Q1. Exercise SURYA KIRAN-XIV is to be conducted in _________.

A. Salijhandi, Nepal B. Kathmandu, Nepal C. Bikaner, Rajasthan D. Jamnagar, Gujarat Answer: A

Q2. When did the Indian Army induct the anti-tank guided missiles along the LoC in the northern theatre?

A. 2012 B. 2015 C. 2017 D. 2019 Answer: D

Q3. The Exercise SURYA KIRAN-XIV is held between ________.

A. India, Thailand B. India, Russiawrong Image C. India, China D. India, Nepal Answer: D

Q4. The ________ World Wind Energy Conference 2019 focused on opportunities offered by a renewable energy strategy.

A. 10th B. 12th C. 15th D. 18th Answer: D

Q5. Where is the El Toro mountain located?

A. Chicago B. California C. Florida D. Mexico Answer: D

Q6. Where was the 2019 World Wind Energy Conference held?

A. Vienna B. Stockholm C. Rio de Janeiro D. Moscow Answer: C

Q7. Who is the first awardee of the Jnanpith Award?

A. SK Pottekatt B. MT Vasudevan Nair C. ONV Kurup D. Sankara Kurup Answer: D

Q8. Brad Gobright who passed away recently was a __________.

A. cliff jumper B. rock climber C. mountain climber D. sky diver Answer: B

Q9. When was Jnanpith Award, awarded for the first time?

A. 1961 B. 1965 C. 1963 D. 1970 Answer: C

Q10. Who organized the 2019 World Wind Energy Conference?

A. World Wind Energy Association B. United Nations Environment Development C. Global Wind Energy Development Association D. UNGA Answer: A

Q11. When was the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held?

A. 2016 B. 2017 C. 2018 D. 2019 Answer: C

Q12. Who is implementing the Real-time Train Information System (RTIS) on the locomotives for automatic acquisition of train movement data?

A. Centre for Railway Information System B. Indian Space Research Organisation C. National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd D. A & B Answer: D

Q13. Where was the 2+2 India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue?

A. Tokyo B. Yokohama C. New Delhi D. Hyderabad Answer: C

Q14. Where did the Indian Army conduct the test-fire of Spike long-range anti-tank missiles (ATGMs)?

A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Odisha D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: D

Q15. _______ is being installed on the locomotives for the automatic acquisition of train movement data.

A. Railway Time Information System B. Real-time Train Data Information System C. Real-time Informative System D. Real-time Train Information System Answer: D

Q16. Who is the chairman of the 13-member expert committee that is formed by the Sports Ministry to review the controversial Draft National Sports Code 2017?

A. Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) Mukundakam Sharma B. Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) D. A. Desai C. Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) Vazhakkulangarayil Khalid D. Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) Manharlal Pranlal Thakkar Answer: A

Q17. What is the cost of the Jammu and Srinagar metro project?

A. Rs.2,340 crore B. Rs.5,000 crore C. Rs.7,842 crore D. Rs.9,590 crore Answer: D

Q18. Sports Ministry has formed a 13-member expert committee to review the controversial Draft ________.

A. Indian Sports Code 1964 B. Indian Federation Code 1995 C. Indian Olympic Code 2008 D. National Sports Code 2017 Answer: D

Q19. Jammu & Kashmir government has fixed the commencement of the metro project for Jammu and Srinagar by _______.

A. 2022 B. 2023 C. 2024 D. 2025 Answer: C

Q20. When was the International Press Institute (IPI) formed?

A. 1950 B. 1962 C. 1974 D. 1982 Answer: A

Q21. What is the cost estimated for the Loktak Inland Waterways improvement project?

A. Rs.25.58 crores B. Rs.32.45 crores C. Rs.45.6 crores D. Rs.56.75 crores Answer: A

Q22. Where is the International Press Institute (IPI) located?

A. Vienna B. Italy C. Moscow D. London Answer: A

Q23. When is the Loktak Day observed?

A. 12 September B. 15 October C. 21 January D. 30 November Answer: B

Q24. Where is Loktak located?

A. Assam B. Manipur C. Himachal Pradesh D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: B

Q25. Who is the first awardee of the International Press Institute India award?

A. Indian Express B. CNBC C. Zee News D. Aaj Tak Answer: A

Q26. Which of the following was launched to facilitate the registration of complaints related to sexual harassment of women at the workplace?

A. SHE-serv B. #SWH service C. SHe-Box D. #Metoo Answer: C

Q27. When was the International Press Institute India award instituted?

A. 1991 B. 1995 C. 2000 D. 2003 Answer: D

Q28. SHe-Box portal ensures the implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act ________.

A. 2008 B. 2009 C. 2011 D. 2013 Answer: D

Q29. Who won the International Press Institute India award for excellence in journalism?

A. North East Live B. Indian Express C. NDTV D. Times Now Answer: C

Q30. Centre has directed States/UTs to add ________ under the essential drug list to achieve the rabies elimination drive by 2030.

A. Anti-Rabies vaccine (ARV) B. Anti Rabies serum (ARS) C. Anti-rabies immunoglobulin (ARI) D. A & B Answer: D

Q31. When was the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) established?

A. 1959 B. 1965 C. 1972 D. 1983 Answer: B

Q32. When is the World Rabies Day observed?

A. 14 July B. 28 September C. 30 November D. 15 December Answer: B

Q33. Where did UNDP launch Accelerator Lab in India?

A. Leh B. New Delhi C. Pune D. Chennai Answer: B

Q34. National Free Drug service initiative functions under ________.

A. Indian Disease Control Mission B. National Rabies Control programme C. National Health Mission D. Anti-Rabies Vaccination programme Answer: C

Q35. Who launched Accelerator Lab in India?

A. CSIR B. UNDP C. WHO D. GE Healthcare Answer: B

Q1. India is to conduct Joint Military Training (JMT) with __________ from 31 October to 12 December at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal.

A. Thailand B. Bangladesh C. China D. Singapore Answer: D

Q2. The Indian Navy has commissioned its _______ Dornier aircraft squadron in Porbandar town of Gujarat.

A. sixth B. ninth C. thirteenth D. second Answer: A

Q3. Government of India has proposed increasing the fine for illegal and improper use of national emblems for commercial gains from Rs.500 to __________.

A. Rs.1 lakh B. Rs.2 lakh C. Rs.3 lakh D. Rs.4 lakh Answer: A

Q4. When was the Air Force Bilateral Agreement signed by India and Singapore?

A. 2001 B. 2003 C. 2007 D. 2009 Answer: C

Q5. India has announced India a line of credit of appx __________ as financial assistance to Sri Lanka.

A. Rs.2,430 crore B. Rs.3,230 crore C. Rs.1,280 crore D. Rs.450 crore Answer: B

Q6. Which of the following bill will facilitate the orderly growth of the chit fund sector and enable greater financial access to people?

A. Chit Funds Bill, 2018 B. Chit Funds Bill, 2019 C. Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2018 D. Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Answer: D

Q7. Where is Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium located?

A. Hyderabad B. Mohali C. Guwahati D. Dehradun Answer: A

Q8. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved procurements of weapons worth more than _________ on 28 November 2019.

A. Rs.18,500 crore B. Rs.20,100 crore C. Rs.22,800 crore D. Rs.23,000 crore Answer: C

Q9. Which Stadium has played host to the maximum number of 13 neutral Tests?

A. Dubai International Cricket Stadium B. Sheikh Zayed Stadium C. Sharjah Cricket Stadium D. A & B Answer: D

Q10. Who is organizing the Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat conference?

A. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances B. State government of Tamil Nadu C. Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir D. All the above Answer: D

Q11. Which Cricket Stadium is India's first neutral venue to host a Test in the country?

A. Greenfield International Stadium B. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium C. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium D. Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium Answer: B

Q12. Where will the Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat conference be held?

A. New Delhi B. Jammu C. Aizawl D. Chennai Answer: A

Q13. Where is the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium located?

A. Lucknow B. Thiruvananthapuram C. Dharamshala D. Cuttack Answer: A

Q14. AIM is to establish Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL) across the country for ________.

A. students between grade 1st to 5th B. students between grade 6th to 12th C. students between grade 8th to 12th D. students between grade 11th to 12th Answer: B

Q15. Which State launched 100 standard floor buses that are equipped with CCTV cameras, GPS trackers, hydraulic lifts, and a panic button in November 2019?

A. Delhi B. Telangana C. Karanataka D. Goa Answer: A

Q16. When did the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium become the first neutral venue to host a Test in India?

A. 2000 B. 2010 C. 2012 D. 2019 Answer: D

Q17. Which technology does the FASTag use for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it or directly toll owner?

A. Microwave Frequency Identification technology B. IR Frequency Identification technology C. IoT-based Identification technology D. Radio Frequency Identification technology Answer: D

Q18. With which Bank did BlackBuck partner to provide FASTags to truck owners free of cost?

A. ICICI, Axis Bank B. IDFC Bank, Yes Bank C. HDFC Bank, Digibank D. Dhanlaxmi Bank, City Union Bank Answer: B

Q19. The government has set up AIM at NITI Aayog to encourage the schools to provide exposure to science and technology to students so that they can be acquainted with futuristic technology platforms. What does AIM stand for?

A. Advanced Innovative Mission B. Advanced Innovation Mission C. Atal Innovation Mission D. Artificial Intelligent Mission Answer: C

Q20. _________ Small Industries and Export Corporation has launched the Estate Management System (EMS) and Geographic Information System (Web-GIS).

A. Punjab B. Bihar C. Odisha D. Rajasthan Answer: A

Q21. Which Stadium became the second neutral venue in India to host a Test match?

A. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium B. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium C. Wankhede Stadium D. Jawaharlal Nehru International Cricket Stadium Answer: B

Q22. PMAY targets to build _________ affordable houses by March 2022.

A. 10 million B. 20 million C. 30 million D. 40 million Answer: B

Q23. The Chennai- Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) project in Tamil Nadu has been estimated to be completed by ________.

A. 2022 B. 2024 C. 2025 D. 2030 Answer: A

Q24. Centre has approved additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for __________.

A. Assam B. Manipur C. Tripura D. Arunachal Pradesh Answer: C

Q25. When is the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed?

A. 15 November B. 20 November C. 29 November D. 1 December Answer: C

Q26. Who is the 40th President of the USA?

A. Ronald Reagan B. Richard Nixon C. John F. Kennedy D. Gerald Ford Answer: A

Q27. What is the cost estimated for the CKIC project?

A. $382.25 million B. $431.5 million C. $582.75 million D. $653.5 million Answer: D

Q28. Yasuhiro Nakasone who passed away recently is the Former Prime Minister of _________.

A. South Korea B. Philippines C. Japan D. China Answer: C

Q29. Li-Ion batteries are used as power sources for satellite and launch vehicle applications because of its ________ energy density.

