parliaments and the ways in which parliamentary yield 7.9% annual interest from the earlier 8%.
systems of government improve the day-to-day KVP will fetch 7.6% with maturity of 113 months
lives of people the world over. as compared with 7.7% with maturity of 112
• The 2019 event is the second edition of the months.
celebration. • The girl child savings scheme Sukanya Samriddhi
• It also marks the anniversary of the Inter- Account will fetch a lower return of 8.4% as
Parliamentary Union, the global organization of compared with 8.5%. Similarly, term deposits of
parliaments that was established on June 30, 1889. 1-3 years will fetch interest rate of 6.9%, to be
1136. What is the deadline set by government for paid quarterly, while the five-year quarterly
implementing the ‘one nation, one ration card’ system? pegged at 7.7% and for recurring 7.2% from
A. December 31, 2020 existing rate of 7.3%.
B. July 31, 2020 1138. What will be the minimum Leverage Ratio for
C. September 30, 2020 Basel III Capital Regulations for Domestic
D. June 30, 2020 Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) from October
E. September 1, 2020 2019?
Answer: B A. 3.5%
• ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme, which B. 3%
will allow portability of food security benefits, C. 4%
will be available across the country from July 1, D. 4.5%
2020. E. 2.5%
• This means poor migrant workers will be able to Answer: C
buy subsidised rice and wheat from any ration • The Reserve Bank relaxed the leverage ratio (LR)
shop in the country, so long as their ration cards for banks to help them boost their lending
are linked to Aadhaar. activities.
• All the States have been given one more year to • The leverage ratio stands reduced to 4 per cent for
use point of sale (PoS) machines in the ration Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs)
shops and implement the scheme. and 3.5 per cent for other banks effective from the
• Already, 77% % of the ration shops across the quarter commencing October 1, 2019.
country have PoS machines and more than 85% of • The leverage ratio, as defined under Basel-III
people covered under the National Food Security norms, is Tier-I capital as a percentage of the
Act (NFSA) have their cards linked to Aadhaar bank’s exposures. The framework is designed to
1137. The Government has reduced the Interest Rates capture leverage associated with both on- and off-
on Small Savings Schemes by how many basis points balance sheet exposures.
for July-September 2019 quarter 1139. Which of these is the first network provider in
A. 2 bp India to start phasing out 3G service in the country?
B. 5 bp A. Airtel
C. 10 bp B. BSNL
D. 15 bp C. Jio
E. 20 bp D. Vodafone
Answer: C E. Aircel
• The Finance Ministry said that interest rates for Answer: A
small savings schemes will be reduced by 10 basis • Bharti Airtel switched off its 3G network in
points for July-September quarter of the ongoing Kolkata and has refarmed the 900 MHz band
financial year. Schemes that will fetch lower spectrum to further strengthen its 4G network.

This is one of the first phase-outs of 3G • Tully, who has been previously knighted by
technology globally. Queen Elizabeth II in the UK and conferred with
• Airtel mobile broadband services in the city will the Padma Bhushan in India.
now be available on high-speed 4G. • While British Indian actor Kunal Nayyar – best
• The telco is deploying state-of-the-art L900 known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on the
technology in the 900 MHz band to complement US sitcom The Big Bang Theory – was named
its 4G services in the 2300 Mhz and 1800 Mhz Global Indian Icon of the Year, Indian-origin peer
bands. and Cobra Beer founder Lord Karan Bilimoria
1140. Which company has been selected for President's was presented with a special Significant
award for utilisation of Corporate Social Contribution to UK-India Relations Award.
Responsibility (CSR) fund in social development? 1142. The first edition of the joint security exercise
A. CONCOR ISALEX19 among the members of International
B. NMDC Security Alliance (ISA) has been organised in which
C. RINL country?
D. PGCIL
E. NALCO A. Singapore
Answer: E B. UAE
• Odisha-based Navaratna Company NALCO has C. France
been selected for President’s award for utilisation D. Spain
of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund in E. Germany
social development. Answer: B
• To promote the education of Girls of BPL • The first edition of the joint security exercise of
families, NAVARATNA Company NALCO has International Security Alliance (ISA) named
started “Aliali Jhia” a new scheme on the line of ISALEX19 kicked off in Abu Dhabi, UAE on
BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO” from 2015. June 30, 2019 to test the readiness of the different
Under this scheme, 416 girls from BPL families teams and to evaluate the tools, strategies and
of 66 villages of Anugul, Damanjodi and Potangi procedures developed jointly between member
area in Anugul and Koraput district.s have been countries.
adopted by Company. • The International Security Alliance was launched
• These girls are reading in 45 different schools. in Abu Dhabi in 2017
Under this scheme. The Company is bearing all • The alliance now comprises nine countries, the
the expenditure for education and promotion of United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, France,
talent from 8th to 10th class. The employees of Italy, Spain, Senegal, Singapore, and the Slovak
the company have now joined the scheme. Republic.
1141. Name the Journalist who was presented with a 1143. India and __________ have set an ambitious
Lifetime Achievement Award in London for his USD 50 billion target for bilateral trade over the next
contributions to the UK-India relationship. six years.
A. Mark Tully A. Japan
B. Sam Querrey B. Indonesia
C. Philipp Kohlschreiber C. Maldives
D. Alexander Zverev D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these E. None of the above
Answer: A Answer: B
• Veteran British journalist Sir Mark Tully was • India and Indonesia set an ambitious USD 50
presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in billion target for bilateral trade over the next six
London for his contributions to the UK-India years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
relationship. President Joko Widodo discussed ways to deepen
cooperation in a number of key areas including
economy, defence and maritime security.

• The two leaders, who are in Osaka, Japan for the A. Ashish Chhawchharia
G20 Summit, met in the morning and discussed B. VP Singh
ways to boost bilateral ties and enhance C. Ravikumar Duraisamy
cooperation in trade and investment. D. Naresh Goyal
• According to Ministry of External Affairs, India E. Sushil Kumar
and Indonesia set a USD 50 billion target for Answer: E
bilateral trade by 2025. • A Book titled ‘A Prime Minister to Remember:
1144. India has signed deal with which country to Memories of a Military Chief’ was released on
acquire ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles? June 28, 2019.
A. France • The book has been written by Admiral Sushil
B. Russia Kumar and speaks about the huge impact that the
C. United States late Prime Minister Vajpayee had on the Armed
D. Scotland Forces of India.
E. Germany • Author Sushil Kumar was the Chief of the Indian
Answer: B Navy during the Kargil War and Chairman of the
• India has signed a deal to acquire ‘Strum Ataka’ Chiefs of Staff Committee when Operation
anti-tank missile from Russia for its fleet of Mi-35 Parakram was launched following the terror attack
attack choppers. on the Indian Parliament.
• The deal for the missiles is worth around Rs 200 1147. Who has won the women’s single title of
crore and would give an added capability to the Eastbourne International tennis title 2019?
Mi-35 attack choppers to take out enemy tanks A. Garbiñe Muguruza
and other armoured elements. B. Angelique Kerber
• The Mi-35s are the existing attack choppers of the C. Simona Halep
Indian Air Force and are set to be replaced with D. Karolina Pliskova
the Apache gunships being acquired from the US E. None of these
and slated to be delivered from next month Answer: D
onwards. • World number three Karolina Pliskova cruised to
• India has been trying to acquire the Russian her second Eastbourne International title with a 6-
missiles for a long time but the deal has been 1, 6-4 destruction of Wimbledon champion
signed under the emergency provisions after more Angelique Kerber.
than a decade. • Taylor Fritz finally earned his maiden triumph,
1145. What is the current rank of India globally in defeating compatriot Sam Querrey 6-3, 6-4 in 61
terms of money parked in Swiss Bank? minutes to win the Nature Valley International in
A. 82 Eastbourne.
B. 29 1148. Who is the winner of 2019 Austrian Grand Prix?
C. 63 A. Sebastian Vettel
D. 74 B. Lewis Hamilton
E. 31 C. Max Verstappen
Answer: D D. Valtteri Bottas
• India has moved down one place to 74th rank in E. None of these
terms of money parked by its citizens and Answer: C
enterprises with Swiss banks, while the UK has • Red Bulls’ Max Verstappen overtook Ferrari’s
retained its top position, as per data released by Charles Leclerc with three laps remaining to win
the central banking authority of the Alpine nation. his second consecutive race at the Spielberg
• India was ranked 73rd last year, after jumping 15 circuit. This is Verstappen’s sixth career win
places from its 88th position a year ago. • Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas came home third ahead
1146. A Book titled ‘A Prime Minister to Remember: of Sebastian Vettel in the second Ferrari and
Memories of a Military Chief’ was released on June 28, defending five-time champion Lewis Hamilton in
2019. Who is the author of the book? the second Mercedes

1149. Recently, India’s Veer Chotrani has won the • In the year 1949, the Institute of Chartered
Squash title in the Under 19 category at the Asian Accountants of India (ICAI) was established on
Junior Championship in _____________. this day.
A. China 1152. July 1 is celebrated as _______________ day.
B. Russia A. International Asteroid Day
C. Vietnam B. National Doctors Day
D. Japan C. International Day of the Tropics
E. Indonesia D. International Olympics Day
Answer: A E. National Statistics Day
• Veer Chotrani won the Asian junior Individual Answer: B
squash championship in the U-19 category with a • National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on July 1 all
win over Yash Fadte in an all-India final in Macau across India to honour the legendary physician
• Veer is now the third Indian to win this and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal,
prestigious title after Ravi Dixit and Velavan Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1,
Senthilkumar 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80
• In the other two finals, India bagged two silver years. 2019 theme is ‘Zero tolerance to violence
medals through Neel Joshi in the boys Under-17 against doctors and clinical establishment’.
category and Yuvna Gupta in the girls Under-15 • India has shown remarkable improvements in the
section medical field and July 1 pays a tribute to all the
1150. Abburi Chaya Devi, the noted Sahitya Akademi doctors who have made relentless efforts towards
Award writer who passed away recently wrote in achieving this goal irrespective of the odds.
which language? 1153. The GST Day is observed in India on__________
A. Telugu A. July 5
B. Malayalam B. June 30
C. Marathi C. July 1
D. Bengali D. July 15
E. Kannada E. June 25
Answer: A Answer: C
• Famous Telugu writer Abburi Chaya Devi, a • India is observing July 1, 2019 as the GST
recipient of Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award in Day to mark the second anniversary of the new
2005. She was 86. indirect tax regime, Goods and Services Tax
• Chaya Devi, who highlighted the cause of women (GST), which was rolled out in the intervening
in her writings, received the Sahitya Akademi night of June 30 and July 1 in 2017.
Award in 2005 for her book ‘Thana Margam.’ • The government will also introduce the new return
1151. When is the Chartered Accountants’ Day system on a trial basis on July 1, 2019. It will
observed? come into force from 1 October 2019 on a
A. June 30 mandatory basis.
B. July 1 1154. World UFO Day is observed on 2nd July every
C. July 2 year. The day was first observed on which year?
D. June 29 A. 2000
E. June 27 B. 2001
Answer: B C. 2002
• Charted Accountants Day (CA Day) is celebrated D. 2005
on 1st July every year to commemorate the E. 2009
finding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Answer: B
of India (ICAI) by the parliament of India. • World UFO Day is observed on 2nd July every
• ICAI is also the second biggest accounting year. It was founded by the UFO hunter Haktan
organization in the world. Akdogan.

• The first World UFO Day was celebrated in 2001 • The National Register of Citizens (NRC) for the
and spread awareness among people to gaze at the state of Assam has been taken as the exercise to
heavens scanning for unidentified flying objects. enumerate citizens in Assam. The exercise aims at
1155. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched for water identifying illegal immigrants in the state of
conservation and security with focus on how many Assam that borders Bangladesh.
aspects? • When the draft NRC was published on July 30 last
A. Four year, there was a huge controversy over the
B. Five exclusion of 4 million people from it. The draft
C. Seven NRC included the names of 29 million people out
D. Ten of the total 32.9 million applications. The names
E. Eleven of over a lakh more people were also excluded in
Answer: B a list published last month.
• Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh 1157. The First Ever India International Cooperatives
Shekhawat will launch the Jal Shakti Abhiyan in Trade Fair (IICTF) is scheduled to be organised in
Delhi, amidst rampant water scarcity prevailing in which city?
many parts of the country. A. New Delhi
• The scheme aims to make water conservation and B. Mumbai
promotion of irrigation efficiency a mass C. Hyderabad
movement. D. Pune
• The Jal Shakti Abhiyan has been launched in two E. Bangalore
phases. The first phase is 1st July to 15th Answer: A
September and is for all participating States and • The first ever India International Cooperatives
the second phase will be between 1st October to Trade Fair (IICTF) is going to be held from
30th November for States with retreating October 11 to October 13, 2019 at Pragati
monsoon. Maidan.
• Under Jal Shakti Abhiyan, focus will be on 256 • The Trade Fair is aimed at promoting cooperative
water stressed districts and 1,592 water stressed to cooperative trade within India and abroad
blocks. leading to enhanced rural and farm prosperity.
• There are five key intervention areas under the • The fair will provide an immense opportunity to
movement including water conservation and the participants to collaborate and explore
rainwater harvesting, renovation of traditional and business opportunities with the Cooperative
other water bodies, reuse, borewell recharge Organizations from India and abroad.
structures, watershed development and intensive 1158. Who has been appointed as the new Managing
afforestation. Director and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank?
1156. The government has extended the deadline to A. Karnam Sekar
complete the enumeration process for updating the B. P. V. Bharathi
National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam C. T. N. Manoharan
to________? D. R. A. Sankara Narayanan
A. December 31 E. None of these
B. September 30 Answer: A
C. August 31 • Former Dena Bank MD Karnam Sekar has taken
D. July 31 over as the new Managing Director and CEO of
E. September 1 Indian Overseas Bank.
Answer: D • He replaces R Subramaniakumar, who was
• The Centre has given one month extension to instrumental in taking measures to turn around the
complete the enumeration process for updating the bank, which has been reporting loses due to high
National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam by NPA.
July 31. • His appointment will come into effect on July 1,
2019.

1159. Who among the following was re-appointed for a • Lady Kishwar Desai, renowned Author and
1 year term as RBI deputy governor? Columnist, was also present at the event
A. Viral Acharya 1162. Name the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
B. Bimal Jalan Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) who has
C. Chetan Ghate become the first civil servant to scale Mount Denali,
D. N.S. Vishwanathan the highest peak in North America.
E. Mahesh Jain A. Aparna Kumar
Answer: D B. Anupama Rani
• The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has C. Divya Gupta
approved the extension of Vishwanathan’s term as D. Mona Choudhary
RBI deputy governor by one year with effect from E. Ankitha Podder
4 July this year Answer: A
• Vishwanathan is in charge of regulation of banks, • Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Deputy
non-banking finance companies and cooperative Inspector General of Police (DIG) Aparna Kumar
banks has become the first civil servant to scale Mount
1160. Tata Teleservices has merged with which telecom Denali, the highest peak in North America.
major? • This was her 7th summit in her ‘7 Summits’
A. Vodafone challenge.
B. BSNL • She also became the first woman IPS DIG and
C. Airtel Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officer to
D. Reliance Jio successfully complete the South Pole expedition.
E. Idea 1163. Name the Indian pro boxer won the World
Answer: C Boxing Council Asia title in 2019.
• Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom announced the A. Vaibhav Yadav
merger of the consumer mobile businesses (CMB) B. Shiva Thapa
of Tata Teleservices (TTSL) and Tata C. Vijender Singh
Teleservices (Maharashtra) (TTML) with the two D. Akhil Kumar
Bharti Group companies. E. Vikas Krishan Yadav
• This move spells better synergies and increased Answer: A
customer base for the country’s third-largest • Indian pro boxer Vaibhav Yadav became the
mobile service provider. WBC Asia silver welterweight champion after
• Department of Telecommunications to take the defeating Thailand’s Fahpetch Singmanassak in
merger on record and approval of the schemes of the title bout held in Pattaya, Thailand.
arrangement by the National Company Law • The fight was conducted by the Asian Boxing
Tribunal (NCLT)-Delhi and NCLT-Mumbai. Council and approved by the World Boxing
1161. Who is the author of the book ‘Whispers of Council (WBC).
Time’? 1164. Rakesh Shukla passed away recently. He was a
A. Aditya Nighhot former player of___________
B. Divya Anand A. Hockey
C. Sudhanshu Bisen B. Football
D. Krishna Saksena C. Cricket
E. None of these D. Tennis
Answer: D E. Golf
• Dr Krishna Saksena launched her new book Answer: C
‘Whispers of Time’ at India International Centre • Rakesh Shukla, former India leg-spinner, passed
in New Delhi. away in Delhi. He was 71. He had represented
• The book was unveiled by Smriti Zubin Irani, Delhi and Bihar in First-Class cricket and earned
Minister of Textiles and Minister of Women and his Test cap against Sri Lanka in 1982.
Child Development.

• Shukla played 121 first class matches, claimed and NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand will be
295 wickets and aggregated 3798 runs. the members of the committee.
1165. Film producer Keshav Rout passes away. He is • The panel will examine various provisions of the
associated with which language film industry? Essential Commodity Act (ECA), to attract private
A. Odia investments in agricultural marketing and
B. Bengali infrastructure. It will also suggest a mechanism
C. Telugu for linking of market reforms with e-NAM,
D. Hindi GRAM and other relevant Centrally Sponsored
E. Malayalam Schemes.
Answer: A • The committee will further suggest policy
• Eminent Odia film producer Keshav Chandra measures to boost agricultural export, raise growth
Rout passed away. He was 68. in food processing and attract investments in
• Apart from producing several popular Odia films, modern market infrastructure, value chains and
Rout had also made a number of television serials. logistics, besides making other key suggestions.
1166. Indian National Rally Championship 2019 1168. HRD Ministry has launched the STRIDE
kicked off in which city? Scheme to boost research culture in Indian
A. Kochi universities. Who is appointed as the head of the
B. Chennai Advisory Committee formed to oversee the scheme?
C. Bangalore A. Bhushan Patwardhan
D. Kakinada B. Arvind Chopra
E. Hyderabad C. Kalpana Joshi
Answer: B D. Padmaja Shastri
• The 2019 Indian National Rally Championship E. None of these
kicked off with South India Rally in Chennai. Answer: A
• Dean Mascarenhas won the South India Rally • University Grants Commission launched STRIDE
beating the late resurgence from ARRC champion scheme aimed at strengthening research culture
Gaurav Gill. and innovation in universities and colleges of the
1167. A 9 member high level committee of ministers country.
has been formed for the transformation of agriculture • STRIDE scheme will strengthen research culture
and raising farmers’ income. The committee will be and innovation in colleges and universities and
headed by? help students and faculty to contribute towards
A. Yogi Adityanath India’s developing economy with help of
B. Vijay Rupani collaborative research.
C. Devendra Fadnavis • Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for
D. Narendra Singh Tomar India’s Developing Economy’ (STRIDE), aims to
E. None of these ” identify young talent, strengthen research
Answer: C culture, build capacity, promote innovation and
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi constituted a high- support trans-disciplinary research for India’s
powered committee of chief ministers for the developing economy and national development.
transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ • The scheme also seeks to fund high impact
income. research projects in Humanities and Social
• The nine-member committee, headed by Sciences.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, • The scheme has three components- first is to
will suggest policy measures, attract investments identify young talent and providing research
and raise growth in food processing. capacity building in diverse disciplines by
• Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Haryana, Arunachal mentoring, nurturing and supporting young talents
Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, to innovate solutions for local, regional, national
Union Agriculture, Rural Development and and global problems. This component is open to
Panchayati Raj Minister Narendra Singh Tomar all disciplines for a grant up to Rs 1 crore.

• The second component of the scheme is to • This initiative has been taken by DIAL as per the
enhance problem-solving skills with the help of guidelines of Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)
social innovation and action research to improve under National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 to
well being of people and contribute to India’s develop Air Cargo Transshipment Hubs at major
developing economy. Collaborations between airports of India.
universities, government, voluntary organisations, • All the EXIM shippers and the airlines will now
and industries are encouraged under this scheme. have an opportunity to carry more and more
This component is also open to all disciplines for volume of Air Cargo across the world by
grant up to 50 lakh-1 crore. leveraging the TEC facility at Delhi Airport for
• The final component involves funding high handling their transshipment cargo.
impact research projects in the field of identified 1171. For the fiscal year 2020, Morgan Stanley has
thrust areas in humanities and human sciences predicted the global growth rate at ____________
through a national network of eminent scientists A. 5.2%
from leading institutions. This component is only B. 3.8%
open to specific disciplines with a possible grant C. 4.6%
of up to Rs 2 lakhs to developing a proposal. D. 3.2%
1169. Mahatma Gandhi IT and Biotechnology Park E. 6.2%
(MGIT-BP) has been inaugurated in which of these Answer: D
country’s with India’s assistance? • America based Investment Bank, Morgan
A. Nigeria Stanley has predicted the GDP growth rate for
B. Ghana India at 6.2% in 2019 and 7.1% in 2020.
C. Senegal • For 2018 it was 7.4%.Morgan Stanley has also
D. Cote d’Ivoire cut the global growth estimate at 3% and 3.2%t
E. South Korea for 2019 and 2020.
Answer: D 1172. Who among the following has took charge as
• The Mahatma Gandhi IT and Biotechnology Park chief vigilance officer of Punjab National Bank (PNB)?
in Cote d’Ivoire, a dedicated free trade zone built A. VK Tyagi
with India’s assistance to build development B. AN Lahri
capacities, has been inaugurated. C. CV Naidu
• MGIT-BP is a dedicated Free Trade Zone (FTZ) D. KL Saurya
for IT and Biotechnology. E. None of these
• MGIT-BP is being built with the Indian assistance Answer: A
through EXIM Bank Lines of Credit of USD 20 • V K Tyagi has assumed charge as chief vigilance
million. officer of Punjab National Bank (PNB).
1170. The first airport of India to operationalise a • Prior to joining PNB, he was director in the
dedicated Transshipment Excellence Centre (TEC) is Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the
____________ finance ministry.
A. Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) 1173. Who among these has taken over as the interim
B. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) CMD of BSNL?
C. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) A. P.K. Purwar
D. Airports Authority of India B. Anupam Srivastava
E. None of these C. Suresh Kumar Gupta
Answer: C D. Abhay Kumar Singh
• Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a E. None of these
subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, announced that Answer: A
it is the first Airport in India to operationalize a • The government has appointed MTNL Chairman
dedicated Transshipment Excellence Centre and Managing Director (CMD) P.K. Purwar as the
(TEC) that will simplify and expedite the CMD of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for a
procedure for transfer of Transshipment cargo. period of three months starting July 1, subject to

the approval of the Appointments Committee of 1177. The Ministry of Ayush has signed an MoU with
the Cabinet (ACC), for ensuring continuity at the which ministry for AYUSH GRID Project?
struggling PSU. A. Ministry of Human Resource Development
• He succeeds Anupam Shrivastava who retired B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
upon superannuation on June 30, 2019. C. Ministry of Power
1174. Who has appointed as CMD of BHEL? D. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
A. Nitin Shanmugham E. None of these
B. Suman Choudhary Answer: B
C. Nalin Shinghal • The Ministries of AYUSH and Electronics and
D. Kedar Singh Information Technology (MeitY) inked an MoU
E. None of these to collaborate on the digitisation of the AYUSH
Answer: C sector.
• State-owned engineering firm BHEL said that • MeitY has agreed to give technical support to the
Nalin Shinghal has been appointed its chairman AYUSH Ministry for planning and development
and managing director for five years. of AYUSH GRID Project.
1175. Who has been elected as the chairman of • In pursuance to the National Health Policy 2017
Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN)? and e-governance initiative, the ministry aims to
A. Vikram Kumar Nambiar digitize the entire AYUSH, leading to
B. Manoj Kumar Nambiar transformation in field of healthcare delivery at all
C. Satish Kumar Nambiar levels, in addition to greater research, education,
D. Vinod Kumar Nambiar delivery of various healthcare programmes and
E. Dinesh Kumar Nambiar better drug regulations
Answer: B 1178. Which bank inks MoU with NIIF to boost capital
• Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) has availability for infrastructure projects?
elected Manoj Kumar Nambiar, managing director A. SBI
of Arohan Financial Services, as its chairman. B. PNB
• Vineet Chattree of Svatantra Microfin will be the C. UCO
vice-chairman, the industry association and self- D. BOI
regulatory organisation (SRO) for the E. Indian Bank
microfinance industry in India. Answer: A
1176. How much amount has been pledged by India to • State Bank of India (SBI) and National Investment
UN Palestine refugee agency for 2019? and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) inked a
A. USD 2 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost
B. USD 5 million the availability of capital for infrastructure
C. USD 4 million projects.
D. USD 6 million • The scope of the MoU includes equity
E. USD 7 million investments, project funding, bond financing,
Answer: B renewable energy support and take-out finance for
• India has pledged to contribute 5 million US operating assets, according to the joint statement
Dollars in 2019 to the UN Palestine refugee issued by SBI and NIIF.
agency. • The objective of this initiative is to aid in filling
• The Government has increased its annual financial the gap at a time when the availability of equity
contribution fourfold to the UNRWA core budget, and debt financing for infrastructure has
from 1.25 million dollars in 2016 to 5 million in moderated
2018. 1179. Which state Government is set to host the 21st
• Under an India-Palestine development Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship?
partnership, agreements have been signed A. Andhra Pradesh
including in agriculture, healthcare and youth B. Odisha
affairs in the last five years. C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Gujarat of the Republic of Maldives on cooperation in the field of
E. Rajasthan Health.
Answer: B The Memorandum of Understanding covers the following
• Odisha Government is set to host the 21st areas of cooperation: –
Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship at • Exchange & Training of medical doctors,
the Jawaharlal Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, officials, other health professionals and
scheduled for July 17 to 22. experts;Medical and health research development;
• The government of Odisha signed a Memorandum • Regulation of medicines and medical products,
of Understanding (MoU) with Table Tennis and exchange of information thereon;
Federation of India (TTFI) and Odisha State Table • Communicable and Non-Communicable diseases;
Tennis Association (OSTTA) to host the event. • E-Health and Telemedicine;
1180. Carlin Dunne passed away recently. He was a • Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually
famous __________ decided upon.
A. Motorcycle racer 1183. Union Cabinet has approved __________ to the
B. Cricketer group A service officers of CAPF.
C. Golfer A. Claimed Beneficiary Group A Service status
D. Wrestler B. Nominal Group A Service status
E. Foot Ball Player C. Organised Group A Service status
Answer: A D. Special Beneficviary status to group A service officers
• A prominent motorcycle racer Carlin E. Both (C) and (D)
Dunne passed away as he crashed near the finish Answer: C
line of an event during the 2019 Pikes Peak • The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister
International Hill Climb Championship. Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for
• The 36-year-old Ducati racer was famous as king Grant of Organized Group ‘A’ Service (OGAS) to
of the mountain. Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of Central
1181. Which day is observed on 4th July? Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and extension of
A. Independence Day of the Japan benefit of Non-Functional Financial Upgradation
B. Independence Day of the UK (NFFU) and Non-Functional Selection Grade
C. Independence Day of the Singapore (NFSG).
D. Independence Day of the United States • This would result in grant of NFFU to eligible
E. None of these Group ‘A’ Executive Cadre Officers of CAPF;
Answer: D and
• Independence Day USA is celebrated every year • The decision would also benefit Group ‘A’
on 4 July. United States Independence Day is also Executive Cadre Officers of CAPF for availing
known as the Fourth of July. the benefit of NFSG at an enhanced rate of 30%
• This day commemorates the adoption of the as per guidelines.
Declaration of Independence on 4 July, 1776 from 1184. Which state has launched the ‘Jan Choupal’
the Kingdom of Great Britain. programme to discuss issues faced by public?
1182. Recently, with which country does India signed A. Rajasthan
MoU in Health Sector? B. Andhra Pradesh
A. Sri Lanka C. Bihar
B. Maldives D. Chhattisgarh
C. Bhutan E. Delhi
D. Bangladesh Answer: D
E. Vietnam • Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
Answer: B inaugurated ‘Jan Choupal’ programme.
The Union Cabinet has given ex-post-facto approval to the • Under this programme, public meetings will be
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the held once every week to discuss the issues of the
Government of the Republic of India and the Government people.

• The concept of ‘Jan Choupal’ has been taken from recent developments, there is a need to strengthen
the practices of our ancestors in the village, who the corporate governance framework of CICs
used to gather and solve the issues faced by them. • The six-member working group, which will be
1185. Government hikes Minimum Support Price of headed by Tapan Ray, Non-Executive Chairman,
soyabean ______ rupees per quintal. Central Bank of India, and former Secretary,
A. 300 Ministry of Corporate Affairs, will examine the
B. 311 current regulatory regime for CICs and suggest
C. 322 changes to the current approach for their
D. 333 registration, including the practice of multiple
E. 377 CICs being allowed within a group.
Answer: B • The working group shall submit its report by
• In a major boost to the farmers’ income, the October 31, 2019
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has 1187. Which bank has launched a web tool named
approved the increase in the Minimum Support VASOOL SO-Ft (VASOOL SOFAST) for digitalising
Prices, MSP for all Kharif crops for 2019-20 NPA recovery process.
Season. A. Karnataka Bank
• MSP of paddy has been increased by 65 rupees B. Bank of Maharashtra
per quintal, Jowar by 120 rupees and Ragi by 253 C. Andhra Bank
rupees per quintal. D. Indian Bank
• MSP of Tur has been raised by 125 rupees, E. IDBI Bank
Moong by 75 rupees and Urad pulses raised by Answer: A
100 rupees per quintal. • Karnataka Bank has launched a web tool named
• MSPs of soyabean increased by 311 rupees, VASOOL SO-Ft (VASOOL SOFAST) for
sunflower by 262 rupees and sesamum by 236 digitalising NPA recovery process.
rupees per quintal which is a major step towards • As part of Transformation journey, a digital tool
increasing the income of farmers. for recovery of stressed assets is launched which
• The increase in MSP for Kharif Crops for 2019-20 will provide end-to-end digital solution.
season is in line with the principle of fixing the 1188. Which of these banks has launched the
MSPs at a level of at least 1.5 times of the all Centralised MSME & Retail Group (Cen-MARG) to
India weighted average Cost of production, which provide credit facilities to MSME?
was announced in the last budget 2018-19. A. Punjab & Sind Bank
1186. Recently, RBI has set up a six-member B. Corporation Bank
committee headed by ___________ to review C. Bank of India
regulatory norms for core investment companies. D. Syndicate Bank
A. Prasanna Kumar E. Jammu and Kashmir Bank
B. Tapan Ray Answer: A
C. Revathy Iyer • Punjab & Sind Bank has set up the Centralized
D. Injeti Srinivas Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) &
E. Sachin Chaturvedi Retail Group (Cen-MARG) for credit facilities at
Answer: B its head office in the national capital.
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has now set up a • At this centralized set up, now all MSME and
working group to review the regulatory and retail credit approvals will be performed. This will
supervisory framework for core investment not only help branches focus better on lead
companies (CICs). generation for retail and MSME lending but also
• Over the years, corporate group structures have enhance customer service.
become more complex involving multiple layering • The Cen-MARG would be linked with pan-India
and leveraging, which has led to greater inter- branches in a phased manner.
connectedness with the financial system through 1189. Who has been elected as the next President of the
their access to public funds. Further, in light of European Central Bank to take over in October 2019?

A. Christine Lagarde • India middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu has
B. Jim Yong Kim announced his retirement from all forms of
C. Mario Draghi cricket, including the IPL.
D. Mauricio Macri • In 55 ODIs, Rayudu scored 1694 runs with three
E. None of these centuries and 10 half-centuries.
Answer: A • In the six T20Is he played, the middle-order
• International Monetary Fund Managing Director batsman scored 42 runs. Rayudu never got a
Christine Lagarde was on Tuesday nominated as chance to represent India in Test cricket.
the president of the European Central Bank, 1192. Which country lifts IBSF Snooker World Team
following which she announced to temporarily Cup?
relinquish her responsibilities as head of IMF. A. India
• The nomination means Lagarde will step down B. Pakistan
two years before the end of her second five-year C. UAE
term at the helm of the IMF. D. Bangladesh
1190. Jio has partnered with which entity to launch E. Sri Lanka
Digital Udaan initiative for providing digital literacy to Answer: B
the first time internet users? • Pakistan defeated India 3-1 to lift the IBSF
A. Microsoft Snooker World Team Cup 2019 title in Qatar.
B. Google • The Indian team was outplayed by Pakistan who
C. Facebook won the first two frames. The Indian team,
D. Samsung however, bounced back to win the third frame
E. IBM before Pakistan made a comeback to take the
Answer: C crown home.
• Reliance Jio has launched a new digital literacy 1193. Basant Kumar Birla has died recently at the age
programme, aimed at first time internet users who of 98. He was a well – known ____________.
are using the connected internet ecosystem and A. Freedom Fighter
apps for the very first time. B. Industrialist
• The programme, which will primarily focus on C. Academician
people using JioPhone and make use of Facebook D. Playwright
and its ecosystem to demonstrate the advantages E. Sand Artist
of connectivity and information availability. Answer: B
• The Jio Digital Udaan programme is being • Birla Group patriarch and a doyen of the Indian
launched across 200 locations in 13 states, with industry Basant Kumar Birla passed away in
over 7,000 locations in India earmarked for future Mumbai at the age of 98.
release. As part of the initiative, Facebook will • BK Birla was the Chairman of the BK Birla
handle the content end and its relevance to the Group of Companies as well as patron of some 25
target audience, and also provide training educational institutions spanning all over the
programmes with videos and information country.
brochures to those who will handle the literacy 1194. Momir Bulatovic, passed away recently. He was
initiative on behalf of Reliance Jio. the former President of which country?
1191. Which Indian cricketer has recently announced A. Montenegro
his retirement from all the forms of Cricket? B. Albania
A. Amit Mishra C. Macedonia
B. Munaf Patel D. Croatia
C. Ambati Rayudu E. Kosovo
D. Pragyan Ojha Answer: A
E. Praveen Kumar • Momir Bulatovic, the former president of
Answer: C Montenegro passed away. He was 62.

• Bulatovic served as the President of Montenegro estimated 2.9 per cent growth rate for the
from 1990 until 1998. agriculture, forestry and fishing sector.
1195. The Union Cabinet has recently approved the • 283.4 million tonne foodgrain production has been
proposal of leasing 3 airports through Public Private projected. Imports are slated to grow at 15.4 per
Partnership (PPP). Which of these airports is not one cent while exports are projected to grow at 12.5
of them? per cent for the year 2018-19.
A. Ahmedabad • It has put forex reserves at 412.9 billion dollars
B. Lucknow for fiscal 2018-19.
C. Mangaluru • The survey also lays down the strategic blueprint
D. Bhopal for fructifying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
E. Both (B) and (D) vision of India becoming a 5 trillion dollar
Answer: D economy by 2025.
• The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister 1197. According to the recent announcement, Indian
Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Rupee will now be an accepted currency at all the
leasing out of three airports viz. Ahmedabad, retail outlets of which airport?
Lucknow and Mangaluru of Airports Authority of A. Abu Dhabi International Airport
India (AAI) through Public Private Partnership B. Al Ain International Airport
(PPP) to the highest bidder i.e. M/s. Adani C. Dubai International Airport
Enterprises Ltd. who quoted the highest bid for D. Sir Bani Yas Airport
these airports, for operation, management and E. Delma Airport
development under PPP for a lease period of 50 Answer: C
years as per the terms and conditions of the bid • Dubai Duty Free has announced that Indian Rupee
documents. will now be an accepted currency at all the retail
• These projects will bring efficiency in delivery, outlets of the Dubai airport.
expertise, enterprise and professionalism apart • Stores at the Dubai Airport will accept notes of
from harnessing the needed investments in the various denominations, including 100s, 200s, 500s
public sector. This will also result in enhanced and 2000s. The move makes the Indian rupee the
revenues to the AAI, which may lead to further 16th international currency to be accepted at
investment by AAI at Tier II and Tier III cities Dubai’s airports.
and economic development in these areas in terms 1198. The first specialized ‘Aadhaar Seva Kendra’
of job creation and related infrastructure. (ASK) has been inaugurated in which city by UIDAI?
1196. As per the economic survey, the GDP rate is A. Hyderabad
projected at ____________ in the current fiscal year B. New Delhi
2019-20. C. Vijayawada
A. 7% D. Both (A) and (B)
B. 8% E. Both (B) and (C)
C. 6.8% Answer: E
D. 7.2% • The UIDAI has operationalised the first ‘Aadhaar
E. 7.5% Seva Kendra’ in Delhi and Vijayawada, setting in
Answer: A motion an ambitious plan to set up 114 such
• Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala centres by the year-end.
Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2018-19 • The Unique Identification Authority of India
in both Houses of Parliament. (UIDAI) is in the midst of setting up ‘Aadhaar
• The survey projects GDP to grow at 7 per cent in Seva Kendras’ (ASKs) – similar to the concept of
2019-20. The Indian economy is expected to grow Passport Seva Kendras – covering 53 cities across
at 6.8 per in 2018-19 while maintaining macro- India at an estimated project cost of Rs 300-400
economic stability. crore.
• The fiscal deficit has been pegged at 3.4 per cent • The new centres are functioning on a pilot basis,
of GDP for 2018-19. The survey has provisionally the source said adding that Delhi centre – located

at Akshardham metro station premises – has a fruits and vegetables for marketing and level of
capacity to handle 1,000 enrolment/updation taxes in mandis.
requests a day. It comes equipped with 16 1201. How much amount has been approved by the
workstations and will be operational six days a IMF to Pakistan to support the country’s economic
week including weekends. plan?
1199. ‘Fashionova’ is the first Design Development A. USD 5 billion
Center in India. It has been launched in which city? B. USD 6 billion
A. Lucknow C. USD 4 billion
B. Mumbai D. USD 2 billion
C. Chennai E. USD 1 billion
D. Surat Answer: B
E. Amaravati • The IMF approved a USD 6 billion loan over a
Answer: D period of three years for cash-strapped Pakistan,
• India’s first Design Development Center aimed at returning sustainable growth to the
‘Fashionova’ was launched in the Textile city country’s fragile economy and improve the
Surat recently to promote the city in the field of standards of living.
the fashion design sector. • The USD 6 billion financial aid includes an
• The main objective of this studio is to provide a immediate disbursement of USD 1 billion while,
strong platform to all those who have a flair of the the remaining amount will be phased over the
apparel business. duration of the programme.
• It fulfills, on a large scale, all business needs from 1202. 3rd global sunflower seed meet 2019 is hosted by
co-working space, technicians, expert advises to which city?
cognitive workshops and exposure to the industry.
Surat is renowned for its textile and the city had to A. Mumbai
be dependent on Mumbai or Delhi for unique and B. Pune
latest design trends. This design development C. Varanasi
center will bridge this gap. D. Bangalore
1200. Which state has ranked first in the NITI Aayog’s E. Kolkata
Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Answer: A
Index? • After China and Ukraine, India will host 3rd
A. Rajasthan International Sunflower Seed and Oil Conference
B. Madhya Pradesh (ISSOC) 2019 on July 19 and 20 in Mumbai.
C. Uttar Pradesh • The conference, hosted by Solvent Extractors’
D. Maharashtra Association of India (SEA), will see participation
E. Gujarat from global industry leaders, experts, researchers,
Answer: D and government representatives
• Maharashtra achieved first rank in NITI Aayog • India is the largest importer of sunflower oil with
launched “Agricultural Marketing and Farmer imports of about 2.8 million tonnes. The global
Friendly Reforms Index (AMFFRI), which ranks imports of sunflower oil is around 9.6 million
states based on the degree of reforms they have tonnes. This shows significance of India in the
undertaken in agricultural marketing. global sunflower seed and oil market as every
• Gujarat ranks second with a score of 71.5 out of producer or exporting country in the world looks
100, closely followed by Rajasthan and Madhya to India for a market.
Pradesh. • The first International Sunflower Oil Symposium
• NITI Aayog launched in 2016 an index to rank and ISOA launching ceremony was held in
States and UTs based on implementation of seven October 2015, in Shanghai, China and the second
provisions proposed under model APMC Act like conference was held in July 2017 in Odessa,
joining e-NAM initiative, special treatment to Ukraine.

• The global sunflower seed production in the year • Muhammed Anas, the 400m national record
2018-19 is estimated at 51.41 million tonnes, holder, was third in the men’s 200m race with a
sunflower oil at 19.45 million tonnes & sunflower timing of 20.75 seconds. K S Jeevan won the
meal at 20.90 million tonnes. men’s 400m bronze in 47.25s.
1203. Who is the new Director of the Institute of 1206. Lee Iacocca, the famous automobile executive
Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)? was from which country?
A. B Harideesh Kumar A. United States
B. Anand Madhukar B. Australia
C. Rajkiran Rai G C. Britain
D. Malvika Sinha D. Germany
E. Mahantesh Walmiki E. New Zealand
Answer: A Answer: A
• B Harideesh Kumar has been appointed as • Automobile industry legend Lee Iacocca, who is
director of Institute of Banking Personnel credited with creating the iconic Ford Mustang
Selection (IBPS) for a period of three years. and saving Chrysler from bankruptcy, died at the
• He took charge recently. Earlier, he was Executive age of 94
Director of Canara Bank and brings with him a lot • Mr Iacocca is best known for the development of
of domain related experience in the banking Ford Mustang and Pinto cars and saving Chrysler
sector. Corporation from bankruptcy.
1204. A K Misra has been appointed as the additional 1207. World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on
director of which of these banks by RBI? _____.
A. South Indian Bank A. First Friday of July
B. Yes Bank B. July 5
C. Jammu and Kashmir Bank C. July 6
D. Andhra Bank D. First Saturday of July
E. Punjab and Sindh Bank E. July 7
Answer: C Answer: C
• The Reserve Bank of India has appointed its • World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on 6
former executive director A K Misra as additional July to emphasise and bring the problem
director on the board of Jammu and Kashmir awareness amongst people and teach them to take
Bank (J&K Bank). right action.
• A K Misra shall hold the office for a period of two • The first vaccination against a zoonotic disease
years up to July 2, 2021 or till further orders. was administered by Louis Pasteur on 6 July,
1205. Who among these players has won the women’s 1885.
200 m gold at Poznan Athletics Grand Prix 2019? 1208. The International Co-operative Day is held
A. Dutee Chand on____________
B. Swapna Barman A. July 4
C. Hima Das B. July 5
D. Rani Rampal C. July 6
E. None of these D. July 7
Answer: C E. First Saturday of July
• Star Indian sprinter Hima Das won the women’s Answer: E
200m gold, while national record holder shot • The International Co-operative Day is held
putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor bagged a bronze in annually on the first Saturday in July since 1923
the Poznan Athletics Grand Prix in Poland. by the International Co-operative Alliance to
• Hima, the world junior champion and national celebrate the co-operative movement.
record holder in 400m who has been struggling • In 2019, the International Co-operative Day is
with a back problem for the past few months, on being observed on July 6, 2019
her way to the 200m gold.

1209. The world’s first ever floating farm has been • South Central Railway has commissioned the
built in which country? longest electrified tunnel, measuring 6.6 Kms
A. Finland between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations and is
B. Netherlands part of the recently completed Obulavaripalli –
C. Scotland Venkatachalam new railway line.
D. Switzerland • The tunnel has been completed in a record time of
E. Poland 43 months.
Answer: B • Two freight trains have successfully run marking
• The world’s first ever floating farm has been built the full-scale Operation of the newly built
in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. electrified railway line between the two stations,
• The aim of the initiative, said designer Peter Van thereby opening up viable rail connectivity
Wingerden, was to shorten the distance between between Krishnapatnam Port and its hinterland for
the production and consumption of food. With the Goods train services.
majority of the world’s population now living in • The construction of this tunnel paved the way to
urban areas, the demand for fresh food in cities is operate freight trains in Obulavaripalli –
on the rise Venkatachalam – Krishnapatnam Port new
• This, combined with the farm’s vast array of solar railway line for a distance of 113 Kms. The
panels, makes the floating project an eco-friendly section is now notified for commercial freight
alternative to current farming methods. The farm operations as well.
has also been designed to desalinate seawater. 1212. Which state government launches 'Meri Fasal
1210. Recent, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Mera Byora' portal for farmers?
(IRFC) has raised what amount via issuance of 15 A. Haryana
years bonds through book building process. B. Mizoram
A. Rs.2020 cr C. Punjab
B. Rs.2120 cr D. Karnataka
C. Rs.2220 cr E. Andhra Pradesh
D. Rs.2320 cr Answer: A
E. Rs.2420 cr • The Haryana government announced the launch of
Answer: B ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal whereby farmers
• Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) can avail benefits of several government schemes
stated that has raised Rs 2,120 crore via issuance directly after uploading their crop-related details.
of 15 years bonds through book building process. • This simple system will enable farmers to self-
• The issue consists of 21,200 secured redeemable report their land and crop details and help them
non- cumulative taxable bonds of Rs 10,00,000 receive benefits of several government schemes
each at a coupon of 7.85 per cent per annum. The directly.
allotment of bond was done on July 1, 2019. • The portal — http://www.fasalhry.in — has
• The issue received a total 85 bids for an aggregate brought the departments of agriculture and
sum of Rs 4,940 crore. farmers welfare, revenue, food civil supplies and
• The base issue size was Rs 500 crore and was consumer affairs and science and technology on a
oversubscribed by 9.88 times. single platform for the betterment of the farmers.
1211. India’s longest electrified railway tunnel has • A financial incentive of Rs 10 per acre or part
recently been launched by which zone of the Indian thereof, subject to minimum of Rs 20 and
railways? maximum of Rs 50, would be provided to each
A. South Central Railway farmer for registering on the portal.
B. Central Railway 1213. Operation Khumaar to make 312 panchayats
C. Konkan Railway tobacco-free launched by which state recently?
D. North Central Railway A. Jammu and Kashmir
E. Southern Railway B. Delhi
Answer: A C. Rajasthan

D. Gujarat C. Walled City of Jaipur
E. Maharashtra D. The Ridge, Shimla
Answer: A E. None of these
• In Jammu and Kashmir a campaign has been Answer: C
launched in Rajouri, a border district of Jammu • The walled city of Jaipur, known for its iconic
division called “Operation Khumaar” to make 312 architectural legacy and vibrant culture, made its
panchayats tobacco-free. The programme is run entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list,
by the district administration to make panchayats becoming the second city of the country after
free from tobacco and tobacco-based products. Ahmedabad to get the recognition.
• Under this programme, even the headmaster of the • The decision was taken at the 43rd Session of the
schools have been authorised to impose a fine on UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) in
the sale of tobacco within 100 yards of school the historic city of Baku, Azerbaijan.
limits. • Some other places included in the list are: Dilmun
• Block Medical Officers have been directed to set Burial Mounds (Bahrain), Budj Bim Cultural
up counselling centres at all Community Health Landscape (Australia), Archaeological Ruins of
Centres (CHCs) to help tobacco consumers to quit Liangzhu City (China), Ombilin Coal Mining
this habit. Heritage of Sawahlunto, (Indonesia), Mozu-
• The district officers have been urged upon to work Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of
in a mission mode so as to make the society free Ancient Japan (Japan), Megalithic Jar Sites in
from the injurious tobacco and tobacco-based Xiengkhouang — Plain of Jars (Lao People’s
products. Democratic Republic), French Austral Lands and
1214. Entire Goa would be covered under an ambitious Seas (France), Vatnajökull National Park –
health programme of the state government for heart dynamic nature of fire and ice (Iceland),
patients by ________. Paratyand Ilha Grande – Culture and Biodiversity
A. Aug 1 (Brazil), Ancient Ferrous Metallurgy Sites of
B. Aug 15 Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso), Babylon (Iraq),
C. Oct 1 Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region
D. Oct 2 (Albania), Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the
E. Sept 5 Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase
Answer: B I) (China) and Hyrcanian Forests (Islamic
• Entire Goa would be covered under an ambitious Republic of Iran)
health programme of the state government for 1216. Which among the following banks has acquired
heart patients by August 15. 9.47% stake in Eveready by invoking pledged shares?
• STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial A. Yes Bank
infraction) programme was launched in Goa last B. UCO Bank
year under which patients suffering heart attack C. Axis Bank
are thrombolysed before bringing them to hospital D. HDFC Bank
for further treatment to save their life. E. ICICI Bank
• Thrombolysis is a treatment to dissolve dangerous Answer: A
clots in blood vessels, improve blood flow and • YES Bank has acquired a 9.47 per cent stake in
prevent damage to tissues and organs. Eveready Industries India, part of the B M
• STEMI programme was launched by the state Khaitan group, by invoking pledged shares.
health department Vishwajit Rane in December • It had acquired 6,880,149 shares having a nominal
last year. value of Rs 5 per share constituting 9.47 per cent
1215. Which of the following Indian sites is the latest to of the post-issue paid-up share capital.
make entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site • The B M Khaitan group has been in troubled
list? waters for the past one year and its major firms —
A. Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad Eveready, McLeod Russel India and McNally
B. Lal Bagh Palace, Indore

Bharat Engineering — have been trying to bring cycle including sourcing, documentation,
down the group level debt. collection and loan servicing
1217. SEBI has been directed to transfer ___________ • ICICI Bank will provide funding to these
percent of its surplus from the general fund every year customers
to the Consolidated Fund of India • IndoStar will originate customers in tier-II, III, IV
A. 20% cities where it has a branch network of 322
B. 45% branches.
C. 50% 1219. Which bank has picked up a 2.58 percent stake
D. 75% in microfinance firm Satin Creditcare Network Ltd.,
E. 90% by converting debentures?
Answer: D A. IndusInd Bank
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India will B. Karnataka Bank
now have to transfer 75 per cent of its surplus C. Bank of India
from the general fund every year to the D. UCO Bank
Consolidated Fund of India that is managed by the E. IDBI Bank
Central Government. Answer: A
• An announcement to this effect was made in the • IndusInd Bank Ltd. has picked up a 2.58 percent
Budget via a proposed amendment to SEBI Act stake in microfinance firm Satin Creditcare
1992. Network Ltd., by converting debentures which the
• SEBI has a surplus of ₹3,170 crore as per its 2017 private bank had subscribed earlier.
balance sheet, which is the latest available in • IndusInd Bank has been allotted 13,43,283 equity
public domain. The surplus could go up by several shares of Satin Creditcare, representing 2.58
hundred crore rupees once its 2018 balance sheet percent stake in the microfinance firm
is out. 1220. Name the business leaders whom selected for
• The Budget has proposed that SEBI should 2019 Global Excellence Awards by USISPF?
constitute a reserve fund and 25 per cent of the A. Azim Premji, Ajay Banga
annual surplus of the general fund should be B. Vikram Pandit, Ajay Banga
credited to this reserve fund. Moreover, the C. Anshu Jain, Azim Premji
transfer to the reserve fund every year should not D. Rajat Gupta, Azim Premji
exceed the total annual expenditure of the E. Ajay Banga, Rajat Gupta
preceding two years. Answer: A
• A gazette notification to this effect will be issued • The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
after the Budget is passed in Parliament. (USISPF) said that Mastercard CEO and President
1218. Which bank has tied up with non-banking Ajay Banga and Wipro Chairman Azim Premji
financial company IndoStar Capital for vehicle will receive the 2019 Global Excellence Awards
financing for small and medium fleet owners to buy at its Second Annual Leadership Summit in
new as well as old commercial vehicles. Washington.
A. Axis Bank • Jared Kushner, senior adviser to the President of
B. HDFC Bank the United States, will present awards during the
C. ICICI Bank summit.
D. Yes Bank • The two business leaders will be honoured for
E. Kotak Mahindra Bank their contribution in strengthening economic ties
Answer: C between the US and India.
• ICICI Bank has tied up with non-banking 1221. Rajni Saraf has been appointed as the chief
financial company IndoStar Capital for vehicle financial officer of which bank?
financing for small and medium fleet owners to A. Canara Bank
buy new as well as old commercial vehicles. B. Andhra Bank
• Under this partnership, IndoStar will originate and C. Jammu and Kashmir Bank
service the customers through the entire loan life- D. Corporation Bank

E. Punjab and Sindh Bank 1224. India ranked ______ in the Henley Passport
Answer: C Index 2019.
• Jammu and Kashmir Bank announced the A. 50th
appointment of Rajni Saraf as its chief financial B. 86th
officer (CFO). C. 91st
• The Board of Directors of the bank has appointed D. 101st
Rajni Saraf as chief financial officer of the bank E. 122nd
for a period of 6 months. Answer: B
1222. Who is the author of the book named “Chandra • The Henley Passport Index 2019 have ranked
Shekhar: The Last Icon of Ideological Politics”? the Indian passport on the 86th position with a
A. B. K. Hariprasad and Rajiv Kumar mobility score of 58.
B. Ghulam Nabi Azad and M. Thambidurai • The score points out that Indian passport holders
C. Harivansh Narayan Singh and Ravi Dutt Bajpai can access 58 countries around the world without
D. Sumitra Mahajan and Rajeev Gowda a prior visa.
E. None of these • Japan and Singapore holds the top spot with a
Answer: C score of 189.
• The book, “Chandra Shekhar: The Last Icon of • The index includes 199 passports and 227 travel
Ideological Politics”, will retrace the late destinations including micro-states and
politician’s journey from being born in a lower territories.
middle-class family to becoming “one of the 1225. Name the Dutch star football player who recently
tallest figures” in Indian politics. announced his retirement from football?
• A new book will offer readers with an up-close A. Arjen Robben
and personal look into the life of former prime B. Lionel Messi
minister Chandra Shekhar’s life. C. Frank Ribbery
• Written by Harivansh, the deputy chairman of D. Robin Van Persie
Rajya Sabha, and research scholar Ravi Dutt E. Thomas Muller
Bajpai, the book will be launched on July 8, Answer: C
marking the leader’s death anniversary. • Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands forward
1223. Which country has topped the 2019 ranking of Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from
World’s Best Places to Live and Work for expatriates football.
by HSBC Holdings? • The 35-year-old has played in over 500 matches
A. Singapore for the club and his country in the entire career.
B. Canada 1226. Sudershan Agarwal who passed away recently
C. Switzerland was the former governor of which state?
D. Turkey A. Uttarakhand
E. Paris B. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C C. Gujarat
• Switzerland has dethroned Singapore as the best D. Rajasthan
place for expats to work and live, according to the E. Punjab
HSBC Global Report. Answer: A
• Singapore, who has remained top of the rankings • Former Uttarakhand Governor Sudarshan
for the last four years, has dropped to second Agarwal passed away after prolonged illness. He
while Switzerland climbed seven places to was 88.
number one overall. • Agarwal had served as the second Governor of the
• According to the HSBC survey, Switzerland hill state between 2003 and 2007 during which he
offered “the complete expat package” where also established a Him Jyoti School in the
expats enjoyed “an improved quality of life to Sahastradhara area here. He had also been the
complement impressive pay and swift career Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha.
progression”.

1227. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) • The 10th World Tamil Conference (WTC) will be
for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju has held in Chicago for four days from July 4-7
informed that central government is going to set-up • The conference was sponsored by International
three Sports Centre of Excellence in which city? Association of Tamil Research (IATR),
A. Itanagar Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America
B. Imphal (FeTNA) and Chicago Tamil Sangam (CTS),
C. Dispur • This is the first time a world Tamil conference is
D. Ahemadabad being held on the American soil.
E. Mumbai • The ninth edition was held at Kuala Lumpur in
Answer: A Malaysia in 2015
• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for • Tamil Nadu Minister for Tamil Official Language
Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju has and Culture K Pandiarajan released ‘Sootti
informed that central government is going to set- Magizhvom Thamizh Peyargal’, a book
up three Sports Centre of Excellence in Itanagar containing 46,000 Tamil names
• The three centre of excellence will be for Martial • The book was edited by S. Parthasarathy, founder
Arts, Weight Lifting and Boxing. of Valaithamizh and writer Pavala Shankari. Poet
• These centres will have a capacity of 300 Ve. Pathumanar is the publishing editor
sportspersons with residential facility. 1230. Name the anti-infiltration grid launched by BSF
• The government will also set up 12 to 15 football along the Pakistan border?
stadiums with Astro-turf football pitches across A. Suraksha
the state in the next three years. B. Sudarshan
• Mr. Rijiju further announced that this year C. Saurya
Arunachal Pradesh will host the North East Youth D. Sagar
Festival E. Surya
1228. Which state government recently approves Answer: B
Aadhaar-linked payment mode for disbursal of • The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a
pension? massive exercise, code named ‘Sudarsha’, to
A. Jammu and Kashmir fortify the ‘anti-infiltration grid’ along the
B. Punjab Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu
C. Mizoram • The operation was launched on July 1 and will
D. West Bengal cover the entire over 1,000-kms length of the
E. Meghalaya India-Pakistan International Border.
Answer: A • While Jammu shares about 485-kms of the
• The Jammu and Kashmir government approved sensitive IB with Pakistan, about 553-kms of the
Aadhaar-linked payment mode for disbursal of front is in Punjab.
pension to beneficiaries under various central and 1231. Who won men’s singles Canada Open
state sponsored schemes in order to ensure badminton-2019?
transparency and avoid delays A. Li Shi Feng
• The decision was taken by the State B. Lin Dan
Administrative Council (SAC) which met under C. Chen Long
the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik D. Taufik Hidayat
1229. 10th edition of World Tamil Conference held in- E. Parupalli Kashyap
________. Answer: A
A. Singapore • India’s Parupalli Kashyap lost to Li Shi Feng of
B. Chicago China in the men’s singles title clash of the
C. New York Canada Open
D. Paris • Kashyap entered the final, defeating Taiwan’s
E. Washington D.C Wang Tzu-wei in a semi-final encounter at
Answer: B Calgary

1232. Name the Indian sprinter who won international • India finished second with 130 points in team
gold in women's 200m with a top finish at the Kutno championship behind Russia (165).
Athletics Meet in Poland? 1235. João Gilberto, a singer, guitarist and songwriter
A. Hima Das considered one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre
B. Geeta Pogat has passed away. He belongs to which country?
C. Swapna Barman A. Brazil
D. Dutee Chand B. Canada
E. Manu Bhaker C. Germany
Answer: A D. USA
• Star Indian sprinter Hima Das won her second E. France
international gold in women’s 200m with a top Answer: A
finish at the Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland • João Gilberto, a Brazilian singer, guitarist and
• National record holder Muhammed Anas also won songwriter considered one of the fathers of the
the gold in men’s 200m race with a time of 21.18 bossa nova genre has passed away
seconds. • João Gilberto introduced bossa nova to the world
• MP Jabir won the gold in men’s 400m hurdles in in 1958: he created a new beat, with his unique
50.21 seconds while Jithin Paul was third in 52.26 guitar style, mixing traditional samba music with
secs. modern jazz influences.
1233. Who won German MotoGP 2019? 1236. Which country/countries have topped the 2019
A. Maverick Viñales Henley Index list of world's most powerful passports?
B. Fabio Quartararo A. Spain
C. Cal Crutchlow B. Turkey
D. Danilo Petrucci C. United Kingdom
E. Marc Marquez D. Japan and Singapore
Answer: E E. Russia
• Honda rider Marc Marquez extended his lead at Answer: D
the top of the championship with a seventh The Henley Passport Index is based on data provided by
consecutive victory at the German MotoGP IATA and covers 199 passports and 227 travel
• He has won every MotoGP in Germany since destinations.Japan and Singapore have held onto their
2013. position as the world’s most travel-friendly passports, with
• It is Marquez’ fifth victory in nine races this South Korea dropping into second place.
season which takes him to 185 points in the 1237. The YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme will offer Rs
championship standings ____________ per annum to each farmer per year
1234. Divya Kakran is related to which sports? A. Rs 9,500
A. Wrestling B. Rs 7,500
B. Athletics C. Rs 10,000
C. Tennis D. Rs 12,500
D. Shooting E. Rs 13,000
E. Golf Answer: D
Answer: A The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that
• India’s top wrestler Vinesh Phogat won her first its ‘YSR Rythu Bharosa’ Scheme will now also be
gold medal after shifting to 53kg category while extended to tenant farmers. It will offer investment
Divya Kakran claimed the top honours in the 68kg support of Rs. 12,500 per annum per farmer. It will also
category at the Grand Prix of Spain. free crop insurance and interest-free loans to farmers. In
• World Championship bronze medallist Pooja total Rs 50,000 will be given to a farmer in four
Dhanda (57kg) had to be content with a silver installments of Rs 12,500.
after losing the title clash to Russia’s Veronika 1238. Who has been appointed as the chairman and
Chumikova. managing director of Bharat Heavy Electricals
Limited

A. Pradip Kumar Mishra Fertilizer Subsidy allocation has seen a hike of around
B. B C Tripathi 10,000 crore rupees in the Union Budget. The allocation
C. Nalin Shinghal has been increased from 70,090 crore rupees in 2018-19 to
D. Sambit Patra 79,996 crore rupees in 2019-20. Out of this, 53,629 crore
E. None of these Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister: DV Sadananda Gowda
Answer: C 1242. Government has amended the Income Tax Act
Dr.Nalin Shinghal appointed as the Chairman and making it mandatory for high spenders to file return
Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Heavy Electricals even if their taxable income is below Rs 5 lakh.
Limited(BHEL). Nalin Shinghal appointed as its chairman Identify which of the following statement is not true
and managing director for five years. The appointment of regarding the amendments?
Nalin Shinghal as chairman and managing director BHEL. A. Person will have to file return if the amount spend on
It is for a period of 5 years. He will replace Atul Sobti as gold purchase exceeds Rs 1 crore in an year
the chairman and managing director of BHEL. B. Person will have to file return if the amounts exceeds
1239. UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has Rs one crore in one or more current account
voted to list the sprawling Mesopotamian metropolis of C. Person will have to file return if Incurred expenditure
Babylon as a World Heritage Site. The site located in for himself or any other person for travel to a foreign
_______ country exceeds Rs two lakh
A. Iraq D. Person will have to file return if incurred expenditure
B. Iran towards consumption of electricity exceeds Rs one lakh
C. Saudi Arabia E. All are true
D. UAE Answer: A
E. Turkey • The government has made income tax return filing
Answer: A mandatory for high spenders even if their taxable
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has voted to list income is below the threshold exemption limit
the sprawling Mesopotamian metropolis of Babylon as a of Rs. 5 lakh.
World Heritage Site. Iraq had been trying since 1983 to • Those mandated to file returns include people
have the site – a massive 10sq-km complex of which just spending more than Rs. 2 lakh on a foreign trip or
18% has been excavated thus far – recognised by depositing Rs. 1 crore in a year in a bank account
UNESCO. The city was the centre of the ancient or paying electricity bill of more than Rs. 1 lakh in
Babylonian empire more than 4,000 years ago. a year.
1240. Who has been made as the new EU chief? 1243. Which country inaugurated the First Model
A. Ursula von der Leyen Village Built with Indian Assistance For War-Affected
B. Takehiko Nakao People?
C. Jin Liquin A. Bangladesh
D. K.V. Kamath B. Sri Lanka
E. Christine Lagarde C. Nepal
Answer: A D. Vietnam
The EU’s new president-elect Ursula von der Leyen made E. Myanmar
her first trip to Brussels since being nominated, as senior Answer: B
officials sought to shore up support for her appointment in • A model village has been inaugurated in Sri
the European Parliament. Lanka as a part of housing project meant for civil
1241. Fertiliser subsidy has seen a hike of how much in war-affected people and estate workers with
Union Budget 2019-20 over last year? Indian assistance.
A. Rs 10000 crore • A total of 2,400 houses all across Sri Lanka are to
B. Rs 20000 crore be constricted by the Sri Lankan Ministry of
C. Rs 2000 crore Housing and Construction and Cultural Affairs
D. Rs 100 crore and India has partnered with the ministry and is
E. Rs 1000 crore providing grant of Rs 1,200 million (USD 17.5
Answer: A million).

• The former President of Sri Lanka, Chandrika • The factories join a network of 16 existing
Bandaranayke Kumaratunga, Sajith Premadasa, lighthouses across multiple geographies and
the Minister of Housing and Construction and industries.
Cultural Affairs, and Shilpak Ambule, the Acting • They serve as beacons to guide others to
High Commissioner of India, inaugurated the first overcome challenges in upgrading systems and
model village at Ranidugama in Gampaha. applying cutting-edge technologies such as
1244. In which city World's largest burn and plastic artificial intelligence, big data analytics and 3D
surgery institute started? printing.
A. Mumbai 1246. The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) issued between
B. Bangalaroe July 8-July 12, 2019 is which series of SGB scheme
C. Dhaka 2019-20?
D. New Delhi A. Series I
E. Kolkata B. Series II
Answer: C C. Series III
• The world’s largest burn and plastic surgery D. Series IV
institute in Dhaka started functioning. E. Series I - II
• About 6 lakh people suffer burn injuries in Answer: B
Bangladesh every year who will benefit from the • According to a latest update from the RBI, the
institute. Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20 – Series II
• Named Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic will be opened for subscription for the period
Surgery Institute, the 500-bed hospital with 50 from July 08 – July 12, 2019.
ICU and 12 operation theatres will provide • The nominal value of the bond based on the
advanced treatment to burn patients in simple average closing price [published by the
Bangladesh. India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd
• The institute has been built at a cost of over 500 (IBJA)] for gold of 999 purity of the last three
crore Taka. business days of the week preceding the
1245. Which Indian manufacturing plant in Odisha’s subscription period, i.e. July 03 – July 05, 2019
Kalinganagar has become first to be included in World works out to Rs 3,443/- (Rupees Three Thousand
Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Lighthouse Four Hundred Forty Three only) per gram.
Network? • Denomination: Minimum investment in the Bonds
A. Tata Steel shall be one gram with a maximum limit of
B. Tata Power subscription per fiscal year of 4 kg for
C. Jindal Stainless Limited individuals, 4 kg for Hindu Undivided Family
D. VISA Steel (HUF) and 20 kg for trusts
E. None of these 1247. Which among the following foundations has
Answer: A Awarded as CSR Implementation Partner in
• Tata Steel Kalinganagar (TSK) has been included Leadership Category at CSR Health Impact Awards?
in World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global A. CIMS Foundation
Lighthouse Network, a community of B. Smile Foundation
manufacturers showing leadership in applying C. National Newborn Foundation
Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to drive D. Pramansagar Jain Foundation
financial and operational impact. E. Genesis Foundation
• TSK in Odisha’s Jajpur district is the first and the Answer: E
only Indian manufacturing plant to be included in • At the 3rd edition of CSR (Corporate Social
the WEF’s Lighthouse Network. Responsibility) Health Impact
• The WEF announced the addition of 10 new Awards organized at Hyatt Regency in New
factories, including TSK, to its Global Lighthouse Delhi, Genesis Foundation, a Gurgaon based
Network . Non-Profit Organization was awarded as CSR
Implementation Partner in the leadership

category for its association with WPP India CSR D. Odisha
Foundation for‘Project Little Hearts’. E. Andhra Pradesh
• It was awarded for its contribution to the Answer: B
treatment of underprivileged children suffering • Uttarakhand has been adjudged as one of the
from congenital heart disorders(CHD). country’s five best performing states in ‘Beti
• The CSR Health Impact Award recognizes and Bachao, Beti Padhao’, a central scheme aimed at
applauds organizations which have implemented addressing declining child sex ratio and issues of
health-focused CSR ventures to impact lives. women empowerment.
1248. Bonalu is the annual Hindu Festival celebrated • The state will be felicitated, along with the other
in which state of India? selected states, in recognition of its consistent
A. Kerala performance in respect of sex ratio at birth,
B. Tamil Nadu according to a letter from the Union Ministry of
C. Karnataka Women and Child Development.
D. Telangana • In addition to Uttarakhand, Haryana has bagged
E. Andhra Pradesh three awards, including one state-level and two
Answer: D district-level awards, for consistent performance
• The annual Bonalu festival kicked off in the city in respect of the sex ratio at birth (SRB).
at the historic Golconda Fort, Telangana. • The two districts of Haryana which won the award
• Bonalu is celebrated every year in a grand manner are Bhiwani and Mahendragarh.
in the state during the first month of the monsoon 1251. Indian Army to buy_____________ howitzer
season. ammo for long-range accurate strikes.
• Bonam means Meal in Telugu, and denotes A. Italian
offering to the Mother Goddess as a form of B. Russian
thanksgiving after the fulfillment of vows. C. American
1249. Which company has named Ashutosh Gupta as D. African
country manager for India? E. Israeli
A. Facebook Answer: C
B. Whatsapp • Indian Army is in the process of acquiring
C. LinkedIn Excalibur guided long- range artillery ammunition
D. Twitter which can strike targets more than 50 km away.
E. Tumblr • It can be busted in the air and after its penetration
Answer: C into bunker-type structures by using its different
• Microsoft-owned social networking site for fuses.
professionals, LinkedIn, has appointed Ashutosh 1252. Name the book that is released by Vice President
Gupta as the new country manager for India in ten languages recently.
operations. A. The Pearl Thief
• Gupta will replace Mahesh Narayanan, who was B. The Great Believers
the country manager for India for brief period C. Foundryside
from January-June 2019. D. All the light
• Gupta will report to Olivier Legrand, LinkedIn’s E. Vivekadeepini
managing director for Asia Pacific, and will be a Answer: E
part of the company’s APAC senior management • The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah
team Naidu has released a book
1250. Which state is one of the country‘s five best- titled “Vivekadeepini”. It has been released in 10
performing states under the National Programme Beti languages.
Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme • It is a book that contains facts and principles of
A. Uttar Pradesh spiritual leaders like Adi Shankaracharya and
B. Uttarakhand Swami Vivekananda.
C. Gujarat

• The original book is written by Sri Adi 1255. Which team has won the 2019 FIFA Women’s
Shankaracharya in Prashnottara Ratnamalika ( and World Cup?
Answers). A. Netherlands
• The conversion in different 10 languages has been B. United States
done by Vedanta Bharati. C. France
1253. Parupalli Kashyap lost to which player in men’s D. Germany
single finals of Canada Open Super 100 tournament to E. Russia
settle for silver? Answer: B
A. Kodai Naraoka • The United States won the Women’s World Cup
B. Li Shi Feng for a record fourth time as they eventually
C. Di Zijian overpowered the Netherlands in Lyon.
D. Alonso Medel • But the USA, playing in their third consecutive
E. None of these final, continued their reign as the world’s finest
Answer: B side as they added to their titles of 1991, 1999 and
• Former Commonwealth Games champion 2015.
Parupalli Kashyap’s impressive run at the Canada • Victory for the USA saw their English-born boss
Open Super 100 tournament came to an end after Jill Ellis, from Hampshire, become the first coach
he lost a three-game thriller to China’s Li Shi to lift the trophy twice.
Feng in the men’s singles summit clash in • Golden Boot (top scorer) – Megan Rapinoe (6
Calgary. goals)
• Sixth seed Kashyap fell short by 22-20 14-21 17- • Golden Ball (best overall player) – Megan
21. Rapinoe (USA)
• Golden Glove (best goalkeeper) – Sari van
Veenendaal (Netherlands)
1256. Arinjeeta Dey won a silver medal for India in
World Youth Cup 2019. She is from ______
A. West Bengal
B. Kerala
C. Tripura
D. Assam
E. Gujarat
Answer: A
Karate girl, Arinjeeta Dey (Barasat, West Bengal) won a
1254. Who won Copa America 2019?
silver medal under the 12 category in the World Youth
A. Belgium
Cup 2019 The competition was held in Umag,
B. France
Croatia(from July 1 to July 5, 2019). It was organized by
C. Italy
World Karate Federation affiliated to the International
D. Brazil
Olympic Association. A total of 35 countries participated
E. Australia
in this competition.
Answer: D
She won 3 times in national championship junior level
• Brazil have defeated Peru 3-1 to win their first
category (2017 KAI SUB Junior National gold medalist,
Copa America title since 2007.
2018 KAI SUB Junior National gold medalist,2019 KAI
• Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison also scored a goal
SUB Junior National Gold and Silver Medalist). She
each for Brazil, who have won the title every time
belongs from Barasat in West Bengal. She has been a
they hosted the tournament.
student of Hanshi Premjit Sen. She is the president of
• Everton was named player of the final and also
Premjit Sen Martial Art Academy in West Bengal.
finished as one of the tournament’s top scorers
1257. Who become the first expat in Sharjah to get the
with three goals.
gold card permanent residency?
• Brazil’s veteran right-back Dani Alves was player
of the tournament.

A. Lalo Samuel B. Unnati 2022
B. Manoj Samuel C. Utkarsh 2022
C. Siddhu Lalo D. Urja 2022
D. Chetan Lalo E. Uddan 2022
E. None of these Answer: C
Answer: A • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board, which
• UAE-based Indian business tycoon Lalo Samuel met in New Delhi, finalised a three- year roadmap
has become the first expat in Sharjah to get the to improve regulation and supervision, among
gold card permanent residency. other functions of the central bank.
• Unlike the long-term visa of 5-10 years for • This medium term strategy — named Utkarsh
businessmen and talented individuals, the gold 2022 — is in line with the global central banks’
card gives permanent residency of the UAE to the plan to strengthen the regulatory and supervisory
holder. mechanism.
• Samuel, who was selected as one of the top 100 • To identify issues that needed to be addressed
Most Influential Indian Business Leaders in the over the next three years, an internal committee
Arab World by the Forbes magazine continuously was formed. It was headed by outgoing Deputy
for 2013, 2014 and 2015, became one of the 6,800 Governor Viral Acharya.
investors with total investment exceeding USD 27 1260. Which Indian film has won the Network for the
billion to receive the gold card under a scheme Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Award at the
announced in May by Sheikh Mohammed bin 2019 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. (BIFAN) of South Korea?
1258. Asia’s first Six Sigma Institute of Mountain A. Bharat
Medicines and High Altitude Rescue will be B. Super 30
established in which state? C. Kesari
A. Gujarat D. Gully Boy
B. Uttarakhand E. URI The Surgical Strike
C. Maharashtra Answer: D
D. Andhra Pradesh • Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Gully Boy’
E. Telangana has been recognised at the Bucheon International
Answer: B Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in South Korea.
• Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh • The film directed by Zoya Akhtar was honoured
Rawat agreed to a proposal to establish Asia’s with NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film.
first Six Sigma Institute of Mountain Medicines • ‘Gully Boy’ is inspired by the lives of Mumbai
and High Altitude Rescue at Rudraprayag. street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and
• This mountain institute will create 1,200 Naved Shaikh aka Naezy.
employment, Specialised healthcare, advance 1261. Who has been appointed as the Head of Cricket
education and Rescue Training in the at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) by BCCI?
Uttarakhand. A. Virendra Sehwag
• Medical screening of Yatris and Empanelment of B. Saurav Ganguly
the Hospitals across the country for medical C. Sachin Tendulkar
checks. Establishment of Bhandara for better food D. Zaheer Khan
services in the Kedarnath Yatra. Provision of Air E. Rahul Dravid
Ambulances for Emergencies. Increase of the Answer: E
Hospital bed strength at Kedarnath and Permanent • Former India captain Rahul Dravid was appointed
Medical Post at Tungnath and Madhymaheshwar. as Head of Cricket at the National Cricket
1259. RBI has finalised three year roadmap to improve Academy (NCA).
regulation and supervision of the central bank. What is • Dravid will oversee all cricket related activities at
the name of the roadmap? NCA and will be involved in mentoring, coaching,
A. Umang 2022

training and motivating players, coaches and • The New Democracy party President, Mitsotakis,
support staff at the NCA won a landslide over leftist Syriza led by outgoing
• Dravid will also work closely with the National Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
men’s and women’s Head coaches and coaches • Mitsotakis, 51, won 39.85 percent of the vote
for India Developmental teams – including India compared with 31.53 for Syriza, which had been
A, India Under 19, India Under 23 teams, in the in power since 2015.
identification of key training and development 1265. Which among the following missiles, developed
objectives under the Integrated Guided Missile Development
1262. Who has been sworn in as the new Force Program, is yet to be inducted in the Indian Army?
Commander of the UN mission in South Sudan A. Agni
(UNMISS)? B. Prithvi
A. Udanta Singh C. Akash
B. Shailesh Sadashiv Tinaikar D. Nag
C. Mandar Rao Desai E. Vayyu
D. Jerry Lalrinzuala Answer: D
E. None of these • The Defence Acquisition Council has last year
Answer: B approved the procurement of DRDO’s designed
• Newly appointed Force Commander of the UN and developed NAG Missile System (NAMIS) at
mission in South Sudan, Lieutenant General the cost of Rs 524 crore.
Shailesh Sadashiv Tinaikar assumed charge in • The system includes a third generation Anti-Tank
Juba. Guided Missile, the NAG, along with the Missile
• After assuming the charge, the Force Commander Carrier Vehicle (NAMICA). The NAG missile is
encouraged peacekeepers to achieve their mandate a third generation anti-tank guided missile, which
and overcome difficulties with patience and has top attack capabilities that can effectively
perseverance. engage and destroy all known enemy tanks during
1263. Who was appointed director general of Fire day and night.
Services, Civil Defence and Home Guard? • The successful induction of the NAG missile into
A. M Nageswar Rao the Army is expected to give a quantum boost to
B. R Siddharth Nath the Army’s capability against enemy armour.
C. Chadu Kishore • Nag was one of the first five strategic missiles
D. Nandan Chari planned to be developed under the Integrated
E. None of these Missile Development Programme initiated in the
Answer: A 1980s.
• The Central government appointed M Nageswar • The other missiles developed under the project
Rao, Additional Director of CBI as the Director include the Agni, Prithvi and Akash and all three
General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home of them have been successfully developed and
Guard. inducted into the armed forces.
• As per the government order, he will continue to 1266. The Coffee Table Book named ’50 years of
hold the post till superannuation in July 2020. Partnership for Change’ has been launched to
1264. Who has been sworn in as Greece’s new Prime commemorate 50 years of partnership of Ministry of
Minister? Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare with which
A. Ashraf Ghani organisation?
B. Edi Rama A. International Fund For Agricultural Development
C. Mauricio Macri B. Food and Agriculture Organization
D. Kyriakos Mitsotakis C. World Food Programme
E. Charles Michel D. Action Against Hunger
Answer: D E. None of these
• Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been sworn in as the new Answer: C
Prime Minister of Greece.

• Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Emerging Men’s footballer of the year: Sahal Abdul
Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched a Samad (Kerala)
Coffee Table Book, along with Dr. Hameed Nuru, Women’s footballer of the year: Ashalata Devi
Representative and Country Director, UN World Men’s footballer of the year: Sunil Chhetri
Food Programme in India 1269. Name the winner of 2019 Croatia Grand Chess
• The book has been launched to commemorate five Tour
decades of partnership between the Ministry and A. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
the agency towards addressing food and B. Magnus Carlsen
nutritional security in India. C. Viswanathan Anand
1267. Which country has won the 2019 CONCACAF D. Wesley So
Gold Cup? E. None of these
A. United States Answer: B
B. Netherlands • The World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has
C. Russia really been showing phenomenal dominance over
D. Mexico the current chess scene with his back-to-back
E. Germany tournament wins.
Answer: A • He put another feather in his cap by winning the
• The 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 15th second leg of Grand Chess Tour 2019 in Zagreb,
edition of the biennial international men’s football Croatia.
championship of the North, Central American, • India’s Viswanathan Anand ended up with 4.5
and Caribbean region organized by CONCACAF. points and finished 11th.
• Mexico’s men’s soccer team have won their 1270. A. U. Celestine who died recently was a
record eighth Gold Cup by defeating the United professional player of
States in the final. A. Football
• The loss for the US men came hours after the B. Cricket
women’s team lifted its second consecutive World C. Tennis
Cup title. D. Basketball
1268. Who has won the AIFF Women’s footballer of E. Golf
the year 2018-19 award? Answer: A
A. Oinam Bembem Devi • Former Indian football team goalkeeper A. U.
B. Ashalata Devi Celestine, passed away. He was 73.
C. Sasmita Malik • Celestine played for the Tamil Nadu men’s team
D. Ngangom Bala Devi in the Senior Nationals as a goalkeeper in the
E. None of these 1965 and 1969 National championships and also
Answer: B represented India in the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia
Indian men’s footballer Sunil Chhetri and women’s in 1969.
footballer Ashalata Devi won the biggest prizes in their 1271. Former minister Wilfred Mesquita passed away
respective categories as the All India Football Federation after a brief illness. He belongs to which state?
(AIFF) announced awards for the 2018-19 season. A. Kerala
Chhetri was declared as the men’s footballer of the year B. Goa
whereas in the women’s category Devi bagged the award. C. Maharashtra
This is the third consecutive footballer of the year win for D. Gujarat
Chhetri and his seventh honour in men’s category. E. Karnataka
Best grassroots development programme: Jammu and Answer: B
Kashmir FA • Former Goa minister Wilfred Mesquita passed
Best assistant referee: Joseph Tony (Kerala) away after a brief illness. He was 70.
Best referee: R Venkatesh (Tamil Nadu) • He served as the cabinet minister in late 1990s in
Emerging women’s footballer of the year: Dangmei Grace the then Congress-led state government and held
(Manipur) various portfolios like revenue, environment,

sports and youth affairs, power, law and judiciary provision for Aadhar virtual identification option
and legislative affairs. during use for registration, login and sale activity
1272. World Population Day is celebrated on _______ in the DBT software.
day anually. • Whereas the ‘DBT dashboard’ provides accurate
A. 11 July information about the position of supply,
B. 10 July availability and requirement of various fertiliser at
C. 12 July national, state and district level. Even general
D. 09 July public can access this and get the details.
E. Second Sunday of July • The Centre bears over Rs 70,000 crore annually as
Answer: A fertiliser subsidy to give cheaper farm nutrient to
• World Population Day is celebrated on 11 July farmers.
annually to make people aware about the growing 1274. Government has planned to raise around Rs
population issues and urgency of family planning. 10,000 crore from CPSE Exchange Traded Fund
• The event was established by the Governing (ETF) launched on July 18, 2019. It will be which
Council of the United Nations Development tranche of the CPSE ETF?
Programme in 1989. A. 4th
• The main aim behind having a World Population B. 5th
Day is to focus attention on consequence of C. 6th
population issues and how it affects overall D. 7th
development plans and programs. E. 8th
1273. The phase-II of the Direct Benefit Transfer of Answer: C
Fertilizer Subsidy (DBT 2.0) was launched by the • The government is planning to raise up to Rs
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers.Who is 10,000 crore from the sixth tranche of CPSE ETF
the Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers? which would be launched on July 18.
A. Ananth Kumar • The CPSE Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) tracks
B. Harsimrat Kaur Badal shares of 11 Central Public Sector Enterprises
C. Ramvilas Paswan (CPSEs) — ONGC, NTPC, Coal India, IOC,
D. Nirmala Sitharaman Rural Electrification Corp, Power Finance Corp,
E. Amit Shah Bharat Electronics, Oil India, NBCC India, NLC
Answer: A India and SJVN.
• The Centre launched three new technology • The follow-on fund offer (FFO) 5 will have a base
initiatives to transfer over Rs 70,000-crore issue size of Rs 8,000 crore with an option to
fertiliser subsidy directly to farmers’ bank retain over subscription of another Rs 2,000 crore.
accounts. • Through the earlier five tranches of the CPSE
• These initiatives are — a dashboard with details ETF, the government has already raised Rs 38,500
of fertiliser supply, availability and requirement at crore — Rs 3,000 crore from the first tranche in
national, state and district level; advanced version March 2014, Rs 6,000 crore in January 2017, Rs
of point of sale (PoS) software and a desktop PoS 2,500 crore from the third in March 2017, Rs
version. 17,000 crore in November 2018 and Rs 10,000
• These are part of the government’s effort to crore in March 2019.
transfer the fertiliser subsidy directly to farmers’ • The government aims to raise a record Rs 1.05
bank accounts in the second phase of direct trillion through disinvestment in 2019-20, up from
benefit transfer (DBT). Rs 85,000 crore raised last fiscal.
• In October 2017, the first phase of fertiliser DBT 1275. With which government body, National
was rolled out, under which subsidy is being Highways Authority of India (NHAI) inked a dealto
transferred to companies after checking retail fund large greenfield road projects?
sales data captured through the PoS machines. A. RBI
• The government has developed the ‘PoS software B. State Bank of India
version 3.0’ has a multi-lingual facility with a C. NIIF

D. NABARD • The centre, expected to have an elephant museum,
E. None of these mahout training centre, super-specialty hospital, a
Answer: C retirement home and crematorium for the animals,
• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will house orphaned, injured and older elephants.
inked a deal with quasi-sovereign wealth fund It is being planned on the lines of the Pinnawala
National Investment Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka.
fund large greenfield road projects, which will be • While the centre has only 15 elephants so far,
executed by the highway authority in the future. officials expect the numbers will go up once work
• The MoU with NIIF will provide innovative on the infrastructure is complete.
financial models including for the 24,000 • The centre has set up with 65 hectares of natural
km ₹7.5 lakh crore Bharatmala Pariyojana. forests area will have elephant safari and other
• The road sector can contribute in a big way in activities to attract tourists.
achieving Prime Minister’s vision to make India a 1278. Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts cross Rs _____
$5-trillion economy in the next five years. A. 1 lakh crore
1276. India’s first cow sanctuary in _____ to be B. 7 lakh crore
privatised. C. 5 lakh crore
A. Andhra Pradesh D. 10 lakh crore
B. Madhya Pradesh E. 20 lakh crore
C. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A
D. Arunachal Pradesh • Deposits in bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan
E. Himachal Pradesh scheme, launched about five years ago by the
Answer: B Modi-government, have crossed the Rs 1 lakh
• India’s first cow sanctuary, set up by the previous crore mark. As per the latest finance ministry data,
BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government in the total balance in over 36.06 crore Pradhan
September 2017, will be privatised by the Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts was
Congress-led government. at Rs 1,00,495.94 crore as on July 3.
• Kamdhenu Gau Abhyaranya in Agar Malwa, 190 • The deposits in the account of the beneficiaries,
km north west of Bhopal, was developed by the which has been steadily rising, was Rs 99,649.84
MP Gau Samvardhan Board by spending about Rs crore on June 6 and Rs 99,232.71 crore in the
32 crore. week before.
• Around 4,000 cows are living in the sanctuary • The PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014,
which is spread across 472 hectares. with an aim to provide universal access to banking
• The decision of privatisation is being taken due to facilities to the people in the country.
financial crises. Soon, the department will issue a • Accounts opened under PMJDY are Basic
notification to invite interested organisations Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts with
1277. India’s first elephant rehabilitation centre additional feature of RuPay debit card and
opened in which state? overdraft.
A. Kerala • The number of zero balance accounts under
B. Tamil Nadu PMJDY declined from 5.10 crore (16.22 per cent
C. Andhra Pradesh of the total accounts) in March 2018 to 5.07 crore
D. Karnataka (14.37 per cent of the total accounts) in March
E. Telangana 2019.
Answer: A • There is no requirement of maintaining minimum
• The Kerala government is working to set up the balance in BSBD accounts.
country’s first elephant rehabilitation centre in • Enthused by the success of the scheme, the
Kottoor, an ecotourism village near the state government enhanced the accident insurance
capital Thiruvananthapuram. The first phase of the cover to Rs 2 lakh from Rs 1 lakh for new
Rs 105 crore-project was launched last month by accounts opened after August 28, 2018.
chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

• The overdraft limit has also been doubled to Rs • The aim is to offer IRCTC two trains for operation
10,000. on haulage concept, with onboard and ticketing
• The government also shifted the focus on accounts services to be provided by the catering and e-
from ‘every household’ to ‘every unbanked adult’. ticketing arm. IRCTC will pay annual lease
• The objective of PMJDY is to ensure access to charges to Indian Railway The on-board services
various financial services like availability of basic would be handed over to private players after an
savings bank account, access to need based credit, open bidding process. The routes, within 500-
remittances facility, insurance and pension to kilometres distance, will be identified on the basis
weaker sections and low income groups. of low congestion and tourist spots they can
1279. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural connect.
Development (Nabard) will raise long-term funds of 1281. Who has been appointed as DGCA chief?
________ crore rupees through nonconvertible A. Arun Kumar
debentures in the current financial year. B. Suresh Ranjan
A. 60,000 C. Rakesh Sethi
B. 65,000 D. Vinay Bhandari
C. 62,500 E. Brinda Thakkar
D. 72,500 Answer: A
E. 63,500 • Arun Kumar, additional secretary in the Ministry
Answer: A of Civil Aviation, will now be holding the full-
• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural time charge of the head of aviation regulator
Development (Nabard) will raise long-term funds DGCA.
of Rs 60,000 crore through nonconvertible • Before Kumar, B S Bhullar was holding the full-
debentures in the current financial year. time charge of DGCA chief.
• Its own requirements have been assessed at Rs 1282. Who is the author of the book “War over Words:
30,000 crore and the balance would be for the Censorship in India, 1930-1960”?
Centre to cover the shortfall in various schemes in A. Devika Sethi
rural development and sanitation in FY20. B. Laxman Rao
• NABARD has already raised Rs 11,000 crore in C. Manish Dubey
the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. D. Mohanlal Bhaskar
1280. Which is the first train of Indian Railways that E. None of these
will be handed over to private players for operation? Answer: A
A. Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express • The book named “War over Words: Censorship in
B. New Delhi – Chandigarh Tejas Express India, 1930-1960” has been authored by Devika
C. Chennai Egmore – Madurai Tejas Express Sethi and published by Cambridge University
D. Mumbai CSMT – Karmali Tejas Express Press.
E. None of these • Sethi teaches modern Indian history at IIT-Mandi,
Answer: A Himachal Pradesh.
• The Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express is set to be the • This book recovers, narrates, and interrogates the
first train to be operated by private players . history of censorship of publications in India over
• The train that is being considered for Indian three crucial decades – encompassing the
Railways experimental initiative is the Lucknow- Gandhian anti-colonial movement, the Second
Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express. World War, Partition, and the early years of
• The move is part of Indian Railways plan to test Independent India.
private sector participation in the running of 1283. Connaught Place 9th most expensive office
trains. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal-led Indian location. Where does it located?
Railways has drawn up a 100-day roadmap for the A. Mumbai
national transporter, and the proposal to get B. Delhi
private passenger train operators to provide world- C. Kolkata
class passenger services is part of that. D. Ahemadabad

E. Hyderabad • Yadav won three silver medals in the
Answer: B championship. Indeed, Toran Yadav is an
• New Delhi’s Connaught Place (CP) is the ninth inspiration to all the youth.
most expensive office location in the world with 1286. National Simplicity Day is observed annually on
an annual rent of nearly $144 per sq ft. __________.
• CP, located in the heart of the national capital, A. July 10
was at the ninth position even last year. B. July 11
• For the second year, Hong Kong’s Central district C. July 12
retained the top spot as the world’s most D. July 13
expensive market for prime office rents, with the E. July 14
prime occupancy costs valued at $322 per sq.ft. Answer: C
• Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex and Nariman National Simplicity Day is observed annually on 12 July
Point CBD slipped to 27th and 40th positions, to honour Henry David Thoreau who was an author,
respectively. philosopher, historian, tax resister, abolitionist,
1284. Which Indian player won 100m gold at World development critic, surveyor and leading transcendentalist.
University Games? Basically, he was an advocate for living a life of
A. Lolo Jones simplicity.
B. Dutee Chand 1287. World’s largest movable metal dome named New
C. Dafne Schippers Safe Confinement has been unveiled in which country?
D. Chantae Mcmillan A. Ukraine
E. Emma Coburn B. Norway
Answer: B C. Denmark
• Dutee Chand is the first Indian woman track and D. Austria
field athlete to win a 100m gold in a global event. E. Germany
• National record holder Dutee Chand became the Answer: A
first Indian woman track and field athlete to clinch A structure built to confine radioactive dust from the
a gold medal in the World Universiade after she nuclear reactor at the center of the 1986 Chernobyl
won the 100m dash event in Napoli. disaster was formally unveiled.
• The Universiade is an international multi-sport Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy inaugurated the
event, organized for university athletes by “new safe confinement” shelter that spans the remains of
the International University Sports Federation the Chernobyl nuclear power plant’s Reactor No. 4.
(FISU). It is held once in every two years. This The enclosure cost €1.5 billion (almost $1.7 billion) to
year it is being held in Naples, Italy. build, and the project took nine years to complete and cost
• Headquarters of International University Sports €2.2 billion (about $2.5 billion) in all.
Federation (FISU)- Lausanne, Switzerland Reactor No. 4 at the plant in what was then Soviet Ukraine
1285. Toran Yadav is an Indian para athlete who won exploded and burned on April 26, 1986. The disaster’s
3 silver medals at 4th World Wealth Yoga Festival and eventual death toll is subject to speculation and dispute.
Championship. He belongs to which state? The new confinement structure was designed to keep
A. Maharashtra radioactive dust from moving and as a safeguard from
B. Andhra Pradesh further crumbling of the reactor. A section of the machine
C. Assam hall collapsed in 2012.
D. Chhattisgarh 1288. WHO has declared Sri Lanka ______ nation.
E. Karnataka A. Measles-free
Answer: D B. Ebola- free
• Meet Toran Yadav, a para-athlete from Khatti C. Hepatitis- B- free
village of Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. D. Tuberculosis-free
He represented India at 4th World Wealth Yoga E. Zika-free
Festival and Championship in Europe. Answer: A

WHO declared that measles disease has been eradicated in Prasar Bharati CEO, Shashi Shekhar Vempati exchanged
the island nation of Sri Lanka. the MoU with Director, IIT Kanpur, Abhay Karandikar in
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted New Delhi.
via droplets from the nose, mouth or throat of infected 1291. Which company has partnered with
persons. It remains an important cause of death among Paisabazaar.com to offer financial products?
young children globally, despite the availability of a safe A. Samsung
and effective vaccine. B. Google
Sri Lanka is the fourth country in the WHO South-East C. TCS
Asia Region, after Bhutan, Maldives, and Timor-Leste, to D. Wipro
eliminate measles and control rubella. Last year, Sri Lanka E. Infosys
achieved rubella control, along with five other countries – Answer: A
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Timor-Leste. South Korean tech giant Samsung announced its
1289. Which country decided to impose green tax on partnership with Paisabazaar.com, an online marketplace
flight tickets of nation? for financial products in India.
A. Australia Paisabazaar.com will now support Samsung Pay to
B. France provide users with a one stop solution to their financial
C. Malaysia requirements.
D. UAE Users can apply for credit cards and personal loans from
E. Singapore the platform. The move will enable existing and potential
Answer: B users to get the benefit of opting for a host of financial
All tickets for outbound flights from French airports will services.
include a green tax from 2020. Samsung Pay has been designed to be the smartest and
France will introduce an eco-tax of up to €18 ($20) on all most convenient method to make digital payments almost
tickets for flights flying out of French airports to fund everywhere. Our partnership with Paisabazaar.com has
less-polluting transportation projects. helped us create a holistic platform that gives them the
The tax, estimated to raise around €180 million a year, comfort of opting for various financial products besides
will come into effect in 2020 and calls for a fee of €1.50 using it as a payment platform.
on economy-class tickets for domestic flights and those 1292. The PAN Cards not linked with the Aadhaar will
within Europe. The highest tariff of €18 per ticket will be become invalid by____________
applied to business-class travelers flying outside. A. 1 September
It will only be applied on outgoing flights and not those B. 31 December
flying into the country C. 31 August
1290. Prasar Bharati and IIT _______ signed an MoU D. 1 October
for research collaboration in newly emerging E. 31 October
technologies and broadcasting-related areas in New Answer: A
Delhi The government will invalidate all PAN cards that are not
A. Bombay linked to Aadhaar by September 1.
B. Kanpur At the moment 180 out of the existing 400 million PAN
C. Madras cards are not linked to Aadhaar.
D. Hyderabad To validate and continue using the existing PAN cards,
E. Kharkpur citizens will have to link them to Aadhaar. Or else, they
Answer: B will be permitted to use Aadhaar instead for filing returns
Prasar Bharati signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur for and while making other high-value transactions, specified
research collaboration in various areas, including Direct to under the Income Tax Act.
Mobile Broadcasting, Convergence with 5G, Rural Those who cite an Aadhaar number, which is not already
broadband, Artificial Intelligence and Next Generation linked to a PAN number, for tax returns and other
Broadcasting Standards. specified transactions after September 1, will get a fresh
one from the Income Tax Department.

This is how the Aadhaar-PAN linkage, proposed in the E. Nandini Roy
Finance Bill, 2019 will be rolled out. Answer: A
1293. Which of the following financial institution has To figure out how to create a $110-billion mobile phone
inked USD 100 million pact with Papua New Guinea export business from India, the government has decided to
for infrastructure project? set up a secretary-level task force at the Centre to be
A. NABARD steered by NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh
B. World Bank Kant.
C. EXIM Bank The push to set up the task force has come from the Prime
D. ADB Minister’s Office (PMO). The PMO has suggested the
E. SIDBI secretaries should form a policy that eliminates India’s
Answer: C weakness vis-à-vis other Asian countries.
Exim Bank has signed agreements with Papua New 1296. Name the program launched by Indian Railways
Guinea and Senegal governments for providing USD 124 to crack down selling of unauthorised packaged
million (over Rs 850 crore) loans to finance infrastructure drinking water.
and health care projects in these countries. A. Operation Thurst
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has entered B. Operation Purity
into an agreement with Papua New Guinea for C. Operation Swach Pani
Government of India supported line of credit of USD 100 D. Operation Swachatha
million for financing infrastructure projects in the country. E. None of these
Of the total soft loan for the country, USD 60 million is to Answer: A
go for Bayer-Madang road project and USD 40 million for As many as 1,371 people were arrested and over 69,294
Hoskins-Kimbe road project. bottles were seized by the Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Besides, an agreement was signed with Senegal for USD under ‘Operation Thirst’, an all India drive to crackdown
24.5 million line of credit for financing upgradation and the selling of unauthorised packaged drinking water.
rehabilitation of health care system in the country. According to RPF, the operation was launched in all major
1294. What is the growth rate of Indian economy for railway stations across the country to curb the menace of
the year 2019-20 as predicted by Swiss brokerage firm unauthorised packaged drinking water on railway stations.
UBS? During the operation, which was carried out on July 8 and
A. 6.9% 9, a total fine of Rs 6,80,855 has been realised from these
B. 6.7% offenders. Four pantry car managers involved in the
C. 7.1% selling of spurious mineral water were also arrested.
D. 6.3% Stalls on platforms were also found selling packaged
E. 6.8% drinking water bottles of brands which are not authorised
Answer: B by the Indian Railways.
Swiss brokerage UBS has lowered the country’s real GDP The bottles were seized under the sections of 144 and 153
growth forecast to 6.7 percent from 6.9 percent earlier in of the Railway Act.
FY20 citing the continuing slowdown in consumption 1297. Reebok has signed __________ as the new brand
demand and warned that a revival is unlikely before FY21. ambassador.
The brokerage expects the Reserve Bank to ease the policy A. Sachin Tendulkar
rate by another 75 basis points as against its previous B. Rahul Dravid
forecast 25 basis points in FY20. C. Katrina Kaif
1295. Government has constituted a task force to D. Sushmita Sen
suggest measures for creating $110-billion mobile E. Aishwarya Rai
phone export business from India. Who is the head of Answer: C
the panel? Fitness brand Reebok has announced Bollywood actor
A. Amitabh Kant Katrina Kaif as its new brand ambassador in India.
B. Rajiv Kumar Kaif, who trains hard for a fitter and better self each day,
C. Bibek Debroy embodies the brand ethos and is an inspiration for today’s
D. Ajit Seth generation.

