Question 1
2019 Indo-French Strategic Dialogue was held in __________.
A. Lyon, France
B. Paris, France
C. Mumbai, India
D. New Delhi, India
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser and G7 Sherpa to French President Emmanuel Macron, arrived in New Delhi, India for the biannual Indo-French Strategic Dialogue 2019.
Question 2
7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 held in __________.
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The theme of (WHEF) 2019 "Prosperous Society: Stronger Society" to bring together financially successful members in Hindu society such as traders, bankers, technocrats, investors, industrialists to share business knowledge, expertise and resources with their fellow brethren. The World Hindu Economic Forum has earlier been organised in London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Nairobi.
Question 3
A newly 'Make In India' train Pulathisi Express was flagged off from which railway station of Sri Lanka?
A. Colombo Fort railway station
B. Maradana railway station
C. Badulla railway station
D. Hatton railway station
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A newly 'Make In India' train Pulathisi Express rake was flagged off from Colombo Fort Railway station. The rake of the train was manufactured in the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The train which has been inducted under an Indian Line of Credit has an on-board entertainment system, modular interiors and fully-rotating seats in Air Conditioned Chair cars for passenger comfort.
Question 4
A police academy of international standards will be set up very soon in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Faizabad
B. Kanpur
C. Noida
D. Lucknow
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A police academy of international standards will be set up very soon in Lucknow for training cops which will be the first of its kind of institute in the state. State Police Headquarter's 'Signature' building in Lucknow was inaugurated on 2 September 2019. It was running from a camp office established as make-shift arrangement in 1937.
Question 5
Asia's first 5th Generation - VR based Advanced Driver Training simulator centre launched at __________.
A. Kolkata
B. Chennai
C. Dehradun
D. Bhopal
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Asia's first 5th Generation - Virtual Reality based Advanced Driver Training Simulator Centre was launched at the Automobile Association of Southern India Centre (AASI), Chennai. In the first 6 months, AASI will train 200 Ambulance drivers free of cost, under 'Safe Drivers Campaign'. In the first 6 months, AASI will train 200 Ambulance drivers free of cost under 'Safe Drivers Campaign'. The simulator was ideated, designed and developed by Chennai based Red Chariots Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Question 6
Asia's first environment school named "World Environment School (WESc)" will be set up in which of the following city?
A. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
B. Coorg, Karnataka
C. New Delhi, Delhi
D. Pune, Mumbai
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Asia's first environment school named World Environment School, Coorg (WESc) was launched on the occasion. It is set up in Coorg, Karnataka.It will be operational from 2021 for grade 6 to 12 students and educate the next generation of environmental leaders.
Question 7
Central Board of Direct Tax has set up National e-Assessment Centre (NeAC) in __________.
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Bengaluru
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Central Board of Direct Tax(CBDT) has newly set up National e-Assessment Centre (NeAC) in Delhi. The initiative is a part of government efforts to reduce human discretion in assessments and scrutiny, which in turn will eliminate possibilities of corruption, by leveraging new technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, video conferencing, telecommunication application software and mobile applications. CBDT has also appointed 1984 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Krishna Mohan Prasad as the first Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax of NeAC.
Question 8
Dominic Ongwen, who was convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes, is from which country?
A. Sudan
B. Uganda
C. Nigeria
D. Iraq
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Dominic Ongwen, a former rebel commander in Uganda, is convicted by the ICC for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Question 9
Five of India's top Oil and Gas PSUs have inked MOUs for Construction and Redevelopment of which pilgrimage site as a Spiritual Smart hill Town?
A. Rameswaram
B. Badrinath
C. Puri
D. Dwaraka
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The IndianOil, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC and GAIL, have inked a MOUs with the Shri Badrinath Utthan Charitable Trust for Construction and Redevelopment of Shri Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand as a Spiritual Smart hill Town.
Question 10
Great Ganga Run-2019 flagged off in which city?
A. Pune
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Jal Shakti Minister and Sports Minister flagged off "Great Ganga Run-2019" at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The marathon was organised to create awareness about River Ganga. The marathon was organised by Ministry of Jal Shakti. A large number of people from all age groups participated in the marathon.
Question 11
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organised the 5th International Ramayan Festival in __________.