A. low B. very low C. high D. very high Answer: C

Q30. Which countries of the following countries are planning to set up a refinery in India?

A. Iran, UAE B. Iran, Saudi Arabia C. UAE, Afghanistan D. UAE, Saudi Arabia Answer: D

Q31. The Chennai- Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) project is a part of __________.

A. East Coast Economic Corridor B. South-East Coast Economic Corridor C. West Coast Economic Corridor D. South-West Coast Economic Corridor Answer: A

Q32. When was the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) founded?

A. 1964 B. 1976 C. 1983 D. 1958 Answer: A

Q33. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to loan _________ for the Chennai- Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu.

A. $238 million B. $451 million C. $672 million D. $800 million Answer: B

Q34. Where is Kulasekarapatnam located?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: C

Q35. Where is the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) setting up the Li-Ion production facility?

A. Bangalore B. Hyderabad C. Chennai D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q1. Who is the President of Vietnam?

A. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh B. Nguyen Xuan Phuc C. Ngo Dinh Diem D. Nguyen Phu Trong Answer: D

Q2. How many member states are there in the World Heritage Committee?

A. 18 B. 21 C. 25 D. 27 Answer: B

Q3. Where was the NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 held?

A. Gurugram B. Pune C. Jaipur D. Itanagar Answer: A

Q4. How many sites in Saudi Arabia are on UNESCO's World Heritage List?

A. 2 B. 5 C. 8 D. 9 Answer: B

Q5. India ranked _________ as the country with the most diplomatic posts across the world.

A. 12th B. 23rd C. 47th D. 65th Answer: A

Q6. Which country was elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee for the first time on 27 November 2019?

A. UAE B. Saudi Arabia C. Dubai D. Iran Answer: B

Q7. India signed an MoU with ________ to improve the field of education.

A. Afghanistan B. Greece C. Germany D. Vietnam Answer: D

Q8. Which Country topped as the country with the most diplomatic posts across the world?

A. US B. China C. India D. France Answer: B

Q9. The government has proposed to invest around _________ in HLL Biotech Ltd's complex near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

A. Rs.350 crore B. Rs.450 crore C. Rs.550 crore D. Rs.650 crore Answer: C

Q10. When was the Food Corporation of India (FCI) established?

A. 1956 B. 1965 C. 1972 D. 1978 Answer: B

Q11. A report by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated that Assam is the _________ highest tobacco consuming state in India.

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

Q12. CCEA increased the authorized capital of Food Corporation of India (FCI) to __________ from Rs.3,500 crore.

A. Rs.5,000 crore B. Rs.7,500 crore C. Rs.10,000 crore D. Rs.12,000 crore Answer: C

Q13. Which State imposed a complete ban on gutka and pan masala in the state for a year?

A. Himachal Pradesh B. Odisha C. Assam D. Bihar Answer: C

Q14. Which Bill bans e-cigarettes and makes the production, manufacturing, transport, sale, import, export, distribution, storage or advertisements of such alternative smoking devices a cognizable offence?

A. Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Bill, 2018 B. Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Bill, 2019 C. Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Amendment) Bill, 2018 D. Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Answer: B

Q15. When was the Samvidhan Divas or National Constitution Day observed for the first time in India?

A. 1995 B. 1999 C. 2008 D. 2015 Answer: D

Q16. Who is the first awardee of the Honorary fellowship award of the Royal Aeronautical Society?

A. Thomas Sopwith B. The Duke of Edinburgh C. Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle D. The Prince of The Netherlands Answer: A

Q17. When was the adoption of the Indian Constitution came into effect?

A. 26 January 1948 B. 26 November 1949 C. 26 January 1950 D. 26 November 1950 Answer: D

Q18. The book titled A Prime Minister to Remember- Memories of a Military Chief talks about ___________.

A. Former PM of India Jawaharlal Nehru B. Former PM of India Indira Gandhi C. Former PM of India P. V. Narasimha Rao D. Former PM of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee Answer: D

Q19. Which bill will cause a jail term, up to life imprisonment, for possession of weapons looted from armed forces or police, engagement in organized crime syndicate or illicit trafficking, rash and negligent use of firearms?

A. Arms Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2019 B. Arms Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2018 C. Arms Act Amendment Bill, 2018 D. Arms Act Amendment Bill, 2019 Answer: D

Q20. When was the Honorary fellowship award of the Royal Aeronautical Society instituted?

A. 1935 B. 1947 C. 1950 D. 1975 Answer: C

Q21. Who is the authour of the book A Prime Minister to Remember- Memories of a Military Chief?

A. Admiral Sushil Kumar B. Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi C. Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik D. Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Answer: A

Q22. When was the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) launched?

A. 2012 B. 2015 C. 2017 D. 2018 Answer: B

Q23. When was the Constitution of India adopted?

A. 1947 B. 1948 C. 1949 D. 1950 Answer: C

Q24. The government of India approved the construction of nearly ________ more houses under Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana (Urban).

A. 9.2 lakh B. 4.56 lakh C. 3.31 lakh D. 3.2 lakh Answer: C

Q25. When was the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) established?

A. 1845 B. 1857 C. 1866 D. 1885 Answer: C

Q26. Sushil Kumar who passed away recently was the ________ Chief of Naval Staff.

A. 10th B. 12th C. 16th D. 20th Answer: C

Q27. The Indian Army has inducted ATGMs Spike along the Line of Control (LoC) in northern command theatre in J&K. What does ATGM stand for?

A. allied-tank guided missiles B. anti-tank guided missiles C. air-tank governed missiles D. airborne-tactical ground missiles Answer: B

Q28. What is the worth of the deal under which Israel delivered a total of 210 missiles along with 12 launchers to India?

A. Rs.280 crore B. Rs.320 crore C. Rs.440 crore D. Rs.520 crore Answer: A

Q29. LB-1 is a massive black hole that was recently discovered in __________.

A. Milky Way B. Andromeda C. Messier 87 D. Abell 1689 Answer: A

Q30. India celebrated ________ anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution in the year 2019.

A. 50th B. 63rd C. 70th D. 73rd Answer: C

Q31. The Arms Act Amendment Bill, 2019 made amenndments to the __________.

A. Arms Act 1949 B. Arms Act 1959 C. Arms Act 1969 D. Arms Act 1979 Answer: B

Q32. Who manufactured Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) missiles?

A. USA B. Russia C. Israel D. Japan Answer: C

Q33. Who was awarded the honorary fellowship by the Royal Aeronautical Society of the United

A. G Satheesh Reddy B. K Sivan C. Nirmala Sitharaman D. Rajnath Singh Answer: A

Q34. Who instituted the International Press Freedom Award?

A. Journalism Education Committee B. Committee on Journalist Welfare C. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press D. Committee to Protect Journalists Answer: D

Q35. When is the Constitution Day observed in India?

A. 15 August B. 5 September C. 26 November D. 10 December Answer: C

Q1. Who organized the first International Conference on Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience?

A. National Disaster Response Force B. National Institute of Disaster Management C. Indian Institute of Disaster Management D. National Disaster Management Organization Answer: C

Q2. Which Indian University topped among the Indian University in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2020?

A. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay B. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi C. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati D. Indian Institute of Technology Madras Answer: A

Q3. Who is the Executive Director of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)?

A. Major General Satinder Kumar Saini B. Major General Alok Singh Kler C.Major General Pattacheruvanda C Thimayya D. Major General Manoj Kumar Bindal Answer: C

Q4. The Supreme Court of India has recognized the transgender community as a third gender along with male and female in April _________.

A. 2008 B. 2010 C. 2012 D. 2014 Answer: D

Q5. Where was the DP World Tour Championship held?

A. Saudi Arabia B. Madrid C. Dubai D. London Answer: C

Q6. Who won the 2019 DP World Tour Championship?

A. Tommy Fleetwood B. Jon Rahm C. Mike Lorenzo-Vera D. Randy Micheal Answer: B

Q7. How many Indian Universities ranked in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2020?

A. 45 B. 57 C. 73 D. 96 Answer: D

Q8. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the new version of the mAadhaar application for ________.

A. extension B. ease of doing business C. more security D. digital transaction Answer: C

Q9. When was the National Centre of Disaster Management (NCDM) established?

A. 1985 B. 1990 C. 1995 D. 2000 Answer: C

Q10. Which country topped the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2020?

A. China B. Singapore C. USA D. UK Answer: B

Q11. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) led by PM Narendra Modi has approved the waiver of repayment of the loan that was outstanding against the __________.

A. Delhi Mining Corporation B. Ranchi Mining Corporation C. Dhanbad Mining Corporation D. Sikkim Mining Corporation Answer: D

Q12. Who is appointed as the director, technical cooperation and silk road development at DI level of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)?

A. Syed Akbaruddin B. Harsh Vardhan Shringla C. Suman Billa D. Subhash Chand Answer: C

Q13. During the 2019 winter session, the Union Cabinet approved the ________ Finance Commission to submit the first report for the first fiscal year 2020-21.

A. 11th B. 13th C. 15th D. 16th Answer: C

Q14. Which of the following is the Parent Organization of Ashok Leyland?

A. Asia MotorWorks B. Hinduja Group C. Eicher Motors D. Tata Group Answer: B

Q15. Union Cabinet approved the agreement signed between India and ________ for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol.

A. Chile B. Cyprus C. Cameroon D. Cape Verde Answer: A

Q16. Ashok Leyland signed an MoU with _________ to enter into a strategic financing partnership for two years.

A. Dena Bank B. Bank of Baroda C. ICICI D. HDFC Answer: C

Q17. Sumatran rhinoceros is under the __________ category of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list.

A. Extinct B. Critically endangered C. endangered D. vulnerable Answer: B

Q18. India and ________ signed MoU in the field of combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of Narcotic Drugs, any chemical precursors and psychotropic Substances.

A. Saudi Arabia B. The US C. Pakistan D. Afghanistan Answer: A

Q19. Odisha State government has announced that it is to replicate the Micro Composting Centre (MCC) of the State _________.

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Assam C. Telangana D. Tamil Nadu Answer: D

20. With which country did India sign an MoU for the establishment of the Strategic Partnership Council in October 2019?

A. Spain B. Saudi Arabia C. Dubai D. The UAE Answer: B

Q21. The PSLV _______ rocket carried 13 nanosatellites along with Cartosat-3.

A. C-52 B. C-47 C. C-39 D. C-23 Answer: B

Q22. Which of the following rhinoceros is the smallest species of rhino in the world?

A. Woolly rhinoceros B. Javan Rhino C. Sumatran rhinoceros D. Greater One-Horned Rhino Answer: C

Q23. Who launched third-generation Earth-imaging satellite Cartosat-3 into space?

A. ISRO B. NASA C. ESA D. ROSCOSMOS Answer: A

Q24. Who is popularly known as the Father of the White Revolution in India?