1298. Name the only Indian star to feature in Forbes TimurMaksimov, Deputy Minister of the Economic
World's Highest Paid Entertainers List. Development of the Russian Federation.
A. Akshay Kumar The Second meeting of the IRSED focussed on six core
B. Jagapathi Babu areas of cooperation, namely, Development of Transport
C. Amir Khan Infrastructure and Technologies; Development of
D. Rajinikanth Agriculture and Agro-Processing sector; Small and
E. Amitabh Bachan Medium Business support; Digital Transformation and
Answer: A Frontier Technologies; Cooperation in Trade, Banking,
Akshay Kumar is the only Indian actor to feature in the Finance, and Industry; and Tourism & Connectivity.
recently released Forbes World’s Highest Paid 1301. Famous musician and singer Joao Gilberto who
Entertainers’ list for 2019. Not only that, at the 33rd spot passed away recently was from which country?
Kumar is ranked above celebrities like Bradley Cooper, A. Spain
Rihanna, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson and many others. B. Brazil
According to Forbes, Akshay Kumar is paid between $5 C. France
million to $10 million per movie and earns millions from D. Finland
endorsement deals with over 20 brands. E. Greece
Taylor Swift who topped the list in 2016 was ranked Answer: B
Number 1 at $185 million, followed by Kylie Jenner at The legendary Brazilian musician and songwriter Joao
$170 million. She is the youngest self made billionaire. Gilberto passed away.
The third, fourth and fifth positions were taken by Kayne He was the pioneer of the lilting, melodious and famous
West, Lionel Messi and Ed Sheeran. music known as Bossa Nova.
1299. Name the Delhi girl who bags ICJ Internship 1302. Tropical Storm Barry hits which city with wind
Programme. and rain in USA.
A. Isha Kanth A. Louisiana
B. Isha Rebba B. Boston
C. Isha Sharma C. San Diego
D. Isha Verma D. Atlanta
E. Isha Singh E. Honolulu
Answer: A Answer: A
Delhi girl Isha Kanth is one of the two persons in the Tropical Storm Barry began hitting Louisiana in the
world to have bagged an internship programme at the United States
International Court of Justice based in Hague. President Donald Trump has declared a state of
Ms. Kanth, who is currently pursuing a bachelor degree in emergency in Louisiana
Law from Queen Mary University of London, has earlier 1303. Which country Becomes One of the First
worked in rural Bihar spreading awareness on the right to Countries to Introduce Digital Tax on Google, Apple,
education and women empowerment among children Facebook and Amazon?
belonging to the marginalised sections. A. India
1300. Second India-Russia Strategic Economic B. France
Dialogue held in which city? C. China
A. New Delhi D. Germany
B. Mumbai E. South Africa
C. Kolkata Answer: B
D. Chennai The French Parliament adopted by a final vote of the
E. Bangalore Senate, the introduction of a tax on GAFA, making France
Answer: A one of the first countries to impose a tax on digital giants.
The Second India-Russia Strategic Economic Dialogue The GAFA tax refers to an acronym for Google, Apple,
(IRSED) was held in New Delhi, under the chairmanship Facebook and Amazon.
of Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman, National Institution The digital tax is endorsed by the opposition-controlled
for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and Mr. Upper House, paving the pay to the eurozone second

largest power to unilaterally tax internet giants by three 1306. Which of these institutions has announced to
percent on much of their digital sales in France. provide USD 100 million loan to L&T Infrastructure
GAFA targets digital companies with global annual sales Finance Company for funding green energy?
of more than 750 million euros ($845.6 million) and sales A. New Development Bank
in France of at least 25 million euros. B. Reserve Bank of India
This 3 per cent tax on digital gross sales would help to C. World Bank
collect 400 million euros this year and 650 million euros D. Asian Development Bank
by 2022. E. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
1304. Which state has been ranked best among states Answer: E
and Union territories in the field of education? Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has
A. Kerala announced that it will provide $100 million in loans to
B. Gujarat L&T Infrastructure Finance Company for on-lending to
C. Chandigarh wind and solar power infrastructure projects in the
D. Andhra Pradesh country.
E. Karnataka This deal with the arm of L&T Finance Holdings marks
Answer: C the bank’s first loan to a non-banking finance company.
Chandigarh has been ranked best among states and Union 1307. Flipkart has partnered with which bank to
territories in the field of education and is followed by launch its co-branded credit card?
Kerala and Gujarat. A. Yes Bank
As per the Performance Grading Index 2017-18, B. ICICI Bank
Arunachal Pradesh is the least performing state and has C. HDFC Bank
been ranked 36 on the index. D. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Delhi was ranked ninth, behind Rajasthan (8), Punjab (7), E. Axis Bank
Tamil Nadu (5) and Haryana (4), according to it. Answer: E
Arunachal Pradesh (36), Nagaland (35) and Meghalaya Flipkart is getting in on the co-branded credit card game
(34) held the lowest ranks, as per the index. with the launch of its first credit card in partnership with
Kerala is the state with highest literacy rate followed by Axis Bank and Mastercard.
Lakshadweep and Mizoram. Although this is the first co-branded card for the e-retailer,
1305. Which state is going to become the first state in Flipkart had earlier partnered with Axis Bank back in
India first state to manufacture electric cars? 2016 for the launch of the Axis Bank Buzz credit card,
A. Gujarat which offers 5 percent discount on Flipkart purchases and
B. Maharashtra other benefits. The Flipkart-Axis Bank Credit Card will be
C. Madhya Pradesh offered to select users in July.
D. Tamil Nadu Other benefits of the Flipkart-Axis Bank Credit Card
E. Delhi include welcome offers from number of merchants, up to
Answer: D 20 percent discount at over 4,000 restaurants, airport
Korean automobile giant Hyundai’s plans for its Chennai lounge access, and fuel surcharge waiver up to Rs. 500 per
facility will help make Tamil Nadu the first state in India month. There is a joining and annual fee of Rs. 500, which
to manufacture electric cars. can be waived on spends of Rs. 2 lakh.
The Tamil Nadu Industries Development Corporation 1308. Anshula Kant has been appointed as the MD and
(TIDCO), a government agency, is selecting a consultant CFO of ______________.
for preparing a report on developing a greenfield airport A. ADB
near Chennai–the second airport in the city. B. AIIB
Tamil Nadu ranks third in the amount of invested capital C. IMF
in the industrial sector, at Rs 4.02 lakh crore, after Gujarat D. World Bank
(Rs 8.14 lakh crore) and Maharashtra (Rs 5.02 lakh crore). E. UNDP
The State ranks third in terms of total industrial output, Answer: D
with Rs 7.66 lakh crore, after Gujarat (Rs 12.22 lakh
crore) and Maharashtra (Rs 10.74 lakh crore).

Anshula Kant, managing director of the State Bank Of D. Kottayam
India, has been appointed as managing director and chief E. Kannur
financial officer of the World Ban Answer: A
As Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Kant Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is hosting the Women
will be responsible for financial and risk management of Startup Summit on August 1, in association with the
the World Bank Group Indian Women Network floated by Confederation of
Ms. Kant will be the first woman CFO of the Bank. Indian Industry (CII), at the Integrated Startup Complex,
1309. Who among the following appointed as Secretary Kochi.
of Overseas Indian Affairs? The ‘Women Startup Summit 2019’ aims at encouraging
A. Mahesh Bhoopathy aspiring women professionals to take up their
B. Narendra Patnayak entrepreneurial journey and developing an inclusive
C. Vikas Swarup entrepreneurship ecosystem in the State
D. Varun Sandesh 1312. Global Conference on Media Freedom held in
E. Nikhil Swarup _______.
Answer: C A. London
Senior diplomat Vikas Swarup has been appointed as B. Paris
Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs C. Singapore
Swarup is at present India’s High Commissioner in D. Berlin
Ottawa. E. Moscow
He has been appointed as the Secretary, (consular, Answer: A
passport, visa and Overseas Indian affairs) in the External First of its kind Global Conference for Media Freedom
Affairs Ministry with effect from August 1 2019 was held on 10 – 11 July 2019 in London.
1310. Which is the wonder material developed by The event was organised by the UK government and the
Indian scientistswith the chemistry of the yellow government of Canada
metal? The Indian delegation attending the Conference included
A. Platinum Liquid Prasar Bharati Chairman A Surya Prakash, Member of
B. Black Gold Parliament and journalist Swapan Das Gupta and Kanchan
C. Yellow Silver Gupta, Member, Press Council
D. Blue Gold The UK government has committed 18 million pounds
E. Violet Iron towards improving the media freedom across the world
Answer: B and announced the creation of a new Global Media
Indian scientists have tinkered with the chemistry of the Defence Fund.
yellow metal and have turned it into ‘black gold’. 1313. The 2019 Himalayan states’ conclave will take
They claim that it can be potentially used for applications place at__________
ranging from solar energy harvesting to desalinating A. Manali
seawater. B. Mussoorie
Scientists at the Mumbai-based Tata Institute of C. Darjeeling
Fundamental Research (TIFR) used gold nanoparticles D. Nainital
and by rearranging size and gaps between them developed E. Shimla
a new material, which has unique properties such as Answer: B
capacity to absorb light and carbon dioxide. A conclave to deliberate on the problems faced by
Gold does not have these properties, therefore ‘black gold’ Himalayan states will be held in the queen of hills on July
is being called a new material. In appearance it is black, 28.
hence the name ‘black gold.’ States to attend the conclave include Jammu and Kashmir,
1311. The Women Start-up Summit 2019 was held Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh,
recently in _______________. Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur.
A. Kochi The conclave will discuss methods to protect the
B. Thiruvananthapuram Himalayan eco system from global warming, water
C. Palakad conservation measures to be adopted besides working out

an action plan for sustainable development in the E. None of these
Himalayan region and submitting its draft to Niti Ayog. Answer: A
1314. Who among the following pair have won the To commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma
bronze medal at the World Tour Platinum Australian Gandhi Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has
Open? launched Mission SHAKTTI (School based Health
A. Anthony Amal Raj & Thakkar Manas Vikash Awareness, Knowledge Test and Training Initiative) in
B. Jeoung Youngsik and Lee Sangsu collaboration with National Gandhi Museum and
C. G. Sathiyan and Anthony Amalraj Directorate of Education, Govt. of Delhi. This initiative is
D. Pavel Platonov & Vladimir Samsonov to create awareness among school children about health.
E. None of the above Under this program ICMR scientists and officers are
Answer: C visiting schools for active interaction with the school kids
Indian Table Tennis pair of G. Sathiyan and Anthony to aware them regarding value for good health.
Amalraj won the bronze at the World Tour Platinum 1318. Name the initiative launche by Union Ministry of
Australian Open Health and Family Welfareto improve quality of care
This was India’s first ever medal in the Australian Open in labor room and maternity operation theatres in
1315. Soumendra Nath Kundu passed away at the age public health facilities.
of 77. He was a well known __________ A. LaKshya
A. Politician B. LaQshya
B. Journalist C. Lushya
C. Actor D. LaRMO
D. Cricketer E. None of these
E. Golf Player Answer: B
Answer: D The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Former Bengal and Railways leg-spinner Soumendranath Government of India launched ‘LaQshya’ (Labour room
Kundu died at the age of 77. Quality improvement Initiative) Initiative to improve
He was conferred the Lifetime Achievement award in quality of care in labor room and maternity operation
2013-14 when late Jagmohan Dalmiya was the CAB theatres in public health facilities.
president. It aims to reduce preventable maternal and newborn
1316. As per the 2019 global Multidimensional Poverty mortality, morbidity, and stillbirths associated with the
Index (MPI) report, India lifted ___________ people care around delivery in the Labour room and Maternity
out of poverty between 2006 and 2016 Operation Theatre and ensure respectful maternity care.
A. 461 million It will be implemented in government Medical Colleges
B. 369 million (MCs), District Hospitals (DHs), high delivery load Sub-
C. 640 million District Hospitals (SDHs) and Community Health Centres
D. 456 million (CHCs) with over 100 deliveries/month ( 60 in hills and
E. 271 million desert areas).
Answer: E 1319. West Bengal government observes “Save Water
The Indian population living in multidimensional poverty Day” on _____.
in 2005-2006 was about 640 million people (55.1%) and A. July 12
this reduced to 369 million people (27.9%) in 2015-16. In B. July 13
all, India lifted 271 million people out of poverty between C. July 14
2006 and 2016 as per the report. D. July 15
1317. ICMR has launched a mission to create E. July 16
awareness among school children about health. What Answer: A
is the name of the mission? ‘Save Water Day’ was observed by the West Bengal
A. SHAKTTI government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
B. SURYODAYA participated in a march in the city to raise awareness on
C. SURAKSHA conservation.
D. SWAYMKRUSHI

To raise awareness on rain water government would The world’s biggest diamond mine, Argyle Diamond
observe July 12 as Save water day. Mine is being shuttered after almost four decades.
1320. Which state cabinet became the first state to It is run by by Rio Tinto Group and is located in Western
approve a draft water policy to address water issues, Australia. It will close its working by the end of 2020 due
conservation, and protection of water sources in the to exhausting of its supply of economically viable stones.
state. It is the largest diamond producer in the world by volume.
A. Meghalaya Argyle is best known as the source of about 90% of the
B. Mizoram world’s prized pink diamonds.
C. West Bengal 1323. India to overtake Japan to become 3rd largest
D. Andhra Pradesh economy in ______.
E. Madhya Pradesh A. 2023
Answer: A B. 2025
The Meghalaya cabinet became the first state to approve a C. 2027
draft water policy to address water issues, conservation, D. 2030
and protection of water sources in the state. E. 2035
The policy intends to achieve sustainable development, Answer: B
management and use of water resources with community India will this year overtake the UK to become the world’s
participation. fifth biggest economy, and is poised to surpass Japan to be
This will improve health and livelihood and reduce the third largest in 2025.
vulnerability among the people. The key goal is to transform India from a $3 trillion
This will also assure of good governance for present and economy in 2019 to a $5 trillion economy by 2025, lifting
future generations through integrated water resources India into the ranks of the world’s upper-middle-income
management and environmental sustainability. countries.
1321. Name the new feature launched by Youtube IHS Markit estimates that India will overtake the UK to
Targeting teenagers. become the world’s fifth largest economy in 2019, and
A. Gaming Playlists forecasts that Indian GDP will reach $5.9 trillion in 2025,
B. Own Playlists surpassing Japanese GDP to make India the world’s third-
C. Learning Playlists largest economy.
D. Channel Playlists 1324. Gitanas Nauseda has been sworn in as the
E. None of these President of which country?
Answer: C A. Slovakia
Targeting teenagers, Google-owned content sharing app B. Belarus
YouTube is bringing a new education feature called C. Estonia
Learning Playlists with dedicated landing pages for D. Lithuania
educational videos on topics like math, science, music and E. Malaysia
language, free from algorithmic recommendations. Answer: D
Removing recommended videos from Learning Playlists Gitanas Nauseda has been sworn in as the new President
shows that YouTube is not taking any chances when it of Lithuania.
comes to getting educational content right. Nauseda replaced Dalia Gribauskaite who served in this
1322. The world’s biggest diamond mine, Argyle office for two consecutive terms from 2009 till 2019.
Diamond Mine is being shut down after being in 1325. Who was appointed as Himachal Pradesh
operation for over 40 years. The mine is based in Governor?
which country? A. Hemanth Barghava
A. Greece B. Kalraj Mishra
B. Iceland C. Vijay Chandra
C. Australia D. Chandra Mouli
D. New Zealand E. Rajendra Prasad
E. Portugal Answer: B
Answer: C

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Kalraj Mishra the conference. Raghu Ram was honoured in recognition
as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh of efforts that paved the way for improving the delivery of
Acharya Devvrat has been transferred from Himachal breast healthcare in India.
Pradesh and appointed Governor of Gujarat. 1328. Name the Bengali film that has won four awards
1326. The 11th Mekong Ganga Cooperation Senior (Best Director’, ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Original Score’)
Officials' Meeting (11th MGC SOM) held recently was including ‘Best Feature Film’ at the 9th edition of the
hosted by which city? SAARC festival?
A. New Delhi A. Njan Marykutty
B. Mumbai B. Drishtikone
C. Kolkata C. Haami
D. Varanasi D. Nagarkirtan
E. Ranchi E. Samantaral
Answer: A Answer: D
The 11th Mekong Ganga Cooperation Senior Officials’ The 9th edition of the SAARC( South Asian Association
Meeting (11th MGC SOM) was held in New Delhi. for Regional Cooperation) festival 2019 in Colombo,
They also discussed the Draft MGC Plan of Action (2019- Srilanka. Bengali filmmaker Kaushik Ganguly’s film
22) for adoption in the 10th MGC Ministerial Meeting in ‘Nagarkirtan’ has won four awards (Best Director’, ‘Best
Bangkok on 1 August 2019. Actor’ and ‘Best Original Score’) including ‘Best Feature
India’s assistance to Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Film’ at the festival.
Vietnam (CLMV) under the MGC Quick Impact Project Two other Indian films have also won awards at the fest.
Scheme (QIPS) since its inception in 2014 is moving at a ‘Na Bole Wo Haram’ bagged the ‘Best Short Film’ award
steady pace. A total of 24 projects have been completed so directed by Nitish Patankar, while ‘Walking With the
far, including 15 in Cambodia and 9 in Vietnam at a cost Wind’ received the Special Jury award directed by
of USD 1.2 million, generating significant positive impact Praveen Morchhale.
among beneficiary communities. In addition, currently one 1329. Which country Launches Spektr-RG, a New X-
project in Cambodia and 3 projects in Lao PDR are under Ray Observatory, into Space?
implementation. A. China
Other notable initiatives under Mekong Ganga B. Russia
Cooperation include the MGC Asian Traditional Textile C. Germany
Museum (MGC ATTM) in Siem Reap, Cambodia and the D. Malaysia
Common Archival Resource Centre (CERC) at Nalanda E. India
University, Rajgir. Answer: B
1327. Recently, whom among the following has been A Russian and European all-sky-survey satellite is safely
conferred the Honorary Fellowship of The Royal in space following a successful launch on a Proton rocket.
College of Surgeons (FRCS) of Thailand? The Spektrum-Röntgen-Gamma mission, also known as
A. P Raghu Ram Spektr-RG, is a joint project between the Russian space
B. R Rajender agency, Roscosmos, and the German space agency, DLR.
C. M Damodar Spektr-RG launched to space from the Baikonur
D. K Sashi Shekar Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
E. R Nirupam The spacecraft is expected to detect 100,000 galaxy
Answer: A clusters, 3 million supermassive black holes, tens of
Well-known breast surgeon and Padma Shri awardee P thousands of star-forming galaxies, the presence of plasma
Raghu Ram has been conferred the Honorary Fellowship (superheated gas) and many more types of objects.
of The Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) of Thailand. The observatory includes two X-ray mirror telescopes,
Raghu Ram, also the president-elect of the Association of called ART-XC and eROSITA. ART-XC (a Russian
Surgeons of India, received the honour at the 44th Annual payload) will examine the higher energies of X- rays, up
Scientific Congress of the Royal College in Pattaya. to 30 keV, while eROSITA (Extended Roentgen Survey
Over 2,000 delegates from all over Thailand and world- with an Imaging Telescope Array) is optimized for an
renowned surgeons from 20 countries are participating in energy range of 0.5 to 10 keV.

1330. Who has won the Formula One 2019 British Australian Billy Dib in the fourth round of his bout in the
Grand Prix? inaugural Super Boxing League. The event was held at
A. Sebastian Vettel King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia.
B. Max Verstappen 1333. Vijender Singh Beniwal is related to which
C. Valtteri Bottas sports?
D. Lewis Hamilton A. Badminton
E. None of these B. Table Tennis
Answer: D C. Shooting
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes – Britain) has won the D. Golf
Formula One 2019 British Grand Prix. It is the sixth time E. Boxing
that he has won the British Grand Prix. He thus overtakes Answer: E
Jim Clark and Alain Prost, who both had five wins, and Indian boxing star Vijender Singh Beniwal (Haryana)
now has the greatest record of all in this race. clinched his 11th consecutive win in US professional
Valtteri Bottas was at second followed by Charles Leclerc Boxing (United States) against Mike Snider of US in
at third. Newark, New Jersey.
Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel had a crash Vijender recently fought and lost in the Indian general
during the race crash elections from the South Delhi seat.
1331. Who has won the women’s single title at the 1334. Hussain Muhammad Ershad passed away
Wimbledon Open 2019? recently. He was the former President of which
A. Simona Halep country?
B. Venus Williams A. Egypt
C. Serena Williams B. Bangladesh
D. Karolína Pliskova C. Afghanistan
E. None of these D. Syria
Answer: A E. Iraq
The 2019 Wimbledon Championships was a Grand Slam Answer: B
tennis tournament that took place at the All England Lawn Bangladesh’s former military dictator H.M. Ershad, who
Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United had seized power in a 1982 coup, has died. He was 89.
Kingdom. The main tournament began on 1 July 2019 and Ershad had long been suffering from multiple
finished on 14 July 2019. complications including infections in his lungs and
kidneys.
1335. The well known Fernando Corbato who passed
away recently was a notable ____________
A. Astronaut
B. Computer Scientist
C. Pilot
D. Politician
E. Mountineer
Answer: B
1332. Who is the winner of 2019 WBC International US-born Fernando José “Corby” Corbató, credited with
Welterweight Title? inventing the computer password, passed away in
A. Neeraj Goyat Massachusetts at the age of 93.
B. Satish Kumar Corbató led the development of the Compatible Time-
C. Vikas Krishan Yadav Sharing System (CTSS), regarded as one of the world’s
D. Amir Khan first operating systems.
E. None of these 1336. M J Radhakrishna who passed away recently
Answer: D was a well known cinematographer. He worked for
Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan clinched the WBC which film industry?
international welterweight title after knocking out A. Kannada

B. Odia The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has penalised State Bank
C. Marathi of India and Union Bank of India for violating certain
D. Malayalam regulatory guidelines
E. Telugu SBI was fined Rs. 7 crore for non-compliance with the
Answer: D directions issued by the RBI on Income Recognition and
Noted Malayali cinematographer M J Radhakrishnan Asset Classification (IRAC) norms, code of conduct for
passed away following a heart attack. opening and operating current accounts and reporting of
Renowned as the master of the ascetic frame, he worked in data on Central Repository of Information on Large
around 75 films in a career spanning nearly three decades. Credits (CRILC), and fraud risk management and
He was 61. classification and reporting of frauds
1337. World Youth Skills Day 2019 is observed on July The central bank also imposed a Rs. 10-lakh fine on Union
15. In 2019,___________and the UNEVOC network Bank for non-compliance with the directions on the
will join the global celebrations to mark the day. cybersecurity framework in banks issued by the RBI.
A. UNESCO 1340. Which among the financial institution to offer
B. UNICEF $250 million to Kerala for disaster management?
C. SAARC A. IMF
D. UNDP B. ADB
E. None of these C. IFC
Answer: A D. World Bank
World Youth Skills Day is marked to promote youth skills E. IDB
development and abilities. In 2019, UNESCO and the Answer: D
UNEVOC network will join the global celebrations to The World bank has cleared the first tranche of $250
mark the day. This year, the theme for World Youth Skills million of the $500 million fund for the Resilient Kerala
Day 2019 is ‘Learning to learn for life and work’. Programme (RKP) to help improve the state’s resilience
1338. The first international flight from Devi Ahilya against natural disasters and climate change. Kerala has
Bai Holkar International Airport of Indore in Madhya become the first Indian state to get this fund
Pradesh left for _______. 1341. Who among the following Indian judges has
A. Singapore recently been appointed as an international Judge of
B. Dubai the Singapore International Commercial Court?
C. Kaula Lumpur A. Justice Jasti Chelameswar
D. Beiging B. Justice Madan Lokur
E. Moscow C. Justice AK Sikri
Answer: B D. Justice Ashok Bhushan
The first international flight from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar E. None of these
International Airport of Indore in Madhya Pradesh left for Answer: C
Dubai Former Supreme Court judge, Justice AK Sikri, has been
Air India is operating 162-seater A-320 Neo aircraft on appointed as an international judge of the Singapore
this route, which will fly directly to Dubai on every International Commercial Court (SICC).
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday while the return flight The President of the Republic of Singapore has made the
from Dubai will be on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. appointment of Justice Sikri with effect from August 1
1339. Recently, RBI slaps how many crore rupees fine Justice AK Sikri was recently appointed as the
on SBI for non-compliance of directions? Chairperson of the News Broadcasting Standards
A. Rs.5 crore Authority (NBSA) by the News Broadcasters Association
B. Rs.6 crore (NBA).
C. Rs.7 crore 1342. Who has recently been named the Deputy CM of
D. Rs.8 crore Goa?
E. Rs.10 crore A. Chandrakant Kavlekar
Answer: C B. Manohar Parikkar
C. Narendra Singh

D. Chandan Kumar La Trobe University is the first Australian university to
E. Atul Srivastava award Khan with an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Letters
Answer: A (honoris causa).
Chandrakant Kavlekar, who was the Leader of the 1345. Which city in China will host 2020 session of
Opposition, will be designated as Deputy Chief Minister. World Heritage Committee?
The Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant of BJP A. Shanghai
inducted 4 new ministers in the Goa Cabinet. Governor B. Fuzhou
Mridula Sinha administered the oath of office and secrecy C. Chengdu
to the new ministers at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, D. Tianjin
Goa. E. Bejing
1343. Who has been appointed as interim USA cricket Answer: B
coach? The 43rd session of UNESCO’s World Heritage
A. Wasim Akram Committee was held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
B. Sachin Tendulkar 29 new sites were added to the list during the recent
C. Saurav Ganguly session, including two in China: a series of migratory bird
D. Rahul Dravid sanctuaries in China’s Bohai Gulf, and the archaeological
E. Kiran More site of Liangzhu in modern-day Zhejiang province, whose
Answer: E ruins date back more than 5,300 years.
Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Kiran More has been At the conclusion of the 43rd session, it was also
appointed the interim coach of the USA cricket team. announced that Fuzhou, the capital of the southeastern
More will take over from the former coach Pubudu coastal province of Fujian, will host the committee’s 44th
Dassanayake of Sri Lanka, whose contract was to end by meeting next year.
March 2019 but was extended to December 2019, resigned Fujian province currently has three sites on the UNESCO
due to differences with the USA Cricket board. list: Wuyi Mountain, added in 1999; Fujian tulou, a
The USA Cricket has also appointed former India spinner distinctive type of roundhouse architecture characteristic
Sunil Joshi as spin bowling advisor, and Pravin Amre and of the region’s Hakka people; and danxia, a unique
Kieran Powell as advisors for the batting department. petrographic landform concentrated in southern China.
1344. Who among the bollywood actors to Receive Sanfang Qixiang, a network of lanes and alleys in central
Honorary Doctorate from La Trobe University, Fuzhou dating to the Tang dynasty, was added to the
Melbourne? World Heritage Site’s Tentative List in 2013, and given an
A. Salman Khan Honorable Mention in 2015.
B. Sharukh Khan 1346. The Golden Jubilee Edition of International Film
C. Amir Khan Festival of India, IFFI will be held from 20th Nov till
D. Akshay Kumar 28th November 2019 in ____.
E. Saif Ali Khan A. Goa
Answer: B B. Bangalore
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to be C. Mysore
honoured with an honorary doctorate degree from D. Mangalore
Melbourne-based La Trobe University for his E. Tiruvananthapuram
contributions and efforts towards underprivileged Answer: A
children, women’s empowerment through Meer The Golden Jubilee Edition of International Film Festival
Foundation and his achievements in the Indian of India, IFFI will be held from 20th Nov till 28th
entertainment industry. November 2019 in Panaji, Goa.
Khan, who will be visiting Australia to attend the 10th President of Oscar Academy John Bailey and other
edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) next eminent cinematographers and producers have been
month as its chief guest, said having his humanitarian invited for the event. Russia will be IFFI partner in this
endeavours recognised for the first time by the country edition.
was a great honour.

On the occasion, Union Minister Javdekar and Goa Chief C. 6
Minister Dr Pramod Sawant released special IFFI Golden D. 3
Jubilee poster. E. 2
1347. Which team has won the ICC Cricket Men’s Answer: A
World Cup 2019? Rohit Sharma became the only player to hit 5 century in a
A. Australia single edition of World Cup. He broke the record of
B. England Kumar Sangakkara of 4 century.
C. New Zealand 1349. Who among the given players has won the
D. South Africa Golden Bat award in the ICC Cricket World Cup
E. India 2019?
Answer: B A. Virat Kohli
England defeated New Zealand to win the ICC Cricket B. Kane Williamson
Men’s World Cup 2019. England won the World Cup on C. Rohit Sharma
account of more number of boundaries as even the super D. Shakib Al Hasan
over resulted in a tie. Both teams made 241 runs in the E. David Warner
match and 15 runs in the super over. Answer: C
Here are some major highlights of the ICC Cricket World Golden Bat award: Rohit Sharma (Highest run scorer in
Cup 2019: the tournament- 648 runs)
• Venue: England and Wales (In 2023- India is the 1350. Vinesh Phogat is related to which sports event?
host country) A. Tennis
• Official Song: ‘Stand By’ (a collaboration B. Wrestling
between new artist LORYN and one of the UK’s C. Javelin Throw
most successful and influential acts, Rudimental) D. Shooting
• Player of the tournament: Kane Williamson E. Discus Throw
(Captain Newzealand) Answer: B
• Golden Bat award: Rohit Sharma (Highest run Vinesh Phogat added to India’s medal tally in Yasar Dogu
scorer in the tournament- 648 runs) 2019 Ranking Series tournament in Istanbul, by clinching
• Golden Ball award: Mitchell Starc (Australia)- gold medal in the 53kg category.
Highest Wicket taker- 27 wickets Earlier, Seema and Manju Kumari won a gold medal each
• Rohit Sharma became the only player to hit 5 in the 50kg and 59kg category respectively.
century in a single edition of World Cup. He In men’s wrestling, Rahul Aware won gold in the 61kg
broke the record of Kumar Sangakkara of 4 freestyle category, while Utkarsh clinched the bronze in
century. the same weight division.
• Shakib Al Hasan first to 500 runs and 10 wickets 1351. ISRO Called Off Chandrayaan-2 Launch Due to
in single World Cup Technical Snag. A technical snag was observed at t-
• ICC Team of the Tournament- ICC has also minus____ minutes.
announced the team of the tournament with A. 34
players from all the country. Two Indians have B. 44
been listed in this team. They are Rohit Sharma C. 56
and Jasprit Bumrah. The team is selected on the D. 67
basis of performance of the players in the E. 77
tournament. Answer: C
1348. Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma made record of India’s ambitious second lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2,
scoring highest century in a single edition of World suffered a temporary setback in the early hours, with the
Cup during the 2019 ICC World Cup. How many launch of the rocket being aborted 56 minutes before the
century were hit by the player during the entire scheduled lift-off.
tournament? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed
A. 5 that the launch had been cancelled after a technical snag
B. 4 was detected in one of the launch systems of the

GSLVMkIII-M1 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Palau President Tommy Remengesau signed the ISA
Vehicle Mark III). Framework Agreement during a special ceremony at the
GSLVMkIII-M1 is a three-stage vehicle with two solid Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations.
motor strap-ons (S200), a liquid propellant core stage Remengesau recognised the ISA as a key initiative for
(L110) and a cryogenic stage (C-25). promoting sustainable energy.
Chandrayaan-2 has three modules including an orbiter, a The partnership between India and Palau, Remengesau
lander (Vikram), and a rover (Pragyan). praised India as an important partner for South-South
1352. Name the Lt. Gen. who was awarded the Maha Cooperation and commended the positive role being
Vir Chakra in the 1971 Indo-Pak war and Kirti Chaka played by the India-UN Development Fund in promoting
in the 1947 Hyderabad operations, who passed away sustainable development projects in partner countries.
recently. Palau will host the 2020 edition of the ‘Our Oceans
A. JS Gharaya conference’, which will focus on issues such as climate
B. Amartya Singh change, sustainable fisheries and marine pollution.
C. Kireet Sahoo 1355. The Union Environment Ministry has selected
D. Chandramouli how many beaches in India to vie for a ‘Blue Flag’
E. None of these certification?
Answer: A A. 10
Lt Gen JS Gharaya (retd), who was awarded the Maha Vir B. 12
Chakra in the 1971 Indo-Pak war and Kirti Chaka in the C. 14
1947 Hyderabad operations, passed away D. 16
1353. World Day for International Justice is observed E. 20
annually on _______ every year. Answer: B
A. 17 July • The Union Environment Ministry has selected 12
B. 16 July beaches in India to vie for a ‘Blue Flag’
C. 15 July certification, an international recognition
D. 14 July conferred on beaches that meet certain criteria of
E. 13 July cleanliness and environmental propriety.
Answer: A • These beaches are at Shivrajpur (Gujarat),
World Day for International Justice is observed annually Bhogave (Maharashtra), Ghoghla (Diu), Miramar
on 17 July every year. It is also known as Day of (Goa), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka),
International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day. Kappad (Kerala), Eden (Puducherry),
This day recognise the emerging system of international Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Rushikonda
criminal justice. (Andhra Pradesh), Golden (Odisha), and
1354. Palau has joined the International Solar Alliance Radhanagar (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
(ISA) and has become the ________ country to sign the • The Blue Flag Programme for beaches and
ISA Framework Agreement. marinas is run by the international, non-
A. 88th governmental, non-profit organisation FEE (the
B. 76th Foundation for Environmental Education).
C. 52nd 1356. How much amount has been approved by the
D. 64th World Bank for First Resilient Kerala Program?
E. 68th A. USD 150 million
Answer: B B. USD 200 million
Palau signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) C. USD 250 million
Framework Agreement here, lauding India for its efforts in D. USD 100 million
promoting sustainable development projects through E. USD 300 million
South-South cooperation. Answer: C
Palau became the 76th country to sign the ISA Framework • The Government of India, the Government of
Agreement, which till date has been ratified by a total of Kerala and the World Bank have signed a Loan
54 of the 76 countries. Agreement of USD 250 million for the First

Resilient Kerala Program to enhance the State’s 1358. The UK-India Joint Economic and Trade
resilience against the impacts of natural disasters Committee (JETCO) Meet 2019 was held in which
and climate change. city?
• The Resilient Kerala Program will focus on A. Paris
strengthening the State’s institutional and B. London
financial capacity to protect the assets and C. Rome
livelihoods of poor and vulnerable groups through D. New Delhi
an inclusive and participatory approach. E. Mumbai
• The New Program is part of the Government of Answer: B
India’s support to Kerala’s ‘Rebuild Kerala Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways
Development Programme’ aimed at building a Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for International
green and resilient Kerala. This partnership will Trade of the UK, Dr Liam Fox, met in London for the
identify key areas of policy and institutional 13th meeting of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade
strengthening to maximize development impact. Committee (JETCO).
• It is the first of two Development Policy India and the UK agreed to set up three new bilateral
Operations aiming to mainstream disaster and working groups to tackle barriers in specific sectors
climate resilience into critical infrastructure and including food and drink, healthcare and data services.
services. India–UK JETCO was established in 2005 for a strategic
• State partnership is a key pillar of the Bank’s economic relationship with the UK and to nurture business
new Country Partnership Framework for India. and enhance bilateral trade and investment.
Through such partnerships, the Bank will support 1359. Who among the following has been appointed as
select States striving to bring about systemic the Governor of Andhra Pradesh recently?
improvements in the way development initiatives A. Anusuiya Uikey
are planned and executed. B. Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
1357. The Common Service Centre (CSC) has C. Kalraj Mishra
launched the credit card ‘Small Business MoneyBack D. Acharya Devvrat
Credit Card’ in partnership with which bank? E. OP Kohli
A. ICICI Bank Answer: B
B. Axis Bank BJP veteran and former Odisha minister Biswa Bhusan
C. Yes Bank Harichandan and former BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh
D. HDFC Bank Anusuiya Uikey were appointed Governors of Andhra
E. UCO Bank Pradesh and Chhattisgarh respectively.
Answer: D Harichandan will replace E S L Narasimhan, who is also
HDFC Bank launched a co-branded ”Small Business Governor of Telangana, while Uikey will replace Madhya
MoneyBack Credit Card” for small traders and village Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, who was holding
level entrepreneurs (VLEs). additional responsibility of Chhattisgarh. Patel was given
The credit card is specifically designed for CSC’s VLEs, charge following the death of Governor Balram Das
and VLE-sourced customers, and will give users easy Tandon last year.
access to credit for their day-to-day business expenses. 1360. The General Council selected ______ artists in
The card was launched by HDFC Bank MD Aditya Puri the Performing Arts for the Sangeet Natak Akademi
and CSC Chief Dinesh Kumar Tyagi. Awards for the year 2018.
At present, as much as Rs 70,000 crore worth of business A. 40
is transacted through the network of Common Services B. 42
Centres (CSCs), which apart from providing a platform for C. 44
essential government and public utility services also D. 46
deliver a range of social welfare schemes, financial E. 48
services, education and skill development courses, Answer: C
healthcare, agriculture services and digital literacy. • Eminent artists Zakhir Hussain, Sonal Mansingh,
Jatin Goswami and K Kalyanasundaram Pillai

have been chosen in the Akademi Ratna category • Dutee Chand, hailing from Jajpur district of
by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for the year 2018. Odisha, became the first Indian to win a gold
• The General Council selected 44 artists from the medal at the event.
field of Music, Dance, Theatre, • She is the current national champion in the
Traditional/Folk/Tribal Music/Dance/Theatre, women’s 100 metres event. She is the third Indian
Puppetry and Overall contribution/scholarship in woman to ever qualify for the Women’s 100
the Performing Arts for the Sangeet Natak meters event at Summer Olympic Games (for
Akademi Awards for the year 2018. 2016 Rio Olympics).
• Diwan Singh Bajeli and Puru Dadhich have been • The Indian shooter Elavenil (Cuddalore,
selected for the Akademi Award 2018 in the field Tamilnadu) got 225.2 points in the final round to
of Overall Contribution/Scholarship in the finish second behind Brazdova Lucie( Czech
Performing Arts. Republic) with 250.3 points.
• Eleven eminent artists have been selected from the • The women’s team comprising Nina Chandel,
field of Music including Mani Prasad for Elavenil Valarivan and Aayushi Gupta got their
Hindustani Vocal, Madhup Mudgal – Hindustani Bronze medal with 1866.2 points.
Vocal, Tarun Bhattacharya – Hindustani • Angad Vir Singh Bajwa (24) shot 44 in the final
Instrumental – Santoor, Tejendra Narayan & got Bronze medal. He had made it to the finals
Majumdar – Hindustani Instrumental – Sarod. with the third-best of 122/125 score. The gold was
Other sub-categories include Carnatic Instrument, won by Nicolas Vasiliou of Cyprus with 56 hits.
Other Major Traditions of Music-Sugam Sangeet • Angad represented India in his first senior world
and many more. cup in Acapulco 2015.
• Nine esteemed artists have been selected in the 1362. Which country is to host ISSF World Cup from
field of Dance including, Radha Sridhar for March 15-26 2020?
Bharatanatyam, Ishira & Maulik Shah (Joint A. Russia
Award) for Kathak, Akham Lakshmi Devi for B. India
Manipuri, Pasumurthy Ramalinga Sastry for C. England
Kuchipudi. D. Australia
• The honour of Akademi Fellow carries purse E. New Zealand
money of Rs.3,00,000/- (Rupees three lakh) and Answer: B
Akademi Award carries Rs 1,00,000/- (Rupees • The capital will be hosting next year’s
one lakh), besides a Tamrapatra and Angavastram. International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
1361. The 2019 Summer Universiade, the XXX Combined World Cup from March 2020 to be
Summer Universiade was held in Naples, Italy, held in New Delhi, India
between 3 and 14 July 2019. Which country topped the • The Combined World Cup involves events in
medals table? rifle, pistol and shotgun.
A. India 1363. The Nelson Mandela International Day is
B. Japan celebrated every year on ______.
C. China A. July 18
D. Russia B. July 17
E. Germany C. July 16
Answer: B D. July 15
• The 2019 Summer Universiade, the XXX Summer E. July 14
Universiade was held in Naples, Italy, between 3 Answer: A
and 14 July 2019. • The Nelson Mandela International Day is
• Japan won the top spot with 82 Medals (33 Gold, celebrated every year on July 18
21 Silver, 28 Bronze). • The day came into existence post a resolution
• India got 29th place in the list with the total medal passed by the United Nations which officially
tally of 4 (1Gold, 1Silver, 2 Bronze). declared his birthday which falls on 18 July to be
celebrated globally since 2009

1364. China has gifted warship frigate P625 to which D. Namdapha
country? E. Sakteng
A. India Answer: A
B. Sri Lanka • Union Cabinet has approved 1,600 crore rupees
C. Pakistan for Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal
D. Bangladesh Pradesh
E. None of these • Dibang Multipurpose Project (Dibang MPP) is
Answer: B envisaged as a storage based hydro-electric
• China has gifted warship frigate P625 to Sri project with flood moderation as the key
Lanka objective.
• The frigate was commissioned into the Chinese • The Project is located on river Dibang, in Lower
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy as Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh. The
Tongling in 1994. project envisages construction of a 278 m high
• The warship was decommissioned in 2015 and has Concrete Gravity Dam
been gifted to Sri Lankan Navy after a refit. • The project shall generate 2880MW (12x240MW)
• The ‘P625’ frigate will be mainly used for power to produce 11223MU of energy in a 90%
offshore patrol, environment monitoring and anti- dependable year.
piracy combats • This is the largest ever Hydro Electric Projects to
1365. The Union Cabinet has recently approved to be constructed in India. The dam is 278 metres
extend the term of Fifteenth Finance Commission high and will be the highest dam in India once
to______________ completed
A. 30 October2019 1367. Which among the following state has been
B. 31 December 2019 included recently in the Google India's 'Internet
C. 30 November2019 Saathi' programme aimed to empower rural women?
D. 31 January 2020 A. Punjab and Kerala
E. 26 January 2020 B. Kerala and Odisha
Answer: C C. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
• Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of D. Andhra Pradesh and Kerala
Fifteenth Finance Commission up to 30th E. Punjab and Odisha
November 2019 and mandated the panel to Answer: E
suggest ways for allocation of non-lapsable funds • Google India’s ‘Internet Saathi’ programme aimed
for defence and internal security. to empower rural women on how to use the
• It will enable the Commission to examine various Internet has now added two more states — Punjab
comparable estimates for financial projections in and Odisha.
view of reforms and the new realities to finalise its • With this, the programme has now reached 2.6
recommendations for the period 2020-2025 lakh villages in 20 states.
• The Fifteenth Finance Commission was, • Launched as a pilot project in 2015, along with
constituted by the President on 27th November, Tata Trusts, ‘Internet Saathi’ programme focuses
2017, headed by N K Singh. on educating women on how to use the Internet.
• It was to submit its report on the basis of its • In Punjab, the programme will cover around 5,000
Terms of Reference by 30th October this year villages. In Odisha, it will cover over 16,000
covering a period of five years commencing from villages.
1st April, 2020 1368. Supreme Court has formed __________ member
1366. Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,600 cr for committee to suggest measures of controlling
_____________ Multipurpose Project in Arunachal extinction of Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser
Pradesh. Florican.
A. Dibang A. 3
B. Itanagar B. 4
C. Tawang C. 5

D. 6 Processing (NLP) algorithm to understand the
E. 2 customer query and fetch the relevant information
Answer: A from possible knowledgebase in a matter of
• Supreme Court of India has constituted a three milliseconds.
member high powered committee to frame and 1371. ADB has cut the forecast for India's GDP growth
implement an emergency response plan for the forecast to _________ for 2019 year.
protection of two Indian birds species namely A. 7%
Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican B. 6.7%
• The panel comprising C. 7.3%
• Dr Deepak Apte – Director of Bombay Natural D. 6.4%
History Society; E. 7.5%
• Dr Asad R Rahmani former Director of Bombay Answer: A
Natural History Society and member of governing • Asian Development Bank has lowered India’s
body of Wetlands International South Asia GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for the current
• Dr Dhananjai Mohan, Chief Conservator of year
Forests of Uttarakhand. • India is expected to grow by 7 per cent in 2019
1369. What is the interest rate applicable on General (FY20) and 7.2 per cent in 2020 (FY21), slightly
Provident Fund (GPF) for the Quarter July- Sept slower than projected in April
2019? • For the south Asian region growth projected at 6.6
A. 8.0% per cent in 2019 and 6.7 per cent in 2020
B. 7.6% 1372. Ebix Inc, the US-based supplier of on-demand
C. 8.1% software and e-commerce services to the insurance,
D. 7.9% healthcare, financial and e-learning industries, has
E. 7.5% acquired which Online travel agency company?
Answer: D A. Yatra
• Government cuts interest on General Provident B. Makemy Trip
Fund (GPF) by 10 bps to 7.9 per cent from 8 per C. IndiGo
cent for the period starting July 1 and ending on D. Goibibo
September 30. E. None of these
• This interest rate will be applicable on provident Answer: A
funds of central government employees, railways • Ebix Inc, the US-based supplier of on-demand
and defence forces. The rate is in line with that of software and e-commerce services to the
Public Provident Fund. insurance, healthcare, financial and e-learning
1370. Which bank has launched the Artificial industries, has acquired Yatra Online Inc, for an
Intelligence interactive assistant chatbot named enterprise value of $337.8 million (Rs 2,323.6
“ABHi”? crore) in an all-stock deal
A. Axis Bank • The transaction will create India’s largest and
B. Andhra Bank most profitable travel services company.
C. Allahabad Bank However, Yatra will continue to operate
D. State Bank of India independently and also retain its brand and status
E. Karnataka Bank in India.
Answer: B 1373. Who has been elected as the next President of
• Andhra Bank launched its Artificial Intelligence European Commission?
(AI) interactive assistant – ABHi. A. Christine Lagarde
• Bank Managing Director and CEO, J Packirisamy B. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer
has unveiled the Chatbot – ABHi at a function C. Ursula von der Leyen
held at Bank’s Head office D. Andrea Nahles
• The Bank’s AI powered chatbot-ABHi uses latest E. None of these
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Answer: C

• German defense minister Ursula von der Leyen • The agreement involves a range of maintenance
has been elected as the European Commission’s and other services for sub-systems of Israel
first female president. Aerospace’s naval medium range surface-to-air
• She will assume charge on 1 November 2019 and missile.
succeed Jean-Claude Juncker. 1376. Who has topped the latest list of the Bloomberg
1374. Govt's "Find the Incredible You" campaign Billionaires Index?
recently won PATA award. What does 'T' in PATA A. Mark Zuckerberg
stands for? B. Jeff Bezos
A. Trade C. Warren Buffett
B. Travel D. Bill Gates
C. Tourism E. None of these
D. Trademark Answer: B
E. Time • Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is the
Answer: B world’s richest person with a total net worth of
• The “Find the Incredible You” campaign of the USD 125 billion
Tourism Ministry, has won the Pacific Asia • Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman
Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award, 2019 Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest person, is world’s
• The campaign focuses on digital and social media 13th wealthiest person with a net worth of $51.8
and the promotion of niche tourism products of billion in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a
the country. daily ranking of the world’s wealthiest 500
• The campaign won the award under the individuals.
“Marketing – Primary Government Destination” • Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates, who has
category. never been ranked below the second spot on the
• To take the campaigns to the next level, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index has been pushed to
‘Incredible India 2.0’ campaign was launched in the Number 3 rank by Bernard Arnault, Chairman
September 2017. and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH oët
• As part of the 2.0 campaign, five new television Hennessy Bernard Arnault
commercials were produced by the ministry, 1377. The 21st edition of Commonwealth Table Tennis
which were aired globally on television and social Championship began in which city?
media. A. Cuttack
• PATA Gold Awards are given to tourism industry B. Kochi
organizations and individuals making an C. Chennai
outstanding contribution towards the successful D. Hyderabad
promotion of the travel industry throughout the E. Bangalore
Asia Pacific Region. Answer: A
1375. Israel and India siged a $__________ million deal • The 21st edition of Commonwealth Table Tennis
for the supply complementary Naval MRSAM systems Championship began at the Jawaharlal Indoor
A. 30 Stadium in Cuttack
B. 40 • Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal inaugurated
C. 50 the event.
D. 80 1378. Anish Bhanwala recently wins gold medal in
E. 25 ISSF Junior World Cupin which of the following
Answer: C category?
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has inked a A. 10 m
follow-up deal worth USD 50 million to supply B. 20 m
complementary Naval MRSAM (medium range C. 25 m
surface-to-air missile) systems to the Indian Navy D. Both A & B
and the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. E. Both A & C
Answer: C

• Anish Bhanwala won his second ISSF Junior donors to impact investors by linking conservation
World Cup gold in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol performance to financial performance.
• While Esha Singh bagged a silver in women’s • The bond, expected to launch in the first quarter
10m air pistol, consolidating India’s top position of 2020, looks to boost the black rhino population
in Suhl, Germany. by 10% globally.
• Anish had won his first Junior World Cup gold in 1381. Harsh Vardhan launches public awareness
the event in Sydney last year. campaign to control of vector-borne diseases in Delhi.
1379. India’s first garbage cafe has been launched in Name the campaign.
Ambikapur. The city is in which state? A. Vishaanujanit Abhuyaan
A. Chhattisgarh B. Arogyam Abhiyaan
B. Gujarat C. Jagrukta Abhiyaan
C. Uttarakhand D. Health Abhiyaan
D. Haryana E. None of these
E. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C
Answer: A • Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr
• By launching India’s first garbage cafe, Harsh Vardhan emphasised on the need of
Ambikapur, a city in the state of Chhattisgarh, is community efforts in the right direction to help in
bringing out the ‘best out of waste’. preventing Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) such
• This innovative idea birthed by the Municipal as Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya.
Corporation will not only tackle the ever rising • Vardhan launched the ‘Jagrukta Abhiyaan’, a
problem of waste management but will also three-day public awareness campaign on
address the issue of food access to the poor and prevention and control of VBDs.
homeless. • A total of 286 ward-wise teams have been
• Under this program, any person fetching a kilo of constituted with 20-25 members per team
plastic waste to the garbage cafe will be assured of including officers of the Municipal Corporation
a full meal while those collecting at least 500 along with the officers from Central Government
grams will benefit from a substantial breakfast. and government of NCTD (National Capital
• The city of Ambikapur ranked second cleanest Territory of Delhi).
city in India after Indore. 1382. Two new districts has recently been carved out in
1380. Rhino Bond is the world’s first financial the state of Tamil Nadu. What is the total number of
instrument for species conservation to be launched in districts with the introduction of the two new districts
2020. What is the total value of the bond? in the state?
A. USD 20 million A. 38
B. USD 60 million B. 33
C. USD 40 million C. 36
D. USD 60 million D. 35
E. USD 30 million E. 41
Answer: B Answer: D
• Investors will able to buy bonds that aim to • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami
increase the population of the endangered black announced that Tenkasi and Chengelpet districts
rhino, and reward investors only when the would be carved out of Tirunelveli and
numbers of these animals rise. Kanchipuram respectively, taking the total
• The $50 million Rhino Impact Bonds (RIB) will number of districts in the state to 35.
be the world’s first financial instrument working • In January, the government had announced
toward the conservation of a species at the risk of Kallakurichi district, the 33rd in the state, by
extinction. bifurcating regions from Villupuram district.
• The Rhino Impact Bond (RIB) is the world’s first 1383. Which state government raises aid for martyrs'
financial instrument for species conservation, kin to ₹1 cr or e fr om ₹25 lakh?
transferring the risk of funding conservation from A. Maharashtra

B. Madhya Pradesh instantly apply for a Point-of-Sale (PoS) machine
C. Meghalaya as well as instant marine insurance policy—both
D. Mizoram industry first services.
E. Manipur 1385. IRDAI has deceased the minimum death benefit
Answer: A for non-linked policies from 10 times to ________
• The Maharashtra Cabinet approved a four-fold A. 7 times
increase in the financial assistance given to B. 8 times
families of martyred and disabled soldiers hailing C. 9 times
from the state. D. 6 times
• Kin of martyred soldiers will now get ₹1 crore as E. 5 times
opposed to the current ₹25 lakh. The government Answer: A
will provide ₹60 lakh to soldiers left 51-100% • The Insurance Regulatory and Development
disabled, instead of the current ₹15 lakh. Authority of India (IRDAI) has tweaked some of
1384. ICICI Bank launched digital banking platform the key norms pertaining to life insurance
‘InstaBIZ’ for which of the following segment among products.
the following? • As per the Gazette notification, issued by the
A. Corporate Houses regulatory, the minimum death benefit in the non-
B. Asset Management linked policy has been decreased from 10 times to
C. MSMEs seven times. In the non-linked policy,
D. Self-employed individuals policyholders will get a fixed amount if the policy
E. Both 3 & 4 is surrendered after two years.
Answer: E • The revival period for this policy has been
• ICICI Bank announces the launch of a new digital increased from two years to five years.
platform curated specially for MSMEs and self- • In the Unit-Linked Policies, if it has a surrender
employed customers to enable them to undertake value during the first five years, it will become
their business banking transactions digitally and payable only after the completion of the lock-in
instantly. Called, ‘InstaBIZ’, it allows customers period. After the lock-in period, the surrender
to avail as many as over 115 products and services value shall be at least equal to the fund value as on
in a digital and secure manner on their mobile the date of surrender.
phone or internet banking platform. • With regards to pension products, policyholders
• Many of the services are first-in-the-industry and can withdraw 25 per cent of the insured during an
are available instantly. With this, MSMEs can emergency, including a serious illness, marriage
now enjoy enhanced convenience and and the education of their children.
productivity, as they can complete their banking 1386. Which company has signed a definitive
transactions ‘on-the-go’, without visiting a bank agreement to acquire Bengaluru-headquartered
branch. Lymbyc Solutions Pvt. Ltd for Rs 38 crore?
• This first-of-its-kind comprehensive digital A. BOSCH
platform for businesses enables them to B. Hinduja Global Solutions
experience the convenience of a range of services C. L&T Infotech
completely digitally — instant overdraft facility D. Wipro
(upto Rs 15 lakh) & business loans, easy bulk E. Infosys
collection & payments of funds through multiple Answer: C
digital modes, automatic bank reconciliation and • Larsen and Toubro Infotech Ltd, the technology
undertake largely all of the export-import services arm of Larsen and Toubro, has signed a
transactions like inward and outward remittances definitive agreement to acquire Bengaluru-
among others. headquartered Lymbyc Solutions Pvt. Ltd for Rs
• It is the first digital banking platform to enable 38 crore.
instant payment of GST using the challan number • Lymbyc is a Bengaluru-based specialist artificial
in a single click payment. Additionally, they can intelligence (AI) machine learning and advanced

analytics company with customers in the US, the • The other IOR countries include Oman, the
UK, Africa and India. Its acquisition will further Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia,
strengthen L&T Infotech’s digital and analytics Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar.
offerings. Before Lymbyc’s acquisiton, both • The programme also aims at establishing long-
companies had worked as strategic partners for a term scientific collaboration with these countries
year. in the field of ‘Ocean Research & Development’
1387. East Bengal to confer Bharat Gaurav award to and data collection with a focus in the Andaman
which among the following Indian sports person? Sea.
A. Kapil Dev 1389. New book to tell untold stories from Kargil War
B. Saurav Ganguly titled, "Kargil: Untold stories from the War", the book
C. M S Dhoni published by Penguin Random House. Who is the
D. Saina Nehwal author of the book?
E. Sarabjot Singh A. Diksha Basu
Answer: A B. Rakesh Satyal
• City soccer giants East Bengal will confer their C. Amitav Gosh
highest honour, Bharat Gaurav, on India”s first D. Nimita Gokhale
World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev on their E. Rachna Bisht Rawat
foundation day on August 1. Answer: E
• The red and gold brigade also wants to host a • On the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War, a new
ceremonial farewell match for football icon book will revisit the freezing battle grounds of the
Bhaichung Bhutia who expressed his desire to don 1999 conflict through untold stories of its bravest
the East Bengal colours one final time, eight years soldiers.
after calling it a day from international football. • Titled, “Kargil: Untold stories from the War”, the
• Kapil had signed for East Bengal on June 22, book published by Penguin Random House, is
1992, and played for 27 minutes six days later as a authored by Rachna Bisht Rawat.
substitute forward in an exhibition match against • The book that is based on Rawat’s interviews with
arch-rivals Mohun Bagan. war survivors and martyrs’ families, will take the
1388. Which Indian ship has been flagged off for two readers to the treacherous Himalayan mountains
months long mission SAGAR MAITRI-2 where some of the Indian Army’s bloodiest battles
A. INS Makar were fought.
B. INS Investigator 1390. Recently, ICC suspends whichcountries Cricket
C. INS Sandhayak team with immediate effect?
D. INS Sagardhwani A. Zimbabwae
E. None of these B. HongKong
Answer: D C. Kenya
• INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research D. Iceland
vessel of the Defence Research and Development E. Poland
Organisation, embarked on a two-month-long Answer: A
Sagar Maitri Mission-2 from Southern Naval The International Cricket Council, ICC has suspended
Command in Kochi. Zimbabwe Cricket with immediate effect over violation of
• Sagar Maitri is a unique initiative of the DRDO global body’s constitution which doesn’t allow any
which aligns with the broad objective of Prime government intervention
Minister Narendra Modi’s policy declaration 1391. Who among the has recently inducted in the
‘Safety And Growth for All in the Region’ International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame in July
(SAGAR) to promote closer cooperation in socio- 2019?
economic aspects as well as greater scientific A. Wasley Hall
interaction, especially in ocean research among B. Allan Donald
Indian Ocean Rim (IOR) countries. C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Martin Crowe

E. Both B and C panel for disinvestment in Air India. Who is the head
Answer: E of the reconstituted panel?
• Sachin Tendulkar has been inducted into the A. Nitin Gadkari
International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame B. Piyush Goyal
alongside South African pace legend Allan C. Nirmala Sitharaman
Donald D. Amit Shah
• He was 6th Indian to be inducted into ICC Hall of E. Narendra Modi
Fame. Rahul Dravid was the previous Indian to be Answer: D
inducted on the list in 2018 • The government reconstituted a group of ministers
• Joining Tendulkar and Donald in the Hall of Fame tasked with working out the modalities for sale of
was two-time World Cup-winning Australian Air India.
woman cricketer Cathryn Fitzpatrick. • The GoM, called the Air India Specific
• Tendulkar, the most prolific batsman in history, Alternative Mechanism, will now be headed by
was inducted immediately after becoming eligible home minister Amit Shah and comprise three
for induction, which requires that a player should other ministers. The earlier panel had five
have played his last international match at least members. The other ministers in the panel will be
five years before. finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, commerce
1392. Johnny Clegg who was known as ‘White Zulu’ and railway minister Piyush Goyal and civil
has died recently. He was a well-known __________. aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
A. Justice • In its first attempt, the Central Government had
B. Singer invited bids from investors in 2018 to buy out the
C. Architect government’s 76 percent stake in Air India.
D. Economist However, this failed as the investors did not put in
E. Doctor their bids. Hence the committee has been
Answer: B reconstituted to start the bidding process from a
South African singer and songwriter & a Grammy new point.
nominee Johnny Clegg passed away after battling with 1395. Which city hosted the 10th Jagran Film festival?
pancreatic cancer. He was 66. A. Mumbai
He was a billboard music award winner known by many B. New Delhi
South Africans as “umlungu omnyama”, or “the black- C. Kolkata
white person”. D. Hyderabad
1393. Veteran Actor Swarup Dutta passes away. He is E. Chennai
associated with which film industry? Answer: B
A. Bengali Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash
B. Telugu Javadekar inaugurated the 10th Jagran Film festival at Siri
C. Kannada Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.
D. Tamil 1396. Recently, the Health Ministry has signed an MoU
E. Malayalam with ___________ to strengthen the efforts towards a
Answer: A TB-Free India by 2025.
• Swarup Dutta, Veteran Bengali actor known for A. Ministry of AYUSH
his performances in Bengali films such as “Pita B. Ministry of Defence
Putra” and “Harmonium” passed away due to age- C. Ministry of Rural Development
related ailments in Kolkata. He was 78. D. Ministry of HRD
• Datta had worked in many films in Bengali E. Both (A) and (B)
cinema in the 1960s and ’70s. He started his film Answer: E
career with Tapan Sinha’s Apanjan. • Union Health Ministry signed an MoU with the
1394. The Central Government has reconstituted the Ministries of Defence, Railways and AYUSH to
Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM) eliminate tuberculosis from India by 2025.

• The aim of the scheme is to provide quality development of its institutional and governance
healthcare at more than 400 polyclinics. So, now structure.
these polyclinics will identify TB cases if any and 1399. The 5th edition of the International Police Expo
refer it for TB diagnosis 2019 was held in which city?
1397. Name the first ever foreign bank to receive the A. Surat
in-principle approvals for setting up its IFSC Banking B. Hyderabad
Unit in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT C. Mumbai
City) D. New Delhi
A. DBS Bank E. Patna
B. United Overseas Bank Answer: D
C. Citibank • The 5th edition of the International Police Expo
D. Standard Chartered 2019 has been organised in Pragati Maidan, New
E. None of these Delhi. The event will be held from July 19, 2019
Answer: D to July 20, 2019.
• The GIFT City said UK-based Standard Chartered • International Police Expo 2019 is the only
will be the first foreign bank to launch operations exhibition which is focused on Police personnel.
at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). In this police representatives of different nations
• Standard Chartered has received in-principle and policing security equipment and technology
regulatory approvals to set up its IFSC Banking suppliers come together to meet their business
Unit (IBU) in Gujarat International Finance Tec- opportunities related to internal security, Training,
City (GIFT City) Protection and Rescue
1398. Recently the World Bank has dropped the 1400. The 9th Edition of South Asian Association for
Andhra Pradesh government’s Amaravati Sustainable Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Film Festival for the
Infrastructure and Institutional Development Project year 2019 was held in which city?
from its project list and will not fund the project A. Delhi
anymore. What is the total cost of the project? B. Colombo
A. USD 350 million C. Bejing
B. USD 500 million D. Khatmandu
C. USD 600 million E. Dhaka
D. USD 800 million Answer: B
E. USD 700 million • The 9th Edition of South Asian Association for
Answer: E Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Film Festival for
• In a major development, the World Bank has the year 2019 was held at the National Film
‘dropped’ the $700-million Andhra Pradesh Corporation Cinema Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Amaravati Sustainable Infrastructure and from July 2-7, 2019. It was conducted by the
Institutional Development Project that seeks to SAARC Cultural Centre.
develop the greenfield capital of Andhra Pradesh. • It screened 34 films which consisted of 15 feature
• The World Bank has committed $300 million out films, 13 short films and 6 master films from the
of the total project cost of $700 million. SAARC Member states of Afghanistan,
• The project, a vision of former Chief Minister, N Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,
Chandrababu Naidu, to build a world class capital, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
is being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh • Indian entries bagged 6 awards.
Capital Region Development Authority • Nagarkirtan, a Bengali film, was awarded the Best
(APCRDA), which has the mandate to develop the Feature Film.
Amaravati capital region. • Best Director Award was conferred to Kaushik
• The project, approved last year, was aimed at Ganguly for Nagarkirtan.
providing urban infrastructure in designated • Riddhi Sen won the best actor award and
locations in the capital and supporting the initial Prabuddha Bannerjee bagged Best Original Score
for Nagarkirtan.

• Best Short Film Award was conferred to Na Bole Answer: E
Wo Haram directed by Nitish Patan. • Sanjeev Kumar Singla, a 1997-batch Indian
• Special Jury Award for Direction and Story was Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed
conferred to ‘Walking with the Wind’, by Praveen the Indian Ambassador to Israel,
Morchhale. • Before this, Singla was serving as Private
1401. Who has been appointed by the ACC as the Secretary (PS) to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority of • He will replace Pavan Kapoor, who assumed
India? charage as the Ambassador to Israel in 2016
A. Rajesh Verma 1404. Upender Singh Rawat, A 1998-batch IFS officer,
B. Ram Mehar Singh Thalor was appointed as India's next Ambassador to which
C. Jyoti Arora country?
D. Amita Prasad A. Costa Rica
E. None of these B. Mexico
Answer: D C. Panama
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet D. Guatemela
(ACC) has approved the appointment of Amita E. Hondarus
Prasad (IAS) as Chairperson of Inland Waterways Answer: C
Authority of India. • Upender Singh Rawat, A 1998-batch IFS officer,
• Inland Waterways Authority of India is an arm of was appointed as India’s next Ambassador to
Ministry of Shipping Panama
• Prasad is currently serving as Director General, • He will be succeeding Ravi Thapar
National Productivity Council (NPC), Department 1405. Anandiben Patel has been transferred and
for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, appointed as the new Governor of which state?
Ministry of Commerce & Industry. A. Uttar Pradesh
• Arun Kumar Jha, 1985 batch IES official, has B. West Bengal
been appointed as the Director General of C. Tripura
National Productivity Council (NPC). D. Madhya Pradesh
1402. Name the IFS officer who was appointed private E. Nagaland
secretary to PM Narendra Modi recently. Answer: A
A. Vivek Kumar • Anandiben Patel has been transferred and
B. Nandan Sharma appointed as the new Governor of Uttar Pradesh
C. Mukesh Thakur • Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar as Governor of West
D. Sanjay Kireeti Bengal
E. None of these • Shri Ramesh Bais as Governor of Tripura
Answer: A • Shri Lal Ji Tandon, Governor of Bihar is
• Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Vivek Kumar transferred and appointed as Governor of Madhya
was appointed as private secretary to Prime Pradesh
Minister Narendra Modi. • Shri Phagu Chauhan as Governor of Bihar
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, • Shri R. N. Ravi as Governor of Nagaland
headed by the prime minister, cleared the new 1406. Name the Managing director and chair of the
assignment for Kumar, who is currently working International Monetary Fund (IMF) who announced
as Director in the Prime Minister’s Office. resigning from the position.
1403. Who was has been appointed the Indian A. Christine Lagarde
Ambassador to Israel, recently? B. Angela Merkel
A. Nitin Jadav C. Janet Yellen
B. Sanjay Rajput D. Cristina Fernandez
C. Dinesh Sharma E. None of these
D. Rakesh Verma Answer: A
E. Sanjeev Kumar Singla

• Managing director and chair of the International B. Tennis
Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde has C. Running
announced she is to resign from her role, stepping D. Wrestling
down on 12 September E. Shooting
• She has been head of the IMF since 2011 Answer: A
1407. Which MFI wins award from Nabard for SHG • India’s Arjun Bhati defeated Taiwan’s Jeremy
linkage in Tamil Nadu? Chen to win the FCG Callaway Junior world Golf
A. Repco Micro Finance Championship 2019 in Palm Desert, California.
B. Can Fin Homes Ltd • He was followed by Chen and New Zealand’s
C. Indiabulls Housing Finance Joshua Bai at second and third positions with 202
D. PNB Housing Finance and 207 strokes respectively.
E. None of these 1410. Name the 15-year-old boy from Gurgaon who
Answer: A has become India’s 64th Grandmaster.
• Repco Micro Finance, an NBFC-MFI promoted A. Ravindra Nath
by Repco Bank, has received Nabard’s award for B. Prithu Gupta
outstanding performance in terms of self-help C. Brijendra Kumar
group (SHG) linkage in Tamil Nadu for 2018-19. D. Nitin Verma
• The Chennai-headquartered micro finance E. Suresh Setty
institution currently operates from 90 branches in Answer: B
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and has an employee • Prithu Gupta, a 15-year-old boy from Gurgaon,
strength of about 600 people. has become India’s 64th Grandmaster
• Repco Micro Finance has provided SHG loans • He crossed the Elo threshold of 2500 points,
worth Rs 3,600 crore to over 12 lakh individual beating IM Lev Yankelevich in the fifth round of
beneficiaries through 60,000 SHGs since its the Portuguese League, 2019
establishment in 2007 • Anand had become India’s first Grandmaster in
1408. According to the Brand Finance India 100 2019 1988
report, which company has become India’s most 1411. Marc Batchelor who passed away recently was a
valuable brand for the second straight year in 2019? former player of
A. LIC A. Golf
B. Tata B. Formula Racing
C. Infosys C. Hockey
D. SBI D. Football
E. Mahindra E. Cricket
Answer: B Answer: D
• The brand “Tata” has become India’s most • Former South Africa footballer Marc Batchelor
valuable brand for the second straight year in was shot dead near his home in Johannesburg.
2019, according to the Brand Finance India 100 • He was attacked by two men who were driving a
2019 report. motorbike.
• Tata’s brand value rose 37% to $19.6 billion as • The 49-year-old, who played for South African
compared to $14.2 billion in 2018, surpassing the teams Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and
combined value of the second and third most Mamelodi Sundowns, was shot in his car.
valued brands in India. 1412. Pi Approximation Day is observed on ________
• The second most valued brand this year was the every year.
government-owned Life Insurance Corporation of A. 22 July
India (LIC) at $7.3 billion and a close third was B. 21 July
Infosys at $6.5 billion. C. 20 July
1409. Indian sports person Arjun Bhati is related with D. Third Saturday of July
which sport? E. Third Sunday of July
A. Golf Answer: A

Pi Approximation Day is observed on 22 July every year C. 1 November 2019
because of the value of Pi that is 22/7. Whereas Pi Day is D. 1 December 2019
celebrated on 14 March which is similar to the E. 1 October 2019
approximate value of 3.14 and also coincides with the Answer: D
Albert Einstein’s birthday. • To ensure seamless traffic and prevent congestion
1413. What is the total number of Routes operational at toll plazas, the government has decided to
currently under the UDAN Regional Connectivity declare all lanes at toll fee plaza on national
Scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation? highways as ‘FASTag lanes’ from December 1.
A. 201 • However, among all lanes, one ‘hybrid lane’ will
B. 194 be allowed at every toll plaza to facilitate and
C. 187 monitor over-dimensional or oversized vehicles,
D. 175 where FASTag and other modes of payment will
E. 162 be accepted.
Answer: B • After December 1, non-FASTag users will be
Eight more routes have started operations under the charged double the fee if they pass through
regional connectivity scheme UDAN. The scheme seeks FASTag-only lanes.
to boost regional air connectivity and provides various 1416. Name the scheme that has been launched by the
incentives to airlines. The routes are Mysore – Hyderabad, UGC to provide mentorship to National Accreditation
Mysore – Goa, Mysore – Cochin and Kolkata – Shillong. and Assessment Council (NAAC) Accreditation
The total UDAN routes that are now operational has Aspirant Institutions.
increased to 194. A. Gyan
1414. India’s first prototype of a body protector for B. Nidhar
women personnel has been unveiled by which armed C. Safalta
police force? D. Vidyaa
A. Indo-Tibetan Border Police E. Paramarsh
B. Sashastra Seema Bal Answer: E
C. Central Reserve Police Force • The Union Minister for Human Resource
D. Border Security Force Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank”
E. None of these launched the University Grants Commission’s
Answer: C (UGC) scheme named ‘Paramarsh’ on July 18,
• The CRPF unveiled the country’s first prototype 2019 in New Delhi.
of a body protector for women personnel which it • The Paramarsh scheme has been launched for
has jointly developed with the Defence Research mentoring National Accreditation and Assessment
and Development Organisation. Council (NAAC) Accreditation Aspirant
• The “gender-specific protective gear” weighs 6 kg Institutions to promote Quality Assurance in
and has a different design and layout from the Higher Education.
regular fibre-made black coloured body protector • The scheme will target 1000 Higher Education
which is worn by both men and women police and Institutions for mentoring with a specific focus on
paramilitary personnel during riot-control duties quality as enumerated in the UGC “Quality
and regulation of public protests. Mandate”.
• One such female body protector, that would • Initially 71 universities and 391 colleges having
protect an individual from the neck to the toe with NAAC score of 3.26 and above will mentor five
chest, hand, legs, shin and thigh guards, is colleges each.
estimated to cost ₹9,000. 1417. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has recently
1415. Government has decided to make all the Toll launched the Ujh and Basantar bridges in which state?
Plaza on the National Highways as ‘FASTag Lanes’ A. Jammu & Kashmir
with effect from _____________ B. Uttar Pradesh
A. 1 August 2019 C. Himachal Pradesh
B. 1 September 2019 D. Assam

E. Manipur • The Kerala government will set up the country’s
Answer: A first space tech park at Thiruvananthapuram’s
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 1000 Knowledge City. The move is aimed at making
meter long Ujh Bridge in Kathua district and the city a manufacturing hub for space-related
617.40-meter Basantar Bridge in samba district. technology.
• Terming construction of Ujh and Basantar bridges • A space museum named after former President of
a great achievement by Border Roads India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will also be a part of
Organisation. the infrastructure. The state government has
• The roads and bridges are the lifeline of any issued orders to allot the land required for the
nation and play a vital role in the socio-economic facility.
development of far-flung regions and population. • The entire investment will be made by the Vikram
• Project Sampark was launched on January 1, 1965 Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a major space
to develop and maintain the operational road research centre of the Indian Space Research
infrastructure of Armed Forces in Border Areas of Organisation (ISRO).
the State of Jammu and Kashmir. • Santhosh Kurup, has been appointed as the special
1418. The World Economic Forum Centre for the officer of the space park project.
Fourth Industrial Revolution Network announced that 1420. Recently, Aditya Birla Payments Bank has shut
it will embark on an innovative drone-delivery project down its operations. The payment bank is a joint
called Medicine from the Sky. The project will run in venture between Aditya Birla Nuvo and
partnership with which state government? _________________.
A. Telangana A. Bharti Airtel
B. Maharashtra B. Idea
C. West Bengal C. Vodafone
D. Delhi D. Aircel
E. Gujarat E. Jio
Answer: A Answer: B
• The World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth • Aditya Birla Payments Bank, a venture between
Industrial Revolution Network announced that it Idea Cellular and Aditya Birla Nuvo, has shut
will embark on an innovative drone-delivery down its operations.
project called Medicine from the Sky. • The payments bank that was only 18-month old
• The project will run in partnership with the State has asked its customers to transfer their balances
Government of Telangana and HealthNet Global before July 26.
and will include a comprehensive study of drone- • It was a venture between Aditya Birla Nuvo
based deliveries for blood, vaccines, medical (51%) and Idea Cellular (49%).
samples and organs. • Stringent KYC norms and stiff competition were
• The project will help facilitate better decision- some of the key reasons that led to the winding up
making in healthcare supply chains, focus on of the payments bank.
“last-mile” deliveries to augment national 1421. The 11th edition of the biennial DefExpo 2020
healthcare programmes and address issues that will take place in which city?
affect the medical distribution system. A. Hyderabad
1419. India’s first space tech park is set to be B. Lucknow
established in which state? C. New Delhi
A. Tamil Nadu D. Pune
B. Assam E. Jaipur
C. Gujarat Answer: B
D. Kerala • The Eleventh biennial edition of DefExpo India –
E. Andhra Pradesh 2020 is scheduled to be held for the first time in
Answer: D Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow in February 2020.

• The main theme of the DefExpo India- 2020 will aim to provide access to football in localities
be — India – the Emerging Defence irrespective of gender, religion, economic
Manufacturing Hub and the focus will be on background, or ethnic origin.
Digital Transformation of Defence. 1424. Military exercise ‘Hand-in-Hand’ will be held in
• The exhibition will also highlight the emergence which state in 2019?
of Uttar Pradesh as an attractive destination for A. Haryana
investment in the defence sector and act as a B. Meghalaya
platform for alliances and joint ventures in the C. Madhya Pradesh
defence industry. D. Maharashtra
• The DefExpo will provide an opportunity to the E. Kerala
major foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers Answer: B
to collaborate with the Indian defence industry • The military drill between the two countries
and help promote Make in India initiative of according to North East Now, was resumed last
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. year post a freeze over the Doklam stand-off. The
1422. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of joint military exercise “Hand-in-Hand” will be
Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF)? held at Umroi near Shillong in Meghalaya.
A. Sagar Swapnil • The last exercise, which was the seventh edition,
B. Dushyant Chautala was held at Chengdu in December 2018.
C. M P Singh • The hand-in-hand joint exercise was started in
D. Vivek Kohli 2007 in Kunming but was halted after the Chinese
E. Anurag Takhoor troops came to Belgaum in Karnataka for the
Answer: D second edition.
• India’s Vivek Kohli and M P Singh have been 1425. Which country has won the Intercontinental Cup
elected as chairman and secretary general football tournament 2019?
respectively of the Commonwealth Table Tennis A. Zimbabwe
Federation (CTTF).The elections were held in B. Tajikistan
Bhubaneswar. C. India
• Commonwealth Championships taking place in D. North Korea
Cuttack. E. South Korea
1423. Union Sports Minister has launched the All India Answer: D
Football Federation's Golden Baby Leagues handbook • North Korea triumphed in the second edition of
2019-20 on the sidelines of the Intercontinental Cup in Intercontinental Cup football tournament beating
Ahemadabad. Who is the current sports minister? Tajikistan by a solitary goal in the final.
A. Shripad Naik • Both finalists were the two lowest-ranked teams
B. Santosh Gangwar of the four-nation tournament, the other
C. Jitendra Singh participants being hosts India and Syria.
D. Kiran Rijiju • The champions got richer by USD 50000 while
E. None of these the runners-up received USD 25000.
Answer: D 1426. Which country beat England at 21st
• Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the All Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2019?
India Football Federation’s Golden Baby Leagues A. China
handbook 2019-20 on the sidelines of the B. Australia
Intercontinental Cup in Ahemadabad. C. India
• The launch marked the renaming of the ‘AIFF D. Japan
Baby Leagues’ to ‘AIFF Golden Baby Leagues’, E. Russia
with emphasis being laid for ages under 6 to under Answer: C
12 both for girls and boys. • In Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship
• The handbook is a guide to help the stakeholder to held in Cuttack, India made a record by winning
organise the Golden Baby League. The Leagues gold in both men’s and women’s category.

• The Indian men won the final match defeating 1429. Former Congress party member Sheila Dikshit
England 3-2. The Indian women team defeated passed away recently. She had served as the Chief
England 3-0 in final match. Minister of which state/UT?
• The Indian women team won the gold for the first A. Gujarat
time in the history in the commonwealth games. B. Delhi
1427. Name the winner of the Mr. South Asia title at C. Uttar Pradesh
12th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports D. Rajasthan
Championship 2019? E. Goa
A. Rishikant Singh Laitonjam Answer: B
B. Dharmendra Kumar • Former Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit
C. Vinay Kumar passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest. The
D. Ravinder Kumar Malik veteran leader and head of the Delhi unit of the
E. None of these Congress was 81.
Answer: D • She was the longest-serving Chief Minister of
• Indian bodybuilder Ravinder Kumar Malik has Delhi and she served from 1998 to 2013. She had
clinched Mr. South Asia title. He has crowned the served as the CM of Delhi for 3 times. She was
overall champion at 12th South Asian from the Congress party.
Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 1430. Which among the following will lend ₹ 25000
in Kathmandu. Crore to National Highways Authority of India to fund
• Malik, the winner of 80 kg category, was highway projects?
adjudged best bodybuilder among the winners of A. LIC
nine senior men’s weight categories. B. NTPC
• Afghanistan won a total 15 medals including six C. SBI
gold, four silver and five bronze. Nepal bagged D. PNB
three gold, seven silver and six bronze and India E. None of the above
claimed four gold, five silver and one bronze Answer: A
medal. The Maldives won three gold and two Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will lend as
bronze medals, Pakistan bagged one gold, two much as ₹25,000 crore to National Highways Authority
silver and two bronze, while Bhutan finished last of India (NHAI) in the ongoing financial year to fund
with a bronze medal. highway projects. NHAI plans to raise ₹75,000 crore
1428. Shiva Thapa has become India’s first gold from the markets in the 2019-20 financial year.
medallist in the ____________ category at 1431. Who among the following has been conferred
Kazakhstan’s Presidential Cup Boxing tournament. with the Nritya Kalanidhi award recently?
A. 63 Kg Category A. S Sowmya
B. 81 Kg Category B. Seetha Narayanan
C. 69 Kg Category C. MS Sheela
D. 76 Kg category D. Priyadarsini Govind
E. 92 Kg Category E. Arati N Rao
Answer: A Answer: D
• Four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa became A noted Carnatic vocalist, S Sowmya has won the Sangita
India’s first gold-medallist at the President’s Cup Kalanidhi award. She is known for her intellectual
boxing tournament after getting a walkover in the approach to music. Seetha Narayanan & MS Sheela will
final in Astana, Kazakhstan. get Sangita Kala Acharya awards. Nritya Kalanidhi award
• Making his international debut in the newly- will be conferred on Priyadarsini Govind. Arati N Rao
introduced Olympic category of 63kg, Thapa was was selected for Musicologist award.
to fight Kazakhstan’s Zakir Safiullin in the 1432. Nirmala Purandare who died recently was a well
summit clash but his opponent had to pull out due known _________________
to injury. A. Singer
B. Author

C. Social Activist A. Liberia
D. Politician B. Mali
E. Lawyer C. Niger
Answer: C D. Nigeria
Noted social activist and educationist, Nirmala Purandare E. Ghana
passed away at the age of 86 years. She is the wife of Answer: D
noted historian Babasaheb Purandare. Federation of International Football Federation has
1433. Politician Mange Ram Garg passed away. He awarded FIFA Women Under 20 World Cup hosting right
was a member of which political party? to Nigeria after 10 years in 2020. The last FIFA event held
A. BSP in Nigeria was the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
B. AAP 1437. India celebrates 23 July every year as the _____
C. Congress A. National Broadcasting day
D. BJP B. National Internet Day
E. TDP C. National Insurance Awareness Day
Answer: D D. National Film Day
BJP Leader Mange Ram Garg has passed away at the age E. National Commerce Day
of 82 years. He was a former BJP Delhi President, MLA Answer: A
and senior Sangh Associate. • India celebrates 23 July every year as the
1434. How much amount has been approved by the “National Broadcasting day”.
government for ‘Implementation of Agriculture • On this day in 1927, the first ever radio broadcast
Export Policy’ in 2019-20? in the country went on the air from the Bombay
A. Rs 206.8 crore Station under the Indian Broadcasting Company.
B. Rs 105.2 crore 1438. Which scheme has been launched by the
C. Rs 95.7 crore Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to add a solar
D. Rs 151.25 crore capacity of 25,750 MW by 2022?
E. Rs 51.25 crore A. PM-KIRAN
Answer: A B. PM-KUSUM
The Central Government has approved an outlay of Rs C. PM-UJALA
206.8 crore for a central sector scheme D. PM-URJA
titled ‘Implementation of Agriculture Export Policy’ for E. None of these
the financial year 2019-20. The ‘Agriculture Export Answer: B
Policy, 2018’ is aimed at doubling farmers’ income by • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
2022. (MNRE) issued guidelines to roll out the Rs.
1435. According to the Era of Rising Fintech Report by 34,422-crore PM-KUSUM scheme, which would
Razorpay, ________________ has topped the list of encourage farmers to generate solar power in their
most digitised cities. farms and use the clean energy to replace their
A. Hyderabad diesel water pumps.
B. Bengaluru • The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam
C. Delhi Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme
D. Chennai entails setting up of 25,750-MW solar capacity by
E. Pune 2022 with the total central financial support of Rs
Answer: B 34,422 crore.
Bengaluru has topped the list of ‘most digitized cities’ • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
accounting for highest card payments in a study conducted (CCEA) approved the launch of the scheme with
by Razorpay. The top five digitized states as per the report the objective of providing financial and water
are Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh security.
and New Delhi. 1439. Which country is set to become the first recipient
1436. Which among the following is the host country of of local currency financing by the Asian Infrastructure
2020 FIFA women U-20 World Cup? and Investment Bank (AIIB).

A. Pakistan • With Varun, Reebok launches its biggest
B. Sri Lanka campaign Sole Fury, that aims to disrupt
C. India conventionality and celebrates those who dare to
D. Bangladesh #SplitFrom the ordinary.
E. Nepal 1442. Which company appoints Sarvita Sethi as VP
Answer: C M&A for India & South West Asia?
• India is set to be the first recipient of local A. Wipro
currency financing by the Asian Infrastructure and B. Coca-Cola
Investment Bank (AIIB). C. ITC
• AIIB president Jin Liqun had announced the D. Johnson and Johnson
bank’s intention to roll out local currency E. None of these
financing to provide more to borrowers. Answer: B
• India, which is the second largest shareholder of • Coca-Cola India appointed Sarvita Sethi as the
Beijing-based AIIB with a 7.5% stake, has Vice-President (VP) for Merger and Acquisitions
received about $2-billion funding for various (M&A) and new ventures for Coke’s India and
projects so far. China holds 20.06% in the over- Southwest Asia region with effect from August 1,
three-year-old bank. 2019.
1440. Who among the following to be the next Vice- • She will be responsible for any new acquisition.
Chief of Army Staff? She is a chartered accountant with more than 15
A. S.S Tandonpal years of experience in corporate finance. She had
B. R.K. Muruganathan worked for Sainsbury’s and Viacom in London
C. K.S Ratnam before joining Coca-Cola in 2008.
D. M.M. Naravane • Harsh Bhutani was appointed as the Chief
E. None of these Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from August
Answer: D 1, 2019
• Lieutenant-General M.M. Naravane, currently 1443. Acharya Devvrat takes oath as new Governor of
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern which state?
Army Command, has been appointed the next A. Gujarat
Vice-Chief of the Army Staff. B. Meghalaya
• He will take over from Lt. Gen. D. Anbu when he C. Mizoram
retires on August 31. D. Andhra Pradesh
• Lt.Gen. Naravane, the senior-most officer in the E. Nagaland
force after the Chief of the Army Staff, General Answer: A
Bipin Rawat, is in line to succeed him on his • In Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat took the oath as
retirement on December 30. a new Governor of the state.
1441. Reebok announces which bollywood actor as • He took the oath in Sanskrit. He succeeded Om
their Indian brand ambassador? Prakash Kohli.
A. Ranbir Kapoor 1444. Who among the following has been conferred
B. Shahid Kapoor with the Sangita Kalanidhi award recently?
C. Ranveer Singh A. S Sowmya
D. Arjun Kapoor B. Seetha Narayanan
E. Varun Dhawan C. MS Sheela
Answer: E D. Priyadarsini Govind
• Leading fitness brand Reebok announces E. Arati N Rao
Bollywood actor and fitness enthusiast, Varun Answer: A
Dhawan, as their Indian brand ambassador. • The Music Academy’s Executive Committee
• The brand recently also signed in Katrina Kaif as unanimously selected Carnatic vocalist S.
the new face. Sowmya for Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2019. She

will preside over the 93rd annual conference of E. None of the above
The Music Academy . Answer: A
• Seetha Narayanan, a veteran vocalist and M S • India successfully launched its second moon
Sheela, who has been a torch-bearer of Carnatic mission Chandrayaan-2 from its most powerful
music in Karnataka, were selected for the Sangita rocket GSLV-Mk0III-M1with a plan to land the
Kala Acharya award. rover on September 7 in the unexplored lunar
• Nagaswaram artist ‘Vyasarpadi’ Kothandaraman south pole, exactly a week after the liftoff was
and vocalist Rajkumar Bharathi, great grandson of aborted due to a technical snag.
national poet Subramani Bharath, were selected • The total cost of the 3,850-kg Chandrayaan-2
for the TTK Award in memory of T T mission is Rs 978 crore.
Krishnamachari. • Once Chandrayaan-2 reaches to south pole region
• Arati N Rao, an assistant professor in Bengaluru- of lunar terrain, India will become the fourth ever
based Jain University, was chosen for the nation to have a soft-landing on the moon.
Musicologist Award. • Other three nations are United States, China and
• The Nritya Kalanidhi title will be conferred to Russia.
Bharatanatyam dancer Priyadarshini Govind. 1447. Which IIT students have developed a ‘smart
• The Sangita Kalanidhi and other music awards agricopter’ to eliminate manual spraying of pesticides
will be conferred at the Sadas of the Music in agricultural fields.
festival on January 1, 2020. A. IIT Kanpur
• The Nritya Kalanidhi award will be conferred at B. IIT Kharagpur
the inaugural of the dance festival scheduled C. IIT Madras
which will be held on January 3, 2020. D. IIT Bombay
1445. Who among the following will be honoured with E. IIT Delhi
the Leopard Club Award at the 2019 Locarno Answer: C
International Film Festival? • Students at the Indian Institute of Technology
A. Alexander Bublik (IIT) Madras have developed a “smart agricopter”
B. Matthew Ebden to eliminate manual spraying of pesticides in
C. Kamil Majchrzak agricultural fields and help identify crop health by
D. Hilary Swank using a imaging camera.
E. None of these • The innovation will allowing spraying pesticides
Answer: D ten times faster and with 100% precision at the
• Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank will be same cost as manual spraying.
honoured with the Leopard Club Award at the • Students at the Centre For Innovation, IIT Madras,
2019 Locarno International Film Festival. identified manual pesticide spraying as an
• The award is given to a “great personality of the extremely hazardous activity as it endangered
cinema who through her or his work has managed farmers’ and labourers’ health and resulted in a
to mark the collective imagination”. massive overuse of toxic chemicals.
• The festival will also hold screenings of her films • The advanced multispectral imaging camera
— “Boys Don’t Cry” (1999) and “Million Dollar allows the hexacopter drone to make smart maps
Baby” (2004). The actor won Best Actress of farmland based on crop health and its
Academy Awards for her performance in the completely autonomous pesticide refilling system
films. ensures entire spraying is completely autonomous.
1446. Recently, Chandrayaan 2 has launched into the 1448. Who has won the 2019 WBA Welterweight
orbit. It has become the 1st mission to conduct a Super Championship?
surface landing on the lunar _____________ region A. Gennady Golovkin
A. South pole B. Manny Pacquiao
B. North pole C. Conor McGregor
C. Northeast D. Keith Thurman
D. Southwest E. None of these

Answer: B 1451. Renowned Tennis player Peter McNamara
• Filipino professional boxer, Manny Pacquiao, passed away. He represented which country?
claimed the WBA Welterweight Super A. United States
Championship title after securing a split decision B. Australia
victory over Keith Thurman of America in Las C. Germany
Vegas. D. France
• The 40-year-old pacquiao has now become the E. New Zealand
oldest welterweight champion in history to lift the Answer: B
title. • Former Australian Davis Cup tennis star and
1449. India has topped the medal tally with Wimbledon doubles champion Peter McNamara
__________ gold medals at the 21st Commonwealth has died aged 64.
Championships, Cuttack. • McNamara won five singles titles and nineteen
A. 5 doubles titles in his career.
B. 3 1452. Former Japanese diplomat Yukiya Amano has
C. 7 died recently. He was the Chief of which among the
D. 11 following organizations?
E. 9 A. OPEC
Answer: C B. UNEP
• Harmeet Desai and Ayhika Mukherjee won the C. IAEA
men’s and women’s singles titles as hosts India D. GECF
completed a clean sweep, claiming all the seven E. WLPGA
gold medals on offer at the 21st Commonwealth Answer: C
Table Tennis Championships. • Yukiya Amano, the Japanese diplomat who led
• Harmeet made a valiant comeback to outwit the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Sathiyan in a marathon seven game contest. for a decade and was extensively involved in
• Anthony Amalraj and Manav Thakkar claimed the negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, has
men’s doubles gold by stunning top seeds died at 72.
Sathiyan and Sharath Kamal . • He had been chief of the key United Nations
• Ayhika won her maiden gold in the agency that regulates nuclear issues worldwide
championships, thrashing former national since 2009.
champion Madurika Patkar 1453. National Thermal Engineer Day is observed
• Pooja Sahasrabudhe and Krittwika Sinha Roy every year on ________.
defeated compatriots Sreeja Akula and Mousumi A. July 24
Paul to claim the women’s doubles crown. B. July 23
1450. Who wins The Open at Royal Portrush? C. July 22
A. Alexander Bublik D. July 21
B. Matthew Ebden E. July 20
C. Kamil Majchrzak Answer: A
D. John Isner • National Thermal Engineer Day is observed every
E. Brilliant Lowry year on 24 July to show the importance of
Answer: E advancing the thermal engineering industry and is
• The Republic of Ireland’s Shane Lowry won the provide the electronics industry with innovative,
148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in a high-quality and cost-effective thermal
six-shot romp over runner-up Tommy Fleetwood. management and its packaging solutions.
• The 32-year-old is the only second player from 1454. The National Payment Corporation of India has
Ireland after Padraig Harrington (2007 and 2008) tied up with _______________ to launch the global
to lift the Claret Jug, or win any of golf’s four Rupay Card.
majors. A. Discover
B. Algo Charge

C. Aliant Payment (NRC) in Assam by a month to August 31 while
D. JCB rejecting the pleas seeking permission for 20 per
E. Checkout cent sample re-verification.
Answer: D • The Centre and the Assam government sought
• National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) permission for sample re-verification to find out
and JCB International, along with domestic banks, wrongful inclusions and exclusions of persons in
have launched RuPay JCB Global Cards. the NRC.
• Banks including State Bank of India, Punjab • The National Register of Citizens (NRC) for the
National Bank, Axis Bank, Union Bank of India, state of Assam has been taken as the exercise to
Central Bank of India, Andhra Bank, City Union enumerate citizens in Assam. The exercise aims at
Bank, and TJSB Bank will issue these cards, identifying illegal immigrants in the state of
which will be accepted in India at all POS Assam that borders Bangladesh.
terminals and ATMs that accept JCB cards. 1457. As per the latest report of IMF, what is the
• It will be accepted in India at all Point Of Sale projected annual growth rate for India in the current
(POS) terminals and Automated Teller Machines financial year?
(ATMs) that accept JCB cards. A. 7%
1455. Andhra Pradesh has become the first state to B. 7.2%
reserve ___________ of private jobs for locals. C. 7.1%
A. 50% D. 7.3%
B. 60% E. 6.8%
C. 45% Answer: A
D. 75% • The IMF projected a slower growth rate for India
E. 70% in 2019 and 2020, a downward revision of 0.3 per
Answer: D cent for both the years.
• Andhra Pradesh became the first state to reserve • The GDP Growth rate for India at 7.0% in 2019
jobs for local youth after the assembly passed the and 7.2% in 2020.
Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates • This was announced in the World Economic
in Industries/Factories Act, 2019, which reserves Outlook, July 2019 released by IMF. The global
75 per cent jobs in industrial units, factories, joint GDP growth rate is predicted at 3.2% in 2019 and
ventures and projects set up under public-private at 3.5% in 2020.
partnership mode. 1458. Which company has agreed to offer Rs 1.25
• Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan trillion (Rs 1.25 lakh crore) line of credit by 2024, to
Reddy had promised to provide quota in local jobs fund highway projects for timely execution of the Rs
during his ‘padyatra’ in the state. It was also an 8.41 trillion ambitious Bharatmala project?
election promise. A. LIC
• While the step is positive in that it promotes local B. SBI
hiring, the state will also have to focus on skill C. RBI
development of the youth to ensure their D. NABARD
employability. E. SIDBI
1456. What is the extended deadline for publication of Answer: A
final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam? • Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and
A. July 31, 2019 Highways stated that Mumbai headquartered
B. September 30, 2019 Indian state-owned insurance group, LIC(Life
C. August 31, 2019 Insurance Corporation) has agreed to offer Rs
D. December 31, 2019 1.25 trillion (Rs 1.25 lakh crore) line of credit by
E. December 1, 2019 2024, to fund highway projects for timely
Answer: C execution of the Rs 8.41 trillion ambitious
• The Supreme Court extended the deadline for Bharatmala project.
publication of final National Register of Citizens

• Bharatmala program will be funded through cess, D. Imran Khawaja
toll revenue, market borrowings, private sector E. Colin Graves
participation, insurance fund, pension funds, Answer: C
masala bonds, and other initiatives and the LIC • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
credit line was one such initiative(bonds). approved the appointment of Ajay Bhadoo as
• LIC offered Rs 25,000 crore in a year and Rs 1.25 Joint Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind.
trillion in five years for highways construction. • Bhadoo, a Gujarat batch IAS officer is currently
• The budget allocation for Road Transport and serving as the Vadodara Municipal
Highways ministry has also increased by about Rs Commissioner.
5,000 crore. 1462. The Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating
1459. Name the Vodaphone mobile phone-based Bureau of NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) was held in
banking service which has shut down operations in which country?
India with effect from July 15? A. Belgrade, Serbia
A. M-Pesa B. Victoria,Seychelles
B. E-Pesa C. New York, United States
C. V-Pesa D. Caracas, Venezuela
D. P-Pesa E. Singapore, Singapore
E. B-Pesa Answer: D
Answer: A • Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of
• Vodafone’s mobile phone-based banking service NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) was held at
M-Pesa has shut down operations in India with Caracas, Venezuela. The theme of the event was:
effect from July 15. “Promotion and Consolidation of Peace through
• M-Pesa is one of Vodafone’s success stories in Respect for International Law”.
countries such as Kenya, where it is hugely • Now the Presidency of NAM will be given to
popular. It launched in India in 2013 and had Republic of Azerbaijan that will host the 18th
received good response initially, but tough market Summit Conference of the Non-Aligned
conditions seem to have done it in. Movement (NAM) in October 2019.
1460. Who among the following has been elected as the 1463. Which company in India has topped the 2019
Prime Minister of Britain? Fortune Global 500 ranking of India?
A. Jeremy Hunt A. Reliance Industries
B. Michael Gove B. State Bank of India
C. Sajid Javid C. LIC
D. Dominic Raab D. Tata Consultancy Services
E. Boris Johnson E. None of these
Answer: E Answer: A
• Hardline Brexiteer Boris Johnson has won the • Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has
UK’s Conservative Party leadership contest and jumped 42 places to become the highest-ranking
will take over from outgoing Prime Minister Indian firm on the Fortune Global 500 list.
Theresa May when she steps down. • State-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) had been the
• Johnson, a former mayor of London and British top-ranked Indian company on the list and was
foreign secretary, took 92,153 votes, while rival first on the Fortune India 500 list which was
Jeremy Hunt scored 46,656 votes in a ballot of started in 2010.
party members. Turnout was 87.4% with Johnson • This year, ranked 106, Reliance Industries (RIL)
taking 66% of votes. has replaced IOC (117) as the top-ranked Indian
1461. Who among the following has been appointed as company on the Global 500 list.
the Joint Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind? • US giant Walmart continues to top the Fortune
A. Salman Naseer 500 list followed by Chinese state-owned oil and
B. Chris Nenzani gas company Sinopec Group, which moved one
C. Ajay Bhadoo rank up. Dutch company Royal Dutch Shell was

ranked third followed by China National • Peaty became the first man to go under 57 seconds
Petroleum and State Grid. when he shattered his own world mark with a time
1464. Which state reported 233 cases of ATM fraud in of 56.88 in the semi-finals in Gwangju, South
2018-19, the highest in the entire country, Reserve Korea.
Bank Of India (RBI) data? 1467. Bihar’s MP Samastipur Ram Chandra Paswan
A. Maharashtra passed away following a brief illness. He is associated
B. Delhi with which party?
C. Tamil Nadu A. BJP
D. Karnataka B. BSP
E. Andhra Pradesh C. INC
Answer: A D. GGP
• Maharashtra reported 233 cases of ATM fraud in E. LJP
2018-19, the highest in the entire country, Reserve Answer: E
Bank Of India (RBI) data. • Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) MP from Bihar’s
• The data showed that Delhi grabbed the second Samastipur Ram Chandra Paswan passed away
spot with 179 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu with following a brief illness. He was 57.
147 cases of ATM fraud. • Ram Chandra Paswan, the younger brother of
• In Maharashtra, people lost Rs 4.8 crore to bank Union minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan.
fraud, while in Delhi people lost Rs 2.9 crore. The 1468. National Refreshment Day is observed annually
country witnessed an increase in ATM fraud cases on __________.
in general (up from 911 to 980). A. July 25
• Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura were the B. July 24
only three states that didn’t report a single C. July 23
incident. However, the money lost came down D. Fourth Wednesday of July
from Rs 65.3 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 21.4 crore in E. Fourth Thursday of July
2018-19. Answer: E
1465. Who among the following has become the first • National Refreshment Day is observed annually
player to win four titles in Newport? on fourth Thursday in July which falls on 25 July
A. Alexander Bublik in 2019.
B. Matthew Ebden • This day is basically to celebrate about the fun and
C. Kamil Majchrzak refreshment during the hottest time of the year
D. John Isner that is in summers.
E. Ugo Humbert 1469. Which of the following city has become the
Answer: D World’s First National Park City?
John Isner lived up to his top seed status at the Hall of A. Beijing
Fame Open, becoming the first player to win four titles in B. London
Newport with win over seventh-seeded Kazakh Alexander C. Paris
Bublik. D. Sydney
1466. Famous sportsperson Adam Peaty is associated E. Singapore
with which sports? Answer: B
A. Swimming • London will be officially confirmed as the world’s
B. Hockey first National Park City.
C. Football • Along with the Mayor of London, organizations
D. Tennis and individuals will sign a London National Park
E. Golf City Charter demonstrating their support for
Answer: A making the city greener, healthier, and wilder.
• Adam Peaty claimed the 100m breaststroke title at • The National Park City Foundation (NPCF), in
the world championships for a third time but was partnership with World Urban Parks and Salzburg
unable to break the record he set 24 hours earlier.