A. Madurai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 5th International Ramayan Festival organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in New Delhi. ICCR was established with the vision of propagating Indian culture and its values to the whole world. The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah presided as Chief Guest over the 5th International Ramayan Festival. International Ramayan Festival is being organized for 5th year in a row, during which 17 countries have participated with their artists and rendered their versions of Ramayan. Ramayan is one such scripture that has transcended Personal, Societal, Religious, Cultural and National boundaries and reached a global audience.
Question 12
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inagurated India's first National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Hub in __________.
A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Kolkata
D. Mumbai
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inaugurated India's first National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Hub in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was developed by ICMR in association with the United States (US) Department of Health and Human Services. ICMR director-general Balram Bhargava, National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) director Shanta Dutta and US ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster were among the dignitaries present at the inaugural ceremony.
Question 13
Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at which of the following historical places?
A. Tirupati
B. Mamallapuram
C. Puri
D. Ambikapur
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu for their second informal summit
Question 14
India's 1st National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub set up in __________.
A. Kolkata
B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
India's first National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub was recently inaugurated in Kolkata. The Kolkata centre would be the hub for research on antibiotic resistance not only for the country but for the entire South Asia. The centre was jointly inaugurated by the ICMR, in association with the U.S. Consulate of Kolkata and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Question 15
India's first central police university will be set up in __________.
A. Lucknow
B. Greater Noida
C. Patna
D. Ghaziabad
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The country's first central police university will be set up by the Union home ministry off the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. The Centre had given in-principle approval for the university and a 100-acre plot has been identified in Sector Techzone. The government wants to set up an institution to tackle modern-day policing challenges. The national university for policing will help in improving police personnel training, skills, research and also policymaking with regard to policing in India.
Question 16
India's first-ever sky cycling park to be opened in __________.
A. Manali
B. Mussoorie
C. Nainital
D. Shimla
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
To boost tourism and give and an all new experience to visitors, India's first-ever sky cycling park will soon open at Gulaba area near Manali in Himachal Pradesh. It is 350m long & is located at a height of 9000 Feet above sea level. Forest Department and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports have jointly developed an eco-friendly park. The adventure sport will give a fillip to tourism in Manali and visitors will get an enriching experience of adventure sports at this park. It will also help provide employment to locals.
Question 17
Joint India- NDB workshop on Enhancing NDB's engagement awith the India private and public sector held in __________.
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Hyderabad
D. Patna
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Joint India- New Development Bank (NDB) workshop on Enhancing NDB's engagement with the India private and public sector was held for a day in New Delhi. It was co-organized by NDB and the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance of the Government of India. Priority areas of NDB financing comprises of transportation (metro, inter-city mobility), digital infrastructure, agriculture (irrigation, agricultural supply chain, storage) and social sector (education, healthcare, skilling).
Question 18
Khadi and Village Industries Commission has launched a 'Terracotta Grinder' in which city?
A. Kanpur
B. Varanasi
C. Lucknow
D. Nagpur
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Khadi and Village Industries Commission has launched a 'Terracotta Grinder' at Sewapuri in Varanasi. The machine will be able to grind the wasted and broken pottery items for re-using in pottery-making. This Terracotta grinder will make grinding of wasted pottery items faster than the traditional mortar and pestle. It will lessen the cost of production, and will also help in solving the problem of shortage of clays.
Question 19
Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship laid the foundation stone for Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Patna
C. Mumbai
D. Bengaluru
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), laid the foundation stone for Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Mumbai. The objective of the institute is to provide skill training in highly-specialised areas to students who want to pursue technical education after completing Class X and XII. The IIS will be a tertiary care institute in the skills ecosystem and offer best of required courses in emerging and high demand areas such as deep technology, aerospace, among others. These institutes will be constructed and operated on a PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model. Tata Education Development Trust (TEDT) was selected as the private partner for setting up IIS at NSTI campus in Mumbai through a competitive bidding process.
Question 20
Nitin Gadkari and Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in __________.
A. Hyderabad
B. Cochi
C. New Delhi
D. Surat
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari and Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in New Delhi on 23 September 2019. The Ministry of Tourism and the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) have jointly organized this Mart. Over 240 international delegates from 51 countries and 160 exhibitors from across the country are taking part in the second edition of ITM.
Question 21
PM Modi will inaugurate India's second Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) in which city?