A. Dr. Acacio Gabriel Viegas B. Dr. Jasbir Singh Bajaj C. Dr. Verghese Kurien D. Dr. Arastu Yar Jung Answer: C

Q25. How many nanosatellites were launched along with Cartosat-3 in November 2019?

A. 5 B. 13 C. 7 D. 18 Answer: B

Q26. When was the Sikkim Mining Corporation (SMC) established?

A. 1950 B. 1956 C. 1960 D. 1967 Answer: C

Q27. Who instituted the National Milk Day?

A. National Dairy Club B. Indian Dairy Association C. Kerala Dairy Association D. Bihar Dairy Association Answer: B

Q28. Who is the authour of the book Hemant Karkare: A Daughter’s Memoir?

A. Jui Navare B. Jhumpa Lahiri C. Anuja Chauhan D. Anita Desai Answer: A

Q29 .When was the first National Milk Day celebrated?

A. 2012 B. 2006 C. 2014 D. 2016 Answer: C

Q30. When did the Mumbai attacks happen?

A. 2000 B. 2004 C. 2008 D. 2012 Answer: C

Q31. The National Milk Day commemorated the birth anniversary of ___________.

A.Dr. Binayak Sen B.Dr. R. Kesavan Nair C.Dr. Verghese Kurien D.Dr. A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar Answer: C

Q32. CCEA approved the mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar in _________ material for the Jute Year 2019-20.

A. pulp B. cornstarch C. mushroom D. jute Answer: D

Q33. Cabinet approved the MoU signed between India and ________ on bilateral cooperation to prevent trafficking in persons, rescue, recovery, repatriation, and reintegration of victims of trafficking.

A. Myanmar B. Malaysia C. Russia D. Honduras Answer: A

Q34. A research team from the IIT-Jodhpur chemistry department has developed a catalytic converter for cars using ________ clay.

A. Indian Healing B. White kaolin C. Rajasthani D. Kato Polyclay Answer: C

Q35. When is the National Milk Day celebrated observed?

A. 1 June B. 27 August C. 14 September D. 26 November Answer: D

Q1. When was National Milk Day celebrated?

A. December 15th B. November 26th C. February 26th D. January 25th Answer: B

Q2. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched Credit-linked Subsidy Services Awas Portal in ___________

A. Haryana B. New Delhi C. Bihar D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q3. World Largest Flower Carpet Made Out of Bengaluru Marigold in ____________

A. Singapore B. Dubai C. Australia D. Ranchi Answer: B

Q4. Who extends retention of Government Accommodation?

A. Shri Vikram Sharma B. Shri Rajnath Singh C. Shri Dinesh Gupta D. Shri Rajesh Sharma Answer: B

Q5. Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh addresses ______________ celebration.

A. National youth Day B. National Milk Day C. National Science Day D. National Security Day Answer: B

Q6. What is the help line number launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister?

A. 16500 B. 14400 C. 14560 D. 14402 Answer: B

Q7. Where was the headquarters of Indian railways located?

A. New Delhi B. Chennai C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q8. Devendra Fadnavis resigned as ____________chief minister

A. Maharashtra B. Kerala C.Himachal Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: A

Q9. Who launched GHT-India ?

A. Shri Suresh Prabhu B. Shri Nitin Gadkari C. Shri Vikram Sharma D. Shri Narendra Modi Answer: D

Q10. Who presided as chief guest of Best Tea Garden School at the Shramik Kalyan Divas, 2019?

A. Sarbananda Sonowal B. Suresh krishna C. Vikram Sharma D. Dinesh Gupta Answer: A

Q11. Bipin Rawat is _________Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army

A. 25th B. 27th C. 26th D. 28th Answer: B

Q12. President Ram Nath Kovind pays tribute to victims on _________ anniversary of 26/11 terror attacks

A. 14th B. 11th C. 13th D. 12th Answer: B

Q13. Intel Partners With ___________ to Bring 5G Support to Laptops

A. TSMC B. apple C. MediaTek D. Qualcomm Answer: C

Q14. Who received Best Tea Garden School award?

A. Glenburn Tea Estate B. Jorhat Tea Bungalows C. Kharjan Tea Estate D. Kelagur Tea Estate Answer: C

Q15. Assam Tourism inked a MoU for Filmfare Awards show in _____________

A. Meghalaya B. Ranchi C. Raipur D. Guwahati Answer: D

Q16. Who addressed the National Milk Day celebration?

A. Shri Vikram Singh B. Shri Suresh Prabhu C. Shri Ramesh Sharma D. Shri Giriraj Singh Answer: D

Q17. How many crores did Devendra Fadnavis sanctioned for untimely rain-affected farmers?

A. 5450 B. 5380Correct Image C. 5420 D. 5460 Answer: B

Q18. India attends WATEC Conference in ________________

A. Isarel B. Iran C. Pakistan D. Russia Answer: A

Q19. Which country attended WATEC Conference in Israel?

A. Russia B. Saudi Arabia C. Pakistan D. India Answer: D

Q20. Who is appointed as New Chief of Joint Staff of Pakistan Army?

A. Tikka Khan B. Sahir Shamshad Mirza C. Musa Khan D. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq Answer: B

Q21. Who sanctioned Rs 5,380 crore for untimely rain-affected farmers?

A. Shri Suresh Prabhu B. Shri Rajnath Singh C. Shri Dinesh Gupta D. Shri Devendra Fadnavis Answer: D

Q22. Who launched logo of Lokpal?

A. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose B. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde C. Justice T. S. Thakur D. Justice K. G. Balakrishnan Answer: A

Q23. World Largest Flower Carpet Made Out of ___________Marigold in Dubai enters Guinness Records

A. Chennai B. Bengaluru C. Hyderabad D. New Delhi Answer: B

Q24. Which state Tourism inked a MoU for Filmfare Awards show in Guwahati?

A. Himachal Pradesh B. Assam C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Answer: B

Q25. Which state government launches Helpline to Deal with Graft-Related Complaints?

A. West Bengal B. Andhra Pradesh C. Bihar D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: B

Q26. Indian Navy to host multi-nation military drill in __________

A. February 2020 B. January 2020 C. March 2020 D. April 2020 Answer: B

Q27. Which company partners With MediaTek to Bring 5G Support to Laptops?

A. Toshiba B. Intel C. Samsung D. SK Hynix Answer: B

Q28. Who is appointed as non-permanent member of Prime Minister?

A. Rajesh Sharma B. Anantha Nageswaran C. Dinesh Gupta D. Vikram Sharma Answer: B

Q29. Who will be the first Chief of Defence Staff?

A. General Apurva Chandra B. General Bipin Rawat C. General Anil Chauhan D. General Ravendra Pal Singh Answer: B

Q30. India celebrated Samvidhan Divas Day on ______________

A. October 25th B. November 26th C. December 15th D. September 16th Answer: B

Q31. Who paid tribute to victims on 11th anniversary of 26/11 terror attacks?

A. Shri Prakash Javedakar B. Shri Narendra Modi C. Shri Ram Nath Kovind D. Shri Venkaiah Naidu Answer: C

Q32. Who has been appointed as the pro-tem speaker of Maharashtra assembly?

A. Balasaheb Thorat B. K C Padavi C. Kalidas Kolambkar D. Nawab Malik Answer: C

Q33. When will Cartosat 3 be launched?

A. November 27th B. November 28th C. November 30th D. December 1st Answer: A

Q34. The Parliament passed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill. Which among the following provisions of the bill was seen as contentious?

A. Right to movement B. Opportunity to hold public office C. Getting a certificate of identity from District Magistrate D. Right to rent, live or otherwise occupy property Answer: C

Q35. Which country’s 'Floating School Project' was recently awarded the Aga Khan Architecture Award?

A. India B. Bangladesh C. Pakistan D. Myanmar Answer: B

Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarks at the conclusion of ________edition of Governor Conference?

A. 50th B. 49th C. 48th D. 42nd Answer: A

Q2. India Ranks ___________In 2019 Nomuras Food Vulnerability Index?

A. 44 B. 46 C. 48 D. 19 Answer: A

Q3. Which international day is observed on November 25th?

A. Global Day of Parents B. World Braille Day C. Zero Discrimination Day. D. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Answer: D

Q4. Singapore Signs MOU with ________ on Cybersecurity Cooperation

A. South Korea B. North korea C. Australia D. Indonesia Answer: A

Q5. Rafael Nadal won _______Davis Cup title

A. sixth B. seventh C. fifth D. fourth Answer: A

Q6. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate _______ Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh

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

Q7. __________and China spar over legacy of traditional medicinal system Sowa-Rigpa

A. India B. Iran C. Pakistan D. Iraq Answer: A

Q8. Which state launches immunisation campaign against Filaria?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Answer: A

Q9. Madhya Pradesh govt to give _____ reservation to sportspersons in jobs.

A. 2% B. 4% C. 3% D. 5% Answer: D

Q10. Astronomers Have Detected Record-Breaking Light Emissions From ______Ray Bursts

A. Alpha B. Gamma C. Beta D. UV Answer: B

Q11. Which state govt to give 5% reservation to sportspersons in jobs?

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerala D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: A

Q12. India and _________spar over legacy of traditional medicinal system Sowa-Rigpa

A. Pakistan B. China C. Iran D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q13. NSS ________round survey has limitations with respect to issues relating to sanitation

A. 74th B. 76th C. 75th D. 78th Answer: B

Q14. Guwahati to host annual Modi-Abe summit in _____________

A. December B. November C. January D. February Answer: A

Q15. Sangai Festival 2019 began at ______________

A. Assam B. Nagaland C. Manipur D. Mizoram Answer: C

Q16. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 3rd Military Literature Festival in ____________

A. Chandigarh B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Secunderabad Answer: A

Q17. Who inaugurated the National Tribal Craft Mela 2019?

A. Shri Suresh Prabhu B. Shri Naveen Patnaik C. Shri Prakash Javedakar D. Shri Vikram Sharma Answer: B

Q18. Odisha CM Patnaik sanctions ______ crore for Utkal University

A. 100 B. 120 C. 150 D. 130 Answer: A

Q19. Lakshya wins _______ title of the season won Scottish Open.

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

Q20. ____________to host annual Modi-Abe summit in December

A. Guwahati B. Bihar C. Chennai D. Hyderabad Answer: A

Q21. Who sanctioned 100 crore for Utkal University?

A. Shri Naveen Patnaik B. Shri Jai Ram Thakur C. Shri Suresh Kumar D. Shri Ramesh Sharma Answer: A

Q22. Who inaugurated 3rd Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh?

A. Shri Rajnath Singh B. Shri Ramesh Kumar C. Shri Vivek Kumar D. Shri Suresh Prabhu Answer: A

Q23. Who won sixth Davis Cup title?

A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer C. Andy Murray D. Andre Agassi Answer: A

Q24. Which country signed MOU with South Korea on Cybersecurity Cooperation?

A. Thailand B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Japan Answer: C

Q25. When International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed?