Global Seminar, created the first International A. State Bank of India
Charter for National Park Cities (NPC). B. Syndicate Bank
• While London is the first, NPCF is aiming to C. Corporation Bank
name at least 25 National Park Cities by 2025 and D. Canara Bank
is already in discussion with other UK and world E. South Indian Bank
cities to help them gain NPC status. Answer: C
1470. Who has been appointed as the head of Group of • Corporation Bank has launched a month-long ‘SB
Ministers(GoM) on preventing sexual harassment at Challenger’ campaign to expand its savings
workplace? account base. The campaign ends on August 23.
A. Nirmala Sitharaman • The campaign is targeted at garnering customers
B. Amit Shah under the bank’s premium savings account
C. Smriti Irani variants – ‘Corp Elite’ and ‘Corp Delite’ –
D. Rajnath Singh customised for salaried employees of public sector
E. None of these undertakings and the government sector.
Answer: B • ‘Corp Delite’ offers term life insurance cover and
• Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a panel of personal accident cover of Rs.10 lakh each.
four cabinet ministers to examine ways to prevent Employees with a gross salary of Rs.75,000 and
workplace sexual harassment. above are eligible under the variant and are
• The new panel, which includes Women and Child covered under the insurance on opening the
Development Minister Smriti Irani and Finance account.
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was set up last • ‘Corp Elite’ is targeted at customers earning
week. salary between Rs.15,000 and Rs.74,999, and
• The other members of the reconstituted GoM are: offers term life insurance cover and personal
FM Nirmala Sitharaman, HRD Minister Ramesh accident cover of Rs.5 lakh each in addition to the
Pokhriyal and Women and Child Development regular SB account features.
Minister Smriti Irani 1473. Name the Reserve Bank of India's Medium-term
• Shah replaceshis predecessor Rajnath Singh Strategy Framework that is launched to achieve
1471. Which bank has launched the “Smart Edge for excellence in the performance of statutory and other
MSMEs” program? functions.
A. HDFC Bank A. Utkarsh 2020
B. Axis Bank B. Utkarsh 2023
C. ICICI Bank C. Utkarsh 2022
D. Yes Bank D. Utkarsh 2025
E. Kotak Mahindra Bank E. None of these
Answer: D Answer: C
• Yes Bank is offering secured working capital loan • RBI governor Shaktikanta Das, launched ‘Utkarsh
between Rs 1-3 crore in the form of overdraft, 2022’, the Reserve Bank of India’s Medium-term
letter of credit, and financial bank guarantees. The Strategy Framework.
bank has launched a programme called Smart • It has launched the framework to achieve
Edge for MSMEs — a “first-of-its-kind surrogate excellence in the performance of statutory and
lending model”. other functions, strengthening the trust of citizens
• For this programme, MSMEs would have to and other institutions in the RBI, enhanced
furnish their GST returns and operative bank relevance and significance in national and global
account statements for the last 12 months along roles, best-in-class and environment-friendly
with the KYC document for assessment. digital as well as physical infrastructure, and
Collateral acceptable to the bank will be taken as innovative, dynamic and skilled human resources.
security for the loan. • In April 2015, a formal strategic management
1472. Which bank has launched the ‘SB Challenger’ framework was launched. The framework
campaign? contains the mission of the RBI, the central

purpose, the values(public interest, integrity and Banerjee will be conferred the ‘Mohun Bagan
independence, responsiveness and innovation, Ratna’ during its annual day celebrations.
diversity and inclusiveness, and introspection and • Mohun Bagan will also felicitate pacer
pursuit of excellence) and the declarations of the Mohammed Shami, India’s hat-trick hero of the
vision and the bank’s commitment to the nation. 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup,while Ashok
1474. Recently HD Kumaraswamy resigned as the Chatterjee will be given the Lifetime
Chief Minister of which state? Achievement award.
A. Kerala • The Mariners will also give Life Memberships to
B. Tamil Nadu Sourav Ganguly, ChuniGoswami, Dr Vece Paes,
C. Goa Prasenjit Chatterjee and Deb Shankar Halder.
D. Karnataka • July 29 is celebrated as the ‘Mohun Bagan Day’
E. Chattisgarh because on this day in 1911, the Mariners became
Answer: D the first club to defeat a British club, East
• Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy Yorkshire Regiment
submitted his resignation to Governor Vajubhai 1477. International shark meet to be held in which
Vala shortly after losing the confidence motion in city?
the Assembly. A. Kochi
• Till the time a new Chief Minister is not B. Chennai
appointed, he will continue as caretaker CM of C. Kakinada
Karnataka. D. Mangalore
• The confidence motion moved by Kumaraswamy E. Mumbai
was defeated with 99 voting in favour and 105 Answer: A
against it. • Eminent researchers from across the globe
1475. Who among the following has been appointed as working on shark trade and representatives from
the head of the ICC’s Finance & Commercial Affairs the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of
committee? the United Nations will meet here to discuss the
A. Salman Naseer priorities in monitoring shark and ray fisheries,
B. Chris Nenzani trade and market chain assessment.
C. Ehsan Mani • The four-day international panel discussion is
D. Imran Khawaja being organised at the Central Marine Fisheries
E. Colin Graves Research Institute (CMFRI).
Answer: C • The meet, which is a first-of-its-kind event in
• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan India, would set up a platform for researchers
Mani has been appointed Chairperson of the from across the globe working on shark and ray
International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Financial trade to share their experience in the field.
and Commercial Affairs Committee. 1478. PM Modi has released the book on which among
• ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar appointed the following former PMs of India?
Mani during the ICC Annual Conference. A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
1476. Who is the first non-football player to be B. Chandra Shekhar
awarded the ‘Mohun Bagan Ratna’ 2019? C. V.P. Singh
A. Hima Das D. Narasimha Rao
B. Keshav Dutt E. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. MS Dhoni Answer: B
D. Gopi Chand • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, released
E. None of these the book “Chandra Shekhar – The Last Icon of
Answer: B Ideological Politics.”
• Two-time Olympic gold medallist Keshav Dutt • The book has been written by Shri Harivansh,
and former India Football Captain Prasun Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha; and Shri Ravi
Dutt Bajpai. The book release event was held at

the Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Answer: A
Building. • Dejan Papic joined as the head coach of the Indian
• The book is based on the life of Chandra Shekhar table tennis team after signing a one-year contract
who served as the eighth Prime Minister of India. that will see him in charge through the 2020
1479. What is the rank of India in the recently released Tokyo Olympics.
Global Innovation Index 2019? • He will be paid $7000 per month and his contract
A. 57 will be up for renewal after the Olympics.
B. 52 1482. Solomon Mire announces retirement from
C. 48 international cricket. He represents which country?
D. 64 A. Hong Kong
E. 43 B. Iceland
Answer: B C. South Korea
• India is now ranked 52nd on the Global D. Zimbabwe
Innovation Index (GII) 2019, a jump of 5 places E. Poland
over last year, and 29 places in the last five years Answer: D
– up from 81 in 2015. • Zimbabwe all rounder Solomon Mire has
• The list continues to be topped by Switzerland announced his retirement from international
while Israel finds its place in the top ten for the cricket across all formats.
first time. • He currently holds the record for the highest score
• The latest GII ranking also shows that the country for Zimbabwe in a T20I for the 94 he scored
has constantly been maintaining its leadership against Pakistan in 2018.
position as the most innovative country in Central 1483. Boxer Maxim Dadashev who died due to brain
and South Asia region every year since 2011. injury in a match was from which country?
1480. Which organisation delivered a Chetak A. China
helicopter to the Indian Navy, with the latest B. USA
communication and navigation systems? C. UK
A. BHEL D. Russia
B. BEL E. Australia
C. HAL Answer: D
D. BEML • Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died from
E. EIL brain injuries sustained in a fight in Maryland.
Answer: C • Maxim Dadashev has died in the United States
• State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) following injuries sustained during his fight with
delivered a Chetak helicopter to the Indian Navy, Subriel Matias.
with the latest communication and navigation 1484. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on which date
systems. A. 26th July
• The HAL entered into a contract with the Indian B. 27th July
Navy in the year 2017 to supply 8 Chetak C. 28th July
helicopters by August 2020, with the first two by D. 29th July
August 2019. E. 25th July
• The remaining seven helicopters will be delivered Answer: A
by August 2020. • The 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas is
1481. Who among the following appointed as the head being celebrated across the country on July 26.
coach of the Indian table tennis team? • The day marks the victory of Indian armed forces
A. Dejan Papic in Operation Vijay in 1999, when they evicted the
B. Hedrik John infiltrators backed by Pakistani army of high
C. Share Boston outposts in Kargil sector.
D. Michel Butner
E. None of these

• The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days 1487. Which state government rolled out an ambitious
and ended with India regaining control of all the plan to transform the Anganwadi Centres into state-of-
previously held territory. the-art Model Community Facilities for children and
1485. Which state has become number one in mothers in the State?
implementation of Pradhanamntri Suraksha Beema A. Jammu and Kashmir
Yojna in the country? B. Himachal Pradesh
A. Uttar Pradesh C. Punjab
B. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala
C. Himachal Pradesh E. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: A
E. None of these • Jammu and Kashmir Government rolled out an
Answer: A ambitious plan to transform the Anganwadi
• Uttar Pradesh has become number one in Centres into state-of-the-art Model Community
implementation of Pradhanamntri Suraksha Facilities for children and mothers in the State.
Beema Yojna in the country. • As a part of this programme in the first phase, 50
• As per the statement released by state government existing Anganwadi Centres in each district would
1.95 crores people have been given insurance be transformed through convergence with
cover under the scheme till 31 march 2019. MGNREGA into Model Anganwadi Centres.
• Implementation of this ambitious central • They will be equipped with upgraded
government scheme started in state from January infrastructure and improved amenities like toilets,
2018 under which people between age group of 18 drinking water and hygiene.
to 70 get accidental insurance cover of rupees 2 • It will be then replicated at other Anganwadi
lakh by paying a nominal premium of 12 rupees Centres in the State to change the face of
annually. Government’s children and women-oriented
• Information provided by department of program for efficient delivery of Integrated Child
institutional finance of state also says that Uttar Development Scheme.
Pradesh stands second in the country in the 1488. Which among the following state High Court has
implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti ordered a ban on celebratory firing and live shows of
Beema Yojana, another flagship scheme of the songs glorifying liquor, drugs and violence?
Union Government. A. Punjab
1486. Which state government has launched the ‘Clean B. Haryana
Green Campaign’ to plant 1 lakh tree saplings in the C. Mizoram
next 24 hours? D. Both (a) and (b)
A. Arunachal Pradesh E. Both (b) and (c)
B. Uttar Pradesh Answer: D
C. Maharashtra • Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a ban
D. Gujarat on celebratory firing and live shows of songs
E. Haryana glorifying liquor, drugs and violence in Punjab,
Answer: A Haryana and Chandigarh.
• Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the state • It also banned the use of loudspeakers or public
wide tree plantation programme ‘Clean-Green address systems in private or public places
Arunachal Campaign 2019’ in Itanagar. without written permission
• The campaign under the State Forest department 1489. Recently, which company buys 'majority' of
will plant 1-lakh tree saplings in the next 24 Intel's smartphone modem biz?
hours. A. Apple
• The campaign is being held as part of Van B. Samsung
Mahotsav celebration and has set the target of C. Motorola
planting 1 Crore tree within the next five years. D. BlackBerry
E. Nokia

Answer: A campaigner who has now replaced Liz Truss as
• Apple has announced the acquisition of the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
“majority” of chipmaker Intel’s smartphone • The Oxford University and Stanford MBA
modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion, graduate co-founded a £1 billion global
which “is expected to close in fourth quarter of investment firm and specialised in investing in
2019”. small British businesses before his entry to the
• Apple will intake 2,200 Intel workers along with British Parliament in the 2015 general election.
equipment, intellectual property and leases. 1492. Name the Chinese aerospace startup that has
• Notably, Intel had cancelled plans for 5G modems successfully launched two satellites into space, marking
after Apple settled its 2-year-long dispute with the first successful orbital launch by a privately funded
Qualcomm. firm in China.
1490. Who has been given additional charge of
chairman and managing director of the Mahanagar A. iSpace
Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) B. eSpace
A. Sunil Kumar C. Simbiex
B. Sunil Sood D. iSonet
C. Balesh Sharma E. None of these
D. Anupam Shrivastava Answer: A
E. None of these • Chinese aerospace startup iSpace has successfully
Answer: A launched two satellites into space, marking the
• State-owned MTNL director Sunil Kumar has first successful orbital launch by a privately
been given additional charge of chairman and funded firm in China.
managing director of the company. • The satellites were carried aboard the startup’s
• Kumar is currently Director (Human Resources Hyperbola-1 rocket.
and Enterprise Business) at MTNL and takes over • Earlier, Chinese aerospace startups LandSpace
from P K Purwar who was recently appointed and OneSpace had attempted orbital launches in
chairman and managing Director of BSNL. October 2018 and March 2019 respectively but
• Debt-ridden MTNL, which operates telecom were unsuccessful.
services in the Delhi and Mumbai circles, has 1493. What is India’s rank in the recently released
been incurring consistent losses and is now FIFA rankings.
awaiting a comprehensive revival plan from the A. 101
government. B. 103
1491. Who among the following are the three Indians C. 105
to have found place in British Prime Minister Boris D. 107
Johnson's new cabinet team. E. 109
A. Rishi Sunak, Alok Sharma and Priti Patel Answer: C
B. Sasank Manohar, Alok Sharma and Priti Patel • The Indian football team slipped two places to
C. Sasank Manohar, Alok Sharma and Rishi Sunak 103rd in the FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
D. Sasank Manohar, Priti Patel and Rishi Sunak • India lost two matches and drew one in the
E. None of these Intercontinental Cup earlier this month in
Answer: A Ahmedabad. It had lost 2-4 to Tajikistan and 2-5
• Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy’s son- against eventual winners DPR Korea before
in-law Rishi Sunak is among the three Indians to playing out a 1-1 draw against Syria.
have found place in British Prime Minister Boris • India has 1214 ranking points in its kitty, down by
Johnson’s new cabinet team. five points from the previous chart issued last
• The two other Indians to have been inducted in the month.
new cabinet are Alok Sharma and Priti Patel. • The Indian team now lies at 18th among Asian
• Rishi Sunak, the 38-year-old Conservative party countries. Iran (23rd) is at the top among Asian
MP for Richmond (Yorkshire) is a pro-Brexit countries, followed by Japan (33), Korea (37),

Australia (46) and Qatar (62).At the top of the • Western Railway Mahalaxmi General Stores
rankings, Belgium leads the chart, followed by Depot (GSD) has become the first in Indian
Brazil, France, England and Uruguay. Railways to portray a heritage gallery of the
1494. The UKEIRI Mobility Programme: Study in printing and allied machines used in the Western
India initiative has been launched by which country? Railway Printing Press.
A. UK 1496. Government has set a target of ___ MW Rooftop
B. USA Solar projects by 2022.
C. Japan A. 20,000 MW
D. Sri Lanka B. 30,000 MW
E. South Africa C. 40,000 MW
Answer: A D. 50,000 MW
• A new India-UK bilateral pilot scheme has been E. 60,000 MW
launched to support Britain’s universities to Answer: C
collaborate with Indian partners to send UK • The government has set a target for the
students to India during their studies. installation of Rooftop Solar projects of forty
• The “UKEIRI Mobility Programme: Study in thousand MegaWatt by 2022 in the country.
India”, an initiative of Universities UK • The projects include installation of solar panels on
International (UUKI) and British Council India. the rooftop of houses.
• It aims to generate up to 200 opportunities for • An average it is estimated that 1.5 million units
undergraduate students at UK universities to visit per MegaWatt per year are generated from solar
India by March 2021. rooftop plants.
• Priority for the programme to visit India during 1497. Recently which bank has provided Tripura with
their courses will be given to students from Rs 1,925 crore for up-gradation of power generation
traditionally underrepresented groups. and distribution in the state.
• The Study in India programme will support A. AIIB
national and institutional-level objectives to B. IMF
increase the levels of outward student mobility C. World Bank
from the UK to 13 per cent by 2020, as set out in D. ADB
UUKi’s “Go International: Stand Out” campaign. E. None of these
• The programme will be funded by the UK and Answer: D
Indian governments as part of Phase 3 of the UK- • Asian Development Bank has sanctioned 1,925
India Education Research Initiative (UKEIRI) and crore rupees project for upgradation of power
delivered by the British Council, Universities UK generation and distribution in Tripura.
International and EdCIL in India. • The amount was recently sanctioned to the
1495. The first printing press heritage gallery of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited.
Indian Railways has come up in which city? • The project has been sanctioned for upgrading
A. Pune capacity of 63 MW Rokhia Project to 120 MW at
B. Mumbai an estimated cost of over 699 crore and
C. Delhi modernising Gumti Hydro Electric Project at an
D. Kolkata estimated cost of nearly 1225 crore rupees.
E. Hyderabad • Rokhia project is located at West Tripura district
Answer: B whereas Gumti project is in Gomati district.
• Western Railway has opened the first of its kind 1498. What is the minimum staggered delivery period
printing press heritage gallery at Mahalaxmi in fixed by SEBI for commodity future?
Mumbai. This unique heritage gallery was A. 3 days
inaugurated by V P Pathak, member (Materials B. 4 days
Management) of the Railway Board during his C. 5 days
recent visit to Mumbai. D. 7 days
E. 9 days

Answer: C • The U.S. Senate confirmed former soldier as
• Capital markets regulator SEBI fixed the Secretary of Defence, filling America’s longest-
minimum duration of the staggered delivery ever Pentagon leadership vacuum as Washington
period at five working days for all commodity faces mounting tensions with Iran.
futures in order to bring uniformity in the timeline • The 55-year old former Raytheon executive and
across exchanges. secretary of the army takes over as permanent
• Staggered delivery period is the duration during head of the Pentagon from Jim Mattis.
which sellers or buyers having open position may 1501. Who has been took oath as the Chief Minister of
submit an intention to give or take the delivery of Karnataka?
the contract. A. HD Kumaraswamy
• At present, there is no uniformity in the length of B. Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
staggered delivery period for commodity futures C. B S Yediyurappa
contracts across exchanges even for the same D. V. Narayanasamy
commodities. E. None of these
• It clarified that the exchanges shall have the Answer: C
flexibility to set higher duration of staggered • For the fourth time in a political career spanning
delivery period for a commodity futures contract five decades, Bookanakere Siddalingappa
after taking into account factors such as historical Yediyurappa took oath as the Chief Minister of
open interest, volume near expiry etc. Karnataka.
1499. Which state will host the Global Ayurveda • Governor Vajubhai Vala administered the oath of
Summit 2019? office to him in a simple ceremony held at the Raj
A. Karnataka Bhavan’s Glass House. Yediyurappa took oath in
B. Odisha the name of God.
C. Andhra Pradesh 1502. Who has been appointed as the chairman of
D. Kerala Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
E. Maharashtra A. Satya Pal Singh
Answer: D B. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
• The Global Ayurveda Summit Kerala features C. Subhash Chandra Baheria
four components: an international conference, D. Vishnu Dayal Ram
exposition, Start-up contest and a focused E. None of these
business to business meeting platform and the Answer: B
exposition and business to business meetings will • The leader of the Congress party in Lok Sabha,
enable key players in the Ayurveda and related Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was appointed as the
sectors to exhibit their products and services. Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee
• The event will ensure the participation of all (PAC).
stakeholders to share their views and jointly take • In the last term, the post was held by Congress
action towards the upliftment of Ayurveda in leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who in the recently
India and globally. concluded elections lost from Gulbarga
• Theme of Global Ayurveda Summit 2019: constituency in Karnataka to BJP’s Umesh
‘Mainstreaming Ayurveda Startups, Innovation Jadhav.
and Branding.’ • The PAC has 15 members from Lok Sabha and
1500. Who among the following has been appointed as seven from Rajya Sabha. The term of office of
Pentagon chief? members of the committee does not exceed one
A. Caeleb Dressel year at a time.
B. Kristof Milak 1503. Who has been appointed as the first Indian
C. Mark Spitz Origin Home Secretary of Britain?
D. Matt Biondi A. Gyani Nand
E. Mark Esper B. Damodran Nair
Answer: E C. Priti Patel

D. Rishi Sunak • The app has a record of medical histories,
E. Alok Sharma allergies’ account, an SOS button, real time
Answer: C location tracking and so on.
• Priti Patel, an ardent Brexiteer who was among 1506. The Indian Armed Force’s first space war drill
the most vocal critics of Theresa May’s Brexit named ______________ has started recently.
strategy, took charge as Britain’s first Indian- A. IndSpaceEx
origin home secretary as part of Prime Minister B. ArmySpace Ex
Boris Johnson’s top team. C. ExIndiaSpace
• She replaces Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid, who D. ExSpaceIndia
moves to the Treasury department as the first E. None of the above
ethnic minority Chancellor of the Exchequer. Answer: A
1504. Who has won the ‘Indian Woman of Influence • India is all set to launch first ever space war
Award’ by UK Parliament? exercise months after success of Mission Shakti.
A. Priyanka Chopra Joint Space Doctrine can also be launched after
B. Hima Das space war exercise. This exercise will help India
C. Nirmala Sitharaman to prepare for future space wars. The entire
D. Priya Priyadarshini Jain program has been prepared according to the vision
E. PV Sindhu of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Answer: D • Ministry of Defence will organize exercise with
• Eminent fashionista, social entrepreneur and all three forces together and draw up future plans
philanthropist Priya Priyadarshini Jain has been of any such eventualities. As per a media report,
felicitated with the prestigious ‘Indian Woman of this exercise has been named ‘IndSpaceEx’.
Influence’ award at the House of Lords, the • After Mission Shakti India had become fourth
United Kingdom Parliament, London. country in the world after Russia, USA and China
• “Indian Woman of Influence Awards” had to have ASAT power.
awardees from various countries like Britain, 1507. The “DDP dashboard” has been launched by
India, USA, Spain, and Scotland. The award government for providing real-time information
recognized the power of Indian women residing in related to ________.
different parts of the world. This award assures A. Developments in Direct Tax
that women of Indian origin are the leaders in B. Defence Purchase
their respective fields in the countries they C. Detailed Government Schemes
presently live. D. Details of Dynamic Fare Pricing in Railways
1505. Which university has built the “CARE4U” App E. None of these
for elderly people? Answer: B
A. IIT Kharagpur • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled a
B. IIT Bombay Dashboard of Department Defence Production
C. IIT Kanpur (DDP) for effective monitoring of various
D. IIT Madras initiatives and schemes taken up by the Ministry
E. IIT Roorke of Defence.
Answer: A • Rajnath Singh launched Department of Defence
• In a move to help geriatric care, students of IIT Production Dashboard -
Kharagpur have built an app which will inform http://ddpdashboard.gov.in for effective
the caregiver when the elderly person falls down monitoring of various initiatives and schemes of
with the exact location. the department.
• CARE4U’ the android-based app will connect the • The dynamic online dashboard shows all key data
caregiver to the elderly person. The app has been of the nation’s defence manufacturing sector.
built by an interdisciplinary team of the second 1508. Which of the following will replace OPPO as the
year B-Tech students of the institute. Official Sponsor of Indian Cricket Team?
A. Vivo

B. One Plus • Dressel came in at 49.50 during the second semi-
C. BYJU’S final in the event, breaking the old record of 49.82
D. Maruti set by Michael Phelps in August 2009.
E. Amul • It’s the second world record once held by Phelps
Answer: C to be broken this week.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) 1511. What was the profession of Srikanta Sarma who
announced that Bengaluru-based education and passed away recently?
learning app Byju’s, which is owned by Think and A. Journalist
Learn Private Limited, has replaced Oppo India as B. Sportsperson
the official Team India sponsor. C. Politician
• The deal period will begin from 5 September, D. Choreographer
2019 until 31 March, 2022. E. Film Director
1509. Who amongst the following is not a director of Answer: A
Indian Cricketers Association (ICA)? • Indraganti Srikanta Sarma a veteran journalist,
A. Kapil Dev writer and lyricist passed away. He was aged 75.
B. Ajit Agarkar • Sarma has worked with the All India Radio and
C. Saurav Ganguly has worked in a Telugu magazine as the editor. He
D. Shantha Rangaswamy has written ‘Malavika‘ and ‘Aalapana‘ among
E. All among the above others.
Answer: C 1512. World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on 28
• The BCCI has approved the Indian Cricketers July. What is the theme of Day 2019?
Association (ICA), the body formed as per the A. Test. Treat. Hepatitis
board’s new constitution to look after the interest B. Eliminate Hepatitis
of former players. C. Know Hepatitis. Act Now
• The ICA is not affiliated to Federation of D. Invest in eliminating hepatitis
International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) and E. None of these
is only open to former men and women cricketers, Answer: D
unlike the players’ associations in most countries. • World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on 28
• The functioning of ICA will be independent of July to generate an opportunity to step up national
BCCI’s functioning and the association will have and international efforts on hepatitis. Theme of
to generate its own funds even though the board World Hepatitis Day 2019: “Invest in eliminating
will provide some initial grants. hepatitis”.
• Former India cricketers Kapil Dev, Ajit Agarkar • This day make people aware about the hepatitis
and Shantha Rangaswamy are the directors at disease and its consequences in the life of the
ICA. people suffering from it.
1510. Who broke the record of Michael Phelps in 100 1513. World Nature Conservation Day is observed on
butterfly swimming? _________.
A. Caeleb Dressel A. July 26
B. Kristof Milak B. July 27
C. Mark Spitz C. July 28
D. Matt Biondi D. July 29
E. None of these E. Fourth Sunday of July
Answer: A Answer: C
• American swimmer Caeleb Dressel set the new • World Nature Conservation Day is observed on 28
world record in the men’s 100 meter butterfly July every year to recognise that a healthy
during the World Championships in Gwangju, environment is the foundation for a stable and
South Korea. productive society and for the future generations.
We must protect, conserve and sustainably
manage our natural resources.

1514. National Parents Day is observed on ________. • 36th Goods & Service Tax (GST) Council
A. July 26 Meeting was held in New Delhi Via Video
B. July 27 Conference under the chairmanship of Union
C. July 28 Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt.
D. July 29 Nirmala Sitharaman.
E. Fourth Sunday of July • The GST Council made the following changes in
Answer: E the GST rate on supply of goods and services
• National Parents Day is observed on fourth which will be effective from August 1, 2019.
Sunday in July and in 2019 it falls on 28 July. • The GST rate on all Electric Vehicles (EVs) was
This day is celebrated to honours all the parents reduced from 12% to 5%.
who play a vital role in the lives of children. • The GST rate on charger or charging stations for
• Their unconditional love and sacrifice for their EVs was reduced from 18% to 5%.
children can’t be measured. 1517. As per IBBI the compromise between the
1515. BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting 2019 is hosted stakeholders must happen within how many days of
by which city? liquidation?
A. Rio de Janeiro A. 30 days
B. Mascow B. 45 days
C. New Delhi C. 60 days
D. Bejing D. 90 days
E. Cape Town E. 120 days
Answer: A Answer: D
• BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet was held in Rio de • The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Janeiro, Brazil. (IBBI) has changed the process of liquidation to
• India was represented by Gen. (retd) VK Singh make it time-bound. The new rules say that the
who is the Union Minister of State for Road process must be finished within one year of its
Transport and Highways. commencment.
• The meeting focused on the importance of • The new regulations also say that a compromise
upholding and supporting the objectives of between the stakeholders must happen within 90
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and days of the liquidation order.
intensifying cooperation to implement and • The amendment requires the financial creditors to
improve its Standards on Combating Money contribute towards the liquidation costs, when the
Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and company does not have resources. This can be
Proliferation. recovered with interest later.
• The Ministers emphasized the importance to • For these changes, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
comply with and strengthen the Convention on the Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for
Prohibition of the Development, Production and Corporate Persons) (Amendment) Regulations,
Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and 2019 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of
Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction India (Liquidation Process) (Amendment)
(BTWC), including by adopting a Protocol to the Regulations, 2019 have been notified.
Convention that provides for, inter alia, an 1518. As per IBBI the process of liquidation must be
efficient verification mechanism. finished within how much time of its commencement?
1516. What is the new GST rate announced the A. 6 months
Government on Electric Vehicles? B. 9 months
A. 28% C. 8months
B. 18% D. 1 year
C. 12% E. 1 year 3 months
D. 5% Answer: D
E. 3% • The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Answer: D (IBBI) has changed the process of liquidation to

make it time-bound. The new rules say that the 1521. Who has been selected for the inaugural TIFF
process must be finished within one year of its Tribute acting award?
commencment. A. Glenn Close
• The new regulations also say that a compromise B. Rose Byrne
between the stakeholders must happen within 90 C. Annie Stark
days of the liquidation order. D. Meryl Streep
• The amendment requires the financial creditors to E. None of these
contribute towards the liquidation costs, when the Answer: D
company does not have resources. This can be • Meryl Streep will be the first recipient of an acting
recovered with interest later. award bestowed as part of the Toronto
• For these changes, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy International Film Festival.
Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for • The festival’s organizers announced that Streep
Corporate Persons) (Amendment) Regulations, will receive the inaugural TIFF Tribute Actor
2019 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of Award during a Sept. 9 charity gala.
India (Liquidation Process) (Amendment) • Streep is the most nominated actor in the history
Regulations, 2019 have been notified. of Oscar Award (21 times) and has won the Oscar
1519. Who among the following has been appointed as three times.
the next Director General (DG) of Border Security 1522. Sudarsan Pattnaik recently won the People’s
Force? Choice Prize at Boston International Sand Art
A. Natwar Singh Championship. What was the theme of this art?
B. U.V. Singh A. Save our Ocean
C. V.B. Verma B. Beat Air Pollution
D. Shlok Rana C. Beat Plastic Pollution
E. V.K. Johri D. Save the Earth
Answer: E E. Save the Planet
• K. Johri has been appointed as the next Director
General (DG) of Border Security Force Answer: A
• Johri, a 1984-batch Indian Police Service officer • Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik has
of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, is presently serving added another feather to his cap by bagging
as the Special Secretary in the external People’s Choice Prize at the Boston International
intelligence agency RAW, under the Cabinet Sand Art Championship.
Secretariat. • Pattnaik sculpted his sand art based on the global
• The order has been issued by the Appointments issue of plastic pollution with a message inscribed
Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) that is headed “Save our Ocean”, which fetched him the award.
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has Home 1523. The 5th Dharma-Dhamma conference was held
Minister Amit Shah as its member in which state?
1520. Who has won the Miss Deaf World Title 2019? A. Assam
A. Namrita Banerjee B. Bihar
B. Vidisha Baliyan C. Haryana
C. Vishakha Kalyan D. Delhi
D. Vedika Chaudhary E. Mizoram
Answer: B • The fifth international Dharma-Dhamma
• Vidisha Baliyan, 21, a girl from Uttar Pradesh’s conference was inaugurated on by Union Minister
Muzaffarnagar city was just crowned Miss Deaf of State Kiren Rijiju in the presence of Sri
World 2019, held in Mbombela, South Africa. Lanka’s Home Minister Gamini Jaiwickrama
• She became the first Indian to win this crown. Perera, Bhutan’s Home and Culture Minister
Vidisha, who is a modelling student of Asian Lyonpo Sherub Gyeltshen, senior BJP leader Ram
Academy of Film & Television.

Madhav and Juna Akhada’s Awadheshananda Giri • MC Mary Kom, the six-time world champion,
Ji Maharaj. defeated Australia’s April Franks in the 23rd
• The main purpose of this conference is to address President’s Cup to clinch the gold medal in a one-
people about the terror, violence and global sided 51kg category final in Labuan Bajo,
warming prevalent in the world. Indonesia.
• This two-day conference will address the subjects • The Indian boxers finished their campaign with
of Sat-Chit-Ananda and Nirvana which are the nine medals, including seven gold and two silver,
pivotal topics of Buddhism. This conference is helping the contingent win the ‘Best Team’
being hosted by Rajgir for the second time. award.
1524. Who is the author of the book ‘New-Age • The women boxers had a flawless record in the
Technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0’? finals, winning all the four gold medals on offer,
A. Narendra Jadhav the men had mixed fortunes and had to settle for
B. M Venkaiah Naidu two silver along with three gold.
C. Nripendra Mishra 1527. How many medals did Indian win in the
D. Manoj Mishra Thailand Boxing Open 2019?
E. Kalraj Mishra A. 5
Answer: A B. 6
• Vice President Venkaiah Naidu released titled C. 7
‘New-Age Technology and Industrial Revolution D. 8
4.0’ book written by Rajya Sabha Member, E. 9
Narendra Jadhav. He congratulated him for giving Answer: D
the Book which is of great contemporary • Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish
relevance. Kumar bagged his first international gold, even as
• This book examines and elaborates on various Indian boxers finished their campaign with a rich
dimensions of the so-called Industrial Revolution haul of eight medals at Thailand Open
4.0. International boxing tournament in Bangkok.
1525. Who has won the German Grand Prix 2019? • India finished with a gold, four silver and three
A. Max Verstappen bronze.
B. Sebastian Vettel • Silver: Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Deepak (49kg),
C. Lewis Hamilton Mohammed Hussamuddin (56kg), and Brijesh
D. Daniil Kvyat Yadav (81kg).
E. None of these • Bronze: Manju Rani (48kg), Ashish (69kg) and
Answer: A Bhagyabati Kachari (75kg)
• Max Verstappen wins the German Grand Prix 1528. Name the voice behind, famous cartoon
2019. He is a Belgian-Dutch who drives for Red character Minnie Mouse, who passed away recently?
Bull. A. Russi Taylor
• This is his second win in this season after Austria B. Emili Herald
Grand Prix. C. Wayne Allwine
• Sebastian Vettel was on the second spot while D. Bret Iwan
Daniil Kvyat was on third. E. None of these
1526. Recently, Mary Kom and Simranjit Kaur won Answer: A
gold in President's Cup Boxing Tournament held in • Acclaimed voice actor and Disney Legend Russi
______________. Taylor passed away in Glendale, California. She
A. Thailand was 75.
B. Bahrain • Russi is best known as the official voice of Minnie
C. Malaysia Mouse. She first assumed the role more than 30
D. India years ago and has given voice to Minnie in
E. Indonesia hundreds of Disney projects—from television, to
Answer: E theme park experiences, animated shorts, and

theatrical films—no performance was too tough Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at St. Petersburg,
for Russi’s accomplished take on the divine Miss Russia on 25 July 2019 to participate in the Russian Navy
Minnie Mouse. Day Parade.
1529. S. Jaipal Reddy passes away recently .He was a INS Tarkash will form part of the mobile column for the
renowned___________. review by the President of the Russian Federation.
A. Musician During its stay in harbour, the ship will be berthed at Lt
B. Politician Schmidt Embankment and remain open for visitors on 26
C. Actor and 27 July 2019.
D. Director 1532. World Day against Trafficking in Persons
E. None of these observedon which day?
Answer: B A. July 31
• Former union minister and senior Congress leader B. July 28
from Telangana, S. Jaipal Reddy passed away. C. July 30
• The five-time member of Lok Sabha, four-time D. July 25
MLA and two-time Rajya Sabha member E. None of these
reportedly died while undergoing treatment for Answer: C
pneumonia. He was aged 77. World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed
1530. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs every year on July 30. The theme for World Day Against
(CCEA) keeps Fair and Remunerative Price of Trafficking in “Persons 2019 is Human Trafficking: Call
sugarcane at Rs. ___ per quintal Your Government To Action”
A. Rs. 280 1533. Which zone has started a unique initiative to
B. Rs. 275 earmark a special portion of the SLR coach with pink
C. Rs. 278 colour?
D. Rs. 270 A. South Central Railway Zone
E. Rs.285 B. South Coast Railway Zone
Answer: B C. West Central Railway Zone
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) D. Northeast Frontier Railway Zone
chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the E. None of these
proposal in respect of Determination of ‘Fair and Answer: D
Remunerative Price‘ (FRP) of sugarcane payable by sugar Indian Railways’ Northeast Frontier Railway zone has
mills for 2019-20 sugar season. started a unique initiative to earmark a special portion of
The Cabinet kept the FRP at Rs 275 per quintal. the SLR coach with pink colour. This is done to specially
The FRP is based on the recommendation of the help the women passengers with better safety and security.
Commission of Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) This special colour will help the women passenger to
As per its report of August 2018 on the price policy for easily identify the coach in the platform even during rush
sugarcane for the 2019-20 season. hours. Eight trains in Rangiya division of the Northeast
The CCEA approved to provide a premium of Rs. 2.75 per Frontier Railway have begun operations with some pink
QTL for every 0.1% increase above 10% in the recovery. coaches, exclusively for women.
1531. Indian Naval Ship _____ arrived at St. 1534. Which company and Google announced plans to
Petersburg, Russia on 25 July 2019 to participate in roll out free high-speed Wi-Fi zones across India with
the Russian Navy Day Parade Google’s gStation?
A. INS Sahyadri A. Cisco
B. INS Tarkash B. Oracle
C. INS Satpura C. IBM
D. INS Vikramaditya D. Intel
Answer: B Answer: A
Cisco and Google announced plans to roll out free high-
speed Wi-Fi zones across India with Google’s gStation.

Cisco will work with gStation platform to provide Barclays Bank Plc where he was the director and chief
communities around the country access to a free, open, India economist based in Mumbai since 2010
high-quality public Wi-Fi. 1538. Who has been appointed as ombudsman and
1535. Which state government has launched the ethics officer ofIndian Federation of Sports Gaming
Automated Multi-modal Biometric Identification (IFSG)?
System (AMBIS) which is a special digitized policing A. Madan Lokur
system to identify and track down criminals? B. Arjan Kumar Sikri
A. Rajasthan C. Sharad Arvind Bobde
B. Maharashtra D. Ashok Bhushan
C. Odisha E. None of these
D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: B
E. None of these The Indian Federation of Sports Gaming (IFSG)
Answer: B announced the appointment of Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has as its ombudsman and ethics officer. Indian Federation of
launched the Automated Multi-modal Biometric Sports Gaming (IFSG) is India’s first self-regulatory
Identification System (AMBIS) which is a special industry body for the online fantasy sports gaming sector.
digitized policing system to identify and track down 1539. Which airport has been shortlisted for the
criminals Leading European Architecture Forum (LEAF)
1536. Which state Rasagola has received the awards under the category of 'Best Future Building
geographical indication tag from the Registrar of Under-construction Project?
Geographical Indication? A. Tiruchirapalli International Airport
A. Karnataka B. Madurai International Airport
B. Kerala C. Chennai International Airport
C. Jharkhand D. Coimbatore International Airport
D. Rajasthan E. None of these
Answer: D The new terminal of the international airport of trichy has
The rasagola, a popular dessert of Odisha, has received the been shortlisted for the Leading European Architecture
geographical indication tag from the Registrar of Forum (LEAF) awards under the category of ‘Best Future
Geographical Indication. The GI number 612 has been Building Under-construction Project. Pascall-Watson
registered in favour of the Odisha Small Industries group designed the terminal by fusing reference from local
Corporation Limited (OSIC Limited), a government of heritage and culture with a contemporary architectural
Odisha undertaking and Utkal Mistanna Byabasayee language, creating a sense of place and identity for
Samiti, a traders’ organisation, in the foodstuff category arriving and departing passengers.
1537. Which bank has announced the appointment of 1540. Which state ranked top in the Tiger population
Siddhartha Sanyal as chief economist and head of in India 2018?
research who will spearhead the bank's research and A. Haryana
business strategy? B. Madhya Pradesh
A. Jammu and Kashmir Bank C. Jharkhand
B. RBL Bank D. Andhra Pradesh
C. Bandhan Bank E. None of these
D. Karnataka Bank Answer: B
E. None of these The All India Tiger Estimation Report 2018 revealed that
Answer: C Madhya Pradesh was the country’s “tiger state” with 526
Private lender Bandhan Bank announced the appointment of the big cats. The tiger population in the country has
of Siddhartha Sanyal as chief economist and head of grown from 1,400 in 2014 to 2,977 in 2019.
research who will spearhead the bank’s research and 1541. The sixth of eight indigenously built Landing
business strategy. Sanyal joined Bandhan Bank from Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV class ships 'LCU L 56' was
commissioned into the Indian Navy at which city?

A. Visakhapatnam Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Donkupar Roy passed
B. Bangalore away following a brief illness at the age of 64. He was a
C. Chennai former Chief Minister of Meghalaya.
D. Mumbai 1545. Attoor Ravi Varma who passed away recently,
E. None of these he was a renowned poet of _______ language
Answer: A A. Tamil
The sixth of eight indigenously built Landing Craft Utility B. Malayalam
(LCU) MK IV class ships ‘LCU L 56’ was commissioned C. Telugu
into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, D. Hindi
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Eastern E. None of these
Naval Command, at Visakhapatnam. The LCU L56 is an Answer: B
amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation, Renowned Malayalam poet, translator Attoor Ravi Varma
deployment and recovery of main battle tanks, armoured passed away after age-related ailments. He was 89. He
vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore and was a recipient of Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala
vice-versa Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry and Kerala Sahitya
1542. All-rounder Ellyse Perry became the first Akademi Award for Translation and Ashan Award
cricketer of either gender to reach the rare milestone 1546. The 22nd edition of National Conference on e-
of scoring 1000 runs and taking 100 wickets in the T20 Governance 2019 will be held in ____________.
format. She belongs to which country? A. Shillong
A. New Zealand B. Patna
B. South Africa C. Itanagar
C. Australia D. Agartala
D. England E. Imphal
Answer: C • The Department of Administrative Reforms &
Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry became the first Public Grievances (DARPG), in association with
cricketer of either gender to reach the rare milestone of Ministry of Electronics & Information
scoring 1000 runs and taking 100 wickets in the T20 Technology (MeitY), Government of India and
format. the State Government of Meghalaya will organize
1543. Jerlin Anika has won the gold medal at the 2nd the 22nd National Conference on e-Governance
World Deaf Youth Badminton Championship in 2019 on 8-9th August, 2019 at Shillong,
Taipei, Taiwan, she belongs to which state? Meghalaya.
A. Kerala • This is the first time the event is being organized
B. Gujarat in North-Eastern region of the country.
C. Haryana • This Conference provides a platform to
D. Tamil Nadu disseminate knowledge on effective methods of
E. None of these designing and implementing sustainable e-
Answer: D Governance initiatives to provide end-to-end
15-year-old Jerlin Anika from Tamil Nadu’s Madurai has Digital Services, exchange experiences in solving
won the gold medal at the 2nd World Deaf Youth problems, mitigating risks, resolving issues and
Badminton Championship in Taipei, Taiwan planning for success.
1544. Donkupar Roy passed who away recently, he was • The theme of this Conference is “Digital India:
the assembly speaker of which state? Success to Excellence”.
A. Meghalaya 1547. Atal Innovation Mission has launched a new
B. Gujarat programme for Community Innovation in New Delhi.
C. Himachal Pradesh Who among the following will inaugurate the
D. Assam programme?
E. None of these A. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Answer: A B. Dharmendra Pradhan.

C. Amit Shah 1549. Which country will host the WorldSkills
D. Both (A) and (B) International Competition 2019?
E. Both (A) and (C) A. Russia
Answer: D B. India
• Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas &Steel C. UAE
Dharmendra Pradhan launched Atal Community D. Singapore
Innovation Centre (ACIC) in New Delhi, to E. USA
encourage the spirit of innovation at the Answer: A
community level. This initiative aims to • The 45th WorldSkills Competition will be held at
encourage the spirit of innovation through the KAZAN EXPO International Exhibition
solution-driven design thinking to serve society. Centre in Kazan, Russia in August 2019.
• Atal Innovation Mission has a key role to perform • Also referred as the ‘Olympics for Skills’, the
in order to achieve the target of five trillion dollar event is scheduled in Kazan, Russia from 22nd to
economy by 2025. 27th August 2019.
• ACIC programme aims to encourage the spirit of • More than 1,500 competitors from 60 countries
innovation at the community level in specific will compete in 55 skill competitions at this mega
areas that lack the required infrastructure and event. India will participate in 44 skills including
facilitating innovation ecosystem. mobile robotics, prototype modelling,
• ACIC programme would focus in over 484 hairdressing, baking, confectionary & patisserie,
districts located in unserved/underserved regions welding, brick laying, car painting, floristry
of India. among others.
• ACIC Program Director – Dr. Unnat Pandit 1550. 10 historic monuments to be open from sunrise
1548. Prahlad Singh Patel has launched the mobile till 9 p.m. Which among the following is not included
library bus service under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak in the list?
Ghar Ghar Pustak” Scheme. The scheme belongs to A. Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar
which state? B. Dulhadev Temple in Khajuraho
A. Rajasthan C. Shekh Chilli Tomb in Kurukshetra
B. Bihar D. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal in Karnataka
C. Maharashtra E. None of these
D. Delhi Answer: E
E. Andhra Pradesh • The Culture Ministry Union Culture and Tourism
Answer: D Minister Prahlad Patel has decided to keep 10
• Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel heritage sites open for public from sunrise to 9
on flagged off a mobile library bus service which pm.
aims to reach out to readers in Delhi, especially • At present, gates of most monuments are closed
those in slums, resettlement colonies and rural for visitors by 6 pm.
areas. • Apart from the Humayun’s Tomb and Safdarjung
• The five-bus mobile library service was launched Tomb in Delhi, the extended timings will apply to
under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak Ghar Ghar Pustak” Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar, Dulhadev
Scheme of the Delhi Public Library (DPL). Temple in Khajuraho, Shekh Chilli Tomb in
• According to the ministry, the buses have been Kurukshetra, Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
procured under CSR (corporate social in Karnataka, Gol Gumbaj in Karnataka, Group of
responsibility) assistance from the Airports Temples in Maharashtra (Markanda), Man Mahal
Authority of India (AAI). in Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi) and Rani ki Baav in
• The minister also directed the DPL to maintain a Paatan Gujarat.
special collection of books on eminent • The change in timings will be effective for a
personalities which must be made available to the period of three years.
masses through the mobile library buses. 1551. India has launched the initiative ‘Innovating for
Clean Air’ (IfCA) in partnership with which country?

A. Russia Internal Trade (DPIIT), foreign direct investments
B. United Kingdom (FDI) worth $286 billion were received in the
C. Japan country in past five year.
D. Australia • Highlighting the importance of FDI, it said the
E. USA foreign inflows bring in resources, the latest
Answer: B technology and best practices to push economic
• India and UK have launched a joint initiative growth on to a higher trajectory.
named Innovating for Clean Air (IfCA) that will 1554. Who has been appointed as the new Finance
provide its stakeholders an opportunity to test Secretary?
interventions related to air quality and EV A. Subhash Chandra Garg
integration. It was launched in Bengaluru. B. Hasmukh Adhia
• The programme is led by Innovate UK — part of C. Rajiv Kumar
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) — and is D. Rajiv Mehrishi
funded by the Newton Fund. The key partners for E. None of these
the programme are the Indian Institute of Science, Answer: C
Enzen, Project Lithium, Confederation of Indian • The Appointments Committtee of the Cabinet has
Industry, C40 Cities and Clean Air Platform. approved the appoitment of Rajiv Kumar as the
1552. What is the total value of the deal between India new Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
and Russia to acquire Russia’s R-27 air-to-air • Mr. Kumar is the most senior official among the
missiles? five Secretaries in the Ministry. As per the norm,
A. Rs 3,000 crore the most senior IAS officer in the Ministry is
B. Rs 2,000 crore designated as the Finance Secretary.
C. Rs 2,500 crore • He has replaced Subhash Chandra Garg was
D. Rs 1,000 crore shunted out of the Ministry and posted as
E. Rs 1,500 crore Secretary, Ministry of Power.
Answer: E 1555. Who has been nominated by the Appointment
• India has signed a deal worth around Rs 1,500 Committee as a Director on the Central Board of
crore to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from Directors of RBI to replace Subhash Chandra Garg?
Russia. A. Atanu Chakraborty
• It will be equipped on the Su-30MKI combat B. Anil Kumar Khachi
aircraft. C. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
• The R-27 missile is a medium-to-long-range air- D. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
to-air missile developed by Russia for its MiG and E. None of these
Sukhoi series of fighter jets. Answer: A
1553. As per the data of the Department for Promotion • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated that
of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), India received Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty
the highest ever FDI inflow in 2018-19. The FDI inflow has been nominated on its central board.
in FY19 stood at __________ • The central government has nominated Atanu
A. USD 58.74 billion Chakraborty, secretary, Department of Economic
B. USD 76.18 billion Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of
C. USD 64.37 billion India, New Delhi as a director on the Central
D. USD 52.81 billion Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India vice
E. USD 62.81 billion Shri Subhash Chandra Garg.
Answer: C • Shri Rajiv Kumar, the new Finance Secretary is
• India received the highest-ever FDI inflow of also a Director on the Central Board of Directors
$64.37 billion during the fiscal ended March of Reserve Bank of India.
2019. 1556. V G Siddhartha who died recently after
• According to the Annual Report 2018-19 of the committing suicide was the founder of ___________
Department for Promotion of Industry and A. Burger King

B. Bikanervala Governance initiatives to provide end-to-end
C. Cafe Coffee Day Digital Services, exchange experiences in solving
D. NESCAFE problems, mitigating risks, resolving issues and
E. IBACA IceCreams planning for success.
Answer: C • The theme of this Conference is “Digital India:
• The founder of cafe chain Café Coffee Day V G Success to Excellence”.
Siddhartha has passed away as he committed 1559. Atal Innovation Mission has launched a new
suicide. He served as the Chairman and Managing programme for Community Innovation in New Delhi.
Director of CCD. Who among the following will inaugurate the
• Non-Executive lndependent Director S.V. programme?
Ranganath has been named the interim chairman, A.Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Nitin Bagmane will be the interim COO. B.Dharmendra Pradhan.
1557. Subir Vithal Gokarn passed away at the age of C.Amit Shah
60. He was a veteran ____________ D.Both (A) and (B)
A. Politician E.Both (A) and (C)
B. Economist Answer: D
C. Journalist • Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas &Steel
D. Actor Dharmendra Pradhan launched Atal Community
E. Sports Person Innovation Centre (ACIC) in New Delhi, to
Answer: B encourage the spirit of innovation at the
• Eminent economist and former RBI deputy community level. This initiative aims to
governor Subir Gokarn passed away. encourage the spirit of innovation through
• Gokarn was appointed as an executive director on solution-driven design thinking to serve society.
the board of the IMF. He was appointed the • The Program will be jointly inaugurated by Union
deputy governor of the RBI in 2009 for a term of Minister of Human Resource and Development
three years and had the distinction of being the Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of
youngest deputy governor at that time. He was Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Shri
also associated with Brooking’s India. Dharmendra Pradhan.
1558. The 22nd edition of National Conference on e- • Atal Innovation Mission has a key role to perform
Governance 2019 will be held in ____________. in order to achieve the target of five trillion dollar
A. Shillong economy by 2025.
B. Patna • ACIC programme aims to encourage the spirit of
C. Itanagar innovation at the community level in specific
D. Agartala areas that lack the required infrastructure and
E. Imphal facilitating innovation ecosystem.
Answer: A • ACIC programme would focus in over 484
• The Department of Administrative Reforms & districts located in unserved/underserved regions
Public Grievances (DARPG), in association with of India.
Ministry of Electronics & Information • ACIC Program Director – Dr. Unnat Pandit
Technology (MeitY), Government of India and 1560. Prahlad Singh Patel has launched the mobile
the State Government of Meghalaya will organize library bus service under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak
the 22nd National Conference on e-Governance Ghar Ghar Pustak” Scheme. The scheme belongs to
2019 on 8-9th August, 2019 at Shillong, which state?
Meghalaya. A. Rajasthan
• This is the first time the event is being organized B. Bihar
in North-Eastern region of the country. C. Maharashtra
• This Conference provides a platform to D. Delhi
disseminate knowledge on effective methods of E. Andhra Pradesh
designing and implementing sustainable e- Answer: D

• Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel heritage sites open for public from sunrise to 9
on flagged off a mobile library bus service which pm.
aims to reach out to readers in Delhi, especially • At present, gates of most monuments are closed
those in slums, resettlement colonies and rural for visitors by 6 pm.
areas. • Apart from the Humayun’s Tomb and Safdarjung
• The five-bus mobile library service was launched Tomb in Delhi, the extended timings will apply to
under the “Ghar Ghar Dastak Ghar Ghar Pustak” Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar, Dulhadev
Scheme of the Delhi Public Library (DPL). Temple in Khajuraho, Shekh Chilli Tomb in
• According to the ministry, the buses have been Kurukshetra, Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
procured under CSR (corporate social in Karnataka, Gol Gumbaj in Karnataka, Group of
responsibility) assistance from the Airports Temples in Maharashtra (Markanda), Man Mahal
Authority of India (AAI). in Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi) and Rani ki Baav in
• The minister also directed the DPL to maintain a Paatan Gujarat.
special collection of books on eminent • The change in timings will be effective for a
personalities which must be made available to the period of three years.
masses through the mobile library buses. 1563. India has launched the initiative ‘Innovating for
1561. Which country will host the WorldSkills Clean Air’ (IfCA) in partnership with which country?
International Competition 2019? A. Russia
A. Russia B. United Kingdom
B. India C. Japan
C. UAE D. Australia
D. Singapore E. USA
E. USA Answer: B
Answer: A • India and UK have launched a joint initiative
• The 45th WorldSkills Competition will be held at named Innovating for Clean Air (IfCA) that will
the KAZAN EXPO International Exhibition provide its stakeholders an opportunity to test
Centre in Kazan, Russia in August 2019. interventions related to air quality and EV
• Also referred as the ‘Olympics for Skills’, the integration. It was launched in Bengaluru.
event is scheduled in Kazan, Russia from 22nd to • The programme is led by Innovate UK — part of
27th August 2019. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) — and is
• More than 1,500 competitors from 60 countries funded by the Newton Fund. The key partners for
will compete in 55 skill competitions at this mega the programme are the Indian Institute of Science,
event. India will participate in 44 skills including Enzen, Project Lithium, Confederation of Indian
mobile robotics, prototype modelling, Industry, C40 Cities and Clean Air Platform.
hairdressing, baking, confectionary & patisserie, 1564. What is the total value of the deal between India
welding, brick laying, car painting, floristry and Russia to acquire Russia’s R-27 air-to-air
among others. missiles?
1562. 10 historic monuments to be open from sunrise A. Rs 3,000 crore
till 9 p.m. Which among the following is not included B. Rs 2,000 crore
in the list? C. Rs 2,500 crore
A. Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar D. Rs 1,000 crore
B. Dulhadev Temple in Khajuraho E. Rs 1,500 crore
C. Shekh Chilli Tomb in Kurukshetra Answer: E
D. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal in Karnataka • India has signed a deal worth around Rs 1,500
E. None of these crore to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from
Answer: E Russia.
• The Culture Ministry Union Culture and Tourism • It will be equipped on the Su-30MKI combat
Minister Prahlad Patel has decided to keep 10 aircraft.

• The R-27 missile is a medium-to-long-range air- D. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
to-air missile developed by Russia for its MiG and E. None of these
Sukhoi series of fighter jets. Answer: A
1565. As per the data of the Department for Promotion • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated that
of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), India received Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty
the highest ever FDI inflow in 2018-19. The FDI inflow has been nominated on its central board.
in FY19 stood at __________ • The central government has nominated Atanu
A. USD 58.74 billion Chakraborty, secretary, Department of Economic
B. USD 76.18 billion Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of
C. USD 64.37 billion India, New Delhi as a director on the Central
D. USD 52.81 billion Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India vice
E. USD 62.81 billion Shri Subhash Chandra Garg.
Answer: C • Shri Rajiv Kumar, the new Finance Secretary is
• India received the highest-ever FDI inflow of also a Director on the Central Board of Directors
$64.37 billion during the fiscal ended March of Reserve Bank of India.
2019. 1568. V G Siddhartha who died recently after
• According to the Annual Report 2018-19 of the committing suicide was the founder of ___________
Department for Promotion of Industry and A. Burger King
Internal Trade (DPIIT), foreign direct investments B. Bikanervala
(FDI) worth $286 billion were received in the C. Cafe Coffee Day
country in past five year. D. NESCAFE
• Highlighting the importance of FDI, it said the E. IBACA IceCreams
foreign inflows bring in resources, the latest Answer: C
technology and best practices to push economic • The founder of cafe chain Café Coffee Day V G
growth on to a higher trajectory. Siddhartha has passed away as he committed
1566. Who has been appointed as the new Finance suicide. He served as the Chairman and Managing
Secretary? Director of CCD.
A. Subhash Chandra Garg • Non-Executive lndependent Director S.V.
B. Hasmukh Adhia Ranganath has been named the interim chairman,
C. Rajiv Kumar Nitin Bagmane will be the interim COO.
D. Rajiv Mehrishi 1569. Subir Vithal Gokarn passed away at the age of
E. None of these 60. He was a veteran ____________
Answer: C A. Politician
• The Appointments Committtee of the Cabinet has B. Economist
approved the appoitment of Rajiv Kumar as the C. Journalist
new Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. D. Actor
• Mr. Kumar is the most senior official among the E. Sports Person
five Secretaries in the Ministry. As per the norm, Answer: B
the most senior IAS officer in the Ministry is • Eminent economist and former RBI deputy
designated as the Finance Secretary. governor Subir Gokarn passed away.
• He has replaced Subhash Chandra Garg was • Gokarn was appointed as an executive director on
shunted out of the Ministry and posted as the board of the IMF. He was appointed the
Secretary, Ministry of Power. deputy governor of the RBI in 2009 for a term of
1567. Who has been nominated by the Appointment three years and had the distinction of being the
Committee as a Director on the Central Board of youngest deputy governor at that time. He was
Directors of RBI to replace Subhash Chandra Garg? also associated with Brooking’s India.
A. Atanu Chakraborty 1570. World Wide Web Day is celebrated on which
B. Anil Kumar Khachi date?
C. Ajay Kumar Bhalla A. August 1

B. July 31 D. ONGC
C. July 30 E. All
D. First Thursday of August Answer: D
E. First Friday of August • To ensure a consistent supply of critical and
Answer: A strategic minerals to the domestic market, the
• World Wide Web Day is celebrated on August 1st government announced setting up a JV company
every year. with participation of three PSUs — Nalco,
• It is a global celebration dedicated to web Hindustan Copper and MECL.
browsing, the online activities that bring the world • A joint venture company namely Khanij Bidesh
at our fingertips and a wealth of knowledge at our India Ltd (KABIL) is to be set up with the
feet. participation of three central public sector
1571. The National Traders’ Welfare Board has been enterprises namely, National Aluminium
constituted by which Ministry? Company Ltd (Nalco), Hindustan Copper Ltd
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry (HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MECL).
C. Ministry of Labour and Employment • The equity participation between NALCO, HCL
D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs and MECL is in the ratio of 40:30:30.
E. Ministry of Urban Development 1573. Which state government has decided to waive off
Answer: A the entire exam fees, including practical exam for class
• The commerce and industry ministry will soon ten and twelve students?
notify the constitution of a National Traders’ A. Maharashtra
Welfare Board that will identify ways to improve B. West Bengal
access to funds for this unorganised sector and C. Mizoram
suggest measures to simplify acts and rules D. Andhra Pradesh
applicable to traders. E. Karnataka
• The board will also make recommendations to Answer: A
reduce the compliance burden of traders as well as • Maharashtra Government has decided to waive off
to ensure social security benefits such as the entire exam fees, including practical exam for
insurance, pension, and healthcare for traders and class ten and twelve students hailing from
their employees. drought-affected districts of the state.
• The government in January renamed the • Maharashtra’s education minister Mr. Ashish
department of industrial policy and promotion Shelar informed that the amount of the entire fee
(DIPP) as the department for promotion of will be credited back into the bank accounts of
industry and internal trade (DPIIT), giving it the students or their guardians.
additional responsibility of welfare of traders and 1574. What is the total amount of financial support
their employees. extended by India to Gambia for skill development and
• The DPIIT has also started consultation for the cottage industry projects?
National Retail Policy to streamline retail trade in A. USD 400,000
India by enhancing their ease of doing business. B. USD 100,000
• A mega pension scheme under which all C. USD 500,000
shopkeepers, retail traders, and self-employed D. USD 200,000
persons are guaranteed a monthly pension E. USD 300,000
of ₹3,000 once they attain the age of 60 years. Answer: C
1572. Which of these Centrally owned companies is not • India extended an assistance of USD 500,000 to
a part of the joint venture Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. the Gambia in support of skill development and
(KABIL) set up to ensure supply of critical minerals? cottage industry projects in the West African
A. NALCO country as President Ram Nath Kovind held wide-
B. HCL ranging talks with his Gambian counterpart
C. MECL Adama Barrow.

• President Kovind, who arrived in Banjul on the • Besides, the department looks to open one crore
second leg of his three-nation tour, conveyed to accounts for IPPB in 100 days.
the Gambian President India’s deep commitment • The decisions were taken at the annual Heads of
to enhance its traditional ties with the Gambia and Circles Conference held at Srinagar in Jammu and
contribute to its development. Kashmir from July 29-31, 2019 to adopt a 100-
• It is the first-ever state visit to the Gambia by an day action plan and a five-year vision to align the
Indian President. Department of Posts with the Prime Minister’s
• India and the Gambia signed a Memorandum of “New India” initiative.
Understanding on cooperation in the field of • The decision included “Converting the India Post
traditional systems of medicine and homeopathy. Payments Bank (IPPB) into a Small Finance Bank
• This will open up new opportunities of (SFB) to provide micro credit at the doorsteps to
collaboration between the two countries on solar individuals and SME’s.
energy and help in combating climate change. • India Post will partner with Common Service
• India also agreed to offer training in the fields of Centre to provide a suite of citizen centric services
judiciary, police, administration and technical such as banking, remittance, insurance, DBT, bill
expertise, as per the request and in line with the and tax payments etc at post offices.
priorities of the African country. 1577. Who has been appointed as the interim Director
1575. According to CRISIL, what is the latest GDP General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
growth prediction of Indian economy for FY20? A. Rakesh Asthana
A. 7.2% B. Abhay
B. 6.7% C. Nrupendra Sahoo
C. 7.0% D. Ranjit Sinha
D. 6.9% E. Alok Verma
E. 7.3% Answer: A
Answer: D • Director General of Civil Aviation Security
• Crisil cut the gross domestic product (GDP) Rakesh Asthana has been given the additional
growth estimate for India by 0.2 percentage points charge of the Narcotics Control Bureau.
for FY20. • The Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed
• The rating agency’s cut to 6.9 percent from 7.1 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved for
percent comes amidst slowing global growth and “entrustment of the additional charge of the post
weak monsoon recorded in the country in June. of Director General Narcotics Control Bureau” to
• This was published in the report of CRISIL titled Asthana for next six months or till a new
‘Uphill Trek.’. The report mentioned that India’s incumbent is appointed.
GDP had grown at an impressive 8.2% in fiscal 1578. Who among the following was awarded with the
2017. 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2019' in the service
1576. Recently, Postal Department has decided to business (BPO/KPO) category?
convert the India Post Payments Banks into A. Sudarsan Patnaik
_____________. B. Meryl Streep
A. Scheduled Commercial Bank C. Ruhan Rajput
B. Small Finance Bank D. Ravinder Malik
C. Cooperative Bank E. Agraj Pratap Singh
D. Non-Banking Finance Company Answer: C
E. None of the above • Ruhan Rajput, a renowned entrepreneur, co-
Answer: B founder and Director of Einfolge Technologies
• The postal department said it has decided to Pvt Ltd was awarded with the prestigious
convert the India Post Payments Bank into a small Entrepreneur Award 2019 at JW Marriot Hotel,
finance bank, enabling it to offer small loans to New Delhi
customers. • He won award in the category of ‘Entrepreneur of
the Year in Service Business – BPO/KPO’

• His company Einfolge Technologies Pvt Ltd is • The meeting will also discuss preparations for the
one of the leading players in knowledge process 35th ASEAN Summit, which will be held in
outsourcing (KPO) industry. November 2019.
• The company operates to provide comprehensive 1581. The 4th South Asian Speaker’s Summit will be
research, analysis and expert solutions to its held in which country?
clients. A. Japan
1579. DD News channel bagged Champions of empathy B. Maldives
award. Who is the Director General of DD News? C. Sri Lanka
A. Mayank Agarwal D. Singapore
B. Hruday Chatuvedi E. India
C. Maneesh Pandey Answer: B
D. Saurabh Devasena • A parliamentary delegation led by Lok Sabha
E. None of these Speaker Om Birla will visit the Maldives to
Answer: A participate in the 4th South Asian Speaker’s
• DD News(Doordarshan)news channel of India Summit scheduled to be held on September 1 and
awarded “Champions of Empathy Award” . The 2.
award is given for spreading awareness about • The summit will be held in Male and the theme of
hepatitis. the event is “Achieving Sustainable Development
• Mayank Agrawal, Director General of DD News Goals”. It will be jointly organised by Inter-
received the Award from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Maldivian
Birla. Parliament.
• The main responsibility of DD News is make • The last three summits were held in the
people aware about various diseases and Parliaments of Bangladesh (2016), India (2017)
preventions by showing health-related programs, and in Sri Lanka (2018).
reports, and policies that help to spread awareness • Apart from India, presiding officers of parliaments
towards health in society. of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar,
1580. Which country will host the 52ndedition of Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are
ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM)/ Post also a part of the forum.
Ministerial Conferences (PMCs)? 1582. Who among the following has won the gold
A. Thailand medal in Men's Rifle 3 Positions at 12th Sardar Sajjan
B. Singapore Singh Sethi Memorial Masters competition?
C. Maldives A. Tinjit Dhanota
D. Indonesia B. Abbas Ansari
E. India C. Aishwary Pratap Singh
Answer: A D. Karam Lehal
• The 52nd edition of the ASEAN Foreign E. Sanjeev Rajput
Ministers’ Meeting (AMM)/ Post Ministerial Answer: C
Conferences (PMCs) and Related Meetings began • In Shooting, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
in Bangkok, Thailand on July 30, 2019 and the clinched a yellow metal in Men’s Rifle 3 Positions
event will conclude on August 3, 2019. (3P) at 12th Sardar Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial
• The meeting will discuss progress of ASEAN Masters competition in New Delhi.
based on Thailand’s Chairmanship theme of • Meanwhile, multiple International Shooting Sport
“Advancing Partnership for Sustainability” Federation medallist and the country’s most
• The meeting is being attended by Foreign accomplished 3P shooter Sanjeev Rajput, had to
Ministers and representatives from more than 30 be satisfied with a silver, finishing. India
countries including Dialogue Partners, Sectoral international Parul Kumar settled for the bronze.
Dialogue Partners, Development Partners and • Tinjit Dhanota of Punjab and Esha Singh of
Guest of the Chair. Telengana won the Men’s and Women’s 10
metres Air Pistol gold medals.

1583. When is the World Breastfeeding Week held? • An empowered Group of Ministers (GoM)
A. August 1-7 constituted last year to suggest measures to
B. July 25-31 combat lynchings will continue functioning.
C. August 10-17 • The other members of the GoM are external
D. July 30-August 5 affairs minister S. Jaishankar, transport minister
E. July 28 – August 3 Nitin Gadkari, law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer: A and social justice and empowerment Minister
• World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every Thawar Chand Gehlot.
year from 1 to 7 August to encourage 1586. Governmentt launched One Nation-One Ration
breastfeeding and improve the health of babies Card scheme on a pilot basis in 4 states. Which among
around the world.The theme of the World the following is NOT one of them?
Breastfeeding Week 2019 is “Empower Parents, A. Telangana
Enable Breastfeeding”. B. Andhra Pradesh
• It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed C. Maharashtra
in August 1990 by government policymakers, D. Madhya Pradesh
WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to E. Gujarat
protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Answer: D
1584. Who is the head of the task force on employment • In a major boost to national food security
set up by Economic Advisory Council to the Prime government, launched the One Nation-One Ration
Minister (EAC-PM)? Card scheme on a pilot basis in Telangana,
A. Bibek Debroy Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
B. Rajiv Kumar • Families who have food security cards can buy
C. Amitabh Kant subsidized rice and wheat from any ration shop in
D. V. K. Saraswat these states. Their ration cards should be linked
E. None of these with Aadhar Number to avail this service.
Answer: A • The white Ration Card holders in Telangana have
• The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime been getting the portability facility, enabling them
Minister (EAC-PM) has set up a task force on to buy their subsidized rice and other food grains
employment. from any Fair Price Shop in the state.
• The task force is headed by NITI Aayog member • The same facility can be utilized anywhere in
Bibek Debroy. Andhra Pradesh now through PoS machines under
• The task force will suggest ways to revive growth the One Nation One Ration Card scheme which
and employment to Prime Minister Narendra has come into force in the two states.
Modi. The EAC-PM is an independent body to • More than 56 lakh beneficiaries covered under the
give advice on economic and related issues to the National Food Security Act in the state will be
Government of India. benefited from the facility. The same will be the
1585. Who is the head of the reconstituted Group of case with consumers in Andhra Pradesh,
Ministers (GoM) on Mob lynchings? Maharashtra and Gujarat which are identified for
A. Ravi Shankar Prasad implementation of the pilot project.
B. Amit Shah 1587. The ‘Save Green, Stay Clean’ campaign has been
C. Nitin Gadkari launched by which state to preserve the greenery of the
D. S. Jaishankar state?
E. None of these A. West Bengal
Answer: B B. Mizoram
• Union home minister Amit Shah will head a panel C. Andhra Pradesh
of ministers to combat mob lynchings in the D. Maharashtra
country. E. Meghalaya
• He has replaced Rajiv Gauba as the head. Answer: A

• The West Bengal Government has launched an • SBI is the only Indian Bank to have obtained the
awareness campaign for preserving the greenery license to do business in local currency and also
and keeping the environment clean. inducted to the CNAPS.
• The State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee 1590. Bharti Airtel is going to shut down its 3G
launched the campaign named as ‘Save Green, network across India’s 22 telecom circles by _____.
Stay Clean’ in Kolkata. A. March 2020
• The State Government will distribute more than 1 B. April 2020
lakhs saplings throughout the state for spreading C. May 2020
of greenery. D. June 2020
1588. Recently, which city got its first 'Pink Toilet' E. July 2020
dedicated to women with facilities for sanitary napkins Answer: A
and baby care. • Bharti Airtel will shut down its 3G network across
A. Mumbai India’s 22 telecom circles by March 2020, and
B. Bengaluru increase its focus on providing 4G services, a top
C. New Delhi company official said.
D. Chennai • The company started the process last month, when
E. Noida it wound down the 3G network in the Kolkata
Answer: E circle. It, however, continues to provide 2G
• Noida got its first ‘Pink Toilet’ dedicated to services for feature phone users.
women with facilities for sanitary napkins and 1591. Journalist and News Anchor Ravish Kumar was
baby care. recently awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay
• The toilet, located in the Sector 50 market, was Award. Ramon Magsaysay was a former president of
inaugurated by the Noida Authority. ______________________.
• At least 10 more such toilets are expected to come A. Thailand
up within the next two months. B. Vietnam
1589. SBI, Shanghai became the first Indian bank to C. Singapore
link up with China's CNAPS system. What does A D. Malaysia
stands for in CNAPS? E. Philippines
A. Actual Answer: E
B. Attribution • Indian journalist Ravish Kumar was awarded this
C. Assest year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, regarded as the
D. Advance Asian version of the Nobel Prize.
E. Artificial • Kumar, 44, who is NDTV India’s senior executive
Answer: D editor is one of India’s most influential TV
• The State Bank of India’s Shanghai branch is now journalists.
connected to China’s National Advance Payment • Overall 5 people have been selected for the 2019
System (CNAPS), becoming the first Indian Bank Ramon Magsaysay Award. The other four are: Ko
to operationalise. Swe Win from Myanmar, Angkhana Neelapaijit
• CNAPS is a real-time settlement services for all from Thailand, Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab
payments cleared in mainland China, as well as in from Philippines and Kim Jong-Ki from South
all clearing banks in offshore yuan centers, such Korea.
as Hong Kong. • The award is the highest award given to Asian
• The CNAPS system is complemented by its individuals and organizations and is named after
international counterpart, the CIPS (China former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay.
International Payments System or Cross-Border 1592. Name the India-born doctor who was crowned
Inter-Bank Payment System), launched in 2015 Miss England 2019 at a ceremony in Newcastle.
with the aim of boosting international use of the A. Bhasha Mukherjee
Chinese currency, yuan. B. Nivetha Mukherjee
C. Himaja Mukherjee

D. Poonarnavi Mukherjee • India is the seventh-largest economy (GDP of
E. None of these $2.72 trillion) with the UK ($2.82 trillion) and
Answer: A France ($2.77 trillion) ahead in the pecking order
• India-born doctor Bhasha Mukherjee was crowned • The top economies in the list include the US
Miss England 2019 at a ceremony in Newcastle. ($20.5 trillion), followed by China ($13.6 trillion),
• The 23-year-old moved to England with her Japan ($4.9 trillion) and Germany ($3.9 trillion)
parents at the age of nine and settled in Derby. 1595. Wahab Riaz is reportedly set to retire from Test
• Mukherjee holds two different medical degrees, cricket. He represents which country?
one in medical sciences and the other in medicine A. Afghanistan
and surgery. B. Pakistan
1593. Based on the Water Stress Index 2019, India is C. India
the ___________ highest risk country globally in water D. Bangladesh
crises E. South Africa
A. 50th Answer: B
B. 46th • Pakistan’s 34-year-old pacer Wahab Riaz is
C. 32nd reportedly set to retire from Test cricket.
D. 68th • Riaz, who last played in the Test format against
E. 72nd Australia in October 2018, has played 27 Test
Answer: B matches and picked 83 wickets.
• India has been ranked as the 46th highest risk • Former Pakistani cricketers like Wasim Akram,
country in the world in the Water Stress Index Ramiz Raja and Shoaib Akhtar had earlier
2019, formulated by London-based risk analytics criticised Mohammad Amir for announcing his
firm Verisk Maplecroft. retirement at the age of 27.
• As per the index, 11 of 20 largest Indian cities 1596. Malcolm Nash who passes away is associated
face an ‘extreme risk’ of water stress while 7 of with which sports?
them are in the ‘high risk’ category. A. High Jump
• The Water Stress Index has taken into B. Badminton
consideration the projected population growth C. Cricket
trends to rank the cities facing the biggest threat to D. Archery
their water resources. E. Golf
• It measures the water consumption rates of Answer: C
households, industries and farm sectors and the • Former England county cricketer and coach
available resources in rivers, lakes and streams. Malcolm Nash, who is famous for being hit for six
1594. According to the data by the World Bank, India sixes in one over by West Indies batsman Garry
has emerged as ____________ largest economy in the Sobers, has died at the age of 74.
global GDP rankings in 2018. • The former cricketer played for Glamorgan and
A. 6th took the maximum number of wickets in 1969.
B. 7th Nash was known for his medium-pace seam
C. 5th bowling.
D. 8th 1597. Government has introduced a new mobile app
E. 4th namely _______________ in order to to assist farmers
Answer: B A. Ghana
• India has slipped one notch in the World Bank’s B. Vrishti
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankings in 2018, C. Varsha
and is now the seventh-largest economy with the D. Meghdoot
United Kingdom and France ahead of India, data E. Indrani
from the international lending institution Answer: D
• The ministries of Earth Sciences and Agriculture
have launched a mobile application — Meghdoot

— that will provide location, and crop and B. Gujarat
livestock-specific weather-based agro advisories C. Telangana
to farmers in local languages. D. Tamil Nadu
• At the launch, minister for Earth Science, Science E. Andhra Pradesh
and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan introduced Answer: A
the app. Meghdoot app will provide forecast to • The Government of Maharashtra – one of the first
farmers relating to temperature, rainfall, humidity, proponents of hyperloop technology in the world
and wind speed and direction, which play critical – has deemed hyperloop a public infrastructure
roles in agricultural operations and how to take project, setting it up to be the first passenger
care of the crops and livestock. The information hyperloop project in the world.
would be updated twice a week on Tuesdays and • The MahaIDEA Committee has also approved
Fridays. Virgin Hyperloop One-DP World (VHO-DPW)
• To begin with, the service would be available for Consortium as the Original Project Proponent
150 districts in different parts of the country. It (OPP). This is a landmark announcement for
will be extended to rest of the country in a phased building the Pune-Mumbai hyperloop
manner over the next one year. transportation system, recognising hyperloop
• It has been developed by the India Meteorological technology alongside other more traditional forms
Department and Indian Institute of Tropical of mass transit.
meteorology and the Indian Council of • The hyperloop project will link central Pune to
Agricultural Research. Mumbai in under 35 minutes, as opposed to the
1598. Which state has launched the ‘Vhali Dikri current three-and-a-half hours by road.
Yojna’, scheme for the welfare of girl child? • The project will generate hundreds of thousands
A. Gujarat of new high tech jobs, bringing over $36 billion in
B. Maharashtra wider socio-economic benefits, and creating new
C. Madhya Pradesh hyperloop component and manufacturing
D. Punjab opportunities for Maharashtra to export to India
E. Kerala and the rest of the world.
Answer: A 1600. Which Metro has constructed the first-ever
• Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched transport tunnel in the country which will pass
the ‘Vhali Dikri Yojna’ from his home town through underwater?
Rajkot. The scheme for the welfare of girl child A. Delhi
has been launched to mark the 63th birth day of B. Kolkata
Chief Minister. C. Mumbai
• It is a statewide cash incentive scheme for every D. Bangalore
girl child born in Gujarat, with a view to raising E. Chennai
the female birthrate at par with male to achieve Answer: B
gender equality. • Kolkata Metro has constructed the first-ever
• According to scheme, the State Government will transport tunnel in the country which will pass
pay Rs. 4,000 to every girl child at the time of through underwater.
admission to Standard 4th, Rs. 6,000 at the time of • The train passes through an underwater tunnel
taking admission to Standard IX, Rs. 1-lakh at the which is 520 meters in length, built 30 meters
time of taking admission for higher education at below the riverbed of the Hooghly River, for
the age of 18 and another Rs. 1-lakh at the time of about a minute at 80 kilometers per hour. The
marriage. project’s foundation stone was laid in 2009.
• Chief Minister Rupani said that Rs.133-crore has • Kolkata metro is spending Rs 8,572 crore on this
been allocated for this scheme. entire project.
1599. Which Indian state is going to get the world’s 1601. The National Housing Bank (NHB) has decided
first ultra-fast hyperloop transportation system? to infuse an additional Rs ____________ crore into
A. Maharashtra

housing finance companies (HFCs) to improve • Name of “The Royal Bank of Scotland plc”
liquidity in the sector. altered to “NatWest Markets Plc” in the Second
A. 15,000 Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
B. 10,000 1603. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a
C. 20,000 fine of ______ rupees on Punjab National Bank for
D. 7,000 delay in flagging the fraud in the account of Kingfisher
E. 5000 Airlines.
Answer: B A. Rs. 25 lakh
• National Housing Bank (NHB) will provide B. Rs. 50 lakh
additional liquidity infusion facility of Rs 10,000 C. Rs. 75 lakh
crore to Housing Finance Companies (HFCs). D. Rs. 100 lakh
This will be an additional liquidity infusion for E. Rs. 150 lakh
individual loans for affordable housing. Answer: B
• The Finance Ministry launched the Liquidity • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a
Infusion Facility (LIFt) Scheme for Housing fine of Rs. 50 lakh on Punjab National Bank for
Finance. This new scheme will cater to the delay in flagging the fraud in the account of
demand of HFCs to address the housing finance Kingfisher Airlines.
requirements in the affordable housing finance • RBI observed from the fraud monitoring report-1
sector. submitted by Punjab National Bank on July, 10
• The objective of the refinance scheme is to 2018
support HFCs in creating individual housing loan • The fine was imposed In exercise of the powers
portfolio that falls under the priority sector, as conferred under section 47(A)(1)(c) read with
defined by the Reserve Bank of India. section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act,
• The maximum amount that can be drawn under 1949
this scheme shall not exceed ₹ 500 crore per • In a separate filing, Bank of Baroda said the RBI
HFC. has imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on it for delay in
1602. Name the Chinese Bank which has recently reporting fraud in an account.
received the approval of RBI to start providing regular 1604. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a
banking services in India collective penalty of _______ rupees on seven public
A. China Construction Bank sector banks for violating norms on current account
B. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China opening.
C. Bank of China A. Rs. 11 crore
D. Agricultural Bank of China B. Rs. 15 crore
E. None of these C. Rs. 21 crore
Answer: C D. Rs. 25 crore
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed Bank of E. Rs. 29 crore
China to offer regular banking services in the Answer: A
country. • The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a
• All commercial banks, like SBI, HDFC Bank, collective penalty of Rs. 11 crore on seven public
Punjab National Bank and ICICI Bank, are in the sector banks for violating norms on current
Second Schedule. Banks falling under this account opening
schedule have to adhere to the norms of the RBI. • Allahabad Bank and Bank of Maharashtra have
• “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited” has been been imposed a fine of Rs. 2 crore each
included in the Second Schedule of the Reserve • Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Indian Overseas
Bank of India Act, 1934. Bank and United Bank of India have been slapped
• “National Australia Bank” excluded from the with fines of Rs. 1.5 crore each
Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India • While Oriental Bank of Commerce has been
Act, 1934 imposed with a penalty of Rs. 1 crore.

1605. Which e-commerce company launches ‘Samarth’ E. None of these
to empower Indian artisans, weavers and craftsmen? Answer: C
A. FlipKart • Guruprasad Mohapatra has assumed charge of the
B. Amazon office of Secretary, Department for Promotion of
C. Snapdeal Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
D. Myntra • Prior to taking over as DPIIT secretary he was
E. Jobang served as chairman of Airports Authority of India
Answer: A (AAI)
• Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce marketplace • He replace Ramesh Abhishek as the new DPIIT
launched ‘Flipkart Samarth’ – a breakthrough Secretary
initiative aimed at bringing India’s artisans, 1608. Who has assumed charge of the office of
weavers, and handicrafts producers onto e- Secretary, Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi?
commerce. A. Ravi Capoor
• The initiative was launched by Minister of state B. Anand Capoor
for Finance & Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh C. Vijay Capoor
Thakur along with Flipkart CEO Kalyan D. Kiran Capoor
Krishnamurthy in New Delhi. E. None of these
• Flipkart Samarth has been designed to support the Answer: A
e-commerce journey for artisans from on-boarding • Ravi Capoor has assumed charge of the office of
until they reach familiarity with the process of Secretary, Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi.
selling online. • Ravi Capoor worked as Joint Secretary in the
• The host of initiatives and benefits under Flipkart Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government
Samarth include dedicated support for of India from 2011 to 2016
onboarding, cataloguing, account management, • Ravi Capoor has vast experience of working in
business insights, dedicated seller support, international agencies like the World Bank,
reduced commission where eligible, and European Union, United Nations, Department for
warehousing support. International Development in the Primary
1606. Who has been sworn in as the Managing Education Project with Government of India.
Director and Chief Executive Officer of LIC Housing 1609. President Kovind was recently honoured with
Finance (LIC HFL)? National order of Merit, the highest award of which
A. Siddhartha Mohanty nation in the African Continent?
B. Shaji Varghese A. Ghana
C. Vinay Shah B. Niger
D. Kapish Jain C. Senegal
E. None of these D. Guinea
Answer: A E. Mozambique
• LIC Housing Finance (LIC HFL) stated that Answer: D
Siddhartha Mohanty has assumed charge as • President Ram Nath Kovind has been awarded the
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National order of Merit by the President of Guinea
the NBFC. for his exceptional contribution to the
• Before joining LIC HFL, he was Executive advancement of overall relations and development
Director – Legal with LIC of India. of mutual cooperation between India and Guinea
1607. Who has assumed charge of the office of and for promoting friendship and partnership
Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and between the people of both the countries.
Internal Trade (DPIIT)? • This is the highest award of Republic of Guinea.
A. Arunveer Singh • Three MoUs were signed between the two
B. Rudrapratap Sahoo countries, Cooperation in the Field of Traditional
C. Guruprasad Mohapatra System of Medicine, e- Vidhyabharati – e-
D. Chetan Vajra Pratap Aarogya Bharati Network Project and Renewal

Energy. President also announced a new Line of • The state-of-the-art missile has been developed by
Credit of US$ 170 million for Water Supply the Defence Research and Development
Project of Conakry city. Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian army.
1610. Name the Indian origin contestant who has won 1613. Name the winner of Hungarian Grand Prix 2019
the 2019 Miss England beauty Pageant? A. Max Verstappen
A. Panchi Bora B. Lewis Hamilton
B. Chitra Shukla C. Sebastian Vettel
C. Namrata Purohit D. Vatteri Bottas
D. Bhasha Mukherjee E. None of these
Answer: D • Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton has won the
• A 23-year-old Indian-origin doctor has been Formula 1, Hungarian Grand Prix 2019.
crowned Miss England after fending off • This is the 8th win for him in this season. Also,
competition from dozens of other models. this was his seventh win in the Hungarian Grand
• Bhasha, who moved to the UK from India aged 9, Prix.
will now compete in the 69th Miss World contest • Max Verstappen was second followed by
to be held in December 2019 in London. Sebastian Vettel at third.
1611. ISRO has laid the foundation stone to build a 1614. Who among the following has bagged the gold in
centre to protect High Value Assets from Space Debris Women’s 53 kg category the Poland Open wrestling
in _____________. tournament?
A. New Delhi A. Ritu Phogat
B. Pune B. Vinesh Phogat
C. Hyderabad C. Neha Rathi
D. Chennai D. Alka Tomar
E. Bengaluru E. Navjot Kaur
Answer: E Answer: B
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) • Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat has bagged her
laid the foundation stone for the Space Situational third consecutive gold in women’s 53kg category
Awareness Control Centre in Bengaluru. after winning the Poland Open wrestling
• The control centre would host a range of activities tournament in Warsaw
related to the protection of Indian Space assets • This was her third consecutive gold in the 53 kg
from inactive satellites, pieces of orbiting objects, category after winning Gold at Grand Prix of
near earth asteroids and adverse space weather Spain and at the Yasar Dogu International at
conditions. Istanbul, Turkey last month.
1612. The QR-SAM surface-to-air missile was 1615. Devadas Kanakala who passed away recently
successfully test-fired by India on August 4, 2019. The was a veteran actor of which film industry?
missile has been developed by DRDO and A. Telugu
_____________ B. Malayalam
C. Marathi
A. Bharat Dynamics Limited D. Bengali
B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited E. Kannada
C. Bharat Electronics Limited Answer: A
D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited • Noted Telugu actor Devadas Kanakala has passed
E. None of these away
Answer: C • Devadas was 74 years old and was reported to be
• India test-fired a sophisticated all-weather and all- suffering from some health issues.
terrain Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile • Besides movies like Chali Cheemalu and
(QRSAM) from a test range in Odisha. Nagamalli, which he had directed, O Seeta Katha,
Gang Leader, Manchu Pallaki, Gorintaku,

Manasantha Nuvve, Josh and Nee Sneham are the • This is the second major river interlinking project
movies where he was acclaimed for his acting. in the country to be approved after the Ken-Betwa
1616. Anant Setalvad who passed away recently was a project in Madhya Pradesh.
veteran commentator of which of these sports? • Bihar has got the final remaining mandatory
A. Football techno- administrative approval for the project
B. Golf from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
C. Hockey Climate Change (MoEFCC).
D. Cricket • The central government has approved construction
E. Running of 76.20 km canals on eastern bank of Kosi for
Answer: D irrigation purpose.
• Yesteryear cricket commentator Anant Setalvad • The project will prevent recurring floods in north
has passed away Bihar and also irrigate over 2.14 lakh hectares of
• Anant was commentator for AIR in Ranji Trophy cultivable land in Bihar.
and other BCCI tournaments and also for Test 1619. The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 (Series III)
matches will be opened for the period ______.
• He used to draw pictures of the game’s progress A. August 05-09
on airwaves with his fine command of the English B. August 06-09
language. C. August 05-10
1617. What was the profession of Kanti Bhatt who died D. August 04-09
recently? E. August 05-11
A. Actor Answer: A
B. Scientist • The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 (Series III)
C. Journalist will be opened for the period August 05-09, 2019.
D. Painter • The issue price of the Bond during this
E. Sports Person subscription period shall be Rs. 3,499 (Rupees
Answer: C Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Nine only)
• Veteran Gujarati journalist, author and columnist – per gram with Settlement date August 14, 2019.
Kanti Bhatt has passed away • Minimum investment in the Bonds shall be one
• Bhatt started his journalism career in the late gram with a maximum limit of subscription per
1960s as a financial journalist in Mumbai. He later fiscal year of 4 kg for individuals, 4 kg for Hindu
became a freelance journalist and also wrote Undivided Family (HUF) and 20 kg for trusts.
columns for various publications 1620. Which company has launched the foreign
• As per an estimate, he must have written more exchange trading platform FX-Retail for its retail
than 45,000 articles in his journalistic career. participants?
• Bhatt was also founding editor of one of the A. Clearcorp Dealing Systems India Limited
leading Gujarati magazines, Abhiyan, launched B. Guaranty Clearing Corporation
with his wife Sheela C. Legal Entity Identifier India Limited
1618. How much amount has been approved by the D. Onexchange Clearing Corporation
government for the Kosi-Mechi river interlinking E. None of these
project in Bihar? Answer: A
A. Rs 3900 crore • Clearcorp Dealing Systems India Ltd (Clearcorp),
B. Rs 5900 crore a wholly owned subsidiary of Clearing
C. Rs 5200 crore Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL), will launch its
D. Rs 3600 crore forex trading platform, FX-Retail, for the
E. Rs 4900 crore customers of banks.
Answer: E • The FX-Retail platform will provide an
• The Centre has approved the Rs 4,900 crore anonymous and order driven dealing in US Dollar
project for interlinking of Kosi and Mechi rivers (USD) / Indian Rupee (INR) currency pair for
of Bihar.

bank customers — individuals, sole proprietorship • The two-day conference — Strengthening State
firms, partnership firms and corporate. Institutes of Public Administration — will be
• The web portal (www.fxretail.co.in) was made organised by the Department of Administrative
available for customer registration from July 1 this Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in
year. association with Rajasthan’s Department of
1621. Which bank has recently launched the instant Administrative Reforms, and the Harish Chandra
Demat account opening facility? Mathur Rajasthan State Institute of Public
A. Bandhan Bank Administration (HCMRIPA).
B. HDFC Bank • The theme of the event is “Strengthening State
C. ICICI Bank Institutes of Public Administration”.
D. Federal Bank 1624. Professional cricketer Daniel Vettori has
E. South Indian Bank announced to retire from all forms of competitive
Answer: D cricket. He represented which country?
• Federal Bank has launched a digital facility for A. England
instant online opening of demat accounts for its B. South Africa
customers. C. Australia
• Shyam Srinivasan, MD & CEO of Federal Bank, D. New Zealand
and G. V. Nageswara Rao, MD & CEO of E. West Indies
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), Answer: D
jointly launched the new digital offering. • Former New Zealand all-rounder Daniel Vettori’s
• The bank customers can open demat accounts in jersey number 11 has been retired, the cricketing
the matter of a minute by logging into the Internet board for Kiwi players announced.
banking portal FedNet. The facility is available • Daniel Vettori, who wore number 11, has played
round-the-clock, with zero paper work. 291 ODI matches.
1622. Who has been appointed as the interim CEO of 1625. Fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his
HSBC Bank? retirement from Test cricket He represented which
A. Bill Winters country?
B. Richard Fairbank A. England
C. Jose Antonio Alvarez B. South Africa
D. Noel Quinn C. Australia
E. John Flint D. New Zealand
Answer: D E. West Indies
• HSBC Bank has announced the departure of its Answer: B
CEO, John Flint from the post saying the bank • South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has
needed a change at the top to address “a announced his retirement from Test cricket with
challenging global environment”. immediate effect
• Noel Quinn, 57, the head of Global Commercial • Steyn made his debut in 2004 against England
Banking unit at HSBC will hold the role of • He become the highest wicket-taker for his
interim CEO till a permanent CEO is chosen. country in the longest format with 439 wickets
1623. Which city will host the 2019 Regional from 93 matches at an average of 22.95 including
Conference on Good Governance? 26 five-wicket hauls and 5 10-wicket hauls
A. Kolkata 1626. Microsoft and Publicis Sapient have partnered
B. Jaipur with Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB) to launch the
C. Indore world’s first end-to-end digital trade finance
D. New Delhi bank.Where is the headquarter of Anglo-Gulf Trade
E. Mumbai Bank located?
Answer: B A. Doha, Qatar
• A regional conference on good governance will be B. Manama, Bahrain
held in Jaipur on November 14-15. C. Abu Dhabi, UAE

D. Kuwait • Franky Zapata made his first attempt to cross the
E. None of these English Channel on 25th July but failed as he fell
Answer: C into the water half-way when he tried to land on a
• Microsoft and Publicis Sapient have partnered boat for refuelling.
with Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB) to launch 1629. Dwayne Johnson, has officially announced his
the world’s first end-to-end digital trade finance retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment
bank. AGTB is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, (WWE). He is popularly known as ________.
UAE. A. Kane
• Publicis Sapient will function as a digital partner B. The Rock
of the bank, utilizing Microsoft’s intelligent C. The Undertaker
Cloud-based security and data solutions. D. Big Show
• This has made AGTB the very first trade bank that E. Triple H
is fully digital from the outset. Trade finance Answer: B
represents the financial instruments and products • Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as ‘The
that are used by companies to facilitate Rock’, has officially announced his retirement
international trade and commerce. from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
1627. The August 2019 subscription of the Sovereign • This is for the 1st time that the professional
Gold Bonds 2019-20 is which series of the bond? wrestler declared retiring from the sport.
A. III • Dwayne spent in the WWE for 8 years prior to
B. II pursuing an acting career.
C. IV • He was also named the highest-paid actor for the
D. VI year 2019 by Forbes magazine.
E. I 1630. When is the Hiroshima Day celebrated annually?
Answer: A A. August 3
• The Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20 (Series III) B. August 4
will be opened for the period August 05-09, 2019. C. August 5
• The issue price of the Bond during this D. August 6
subscription period shall be Rs. 3,499 (Rupees E. August 7
Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Nine only) Answer: D
– per gram with Settlement date August 14, 2019. • Hiroshima Day is observed on 6 August every
• Minimum investment in the Bonds shall be one year. This is the day when atomic bomb was
gram with a maximum limit of subscription per dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
fiscal year of 4 kg for individuals, 4 kg for Hindu • The Day is observed to advocate, pray and work
Undivided Family (HUF) and 20 kg for trusts. for a ban on all nuclear weapons and an end to
1628. Name the person who Crosses English Channel war and violence through anti-war and anti-
on Hoverboard on 2nd Try. nuclear discussions and demonstrations around the
A. Franky Zapata world.
B. Ronaldo Jerkin 1631. When is National Handloom Day observed
C. Keroin Watson annually?
D. Danniel Williamson A. August 3
E. None of these B. August 4
Answer: A C. August 5
• Jet powered hoverboard inventor and former jet D. August 6
ski champion Franky zapata of France, crossed the E. August 7
English Channel for the first time within 10days Answer: E
th
after his first failed attempt. • The 5 National Handloom Day will be celebrated
• He Started his 22 mile journey at 715 am from every year on August 7
Sangatte, Northern France and landed at Saint • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
Margaret’s bay in Dover in around 25 minutes. first National Handloom Day on August 7, 2015

• National Handloom Day is an initiative by the • Intelights proposes a 360-degree solution to curb
Government to honour and revive the roots of the rising problem of traffic congestion. One of
handlooms and help in promoting the socio- the major reasons for traffic congestion is the
economic development of the country. inefficient working of traffic signal timers
• The main event will be held in Bhubaneswar, installed at intersections.
Odisha. Bhubaneswar has been chosen as the 1634. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has reduced
venue for the main event due to its rich tradition the policy repo rate under LAF to ___________.
of Handlooms. A. 5.3%
1632. Which of the following nation has been B. 5.15%
designated as a Currency Manipulator by the United C. 5.5%
States of America? D. 5.4%
A. Pakistan E. 5.25%
B. Japan Answer: D
C. Australia • On the basis of an assessment of the current and
D. China evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary
E. Cyprus Policy Committee (MPC) decided to reduce the
Answer: D policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment
• The US Treasury has officially labeled China a facility (LAF) by 35 basis points (bps) from 5.75
“currency manipulator”. Currency manipulation is per cent to 5.40 per cent with immediate effect
a situation when a country intentionally influences • GDP forecast for FY20 reduced to 6.9 percent
the exchange rate between its currency and the US from 7
dollar to gain “unfair competitive advantage in percent
international trade”.
• This comes after the People’s Bank of China
(Chinese central bank) allowed the renminbi to
fall below a key threshold, marking a dramatic
escalation in the trade war between the two
economic powers.
1633. Which of the following city traffic police recently
1635. Apple has partnered with which company to
unveiled a 3-D Traffic Signal?
launch its credit card Apple Card?
A. Kanpur
A. Morgan Stanley
B. Mumbai
B. Goldman Sachs
C. New Delhi
C. JPMorgan Chase
D. Mohali
D. Credit Suisse
E. Aurangabad
E. None of these
Answer: D
Answer: B
• In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country,
• Apple in partnership with Goldman Sachs has
Mohali traffic police have launched 3-D Smart
started the issue of its Credit Card that is named
Traffic Signal devised by the students of a
“Apple Card”. The issue has been started from
Chandigarh university.
August 06, 2019.
• The wireless system, called ‘Intelights’, has been
• It is a virtual credit card that is built-in the Apple
installed at the traffic crossing near the Airport
Pay App and hence lives on an iPhone. The
Road, on a pilot project basis, and will regulate
physical version of the Apple Card does not have
traffic signals with a smart bird’s eye view
any number like other credit cards. Even CVV
wireless sensor system.
number is not written on it.
• The team worked to develop one-of-its-kind, real-
• The transactions are authorized by Apple Pay —
time solution for defending ‘Green Corridors’ for
Face ID, Touch ID, unique transaction codes.
ambulances while controlling the movement of
Goldman Sachs is the issuing bank for the Apple
vehicles on roads.
Card.