A. Prayagraj
B. Sahibganj
C. Gaya
D. Cuttack
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon be launching India's second Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) at Sahibganj in Jharkhand. This is the second of the planned three Multi-Modal Terminals being built over River Ganga under the Jal Marg Vikas Project. The first Terminal was inaugurated at Varanasi in November 2018.
Question 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first industrial smart city in __________, Maharashtra.
A. Aurangabad
B. Pune
C. Mumbai
D. Nagpur
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), India's first industrial smart city, in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The programme aims to boost the Government of India's Smart Cities programme.
Question 23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Garvi Gujarat Bhavan in __________.
A. New Delhi
B. Surat
C. Rajkot
D. Mumbai
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Garvi Gujarat Bhavan in New Delhi. The Bhavan is equipped with traditional and modern artefacts and technologies and will serve as a home for Gujaratis in the national capital. It will represent the culture, craft and cuisine of Gujarat.
Question 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana at __________.
A. Lucknow
B. Ranchi
C. Dehradun
D. Surat
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana on the 12th of September at Ranchi, Jharkhand.The Scheme shall secure the lives of 5 Crore Small and Marginal Farmers by providing a minimum pension of Rs 3000 per month to attain 60 years of age.The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,774 Crores for the next three years.The small and marginal farmers who are currently between the ages of 18 to 40 years can apply for the scheme.
Question 25
RUDRASHILA, a white water Rafting Expedition was flagged off at __________.
A. Kolkata
B. Jaisalmer
C. Patna
D. Jodhpur
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The white water Rafting Expedition christened 'RUDRASHILA' being undertaken by Kalidhar Battalion was Flagged Off on 11 September 2019 at Jaisalmer. 'Rudrashila' has been organised to commemorate the 75th Raising day of the Kalidhar Battalion.
Question 26
Serum Institute of India and US-based Novavax signed an agreement for supply of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccines in India. The Institute was located at __________.
A. Pune
B. Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Pune's Serum Institute of India and US-based Novavax signed an agreement for supply of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccines in India as well as in other low- and middle- income countries. Under the agreement, at least 1 billion doses of vaccine, also known as NVX-CoV2373, will be made available for India and other countries.
Question 27
The 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) was inaugurated at __________.
A. Ahmedabad
B. Kanpur
C. Noida
D. Kolkata
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) was inaugurated to UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The 12-day event has been scheduled to be held from 2 September to 13 September. The conference was inaugurated by Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and Mr.IbrahimThiaw, Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on 2 September. India is hosting the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) 2019. It has taken over the COP Presidency from China for the next two years till 2021. Also, the Environment Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar has been elected COP President for next two years.
Question 28
The 16th Session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) was held in __________.
A. Patana
B. Hyderabad
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 16th Session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) was held in New Delhi. The Joint Economic Commission between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union (India-BLEU) was established in 1997 and is the main vehicle for discussing bilateral economic and commercial issues. The importance of JEC between India and BLEU was reiterated & both sides negotiate cooperation on a wide range of issues of mutual interest, such as, transportation and logistics, renewable energy, aerospace and satellites, audio and visual industry, agro and food processing industry, life sciences, ICT(Information and communications technology), traditional medicine, Ayurveda and yoga, and tourism.
Question 29
The 19th meeting of JSC on India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the energy sector was held in which city?
A. Dhaka
B. Bangalore
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The 19th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on India Bangladesh cooperation in the energy sector was held in Dhaka.
Question 30
The 2019 C40 World Mayors Summit to be held in which city?
A. Washington
B. Copenhagen
C. New Delhi
D. Berlin
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will attend the 2019 C40 World Mayors Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark to speak on his government's experience in lowering pollution, including the Odd-Even scheme, and other issues. He will join leaders of several cities such as New York, London, Paris, Los Angeles and Berlin to deliberate on the climate crisis impacting the world at the summit from October 9-12.
Question 31
The 21st session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation and World Health Organisation Coordinating Committee of Asia for the 2019 held in __________.
A. Hyderabad, Telangana
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Panaji, Goa
D. New Delhi, Delhi
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 21st session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Coordinating Committee of Asia for 2019 was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Goa- Panaji, Goa from September 23-27, 2019. It was the second session of the Coordinating Committee in Asia, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in collaboration with the WHO and FAO of the United Nations (UN).