A. November 25th B. December 20th C. August 16th D. October 19th Answer: A

Q26. Which country ranked 44th In 2019 Nomuras Food Vulnerability Index?

A. Pakistan B. India C. Russia D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q27. NCC celebrated its ___________Raising Day.

A. 69th B. 71st C. 68th D. 65th Answer: B

Q28. Who concluded the 50th edition of the Governor Conference?

A. Shri Suresh Prabhu B. Shri Narendra Modi C. Shri Vivek Sharma D. Shri Dinesh gupta Answer: B

29. Which state assembly is scheduled to host 3-day Commonwealth Youth Parliament?

A. Karnataka B. Telangana C. Delhi D. Kerala Answer: C

Q30. Who among the following businessmen has announced that he would be running for US Presidential Elections 2020?

A. Michael Bloomberg B. Satya Nadella C. Mark Zuckerberg D. Jeff Bezos Answer: A

Q31. Who among the following has been awarded the International Children's Peace Prize for the year 2019?

A. Greta Thunberg B. Julia Brassels C. Jenifer Loy D. Rebeca Johnson Answer: A

Q32. Who has recently won the men's singles title at the Scottish Open 2019?

A. Rafael Nadal B. Lakshya Sen C. George Mimick D. Mathew Orwell Answer: B

Q33. Which umpire has written ‘Finding the Gaps’ book?

A. Aleem Dar B. Simon Taufel C. Stever Buckner D. Bili Bowden Answer: B

Q34. Which Rhino has gone extinct in Malaysia?

A. White rhinoceros B. Javan rhinoceros C. Indian rhinoceros D. Sumatran rhinoceros Answer: D

Q35. Which nation’s floating school project has won the Aga Khan Architecture Award?

A. India B. Bangladesh C. Malaysia D. Mauritius Answer: B

Q1. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has entered into a MoU with ________ and Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS).

A. Delhi University B. Jawaharlal Nehru University C. Jamia Milia Islamia D. All India Institute of Ayurveda Answer: B

Q2. Which of these missiles were successfully test fired by India recently?

A. Prithvi-2 B. Nirbhay C. Agni-I D. Prithvi-I Answer: A

Q3. The 13th edition of the Hero I-League was officially launched in New Delhi on 21 November 2019. The League will begin on ________ 2019.

A. 25 November B. 28 November C. 30 November D. 1 December Answer: C

Q4. Government e Marketplace (GeM) signed an MoU, with the Government of ________ recently.

A. Delhi B. Puducherry C. Chandigarh D. Jammu and Kashmir Answer: A

Q5. Who inaugurated the 172nd Defence Pensioners Adalat on 23 Nov 2019?

A. Piyush Goyal B. Rajnath Singh C. Ramesh Pokhriyal D. Nitin Gadkari Answer: B

Q6. Boxer ________ defeated Ghana’s former Commonwealth champion Charles Adamu to claim his 12th successive win on 22 November 2019.

A. Vijender Singh B. Shiva Thapa C. Amit Panghal D. Akhil Kumar Answer: A

Q7. Who has won the World Athlete of the Year 2019 women’s title?

A. Dalilah Muhammad B. Ashley Spencer C. Sydney McLaughlin D. Sage Watson Answer: A

Q8. The four day long Ocean Dance Festival 2019 kicked off in ________ on 22 Nov 2019.

A. South Korea B. Bangladesh C. Indonesia D. China Answer: B

Q9. Which of these state governments launched YSR Matsyakara Bharosa scheme recently?

A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. West Bengal D. Karnataka Answer: A

Q10. ________ has become India's first institute to issue blockchain-powered Certificates to its students.

A. Learning Catalyst B. Manipal Global Education Service C. NIIT Digital Marketing D. Digital Gurukul Answer: D

Q11. Who amongst these co-chaired the 5th Australia-India Education Council (AIEC) meeting along with Australian Education Minister Dan Tehan in New Delhi?

A. Piyush Goyal B. Rajnath Singh C. Ramesh Pokhriyal D. Smriti Irani Answer: C

Q12. Poonch Link Up Day was celebrated by the Indian Army on ________ 2019.

A. 23 November B. 22 November C. 21 November D. 24 November Answer: A

Q13. Noted writer from Rajasthan, Manisha Kulshreshtha, was awarded the 28th Bihari Puraskar for 2018. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. ________.

A. 2.5 lakh B. 2 lakh C. 3 lakh D. 1 lakh Answer: A

Q14. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has officially changed its name and will now be known as ________.

A. Global Athletics B. World Athletics C. International Athletics D. World Athletics Association Answer: B

Q15. Which of these teams won the 18th edition of the FIFA under 17 World Cup trophy held in Brasilia, Brazil recently?

A. Mexico B. Brazil C. Argentina D. Australia Answer: B

Q16. Who amongst these was conferred the Indian Personality of the Year Award (Sports) recently?

A. Bajrang Punia B. Vijender Singh C. Sushil Kumar D. Yogeshwar Dutt Answer: A

Q17. ________ released a 28-page booklet “From uttapam to sprouted dal parantha”.

A. UNESCO B. WHO C. PATH D. UNICEF Answer: D

Q18. Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat launched a project that will connect ________ secondary schools to virtual classrooms.

A. 300 B. 200 C. 500 D. 600 Answer: C

Q19. ________ became the first Indian to win ‘Mr. Universe (Pro) 2019’ in 90kg category at the 11th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship(WBPF) in South Korea.

A. Wasim Khan B. Chitharesh Natesan C. Arambam Boby D. Thakur Anoop Singh Answer: B

Q20. Which of these was named 2019 Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries?

A. climate emergency B. global warming C. greenhouse effect D. gaslighting Answer: A

Q21. Where was All India Institute of Ayurveda located?

A. New Delhi B. Chennai C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q22. Who inaugurates the 172nd Defence Pensioners Adalat in Lucknow?

A. Rajnath Singh B. Vikram Sharma C. Dinesh Gupta D. Rajesh Singh Answer: A

Q23. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates the 172nd Defence Pensioners Adalat in __________?

A. Lucknow B. Rajpur C. Haryana D. Bihar Answer: A

Q24. Fifteenth Finance Commission Chairman _______calls for major changes in GST structure.

A. Vikram Singh B. NK Singh C. Rajesh Sharma D. Dinesh gupta Answer: B

Q25. Bodybuilder Chitharesh Natesan crowned as ______________?

A. Mr. Universe B. Mr World C. Mr. Hercules D. Gold Medal in Asian Game Answer: A

Q26. Who claims 12th successive professional win?

A. Rajesh Sharma B. Vijender Singh C. Ram Kumar D. Rajesh Kumar Answer: B

Q27. Prime Minister addresses the inaugural session of the __________ Conference of Governors

A. 50th B. 48th C. 46th D. 45th Answer: A

Q28. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates the ______ Defence Pensioners Adalat in Lucknow?

A. 185th B. 172nd C. 175th D. 180th Answer: B

Q29. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates the _______nd Defence Pensioners Adalat in Lucknow.

A. 172 B. 180 C. 184 D. 190 Answer: A

Q30. Who addressed the inaugural session of the 50th Conference of Governors?

A. Shri Suresh Prabhu B. Shri Vikram Sharma C. Shri Narendra Modi D. Shri Rakesh Kumar Answer: C

Q31. Vijender Singh claims ___________successive professional win.

A. 12th B. 11th C. 9th D. 10th Answer: A

Q32. Who is crowned as Mr Universe 2019?

A. Chitharesh Natesan B. Suresh Kumar C. Vikram Sharma D. Dinesh Kumar Answer: A

Q33. Oxford Names Climate Emergency Its __________Word of the Year.

A. 2020 B. 2019 C. 2021 D. 2022 Answer: B

Q34. Who signed MoU with Western Sydney University Australia?

A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research B. All India Institute of Ayurveda C. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research D. Indian Veterinary Research Institute Answer: B

Q35. Who called for major changes in GST structure for 15th Finance Commission Meeting?

A. Suresh Sharma B. N K Singh C. Vikram Singh D. Dinesh Raj Answer: B

Q1. When was UDAN RCS founded?

A. 25th June 2018 B. 27th April 2017 C. 28th August 2018 D. 30th December 2018 Answer: B

Q2. When was HRD Founded?

A. 26 September 1985 B. 30th october 1990 C. 20th January 1990 D. 28th August 1995 Answer: A

Q3. Who is the first executive of ECI?

A. Sukumar Sen B. Rajesh Sharma C. Vikram Singh D. Dinesh Sharma Answer: A

Q4. When was ECI formed?

A. 1950 B. 1952 C. 1960 D. 1965 Answer: A

Q5. Who is appointed as Deputy CM of Maharashtra?

A. Ajit Pawar B. Sharad Pawar C. Tariq Anwar D. P. A. Sangma Answer: A

Q6. Where was Digital Gurukul located at?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Odisha D. Bihar Answer: B

Q7. Where is the heeadquarters of Indian Army?

A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Chennai D. Ranchi Answer: A

Q8. Who is the chief minister of Odisha?

A. Naveen Patnaik B. Rajsh Sharma C. Prafulla Kumar Mallik D. Pratap Jena Answer: A

Q9. Who won 28th Bihari Puraskar Award?

A. Suresh Sharma B. Manisha Kulshreshtha C. Vikram Sharath D. Ramesh Kumar Answer: B

Q10. Where was IFFI located?

A. Goa B. Hyderabad C. Ranchi D. Chennai Answer: A

Q11. How many days Conference of Governors commenced at Rashtrapati Bhavan?

A. 5 B. 3 C. 4 D. 2 Answer: D

Q12. _________IFFI introduces section on silent film viewing with live music

A. 50th B. 48th C. 47th D. 46th Answer: A

Q13. Where Global Bio-India Summit held on ?

A. New Delhi B. Chennai C. Hyderabad D. Ranchi Answer: A

Q14. Where was Kalaburagi Airport located?

A. Karnataka B. TamilNadu C. Kerala D. Bihar Answer: A

Q15. HRD minister attends ______ Australia-India Education Council meet.

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

Q16. ECI appoints Sh M K Das as Special Police Observer for _________Assembly Elections.

A. Kerala B. Odisha C. Bihar D. Jharkhand Answer: D

Q17. Anita Anand first Hindu to be appointed cabinet minister in ____________.

A. Canada B. Australia C. Russia D. New Zealand Answer: A

Q18. Which country made the largest biotechnology conference Global Bio-India Summit 2019 concludes?

A. Pakistan B. India C. Iran D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q19. Which state govt asks employees to take online courses on better governance?

A. Bihar B. Odisha C. Kerala D. West Bengal Answer: B

Q20. Which union minister introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha for Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes?

A. Shri Suresh Sharma B. Shri Prakash Javedakar C. Shri Ramesh Kumar D. Shri Harsh Vardhan Answer: D

Q21. Which bank enhances scope of non-resident rupee accounts?