1636. Which of these companies will acquire the • State-owned Power Grid Corporation stated that
google-backed online platform ‘Fynd’? its Director (Finance) Kandikuppa Sreekant has
A. Tata Group taken over as the company’s chairman and
B. Reliance Industries Limited managing director.
C. Wipro • Kandikuppa Sreekant assumed the charge of the
D. ITC Limited chairman and managing director of Power Grid
E. BOSCH Corporation of India.
Answer: B • Prior to this appointment, Sreekant was the
• Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries is finance director of Power Grid.
acquiring 87.6% stake in Fynd, a seven-year-old 1640. Name the India's transsexual woman who was
Mumbai-based startup that connects brick and crowned Miss World Diversity 2019 in Port Louis,
mortar retailers with online stores and consumers, Mauritius.
for 2.95 billion Indian rupees ($42.33 million). A. Keertna Kiran
• Google-backed Fynd is an online platform that B. Naaz Joshi
acts as a bridge between physical retail stores and C. Namitha Simhadri
buyers online and helps you to find branded D. Vizu Joshi
products as well as shop on the platform as well E. None of these
just like any e-commerce site. Answer: B
1637. Who has taken over as the new director of • India’s transsexual woman Naaz Joshi has made
ONGC. the country proud with a third successive victory
A. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava in the beauty pageant Miss World Diversity. Naaz
B. A K Dwivedi was crowned Miss World Diversity 2019 in Port
C. Sandeep Kumar Gupta Louis, Mauritius.
D. A K Sharma • This was her third successive victory in this
E. None of these beauty pageant competition as she won the title
Answer: A previously in 2017 and 2018.
• ONGC said Rajesh Kumar Srivastava has taken 1641. 22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019
over as the new director (exploration), replacing A to be held at ______.
K Dwivedi. A. Maharashtra
1638. Who has taken over as the new director of IOC. B. Meghalaya
A. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava C. Manipur
B. A K Dwivedi D. Mizoram
C. Sandeep Kumar Gupta E. Madhya Pradesh
D. A K Sharma Answer: B
E. None of these • 22nd National Conference on e-Governance
Answer: C (NCeG) 2019 on 8-9th August, 2019 at Shillong,
IOC said Sandeep Kumar Gupta has taken over as the Meghalaya
director (finance) of the company. He replaces A K • The conference was organized by The Department
Sharma who retired from service in May. of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
1639. Who was assumed the charge of the chairman (DARPG), in association with Ministry of
and managing director of Power Grid Corporation of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY),
India. and the State Government of Meghalaya
A. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava • Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conard Kongal
B. A K Dwivedi Sangma will be the Chief Guest of the event.
C. Sandeep Kumar Gupta • The theme of this Conference is “Digital India:
D. A K Sharma Success to Excellence”.
E. Kandikuppa Sreekant 1642. Name the boolywood actor who attended the
Answer: E launch function of Mission Shakti, an initiative by
Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to train

athletes from Chandrapur and Gadchiroli for D. 74
international events like the Olympics. E. 79
A. Amir Khan Answer: C
B. Ranbir Kapoor • The 77th anniversary of the August Kranti Din or
C. Ranveer Singh Quit India movement observed across the india on
D. Sharukh Khan August 8
E. Salman Khan • Quit India movement is considered as one of the
Answer: A important milestones in the history of freedom
• Aamir Khan attended the launch function of struggle of our country.
th
Mission Shakti, an initiative by Maharashtra • 8 August 1942 Mahatma Gandhi launched the
minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to train athletes Quit India Movement at the session of the All-
from Chandrapur and Gadchiroli for international India Congress Committee in Mumbai.
events like the Olympics. Among those present at 1646. Recently, which state Assembly passed Bills
the function in Ballarpur. against mob lynching and honour killing, which make
1643. Former External Affairs Minister Sushma the, cognisable, non–bailable and non-compoundable
Swaraj has died recently. She served as the Chief offences?
Minister of ____________. A. Rajasthan
A. Haryana B. Maharashtra
B. Uttarakhand C. Meghalaya
C. Delhi D. Andhra Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh E. Karnataka
E. Rajasthan Answer: A
Answer: C • The Rajasthan Assembly passed Bills against mob
• Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj lynching and honour killing, which make the,
has passed away at the age of 67 years. She was in cognisable, non–bailable and non-compoundable
a critical condition as she was rushed to AIIMS. offences with life imprisonment and fine up to Rs
• Swaraj had suffered a cardiac arrest. Sushma 5 lakh.
Swaraj had been the Union Minister of Foreign • The bill to curb honour killing also has a provision
Affairs in the Modi government from 2014-2019. of death penalty for the convict.
1644. Politician S. Jennifer Chandran has passed away. • Rajasthan has become the second state after
She was the Former Fisheries Minister of which state? Manipur which passed a law to curb lynching
A. Tamil Nadu cases.
B. Kerala 1647. Which city is set to host the 3rd edition of India’s
C. Karnataka largest education brainstorming event called
D. Andhra Pradesh “ScooNews Global Educators Fest (SGEF)” ?
E. Telangana A. Udaipur, Rajasthan
Answer: A B. Amritsar, Punjab
• Former Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister S. Jennifer C. Chandigarh, Haryana
Chandran has passed away D. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• She served as a Minister in the DMK government E. None of these
from 1996-2001 Answer: A
• She won from the Tiruchendur Assembly • The third edition of India’s largest education
constituency in 1996 and contested unsuccessfully brainstorming event, the ScooNews Global
in 2001 Educators Fest (SGEF) will be held on August 09
1645. On August 8th, 2019, the Nation observes and 10 in Udaipur, Rajasthan
_____________ anniversary of Quit India Movement. • The theme for this year’s fest is ‘Education for
A. 78 Sustainability: Moving on from conformity to
B. 76 creativity’
C. 77

• Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur Royalty is • The two-year MCLR comes down to 8.35% per
the patron of this year’s edition. annum, from 8.50% annum, while rates for three-
• SGEF will also be recognizing individuals and years has been cut to 8.45%.
organizations excelling at innovation in the field 1650. SBI Life Insurance and _______________ have
of Education by assisting the industry with inked a bancassurance pact to offer holistic financial
trendsetting solutions and best practices. planning solutions.
1648. Andhra Pradesh government has launched the A. Indian Overseas Bank
‘Dr YSR Navodayam’ for One-Time Restructuring B. Corporation Bank
(OTR) of MSME loans. What is the total outlay of the C. Andhra Bank
scheme? D. Indian Bank
A. Rs 5900 crore E. Karur Vysysa Bank
B. Rs 3000 crore Answer: D
C. Rs 3900 crore • SBI Life Insurance and Indian Bank have entered
D. Rs 2900 crore into a bancassurance pact to offer holistic
E. Rs 2500 crore financial planning solutions to the latter’s
Answer: C customers.
• Andhra Pradesh government is to launch • The partnership will see over 2,851 branches of
Navodayam, a complete outreach programme for Indian Bank spread across the country offer SBI
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Life’s diverse range of individual and group
in the state, with a one-time restructuring of loans insurance solutions.
that will provide the required lifeline for small 1651. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance inks
industrial units. Bancassurance pact with _________ bank.
• The state government has earmarked Rs. 50 crore A. Indian Overseas Bank
in the 2019-20 budgets for rejuvenation of B. Corporation Bank
MSMEs C. Andhra Bank
• Under Navodayam, a special cell is being created D. Indian Bank
at each District Industries Centre, headed by the E. Karur Vysysa Bank
General Manager, to provide handholding support Answer: D
to all restructured MSMEs for six months to • Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), the life
stabilize the accounts. insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital
• About 86,000 MSMEs in the state have been Limited (ABCL) inks Bancassurance pact with
identified for restructuring under Navodayam with Indian Bank for the distribution of life insurance
an outlay of Rs. 3,900 crore products
1649. SBI home loan interest rates cut by _____ bps • Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) now has
across all tenors from August 10. tie-ups with 9 banks across the country
A. 10 bps 1652. RBI has announced the plans for round-the-
B. 12 bps clock availability of _________________ system from
C. 15 bps December 2019.
D. 18 bps A. RTGS
E. 20 bps B. NEFT
Answer: C C. SWIFT
• State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest D. CTS
lender reduced home loan rates by 15 basis points E. None of the above
after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key Answer: B
repo rate for the fourth time this year. • RBI has decided to allow round-the-clock fund
• The changes in the interest rates effect from transfers through NEFT from December this year
August 10, 2019 in order to promote digital transactions
• The revised one-year MCLR stands at 8.25% per • Currently, the National Electronic Funds Transfer
annum down from 8.40% earlier (NEFT) operated by the RBI as a retail payment

system is available for customers from 8 am to 7 • The plan available for sale offline, offers
pm on all working days with the exception of flexibility to choose from two death cover options
second and fourth Saturdays of a month like level sum assured and increasing sum assured
• As mentioned in the Payment System Vision • The minimum sum assured under the plan is Rs.
Document 2021, the Reserve Bank will make 25 lakh with no maximum limit.
available the NEFT system on a 24×7 basis from 1655. According to the National Council of Applied
December 2019 Economic Research (NCAER), what is the estimated
• There is no cap on the minimum and the GDP growth of India for 2019-20?
maximum amount for NEFT A. 6.9%
1653. Recently,___________________ has proposed to B. 6.2%
set up a central payment fraud registry to monitor C. 6.7%
digital payment frauds in real-time D. 6.6%
A. NPCI E. 6.8%
B. RBI Answer: B
C. Ministry of Finance • According to National Council of Applied
D. NACH Economic Research (NCAER) India’s GDP
E. DICGC growth is projected to be 6.2 per cent during
Answer: B 2019-20 (FY 20), down from 6.8 per cent in 2018-
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to set 19 (FY 19)
up a central payment fraud registry, which will • The NCAER has projected industrial growth rate
monitor digital payment frauds in real-time at 6.1 per cent and services expansion at 6.9 per
• At present, banks report all frauds in the system to cent.
the central fraud monitoring cell of the RBI. • The Centre’s fiscal deficit is estimated at 3.5 per
• The central bank stated that the digital payment cent of GDP for 2019-20 while current account
ecosystem making substantial progress in terms of deficit will be around 0.6 per cent of GDP for
growth of the payment infrastructure, as well as 2019-20
volume and value of digital payment transactions • The wholesale price index (WPI) inflation is
and fraud risk monitoring projected at 2.6 per cent
• The aggregated fraud data will be published to • The growth rates in export and imports, in dollar
educate customers on emerging risks. terms, are estimated at 4.4 per cent and 3.3 per
• The central bank will issue a detailed framework cent, respectively.
in this regard by end of October. 1656. Recently, Rumesh Ratnayake named as interim
1654. Name the new term insurance planthat has coach for which cricket team?
launchedby Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of A. Sri Lanka
India. B. Sri Lanka
A. Jeevan Amar C. Bangladesh
B. Jeevan Joythi D. West Indies
C. Jeevan Abhyas E. South Africa
D. Jeevan Khyathi Answer: A
E. None of these • Former fast bowler Rumesh Ratnayake has been
Answer: A appointed Sri Lanka’s interim cricket coach for
• Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has the Test series against New Zealand
launched a new term insurance plan called ‘Jeevan • Current coach Chandika Hathurusingha was
Amar’. appointed in December 2017
• ‘Jeevan Amar’ insurance plan is not a market- 1657. Who among the following will be honoured with
linked plan. The policyholder cannot claim the India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna by
amount on maturity. The nominee will receive the President Ram Nath Kovind?
death claim in case of demise of the life assured A. Pranab Mukherjee
during the term of the policy. B. Shri Bhupen Hazarika

C. Late Shri Nanaji Deshmukh • The exercise called ‘Tsentr (Centre) 2019’ is
D. Only A and B tentatively scheduled to be held from September
E. All A, B and C 10 to 21 at Orenburg, Russia.
Answer: E • All the eight Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
• Former President Pranab Mukherjee, will be (SCO) member states, including India, Pakistan
honoured with India’s highest civilian award, and China, will be taking part in the exercise.
Bharat Ratna by President Ram Nath Kovind • About 140 troops of an Indian Army unit will be
• The 83-year-old served as India’s 13th President participating in the exercise
from 2012-2017 • Russia has sent invites to Iran, Mongolia,
• Mukherjee also served as the Union Finance Turkmenistan and Belarus to participate in the
Minister from 2009 to 2012. exercise
• Along with Pranab Mukherjee, Late Assamese 1660. Indian Army took the which position in the first
singer Shri Bhupen Hazarika and social activist phase of 5th 'International Army Scout Masters
Late Shri Nanaji Deshmukh will be conferred with Competition?
the Bharat Ratna, posthumously A. First
1658. Which country has unveiled three new precision- B. Second
guided missiles namely Yasin, Balaban and Qaem? C. Third
A. Iran D. Fourth
B. Iraq E. Tenth
C. Pakistan Answer: A
D. UAE • Indian Army took the pole position in the first
E. None of these phase of 5th ‘International Army Scout Masters
Answer: A Competition
• Iran has unveiled three new precision-guided • The competition is taking place in Rajasthan’s
missiles Jaisalmer.
• The air-to-air missiles are called the “Yasin” and • The first stage of the competition which involved
the “Balaban,” as well as a new series of the tactical drills of mounting in a helicopter by the
“Qaem” missile, and were developed jointly by scout squads to infiltrate behind enemy lines.
the Iranian Defense Ministry and Sa Iran (Iran • Kazakhstan and Russia secured 2nd and 3rd
Electronics Industries). positions, respectively in the first phase of the
• Yasin is a smart guided missile with folding wings competition.
that can be fired from a range of 50 km • Teams from 8 countries, Kazakhstan, Russia,
• The Balaban was guided by GPS and sensors, Uzbekistan, China, Belarus, Armenia and Sudan
equipped with folding wings and could be participated in the competition.
mounted under aircraf, 1661. Diego forlan announces retirement from football.
• While the Ghaem was a heat-seeking missile that He represents which country?
could hit within 50 centimetres of a target A. Spain
1659. India to participate with Pakistan, China in B. Uruguay
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) exercise. C. France
The exercise is scheduled to hosted by which country? D. Switzerland
A. Russia E. Russia
B. Australia Answer: B
C. America • Former Uruguay forward player Diego Forlan
D. Italy announced retirement from professional football
E. None of these • Forlan made 112 appearances for Uruguay and
Answer: A scored 36 goals. He also helped his side to win the
• India and Pakistan will be participating in a major Copa America title in 2011.
upcoming exercise under the Shanghai • He claimed the Golden Ball at the 2010 World
Cooperation Organisation in Russia next month Cup as his side finished fourth.

1662. Who has been topped the Forbes annual list of 1665. The International Day of the World's Indigenous
best-paid female athlete? Peoples is observed on _______.
A. Angelique Kerber A. August 6
B. Maria Sharapova B. August 7
C. Venus Williams C. August 8
D. Serena Williams D. August 9
E. None of these E. August 10
Answer: D Answer: D
• Serena Williams topped the Forbes annual list of • The International Day of the World’s Indigenous
best-paid female athlete for a fourth consecutive Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to
year with estimated total earnings of $29.2 frontup and protect the rights of the world’s
million. Japan’s Naomi Osaka is second with indigenous population.
earnings of $24.3 million • This event also recognizes the achievements and
• Indian badminton star PV Sindhu and Thai golfer contributions that indigenous people make to
Ariya Jutanugarn were the other non-tennis improve world issues such as environmental
players in the top 15 protection.
1663. Colin Ackermann becomes the first bowler to get • This year’s observance is dedicated to Indigenous
7 wickets in T-20. He represents which country? Peoples’ Languages in view of 2019 being marked
A. Australia as the International Year of Indigenous
B. South Africa Languages.
C. West Indies 1666. When is Nagasaki Day observed?
D. New Zealand A. August 6
E. Ireland B. August 7
Answer: B C. August 8
• South African spinner Colin Ackermann claimed D. August 9
a new Twenty20 world record when he took seven E. August 10
wickets for just 18 runs in an English county Answer: D
match. • On August 9 we remember when a nuclear bomb
• Malaysian bowler Arul Suppiah held the previous was dropped on the city of Nagasaki in Japan on
world record when he claimed 6-5 for Somerset the 9th August 1945, completely obliterating the
against Glamorgan in 2011 city, killing over 200,000 women, men, and
1664. Name the bollywood filmmaker & also the children.
maternal grandfather of Hritik Roshan, who passed 1667. The two-day-long 22nd National Conference on
away recently . E-Governance is hosted by which state?
A. Raj Kanwar A. Meghalaya
B. J. Om Prakash B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Anant Balani C. Delhi
D. Mukul S. Anand D. Gujarat
E. None of these E. Maharashtra
Answer: B Answer: A
• Bollywood filmmaker and actor Hritik Roshan • In Meghalaya, the two-day-long 22nd National
grandfather, J Om Prakash has passed away Conference on E-Governance was inaugurated by
• Prakash was best known for his movie like Aap Ki Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma in
Kasam (1974), Aakhir Kyon? (1985), Arpan the presence of Union Minister of State
(1983), Apna Bana Lo (1982), Aasha (1980) and (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of
Apnapan (1977) Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra
• He served as the President of the Film Federation Singh at State Convention Centre, Shillong.
of India from 1995-1996. • Altogether 28 states and all Union Territories
participated in the conference, which itself is a

testimony of the commitment shown by state agreement for eight rivers including Feni, Gumti
Governments across the country towards e- and Teesta.
Governance. • Both the countries also discussed issues related to
• The Conference is being attended by senior pollution of trans boundary rivers.
government officers from across India, • The Secretary-level meeting was held after a gap
researchers and eminent personalities from the IT of more than 8 years.
industry. • It is an important step in enhancing bilateral
• The two-day-long Conference is being jointly cooperation in the water resources sector between
organized by the Department of Administrative India and Bangladesh.
Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of 1670. More than 5 lakh Rohingya refugees living in
Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, ______ have been issued identity documents by the
Government of India; Government of Meghalaya; UNHCR.
NASSCOM and Ministry of Electronic and A. Myanmar
Information Technology, Government of India. B. Bangladesh
1668. Government, recently sanctioned over C. Sri Lanka
____________ electric buses under FAME Phase II. D. China
A. 2,000 E. Nepal
B. 3,500 Answer: B
C. 5,500 • More than 5 lakh Rohingya refugees living in
D. 7,000 Bangladesh have been issued identity documents
E. 8,500 by the UNHCR.
Answer: C • The UNHCR stated that the bio-metric, fraud-
• Government has sanctioned 5,595 electric buses in proof cards are being issued jointly by
64 cities for intracity and intercity operations Bangladeshi authorities and UNHCR to all
under the second phase of FAME India scheme. verified refugees over the age of 12. These cards
• The objective of the scheme is to encourage faster will help in establishing and safeguarding the right
adoption of electric and hybrid vehicle by way of of Rohingya refugees to return to their homes in
offering upfront incentives on purchase of electric Myanmar.
vehicles. • The current registration exercise began in June
• Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public 2018 and it is scheduled to be completed during
Enterprises in a release said, this will give a the last quarter of the current year.
further push to clean mobility in public • UNHCR’s Bio-metric Identity Management
transportation. System (BIMS) captures bio-metric data,
1669. With which country did India have agreed to set including fingerprints and iris scans, which secure
up a Joint Technical committee for optimum each refugee’s unique identity as well as other
utilisation of Ganges water? important information such as family links.
A. Myanmar 1671. Which state has has topped the rankings in
B. Bangladesh Breastfeeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding
C. Sri Lanka Practices in the country?
D. China A. Mizoram
E. Nepal B. Manipur
Answer: B C. Meghalaya
• India and Bangladesh have agreed to set up a Joint D. Andhra Pradesh
Technical committee for optimum utilisation of E. Karnataka
Ganges water as being received by Bangladesh Answer: B
under the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty 1996. • Manipur has topped the rankings in Breastfeeding
• After the Secretary-level meeting in Dhaka and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in
yesterday, both the countries also agreed to the country.
prepare a framework for interim water-sharing

• Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh its policy repo rate by 35 bps from 5.75 per cent to
Vardhan released a report on Breastfeeding in 5.40 per cent on August 7.
New Delhi. • Following the reduction, the new MCLR of the
• Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar are at the Pune-headquartered public sector bank for three
bottom positions in the report card. months is 8.30 per cent (8.40 per cent earlier),
• National capital Delhi is also among the worst- 8.40 per cent (8.50 per cent) for six months and
performing States. 8.50 per cent (8.60 per cent).
• The Breastfeeding report card has been developed • IDBI Bank has pared its three months MCLR by 5
by devising a composite score based on three bps from 8.40 per cent to 8.35 per cent. It has cut
indicators namely early initiation of breastfeeding, the MCLR on three maturity buckets by 10 bps
exclusive breastfeeding for six months and each — six months to 8.50 per cent, one-year to
complimentary feeding at 6-8 months of child’s 8.85 per cent and three years to 9.10 per cent. The
age. two years MCLR has been cut by 15 bps to 8.95
1672. Which among the Small Finance Bankrecently per cent.
got Scheduled Bank status. 1674. Name the multinational banking and financial
A. Equitas Small Finance Bank services corporation that has tied up with technology
B. A U Small Finance Bank business incubator Social Alpha to mentor enterprises
C. Jana Small Finance Bank that focus on sectors such as inclusion, healthcare, and
D. Capital Small Finance Bank environment?
E. ESAF Small Finance Bank A. City Bank
Answer: C B. Standard Chartered Bank
• Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd, which commenced C. United Overseas Bank
banking operations in March 2018, has got the D. DBS Bank
status of a Scheduled Bank. E. None of these
• The Government notified this on July 27 this year, Answer: D
putting Jana Small Finance Bank on the list of the • DBS Bank India has tied up with technology
banks included in the second schedule of RBI Act business incubator Social Alpha to mentor
1934. enterprises that focus on sectors such as inclusion,
• Jana Small Finance bank presently operates in 260 healthcare, and environment. DBS Bank will also
bank branches and 338 asset centres, which is give an annual programme grant of ₹1 crore.
serving over 5.5 million customers across the • DBS Bank will mentor and support three ventures
country. over the next 18 months.
1673. Which among the following banks, have cut their • This includes Even Cargo, which has trained and
marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) employed women as delivery personnel for e-
across select tenors by 10 basis points (bps) and 5-15 commerce firms; Trust Circle, a mental healthcare
bps? start-up that utilises mobile AI technology to
A. Bank of Maharashtra and IDBI Bank improve emotional resiliency; and Incredible
B. Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank Devices, a medical device start-up company
C. UCO Bank and IDBI Bank aimed at making safe and affordable healthcare
D. UCO Bank and Jammu and Kashmir Bank solutions.
E. None of these 1675. Name the Rajya Sabha members , who have been
Answer: A elected unopposed to the parliamentary joint
• Bank of Maharashtra and IDBI Bank have cut committee on office of profit .
their marginal cost of funds based lending rate A. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), K Keshava Rao (TRS),
(MCLR) across select tenors by 10 basis points Vijayasai Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and Sasmit
(bps) and 5-15 bps, respectively. Patra (BJD)
• This downward revision in MCLR comes in the B. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), T. G. Venkatesh(BJP), Vijayasai
wake of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and Sasmit Patra
(BJD)

C. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), T. G. Venkatesh(BJP), with travel and hospitality for three nights and
Vijayasai Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and three days to Goa to attend the Festival.
Kamakhya Prasad Tasa(BJP) 1677. World Archery suspends Archery Association of
D. Mahesh Poddar (BJP), T. G. Venkatesh(BJP), India for breaching guidelines. The suspension has
Vijayasai Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and come into effect from _____.
Kamakhya Prasad Tasa(BJP) A. August 1
E. None of these B. August 2
Answer: A C. August 3
• Five Rajya Sabha members were elected D. August 4
unopposed to the parliamentary joint committee E. August 5
on office of profit. Answer: E
• According to the sources, the MPs elected • World Archery, the global governing body of the
unopposed to the joint committee are Mahesh Olympic sport, suspended the Archery
Poddar (BJP), K Keshava Rao (TRS), Vijayasai Association of India (AAI) for breaching its
Reddy (YSRCP), Dola Sen (TMC) and Sasmit guidelines by electing two parallel bodies, but
Patra (BJD). allowed Indian archers to compete in the 2019
• The committee has 15 members — 10 from Lok World Archery Youth Championships, slated to
Sabha and five from Rajya Sabha. It is learnt that be held in Madrid from August 19.
the members from Lok Sabha have been elected • The suspension has come into effect from August
as well. 5.
• The chairman of the committee is still to be 1678. Professional cricketer player Hashim Amla
nominated. Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah announced his retirement from all forms of
Naidu nominated BJP MP Rakesh Sinha as a international cricket. He represented which country?
member of the Press Council of India. A. West Indies
1676. Special postage stamp to be released to B. South Africa
commemorate golden jubilee of IFFI. The C. New Zealand
International Film Festival of India, 2019 is hosted by D. Australia
which state? E. Pakistan
A. Goa Answer: B
B. Andhra Pradesh • South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has
C. Maharashtra announced his retirement from all formats of
D. Delhi international cricket.
E. Chandigarh • Amla, 36, who will continue to be available for
Answer: A domestic cricket as well as the Mzansi Super
• PIBA special Postage Stamp and First Day Cover League, had an international career spanning 15
will be released to commemorate the Golden years.
Jubilee Edition of International Film Festival of • In all, he played 349 matches across the three
India, IFFI. formats for South Africa, making 55 centuries and
• The festival will take place from the 20th to 28th 88 other scores in excess of 50 in scoring more
November in Goa. than 18,000 runs.
• Competition for designing the Postage Stamp and 1679. How many countries have signed the U.N.
First Day Cover has been launched by the Convention on International Settlement Agreements
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on
MyGov platform. Mediation)?
• Those interested may log in on A. 38
to http://www.mygov.in to participate in the B. 52
competition. C. 46
• The contest is open till 15th August. The winner D. 41
will receive a Certificate of Appreciation along E. 45

Answer: C • World Elephant Day is observed on 12 August
• India and 45 other United Nations members annually
including the US and China, signed the Singapore • The day was observed to make people understand
Convention on Mediation, intended to help to preserve and protect the giant animal elephant
stabilise trade ties. • The first international Elephant Day was
• The international treaty aims for the resolution of celebrated on 12 August, 2012
cross-border commercial and trade disputes as an • Bringing the world together to help elephants is
alternative to court cases. the main motto of the day
• The convention sets the standards for enforcing 1683. India celebrated the ____ birth anniversary of
and invoking settlement agreements. scientist and innovator Dr Vikram A Sarabhai.
1680. When do we observe the World Biofuel Day? A. 90th
A. August 11 B. 100th
B. August 9 C. 121st
C. August 10 D. 130th
D. August 8 E. 125th
E. August 12 Answer: B
Answer: C • India is celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of
World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 annually to scientist and innovator Dr Vikram A Sarabhai.
create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels • He was considered to be the father of India’s
as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and highlight space program
the various efforts made by Government in the biofuel • Dr. Sarabhai established the Indian National
sector. 2019 Theme – “Production of Biodiesel from Used Committee for Space Research in 1962, which
Cooking Oil (UCO)”. was later renamed the Indian Space Research
1681. International Youth Day is observed annually Organization (ISRO).
onAugust 12th. What is the theme of the day for year 1684. Thousands of students and members of several
2019? social organisations unfurled a 15-km long national
A. Transforming education flag by forming a human chain in which city?
B. Youth Building peace A. Udaipur
C. Safe Spaces for Youth B. Varanasi
D. Youth for Digital World C. Raipur
E. None of these D. Delhi
Answer: A E. Ahemadabad
International Youth Day is observed annually on August Answer: C
12th. It is meant as an opportunity for governments and • Thousands of students and members of several
others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.the social organisations unfurled a 15-km long
theme of the day for year 2019 is “Transforming national flag by forming a human chain in Raipur,
education”. Chhattisgarh
During IYD, concerts, workshops, cultural events, and • The event, organised by Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam
meetings involving national and local government Foundation, entered the Champions Book of
officials and youth organizations take place around the World Records (for the longest tricolour)
world. 1685. How many countries has been identified by the
1682. World Elephant Day is observed on ______ United States as major drug transit or illicit drug-
annually. producing countries?
A. August 11 A. 22
B. August 9 B. 25
C. August 10 C. 32
D. August 8 D. 35
E. August 12 E. 20
Answer: E Answer: A

• US President Donald Trump has designated India saplings in eight hours on August 09, 2019. The
among the over 20 major drug transit or illicit previous record was held by the state of
drug producing countries. Maharashtra for distribution of 32,000 saplings
• Trump said that a country’s presence on the list is from one point.
not necessarily a reflection of its government’s 1688. Which state government has launched 'Mukhya
counter-narcotic efforts or level of cooperation Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana' recently?
with the US. A. Rajasthan
• The countries identified in the list are B. Odisha
Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, C. Madhya Pradesh
Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican D. Jharkhand
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, E. Meghalaya
Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Answer: D
Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru and • Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launched the
Venezuela. Jharkhand government’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Krishi
1686. Name the Indian state which has achieved the Ashirwad Yojana’ under which money will be
top rank among all Indian states in terms of highest directly transferred into the bank accounts of
GDP growth rate in 2018-19 farmers in the state.
A. Uttar Pradesh • This is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme
B. West Bengal and hence complete amount will be directly paid
C. Gujarat to the farmer in his bank account. This is scheme
D. Kerala apart from the benefits the farmers are getting
E. Andhra Pradesh under Centre’s PM-Kisan Yojana.
Answer: B • Under the scheme, Rs 5,000 is given to those
• West Bengal is at the top of the list of states for farmers having one acre or less agricultural land,
GDP growth rate recording 12.58 per cent during Rs 10,000 to those having two acres, Rs 15,000
2018-19. for having three acres, Rs 20,000 for having four
• Bengal is followed by Andhra Pradesh which has acres and Rs 25,000 for having five acres of
recorded GDP growth of 11.02, Bihar with 10.53 agricultural land.
and Telangana 10.5 per cent respectively. Goa is • Under the Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad
at the bottom of the list with 0.47 per cent growth Yojana, approximately 35 lakh farmers will
rate. benefit and by October 3,000 crore rupees will be
1687. “Vriksharopan Mahakumbh", aimed at planting sent in the accounts of the beneficiaries
a record 22 crore saplings is launched by which state? 1689. Haryana government announced the launch of
A. Maharashtra ‘Mukhya Mantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana’ which will
B. Uttar Pradesh give ____________ rupees per year to each eligible
C. West Bengal family.
D. Gujarat A. Rs.3000
E. Punjab B. Rs.2000
Answer: B C. Rs.6000
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath D. Rs.4000
launched “Vriksharopan Mahakumbh”, aimed at E. Rs.5000
planting a record 22 crore saplings in the state to Answer: C
mark the 77th anniversary of the Quit India • Haryana Government announced the roll-out of
Movement. ‘Mukhya Mantri Parivar Samridhi Yojna’ which
• The chief minister launched the drive by planting will provide social security to families. Under the
a sapling in Jaitikheda. scheme, Rs 6000 per year will be given to each
• The Uttar Pradesh government set a Guinness eligible family.
world record for maximum distribution of • The scheme, which will be launched on August
saplings from one point by distributing 76,824 21, will provide social security to people in the

form of life insurance, accidental insurance and D. Birch
pensionary benefits. E. None of these
• The eligibility for the scheme is for families Answer: C
having an annual income less than Rs 1,80,000 or • Business-to-business payments startup EnKash
a total landholding of fewer than two hectares. launched the country’s first corporate credit card
• Under the scheme, each beneficiary family will be called ‘Freedom Card’ for small and medium
entitled to get Rs 500 per month. enterprises (SMEs).
• Life Insurance of at least one family member. The • The Freedom Card would give SMEs and startups
cover provided is for an amount of two lakh in the freedom to avail credit facility for immediate
case of death of the beneficiary. Premium of Rs needs and to manage their liquidity.
330 per year would be deducted from that Rs 500 • Currently, banks offer corporate credit cards and
per month amount provided. EnKash partners with most of them to enhance the
• Additionally, an amount of Rs 12 per annum experience.
would be paid on account of Accidental Insurance • EnKash has come up with a corporate card to
of at least one family member under Pradhan cater to the varied billing cycles as per the
Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. working capital cycles of different businesses,
• A contribution from Rs 55 to 200 per month will which is a first in India
be paid automatically from the bank account as a 1692. ‘Discover India’ scheme has been launched by
premium for providing pension to the beneficiary which of these airline?
under Pradhan Mantri Shram Maan-Dhan Yojana. A. Air India
On attainment of the age of 60 years, the pension B. GoAir
will be given at the rate of Rs 3,000 per month. C. SpiceJet
1690. Digital healthcare platform Practo have D. IndiGo
partnered with which bank to launch an industry first E. None of these
co-branded health credit card? Answer: A
A. ICICI Bank • Air India introduced a ‘Discover India’ scheme
B. Axis Bank valid for sale and travel up to March 31, 2020.
C. HDFC Bank • The scheme is rolled out to meet the growing
D. RBL Bank demand of passengers to fly to different places of
E. Karnataka Bank tourist and religious interest within the country by
Answer: D the Indian diaspora and foreign tourists.
• RBL Bank and digital healthcare platform Practo • The scheme has various benefits like cheaper
have partnered to launch an industry first co- flight tickets for Non-Resident Indians (NRI)s,
branded health credit card. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign
• This credit card is powered by Mastercard and is nationals. Re-booking, which is permitted without
available on both Practo and RBL mobile apps penalty till 4 hours prior to scheduled departure. It
• The card offers benefits like unlimited and round- also provides free baggage related allowance.
the-clock online consultations with experienced 1693. Who has been appointed as the brand
and qualified doctors, one free full body health ambassador of the Chief Minister’s Green Manipur
check-up, Mission?
• Users can use the card to earn points that can be A. Kshetrimayum Margaret Devi
redeemed for availing Practo services like B. Elangbam Valentina Devi
ordering medicine, tests and online consultations. C. Yumnam Kamala Devi
1691. ‘Freedom Card’, India’s first corporate credit D. Ngangom Bala Devi
card for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has E. None of these
been launched by which company? Answer: B
A. Points • Manipur government appointed a nine-year-old
B. SixPence girl Elangbam Valentina Devi as brand
C. EnKash ambassador for the Chief Minister’s Green

Manipur Mission who was in the news recently • The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is
after she sobbed inconsolably when two trees she a Government of India initiative by NITI Aayog
planted were cut down. to promote and support aspiring as well as
• Recently a video surfaced over the internet in established women entrepreneurs in India, assist
which Elangbam could be seen crying after few and handhold them in their journey from starting
trees were cut due to the expansion of the road. to scaling up and expanding their ventures.
Here love towards trees was recognized by the • It has more than 5,000 women entrepreneurs
government and hence she has been chosen as the registered on the platform, more than 30 partners
green ambassador of the state Manipur. and, hascommitted funding of more than
1694. Anurag Adlakha has been appointed as the new US$10mn for these startups.
Chief Financial Officer of which bank? 1696. Ministry of Skill Development and
A. Punjab National Bank Entrepreneurship announces fourth edition of
B. Syndicate Bank National Entrepreneurship Awards, 2019. Who is the
C. ICICI Bank current Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Skill
D. Yes Bank Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)?
E. RBL Bank A. Pralhad Joshi
Answer: D B. Raj Kumar Singh
• Yes Bank announced the appointment of Anurag C. Mahendra Nath Pandey
Adlakha as chief financial officer (CFO). D. Sunil Bansal
• Raj Ahuja was serving as the CFO of the company E. None of these
till now. He will continue to report to Chief Answer: C
Executive Officer Ravneet Gill. • The fourth edition of the National
• Ahuja will now be in charge of strategy, planning Entrepreneurship Awards, instituted in a bid to
and functions of the bank. Adlakha was earlier recognize and encourage outstanding Indian
senior group president and head of financial Entrepreneurs and catalyse a cultural shift in
management & strategy. youth for entrepreneurship by the Ministry of Skill
1695. Which among these entity has partnered with Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has
NITI Aayog for the 2019 Women Transforming India opened for nominations.
(WTI) Awards ? • The National Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA)
A. Amazon 2019 aim to honour outstanding young first
B. Google generation entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders
C. Facebook for their exceptional contribution in
D. WhatsApp entrepreneurship development.
E. BigBasket • There are a total of 45 specially designed awards
Answer: D to be bestowed – 39 Enterprise Awards and 6
• The NITI Aayog will launch the Fourth Edition of Awards for Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders.
Women Transforming India (WTI) Awardsin the To be eligible for these awards, the nominee must
New Delhi. be under the age of 40 years; they must be first-
• TheWomen Transforming India (WTI) Awards is generation entrepreneurs; the nominee
being organized in collaboration with the United (entrepreneur) must hold 51% or more equity and
Nations to recognize women entrepreneurs from ownership of the business; and women entrants
across India. This year’s theme is ‘Women and must individually or collectively own 75% or
Entrepreneurship’, in continuation of the theme more of the enterprise.
for WTI Awards 2018. 1697. Which of these films has won the Best Feature
• Nominations for the awards will be opened Film award at National Film Awards 2018?
immediately after the launch. WhatsApp has A. Son Rise
collaborated with NITI Aayog for WTI Awards B. Uri : The Surgical Strike
2019 and will be providing support amounting to C. Paani
US$100,000 to the award winners. D. Hellaro

E. None of these C. Gurugram
Answer: D D. New Delhi
Best Feature Film: Hellaro (Gujarati) directed by E. Raipur
Abhishek Shah Answer: C
1698. Ayushmann Khuranna has been awarded the • 3rd International Electric Vehicle (EV) Conclave
National Award for best actor for which film? was held in Manesar, Gurugram. The Minister of
A. Andhadhun State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises,
B. Paani Arjun Ram Meghwal, inaugurated the conclave.
C. Badhaai Ho • It was organized by the International Centre for
D. Uri : The Surgical Strike Automotive Technology (ICAT) in association
E. Hellaro with India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA).
Answer: A • The Conclave was held to create a knowledge-
Best Actor: Ayushmann Khuranna for Andhadhun and sharing platform to ensure flow of information at
Vicky Kaushal for Uri : The Surgical Strike all levels in the automotive sector.
1699. Name the film which has won the National 1702. The Indian Army has recently launched the
Award 2018 for Best Director? “Mission Reach Out” in which of these places?
A. Vijay Bedi A. Wayanad
B. Abhishek Shah B. Kutch
C. Surekha Sikri C. Kolhapur
D. Aditya Dhar D. Jammu
E. None of these E. Ladak
Answer: D Answer: D
Best Director: Uri : The Surgical Strike– Aditya Dhar • The Army has launched “Mission Reach Out” in
1700. ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ book was Jammu to ensure basic necessities and essential
launched which chronicles the Life of current services are available in the region post the
______________________ in the term of his office till abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 and
date. reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir.
A. The President • A high level “Mission Reach Out” conference to
B. Vice President review the prevalent situation in the region was
C. Prime MInister held in the Nagrota Military Station.
D. Home Minister • The Corps commander lauded the absolute
E. External Affairs Minister synergy between the Army, civil administration
Answer: B and other security establishments in maintaining
• Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah peace, harmony and a conducive environment.
launched the book ‘Listening, Learning and 1703. Which player has won the 2019 Hyderabad
Leading’ in Chennai today. This book is based on Open?
Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu’s A. Parupalli Kashyap
two years in office. The book captures glimpses of B. B. Sai Praneeth
the Vice President’s 330 public engagements C. Sourabh Verma
across the country during this period. D. Lakshya Sen
• The book gives a glimpse of his life after E. Jitendra Bagga
assuming the office of the Vice President of India. Answer: C
The book captures glimpses of the Vice • Sourabh Verma clinched the Men’s Singles title in
President’s 330 public engagements across the the Hyderabad Open.
country. • The 26-year-old Sourabh from Madhya Pradesh
1701. The International Electric Vehicle (EV) Conclave had won the Slovenian International in May this
2019 was held in which city? year. He had also won two Super 100 titles at the
A. Mumbai Dutch Open and Russian Open last year.
B. Chennai

• Top seeds Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy, • The second seed Yu Yangyi of China and 5th seed
however, finished runners up in women’s doubles. Amin Bassem of Egypt scored 6 points each to be
1704. Who among the following has won the gold placed second.
medal at Tbilisi Grand Prix 2019 recently? 1707. Dayanidhi Nayak who died recently was a
A. Ravinder Singh veteran _____________
B. Yogeshwar Dutt A. Journalist
C. Sushil Kumar B. Freedom Fighter
D. Bajrang Punia C. Actor/Director
E. None of the above D. Industrialist
Answer: D E. Golfer
• India’s top wrestlers Bajrang Punia wins gold at Answer: B
Tbilisi Grand Prix • Noted freedom fighter Dayanidhi Nayak, who
• Bajrang Punia prevailed 2-0 over Iran’s Peiman struggled against the British Government during
Bibyani in the 65 Kilogram category final of the the Quit India movement, passed away at the age
men’s free style competition in the capital city of of 95.
Georgia. • He was one of the 32 freedom fighters from
• It is fourth gold for the Bajrang after standing atop Panimora. He joined the Quit India movement
the podium at Dan Kolov, Asian Championship against the British government and was a devout
and Ali Aliev tournament. follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He was the
1705. Who wins ATP Montreal MastersOpen 2019 youngest freedom fighter from Panimora.
A. Rafel Nadal 1708. Saudi Aramco has made an agreement to take
B. Rodger Federer how much percentage stake in Reliance Industries
C. Novac Djokovic Ltd's refinery?
D. Stan Wawrinka A. 20%
E. None of these B. 40%
Answer: A C. 25%
• Rafael Nadal defeated Medvedev 6-3, 6-0 to win D. 10%
his fifth title at the ATP Montreal Masters E. 33%
• It was his 35th Masters 1000 title Answer: A
• Nadal won his first Canadian title in 2005 and also Saudi oil giant Aramco has agreed to take a 20% stake in
repeated in 2008, 2013 and 2018 his flagship Reliance Industries’ oil refinery & chemical
1706. Surya Shekhar Ganguly is related to which business at an enterprise value of USD 75 bn (app. Rs
sports event? 5,32,466 cr). It will supply 5 lac barrels/day or 25 mn
A. Chess tonnes per annum for Jamnagar. India has a refining
B. Tennis capacity of 247.6 million tonne
C. Archery 1709. Finance Ministry has planned for a _____-point
D. Karate Key Performance Indicators for bench-marking 18
E. Table Tennis PSBs.
Answer: A A. 10
• Surya Shekhar Ganguly played some sparkling B. 12
chess to win the Belt and Road China Hunan C. 15
International tournament at Tongguanyao. The 36- D. 20
year-old ONGC staffer from Kolkata. E. 16
• The 36-year-old ONGC staffer, finished unbeaten Answer: E
with seven points from nine rounds (five wins and Finance Ministry plans to kickstart an elaborate exercise
four draws) to collect 27.5 Elo points and $50,000 whereby it will closely monitor their achievements on 16
at the tournament regarded as one of the richest key performance indicators at the branch, region, State &
chess events globally. national level. The banks will then be benchmarked
against the 18 PSBs’ average. The 16 KPIs that the

Ministry will be tracking include credit for infrastructure, D. 2 years
farm sector, blue economy, housing, MSMEs, Stand-Up E. 1.5 years
India scheme, education, exports, green economy, Answer: A
cleanliness activities, financial inclusion and women’s • Bar Council of India has imposed a three-year
empowerment; and others such as direct benefit transfer, moratorium on opening of new institutions barring
digital economy, ATM usage and performance, ease of national law universities, if proposed by a state.
living and corporate social responsibility. • The council has also requested state governments
1710. International Left Handers Day is observed and universities to stop unfair means and to fill up
annually on ________. vacancies of law teachers in all colleges and
A. Second Monday of August universities within a period of four months.
B. August 11 1713. Who has released Doordarshan’s patriotic song
C. August 12 Watan in New Delhi?
D. August 13 A. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
E. Second Sunday of August B. Prakash Javadekar
Answer: D C. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
• International Left Handers Day is observed D. Narendra Singh Tomar
annually on August 13 to celebrate the uniqueness E. None of these
and differences of the left handers. The day was Answer: B
first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, • Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar released
founder of the Lefthanders International. patriotic song “Watan” produced by Doordarshan
1711. Environment minister Prakash Javadekar to mark the occasion of Independence Day, 2019
launches website for COP14. What is the URL of the in New Delhi
website? • The song is sung by famous Bollywood singer
A. uncdcop14india.gov.in Shri Javed Ali, penned by lyricist Shri Alok
B. unccdcop14india.gov.in Shrivastav and musically composed by Shri
C. uncccop14india.gov.in Dushyant
D. unccadcop14india.gov.in • The song pays tribute to New India. It highlights
E. None of these several path breaking initiatives of the
Answer: B government including the determination and
• Union Environment minister Prakash Javadekar vision behind the recent successful launch of
launched a website ‘unccdcop14india.gov.in “Chandrayaan 2”. The song also pays tribute to
• The website contains all the information related to the bravery and valour of our armed forces and the
COP14. martyrs of the country.
• The 14th Session of the Conference of the Parties 1714. Name the new programme that is launched by
to the United Nations Convention to Combat KVIC on World Tribal Day.
Desertification (COP14), will take place on 2-13 A. Kadhi Mela
September 2019 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, B. Silk Mission
Greater Noida, Delhi NCR C. Leather Mission
• The main aim of the conference includes D. Cotton Mela
Reversing land degradation and its outcomes E. None of these
while accelerating positive achievements for Answer: C
people and for ecosystems with a view to deliver • Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC)
on Sustainable Development Goals. launched a new programme “Leather Mission”
1712. Bar Council of India has imposed a ____ year under which the commission will give leather kits
moratorium on opening of new institutions barring to the leather artisans across the nation.
national law universities, if proposed by a state • KVIC distributed 50 leather kits and 350 bee-
A. 3 year boxes in Rajasthan’s Sirohi district on the World
B. 4 year Tribal Day.
C. 5 year

• So far KVIC has distributed over 1.15 lakh bee- C. Oracle
boxes among the marginalised community across D. Microsoft
the country which has provided jobs to over E. IBM
11,500 people. Answer: D
1715. Recently, South Korea has decided to remove • Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary
_______ from a list of nations receiving preferential of Reliance Industries Limited, and Microsoft
trade list. Corp. are embarking on a unique, comprehensive,
A. India long-term strategic relationship aimed at
B. China accelerating the digital transformation of the
C. Japan Indian economy and society.
D. Singapore • In combining efforts, Jio and Microsoft aim to
E. Pakistan enhance the adoption of leading technologies like
Answer: C data analytics, AI, cognitive services, blockchain,
• South Korea has decided to remove Japan from a Internet of Things, and edge computing among
list of nations receiving preferential trade list small and medium enterprises to make them ready
• South Korean Trade Minister Sung Yun-mo stated to compete and grow, while helping accelerate
that the government was removing Japan from the technology-led GDP growth in India and driving
country’s 29-country “white list” because it has adoption of next-gen technology solutions at
failed to uphold international principles while scale.
managing its export controls on sensitive 1718. Gogabeel, an ox-bow lake, has been declared as
materials. the state’s first ‘Community Reserve’. The lake is
1716. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has located in which state?
approved a loan of ____ million dollar to upgrade A. Goa
rural roads to all-weather standards in 34 districts of B. Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra. C. Bihar
A. $ 100 million D. Punjab
B. $ 250 million E. Rajasthan
C. $ 150 million Answer: C
D. $ 300 million • Gogabeel, an ox-bow lake in Bihar’s Katihar
E. $ 200 million district, has been declared as the state’s first
Answer: E ‘Community Reserve’.
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has • Gogabeel is formed from the flow of the rivers
approved a loan of $200 million to upgrade rural Mahananda and Kankhar in the north and the
roads to all-weather standards in 34 districts of Ganga in the south and east. It is the fifteenth
Maharashtra to better connect rural areas with Protected Area (PA) in Bihar.
markets and services. • The water body was notified as a 57 hectare
• Roads in rural areas would be upgraded to all- Community Reserve and a 30-hectare
weather standards which will boost links between ‘Conservation Reserve’.
local residents and economic centres across the 1719. India’s first-of-its-kind clinical ecotoxicology
state facility was inaugurated at the ______.
• The total cost of the project is $296 million, of A. AIIMS, Bhopal
which the government will provide $96 million. It B. AIIMS, Delhi
is due for completion at the end of September C. AIIMS, Raipur
2024. D. AIIMS, Hyderabad
1717. Reliance Jio and ______________ announced the E. AIIMS, Jodhpur
long-term relationship to accelerate digital Answer: B
transformation of the Indian economy & society. • India’s first-of-its-kind clinical ecotoxicology
A. Facebook facility was inaugurated at the All India Institute
B. Google of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

• It will investigate the increasing number of Answer: A
diseases resulting from exposure to environmental • Shri Ghotu Ram Meena has been appointed as the
toxins contaminating water, food and air. next Ambassador of India to the Republic of
• It will provide diagnostic and research services to Congo.
all the clinical departments dealing with diseases • At present Meena is serving as a counsellor,
due to ecotoxicity. Embassy of India in Kyiv
1720. Who has been named as the first ever female 1723. Recently, Melbourne's University honours which
President of Indian National Science Academy bolloywood actor with a doctorate degree.
(INSA)? A. Shahrukh Khan
A. Manju Bansal B. Salman Khan
B. Chandrima Shaha C. Amitabh Bachan
C. B K Thelma D. Amir Khan
D. Renu Khanna Chopra E. None of these
Answer: B • Shahrukh Khan has been conferred with an
• Former director of the National Institute of honorary degree, Doctor of Letters by the La
Immunology Chandrima Shaha has been elected Trobe University of Melbourne, Australia during
as the first woman president of the reputed Indian his visit to University as the chief guest of the
National Science Academy (INSA). 10th edition Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
• Shaha is currently Professor of Eminence at the 2019 (IFFM).
National Institute of Immunology, an institute • He received this honour in recognition of his
under the Department of Biotechnology. humanitarian efforts towards underprivileged
• INSA established in January 1935 in New Delhi is children, empowering women through MEER
the apex body of Indian scientists representing all foundation, and his achievements in Bollywood.
branches of science and technology to promote 1724. Which of these institutions has developed the
science in India and harness scientific knowledge world’s first self-standing axillary crutch Flexmotiv?
for the cause of humanity and national welfare. A. IIT Delhi
1721. Alejandro Giammattei was elected as the B. IIT Kanpur
president of _________________. C. IIT Bombay
A. Honduras D. IIT Madras
B. Nicaragua E. IIT Kharagpur
C. Guatemala Answer: A
D. Belize • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi alumni
E. El Salvador rolled out the world’s first automotive crutches.
Answer: C And, they have the potential to stand on their own.
Alejandro Giammattei, a center-right businessman and • The product was developed by a startup called
former prisons director making his fourth bid for the Flexmotiv which was started by IIT Delhi students
presidency, was elected as Guatemala’s president in a Arvind S.A, Adepu Srinivas and Girish Yadav.
runoff election where corruption and a migration crisis They were assisted from AIIMS, New Delhi.
were the two top issues.Mr. Giammattei, 63 years old, • It is the world’s first self-standing axillary crutch.
defeated former first lady Sandra Torres, a social- At an initial stage of using the crutch, there is
democrat. always a requirement of support, but Flexmotiv is
1722. Who was appointed as the next Ambassador of designed in a way that can be used without taking
India to the Republic of Congo? any support.
A. Ghotu Ram Meena • The product intends to help the elderly and the
B. Srivastsava Sharma handicapped, by presenting an easy-to-use
C. Nandan Niketan solution for walking disabilities. It is also useful
D. Keertana Shanmugham for patients with spinal cord injuries, fractures and
E. None of these arthroplasty of knee and hip joints.

1725. Which company launches its own operating • The 24-year-old Vinesh was contesting her fourth
system Harmony OS? consecutive final event of the season winning all
A. Sony the earlier three events.
B. Huawei • Before this, Vinesh won gold at 2019 Poland
C. Samsung Open wrestling tournament, Grand Prix of Spain
D. Xiaomi and Yasar Dogu International at Istanbul, Turkey.
E. Motorola • Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik
Answer: B settled for bronze in the 62kg category.
• Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co • The Indian women wrestling team bagged four
unveiled its own operating system Harmony OS silver and three bronze medals in the tournament.
• Harmony is the next-generation system based on • In the men’s freestyle, Ravi Dahiya was the lone
microkernel, and it can be distributed to all medallist with a bronze in the 57kg category.
scenarios, including smart TVs, automobiles, and 1728. Who has won the 2019 Rogers Cup in men’s
wearables, and other hardware. single event?
• In China, The software will be known as A. Daniil Medvedev
Hongmeng B. Stan Wawrinka
• The operating system will be released as an open- C. Rafael Nadal
source platform worldwide to encourage adoption. D. Novak Djokovic
1726. Name the first Indian who recently claimed a E. Rodger Federer
world title in motorsports. Answer: C
A. Alisha Abdullah 2019 Rogers Cup/ Canadian Open presented by National
B. Aishwarya Pissay Bank was held from August 5-11, 2019. The Men’s
C. Garima Avtar tournament was held at IGA Stadium, Montreal, Quebec,
D. Mira Erda Canada and Women’s tournament was held at Aviva
E. Neha Dabas Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Rafael Nadal (of
Answer: B Spain) has won the Men’s single title and Bianca
• Aishwarya Pissay (Bangalore) became the first Andreescu (of Canada) has won the Women’s Single title
Indian to claim a world title in motorsports, at the Canadian Open (Tennis) 2019. Canadian Open is
winning the FIM World Cup in the women’s also known as Rogers Cup.
category after thes final round of the 1729. Name the player who has clinched the Canadian
championship in Hungary. Open (Tennis) 2019 in women’s single event?
• The 23-year old from Bengaluru also finished A. Bianca Andreescu
second in the FIM Junior category B. Serena Williams
• She won the first round in Dubai and was placed C. Lesia Tsurenko
third (Portugal), fifth (Spain) and fourth D. Karolína Pliskova
(Hungary) in the subsequent outings, finished with E. None of these
a tally of 65 points Answer: A
1727. Vinesh Phogat lost to which player in the finals 2019 Rogers Cup/ Canadian Open presented by National
of Medved event in Belarus? Bank was held from August 5-11, 2019. The Men’s
A. Charlotte Flair tournament was held at IGA Stadium, Montreal, Quebec,
B. Becky Lynch Canada and Women’s tournament was held at Aviva
C. N Malisheva Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rafael Nadal (of
D. Sasha Banks Spain) has won the Men’s single title and Bianca
E. None of these Andreescu (of Canada) has won the Women’s Single title
Answer: C at the Canadian Open (Tennis) 2019. Canadian Open is
• Top Indian woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat lost to also known as Rogers Cup.
N Malisheva of Russia in the 53kg final of the 1730. Amarendra Sharan has died recently at the age
Medved event in Minsk, Belarus. of 70. He was the former ____________.
A. RBI Governor

B. Chief Economic Advisor A. 6th
C. Chief Justice of India B. 5th
D. Additional Solicitor General C. 7th
E. Lok Shaba Speaker D. 4th
Answer: D E. 8th
• Senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor Answer: B
General Amarendra Sharan passed away • Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State
• Amarendra Sharan had served as the Additional (Independent Charge) for Housing & Urban
Solicitor General of India for a five year term Affairs launched the Swachh Survekshan 2020
between August 2004 and June 2009 (SS 2020), the fifth edition of the annual
• He was also appointed as an amicus curiae by the cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of
apex court which was hearing a petition seeking Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
fresh investigation in the assassination of • Alongside, the Swachh Survekshan 2020
Mahatma Gandhi. Toolkit, SBM Water PLUS Protocol and
1731. When is World Organ Donation Day celebrated? Toolkit, Swachh Nagar – an integrated waste
A. August 11 management app and AI enabled mSBM
B. August 12 App were also launched.
C. August 13 • The event also saw the release of a special
D. August 14 Swachh Survekhan theme song featuring Kangana
E. Third Thursday of August Ranaut, singers Kailash Kher and Monali Thakur.
Answer: C Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, MoHUA,
• Every year on August 13, World Organ Donation Shri V.K. Jindal, Joint Secretary & Mission
Day is celebrated across the India Director and representatives from serval urban
• The day was dedicated to motivate people to local bodies were also present at the launch.
pledge to donate their organs. 1734. Under which scheme Indian government set
1732. The Kajin Sara lake is in which country? Target to provide skill development to 10 lakh youth?
A. China A. SAMRATH
B. Nepal B. SUVIDHAN
C. Bangladesh C. SANKALP
D. Japan D. SOUMITRI
E. India E. None of these
Answer: B Answer: A
• A newly-discovered lake in Nepal is likely to set a • Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani stated that
new record of being the world’s highest lake under SAMARTH scheme (scheme for capacity
replacing Tilicho, which is situated at an altitude building in textile sector)targets to train 10 lakh
of 4,919 metres in the Himalayan nation and persons (9 lakh in organised and 1 lakh in
currently holding the title. traditional sector) over a period of 3 years (2017-
• The Kajin Sara lake in Manang district was 20), with an outlay of Rs. 1300 crore.
discovered about a few months ago by a team of • The guidelines of the scheme were released on
mountaineers. It is located at Singarkharka area of 23rd of April 2018
Chame rural municipality. • The Scheme is intended to provide demand
• As per the measurement of the lake taken by the driven, placement oriented National Skills
team, it is located at an altitude of 5,200 metres, Qualifications Framework (NSQF) compliant
which is yet to be officially verified. It is skilling programmes to incentivize and
estimated to be 1,500-metre-long and 600-metre- supplement the efforts of the industry in creating
wide. jobs in the textiles sectors
1733. What edition of Swachh Survekshan was 1735. India and____________ have called for
launched recently by the Ministry of Housing and diversifying & deepening of economic ties in priority
Urban Affairs? sectors to meet the bilateral trade target of $30 billion.

A. China E. Raipur
B. France Answer: C
C. USA • The world’s first museum dedicated to the life and
D. Germany teachings of 16th-century saint and social
E. Russia reformer, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is ready to be
Answer: E inaugurated at the city’s Baghbazar Gaudiya
• India and Russia have called for diversifying and Math.
deepening of economic ties in priority sectors to • Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate
meet the bilateral trade target of $30 billion by the technically-enabled ‘Sri Chaitanya
2025. Mahaprabhu Museum’ built to preserve
• An agreement was also signed between Amity information related to the great saint.
University and Russia’s Far East Federal 1738. Which among the following bank has linked its
University to enhance relations and develop home loan product to RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India
academic and cultural exchange in areas of (RBI) repo rate after State Bank of India (SBI)?
education and research. An agreement was also A. Bank of Baroda
concluded on the establishment of representative B. Syndicate Bank
offices, Centre for Yoga, and Pushkin Centre for C. Punjab National Bank
Russian Language and Cultural Studies. D. Canara Bank
• The chief ministers of Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar E. South Indian Bank
Pradesh and Goa also sought Russian investments Answer: A
and collaborations in energy, agriculture and food • Indian multinational, public sector bank, Bank of
processing sectors. Baroda (BoB) has linked its home loan product to
India-Russia bilateral trade stood at $8.3 billion in RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India (RBI) repo rate
2018-19. after State Bank of India (SBI).
1736. Which state government has launched a • With this, home loans at BOB will be available at
programme called 'E-step' recently? repo rate linked interest rate starting at 8.35%,
A. Gujarat thus passing on the further benefit of 10 basis
B. Karnataka points to the present MCLR rated pricing.
C. Andhra Pradesh 1739. Which bank has signed a corporate agency
D. Odisha agreement with Cholamandalam MS General
E. Maharashtra Insurance Company for distribution of its insurance
Answer: B products to bank customers?
• The Department of IT, BT and S&T in Karnataka, A. Indian Bank
through Karnataka Innovation and Technology B. Canara Bank
Society (KITS), has launched the E-Step, an C. Bank of India
initiative to empower student start-ups. D. UCO Bank
• E-Step focuses on boot camps, mentoring and E. Andhra Bank
training programmes which cover various aspects Answer: A
of entrepreneurship. • Indian Bank has signed a corporate agency
• E-Step, an initiative from Start-up Cell, is a agreement with Cholamandalam MS General
specially crafted for students/start- Insurance Company for distribution of its
ups/entrepreneurs to understand the basics of insurance products to bank customers.
entrepreneurship from experienced trainers. • According to the agreement, Cholamandalam MS
1737. World’s First Museum on Sri Chaitanya General Insurance (a Murugappa Group
Mahaprabhu has been inaugurated in which city? company), would sell its range of insurance
A. Delhi policies to customers of Indian Bank.
B. Mumbai 1740. Aditya Birla Health Insurance has entered into a
C. Kolkata bancassurance partnership with which among the
D. Patna following banks?

A. Andhra Bank • Hospitality firm OYO has partnered ACKO
B. ICICI Bank General Insurance to launch complimentary
C. HDFC Bank insurance cover for guests at booking price for its
D. Axis Bank properties across India.
E. Bandhan Bank • The guests will get insurance against accidental
Answer: D death, baggage loss and accidental medical
• Aditya Birla Health Insurance (ABHI) has entered expenses for the entire duration of their stay in a
into a bancassurance partnership with Axis Bank particular city.
• Through this partnership, Aditya Birla Health • The insurance cover will be applicable to
Insurance will offer health insurance solutions to bookings made via OYO app, website, mobile
the Axis bank’s customers across its 4,094 website, direct bookings as well as walk-ins. The
branches and digital channels offering will be extended to other categories and
• Aditya Birla Health Insurance is a subsidiary of booking channels in the coming days.
Aditya Birla Capital, has completed two years of • The complimentary insurance package offers Oyo
operations as of end March 2019 guests insurance coverage upto Rs. 10 lakh for
• Aditya Birla Health Insurance also ties up with protection against accidental death, baggage loss
Karur Vysya Bank for bancassurance (coverage upto Rs 10,000), accidental medical
1741. India has contributed _____________ million to expenses (coverage upto Rs 25,000) amongst
the UN Special Purpose Trust Fund for the Resident other benefits like OPD treatment
Coordinator System. 1743. Which company has acqui-hired Pikup.ai, a
A. $ 2 million Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence start-up.
B. $ 1.5 million A. Ola
C. $ 1 million B. Uber
D. $ 2.5 million C. Big Basket
E. $ 0.5 million D. Zomato
Answer: C E. Swiggy
• India has contributed one million US Dollars to Answer: A
the United Nations Special Purpose Trust Fund for • Ride-hailing firm Ola has acqui-hired Pikup.ai, a
the Resident Coordinator System. Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence start-up.
• The Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) is a Co-founded by Inder Singh and Ritwik Saikia
specific fund housed within the UN Secretariat • Pikup.ai uses autonomous technologies like
established to receive, consolidate, manage and computer vision and sensor fusion to provide
account for all contributions and financial seamless AI-powered solutions for businesses.
transactions of the new Resident Coordinator • As part of the deal, the team at Pikup.ai will join
system in a transparent and effective way Ola
• India’s Permanent Representative to the UN • Acqui-hires is the process of acquiring a company
Ambassador – Syed Akbaruddin primarily to recruit its
• The SPTF web portal, displays in real time all 1744. Which Indian has won the French Order of
commitments, contributions and expenditures Agricultural Merit?
recorded for the fund A. Priyam Chatterjee
1742. OYO has partnered with _________________ to B. Saransh Goila
launch insurance cover for guests recently. C. Gaggan Anand
A. TATA AIG General Insurance D. Kunal Kapoor
B. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance E. Surendra Kumar
C. ACKO General Insurance Answer: A
D. Future Generali General Insurance • Priyam Chatterjee became the first Indian chef to
E. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance be awarded the ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite
Answer: C Agricoleto’ by the government of France to

recognise his contribution towards reinventing the 1747. Wesley Sneijder is related with which sport?
gastronomic scene in India. A. Cricket
• Chatterjee (30) is best known for revisiting the B. Basket Ball
traditional dishes from his native state of West C. Base Ball
Bengal and giving it a French twist. D. Foot Ball
• The award, instituted in 1883, the ‘Ordre du E. Golf
Mérite Agricole’ (Order of Agricultural Merit) is a Answer: D
distinction bestowed by the French Republic for • The Netherlands’ most-capped player Wesley
outstanding contributions, among others, to Sneijder announced his retirement from football,
agriculture, agro-food industry and gastronomy. bringing down the curtain on a trophy-laden
1745. Which state government is goingto host a three- career that spanned 17 years.
day Global Investors Summit from 12th October? • The 35-year-old, who played 134 times for his
A. Jammu and Kashmir country, made the announcement while speaking
B. Rajasthan to the YouTube channel of his hometown club FC
C. Delhi Utrecht after having bought a corporate box at
D. Punjab their stadium.
E. Maharashtra 1748. Which countries cricket association has
Answer: A announced a new guideline which enables transgender
• Jammu and Kashmir government will host a three- players to play the game of cricket at the highest
day Global Investors Summit from 12th October levels?
in Srinagar A. India
• The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) will B. Australia
be the national partner for the investors meet. C. South Africa
• An MoU has been signed by Jammu and Kashmir D. Pakistan
Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) and CII E. England
for organisation and management of the event Answer: B
• Two Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir, and • Cricket Australia has announced a new guideline
Ladakh will come into existence on October 31 which enables transgender players to play the
the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. game of cricket at the highest levels.
1746. Which of the following sports has not been • The decision aligns in accordance with the
included in the 2022 Commonwealth Game? International Cricket Council’s (ICC’s) gender
A. Shooting recognition policy and gender diversity
B. Women’s Twenty20 cricket guidelines.
C. Beach volleyball • The policy sets out a testosterone limit for
D. Para-table tennis transgender and gender-diverse players who want
E. None of these to play for state and national women’s teams.
Answer: A • Transgender cricket player Erica James, from
• Women’s Twenty20 cricket, beach volleyball and New South Wales, played a key role in helping
Para-table tennis have been included in the 2022 Cricket Australia on forming new guidelines
Commonwealth Game scheduled to be held in 1749. Jose Luis Brownwho passed away recently was
Birmingham, England. related to which field?
• However, this time shooting and archery events A. Acting
will not take place in the 2022 Commonwealth B. Law
Game. C. Sports
• The last time cricket was played in D. Music
Commonwealth Games was in the year 1998 that E. Politician
was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was 50 Answer: C
over men’s cricket in which South Africa won the • Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning Football
Gold Medal. player Jose Luis Brown has passed away

• He was Known to his friends as Tata, • Around 700 districts and over 17,000 villages will
• Brown made 36 appearances for Argentina and be covered under the survey that will be
scored the first goal in their 3-2 World Cup final conducted across 34 states and union territories.
victory over West Germany in 1986. • In the first edition in 2018, the survey covered
1750. Who is the author of the book ‘Sridevi: Girl over 6,000 villages across the country.
Woman Superstar’? • The focus of the survey will be solid waste and
A. Aravind Adiga plastic waste management, taking the previous
B. Satyarth Nayak year’s exercise centered on making villages open
C. Ashwin Sanghi defecation free (ODF).
D. Jeet Thayil • The ODF-Plus programme has four verticals —
E. None of these biodegradable waste management, plastic waste
Answer: B management, greywater (household waste water)
• “Sridevi: Girl Woman Superstar”, book will be management and faecal sludge management.
launched on 56th birth anniversary of actor 1753. Indian Railways has recently inducted highly
Sridevi trained CORAS Commando in Railways. The state-of-
• The book is written by author-screenwriter the-art commando training centre for the Railway
Satyarth Nayak and approved by the actor’s Protection Force (RPF) will be set up in which state by
producer husband Boney Kapoor. the Indian Railways?
• The book will be published under the Ebury Press A. Haryana
imprint of Penguin Random House in October B. Delhi
2019 C. Punjab
1751. India celebrating its ______ Independence Day D. Mizoram
on August 15, 2019. E. Karnataka
A. 72nd Answer: A
B. 73rd • Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal inducted
C. 74th first batch of Commandos for Railway Security
D. 75th (CORAS). The commandos will be posted in Left
E. 78th extremist wing affected areas for security of
Answer: B passengers.
• India celebrates Independence Day every year on • Inducted commandos will have access to high-
August 15 tech equipments. Team will undergo world-class
• On 15th August 1947 India was declared training and will further train fellow Railway
independent from British colonialism, and the Protection Force personnel.
reins of control were handed over to the leaders of • Indian Railways has also decided to set up a new
the Country state-of-the-art commando training centre for the
1752. The ‘Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019’ is Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Jagadhri,
which edition of the annual rural sanitation survey? Haryana which will have access to latest
A. Fifth technology and equipment to modernize and train
B. Second commandos of the RPF.
C. Third 1754. Name the security operation launched by the
D. Fourth Indian Railways to identify and verify vehicles parked
E. Sixth in the surrounding areas?
Answer: B A. Operation Ratify Vehicle
• Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh B. Operation Valid Vehicle
Shekhawat launched the ‘Swachh Survekshan C. Operation Number Plate
Grameen 2019’, which will be three times bigger D. Operation No Parking
in scale than the previous edition of the rural E. None of these
sanitation survey. Answer: C

• Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian 1756. Which state has received the GI Tag for the
Railways launched a Special Drive with a Code famous Palani Panchamirtham?
Name – Operation “Number Plate” to identify and A. Tamil Nadu
verify all vehicles parked in Railway premises, B. Karnataka
circulating area, parkings and even in the ‘No C. Kerala
Parking’ areas for longer duration. D. Andhra Pradesh
• The drive has been undertaken in view of E. Telangana
forthcoming celebrations of Independence Day on Answer: A
15 August 2019 to ensure security and safety of • The famous Palani panchamirtham, given as
passengers and other stake holders of railways. ‘prasadam’ at the Murugan temple there, has been
1755. The government has reconstituted the Inter State granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Council and the Standing Committee of the Inter State • This is the first time a temple ‘prasadam’ from
Council. Who has been named as the chairman of the Tamil Nadu has been bestowed with the GI tag.
committee? • The panchamirtham is a combination of five
A. Narendra Modi natural substances — banana, jaggery, cow ghee,
B. Venkaiah Naidu honey and cardamom. Dates and diamond sugar
C. Ram Nath Kovind candies are added for flavour.
D. Nirmala Sitaraman • The panchamirtham is an ‘abhishega prasadam’
E. Smriti Irani (food that is a religious offering), which is served
Answer: A in a semi-solid state. It is sweet in taste and one of
• The government has reconstituted the Inter State the main offerings for Lord Dhandayuthapani
Council and the Standing Committee of the Inter Swamy, the presiding deity of Arulmigu
State Council. Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, situated on
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the Chairman of Palani Hills.
the Inter State Council. Chief Ministers of all 1757. Ranipet and Tirupattur to become new districts
States and six Union Ministers including Rajnath of Tamil Nadu. The move will increase the number of
Singh, Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman are districts to _____ in Tamil Nadu
the members of the Council A. 35
• The Article 263 of the Constitution provides for B. 36
the establishment of an Inter-State Council which C. 37
is mandated to inquire into and advise upon D. 38
disputes which may arise between states, E. 39
investigate and discuss subjects in which some or Answer: C
all of the states, or the Union and one or more of • Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami
the states, have a common interest. announced the creation of two more districts with
• Home Minister Amit Shah will be the Chairman Ranipet and Tirupattur as their headquarters
of the Standing Committee of the Inter State • The move will increase the number of districts to
Council. 37 in Tamil Nadu
• The standing committee will have consultation • Vellore district will be trifurcated into Vellore,
and recommend matters for consideration of the Tirupathur and Ranipet. The CM also announced
council, process all matters pertaining to Centre- that a new taluk will be formed with headquarters
state relations before they are taken up for at KV Kuppam in Vellore district.
consideration in the council. • Vellore district was created in 1989 by bifurcating
• Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra North Arcot district into Vellore and
Singh Tomar, Thaawar Chand Gehlot and Tiruvanamalai districts.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and eight State Chief 1758. The Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), a
Ministers will be its members. These States are high-performance centre that will groom the best
Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, hockey talents in the state was inaugurated in which
Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. state?

A. Rajasthan B. cheque book request
B. Punjab C. payment of taxes
C. Assam D. funds transfer
D. Mizoram E. All of the above
E. Odisha Answer: E
Answer: E • Reserve Bank of India has asked banks not to
• Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik count failed transactions at ATMs due to technical
inaugurated the Naval Tata Hockey Academy reasons as part of “free ATM transactions”
(NTHA), a high-performance centre that will permitted every month.
groom the best hockey talents in the state into • Use of ATMs for balance enquiry and fund
future national and international players. transfers too should not be part of the free
• The academy has been opened at the Kalinga transactions facility given to a customer
Stadium to nurture sports talent in the state. • RBI clarified that transactions which fail on
• The government sports hostels in Bhubaneshwar, account of technical reasons, non-availability of
Sundargarh and Rourkela will become Regional cash, and any other reason attributable to the bank
Development Centres (RDCs). The experts should not be counted as valid ATM transactions
engaged by Tata Trusts and Tata Steel will work for the customer
with the RDCs to further enhance their efficiency • Further, non-cash withdrawal transactions (such
and excellence. as balance enquiry, cheque book request, payment
1759. Which state government recently announced that of taxes, funds transfer), which constitute ‘on-us’
all loans contracted by tribals from unofficial sources transactions (when a card is used at an ATM of
would be deemed 'discharged'. the bank which has issued the card) shall also not
A. Maharashtra be part of the number of free ATM transactions.
B. Madhya Pradesh 1761. Who among these has been appointed as the
C. Mizoram member of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA)
D. Meghalaya Athletes Commission?
E. None of these A. Mohammad Anas
Answer: B B. Milkha Singh
• In a radical move, the Kamal Nath government in C. Dutee Chand
Madhya Pradesh announced that all loans D. P.T. Usha
contracted by tribals from unofficial sources E. P. Gopichand
would be deemed ‘discharged’. Answer: D
• The announcement came on International Day of • Former Indian athlete and Olympian P.T. Usha
the World’s Indigenous People that is has been appointed as a member of the Athletes
commemorated on August 9 every year. Commission of the Asian Athletics Association
• Tribals who have taken loans from ‘sahukars’ (AAA).
would not have to repay them. The announcement • Usha will be one of the six members of the AAA
would be effective in 89 out of the 313 blocks in Athletes Commission, which will be headed by
the state that are designated as tribal blocks. 1992 Olympics gold medallist hammer thrower
• The Madhya Pradesh Government also announced Andrey Abduvaliyev of Uzbekistan.
“Mukhyamantri Madad Yojna” for providing • The other members of the commission includes:
assistance to tribal families on childbirth and Kazakhstan’s former Olympic champion triple
death of a family member. jumper Olga Rypakova, China’s Wang Yu,
• Under this yojana, the tribal family will get 50 kg Malaysia’s Lee Hup Wei and Saudi Arabia’s Saad
of rice/wheat, if the birth of a boy or a girl. Shaddad.
1760. As per the recent announcement from RBI, 1762. Which state has won the “best innovation and
which among the following transactions will not be initiative leadership award” for its achievements in
part of the number of free ATM transactions. higher education in the World Education Summit-2019
A. balance enquiry held in New Delhi?

A. Rajasthan • HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri
B. Punjab remained the highest paid bank chief executive in
C. Andhra Pradesh India with a monthly basic salary of Rs 89 lakh in
D. Karnataka FY19.
E. Kerala • Axis Bank CEO Amitabh Chaudhry is the second-
Answer: A highest-paid bank executive with a basic salary of
• Rajasthan has bagged the “best innovation and Rs 30 lakh.
initiative leadership award” for its achievements • Former Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma earned
in higher education in the World Education around Rs 24 lakh per month.
Summit-2019 held in New Delhi. • Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Uday Kotak ranked at
• Minister of State for Higher Education Bhanwar number three in the highest-paid bank chief
Singh Bhati received the award at the 14th executives list with a monthly basic salary of Rs
summit. 27 lakh.
• Free education for girls has helped improve their 1765. India defeated _____ to win Physical Disability
ratio in higher education. Against every 100 boys, World Series 2019 in the final held at the New Road
we have 108 girls studying in the government Stadium in Worcester, England?
colleges. A. New Zealand
1763. Who has received the prestigious Prem Bhatia B. South Africa
Award for political reporting? C. Australia
A. Arnab Goswmi D. Pakistan
B. Shekar Gupta E. England
C. Rajdeep Sardesai Answer: E
D. Sagarika Ghose • India defeated England by 36 runs to win Physical
E. Barkha Dutt Disability World Series 2019 in the final held at
Answer: C the New Road Stadium in Worcester, England.
• Veteran journalist and consulting editor at India • The tournament was organized by the England
Today TV Rajdeep Sardesai has been awarded the and Wales Cricket Board.
2019 Prem Bhatia Award for Outstanding • England, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and
Political Reporting. Bangladesh were the five countries which
• He was honored for his outstanding political participated in the tournament.
reporting in an event held by the Prem Bhatia 1766. Simone Biles is associated with which
Memorial Trust at the India International Centre sport/game?
in New Delhi. A. Shooting
• The annual award carries a prize of Rs 2 lakh, and B. Chess
was established in the memory of veteran C. Gymnastics
journalist Prem Bhatia, who was well known for D. Golf
his political reporting. E. Tennis
• Sardesai is a senior journalist, author and news Answer: C
presenter who has reported • Simone Biles continues to raise the bar in
1764. Aditya Puri remained the highest paid bank competitive gymnastics.
chief executive in India with a monthly basic salary of • The four-time Olympic gold medalist made
Rs 89 lakh in FY19. He is the managing director of history when she landed a triple-double during her
which bank? floor routine at the United States championships.
A. Axis Bank • No one else has landed a triple-twisting double
B. Kotak Mahindra Bank somersault in competition.
C. ICICI Bank • This came after Biles became the first person to
D. HDFC Bank land a double-double as part of a dismount on the
E. RBL Bank balance beam.
Answer: D

• The performance helped her take home first place D. China
in the All-Around competition, her sixth AA title E. Sri Lanka
in the U.S. championship. She had the best score Answer: A
on floor, beam and vault while ranking third on Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited flying
the uneven bars. drones or any remote controlled devices without acquiring
1767. CBDT has come up with DIN, which will be permission from the authorities concerned. The ban was
attached to each of its communication from October 1, imposed through a press release signed by DMP
2019. What does DIN denotes? Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia. According to the
A. Debt Instrument Number statement, flying drones for any purpose without approval
B. Data Information Number from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh is a
C. Documentation Identification Number punishable offence.
D. Deposit Instrument Number 1770. ____ surpassed China in June as the top holder
E. Debt Identification Number of US Treasuries.
Answer: C A. India
The CBDT has decided to attach a Documentation B. Japan
Identification Number (DIN) to each of its communication C. Russia
from October 1. Any communication without a computer- D. Singapore
generated DIN would be treated as invalid and shall be E. Germany
deemed to have never been issued. All such Answer: B
communications would be verifiable on the e-filing portal. Japan surpassed China in June as the top holder of US
CBDT has also specified that any communication issued Treasuries Japan increased its holdings of US bonds, bills
manually under exceptional circumstances would have to and notes by $21.9 billion to $1.12 trillion, China’s
be uploaded and regularised on the system portal within ownership rose for the first time in four months to $1.11
15 days of its issuance. trillion, up by $2.3 billion. The last time Japan held the
1768. Name the Indian Airline company that has position as America’s largest foreign creditor was May
become the first Indian airline to fly over the North 2017.
Pole while connecting New Delhi and San Francisco 1771. Which state has launched the ‘Village Volunteers
A. Air India System’ Scheme tp provide governance services at
B. Air India Express doorsteps of the residents?
C. AirAsia India A. Rajasthan
D. GoAir B. Gujarat
E. IndiGo C. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A D. Assam
Air India become the first Indian airline to fly over the E. Telangana
North Pole while connecting New Delhi and San Answer: C
Francisco. This route would include flying over Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, the Arctic Ocean, launched government’s flagship programme Village
Canada and then entering the US. The inaugural flight Volunteers system.
over the Polar region inaugurated on the nation’s After listing out various schemes of the newly-elected
Independence Day, August 15, 2019. Currently, the route state government, the Chief Minister announced the
that the New Delhi to San Francisco flight takes goes over ‘Village Volunteers System’. The scheme, aimed at
Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and Japan before crossing providing governance services at doorsteps of people, will
the Pacific Ocean to enter the United States of America involve over 2.8 lakh volunteers.
1769. Recently, which country has prohibited flying Under the scheme, one volunteer will cover 50 families in
drones or any remote controlled devices without each village. Identity cards will be given to each volunteer
acquiring permission from the authorities concerned? and they would get an honorarium of Rs 5,000 per month.
A. Bangladesh A toll-free telephone number 1902 would be set up at the
B. India call centre in the Chief Minister Office to receive the
C. Pakistan grievances of the people.

1772. Recently, which State Police Department got its 1774. Which of these banks has become the world’s
first Laboratory-cum-Training Centre for Prevention first bank to offer negative interest rate home loan?
of Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and A. Jutlander Bank
Children (CCPAWC) B. Jyske Bank
A. Nagaland C. Sydbank
B. Mizoram D. Spar Nord
C. Manipur E. None of these
D. Meghalaya Answer: B
E. West Bengal Denmark’s third-largest bank, Jyske Bank, has launched
Answer: A the world’s first negative interest rate home loan, where
Nagaland State Police Department got its first Laboratory- the charge is -0.5% a year. This means that Jyske Bank
cum-Training Centre for Prevention of Cyber Crime will effectively pay borrowers 0.5% a year to take out a
Prevention against Women and Children loan. Borrowers will make monthly repayments but the
(CCPAWC). Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y.Patton amount outstanding will be reduced each month by more
inaugurated this facility at Police Training School (PTS), than what the borrower paid.
Police Complex Chumoukedima 1775. Former Axis Bank chief __________ along with
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has provided a grant of clutch of investors have acquired 100 per cent equity
Rs. 93.12 crore to all the states/ Union Territories under stake of IDFC Securities Ltd.
CCPWC scheme, to set up cyber forensic cum training A. V Srinivasan
laboratories, hiring of junior cyber consultant and B. Rajesh Dahiya
training/capacity building to provide hands-on training to C. Amitabh Chaudhry
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) personnel, D. Dharmesh Mehta
prosecutors and judicial officers. E. None of these
1773. Under the RBI’s new norms, what is the Answer: D
maximum priority sector lending limit per borrower Former Axis Capital MD and CEO Dharmesh Mehta,
by NBFCs under Agriculture sector? along with other investors, will acquire 100% stake in
A. Rs 10 lakh IDFC Securities. IDFC Securities is the broking and
B. Rs 25 lakh research business of IDFC group
C. Rs 15 lakh Following this, acquirers will purchase 100 per cent equity
D. Rs 5 lakh stake of IDFC Securities Limited from IDFC Financial
E. Rs 20 lakh Holding Company (IDFC FHCL). Mehta stepped down as
Answer: A MD and CEO of Axis Capital in December last year.
The RBI said on-lending by registered NBFCs (other than 1776. The government appointed ______ as Drug
MFIs) towards agriculture, MSEs and housing sector up to Controller General of India (DCGI).
prescribed limits will be treated as priority sector loans. A. Vikas Swarup
The Reserve Bank said it is being done in order to boost B. Vivek Kumar
credit to the needy segment of borrowers. C. VG Somani
As per the revised norms, on-lending by NBFCs for ‘term D. Ajay Bhadoo
lending’ component under agriculture will be allowed up E. Ehsan Mani
to Rs 10 lakh per borrower. In case of micro and small Answer: C
enterprises (MSEs) the limit will be Rs 20 lakh per The government appointed VG Somani as Drug Controller
borrower. General of India (DCGI). DCGI heads the Indian drug
In housing sector, the limit has been enhanced from Rs 10 regulatory body the Central Drugs Standard Control
lakh to Rs 20 lakh per borrower for classification of the Organisation (CDSCO), whose functions include ensuring
loan as priority sector lending. Under the revised on- the quality of drugs and cosmetics sold in the country,
lending model, banks can classify only the fresh loans approval of new drugs and regulating clinical trials.
sanctioned by NBFCs out of bank borrowing. Further, Somani is currently Joint Drugs Controller of India.
these norms will be reviewed after March 31, 2020 1777. Which team has won the 5th International Army
Scout Masters Competition held in Rajasthan?

A. Russia 1780. Which institution registers initial success with
B. India iron ion battery?
C. China A. IIT Madras
D. Sudan B. IIT Bombay
E. Uzbekistan C. IIT Roorke
Answer: B D. IIT Hyderabad
The Indian Army comprehensively won the 5th E. IIT Delhi
International Army Scout Masters competition held at a Answer: A
military station. A total of eight teams from India, Russia, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras researchers
China, Kazakhstan, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and have for the first time fabricated a rechargeable iron ion
Belarus participated in the competition. This was the first battery using mild steel as the anode. The iron ion battery
time the Indian Army participated in the competition. is cost-effective and the amount of energy that can be
A world-class infrastructure was created at the military stored in the battery is also high.
station to conduct the event. Defence Minister Rajnath While lithium ions are the charge carriers in lithium ion
Singh is scheduled to be the chief guest on the closing battery, the Fe2+ ions perform that function in the case of
ceremony. iron ion battery. When fabricated under controlled
1778. Which state government Honours ISRO Chief K conditions, the amount of energy that can be drawn from
Sivan with APJ Abdul Kalam Award? the iron ion battery is 220 Wh per kg, which is 55-60% of
A. Kerala lithium ion battery’s performance. The energy density of
B. Karnataka lithium ion battery is around 350 Wh per kg. The results
C. Tamil Nadu were published in the journal Chemical Communications.
D. Andhra Pradesh 1781. India’s first private space museum with the
E. Telangana collaboration with the Indian Space Research
Answer: C Organisation (ISRO) was inaugurated in which city?
In recognition of his stellar work in promotion of science A. Bangalore
and technology, Indian Space Research Organisation B. Hyderabad
Chairman K Sivan was awarded the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam C. Mumbai
Award by the Tamil Nadu government. D. Kolkata
The Kalam award is to honour those who work for E. Ahemadabad
promoting scientific growth, humanities and students’ Answer: B
welfare and the awardees should hail from Tamil Nadu. India’s first private space museum with the collaboration
The award carries 8 gm gold medal, Rs. five lakh in cash with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was
and a citation. inaugurated in Hyderabad
1779. Annual exhibition Construction Architecture & The museum was an initiative of the Birla Archaeological
Interior (CAI) EXPO 2019 is hosted by which city? and Cultural Research Institute (BACRI), aims at
A. Bangalore spreading knowledge across a variety of fields such as
B. Vijayawada science and technology and to encourage young minds to
C. Hyderabad explore new horizons.
D. Chennai This museum exhibits scale models of Indian Launch
E. Kochi vehicles GSLV Mark III, GSLV Mark II and PSLV,
Answer: C Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter spacecraft, APPLE,
Annual exhibition Construction Architecture & Interior Aryabhata, Bhaskara, Rohini RS-1 and a model of the
(CAI) EXPO 2019 begins in Hyderabad. The 7th edition International Space Station (ISS)
of CAI Expo 2019, organised by The Hindu BusinessLine 1782. Which player has made the record of scoring
in association with IAds & Events group, will be held at 20,000 international runs in a single decade?
Hitex Exhibition Center from August 16 – 18. The Expo A. Steve Smith
enables participants to showcase the best discover B. Virat Kohli
innovative products and services, and exchange ideas in C. AB de Villiers
interior design. D. Kane Williamson

E. Quinton de Kock Answer: A
Answer: B Nepal’s veteran Litterateur and Journalist, Madan Mani
Indian captain Virat Kohli has become the first batsman to Dixit, who once won the prestigious Madan Puraskar
score 20,000 international runs in a single decade, the Winner of Nepal, passed away at the age of 96. Dixit was
incredible stat providing another reflection of his awarded the Madan Puraskar for his literary masterpiece
greatness. “Madhavi”. Dixit is also acknowledged as the first
Kohli now has 20,502 runs across all three formats of the photojournalist of Nepal.
game. Out of these 20,502, Kohli has scored 20,018 in the 1786. VB Chandrasekhar ,57 passed away recently. He
ongoing decade. was a renowned____________.
Earlier, Australia’s former skipper Ricky Ponting held the A. Director
record for scoring most international runs in a decade with B. Politician
18,962 runs. C. Cricketer
1783. Who becomes India's 1st Junior Wrestling D. Actor
World Champion? E. None of these
A. Mahesh Punia Answer: C
B. Amith Punia Former India opener and national selector VB
C. Deepak Punia Chandrasekhar passed away. Chandrasekhar played 7
D. Dinesh Punia ODIs between 1988 and 1990, with an innings of 53 being
E. Rakesh Punia his highest score. In 81 first class matches, Chandrasekhar
Answer: C notched up 4999 runs with a highest score of an unbeaten
Grappler Deepak Punia became India’s first junior World 237 runs
Champion in 18 years after He won the gold medal in 1787. Which country celebrated its Independence
86kg junior freestyle title at the junior worlds with a win Dayon 17 August every year?
over Russia’s Alik Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia. Punia, A. Indonesia
who also won a gold at 2016 Cadet World Championship. B. Pakistan
Vicky Chahar, on the other hand, won bronze in the 92 kg C. Bangladesh
category by beating Mongolia’s Batmagnai Enkhtuvshin D. Sri Lanka
1784. Name the Veteran Bollywood actress who famed E. None of these
for her role in the Basu Chatterjee film Answer: A
"Rajnigandha" (1974), passed away recently. Indonesian Independence Day is celebrated on 17 August
A. Arunima Trivedi every year. This day is celebrated as the declaration of
B. Sudha Chandran independence from Dutch colonization in 1945.
C. Vidya Sinha 1788. Which among the following Day is observed
D. Rani Sinha every year on 19 August.
E. None of these A. World Suicide Prevention Day
Answer: C B. World Tourism Day
Veteran Bollywood actress Vidya Sinha, famed for her C. World Humanitarian Day
role in the Basu Chatterjee film “Rajnigandha” (1974), D. World Photography Day
passed away after a brief lung-cum-heart ailment. E. Both C and D
She was 71 and she was playing a prominent role in the Answer: E
television serial ‘Kulfi Kumar Bajewala’ on a private World Photography Day is observed on 19 August
channel. annually to raise awareness about the importance of
1785. Veteran Litterateur and Journalist, Madan Mani photography.
Dixit passes away. He belongs to which country? World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on 19
A. Nepal August around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who
B. India risk their lives in humanitarian service. This day also
C. Bangladesh honour the work of women in crises throughout the world.
D. Pakistan Theme: #WomenHumanitarians
E. Sri Lanka

1789. The National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) 1791. President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated the
for India has been finalized by which organisation? underground ‘Bunker Museum’ in which city
A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently?
B. AIIMS A. New Delhi
C. Ministry of AYUSH B. Mumbai
D. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization C. Ahmedabad
(CDSCO) D. Guwahati
E. None of these E. Kolkata
Answer: A Answer: B
India has got its first National Essential Diagnostics List President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated an underground
(NEDL) finalised by the Indian Council of Medical Bunker Museum at Raj Bhavan Mumbai. The thematic
Research (ICMR) which aims to bridge the current underground bunker museum spread over an area of
regulatory system’s gap that do not cover all the medical 15,000 sq.ft. will be opened for the general public through
devices and in-vitro diagnostic device (IVD). prior online booking later during the year. The Bunker
It is a complete list of diagnostic tests, medical devices Museum has Virtual Reality Booths in which visitors can
and in-vitro diagnostic device (IVD) for all levels of time-travel to the 19th century when the bunker was
health care – village level, primary, secondary and tertiary constructed to fire cannons at approaching enemy ships.
care. The current system is equipped to manage only the The President also inaugurated the Presidential Guest
few notified devices. House named Jal Kiran at Raj Bhavan which will serve as
India has become the first country to compile such a list the accommodation for the President and the Prime
that would provide guidance to the government for Minister during their visits to Mumbai. He also laid the
deciding the kind of diagnostic tests that different foundation stone of reconstruction of Maharashtra
healthcare facilities in villages and remote areas require. Governor’s Office-cum-Residence known as Jal Bhushan
1790. Under the amended Companies (Share Capital 1792. Who inaugurated International Conference on
and Debentures) Rules, startups can now issue Teacher Education?
Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) to promoters A. Shri Dinesh Gupta
holding more than 10% equity for a period of B. Shri Prakash Javedakar
__________ years from the date of incorporation C. Shri Suresh Prabhu
A. 15 years D. Shri Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
B. 12 years E. None of these
C. 5 years Answer: D
D. 10 years The Honorable Union Minister of Human Resource
E. 20 years Development Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated
Answer: D the International Conference titled ‘Journey of Teacher
Start-ups and technology companies will be able to issue Education: Local to Global’ in New Delhi.
shares with differential voting rights (DVRs) with the The two-day event is being organized by the National
government amending the Companies Act provisions to Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) as part of silver
help entrepreneurs retain control even as they raise equity jubilee celebration of its establishment in 1995.
capital from global investors. 40 renowned experts from India and abroad deliberated on
The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has raised the the areas like the present scenario of teacher education in
existing cap of 26 per cent of the total post issue paid up the Indian context; innovations in teaching practices;
equity share capital to 74 per cent of total voting power in integration of information and communications
respect of shares with DVRs of a company. technology in teaching; inclusive education in teaching-
Now the Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) can be issued learning environment; and internationalization of teacher
by startups to promoters or directors holding more than education.
10% of equity shares for 10 years from the date of their 1793. The San-Sadhan Hackathon launched by the
incorporation. Earlier this time period was 5 years. government is related to :
A. Special Marathon arranged for the member of
Parliament

B. Affordable toilets for the disabled 1795. How many MoUs have been signed between
C. Art competition for school children at national level by India and Bhutan during the visit of PM Modi to the
government foreign nation recently?
D. Training physically challenged people on setting up A. 10
start ups B. 15
E. None of these C. 6
Answer: B D. 12
With an aim to have functional, accessible and well- E. 13
maintained toilets for the disabled, Department of Answer: A
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese
under Swachh Bharat Mission, launched San-Sadhan counterpart Lotay Tshering held wide ranging talks in
Hackathon. Thimpu Saturday. They also discussed steps to further
Under San-Sadhan Hackathon, startups, student expand the bilateral partnership across several sectors and
innovators, technology enthusiasts, academicians and signed 10 MoUs to infuse new energy in India-Bhutan ties
industry experts have been invited by the Central Modi inaugurated Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant
government to create composite and affordable toilet and also launched stamps to commemorate five decades of
solutions for Divyang or physically challenged people. India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation. The two countries
As per census 2011, about 2.68 crore people in India fall signed 10 memoranda of understanding in space research,
under the category of Persons with Disabilities (PwD). aviation, IT, power and education.
The Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, Modi also launched RuPay Card in Bhutan by making a
mandates universal accessibility for PwDs in public- purchase at Simtokha Dzong, which functions as a
oriented premises and services such as health, transport, monastic and administrative centre and is one of the oldest
educational facilities as well as sanitation. dzongs in Bhutan.
The DEPwD has launched San-Sadhan Hackathon with an Bhutan is the second country this (RuPay Card) will be
aim to enhance sensitivity and develop an ecosystem for launched in after Singapore. This will be done in two
creating a barrier-free environment. phases — in the first phase Indian banks will issue RuPay
1794. The National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav” cards which can be used by Indian travellers in Bhutan.
has started in which region? The next phase will be where the banks of Bhutan will be
A. Shimla empowered to issue RuPay cards to Bhutanese citizens to
B. Udaipur use in India.
C. Ladakh 1796. Iconic Hazratganj Chauraha has been renamed
D. Delhi as the ‘Atal Chowk’, in honour of former Prime
E. None of these Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The place is located in
Answer: D which city?
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda today A. Ahemadabad
inaugurated a nine-day National Tribal Festival, Aadi B. Lucknow
Mahotsav in Polo Grounds of Leh. This is the first mega C. Mumbai
event arranged by the Centre after the announcement of D. Raipur
Union Territory status for Ladakh region which has 97 per E. Jodhpur
cent tribal population. Answer: B
Adi Mahotsav would provide an opportunity to Ladakhi Lucknow city’s iconic Hazratganj Chauraha has been
Tribal artisans to come and get themselves empanelled renamed as the ‘Atal Chowk’, in honour of former Prime
with Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Federation of India to expand their market base. The Hazratganj Chauraha in Lucknow is located in the
Adi Mahotsav is jointly organized by Tribal Affairs heart of the city near its major shopping area ‘Hazratganj’.
Ministry and TRIFED with a theme of A celebration of 1797. Which state government, setting up of Lemru
the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture and Commerce. Elephant Reserve (LER), spanning over an area of 450
square kilometres?
A. Odisha

B. West Bengal Mutual fund houses should ensure that banks where a
C. Chhattisgarh scheme has parked funds in the lender’s short-term
D. Mainpur deposits do not invest in that particular scheme.
E. Meghalaya Trustees/ asset management companies (AMCs) shall
Answer: C ensure that no funds of a scheme is parked in STD (short-
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the formation term deposit) of a bank which has invested in that scheme.
of ‘Lemru Elephant Reserve’ in Chattisgarh. Chhattisgarh Trustees and AMCs should ensure that the banks in which
government, setting up of Lemru Elephant Reserve (LER), a scheme has STD do not invest in the same scheme until
spanning over an area of 450 square kilometres, is aimed the scheme has STD with such banks.
at minimizing human-elephant conflict and destruction of 1800. Which country was the host nation for the 28th
property in addition to providing a permanent habitat for Ministerial Meeting of BASIC Countries held in
the wild tuskers. August 2019?
The reserve will be set-up as per the report and A. India
recommendations of Special High-Power Technical B. Brazil
Committee (SHPTC) which was constituted by the C. China
Government of India. The report of SHPTC stated that D. South Africa
LER would provide a huge protected area for the E. None of these
conservation of wild elephants where the elephants will Answer: B
get an abundant amount of water, food and other facilities. The 28th session of BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India,
1798. Which state government launched a scheme and China) Ministerial meeting 2019 on Climate Change
“School Fagadaba”to improve infrastructure of was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
government schools in the state. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate
A. Mizoram Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar represented India for this
B. Manipur meeting. This comes ahead of United Nations Framework
C. Meghalaya for Climate Change (UNFCC) Conference of Parties
D. Maharashtra (COP-25) meet scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile
E. Madhya Pradesh from 2 – 13 December 2019.
Answer: B BASIC Group could play an important role in making
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched a scheme Paris Agreement accepted by all the countries in its true
to improve infrastructure of government schools in the letter and spirit.
state. 1801. Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei are the latest
Launching the “School Fagadaba” (Make education addition in the GI tag list. The products belong to
bettter) scheme, Singh said the objective was to ensure which state?
better infrastructure, quality education and overall A. Nagaland
improvement of government schools to make them model B. Sikkim
schools. C. Assam
Biometric devices would be installed in schools in ensure D. Mizoram
regular attendance of teachers. Teachers would stay at the E. Tamil Nadu
place of their posting for at least three years. Answer: D
1799. Sebi has restricted the Mutual fund houses from PalaniPanchamirtham from Palani Town in Dindigul
parking funds of the scheme in which type of deposits District of Tamil Nadu State, Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo
of commercial banks if the said bank has invested in Puancheifrom the state of Mizoram and Tirur Betel leaf
that scheme? from Kerala are the latest additions to the list of registered
A. Long Term Deposit GI.
B. Mid Cap Deposit Tawlhlohpuan, a medium to heavy, compactly woven,
C. Short Term Deposit good quality fabric from Mizoram is known for warp
D. Medium Term Deposit yarns, warping, weaving & intricate designs that are made
E. Fixed Deposit by hand. Tawlhloh, in Mizo language, means ‘to stand
Answer: C firm or not to move backward.