Question 32
The 24th World Energy Congress was held in __________.
A. Kuala Lumpur
B. New Delhi
C. Abu Dhabi
D. Bangkok
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 24th World Energy Congress commence in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. World Energy Congress aims to bring together international energy stakeholders, including governments, private and state corporations, academia and media. The theme of this World Energy Congress is "Energy for Prosperity".
Question 33
The 35th Tri-Services Commanders Conference for the year 2019 was held in __________.
A. Kochi, Kerala
B. Chennai, Tamilnadu
C. New Delhi, Delhi
D. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 35th Tri-Services Commanders Conference for 2019 was held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan from September 18-20, 2019. It was held under the aegis of the Army Southern Command headquartered in Pune and was hosted by Southern Army Commander Lieutenant-General SK Saini.
Question 34
The 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021 has been held in which city?
A. New York
B. Tokyo
C. New Delhi
D. Dhaka
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Third Arctic Science Ministerial will be held in Tokyo, Japan.
Question 35
The 4th South-Asian Speaker's Summit was recently held in which city?
A. Paris
B. Geneva
C. New Delhi
D. Male
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The 4th South-Asian Speaker's Summit was recently held in Male, Maldives. The summit was meant to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) but Pakistan tried to raise the issue of abrogation of Article 370 provisions on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) despite not being part of the agenda. The Indian delegation in the summit was represented by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh. Though, India maintained that J&K is an internal matter. The summit adopted the Male Declaration & ignored Pakistan's concern on Kashmir.
Question 36
The CIBA has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis disease. The institute is based in which city?
A. Lucknow
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. NewDelhi
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Chennai-based Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis disease which is currently affecting several species of fish.
Question 37
The first conference on military medicine for SCO member-states is being held in __________.
A. Beijing
B. New Delhi
C. Moscow
D. London
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The first conference on military medicine for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, 2019. The aim of the conference is to share best practices in the field of military medicine, build capacities and overcome common challenges.
Question 38
The First IoT in Mini Piped Water Scheme was launched at which city of Assam?
A. Jorhat
B. Amingaon
C. Tezpur
D. Guwahati
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Assam and Piramal Water Pvt Ltd (Piramal Sarvajal), launched a project on the deployment of the first Internet of Things (IoT) solution in single village mini piped water supply scheme at Amingaon, Assam. Internet of Things (IoT) The Internet of Things is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers.
Question 39
The First National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics held in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Bengaluru
C. Patna
D. New Delhi
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Rishi Kumar Shukla inaugurated the first National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics in New Delhi at the CBI headquarters. It was a 2-day conference held on September 4-5, 2019. It included one of the mandates of CBI which notifies to investigate crimes with inter-state & international ramifications. It aimed to create a platform and bring together investigators, lawyers, forensic experts and academia to discuss challenges related to cybercrime and ways to find solutions.
Question 40
The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue was held recently in which city?
A. New Delhi
B. London
C. New York
D. Paris
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue has held in London, UK, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Question 41
The Google Research India AI lab will be set up in which city?
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Google announced the setting up of Google Research India, a new AI research team in Bengaluru, which will focus on advancing computer science and applying AI research to solve big problems in healthcare, agriculture and education.
Question 42
The grand Swachh Mahotsav event 2019 was held in __________.
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Swachh Mahotsav event 2019 was held in New Delhi. The historic event was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakthi. President Ramnath Kovind conferred the Swachh India awards to the outstanding performance in Swachh India Mission (SBM). There are More than 1300 swachhata champions include college youngsters, NCC cadets, volunteers from NSS and NYKS, swachagrahies, sarpanches, representatives from States and UTs central government ministries and media persons participated in the grand event.
Question 43
The IAF has planned to set up a 100 bed COVID 19 care facility in which city?
A. Bhopal
B. Pune
C. Delhi
D. Bengaluru
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
With Covid-19 cases rising in Bengaluru, the Indian Air Force has decided to establish a 100-bed Covid treatment facility at its Air Force Station in Jalahalli.
Question 44
The Joint Naval Annual Quality Conclave will be held in __________.
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Cochin
C. Mangalore
D. Thoothukudi
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Joint Naval Annual Quality Conclave (JNAQC) will be hosted by the Naval Quality Assurance Establishments under the aegis of Director General Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence in Visakhapatnam on September 5, 2019. Its theme would be 'Transformation of QA Paradigm: Opportunities and Challenges'. Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain will be the Chief Guest for the annual event.