A. Canara Bank B. Reserve Bank of India C. Dena Bank D. State Bank of India Answer: B

Q22. Manisha Kulshreshtha won ___________Bihari Puraskar Award.

A. 28th B. 26th C. 25th D. 24th Answer: A

Q23. Who took oath as Maharashtra New CM?

A. Devendra Fadnavis B. Ajit Pawar C. Girish Bapat D. Girish Mahajan Answer: A

Q24. When was Poonch Link Up Day celebrated by Indian Army?

A. September 16th B. November 23rd C. October 5th D. December 6th Answer: B

Q25. Which institute became India's first institute to offer blockchain-powered certificates?

A. Digital Gurukul B. Simplilearn C. MindMajix D. Nobleprog Answer: A

Q26. Union Minister for Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' co-chaired the 5th Australia-India Education Council (AIEC) in _____________

A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Chennai D. Hyderabad Answer: A

Q27. Who released the short documentary film on Water Conservation named SHIKHAR SE PUKAR?

A. Rajesh Sharma B. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat C. Rattan Lal Kataria D. Vikram Kumar Answer: B

Q28. Under which scheme Kalaburagi Airport inaugurated in Karnataka?

A. Jan Dhan to Jan Suraksha B. Atal Pension Yojana C. UDAN-RCS Scheme D. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana Answer: C

Q29. Who is appointed as a Special Police Observer for Jharkhand Assembly Elections?

A. Suresh Sharma B. Ramesh Kumar C. Dinesh Raj D. Sh M K Das Answer: D

Q30. Who is appointed as cabinet minister in Canada?

A. Anita Anand B. Suresh Yadavwrong Image C. Ramesh kumar D. Sujatha menon Answer: A

Q1. The _______ edition of the I-League was launched in New Delhi on 21 November 2019.

A. 10th B. 13th C. 15th D. 17th Answer: B

Q2. ________ State government released the new Land Policy 2019 to safeguard the interest of the indigenous people.

A. Assam B. Manipur C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala Answer: A

Q3. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) signed MoU with ________ for cooperation in the field of research and development, training in Ayurveda, and traditional medicine.

A. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) B. Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) C. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) D. A & B Answer: D

Q4. What is the cash award for the International Children's Peace Prize?

A. €100,000 B. €200,000 C. €300,000 D. €500,000 Answer: A

Q5. Who organizes the I-League?

A. National Football Association B. All India Football Federation C. Indian Football Federation D. Indian Association of Football Federation Answer: B

Q6. Where is Varanasi located?

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Bihar D. Jharkhand Answer: B

Q7. When was the I-League formed?

A. 2000 B. 2003 C. 2007 D. 2010 Answer: C

Q8. When was the first International Children's Peace Prize awarded?

A. 2000 B. 2005 C. 2010 D. 2015 Answer: B

Q9. How many member teams generally participate in the I-League?

A. 11 B. 14 C. 15 D. 22 Answer: A

Q10. The Destination North East (NE) Festival is to be held in _______.

A. Assam B. Uttar Pradesh C. Manipur D. Bihar Answer: B

Q11. Which Bill will grant ownership rights to people living in unauthorized colonies in Delhi?

A. National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Bill, 2019 B. Property Rights of Unauthorised Colonies Bill, 2019 C. National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Bill, 2018 D. Property Rights of Unauthorised Colonies Bill, 2018 Answer: A

Q12. Which club won the I-league 2018 championship?

A. Mohun Bagan AC B. East Bengal FC C. Chennai City FC D. Punjab FC Answer: C

Q13.Where is the Munderwa Sugar Mill located?

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Bihar Answer: C

Q14. Which peace activist from Cameroon was awarded the International Children's Peace Prize in 2019?

A. Henriette Ekwe Ebongo B. E. M. L. Endeley C. Anne Stella Fomumbod D. Divina Maloum Answer: D

Q15. Where was the 2019 ISSF World Cup Final event held?

A. China B. India C. Nepal D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q16. Who received the International Children's Peace Prize in 2019?

A. Greta Thunberg B. Elisabeth Beskow C. Viktor Lennstrand D. Ludvig Lindstrom Answer: A

Q17. Who won gold medal in the men's 10 air rifle event in the ISSF World Cup Final?

A. Vijay Kumar B. Ronjan Sodhi C. Divyansh Panwar D. Jitu Rai Answer: C

Q18. Which country unveiled a new suburban network worth $3 billion to provide a more convenient and cheaper service in November 2019?

A. India B. China C. Bangladesh D. Russia Answer: D

Q19. Who won gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event in the ISSF World Cup Final?

A. Anisa Sayyed B. Annu Raj Singh C. Elavenil Valarivan D. Suma Shirur Answer: C

Q20. Prithvi-2 is a _________.

A. very short-range ballistic missile (VSRBM) B. short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) C. intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) D. long-range ballistic missile (LRBM) Answer: B

Q21. Who won gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol event in the ISSF World Cup Final?

A. Manu Bhaker B. Heena Sidhu C. Tejaswini Sawant D. Avneet Sidhu Answer: A

Q22. What was the strike range of the Prithvi-2 surface-to-surface missile which was tested from Odisha in November 2019?

A. 250 km B. 350 km C. 400 km D. 550 km Answer: B

Q23. Where is Chandipur located?

A. Odisha B. Bihar C. Uttar Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: A

Q24. Where is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) located?

A. US B. UK C. China D. Yugoslavia Answer: A

Q25. When was Prithvi-2 missile was inducted into the armory of Indian defence forces?

A. 1995 B. 1992 C. 2000 D. 2003 Answer: D

Q26. Who is awarded the 2019 Person of the Year by PETA India?

A. Shikhar Dhawan B. Virat Kohli C. Vidya Balan D. Kangana Ranaut Answer: B

Q27. In which State is Mussoorie located?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Chhattisgarh D. Uttarakhand Answer: D

Q28. How many Prithvi-2 missiles were test-fired by DRDO from the Interim Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha in November 2019?

A. 4 B. 2 C. 1 D. 3 Answer: B

Q29. When was the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) established?

A. 1963 B. 1959 C. 1965 D. 1962 Answer: B

Q30. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) gave free access to its ________ patents.

A. 200 B. 250 C. 350 D. 450 Answer: D

Q31. With which Institue did Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) sign MoU for various training programmes, joint case study developments, and specially designed modules?

A. IIM-Indore B. IIM-Ahmedabad C. TISS D. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Answer: A

Q32. When was the National Investigation Agency established?

A. 1995 B. 2000 C. 2003 D. 2009 Answer: D

Q33. Under the Arundhati scheme, the bride in the State will receive ________ from the state government to purchase gold.

A. Rs.20,000 B. Rs.25,000 C. Rs.30,000 D. Rs.35,000 Answer: C

Q34. During which PM's period India became a Quad country?

A. Inder Kumar Gujral B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee C. Manmohan Singh D. Narendra Modi Answer: C

Q35. What is the minimum age of the bride and the groom to avail the benefits of the Arundhati scheme?

A. 18, 21 B. 21, 24 C. 18, 24 D. 19, 24 Answer: A

Q1. Who held the previous record as the longest-serving PM of Japan?

A. Katsura Taro B. Naruhito C. Akihito D. Taro Aso Answer: A

Q2. Who conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by the ICMR?

A. Bill Gates B. Elon Musk C. PM Narendra Modi D. President Ram Nath Kovind Answer: A

Q3. Where was the Sea phase of SITMEX 2019 exercise held?

A. Visakhapatnam B. Cochin C. Mumbai D. Andaman Answer: D

Q4. Who became the longest-serving PM of Japan?

A. Abe Shinzo B. Junichiro Koizumi C. Ichiro Ozawa D. Taro Aso Answer: A

Q5. Who has conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for the outstanding achievement in healthcare and contribution to the society?

A. Divya Jain B. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw C. Kavita Nehemiah D. Aruna Jayanthi Answer: B

Q6. SITMEX 2019 was a naval exercise between _________.

A. India, Bangladesh, Indonesia B. Indonesia, China, India C. India, US, Sri Lanka D. India, Singapore, Thailand Answer: D

Q7. Which company manufactured MK 45 calibre (MOD 4) naval guns?

A. DynCorp International company B. Textron C. Pratt & Whitney D. BAE Systems Land & Armaments Answer: D

Q8. Singapore, India has agreed to conduct the trilateral maritime exercise with _________ annually from 2020.

A. Malaysia B. Thailand C. Indonesia D. Sri Lanka Answer: B

Q9. How many naval guns did the US approve for the sale of the anti-surface warfare and anti-air defence MK45 5inch/62 calibre (MOD 4) naval guns?

A. 13 B. 16 C. 21 D. 25 Answer: A

Q10. Rajnath Singh co-chaired the ________ India-Singapore Defence Ministers' Dialogue (DMD) held at Singapore.

A. 4th B. 6th C. 9th D. 12th Answer: A

Q11. Which moon of Jupiter has been found to have the presence of water vapor?

A. Europa B. Ariel C. Titania D. Deimos Answer: A

Q12. Which Bill replaced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 after the approval by the Cabinet?

A. Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 B. Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 C. Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2018 D. Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Answer: B

Q13. Europa is a moon of the planet __________.

A. Mars B. Jupiter C. Saturn D. Uranus Answer: B

Q14. The National Institute for SOWA-RIGPA in Leh is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of __________.

A. Human Welfare and Development B. Jal Sakthi C. AYUSH D. Education and Research Answer: C

Q15. How many moons does the planet Jupiter have?

A. 15 B. 56 C. 60 D. 79 Answer: D

Q16. Who instituted the World Philosophy Day?

A. UNESCO B. Cambridge C. Royal Institute of Philosophy D. International Institute of Philosophy Answer: A

Q17. Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka?

A. Gotabaya Rajapaksa B. Ranil Wickremesinghe C. Mahinda Rajapaksa D. Maithripala Sirisena Answer: A

Q18. How much did the Central government estimate for the establishment of the National Institute for SOWA-RIGPA?

A. Rs.32.75 crore B. Rs.35 crore C. Rs.47.25 crore D. Rs.41.85 crore Answer: C

Q19. Which private company is to implement the free Wi-Fi services scheme that provides Wi-Fi to Bengaluru for one hour each day?

A. Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd B. 4 S Telecom Private Limited C. Bharti Airtel Ltd D. AT & T Ltd Answer: A

Q20. The government is to establish the National Institute for SOWA-RIGPA in _________.

A. Srinagar B. Leh C. Ladakh D. Shimla Answer: B

Q21. How much did the Karnataka State government estimate for the Free Wi-Fi scheme that will provide free Wi-Fi services to Bengaluru for one hour each day?

A. Rs.70 crore B. Rs.120 crore C. Rs.50 crore D. Rs.100 crore Answer: D

Q22. The UNESCO General Conference proclaimed the observance of the World Philosophy Day on every ________ of November.