Mizo Puanchei is a colourful Mizo shawl and is This is the third book written by Rajiv Dogra the other two
considered as the most colourful among the Mizo textiles. being – “Durand’s Curse” and “Where Borders Bleed: An
It is an essential possession for every Mizo lady and an Insider’s Account of Indo-Pak Relations”.
important marriage outfit in the state. It is also the most Dogra has served as India’s Ambassador to Italy and
commonly used costume in Mizo festive dances and Romania, the Permanent Representative to the United
official ceremonies. The weavers insert the designs and Nations Agencies in Rome and Consul General in
motifs by using supplementary yarns while weaving to Karachi.
create this beautiful and alluring textile. 1804. Who is the author of the book ‘Kashmir’s Untold
Kerala’s Tirur betel vine is mainly cultivated in Tirur, Story: Declassified’?
Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and A. Gurvinder Singh and Gaurav Arya
Vengara block panchayaths of Malappuram District. It is B. Ritwik Ghatak and Sushant Sareen
valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal C. Adoor Gopalakrishnan and G. D. Bakshi
properties. Even though it is commonly used for making D. Iqbal Chand Malhotra and Maroof Raza
pan masala for chewing, it has many medicinal, industrial E. None of these
and cultural usagesand is considered as a remedy for bad Answer: D
breath and digestive disorders. A new book titled ‘Kashmir’s Untold Story: Declassified’,
1802. Which institution researchers have developed a which reveals amazing insights about the history of
multimodal robotic system with good grasping, Jammu and Kashmir is soon to be released.
manipulation and locomotion abilities? The book has been written by filmmaker Iqbal Chand
A. IIT Madras Malhotra and defence analyst Maroof Raza. Published by
B. IIT Delhi Bloomsbury, the book will hit stands on September 18.
C. IIT Roorke 1805. Under- 12 Asian Tennis Team championship
D. IIT Khanpur 2019 is hosted by which country?
E. IIT Khargpur A. Kazakhstan
Answer: A B. India
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) C. Indonesia
researchers have developed a multimodal robotic system D. UAE
with good grasping, manipulation and locomotion abilities E. China
for use in industrial and field applications. Called Answer: A
‘GraspMan,’ the system comprises a pair of graspers that India have won gold at the Under 12 Asian Tennis Team
are capable of holding objects securely and manipulate it championship held in Kazakhstan. India defeated Chinese
much like the human hand. Taipei 2-1 in the summit clash to win the title.
Two such graspers, equipped with the robotic platform The team comprised Manas Dhamme, Arnav Paprakar and
provides behavioural adaptation, which is the capability to Tamil Nadu’s Pranav Rethin. Manas and Rethin won their
change the locomotion behaviour to adapt to the singles matches. Manas and Arnav, however, lost their
environment. doubles encounter. 12-year-old Manas remained unbeaten
1803. Who is the author of the novel “Second Night”? in the entire tournament.
A. Satyendra Dubey 1806. Hima Das, Mohammad Anas clinched gold at
B. Krishna Kant Athleticky Mitink Reiter 300m race event. The event
C. Sandeep Pandey was held in____________.
D. Rajiv Dogra A. Germany
E. None of these B. Russia
Answer: D C. Japan
Former diplomat Rajiv Dogra has penned a novel titled D. Czech Republic
“Second Night”. Second Night is a story of a woman E. Poland
determined to escape and a man who has vowed to find Answer: D
her. Top Indian sprinters Hima Das and Mohammad Anas
have won a gold each in 300m races at the Athleticky
Mitink Reiter event in Czech Republic.

While Hima won the gold in women’s event yesterday, 1810. Renowned journalist Neelum Sharma who died
Mohammad Anas claimed the yellow metal in men’s recently was the founder anchor of which of these news
category. This was Hima’s sixth gold in 2019 in European channel?
races since last month. India’s Nirmal Tom clinched a A. CNBC
bronze medal in the same event. B. DD News
1807. Which country has won the 2019 Victoria Rugby C. India Today
Cup? D. NDTV
A. Uganda E. BBC News
B. Zambia Answer: B
C. Zimbabwe Veteran journalist and senior anchor at Doordarshan (DD)
D. Kenya News, Neelum Sharma passed after suffering from cancer.
E. North Korea She was among the founding anchors of DD News and
Answer: A was associated with Doordarshan for over 2 decade since
Uganda Rugby Cranes have defeated visiting Zambia 1995.
national team in a 2019 Victoria Rugby Cup game at the Sharma was known was her programmes like ‘Tejaswini’
Kyadondo ground in Kampala. and ‘Badi Charcha’. She was awarded the Nari Shakti
The Victoria Cup is a rugby union tournament played Puruskar 2018 by President Ram Nath Kovind in March
between four African nations involving Uganda, Kenya, 2019.
Zimbabwe and Zambia based on a double round-robin 1811. The biennial multilateral naval exercise MILAN
system. will be held in which city in 2020?
1808. Richard Williams, who died recently was a noted A. Visakhapatnam
____________ B. Andaman and Nicobar
A. Former President of UK C. Kochi
B. Animation Director D. Thiruvananthapuram
C. Singer E. Kakinada
D. Author Answer: AThe Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of
E. Politician Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Vice Admiral Atul
Answer: B Kumar Jain has announced that the Indian Navy will
Richard Williams, the three-time Oscar-winning animator organise the multilateral naval exercise MILAN at
best known to the world for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Visakhapatnam in March 2020.
and to the animation industry for “The Animators Survival 1812. World Mosquito Day is observed on ______
Kit,” his seminal instructional book, DVD and app set, every year.
passed away at the age of 86 A. 20 August
“The Return Of The Pink Panther” and “The Pink Panther B. 19 August
Strikes Again” are some of his famous works. C. 18 August
1809. Ranjit Guru who passes away recently, was a D. Third Monday of August
veteran journalist from which state? E. Third Tuesday of August
A. West Bengal Answer: A
B. Maharashtra World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August every year
C. Odisha to commemorate the British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross’s
D. Bihar discovery in 1897 that ‘female mosquitoes transmit
E. Delhi malaria between humans’.
Answer: C The event raises awareness about the threat of malaria and
Noted journalist and columnist Ranjit Guru passed away other diseases transmitted by the world’s deadliest animal.
following a brief illness.He was 61. He spent a major part 1813. Which among the following days is observed on
of his career working for Odia daily ‘Sambad’ as a senior 20 August every year to commemorate the memory of
Editor. our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi?
A. Swabhiman Divas
B. Sadbhavna Divas

C. Pragathi Divas kind institute will facilitate the chemical industry with
D. Bharosa Divas research and innovations.
E. None of these The Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilisers also
Answer: B announced setting up of another campus of the Central
Sadbhavna Divas is observed on 20 August every year to Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology (CIPET) in
commemorate the memory of our late Prime Minister Valsad at the cost of Rs 54 crore for the benefit of tribal
Rajiv Gandhi. students and the plastic industry.
In English, Sadbhavna means goodwill and bonafide. The Central government is also planning to set up a Plastic
1814. Government has recently amended the Waste Management Centre in Ahmedabad to find out
Companies (Share Capital & Debentures) Rules to solutions to systematic segregation and recycling of plastic
reduce the Debenture Redemption Reserve for unlisted waste.
companies. What is the new limit? 1816. Which country has partnered with National
A. 20% Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a
B. 25% new credit card under the name RuPay JCB Global
C. 10% Cards?
D. 15% A. Russia
E. 22% B. Japan
Answer: C C. Bhutan
The government has removed the redemption reserve D. Sri Lanka
requirement for issuance of debentures by non-banking E. Vietnam
financial companies, housing finance companies and listed Answer: B
firms, a move aimed at reducing cost for raising capital. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Japan
For listed companies- the requirement for the creation of a Credit Bureau (JCB) International have announced the
Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR) of 25% of the launch of a new credit card — RuPay JCB Global Cards
value of outstanding debentures has been removed. This — in Mumbai. The partnership was established in 2015 to
includes NBFCs registered with RBI and for Housing connect to a global network of merchants and ATMs.
Finance Companies registered with National Housing Where the first phase of the partnership between NPCI
Bank (NHB) both for public issue as well as private and JCB enabled merchants and ATMs in India to accept
placements. foreign JCB credit cards, the second phase would enable
For unlisted companies- Debenture Redemption Reserve Indian travellers to use their JCB credit card in foreign
(DRR) has been reduced for unlisted companies from 25% countries where the card is accepted.
to 10%, so as to safeguard interests of investors. Eight banks in India will issue RuPay JCB Global Cards-
1815. The country's first Central Institute of Chemical including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Axis
Engineering & Technology (CICET) will be set up in Bank, Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Andhra
which state to give boost to the chemical industry? Bank, City Union Bank, and TJSB Bank.
A. Maharashtra 1817. Former PM and leader of Congress party,
B. Meghalaya Manmohan Singh has been elected as the member of
C. Gujarat Rajya Sabha from which state?
D. Delhi A. Maharashtra
E. Punjab B. Gujarat
Answer: C C. Rajasthan
The country’s first Central Institute of Chemical D. Punjab
Engineering & Technology (CICET) will be set up in E. Jharkhand
Gujarat to give boost to the chemical industry. Answer: C
The CICET will come up either at Ahmedabad or Surat. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was elected
The state has a significant presence of chemical industry, unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan.
especially in Vapi, Ankleshwar and Vatva in Valsad, The former PM was nominated by the Congress while the
Bharuch, and Ahmedabad districts, and the first-of-its- BJP did not field any candidate for the bypoll, necessitated
due to the death of Rajya Sabha MP Madan Lal Saini.

Singh was a member of the Upper House of Parliament Cincinnati Masters after winning their respective summit
from Assam for almost three decades. He was a Rajya clashes.
Sabha member for five consecutive terms from 1991 to Russia’s tennis sensation Daniil Medvedev continued his
2019 and the country’s Prime Minister for two splendid run in the season to lift his maiden ATP Masters
consecutive terms between 2004 and 2014. 1000 title in Cincinnati.
1818. The Chief Financial Officer of _______________, America Madison Keys to clinch the women’s singles title
Madhur Deora has been promoted as its president by beating veteran Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia.
recently. Men’s doubles: Ivan Dodig (Croatia) and Filip Polášek
A. PhonePe (Slovakia)
B. Paytm Women’s doubles: Lucie Hradecká (Czech Republic) and
C. Google Pay Andreja Klepač (Slovenia)
D. Paypal 1821. Marnus Labuschagne has become the first
E. None of the above cricketer in the world to be a ‘concussion substitute’ in
Answer: B test cricket. He represents which country?
Paytm has elevated its CFO Madhu Deora as President of A. England
the company. Madhur joined the digital payment firm in B. South Africa
October 2016. Earlier, Deora has served as Managing C. New Zealand
Director in Citigroup’s investment banking business in D. West Indies
New York, London and Mumbai. E. Australia
1819. Who has created a world record for the 2nd time Answer: E
under his name of solving 176 pyraminx? Australia’s batsman Marnus Labuschagne has become the
A. Tanmay Prabhu first cricketer in the world to be a ‘concussion substitute’
B. Chinmay Prabhu in test cricket. He replaced Steve Smith as he got hit on his
C. Chaitanya Prabhu neck from England seamer Jofra Archer.
D. Chittaranjan Prabhu ICC introduced the rule of replacement of a concussed
E. None of these player from August 01, 2019. Concussed means when a
Answer: B person is hit on the head. The rule says for like-for like
A 20-year-old Chinmay Prabhu from Mumbai has created replacement.
a world record for the 2nd time under his name of solving This happened during the Ashes test series that is played
176 pyraminx (pyramid-shaped rubik’s cube) puzzles between Australia and England.
while riding a bicycle in 1 hour and 7 minutes. He broke 1822. Ashley Cole, announced his retirement from
the record of solving 111 pyraminx puzzles. which sport, ending his 20year playing career?
On December 2018, He had set the Guinness Book of A. Basket Ball
World Records of solving 9 rubik’s cubes underwater in 1 B. Foot Ball
minute and 48 seconds. The record set Prabhu a target of 4 C. Tennis
Pyraminxes, but he went on to solve nine. D. Golf
Prabhu also made an entry into the Limca Book of E. Shooting
Records for solving mirror cube blindfolded. Answer: B
1820. Name the winner of men’s single title at the Former Chelsea, Arsenal and England football player
Cincinnati Masters Tennis Tournament 2019? Ashley Cole, announced his retirement from football,
A. Dominic Thiem ending his 20year playing career. It is expected that he
B. Stefanos Tsitsipas would be pursuing a career in coaching.
C. NovakDjokovic He had won 107 caps making him England’s most capped
D. Daniil Medvedev player by England.
E. None of these In 687 games throughout his career, he scored 20goals and
Answer: D made 69 assists and won UEFA team of the year twice for
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Madison Keys of Arsenal and Chelsea.
the US won the men’s and women’s singles titles of the 1823. Name the city which is going to host the World
Youth Chess Championship in October?

A. Mumbai B. Dr K Thangaraj
B. Greater Noida C. Dr S Maniratnam
C. Cuttack D. Dr R Selvarajan
D. Bengaluru E. None of these
E. Chennai Answer: B
Answer: A Dr K Thangaraj, Chief Scientist at CSIR- Centre for
The 2019 World Youth chess championship is to be held Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) was awarded JC
in Mumbai from October 1-13, at the Renaissance Hotel in Bose Fellowship.
Powai, Mumbai under the aegis of All-India Chess He was given the fellowship for his outstanding
Federation and organised by the All-Marathi chess contributions in the field of population and medical
Association. genomics.
India’s latest chess sensation and the world’s second The JC Bose Fellowship is awarded to scientists in
youngest Grand Master Praggnanandhaa R will be the star recognition for their outstanding performance by the
attraction at the prestigious World Youth Chess Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of
Championship to be held in Mumbai in October. Science and Technology.
On the girls’ side, Nagpur’s Divya Deshmukh will 1827. Ministry of Home Affairs has directed that from
spearhead India’s challenge. The world’s best talent will now on all the personnel of Central Armed Police
be seen in three age-groups for boys and girls: U-14, U-16 Forces (CAPFs) will have a uniform retirement age of
and U-18. _____________
1824. Jagannath Mishra who died recently was the A. 60
former Chief Minister of which state? B. 57
A. Bihar C. 65
B. Himachal Pradesh D. 55
C. Assam E. 58
D. Rajasthan Answer: A
E. Uttar Pradesh All personnel working in the Central Armed Police Forces
Answer: A (CAPFs) will now retire at a uniform age of 60 years, a
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra died government order.
following a prolonged illness. The Union home ministry order, the ranks of Constable to
The 82-year-old leader had been suffering from cancer. Commandant ( Senior Superintendent of Police
He was an acclaimed political leader and educationist. equivalent) in four forces — Central Reserve Police Force,
1825. Famous personality Sahura Mallick passed Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police force
away. He is associated with which field? and Sashastra Seema Bal — superannuated at the age of
A. Music 57, rather than 60.
B. Literature Officers from the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
C. Sports upto the top-most rank of Director General (DG) in these
D. Politics four forces retired after attaining the age of 60.
E. Journalism Thus the government has taken such decision to overcome
Answer: D this discriminatory and unconstitutional practice.
Senior Congress leader and former Baliguda MLA Sahura 1828. Which of these schemes has been launched by the
Mallick passed away.He was 85. Mallick, who served as a Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) for
teacher before joining politics, was very popular in the funding cutting edge research proposals?
area and was elected from Baliguda, a reserved assembly A. SUPRA
segment for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates on B. KARMA
Congress ticket in 1974, 1980 and 1985. C. AIIMS
1826. Name the Chief Scientist at CSIR- Centre for D. KERBER
Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) who was E. None of these
awarded JC Bose Fellowship? Answer: A
A. Dr B Vitalachari

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Doordarshan(DD) News (Former anchor), Neelum
Department of Science and Technology, GOI, has come Sharma who passed away due to cancer.
up with a new scheme named Scientific and Useful She was known for her programmes like
Profound Research Advancement (SUPRA), with the sole ‘Tejaswini’(Through this show, she focused on woman
objective of funding exploration of new scientific and achievers of India) and ‘Badi Charcha’.
engineering ideas having global impact. 1831. Wipro has inked pact with which institution for
The scheme is launched as a part of the Modi research in autonomous systems, robotics and 5G?
government’s 100-day transformative ideas. A. IIT Kanpur
Supra scheme has been designed to attract high quality B. JNU
research proposals consisting of new hypotheses or C. IIT Madras
challenge existing ones and provide ‘out-of-box’ solutions D. IISc Bangalore
leading to new areas of study, new scientific concepts, E. JNTU
new products and technologies. Answer: D
SERB has launched a very similar scheme to Supra two Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology,
years ago called Scheme for funding High Risk-High consulting and business process services company,
Reward (HRHR) Research, meant for funding announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute
conceptually new and risky projects. However, the HRHR of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
Scheme has now been withdrawn since classification of India’s premier institute for research and higher education
high risk projects was unclear. in science and engineering, to conduct advanced applied
1829. Name the newly appointed CEO of the Vodafone research in autonomous systems, robotics and 5G space.
Idea? The two organisations have jointly set up the Wipro IISc
A. Ravinder Takkar Research and Innovation Network (WIRIN), a hybrid
B. Arun Kumar Sharma industry-academia collaboration unit, to drive idea
C. Aravind Mongia discovery, research and innovation in technology and
D. Balesh Sharma product design.
E. None of these 1832. BCCI Ombudsman has recently reduced the life
Answer: A ban imposed on Indian cricketer S Sreesanth to how
The Board of merged telecom operator Vodafone Idea many years?
announced that it had accepted Balesh Sharma’s request to A. 10 years
step down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Vodafone B. 7 years
Idea for personal reasons. C. 12 years
Ravinder Takkar, currently Vodafone Group’s D. 8 years
representative in India, will be appointed as his successor E. 6 years
with immediate effect. Answer: B
1830. Which broadcasting company is going to Tainted Indian pacer S. Sreesanth’s ban for alleged spot-
introduce 2 awards namely ‘Neelum Sharma Tejaswini fixing will end next August, BCCI Ombudsman D.K. Jain
award’ & ‘Achyutananda Sahoo Award’ in honor of has ordered, observing that the cricketer is well past his
Neelum Sharma? prime having already served six years.
A. Hindustan Times His ban period is now lowered to 7 year by the Supreme
B. Zee Telifilms Court(SC) which will end by september 2020 setting aside
C. Star India the BCCI disciplinary committee’s order banning him for
D. Sony Entertainment Television a lifetime.
E. Prasar Bharti The BCCI(Board of Control for Cricket in India) banned
Answer: E Sreesanth, for life time in August 2013 after he, along
India’s largest public broadcasting agency, Prasar Bharti’s with his Rajasthan Royals(RR) teammates of the 6th
Chairman A Suryapakash stated that the agency will IPL(Indian Premier League) Ajit Chandila and Ankeet
introduce 2 awards namely ‘Neelum Sharma Tejaswini Chavan were caught for spot fixing in the match. They
award’ & ‘Achyutananda Sahoo Award’ in memory of were arrested by the Delhi police in 2013.

1833. Name the Former Australia cricket playerwho In 50 Kilogram, Karnataka’s Anju Devi settled for silver
elected MCC honorary life member recently? along with Maharashtra’s Simran Verma in 52Kilogram,
A. Brett Lee Haryana’s Manshi Dalal in 75 Kilogram and Punjab’s
B. Glenn McGrath Tanishbir Kaur Sandhu in 80 Kilogram category.
C. Mitchell Johnson In addition, Goa’s Aashreya Naik picked up a bronze
D. Andrew Symonds medal in 63 Kilogram category along with Neha in 54
E. David Warner Kilogram category, Khushi in 70 and Alfiya Akram Khan
Answer: C Pathan in plus-80 Kilogram category. Over 160 boxers
Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson, who was from 20 countries participated in this tournament, for
widely known for sending shiver down the spine of which India sent a 13-member squad.
batsmen, has been elected as an honorary member of the 1836. Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, famous as
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Khayyam, passed away. He is related to which
The announcement was made by the club during the profession?
second Ashes Test which ended in a tense draw at Lord’s. A. Sports
1834. In the latest ICC Test rankings which batsmen B. Telivision Artist
topped list? C. Radio Jockey
A. Virat Kohli D. Muscian
B. Steve Smith E. Business Man
C. Kane Williamson Answer: D
D. Quinton Dekock Noted Indian music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam
E. Joe Root Hashmi, famous as Khayyam, passed away due to health
Answer: A related issues. He was 92.
The latest test batsmen rankings were released by the ICC Mohammed Zahur “Khayyam” Hashmi had composed
(International Cricket Council). The list was topped by music in iconic movies like Kabhie Kabhie and Umrao
India’s Virat Kohli followed by Australia’s Steve Smith at Jaan. His illustrious career spanned over four decades. He
the second spot overtaking New Zealand captain Kane was a Padma Bhushan awardee.
Williamson. 1837. The World Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on
England all-rounder Ben Stokes improved by six places to the _______ day every year.
achieve the 26th position while wicketkeeper-batsman A. 21st of August
Jonny Bairstow(England) moved seven places up to take B. 20th of August
the 30th spot. C. 19th of August
Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne,climbed four D. 22nd of August
places to the 8th position. E. Fourth Sunday of August
1835. India’s junior women boxers clinched _____ Answer: A
medals at the third Nation’s Cup in Vrbas, Serbia. The World Senior Citizen’s Day is celebrated on the 21st
A. 10 of August each year.
B. 11 The day is known to increase awareness of the factors and
C. 12 issues that affect older adults, such as age deterioration
D. 13 and the study of problems that affect their lives, elder
E. 6 abuse.
Answer: C It is also a day to recognize and acknowledge the
India’s junior women boxers clinched 12 medals at the contributions of older people to society.
third Nation’s Cup in Vrbas, Serbia. The team won four 1838. Name the initiative launched by the Ministry of
gold, four silver and four bronze medals and claimed the Human Resource Management for training the
runners-up trophy. teachers across the country?
Tamanna clinched gold in 48 Kilogram category along A. NISHTHA
with Ambeshori Devi in 57 Kilogram, Preeti Dahiya in 60 B. UJAVAL
Kilogram and Priyanka in 66 Kilogram category. C. KARUNYA
D. SHIKSHA

E. PRATHISTA avail annual cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family
Answer: A per year, including pre-existing diseases, was aimed at
The HRD Ministry launched the National Initiative for ensuring the best possible treatment to the beneficiaries
School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancements free of cost.
(NISHTHA) here aimed at training over 42 lakh teachers Punjab has become the first state in the country to offer
across the country. medical insurance cover to the maximum number of its
NISHTHA is the world’s biggest such project and will people.
focus on training 42 lakh teachers from across the country. 1841. Which state ranks the best among states for
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the setting up a rooftop solar project, according to the
initiative’s website, training modules, primer booklet and Attractiveness Index (SARAL)?
mobile app built for the purpose. A. Maharashtra
1839. Railways' second double-decker Uday Express to B. Gujarat
run between which places? C. Telangana
A. Vijayawada and Chennai D. Karnataka
B. Vijayawada and Bangalore E. Andhra Pradesh
C. Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam Answer: D
D. Vijayawada and Hyderabad Karnataka ranks the best among states for setting up a
E. Vishakhapatnam and Tirupathi rooftop solar project, according to the Attractiveness
Answer: C Index (SARAL) released by Minster of New and
Railways’ second double-decker Uday Express will run Renewable Energy and Power R K Singh.
between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada to cater to the Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh come next in the
busy route in the East Coast Railway zone. rankings. All four states i.e. Karnataka, Telangana,
The first Uday or Utkrisht double-decker Yatri Express Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have been graded A++.
was a specially-designed air-conditioned chair car which The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked last.
started service between Coimbatore and Bangalore in June This rating has been designed collaboratively by MNRE,
2018. Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF), Associated
The trains are primarily allocated to routes with heavy Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
passenger traffic. They are equipped with WiFi facility, (ASSOCHAM) and Ernst & Young (EY).
have striking interiors, cushioned seating, and display 1842. BookMyForex.com has partnered with which
screens. bank to launch co-branded Multi-Currency Forex
Another Uday Express is proposed between Bangalore Travel-card?
City and Chennai Central. A. HDFC Bank
1840. Recently, which state has launched a universal B. Axis Bank
health insurance scheme “Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana “ C. Yes Bank
benefiting nearly 46 lakh families D. ICICI Bank
A. Assam E. Kotak Mahindra Bank
B. Odisha Answer: C
C. Punjab BookMyForex.com, the world’s first and largest
D. Kerala marketplace for foreign exchange and remittances,
E. Meghalaya announces the launch of a co-branded Multi-Currency
Answer: C Forex Travel-card in partnership with YES Bank and Visa
Paying tribute to former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi to offer a seamless experience to Indian overseas
on his 75th birth anniversary, Punjab Chief Minister Capt. travellers.
Amarinder Singh launched his government’s flagship Customers will now be able to buy Forex Travel Cards at
universal health insurance scheme ‘Sarbat Sehat Bima the click of a button on the BookMyForex platform and
Yojana’, benefitting nearly 46 lakh families, in Mohali get free doorstep delivery across major cities in India.
near Chandigarh. Further, to promote the sale of forex travel cards over
e-cards were handed over to the first 11 beneficiaries to forex currency notes, BookMyForex will offer zero
kick off the scheme, which would entitle beneficiaries to margin or exact inter-bank rates 24×7 on Forex card sales.

BookMyForex is also offering new age and increasingly Answer: A
popular contactless cards that allow a user to simply tap Russell Domingo was appointed as the head coach of
their card on a POS terminal, a must-have feature in Bangladesh for the next two years.
countries such as the UK where some merchants only He replaces Steve Rhodes whose tenure was not extended
allow contactless payments. by the Bangladesh Cricket Board following the team’s
1843. Amazon has opened its largest office building eighth-place finish at the recently concluded World Cup in
globally in which of these cities? England and Wales.
A. Hyderabad 184Domingo, who earlier served as the South Africa
B. New Delhi coach
C. Ahmedabad 6. Which of these brands has recently retained the
D. Bengaluru sponsorship rights for BCCI’s International and
E. Vijayawada domestic matches?
Answer: A A. Samsung
Amazon India inaugurated the largest company-owned B. Vivo
campus, worldwide in Hyderabad, the only one outside the C. Oppo
US. The e-commerce firm will house more than 15,000 D. Paytm
employees out of the over 62,000 members of the India E. Amazon
team. Answer: D
The Hyderabad based campus is the only Amazon-owned One 97 Communications Pvt. Ltd, owners of Paytm,
office outside the United States and will house over retained the sponsorship rights for BCCI’s International
15,000 employees of its over 62,000 employee base in and domestic matches with a winning bid of Rs. 3.80 crore
India. per match.
Prior to this, the company had the largest buildings in The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Seattle that could house about 5,000 employees. announced the deal with the Paytm, which had acquired
1844. Who among the following has been signed as the the rights in 2015 for a four-year period.
brand endorsement with global sportswear major The winning bid was at a price of Rs. 326.80 crores to be
Puma. paid for 2019-23 home season. The winning bid was Rs.
A. Dutee Chand 3.80 crores which is at 58% incremental value in
B. Mithali Raj comparison to the previous per match value of Rs. 2.4
C. Hima Das crores.
D. Swapna Barma 1847. Who among these has won the 2019 South Asian
E. P.V Sindhu Spelling Bee contest?
Answer: A A. Neeraj Khemlani
India’s golden girl Dutee Chand has signed her first brand B. Govindini Murty
endorsement with global sportswear major Puma. C. Navneeth Murali
Chand joins her idol Usain Bolt to be a brand ambassador D. Rohit Gupta
for Puma. E. None of these
She was the third Indian woman to qualify for the summer Answer: C
Olympics. She is also the first Indian athlete to win a gold An Indian-American teenager from New Jersey won the
in the 100m event at the World Universiade Games held in 2019 South Asian Spelling Bee (SAS Bee), after correctly
Naples. spelling the word “flipe” to earn the national title and
1845. Russell Domingo was appointed as the head $3,000 grand prize.
coach of which countries cricket team for the next two The South Asian Spelling Bee (SASB) is an annual
years? spelling bee platform in United States for children of
A. Bangladesh South Asian descent.
B. Pakistan 1848. Name the sports person who will be among co-
C. Sri Lanka chairs Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for
D. West Indies India Economic Summit to be held here in October by
E. South Africa the World Economic Forum?

A. PV Sindu C. West Bengal
B. Saina Nehwal D. Maharashtra
C. Sania Mirza E. Meghalaya
D. Hima Das Answer: B
E. Mithali Raj Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP
Answer: C leader Babulal Gaur passed away.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and tennis star Gaur (89) passed away due to caridiac arrest.
Sania Mirza will be among co-chairs for India Economic The veteran BJP leader served as Madhya Pradesh chief
Summit to be held here in October by the World minister from 2004-2005 and represented his traditional
Economic Forum, where hundreds of Indian and global Govindpura Vidhan Sabha seat 10 times.
leaders would discuss India’s role in South Asia and on 1851. Which organization has handed over the design
the world stage. of the Mobile Metallic Ramp (MMR) to the Indian
Mirza will co-chair the summit as a sportsperson and the army in New Delhi recently ?
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia. A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
The two-day summit, scheduled for October 3-4, will be B. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
held by Geneva-based WEF in collaboration with industry C. Defence Research and Development Organisation
body CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) under the (DRDO)
theme of ‘Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia, D. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Impacting the World’. E. None of these
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Answer: C
meeting will address strategic issues of regional Defence Research and Development Organisation
significance under four thematic pillars – the new (DRDO) handed over the design of Mobile Metallic Ramp
geopolitical reality and new social, ecological and (MMR) to the Indian Army at an event held at DRDO
technological systems. Bhawan.
The WEF stated that India as the fastest-growing large DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy handed over the
economy in the world has demonstrated remarkable design of MMR to Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen
strength and resilience amid global slowdown. Devraj Anbu.
1849. Satendra Singh Lohia is a para athlete related to The ramp will provide strategic mobility for armoured and
which sports? mechanized units and formations of the Army. It is
A. Swimming portable, modular in design, which can be easily
B. Discuss throw assembled or disassembled.
C. Archery 1852. When is International Day of Remembrance and
D. Shooting Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observed?
E. Jawling Throw A. August 19
Answer: C B. August 20
Divyang Satendra Singh Lohia from Madhya Pradesh has C. August 21
become the first Asian swimmer to cross the Catalina D. August 22
Channel of America. E. August 23
Satendra holds the Asian record of crossing both the Answer: C
English and Catalina channels. The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the
The Indian Para Relay Team started 42 km of swimming Victims of Terrorism was established by the United
at 10.57 p.m. from St. Catalina Island and finished Nations General Assembly in 2017.
swimming at Los Angeles at 10.30 a.m. Satyendra has It designated 21 August as the International Day of
also honoured with the Vikram Award, the highest sports Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in
award in Madhya Pradesh. order to honor the victims and survivors of terrorism.
1850. Babulal Gaur who died recently was the former 1853. When is “International Day Commemorating the
Chief Minister of which state? Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or
A. Bihar Belief” observed?
B. Madhya Pradesh A. August 19

B. August 20 The proposed platform could generate a turnover of Rs 10
C. August 21 trillion over the next few years.
D. August 22 The government had launched the ‘Udyog Mitra’ portal to
E. August 23 ease of access to MSMEs financial and non-financial
Answer: D service needs.
August 22 was designated as the International Day 1856. What amount of financial assistance has India
Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based provided to Nepal at the 5th meeting of the Nepal-
on Religion or Belief in a meeting of the United Nations India Joint Commission?
General Assembly (UNGA). A. Rs 231 crore
The international day aims to honour the victims and B. Rs 232 crore
survivors of heinous acts who often remain forgotten. C. Rs 233 crore
1854. Who is the head of committee formed on “Fit D. Rs 234 crore
India Movement” E. Rs 235 crore
A. Narendra Modi Answer: C
B. P.T.Usha India provided Rs 233 crore to the Nepal Government for
C. Kiren Rijiju various infrastructure projects, including roads and
D. Virat Kohli reconstruction of houses destroyed in the massive
E. MS Dhoni earthquake in 2015 which saw the death of over 9,000
Answer: C people.
An advisory committee comprising members of Indian The decision was taken during the 5th meeting of the
Olympic Association (IOA), national sports federations Nepal-India Joint Commission attended by the External
(NSFs), government officials, private bodies and Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
celebrated fitness enthusiasts has been formed to advise On the occasion, a cheque of INR153 crore (NR 2.45
the government on the “Fit India Movement” which will billion) was provided for the reconstruction of houses in
be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August Nuwakot and Gorkha districts that were badly affected
29. during the earthquake.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said that the nation- Similarly, India also handed over a cheque of INR 80.71
wide launch of the movement will inculcate physical crore for the construction of Hulaki Marga (Postal Roads)
activities/sports into the daily lives of citizens to improve in the Terai region of Nepal.
their physical fitness and well-being. The amount was part of the INR 500 crore commitment
The committee will be under the chairmanship of sports made by India towards strengthening the roads in the Terai
minister Kiren Rijiju. region.
Accordingly, an advisory committee is being constituted A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the
with members of government, Sports Authority of India Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and the
(SAI), IOA and NSFs like Athletics Federation of India, Department of Food Quality Control of Nepal on the
All India Football Federation, Cycling Federation of India cooperation for maintatining food safety and standard.
and so on. 1857. Which insurance company has partnered with
1855. Name the e-commerce portal proposed by ZestMoney, a consumer lending fintech, to offer credit
Government of India for MSME sector? insurance?
A. Indiacraft A. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
B. Bharatcraft B. HDFC General Insurance
C. BharatArt C. Liberty General Insurance
D. IndiaArt D. Cholamandalam MS General Insurance
E. None of these E. Acko General Insurance
Answer: B Answer: E
The government is planning to launch an e-commerce Acko General Insurance, an insurtech company, has
project called ‘Bharatcraft’ for micro small and medium partnered with ZestMoney, a consumer lending fintech, to
enterprises (MSME), on the lines of global online offer credit insurance.
shopping platform such as Alibaba.

This insurance will help ZestMoney customers cover their 1860. What is the maximum amount of limit for e-
monthly EMI payments during times of crisis.ZestMoney mandate based recurring transactions on cards
offers instant financing to consumers across 1000+ online prescribed by RBI?
portals and provides them the option of paying through A. Rs 20,000
EMIs even if the consumers don’t own a credit card. B. Rs 10,000
Acko will offer credit insurance to these consumers and C. Rs 5,000
cover them during eventualities like hospitalization or D. Rs 3,000
critical illness when they’re unable to pay their E. Rs 2,000
instalments. Answer: E
1858. Recently, which state government has announced The Reserve Bank permitted processing of e-mandate on
to enhance family income limit for a household for credit and debit cards for recurring transactions (merchant
qualifying as a beneficiary under the Below Poverty payments) with a cap of Rs 2,000.
Line (BPL) list from Rs 10,000 per month to Rs 15,000 The RBI has been receiving requests from industry
per month? stakeholders to allow processing of e-mandate on cards for
A. Andhra Pradesh recurring transactions with Additional Factor of
B. Haryana Authentication (AFA) during e-mandate registration and
C. Tamil Nadu first transaction.
D. Punjab The maximum permissible limit for a transaction under
E. Kerala the e-mandate facility on cards would be Rs 2,000.
Answer: B The RBI added that no charges should be levied or
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal announced to recovered from the cardholder for availing the e-mandate
enhance family income limit for a household for facility on cards for recurring transactions.
qualifying as a beneficiary under the Below Poverty Line The direction is applicable for transactions performed
(BPL) list from Rs 10,000 per month to Rs 15,000 per using all types of cards debit, credit and Prepaid Payment
month so as to ensure that maximum eligible families get Instruments (PPIs), including wallets.
the benefit of various government schemes admissible to 1861. Who among the following has been appointed as
them. the new Home secretary?
He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of nine A. Brij Kumar Agarwal
development projects worth Rs 93.29 crore for district B. Rajiv Gauba
Panchkula. C. Sanjay Mitra
On this occasion, the Chief Minister distributed ration card D. Subash Chandra Garg
to 37 BPL beneficiaries of Panchkula and Kalka assembly E. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
constituency Answer: E
1859. What is the new Open for Business timing for Ajay Kumar Bhalla, currently serving as an officer on
RTGS as decided by RBI? special duty in the home ministry, was appointed as the
A. 6:00 AM new Union home secretary.
B. 6:30 AM The Appointments Committee of the cabinet headed by
C. 7:00 AM Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved Bhalla’s
D. 7:30 AM appointment as the new home secretary. He replaces Rajiv
E. 8:00 AM Gauba, who was appointed as the new cabinet secretary.
Answer: C 1862. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
In order to increase the availability of the RTGS system, (ACC), Government of India (GoI) has made whom as
RBI has been decided to extend the operating hours of the new Defence Secretary?
RTGS and commence operations for customers and banks A. Ajay Kumar
from 7:00 am instead of 8 am. B. Sanjay Mitra
The extended customer transactions timing will be C. Ajay Mitra
applicable from August 26. D. Sanjay Kumar
E. None of these
Answer: A

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel
Government of India (GoI) has made Ajay Kumar as the launched the book titled- the Diary of Manu Gandhi’ at a
new Defence Secretary but without 2 years’ tenure. He function in New Delhi.
will replace Sanjay Mitra. Ajay Kumar is currently serving The book has been brought out by National Archives of
as the Secretary, Department of Defence Production. India, on the occasion of 150th anniversary of Mahatma
1863. Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister Gandhi in collaboration with Oxford University Press.
of Sudan? The Diary of Manu Gandhi originally written in Gujarati
A. Abdalla Hamdok language has been edited and translated by a well known
B. Qohir Rasulzoda scholar Dr. Tridip Suhrud. The first volume of the book
C. Hassanal Bolkiah covers the period of 1943-1944. Manu Gandhi was a
D. Luc-Adolphe Tiao grand niece of Mahatma Gandhi.
E. None of these 1866. Name the Indian actor who leads Forbes list of
Answer: A highest-paid actors?
Abdalla Hamdok has taken the oath as the prime minister A. Akshay Kumar
of Sudan. This comes a month after Sudan embarked on a B. Amir Khan
three-year transition to civilian rule. C. Sharukh Khan
Hamdok was sworn in before Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, D. Salman Khan
chairman of the newly-formed Sovereign Council, at the E. Ajay Devgan
presidential palace in the capital Khartoum in presence of Answer: A
the chief justice. Action movie hero Dwayne Johnson, star of the “Jumanji”
1864. Who has been awarded the 2019 Pushkin Medal and “Fast and Furious” franchises, topped the annual list
by Russian government? of the world’s highest-paid actors, Forbes magazine
A. Meeta Narain reported.
B. Sarala Chaudhary Johnson, the former wrestler once known as The Rock,
C. Anjali Chaturvedi pulled in $89.4 million from June 2018 to June 2019.
D. Samala Patnayak Chris Hemsworth, who played Thor, took in $76.4
E. None of these million, while Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. earned
Answer: A $66 million.
JNU Professor Meeta Narain conferred the ‘Pushkin The fourth-biggest earner was Bollywood actor Akshay
Medal – 2019’. It is the highest honour given to an Indian Kumar, with $65 million, and Hong Kong-born actor and
scholar by the Russian government. martial artist Jackie Chan with $58 million.
Pushkin Medal is given to a scholar of Russian language 1867. Op-Blue Freedom has been organized by armed
and literature. It is given for outstanding contribution to forces veterans for which of the following Programme?
Russian studies. A. Scuba Diving
Medal of Pushkin is a state decoration of the Russian B. Sea Walking
Federation. It is awarded to its citizens for achievements C. Jet Skiing
in the arts and culture, education, humanities, and D. Wake Boarding
literature. It is named in honor of Russian author and poet E. None of these
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. Answer: A
1865. Who has launched the book ‘The Diary of Manu Indian Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and former Indian
Gandhi’? football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia started the ‘Op-
A. Prahlad Singh Patel Blue Freedom’, which is a nation-wide adaptive scuba
B. Tridip Suhrud diving programme for people with disabilities as well as
C. Vikalp Tripathi able-bodied persons.
D. Lokesh Patel Op-Blue Freedom is an initiative in which a group of
E. None of these armed forces veterans, train sports enthusiasts, both abled
Answer: B and disabled, in special forces skills like survival
techniques, emergency first response skills, unarmed
combat, endurance and fitness.

They aim to train adventure enthusiasts in valuable special A. Ram NathKovind
forces skills like survival techniques, emergency first B. Amit Shah
response skills, unarmed combat, endurance and fitness, in C. Venkaiah Naidu
combination with the adventure activity one chooses to D. Narendra Modi
pursue — mountaineering, trekking, scuba diving, sky E. None of these
diving etc. Answer: A
1868. Which country has recently permitted women to The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind inaugurated
travel abroad without male guardian’s permission? the first World Youth conference on kindness at
A. Saudi Arabia VigyanBhawan in New Delhi.
B. United Arab Emirates The president addressed the event celebrating the 150th
C. Bahrain birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on the theme
D. Kuwait ‘VasudhaivaKutumbakam: Gandhi for the Contemporary
E. None of these World’.
Answer: A To impart empathy, compassion, mindfulness and critical
In Saudi Arabia, a landmark reform allowing women over enquiry to inspire, empower and enable youth to transform
the age of 21 to receive passports and travel abroad building a long-lasting peace in their communities and
without permission from a male guardian has begun. finding pathways to achieve Sustainable Development
The reform comes after high-profile attempts by women to Goals(SDG).
escape alleged guardianship abuse despite a string of The conference was organised by UNESCO(United
reforms by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation)
including a landmark decree last year that overturned the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and
world’s only ban on women drivers. Sustainable Development, Ministry of Human Resource
Saudi women were also granted the right to officially Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’.
register childbirth, marriage or divorce and to be 1871. What is the deadline set by Ministry of Railways
recognized as a guardian to children who are minors – to ban single-use of plastic with less than 50-micron
same as men. thickness in railway premises and trains with the aim
1869. Which country has inducted its first ever to achieve “Plastic Free Railway” ?
indigenously built long-range missile defence system A. January 2, 2020
Bavar-373? B. November 2, 2019
A. Iran C. December 2, 2019
B. Qatar D. October 2, 2019
C. Bangladesh E. November 14, 2019
D. Saudi Arabia Answer: C
E. UAE In a bid to eliminate single-use plastic in the country,
Answer: A Indian Railways on Wednesday directed all units to
Iran unveiled its new home-grown air defence system at a enforce a ban on single-use plastic, with less than 50-
time of increased tensions with the United States. micron thickness, from October 2 onwards in its premises
Iranian officials have previously called Bavar-373 the and trains.
Islamic republic’s first domestically produced long-range The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Development
missile defence system. Corporation (IRCTC) will implement the return of plastic
Tehran began making Bavar — which means “believe” — drinking water bottles as part of extended producer
after the purchase of Russia’s S-300 system was responsibility and 1,853 plastic bottle crushing machines
suspended in 2010 due to international sanctions. will be installed at 360 major railway stations in the 1st
The long-range Bavar-373 missile system is suited to phase of this initiative.
Iran’s geography with a range of more than 200 kilometres It also urged all vendors and railway staffs across Indian
(124 miles) … and competes with Russian and American Railways to use reusable bags to reduce plastic footprint.
systems such as S-300 and Patriot. 1872. PM Modi has recently inaugurated the
1870. Who inaugurated the first World Youth monument dedicated to victims of two deadly Air India
conference on kindness in New Delhi?

plane crashes at Nid d’Aigle near the foothills of Mont C. UCO Bank
Blanc. It is based in which country? D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank
A. Brazil E. City Union Bank
B. UAE Answer: A
C. France General insurance company Digit Insurance announced its
D. Russia first Bancassurance tie-up with Karur Vysya Bank.
E. Germany Digit Insurance to provide Digit Insurance’s suite of
Answer: C products to its SMEs(Small and medium-sized enterprises)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a memorial in customers.
the honour of the victims of two Air India crashes at the Digit Insurance’s products will now be available in KVB’s
foothills of the Mont Blanc mountain in France in which customers spread across 750 plus branches in India.
several Indians, including Homi J Bhabha, regarded as the The product portfolio comprises Digit Insurance’s flagship
father of India’s nuclear programme, were killed. health, car& Bike, accident, home content, critical
The memorial at Nid d’Aigle, at the foot of Mount Blanc, illnesses, and particularly SME (Small and medium-sized
was dedicated to Bhabha and several other Indians who enterprises) insurances, which is hugely underinsured in
were among the passengers and crew of the two Air India India.
planes that crashed in 1950 and 1966. Through this partnership, Digit Insurance will deepen the
1873. Which organization has signed an MoU with penetration of its product offers and enable more
Indian Army’s Army Welfare Housing Organization customers to access their risk solutions.
(AWHO) for providing quality housing to the army 1875. Which among these banks has been named as
personnel ? World’s Best Bank by Euromoney in its 2019 Awards
A. Alpine Housing Development Corporation Limited for Excellence?
B. DLF Ltd A. HSBC
C. Tata Realty & Housing B. Standard Chartered
D. Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited C. Citibank
E. None of these D. DBS Bank
In order to provide quality housing to army personnel, Answer: D
Tata Realty & Housing and Indian Army signed a Globally, DBS has become the first bank to concurrently
memorandum of understanding (MoU). hold three global best bank awards. This was achieved
The MoU would enable the personnel to immediately take after DBS was named “World’s Best Bank” by leading
over dwelling units in 13 ‘Ready to Move in’ projects of global financial publication Euromoney in its 2019
Tata Realty pan India spread over 10 cities including Awards for Excellence.
Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune among others at a It follows the bank’s wins of Global Finance’s “Best Bank
discount ranging from 11-27 per cent. in the World” in August 2018 and The Banker’s “Bank of
This also heralds a new era for Army Welfare Housing the Year – Global” in November 2018.
Organization (AWHO), which has always endeavored to This is the first time an Asian-headquartered bank has
provide quality housing for Army personnel who are been named “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney since the
deployed in remote locations across the country. award was launched in 1993.
AWHO will now facilitate acquisition of homes from Past winners included Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Citi
reputed private builders at discounted rather than building and UBS. DBS was also named Asia’s Best Bank and
them for the soldiers. Singapore’s Best Bank in this year’s Awards for
1874. General insurance company Digit Insurance Excellence.
announced its first Bancassurance tie-up with which 1876. As per Moody’s Investors Service, what is the
bank to provide Digit Insurance’s suite of products to estimated GDP growth rate of India for 2019-20?
its SMEs (Small and medium-sized enterprises) A. 6.1%
customers. B. 6.5%
A. Karur Vysya Bank C. 7.1%
B. Karnataka Bank D. 6.2%

E. 6.7% 1879. Name the Russia’s first unmanned rocket
Answer: D carrying a life-size humanoid robot, that was launched
Moody’s Investors Service has cut India’s gross domestic recently in Soyuz MS-14 .
product (GDP) growth rate to 6.2 per cent for calendar A. Fedor
year 2019 against its earlier projection of 6.8 per cent. B. ASIMO
The rating agency scaled down India’s economic growth C. Robocop
to 6.7 per cent for 2020, a cut of another 0.6 percentage D. RADA
points. E. None of these
1877. Who won the prestigious Clark R Bavin Wildlife Answer: A
Law Enforcement Award for the year 2019 ? Russia has successfully carried out the launch of its first
A. Marlice van Vuuren humanoid robot in space. The unmanned Soyuz MS-14
B. Mollie Beattie spacecraft took off for the International Space Station
C. Vivek Menon (ISS) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying the
D. Valmik Thapar humanoid robot Fedor to space alongside medical and
E. None of these food supplies for the human crew presently residing in the
Answer: C ISS. Fedor, whose name stands for Final Experimental
Conservationist Vivek Menon, head of Delhi-based Demonstration Object Research, is a Skybot F-850
conservation non-profit, Wildlife Trust of India was humanoid that is roughly the size of an average adult, and
awarded the prestigious Clark R Bavin Wildlife Law is capable of emulating specific movements of the human
Enforcement Award for the year 2019 in Geneva. body.
Menon was presented the award by Ivonne Higuero, the 1880. Who was appointed as India’s new batting coach
secretary general of the Convention on International Trade ?
in Endangered Species (CITES). The eighteenth meeting A. Sanjay Bangar
of Conference of Parties to CITES is currently being held B. Gagan Khoda
at Geneva. C. Vikram Rathour
The Bavin award is instituted by the Animal Welfare D. MSK Prasad
Institute for wildlife law enforcement officers, law E. Sarandeep Singh
enforcement agencies, agency administrators, criminal Answer: C
investigators, forensic scientists, attorneys, informants, Vikram Rathour is set to become the new batting coach of
and others who have gone beyond the call of duty and India men’s cricket team after the All-India Senior
demonstrated a commitment and dedication to combating Selection Committee of BCCI shortlisted the candidates
wildlife crime for each criteria of support staff of Team India in Mumbai.
1878. Where was the two-day National Conference on The five-member committee comprising MSK Prasad,
Varmam Science inaugurated? Sarandeep Singh, Gagan Khoda and Jatin Paranjape and
A. Kolkata, West Bengal Devang Gandhi decided to shortlist Vikram Rathour ahead
B. Chennai, Tamil Nadu of Sanjay Bangar as the batting coach. Meanwhile, Bharat
C. Mumbai, Maharashtra Arun and R Sridhar are to be retained as the bowling and
D. Bengaluru, Karanataka fielding coaches.
E. None of these 1881. Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the
Answer: B United States on _______
The two-day National Conference on Varmam Science A. August 23
which is a part of the Siddha system of medicine was B. August 24
inaugurated by ShripadYessoNaik, Union Minister of C. August 25
State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Ayurveda, D. August 26
Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy E. August 27
(AYUSH) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The conference was Answer: D
organised by the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai. Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States
on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the
Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution,

which prohibits the states and the federal government Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)
from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United reduction to benefit all borrowers, she said.
States on the basis of sex. The Reserve Bank of India has cut repo rate by 110 basis
1882. The first ever upgraded National Food points since the start of this year. But banks have not yet
Laboratory (NFL) of FSSAI on Public-Private- passed much of the RBI’s rate cut to banks.
Partnership (PPP) has been inaugurated in which city? 1884. Which Ministry has launched the Project
A. Noida SU.RE?
B. Ghaziabad A. Ministry of Commerce & Industry
C. Pune B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
D. New Delhi C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
E. Ahemadabad D. Ministry of Textiles
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurated Answer: D
FSSAI’s National Food Laboratory (NFL) in Ghaziabad The Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Zubin Irani has
on the occasion of 13th anniversary of the Food Safety inaugurated Project SU.RE (Sustainable Resolution), a
and Standards Act, 2006. joint project of CMAI (Clothing Manufacturers
This national lab is a result of a Public-Private-Partnership Association of India) & IMG Reliance (International
(PPP), the first-of-its-kind in the food laboratory sector. It Management Group, during Lakme Fashion
houses state-of-the-art collaborative training centres, Winter/Festive 2019) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
namely, The Food Safety Solution Centre (FSSC) and the The aim of this initiative is to move towards sustainable
Centre for Microbiological Analysis Training (C-MAT). fashion that contributes to a clean environment.
The NFL in Ghaziabad and Kolkata are the two premier It would help the Indian fashion industry to reduce carbon
referral laboratories under the direct administrative control emissions, increase the efficiency of resources, combat
of the apex food regulator, Food Safety and Standard waste and water management, and create positive social
Authority of India (FSSAI). The laboratory in Kolkata is impact to achieve long-term sustainability targets.
also being upgraded. 1885. Recently CVC has reconstituted the Advisory
1883. To address liquidity crunch of PSBs, the Board on Bank, Commercial and Financial Frauds as
government has decided to infuse upfront capital of Rs (ABBF). Who will be the head of the reconstituted
___________into public sector banks board?
A. Rs 80,000 crore A. TM Bhasin
B. Rs 65,000 crore B. Bimal Jalan
C. Rs 50,000 crore C. Rajiv Kumar
D. Rs 70,000 crore D. Mahesh Kumar Jain
E. Rs 75,000 crore E. Kumaran Jain
Answer: D Answer: A
The government will withdraw enhanced surcharge on The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has constituted
long-term/short-term capital gains arising from transfer of Advisory Board for Banking Frauds (ABBF) headed by
equity shares/units. This will be applicable on both foreign former Vigilance Commissioner T M Bhasin to examine
and domestic investors. The finance minister said that on bank fraud over Rs 50 crore and recommend action.
or after 1st October all notices, summons, orders issued by The panel in its previous avatar called the Advisory Board
income tax department will be issued through a centralised on Bank, Commercial and Financial Frauds.
computer system and will contain a unique document ABBF has been formed in consultation with the RBI and it
identification number. And old notices will be decided by will function as the first level of examination of all large
1st October or uploaded again through the new system. fraud cases before recommendations or references are
Also, from 1st October all income tax notices will be made to the investigative agencies by the respective Public
disposed off withing 3 months from date of reply. Sector Banks.
The finance minister said that banks have agreed to effect Other members of the panel are Madhusudan Prasad –
timely rate cuts to pass on the benefits of RBI’s repo rate former Urban Development Secretary, D K Pathak –
cuts to borrowers. Banks have agreed to reduce their former Director General of the Border Security Force and

Suresh N Patel – former MD and CEO of Andhra Bank. Dr. Jitendra Singh presented the ANUBHAV Awards
The tenure of the Chairman and members would be for a 2019 in New Delhi at the Pre-Retirement counseling
period of two years from August 21, 2019 workshop function organized by the Department of
1886. Bandhan Bank has launched a co-branded credit Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel,
card with ____________ to offer complete services to Public Grievances and Pensions.
its existing customers. ANUBHAV Awards 2019 is the fourth edition of the
A. Deutsche Bank annual award scheme launched by Prime Minister in 2015,
B. ICICI Bank instituted to encourage the retiree to submit his/her
C. Bank of America valuable experience/ suggestions through write-ups.
D. DBS Bank Dr. Jitendra Singh is the Union Minister of State
E. Standard Chartered Bank (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of
Answer: E North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime
Private lender Bandhan Bank forayed into the credit cards Minister’s Office, Ministry of Personnel, Public
business in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. Grievances & Pensions, Departments of Atomic Energy
Bandhan Bank, which got the universal banking license and Space.
from RBI over five years back, would provide co-branded 1889. Who has been selected for the Eminent Engineer
credit cards to its account holders only. Award for the Year 2019 by the Institution of
Three variants of co-branded credit cards will be issued to Engineers (India)?
the non-microcredit customers of Bandhan Bank. This is A. Vijay Manohar
StanChart’s first co-branded card with another bank. B. Satish Kulkarni
1887. Which country has recently conferred Prime C. Prabhakar Singh
Minister Modi with its highest civilian honor of ‘The D. Vijayendra Nath
King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’? E. None of these
A. Bahrain Answer: C
B. United Arab Emirates Director General of Central Public Works Department
C. Kuwait Prabhakar Singh has been chosen for the ‘Eminent
D. Iran Engineer Award for the Year 2019’ by the Institution of
E. Iraq Engineers (India) for his distinguished and exemplary
Answer: A service in the field of engineering and technology.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded ‘The This Elite and Prestigious Award shall be conferred to him
King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ by Bahrain’s King on the ‘Engineers Day’ on September 15.
Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa in recognition of his His enormous contributions and dedicated service to the
efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. nation as an Eminent Technocrat has been instrumental in
India and Bahrain also signed four Memorandums of transforming the Premier Engineering Organisation of the
Understanding (MoUs) in the field of culture, space, solar Central Government.
energy, and on the roll-out of RuPay card. 1890. The ‘Order of Zayed’ is the highest civilian
For Rupay, the National Electronic Payments Network honor which was recently conferred on PM Modi. It is
(BENEFIT) of Bahrain and the Indian National Payments given by which country?
Corporation (NPCI) has partnered for cooperation and link A. Qatar
payment systems to facilitate payments between the two B. Iran
countries. C. UAE
1888. The ANUBHAV Awards 2019 has been launched D. Bahrain
by which ministry? E. Kuwait
A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Answer: C
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the
C. Ministry of of Youth Affairs and Sports ‘Order of Zayed’, the UAE’s highest civilian award, as a
D. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties
E. None of these between the two nations.
Answer: A

The award has earlier been bestowed on several world 1893. Which state has topped in the second edition of
leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Composite Water Management Index (CWMI
Queen Elizabeth II and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 2.0)?
Prime Minister also launched the RuPay card in Abu, A. Gujarat
Dhabi, UAE, With this, UAE has become first country in B. Andhra Pradesh
the Middle East to initiate the Indian indigenous system of C. Karnataka
electronic payment. D. Goa
He released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to E. Tamil Nadu
commemorate his 150th birth anniversary. Answer: A
1891. Who is the author of the book ‘Flawed: The Rise The report was released by Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra
and Fall of India’s Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi’? Singh Shekhawat and Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv
A. S.Kanagarai Kumar.
B. Pavan C Lall Gujarat (continues) to hold on to its rank one in the
C. J.N.Mogal reference year (2017-18), followed by Andhra Pradesh,
D. Sita Ram Himral Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
E. None of these Union Territories have first time submitted their data and
Answer: B Puducherry has been declared as the top ranker.
The story depicting the details of the fugitive diamantaire 1894. Name the actress who has topped the Forbes
Nirav Modi in the form of a book titled, “Flawed: The Highest-Paid Actresses list 2019?
Rise and Fall of India’s Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi” will A. Reese Witherspoon
hit the stands on August 31, 2019. B. Scarlett Johansson
The book has been written by journalist-author Pavan C C. Jennifer Aniston
Lall. D. Sofia Vergara
48-year-old Modi is currently lodged in a prison in E. None of these
London and is wanted in India in connection with the Answer: B
nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud. “Lucy” star Scarlett Johansson has topped the “Forbes”
1892. Who is the author of the book on the e-commerce list of the highest-paid actresses for the second time,
site Flipkart under the name ‘Big Billion Startup – The beating names like Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherpoon and
Untold Flipkart Story’? Nicole Kidman among others.
A. Prannoy Roy According to “forbes.com”, Johansson earned top spot
B. Shereen Bhan with an earning of $56 million (approx Rs 402.01 crore).
C. Mihir Dalal The second spot is taken by Sophia Veragara, who has
D. Shekhar Gupta $44.1 million (approx Rs 316.58 crore), at the third
E. None of these position is Reese witherspoon with $35 million.
Answer: C Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston have secured the
The story of how the IIT graduates Sachin Bansal and fourth and fifth position in the list with $34 million
Binny Bansal founded and built the e-commerce start-up (approx Rs 244.07 crore) and $28 million (approx Rs 201
Flipkart and turned it into a multi-billion-dollar crore) respectively.
powerhouse in few years as India’s biggest online market 1895. Soho House among Time's 100 greatest places in
has come out in the form of a book. the world. The place is located in which city?
The book titled ‘Big Billion Startup – The Untold Flipkart A. Hyderabad
Story’ has been penned by journalist Mihir Dalal. B. Delhi
The book has been published by Pan Macmillan India and C. Mumbai
will be released in October 2019. D. Bangalore
Mihir is a journalist at Livemint and this is his first book E. Kolkata
based on extraordinary research, extensive interviews and Answer: C
deep access to key characters in the Flipkart story The 597-ft tall ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat and Mumbai’s
revealing how the Bansals built and sold India’s largest Soho House have been featured by the Time magazine in
internet company. its second annual list of the 2019 World’s greatest places,

a compilation of 100 new and newly “noteworthy E. Italy
destinations to experience right now” Answer: A
Mumbai’s chic Soho House is located in an 11-¬storey Suzuki Ecstar rider Alex Rins won the MotoGP Grand
building overlooking the Arabian Sea. It houses a library, Prix of Britain Rins pipped the Marc Marquez by a margin
a cinema with 34 seats and a rooftop bar and pool. of 0.013 seconds to take his second win of the MotoGP
The Time list also includes Zakouma National Park in season.
Chad, Red Sea Mountain Trail in Egypt, Newseum in 1899. Which among the given months has been
Washington, The Shed in New York City, the Geosea declared by PM Modi to be celebrated as the Month of
Geothermal Sea Baths in Iceland, Six Senses Hotel in Nutrition?
Bhutan that offer guests the opportunity to take guided A. December
journeys through the mountains of the Himalayan B. November
kingdom, Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, C. October
Kenya and the Pohoiki in Isaac Hale Beach Park in D. September
Hawaii. E. August
1896. PV Sindhu has become the first Indian to win Answer: D
badminton world championships gold in Basel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to celebrate
defeating _______________. September as a month of nutrition.
A. Chen Yufei Mr. Modi laid emphasis on creating awareness to fight
B. Akane Yamaguchi malnutrition among children, particularly the girl child.
C. Sayaka Takahashi Gujarat Government launched a pilot project, Poshan
D. Carolina Marin Abhiyan which is a statewide mission to eradicate
E. Nozomi Okuhara malnutrition among children. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani
Answer: E had also launched ‘Purna’ project to eliminate
PV Sindhu produced a dominating performance to malnutrition among the girls in the age group of 14 to 18.
outclass third seeded Nozomi Okuhara from Japan to win State Government had allocated Rs. 270 crore for this
a gold medal in the World Championships 2019. pilot project. PURNA project is also known as Prevention
In the process, the fifth seeded PV Sindhu bettered her of under Nutrition and Reduction of Nutritional Anaemia
2017, 2018 appearances in the World Championships final among Adolescent Girls.
and became the first Indian to win the marquee 1900. Heritage postal stamp of which railway station
tournament. was introduced recently by Indian actor, film
1897. Gokulam Kerala team won the Durand Cup producer, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK)
which is associated with _____________. A. Ghatkopar railway station
A. Basket Ball B. Santacruz railway station
B. Cricket C. Borivali railway station
C. Football D. Bandra railway station
D. Hockey E. None of these
E. Badminton Answer: D
Answer: C Actor Shah Rukh Khan launched heritage postal stamp of
Gokulam Kerala defeated Mohun Bagan 2–1 to win their Bandra station on the completion of 150 years of the
maiden Durand Cup finals at the Salt Lake Stadium in railway station.
Kolkata. Ashish Shelar, minister of School Education, Sports and
The 2019 Durand Cup was the 129th edition of the oldest Youth Welfare of Maharashtra was also present at the
football tournament in Asia since its foundation in 1888. Bandra station.
1898. Suzuki Ecstar rider Alex Rins won the MotoGP 1901. India has partnered with which country to create
Grand Prix of Britain. He belongs to which country? world’s first space-based automatic identification
A. Spain system (AIS) to track merchant ships on a real-time
B. Germany basis?
C. Russia A. Russia
D. France B. Germany

C. France FinTech start-ups Called ‘FinBlue’, the centre intends to
D. UAE incubate over 58 startups in the next five years.
E. USA The venture entails investments to the tune of over ₹23
Answer: C crore, given by various stakeholders.
The world’s first space-based automatic identification 1904. Recently, which state government categorised
system (AIS) to track merchant ships on a real-time basis Nicotine as Class A poison?
will be built and operated jointly by India and France, the A. Andhra Pradesh
French space agency (Centre national d’études spatiales or B. Telangana
the National Centre for Space Studies — CNES). C. Karnataka
CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall and K Sivan, D. Mizoram
Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), E. Madhya Pradesh
signed an agreement recently to start development and Answer: C
production of a constellation of satellites on which studies Government of Karnataka amended the Karnataka Poisons
have been underway for more than a year. (Possession and Sale) Rules 2015. He notified Nicotine as
1902. Where was the National Centre for Avian “Class A poison”.
Ecotoxicology centre inaugurated? The main aim is to strengthen the enforcement of the ban
A. Kochi on production and sale of electronic cigarettes. The new
B. Surat rules are called the Karnataka Poisons (Possession and
C. New Delhi Sale) Rules, 2019.
D. Coimbatore The ban imposed after the study conducted the High
E. Bangalore Powered Committee on Tobacco Control headed
Answer: D additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka, Vandita Sharma.
A National Centre for Avian Ecotoxicology was The Government ordered the suspension of all kinds of
inaugurated at Salim Ali Centre for Ornithlogy and promotion of e-cigarettes, including online promotion.
Natural Sciences (SACON). 1905. “Super 50” an initiative for tribal students to
Ecotoxicological studies assume significance at a time fulfil dreams is launched by which state government?
when ecological factors are unable to explain continued A. Maharashtra
mortality of birds leading to population decline over a B. Gujarat
period of time. C. Punjab
The Ministry has funded an estimated amount of Rs 4 D. Jammu and Kashmir
crore for modernising the facility at SACON. E. Kerala
The centre would study the impact of chemical Answer: A
contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, poly-cyclic Maharashtra’s Tribal Development Department in
aromatic hydrocarbons, poly chlorinated biphenyls and association with the Pace Educational Trust launched an
drugs through food chain, and their harmful effects on academic programme for young tribal students aspiring to
individual species of birds and, where possible, link them be doctors and engineers.
to population and communities. State launches a residential programme for smart, young
1903. The first ever Centre of Excellence in FinTech minds to prepare them for engineering and medical exams.
named FinBlue has been launched in which city? 1906. Which country picks Borneo island as site of new
A. Hyderabad capital?
B. Chennai A. Indonesia
C. Kolkata B. Malaysia
D. Mumbai C. Phillipines
E. Vijayawada D. Thailand
Answer: B E. Thailand
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has set up a Answer: A
‘Centre of Excellence in FinTech’ in Chennai, first of its Indonesia has chosen the eastern edge of jungle-clad
kind in India, with an objective to provide resources in Borneo island for its new capital
terms of mentoring, technology support and funding for

The current capital, Jakarta, home to more than 10 million BSE has approved the IPO applications of the first two
people, sits on swampy land. Parts of the city are sinking companies till date, since the launch of the platform in
by as much as 25cm (10in) a year and almost half now sits December 2018.
below sea level. Alphalogic is a boutique software company based in Pune,
The new location was at “minimal” risk of natural and it has been growing at the rate of CAGR 40% in the
disasters last 4 years.
The estimated cost of the project was around 466 trillion 1909. Who was concurrently accredited as the next
rupiah (US$33 billion) High Commissioner of India to the Cook Islands?
1907. As per the recommendation of Bimal Jalan A. Riva Ganguly Das
Committee, how much amount of money will RBI B. Ruchira Kamboj
transfer to the Government of India? C. Sangeeta Bahadur
A. Rs 1,83,021 crore D. Padmaja
B. Rs 1,61,021 crore E. None of these
C. Rs 1,45,031 crore Answer: D
D. Rs 1,23,041 crore Ms. Padmaja, presently High Commissioner of India to
E. Rs 1,76,051 crore the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as
Answer: E the next High Commissioner of India to the Cook Islands,
The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with residence in Suva.
approved the transfer of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the 1910. Who was appointed as the next Cabinet
Government of India. Secretary for a tenure of two years?
To transfer a sum of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the Government A. Rajiv Gauba
of India comprising Rs 1,23,414 crore of surplus for the B. Suresh Gauba
year 2018-19 and Rs 52,637 crore of excess provisions C. Rakesh Gauba
identified as per the revised Economic Capital Framework D. Dinesh Gauba
(ECF). E. Rahul Gauba
Government of India had constituted an Expert Committee Answer: A
to Review the Extant Economic Capital Framework of the Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba was appointed as the
Reserve Bank of India under the chairmanship of Dr next Cabinet Secretary for a tenure of two years effective
Bimal Jalan. from August 30, 2019. Gauba is a 1982-batch IAS officer
1908. Name the company that is to be the First of the Jharkhand cadre will replace P.K. Sinha
Company to be Listed on BSE Startup Platform? 1911. _____ Interim CEO Suparna Singh has resigned
A. Alphalogic Techsys Limited her role with immediate effect
B. Betalogic Techsys Limited A. CNN
C. Gamalogic Techsys Limited B. BBC
D. Deltalogic Techsys Limited C. NDTV
E. Zetalogic Techsys Limited D. Indian Express Limited
Answer: A E. The Times Group
The Bombay Stock Exchange has approved the IPO Answer: C
application of Alphalogic under their BSE Startup NDTV Interim CEO Suparna Singh has resigned her role
Platform. The company has already unveiled its Draft Red with immediate effect
Herring Prospectus (DRHP), which has been uploaded to Singh who was the former head of NDTV Convergence
the BSE Startup Portal. was named as its CEO in December 2017.
Now startups in India can raise funds through initial public Singh has been with NDTV since 1994 was chosen as its
offerings! This fact will be substantiated when Alphalogic CEO following journalist Vikram Chandra’s resignation
Techsys Limited will come up with its IPO in the last of from the role in the year 2016.
week of this month. It is expected that Alphalogic will be 1912. Who was appointed as the Commander of Sri
the first startup to be listed on the BSE Startup Platform. Lankan Army?
A. Samaravera
B. Marvan Attapattu

C. Shavendra Silva discussions on the same. The theme for the conference is
D. Aravinda de Silva “Collaboration in a free and Open Indo – Pacific”.
E. None of these 1915. What edition of the G7 summit has started
Answer: C recently in France?
President Maithripala Sirisena appointed General A. 44
Shavendra Silva as Commander of the Sri Lankan Army B. 45
Silva headed the Army’s 58th Division in the final battle C. 46
against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) D. 47
rebels in the final stages of the civil war in 2009 E. 48
Lt Gen Shavendra Silva will take charge as incumbent Answer: B
Army chief Lt Gen Mahesh Senanayake The 45th G7 summit was held on 24–26 August 2019, in
1913. Which firm, entered into the 2019 Guinness Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
World Records for creating the largest online video In March 2014, the G7 declared that a meaningful
album of people waving the Indian flag during its ‘No discussion was currently not possible with Russia in the
matter where I am, #IAMINDIAN‘ campaign ? context of the G8. Since then, meetings have continued
A. Waze within the G7 process. However, according to senior
B. LastPass admin official, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron had
C. Likee agreed that Russia should be invited to the 2020 G7
D. TikTok Summit.
E. Helo 1916. 7th Community Radio Sammelan twas recently
Answer: C held in Delhi. The theme of the event was- Community
Likee, the pioneering global short video creation platform, Radio for _________________.
has won the Guinness World Record for creating the A. Senior Citizens
largest online video album of people waving the Indian B. Self Development Goals
flag during its ‘No matter where I am, #IAMINDIAN’ C. School Children
campaign. D. Green Development
During the campaign, Indians created more than 2.5 lakh E. Educating citizens
videos which garnered more than 225.3 million views. Answer: B
Indian ace sprinter Hima Das also participated in the The Seventh Community Radio Sammelan will be held at
initiative. Dr. BR Ambedkar Bhawan, New Delhi from 27th to 29th
#IAMINDIAN campaign successfully hit the right chord August, 2019.
among the Indian youth who leveraged the platform to The Sammelan is organized by Ministry of Information &
create unique videos while waving the Indian flag to Broadcasting
showcase their patriotism. The theme of this year’s Sammelan is ‘Community Radio
1914. The 2019 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) for SDGs’
Conference is being held in which country? The Sammelan will also witness discussion on various
A. United States flagship schemes of the government such as the Jal Shakti
B. Nepal Abhiyaan and efforts for disaster risk reduction
C. Malaysia 1917. The air forces of China and _____ began joint
D. Thailand exercise ‘Shaheen-VIII’ in a location in northwest
E. Phillipines China.
Answer: D A. India
The 2019 Indo Pacific Chiefs of Defence (CHOD) B. Pakistan
Conference will be held in Bangkok, Thailand’s. In this C. Bangladesh
conference, India will be represented by Chairman Chiefs D. Nepal
of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff- E. Sri Lanka
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa. Answer: B
The conference will provide perspectives on common The air forces of China and Pakistan began joint exercise
challenges faced by attending nations and elicit open ‘Shaheen-VIII’ in a location in northwest China

The annual joint training is the eighth of its kind between she was appointed the DGP of Uttarakhand in the year
the two countries since it was first launched 2004. She retired on October 31, 2007.
The joint exercise is conducted each year in both countries 1921. Which country has launched the World’s first
on an alternate basis. floating nuclear reactor, “Akademik Lomonosov”?
1918. Komalika Bari became the recurve cadet world A. India
champion at the World Archery Youth Championships B. United States
in _______________. C. France
A. Montreal D. Russia
B. Rambouillet E. Germany
C. Madrid Answer: C
D. Shanghai Russia will launch the world’s first floating nuclear
E. Toronto reactor and send it on an epic journey across the Arctic,
Answer: C despite environmentalists warning of serious risks to the
Jharkhand’s Komalika Bari won gold medal in women’s region.
cadet recurve category in the World Archery Youth Loaded with nuclear fuel, the Akademik Lomonosov will
Championships in Madrid after a 7-3 victory over Japan’s leave the Arctic port of Murmansk to begin its 5,000
Waka Sonoda in the final. kilometre voyage to northeastern Siberia.
She is only the third Indian archer to hold a world title. But environmental groups have long warned of the
She is the second Indian archer to become world dangers of the project, dubbing it a potential “Chernobyl
champion in the Under-18 recurve women’s category. on ice” and a “nuclear Titanic.”
Apart from this The Indian junior (U-21) compound The reactor’s trip is expected to last between four and six
mixed team of Markoo Raginee and Sukhbeer Singh won weeks, depending on the weather conditions and the
Gold Medal at World Archery Youth Championships. amount of ice on the way.Work began on the 144-metre
1919. Sahitya Akademi award winner and an eminent Akademik Lomonosov in Saint Petersburg in 2006.
writer, Professor Niranjan Singh Tasneem passed 1922. Which stadium is set to be renamed as Arun
away. He belongs to which state? Jaitley Stadium in memory of Arun Jaitley?
A. Punjab A. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium
B. Himachal Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
C. Bihar C. Wankhede Stadium
D. West Bengal D. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium
E. Mizoram E. None of these
Answer: A Answer: D
Sahitya Akademi award winner and an eminent Punjab The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA)
writer, Professor Niranjan Singh Tasneem passed away decided to rechristen the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as
Tasneem had received Bhartiya Sahitya Akademi award in Arun Jaitley Stadium in the memory of its former
1999 for his novel ‘Gwache Arth’ and Punjab’s highest president who passed away.
literary honor – Punjabi Sahit Rattan in 2015.He has also The renaming will take place on September 12 at a
written 12 books in English and two Urdu novels. function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after
1920. Name the Indian first woman Director General India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.
of Police (DGP), who passed away recently. The ground will continue to be known as the Feroz Shah
A. Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya Kotla, as it is only the stadium that has been renamed by
B. Sowjanya Chaudhary Bhattacharya the DDCA.
C. Mrudula Chaudhary Bhattacharya 1923. Which ministry has launched the National
D. Kamala Chaudhary Bhattacharya Digital Library of India project in India?
E. None of these A. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
Answer: A B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The first woman Director General of Police (DGP), C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, passed away.Ms D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Bhattachary, a 1973 batch IPS officer, made history when E. None of these

Answer: A C. Tripura
Human Resource Development Ministry under its D. Andhra Pradesh
National Mission on Education through Information and E. Delhi
Communication Technology, NMEICT has launched the Answer: B
National Digital Library of India project to develop a In a first, the Telangana government has launched the
framework of virtual repository of learning resources with Digital employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET) to
a single-window search facility. connect the employers to the job seekers. The launch of
There are more than 3 crore digital resources available the app is directed at boosting the employment ecosystem
through the National Digital Library. The contents cover in the state.
almost all major domains of education and all major levels The job providers and the job-seekers will have to register
of learners. More than 50 lakh students have registered themselves on the platform. As the opportunities are
themselves in the National Digital Library with about 20 spiking in Telangana, the government has taken up this
lakh active users. initiative to bridge the gap between employers and
National Digital Library has been integrated with prospective employees.
UMANG App and users can register The app was launched in collaboration with StoryTech
through http://www.ndl.gov.in or through the mobile app. Private Limited. The app caters to the needs of the
1924. Name the Mobile application launched by Indian unemployed youth actively looking for work.
Government for locating outlets and searching Generic The app would also send notifications to job seekers via
medicines? job alerts regarding government jobs as well.
A. Satyavathi Sugam 1926. Which state government launched T-Haazaru
B. Janaushadhi Sugam app to monitor attendance in govt schools?
C. Urvarak Sugam A. Telangana
D. Rasayanik Sugam B. Andhra Pradesh
E. None of these C. Karnataka
Answer: B D. Kerala
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V. E. Tamil Nadu
Sadananda Gowda launched a mobile application Answer: A
“Janaushadhi Sugam” Telangana School Education Department has launched T-
The App will help for locating nearby Janaushadhikendra Haazaru app.
outlets and searching Janaushadhi Generic medicines The app will keep tabs on the attendance of teachers and
The mobile application is available on both Android & students across all state-run schools in Telangana
iOS platforms. It can be downloaded free of cost by the The move of launching the app was to increase the
user from Google Play Store and Apple Store. attendance percentage of students in all government-run
The minister also announced that “Jan Aushadhi Suvidha schools as part of ‘Haazaru Maasotsavam’ (month of
Oxo-Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin” will now be attendance)
available at only One Rupee per pad The principals and headmasters were directed to upload
The Government of India launched “Jan Aushadhi the attendance of students and teachers every day by 10.30
Suvidha Oxo-Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin” at Rs 2.50 am through the app
per pad on the eve of the World Environment Day 4thJune 1927. Which state government education department
2018. launches exclusive 24-hour tv channel for students?
Now it has decided to make these pads available at rate of A. Telangana
only Rs 1.00/- per pad as promised by the Prime Minister B. Andhra Pradesh
before the ‘Lok Sabha Election-2019’. C. Karnataka
Jan Aushadhi Suvidha is being made available for sale in D. Kerala
more than 5500 PMBJP Kendras across the country. E. Tamil Nadu
1925. Which state government launches DEET app to Answer: E
connect job seekers and employers? The Education Department in Tamil Nadu has launched an
A. Tamil Nadu exclusive 24-hour television channel “Kalvi
B. Telangana Tholaikkatchi” for the school students.

It was launched by the state Chief Minister Edappadi K E. DICGC
Palaniswamy at a function in Chennai. Answer: C
Hi-fi laboratories are being established in all Government Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has
High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools in the state at partnered with Incuspaze Solutions Private Limited
a cost of 520 crore rupees. (Incuspaze) to open a first-of-its-kind coworking space
“Smart Classes” are being installed in all Government-run exclusively designed for MSMEs and startups.
primary and middle schools as well. The coworking space, called @Workspaze is located at 1,
1928. Which state government announces 'Water Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Arrears Waiver Scheme'? The initiative that intends to be a market-maker for its
A. Tamil Nadu segment is only 50 meters away from Barakhamba Metro
B. Telangana Station.
C. Tripura Under this arrangement, an MSME accelerator programme
D. Andhra Pradesh is proposed to be started shortly by SIDBI for the MSMEs
E. Delhi and startups who will set up their offices in @Workspaze.
Answer: E 1931. Name the first ever bank in India to launch the
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a one- range of cards for millennials?
time waiver of water arrears. A. ICICI
Through the scheme all categories of houses will receive B. HDFC
an exemption from late fee payments, while their pending C. Axis Bank
bills will also be waived either partly or fully based on the D. Yes Bank
housing category. E. RBL Bank
households will be entitled to waiver on the principal Answer: B
amount of arrears depending on the category of colonies HDFC Bank and MasterCard launched Millennia, a range
(graded from A to H) they are located in—25% for of cards which cater exclusively to the lifestyles and
upscale colonies, 50% for middle income localities and aspirations of millennials. Range of products include
100% for the lower income localities. credit, debit, prepaid card and EMI variants.
Only those consumers who have installed meters before The cards come loaded with benefits and rewards
November 30 will get the benefit of this scheme specifically for the digital-first generation.
1929. Industrial body, FICCI pegged the annual After HDFC, Freecharge has also launched Digital Credit
median GDP growth forecast for 2019-20 at ________. Card for millennials in partnership with Axis Bank.
A. 7.1% 1932. Which bank launches OTP facility for ATM cash
B. 6.9% withdrawals over Rs 10,000
C. 7.6% A. Canara Bank
D. 7.9% B. Punjab National Bank
E. 8.2% C. SBI
Answer: B D. Andhra Bank
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry E. Bank of Baroda
(FICCI) has released the latest edition of Economic Answer: A
Outlook Survey. Public sector lender Canara Bank has launched the first
As per the report, the annual median GDP growth rate for OTP facility for ATM withdrawals. In order to offer a
India in 2019-20 (FY20) is predicted at 6.9%. more secured and safe system, Canara bank will activate
1930. Name the institution that has tied up with the OTP facility for cash withdrawals of Rs 10,000 or more in
Incuspaze Solutions Private Limited to open a a day.
coworking space “@Workspaze” for MSMEs and This move is in line with banks trying to take security
startups? measures to safeguard customers who use debit cards to
A. NABARD withdraw cash at ATMs.
B. RBI 1933. At what rate animal husbandry and fisheries
C. SIDBI farmers can avail loan from bank under Interest
D. IRDAI subvention scheme ?

A. 1% Mr Aingimea is a former secretary of justice and served as
B. 2% an assistant minister in various portfolios in the previous
C. 3% government.
D. 4% 1935. The 4th edition of IoT (Internet of Things) India
E. 5% Congress 2019 was held in which city?
Answer: B A. Bengaluru
The government has extended KCC facility to animal B. New Delhi
husbandry farmers and fisheries as announced in the C. Mumbai
Interim Budget 2019-20 for their working capital D. Hyderabad
requirements providing the benefits of Interest Subvention E. Vishakhapatnam
at 2% and Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI) at 3%. Answer: A
The Government of India has now issued the operational The 4th edition of India’s largest confluence of digital
guidelines of the Interest Subvention Scheme for Kisan technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) India Congress
Credit Card facility to fisheries and animal husbandry 2019 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka with the theme of
farmers for a period of two years i.e. 2018-19 and 2019- ‘Mainstreaming the Internet of Things’.
20. The two day event was organised by the Institution of
It has been decided to provide interest subvention of 2% Engineering and Technology (IET).
per annum to lending institutions viz. Public Sector Banks The IoT India Congress is the platform of platforms for
(PSBs) and Private Sector Commercial Banks (in respect the Internet of Things and is India’s largest confluence of
of loans given by their rural and semi-urban branches digital-technology stakeholders.
only) on use of their own resources. The session focussed on ten tracks, namely: Energy,
This interest subvention of 2% will be calculated on the Healthcare, Defence, Standards and Regulatory, Retail,
loan amount from the date of its disbursement / drawal Digital Communication, Skills and Development,
upto the date of actual repayment of the loan by the farmer Agriculture, Manufacturing and Smart Cities.
or up to the due date of the loan fixed by the banks, 1936. Which state government signed a Memorandum
whichever is earlier, subject to a maximum period of one of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority
year. of India for the development, operation and
In case of farmers possessing KCC for raising crops and maintenance of Kalaburagi airport?
involved in activities related to animal husbandry and/or A. Karnataka
fisheries, the KCC for animal husbandry/fisheries shall be B. Gujarat
within the overall limit of Rs 3 lakh. C. Delhi
The farmers repaying promptly as above would get short D. Madhya Pradesh
term loans @ 4% per annum after an additional interest E. Mizoram
subvention of 3% per annum during the years 2018-19 and Answer: A
2019-20. The Karnataka government on signed a Memorandum of
1934. Lionel Aingimea has been elected as the new Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India
President of which country? for the development, operation and maintenance of
A. Nauru Kalaburagi airport.
B. Tuvalu The state government had accorded its administrative
C. Kiribati approval for the development of Kalaburagi Airport on
D. Vanuatu March 27, 2007.
E. Palau The development works of the airport have been
Answer: A undertaken by the Public Works Department along with
Nauru MP Lionel Aingimea has been sworn in as the the technical guidance from M/s RITESIndia Pvt Ltd.
country’s new president, replacing Baron Waqa, who lost Kalaburagi Airport has been qualified for operations
his seat in general election. during the third round of bidding/selection under the
Mr Aingimea, a second term MP, defeated David Adeang Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN (RCS-3.0)
by 12 to 6 in the parliamentary vote. Alliance Air and Godhavath Air Pvt. Ltd. have been
qualified as “Selected Airline Operator (SAO)” for

Kalaburagi-Bangalore-Kalaburagi, Kalaburagi-Hindan- Intel Corp has launched its latest processor, its first using
Kalaburagi, Kalaburagi-Tirupati-Kalaburagi routes. artificial intelligence (AI), designed for large computing
1937. Assam government signed a MoU with which centres.
company to develop 2 GW Subansiri lower The chip was developed at its development center in
hydroelectric project located along the borders of Haifa, Israel,
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh? The chip named Nervana NNP-i or Springhill and is based
A. NHPC on a 10 nanometer Ice Lake processor, which allows Intel
B. NTPC to handle high workloads with less power
C. BHEL 1940. Which company announced the "Digital
D. IOCL Governance Tech Tour" programme to skill
E. PGCL government IT officials in new-age technologies like
Answer: A Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligent cloud
Assam government and the National Hydro Power computing?
Corporation (NHPC) have signed a Memorandum of A. IBM
Understanding (MoU) to develop 2 GW Subansiri lower B. TCS
hydroelectric project located along the borders of Assam C. Microsoft
and Arunachal Pradesh D. Infosys
Subansiri lower hydroelectric project will be the largest E. Wipro
hydro project of the country that’s currently under Answer: C
construction with an installed capacity of 2 GW and a Microsoft India announced the “Digital Governance Tech
forecasted annual generation of 7,421.59 million units Tour” programme to skill government IT officials in new-
1938. Who among these has topped the list of Forbes’ age technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
highest paid women in music for the year 2019? intelligent cloud computing.
A. Katy Perry Microsoft will organise a series of physical and virtual
B. Rihanna workshops to train 5,000 government IT personnel over a
C. Beyoncé period of 12 months
D. Taylor Swift The programme was inaugurated during the “Digital
E. None of these Governance Tech Summit 2019”, by NITI Aayog CEO
Answer: D Amitabh Kant, and Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary,
Singer Taylor Swift topped the Forbes’ list of top 10 Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
highest-paid women in music for the year. As per the (MeitY)
magazine, the singer pulled in about USD 185 million in 1941. Name the first ever Indian tennis player who has
pre-tax earnings over the past year. made the record of winning a set in tennis tournament
The 29-year-old also took home the award for Video of against Roger Federer
the Year at the MTV’s annual Video Music Awards. A. Yuki Bhambri
Beyoncé, who reportedly raked in about USD 81 million B. Divij Sharan
in pre-tax earnings, took the second spot on the list. The C. Prajnesh Gunneswaran
difference between the first and second spots on the list D. Sumit Nagal
was of over $100 million. E. None of these
1939. Intel launches first artificial intelligence chip Answer: D
_______. Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to win a set against
A. Vermana Roger Federer.
B. Mernahill The 22-year-old became the fourth player to take the
C. Sprountic opening set against Federer at the US Open.
D. Dernatics 1942. Lalat Indu Parija passed away. He is the former
E. Springhill Chief Secretary of which state?
Answer: E A. Odisha
B. Manipur
C. Punjab

D. West Bengal Air Force(IAF) in order to boost the airlift
E. Mizoram requirements ?
Answer: A A. Boeing
Former Chief Secretary of Odisha Lalat Indu Parija passed B. BAE Systems
away at a private hospital in Cuttack in a cardiac arrest at C. Lockheed Martin
the age of 89. D. Airbus
During his service tenure Late Parija was posted as E. None of these
secretary of various major departments of Govt of Odisha Answer: A
along with this he had taken charge as Chief Secretary of American aerospace company Boeing has delivered its
Odisha twice. 11th C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft to the Indian
He was the son of eminent scientist Dr. Pranakrushna Air Force (IAF) in order to boost the airlift requirements.
Parija, a world renowned Botanist. It can carry large combat equipment, troops and
Late Shri Parija was known as an active administrator, humanitarian aid across long distances in all weather
articulate speaker, good cricketer and prominent conditions.
columnist. He was also the Captain of Odisha Ranji 1946. National Sports Day is observed on 29 August
cricket team. every year to commemorate birth anniversary of which
1943. Politician Ajjikuttira Kariappa Subbaiah passes sportsperson?
away. He is associated with which political party. A. Dhyan Chand
A. BJP B. KD Jadhav
B. TDP C. Ranjit Singh
C. INC D. Roop SIngh
D. BSP E. Balbir Singh
Answer: A National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year
Ajjikuttira Kariappa Subbaiah, the first president of BJP in to honour the birthday of Dhyan Chand a field hockey
the State who later turned a bitter critic of the party, player. National Sports Day is also known as Rashtriya
passed away due to age related complications. Khel Divas.
Mr. Subbaiah, who started off as a firebrand politician, 1947. The International Day against Nuclear Tests is
was a leading advocate and social activist. observed on
1944. Name the Kirti Chakra (peacetime gallantry A. August 29
award) awardee, Naval war hero and Indian Navy B. August 28
Commander, who passed away recently . C. August 27
A. Naik Mohan Nath Goswami D. August 26
B. Santosh Yashwant Mahadik E. August 25
C. Noel Kelman Answer: A
D. Subedar Mahendra Singh The International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed
E. None of these on August 29.
Answer: C The day was established at the 64th session of the United
Indian Navy hero of 1961 Goa Liberation War Noel Nations General Assembly by the resolution 64/35 on
Kelman has passed away December 2, 2009
Commander Kelman was awarded the Kirti Chakra for The day was established to spread awareness and
valour during the liberation of Goa in 1961. He was education “about the effects of nuclear weapon test
involved in an operation to flush out the Portuguese from explosions or any other nuclear explosions and the need
the Anjadip Island. for their cessation as one of the means of achieving the
Kelman had also been awarded the King’s commendation goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.
in the Second World War for his role in sinking a Japanese 1948. What is the FDI limit approved in digital media?
submarine. A. 32%
1945. Which Aerospace company has delivered its 11th B. 40%
C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft to the Indian C. 44%

D. 55% 1950. What is the limit of FDI in the coal mining and
E. 26% associated infrastructure sector under automatic
Answer: E route?
In major decisions to liberalise Foreign Domestic A. 49%
Investment (FDI) norms to boost investment, the Union B. 100%
Cabinet on approved 100 per cent FDI in coal mining and C. 26%
contract manufacturing through automatic route. D. 74%
The Cabinet also liberalised sourcing norms concerning E. 82%
single-brand retail and allowed 26 per cent FDI in the Answer: B
digital media. It also decided that single-brand retail In major decisions to liberalise Foreign Domestic
trading entities can do retail online trade prior to the Investment (FDI) norms to boost investment, the Union
opening of brick and mortar stores. Cabinet on approved 100 per cent FDI in coal mining and
Hundred per cent FDI under automatic route is also contract manufacturing through automatic route.
permitted for setting up coal processing plants like The Cabinet also liberalised sourcing norms concerning
washeries subject to some conditions. single-brand retail and allowed 26 per cent FDI in the
The changes in FDI norms in coal mining activities are digital media. It also decided that single-brand retail
expected to attract international players to create an trading entities can do retail online trade prior to the
efficient and competitive coal market. opening of brick and mortar stores.
Cabinet has expanded the definition of mandatory 30% Hundred per cent FDI under automatic route is also
domestic sourcing norm for single-brand retailing. permitted for setting up coal processing plants like
Removal of condition of setting up a mandatory brick- washeries subject to some conditions.
and-mortar store for single-brand retailers and hence now The changes in FDI norms in coal mining activities are
they can start online sales without the need of any brick- expected to attract international players to create an
and-mortar store. efficient and competitive coal market.
1949. Name the web portal launched by Human Cabinet has expanded the definition of mandatory 30%
Resource Development (HRD) Minister to provide all- domestic sourcing norm for single-brand retailing.
inclusive information on school education including the Removal of condition of setting up a mandatory brick-
results of students through a single platform. and-mortar store for single-brand retailers and hence now
A. Niyam they can start online sales without the need of any brick-
B. Pratiyoigta and-mortar store.
C. Shagun 1951. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launches integrated
D. Sampark NOAPS single window clearing system. Which among
E. None of these the following states are part of NOAPS?
Answer: C A. Madhya Pradesh
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh B. Andhra Pradesh
Pokhriyal Nishank launched a web portal ‘Shagun’ to C. Haryana
provide all-inclusive information on school education D. Punjab
including the results of students through a single platform. E. All the above
Shagun is a comprehensive initiative to improve the Answer: E
school education system by creating a junction for all Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent
online portals and websites relating to various activities of Charge),Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launched an integrated
the Department of School Education and Literacy in the NOC online Application Processing System for National
government of India and all States and Union Territories. Monuments Authority (NMA) for 517 local bodies of six
The word Shagun is coined from two different words- states in New Delhi.
‘Shala’ meaning Schools and ‘Gunvatta’ meaning quality This will help in online processing of applications
and this online junction of different websites and portals requesting NOC for construction related work in
into a single platform will enhance the accessibility of prohibited and regulated area of ASI protected
information relating to schools and will ensure a holistic monuments.
approach to transform education sector.

The States and Urban Local Bodies which are part of B. 7.1%
NOAPS are: C. 7.3%
Madhya Pradesh (378), Andhra Pradesh (110), Haryana D. 7.7%
(15), Punjab (10), Jharkhand (3), Telangana (1) E. 8.1%
In order to automate the process of grant of NO Objection Answer: A
Certificate(NOC) for construction related work in the India Ratings has lowered the country’s growth forecast to
prohibited and regulated area, NMA had decided to six-year low of 6.7 per cent for FY’20
Design, Develop and Implement a web enabled Software It has reduced the GDP growth forecast rate from 7.3% to
(S/w) application named NOC online Application 6.7%
Processing System (NOAPS) and launched it in the public Ind-Ra expects GDP growth to recover to 7.4% in the
domain over the URL: http://nmanoc.nic.in/ . second half of FY20
1952. Which is the first ever country in the world to 1955. Who has been appointed as India's Ambassador
start the issue of facial bio-metric data based Biometric to UAE?
Seafarer Identity Document (BSID)? A. Sarvanad Kapoor
A. India B. Arjun Kapoor
B. China C. Pavan Kapoor
C. France D. Kiran Kumar
D. Russia E. Naveen Kumar
E. USA Answer: C
Answer: A Pavan Kapoor has been appointed as India’s Ambassador
India has become the first country in the world to issue to the United Arab Emirates,
Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID), capturing Kapoor, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, will
the facial bio-metric data of seafarers. Shri Mansukh replace Navdeep Suri as India’s Ambassador to the UAE
Mandaviya, MoS (I/C) Shipping and Chemical & He was India’s High Commissioner to Mozambique and
Fertilizers launched the project in New Delhi. the Kingdom of Swaziland from January 2014 to February
The new facial biometric technology is a marked 2016
improvement over the two finger or iris based bio-metric 1956. Who among the following going to succeed Coal
data, with modern security features. India chairman AK Jha?
It will make the identification of the SID holder more A. Pramod Agarwal
reliable and efficient, while protecting their dignity and B. Ravi Shankar Agarwal
privacy. India had made a presentation on this technology C. Dinesh Agarwal
at ILO. D. Mohan Agarwal
1953. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the E. Vivek Agarwal
first fleet of eco-friendly electric buses in which city? Answer: A
A. Kolkata Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has selected
B. Delhi Pramod Agarwal, a 1991 batch IAS from Madhya Pradesh
C. Ahemadabad cadre as the next chairman of Coal India.
D. Gandhinagar He will take over after the present chairman A K Jha
E. Chandigarh retires in January 2020. Agarwal is currently principal
Answer: C secretary for urban development and housing department
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the first in Madhya Pradesh.
fleet of eco-friendly electric buses in Ahmedabad, Gujarat 1957. Which company appoints ex-Goldman Sachs
He will also inaugurate the country’s first automated executive Amit Nayyar as president?
battery charging and swapping station for e-buses in A. PhonePay
Ahmedabad. B. Paytm
1954. What is the estimated growth of India’s GDP for C. Flipkart
2019-20 according to the latest prediction of India D. Uber
Ratings? E. Swiggy
A. 6.7% Answer: B

Noida-based digital payments company Paytm has It was organised by Associated Chambers of Commerce
appointed ex-Goldman Sachs executive Amit Nayyar as a and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). It is officially
president of the company. supported by the Ministry of Communications & IT.
Nayyar will be responsible for all the financial services 1961. An all girls team from Noida has recently
business like lending, insurance, wealth management, developed an app to connect orphanages with old-age
stock broking at the company. He will report directly to homes. What is the name of the app?
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma. A. Kiran
1958. Parthasarathi Mukherjee resigns as Managing B. Maitri
Director & Chief Executive Officer of which bank? C. Shanmukh
A. Punjab National Bank D. Trinetra
B. Bank of Baroda E. None of these
C. Canara Bank Answer: B
D. Lakshmi Vilas Bank Five girls have developed a mobile app that connects
E. None of these children at orphanages with senior citizens in old-age
Answer: D homes, with their innovation fetching them a bronze
Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) Managing Director & Chief medal at global tech competition in the US.
Executive Officer Parthasarathi Mukherjee announced The app, called Maitri, is aimed at bringing together
resignation from his post individuals suffering from loneliness and depression and
Mukherjee will be relieved from his services at the closing those lacking the nurturing love of elderly role models,
hours on Saturday, 31st August 2019 said the all-girl team “Tech Witches”.
1959. Who among the following have replaced Rahul The developers include Ananya Grover, Vanshika Yadav,
Dravid as head coaches of India A? Vasudha Sudhinder, Anushka Sharma and Arefa, all Class
A. Paras Mhambrey 12 students of Amity International School in Noida.
B. Sitanshu Kotak 1962. The CMD of ONGC has been honored with the
C. Aashish Kapoor Distinguished Fellowship of the Institute of Directors
D. Sunil Joshi (IOD) for 2019. Who is the CMD of ONGC?
E. Harvender Singh A. Sanjiv Singh
Answer: B B. Shashi Shanker
Former Saurashtra captain Sitanshu Kotak and ex-India C. Nalin Singhal
seamer Paras Mhambrey have replaced Rahul Dravid as D. Mukesh Kumar Surana
head coaches of India A and U-19 sides respectively E. None of these
Dravid has recently been appointed as the National Answer: B
Cricket Academy (NCA)’s head of cricket operations Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Chairman and
India U19’s next big tournament is the Asia Cup in the Managing Director (CMD), Shashi Shanker was honoured
first two weeks of September. with the Distinguished Fellowship of the Institute of
1960. Which city hosted the 12th India Security Directors (IOD), 2019 during the 29th Institute of
Summit? Directors (IOD) Annual Day Ceremony.
A. New Delhi The prestigious honour was conferred to Shanker during
B. Hyderabad the ceremony held in the national capital.
C. Mumbai The Fellowship has been given in appreciation of his
D. Ahmedabad distinguished contribution to business and society.
E. Ranchi The honour was bestowed to Shanker by Hardeep Singh
Answer: A Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Civil
The 12th India Security Summit on the theme “Towards Aviation and Trade and Commerce.
New National Cyber Security Strategy” was held in New 1963. Name the first female officer of Indian Air Force
Delhi. who has been elevated to the post of Flight
During the conference, many issues were discussed such Commander of a flying unit?
as protection of critical national infrastructure, emerging A. Gunjan Saxena
cyber threats: incidents, challenges and response. B. Noor Inayat Khan

C. Mitali Madhumita airdropping of cargo) will also be the centrepieces of the
D. Shaliza Dhami world’s one of the biggest air shows and exposition.
E. None of these 1966. Which among the following countries has test-
Answer: D fired surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi?
Wing Commander Shaliza Dhami became the first woman A. UAE
officer of the Indian Air Force to become the Flight B. India
Commander of a flying unit. C. Pakistan
Wing Commander Dhami, serving for 15 years now, has D. Saudi Arabia
been flying choppers. She became the first woman flying E. None of these
instructor of the Air Force and is also the first woman Answer: C
officer to get permanent commission of the flying branch. Pakistan has test-fired surface to surface ballistic missile
She took charge of a Chetak helipcopter unit at the Hindon Ghaznavi
Airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Chetak is a single The missile is capable of delivering multiple types of
engine turbo shaft, light utility helicopter with capacity of warheads upto 290 kilometers.
6 passengers and has maximum speed of 220 km/hour. It was launched from the Sonmiani flight test range in
1964. Science and Technology Minister Harsh Balochistan and tracked at Nooribad and Goth Piaro in
Vardhan has launched plastic waste to diesel Sindh by National Development Complex (NDC) ground
conversion plant at Indian Institute of Petroleum. The control station
institution is based in which city? 1967. Ashish Kasodekar has become the first Indian to
A. Dehradun complete ‘La Ultra The High’ marathon held in
B. Surat Ladakh. He hails from which city?
C. Jaipur A. Guwahati
D. Shimla B. Bengaluru
E. Jodhpur C. Pune
Answer: A D. Ladakh
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan E. Hyderabad
inaugurated a plant at the Indian Institute of Petroleum Answer: C
which can turn plastic waste into diesel. Ashish Kasodekar has become the first Indian to complete
The plant has the capacity to produce 800 liters of diesel the 555 kms long ”La Ultra The High” marathon in
from one tonne of plastic waste. The plastic waste would Ladakh.
be collected with the help of NGOs. This marathon is also known as the cruellest marathon of
This would help in reducing the plastic waste and also the world. This event is organised every year in Ladakh
reduce our dependence for petroleum on other countries. and for the latest edition, the distance of the marathon was
1965. International Aviation and Space Show (MAKS) extended to 555 kms from 333 kms.
2019 to be hosted by which country? Five people participated in the marathon and among five,
A. Russia two were Indians. The total journey of the marathon had to
B. Germany be completed in five and a half days.
C. France The participants had to pass five mountains with almost
D. USA 17,500 feet height.
E. None of these 1968. The WorldSkills International Competition 2019
Answer: A was held in which country?
International Aviation and Space Show (MAKS) 2019 to A. United Kingdom
be hosted at Zhukovsky near Moscow between August 27 B. United Arab Emirates
to September 1 C. India
BrahMos Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will D. Russia
represent India in the international aviation and space E. USA
show, MAKS 2019 Answer: D
Light military Russian transport aircraft IL-113VE, export The Indian Team finished 13th among 63 countries in the
version of IL-113V (intended for the transportation and overall standings at the WorldSkills International

Competition 2019 in Kazan, Russia by winning 19 1971. Famous personality Palghar Navnitbhai Shah
medals. passed away. He is associated with which field?
The 48-member Indian team won one Gold, one Silver A. Politics
and two Bronze medals besides 15 Medallions of B. Flims
Excellence at the competition. C. Sports
S Aswatha Narayana, 25, won the gold medal in water D. Journalism
technology. Pranav Nutalapati, 17, won silver medal in E. None of these
web technology. Answer: A
Sanjoy Pramanik, 21, from West Bengal and Shweta Socialist leader and former MLA of Palghar Navnitbhai
Ratanpura, 22 from Maharastra both won bronze medals Shah passed away. He took part in the freedom struggle in
in Jewellery and graphic design technology respectively. 1942 at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Mumbai.
1969. Indian sports person Elavenil Valarivan is He was an active member of the Rashtra Seva Dal in
related to which sport? Mumbai between 1943-49. He was elected as
A. Running the first Sarpanch of Palghar (Maharashtra) in 1952 and as
B. Shooting MLA in 1957 and 1962.
C. Swimming 1972. Name the Congress MLA from Mukerian
D. Golf Assembly seat in Punjab, who passed away recently.
E. Discus Throw A. Rajnish Kumar Babbi
Answer: B B. Arun Dogra
Elavenil Valarivan (Gujarat) claimed her maiden senior C. Sangat Singh Gilzian
World Cup gold medal, finishing on top in the women’s D. Pawan Kumar Adia
10m air rifle competition in Rio de Janerio E. Sunder Sham Arora
It was her debut year at the senior level, the 20-year-old Answer: A
Elavenil shot 251.7 in the finals leaving behind Seonaid Congress MLA from Mukerian Assembly seat in Punjab,
Mcintosh of Britain, who won silver with an effort of Rajnish Kumar Babbi, passed away following a prolonged
250.6 illness.
India has now won three out of the four World Cup gold Babbi was the son of former Speaker of Punjab Assembly
medals in the women’s 10m air this year. Elavenil is a and former state finance minister late Kewal Krishan.
junior World Cup gold-medallist besides being an Asian 1973. Name the campaign launched by The Ministry of
champion. Housing and Urban Affairs for change management
1970. Which state is set to host 25th Senior Women’s and e-Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India
National Football Championship? A. Angikaar
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Ashirvad
B. Andhra Pradesh C. Hrudayostav
C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Amodam
D. Manipur E. None of these
E. Mizoram Answer: A
Answer: C The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched
The 25th Senior Women’s National Football “angikaar” a campaign for change management and e-
Championship will be held in Arunachal Pradesh for the Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India
first time from September 10 to 24 ‘Angikaar campaign’, a move aimed at bringing
The tournament will be held in the oldest town of the state beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY- U)
Pasighat in East Siang District. (urban) into the fold of other central schemes such as
A total of 30 teams from across the country, representing Ujjawala and Ayushman Bharat.
various States, Union Territories and Indian Railways will Under PMAY (U) about 88 lakh houses has been
participate in the tournament approved till now as against demand of 1.12 crore.
The inaugural match will be played between Railways and The campaign will officially be rolled out in all cities with
Mizoram. PMAY(U) on October 2 and culminate on December 10.