Question 45
The Ministry of Civil Aviation organised India's first-ever helicopter summit in __________.
A. Patna
B. Mumbai
C. Dehradun
D. New Delhi
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation organised India's first-ever helicopter summit in Dehradun. The Indian Air Force was invited at the summit to talk on the "role of IAF helicopters in MEDEVAC (Medical evacuation) at the national level. The conclave was attended by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, the Aviation Secretary, and the Chief Secretary of Uttrakhand.
Question 46
The Mobile Science Exhibition (MSE) programme has been launched from which city?
A. Ranchi
B. New Delhi
C. Shimla
D. Leh
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Union Tourism and Culture Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel has recently flagged off the first Mobile Science Exhibition (MSE) at Leh Palace in Leh. For the first time, a national programme is being launched from Leh. The aim of the programme is to popularize Science and Technology (S&T) among students as well as the people. The MSE programme is specially designed in a bus so that it can reach the doorsteps of people. The bus will travel from school to school in rural areas and organize exhibitions throughout the year. Along with the exhibition, some other programmes like Sky Observation Programme through telescope, science film show, Science Demonstration Lectures etc will also be organized. The programme carries a number of interactive exhibits related to everyday science. Each specially designed bus contains 20 interactive exhibits. The Culture Ministry will launch 25 Mobile Science Exhibition buses across the country.
Question 47
The National Conference on Agriculture Rabi Campaign was held in __________.
A. Kolkata
B. New Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Ranchi
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
National Conference on Agriculture Rabi Campaign 2019 held on New Delhi.
Question 48
The Reliance Foundation will set up 1000-bedded COVID care facilities in which city?
A. Nagpur
B. Pune
C. Jamnagar
D. Porbandar
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Reliance Foundation has decided to set up 1,000 bedded COVID care facilities with oxygen supply in Jamnagar.
Question 49
The traffic police of this city have tied up with Google maps for real time traffic updates.
A. Bengaluru
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Gurugram
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Gurugram traffic police have tied up with Google maps for real time traffic updates. The traffic related information will be shared in real time for public use. The information such as planned road closures, diversions, traffic alerts regarding road crash etc. will be shared by Gurugram traffic police with Google maps. Responding to the situation, Google maps will immediately update the information on its public maps. The basic idea behind this arrangement is to prompt commuters to make intelligent choices in order to make their commuting experience hassle-free.
Question 50
The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism inaugurated the exhibition of India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in __________.
A. Jaipur
B. Aurangabad
C. New Delhi
D. Darjeeling
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), inaugurated the exhibition of India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2019 in New Delhi. The Ministry of Tourism and the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) have jointly organized this Mart. Over 240 international delegates from 51 countries and 160 exhibitors from across the country are taking in the part in the second edition of ITM. The Mart will provide a platform at the national level for trade and hospitality service providers in the country to interact and conduct business with their counterparts from overseas.
Question 51
Union Minister for Environment and Forest and Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar flagged off a Jaldoot vehicle in which city?
A. Ranchi
B. Hyderabad
C. Kolkata
D. Pune
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Union Minister for Environment and Forest and Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar flagged off a Jaldoot vehicle in Pune. The van carrying the 'SAVE WATER' message will travel to different parts of the state. An exhibition on 100 days of Union Government has also been organized on the occasion by Regional Outreach Bureau in Pune.
Question 52
Where did 2019 UNICEF South Asian Parliamentarian conference for Children held?
A. Colombo
B. Male
C. Paris
D. Geneva
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In Sri Lanka, the UNICEF South Asian Parliamentarian conference on Children Right's Convention was held in Colombo from 2nd to 3rd September 2019. The conference gave the parliamentarians the opportunity to make fresh commitments to push the national agendas for the realization of child rights. The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the most widely ratified human rights treaty. But, during the conference, the Pakistani delegates tried to raise the Kashmir issue which led to a sharp reaction from the Indian side. The Indian delegation consists of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal spoke in unison to counter Pakistan's claims.
Question 53
Where did External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi recently?