A. second Tuesday B. first Sunday C. third Thursday D. second Sunday Answer: C

Q23. Karnataka State has launched a scheme to provide free Wi-Fi services to Bengaluru for one hour each day.

A. Mangalore B. Bengaluru C. Ballari D. Hubli Answer: B

Q24. When was the World Philosophy Day instituted?

A. 1996 B. 1999 C. 2002 D. 2006 Answer: C

Q25. Where was the world's first Muslim yoga camp?

A. Kathmandu B. Uttarakhand C. Assam D. Manipur Answer: B

Q26. When is the World Philosophy Day observed in the year 2019?

A. 15 September B. 16 October C. 21 November D. 13 December Answer: C

Q27. Who is the President of Finland?

A. Sauli Niinisto B. Antti Rinne C. Juha Sipila D. Jyrki Katainen Answer: A

Q28. When was the first World Television Forum held?

A. 1985 B. 1989 C. 1996 D. 2002 Answer: C

Q29.The Cabinet led by PM Modi approved an MoU signed between India and ______ to strengthen cooperation in the field of Tourism.

A. Italy B. Finland C. The Netherlands D. Thailand Answer: D

Q30.When is World Television Day observed?

A. 7 April B. 12 June C. 19 August D. 21 November Answer: D

Q31. When did the Cabinet approve the Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy (PPP) for a period of five years in respect of 103 medicines manufactured by pharma CPSUs and their subsidiaries?

A. 2011 B. 2012 C. 2013 D. 2014 Answer: C

Q32. Where is the International Energy Agency (IEA) secretariat located?

A. Paris B. Italy C. London D. Vienna Answer: A

Q33. Cabinet approved the renewal and extension of the _________ for pharmaceutical Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) till their closure and strategic disinvestment.

A. Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy (PPP) B. Pharmaceuticals Power Policy (PPP) C. Purchase Pharma Policy (PPP) D. Pharma Purchase Parity (PPP) Answer: A

Q34. When was the International Energy Agency (IEA) established?

A. 1955 B. 1962 C. 1974 D. 1986 Answer: C

Q35. When is the World Fisheries Day observed?

A. 15 November B. 21 November C. 4 December D. 24 December Answer: B

Q1. Who won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2018?

A. Manmohan Singh B. Indian Space Research Organisation C. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees D. Centre for Science and Environment Answer: D

Q2. Where is the International Principal’s Education Conference (IPEC) held?

A. Jaipur B. Nagpur C. Lucknow D. Ahmedabad Answer: B

Q3. When was the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development award instituted?

A. 1975 B. 1986 C. 1992 D. 1998 Answer: B

Q4. Which company became the first Indian firm to cross the Rs.9.5 lakh crore market capitalization mark?

A. Vodafone B. RIL C. ONGC D. TCS Answer: B

Q5. Who won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2019?

A. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf B. Angela Merkel C. David Attenborough D. Ela Bhatt Answer: C

Q6. What is the theme of the 2019 International Principal’s Education Conference (IPEC)?

A. Relationship between Society, Organisations and Cybernetics, Cyber-Technologies B. Scripting the Legends of Human Excellence through Schools C. Cooperative learning and teaching-ULearning D. Early childhood education and Education for sustainability Answer: B

Q7. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?

A. President of India B. Prime Minister of India C. Minister of Defence D. Chief of Indian Armed Forces Answer: A

Q8. _________ was awarded the President's Colour award in 2019.

A. Indian Naval Academy at Goa B. Indian Naval Academy at Cochi C. Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala D. Indian Naval Academy at Visakhapatnam Answer: C

Q9. What is the cost estimated for the next Census in India?

A. Rs.3,265 crore B. Rs.5,431 crore C. Rs.6,462 crore D. Rs.8,754 crore Answer: D

Q10. In how many more states does the Government plan to implement the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)–Oilseeds and Oil Palm (OS&OP)?

A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 Answer: C

Q11. What is the meaning of the ASTRA missile?

A. powerful B. weapon C. destroyer D. destruction Answer: B

Q12. Who initiated the observance of the Africa Industrialization Day?

A. Organization of African Unity B. African Union C. African Commission for Industries D. African Industry and Trade Council Answer: C

Q13. DRDO plans to extend the range of weather beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile ASTRA to _________.

A. 160 km B. 200 km C. 220 km D. 300 km Answer: A

Q14. What is the theme for the 2019 Africa Industrialization Day?

A. New information and communication technologies B. Strengthening productive capacity for poverty reduction within the framework of NEPAD C. Technology and innovation for industry: investing in people is investing in the future D. Positioning the African Industry to supply the African Continental Free Trade Agreement Answer: A

Q15. What is the normal range of the missile ASTRA?

A. 60km B. 80km C. 110km D. 130km Answer: B

Q16. When is the Africa Industrialization Day?

A. 10 October B. 9 September C. 20 November D. 4 December Answer: C

Q17. Which humanoid robot is used to transport documents from one place to another?

A. Sophie 2.0 B. Sona 1.5 C. Roger 1.2 D. Vikram I Answer: B

Q18. When did the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child?

A. 1954 B. 1959 C. 1963 D. 1967 Answer: B

Q19. __________ is using a humanoid robot to establish new dimensions in the field of modernity.

A. Railways B. Airforce C. Navy D. Army Answer: A

Q20. Which State government launched a toll-free number to register complaints or irregularities around sand hoarding, smuggling, and pricing?

A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Bihar D. West Bengal Answer: B

Q21. When was the operation of the Golden Chariot train started?

A. 2008 B. 2010 C. 2012 D. 2013 Answer: A

Q22. _________ has translated many Indian literary masterpieces into foreign languages under the Ministry of Culture's project.

A. Gujarat University B.Saga Institute C. Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya D. Sahitya Akademy Answer: D

Q23. Which state government initiated the Golden Chariot train?

A. Tamil Nadu State Tourism Development Corporation B. Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation C. Maharashtra State Tourism Development Corporation D. Gujarat State Tourism Development Corporation Answer: B

Q24. When was the first Universal Children's Day established?

A. 1954 B. 1968 C. 1972 D. 1978 Answer: A

Q25. Which company received the environment clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment for the development of two commercial buildings in the Airport?

A. Cochin International Airport Ltd B. Chennai International Airport Ltd C. Bengaluru International Airport Ltd D. Delhi International Airport Ltd Answer: D

Q26. When is the Universal Children's Day celebrated?

A. 15 August B. 21 September C. 20 November D. 9 December Answer: C

Q27. What is the cost estimated by the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) for its two projects in Aerocity?

A. Rs.1,310 crore B. Rs.1,853 crore C. Rs.952 crore D. Rs.2,000 crore Answer: A

Q28. Who is the chairperson of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?

A. Preeti Sudan B. Ashish Bahuguna C. Rita Teotia D. Pawan Kumar Agarwal Answer: C

Q29. Which State government has made sanitary napkins mandatory for all the industries and factories of Assam for their women staff?

A. Manipur B. Assam C. Tripura D. Mizoram Answer: B

30. Which of the draft regulation was formed by FSSAI for the school children?

A. Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for Children) Regulations, 2016 B. Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for Children) Regulations, 2017 C. Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2018 D. Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019 Answer: D

Q31. As per the Assam Bamboo and Cane Policy, the State will provide ________ per bamboo sapling to the farmers as incentives.

A. Rs.2 B. Rs.2.50 C. Rs.3.50 D. Rs.5 Answer: B

Q32. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommended a ban on the sale of food _________ in schools.

A. low in fat, salt, and sugar (LHSS) B. low in salt, starch, carbohydrate (LSSC) C. high in salt, starch, carbohydrate (HSSC) D. high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) Answer: D

Q33. Who is appointed as the next Chief information commissioner (CIC) of Tamil Nadu?

A. R Rajagopal B. Sheela Priya C. Naveen Kumar D. Sandeep Nanduri Answer: A

Q34. Which State government plans to ban the sale of junk food in schools and in the 50m area around them?

A. Bihar B. Rajasthan C. Gujarat D. Uttarakhand Answer: C

Q35. Who is appointed to the Athletes Commission of World Athletics?

A. Su Bingtian B. Milcah Chemos Cheywa C. Olga Rypakova D. All the above Answer: D

Q1. Where is the Bilateral Maritime Exercise Za'ir-Al-Bahr held?

A. Jeddah B. Doha C. Al Jahra D. Dhahran Answer: B

Q2. Who supported the ISA-Steel Conclave 2019, which was organized by the Ministry of Steel?

A. Indian Steel Association B. TATA Groups C. Reliance Ltd. D. SAIL Answer: A

Q3. Uttar Pradesh State government is planning to rename Agra to ________.

A. Arveda B. Agverdi C. Agravan D. Agrawe Answer: C

Q4. ________ was awarded two awards for its commendable initiatives at the 12th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2019.

A. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation B. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation C. Chennai Metro Rail Corporation D. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Answer: D

Q5. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with ________ provide technical, management, and program design support to the health ministry.

A. AIIMS B. IIHMR UNIVERSITY C. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation D. Deccan School of hospital management Answer: C

Q6. Where was the World Conference on Access to Medical Products Achieving the SDGs 2030 for the year 2019 held?

A. Taiwan B. Tashkent C. New Delhi D. Beijing Answer: C

Q7. The Ministry of Steel is to organize the _______ Edition of ISA-Steel Conclave 2019 on 21-22 November 2019 at New Delhi.

A. first B. second C. fifth D. seventh Answer: B

Q8. Which country topped the 2019 IMD World Talent Ranking?

A. Switzerland B. Denmark C. Sweden D. Austria Answer: A

Q9. India ranked ________ in the 2019 IMD World Talent Ranking.

A. 10th B. 18th C. 35th D. 59th Answer: D

Q10. Which State received the Best Emerging Green Tourist Destination Award?

A. Assam B. Himachal Pradesh C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Kerala Answer: C

Q11. The Bilateral Maritime Exercise Za'ir-Al-Bahr is held between the Indian Navy and ___________.

A. Saudi Emiri Naval Forces B. Qatari Emiri Naval Forces C. Irani Naval Forces D. Afghanistani Naval Forces Answer: B

Q12. When is the International Men's Day observed?

A. 30 March B. 28 May C. 10 September D. 19 November Answer: D

Q13. Who is the first female Prime Minister of India?

A. Sarojini Naidu B. Kamala Nehru C. Indira Gandhi D. Sucheta Kripalani Answer: C

Q14. The World Toilet Day was designated in commemoration with the founding day of the __________.

A. World Toilet Organization B. World Toilet Association C. International Toilet Organization D. Toilet Organization of South-Asia Answer: A

Q15. When was Former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi born?

A. 7 October 1915 B. 19 November 1917 C. 5 May 1921 D. 12 August 1925 Answer: B

Q16. When was the World Toilet Day designated?