The e-course on Vulnerability Atlas is offered by the The global digital payments market size is expected to
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs in collaboration of touch $10.07 trillion by 2026.
School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), New Delhi and The mobile wallet market is expected to continue its
Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council expansion at a CAGR of nearly 52.2 per cent by volume
(BMTPC). during 2019-23
It is a unique course that offers awareness and The volume of UPI transactions have increased at a
understanding about natural hazards, helps identify CAGR of 246 per cent during the period from 2016-17 to
regions with high vulnerability with respect to various 2018-19.
hazards (earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, floods, etc.) The Reserve Bank of India has forecast an outcome of 50
and specifies district-wise level of damage risks to the per cent increase in mobile-based payment transactions as
existing housing stock. per its ‘2021 vision document’
1974. Central Government released over Rs 1976. Which bank has opened its first MSME CPC
_____________ crore from Compensatory (centralised processing centre) in Chennai?
Afforestation Fund to various states for wildlife A. Canara Bank
management. B. Indian Bank
A. 66,000 t C. South Indian Bank
B. 47,000 t D. State Bank of India
C. 74,000 t E. None of these
D. 76,000 t Answer: B
E. 54,000 Indian Bank has opened its first MSME CPC (centralised
Answer: B processing centre) in Chennai
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate It was inaugurated by the bank’s MD and CEO Padmaja
Change Prakash Javadekar has handed over forty seven Chunduru
thousand crore rupees from Compensatory Afforestation MSME centralised processing centre will give a boost to
Fund (CAF) to 27 states its MSME portfolio
Out of a total allocation of Rs 47,436 crores to the states, The bank had deployed skilled manpower in the CPC to
Odisha received Rs 5,933.98 crores while Chhattisgarh improve credit quality and shorten transaction processing
and Madhya Pradesh got Rs 5,791.70 crores and Rs time.
5,196.69 crores respectively 1977. Which state Dindigul locks and Kandangi sarees
The fund will be utilized for the compensatory have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags?
afforestation, catchment area treatment, wildlife A. Tamil Nadu
management, natural regeneration, forest fire prevention, B. Andhra Pradesh
soil and moisture conservation, improvement of wildlife C. Maharashtra
habitat. D. Meghalaya
1975. According to KPMG’s report ‘Fintech in India – E. None of these
Powering Mobile Payments’ Digital Payments growing Answer: A
in India at ____ compound annual growth rate? Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul locks and Kandangi sarees have
A. 13.2% received Geographical Indication (GI) tags
B. 14.5% The products were given the GI tag by the Geographical
C. 12.7% Indications Registry in Chennai
D. 10.3% The famous Dindigul locks are known throughout the
E. 9.8% world for their superior quality and durability, so much so
Answer: C that even the city is called Lock City. The abundance of
According to KPMG’s report ‘Fintech in India – Powering iron in this region is the reason for the growth of the lock-
Mobile Payments, Digital payments are seeing a thriving making industry.
growth and gaining traction with a compound annual The Kandangi sarees are usually around 5.10 meters –
growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7% in the number of non-cash 5.60 meters in length. It exude brilliant colours like bright
transactions (forecast, 2016-21). yellow, orange, red and a minimal black in the traditional

pattern of stripes or checks with broad borders woven in England’s Lucy Bronze named 2018/19 UEFA women’s
coarse cotton player of the year
1978. Which state government announced the launch Messi won the award in 2011 and 2015 and Ronaldo in
of a mega 10-week campaign against dengue and 2014, 2016, and 2017
chikungunya? The UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award was
A. Tamil Nadu established all the way back in the 1997-98 season
B. Andhra Pradesh The prize’s format changed for the 2010-11 season and
C. Delhi became the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year instead
D. Punjab 1981. Name the Indian documentary that bags the top
E. Gujarat award in the 'Under 30 minute' category at the 14th
Answer: C edition of the 'We Care Film Festival on Disability
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the Issues'
launch of a mega 10-week campaign against dengue and A. 'I'm Jeeja
chikungunya B. Easy Tech
The initiative is named ‘10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute — C. India’s Daughter
Har Ravivar, dengue par war’ D. Children of the Pyre
The government has asked residents to take 10 minutes E. None of these
from their schedule every Sunday to clear potential Answer: A
mosquito breeding spots from their homes. Indian documentary film “I’m Jeeja” bags the top award in
1979. Who among the following to be honoured with the ‘Under 30 minute’ category at the 14th edition of the
2019 UEFA President’s Award? ‘We Care Film Festival on Disability Issues’
A. George Best The festival, touted to be one-of-its-kind international
B. Roy Keane travelling film festival on disabilities, awarded a total of
C. Alex Ferguson 10 films from nine countries.
D. Eric Cantona The awards were given in categories based on the duration
E. None of these of the films—under five minutes, 30 minutes, and 90
Answer: D minutes
Former Manchester United and France legend Eric “I’m Jeeja” directed by Swati Chakraborty tells the story
Cantona has been presented with the 2019 UEFA of disability activist Jeeja Ghosh who suffers from
President’s Award cerebral palsy.
The UEFA President’s Award recognises outstanding The film attempts to explore the lives and battles of people
achievements, professional excellence and exemplary living with the disability.
personal qualities 1982. National Urban Livelihoods Mission was
Cantona is the third Manchester United player to receive conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Governance
the award after Bobby Charlton in 2008 and David Gold Award. The mission is implemented by which of
Beckham last year the following agency?
1980. Soprts person Virgil van Dijk is associated with A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensionst
which sport/game? B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairst
A. Foot Ball C. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprisest
B. Basket Ball D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowermentt
C. Golf E. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D. Badminton Answer: B
E. None of these Deendayan Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban
Answer: A Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) has been conferred
Virgil Van Dijk beats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the prestigious SKOCH Governance Gold Award for its
to win 2018/19 UEFA Player Of The Year Award Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention
Virgil van Dijk, has become the first defender, the first Access (PAiSA)
Premier League player, and the first Dutchman to win the DAY-NULM a flagship mission under the Ministry of
prestigious Award Housing and Urban Affairs

PAiSAis, a centralized IT platform which simplifies and A. Facebook
streamlines release of interest subvention under the B. Instagram
Mission, was launched in November 2018 C. Twitter
It offers end to end online solution for processing, D. Helo
payment, monitoring and tracking of interest subvention E. Tik Tok
claims from banks on a monthly basis. Answer: E
The portal has been designed and developed through the Chinese short-form video platform TikTok has partnered
Allahabad Bank. with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
As of now, 28 States/UTs and 74 Banks including 21 to rain students on online safety
Public Sector, 18 Private and 35 Regional Rural Banks Under the partnership, TikTok and the IIMC will organise
have been on boarded on the portal. a series of workshops with students and professors of the
Till now approximately 1.50 lakh beneficiaries have been educational institute across its six regional campuses over
paid Rs. 27 Cr (approx.) as interest subvention through the next two months
PAiSA. As part of the partnership, TikTok and IIMC have curated
1983. Which automobile company has launched a workshop in collaboration with Youth Ki Awaaz, India’s
‘Service On Wheels’ doorstep repair, service largest youth online community for social issues.
programme in India? The initiative is part of TikTok’s ‘#WaitASecToReflect’
A. Maruti Suzuki ongoing campaign to promote responsible online conduct
B. VokesWagon among India’s netizens.
C. Renault 1986. Who written the book titled, “Obama: The Call
D. Tata Motors of History”?
E. None of these A. Philip Rucker
Answer: A B. Maggie Haberman
Maruti Suzuki has launched ‘Service On Wheels’ doorstep C. Susan Glasser
repair, service programme in India. D. Peter Baker
Under the program Maruti will offer paid and free services E. None of these
including repairs, underbody inspection, oil changing, Answer: D
filter cleaning etc. A new book on Barack Obama will give an in-depth
All Maruti cars including petrol, diesel and CNG models account of the former US President’s years in office
are covered under this program. “Obama: The Call of History” written by Peter Baker, the
1984. Name the mobile application launched to help Chief White House Correspondent for The New York
Paralympians to look up accessible places in Tokyo? Times
A. IndTokyo 1987. Which armed force has signed an MoU with
B. JapTokyo India Meteorological Department (IMD) for occupying
C. RusTokyo the unused Cyclone Detection Radar(CDR) building
D. GerTokyo for meteorological purposes ?
E. None of these A. Indian Army
Answer: A B. Indian Coast Guard
A mobile app was to help para-athletes to look up C. Indian Air Force
accessible places in Tokyo during their visit to the city for D. Indian Navy
the 2020 Paralympics Games. E. None of these
The application named ‘IndTokyo’, which was launched Answer: D
by Arhan Bagati, Awareness and Impact Ambassador of India Meteorological Department (IMD) signed a
Paralympic Committee of India, at the ‘Countdown to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian
Tokyo 2020’ event Navy to hand over Cyclone Detection Radar (CDR)
1985. Name the social media company that has building to naval forces for meteorological purposes.
partnered with the Indian Institute of Mass The CDR building was constructed during the period
Communication (IIMC) to rain students on online 1983-86 inside the Naval Base, having an S-band Cyclone
safety?

Detection Radar installed by M/s Bharat Electronics Indian sprinter V K Vismaya clinched the gold medal in
Limited, an official release said. the women 400m run at the International Athletic Meeting
The facility was operated by IMD from 1987-2017 to — Josef Seckr Memorial (MJS) in Brno, Czech Republic
provide weather support for civil aviation at the old Kochi She produced a personal best timing of 52.12s at the
Airport – presently the Naval Air Station INS Garuda. women 400m run
1988. Which of the following city recently came at the She had earlier scored a personal best of 52.48 at Nov
top position in the recently released Safe City Index? Mesto nad Metuj (CZE) last month
A. Osakat 1991. Name the deceased bengali actor, who was well
B. Singaporet known by the National award winning movie
C. Jakartat Ganadevata .
D. Bengalurut A. Madhabi Mukherjee
E. Tokyo B. Monu Mukhopadhyay
Answer: E C. Nimu Bhowmik
Mumbai has been ranked as the 45th, while Delhi stood at D. Nimu Bhowmik
the 52nd safest city on the Safe Cities Index (SCI) a report E. None of these
by Economist Intelligence Unit Answer: C
Tokyo crowned world’s safest city Veteran Bengali actor Nimu Bhowmik has passed away
Cities in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region made up six of the He played different role in ‘Ganadebata’ (1979), ‘Baghini’
top-10 safest cities, APAC cities such as Tokyo, (1968), ‘Dadar Kirti’ (1980), ‘Guru Dakshina’ (1987).
Singapore and Osaka continue to rank within the top-three Bhowmick acted in over 60 films.
cities in the Index His last film, ‘Dash Mash Das Diner Galpo’, was released
Lagos is the lowest scoring cities in the world last month
The Safe Cities Index (SCI) 2019 ranks 60 countries 1992. Who won the Tenzing Norgay National
worldwide across five continents and measures the multi- Adventure Awards 2018 under Life Time Achievement
faceted nature of urban safety, with indicators categorised category ?
as digital, infrastructure, health and personal security. A. Dipankar Ghosh
1989. Which country’s Cricketer, Ajantha Mendis B. Prabhat Raju Koli
retires from all forms of cricket recently? C. Wangchuk Sherpa
A. Pakistan D. RameshwerJangra
B. Bangladesh E. None of these
C. Sri Lanka Answer: C
D. India Shri Wangchuk Sherpa won the Life Time Achievement
E. None of these in the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2018.
Answer: C
Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis has announced his
retirement from all forms of the game.
He was best known for his deceptive “carrom balls”,
played 19 Tests, 87 ODIs and 39 T20Is for his country and
picked up 288 wickets in the process.
1990. Who won gold medal in women’s 400m race that 1993. Which government body has constituted a five-
held at the International Athletic Meeting – Josef member special cell to address grievances of start-ups
Seckar Memorial (MJS) in Brno, Czech Republic? with relation to angel tax and other tax-related issues?
A. M. R. Poovamma A. Ministry of Finance
B. VK Vismaya B. CBDT
C. Hima Das C. IT Department
D. Dutee Chand D. Revenue Department
Answer: B Answer: B

The Central Board of Direct Taxes -CBDT has constituted 1996. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the
a five-member special cell to address grievances of start- 26th Mela of Ladakhi-Kisan-Jawan-Vigyan Mela in
ups with relation to angel tax and other tax-related issues _____
The ‘startup cell’ will be headed by the member (Income A. Rajouri
Tax and Computerisation) of the board. B. Srinagar
The cell will work towards redressal of grievances and C. Pulwama
mitigate tax-related issues in case of start-up entities with D. Leh
respect to the administration of Income-tax Act,1961. E. None of these
Start-up entities can approach the cell for the speedy Answer: D
resolution of their grievances. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th
1994. Which air line company of India announced that Mela of Ladakhi-Kisan-Jawan-Vigyan Mela in Leh
the usage of single-use plastic on the flights of its The mela was organised by the Leh-based Defence
subsidiaries? Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) of DRDO
A. Air India Through the technologies developed by the institute, the
B. IndiGo Army is getting locally grown fresh organic farm produce.
C. Air India Express DIHAR is now working to develop newer technologies to
D. GoAir make fresh food available even in the remotest locations in
E. Spice Jet the Himalayas.
Answer: A 1997. The Ministry of Finance has recently announced
Air India announced that the usage of single-use plastic on the merger of 10 PSU banks to become four major
the flights of its subsidiaries — Air India Express and entities. Identify the incorrect option of mergers:
Alliance Air — will stop from October 2 A. Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce
In first phase it will implement in all flights of Air India and United Bank
Express and Alliance Air flights. B. Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank
In 2nd phase, it will be implemented in Air India flights C. Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank and Corporation
1995. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates Bank
Aqua Aquaria India 2019 in which city? D. Allahabad Bank and Indian Bank
A. Bangalore E. All are correct
B. Vishakhapatnam Answer: E
C. Hyderabad Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced
D. Mangalore amalgamation of 10 public sector banks into four big
E. Kakinada banks. After the amalgamation, total number of Public
Answer: C Sector Banks in the country will come down to 12 from 27
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the Aqua banks in 2017. Merger of Punjab National Bank (PNB),
Aquaria India 2019 in Hyderabad Oriental Bank of Commerce(OBC) and United Bank with
The three-day expo is being organised by the Marine business of ₹7.95 trillion to make India’s second-largest
Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). bank & and 2nd largest branch network in India
Marine Products Export Development Authority The other merger will be between Canara Bank and
(MPEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Syndicate Bank, which will make the fourth-largest bank,
is organising this bi-annual event. with ₹15.2 trillion business. Also, Union Bank will be
India, the second largest fish producer in the world with a merged with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank to build
production of 13.70 million tonnes during 2018-19, earns India’s fifth-largest public sector bank with ₹14.59
10 per cent of its total exports from fisheries. trillion in business. Indian Bank will be merged with
The contribution of fisheries to the Gross Domestic Allahabad Bank to make India’s seventh-largest PSB with
Product is about one per cent and about 5.37 per cent to a business of ₹8.08 trillion
the Agricultural GDP. Apart from this the government announced Rs 55,250
“This year’s theme – ‘taking blue revolution to India’s crore upfront capital infusion in the PSBs.
hinterland’. Punjab National Bank — Rs 16,000 crore, Union Bank of
India — Rs 11,700 crore

Bank of Baroda — Rs 7,000 crore , Canara Bank — Rs 2000. Nomura has predicted the growth rate of India’s
6,500 crore , Indian Bank — Rs 2,500 crore, Indian GDP for the fiscal 2019-20 at __________ percent
Overseas Bank — Rs 3,800 crore, Central Bank of India A. 7.1%
— 3,300 crore, UCO Bank — Rs 2,100 crore, United B. 6.9%
Bank of India — Rs 1,600 crore , Punjab & Sind Bank — C. 6.6%
Rs 750 crore D. 6.3%
1998. According to National Statistics Office (NSO), E. 6.1%
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by what Answer: B
percent in the April-June 2019. Global research and brokerage firm Nomura has lowered
A. 5% its growth projections for India for the year 2020 to 6.9
B. 5.8% per cent from the earlier projected 7.1 per cent. The global
C. 6% GDP growth rate for 2020 has been predicted at 3.3%
D. 6.7% 2001. Who has been appointed as the new CFO of
E. 7.2% IndiGo?
Answer: A A. Rohit Philip
According to National Statistics Office (NSO), India’s B. Aditya Pande
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 5 % in the April- C. Sonam Takhur
June 2019, D. Vijay Katpal
It was lower than the 5.8% in the previous quarter and E. None of these
below the 8% in the first quarter of the previous year. Answer: B
The June quarter growth was the slowest since the March InterGlobe Aviation today said its CFO Rohit Philip has
quarter of 2012-13 resigned from the the company, effective September 15.
1999. As per the RBI’s recent notification, the timeline Aditya Pande has been appointed as the new CFO with
for conversion of a minimum detail Prepaid Payment effect from September 16. InterGlobe Aviation is the
Instruments (PPIs) to KYC compliant PPIs has been parent company of the country’s largest airline IndiGo
increased to _________ months from the previous 18 2002. Name the Principal Secretary to PM Modi who
months quits from his post?
A. 22 months A. Nripendra Misra
B. 30 months B. P K Sinha
C. 36 months C. Kapil Sharma
D. 24 months D. Virendra Kulkarni
E. 28 months E. None of these
Answer: D Answer: A
The RBI has announced that the timeline for conversion of Nripendra Misra, principal secretary to Prime Minister
minimum KYC detail for prepaid payment instruments Narendra Modi, has stepped down and he will be relieved
(PPIs) to full KYC compliant PPIs has been extended of his post from the second week of the next month
from 18 months to 24 months. Former cabinet secretary P K Sinha, who has been
The notification says that this timeline will not be appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the PMO, is
extended any further. expected to be named additional principal secretary to the
For mimium KYC complaint, e-wallet service providers PM
asks for user’s mobile number and any one government 2003. Which institution has signed a Memorandum of
identification number to authenticate the account. Understanding (MoU) with RD Grow Green India Pvt.
However, full KYC requires a more detailed verification Ltd to treat contaminated ground water without using
procedure. Normally, PAN card and proof of address is any chemical.
among the pre-requisites for full KYC A. IIT Hyderabad
The amount loaded in such PPIs during any month shall B. IISC Bangalore
not exceed Rs 10,000 and the total amount loaded during C. IIT Guwahati
the financial year shall not exceed Rs 1,00,000 D. NIT Warangal
E. None of these

Answer: C These payments can be made via any PoS (Point of Sale)
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has signed a machine where a card can be dipped, swiped or tapped,
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RD Grow both in India and abroad
Green India Pvt. Ltd to treat contaminated ground water Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) allows
without using any chemical. Mastercard credit and debit cardholders to tokenise their
The technology is based on the ‘Apparatus and Method for cards and pay using their mobile phones, anytime and
Removal of Fluoride, Iron, Arsenic and Microorganisms anywhere.
from Contaminated Drinking Water 2006. Who is the author of the book ‘Jin Dhoondha
Drinking water contamination is a major problem in Tin Paaiyan’?
Assam. This “chemical-free” treatment technique might be A. O P Singh
useful to the citizens in rural and urban areas of the state. B. Suresh Khattar
2004. The Central TB Division of the Health Ministry C. M P Bhalla
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) D. Brij Bushan Mishra
with which institution for Artificial Intelligence to E. None of these
explore the application of cutting-edge Artificial Answer: A
Intelligence technology in its fight against TB. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar released a
A. Wadhwani Institute book penned by senior IPS officer OP Singh.
B. Paul Allen Institute Singh, an ADGP rank officer in Haryana police, who is
C. Vector Institute currently Special Officer to the Haryana chief minister.
D. Dalle Molle Institute The 174-page book named ‘Jin Dhoondha Tin Paaiyan’, is
E. None of these written in Hindi and has 45 chapters. It covers a wide
Answer: A range of issues including crime, violence, police, sports
The Central TB Division of the Health Ministry has signed and social media.
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wadhwani 2007. According to "Global Happiness Survey" India
Institute for Artificial Intelligence to explore the Ranks ______ on happiness index.
application of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence A. 8th
technology in its fight against TB. B. 9th
The MoU was signed by Vikas Sheel, Joint Secretary C. 12th
(HFW) and Dr P Anandan, CEO (Wadhwani AI) D. 19th
Wadhwani AI would be supporting National TB E. 29th
programme become AI-ready which would include, Answer: B
developing, piloting, and deploying AI-based solutions According to “Global Happiness Survey” from market
India is committed to ending TB by 2025, five years ahead research firm Ipsos, Indian has been ranked 9th on the
of the Global Sustainable Development targets. happiness index among 28 global markets.
2005. Mastercard and Samsung India have announced There has been a six per cent drop (from 83 per cent in
the launch of Samsung Pay along with which among 2018 to 77 per cent in 2019).
the following banks? Australia and Canada at the top spot (at 86 per cent) have
A. UCO Bank emerged as the happiest nations of the world
B. Axis Bank China has been ranked as the second most happy nation at
C. RBL Bank 83 per cent
D. ICICI Bank Argentina (34 per cent), Spain (46 per cent) and Russia
E. None of these (47 per cent) emerged at the bottom of the heap, among
Answer: C the 28 markets.
Mastercard, RBL Bank and Samsung India have 2008. Which among these players has won the gold
announced the launch of Samsung Pay for RBL Bank’s medal in men’s 10m air pistol event of the ISSF World
credit card holders. Cup in Rio de Janeiro?
The partnership will allow RBL Bank Mastercard credit A. Ankur Mittal
card holders to make contactless mobile payments using B. Sanjeev Rajput
their Samsung Pay-enabled phones. C. Abhishek Verma

D. Saurabh Chaudhary E. None of these
Answer: C The entire month of September beginning will be
Abhishek Verma won the gold medal and Saurabh celebrated as the Rashtriya Poshan Maah. This year the
Chaudhary the bronze, in the men’s 10m air pistol event of theme is Complementary Feeding. Prime Minister’s
the World Cup in Rio Overreaching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment –
Verma shot 244.2 in the eight-man finals, while POSHAN Abhiyaan is a multi- ministerial convergence
Chaudhary’s 221.9 was good enough to get him the mission with the vision to address malnutrition with a
bronze targeted approach by 2022.
2009. Who won a Gold medal in Water Technology & 2011. In which state did the Vice President of India
also conferred with ‘Best of Nation’ amongst the recently inaugurated the India’s longest electrified rail
Indian competitors during World Skills International tunnel?
Competition 2019? A. Tamil Nadu
A. Shubham Singh B. Karnataka
B. Aswatha Narayana C. Andhra Pradesh
C. Nidhin Prem D. West Bengal
D. Faruk Ahmed E. Telangana
Answer: B Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the
Aswatha Narayana, a 25-year-old electronics engineer country’s longest electrified rail tunnel between
from Odisha became the first-ever gold medallist from Cherlopalli and Rapuru and the electrified railway line
India in the prestigious World Skill Competition at Kazan, between Venkatachalam and Obulavaripalli. Besides
Russia inaugurating the remodelled yard at Guduru railway
Narayana completed his graduation in electronics and station, the Vice President also flagged off a new inter-city
instrumentation engineering from CV Raman Engineering superfast express train between Guduru and Vijayawada.
College in Bhubaneswar. This gold medal is the first for The tunnel, built at a cost of ₹437 crore, has 44 trolley
India in the history of the tournament. refuges and 14 cross-passages in a horseshoe design. The
Apart from Aswatha, the other Indians who won medals in 112-km new line reduces travel time from 10 to five hours
the competition are Pranav Nutalapati, Sanjoy Pramanik for a goods train from Krishnapatnam Port to
and Shweta Ratanpura. Obulavaripalli. It was completed at a cost of ₹1,993 crore,
with nine railway stations along the route, 146 bridges, 60
Pranav Nutalapati won silver medal in web technologies, road-under-bridges and two tunnels
Sanjoy Pramanik and Shweta Ratanpura won bronze 2012. Which Indian institute has partnered with
medals in Jewellery and graphic design technology Amazon Web Services for National Artificial
respectively. Intelligence resource platform?
A. IIT Kanpur
World skill international competition was established in B. IIT Bombay
the year 1950. India started participating in the tournament C. IIT Delhi
from 2007. D. IIT Kharagpur
E. IIT Madras
This year, the competition had 47 competitors in 44 skill Answer: D
categories. IIT Kharagpur has collaborated with Amazon Web
Services (AWS) to develop a resource portal to promote
2010. What is the theme of ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ learning and development in the artificial intelligence
(National Nutrition Month)? (AI). Powered by Amazon SageMaker, a cloud machine
A. Nutritious food learning platform, the National Artificial Intelligence
B. Healthy Diet Resource Portal (NAIRP) is aimed at making the search
C. Complimentary Feeding for AI learning resources simpler and more accessible to
D. Power in Food learners, practitioners and researchers in India. The

initiative has got funding from the Ministry of Human Limited (FDCML), the Government of Maharashtra has
Resources Development, as part of the National Digital already issued its Government Resolution, for establishing
Library of India (NDLI) project which is being International Standard Zoo and Rescue Centre at
spearheaded by the premier institute. With the launch of Gorewada village, Nagpur District on 1914 hectares of
NAIRP, machine learning practitioners will be able to Forest Land through FDCML.
search quickly and get access to myriads of learning 2015. Which state has launched the ‘walk to work’
resources. NAIRP will index a wide variety of AI-specific campaign as a part of Fit India Movement?
learning materials and allow interested candidates access A. West Bengal
to different resources for converting concepts into working B. Uttar Pradesh
modules. C. Rajasthan
2013. Name the tech firm, that has partnered with D. Meghalaya
Ministry of Electronics and Information E. Manipur
Technology(MeitY) and launched a ‘Build for Digital Answer: D
India’ programme . Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, has
A. TCS launched ‘walk to work’ campaign in state as a part of Fit
B. Microsoft India Movement. The campaign is named
C. Facebook #WalktoWorkMeghalaya. CM urged the citizens to walk
D. Google to the work at least once in a week. The idea of ‘walk to
E. None of these work’ will have multiple benefits, cuts the cost of fuel
Answer: D including reduction of CO2 emission, reduce congestion
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the city and more importantly for health and fitness.
(MeitY) and Google signed a statement of intent to roll- 2016. Who has been appointed as the Governor of
out ‘Build for Digital India’, a programme that will give Maharashtra?
engineering students a platform to develop market-ready, A. Bhagat Singh Koshyari
technology-based solutions that address key social B. Arif Mohammed Khan
problems. As part of the programme, engineering students C. Bandaru Dattatraya
across the country will be invited to apply and join in a D. Kalraj Mishra
learning journey that will help them transform their bright E. Tamilisai Soundararajan
ideas into real-world solutions. Applicants will take part in Answer: A
online and offline learning opportunities on key President Ram Nath Kovind announced the appointment
technologies such as machine learning, cloud and android. of five new Governors in the states of Rajasthan,
These will be offered through Google’s Developer Student Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana.
Club network and other Google Developer networks. Prominent Muslim face and former Congress leader Arif
Google will also offer mentorship sessions in product Mohammed Khan has been appointed the new Kerala
design, strategy and technology to the most promising Governor, replacing P. Sathasivam. Tamil Nadu BJP
products and prototypes. president Tamilisai Soundararajan has been appointed as
2014. The Government has approved to set up the the Governor of Telangana, replacing E.S.L. Narasimhan.
Gorewada International Zoo and Biopark in which Kalraj Mishra, who was the Governor of Himachal
city? Pradesh, has now been appointed as Governor of
A. Nagpur Rajasthan, where he replaces incumbent Kalyan Singh.
B. Pune Bandaru Dattatreya replaces Mishra in Himachal Pradesh.
C. Hyderabad BJP leader from Uttarakhand Bhagat Singh Koshyari has
D. Jaipur been appointed the new Governor of Maharashtra,
E. Hindupur replacing Vidyasagar Rao.
Answer: A 2017. Who is the new Director General of India’s
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced the Border Security Force (BSF)?
approval for the new Gorewada International Zoo to be A. Rajni Kant Mishra
inaugurated in Nagpur district of Maharashtra. bAccording B. Aswini Kumar
to Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra C. Vivek Kumar Johri

D. Ajay Raj Sharma Answer: B
E. None of these The Election Commission of India is scheduled to host the
Answer: C 4th General Assembly of Association of World Election
IPS officer Vivek Kumar Johri took charge as the Director Bodies (A-WEB) at Bengaluru on 3rd September 2019.
General (DG) of the country’s largest border guarding India will take over as A-WEB’s Chair for the 2019-21
force, BSF. He worked as the Special Secretary in the term. Over 50 countries across the globe will join the
external intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis meeting at Bengaluru from 02nd to 04th September, 2019.
Wing), under the Cabinet Secretariat. An International Conference on “Initiatives and
2018. Who has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Challenges of Social Media and Information Technology
Army Staff? in Elections” will also be held on 04th September, 2019.
A. Lt Gen Paramjit Singh The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) is
B. Lt Gen Vikrant Singh largest association of Election Management Bodies
C. Lt Gen MP Khare (EMBs) worldwide. A-WEB was established on October
D. Lt Gen MM Naravane 14, 2013 in Song-do, South Korea. The permanent
E. None of these secretariat of A-WEB is located at Seoul. A-WEB’s vision
Answer: D is to foster efficiency and effectiveness in conducting free,
Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Mukund fair, transparent and participative elections worldwide.
Naravane has taken over as Vice Chief of Army Staff 2021. Who has won Belgian Grand Prix 2019.
(VCAS). Lt Gen Naravane would be the senior-most A. Charles Leclerct
officer when General Bipin Rawat finishes his tenure as B. None of theset
Army Chief at the end of December. Gen Rawat is set to C. Lewis Hamilton t
take over as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lt. D. Sebastian Vettelt
Gen. Naravane succeeds Lt. Gen. D. Anbu who retired E. Valtteri Bottas
from service on August 31. Chief of the Army Staff – Answer: A
General Bipin Rawat. Charles Leclerc just held off Lewis Hamilton to win the
2019. Who assumed charge as Eastern Army Belgian Grand Prix from pole position, securing the first
Commander? victory of his Formula One career and ending Ferrari’s
A. Anil Chauhant long wait for a win.
B. Arun Govindt Hamilton was within one second of Leclerc on the final
C. Atul Bhatnagart lap, but the 21-year-old from Monaco held his nerve.
D. Sumit Shekhart 2022. Indian sports person Sasikumar Mukund is
E. Ajay Bakshi related to which sports?
Answer: A A. Tennis
Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan assumed charge as B. Badminton
Army Commander, Eastern Command, at the Command C. Wrestling
Headquarters at Fort William in Kolkata. Chouhan is D. Hockey
succeeding Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, E. Cricket
who assumed charge of the vice chief of the Army. Answer: A
Previously, General Chouhan was appointed as the In Tennis, Sasikumar Mukund ended runner-up in both
Director-General of Military Operations at Army singles and doubles at ATP Challenger Tour, in Baotou,
Headquarter, New Delhi, since January 30, 2018. China. The 12th seed Mukund lost to Australian top seed
2020. The Election Commission of India is scheduled to James Duckworth 4-6 3-6 in the singles in the clay-court
host the 4th General Assembly of Association of World event of Challenger 80 category tournament. In the
Election Bodies (A-WEB) at _____. doubles, Mukund and Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili pair
A. Hyderabad lost 6-7 (3) 2-6 to second seed Korean pair of Ji Sung
B. Bangalore Nam and Min-Kyu Song.
C. Delhi 2023. Tejinderpal won a silver medal in which event at
D. Mumbai the Czech Republic Athletic Meet?
E. Kolkata A. 400 meter racing

B. shot put throw Answer: C
C. discuss throw Jessi Combs popularly known by the nickname of “fastest
D. javelin throw woman on four wheels.” died in a car crash in an attempt
E. Cycling to break a record. She was of 36 years. She was attempting
Answer: B to break the record of Women’s Land Speed Record of
The 24-year-old Indian, who has a personal best of 512 mph (823 kph) set in 1976 by Kitty O’Neil.
20.75m, has already qualified for World championship 2027. What was the theme of the World Coconut Day
being the Area champion following his gold-winning feat 2019?
at Asian Athletics Championships. Tomas Stanek of A. “Coconut for Family Wellness”
Czech Republic won the gold with 20.86m. B. “Coconut for Good Health, Wealth & Wellnessis
2024. Which state will host the 36th National Games C. “A Healthy Wealthy Life with Coconut”
from October 20 – November 4, 2020? D. “Coconut for Family Nutrition, Health and Wellness”
A. Assam E. None of these
B. Goa Answer: A
C. Odisha World Coconut Day was observed on September 2, 2019.
D. West Bengal It was established in 2009 to commemorate the formation
E. None of these day of Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) which
Answer: B is under the aegis of the United Nations Economic and
The much-delayed 36th National Games will be staged in Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP).
Goa from 20 October to 4 November next year. The IOA The day highlights the importance and uses of
finalised the dates during its meeting with the Goan coconuts.World.In India, Coconut Development Board
delegation.The meeting was attended by IOA top brass (CDB) celebrated the 21st Edition of World Coconut Day
and delegation from Goa, including Sports Minister Babu at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in Odisha.
Azgaonkar, Sports Secretary J Ashok Kumar, VM The theme was “Coconut for Family Wellness”.
Prabhudesai, Krishnamurthy and Engineer Anil Ringne. 2028. The ECI has recently launched which
2025. Name the deceased comedian, who won Emmy programme under which a voter from each family will
awards for her works in Comedy Series on Rhoda get a username and password for updation of electoral
A. Valerie Harper roll?
B. Heath Ledger A. Electors Verification Programme
C. Alan Rickman B. Election Verification Programme
D. Michael Clarke Duncan C. Electoral Validation Programme
E. None of these D. Electors Validation Programme
Emmy Award-winning actress Valerie Harper has passed Answer: A
away. The actress, who is best known for her role as The Election Commission launched new mega Electors
Rhoda on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” She won four Verification Programme (EVP) across the country. The
Emmy Awards playing Rhoda Morgenstern, a programme, which seeks to electoral rolls through
wisecracking New Yorker, first on “The Mary Tyler crowdsourcing, will go on till 15th of October. Under the
Moore Show” and then on “Rhoda.”. She began her career programme, a voter from each family will get a username
as a dancer on Broadway, making her debut in the musical and password, allowing a person to upload all documents
“Take Me Along” in 1959 related to electoral registration and tag similar details
2026. Renowned American personality Jessi Combs about his or her family members. These details will then
passed away recently. She was a well known be verified by block-level officers. It will be done by 36
___________ CEOs at the state headquarters level, by 740 district
A. Singer electoral officers at the district level and by BLOs and
B. Wrestler electoral registration officers in around one million polling
C. Car Racer stations. The EVP programme can be effected both online
D. Actress and offline. On the occasion of the nationwide mega
E. Adfilm Director million launch of Electors Verification Programme, a

special camp was held at Election Commission D. ‘Namaste Bharat’
Headquarters in New Delhi. E. None of these
2029. KVIC has launched the first-ever ‘Terracotta Answer: A
Grinder’ in which city? The High Commissions of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
A. Varanasi and Papua New Guinea jointly organised “Namaste
B. Ahmedabad Pacific”, event in Delhi. The event was organized to
C. Delhi showcase in India the culture of the Pacific countries.
D. Kolkata There was also showcase of the International Solar
E. Jaipur Alliance and Pollinate Energy based in Australia, Nepal
Answer: A and India, and solar lanterns from Barefoot College in
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Rajasthan
launched a first ever ‘Terracotta Grinder’ at Sewapuri in 2032. Dr. Harsh Vardhan was chosen as Chair of the
Varanasi. This machine will grind the wasted and broken ________ Session of the WHO Regional Committee for
pottery items for re-using in pottery-making. This South-East Asia.
Terracotta grinder will make grinding of wasted pottery A. 72nd
items faster than the traditional mortar and pestle. It will B. 63rd
lessen the cost of production, and will also help in solving C. 47th
the problem of shortage of clays. The grinder was D. 82nd
designed by KVIC Chairman – Vinai Kumar Saxena and E. 52nd
fabricated by a Rajkot-based engineering unit. Answer: A
2030. Who designed the new logo and certificate design Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan inaugurated a
of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in week-long meeting of WHO Regional Committee of
collaboration with the technical support team of South-East Asia in New Delhi. Dr Harsh Vardhan was
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) ? also unanimously elected as Chair of the 72nd Session of
A. Rohit Devgan the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia. Eight
B. Shivalini Kumar Ministers of Health from the 11 countries of the WHO
C. Akshar Pathak South East Asia Region (SEAR), Smt Preeti Sudan,
D. Sujata Keshavan Secretary (HFW), Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional
E. None of these Director, WHO South-East Asia Region were also present
Answer: A at the inaugural session.This is the second time that India
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Prakash is hosting the Regional Committee meeting; the previous
Javadekar unveiled the new logo and certificate design of one was also hosted by India in New Delhi.
the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) at a 2033. Which state announced a ₹4,750-crore interest
function in Mumbai. The launch took place during a & penalty waiver on crop loans taken from cooperative
special interaction event between the film industry and banks?
board members. The design was designed by designer A. Haryana
Rohit Devgun with technical support from National B. Madhya Pradesh
Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Introduction of a C. Telangana
QR code in the new certificate design is in sync with the D. Karnataka
world of digital technology and will bring in greater E. Punjab
transparency and provide information to filmmakers in a Answer: A
better way, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced
2031. Name the cultural event organised by the high ₹4,750-crore interest and penalty waiver on crop loans
commissions of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New taken from cooperative banks. Around 10 lakh farmers,
Guinea, and Fiji to showcase pacific region cultures in who had borrowed from Primary Agriculture Cooperative
India. Societies (PACS), District Cooperative Central Banks
A. ‘Namaste Pacific’ (DCCB) and Land Mortgage Bank (LMB) — would be
B. ‘NamasteAsia’ benefitted.
C. ‘Namaste India’

2034. World Bank has signed agreement with Uttar pressures in check. Expecting the trajectory to improve in
Pradesh Government for the pro-poor tourism FY21, the growth is likely to close in on 7 per cent with a
development project. What is the total cost of the 6.8 per cent growth pace.
project. 2037. Which bank has entered into an agreement with
A. USD 57 million ECL Finance Limited for priority sector lending to
B. USD 58 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ?
C. USD 59 million A. ECL Finance Limited
D. USD 60 million B. Avanse Financial Services
E. USD 61 million C. Tata Capital
Answer: A D. HDFC Credila Financial Services Private Limited
World Bank will fund ‘pro-poor tourism’ (PPT) E. None of these
development projects worth more than $57 million in top Answer: A
tourist hotspots of Agra and Braj-Mathura regions in Uttar ECL Finance, a subsidiary of Edelweiss Financial
Pradesh. While the World Bank will incur 70% of the Services, and government-owned Central Bank of India
project cost, the remaining 30% will be borne by the UP have signed an agreement for priority sector lending to
government. According to UP tourism directorate, the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) customers.
World Bank and the union finance ministry have already The partnership comes after the Reserve Bank of India
signed loan and project agreements for the proposed PPT announced a progressive co-origination policy in
projects. Pro-poor tourism is a holistic tourism concept September last year, allowing banks and non-banking
aimed at poverty alleviation in the periphery of selected finance companies (NBFCs) to co-lend to a wider set of
tourism hubs through interventions pertaining to the enterprise owners. This is the first such co-origination
economic, social and cultural aspects of the area. partnership of Central Bank of India with an NBFC. Last
2035. What is India’s GDP growth rate in FY20 as per month, the Edelweiss group signed an agreement with
Fitch Solutions? Bank of Baroda for a strategic co-origination partnership.
A. 6.4% The partnership with Central Bank of India comes in quick
B. 6.6% succession at a time when access to credit is a crucial
C. 6.8% catalyst for the continued growth of the MSME segment.
D. 6.9% 2038. Who was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice
E. 7.0% of Jharkhand High Court?
Answer: A A. Harish Chandra Mishra
Fitch Solutions said as it trimmed GDP forecast for the B. Sathish Chandra Mishra
current fiscal to 6.4 per cent from 6.8 per cent previously. C. Mahesh Chandra Mishra
India’s real GDP growth slumped further in Q1 of D. Saurav Chandra Mishra
FY2019/20 (April - March) to 5 per cent year-on-year, E. None of these
from 5.8 per cent in Q4 (January-March) FY2018/19 due Answer: A
mainly to a sharp slowdown in private consumption The Government has notified the appointment of Justice
growth. Harish Chandra Mishra as the Acting Chief Justice of the
2036. What is India’s GDP growth rate for India as Jharkhand High Court. The appointment was made in
per DBS in FY20? view of the demise of Acting Chief Justice Prashant
A. 6.2% Kumar.
B. 6.3% 2039. Which country has elected, Oleksiy Honcharuk
C. 6.4% as its 17th Prime Minister?
D. 6.5% A. Ukraine
E. 6.6% B. Libya
Answer: A C. Algeria
Singapore’s banking group DBS has revised India’s real D. Syria
GDP growth forecast downwards for the current financial E. None of these
year to 6.2 per cent from 6.8 per cent projected earlier. Answer: A
The resultant negative output gap will keep inflationary

Ukrainian parliament of the 9th convocation appointed D. Jamshedpur
Oleksiy Honcharuk to be the Ukrainian prime minister. E. None of these
His candidacy was introduced by Ukrainian President Answer: A
Volodymyr Zelensky and supported by 290 MPs out of The 14th Conference of Parties, COP14 to the UN
419 registered in the session hall, thus making him the Convention to Combat Desertification began on a high
youngest government head in the Ukrainian history. note at Greater Noida. As India assumed COP presidency
2040. Who will be honoured with the prestigious for two years, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and
'Global Goalkeeper Award' by the Bill and Melinda Climate Change Prakash Javadekar expressed optimism
Gates Foundation? towards restoring land ecology and environment. The key
A. Narendra Modi outcomes of COP14 will facilitate in delivering
B. Bill Gates convergence and synergies among the existing
C. Dr. Alaa Murabit programmes in the field of agriculture, forestry, land,
D. Henrietta Fore water management and poverty alleviation, which will
E. None of these cater the need to achieve the Sustainable Development
Answer: A Goals, SDG. The opening session of the High-Level
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honoured with the Segment on 9th of this month will be inaugurated by
prestigious ‘Global Goalkeeper Award’ by the Bill and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Melinda Gates Foundation for his leadership and 2043. Where was the International Snacks Festival
commitment to the Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan. The annual 2019 held ?
awards, in five categories, are presented to leaders and A. Hyderabad, Telangana
individuals for their efforts in achieving the Sustainable B. New Delhi, Delhi
Development Goals (SDGs). The categories are Progress, C. Mumbai, Maharashtra
Changemaker, Campaign, Goalkeepers Voice and the D. Kolkata, West Bengal
Global Goalkeeper E. None of these
2041. Name the scientist who has been selected for the Answer: A
CSIR Young Scientist Award 2019 in the field of A 3-day International Snacks Festival 2019 was
Chemical Sciences. inaugurated in Hyderabad, Telangana.It was inaugurated
A. John Mondal at the Ameerpet Metro station by Hyderabad Metro Rail
B. Srinivas Mondal (HMRL) Managing Director (MD) NVS Reddy, along
C. Peter Mondal with secretary to Tourism, Culture & Youth Affairs of
D. Chetan Mondal Telangana, B Venkatesham and Larsen & Toubro Metro
E. None of these Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH) project director MP Naidu
Answer: A and others. The snacks are sold at 4 metro stations namely
Scientist John Mondal has been selected for the CSIR Ameerpet, Hitec City, Uppal and the Mahatma Gandhi
Young Scientist Award 2019 in the field of Chemical Bus Station (MGBS). The event is organized by
Sciences. He is a scientist at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Telangana Tourism and Culture Department in association
Chemical Technology in Hyderabad. He has made with the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited.
contributions in the area of heterogeneous catalysis. 2044. ”Samudrayaan” project is the pilot project of
Mondal is currently pursuing research in biomass which ministry?
conversion of waste cooking oils to value added products, A. Ministry of Earth Sciences
clean fuel hydrogen production. The CSIR Young B. Ministry of Science and Technology
Scientist Award is given to those under 35 years and it C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
carries a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a plaque. D. Ministry of Jal Shakti
2042. The 14th Conference of Parties, COP14 to the E. None of these
UN Convention to Combat Desertification began at Answer: A
which city? India’s ambition to send men to the deep sea in a
A. Greater Noida submersible vehicle is likely to be a reality in 2021-22
B. Amritsar with the ‘Samudrayaan’ project. The project proposes to
C. Varanasi send a submersible vehicle with three persons to a depth

of about 6000 metres to carry out deep underwater studies. is the tallest Air Traffic Control tower in India with a
The indigenously developed vehicle is capable of crawling height of 102 metres. The new complex comprises of three
on the sea bed at a depth of six kilometre for 72 hours. buildings – the Aerodrome Control Tower, Area &
The ₹200 crore project proposes to carry three persons in Approach Control Services Building and the
a submersible vehicle to a depth of 6000 metres under sea Administrative Block – constructed at the cost of
for various studies. approximately₹250 crore while the equipment cost ₹100
2045. Name the Indian women cricketer who has crore. The commissioning of the new tower is expected to
announced her retirement from T20 internationals enhance the efficiency of air traffic management services
recently. at the IGIA which is the busiest airport in India. At a
A. Mithali Raj height of 102 meters, the tower enables air traffic
B. Jhulan Goswami controllers to have better visibility of all the three
C. Ekta Bisht runways, apron area and taxiways.
D. Poonam Raut 2048. India has announced a contribution of _____
E. None of these million USD to the Global Fund for AIDS,
Answer: A Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFTAM) for 2020-22.
Former India women’s team skipper Mithali Raj A. 21
announced retirement from T20 Internationals. She led B. 22
India in 32 T20Is India including 3 Women’s T20 World C. 23
Cups in 2012 (Sri Lanka), 2014 (Bangladesh) and 2016 D. 24
(India). In 89 T20 Internationals, Mithali scored 2364 runs E. 25
including 17 fifties with a career-best 97 not out. Answer: B
2046. A new book named “A Short History of Indian India has announced a contribution of USD 22 million to
Railways“, has been penned by _______. the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
A. Rajendra B Aklekar (GFTAM) for 2020-22 as part of its commitment towards
B. Kuldeep Singh Sengar eliminating these diseases. India shares a sustained
C. Raghvendra Singh partnership with the Global Fund since 2002, both as
D. Ashok Kumar recipient and as a donor. An increase of 10 per cent over
E. Brajesh Kumar Prajapati the amount contributed by us in the fifth cycle.
Answer: A 2049. Tinsukia Railway station in the State of Assam
A new book named “A Short History of Indian Railways“, has become the ____th station in the country to have
has been penned by veteran journalist and author Rajendra free public Wi-Fi
B Aklekar. This new book on the history of Indian A. 3500 th
Railways chronicles the journey of the national transporter B. 4000 th
from the 1830s to the new high-speed Train 18 and Prime C. 2800 th
Minister Narendra Modis ambitious bullet train project. D. 3000 th
2047. Name the Airport which has unveiled India’s E. 4200 th
tallest ATC tower for better air transport management Answer: B
services? Tinsukia Junction in northeast region (Assam) has become
A. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport the 4000th railway station in the country to have free
B. Indira Gandhi International Airport public WiFi. RailWire WiFi will be available to any user
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport who has a smartphone with a working mobile connection.
D. Kempegowda International Airport Free WiFi is a pro-passenger initiative of the Ministry
E. None of these which in line the Prime Minister’s ‘Digital India’
Answer: B programme.
The tallest ATC tower in the country which is expected to 2050. Which state recently implemented ‘One nation-
enhance safety and efficiency of air transport management one ration card’ scheme?
services over the capital’s skies was inaugurated at the IGI A. Odisha
Airport. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri B. Rajasthan
inaugurated the Delhi Air Traffic Service Complex, which C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Meghalaya laboratory, library, multipurpose hall, rooms for principal,
E. Maharashtra staff and accounts section and separate toilets for boys and
Answer: A girls on each floor. Shree Schoolchaun Higher Secondary
Central Government’s ‘One nation-one ration card’ School is an educational institution of repute in Jhapa
scheme was today implemented on a pilot basis in the district of Nepal.
areas under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation 2053. IRDAI sets up panel to revisit 3-yr old trade
(BMC). The scheme will be rolled out in other parts of the credit insurance guidelines. Who is appointed as the
state in phases, said Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare head of the committee?
Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain. The ‘One nation-one A. Atul Sahai
ration card’ scheme enables Food Security Act card B. Vipin Anand
holders to collect their ration from any PDS shop across C. T C Suseel Kumar
the state. Beneficiaries need to link their ration cards with D. M R Kumar
Aadhaar cards to avail the facility, a deadline for which E. None of these
has been extended by the State Government till September Answer: A
15. Insurance regulator Irdai has decided to review its three-
2051. The festival of nuakhai is a festival to celebrate year old guidelines on trade credit insurance in line with
newly harvested food by the farmers is observed in the changing requirements of the market. Trade credit
which state? insurance policy provides coverage to supplier of goods
A. Odisha and services against delay in payment or non-payments of
B. Punjab trade credit. The Insurance Regulatory and Development
C. Delhi Authority of India (Irdai) has set up a nine-member
D. Rajasthan working group headed by New India Assurance CMD
E. Meghalaya Atul Sahai with an aim to review March 2016 guidelines.
Answer: A The panel, which has been asked to submit its report in
Nuakhai, as the name suggests that nua means new and three-months, would study the need and scope for changes
khai means food. So, the festival of nuakhai is a festival to in the current guidelines keeping with the times and
celebrate newly harvested food by the farmers. One day requirements of various segments of market.
after the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi it is celebrated 2054. ESIC has tied up with which bank to provide
especially in the Western part of Odisha with much pump electronic payment services for beneficiaries of ESIC?
and jubilation. People staying in distant lands come back A. ICICI Bank
to their native places, wear new clothes and offer prayers B. Punjab National Bank
before the God and eat delicious foods prepared from the C. HDFC Bank
newly harvested crops. D. State Bank of India
2052. In which district of Nepal the new building of E. Axis Bank
Shree Schoolchaun Higher Secondary School has been Answer: D
built with Government of India’s assistance? Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has partnered
A. Jhapa District with State Bank of India for direct transfer of benefits
B. Humla District electronically into bank accounts of all stakeholders. SBI
C. Nuwakot District will provide e-payment services directly to bank accounts
D. Gulmi District of all ESIC beneficiaries and payees without any manual
E. Ilam District intervention as an integrated and automated process. The
Answer: A bank would provide e-payment integration with the
Nepal’s Attorney General Agni Prasad Kharel and enterprise resource planning processes of ESIC through its
Ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri jointly cash management product e-payment technology platform.
inaugurated a school building constucted with India’s The e-payment integration would effect statutory benefit
assistance in Jhapa District. The new building of Shree payments to ESIC beneficiaries as well as other payees on
Schoolchaun Higher Secondary School has been built with real time basis, reducing time lags and delays and at the
Government of India’s grant of 35.70 million Nepali same time, help eliminate mistakes and errors caused by
Rupees. The two story building comprises 25 classrooms, repetitive and manual data entries.

2055. Which among the following banks has deployed Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The NDB is
'robotic arms' to count currency notes? the first Multilateral Development Bank established by
A. ICICI Bank developing countries and emerging economies — Brazil,
B. Axis Bank Russia, India, China and South Africa. India is one of the
C. HDFC Bank founding members, holding 20% stake in the Bank
D. Yes Bank 2058. Who has been elected as the Chairman of the
E. None of these Association of World Election Bodies (AWEB) for the
Answer: A 2019-21 term?
The robots are taking over one more function at the A. Achal Kumar Jyoti
country’s second largest private lender. ICICI Bank B. Ashok Lavasa
announced the deployment of industrial ‘Robotic Arms’ to C. Sunil Arora
digitise operations at its currency chests. With this move it D. Rajiv Mehrishi
has become India’s first commercial bank – and among a E. None of these
few across the globe – to customise and deploy industrial Answer: C
robots to automate repetitive high volume steps in Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora assumed
handling cash processing on high-end note sorting Chairmanship of the Association of World Election
machines. Bodies (A-WEB) for the term 2019-21. The decision and
2056. How much amount has been approved by the announcement to this effect was made at the fourth
Government of India for capital infusion in IDBI General Assembly of A-WEB underway here, being
Bank? attended by as many as 120 delegates from 50 countries.
A. Rs. 7,500 crore He was handed over the AWEB Flag by the
B. Rs. 9,300 crore Representative of Outgoing Chair, Mr Ion Mincu
C. Rs. 5,200 crore Radulescu from Romania.
D. Rs. 6,300 crore 2059. The joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019
E. Rs. 8,600 crore will be held between India Army with which country?
Answer: B A. Sri Lanka
The government has approved Rs. 9,300 crore fund B. United States
infusion in IDBI Bank to help improve the bank’s capital C. China
base and turn it profitable. Out of Rs 9,300 crore, the D. Malaysia
government will infuse Rs 4,557 crore, and Life Insurance E. Russia
Corporation (LIC) will invest Rs 4,743 crore. IDBI Bank’s Answer: B
gross bad loan ratio stood at 29.12% in the first quarter of The Indo-US joint military training drill named Exercise
the current fiscal year, the highest among all Indian banks. Yudh Abhyas – 2019 is scheduled to be conducted at Joint
The shareholding of the government was reduced to 46.46 Base Lewis Mc Chord, Washington, USA from 05-18
per cent from 86 per cent while LIC stake in the bank September 2019. This will be the 15th edition of the joint
increased to 51 per cent in January this year exercise, hosted alternately between India and United
2057. Joint India- NDB workshop on Enhancing States.
NDB’s engagement with the India private and public 2060. Name the homegrown drone launced by Iranian
sector was held in which city? Army that is capable of carrying long-time surveillance
A. Delhi missions and hitting the targets with high precision.
B. Hyderabad A. Mian
C. Bangalore B. Kian
D. Mumbai C. Rian
E. Jodhpur D. Iian
Answer: A E. Lina
Joint India- NDB workshop on Enhancing NDB’s Answer: B
engagement with the India private and public sector was Iranian Army unveiled a new homegrown jet-propelled
held in New Delhi. The workshop was co-organized by drone, named KIAN, capable of carrying long-time
NDB and the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) surveillance missions and hitting the targets with high

precision, Polygon reported İRNA. The drone was B. Fourth
unveiled in a ceremony in the presence of Commander of C. Fourth
Army Air Defense. D. Third
2061. ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise Begins in E. First
________. Answer: E
A. Phillipines India finished at the top of the ISSF World Cup
B. Thailand Rifle/Pistol Championship in Rio De Janeiro held from
C. Vietnam August 26 to September 03, 2019. Abhishek Verma – 10
D. Cambodia metre air pistol Men. Elavenil Valarivan – 10 metre air
E. USA rifle Women. Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary
Answer: B staged a remarkable comeback to claim the mixed 10m air
The U.S. Navy and maritime forces from the Association pistol gold, ending India’s campaign on a rousing note in
of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will begin the first the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. Representing the other
ASEAN – U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX) with opening Indian team in the same event, Yashaswini Deswal and
ceremonies at Sattahip Naval Base, Thailand and ending Abhishek Verma won the silver as India picked up the
in Singapore. AUMX includes eight warships and four maximum possible medals on the final day of the
aircraft from seven countries, and more than a thousand tournament.
personnel representing all ten ASEAN member states and 2064. Who dethrones Virat Kohli to become top
the United States. AUMX was first proposed at the batsman in ICC Test rankings?
Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense A. Steve Smith
Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in 2017 and B. Kane Williamson
confirmed during the 12th ADMM in October 2018. C. Quinton de Kock
2062. Asia's first 5th Generation - Virtual Reality D. Joe Root
based Advanced Driver Training Simulator Centre E. None of these
was launched in which city? Answer: A
A. Chennai Steve Smith dethroned India captain Virat Kohli to
B. Delhi reclaim the No.1 spot in ICC Test rankings. Virat Kohli
C. Bejing has now slipped to No.2 in the ICC rankings for Test
D. Singapore batsmen with 903 points. Australia’s Pat Cummins
E. Seoul continues to lead the bowlers rankings with 908 rating
Answer: A points. Jason Holder of the West Indies retained his top
Asia’s first 5th Generation – Virtual Reality based spot among the all-rounders with 472 rating points,
Advanced Driver Training Simulator Centre was launched followed by Ben Stokes (411) and Shakib Al Hasan (399).
at the Automobile Association of Southern India Centre 2065. September 5 is observed as the International Day
(AASI), Chennai. In the first 6 months, AASI will train of Charity in memory of which International
200 Ambulance drivers free of cost, under ‘Safe Drivers personality?
Campaign’. The patented simulator was ideated, designed A. Nelson Mandela
and developed by Chennai based Red Chariots B. Mahatma Gandhi
Technologies Pvt Ltd and it took close to three years for a C. Mother Teresa
team of 12 engineers to develop the hardware and D. Martin Luther King Jr
software, emulating the Indian driving standards and road E. Helen Keller
conditions. Existing drivers can make use of this simulator Answer: C
to learn the advanced techniques of driving and implement International Day of Charity is observed on 5 September
it in their day to day driving style at a very nominal cost of every year to eradicate poverty in all its forms and
Rs 100 for an 8-minute session dimensions to achieve sustainable development goals. It
2063. What is the rank of India in the medal table of was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in
the 2019 season of ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol 2012. This date commemorates the anniversary of passing
Championship Series? of Mother Teresa who worked tirelessly for the people
A. Fifth

who are in need, to overcome poverty, distress and Answer: A
suffering of the poorest in the world. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir
2066. Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5 has been adjudged as the ‘Best Swachh Iconic place’ in
every year in memory of which former President of the country in the ‘Swachh Iconic Places’ list. The list was
India? released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of
A. Gyani Zail Singh Drinking Water and Sanitation. The shrine has been
B. Rajendra Prasad adjudged on the basis of the overall improvement in
C. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan sanitation. The President will confer the prestigious award
D. Zakir Hussain to the Shrine during the Swachh Mahotsav to be organized
E. V.V. Giri by the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation on the 6th
Answer: C September.
Teachers’ Day commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. 2069. Recently, which state police has launched a ‘C-
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan who was a scholar, recipient of Plan’ smartphone application that will help them keep
Bharat Ratna, first Vice President and second President of a tab on anti-social elements to counter their nefarious
independent India. He was born on 5 September, 1888. He designs in time?
was a grand advocate of edification, and was the A. Madhya Pradesh
distinguished envoy, academician, and India’s President, B. Uttar Pradesh
above all a great Teacher. C. Delhi
2067. What is the total fund size of the newly launched D. Tamil Nadu
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Investment platform? E. Kerala
A. USD 100 billion Answer: B
B. USD 200 billion The Uttar Pradesh Police has launched a ‘C-Plan’
C. USD 50 billion smartphone application that will help them keep a tab on
D. USD 150 billion anti-social elements to counter their nefarious designs in
E. USD 75 billion time. The app, launched at the new police headquarters in
Answer: A Lucknow, will not only help police to be informed of
B K Modi, chairman of Smart Group and Singapore-based simmering communal tensions or other disputes taking
Spice Global, announced the launch of the Overseas place even in far-flung villages by common people, but
Citizen of India (OCI) Forum with a proposed fund size of also help them verify the received information. The
USD 100 billion, with a focus on promoting global department has identified 10 people in every village,
economic investment by OCIs into various sectors in known as Sambhrant-10, across the state who will inform
India. The OCI platform has the potential to increase about anti-social elements, simmering communal tensions
India’s GDP by 50 per cent and it is undertaking large- or land disputes taking place in their respective villages
scale investment in Kashmir as one of its first projects. through the app. The app is an initiative aimed at assisting
OCI investor forum will undertake investment in the better community policing in the state and bringing down
region of Kashmir to develop 100 global wellness hotels the crime rate by improving the police-public partnership
in Kashmir estimated at a gross investment of Rs 1,000 with the help of technology. The move will allow the
crore. The OCI initiative will aid the development of a selected community members to have a greater voice in
‘New India’ as a USD 5 trillion economy by acting as a setting priorities and their engagement in efforts to
bridge to allow global Indians an opportunity to give back improve the quality of life in their neighbourhoods
to their homeland. 2070. ‘Jai Bheem Mukhyamantri Yojana’ is a social-
2068. Vaishno Devi Shrine adjudged as Best Swachh welfare scheme launched by which state?
Iconic Place in India. The place is located in which A. Delhi
state? B. Punjab
A. Jammu and Kashmir C. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra D. West Bengal
C. Meghalaya E. Gujarat
D. Manipur Answer: A
E. Mizoram

The Delhi Cabinet, decided to include other backward 2072. According to the latest estimate of rating agency
class (OBC) and general category students in its ‘Jai CRISIL, what is the GDP growth of India for the
Bheem Mukhyamantri Yojana’, and enhance financial financial year 2019-20?
assistance from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. one lakh for coaching A. 6.9%
for various competitive exams. Earlier, the scheme was B. 6.3%
only for the scheduled caste category students under C. 6.6%
which financial assistance of up to Rs. 40,000 would be D. 7.1%
provided. A civil service aspirant will be provided Rs. one E. 7.3%
lakh financial assistance for 12-month coaching, whose Answer: B
annual family income is less than Rs. eight lakh will be Domestic rating agency Crisil sharply slashed its GDP
able to avail the scheme. forecast for FY20 to 6.3 percent from 6.9 percent earlier.
2071. The Reserve Bank of India has made it The downward review comes days after GDP growth
mandatory for the banks to link all new floating rate slowed down to a 25-quarter low of 5 percent in the June
personal or retail loans and floating rate loans quarter which significantly is even lower than Pakistan 5.4
extended to MSME to external benchmarks. Which percent growth and is due to the slump in private
among the following external benchmarks is not consumption and a near stalling of manufacturing
among those that can be chosen by the banks to link activities.
the same? 2073. Who is going to be honoured with UEFA
A. Government of India 3-Months Treasury Bill yield President’s Award?
published by the Financial Benchmarks India Private Ltd A. Patric Cantona
(FBIL) B. Swanik Cantona
B. Government of India 6-Months Treasury Bill yield C. Edmol Cantona
published by the FBIL D. Eric Cantona
C. Repo rate E. None of these
D. Any benchmark market interest rate published by the Answer: D
NPCI Former Manchester United and France legend Eric
E. None of these Cantona is to receive the UEFA President’s Award at the
Answer: D Champions League draw in Monaco. The 53-year-old,
The RBI has made it mandatory for banks to link all new who won five English championships with Leeds and
floating-rate loans for housing, auto and MSMEs to Manchester United in the 1990s and two French titles with
external benchmark like repo from October 1, a move Marseille, joins an illustrious list of previous recipients
aimed at ensuring faster transmission of policy rate cuts to which includes Johann Cruyff, Alfredo Di Stefano and
borrowers. Industry and retail borrowers have been Eusebio. Cantona is the third Manchester United player to
complaining that banks do not pass on the entire RBI’s receive the award after Bobby Charlton in 2008 and David
policy rate (repo rate) reduction to them. Reserve Bank of Beckham last year.
India (RBI) has been observed that due to various reasons, 2074. Who was recently conferred with the 'Lamp of
the transmission of policy rate changes to the lending rate Peace of Saint Francis ' award?
of banks under the current marginal cost of funds based A. Muhammad Yunus
lending rate (MCLR) framework has not been satisfactory. B. Amartya Sen
In 2019, the Reserve Bank has already reduced the repo or C. Jean Dreze
short-term lending rate by 110 basis points, but the banks D. Al Gore
have reportedly passed on only up to 40 bps to borrowers. E. Iqbal Qadir
The external benchmarks, to which the banks will be Answer: A
required to link their lending rates, could be repo, 3-month Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus was conferred
or 6-month treasury bill yield, or any other benchmark the ‘Lamp of Peace of Saint Francis ‘ award by the
published by the Financial Benchmarks India Private Ltd Vatican. He was given the award at the Basilica of St
(FBIL). The banks have also been asked to reset the Francis in Assisi, Italy. The awards was conferred for his
interest rate under external benchmark at least once in contribution towards establishing peace and harmony. The
three months. award is a recognition for distinguished work by an

individual for promoting peace and dialogue among capital also regularly tops a larger ranking of cities by
people. The Lamp of Peace award was first given to the quality of life compiled by consulting firm Mercer.
Polish trade union leader Lech Walesa in 1981 Among Indian cities, New Delhi is ranked at 118 and
2075. Who has been concurrently accredited as the Mumbai is ranked at 119. The ranking consists of 140
next High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of countries. Melbourne is ranked second followed by
Lesotho, with residence in Pretoria? Sydney and Osaka.
A. Shri Mandeep Singh 2078. Which country will host the FIFA World Cup
B. Shri Kapil Katpal 2022?
C. Shri Jaideep Sarkar A. Qatar
D. Shri Mukesh Sharma B. China
E. None of these C. Japan
Answer: C D. Greece
Shri Jaideep Sarkar has been concurrently accredited as E. Russia
the next High Commissioner of India to the Kingdom of Answer: A
Lesotho, with residence in Pretoria. FIFA unveiled the official emblem of the 22nd edition of
Sarkar, A 1987 IFS-batch officer, presently working as the FIFA World Cup which is scheduled to be hosted in
High Commissioner of India to the Republic of South Qatar. The official emblem of the FIFA World Cup Qatar
Africa 2022 embodies the vision of an event that connects and
2076. What is the rank of India in World Travel and engages the entire world, while also featuring striking
Tourism Competitiveness Index 2019 of WEF? elements of local and regional Arab culture and allusions
A. 09 to the beautiful game.
B. 12 2079. Who has been appointed as Pakistan head coach
C. 23 of men's cricket team and chief selector on a three-year
D. 34 contract?
E. 45 A. Shoaib Aktar
Answer: DIndia has moved up six places to rank 34th on B. Wasim Akram
world travel and tourism competitiveness index, driven by C. Misbah-ul-Haq
rich natural and cultural resources and strong price D. Shahid Afridi
competitiveness. India’s ranking improved from 40th to E. None of these
34th, the greatest improvement over 2017 among the top Answer: C
25 per cent of all countries ranked in the WEF report. Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been
Spain held on to the top spot in the World Economic appointed as Pakistan head coach of men’s cricket team
Forum’s (WEF) latest Travel and Tourism and chief selector on a three-year contract. Waqar Younis
Competitiveness Report (TTCR), which ranked 140 appointed as bowling coach. The first assignment of
countries on their relative strengths in global tourism and Misbah-Waqar combination will be the upcoming three
travel. Spain was followed by France, Germany and Japan, ODI and three T20I home series against Sri Lanka, which
with the United States replacing the UK in the top five. will be played from September 27 to October 9
2077. Which city has topped the EIU’s Most Liveable 2080. Name the Indian cricketer who launches
City in the World 2019 ranking? Campaign to save Rhinos in India?
A. Melbourne A. Rohit Sharma
B. Paris B. Shikar Dhawan
C. Vienna C. Virat Kohli
D. Osaka D. Virendra Shewag
E. Sydney E. Ajit Agarkar
Answer: C Answer: A
Vienna has held off Melbourne to retain the top spot on India vice-captain Rohit Sharma is launching
the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Rohit4Rhinos campaign, in partnership with WWF India
Index for 2019. Vienna and Melbourne have been neck and Animal Planet on World Rhino Day on September 22.
and neck in the EIU survey for years, but the Austrian The campaign is aim to build awareness for the need to

conserve the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros or the instruments, which do not exist anywhere else, in a few
Indian Rhino. Rohit Sharma joined WWF India as its selected areas. The SATHI Centre will run 24×7 round the
Brand Ambassador for Rhino Conservation in 2018 year.
2081. Which two countries agreed to work towards the 2083. Who among the following released the report on
establishment of a Joint Working Group on Cyber the presence of tigers in high altitude ecosystems
Security Cooperation ? prepared by the Global Tiger Forum (GTF) ?
A. India & South Korea A. Dharmendra Pradhan
B. India & Indonesia B. Prakash Javadekar
C. India & Australia C. Ravi Shankar Prasad
D. India & Russia D. Harsh Vardhan
E. India & USA E. None of these
Answer: C Answer: B
The 3rd India-Australia Cyber Policy Dialogue for the The central government will prepare a master plan for
year 2019 was held in New Delhi. Shri Upender Singh tigers at high altitudes, Union Environment Minister
Rawat, Joint Secretary in charge of e-Governance, Prakash Javadekar after releasing a report which revealed
Information Technology and Cyber Diplomacy at the that big cats have been found in high altitude regions.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian India has already become the capital of tigers with 70 per
delegation and Australian delegation was led by the cent of its population here. It is an exciting study as it
Ambassador for Cyber Affairs Dr. Tobias Feakin. India reveals that even ecology at high altitude is compatible for
and Australia affirmed commitment to ensure security and the tiger growth and we will take inputs from this study to
stability in cyberspace underpinned by their shared have a high altitude tiger master plan. Tiger habitats in
commitment to the implementation of the UNGGE reports high altitude require protection through sustainable land
of the 2013 and 2015 on the application of international use, as they are a high value ecosystem with several
law. The two countries further agreed to work towards the hydrological and ecological processes providing
establishment of a Joint Working Group on Cyber ecosystem services and adaptation to mitigate the ill
Security Cooperation and to commence negotiations for a effects of climate change. As per the latest tiger census
Framework Agreement on Cyber Cooperation. report, their number stood at 2,967 at last count in 2018, a
2082. How much amount has been allocated to the 33 per cent jump from 2,226 in 2014.
Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute 2084. Food ministry to ban single-use plastic bottles
(SATHI) of the Department of Science and Technology from ________.
(DST)? A. Sep 14
A. Rs 50 crore B. Sep 15
B. Rs 100 crore C. Sep 16
C. Rs 125 crore D. Sep 17
D. Rs 150 crore E. Sep 18
E. Rs 175 crore Answer: B
Answer: C Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry has decided to ban
An amount of Rs 125 crore has been earmarked for the single-use plastic in its various departments as well as the
SATHI (Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help public sector units under its administration from
Institute) Centre at IIT-Kharagpur for three financial years September 15. The decision was taken at a meeting held
starting from 2019-20. IIT-Kharagpur has been selected by Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas
for the SATHI Centre initiative of the Department of Paswan. The decision was taken during a high level
Science and Technology (DST) of the Indian government. meeting in the ministry with all high officials from FCI,
The initiative will be developed as a state-of-the-art consumer affairs and food ministry and Bureau of
shared, professionally managed science and technology International Standards (BIS).
infrastructure facility The primary objective of the centre 2085. Name the commodity exchange of India, that has
is to extend help to the neighbouring academic institutes, signed MoU with Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange
research establishments and the industries, particularly the (ZCE) for co-operation and the exchange of
start-ups and manufacturing units for using sophisticated information .

A. National Stock Exchange (NSE) principle approvals from 19 PSBs, including the State
B. National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank, Bank of
(NCDEX) Baroda and Union Bank of India. “59 Minutes” scheme
C. Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) uses advanced algorithms to analyse data points from
D. Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) several sources such as income tax returns and bank
E. None of these statements.
Answer: D 2088. What is the Gross Domestic Product(GDP)
Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), a subsidiary growth of India for the Fiscal Year 2020 as per CARE?
of Financial Technologies, and China-based Zhengzhou A. 6.3 – 6.4%
Commodity Exchange (ZCE) signed a memorandum of B. 6.4 - 6.5%
understanding (MoU) to explore areas of co-operation. C. 6.6 - 6.7%
ZCE offers commodity futures contracts in wheat, cotton D. 6.8 - 6.9%
& white sugar. The exchanges will work together to E. None of these
develop areas of co-operation and business opportunities Answer: B
with the goal of assisting and benefiting underlying The rating agency CARE cut the GDP estimate downward
producers, end-users, and investors in commonly traded from 6.7-6.8 per cent earlier to 6.4-6.5 per cent for FY20
products. with the underlying GVA growth of 6.3-6.4 per cent. The
2086. Which state has recently signed a Sister State cut in GDP rate is due to sharp economic growth
MoU with the Delaware State of America to boost ties? slowdown in Q1 of the FY20.
A. Gujarat 2089. Which bank has launched “DigiSmart” credit
B. Assam card primarily focused on the ever-growing segment of
C. Andhra Pradesh millennials ?
D. Haryana A. Standard Chartered Bank
E. Rajasthan B. Citi bank
Answer: A C. State Bank of India(SBI)
Gujarat Government and Delaware State of America D. HDFC Bank
signed MoU -Memorandum of Understanding for sister E. RBL Bank
state. MoU was signed in Gandhinagar, when a delegation Answer: A
of Delaware State of America called on Gujarat Chief The Standard Chartered Bank, a British multinational
Minister Delaware’s Vijay Rupani. MoU was signed by banking and financial services company has launched its
Gujarat Chief Minister and Delaware’s Secretary of state. “DigiSmart” credit card primarily focused on the ever-
Sectors like Biotechnology University, bio sciences, growing segment of millennials.
financial services, animal husbandry and dairy, port The new credit card is available for a nominal monthly fee
services have been short listed for future cooperation. The of only Rs 49. However, this fee will be waived off if the
American delegation has also invited Gujarat Chief spends of the customer are Rs 5,000 or above in the
Minister to visit Delaware State. previous month. Standard Chartered Bank has partnered
2087. How many PSB banks are authorized to provide with several companies such as Myntra, Grofers, Yatra,
loans under ‘PSB Loans in 59 Minutes’ web portal? Zomato, Ola and INOX in the initial phase to offer
A. 10 customers with discounts and other benefits.
B. 21 2090. Which organisation will provide a loan of Rs
C. 19 6,000 crore to Andhra Pradesh for various social
D. 15 infrastructure projects in the state.
E. 09 A. World Bank
Answer: C B. National Development Bank
Public sector banks (PSBs) have started giving in- C. Asian Development Bank
principle approval of home and personal loan applications D. International Monetary Fund
on the ‘PSB Loans in 59 Minutes’ web portal, launched E. None of these
last year to facilitate quick loans for micro, small and Answer: B
medium enterprises (MSMEs). Applicants can now get in-

New Development Bank (NDB) will provide a loan of Rs 2093. Which company has bagged a seven-year
6,000 crore to Andhra Pradesh for various social contract worth $300 million from ICICI Bank to
infrastructure projects in the state. The amount will be provide a comprehensive suite of services?
utilised for road development and other infrastructure A. Wipro
projects in rural areas. Out of the total Rs 6,000 crore, 30 B. TCS
per cent has to be borne by the State government and the C. Infosys
loan has to be repaid in 32 years. The New Development D. ITC Limited
Bank was set up in 2015 by BRICS nations. The E. None of these
Shanghai-based Bank has lent over Rs 75,000 crore to Answer: A
various project till date all over the world and Rs 25,000 Wipro has bagged a seven-year contract worth $300
crores in India alone. million from ICICI Bank to provide a comprehensive suite
2091. The Department of Financial Services has of services. Currently, IT Services Company Vara lnfotech
approved capitalinfusion worth _______ instate provides these services to ICICI Bank. The deal is
general insurance firms. expected to be completed by September 30, the IT major
A. Rs.12,000 crore will offer a range of services through its artificial
B. Rs.12,500 crore intelligence platform Wipro HOLMES. As a part of the
C. Rs.12,750 crore agreement, Vara Infotech’s 3,800 employees will be taken
D. Rs.12,800 crore on board by Wipro.
E. Rs.12,900 crore 2094. Which State’s Disaster Management Authority
Answer: A has won the 2019 “IT Excellence Award” for designing
The Department of Financial Services has approved the app SATARK by Express India ?
capital infusion worth Rs.12,000 crore in National A. Rajasthan
Insurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance B. Assam
in order to boost their capital base and meet regulatory C. West Bengal
norms. The Budget had provisioned Rs 70,000 crore for D. Odisha
PSB recapitalisation and last week a Rs 55,250-crore E. Andhra Pradesh
infusion was announced in several PSBs for regulatory Answer: D
and growth requirements. Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA)
2092. Where was the first National Conference on won the IT Excellence Award-2019 for its innovative
Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics held ? conception in the field of disaster management. OSDMA’s
A. Chennai SATARK (System for Assessing, Tracking and Alerting
B. Guwahati Disaster Risk Information based on Dynamic Risk
C. New Delhi Knowledge) application has been chosen for the
D. Kolkata prestigious award. The application, both in web and
E. Mumbai mobile phone, has been developed to provide real time
Answer: C watch, alert and warning information for different hazards
CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla inaugurated the 1st like heat wave, lightning, drought, flood monitoring,
National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and ocean state information, tsunami risk, earthquake
Cyber Forensics at CBI Headquarters in New Delhi. The monitoring, cyclone/storm surge, road accident and
two-day conference covers one of the mandates of CBI snakebite monitoring. It uses different level of warnings
which is to investigate crimes with inter-state and and issues corresponding advisories based on the event
international ramifications. The conference is aimed at scenario. It is available in bilingual form both in Odia and
creating the platform and bringing together investigators, English languages.
lawyers, forensic experts and academia to discuss 2095. Which ministry has organized the
challenges related to cybercrime and ways to find Kaushalacharya Samadar 2019?
solutions. It will also be a platform to share good practices A. Ministry of Minority Affairs
to learn from experiences of various State police and Law B. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Enforcement Agencies. (MSDE)
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD)

D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting A. Komal Rao
E. None of these B. Ritika Singh
Answer: B C. Anupama Swain
In a bid to motivate and incentivize more trainers to join D. Thulasi Helen
the Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development E. None of these
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized Kaushalacharya Answer: C
Samadar 2019 to felicitate trainers from different sectors Woman athlete Anupama Swain who qualified for 2022
for exceptional contribution towards creating a future- Asian Games by winning a bronze medal in the recently
ready and skilled workforce. A total of 53 trainers from concluded World Martial Arts Mastership. Jiu-Jitsu 2019
diverse backgrounds including experts of WorldSkills which was held at the Konkuk University Glocal Campus
Competition winners, trainers from National Skill in Chungju, South Korea. With this, she qualified for the
Training Institutes (NSTIs), Industrial Training Centres 2022 Asian Games. She was trained by Hariprasad
(ITI), Jan Sikshan Sansthans (JSS) and trainers from Patnayak. Jiu-Jitsu is a form of martial art and combat
reputed Corporate houses were honored at a gathering of sport and it puts the entire focus on grappling with
government and industrial experts held on the occasion of particular emphasis on ground fighting.
Teachers’ Day by Skill India. The Ministry also 2098. Who has been appointed head coach of New
announced the “Kaushalacharya Awards” would be an Zealand women's cricket team?
annual event to recognize the contribution made by skill A. Bob Carter
trainers in the vocational training ecosystem. The Ministry B. James Marshall
of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has introduced C. Michael Papps
programs to for effective utilization of capacity and D. Peter Fulton
infrastructure across the network of National Skill E. Mathew Walker
Training Institutes (NSTIs) to achieve greater convergence Answer: A
between long-term and shortterm skill ecosystem. New Zealand cricket have named Bob Carter as the head
2096. Which among the following institution is not coach of the senior national women’s team. Carter, who
listed in the Institution of Eminence status which is has previously worked as the assistant coach of the men’s
awarded by HRD ministry recently. team, will take over the role from Haidee Tiffen. Carter’s
A. IIT-Madras, first assignement with the White Ferns will be three-match
B. IIT-Kharagpur ODI series and five-match T20I series against South
C. Delhi University Africa. He will remain as the coach of the team until the
D. Benares Hindu University end of ICC Women’s World Cup 2021
E. IIT Hyderabad 2099. Robert Mugabe has passed away. He is the
Answer: E former President of which country?
The Human Resource Development Ministry has awarded A. Zimbabwe
the status of Institute of Eminence to the IIT-Madras, the B. New Zealand
IIT-Kharagpur, Delhi University, Benares Hindu C. South Africa
University and the University of Hyderabad. Four private D. Mongolia
universities – the Vellore Institute of Technology, Amrita E. None of these
Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Jamia Hamdard University and the Answer: A
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology — were issued Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has passed
Letters of Intent to grant them the status. Each university away. Mugabe was Zimbabwe’s first post-independence
will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding leader. He ruled Zimbabwe for nearly four decades, before
with the Ministry, laying out its plan to achieve the he was forced out in a military coup in November 2017.
objective of becoming a world-class institution. The 2100. What is the rank of India in World Economic
public institutions on the list will then be eligible for a Forum(WEF)’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness
government grant of Rs. 1,000 crore. Index (TTCI) for the year 2019 ?
2097. Name the woman athlete, who won a bronze A. 28
medal (52kg) in World Martial Arts Mastership Jiu- B. 25
Jitsu 2019 ? C. 34

D. 50 D. 2023
E. None of these E. 2024
Answer: C Answer: D
According to the recent Travel & Tourism The resolution was made at the 72nd session of the WHO
Competitiveness Index (TTCI) for the year 2019 released Regional Committee for South-East Asia held in New
by the World Economic Forum(WEF) on September 4, Delhi. Member Countries of WHO South-East Asia
2019, India was ranked at the 34th spot, an improvement Region resolved to eliminate measles and rubella by 2023,
by 6 places from the 2017 report (40th rank). The index to prevent deaths and disabilities caused by these highly
was topped by Spain followed by France and Germany in infectious childhood killers diseases. The new target to
the second and third places respectively. eliminate both the diseases will leverage the existing
2101. Centre has launched the updated Credit linked momentum and strong political commitment which is
Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) for MSME. Under being demonstrated through unprecedented efforts,
the updated scheme, the SC-ST entrepreneurs will be progress and successes in recent years. Measles
given additional subsidy of ________ percent on elimination and rubella control has been a regional
institutional credit of up to Rs 1 crore flagship priority since 2014. Five countries have
A. 10% eliminated measles – Bhutan, DPR Korea, Maldives, Sri
B. 15% Lanka and Timor-Leste. Six countries have controlled
C. 12% rubella – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka
D. 9% and Timor-Leste. All countries pledged to mobilize
E. 5% political, societal and financial support to ensure
Answer: A interruption of transmission of indigenous measles and
The government launched the updated Credit linked rubella virus by 2023.
Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) to allow micro, small 2103. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an
and medium enterprises (MSMEs) access to capital. indigenously-built metro coach to be used by the
MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the government upcoming____________ metro network.
would prepare a final report on the recommendations of A. Bengaluru
the U K Sinha committee, which had been set up by the B. Mumbai
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to suggest expeditious ways C. Lucknow
to strengthen MSMEs, within the next eight days. CLCSS D. Kanpur
scheme would be crucial in raising MSME contribution to E. None of these
gross domestic product from the current 29 per cent to 50 Answer: B
per cent, in addition to increasing exports from the sector Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first coach
to 50 per cent from 40 per cent now. The scheme provides of Mumbai Metro built under the ‘Make in India’
an upfront subsidy of 15 per cent on institutional credit up programme. He took a tour of the new coach and the train
to Rs 1 crore for MSMEs in the specified 51 sub-sectors. with Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis and Mumbai
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an Metro officials
outlay of Rs 2,900 crore for the scheme. Now, it is a 2104. I&B Ministry decides to discontinue single-use
demand-driven one without any upper limit on overall plastic. Who is the current Union Ministry of
annual spending on the subsidy disbursal, a senior official Information and Broadcasting?
said. In the relaunched scheme, there is an additional 10 A. Dharmendra Pradhan
per cent subsidy for SC-ST entrepreneurs while special B. Prakash Javadekar
provisions have been made for 117 ‘aspirational’ districts, C. Ravi Shankar Prasad
hill states and the northeastern region. D. Harsh Vardhan
2102. The World Health Organisation (WHO) South- E. None of these
East Asia Region is committed to eliminate the measles Answer: B
and rubella by which year? Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has
A. 2027 reportedly decided to do away with single-use plastic
B. 2022 inside the premises of units under it and is encouraging
C. 2025 staff members to turn to recycled paper. “Implementing a

clean and green environmental initiative was the need of is called as the rough breaking phase to go down from a
the hour which was a collective responsibility,” an official height of 30 kms to around 2.1 kms. Soon after, the lander
statement stated. lost contact with the ground station. However, the orbiter,
2105. Senior diplomat B Bala Bhaskar was appointed which has several instruments on board continues to hover
as the next Indian Ambassador to _________. around 100 kms over the moon.
A. Australia 2108. Which country is set to host tThe 2019 World
B. Zimbabwe Wrestling Championships?
C. South Africa A. India
D. Russia B. Kazakhstan
E. Norway C. Qatar
Answer: E D. Oman
Senior diplomat B Bala Bhaskar was appointed as the next E. UAE
Indian Ambassador to Norway. Bhaskar will replace Answer: B
Krishan Kumar, who has been heading the Indian mission The 2019 World Wrestling Championships will be held in
in Norway since July 2018. Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan from 14 September to 22
2106. The India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol September, 2019.It will begin with the Greco-Roman
(CORPAT) 2019 in being held in Bangkok. It is which wrestling competition. Wrestlers from 101 nations will be
edition of the bi-annual event? fighting for medals across Greco-Roman, freestyle and
A. 28th women’s wrestling categories. It is organized by United
B. 21st World Wrestling (UWW), the Kazakh Ministry of Culture
C. 19th and Sports, the National Olympic Committee (NOC of
D. 32nd Kazakhstan), the Kazakh Confederation of Martial Arts
E. 23rd and Power Sports and the Kazakh Federation of Greco-
Answer: A Roman, Freestyle and Women’s Wrestling.
The latest iteration of the India-Thailand Coordinated 2109. Rashid to become Test cricket's youngest
Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the navies of the captain. He plays for which country?
two countries, which seek to enhance bilateral ties and A. Afghanistan
maritime cooperation, is being hosted from September 5 to B. Pakistan
15. The coordinated patrol between Indian Navy and the C. Bangladesh
Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is being conducted from D. India
September 5 to 15 Indian Naval Ship Kesari and His E. Sri Lanka
Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Kraburi along with Answer: A
Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both the navies are Afghanistan test cricket captain Rashid Khan who led the
participating in the 28th edition of the CORPAT. match against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed
2107. ISRO loses contact with Moon lander “Vikram”, Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong(Bangladesh) created
According to ISRO, the performance of the lander was record by becoming the youngest test cricket captain
as per the plan till it was ____ km from the moon released by International Cricket Council(ICC) at the age
surface of 20 years and 350 days.He will overtake Zimbabwe’s
A. 2.2 km Tatenda Taibu, who made his debut as Test captain just
B. 2.1 km eight days older than Rashid against Sri Lanka at Harare
C. 2.4 km in 2004.
D. 2.5 km 2110. Kiran Nagarkar who died recently was a
E. 2.8 km renowned ____________
Answer: B A. Actor
India’s space agency lost contact with the Vikram lander B. Novelist
around 2.1 km over the lunar surface, in a setback to the C. Politician
country’s maiden attempt to land a spacecraft on the D. Scientist
moon’s surface. As the lander began the 15 minute E. Musician
autonomous descent, it overcame a major hurdle of what Answer: B

Renowned novelist and playwright Kiran Nagarkar passed 2114. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is
away after a brief illness,He was 77. Nagarkar, published observed on __________.
his first novel, ‘Saat Sakkam Trechalis’, in Marathi in A. September 6
1974. Then followed “Cuckold” (1997) which won him B. September 7
the 2001 Sahitya Akademi award and catapulted him C. September 8
among the most respected modern post-independence D. September 9
Indian writers in English. E. September 10
2111. MP Sukhdev Singh Libra passed awayrecently Answer: E
was a renowned ____________ World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10
A. Actor September every year to raise awareness to prevent the
B. Novelist cases of suicide. This day is organised by the International
C. Politician Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). And this day is
D. Scientist co-sponsored by WHO.The theme of WSPD is Working
E. Musicia Together to Prevent Suicide.
Answer: C 2115. Centre has set up a Task Force to plan National
Congress leader and former MP Sukhdev Singh Libra Infrastructure Projects amounting to Rs
passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 87.He _____________over a period spanning 2019-2025.
was the member of the 14th and 15th Lok Sabhas. He was A. Rs 150 lakh crore
also a Punjab MLA in 1985. He was a member of Rajya B. Rs 200 lakh crore
Sabha from 1998-2004. C. Rs 50 lakh crore
2112. When do we celebrate the International Literacy D. Rs 100 lakh crore
Day? E. Rs 125 lakh crore
A. September 5 Answer: D
B. September 6 The Modi government has set up a task force to draw up
C. September 7 plans for building infrastructure worth Rs 100 lakh crore
D. September 8 ($1.4 trillion) over the next five years.To achieve the GDP
E. September 9 of $5 trillion by 2024-25, India needs to spend about $1.4
Answer: D trillion (Rs 100 lakh crore) over these years on
International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8 infrastructure.
September, is an opportunity for Governments, civil The task force will be headed by Department of Economic
society and stakeholders to highlight improvements in Affairs (DEA) Secretary, Atanu Chakraborty. The task
world literacy rates, and reflect on the world’s remaining force will submit its report on the pipeline for FY 2019-20
literacy challenges. 2019 Theme: Literacy and by October 31, 2019, and on the indicative pipeline for FY
Multilingualism.The issue of literacy is a key component 2021-25 by December 31, 2019
of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the UN’s 2116. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (PMUY), approximately how many LPG gas
2113. World Physical Therapy Day is observed on connections have been achieved till date?
______. A. 8 crore
A. September 5 B. 6 crore
B. September 6 C. 7 crore
C. September 7 D. 5 crore
D. September 8 E. 4 crore
E. September 9 Answer: A
Answer: D The government will achieve the target of giving 8 crore
World Physical Therapy Day is observed on 8 September free cooking gas (LPG) connections to the poor nearly
every year to provide an opportunity for physical seven months ahead of schedule with Prime Minister
therapists from all over the world to raise awareness about Narendra Modi set to handover the 8-croreth connection.
the important contribution of the profession and in Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched on
improving the well being and health of the people. May 1, 2016, with a target to give 5 crore connections to

women members of poor households by March 2019. The RBI to launch mobile app for visually impaired; it’ll help
target was later raised to 8 crore connections by March them identify banknotes. Reserve Bank of India has
2020. The scheme, together with the government’s push to selected Daffodil Software Pvt Ltd to develop a mobile
replace polluting firewood in kitchens, has led to LPG phone based application for them. Internet connection
coverage rising to about 95 per cent of the population would not be required for its proposed mobile application
from 55 per cent in May 2014. The Scheme aims to The app will also generate “audio notification” intimating
provide clean cooking fuel to poor households and replace the currency note denomination to the user if image is
the unhealthy conventional cooking fuels such as captured correctly. The proposed mobile app would be
firewood, cowdung, etc. The use of LPG has its benefits able to identify the denomination of notes of Mahatma
on the health of women and children, environment and Gandhi Series and Mahatma Gandhi (New) series by
economic productivity of women. Top states in the capturing the image of the notes placed in front of mobile
implementation of Ujjwala Yojana are: (1) Uttar Pradesh camera
(1.46 crore), (2) West Bengal (88 lakh), (3) Bihar (85 2119. In which railway station, Indian Railway’s first
lakh), (4) Madhya Pradesh (71 lakh) and (5) Rajasthan (63 of kind “Fun Zone” has been set up recently?
lakh). A. Vijayawada Railway Station
2117. In which of these institutions, has the CPWD B. Araku Railway Station
decided to set up a Cresche (Bal Basera) for the C. Kakinada Railway Station
welfare of Children of Construction Workers? D. Visakhapatnam Railway Station
A. AIIMS, Raipur E. None of these
B. AIIMS, New Delhi Answer: D
C. AIIMS, Rishikesh In a first of its kind in the Indian Railways, a paid gaming
D. AIIMS, Patna zone has been provided at Visakhapatnam railway station
E. None of these in Andhra Pradesh. The facility was set up at the platform
Answer: C number 1 for public. It is an innovative initiative by the
A creche or ‘Bal Basera’ built with the support of CPWD Waltair division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) under
at AIIMS Rishikesh will be inaugurated on September 9. non-fare revenue for entertaining waiting passengers/kids
Bal Basera, a project for the welfare of Children of 2120. The 7th RCEP Ministerial Meeting is being
Construction Workers deployed at the site will be hosted by which country?
inaugurated by Deepa Singh, President CPWD Officers’ A. Thailand
Wives Association (OWA). It will accommodate about 35 B. India
children and shall be run by the CPWD OWA. The AIIMS C. China
Rishikesh Project is being executed by CPWD. It is D. Japan
providing monetary help to the families of CPWD E. Russia
employees in distress, donating funds for organisations Answer: A
engaged in the humanitarian causes, managing a large Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will head
number of Bal Baseras and organising health camps at to Bangkok to meet trade ministers from countries
construction sites, running a Vocational Training Centre, a negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic
Day Care Centre and a Pre nursery School in New Delhi. Partnership (RCEP). The RCEP is India’s most ambitious
2118. Which firm was selected by Reserve Bank of trade pact, currently under negotiation. Based on India’s
India(RBI) to develop a mobile phone based existing free-trade agreement (FTA) with the 10-nation
application for visually impaired people to identify ASEAN bloc, the RCEP will include all the nations with
currency notes ? which ASEAN has trade deals — New Zealand, Australia,
A. CellOS Software Ltd China, India, Japan and South Korea. The meet, between
B. Daffodil Software Pvt Ltd September 8 and 10, is expected to see a push from
C. Rapidsoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd. ASEAN that has been adamant on deciding the key outline
D. Think Future Technologies Pvt Ltd of the pact by 2019- end.
E. None of these 2121. The 8th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable
Answer: B (AMER) has been organised in which city?
A. Abu Dhabi, UAE