A. Budapest, Hungary
B. Moscow, Russia
C. Pecs, Hungary
D. St Petersburg, Russia
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the premises of the Indian embassy in Moscow, Russia on the occasion of Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.Gandhi was inspired by Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer-philosopher. The two leaders never met personally in their life-line, but both shared a special bond and exchanged ideas through letters.
Question 54
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 'Gandhi Solar Park' recently?
A. New York
B. London
C. Paris
D. New Delhi
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 50 kilowatt 'Gandhi Solar Park' at the UN headquarters. PM Modi and other leaders also released a commemorative postage stamp of Mahatma Gandhi, at the programme "Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World" at the UN headquarters. The event was hosted to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which will underline the continuing relevance of Gandhian thoughts and values in today's world.
Question 55
Where did the 31st International Conference on Sindh held?
A. New York
B. Paris
C. London
D. Washington, D.C.
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) hosted a 31st international conference on Sindh in London. In WSC the participants highlighted issues such as enforced disappearances of activists, human rights violations and forced conversion of religious minorities in Pakistan. The 31st International Conference on Sindh slammed Pakistan over its failure to respect democratic rights and curbs on by the country's military and called on the need to tackle growing religious extremism.
Question 56
Where did the 37th Good and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting held?
A. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
B. Kolkata, West Bengal
C. Panaji, Goa
D. New Delhi, Delhi
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 37th Good and Service Tax (GST) Council Meeting under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman was held in Panaji, Goa on September 20, 2019. It was attended by Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur, Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Finance Ministers of States & Union territories (UTs) and senior officers of the Ministry of Finance.
Question 57
Where did the 6th India China SED held?
A. New Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Mumbai
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The 6th round of India-China strategic economic dialogue is being held in New Delhi. The three day event will be held on 7-9 September 2019. The dialogue will discuss various issues, including infrastructure, energy and pharmaceuticals. The dialogue includes events like round table meetings of joint working groups (JWG) on infrastructure, high-tech, energy, resource conservation, pharmaceuticals and policy coordination.
Question 58
Where did the Election Commission of India host the 4th General Assembly of Association of World Election Bodies?
A. Pune
B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai
D. Delhi
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India will host the 4th General Assembly of Association of World Election Bodies at Bengaluru. India will also take over as A-WEB's Chair for the 2019-21 term. Over 50 countries across the globe will be participating in the meeting. The A-WEB is the largest association of Election Management Bodies worldwide. The Election Commission will also host International Conference on "Initiatives and Challenges of Social Media and Information Technology in Elections".
Question 59
Where did the exibition named "Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics" inagurated?
A. New Delhi
B. Jaipur
C. Hyderabad
D. Bengaluru
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The exhibition 'Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics' was inaugurated on 6 September 2019 at National Science Centre, New Delhi. The Exhibition explores how society is responding to the enormous challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antibacterial resistance (ABR) in particular featuring scientific research from across the globe and personal stories of those waging war on Superbugs.
Question 60
Where did the first meeting of the Apex Committee for DefExpo 2020 held?
A. Chennai
B. Lucknow
C. New Delhi
D. Pune
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The first meeting of the Apex Committee for DefExpo 2020 was held in New Delhi. It was chaired by the Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and it was also attended by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath. 11th edition of DefExpo will be held for the first time in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 05 - 08, 2020 with the theme 'Digital Transformation of Defence'. An MoU was signed between the officials of the Ministry of Defence and Uttar Pradesh Government highlighting the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders.
Question 61
Where did the Tourism Minister inaugurates first-ever architectural LED illumination?
A. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
B. Qutub Minar, Delhi
C. Jama Masjid, Delhi
D. Purana Qila, Delhi
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Prahalad Singh Patel inaugurated first-ever architectural LED illumination at the Qutub Minar. With the illumination, the architectural beauty of the 12th-century monument will display its historic majesty after sunset. Qutb Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of most visited historical site in Delhi.
Question 62
Where is the first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue held?
A. Italy
B. Delhi
C. New York
D. London
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue was held in London, UK on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Question 63
Where was the 3rd round of meeting between officials of India & Pakistan on the modalities for operationalization of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor held?
A. Jalah in Guwahati, Assam
B. Gharoli in New Delhi, Delhi
C. Attari in Amritsar, Punjab
D. Phulwaria in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The 3rd round of meeting between officials of India & Pakistan on the modalities for operationalization of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor held at Attari in Amritsar, Punjab. This is the second meeting between the two countries in the backdrop of tensions arising between India and Pakistan after the withdrawal of special state status from Jammu and Kashmir(J&K).