A. 1995 B. 1998 C. 2001 D. 2005 Answer: C

Q17. Who initiated the Rejoice National Ayush Award?

A. Rejoice Healthcare & Welfare Foundation B. Rejoice Health Foundation C. Peace & Rejoice Health Foundation D. AYUSH Health Foundation Answer: B

Q18. What is the theme for World Toilet Day 2019?

A. Leaving No One Behind B. Clean world for a better live C. Sustain by Cleanliness D. When Nature Calls Answer: A

19. Who scored the highest-ever individual score in the T10 format on 18 November at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

A. Chris Lynn B. Ashton Charles Agar C. Hilton Cartwright D. Alex Ross Answer: A

Q20. When is the World Toilet Day observed?

A. 11 August B. 12 October C. 17 November D. 12 December Answer: C

Q21. Who conferred the Rejoice National Ayush Awards?

A. Amit Shah B. Smriti Irani C. Shripad Yesso Naik D. Thawar Chand Gehlot Answer: C

Q22. The Haryana State government is to revise the Ministers' House Rent Allowance (HRA) from Rs.50,000 to __________.

A. Rs.75,000 B. Rs.80,000 C. Rs.90,000 D. Rs.1 lakh Answer: D

Q23. ISRO is to launch its cartography satellite Cartosat-3 and 13 commercial nanosatellites into sun-synchronous orbit from ________.

A. US B. Russia C. China D. Israel Answer: A

Q24. Who unveiled an all-electric racing aircraft at the 2019 Dubai Airshow?

A. Condor Aviation B. Air Race E C. Uber D. Embraer Answer: B

Q25. Which Country is to launch Cartosat-3, a third-generation agile, advanced satellite with high-resolution imaging capability?

A. Pakistan B. Israel C. India D. USA Answer: C

Q26. Which State government is to create a dedicated new department of foreign cooperation for the promotion of investment and welfare of NRIs/PIO from the State?

A. Telangana B. Madhya Pradesh C. Haryana D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: C

Q27. Under which Act did the government of India ban the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC)?

A. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 B. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1970 C. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2015 D. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 Answer: A

Q28. England batsman _______ set the previous record for the highest individual score in T10 2018.

A. Alex Hales B. Will Jacks C. Sam Hain D. Anuerin Donald Answer: A

Q29. where was the 28th RCP meeting of the Asia Pacific (A/P) region of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held?

A. Goa B. Mumbai C. Jaipur D. Ahmedabad Answer: C

Q30. Where is the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant organization operating?

A. Tripura B. Assam C. Manipur D. Meghalaya Answer: D

Q31. Who is the Vice-Chair of the World Customs Organization (WCO)?

A. Pakistan B. Sri Lanka C. Indonesia D. India Answer: D

Q32. Which insurgent group was banned by the Central government in the month of November 2019?

A. National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) B. Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) C. Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) D. Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) Answer: C

Q33. Who developed the Shaheen-I missile?

A. National Defence Complex B. NESCOM C. NASSCOM D. A & B Answer: D

Q34. Who organized the Regional Contact Points meeting of the Asia Pacific (A/P) region of the World Customs Organization?

A. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) B. National Trade Agency (NTA) C. National Bureau of Indirect Taxes and Customs (NBIC) D. National Agency for Indian Customs (NAIC) Answer: A

Q35. What is the strike range of Shaheen-I nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile?

A. 450 km B. 650 km C. 2000 km D. 2500 km Answer: B

Q1. ___________ in association with the UN Women flagged off an awareness campaign to end violence against women from Sultanpur metro station in Delhi.

A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Ministry of Home Affairs C. Ministry of Law and Justice D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Answer: B

Q2. Who administered the oath of office as the Chief Justice of India sworn in?

A. President of India B. Prime Minister of India C. Senior-most Chief Justice of India D. Outgoing Chief Justice of India Answer: A

Q3. Who developed the 112 India App and the emergency response support system has been developed in-house by the ___________.

A. IIT-Guwahati B. IIT-Madras C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) D. Centre for Development of Artificial Computing (CDAC) Answer: C

Q4. Darjeeling ________ have received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the domestic market.

A. Momos B. Kakra Ko Achaar And Kinema C. Traditional Nepali Thali D. green and white teas Answer: D

Q5. Where was the National Agrochemicals Congress concluded?

A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Pune D. Chennai Answer: A

Q6. Who received the 2019 Italian Golden Sand Art Award for an eight-foot-high sand sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary?

A. Raim Kumar Yadav B. Pawan Singh C. Vignesh Poghat D. Sudarsan Pattnaik Answer: D

Q7. World Bank announced that it is to fund _________ to the West Bengal State government for the development of logistics infrastructure within the city metropolitan area.

A. $100 million B. $200 million C. $300 million D. $500 million Answer: C

Q8. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India on 18 November 2019?

A. Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar B. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde C. Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud D. Justice N. V. Ramana Answer: B

Q9. When was the National Portrait Gallery, the United States established?

A. 1954 B. 1958 C. 1962 D. 1968 Answer: C

Q10.Which of the following app was launched to serve the needs of farmers of Siddipet, Telangana?

A.Kisan Serv B.Rythu Mitra C.K-serv D.k-rythu Answer: B

Q11. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde is the _________ Chief Justice of India on 18 November 2019.

A. 34th B. 35th C. 47th D. 50th Answer: C

Q12. In which State the CM inaugurated the Sugar Mill intending to focus on restarting the closed mills and launching new ones to increase employment and the welfare of the farmers?

A. Telangana B. Bihar C. West Bengal D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: D

Q13.Who retired as the 36th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on 17 November 2019?

A. Justice Ranjan Gogoi B. Justice Dipak Misra C. Justice Madan Lokur D. Justice K. M. Joseph Answer: A

Q14. Who won the Indian Personality of the Year Award (Sports) at the Indo Arab Leaders Summit & Awards 2019 in Dubai?

A. Sushil Kumar B. Bajrang Punia C. Yogeshwar Dutt D. Pawan Kumar Answer: B

Q15. IAAF has been renamed as __________.

A. World Athletics B. World Sports C. World Amateur Athletic Federation D. World Athletics Federations Answer: A

Q16. Who is the Leader of the Opposition of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha?

A. M. Venkaiah Naidu B. Harivansh Narayan Singh C. Om Birla D. Ghulam Nabi Azad Answer: D

Q17. The __________ edition of the India International Cherry Blossom festival 2019, was celebrated from 13-16 November 2019?

A. 4th B. 6th C. 9th D. 10th Answer: A

Q18.When was the first sitting of Rajya Sabha held?

A.1949 B.1950 C.1951 D.1952 Answer: D

Q19. Who was honoured with the Visionary Leaders of the Year (Sports) award 2019 in Dubai?

A. Pardeep Singh B. Vikas Thakur C. Gaurav Sharma D. Ragala Venkat Rahul Answer: C

Q20.What is the strike range of the missile Agni-II?

A.2,000 to 2,500 km B.1,800 to 2,300 km C.2,000 to 3,500 km D.2,200 to 3,800 km Answer: C

Q21. The _________ session of Rajya Sabha is to commence on 18 November 2019.

A. 260th B. 245th C. 250th D. 264th Answer: C

Q22. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the first night trial of Agni-_________ from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island successfully off Odisha coast.

A. II B. III C. IV D. V Answer: A

Q23. Who is the Leader of the House of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha?

A. Piyush Goyal B. Thawar Chand Gehlot C. Amit Shah D. Snehlata Shrivastava Answer: B

Q24. Which State government launched the Virtual Classroom Project, an online method of teaching, on 16 November 2019?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala Answer: B

Q25. The ________ ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) was held in Bangkok.

A. 2nd B. 4th C. 5th D. 6th Answer: D

Q26. When was the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) established?

A. 1912 B. 1925 C. 1936 D. 1942 Answer: A

Q27. Who represented India at the ADMM-Plus held in Bangkok, Thailand?

A. Amit Shah B. PM Modi C. Piyush Goyal D. Rajnath Singh Answer: D

Q28. When was the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) founded?

A. 1985 B. 1989 C. 1993 D. 1997 Answer: C

Q29. Where was the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held?

A. China B. Thailand C. India D. Malaysia Answer: B

Q30. Which Institute provided free education to nearly 30,000 tribal students in Odisha?

A. TATA Institute of Social Sciences B. Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences C. Benaras Institute of Social Sciences D. Utkal Institute of Social Sciences Answer: B

Q31. Which is the administrative capital of Sri Lanka?

A. Colombo B. Kandy C. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte D. Negombo Answer: C

Q32. What is the maximum membership of Rajya Sabha?

A. 245 B. 250 C. 425 D. 445 Answer: A

Q33. Where was the India International Cherry Blossom festival 2019 celebrated?

A. Shillong B. Itanagar C. Dispur D. Shimla Answer: A

Q34. How many seats are appointed by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services among the 245 maximum membership of Rajya Sabha?

A. 233 B. 12 C. 15 D. 20 Answer: B

Q35. The 2019 presidential election of Sri Lanka was the ________ presidential election.

A. 8th B. 9th C. 10th D. 11th Answer: A

Q1. The Driving Cities Index released by Mister Auto reported that Mumbai and ________ had been rated as the world's worst cities to drive in 2019.

A. Kolkata B. Ranchi C. Lucknow D. Pune Answer: A

Q2. Which of the following secured the top position in terms of achievement of Rupay Card transaction targets (POS and eCOM) in 2019?

A. Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank B. Telangana Grameena Bank C. J&K Grameen Bank D. Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Answer: C

Q3. Who launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Septic Tank Safai Yojana’ in November 2019?

A. Nitish Kumar B. Pramod Sawant C. Arvind Kejriwal D. Jai Ram Thakur Answer: C

Q4. Who among the following Para high-jumpers claimed the silver medal in the World Para-Athletics Championships in Dubai in November 2019?

A. Varun Singh Bhati B. Sharad Kumar C. Mariyappan Thangavelu D. Amit Kumar Saroha Answer: B

Q5. When is the National Epilepsy Day observed?

A. 15 November B. 16 November C. 17 November D. 18 November Answer: C

Q6. The UK observed the ________ Armistice Day on 11 November 2019.

A. 100th B. 101st C. 102nd D. 103rd Answer: B

Q7. A very rare species known as the silver-backed chevrotain or mouse deer, has been spotted in the northwestern jungle of ________ for the first time in nearly 30 years.

A.Laos B. Cambodia C. Vietnam D. India Answer: C

Q8. Read the following statements carefully:
1. DRDO has decided to grant the Indian industry free access to patents held for technologies developed by it.
2. The aim is to boost indigenous production and give a fillip to the ‘Make in India’ policy.
3. A new policy formulated by the DRDO recently states that no licence fee or royalty will be applicable on the use of Indian patents held by the research agency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1 B. Only 1 and 2 C. Only 1 and 3 D. All are correct Answer: D

Q9. Recently, the government of India formed a high-powered committee led by ________ to analyze and draft new water reforms.