B. Doha, Qatar C. Vineet Jain
C. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia D. Vijay Kumar Chopra
D. New Delhi, India E. None of these
E. Bejing, China Answer: D
Answer: A Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers’ chief editor Vijay
Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Kumar Chopra on Friday was unanimously elected
Dharmendra Pradhan arrived Dubai for a three- day visit Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI). Managing director
to the UAE. During the visit, the Minister is scheduled to of Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited (BCCL)
participate in the Eighth Asian Ministerial Energy Round- Vineet Jain was elected as PTI’s vice-chairman. The
table (AMER) at Abu Dhabi on 10th September.The 9th elections took place at a meeting of PTI’s Board of
edition of Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable will take Directors following the news agency’s 71st annual general
place in India in 2021. meeting. Chopra succeeds former editor-in-chief of The
2122. Which city to host 6th India-China Strategic Hindu N Ravi as PTI’s chairman.
Economic Dialogue? 2125. Who is the author of the book “Savarkar: Echoes
A. Mumbai from a Forgotten Past, 1883–1924”?
B. New Delhi A. Nilesh Nilkanth Oak
C. Kolkata B. Vikram Sampath
D. Pune C. Sahana Singh
E. Hyderabad D. Tathagata Roy
India will host the 6th India-China Strategic Economic Answer: B
Dialogue in New Delhi.The dialogue will focus on Author Vikram Sampath has written a book named
collaboration between two countries on areas of “Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past, 1883–1924”.
infrastructure, energy, high-tech, resource conservation, The book is based on the life of freedom-fighter and
pharmaceuticals an policy coordination. The three-day Hindutva philosophy formulator Vinayak Damodar
dialogue will be chaired by NITI Aayog vice chairman Savarkar. Sampath has been lauded by PM Modi for his
Rajiv Kumar and Chinese side will led by chairman, book.
National Development and Reforms Commission 2126. Who is the author of the book titled ‘Phoolproof:
(NDRC). Indian flowers, their myths, traditions and usage’?
2123. Who among the following has been selected to be A. Nilesh Nilkanth Oak
honored with the ‘Daughter Of The Nation’ title by the B. Vikram Sampath
Modi Government? C. Jhelum Biswas Bose
A. Nirmala Sitharaman D. Sahana Singh
B. Hima Das E. Tathagata Roy
C. Lata Mangeshkar Answer: C
D. P.V. Sindhu A new book titled ‘Phoolproof: Indian flowers, their
E. None of these myths, traditions and usage’ has been penned by Jhelum
Answer: C Biswas Bose to acknowledge the importance of flowers in
The Narendra Modi government has plans to honour our lives.The book has been published by Penguin India
legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar with the and will hit stands on September 8.It contains the
“Daughter of the Nation” title when she turns 90 on foreword written by actor Lisa Ray.Through the book, the
September 28.Mangeshkar will be conferred the title as a authors has tried to teach us how to gainfully use flowers
tribute to her contribution to Indian film music over seven in living spaces, foods, and beauty and healing treatments.
decades. She represents the collective voice of the Indian 2127. The Indo-Lanka maritime fleet exercise
nation. SLINEX-2019 is being held in which city?
2124. Who was elected as the Chairman of Press Trust A. Gurugram
of India (PTI) during 71st annual general meeting? B. Hyderabad
A. Mahendra Mohan Gupta C. Visakhapatnam
B. Viveck Goenka D. Gandhinagar

E. Chennai Answer: A
Answer: C Rafael Nadal beats Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-
Sri Lankan Navy is sending two ships to India to 7, 4-6, 6-4 in the US Open final to capture his 19th Grand
participate in the SLINEX 2019, the joint maritime naval Slam title. It was also his fourth US Open title.World
exercise with the Indian Navy. The offshore patrol vessels, number two Nadal took the top prize of $3.85 million at
SLNS Sindurala and Suranimala left Trincomalee and are Arthur Ashe Stadium and added to his US Open trophy
scheduled to arrive at the port of Visakhapatnam. haul from 2010, 2013 and 2017
The week-long exercise will be attended by 323 Sri 2131. Duleep Trophy is associated with which sport?
Lankan navy personnel including the commanding flag A. Cricket
officer of the naval fleet. The exercise features wide- B. Hockey
ranging naval exercises including helicopter operations. C. Foot Ball
The exercise signifies the desire of both countries to D. Tennis
enhance co-operation and to further strengthen mutual E. Badminton
trust and interoperability between the two navies. Answer: A
2128. Who has won the Italian Grand Prix 2019? India Red beat India Green by an innings and 38 runs to
A. Valtteri Bottas clinch the Duleep Trophy title at Bengaluru. India Red had
B. Lewis Hamilton scored 388 in their first innings. On the other hand, India
C. Charles Leclerc Green compiled 231 runs in their first innings and 119 in
D. Daniel Ricciardo their second innings. Abhimanyu Easwaran, who made a
E. None of these brilliant 153 for India Red, was named player of the match
Answer: C 2132. Name the senior lawyer and former union law
Monacan based Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) has won the minister, who passed away in Delhi.
Formula 1, Italian Grand Prix 2019. This is his second F1 A. Mukul Rohatgi
win this season and came within a week of the first B. Salman Khurshid
win.Earlier this week, Leclerc won the Belgian Grand Prix C. Harish Salve
also.Valtteri Bottas finished second, Lewis Hamilton third, D. Ram Jethmalani
Daniel Ricciardo fourth and Nico Hülkenberg fifth. E. None of these
2129. Who is the winner of 2019 US Open Tennis Answer: D
Women’s single title? Noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani, one of India’s finest
A. Bianca Andreescu criminal lawyers, passed away at the age of 95 after
B. Serena Williams suffering from prolonged illness.Jethmalani He was the
C. Naomi Osaka highest paid lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He
D. Simona Halep became the Chairman of the Bar Council of India in 2010.
E. None of these He had served as Law Minister of India and Minister of
Answer: A Urban Development during the prime ministership of Atal
Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu defeated Serena Bihari Vajpayee.
Williams 6-3, 7-5 to grab the US Open 2019 women’s 2133. The legendary leg spinner Abdul Qadir has died
singles title.The 19-year-old Andreescu becomes the first after a cardiac arrest. He belongs to which country?
Canadian singles player to win a Grand Slam event. A. Pakistan
Andreescu also jumps into the top 10 in the WTA B. India
rankings. Serena Williams has lost each of her last four C. Bangladesh
Grand Slam finals, all with a chance to tie Margaret D. Afghanistan
Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles E. Sri Lanka
2130. Who won US Open men's final 2019? Answer: A
A. Rafael Nadal The legendary Pakistan leg spinner Abdul Qadir has died
B. Stan Wawrinka after a cardiac arrest. Qadir played 67 Tests from 1977 to
C. Novac Dokovic 1990, taking 236 wickets including nine for 56 against
D. Daniil Medvedev England at Lahore in 1987. He also featured in 104 one-
E. Rodger Federer day internationals, claiming 132 wickets. He was a key

member of Pakistan’s team during the 1980s and became a 2136. India announced a humanitarian assistance of
mentor to the next generation of leg spinners such as _______ million USD to help people in The Bahamas
Shane Warne and Mushtaq Ahmed. affected by Hurricane Dorian.
2134. PM Modi & Nepal's PM K.P. Sharma Oli jointly A. 1 million
inaugurated the ______ km long Motihari-Amlekhgunj B. 2 million
cross border petroleum products pipeline. C. 3 million
A. 69 D. 4 million
B. 66 E. 5 million
C. 63 Answer: A
D. 71 India announced a humanitarian assistance of USD 1
E. 59 million to help people in The Bahamas affected by
Answer: A Hurricane Dorian.The death toll from the calamity has
PM Modi and Nepal’s PM K.P.Sharma Oli will jointly risen to over 40 and is likely to increase even more, even
inaugurate Motihari-Amlekhgunj cross border petroleum as search and rescue teams are still trying to reach out to
products pipeline through video conference. The 69 kms- Bahamian communities isolated by floodwaters and debris
long pipeline is the first-ever cross-border petroleum in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.
product pipeline in the South Asia region. The pipeline 2137. The High Commissioner of India to Canada
from Motihari in Bihar to Amlekhgunj in Nepal has been inaugurated the India Pavilion at the 44th Toronto
constructed by India in just 15 months. It has been International Film Festival (TIFF) 2019. Who is the
constructed at the cost of around 350crore rupees which current High Commissioner of India to Canada?
are entirely borne by Indian Oil Corporation. A. Mithali Mohan
2135. With which state government UNESCO has B. Vikas Swarup
joined to promote community-based responsible C. Rajendra Mittal
tourism based on the rich Intangible Cultural Heritage D. Pranathi Mohan
(ICH) of the state? E. None of these
A. Rajasthan Answer: B
B. Meghalaya The High Commissioner of India to Canada Vikas Swarup
C. Andhra Pradesh inaugurated the India Pavilion at the 44th Toronto
D. Telangana International Film Festival (TIFF) 2019. The inauguration
E. Delhi of India Pavilion at TIFF will provide a platform to
Answer: A showcase Indian Cinema in the overseas market and
UNESCO New Delhi signed a partnership agreement with facilitate new business opportunities.TIFF provides the
the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, to ideal platform for the global outreach of the 50th
promote community-based responsible tourism based on International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2019
the rich Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of the state. 2138. Which state government is going to set up
The project will be implemented in the districts of country's first global trade centre for women to
Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaisalmer and Bikaner and seeks to spur accelerate women entrepreneurship and secure gender
the socio-economic growth of selected artist communities. parity?
The project will focus on cultural heritage and traditions, A. Tamil Nadu
such as pottery, weaving and other crafts, as well as music B. Kerala
traditions, in order to create community-led and C. Karnataka
community-benefitting tourism opportunities. The project D. Andhra Pradesh
plans on developing 10 cultural hubs across the four E. Telangana
districts of the state. Rajasthan is also home to 3 UNESCO Answer: B
World Heritage sites in India. The Walled city of Jaipur In a major initiative to accelerate women entrepreneurship
was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, last and secure gender parity, Kerala will set up the country’s
July. first International Women’s Trade Centre (iWTC), in
consonance with the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), in Kozhikode. A key project

of the state’s Gender Park under the Department of Social B. Santosh Kumar
Justice, it is envisaged as a safe space away from home for C. Rajiv Kumar
women to harness their entrepreneurial capabilities, set up D. Naveen Kumar
or expand their businesses and get their products marketed E. None of these
globally. The first phase of iWTC, being executed under Answer: C
the Gender Park’s “Vision 2020”, is scheduled to be Microsoft has appointed Rajiv Kumar as the new
completed by 2021. managing director of Microsoft India (R&D) Pvt Ltd
2139. Name the Payments Bank that has rolled out (MIRPL).Kumar, who is currently the company’s
Aadhaar enabled payment system (AePS) services. Experiences and Devices (E+D) group, succeeds Anil
A. Airtel Payments Bank Bhansali and will be relocating to Redmond, United
B. India Post Payments Bank States(US).
C. Paytm Payments Bank 2142. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of
D. Jio Payments bank Gujarat High Court?
E. FINO Payments bank A. Sailesh Nath
Answer: B B. Praveen Nath
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has rolled out Aadhaar C. Vikram Nath
enabled payment system (AePS) services. IPPB has now D. Vedant Nath
become the single largest platform in the country for E. None of these
providing interoperable banking services to the customers Answer: C
of any bank. Union Minister for Communications and IT President of India has appointed Justice Vikram Nath as
Ravi Shankar Prasad today announced the rollout of AePS Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court.The Collegium on 8th
services on IPPB’s first anniversary. With AePS services, April, 2019 had recommended that Mr. Justice Vikram
any person with a bank account linked to Aadhaar can Nath, senior-most Judge from Allahabad High Court be
perform basic banking services such as cash withdrawals appointed as Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High
and balance enquiry irrespective of the bank they hold Court. Justice Anant Surendraray Dave who was the
their account with. To avail these Aadhaar enabled acting chief justice of the Gujarat HC as Gujrat HC had
payment services, a customer can simply authenticate been without a regular chief justice since November 2018
his/her identity with fingerprint scan and Aadhaar as the then Chief Justice R S Reddy was elevated to the
authentication to complete a transaction. Supreme Court (SC).
2140. India & ADB sign $200 million loan to improve 2143. Name the person who becomes First Woman
rural connectivity in which state? Pilot From Odisha's Maoist-Hit Region?
A. Mizoram A. Usha Lakra
B. Meghalaya B. Priyanka Lakra
C. Maharashtra C. Saroja Lakra
D. Madhya Pradesh D. Anupriya Lakra
E. Manipur E. Namrata Lakra
Answer: C Answer: D
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government Twenty-three-year-old Anupriya Lakra, a tribal woman
of India signed a $200 million loan to upgrade rural roads from Odisha’s Maoist-hit Malkangiri district to become
to all-weather standards in 34 districts of Maharashtra. the first female pilot from the backward region.She will
The project will improve the condition of about 2,100 join a private airline as a co-pilot.
kilometers (km) of rural roads to all-weather standards, 2144. High Court Chief Justice (HC-CJ) of Madras,
with climate resilience and safety features. Provision of Vijaya Kamlesh Tahilramani resigned from her post
contractual maintenance for 5 years following after being transferred to which High Court?
construction has also been provided under the project A. Kerala
2141. Microsoft has appointed _____ as the new B. Telangana
managing director of Microsoft India (R&D) Pvt Ltd C. Karnataka
(MIRPL). D. Meghalaya
A. Pratap Kumar E. Bombay

Answer: D 1960s-70s and were instrumental in some of the team’s
High Court Chief Justice (HC-CJ) of Madras, Vijaya famous victories of the time.
Kamlesh Tahilramani resigned from her post after being 2147. International conference on energy efficiency
transferred to Meghalaya HC.The resignation of begins in which city?
Tahilramani who was appointed as the CJ of Madras in A. Mumbai
August 2018, comes after the reconsideration appeal of B. Hyderabad
her transfer was rejected. AK Mittal, Meghalaya HC was C. Chennai
announced to be transferred to the Madras HC in place of D. Pune
Tahilramani. E. New Delhi
2145. Name the Odia writer who will be conferred with Answer: E
the 40th edition of prestigious Sarala Puraskar. An international conference Augmenting Nature by Green
A. Dr. Sandeep Dash Affordable New-habitat (ANGAN) focussed on energy
B. Dr. Manohar Dash efficiency in the buildings sector began. The Conference is
C. Dr. Deepak Dash being organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency
D. Dr. Pradeep Dash (BEE) under the aegis of the power ministry in
E. None of these collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German Technical
Answer: D Cooperation. The international conference will provide a
Noted Odia writer Pradeep Dash will be conferred with platform to deliberate on inter-dependence between
the 40th edition of prestigious Sarala Puraskar for his organizations, sustainability and feedback loops for better
poetry work Charu Chibar O Charjya. The annual award, resource efficiency. As part of this event, an exhibition on
comprising a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation, will be energy efficient building material suppliers, technology
presented at a special function to be held on October 26. suppliers, research institutions and universities displayed
Two more notable personalities of Odisha will be latest things in the building energy efficiency sector is also
honoured for their valuable contribution in the field of displayed.
music and art. While Pandit Harmohan Khuntia will be 2148. The first-ever Helicopter Summit in India was
awarded ‘Ila Panda Sangeet Samman’, Lalat Mohan held in which city?
Patnaik will receive ‘Ila Panda Chitrakala Samman’, They A. Mumbai
will receive a cash award of Rs 1,50,000 each along with B. Jodhpur
citations, the award committee. The annual Sarala C. New Delhi
Puraskar instituted by eminent Odia industrialist Late D. Ghaziabad
Bansidhar Panda and Late Ila Panda in 1979, has been E. Dehradun
continuously awarded by Indian Metals Public Charitable Answer: E
Trust (IMPaCT) The Ministry of Civil Aviation organised India’s first-ever
2146. Who is the author of the newly released book helicopter summit.The Indian Air Force was invited at the
titled ‘Fortune Turners: The Quartet that spun India summit to talk on the “role of IAF helicopters in
to glory’? MEDEVAC (Medical evacuation) at the national level”.
A. Aditya Bhushan Theme: Expanding connectivity through helicopters. The
B. Sachin Bajaj conclave was attended by Uttarakhand Chief Minister
C. Manohar Jadav Trivendra Singh Rawat, the Aviation Secretary, and the
D. Both (a) and (b) Chief Secretary of Uttrakhand, amongst others.
E. None of these 2149. What is the rank of India in terms of global
Answer: D incidence of the deadly mosquito-borne disease
Book titled ‘Fortune Turners: The Quartet that spun India malaria in 2017 as per The Lancet journal report?
to glory’ on spin quartet written by Aditya Bhushan and A. 8th
Sachin Bajaj was launched in New Delhi. It is published B. 3rd
by Global Cricket School. It reveals the careers of the C. 5th
famous four spinners of Indian cricket team- Bishan Singh D. 7th
Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna, Bhagwat Chandrashekhar, and S. E. 4th
Venkataraghavan, who dominated Indian bowling in the Answer: E

India ranked fourth in the global incidence of the deadly The Great North Run is the biggest half marathon in
mosquito-borne disease malaria in 2017, with four per United Kingdom held annually.
cent of the cases worldwide reported in the country, 2152. Veteran actor Veeru Krishnan passed away. He
according to a report published in The Lancet journal. Of was also a master of which of these dance?
the 219 million cases of malaria reported globally in 2017, A. Kuchipudi
nearly 10 million were from India, making it the fourth B. Kathakali
most affected by the disease — only behind the African C. Bharatnatyam
countries Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, and D. Kathak
Mozambique. The report was compiled by more than 40 E. Sattriya
experts including malariologists, biomedical scientists, Answer: D
economists, and health policy experts, assimilating Actor-Kathak dancer Veeru Krishnan, known for his work
existing evidence with new epidemiological and financial in films such as Ishq, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Raja
analyses. The authors used new modelling techniques and Hindustani, passed away.Krishnan mostly appeared in
estimated how prevalent and intense malaria could be in supporting roles in films in the 1990s.
2030 and 2050. 2153. What was the profession of Dilip Satpathy who
2150. Which Indian city came at 5th position in Asia passed away recently?
Pacific Co-living Index? A. Author
A. Delhi B. Actor
B. Bengaluru C. Journalist
C. Hyderabad D. Economist
D. Gurgaon E. None of these
E. Mumbai Answer: C
Answer: E Senior journalist Dilip Satpathy passed away. He was
Mumbai occupies the fifth position in the Asia Pacific Co- 56.Satpathy was the Resident Editor of national English
living Index by Knight Frank while New Delhi is ranked daily Business Standard, Bhubaneswar edition. He had
11th and Bengaluru 19th. The report titled “Insights on Co- started his career as a reporter with Sun Times, a
living – An Asia-Pacific Perspective.”Beijing, Tokyo, broadsheet published by Sambad group. Satpathy later
Shanghai and Hong Kong occupy the top four ranks in joined Business Standard as State Correspondent before
that index The report covers 20 major Asia-Pacific cities being elevated to Resident Editor of its Bhubaneswar
classified into six key attributes like- Tech & Financial edition.
Hub, Venture Capital Deals & Growth, Housing 2154. Name the Typhoon that has hit Tokyo, Japan
Affordability, University Population, General Population with winds of up to 216 kilometres (134 miles) per
& Human Development Index, and Quality of Life hour.
2151. Name the female athlete who has won the 2019 A. Faxai
Great North Run to become the world fastest half- B. Taxai
marathon runner? C. Uaxai
A. Jessica Ennis-Hill D. Raxai
B. Brigid Kosgei E. Maxai
C. Paula Radcliffe Answer: A
D. Allyson Felix Typhoon Faxai has hit Tokyo, Japan. There were winds of
E. None of these up to 216 kilometres (134 miles) per hour. Authorities
Answer: B have issued non-compulsory evacuation warnings to more
Kenyan athlete Brigid Kosgei broke the world record for than 390,000 people. About 100 bullet trains connecting
the fastest half-marathon by a woman as she finished the Tokyo with central and western Japanese cities were
2019 Great North Run in 1 hour, four minutes and 28 cancelled. The Rugby World Cup 2019 (9th Edition) is
seconds.This was 23 seconds faster than the previous scheduled to be held in Japan from September 20 and the
record, set by fellow Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei in 2017. typhoon has affected the preparations.
In men’s elite race, Mo Farah won the title for a record 2155. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme
sixth successive year finishing in 59 minutes 7 seconds. Implementation (MoSPI) has declared that the

economic census will be held after an interval of every C. 26 million hectares
_______ year D. 28 million hectares
A. 3 E. 25 million hectares
B. 4 Answer: C
C. 5 Prime Minister Narendera Modi has raised by 10% the
D. 6 amount of degraded land India has agreed to rehabilitate
E. 7 by 2030. India would raise its ambition of the total area
Answer: A that would be restored from its land degradation status,
To assess the country’s economic performance, from 21 million hectares to 26 million hectares between
economists and statisticians had to depend on data which now and 2030. He made the announcement at the 14th
was dated. But now, the Ministry of Statistics and session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United
Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has taken upon itself Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
to make available the latest data and come out with the India has the presidency of the COP for two years. Shri
economic census every three years. The data being Prakash Javadekar is the President of this COP.
collected in the economic census undergoes three levels of 2158. PM Modi launched the National Animal Disease
scrutiny, all of which is through the mobile application Control Programme for eradicating Foot & Mouth
developed exclusively for the economic census. It is a Disease & Brucellosis in the livestock by the year
periodic exercise conducted by the MoSPI to collect __________.
disaggregated information on various operational and A. 2020
structural aspects of all economic establishments in the B. 2021
country. It is meant to provide insights into geographical C. 2022
spread of economic activities, ownership pattern, persons D. 2023
engaged, and sources of finance of the establishments E. 2024
engaged in economic activities across the country. Answer: E
2156. A committee has been formed by the Centre to PM Modi launched the National Animal Disease Control
look into the distribution of assets and liabilities of Programme (NADCP) for eradicating the Foot and Mouth
Jammu and Kashmir between two successor Union Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis in the livestock from
territories. Who will head this committee? Mathura in Uttar Pradesh The programme aims at
A. Sanjay Mitra vaccinating over 500 Million Livestock including cattle,
B. Arun Goyal buffalo, sheep, goats and pigs against the disease. It will
C. Giriraj Prasad Gupta be implemented for a period of five years till 2024 at a
D. Sudhir Chawla cost of 12, 652 crore rupees. The objective of the
E. None of these programme is to control Foot and Mouth Disease and
Answer: A Brucellosis by 2025 and their eradication by 2030
The Centre has constituted a three-member committee to 2159. PM Modi dedicated to the nation, India’s 2nd
look into distribution of assets and liabilities of Jammu riverine Multi Modal terminal built in which of the
and Kashmir between two successor Union territories, following Indian states?
which will come into existence on October 31. While A. West Bengal
former defence secretary Sanjay Mitra will be the B. Uttar Pradesh
chairman of the committee, retired IAS officer Arun C. Uttarakhand
Goyal and retired Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) D. Bihar
officer Giriraj Prasad Gupta will be its members. On E. Jharkhand
August 5, the Centre announced the abrogation of the Answer: E
special status given to Jammu and Kashmir under Article Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India’s
370 and bifurcation of the state into the two UTs. second multi-modal terminal built at Sahibganj in
2157. What is the revised target set by India to restore Jharkhand. This is the second of the three Multi Modal
the degraded land in the country by 2030? Terminals (MMTs) being constructed on river Ganga
A. 30 million hectares under Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP). Earlier, in
B. 21 million hectares November 2018, Modi had inaugurated the first Multi

Modal Terminals (MMTs) at Varanasi. The Rs. 290 crore- C. McKinsey
multi-modal terminal at Sahibganj implemented by Inland D. Morgan Stanley
Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The Terminal will E. Cognizant
open up industries of Jharkhand and Bihar to the global Answer: C
market and provide Indo-Nepal cargo connectivity McKinsey & Company has secured a contract from the
through waterways route NITI Aayog to set up India’s first digital capability centre
2160. Which city traffic police have tied up with (DCC) at New Delhi. The government will act as a
Google maps for dissemination of traffic related facilitator to bring together industry, academia and
information in real time for public use? research on one platform to help set up the centre, which
A. Mumbai has to be driven by the private sector. The Aayog has lined
B. Kolkata up extensive stakeholder consultations over the next few
C. Chennai months to firm up the plan. DCC is a unique digital
D. Mangalore manufacturing learning centre offering company leaders
E. Gurugram and their workforces hands-on experience and workshops
Answer: E in next generation technology to help them advance their
The Gurugram traffic police have tied up with Google operations, design and productivity and can be used at all
maps for dissemination of traffic related information in levels of the value chain.
real time for public use. Information such as planned road 2163. 84th Thessaloniki International Fair is hosted by
closures, diversions and traffic alerts will now be shared which country?
by the Gurugram traffic police through Google Maps. The A. India
basic idea behind this arrangement is to prompt B. Greece
commuters to make intelligent choices in order to make C. Turkey
their commuting experience hassle-free D. Italy
2161. Recently, with which state government did the E. Croatia
Government e Marketplace (GeM) signed MoU to set Answer: B
up a GeM Organizational Transformation Team An Indian delegation led by Minister of State (MoS) for
(GOTT) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the state. Commerce and Industry, Hardeep Singh Puri participated
A. Punjab in the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in Greece
B. Maharashtra recently. The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry
C. Rajasthan held a press interaction during the trade fair and
D. Meghalaya highlighted the prospects for the development of Indian
E. Mizoram business in Greece and the wider region of Southeast
Answer: A Europe to strengthen bilateral trade relations between the
Government e Marketplace (GeM) and Government of two countries. Hardeep Singh Puri said that India’s
Punjab, signed MoU to set up a GeM Organizational economy is expected to reach USD 5 trillion in 2025 and it
Transformation Team (GOTT) Project Management Unit will be among the largest in the world. Exhibitors from
(PMU) in the state. GOTT will assist the Buyer Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), National
Departments and agencies to transform their business Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Agricultural
activities, competencies & models to fully leverage the Produce Export Development Authority (APEDA),
opportunities of an open market based procurement. companies from the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
Government e Marketing (GeM), is a public procurement (MSME) sector and tiles and ceramics industry and
portal launched by Government of India in August 2016, handicrafts from Rajasthan, Moradabad and Jammu &
comes under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Kashmir had also participated in the fair.
Commerce & Industry 2164. A three-day long International conference
2162. Which company has secured a contract from the ANGAN for Energy Efficiency in Building Sector is
NITI Aayog to set up India’s first digital capability organized in which city?
centre (DCC) at New Delhi? A. Mumbai
A. Accenture B. Delhi
B. Deloitte C. Jaipur

D. Kolkata 2167. Name the Brazilian tennis player banned for life
E. Jammu for match fixing.
Answer: B A. Diego Matos
A three-day long International conference ANGAN B. John Isner
(Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) C. Andy Roddick
for Energy Efficiency in Building Sector is organized in D. Marin Cilic
New Delhi. The Conference is being organised by the E. None of these
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Answer: A
Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Brazilian tennis player Diego Matos has been banned from
Indo German Technical Cooperation. The Experts will be professional tennis for life and fined $125,000 (£100,600)
discussing various alternative options and technologies in after being convicted of multiple match-fixing offences.
the field of design and construction of energy efficient Matos has also been ordered to repay $12,000 (£9,650)
Commercial as well as Residential Buildings. The received in winnings in tournaments played in Ecuador.
International Conference will provide a platform to An independent anti-corruption hearing found that 31-
deliberate on interdependence between organizations, year-old Matos had contrived the outcome of 10 tennis
systemic sustainability and feedback loops for better matches played during 2018 at ITF level tournaments in
resource efficiency Brazil, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Portugal and Spain.
2165. Name the Chairman of the Alibaba group who 2168. Rajasekar who died recently was a well known
has recently stepped down from the post? ____________
A. Jack Ma A. Architect
B. Jeff Bezos B. Novelist
C. Elon Musk C. Classical singer
D. Tim Cook D. Freedom fighter
E. None of these E. Actor
Answer: A Answer: E
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce Tamil film actor, cinematographer and director Rajasekar
giant, is stepping down as chairman. Daniel Zhang will died of a cardiac arrest. He was 61.Rajasekar had worked
officially take over the reins of Alibaba and serve as the in several films and later in television serials.
chairman of the group. Ma first resigned as Alibaba’s 2169. Which country has recently inaugurated the
chief executive officer in 2013 and was replaced by Southeast Asia’s largest solar power farm?
Jonathan Lu. In 2015, Daniel Zhang replaced Jonathan Lu. A. Malaysia
2166. Worlds highest marathon was held in Ladakh. It B. China
was ___ edition C. Indonesia
A. 6th D. Vietnam
B. 4th E. UAE
C. 8th Answer: D
D. 5th Vietnam has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s largest solar
E. 10th power farm which has the capacity to produce 688 million
Answer: C kWh of electricity annually. The Dau Tieng Solar Power
The 8th edition of Ladakh Marathon concluded in Leh. It Complex, a joint venture with the Thai industrial group
witnessed 5500 participants from 26 countries. The 8th B.Grimm Power Public Company, occupies 540 hectares
edition of Ladakh Marathon was divided in two days event in Tay Ninh province, some 100 km from Ho Chi Minh
with world highest Marathon Khardongla Challenge City, and has an investment of more than $391 million.
(72Km) held on September 06, followed by events held in 2170. Recently, which country has announced a two-
three categories of Full Marathon (42Km), Half Marathon year post-study work visa for all international students
(21Km) and Run of fun (7KM). It is the highest marathon who will be coming into the country from the academic
in the world as it is held at over 11, 000 feet above the year 2020-21?
mean sea level. A. USA
B. UK

C. Canada launched in association with LIC’s wholly-owned
D. Australia subsidiary, LIC Credit Cards Services (LIC CSL), before
E. Russia the festival season of Diwali gets underway. Currently,
Answer: B IDBI Bank offers five credit card variants. LIC CSL,
The UK government has announced a two-year post-study which has a tie-up with Axis Bank and Corporation Bank
work visa for all international students who will be for issuance of credit cards under co-branded/white label
coming into the country from the academic year 2020- agreements, provides credit card services to LIC
21.Currently, graduates with bachelors or master’s degrees employees, club member agents, and policyholders.
are allowed to look for work for only four months. Under 2173. Rajasthan's Health Minister launched a personal
the new policy, the visas would have no cap on numbers website and a mobile app to stay connected with the
and would allow graduates to apply for jobs regardless of public. Who is the current Health Minister of the state
their skills or the subject they studied. A. Raghu Sharma
2171. The nation-wide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2019 B. Nandan Sharma
campaign has been inaugurated by PM Modi from C. Mitalesh Sharma
which of these cities? D. Sarvesh Sharma
A. Agra E. None of these
B. Indore Answer: A
C. Mathura Rajasthan’s Health Minister Raghu Sharma launched a
D. Surat personal website and a mobile app to stay connected with
E. Pune the public. Details of the programmes of the minister and
Answer: C other important information will be updated on the
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched platforms on a real-time basis.
Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2019, a massive countrywide 2174. Which state government’s Happiness
awareness and mobilization campaign on Swachhata at Department is going to set up a Time Bank that would
Mathura. SHS 2019, with special focus on ‘plastic waste lend currency to an hour?
awareness and management’ is being organized from 11th A. Maharashtra
September to October 2nd 2019, as the Swachh Bharat B. Meghalaya
Mission (SBM) is poised to dedicate an ODF India to C. Mizoram
Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary. The D. Manipur
launch of SHS was organized jointly by the central E. Madhya Pradesh
Departments of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Answer: E
Drinking Water and Sanitation and the Government of The Madhya Pradesh government’s Happiness
Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister also visited the Department is planning to set up a Time Bank that would
Pashudhan Arogya Vigyan Mela, where he saw cows lend currency to an hour, which could be exchanged to
being operated upon to remove plastic waste from their learn a new skill without the need for any paper money. In
stomachs. Madhya Pradesh, time banks will enable person-to-person,
2172. Recently, which bank annoinced to launch co- person-to-agency and agency-to-agency transactions.
branded credit card with LIC? Members will start with zero credits, which they could
A. IDBI Bank gradually acquire by imparting skills. As the bank would
B. UCO Bank measure all kinds of skills and services through a common
C. Union Bank of India denominator — time, members would view them, and
D. Karnataka Bank those offering it, as an equal. Whenever a bank member
E. None of these needs to get a skill or service ,for example gardening ,
Answer: A playing guitar, by knowing the particular skill ,the
To further strengthen its relationship with parent Life member could exchange an hour of credited money to
Insurance Corporation of India, IDBI Bank is planning to another bank member.The member can start with zero
launch a co-branded credit card, which will be marketed to credit. At the start, the 50,000 volunteers registered with
customers, agents, and employees of the corporation and the department through local networks will form
its subsidiaries. The co-branded credit card will be community-level banks and list skills they could impart or

services they could offer. An experienced volunteer will C. Paris
induct new members and keep a record of all the D. Vienna
transactions. E. Singapore
2175. England greats Boycott, Strauss given Answer: A
knighthoods. Professionally they are _______. The 24th World Energy Congress is being held in Abu
A. Cricketers Dhabi, UAE from 9-12 September 2019. It is a triennial
B. Tennis Players event and is organized by the World Energy Council.
C. F1 Racers World Energy Council is headquartered at London, United
D. Foot Ball Players Kingdom. The theme of the event in 2019 is “Energy for
E. None of these Prosperity”. The 24th World Energy Congress aims to
Answer: A bring together international energy stakeholders, including
England cricket greats Geoffrey Boycott and Andrew governments, private and state corporations, academia and
Strauss have been given knighthoods by Theresa May in media. With over 15,000 participants expected, the
her resignation honours list. Boycott and Strauss both Congress is set to welcome over 250 high-level speakers,
received the honour for their services to sport after 70 ministers, 500 CEOs, 600 media with an 40,000 sqm
outstanding careers for England. Geoffrey Boycott played exhibition space that will cover the entire energy
108 tests between 1964 and 1982 for England and scored spectrum.
8,114 Test runs at an average of 47.72. Andrew Strauss 2178. Who has been appointed as Principal Secretary
played 100 tests for England from 2004-12, scoring more to the Prime Minister of India?
than 7,000 runs at an average of 40.91, and captained the A. Dr Maninath Kumar Mishra
team to two Ashes series wins. He also served as B. Dr Vasanth Kumar Mishra
England’s director of cricket between 2015 and 2018. C. Dr PramodKumar Mishra
2176. Srivilliputtur ‘Palkova’ set to Get Gi Tag. This D. Dr Suresh Kumar Mishra
sweet is most famous in which state? E. None of these
A. Tamil Nadu Answer: C
B. Andhra Pradesh Dr Pramod Kumar Mishra, has been appointed as
C. Karnataka Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. His
D. Telangana international experience includes research and academic
E. Kerala work for over four years at the Institute of Development
Answer: A Studies (UK), negotiation and execution of ADB and
The famous Srivilliputtur palkova, a sweet made from cow World Bank projects, member of the Governing Board of
milk and sugar, is set to get the Geographical Indication the International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid
(GI) tag from the Geographical Indications Registry in Tropics (ICRISAT) and participation as expert/resource
Chennai. The GI application for this product was filed by person in several international conferences. Recently, he
the Srivilliputtur Milk Producers’ Co-operative Society, was conferred with the United Nations SASAKAWA
and was facilitated by the Veterinary College and Award 2019, the most prestigious international award in
Research Institute, Tirunelveli. The palkova is disaster management.
manufactured in and around the municipality of 2179. JBL ropes in ______ as global brand
Srivilliputtur in Virudhunagar district. Apart from the ambassador?
Society which has filed the GI application, a number of A. Salman Khan
small- and large-scale private dairy organisations as well B. Prabhas
as individual entrepreneurs are producing the sweet in the C. Ranveer Singh
district. Considering the demand for the product, several D. Vijay Devarakonda
food startups in the State have begun selling it online E. None of these
under the ‘native sweets’ category. Answer: C
2177. The World Energy Congress 2019 was held in Audio equipment maker JBL has signed Bollywood star
which city? Ranveer Singh as its newest global brand
A. Abu Dhabi ambassador.Ranveer will endorse a new range of JBL’s
B. London consumer audio products in the coming months. Singh

will also participate in a series of marketing initiatives to Answer: D
further strengthen JBL’s dominance in the country Eritrea topped the list of the 10 most censored countries in
2180. Which company unveiled two apps - Good Vibes a report released by the New York-based Committee to
and Relumino - to provide communication tools to the Protect Journalists (CPJ). Worst three countries for press
deafblind and people with low vision in the country? censorship – Eritrea, North Korea and Turkmenistan. The
A. Wipro rankings were based on factors including restrictions on
B. Samsung privately-owned or independent media; criminal
C. TCS defamation laws; restrictions on the dissemination of false
D. Coniziant news; blocking of websites; surveillance of journalists by
E. Accenture authorities; license requirements for media; and targeted
Answer: B hacking or trolling. The CPJ media freedom ranking is
Tech major Samsung unveiled two apps – Good Vibes and similar to the list compiled by Reporters Without Borders,
Relumino – to provide communication tools to the another watchdog, which also shames Eritrea, North
deafblind and people with low vision in the country. Good Korea and Turkmenistan as the world’s worst three
Vibes has been developed in India, and uses Morse code countries for independent journalism.
to convert vibrations into text or voice and vice-versa. A 2183. Who among these has been named to be inducted
deafblind person uses a combination of dots and dashes to into the 2019 Asia Pacific Golf Hall Of Fame?
send their messages, which are received as text or voice on A. Rajiv Bajaj
the caregiver’s app. Similarly, text or voice messages sent B. Pawan Munjal
are received as vibrations in Morse code that the deafblind C. Anand Mahindra
can interpret. D. Dilip Shanghvi
2181. DRDO has recently tested an indigenously E. None of these
developed MPATGM. What does first 'M' denote in Answer: B
MPATGM? Pawan Munjal will be inducted to the 2019 Asia Pacific
A. Missile Golf Hall of Fame later this year for his support to the
B. Medium sport in India and around the world. The induction
C. Man ceremony will be held on November 6 at the 2019 Asian
D. Multi Golf Awards Gala Banquet to be held at DLF Golf &
E. Modern Country Club in Gurugram. His induction into the Asia
Answer: C Pacific Golf Hall of Fame will be permanently installed at
Defence Research and Development Organisation the Dr David Chu Golf Museum at Shenzhen in China, the
(DRDO) successfully flight-tested indigenously-developed new home of the Hall of Fame. Munjal joins legendary
Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) system. players such as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and other
The test fire was conducted in the ranges of Kurnool, leading personalities such as David Chu, the founder of
Andhra Pradesh. It is a low weight, fire-and-forget Man Mission Hills golf resort, to have been bestowed with the
Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The highest honour in the Asia Pacific golf industry.
missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Infrared 2184. Which of these sports administrative body has
Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics. This is the recently been de-recognised by the Sports Ministry?
third successful test firing of the missile system which is A. Paralympic Committee of India
being developed for Indian Army’s need for 3rd B. Badminton Association of India
generation ATGMs. C. All India Chess Federation
2182. Which country topped the list of the 10 most D. Athletics Federation of India
censored countries in a report released by the New E. None of these
York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)? Answer: A
A. Somalia The Sports Ministry has de-recognised the Paralympic
B. Sudan Committee of India, citing violation of the National Sports
C. Ethopia Code in the body’s decision to sack President Rao Inderjit
D. Eritrea Singh. The response of PCI for removal of president Rao
E. None of these Inderjit Singh. from the post was not satisfactory and

hence PCI has been penalized for misgovernance till Answer: B
further notice. The PCI had also been suspended in 2015 The strong ties between India and its southern neighbour
over governance issues and re-recognised in 2016. Sri Lanka received a boost when a newly ‘Make in India’
2185. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has train rake was flagged of from Colombo Fort Railway
appointed _______ managing director of its India station. The rake of the train was manufactured in the
business. Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai.The train which
A. Rajesh Sethi has been inducted under an Indian Line of Credit has an
B. Mahesh Vitta on-board entertainment system, modular interiors and
C. Surendra Kumar fully-rotating seats in Air Conditioned Chair cars for
D. Niranjan Sharma passenger comfort. ICF will manufacture six DEMU rakes
E. None of these consisting of 78 coaches in five variants. The order is
Answer: A being jointly executed by RITES and ICF under the India-
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has appointed Sri Lanka economic cooperation agreement.
Rajesh Sethi managing director of its India business. 2188. _______ becomes the first country in Asia to
Earlier in his career, Sethi held executive roles at insurer introduce rolled out plain cigarette packaging
Allianz Global, conglomerate General Electric, and A. India
automotive manufacturer Tata Motors. Sethi will oversee B. Thailand
the league’s basketball and business development C. China
initiatives in India and will be supported by the region’s D. Vietnam
senior leadership team. Sethi will take charge at NBA E. Bangladesh
India and will report to deputy commissioner and Chief Answer: B
Operating Officer Mark Tatum Thailand becomes the first country in Asia to introduce
2186. When is the United Nations Day for South-South rolled out plain cigarette packaging. Activists say that
Cooperation observed? plain cigarette packaging is an effective way to reduce the
A. 10 September appeal of smoking. In 2012, Australia became the first
B. 11 September country to require tobacco products to be sold without
C. 12 September colourful brand logos. Singapore is set to implement
D. 13 September similar restrictions on packaging next year
E. 14 September 2189. Under the 'Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari
Answer: C Maan Dhan Yojana', a pension scheme for
The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is shopkeepers and retail traders will get a fixed monthly
observed on September 12 since 2011. When the United pension after attaining the age of ____________
Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a plan of action A. 62
in 1978 to promote and implement technical cooperation B. 68
among developing countries and also celebrates the C. 65
economic, social and political developments made in D. 60
recent years by regions and countries in the south. The E. 61
General Assembly declared December 19 to be observed Answer: D
as the UN Day for South-South Cooperation in 2003. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in the Jharkhand
2187. The strong ties between India and its southern capital, launched ambitious pension schemes for farmers,
neighbour Sri Lanka received a boost when a newly shopkeepers and self-employed persons. The prime
'Make in India' train rake was flagged of from minister also inaugurated a new building of the Assembly
Colombo Fort Railway station. What is the train and a multi-modal cargo terminal, which is expected to
name? ease transportation in the region. The ‘Pradhan Mantri
A. Tulasi Express Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana’ will help small and marginal
B. Pulathisi Express farmers by providing a minimum pension of Rs 3000 per
C. Aswagandha Express month, on attaining the age of 60 years.
D. Mulangi Express 2190. The ‘Mukhyamantri Vyapari Samuhik Niji
E. None of these Durghatna Beema Yojana’ and ‘Mukhyamantri

Vyapari Kshatipurti Beema Yojana’ are the new one-time facility. The Central Board of Direct Taxes
insurance schemes for traders launched by which (CBDT) has issued a circular relaxing the 12-month time
state? limit for compounding application, as a one-time measure.
A. Himachal Pradesh The step has been taken to mitigate unintended hardship to
B. Madhya Pradesh taxpayers in deserving cases and to reduce the pendency
C. Manipur of existing prosecution cases before the courts. A taxpayer
D. Haryana or an assessee, in order to avail the facility, will have to
E. Meghalaya file an application for compounding a tax offence before
Answer: D the competent authority, that is a Principal Chief
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched Commissioner or Chief Commissioner, Principal Director
two insurance schemes for traders. An insurance cover of General or Director General of Income-tax department “on
Rs 5 lakh would be provided under the ‘Mukhyamantri or before December 31, 2019”.
VyapariSamuhikNiji DurghatnaBeemaYojana’, while an 2192. Who becomes Indian Banks’ Association
insurance cover ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh committee member?
would be provided under the ‘Mukhyamantri A. Mahabaleshwara M S
VyapariKshatipurti Beema Yojana’. The premium of Rs B. Mrutyunjaya R K
38 crore for both the insurance schemes would be paid by C. Jyothirnath S V
the state government. Under the ‘Mukhyamantri D. Purushotama M S
VyapariSamuhikNiji DurghatnaBeemaYojana’, 3.75 lakh E. None of these
registered traders would be provided an insurance cover of Answer: A
Rs 5 lakh. The benefit of insurance would be admissible in Mahabaleshwara MS, Managing Director and Chief
case of an accidental death, permanent disability and Executive Officer of Karnataka Bank, has been inducted
damage to two body organs, or eyes or one organ or one to the managing committee of Indian Banks’ Association
eye. Haryana is the first state in the country to implement (IBA). This was announced during the annual general
‘Mukhyamantri VyapariKshatipurti Beema Yojana’ under meeting of IBA in Mumbai. Mahabaleshwara has been
which insurance benefits ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 elected unopposed from the private sector member banks’
lakh would be provided to the traders on the basis of their category.
turnover to compensate for loss of stock due to fire, theft, 2193. Name the Indian Ambassador to UAE who has
flood and earthquake, and damage to furniture and other been conferred with First Class Order of Zayed II
goods. Khattar also announced that all the families in the award?
state having an annual family income of Rs 1.80 lakh A. Gautam Bambawale
would be covered under the ‘Ayushman Bharat Yojana’ B. Navdeep Singh Suri
under which they would be provided free annual medical C. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
treatment for up to Rs 5 lakh. He also announced D. Manjeev Singh Puri
enhancement in monthly wages of ‘Safai Karamcharis’ E. None of these
working in urban areas to Rs 15,000 from Rs 13,500 and Answer: B
in rural areas to Rs 12,500 from Rs 11,000. About 39,000 The President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has
‘Safai Karamcharis’ would benefit from this decision. bestowed the First Class Order of Zayed II on outgoing
2191. CDBT has launched a one-time facility to apply Indian Ambassador Navdeep Singh Suri, in recognition of
for compounding of income tax offences. What is the his efforts and his contribution to the development and
deadline set to avail the benefit of the service? strengthening of friendly relations and cooperation
A. 31 December 2019 between the two friendly countries. Suri has been serving
B. 30 November 2019 as the Indian ambassador to the Gulf nation since October
C. 31 October 2019 2016. He will now be succeeded by senior diplomat Pavan
D. 30 September 2019 Kapoor as the new ambassador to the UAE.
E. 31 January 2020 2194. Who has been conferred with the 2019-20 Lata
Answer: A Mangeshkar Award?
The income tax department has relaxed time for applying A. Suman Kalyanpur
for compounding of income tax offences by launching of a B. Usha Khanna

C. Asha Bhosle Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It ratified
D. Hemlata this Convention on October 01, 2007 in pursuance of
E. None of these Article 35 of the Convention. India submitted its First
Answer: B Country Report on Status of Disability in India in
Veteran music director Usha Khanna, who created magic November 2015, and this report has now been taken for
by giving songs like “zindagi pyaar ka geet hai”, “chhodo consideration by UN Committee during the Session.
kal ki baatein”, and “aap to aise na the”, has been chosen 2197. Name the India's second Scorpene-class attack
for the Maharashtra government’s coveted Lata submarine that will be commissioned into the Navy by
Mangeshkar Award.She has composed music for over 150 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Mumbai on
films in the male-dominated field. The award, which September 28.
carries a cash reward of Rs.500,000, a citation and a A. INS Khanderi
memento shall be awarded to the 78-year old Khanna. B. INS Karanj
2195. The National Conference on Criminal Activities C. INS Vela
and Radicalization in Jails: Vulnerability of Inmates D. INS Arigath
and Jail Staff and their Protection was held in which E. INS Vagsheer
city? Answer: A
A. Kolkata India’s second Scorpene-class attack submarine INS
B. Pune Khanderi will be commissioned into the Navy by Defence
C. Hyderabad Minister Rajnath Singh in Mumbai on September 28. The
D. Mumbai conventional diesel-electric submarine has been
E. Delhi manufactured by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in
Answer: E Mumbai. The first Scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari
The Bureau of Police Research and Development is had been commissioned into the Indian Navy in December
organizing a two-day National Conference on ‘Criminal 2017. Under the Project 75 programme, India is
Activities and Radicalization in Jails: Vulnerability of committed to building six Scorpene-class submarines that
Inmates and Jail Staff and their Protection’ on 12th and also includes INS Kalvari and INS Khanderi. The
13th September. The conference was inaugurated at programme has been undertaken with Transfer of
BPR&D Headquarters by Union Minister of State for Technology from Naval Group, state-run French
Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy. Scheme for submarine builder, which was formerly known as DCNS.
Modernization of Prisons – a Central Government scheme INS Khanderi had been launched in January 2017.
with an outlay of 1800 crore rupees that aims to create 199 2198. India signs with which countriesdefence
new jails, 1572 additional barracks and 8568 prison staff company to modernise radar missile systems on P-15
quarters. class ships?
2196. 22nd Session of United Nations Committee on A. Russia
Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities B. China
(CRPD) Held in _________ C. Germany
A. Geneva D. South Korea
B. San Jose E. USA
C. Rome Answer: A
D. Warsaw The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with
E. None of these Russian defence company JSC Rosoboronexport to
Answer: A modernise the radar and missile systems on the P-15 ships.
The 22nd Session of the UN Committee on Convention on The modernisation of radar and missile systems would
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) to review substantially enhance the Air Defence capability of the P-
India took place at UNHRC, Geneva, Switzerland on 15 Ships. There are 3 Delhi class destroyers in Indian
September 2-3, 2019. The Indian delegation was headed Navy – INS Delhi, INS Mysore, INS Mumbai. Delhi-class
by Mrs. Shakuntala D. Gamlin, Secretary, Department of warships are guided-missile destroyers with a
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). displacement of 6,200 tonnes, a length of 163 metres and a
India is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on

crew of 40 officers and 310 sailors. They have a maximum Gujarat has retained its first position in the country in the
speed of 32 knots (59 kilometres per hour). ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States’ (LEADS) report
2199. DRDO hands over second early warning system 2019. This is the second consecutive year the state has
to IAF. Name it. bagged the number one spot in the ranking. Punjab and
A. Kavacha Andhra Pradesh are ranked second and third, respectively.
B. Netra Himachal Pradesh stood last on the chart. Bihar ranked at
C. Vajra 20th position. The report, was published by the Union
D. Aayu ministry of commerce and industry, prepared with the help
E. Satrugna of consultancy firm Deloitte. Among the union territories,
Answer: B Chandigarh occupied the top position followed by Delhi
Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and Puducherry. Among hilly states, Tripura retained the
has handed over the second ‘Netra’ Airborne Early top spot. It was followed by Sikkim and Arunachal
Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) system to the Pradesh. The index was based on an analysis of
Indian Air Force (IAF). The indigenously-built aircraft perceptions with regard to nine parameters, including
was handed over to Western Air Command chief, Air infrastructure, quality of logistics, services, promptness of
Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, at the Bathinda Air Base in cargo delivery, regulatory processes and safety of cargo
Punjab. ‘Netra’ was Designed and developed by DRDO, 2202. Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-2019 between
with assistance from the Bengaluru-based Centre for India and _____ will be conducted at Foreign Training
Airborne Systems. It is useful for surveillance, tracking, Node, Umroi (Meghalaya) from 16-29 Sep 2019.
identification and classification of airborne and sea surface A. Thailand
targets and is useful in detecting incoming ballistic missile B. Sri Lanka
threats. C. Bangladesh
2200. Which of the following Universities has topped D. Nepal
the ‘Times Higher Education World University E. Vietnam
Rankings 2020’? Answer: A
A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-2019 between India
B. Stanford University and Thailand will be conducted at Foreign Training Node,
C. Harvard University Umroi (Meghalaya) from 16-29 Sep 2019.. Indian and
D. University of Oxford Royal Thailand Army (RTA) comprising 50 soldiers each
E. None of these will participate in the exercise with an aim to share
Answer: D experience gained during various counter terrorism
University of Oxford of United Kingdom has topped the operations in their respective countries. MAITREE is an
‘Times Higher Education World University Rankings annual training event which is being conducted
2020’.IISc Banglore is the top Indian University in the alternatively in Thailand and India since 2006
ranking and is placed in the 301-350 bracket. This is for 2203. Akilisi Pohiva passes away. He is the Prime
the first time since 2012 that no Indian University has Minister of which country?
been placed in top 300. IIT Ropar made a surprise entry A. Vanuatu
and takes the number 1 spot among Indian varsities B. Samoa
alongside IISc Bangalore. C. Toga
2201. Which state has retained its first position in the D. Tuvalu
country in the ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States’ E. Tonga
(LEADS) report 2019? Answer: E
A. Madhya Pradesh Tonga’s Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva, has passed away
B. Telangana at the age of 78.Mr Pohiva had served as Tonga’s prime
C. Gujarat minister since 2014, and was Tonga’s longest serving
D. Delhi member of Parliament, coming into office in 1987.
E. Kerala 2204. When is the Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year
Answer: C in India?
A. September 11

B. September 12 Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) for facilitation of
C. September 13 green initiatives in Indian Railways at New Delhi.
D. September 14 The objectives of the MoU:
E. September 15 • Energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities and
Answer: D railway workshops.
Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on ‘14th September’ • Greening of Railway properties.
in India. The day was celebrated because the Constituent • Demonstrative pilots of ‘net-zero energy
Assembly made Hindi the official language of the country buildings/ railway stations’.
on 14 September 1949. January 10 is celebrated as World • Capacity and skill development by continuous
Hindi Day sharing of best practices on energy and
2205. Who among these is the head of the committee environment through training programmes.
formed by NGT to formulate steps required to prevent • Development of Green procurement policy, waste
unauthorised extraction of groundwater? management policy, solid waste disposal, carbon
A. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat neutrality, phytoremediation.
B. Vijay Goel 2207. What is the total target set by the Ministry of
C. Sanjeev Balyan AYUSH to set up AYUSH Health and Wellness
D. Akhil Kumar Centres in India?
E. None of these A. 18,100
Answer: D B. 16,000
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up a C. 15,200
committee to formulate steps required to prevent its D. 10,000
unauthorised extraction. A bench headed by NGT E. 12,500
Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the Answer: E
committee to evolve a robust mechanism to ensure that Union Government has set a target of setting up 12,500
groundwater is not illegally extracted and to monitor Ayush Health and Wellness Centres across the country.
manning and functioning of the Central Ground Water Out of which 4,000 will be set up during this year.
Authority (CGWA). Sh. Akhil Kumar (Joint Secretary- AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik announced this
MoWR) will be the ex-officio chairman of the committee. during inauguration of a Unani Medical Centre and Siddha
The nodal agency will be the Joint Secretary, MoWR for Clinical Research Unit at Safdarjung Hospital in New
coordination and compliance. The committee comprises Delhi.
joint secretaries of Ministry of Environment and Forests 2208. Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launches
and Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), Central Maritime Communication Services in which city?
Ground Water Board, National Institute of Hydrology, A. Kanpur
Roorkee, National Remote Sensing Centre and Central B. Mumbai
Pollution Control Board (CPCB). C. New Delhi
2206. Indian Railways has signed an MoU with which D. Kolkata
among the given organisations to facilitate green E. Bangalore
initiatives? Answer: B
A. NASSCOM Union Minister for Communications, Electronics &
B. NITI Aayog Information Technology and Law & Justice Shri Ravi
C. Confederation of Indian Industries Shankar Prasad has launched the maritime communication
D. FICCI services at Mumbai Maritime Connectivity will enable
E. None of these high-end support to those in sea by providing access to
Answer: C Voice, Data and Video services while traveling on sailing
Indian Railways have undertaken some major Green vessels, cruise liners, ships in India, using satellite
initiatives as part of India’s contribution towards technology. Nelco, India’s leading VSAT solutions
mitigation of global warming and combating climate provider is the first Indian company that will now provide
change. To carry forward this green initiative, an MoU quality broadband services to the maritime sector. He also
was signed between Ministry of Railways and

launched a web portal for reporting stolen mobiles to help Rajasthan government has launched ‘Jan Soochna’ public
trace them. information portal was launched. The portal promising to
2209. Union MoS for tourism launches projects under provide information about government authorities and
Swadesh Darshan scheme in which state/union departments to the public in the true spirit of the Right To
teritory? Information Act. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
A. Goa inaugurated the portal at B.M. Birla Auditorium. The State
B. Delhi government has collaborated with the civil society groups
C. Andaman and Nicobar to develop the portal, the first of its kind in the country,
D. Andhra Pradesh initially giving information pertaining to 13 departments
E. Gujarat on a single platform.
Answer: A 2212. Dikshi Hydroelectric Project is inaugurated in
The Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture which state?
Prahlad Singh Patel applauded the state of Goa for A. Arunachal Pradesh
utilising central funds under the first phase of Swadesh B. Himachal Pradesh
Darshan Scheme. Minister assured that further financial C. Madhya Pradesh
help will be provided to Goa. Coastal areas of Sinquerim- D. Andhra Pradesh
Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and E. Uttar Pradesh
Aguada jail will be developed under Swadesh Darshan Answer: A
Scheme. On the occasion, the Union Minister also Arunachal Pradesh, CM Pema Khandu dedicated the
highlighted the achievements of the NDA government in Dikshi Hydroelectric Project to the people of the state.
the last 100 days. The 24 Mega Watt Hydroelectric Project has been
2210. The Mukhya Mantri Dal Poshit Yojana has been installed at Dikshi Village in West Kameng District. It
launched by which state to provide Pulses at subsidized was constructed on the river Phudung by Devi Energies
rate to ration card holders? Private Limited. It was completed in a record time of four
A. Punjab years with an investment of about 430 crore rupees.
B. Assam 2213. How much amount has been approved by the
C. Uttarakhand World Bank for financing Indian government’s mini
D. Rajasthan and mega food parks?
E. Tamil Nadu A. Rs 2,000 crore
Answer: C B. Rs 3,000 crore
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat C. Rs 4,000 crore
launched a scheme under which ration card holders in the D. Rs 5,000 crore
state will get two kgs of pulses at subsidised rates every E. Rs 6,000 crore
month. Launching the ‘Mukhya Mantri Dal Poshit Answer: B
Yojana’ by distributing pulse packets among the The World Bank will provide Rs 3,000 crore funds to
beneficiaries.23.32 lakh ration card holders of the state finance mini and mega food parks across the country,
will benefit from the scheme. They will get two kgs of particularly in Northeast, and help boost farmers’
Chana dal (chickpeas split) at the rate of Rs 44 per kg this income.15th Indo-US Economic Summit organised by the
month. Chana dal comes at Rs 65-Rs 70 per kg in the open Indo-American Chamber of Commerce- North India
market. Council (IACC- NIC).The World Bank has agreed to
2211. Which state government has launched ‘Jan sanction Rs 3,000 crore for the Ministry of Food
Soochna’ public information portal was launched? Processing to enable it finance mini and mega food parks
A. Rajasthan across the country.
B. Telangana 2214. RBI has increased the banks’ exposures limit to a
C. Tamil Nadu single NBFC to what percent of available eligible
D. Kerala capital base?
E. Maharashtra A. 18%
Answer: A B. 15%
C. 20%

D. 25% Yemeni warring parties in accordance with their
E. 30% agreement.
Answer: C 2217. Which company ropes in Hima Das as brand
The RBI increased loan exposure limit of banks to a single ambassador for Gatorade?
NBFC (excluding gold loan companies) from 15% to 20% A. Nestle
of its capital base, a move that will help increase credit B. Britania
supply to the crisis-ridden shadow banking sector. C. Pepsico
According to the extant ‘Large Exposures Framework D. Uniliver
(LEF)’, banks’ exposure to a single non-banking financial E. None of these
company (NBFC) is restricted to 15% of their available Answer: C
eligible capital base, while general single counter-party PepsiCo India has roped in star athlete Hima Das as the
exposure limit is 20%, which can be extended to 25% by brand ambassador for its sports drink brand Gatorade.She
banks’ boards under exceptional circumstances. It has joins ace shuttler PV Sindhu and javelin star Neeraj
been decided that a bank’s exposure to a single NBFC Chopra as the brand’s ambassadors in the country.
(excluding gold loan companies) will be restricted to 20% Gatorade India will be paying tribute to the ace sprinter by
of that bank’s eligible capital base. twisting the ‘Nothing Beats Gatorade’ philosophy into
2215. The Risk Weight for Consumer Credit has been ‘Nothing Beats Hima’. Moreover, Gatorade India will also
reduced by the RBI to what percent? work with Hima during the period of her partnership to
A. 125% understand her training and race-day nutrition better.
B. 100% 2218. Who is the author of the book The Daughter
C. 50% from a Wishing Tree?
D. 175% A. Sudha Murthy
E. 200% B. Devdutt Pattanaik
Answer: B C. Ruskin Bond
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the risk D. Lakshmi Venu
weight requirement for consumer loans to 100 per cent, a E. None of these
move that will reduce cost of such loans. Currently, the Answer: A
risk weight requirement for such loans is 125 per cent.The A book titled “The Daughter from a Wishing Tree” which
relaxed requirement would not be applicable to credit is authored by Sudha Murthy will be launched in October
cards. Risk weight refers to the capital banks keep aside as 2019.Sudha Murthy is the Foundation Chairperson of
provisioning to cover any loan defaults. It has been Infosys and is the wife of N R Narayana Murthy.
decided to reduce the risk weight for consumer credit, 2219. Megan Schutt scripts history with maiden ODI
including personal loans, but excluding credit card hat-trick. She belongs to which country?
receivables, to 100 per cent. A. South Africa
2216. Who has been appointed as the head of the UN B. New Zealand
mission in Yemen? C. West Indies
A. Abhijit Guha D. England
B. Santanu Panda E. Australia
C. Minesh P. Mehta Answer: E
D. Ashok Kumar Barik Right-arm pacer Megan Schutt scripted history by
E. None of these becoming the only woman cricketer from Australia to
Answer: A claim a hat-trick in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in the
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the third ODI against West Indies. Schutt also became the first
appointment of Abhijit Guha, a retired Indian lieutenant woman cricketer to claim to two hat-tricks in international
general as the head of the UN mission in Hodeida, Yemen. cricket. She had claimed her first hat-trick in a T20I
Apart from this Abhijit Guha has also been made the against India last year. She had dismissed Smriti
chairman of the Redeployment Coordination Committee Mandhana, Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma in consecutive
(RCC) that is tasked with redeploying forces of the deliveries. She scalped three wickets in the three balls of
her final over to enter into the history books.

2220. BN Yugandhar was a famous bureaucrat who 2223. September 16 is observed as _________________
passed away recently. He was the father of which of Day.
these business leaders? A. World Maritime Day
A. Sachin Bansal B. International Day of Sign Languages Day
B. Sunder Pichai C. International Literacy Day
C. Gautam Adani D. World Ozone Day
D. Satya Nadella E. World Tourism Day
E. None of these Answer: D
Answer: D Every year September 16 is marked as the International
Former bureaucrat BN Yugandhar, the father of Microsoft Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The day was
CEO Satya Nadella, has passed away. Yugandhar had also known as World Ozone Day. On December 19, 2000,
served in the Prime Minister’s Office during late PV the United Nations General Assembly designated the day
Narasimha Rao’s regime and also worked under former in remembrance of the date in 1987 when nations signed
PM Manmohan Singh. Yugandhar was an IAS officer of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the
1962-batch. Yugandhar served as a member of the Ozone Layer. Theme for this year – 32 Years and Healing
Planning Commission from 2004 to 2009. He acted as 2224. The Ministry of Finance has announced a new
Director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of scheme ‘Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export
Administration in Mussoorie. Product (RoDTEP)’ for export sector. RoDTEP will
2221. International Day of Democracy is observed on replace which of the following existing schemes?
________ to remind people that democracy is about A. Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
people. B. Duty Exemption/Remission Scheme
A. Sep 13 C. Service Exports from India Scheme
B. Sep 14 D. EPCG Scheme
C. Sep 15 E. None of these
D. Sep 16 Answer: A
E. Sep 17 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the
Answer: C government’s third set of measures to revive the economy
International Day of Democracy is observed on 15 with a renewed focus on exports and realty sector. A new
September to remind people that democracy is about scheme for Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export
people.This day provide an opportunity to make people Products (RoDTEP) to replace the current Merchandise
understand about the importance of democracy and the Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) from next year.
effective realisation of Human Rights. However, the existing dispensation in textiles of MEIS
2222. What is the theme of the 2019 Engineer’s Day of and old Rebate on State Levies (RoSL) will continue up to
India? December 31. Textiles and all other sectors which
A. Engineering For Change currently enjoy incentives up to two per cent over MEIS
B. Skill Development for Young Engineers to Reform the will transit into RoDTEP from January 1, 2020.
Core Sector: Vision 2025 2225. Six new house committees have been formed by
C. Role of Engineers in a Developing India the government. This includes Committee on Defence.
D. Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era Who will head this committee?
E. None of these A. Anand Sharma
Answer: A B. Jayant Sinha
Engineers Day is celebrated in India on 15 September C. Shashi Tharoor
every year to mark the tribute to the Indian Engineer D. Jual Oram
Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Famous as E. Satish Chandra
“Father of Modern Mysore”, Visvesvaraya was awarded Answer: D
‘Bharat Ratna’ for his exceptional contribution to the The government has announced the formation of different
building of India in 1955. Theme 2019: Engineering For parliamentary panels including the standing committee on
Change finance, external affairs and Information technology. BJP
MP PP Chaudhary has been made the chairman of foreign

affairs committee and Congress MP Anand Sharma has personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be
been appointed as the chairman of the Home Affairs regulated.
committee. BJP’s TG Venkatesh has been appointed as the The members of the committee (listed below) can co-opt
chairman of committee on transport, tourism and other members for specific inputs.
culture.Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and Jairam Ramesh • Kris Gopalakrishnan, Infosys Co-Founder
has been given the responsibility of the Information (Chairperson)
technology committee and science, technology, • Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary, DPIIT
environment and forest committee respectively. • Debjani Ghosh, NASSCOM President
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav has been • Neeta Verma, National Informatics Centre, DG
appointed as the chairman of Health and Family Welfare • Lalitesh Katragadda, Avanti Finance, CTO
committee. • Dr Ponnurangam Kumaraguru, IIT Hyderabad
2226. Name the water conservation vehicle flagged off • Parminder Jeet Singh, IT for Change
by Prakash Javadekar in an initiative to spread the • Gopalakrishnan S., MeitY, Joint Secretary
message in and around the districts of Maharashtra? (Member Convenor)
A. Neerdoot 2228. White Water Rafting Expedition – 'Rudrashila'
B. Jaldoot Flagged off at ______.
C. Meghdoot A. Udaipur
D. Varidoot B. Jaipur
E. Meghana C. Jaisalmer
Answer: B D. Jodhpur
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash E. Bikaner
Javadekar flagged off a vehicle ‘Jaldoot’ to spread the Answer: C
message of water conservation.Jaldoot, a travelling The white water Rafting Expedition christened
exhibition arranged by Pune-based Regional Outreach ‘RUDRASHILA’ being undertaken by Kalidhar Battalion
Bureau of I&B ministry, will tour eight districts of under the aegis of Battle Axe Division was Flagged Off at
Maharashtra in the next two months. It will take the Jaisalmer Military station. The expedition christened
message of water conservation to the masses and highlight ‘Rudrashila’ has been organised to commemorate the 75th
work done in this connection by the Narendra Modi Raising day of the Kalidhar Battalion.’Kalidhar Batttalion’
government in the first 100 days of its second term. Water was raised on 01 November 1943 and has participated in
was top priority for the Centre and it had set up a separate all major operations of the Indian Army.3 The expedition
ministry called Jalshakti for the purpose, adding that it team led by Major Ravi Kant Gaurav comprising of two
was committed to provide piped water to every household Officers, Four Junior Commissioned Officers and 18
by 2024. Soldiers will cover a total distance of 140 kilometers from
2227. Indian govt forms committee to recommend Rudraprayag to Rishikesh over some of the most difficult
governance norms for non-personal data. Who will be and dangerous rapids in mighty Ganges River
the head of the committee? 2229. Saint Vincent and Grenadines became the
A. Kris Gopalakrishnan ________ country to join the International Solar
B. Debjani Ghosh Alliance (ISA).
C. Neeta Verma A. 79th
D. Parminder Jeet Singh B. 82nd
E. Gopalakrishnan S C. 42nd
Answer: A D. 56th
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology E. 63rd
(Meity) has formed a new Committee of Experts to focus Answer: A
on non-personal data, and to come up with a related data Saint Vincent and Grenadines became the 79th country to
governance framework. Infosys co-founder Kris join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). ISA is an
Gopalakrishnan will head the committee.The idea is to initiative by India aimed at combating the threats of
have a separate and independent consultation on non- climate change and global warming. The International
Solar Alliance is a group of 121 solar resource-rich

countries with headquarters in Gurugram, India. The B. Bharti Infratel
organisation aims to deploy over 1,000 gigawatts of solar C. Nortel
energy and mobilise more than USD 1,000 billion into D. Tejas Networks
solar power by 2030, according to the United Nations E. None of these
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Answer: A
2230. The inaugural event of the 2019 International VSAT solutions provider Nelco, a Tata enterprise,
Ramayana Festival will be held in which city? announced the launch of maritime communication
A. New Delhi services, becoming India’s first company to provide
B. Hyderabad broadband services to the maritime sector. Ravi Shankar
C. Ahmedabad Prasad, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics
D. Mumbai & Information Technology and Law & Justice, and Anshu
E. Bangalore Prakash, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications,
Answer: A inaugurated the services.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Nelco, through global partnerships and infrastructure,
International Ramayana Festival to be organized by The including transponder capacity on the satellite of ISRO
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Delhi. It and service portfolio, will help energy, cargo and cruise
will be a three-day event spanning across September 17- vessels by enhancing operational efficiency. The in-flight
19. Apart from New Delhi, the festival is going to be and maritime communications (IFMC) licence has not
organized in Lucknow, Ayodhya and Pune. Eight only enabled connectivity for on-board users on ships but
countries from across the world will take part in the also brings operational efficiencies for shipping
festival including Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, companies which were less evolved until now.
Indonesia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Bangladesh 2233. Name the Indian former cricketer who was
and Fiji. The International Ramayana Festival has been appointed as the Chancellor of Haryana Sports
organized annually for the last 15 years by ICCR. University?
2231. Which state has recently ordered all members of A. Kapil Dev
the council of ministers to pay their own income taxes B. Sauvrav Ganguly
instead of being paid by the state treasury? C. Rahul Dravid
A. Uttar Pradesh D. Jawgal Srinadh
B. Rajasthan E. Anil Kumble
C. Gujarat Answer: A
D. Karnataka Kapil Dev, who was India’s first World Cup-winning
E. Tamil Nadu captain, has been appointed first Chancellor of Haryana
Answer: A Sports University,at Rai in Sonipat district. The Sports
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and all members of the University of Haryana will be the third sports university
council of ministers will be paying their own income established by a state government in the country after
taxes, as per an order issued by the state government.Chief Swarnim Gujarat Sports University (Gandhinagar) and
Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered to abolish a Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
provision of Uttar Pradesh Ministers’ Salaries, Allowances (Chennai). Courses will include training for sports
and Miscellaneous Act, 1981, according to which the management, sports infrastructure engineering, sports
Income-Tax of ministers was being paid by the state psychology, sports nutrition, sports journalism and sports
treasury. Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna marketing.
stated that till now the state treasury was paying the 2234. Vijay Hazare Trophy is related to which sport?
Income-Tax of all ministers, however, as per the orders of A. Hockey
the Chief Ministers, all ministers will be paying their own B. Tennis
income taxes from now onwards. C. Badminton
2232. Name the Tata enterprise company which has D. Cricket
launched the country’s first broadband services E. Chess
particularly for the maritime sector. Answer: D
A. Nelco

Ambati Rayudu, who had come out of retirement, has 2237. The Exercise HimVijay 2019 is going to be held
been named Hyderabad skipper for the upcoming Vijay in which state by the Indian Army?
Hazare Trophy which will begin later in the A. Assam and Manipur
month.Rayudu had announced his retirement from all B. Manipur and Meghalaya
forms of cricket after being ignored for India’s World Cup C. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
squad but he would go on to reverse that decision. D. Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya
2235. Justice P Lakshmana Reddy appointed as first E. Assamand Meghalaya
Lokayukta of which state? Answer: C
A. Tamil Nadu The Army is scheduled to conduct a major Exercise
B. Andhra Pradesh ‘HimVijay’ beginning October in Arunachal Pradesh and
C. Telangana Assam with its newly created Integrated Battle Groups
D. Karnataka (IBG) involving 15,000 troops. The exercise will coincide
E. Kerala with the proposed visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping for
Answer: B the second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra
Justice P Lakshmana Reddy was sworn-in as the first Modi. The Panagarh based 17 Mountain Strike Corps will
Lokayukta of the state after its bifurcation in 2014. He was conduct Exercise HimVijay spread over a month and half
a retired judge of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh High with three newly created IBGs from October.
Court. Governor Biswabhusan Hairchandan administered 2238. India ranked ___ in Global Economic Freedom
the oath of office to Justice Reddy at a function in index.
Vijayawada. Justice Lakshmana Reddy will be in office A. 79th
for five years. B. 82nd
2236. Which countries innovative project for C. 42nd
constructing a floating school for marginalised D. 56th
children project wins Aga Khan Architecture Award E. 63rd
2019? Answer: A
A. Bangladesh India has jumped 11 spots on Global Economic Freedom
B. Nepal index from last year’s 96th spot to the current ranking of
C. Vietnam 79.The Economic Freedom of the World Report 2019
D. Bhutan surveyed a total of 162 countries. India’s current ranking
E. Sri Lanka is better than one of the major economies of the world —
Answer: A China — which stood at 113th. Two Asian countries viz
An innovative project for constructing a floating school Hong Kong and Singapore continue their winning streak
for marginalised children in Bangladesh has been awarded of last year with 1st and 2nd position respectively.
the prestigious Aga Khan Architecture Award 2019. The 2239. Pankaj Advani is associated with which sport?
award was given away in Kajan, the republic of Tatarstan A. Billiards
for the Arcadia Education Project in South Kanarchor of B. Golf
Bangladesh. The project involved the construction of a C. Hockey
school in an area which is underwater during the monsoon D. Chess
months. The architect of the project Saif Ul Haque E. None of these
designed a school which remains on the ground during the Answer: A
dry season and floats when the area is submerged in water India’s billiards superstar Pankaj Advani clinched his
during monsoon. He utilised only local material – 22nd world title for the country by winning a fourth
bamboo, used tyres and steel drums for constructing the straight final in the 150-up format at the IBSF World
amphibious structure for the school. The workforce and Billiards Championship in Mandalay. This is the short
artisans for the project were also drawn locally. Aga Khan format of billiards and Advani has won 5 titles in this is
Foundation lauded the project for its contribution to the last 6 years.
improve people’s lives, social and economic development, 2240. Who wins Vietnam Open title?
access to education in rural communities and global issues A. Sourabh Verma
like rising water levels. B. Sun Fei Xiang

C. Lakshya Sen 2244. Which country wins Basketball World Cup
D. Kim Bruun 2019?
E. None of these A. Argentina
Answer: A B. Spain
India shuttler Sourabh Verma won the Vietnam Open after C. Russia
he defeated China’s Sun Fei Xiang in the summit.The D. Greece
event was held at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Verma is E. France
from Madhya Pradesh and had won the Dutch Open and Answer: B
Korea Open last year. Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the Basketball World
2241. Who clinches men's singles title of Belgian Cup in Beijing. It was Spain’s second world cup. Spain
International Challenge? won its first Basketball World Cup title in 2006. France
A. Sourabh Verma took the bronze for the second consecutive year after a 67-
B. Sun Fei Xiang 57 win over Australia.
C. Lakshya Sen 2245. Charlie Cole passes away. What is is profession?
D. Kim Bruun A. Movie Artist
E. None of these B. TV Artist
Answer: C C. Pop Singer
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned second seed Victor D. Photography
Svendsen of Denmark in straight games to clinch men’s E. None of these
singles title at the Belgian International Challenge.The 18- Answer: D
year-old Lakshya had earlier beaten Denmark’s Kim Charlie Cole, one of the photographers who took the
Bruun 21-18, 21-11 to win in a 48-minute semifinal clash. picture of the famous Tank Man during the 1989
2242. Who wins Myanmar International series? Tiananmen Square protests, has died of sepsis in Bali,
A. Sourabh Verma Indonesia. He was 64.In the year1990, Cole won the
B. Sun Fei Xiang World Press Photo Award for his photo, which became an
C. Lakshya Sen image of the 1989 pro-democracy protest.
D. Kim Bruun 2246. The National Centre for Clean Coal Research
E. Kaushal Dharmamer and Development (NCCCR&D) has been inaugurated
Answer: E at which of these institutions?
Indian shuttler Kaushal Dharmamer clinched the A. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Myanmar International Series with a come-from-behind B. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
win over Indonesia’s Karono Karono in a thrilling men’s C. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
singles final.A trainee of Uday Pawar Badminton D. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Academy, Kaushal, who has been troubled by injuries for E. Indian Institute of Technology Madras
almost two years, is currently ranked 187th. Answer: C
2243. India beat which country by five runs in the The National Centre for Clean Coal Research and
finals to lift U-19 Asia Cup? Development at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)-
A. Bangladesh Bengaluru has opened. The Central Government through
B. Sri Lanka Department of Science & Technology, has set up the the
C. Pakistan National Centre for Clean Coal Research and
D. UAE Development as a national-level consortium on clean coal
E. Afghanistan R&D, led by IISc. Dr Vardhan also opened an
Answer: A Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research (ICER)
India beat Bangladesh by five runs in the finals to lift U- equipped with facilities for conducting a wide spectrum of
19 Asia Cup. Defending a paltry total of 106, India energy research by knowledge network of elite
dismissed Bangladesh for 101 in 33 overs.Left-arm researchers.
spinner 18-year-old Atharva Ankolekar, emerged as the 2247. Name the scheme introduced by ECGC to
star of the Indian team, with figures of 5 for 28 from 8 enhance loan availability and ease the lending process.
overs. A. NIRVIK

B. NIRMUK 2249. Ministry of Development of North Eastern
C. NIRTRA Region said that the Railway link service between the
D. CHETAN Agartala-Akhaura in Bangladesh will be completed by
E. None of these _________ for Development of Northeastern Region
Answer: A (DoNER).
Ministry of Commerce & Industry through Export Credit A. 2020
Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) has introduced a new B. 2021
Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) called NIRVIK to C. 2022
enhance loan availability and ease the lending process. D. 2023
The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India E. 2025
(ECGC) provides credit guarantee of up to 60 percent loss. Answer: A
Under the new ‘NIRVIK’ (Niryat Rin Vikas Yojna) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region said
scheme, the insurance cover guaranteed will cover up to that the Railway link service between the Agartala-
90 percent of the principal and interest. The insurance Akhaura in Bangladesh will be completed by 2020 for
cover will include both pre and post-shipment credit. The Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER). The
main aim behind introducing the scheme was to enhance declaration was announced during the meeting by the
accessibility and affordability of credit for exporters. The Minister of DoNER Dr Jitendra Singh and senior officers
decision will help make Indian exports competitive and of the Ministry which was held in Delhi. The Bangladesh
make ECGC procedures exporter friendly, benefiting railway link project is funded by the Ministry of DoNER.
MSME exporters with a new scheme for reimbursing The cost allocated for the project is Rs 972.52 crores. The
taxes, reduced insurance cost and ease of doing business. project can link Agartala with Bangladesh Railway
2248. Name the automated system launched by the Network at Akhaura. It will cut the traveling time period
government to provide advance information about for passenger and goods movement from Kolkata to
steel imports to Government and stake holders. Agartala of 38 hours to 15 hours. Maitree categorical is
A. Steel Import Management and Analysis Solution already running between Kolkata and Dhaka which is now
B. Steel Import Management Solution extended to Agartala. Out of 15.19 Acre of land at
C. Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System Nischintpur Yard, 2.30 Acre has been handed over a
D. Steel Import Monitoring System month before Dec 2019 by Government of Tripura.
E. None of these 2250. GST Network has decided to make Aadhaar
Answer: D authentication or physical verification mandatory for
The government launched a steel import monitoring new dealers from ________.
system (SIMS) to provide advance information about steel A. Jan 2020
imports to various stakeholders including producers and B. Feb 2020
importers to have effective policy interventions. Minister C. June 2020
of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Hardeep D. Dec 2019
Singh Puri launched the system developed in consultation E. Nov 2019
with Ministry of Steel on the pattern of US Steel Import Answer: A
Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system. Importers of GST Network has decided to make Aadhaar authentication
specified steel products will register in advance on the or physical verification mandatory for new dealers from
web portal of SIMS providing the necessary information. January 2020.The decision was taken in order to check
The registration will be online and automatic with no malpractices in GST. Those who don’t want Aadhaar
human intervention. The information about the steel authentication, physical verification will be carried out,
imports provided by importers on the SIMS will be which will be completed in three days. The GSTN also
monitored by the Steel Ministry. SIMS will require decided the much simplified new return system may be
importers to submit advance information in an online launched on January 1, 2020. Bihar deputy chief minister
system for import of 284 steel tariff lines at 8-digit HS Sushil Kumar Modi is head of the group of ministers of
code in order to obtain an automatic registration number GST Network
by paying a prescribed registration fee. 2251. ______________& BillDesk recently partnered to
roll out interface for recurring payments.

A. RBIt C. Meenu Gupta
B. Visat D. Masaba Gupta
C. Mastercardt E. Sanya Gupta
D. SBI Answer: B
E. None of these Bollywood actor Neena Gupta registered a double victory
Answer: B at Indian International Film Festival of Boston. The
Visa, a global leader in payments technology, and Badhaai Ho actor won Best Actress award while her film
BillDesk, leader in the Indian payments business, have The Last Color emerged victorious in Best Feature Film
partnered to roll out of SI-Hub, a seamless and secure way category.The directorial debut of world-renowned chef
to make recurring payments using cards with a one-time Vikas Khanna. The Last Color deals with taboo
enrollment. With this, the banks and merchants will be surrounding widows in Vrindavan and Varanasi in India.
able to offer recurring payments/ standing instructions (SI) 2254. Who was conferred with the Dr Kalam Smriti
services (powered by BillDesk’s SI-Hub and Visa’s global International Excellence Award 2019 in Dhaka?
recurring transaction framework for merchant-initiated A. Sheikh Hasina
transactions) to their cardholders to help manage payment B. KP Sharma Oli
across utilities, subscription services, and mutual fund C. Lotay Tshering
SIPs, among others. The RBI had recently released D. Jetsun Pema
guidelines for e-mandate on cards for recurring E. Ranil Wickremesinghe
transactions. Visa is glad to partner with BillDesk to offer Answer: A
SI-Hub to its clients and enable cardholders to decide Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conferred the
when, how much and the duration of their recurring Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Award 2019 in
payments through a simple dashboard interface. The SI- Dhaka. The award citation lauded Prime Minister Hasina
Hub is a plug-n-play offering by BillDesk that banks can for her vision of a peaceful and prosperous South Asia,
roll out to their customers with minimal integration effort. free of tension, conflicts and terrorism. The award has
2252. Name the IPS Officer who has been chosen along been instituted in the memory of former President Dr.
with six others for the 2019 Asia Society Game A.P.J. Abdul Kalam The award is given every year to
Changers Award? honour statesmen or leaders who have shown excellence
A. Netri Sharma in respective fields to achieve the best for their countries.
B. Usha Patwari The Presidents of the Maldives, Ghana and Mauritius
C. Chhaya Sharma earlier received the prestigious award since its
D. Mrudula Sinha introduction in 2015.
E. None of these 2255. The 38th edition of the Sharjah International
Answer: C Book Fair (SIBF) will be organized from 30th of
IPS officer Chhaya Sharma, who led the investigation into October to 9th of November 2019. What is the theme of
the brutal 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape, has been chosen along the fair for this year?
with six others for the 2019 Asia Society Game Changers A. Open Books, Open Minds
Award for redefining the role of female police officers. B. Books and culture complement each other
The awards were announced by the city-based leading C. Environment and Climate Change
cultural organisation Asia Society and will be presented at D. Books for future World
a special ceremony next month. Asia Society is the E. None of these
leading educational organization dedicated to promoting Answer: A
mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships The 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair
among people, leaders and institutions of Asia and the (SIBF) will be organized from 30th of October to 9th of
United States in a global context. November this year, where authors, publishers,
2253. Name the Bollywood actress who wins two intellectuals and artists worldwide will bring their
awards at Indian International Film Festival of experiences and expertise to this prominent event and
Boston? partake in a vibrant cultural programme. UNESCO has
A. Sanjana Gupta named Sharjah as the World Book Capital City for the
B. Neena Gupta year 2019 in recognition of the city’s continuous efforts in

promoting books and literacy. SIBF will be organized A. Bengali
under the theme ‘Open Books, Open Minds’. B. Kannada
2256. Which city Tops In World’s Safest Cities List? C. Telugu
A. Singapore D. Malayalam
B. Toronto E. Marathi
C. Tokyo Answer: D
D. Osaka Writer Sivaraman Cheriyanad passed away. He was 78.He
E. Melbourne started his career as an upper primary school teacher.
Answer: C Sivaraman wrote several novels, stories, besides
Mumbai and Delhi ranked 37 and 41 respectively on the contributing to children’s literature. He received the Abu
parameter of non-public safety and 45 and 52 total on a Dhabi Sakthi Award in 1988 and the A.P. Kalakkad
world’s most secure cities record that ranked 60 Award in 2009. He bagged Kerala Sahithya Akademi
international locations worldwide throughout 5 continents. scholarship in 1990-91 for his study on the works of writer
Japanese capital Tokyo topped the record and it Parappuram. He was a recipient of the National Teachers
additionally included six cities of Asia-Pacific area within Award in 1989.
the high 10. 2260. Kodela Sivaprasada Rao has passed away. He is
2257. The navies of the Republic of Singapore, India the former speaker of the Legislative Assembly of
and _________ are taking part in the inaugural which state?
SITMEX exercise. A. Telangana
A. Thailand B. Andhra Pradesh
B. Phillipines C. Karnataka
C. Taiwan D. Kerala
D. Vietnam E. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A Former speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative
The navies of the Republic of Singapore, India and Assembly Kodela Sivaprasada Rao has passed away. He
Thailand are taking part in the inaugural Singapore-India- was one of the senior most leaders of the Telugu Desam
Thailand Maritime exercise (SITMEX). The exercise Party (TDP). Kodela was six time MLA from Narsaraopet
comprises a shore phase held at Port Blair, and a sea phase constituency in Guntur district. In 2014, post-bifurcation
in the Andaman Sea. The host country is contributing of AP, he was made the first Speaker of the Assembly.
guided missile destroyer INS Ranvir, missile corvette INS 2261. Recently, which country has become a part of the
Kora, and OPV Sukanya in addition to maritime patrol Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and
aircraft. The Republic of Singapore Navy is participating Development Hub?
with the Formidable-class frigate RSS Tenacious while A. Greece
Thailand is represented by frigate HTMS Kraburi. B. India
2258. Who wins Myanmar International Series men's C. Chile
singles title? D. Tunisia
A. Sourabh Verma E. France
B. Sun Fei Xiang Answer: B
C. Lakshya Sen India, which is among countries with the highest bacterial
D. Kim Bruun disease burden in the world, has become a part of the
E. Kaushal Dharmamer Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and
Answer: E Development Hub.
Indian shuttler Kaushal Dharmamer beat Indonesia’s The hub, which was launched during the 71st session of
Karono Karono to win the Myanmar International Series the World Health Assembly in 2018, is aimed at helping
men’s singles title. The 23-year-old from Mumbai, who countries decide the allocation of resources for research
had won the Hatzor International in October last year and development (R&D) on antimicrobial resistance
2259. Sivaraman Cheriyanad who passed away (AMR) by identifying gaps and overlaps. It will also
recently was a renowned writer of which language? promote coordination among governments in the fight

against AMR. The global partnership now includes 16 A. 1100
countries, the European Commission, two philanthropic B. 1010
foundations and four international organisations (as C. 1110
observers). With India as a member, the Hub now D. 1111
represents more than half the world’s population. The E. 1011
membership to the Hub, headquartered in Germany, is Answer: A
open to countries as well as philanthropic foundations. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur
2262. Indian Railways will undertake one more drive launched the Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline
of "Massive Shramdan" with major focus on _______. ‘1100’ for speedy and time-bound redressal of public
A. Collection of Plastic Waste grievances. The helpline will function six days a week
B. Collection of E-Waste (Monday-Saturday) from 7 am to 10 pm. Himachal
C. Collection of Medi-Waste Pradesh is now become the fourth state in the country to
D. Collection of Garbage-Waste have such a helpline after Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesha
E. None of these and Uttar Pradesh.
Answer: A 2265. Recently, the three day long traditional
Indian Railways will undertake one more drive of Neermahal Jal Utsav concluded in which state?
“Massive Shramdan” with main focus on “Collection of A. Meghalaya
Plastic Waste”. This drive with its main focus on the B. Manipur
collection of plastic waste aims to create awareness for a C. Tripura
greater impact against single-use plastic. Also aims at D. Telangana
enhancing cleanliness, through the collection of plastic E. Kerala
waste from all railway premises. To mark the Mahatma Answer: C
Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary on October 2, 2019, In Tripura, the three day long traditional Neermahal Jal
Railways also undertaking various activities relating to Utsav concluded with eye catching boat race and
Swachhata Pakhwada from September 11 – October 2, swimming competitions at Rudrasagar lake. Neermahal is
2019. a water palace built at the middle of Rudrasagar lake by
2263. Exhibition 'Shashwat Maharathi : The Eternal Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya in 1930 as his
Seeker' on Chitracharya Upendra Maharath summer resort being inspired by Mughal style of
Inaugurated in which city? architecture.
A. New Delhi 2266. First women marathon organised against drug
B. Mumbai addiction in which state?
C. Hyderabad A. Kerala
D. Kochi B. Andhra Pradesh
E. Chennai C. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A D. Punjab
Union Minister of State for Culture& Tourism E. Jammu and Kashmir
(Independent Charge), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel Answer: E
inaugurated the exhibition ‘Shashwat Maharathi : The In an innovative initiative, a women-only marathon with
Eternal Seeker’ on Chitracharya Upendra Maharath at the aim of spreading the social message regarding drug
newly renovated Jaipur House in National Gallery of addiction was organised in Udhampur district. The
Modern art New Delhi The Exhibition showcases more marathon was dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
than 1000 works of art, design, and woven objects of art who has recently kick-started the Fit-India campaign. It
by Chitracharya Upendra Maharathi. Exhibition will be was attended by chief patron Dogra Kranti Dal and former
remained open for general public from 11:00 am to 6:00 Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Balwant
pm Tuesday to Friday. On weekends people can visit Singh Mankotia and others.
exhibition till 8:00 pm. 2267. Children’s week celebrated from September 16-
2264. HP CM launches helpline for speedy redressal of 21, 2019 at Anganwadi centers in ____.
public grievances. Which among the following is the A. Uttar Pradesh
helpline number? B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Himachal Pradesh The government launched a major programme offering
D. Arunachal Pradesh 1,000 PhD fellowships to ASEAN students at IITs in
E. Andhra Pradesh India. Jointly inaugurating the programme with HRD
Answer: A Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in New Delhi,
Children’s week celebrated from September 16- 21, 2019 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s
at Anganwadi centers in Uttar Pradesh. As September is partnership with ASEAN is based on shared values. The
named as Nutrition Month, a variety of activities are funding will cover the entire cost of study and living
taking place at the Anganwadi centers across the state. expenses for up to 5 years of a PhD programme. The
Mamta Day was organized on the first day of children’s admission portal for the programme is being executed by
week as a part of bal suposhan utsav. Mothers cooked IIT Delhi. The total budget outlay for the fellowship
food from their homes and brought them to the programme is Rs 300 crore (approximately US $ 45
Anganwadi centers and fed the children in groups. On the million). Fellowship programme is the single-largest
second day of the week, the Suposhan goonj was capacity development initiative of India in its partnership
organized, that was started with Nutrition Ferry. Children, with ASEAN.
adolescent girls and women participated to take pledge of 2270. Who has become India's first female has joined
giving proper food to children. the Indian Embassy in Russia as the Deputy Air
2268. The Sa-Dhan has launched the ‘Code for Attache?
Responsible Lending’ (CRL) for the micro-credit A. Nirupama Singh
industry in association with? B. Anjali Singh
A. Microfinance Institutions Network C. Sonam Singh
B. Reserve Bank of India D. Amruta Singh
C. SIDBI E. Meghana Singh
D. Ministry of Finance Answer: B
E. None of these Anjali Singh has become India’s first female has joined
Answer: A the Indian Embassy in Russia as the Deputy Air Attache.
Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) and Sa-Dhan, Wing Commander Anjali Singh has become India’s first
the Reserve Bank of India recognised self-regulatory female military diplomat to be posted in any of the Indian
organisations and industry associations for the missions abroad. Singh is an AE(L) officer with 17 years
microfinance industry, along with Finance Industry of service. She is trained on MiG-29 aircraft.
Development Council (FIDC), have jointly unveiled the 2271. Asia Development Bank president to step down.
‘Code for Responsible Lending’ (CRL) for the micro- The headquarter of the Asian Development Bank is
credit industry. The launch was done at Sa-Dhan’s 15th located at ____________
Annual National Conference in New Delhi. The CRL, A. Vienna, Austria
aims to ensure uniform principles for customer-conduct in B. Copenhagen, Denmark
micro-credit. It is sector-specific and entity agnostic. Both C. Beijing, China
CRL and CoC are focused on highlighting and advancing D. Manila, Philippines
‘responsible lending’ practices in microfinance. A E. None of these
microfinance customer as defined by the RBI (for NBFC- Answer: D
MFIs) is one that holds an annual household income of Rs The president of the Asia Development Bank, Takehiko
1 lakh in rural India and Rs 1.6 lakhs in urban India. Nakao, plans to step down early next year on January 16,
2269. The government is set to launch a major 2020. Nakao, 63, will leave on Jan. 16, 2020. He took the
programme offering ______ PhD fellowships to ADB post in 2013 when his predecessor Haruhiko Kuroda
ASEAN students at IITs in India was named Bank of Japan governor. He was re-elected to
A. 1,000 PhD fellowships a second five-year term in 2016.
B. 750 PhD fellowships 2272. Which state government has recently, inked a
C. 500 PhD fellowships memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Maldives
D. 800 PhD fellowships to strengthen cancer care in the island nation.
E. 1050PhD fellowships A. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A B. Telangana

C. Karnataka A week-long multinational military exercise ‘TSENTR’
D. Kerala [Centre] 2019 has commenced in Russia’s Donguz under
E. Tamil Nadu the ambit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO),
Answer: D Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The exercise
Kerala inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) “Centre” aims at evolving drills of the participating armies
with Maldives to strengthen cancer care in the island in the fight against international terrorism ensuring
nation. The MOU was signed between Maldivian Minister security and stability in the region. The member countries
Abdulla Ameen and Kerala Health Minister K K Shylaja are exchanging its experiences against the anti-terrorism in
in the presence of the state Chief Minister Pinarayi the military exercise. 8 SCO member countries inclusive
Vijayan. Kerala government and the Regional Cancer of Russia namely China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Centre (RCC) have jointly signed the MOU with the Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, and Pakistan are
health ministry of Maldives as part of improving participating in the exercise.
cooperation between the two countries. Kerala was 2275. Name the athelet who becomes first Indian
responding to the plea of the Maldivian government that wrestler to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Kerala should help that country in the field of cancer A. Bajrang Punia
treatment. The state health department and RCC would B. Geeta Phogat
also provide support in setting up cancer care centres in C. Ritu Phogat
Maldives and their doctors, nurses, pharmacists and para D. Vinesh Phogat
medical staff would be provided training at RCC. E. Pawan Kumar
2273. With which IT company did the Ministry of Skill Answer: D
Development & Entrepreneurship, has signed an India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat qualified for the 2020
agreementfor nationwide Train-the-Trainer program Olympics after beating fancied American Sarah
in AI. Hildebrandt in the World Championships in Nur Sultan,
A. Google Kazakhstan. She scored an impressive 8-2 win over the
B. IBM world championship silver medalist to secure her place at
C. TCS the Tokyo Games. Earlier, she had stormed to a 5-0 win
D. Infosys over Ukraine’s Yuliya Khalvadzhy in the first round of
E. Adobe repechage in the 53kg category.
Answer: B 2276. Every year 18th of September is observed as
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) division of the which among the following days?
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has A. World Bamboo Day
signed an agreement with Global IT major IBM. Through B. World Potato Day
this agreement IBM will carry out a nationwide Train-the- C. World Neem Day
Trainer in Basic Artificial Intelligence Skills.3 As part of D. World Deer Day
the program, ITI trainers will be trained on basic Artificial E. World Tomato Day
Intelligence (AI) skills towards using the technology in Answer: A
their day-to-day training activities. IBM aims at training World Bamboo Day is observed every year on 18th of
10,000 faculty members from ITIs across the country and September by the World Bamboo Organization The day
the program will be executed over aperiod of one yearwith was observed to generate awareness about conserving and
14 trainers across 7 locations with over 200 workshops. promoting the bamboo industry. The bamboo was known
2274. A week-long multinational military exercise as poor man’s timber. India is the world’s second-largest
‘TSENTR’ [Centre] 2019 has commenced in which cultivator of bamboo after China with over 130 species
country? 2277. Government constitutes Company Law
A. Russia Committee to improve ease of doing business. Who
B. India was named as the head of the committee?
C. China A. Muruga Das Krishnan
D. Japan B. Satyaraj
E. USA C. Injeti Srinivas
Answer: A D. Mahantesh Mukheerji

E. None of these 2280. Which consumer lending platform has partnered
Answer: C with PayU to offer cardless EMI (equated monthly
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has decided to constitute a installment) payment option to consumers ?
Company Law Committee for examining and making A. Loantap
recommendations to the Government on various B. Moneytap
provisions and issues pertaining to implementation of the C. CoinTribe
Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability D. ZestMoney
Partnership Act, 2008. The committee has formed in line E. None of these
with the Government’s objective of promoting Ease of Answer: D
Living in the country by providing Ease of Doing Digital lending platform ZestMoney has joined hands with
Business to law abiding corporates. The company 11- payment gateway, PayU. The merchants can now offer the
member law committee will be chaired by Injeti Srinivas, convenience of the cardless EMI payment option to
secretary of the corporate affairs ministry. The committee consumers and increase their overall
to look at recategorization of certain offences under the conversions.ZestMoney has already partnered with
Companies At as civil offences as well as review other Billdesk, Cashfree and Razorpay as a payment
provisions of the Companies Act and the Limited Liability method.The lender aims to provide loans of amount
Partnerships Act 2008. starting at Rs 1,000 and going up to Rs 5 lakh as per the
2278. The country’s first Central Police University is need of the customer in any location.
going to be established in which city? 2281. Ministry of Jal Shakti is conducting
A. New Delhi International Workshop for National Water Museum
B. Greater Nodia in which city?
C. Varanasi A. Delhi
D. Jodhpur B. Mumbai
E. Kharkpur C. Pune
Answer: B D. Ahemadabad
The country’s first Central Police University will be E. Kolkata
established in Greater Noida near the Yamuna Answer: A
Expressway. Centre had given in-principle approval for Ministry of Jal Shakti has taken an initiative to develop
the university and a 100-acre plot has been identified in National Water Museum to enhance awareness among
Sector Techzone for it. The university will offer general public at large, about dwindling water resources
undergraduate and post-graduate courses on policing, and need for conservation, and about sustainable and
internal security, cybercrime and forensic sciences judicious use of water resources. The Ministry is
2279. A mobile app 'Tatpar' has been launched by organised the International Workshop for National Water
____________ recently. Museum September 19, 20 at Central Water Commission
A. Delhi Police Auditorium, New Delhi. Global Network of Water
B. Chhattisgarh Police Museums is an umbrella organization for such initiatives
C. Hyderabad Police around the World
D. Mangaluru Police 2282. Union Human Resource Development Minister
E. Chennai Police launched several initiatives of All India Council for
Answer: A Technical Education (AICTE) in New Delhi. Who is
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal launched ‘Tatpar’ the current Union Human Resource Development
app, developed by the Delhi Police. The app amalgamates Minister?
over 50 services of Delhi Police, classified in three A. Rajnath Singh
categories home, information and social. The app will B. Subramanyam Jaishankar
make easy to file an online FIR (e-FIR) or pay traffic C. Ramesh Pokhriyal
challans easily from their mobile phones. The app also D. Arjun Munda
helps you to locate your nearest police station and call E. Prakash Javadekar
helpline various numbers Answer: CUnion Human Resource Development Minister
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched several initiatives

of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in the life of a farmer called Vidyadutt, who belongs to a
New Delhi It includes facilitation through Margadarshan remote village in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal
and Margadarshak, Model Curriculum for diploma region.Moti Bagh is jointly produced by Doordarshan and
courses, Waste Management Accelerator for Aspiring Public Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT). Its runtime is
Women Entrepreneurs (WAWE Summit 2019) and 360- sixty minutes and is a Hindi language film.
degree feedback of faculty. The Minister informed that the 2285. Defence Minister ___________ becomes the first
‘Wawe Summit 2019’ (Waste Management Accelerators defence minister to fly in the indigenously-built light
for Aspire Women Entrepreneurs) Summit will be held in combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas
November-December 2019. It will be jointly organized by A. Arjun Munda
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and B. Ram Vilas Paswan
Institute of Waste Management (IIWM) in Jaipur. He C. Rajnath Singh
further stated that this conclave will be part of a series of D. Nirmala Sitaraman
activities to encourage entrepreneurship amongst young E. Prakash Javadekar
graduates. Answer: C
2283. The central government has cleared the Rajnath Singh became the first defence minister to fly in
appointment of new judges as Supreme Court judges the indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas from the HAL
and President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed them airport in Bengaluru. Tejas is a four-and-half generation
as judges of the top court. Who among the following is light combat aircraft developed by state-run aerospace
not included in the list? behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).Air Vice
A. Justice V. Ramasubramanian Marshal N Tiwari was among the officers who
B. Justice Krishna Murari accompanied him to the jet
C. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat 2286. Veteran actor Sathar has passed away. He
D. Justice Hrishikesh Roy belongs to which state?
E. All were included A. Karnataka
Answer: E B. Andhra Pradesh
The central government has cleared the appointment of C. Madhya Pradesh
four new judges as Supreme Court judges and President D. Tamil Nadu
Ram Nath Kovind has appointed them as judges of the top E. Kerala
court. Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice V. Answer: E
Ramasubramanian, Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Veteran Kerala actor Sathar has passed away. The actor
Justice Krishna Murari, Rajasthan High Court Chief who has acted in more than 300 films, majority of them in
Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Kerala High Court Chief Malayalam. Sathar was known for playing hero and villain
Justice Hrishikesh Roy have been elevated. The names roles in Malayalam and Tamil films as well
were recommended by Supreme Court Collegium led by 2287. Robert O’Brien has been appointed as the
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The Supreme Court National Security Adviser of ________
vacancies had increased its judicial strength from 31 to 34 A. USA
following the enactment of the Supreme Court (Number of B. UK
Judges) Bill of 2019 into law. C. Russia
2284. Name the documentary film based on a farmer in D. France
Uttarakhand which has been nominated for Oscars. E. Greece
A. Chetana Answer: A
B. Moti Bagh Robert O’Brien has been appointed as the National
C. Swayamkrushi Security Adviser of United States of America. Robert
D. Mudra O’Brien will replace John Bolton as the NSA of US.
E. None of these Robert O’Brien has had a long career in foreign policy
Answer: B working for both main US parties and currently heading
Moti Bagh, A documentary film based on a farmer in the hostage negotiations at the State Department.
Uttarakhand has been nominated for Oscars. The 2288. Who launched the Management Information
documentary film, directed by Nirmal Chander is based on System under the Accessible India Campaign?