Question 64
Where was the first International Conference on Sustainability Education(ICSE) 2019 held?
A. Beijing, China
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. New Delhi, India
D. Washington, U.S
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The first International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) 2019 was held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. It was jointly organised by Mobius Foundation, the Climate Reality Project, India in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) New Delhi office.
Question 65
Which city has topped the 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' for registering the most strong growth in prime residential prices during January-March 2021?
A. Shenzhen
B. Moscow
C. Toronto
D. Vancouver
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Three Chinese cities, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Guangzhou lead the index in Q1 of 2021, with Shenzhen registering the strongest growth of 18.9% in the price.
Question 66
Which city hosted the 'ANGAN', an international Conference on Energy Efficiency in Building Sector?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Gurugram
D. Chandigarh
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat (ANGAN), an international conference on Energy Efficiency in Building Sector was held in New Delhi on September 9, 2019. The Conference was organised by India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German Technical Cooperation.
Question 67
Which city hosted the Howdy Modi event?
A. Houston
B. Boston
C. Las Vegas
D. New York
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi and the US President Donald Trump addressed the 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston on September 23rd, 2019. Trump is the first US President to share the stage with Indian Prime Minister to address the Indian-American Community.
Question 68
Which city topped in the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)'s 2019 "Global Liveability Index"?
A. Sydney
B. Vienna
C. Damascus
D. Melbourne
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The 2019 "Global Liveability Index" prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has ranked Vienna, the capital of Austria as 1st for the second consecutive time whereas Damascus, the capital of Syria was ranked last becoming the least liveable city at 140th position. Russia's St. Petersburg topped the list among BRICS nations at 71st spot.
Question 69
Which Indian city hosted the 20th IIFA awards ceremony on 18 September 2019?
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The international Indian film academy awards are to be held in India for the first time in their history. Mumbai hosted the 20th IIFA awards ceremony on 18 September 2019. The event has been held in countries around the world since it began in 2000, with previous host cities including London, Toronto and Singapore, and most recently Bangkok.
Question 70
Which International Airport has received a mass fever screening system to enhance the screening process of passengers?
A. Indira Gandhi International Airport
B. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
C. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
D. Cochin International Airport
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received a mass fever screening system to enhance the screening process of passengers. There are two more scanners in the Airport. The thermal scanner is a ceiling mounted one and is capable of scanning, detecting and tracking persons having fever or showing symptoms of fever and also persons with high skin temperature. The scanner automatically adapts to the room temperature without any human intervention. The thermal scanner has been provided by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in coordination with Asian Development Bank funded by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Question 71
Which is the host city of 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol exercise?
A. Vishakhapatnam
B. Bangkok
C. Phuket
D. Brahmapur
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol is being conducted between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) during 5 - 15 September 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. For this purpose, IN Dornier arrived at Bangkok along with aircrew.
Question 72
Which of the following has been named as India's 'Best Swachh Iconic Place' recently?
A. Golden Temple
B. Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
C. Kedarnath Temple
D. Taj Mahal
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine of Jammu and Kashmir was named as India's 'Best Swachh Iconic Place'. President Ram Nath Kovind will be bestowing the award to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on September 6, 2019 during the 'Swachh Mahotsav'.
Question 73
Which of the following place of Punjab is connected through Kartarpur Corridor?
A. Hoshiarpur
B. Gurdaspur
C. Amritsar
D. Nawanshahr
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A corridor between the neighbouring nations of India and Pakistan, connecting the Sikh shrines of Dera Baba Nanak Sahib, Punjab(India) and Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Punjab(Pakistan).
Question 74
Which of the following Railway station sets fun zone for the children?
A. Visakhapatnam Railway Station
B. Chennai Central Railway Station
C. Bhubaneswar railway Station
D. New Delhi Railway Station
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A fun zone, the first of its kind in India, has been set up by the Railways at the Visakhapatnam Railway Station, Andhra Pradesh. The Gaming zone was inaugurated at platform number 1. The children can enjoy games during their waiting period for trains. The gaming zone has different interesting games for children & adults. The fun zone will have all the high-tech gaming activities at par with game parlours.