A. Rajnath Singh by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
B. Piyush Goyal Division.
C. Ravi Shankar Prasad 2291. Name the PPP based scheme announced by the
D. Thaawarchand Gehlot Ministry of Human Resource Development to make
E. None of these use of AI technology for better learning outcomes in
Answer: D Higher Education?
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment A. NEAT
Thaawarchand Gehlot launched the Management B. BEAT
Information System (MIS) portal for stakeholders of the C. HEAT
Accessible India Campaign (AIC).The MIS has been D. CEAT
developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons E. TREAT
with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Answer: A
Justice and Empowerment. The MIS portal will bring all Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
the nodal ministries, and states and Union Territories on a announced a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
single platform for monitoring the progress being made scheme- National Educational Alliance for Technology
against each target of Accessible India Campaign (AIC) (NEAT) aimed at using technology for better learning
2289. World Water Monitoring Day is an international outcomes in Higher Education. The objective is to use
education and outreach program which is officially Artificial Intelligence to make learning more personalised
celebrated on ________. and customised as per the requirements of the learner.
A. September 18 MHRD has proposed to create a National Alliance with
B. September 19 such technology developing EdTech Companies through a
C. September 20 PPP model.
D. September 21 2292. South Asia’s tallest tower, 350-metre-tall 17-
E. September 22 storey Lotus Tower, is unveiled by which country?
Answer: A A. India
World Water Monitoring Day is an international education B. Nepal
and outreach program that builds public awareness of the C. Bangladesh
importance of protecting water resources around the world D. Pakistan
by engaging people to conduct basic monitoring of their E. Sri Lanka
local water bodies.World Water Monitoring Day is Answer: E
officially celebrated on September 18 Sri Lanka unveiled South Asia’s tallest tower, costing over
2290. According to the UN’s International Migrant $100 million, 80% of which has been funded by China
Stock 2019, which is the largest country in the world to under the controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The
compraise highest global migrant population? 350-metre-tall 17-storey Lotus Tower, located in the heart
A. Mexico of Colombo city, comprises a television tower, a hotel, a
B. China telecommunications museum, restaurants, auditorium, an
C. India observation deck, a shopping mall and a conference
D. Russia centre. The tower, spread over an area of 30,600 sq.
E. Pakistan metres, was constructed at a cost of over $100 million,
Answer: C 80% of which was funded by China.The Lotus Tower is
The count of the Indian disapora has increased 10% from foreseen to be one of the significant landmarks and an
15.9 million in 2015, making it the largest in the world, epitome of the country’s economy, culture and
according to the UN’s International Migrant Stock 2019.It development.
now comprises 6.4% of the total global migrant 2293. Which state government has decided to declare
population. In 2019, Russia fell to the fourth position 2020 as Artificial Intelligence year by organising
behind Indian, Mexico and China with 10.5 million various activities related to the emerging technology?
migrants. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was the top A. Andhra Pradesh
destination of Indian migrants followed by the US, Saudi B. Telangana
Arabia, Pakistan and Oman, as per the data set compiled C. Kerala

D. Karnataka check their balance or access a mini statement of their
E. Tamil Nadu account at over 6,50,000 Aadhaar-enabled payment
Answer: B system (AePS) enabled outlets across India. These
The Telangana government has decided to declare 2020 as services have been designed for deepening financial
Artificial Intelligence year by organising various activities inclusion in the country. Airtel Payments Bank has
related to the emerging technology.The year 2020 is going launched ‘Bharosa savings account’ which lets you open a
to be celebrated in Telangana as AI year. The state savings account with just ₹500 minimum monthly
government has signed up with NITI Aayog, which has balance. Along with convenient banking services, Bharosa
come out with the ‘National Strategy for Artificial savings account offers ₹5 lakh personal accident
Intelligence’ to run pilot projects in Telangana.IT industry insurance on maintaining balance of ₹500. Airtel
body NASSCOM is setting up a Centre of Excellence in Payments Bank Bharosa Savings Account will allow you
Data Sciences and AI here, which is expected to start its minimum one debit transaction per month. Customers
activities in 2020.IIT, Khargapur, which is coming up with would also be eligible for cashback, if they decide to
its regional centre, would take up the first programme in receive government subsidies in their Bharosa account or
AI. if they make cash deposits in it. Airtel Payments Bank
2294. The Hyderabad Karnataka region that offers digital banking services through a network of
comprises of six districts has been renamed. What is 5,00,000 neighbourhood banking points spread across
the new name of the region? India.
A. Malabar Karnataka 2296. Name the foreign city which has overtaken
B. Vummidi Karnataka India’s financial capital Mumbai as top center for
C. Amrapali Karnataka trading the Indian Rupee according to the survey of
D. Kalyana Karnataka currency markets by the Bank for International
E. Vidyalaya Karnataka Settlements?
Answer: D A. Paris
The Karnataka government has approved to rename B. Dubai
Hyderabad-Karnataka region of the state as Kalyana C. New York
Karnataka to do away with any remnants of colonial D. London
nomenclature or connection with the Nizams to refer to E. Beging
the six districts on the north eastern part of the state. The Answer: D
Hyderabad-Karnataka Regional Development Board London has overtaken India’s financial capital Mumbai to
(HKRDB) will now be renamed as Kalyana Karnataka become the top center for trading the nation’s
Regional Development Board.The government will now currency.Average daily volumes for rupee in the UK
initiate a process to change the name in all government soared to $46.8 billion in April, a more than fivefold jump
records to wipe out references to the region as Hyderabad- from $8.8 billion in 2016, according to the latest survey
Karnataka. The HKRDB was set up on 6 November, 2013 from the Bank for International Settlements released this
under the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in week. That exceeded the $34.5 billion recorded in India.
Karnataka. The board spreads over six districts-Bidar, Trading in dollar-rupee offshore non-deliverable forwards
Bellary, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur and Yadgir– and 40 increased threefold over the three-year period.
assembly constituencies. 2297. Government has waived the lock in period on
2295. Which bank has launched savings bank account investments made by non-residents in infrastructure
service named Bharosa? debt funds (IDFs). Earlier this lock in period was
A. Paytm Payments Bank capped at____________?
B. Airtel Payments Bank A. 2 years
C. Jio Payments Bank B. 3 years
D. Fino Payments Bank C. 4 years
E. None of these D. 5 years
Answer: B E. 6 years
Airtel Payments Bank has launched ‘Bharosa savings Answer: B
account’ which enables customers to withdraw cash,

The government has waived the three-year lock-in period recovery of the crew module and others. ISRO aims to
on investments made by non-residents in infrastructure demonstrate human spaceflight capability before the 75th
debt funds (IDFs), to promote funding in the infrastructure anniversary of India’s independence in 2022.
sector.A notification had been issued by the Central Board 2300. Name the first indigenously designed air-to-air
of Direct Taxes (CBDT). To attract off-shore investments missile recently tested by DRDO?
into IDFs, any amount of interest received by non-resident A. Agni
or foreign company from investment in such IDFs is B. Aag
charged at a reduced tax rate of 5 per cent. IDFs are C. Astra
investment vehicles to accelerate the flow of long-term D. Amber
debt to the sector. E. Aayu
2298. Who has been named as the new Chief of Air Answer: C
Staff of the Indian Air Force? India successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed
A. B S Dhanoa air-to-air missile Astra that was fired from a Sukhoi-30
B. RKS Bhadauria MKI fighter jet.The state-of-the-art missile was launched
C. Anil Khosla from Sukhoi-30 MKI off the coast of Odisha as part of
D. Karambir Singh user trials by the Indian Air Force(IAF). The missile is
E. None of these designed by the Defence Research and Development
Answer: B Organisation (DRDO) The Astra missile is a beyond
The government has named vice chief of the Indian Air visual range missile. It is capable of engaging different
Force RKS Bhadauria as the next chief of the force in targets at different altitudes. The missile has a strike range
place of Birender Singh Dhanoa who retires on 30 of 70km. The missile has a 15-kg high-explosive pre-
September.Bhadauria was commissioned into the fighter fragmented warhead.
pilot stream of Indian Air Force in June 1980, and has 2301. Which institute of India has achieved the top
held various Commands, Staff and instructional position in Forbes’ “Best Business Schools 2019”
appointments at various levels including the present one as ranking?
Vice Chief of Air Staff. A. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Pune
2299. ISRO has joined hands with which organisation B. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
for technological support for its Human Space C. International Management Institute New Delhi
Mission? D. Indian School of Business Hyderabad
A. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research E. IISC, Bangalore
B. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Answer: D
C. Ordnance Factory Board The Indian School of Business (ISB) has secured seventh
D. DRDO spot globally in the Forbes’ “Best Business Schools 2019”
E. NASA rankings.The annual Forbes’ list ranks the schools solely
Answer: D on their “5-year MBA gain.” The list has been topped by
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) joined IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland. ISB participated in Forbes’
hands with Defence Research and Development rankings for the first time this year. It has two campuses,
Organisation (DRDO) for development of human-centric one in Hyderabad and the other at Mohali.
systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its 2302. What is the venue of Winter Olympics 2022?
human space flight capabilities. The purpose behind the A. Singapore
development is to provide technologies for human-centric B. Tokyo
systems and technologies specific to the Human Space C. Beijing
Mission. The technological capabilities existing in DRDO D. Paris
laboratories for defence applications will be customised to E. Dubai
meet the requirements of the human space mission of Answer: C
ISRO. Some of the critical technologies to be provided by Beijing has released its mascot for the 2022 Olympic
DRDO to ISRO include space food, space crew health Winter Games — a smiling giant panda wearing a suit
monitoring and emergency survival kit, radiation made to resemble ice.The panda is named Bing Dwen
measurement and protection, parachutes for the safe Dwen — in Mandarin, “bing” means ice and “dwen

dwen” means robust and lively. Beijing also revealed the Answer: A
mascot for the Paralympics, a lantern child called “Shuey World Patient Safety Day will be celebrated for the first
Rhon Rhon” whose name represents “warmth, friendship, time on 17 September 2019.Theme– “Speak Up for
courage and perseverance.” The two mascots were Patient Safety”.Events will be held around the world to
revealed in Beijing at a ceremony attended by Chinese raise awareness of the need to establish patient safety as a
Vice Premier Han Zheng and IOC President Thomas global health priority. The day brings stakeholders
Bach. The black and white bear has a “heart of gold and a together in an effort to reduce the unintended harm caused
love of all things winter sports. The newly launched by healthcare.
Olympic mascot resembles an astronaut, embracing new 2306. What is the new corporate tax rate for domestic
technologies for a future with infinite possibilities. companies as announced by the Finance Minister
2303. What was the profession of Shyam Ramsay who recently?
died in the recent past? A. 22%
A. Author B. 25%
B. Filmmaker C. 15%
C. Jounalist D. 30%
D. Singer E. 18%
E. Dancer Answer: A
Answer: B The Government of India has announced a significant
Shyam Ramsay of the Ramsay Brothers passed away in reduction in corporate tax rate for domestic company to
Mumbai. He was 67.Shyam Ramsay and his six brothers, 22%.Earlier it was 30%. Effective Tax Rate would be
together known as Ramsay Brothers in the Hindi film 25.17% inclusive of all surcharges and cess for such
industry, started a mini cottage industry of small-budget domestic companies. Such companies are also not
horror films with scripts which wasted no time on non- required to pay Minimum Alternative Tax. Any new
essentials: the humans were just an excuse for the parade domestic company incorporated on or after 1st Oct 2019
of colourful, crass otherworldly creatures. Shyam helmed making fresh investment in manufacturing will have an
movies like Andhera (1975), Saboot (1980), Purana option to pay income tax at rate of 15%. Effective tax rate
Mandir (1984), Purani Haveli (1989), Dhund: The Fog for new mfg cos would to be 17.01% inclusive of
(2003), Koi Hai (2017) among others. surcharge and cess. The government has announced relief
2304. International Day of Peace and Non-Violence to listed companies which have already made a public
(UN) is observed on ________. announcement of buy-back before 5 July 2019. No tax on
A. 21 September buy-back of shares in case of such companies will apply.
B. 22 September In order to provide relief to companies which continue to
C. 23 September avail incentive or exemptions, even for them the
D. Third Saturday of September government has provided a Minimum Alternate Tax
E. Third Sunday of September (MAT) relief, and the MAT rate has been reduced for
Answer: A them to 15% from the existing 18.5%. Total revenue
International Day of Peace and Non-Violence (UN) is foregone for the reduction of corporation tax is Rs 1.45
observed on 21 September around the world. For the first trillion per year.
time it was observed in September 1982 and in 2001, the 2307. What is the new interest rate on employees
General Assembly adopted a resolution 55/282, which provident fund for 2018-19?
established 21 September as International Day of Peace of A. 8.95%
non-violence and cease fire. B. 8.35%
2305. When was the 2019 World Patient Safety Day C. 8.65%
observed? D. 8.55%
A. September 17 E. 8.75%
B. September 19 Answer: C
C. September 18 The government approved 8.65% interest rate on
D. September 20 employees provident fund for 2018-19, which will now be
E. September 21 credited into the accounts of over 60 million subscribers of

retirement fund body EPFO. The EPFO has been settling E. Wardha
EPF withdrawal claims at 8.55% interest rate, approved Answer: E
for 2017-18. Now, the EPFO will settle accounts on higher The Government of Maharashtra has decided to set up
rate of 8.65% for 2018-19. The Labour Ministry will soon ‘Swachh Bharat World University’ in Wardha to mark
notify 8.65% rate of interest on Employees’ Provident Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. The
Fund (EPF) for 2018-19 as the Finance Ministry does not University will focus on research studies in sanitation,
disagree on this rate. cleanliness and environment. The State has formed a
2308. To which country, Department of Posts has seven-member committee headed by the Minister of
expanded its speed post service(Express Mail Service) Education Vinod Tawde. The committee will conduct a
recently? study on the requirements of the University, including
A. Austria land, basic infrastructure and manpower and submit a
B. Brazil report in two months. The government wants to establish
C. Mexico the University, which will focus on cleanliness and
D. Canada sanitation research.
E. None of these 2311. Which state is going to host country's first-ever
Answer: B 'trans art festival'?
India Post expanded speed post service to six new foreign A. Kerala
destinations in Asia, Europe and South America.The B. Maharashtra
Department of Posts has announced commencing of C. Meghalaya
International Speed Post (EMS) Service to Bosnia and D. Delhi
Herzegovina, Brazil, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and E. Jammu and Kashmir
North Macedonia. India Post currently provides speed post Answer: A
service to 100 countries. “Varnapakitt-2019”, the two-day event is considered to be
2309. 29th Meeting of the Northern Zonal Council held the first such state-sponsored art festival to be organised
in which city? exclusively for transgenders in the country.Kerala is the
A. Chandigarh first state to unveil a ‘Policy for Transgenders’, in the
B. Pune country.
C. Kolkata 2312. SEBI has formed a working group on ‘Social
D. Imphal Stock Exchanges’ (SSE). Who is the head of the
E. None of these committee?
Answer: A A. Himanshu Singh
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah chaired the29th B. Varun Kashyup
meeting of the Northern Zonal Council was held at C. Rajnish Kumar
Chandigarh (Haryana). The meeting was attended by the D. Ishaat Hussain
Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal E. Hemanth Bhargav
Pradesh, Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Administrator Answer: D
of UT of Chandigarh, Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi. The The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has
Haryana chief minister is the vice-chairman and host of constituted a working group on Social Stock Exchanges
the meeting. Western Zonal Council meeting recently held (SSE) under the chairmanship of Ishaat Hussain, Director,
in Goa. Five zonal councils were set up in 1957 under the SBI Foundation. The working group shall examine and
States Reorganisation Act, 1956. The Union home make recommendations with respect to possible structures
minister is the chairman of each of these five councils. and mechanisms, within the securities market domain, to
The chief minister of the host state is the vice-chairman facilitate the raising of funds by social enterprises and
2310. Maharashtra Government to Set up Swachh voluntary organizations. In Budget in July, Finance
Bharat World University in which city? Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a social stock
A. Nagpur exchange for social enterprises and voluntary
B. Aurangabad organisations working for social welfare to help them raise
C. Solapur capital through debt, equity and mutual fund.
D. Thane

2313. What is the latest growth rate prediction of House.The book depicts the political journey of Shiv Sena
Indian GDP by OECD for FY20? president Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman
A. 7.1% Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.
B. 6.6% 2316. Who is the author of the book “Being Gandhi”?
C. 5.9% A. Paro Anand
D. 6.8% B. Pavithra Sudhir
E. 9.6% C. Rungeen Singh
Answer: C D. Dev Nadkarni
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and E. None of these
Development (OECD) appears to be the most pessimistic Answer: A
on India’s economy among think tanks, as it cut the GDP A new book by award-winning author Paro Anand will
growth forecast by 1.3 percentage points to 5.9 per cent mark the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by
for 2019-20. For the next year, the OECD has projected looking beyond the leader and his politics and into his way
the Indian economy to grow 6.3 per cent, bringing down of life.Titled “Being Gandhi”, the book explores “not
its earlier forecast by 1.1 percentage points.The OECD Gandhi the man or his life as a leader, but really the
predicted since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, slowing Gandhian way that must remain relevant to us.”The story
from 3.6 per cent last year to 2.9 per cent this year; it revolves around a boy, Chandrashekhar, who is bored of
predicted 3 per cent growth for the next year. doing projects on Gandhi.
2314. Which of these payment system has been ranked 2317. Who among the following has been honored
as the best real-time payment service in the world With Education Excellence Award 2019?
according to the FIS’s ‘Faster Payments Innovation A. Vikram Kumar
Index’? B. Sailesh Kumar
A. Real-time gross settlement (RTGS) C. Anand Kumar
B. Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) D. Manohar Mittal
C. National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) E. Satish Mittal
D. Cheque Truncation System (CTS) Answer: C
E. None of these The Foundation For Excellence (FFE) presented the
Answer: B Education Excellence Award 2019 to Super 30 founder
India’s Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) has been rated and noted mathematician Anand Kumar. Anand was
as the world’s best real-time payment service in an chosen for his contributions towards imparting education
analysis of 54 countries that have similar facilities.India to the country’s needy students. The 46-year-old has been
received the only 5+ rating, and remains the global leader running a highly innovative Super 30 program for the last
in real-time payments usage,” according to the sixth 18 years to mentor 30 students free off cost through year-
annual Flavours of Fast report by FIS.Real-time payments long residential coaching for Indian’s premier IIT-JEE.
systems are also gaining popularity around the world, and Recently, a film based on Anand enacted by Bollywood
their use has increased 35 per cent globally over the past star Hritik Roshan released in July. The film garnered
year and nearly four-fold since 2014. approximately Rs. 144 crores in India within a month.
2315. Who is the author of the recently released book 2318. Who among the following has been honoured
titled ‘The Cousins Thackeray: Uddhav, Raj and the with Doctorate in Business from Ballsbridge
Shadow of Their Senas’? University recently?
A. A.S. Dulat A. Vinod Pathare
B. Dhaval Kulkarni B. Kapil Pathare
C. Chinmay Tumbe C. Satish Pathare
D. Divakar Kaza D. Kamalesh Pathare
Answer: B Answer: B
The book “The Cousins Thackeray: Uddhav, Raj and the Kapil Pathare, Director of VIP Clothing Ltd, has been
Shadow of their Senas” penned by the journalist Dhaval presented with an honorary Doctorate in Business from
Kulkarni was released. It is published by Penguin Random Ballsbridge University for his outstanding contribution to

business and entrepreneurship.The Well-known as well as netbanking and mobile banking. Digital
Entrepreneur of India’s Iconic Brand ‘VIP Innerwear’ and payments are shaping the financial ecosystem by
Author of sports book was honoured with the Global providing citizens with new mediums to pay electronically
Leaders Award ‘Enterprise Edition 2019’ by Madhur and move towards a cashless society.
Bhandarkar in Dubai in recognition for his achievements 2321. Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali passes away. He is the
in promoting entrepreneurship and small business at the former President of which country?
International, National, and Regional level. A. Morocco
2319. The Indian Army recently conducted military B. Turkey
drill named Exercise Changthang Prahar in which of C. Tunisia
these regions? D. Libya
A. Ladakh E. Algeria
B. Kargil Answer: C
C. Jammu Former president of Tunisia, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali,
D. Kashmir commonly known as Ben Ali, passed away. He was
E. None of these 83.Ben Ali served as the President of Tunisia from 1987
Answer: A until his ousting in 2011. He was also appointed as Prime
The Indian Army conducted a massive rare exercise Minister in October 1987 and assumed the Presidency on
involving all its arms and services including tanks, 7 November 1987.
artillery and helicopters, in Eastern Ladakh bordering 2322. When is the World Alzheimer’s Day observed?
China, for testing and improving its war-fighting A. September 18
capabilities.The integrated exercise named ‘Chang Thang’ B. September 19
was conducted at a high altitude area in the region.It C. September 20
involved the use of infantry, mechanised forces, T-72 D. September 21
tanks, with force multipliers such as artillery guns and E. September 22
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Answer: D
2320. Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on 21 September to
partnered with which organisation to launch the raise awareness among people about the challenges that
awareness campaign ‘Digital Payment Abhiyan’? patient faces due to dementia. September 2019 will mark
A. Amazon India the 8th World Alzheimer’s Month. The campaign was
B. Facebook launched in 2012. The theme for World Alzheimer’s
C. Google India Month 2019 will be raising awareness and challenging
D. Whatsapp stigma.
E. Linkedin 2323. Rose Day is observed on _______ every year.
Answer: C A. September 18
Nasscom’s Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has B. September 19
collaborated with the electronics and IT ministry (MeitY) C. September 20
and Google India to launch a nationwide awareness D. September 21
campaign ‘Digital Payment Abhiyan’. Communications E. September 22
and Electronics & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Answer: E
launched the campaign that will educate end-users on the Rose Day is observed on 22 September every year. It is
benefits of making digital payments and urge them to for the welfare of cancer patients. The day marks hope for
adopt security and safety best practices. The campaign cancer patients that cancer is curable.This day is
was launched at the Google for India event. These partners celebrated in the memory of a 12 year old Melinda Rose
include representation from banking, card networks as of Canada, who when diagnosed with a rare form of blood
well as fin-tech segment.The pan-India campaign has cancer and did not give up hope.
crafted in seven languages — Hindi, English, Tamil, 2324. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi — and will engage inaugurated the Emergency Response Support System
with users and make them aware of the dos and don’ts for (ERSS – Dial 112), ‘E-Beat Book’ System and the ‘E-
different payment channels including UPI, wallets, cards Saathi App’ of which state police recently?

A. Delhi operations by 2024. The plan is part of the NTPC’s aim to
B. Maharashtra build 32 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2032 and
C. Chandigarh reduce the share of fossil fuels in its energy mix to 70 per
D. Gujarat cent from about 96 per cent now. Government regulations
E. Manipur to cap emissions from coal-fired power plants, which
Answer: C increase the costs of building such projects, have also
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah prompted NTPC to turn to green energy for growth. Prime
launched three citizen centric services of the Chandigarh Minister Narendra Modi is targeting 175 gigawatts of
Police, in Chandigarh. The services include the renewable capacity by 2022.
Emergency Response Support System (ERSS – Dial 112), 2326. RBI has increased the sanctioned limit per
‘E-Beat Book’ System and the ‘E-Saathi App’. ERSS is borrower for classification of export credit under PSL.
one of the key projects of the Union Ministry of Home What is the enhanced limit?
Affairs under Nirbhaya Fund. It has been designed to play A. Rs 400 million
a pivotal role in mitigation or preventing escalation of B. Rs 280 million
crime, especially against women and children. ERSS C. Rs 350 million
provides a single emergency number (112), computer D. Rs 300 million
aided dispatch of field resources to the location of distress. E. Rs 200 million
Citizens can send their emergency information through Answer: A
call, sms, email and through the 112 India mobile app. The Enhance the sanctioned limit, for classification of export
‘E-Beat Book’ is a web and mobile based application credit under PSL, from ₹ 250 million per borrower to ₹
which will ease the collection, updation and analysis of 400 million per borrower.Remove the existing criteria of
the information related to crime and criminals in a real ‘units having turnover of up to ₹ 1 billion’.
time. The E-Beat Book would be linked with Crime and 2327. Name the agri digital platform launched by Bank
Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), which of Baroda
would help in a real time updation of crime/criminal data. A. Baroda Utpadan
The citizen can directly approach the‘Atal Sehbhagita B. Baroda Fasal
Kendra’ for redressal of their grievances and can render C. Baroda Kisan
their suggestions too. The ‘E-Saathi’ App would help the D. Baroda Krishi
general public, including senior citizens, to remain in E. None of these
touch with the police and also give suggestions to Answer: C
facilitate participative community policing(‘Your Police at Bank of Baroda launched its agri digital platform “Baroda
Your Doorstep’ initiative). The beat officerwould be able Kisan”. The platform can also be accessed on mobiles by
to provide services like passport verification, tenant farmers. The web-based portal will cater to all the needs of
verification, servant verification, character certification farmers, including weather forecasts, crop conditions, the
etc. at a click of a button through the app, without the moisture levels of the soil, information on crop worms,
people needing to visit the police station. market prices, special crop-related consultation. Further, it
2325. NTPC has announced to set up India’s biggest will also help farmers with inputs related to the purchase
solar park in which state? of different products, (For example – seeds, fertilizers,
A. West Bengal pesticides), agricultural equipment on rent, consultancy
B. Gujarat services and innovative financing options for the sale of
C. Karnataka agricultural products. The Bank also launched centralised
D. Uttar Pradesh processing hubs at Gandhinagar and Hyderabad of
E. Meghalaya agriculture proposals. It also introduced two loan schemes.
Answer: B One of the schemes was meant for the construction and
NTPC Ltd. plans to set up a 5 gigawatt solar park in renovation of toilets as well as domestic drinking water
Gujarat, which would be the biggest in the country, as the facilities under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, while the would
top electricity generator shifts toward cleaner energy. A help the people with the construction of houses in rural
site has been identified for the project, which is expected areas.
to cost as much as ₹25,000 crore ($3.5 billion) and begin

2328. As per the RBI's notification, the bank should run one of Britain’s big four lenders.Rose, the former head
have to reverse failed transactions with the maximum of British commercial and private banking at RBS.
of __________________ days of failed transactions. 2331. The 16th Session of the Joint Economic
A. T + 3 Commission (JEC) between India and Belgium
B. T + 4 Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) was held in
C. T + 2 which city?
D. T + 7 A. Mumbai
E. T + 5 B. Luxembourg
Answer: E C. New Delhi
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a framework D. Brussels
for turnaround time (TAT) for failed transactions and E. Vianden
compensation for customers, saying this will bring in Answer: C
uniformity in processing of the failed transactions. The The 16th Session of the Joint Economic Commission
central bank also prescribed auto reversal timelines for (JEC) between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic
failed transactions. In cases where a customer’s account Union (BLEU) was convened in New Delhi. The Session
has been debited but cash not dispensed from an was co-chaired by Anup Wadhawan, Commerce Secretary
automated teller machine (ATM), the bank will have to with Ms. Sylvie Lucas, Secretary General of the Ministry
pro-actively reverse failed transactions within a maximum of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg. India
of T + 5 days or within five days of the failed transaction. and BLEU side reiterated the importance of the JEC
Failing to reverse within five days will lead to the bank towards the development of bilateral economic and trade
paying ₹100 per day to the account holder. In the case of relations through facilitating dialogue and enhancing
point of sale (PoS) transactions and including cash at PoS, cooperation on a wide range of issues of mutual interest,
where account is debited but confirmation not received at such as, transportation and logistics, renewable energy,
merchant location or charge-slip not generated, the same aerospace and satellites, audio and visual industry, agro
five-day reversal period has been granted. and food processing industry, life sciences, ICT,
2329. Who has been elected as the new Chairman of traditional medicine, Ayurveda and yoga, and tourism.
the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2019-20? The India and BLEU sides resolved that dynamic nature of
A. Debabrata Mukherjee commercial exchanges seen in the last few years is
B. Madhukar Kamath reflected in the increasing number of companies interested
C. Hormusji N Cama in establishing and gaining access to respective markets
D. Jivanji Jamshedji Modi and signing of MoU among the three Countries for
E. None of these cooperation in multiple fields of mutual interest.
Answer: B 2332. The 19th edition of the India Design Summit was
Madhukar Kamath, chairman emeritus of DDB Mudra held in which state?
group and mentor of Interbrand India, has been elected A. Karnataka
chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for B. Maharashtra
2019-20. Kamath has also been the president of C. Goa
Advertising Agencies Association of India. D. Gujarat
2330. Name the new Chief executive Officer of the E. Chandigarh
Royal Bank of Scotland? Answer: C
A. Alison Rose The Confederation of Indian Industries in association with
B. Karen Pierce National Institute of Design and Indian Design Council
C. Polly Higgins called 19th India Design Summit at Dona Paula in Goa.
D. Emily Maitlis The theme of the Summit was ‘Design for Society’.
E. None of these Designers play important role in planning development.
Answer: A They provide proper road map, indications which help to
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc promoted Alison Rose achieve desired target. The theme of the Summit is design
to chief executive officer, making her the first woman to for Society is itself reflects the very objective. The summit
is a platform to create partnership between the discipline

of design and organizations leading to innovation and • GST rate hiked on railway wagon, coaches from
increased economic competitiveness to synergize, find 5% to 12%.
new methods of working together with an attitude of • Rate reduction on hotel accommodation services.
openness, cooperation, and exploration, bring the • For Transaction value per unit per day of ₹1000
traditional fields of design in partnership with the fields of or less, will attract nil GST. For ₹1001 upto
technology and business towards the development of new ₹7500, now the tax rate will be 12%. Anything
products, both real and virtual. above ₹7501 will attract 18%. It was 28% till
2333. What is the new GST rate to be levied on now.
Jewellery exports? • Job work services related to diamonds reduced
A. 18% from 5% to 1.5%. For machine job works in
B. Zero engineering industry, GST down from 18 to 12.
C. 8% But bus body building works still taxed at 18%.
D. 12% • All these rate changes will be effective from
E. 5% October 1 2019.
Answer: B 2334. Who among these has won the Magnificent
The 37th Good and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting Performing Arts Award at the annual 21st Century
under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Icon Awards in London?
Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman was held in A. Lata Mangeshkar
Panaji, Goa. It was attended by Union Minister of State B. Sonu Nigam
for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur, C. Shreya Ghoshal
Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Finance D. Shaan
Ministers of States & Union territories (UTs) and senior E. None of these
officers of the Ministry of Finance. Answer: B
• GST Council recommends lower 12% cess on Popular Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam has been
1,500 cc diesel, 1,200 cc petrol vehicles with honoured with the Magnificent Performing Arts Award at
capacity to carry up to 13 people. the annual 21st Century Icon Awards in London.Nigam
• Group insurance schemes for paramilitary forces was among a host of winners across a range of categories
under the Home Affairs ministry to be exempted at a gala awards ceremony, devised as a celebration of
from GST. dynamic entrepreneurs and successful individuals chosen
• GST rate on caffeinated beverages raised from from hundreds of nominations from around the world.
18% to 28% with 12% compensation cess. 2335. Name the Indian institute, which topped in the
• Uniform GST rate of 12% to be levied on latest QS(Quacquarelli Symonds) Graduate
polypropylene bags and sacks used for packing of Employability Rankings 2020 among the Indian
goods Institute?
• GST exempted on specified defence goods not A. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi
manufactured in India. B. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bengaluru
• Rate levied on cut and polished semi precious C. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay
stones has been dropped from 3% to 0.25%. D. Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur
• Jewellery exports to now attract zero GST. E. None of these
• GST on fishmeal used by fishermen being Answer: C
exempted from July 2017 to September 30 this The Indian Institute of Bombay (IIT-B) leads India’s
year. There was lack of clarity on their GST representation in the latest QS Graduate Employability
coverage and no tax was collected so that has been Rankings 2020 with a 111-120 band ranking, up from
resolved. 141-150 band last year. At 151-160 band and 171-180
• Aerated drink manufacturers shall not be under band, IIT Delhi and IIT Madras formed the three best
the composition scheme anymore. ranked Indian institutes in the latest rankings. The 2020
• Uniform GST rate of 12% to be levied on edition of the QS’ Graduate Employability Rankings has
polypropylene bags and sacks used for packing of been topped by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
goods.

(MIT). Stanford University is second and the University German racing driver, Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) has won
of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is at third place. the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2019.Charles
2336. Recently who among these has won a silver Leclerc remained on second position while Max
medal in World Boxing Championships 2019 to Verstappen was third. Lewis Hamilton is on fourth.
become first Indian boxer to win a silver medal for 2339. The Ministry of Science and Technology has
India in the tournament history? recently launched the UMMID initiative to prevent
A. Pooja Rani which of these diseases?
B. Shiva Thapa A. Tuberculosis
C. Vijender Singh B. HIV/AIDS
D. Amit Panghal C. Genetic disorder
E. None of these D. Cancer
Answer: D E. Rabies
Amit Panghal settled for silver medal at World Boxing Answer: C
Championships after he lost to Uzbekistan’s Shakhobidin Science and Technology and Health Minister Dr Harsh
Zoirov in the 52kg category final. He became the first Vardhan launched ‘UMMID’ initiative to tackle inherited
Indian male pugilist to win a silver metal in World genetic diseases of newborn babies. Congenital and
Championships. The second-seeded Panghal became the hereditary genetic diseases are becoming a significant
first Indian male boxer to finish second in the world event health burden and there is a need for adequate and
and the country achieved its best ever medal haul of effective genetic testing and counselling services.The
two.Manish Kaushik (63kg) had signed off with a bronze Minister also inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited
earlier, after losing in the semifinals. Diseases Administration) Kendras. The new initiative
2337. How many medals have been won by India in the aims at creating awareness about genetic disorders
World Wrestling Championship 2019? amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in
A. 5 hospitals so that the benefits of developments in medical
B. 6 genetics could reach patients.
C. 7 2340. CBDT has launched the national e-assessment
D. 8 centre (NeAC) in New Delhi for faceless and nameless
E. 10 assessment of income tax payers. Who has been
Answer: A appointed as the chief of this NeAC?
Rahul Aware wins a bronze in the 61kg category at the A. Samit Ghosh
World Championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.Aware B. K M Prasad
defeated USA’s Tyler Lee Graff, the 2017 Pan-America C. Parvez Ahmad
champion, 11-4 in the 61kg playoff. Rahul, originally a D. S P Malik
57kg wrestler (Olympic category) went to the World E. None of these
Championships in the 61kg as he had put on some extra Answer: B
kilos in the past few months. Ravi Kumar Dahiya A national e-assessment centre (NeAC) will be set up in
clinching a bronze and a Tokyo quota in the 57kg the national capital as part of the government’s ambitious
category, Rahul’s entry to his original category ahead of plan to launch faceless and nameless assessment for
the 2020 Games looks blocked. Both Bajrang Punia and income tax payers from next month. The Central Board of
Ravi Dahiya have already qualified for the Tokyo Direct Taxes (CBDT), that frames policy for the Income-
Olympics 2020 by qualifying for the bronze medal round. tax department, has issued an order for the creation of the
2338. Name the winner of the 2019 Singapore Grand Centre. The Centre will have 16 officials and will be
Prix? headed by a Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax
A. Valtteri Bottas (PCCIT) K M Prasad as its chief.
B. Lweis Hamilton 2341. The President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated
C. Sebastian Vettel the 6th India Water Week-2019 in which city?
D. Max Verstappen A. Mumbai
E. None of these B. Pune
Answer: C C. Varanasi

D. Delhi The 71st Edition of Primetime Emmy Awards for 2019
E. Hyderabad was held at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los
Answer: D Angeles, California, United States (US) on September 22,
The President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 6th India 2019. This ceremony was preceded by the 71st Primetime
Water Week-2019, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards which was held on
theme of the India Water Week-2019 is ‘Water September 14 and 15, 2019.
Cooperation – Coping with 21st Century Challenges’. 2345. Which Drama Series became the first series in
This event was organised by the Department of Water history to win Outstanding Drama Series for an eighth
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, season in 71st edition of Primetime Emmy Awards for
the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Japan and European Union 2019 held in Downtown Los Angeles,California,United
have been associated as partner countries for this mega States (US)?
event. A. Bill Hader on Barry
2342. RBI,recently approved reappointment of Shyam B. Chernobyl
Srinivasan as CEO of_________. C. Game of Thrones
A. Lakshmi Vilas Bank D. Fleabag
B. RBL Bank E. None of these
C. Yes Bank Answer: C
D. Federal Bank Game of Thrones became the first series in history to win
E. ICICI Bank Outstanding Drama Series for an eighth season in 71st
Answer: D edition of Primetime Emmy Awards for 2019 held in
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re- Downtown Los Angeles,California,United States (US).
appointment of Shyam Srinivasan as the Managing 2346. Which series has created a record by winning
Director and CEO of Federal Bank for another year, most number of awards(Four awards) in 71st edition
giving him a full decade as the head of the private sector of Primetime Emmy Awards for 2019 held in
lender.His re-appointment is with effect from September Downtown Los Angeles,California,United States (US)?
23 this year until September 22, 2020 A. Barry
2343. Who among these has been appointed by the B. Bodyguard
state government of Madhya Pradesh to promote the C. Chernobyl
tradition and tourists places of the state? D. Fleabag
A. Govinda E. None of these
B. Amitabh Bachchan Answer: D
C. Ravi Kishan Fleabag has created a record by winning most number of
D. Anushka Sharma awards(Four awards) in 71st edition of Primetime Emmy
E. Vikram Setupati Awards for 2019 held in Downtown Los
Answer: A Angeles,California,United States (US).
Madhya Pradesh government will appoint filmstar 2347. Which film is India’s official entry to Oscars
Govinda as brand ambassador to promote state’s traditions 2020?
and tourist places.The government also has plans to set up A. Gully Boy
a film city in the state and plans to promote Madhya B. Bahubali 2
Pradesh as a destination for film making. C. URI
2344. Where was the 71st edition of Primetime Emmy D. Mission Mangal
Awards for 2019 held ? E. None of these
A. Washington D.C., United States (US) Answer: A
B. California, United States (US) Director Zoya Akhtar’s musical drama Gully Boy starring
C. Los Angeles, United States (US) Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt has been selected as India’s
D. New York, United States (US) official entry to the Academy Awards in the foreign film
E. None of these category for next year. India has submitted films for the
Answer: B foreign film category at the Oscars since 1957, a year after
the incorporation of the category. The award is given

annually by the United States Academy of Motion Picture 2350. Which bank has announced a bancassurance
Arts and Sciences to a feature-length motion picture corporate agency agreement withMax Bupahealth
produced outside the US that contains primarily non- insurance?
English dialogue. In the recent past, India submitted films A. Bank of Maharashtra (BoM)
such as Village Rockstars, Newton and Barfi! to be B. Indian Bank
considered for nominations, but only three films made it to C. Canara Bank
the final list — Mehboob Khan’s Mother India (1957), D. Union Bank of India(UBI)
Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay! (1988) and Ashutosh E. None of these
Gowariker’s Lagaan (2001). Mother India was India’s first Answer: B
submission. Max Bupa, a standalone health insurance player, has
2348. Shondol dance makes it to Guinness book of announced a bancassurance corporate agency agreement
records. The dance is known as the royal dance of with Indian Bank, a state-owned bank. Under the
________. agreement, Max Bupa will provide comprehensive health
A. Jammu insurance solutions and services to over 40 million
B. Kashmir customers of Indian Bank spread across 2800 branch
C. Ladakh network, through a slew of digital touch points. As part of
D. Leh the tie-up, Max Bupa’s offerings will include both retail
E. None of these and group health insurance products besides Indemnity
Answer: C and Fixed Benefit products. Max Bupa has designed a
Shondol dance, which is known as the royal dance of digital ecosystem for Indian Bank customers to enhance
Ladakh, has created history by entering into the Guinness their overall experience and avail health insurance
Book of World Records as the largest Ladakhi dance. solutions at their convenience. Max Bupa will install
Shondol is a famous dance, which artistes used to perform ‘Infinity’ – its proprietary digital platform that integrates
for the king of Ladakh. As many as 408 women attired in with the bank’s systems, to provide a seamless buying
traditional dresses and beautiful head gears performed the journey for all the bank’s customers. Through this digital
dance. It was held on the concluding day of the ongoing solution, the customers can purchase the health insurance
Buddhist carnival Naropa festival near the Hemis product of their choice instantly and access their policy
Monastery. The festival had begun on September 16 and documents at the bank branch itself.
concluded on 20. 2351. Who launched two agriculture-related Mobile
2349. “Exercise Tiger Triumph” is the maiden tri- Applications - CHC Farm Machinery and Krishi
services exercise that will be conducted between India Kisan in New Delhi?
and which country? A. Samit Ghosh
A. Germany B. K M Prasad
B. United Arab Emirates C. Parvez Ahmad
C. Australia D. S P Malik
D. United States E. Narendra Singh Tomar
E. Russia Answer: E
Answer: D Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Narendra Singh
India and the United States are set to hold their first tri- Tomar today launched two agriculture-related Mobile
services exercise code-named “Tiger Triumph” at Applications – CHC Farm Machinery and Krishi Kisan in
Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in November this New Delhi. The Custom Hiring Service Centers or CHC
year.India-US tri-services ”Exercise Tiger Triumph” is App will allow farmers to avail the custom hiring services
being organised under the aegis of the headquarters of the of CHCs located in the radius of 50 Kilometers. Using this
Integrated Defence Staff. Final Planning Conference App, small level farmers can avail agriculture Machinery
(FPC) for India-US Tri-Services Humanitarian Aid and on rental basis to enhance their production. Krishi Kisan
Disaster Relief (HADR) concluded at Headquarters App will provide farmers information of best
Eastern Naval Command. This is the second such tri- demonstration of high-yielding crops and seeds at nearby
service exercise to be conducted by India with any other area
country after Russia.

2352. Divij Sharan has recently won gold medal for beating Thailand’s Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and
India in which of these sports? Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul.
A. Athletics 2355. In which of these cities has the PM Modi recently
B. Tennis inaugurated the Gandhi Solar Park and Gandhi Peace
C. Badminton Garden?
D. Chess A. New York
E. Golf B. Paris
Answer: B C. Bejing
India’s Divij Sharan claimed his fifth ATP career title D. Singapore
after winning the St Petersburg Open doubles crown, E. Washington DC
partnering Igor Zelenay of Slovakia.This is Divij’s second Answer: A
title of the season after winning the Maharashtra Open in Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts on
Pune. US Open finalist Daniil Medvedev crushed Borna Mahatma Gandhi at a programme hosted by India in New
Coric on his way to winning the ATP event in Saint York.Mr Modi along with others world leaders also
Petersburg. World number four Medvedev, who since July inaugurated the Gandhi Solar Park at the UN headquarters
has reached five finals in as many tournaments, won his and released a commemorative stamp issued by the UN on
third title of the year and sixth of his career. the occasion of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. UN
2353. Madhav Apte passed away recently, he was Secretary-General António Guterres and a number of
associated with which sport ? heads of state were present on the occasion. Prime
A. Tennis Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the “Global
B. Cricket Goalkeeper” award by the Bill and Melinda Gates
C. Football Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by
D. Chess his government.
E. None of these 2356. Which state has become the first state in the
Answer: B country to issue highest number of golden cards under
Veteran cricketer Madhav Apte died after suffering a Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya
cardiac arrest. He was 86. Madhav Apte played seven Yojana?
Tests in which he scored 542 runs, with a lone hundred A. Jammu and Kashmir
and three fifties to his credit. His highest score was 163 B. Delhi
not out. He was the first Indian opener to aggregate over C. Rajasthan
400 runs in a Test series (460 runs against West Indies in D. Madhya Pradesh
1953). He also captained Mumbai in domestic cricket. E. Karnataka
2354. Malvika Bansod is related to which sports event? Answer: A
A. Sprint Jammu and Kashmir has become the first state in the
B. Shooting country to issue highest number of golden cards under
C. Badminton Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
D. Tennis (AB-PMJAY). Over 11 lakh golden cards have been
E. None of these generated within first 90 days of the launch of the scheme
Answer: C with 60% families having at least one golden card which
Young Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod has claimed her is highest in the country. This was stated by Chief
maiden title at the Maldives International Future Series Executive Officer, State Health Agency, Bhupinder
with a stunning straight-game win over top seed Thet Htar Kumar at a function in Jammu, organized to mark the first
Thuzar of Myanmar in women’s singles. Among other anniversary of the launch of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan
Indians, top seeded Kevin Arokia Walter settled for a Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in the State. Under the scheme,
runners-up finish after going down 13-21 14-21 to second 155 Hospitals including 126 public and 29 private
seeded Thai Kantawat Leelavechabutr in men’s singles hospitals have been empanelled to provide free and
competition. Indian pair of Vaibhaav and Prakash Raj, cashless treatment to the entitled beneficiaries while as per
seeded second, also claimed the men’s doubles title after Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) 6.30 lakh poor and
vulnerable families of J&K are entitled for it.

2357. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Cane and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank (PMC Bank) can withdraw
Bamboo Technology Park in which state? from their accounts with the urban co-operative bank. The
A. Manipur issue of the directions to PMC Bank should not be
B. Mizoram construed as cancellation of banking licence by the central
C. Assam bank. PMC Bank can continue to undertake banking
D. Meghalaya business with restrictions till further notice/instructions
E. West Bengal from RBI. As on March 2019, PMC Bank had business of
Answer: C Rs 20,000 crore consisting of Rs 11,617 crore deposits and
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Rs 8,383 crore advances.The bank will do business with
Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated restrictions till further notice or directions by RBI. The
the Cane and Bamboo Technology Park-cum-Office bank has 137 branches in 6 states including those in New
Premises of Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre Delhi. It had 3.76% gross non-performing assets (NPAs)
(CBTC) at Burnihat, Assam. The Bamboo Technology and net 2.19 % NPAs as at the end of March 2019.
Park has been developed to exclusively deal with Bamboo 2360. SBI life insurance signed agreement with which
& Cane, catering to the needs of the industries, home finance company to offer its insurance products
entrepreneurs, designers, crafts persons, rural people, to home finance companies’ customers?
teachers, policy makers, technicians and technologists. A. HDFC Housing Financet
The Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) was B. Repco Home Financet
established in Guwahati as a centre for “Cane and Bamboo C. LIC Housing Financet
Technological Up gradation and Networking Project” D. ICICI Home Finance t
implemented by NEDFi under the United Nations E. None of these
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)country Answer: B
program for India SBI Life Insurance has signed a corporate agency
2358. What is ADB’s GDP forecast for the fiscal year agreement with city-based Repco Home Finance Ltd to
2020? offer the company’s range of products to RHFL
A. 6.5%t customers. According to the agreement, the partnership
B. 7.0%t would see over 148 branches and 27 satellite centres of
C. 6.2%t RHFL spread across the country to offer SBI Life
D. 7.3%t Insurance products to its customers. Through this
E. 7.7% partnership, SBI Life Insurance will reach more new
Answer: A customers across geographies to meet their diverse
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its insurance needs. The corporate agency agreement was
outlook (Asian Development Outlook 2019) for India’s signed by RHFL CFO T Karunakaran, General Manager K
economy with growth now expected at 6.5 per cent in Prabhu and SBI Life, Regional Director, E Thirumudi
fiscal year (FY) 2019 and 7.2 per cent in FY20. In July, Pandian in the presence of Repco Home Finance Ltd MD
ADB had forecast 7 per cent growth for FY19 and 7.2 per and CEO, Yashpal Gupta and others.
cent in FY20. India’s fiscal year starts on April 1 and ends 2361. Which bank has signed with Pine Labs to offer
March 31 of the next calendar year EMIs (equated monthly instalments) for offline debit
2359. According to the new RBI rules, how much is the card transactions ?
maximum cash withdrawal limit per account for A. Federal Bank
Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank B. Indian Bank
customers for the next six months? C. State Bank of India(SBI)
A. 2000 Rs t D. Canara Bank
B. 3000 Rs t E. UCO Bank
C. 1000 Rs t Answer: A
D. 5000 Rs t Merchant focussed company, Pine Labs announced that it
E. 4000 Rs has entered into a strategic alliance with Federal Bank to
Answer: CThe Reserve Bank of India has put restrictions offer equated monthly instalments (EMIs) on debit card-
on the amount depositors of Mumbai-based Punjab and based offline transactions to all the bank’s customers. The

objective of this association is to provide affordability C. Amitabh Bachan
solution to debit card-holders of Federal Bank by way of D. Kamalhasan
POS-based EMI solutions. The tie-up focused on E. None of these
technology and analytics to deliver customer-centric Answer: C
digital services. Pine Labs currently offers credit and debit Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has been named for the
card EMI services in over 1.20 lakh stores across 85,000 prestigious Dada Sahab Phalke award for his outstanding
merchants in India. It has created a network of 90 brands contribution to the film industry. The award is named after
and 19 banking and financial institutions. the father of Indian cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, and
2362. Who has been appointed as Chairman of the is considered the highest honour for an artiste in Indian
Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)? cinema. The award was introduced by the Government of
A. Balasubramanian India to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke’s contribution to
B. Nilesh Shah Indian cinema in 1969 The government honoured him
C. Balkrishna Kini with the Padma Shri in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2001
D. N. S. Venkatesh and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his contributions to
E. Srinivasa Murthy the arts.
Answer: B 2365. Who was crowned as Mrs. India – Pride of
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Asset Nation 2019 along with the subtitle of Mrs. India –
Management Company (AMC), has been appointed as the Most Beautiful Hair?
new chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India A. Pooja Desai
(Amfi), with immediate effect. Nilesh Shah succeeded B. Nirmala Desai
Managing Director, and CEO of ICICI Prudential Asset C. Renu Desai
Management Company, Nimesh Shah, who was appointed D. Vijaya Desai
to the post in 2018. The board has also appointed Saurabh E. Sitara Desai
Nanavati, Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Mutual Fund, Answer: A
the new Vice-Chairman of AMFI Amfi was incorporated Pooja Desai crowned as Mrs. India – Pride of Nation 2019
on August 22, 1995, as a non-profit organisation. As of along with the subtitle of Mrs. India – Most Beautiful
now, all the 44 asset management companies that are Hair. She was the only contestant from Vadodara and first
registered with Sebi, are its members. one from Gujarat to win this title.The grand finale,
2363. Who among these has won the 2019 Gauri organized by Glamour Gurgaon, was held at The Leela
Lankesh Memorial Award? Ambience, Gurgaon The competition was judged by
A. Sudhir Chaudhary celebrities like Padmini Kolhapure and Nayani Dixit
B. Rajat Sharma among others. This pageant was the vision of Barkha
C. Barkha Dutt Nangia, Director of Glamour Gurgaon, to equip
D. Ravish Kumar enterprising women with skills and opportunities to pursue
E. Suresh Chakravarthy their dreams even after marriage.
Answer: D 2366. Who is the author of the book ‘From Leeches to
Senior journalist and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Ravish Slug Glue: 25 Explosive Ideas that Made (and Are
Kumar received the first Gauri Lankesh Memorial Award Making) Modern Medicine’?
in Bengaluru. He was chosen for the award for sharp news A. Sameera Vurity
analysis and uncompromising secular stance by the Gauri B. Preethi Mohan
Lankesh Memorial Trust, founded in memory of the C. Sudha Gupta
journalist. Three books launched at the event titled Delhi D. Roopa Pai
Nota by senior journalist D Umapathi, Ravish Kumar’s E. None of these
‘Free Voices’ translated as Maatige Enu Kadime and Answer: D
Neera Nade by Prof Vinaya Okkunda. Indian journalist and children’s author Roopa Pai’s book
2364. Who has been selected for Dadasaheb Phalke titled From Leeches to Slug Glue: 25 Explosive Ideas that
award recently? Made (and Are Making) Modern Medicine will be
A. Rajinikanth released on 28 September. The book is published by
B. Chiranjeevi publisher Puffin Books. The book will trace the origins of

path-breaking experiments and discoveries in the C. New York
evolution of science and medicine spanning over 2,500 D. London
years and several geographies.The book also offers a view E. Berlin
of how science and medicine have advanced through the Answer: C
ages, across continents. UN Climate Action Summit was held in New York,
2367. Who is the author of the recently released book United States to address the global climate emergency.
‘Girl Power: Indian Women Who Broke The Rules’? UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene a
A. Sameera Vurity summit to mobilize political and economic energy at the
B. Preethi Mohan highest levels to advance climate action that will enable
C. Sudha Gupta implementation of many of the goals of the 2030 Agenda
D. Roopa Pai for Sustainable Development. The UN 2019 Climate
E. Neha J Hiranandani Summit will convene on the theme, ‘Climate Action
Answer: E Summit 2019: A Race We Can Win. A Race We Must
‘Girl Power: Indian Women Who Broke The Rules‘ Win.’ It will seek to challenge states, regions, cities,
written by author Neha J Hiranandani was released. The companies, investors and citizens to step up action in the
book is about the stories/achievements of 50 Indian areas of energy transition, climate finance and carbon
women role models. The book is published by Scholastic pricing, industry transition, nature-based solutions, cities
India. Some of the women featured in the list were and local action, and resilience.
badminton player PV Sindhu, actress Priyanka Chopraa 2370. Which city is going to host the 5th edition of
and real life heroines such as Subhasini Mistry, who won India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019?
Padma Bhushan for healthcare,ChandroTomar, the A. New Delhi
octogenarian sharpshooter, popularly known as ‘Revolver B. Bengaluru
Dadi’, queen Abbakka of Chowta dynasty etc. C. Pune
2368. The 16th Global SME Business Summit 2019 was D. Greater Noida
held in which city? E. Kolkata
A. New Delhi Answer: E
B. Bengaluru The 5th edition of India International Science Festival
C. Pune (IISF) 2019 will be held at Kolkata from 5th to 8th
D. Greater Noida November, 2019.The Union Minister for Science &
E. Kolkata Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family
Answer: A Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan announced this at Press
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Conference in New Delhi. “IISF 2019 will play a crucial
and Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has role in promoting love and passion of science among
said that reducing the cost of capital, logistics and power students by bringing science outside the lab. The theme
are crucial for making the Indian MSME sector globally for this year’s festival is RISEN India – Research,
competitive. The Minister inaugurated the 16th Global Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation.
SME Business Summit 2019 in New Delhi. The Summit is 2371. Which Indian firm topped in the Forbes World’s
organized every year by Ministry of MSME and Best Regarded Companies list?
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Government’s A. TCSt
target is to increase MSME’s present share of 29 percent B. HDFCt
of GDP to 50 percent in next five years and raise its export C. Tata Motorst
contribution from 49 percent to 60 percent . To achieve D. Infosyst
these targets logistics, power and capital cost will need to E. Wipro
be reduced. The theme this year is Making Indian Answer: D
MSMEs Globally Competitive. As many as 17 Indian companies, including Infosys, TCS
2369. The 2019 UN Climate Action Summit was and HDFC, have been named in the list of World’s Best
organised in which city? Regarded Companies compiled by Forbes. IT major
A. Vienna Infosys has been ranked third in the list of World’s Best
B. Paris Regarded Companies, along with global payments

technology company Visa and Italian car-maker Ferrari on 2374. Aditi Ashok is related to which sports?
the first and second position, respectively. Infosys jumped A. Boxing
to the third spot from 31st position in 2018. The other top B. Shooting
ten companies in the list for 2019 are Netflix at the 4th C. Golf
position, followed by PayPal (5), Microsoft (6), Walt D. Badminton
Disney (7), Toyota Motor (8), Mastercard (9), Costco E. Archery
Wholesale (10). Answer: C
2372. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh formally India’s Aditi Ashok was the best Indian at the Lacoste
commissioned the Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel Ladies Open de France as she shot even par 71 in the final
_______ at the Chennai Port Trust. round to finish Tied-26th here.While Aditi ended with a
A. Varaha total of 289, Diksha Dagar (72) was Tied-43rd and Tvesa
B. Kurma Malik (74) was Tied-63rd. American Nelly Korda shot a
C. Matcha four-under 67 to win her first Ladies European Tour title.
D. Simha Korda has won two titles on the LPGA Tour and one on
E. Kalki the Symetra Tour.
Answer: A 2375. World Contraception Day is observed on
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh formally commissioned _________.
the Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ‘Varaha’ at the A. September 23
Chennai Port Trust.The ICGS Varaha, the fourth in the B. September 24
series of seven 98-m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of the C. September 25
Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The ship will have on board 14 D. September 26
officers and 89 men. The ship has been designed and built E. September 27
indigenously by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Katupalli Answer: D
ship building yard in North Chennai. World Contraception Day is observed on 26 September
2373. Who won the best men's player at the Best Fifa annually.It is a global campaign to improve the awareness
Football Awards in Milan. about the contraceptive methods available and enable the
A. Virgil van Dijk young people to make informed decisions regarding their
B. Edson Pele sexual and reproductive health.
C. Cristiano Ronaldo 2376. Which among the following day is observed as
D. Lionel Messi World Maritime Day annually?
E. Mohamed Salah A. September 23
Answer: D B. September 24
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi won the best men’s player at the C. September 25
Best Fifa Football Awards in Milan as Juventus’ Cristiano D. September 26
Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk missed out on E. September 27
the top prize. It is the sixth time Messi has been voted the Answer: D
world’s best, after wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and World Maritime Day is observed annually on 26
2015. United States forward Megan Rapinoe won the best September to raise awareness about the importance of
women’s player award. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was gender equality which is also necessary to achieve the
also a winner as he took the best goalkeeper prize ahead of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Manchester City’s Ederson and Barcelona’s Marc-Andre and also to highlight the contribution of women in the
ter Stegen. Sari van Veenandaal wins The Best Women’s maritime sector. The theme of 2019 is “Empowering
Goalkeeper award. She was one of the integral parts of women in the maritime community”.
Netherlands’ Women’s World Cup campaign. Marcelo 2377. Recently the Government has increased the
Bielsa and Leeds United squad wins the FIFA Fair Play Pension to Families of Deceased Govt Employees who
award. The World Cup winner Jill Ellis wins The Best Served less than 7 Years to _________ of the last pay
Women’s Coach award. She guided the United States to drawn.
back-to-back victories in the World Cup and is the first A. 30%
coach ever to win two Women’s World Cup. B. 40%

C. 50% C. Ximena Restrepo
D. 60% D. Geoffrey Gardner
E. 35% E. Nawaf Bin Mohammed Al Saud
Answer: C Answer: A
The Central government amended pension rules to extend Britain’s Sebastian Coe was re-elected as president of the
benefits to the family of a government servant at an IAAF for a second term following four years dominated
enhanced rate of 50 per cent of last pay drawn, for a by doping and the issue of gender.Ximena Restrepo,
period of 10 years even if he dies within seven years of Sergey Bubka, Geoffrey Gardner and Nawaf Bin
joining service. The Central government amended Rule 54 Mohammed Al Saud were elected as vice-presidents.
of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. As Restrepo will become the first woman to serve as an IAAF
per the amended Rule 54, the family of a government Vice President.
servant, who dies within seven years of joining service, 2380. Payment technology company Visa announced
will also be eligible for family pension at an enhanced rate that it has signed up with whom as its brand
of 50 per cent of last pay drawn, for a period of 10 years. ambassador for two years?
On the death of a government servant while in service, the A. PV Sindhu
family is entitled to a family pension in accordance with B. Parupalli Kasyap
Rule 54 of the pension rules. In case the government C. Hima Das
servant had rendered service of fewer than seven years D. Harempreet Kaur
before his death, the rate of family pension was 30 per E. Geeta Kumari Phogat
cent from the beginning and family pension at an Answer: A
enhanced rate of 50 per cent of last pay drawn was not Payment technology company Visa announced that it has
payable to the family. The amendments would be effective signed up world badminton champion PV Sindhu as its
from October 1, 2019. However, the families of brand ambassador for two years. Besides promoting the
government servants who died before the completion of brand through advertising campaigns, Sindhu has also
service of seven years within 10 years before October 1, become an athlete member of Team Visa for the Olympic
2019, will also be eligible for family pension at enhanced Games Tokyo 2020.
rates with effect from October 1, 2019. 2381. Name the actress who has been chosen as
2378. Which state has launched the Housing Loan "goodwill ambassador" by the Chief Electoral Office
Subsidy Scheme ‘Aponar Apon Ghar’? in Maharashtra?
A. Arunachal Pradesh A. Payal Rajput
B. Assam B. Alia Bhat
C. Manipur C. Madhuri Dixit
D. Meghalaya D. Vidya Balan
E. Madhya Pradesh E. Anushka Sharma
Answer: B Answer: C
The Assam Government has launched a housing loan Actor Madhuri Dixit has been chosen as “goodwill
subsidy scheme to provide financial assistance on ambassador” by the Chief Electoral Office in Maharashtra
purchase or construction of the first house for a to create awareness among people about the importance of
family.Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma voting. State Assembly polls are scheduled for October 21
launched the scheme – Aponar Apon Ghar in Guwahati. and results will be declared on October 24. Dixit will be
The subsidy up to 2 lakh 50 thousand rupees will be seen in a video titled ‘Let’s Vote” speaking about the
provided for loan amounts from five lakh to 40 lakh democratic process and role of voters in the development
rupees. This initiative would provide impetus to the of the country.
economy and led to the expansion of real estate in the 2382. Who is appointed as next Ambassador of India to
state. the Guinea Bissau?
2379. Who is elected as the President of International A. G V Srinivas
Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF)? B. M K Manohar
A. Sebastian Coe C. Satya Krishnan
B. Steve Bubka D. Vinod Kumar

E. None of these Indian track and field legend PT Usha was conferred with
Answer: A the prestigious International Association of Athletics
Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas was appointed as the next Federations (IAAF) Veteran Pin Award, for her
Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guinea Bissau. contribution to the growth of sport. IAAF chief Sebastian
Srinivas, a 1993 batch-IFS officer, is presently the Coe presented her the Veteran Pin during the 52nd IAAF
country’s Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal. Congress at Doha She was one of three persons from Asia
2383. The SASTRA Ramanujan prize for 2019 will be to receive the honour. Usha is one of the greatest sprinters
awarded to mathematician Adam Harper. He belongs to have come out of India, often called the “queen of track
to which country? and field”
A. Germany 2386. Who is the author of the book titled ‘India in the
B. USA Persianate Age: 1000–1765’?
C. England A. Richard M. Eaton
D. Russia B. Neil Gaiman
E. Ireland C. Hilary Mantel
Answer: C D. James Kelman
The SASTRA Ramanujan prize for 2019 will be awarded E. None of these
to mathematician Adam Harper, Assistant Professor with Answer: A
the University of Warwick, England.The prize carries a A book named “India in the Persianate Age: 1000-1765”
citation and an award of $10,000 and is conferred annually by United States (US) based professor and author, Richard
on mathematicians from across the world, who are less M Eaton was released. This book mainly focuses on the
than 32 years of age, working in an area influenced by the rise of Persian culture and also about the civilisations,
genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. architecture, upheavals, and the art of the Indian
2384. Name the 17-year-old girl from Rajasthan who subcontinent between 11th and 18th centuries. The book is
made the entire nation proud when she received the published by Penguin India.
Changemaker Award. 2387. Who is the author of the book titled “Loss” that
A. Payal Jangid will be released soon?
B. Ritu Sharma A. Roopa Pai
C. Nayana Chender B. Siddharth Shanghvi
D. Sumana Jangid C. Paro Anand
E. None of these D. Vikram Sampath
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation conferred the Answer: B
Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards to PM Modi for the Award-winning author Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi will
progress India has made in providing safe sanitation under come out with a memoir on death and grief, drawing on a
his leadership.At the same ceremony, Payal Jangid, a 17- string of personal losses – of his parents and a beloved pet.
year-old girl from Rajasthan made the entire nation proud In “Loss”, the author will chart the landscape of
when she received the Changemaker Award.Payal Jangid bereavement as he takes the reader down the dark,
won the award because she helped discourage child winding path to healing. Shanghvi, whose first novel “The
marriages and also successfully persuaded parents to keep Last Song of Dusk” won the Betty Trask Award, the
their children in education. Premio Grinzane Cavour, and was nominated for the
2385. Who was conferred with the prestigious IMPAC Prize. Shanghvi, whose second book “The Lost
International Association of Athletics Federations Flamingoes of Bombay” was shortlisted for the Man
(IAAF) Veteran Pin Award? Asian Prize.“Loss” will hit stores next summer.
A. Mary Kom 2388. Name the comic book series launched by the
B. Pullela Gopi Chand AYUSH Ministry to make children aware of the
C. P T Usha importance of medicinal plants and their use for home
D. Sachin Tendulkar remedies.
E. Viswanathan Anand A. Teacher Ayushman
Answer: C B. Ruler Ayushman

C. Dictator Ayushman C. Instagram
D. Professor Ayushman D. Twitter
E. None of these E. Google+
Answer: D Answer: B
A comic book series with ‘Professor Ayushman’ as the The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday
central character has been unveiled to make children announced a partnership with social media giant Facebook
aware of the importance of medicinal plants and their use for carrying out a range of digital content across four
for home remedies.The comic book, conceived by the years. The content will include match recaps, in-play key
National Medicinal Plants Board, talks about plants like moments and other match and feature content. ICC Men’s
Aloe Vera, Tulsi, Amla, Giloy, Neem, Ashvagandha and Cricket World Cup became an unprecedented success as it
Brahmi. The AYUSH Ministry has come out with the netted around 4.6 billion video views across ICC’s digital
book that will be available for free and schools can and social media platforms. The package includes major
approach the National Medicinal Plant Board global events of ICC such as Women’s T20 World Cup
2389. What amount of grant has Indian announced for 2020, Men’s T20 World Cup 2020, Women’s Cricket
grant for India-Pacific Islands Developing States World Cup 2021, Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 among
(PSIDS)? others.
A. $ 8 million 2391. Who has topped the Hurun India Rich List
B. $ 10 million 2019?
C. $ 12 million A. Mukesh Ambani
D. $ 14 million B. Azim Premji
E. $ 16 million C. Lakshmi Mittal
Answer: C D. SP Hinduja and family
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of the Pacific E. None of these
Islands Developing States (PSIDS) on the sidelines of the Answer: A
UNGA session in New York. Prime Minister highlighted Reliance Industries’ Chairman Mukesh Ambani has
the need for development policies to be inclusive and topped the list of richest Indians for the eighth consecutive
sustainable to reduce inequality and contribute to year, with a net worth of Rs.3,80,700 crore, according to
empowerment and improvement of the quality of people’s the latest IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List. London-
lives. India was equally committed to tackle the impact of based SP Hinduja & family, with assets worth Rs.1,86,500
climate change and supported the efforts of the PSIDS to crore, retained the second rank in the list, followed by
achieve their developmental goals through necessary Wipro founder Azim Premji at the third place with a
developmental and technical assistance. PM Modi wealth of Rs.1,17,100 crore. L N Mittal, chairman and
announced allocation of 12 million US Dollar grant CEO of ArcelorMittal, was the 4th richest with a wealth of
towards the implementation of high impact developmental Rs.1,07,300 crore and Gautam Adani was placed on the
project in the area of their choice. In addition, a 5th position with a net worth of Rs.94,500 crore. Others in
concessional Line of Credit of 150 Million dollars which the top 10 include Uday Kotak at the 6th place with a
can be availed by the PSIDS for undertaking solar, wealth of Rs. 94,100 crore, Cyrus S Poonawalla at 7th
renewable energy and climate-related projects based on position with Rs.88,800 crore assets, Cyrus Pallonji
each country’s requirement was announced. Mr Modi Mistry at 8th spot with a wealth of Rs.76,800 crore,
along with others world leaders also inaugurated the Shapoor Pallonji at 9th position with a net worth of
Gandhi Solar Park at the UN headquarters and released a Rs.76,800 crore and Dilip Shanghvi at 10th slot with
commemorative stamp issued by the UN on the occasion Rs.71,500-crore wealth.
of Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. 2392. Which team has won the 25th Senior Women’s
2390. The International Cricket Council (ICC) National Football Championship?
announced a partnership with which social media A. Tamil Nadu
platform for carrying out a range of digital content B. Manipur
across four years? C. Railways
A. Youtube D. Telangana
B. Facebook E. Andhra

Answer: B people with the social, economic, cultural and political
Manipur beat Railways 1-0 to triumph in the final of the importance of tourism and make them responsible tourists
25th Senior Women’s NFC 2019-20 at Arunachal in turn. United Nations World Tourism Organization
Pradesh’s CHF Ground.The 25th edition of the announced September 27 as World Tourism Day in 1980
tournament was held from 10 September to 24 September and has been celebrating the day since then. Theme for
2019 in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, which hosted the 2019 – “Tourism and Jobs — A Better Future For All”
tournament for the first time. 2396. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime
2393. Comedian Venu Madhav passed away. He Minister (EAC-PM) has how many members?
featured with which film industry? A. 2
A. Kannada B. 3
B. Tamil C. 4
C. Malayalam D. 5
D. Telugu E. 6
E. Marathi Answer: C
Answer: D The government reconstituted the Economic Advisory
Popular Telugu film comedian Venu Madhav passed away Council to the Prime Minister for a period of another two
after a prolonged illness.Mimicry artiste-turned-comedian, years. Rathin Roy from the National Institute of Public
Venu Madhav made his debut in movies with Finance and Policy and Shamika Ravi of Brookings
Sampradayam in 1996 and was last seen in the film Dr. Institution have been dropped as part-time members.
Paramanandaiah Students Gang in 2016. Sajjid Chenoy, India economist at JP Morgan is the new
2394. When is World Pharmacist Day observed? part-time member. Part-time member Ashima Goyal of
A. September 24 Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research and full
B. September 23 time members Bibek Debroy of Niti Aayog and Ratan
C. September 25 Watal will continue to be part of the EAC-PM. Debroy
D. September 26 retains his role as chairman of the EAC-PM while former
E. September 27 Finance Secretary Watal will continue being the member-
Answer: C secretary. The strength of the reconstituted EAC-PM has
World Pharmacist Day observed on every September 25 been reduced from five to four, comprising of two full-
creates awareness about the role of a pharmacist in time members and two part-time members.
improving health. It highlights the importance of medicine 2397. In which city the First Indigenous Fuel Cell
experts in one’s life. This day was formulated by the FIP System launched recently?
Council (International Pharmaceutical Federation) in A. Mumbai
Istanbul, Turkey in 2009. Pharmacist day emphasises on B. Pune
the contribution of a pharmacist in healthcare. The theme C. New Delhi
declared for world pharmacist day 2019 is “Safe and D. Hyderabad
effective medicines for all”. This theme focuses on E. Vijayawada
promoting the crucial role of a pharmacist in safeguarding Answer: C
patient safety by improving medicine use and reducing The President of India Ram Nath Kovind unveiled the first
medication errors. Indigenous High Temperature Fuel Cell System on the
2395. World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on occasion of CSIR Foundation Day in New Delhi. The
_____. System was developed by Council of Scientific and
A. September 24 Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with Indian
B. September 23 industries under India’s flagship program named “New
C. September 25 Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative
D. September 26 (NMITLI)”. The 5.0 kW fuel cell system generates power
E. September 27 in a green manner using methanol / bio-methane, with heat
Answer: E and water as bi-products. The Fuel Cells developed are
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on based on High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane
September 27. The objective of the day is to acquaint (HTPEM) Technology.

2398. APEDA holds International Conference-Cum- Punjab National Bank (PNB) launched a Preventive
Buyer seller meet in __________. Vigilance portal to facilitate its staff members to check
A. Agartala procedural lapses and promote good practices. Besides
B. Patna other activities, such as inauguration of e-pledge mission,
C. Ahemadabad social outreach through technological platforms for
D. Shillong promoting the central theme of ‘Integrity – A way of
E. Imphal Life’, the bank introduced technology based solutions
Answer: A through the Preventive Vigilance (PV) portal. The PV
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export portal will facilitate all staff members to contribute
Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of towards arresting procedural lapses and unhealthy
Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in practices, and will usher in a coherent climate conducive
cooperation with government of Tripura organised an to banking for the modern age.
International Conference-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in 2401. What is India’s GDP growth rate in CY2019 as
Agartala. The meet was organized to showcase the export per UNCTAD?
potential of agricultural products from North East Region A. 5.8%
(NER) and Tripura in particular. Twenty international B. 6.0%
buyers from 8 countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, C. 6.2%
Indonesia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Greece participated D. 6.6%
in it. E. 7.1%
2399. Which state government announced an annual Answer: B
support of Rs. 6,000 to the victims of triple talaq till The United Nations Conference on Trade and
their rehabilitation and said they will get free legal Development (UNCTAD) has projected India’s GDP
aid? growth rate at 6% in the calendar year (CY) 2019.As per
A. Uttar Pradesh UNCTAD, India’s economy grew 7.4% in CY18.
B. Bihar 2402. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of
C. Jharkhand Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC)?
D. Meghalaya A. General Bipin Rawat
E. West Bengla B. Admiral Karambir Singh
Answer: A C. Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced D. General Dalbir Singh Suhag
an annual support of Rs. 6,000 to the victims of triple talaq E. None of these
till their rehabilitation and said they will get free legal aid. Answer: A
The victims of triple talaq under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat will take over as the new
Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) and such women should be Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, succeeding
given rights over waqf properties and also called for Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal B.S.
several welfare measures that should be undertaken for Dhanoa, who retires from service. The Chiefs of Staff
their rehabilitation. Educated women should be absorbed Committee (COSC) comprises chiefs of the Army, the
in government jobs as per their qualifications while Navy and the Air Force and the senior most member is
arrangements should also be made for providing them appointed its chairperson.
shelter and education under various schemes 2403. Who has been named as the new Chief of the
2400. Which bank has launched a Preventive Vigilance International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
portal to facilitate its staff members to check A. ChristineAlemany
procedural lapses and promote good practices? B. Kristalina Georgieva
A. Indian Bank C. Christine Lagarde
B. Punjab National Bank D. Ellen Alemany
C. Bank of Baroda E. Anne Finucane
D. State Bank of India Answer: B
E. UCO Bank Bulgaria’s Kristalina Georgieva has been selected as the
Answer: B new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).She is

the first person from an emerging market economy to lead solar, renewable energy and climate-change related
the IMF. The economist succeeds Christine Lagarde for a projects. The CARICOM grouping has 15 members-states
five-year term from October. and five associate members. Caricom countries came
2404. Who has been awarded with the Peter Mackler together in 1973 to form an economic and political
Award 2019? community that works jointly to shape policies for the
A. Bob Woodward region and encourages economic growth and trade.
B. Paolo Borrometi 2407. What is India’s rank in the IMD World Digital
C. Christiane Amanpour Competitiveness Ranking 2019?
D. Anderson Cooper A. 58
E. None of these B. 89
Answer: B C. 44
An Italian journalist assaulted over his coverage of mafia D. 63
activity in Sicily and now living under police protection E. 71
was presented with the Peter Mackler Award for his work. Answer: C
Paolo Borrometi, 36, worked for Italian agency AGI India has advanced four places to 44th position in terms of
before founding the news website La Spia in 2013, where digital competitiveness in the world as the country has
he documented the role of organized crime in local made improvement in terms of knowledge and future
agribusiness. readiness to adopt and explore digital technologies. India
2405. Who is the author of the book ‘Reset: Regaining rose from 48th place in 2018 to 44th rank this year as the
India’s Economic Legacy’? country has improved overall in all factors — knowledge,
A. Manmohan Singh technology and future readiness — as compared to the
B. Viral V Acharya previous year’s ranking. The US was ranked as the
C. Raghuram Rajan world’s most digitally competitive economy, followed by
D. Subramanian Swamy Singapore in the second place. Sweden was ranked third
E. Arundhati Bhattacharya on the list, followed by Denmark and Switzerland in the
Answer: D 4th and 5th place, respectively. Others in the list of top-10
Former president Pranab Mukherjee released a book most digitally competitive economy include Netherlands
written by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy that tracks the in the 6th place, Finland (7th), Hong Kong SAR (8th),
country’s economic development over the years and offers Norway (9th) and Republic of Korea (10th).
solutions for future growth. The former president also 2408. Which Indian pair has won the World Team
acknowledged the MP’s input on liberalising trade when Snooker 2019 Title?
the latter was the commerce minister in the short-lived A. Manan Chandra and Aditya Mehta
Chandra Shekhar government in 1990-91. B. Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra
2406. What amount of grant has PM Modi announced C. Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta
for community development projects in the grouping D. Geet Sethi and Manan Chandra
of Caribbean Nations? E. Pankaj Advani and Geet Sethi
A. USD 12 million Ansewr: C
B. USD 13 million The Indian duo of Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta has
C. USD 14 million won the IBSF World Snooker Team title at Mandalay,
D. USD 15 million Myanmar.The Indian pair beat Thailand’s team
E. USD 16 million comprising C.Pongsakorn and D.Poramin in the final.This
Answer: C takes Advani’s world title tally to a phenomenal 23 while
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the leaders of the Aditya claimed his maiden title.
Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) 2409. Name the former Professor of Mathematics,
during the first-ever India-Caricom leaders’ summit here, University of Rhode Island who passed away recently.
with a focus on fighting climate change and increasing A. Dr. Pradeep Dutta
India’s participation with the grouping. Modi announced a B. Dr. Mark Dutta
$14-million grant for community development projects in C. Dr. Dilip Dutta
the CARICOM and another $150 million line of credit for D. Dr. Surjit Dutta

E. None of these 2412. Bhopal metro will be named after the Indian
Answer: C king _______.
Dr. Dilip Dutta former Professor of Mathematics, A. Raja Bhoj
University of Rhode Island passed away at his Rhode B. Raja Vikramaditya
Island residence in the United States of America. Dutta C. Raja Mihira Bhoja
has written more than 15 Assamese books including Dr. D. Raja Harsha Vardhana
Bhupen Hazarikar Geet aru Jibon Rath, Phali Lua Biranji, E. Raja Maharana Pratap
Mur Sikkha aru Mur Sikhhak, Miss Gauhati (Novel), Answer: A
Mone mur koina bisare, which was converted into a Bhopal metro will be named after ‘Raja Bhoj’ and known
movie, and many books on Mathematics. as ‘Bhoj Metro’, announced the Chief Minister Kamal
2410. When is World Environmental Health Day Nath.The first phase of the metro rail network Madhya
observed? Pradesh’s Bhopal and Indore will be operational by the
A. September 26 beginning of 2023. CM Kamal Nath laid the foundation
B. September 25 stone of the Bhopal Metro Rail Project to be built at a cost
C. September 24 of about Rs 6,941.4 crore rupees. The project will be
D. September 27 executed under a partnership between the central and
E. September 28 Madhya Pradesh governments in 50:50 ratio and will
Answer: A connect all nodes of the city. Both Bhopal and Indore
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) metro corridors will have multimodal integration with
is honored to join the International Federation of railway and Bus Rapid Transit System stations and feeder
Environmental Health in celebrating World Environmental network of buses, intermediate public transport and non-
Health Day (WEHD) September 26, 2019 to raise global motorised transport.
awareness about today’s most pressing environmental 2413. The green bond fund, FX Piles has been
health concerns. This year’s theme is Climate Change launched by __________?
Challenges, Time for Global Environmental Health to Act A. Bank of International Settlements
in Unison. B. World Bank
2411. Which state has unveiled a mascot named ‘Tiki C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Mausi’ to spread public awareness about child and D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
woman’s nutrition and their development? E. European Investment Bank
A. Jharkhand Answer: A
B. Mizoram The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched
C. Maharashtra an open-ended fund for central bank investments in green
D. West Bengal bonds. Responding to a growing demand for climate-
E. Odisha friendly investments among official institutions, the BIS’s
Answer: E green bond fund initiative helps central banks to
The department of Women & Child Development and incorporate environmental sustainability objectives in the
Mission Shakti has unveiled a mascot and a management of their reserves. With the support of an
comprehensive communications strategy to provide advisory committee drawn from a global group of central
information about child and women nutrition in banks, the fund pools BIS client assets to promote green
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The mascot ‘Tiki Mausi’ or the finance through sizeable climate-friendly investments and
campaign #TikiMausiKuhe (Tiki Mausi says) will be used support the adoption of best market practices to deepen the
to ensure last mile penetration in every corner of the state green bond market. The open-ended fund, denominated in
through social media, folk media, radio jingles, animated US dollars, is structured according to Swiss law and
videos, wall paintings and hoardings. Tiki Mausi will help belongs to the BIS Investment Pool (BISIP) family, a
give difficult information to the people in rural areas in a format commonly used by BIS Asset Management for its
simple manner. With the help of panchayat fixed income investment products.
representatives and women self help groups, this will turn 2414. Name the first Indian to be appointed as the
out to be an effective move. Chairman of International Egg Commission?
A. Vikas Chitturi

B. Jaydeep Chitturi LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad for medical sciences,
C. Suresh Chitturi Aninda Sinha of IISc, Bengaluru, and Shankar Ghosh of
D. Vikarm Chitturi TIFR, Mumbai for physical sciences, Subimal Ghosh of
E. Mahesh Chitturi IIT, Bombay for earth, atmosphere, ocean and planetary
Answer: C sciences, and Manik Varma of Microsoft Research India,
Suresh Chitturi, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bengaluru for engineering sciences.
India’s leading poultry firm Srinivasa Farms, has been 2417. Which state bagged the top honour at the
appointed as chairman of the International Egg National Tourism Awards 2017-18?
Commission (IEC) for the next two years. The A. Andhra Pradesh
appointment was made at the IEC Global Leadership B. Telangana
Conference in Copenhagen in Denmark. Suresh Chitturi C. Karnataka
will be the first chair from Asia in the history of the D. Tamil Nadu
institution, as he assumes the role as the Chairman of IEC. E. Kerala
2415. Who has been appointed unopposed as President Answer: A
of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association? Andhra Pradesh bagged the top honour at the National
A. Vijaya Gurunath Tourism Awards 2017-18.A total of 76 awards were given
B. Nirmala Gurunath under various categories this year. Andhra Pradesh bagged
C. Rupa Gurunath the Best State award for overall growth in tourism
D. Ramya Gurunath category. Goa and Madhya Pradesh were the joint winners
E. None of these in the Adventure Tourism category and Uttarakhand won
Answer: C the award for the Best Film Promotion-Friendly State.
Rupa Gurunath, daughter of N Srinivasan, has been Telangana won the award for the Best State for the
appointed unopposed as President of the Tamil Nadu innovative use of IT.
Cricket Association. The state association made the 2418. Which airport has been selected as the best
announcement following its 87th Annual General Meeting airport in terms of services offered to passengers,
in Chennai. based on the ASQ survey conducted by Airport
2416. The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes is awarded Council International?
in which field? A. Calicut International Airport, Keralat
A. journalism B. Biju Patnaik International Airport, Odishat
B. science and technology C. Chennai International Airport, Tamil Nadut
C. banking sector D. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Uttar Pradesht
D. acting and music E. Cochin International Airport, Kerala
E. education Answer: E
Answer: B Airport Council International (ACI) has recognised
Twelve scientists from different institutions across the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) as the best
country have been chosen for the prestigious Shanti airport in terms of services it offered to passengers CIAL
Swarup Bhatnagar prize for 2019. The award winners was ranked amongst the best airports in the 5-15 million
include Kayarat Saikrishnan of Indian Institute of Science category in the Asia Pacific region for the year 2018 based
Education and Research, Pune and Soumen Basak of on annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey
National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi for conducted by the ACI. AAI airport Indore figures in the
biological sciences, Raghavan B Sunoj of IIT, Bombay best airport in 2-5 mn category. ACI ASQ survey is world-
and Tapas Kumar Maji of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for renowned and established airport service quality
Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru for chemical benchmarking programme measuring passengers’
sciences, and Dishant Pancholi of the Institute of satisfaction and is designed for airports to understand the
Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, and Nina Gupta of importance of monitoring and improving passenger
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata for mathematical service.
sciences. The other winners are Dheeraj Kumar of 2419. Which Indian company has won the UN Global
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Climate Action Award?
Biotechnology, New Delhi and Mohammad Javed Ali of A. TCS

B. Wipro HDFC Bank retained the numero uno spot for the sixth
C. Infosys consecutive year in the sixth edition of BrandZ Top 75
D. Coniziant Most Valuable Indian Brands ranking, released by WPP
E. BOSCH and Kantar. With a 2019 brand value pegged at $22.70
Answer: C billion, HDFC’s brand value has only changed 5 per cent.
Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services The bank managed to do this by “maintaining a forward-
and consulting, today announced that it has won the thinking and innovative outlook, with its consistent focus
prestigious United Nations Global Climate Action Award on exceeding the changing needs of its customers.” LIC
in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category. Infosys is the only took the second spot in the BrandZ listing with 2019 brand
corporate from India to earn the recognition for its efforts value pegged at $20.13 billion, while Tata Consultancy
to combat climate change. The announcement of the Services took the third spot with 2019 brand value at
winners came shortly, after the UN Climate Summit in $18.16 billion, registering 21 percent change in brand
New York was convened by UN Secretary General value as compared to last year.
António Guterres.The award will be presented to Infosys 2422. Name the Navy's first new stealth frigate that is
at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in recently launched by Union Defense Minister?
Santiago, Chile (December 2019). The UN Global Climate A. INS Nilgiri
Action Awards are organized by the Momentum for B. INS Seshadri
Change initiative of the UN Climate Change C. INS Saptagiri
Secretariat.The award winning projects are recognized for D. INS Yadadri
their innovative solutions that address climate change, and E. None of these
help drive progress on many other sustainable Answer: A
development goals, such as poverty alleviation, gender Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched the
equality and economic opportunity. warship Nilgiri in Mumbai. INS Nilgiri is the first ship of
2420. Which country has launched the Spaceship the Project -17A frigates, INS Nilgiri is the first of the
‘Kounotori8’ To Replenish Supplies At ISS? Indian Navy’s seven new stealth frigates with enhanced
A. China stealth features, weapons and sensors. Project 17A frigates
B. Russia is a design derivative of the Shivalik class stealth frigates
C. US with much more advanced stealth features and indigenous
D. Japan weapons and sensors. The stealth frigate, Nilgiri, is made
E. France with the co-ordination of Mazagon Dockyard Limited and
Answer: D Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers with the Indian
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), launched its Navy, DRDO, and other public and private partners.
cargo vessel Kounotori8 to the ISS from the Japan Rajnath Singh also commissioned the largest dry dock of
Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Tanegashima Space Indian Navy – The Aircraft Carrier Dock at the Naval
Center.The Kounotori8 is claimed to be the ‘the world’s Dockyard in Mumbai
biggest transport space ship’ by Japan’s space agency 2423. Name the senior partner of Mumbai’s iconic
JAXA. The cargo vessel was launched using an H-IIB eatery Britannia & Co Restaurant who passed away
rocket at 1:05 AM (local time) from the Tanegashima recently.
island in Japan. The unpiloted cargo ship carried more A. Chittaranjan Das
than 4 tons of supplies, batteries, and a prototype laser- B. Ayyapa Mohili
communications system. C. Satyaraj Pillai
2421. Which brand has topped the BrandZ Top 75 D. Varun Krishnan
Most Valuable Indian Brands Ranking? E. Boman Rashid Kohinoor
A. LIC Answer: E
B. TCS Boman Rashid Kohinoor, the senior partner of Mumbai’s
C. SBI iconic eatery Britannia & Co Restaurant, passed away on
D. Airtel 25 September, 2019. He was 97.Britannia continues to
E. HDFC Bank remain a favourite among foodies who land up at the café
Answer: E

to gorge on its bun maska, chai, its famous berry pulao E. Meghalaya
and salli boti. Answer: C
2424. When is World Rabies Day observed? The Ministry of Railways and the Department of Science
A. September 25 and Technology have joined hands in partnership with IIT
B. September 26 Kanpur for taking up a unique project on ‘Industry 4.0’.
C. September 27 They launched the pilot project for implementation at the
D. September 28 Modern Coach Factory. A pilot project for ushering in
E. September 29 Industry 4.0 in the country has been launched at the
Answer: D Modern Coach Factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli
World Rabies Day is celebrated annually on 28th district. Industry 4.0, commonly referred to as the fourth
September to raise awareness about rabies prevention and industrial revolution, is a name given to the current trend
to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying of automation, inter-connectivity and data exchange in
disease.Theme: “Rabies: Vaccinate to Eliminate”. 28 manufacturing technologies to increase productivity.
September also marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s Industry 4.0 is a complex cyber-physical system which
death, the French chemist and microbiologist, who synergies production with digital technologies, Artificial
developed the first rabies vaccine. Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning and
2425. When is International Day for Universal Access Cloud Computing.
to Information observed? 2428. Which ministry has launched the Rural
A. September 26 Sanitation Strategy (2019-2029)?
B. September 27 A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
C. September 28 B. Ministry of Rural Development
D. September 29 C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
E. September 30 D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Since 2016 UNESCO marks 28 September as the Answer: A
“International Day for Universal Access to Information” The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
(IDUAI).Theme: “Leaving No One Behind!” (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI launched the 10
2426. When is the World Heart Day observed globally? Year Rural Sanitation Strategy (2019-2029), which focus
A. September 30 on sustaining the sanitation behavior change that has been
B. September 29 achieved under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen
C. September 28 (SBM-G), ensuring that no one is left behind, and
D. September 27 increasing access to solid and liquid waste management.
E. September 26 Since the launch of the SBM-G in 2014, over 10 crore
Answer: B toilets have been built in rural areas; over 5.9 lakh
World Heart Day is a day created by World Heart villages, 699 districts, and 35 States/UTs have declared
Federation to be celebrated on 29 September annually to themselves Open Defecation Free (ODF). This strategy
draw people’s attention to heart illness and the range of has been prepared by DDWS, in consultation with State
associated health issues.Cardiovascular disease (CVD) Governments and other stakeholders, and it lays down a
including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading framework to guide local governments, policy makers,
cause of death claiming 17.9 million lives each implementers and other relevant stakeholders in their
year.World leaders are committed to reducing global planning for ODF Plus, where everyone uses a toilet, and
mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by every village has access to solid and liquid waste
25% by 2025. management. The 10 year strategy focuses on the need for
2427. Indian Railways has launched the AI related States/UTs to continue their efforts to sustain the gains of
pilot project ‘Industry 4.0’ in which state? the mission through capacity strengthening, IEC
A. Maharashtra (Information, education and communication), organic
B. Karnataka waste management, plastic waste management, grey water
C. Uttar Pradesh management and black water management.
D. Rajasthan

2429. What is the new deadline as per CBDT for E. None of these
linking PAN-Aadhaar? Answer: D
A. October 31, 2019 Presenting Punyabhushan Award to eminent Archeologist,
B. December 31, 2019 Dr. G.B. Deglurkar, in Pune, Maharashtra. The award has
C. January 01, 2020 been instituted by the Punyabhushan Foundation. It is
D. January 31, 2020 given an eminent personality who brings together various
E. February 29, 2020 academic disciplines such as history, archaeology,
Answer: B anthropology, iconography, epigraphy and sociology to
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the establish a strong correlation of the literature, history and
deadline to link permanent account number (PAN) with archaeological data for better understanding of the past.
Aadhaar till December 31. The earlier deadline was 2432. Where was the World Hindu Economic Forum
September 30. This is the seventh time that the 2019 held?
government has extended the deadline for linking of PAN A. Mumbai
with Aadhaar. It is now mandatory to link the two unique B. Delhi
IDs for income tax purposes. Section 139 AA (2) of the C. Chennai
Income Tax Act says that every person having PAN as on D. Hyderabad
July 1, 2017, and eligible to obtain Aadhaar, must intimate E. Vishakhapatnam
his Aadhaar number to tax authorities. Aadhaar is issued Answer: A
by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) The 7th annual World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF)
to a resident of India and PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric began in Mumbai. The three-day event, being held in
number allotted by the IT Department to a person, firm or India’s financial capital for the first time. The World
entity. Hindu Economic Forum has earlier been organised in
2430. Bathukamma is the floral festival celebrated in London, Chicago, Losa Angeles, Hong Kong, and
which state of India? Nairobi. WHEF was created to bring together financially
A. Andhra Pradesh successful members in Hindu society, to share business
B. Tamil Nadu knowledge, expertise and resources with their fellow
C. Kerala brethren “to trigger the creation of surplus wealth and
D. Karnataka make society prosperous”.
E. Telangana 2433. Which city hosted the Rural Investors and Start-
Answer: E up Conclave (RISC) 2019?
India’s youngest state gets together and celebrates the A. Bangalore
floral festival, ‘Bathukamma’ – an embodiment of B. Mangalore
Telangana’s rich cultural identity. The nine-day festival, C. Kakinada
which began on Sept 28, will continue till October 6. The D. Hyderabad
entire state of Telangana, particularly the capital city of E. Vijayawada
Hyderabad, is lit up to become a part of grandeur Answer: D
celebrations, which are held for nine days. ‘Bathukamma’ As many as 90 rural innovators and 48 rural startups will
is a floral festival celebrated particularly by the women of present their products and services at the upcoming Rural
Telangana. The festival takes place towards the end of the Innovators Startup Conclave (RISC) scheduled to be held
monsoon season, just before the onset of winter. The at the National Institute for Rural Development and
festival begins a week before the ‘Saddula Bathukamma’ Panchayat Raj (NIRDPR) at Hyderabad. The two-day
(the finale of the Bathukamma festival), which falls two event would help the startups to demonstrate their design
days before the Dussehra. ideas, innovations and technologies to investors, policy
2431. Who among these has won the 2019 makers and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. Of
Punyabhushan Award? the 48 startups, about 15 are into agriculture and allied
A. Dr. H.V. Sardesai activities, 12 in sustainable livelihood, 10 in health and
B. Pratap Govindrao Pawar elderly care and four in sustainable housing. Winners in
C. Sudhir Gadgil seven categories will receive cash prizes of Rs one lakh
D. Dr. G B Deglurkar and Rs 50,000.

2434. Which city hosted the 6th edition of India’s second Kalvari-class Submarine INS ‘Khanderi’
International Conference Mascrade 2019 (Movement was commissioned into the Indian Navy in a ceremony
Against Smuggling and Counterfeit Trade)? held at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai. The name
A. Mumbai Khanderi is inspired by the dreaded ‘Sword Tooth Fish,’ a
B. Mumbai deadly fish known to hunt whilst swimming close to the
C. Udaipur bottom of the ocean. Khanderi is also the name of an
D. Jodhpur island fort constructed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
E. New Delhi Khanderi is the second of the Navy’s six Kalvari-class
Answer: E submarines built in India. It is a diesel-electric attack
The 6th edition of International Conference Mascrade submarine which is designed by French naval defence and
2019 (Movement Against Smuggling and Counterfeit energy company DCNS which is being manufactured at
Trade) was held in New Delhi. The event was organised Mazagon Dock in Mumbai. The state-of-the-art features of
by FICCI CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and this Scorpene class submarine include superior stealth and
Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy), a the ability to launch a crippling attack on the enemy using
dedicated forum of FICCI. The theme for MASCRADE precision-guided weapons.
2019 was ‘Containing Counterfeiting, Smuggling and 2437. Name the winner of 2019 Formula One Russian
Piracy: A Winning Strategy’.The event provides a Grand Prix?
platform to global participants to find solutions for A. Max Verstappen
combating, apprehending and administrating preventive B. Sebastian Vettel
mechanisms with regards to illicit trading activities. C. Lewis Hamilton
2435. Which state tops Niti Aayog’s School Education D. Charles Leclerc
Quality Index 2019? E. None of these
A. Kerala Answer: C
B. Delhi British racing driver Lewis Hamilton, who races in
C. Maharashtra Formula One for Mercedes won the Russian Grand Prix
D. Andhra Pradesh 2019. This was his 9th win of the season.Team-mate
E. Meghalaya Valtteri Bottas was in second, with Charles Leclerc
Answer: A (Ferrari) was third. Verstappen was fourth.
The School Education Quality Index, SEQI prepared by 2438. Who is the winner of the men’s singles title in
NITI Aayog was launched by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Korea Open Badminton 2019?
and CEO in New Delhi.Kerala has bagged the number one A. Shi Yuqi
rank followed by Rajasthan in overall performance. In B. Viktor Axelsen
incremental performance ranking, Haryana is number one C. Kento Momota
followed by Assam and Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh D. Lin Dan
secured the last spot in the list. In small states category, E. None of these
Manipur has claimed the top spot followed by Tripura and Answer: C
Goa in overall performance. Meghalaya got the first place Top-ranked Kento Momota of Japan clinched the men’s
in incremental performance ranking followed by Nagaland singles title at the Korea Open badminton tournament with
and Goa. While Chandigarh topped the list of Union a win over number two Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan.In the
Territories. women’s final, China’s He Bingjiao defeated Ratchanok
2436. Which of the following is the Second Kalvari- Intanon of Thailand. South Korea dominated the women’s
class Submarine that joined Indian Navy recently? doubles, with Kim So-yeong and Kong Hee-yong beating
A. INS ‘Khanderi’ compatriots Lee So-hee and Shin Seung-chan. Indonesian
B. INS ‘Nilgiri’ pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto defeated
C. INS ‘Hansvahini’ Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda of Japan to clinch the
D. INS ‘Vikram’ men’s doubles title.
E. INS ‘SATAVHANA’ 2439. What was the profession of Viju Khote who
Answer: A passed away recently?
A. Actor

B. Musician Veteran actor Viju Khote has passed away in Mumbai. He
C. Journalist had acted in more than 300 Hindi and Marathi films. He
D. Businessman gained fame for his character Kaliya in the blockbuster
E. Cricketer film Sholay. Khote was popular for his comedy roles in
Answer: A many films including Andaz Apna Apna, Qayamat Se
Qayamat Tak

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