A. Abhijit Banerjee B. Raghuram Rajan C. Mihir Shah D. Jagdish Bhagwati Answer: C

Q10. India, Russia and ________ are exploring an alternative to the US-dominated SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) payment mechanism.

A. China B. Japan C. Germany D. Poland Answer: A

Q11. Which movie has won prestigious awards at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona in November 2019?

A. Taandav B. Oonga C. Aligarh D. Bhonsle Answer: D

Q12. The 2nd round of the 2+2 Ministerial dialogue between India and the ________ has been scheduled to be held in December 2019.

A. Japan B. United States C. Russia D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q13. Who was named as an honorary trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in November 2019?

A. Swati Piramal B. Nita Ambani C. Mamta Dalal D. Chanda Kochhar Answer: B

Q14. From 2020, which state has decided to impose a complete ban on the use of all plastics below 50 microns?

A. Karanataka B. Goa C. Maharashtra D. Kerala Answer: B

Q15. ________ has provided Railwire Wi-Fi at the historic Dera Baba Nanak railway station in Punjab to enable the pilgrims to use fast Wi-Fi services as an amenity.

A. BSNL B. RailTel C. RITES D. TCIL Answer: B

Q16. Medipally police station in ________ has become the first child-friendly police station in Telangana.

A. Cyberabad B. Rachakonda C. Nizamabad D. Ramagundam Answer: B

Q17. India and Russia will hold their maiden Bilateral Regional Forum at the level of Russian Provinces and Indian States in ________ to dismantle the barriers of trade at regional level.

A. 2019 B. 2020 C. 2021 D. 2022 Answer: B

Q18. Which of the following was awarded the Golden Leaf award 2019 in the ‘Public Service Initiative’ category?

A. Food Corporation Of India B. Tobacco Board of India C. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry D. Rehabilitation Council of India Answer: B

Q19. Recently, Indian Railways entered into Procurement cum Maintenance Agreement with ________ as part of largest Foreign Direct Investment project of Indian Railways.

A. Diesel Locomotive Works B. Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd. C. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works D. Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works Answer: B

Q20. Who inaugurated the National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations was held in New Delhi?

A. Harsh Vardhan B. Arvind Sawant C. Giriraj Singh D. Nitin Gadkari Answer: A

Q21.Where was the 2019 National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations held?

A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Mumbai D. Kolkata Answer: A

Q22. The 2019 World Kabaddi Cup will take place from December 1 to 9 and will be hosted by India in the state of?

A. Haryana B. Rajasthan C. Punjab D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer: C
Q23. The ________ edition of the Dhaka International Folk Festival was held at Bangladesh Army Stadium, Bangladesh.

A. 2nd B. 5th C. 8th D. 11th Answer: B

Q24. What is the range of the wavelength of light emitted by the antibacterial LED bulb Bactiglow of Syska Group?

A. 200-250 nm B. 280-340 nm C. 400-420 nm D. 480-560 nm Answer: C

Q25. The _________ National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations was held to share the knowledge within the districts.

A. 6th B. 10th C. 2nd D. 5th Answer: A

Q26. SAANS campaign was launched to control Pneumonia in the National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations. What does SAANS stand for?

A. Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully B. Safety Action and Awareness step to Neutralise Pneumonia Side-effects C. Social Activities and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia to Safety D. Saving Action plan and Awareness to Neutralise Pneumonia Safely Answer: A

Q27. Who launched the anti-bacterial LED bulb Bactiglow?

A. Philips Ltd. B. BOSCH C. Syska Group D. Valeo Industries Answer: C

Q28. National Mission NISHTHA is a pioneering scheme being launched across the country, with a total of 86000 Elementary teachers of Government Schools being trained. NISHTHA stands for _________.

A. National Improvement scheme for School Headmasters and Teachers Harvest Advancement B. National Initiative for Servicing High Technicalized Holistic Advancement C. National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement D. National Institute for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement Answer: C

Q29. _________ students from India won prizes at Oxford Big Read Asia Prize at the Asia level.

A. 5 B. 20 C. 16 D. 24 Answer: A

Q30. Which of the following Mission aims to improve learning outcomes at Elementary level through integrated Teacher Training?

A. NISHTHA B. SCATICHA C. DIET D. PROTOA Answer: A

Q31. Which Campaign was launched in the National Summit on Good, Replicable Practices and Innovations to control Pneumonia?

A. PCBI B. PSaCM C. SaPMC D. SAANS Answer: D

Q32. When did the UN General Assembly (UNGA) pass a resolution to designate the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims?

A. 2000 B. 2005 C. 2010 D. 2015 Answer: B

Q33. National Initiative for NISHTHA was launched in _________.

A. Goa B. Delhi C. J&K D. Ladakh Answer: C

Q34. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the ________.

A. heart B. brain C. kidney D. lungs Answer: B

Q35. When is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims observed?

A. 14 November B. 16 November C. 24 November D. 30 November Answer: B

Q1. When was the Press Council of India formed?

A. 1955 B. 1966 C. 1971 D. 1983 Answer: B

Q2. Who is elected as the President of UNESCO's Education Commission?

A. Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi B. Shafqat Mehmood C. Hisham ud-Din D. Shihab al-Din Answer: B

Q3. When is the National Press Day celebrated?

A. 5 September B. 15 October C. 16 November D. 4 December Answer: C

Q4. According to AirVisual, which is the most polluted city in the world?

A. Kolkata B. Delhi C. Chengdu D. Guangzhou Answer: B

Q5. Where is the UNESCO's Education Commission located?

A. Vienna B. Stockholm C. Paris D. Davos Answer: C

Q6. Who is appointed as the Indian Army's first female Judge Advocate General officer to be deployed on a foreign mission?

A. Lieutenant Colonel Jyoti Sharma B. Lieutenant Colonel Nikita A Nair C. Lieutenant Colonel Avani Chaturvedi D. Lieutenant Colonel Shanti Tigga Answer: A

Q7. Where is Aadi Mahotsav 2019 held?

A. J&K B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Amritsar Answer: B

Q8. Where was the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) 2019 held?

A. Lybia B. Cyprus C. Egypt D. Iran Answer: C

Q9. When did the UN General Assembly (UNGA) pass the resolution 51/95 and designated the observance of International Day for Tolerance?

A. 1982 B. 1986 C. 1991 D. 1996 Answer: D

Q10. When is the International Day for Tolerance observed?

A. 13 March B. 8 August C. 20 September D. 16 November Answer: D

Q11. Where was the World Para-Athletics Championships 2019 held?

A. Saudi Arabia B. Sharjah C. Dubai D. Al Ain Answer: C

Q12. India is to partner with China, Russia, and Japan to oppose the use of a __________ spectrum band for 5G operations.

A. 12 GHz B. 18 GHz C. 24 GHz D. 26 GHz Answer: D

Q13. India ranked ________ with a medal tally nine in the World Para-Athletics Championships 2019?

A. 12 B. 17 C. 21 D. 24 Answer: D

Q14. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has established a Development Council for __________.

A. Bicycle B. MotorBike C. Electric Cars D. Heavy Vehicles Answer: A

Q15. Who is appointed as the Chairperson of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons?

A. Asad Majeed Khan B. Jamsheed Marker C. Khalil Hashmi D. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui Answer: C

Q16. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is to lend a ________ loan to develop a suburban rail network in Mumbai.

A. $200 million B. $500 million C. $600 million D. $400 million Answer: B

Q17. Which Country topped the World Para-Athletics Championships 2019?

A. N.Korea B. Great Britain C. Switzerland D. China Answer: D

Q18. How many finalists were announced in the Global Cooling Prize?

A. 5 B. 8 C. 12 D. 15 Answer: B

Q19. Which State/UT launched the Mukhyamantri Septic Tank Safai Yojana?

A. Delhi B. Goa C. J&K D. Ladakh Answer: A

Q20. Who is appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC?

A. Justice Harish Chandra Mishra B. Justice Prashant Kumar C. Justice Ravi Ranjan D. Justice Kamala Rao Answer: C

Q21. When was the J&K Grameen Bank (JKGB) established?

A. 1998 B. 2004 C. 2009 D. 2013 Answer: C

Q22. Government of India along with _________ announced the finalists of the Global Cooling Prize.

A. Rocky Mountain Institute B. IIT-Guwahati C. IIT-Bombay D. Rathambore Institute of Science Answer: A

Q23. Which Bank topped the RRBs in terms of achievement of Rupay Card transaction targets (POS and eCOM)?

A. Delhi Grameen Bank B. Assam Grameen Bank C. J&K Grameen Bank D. Manipur Grameen Bank Answer: C

Q24. When was the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) established?

A. 1953 B. 1961 C. 1966 D. 1974 Answer: C

Q25. Who released the Driving Cities Index?

A. Toyota Motors B. Mister Auto C. Tesla, Inc. D. Maserati Answer: B

Q26. Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the _________, is participated in the three day China International Travel Mart from 15-17 November 2019 at Kunming, China.

A. Confederation of Indian Industry B. Kerala Ministry of Tourism C. Indian Trade and Export Centre D. India Tourism Development Corporation Answer: A

Q27. Who is appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of the department?

A. Prahlad Singh Patel B. G.Kamala Vardhana Rao C. R. K. Singh D. Ramkrishna Kusmaria Answer: B

Q28. What is the theme of the 2019 Aadi Mahotsav?

A. A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture, and Commerce B. Festival to Light up the Artisans C. Celebrating the Artisans D. The true colour of Celebration of handicrafts Answer: A

Q29. Where was the 40th UNESCO General Conference held?

A. Paris B. Rome C. Madrid D. Vienna Answer: A

Q30. Which city is named as the world's worst cities to drive in 2019 in the Driving Cities Index?

A. Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Pune Answer: B

Q31. India has aligned with the countries as the _________ spectrum has been used by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for satellite services.

A. 12 GHz B. 26 GHz C. 32 GHz D. 56 GHz Answer: B

Q32. _____ is set to become the world’s largest city by 2028, according to the UN.

A. Delhi B. Islamabad C. Washington D. None of these Answer: A

Q33. A pilot demonstration of ______ has begun at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2019.

A. BHIM B. PayTm C. Google Tez D. Oyo Answer: A

Q34. ______ has been identified as the highest risky country in terms of bribery threats in South Asia, according to the Trace Bribery Risk Matrix.

A. Bangladesh B. India C. Pakistan D. Malaysia Answer: A

Q35. Unilever recently named non-executive director _______ as its new chairman.

A. John Ross B. Jim Mattis C. Donald Sterling D. Nils Andersen Answer: D

Q1. Which Country is to 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII)?

A. USA B. China C. India D. Bangladesh Answer: C

Q2. How many countries are to participate in the 2019 World Kabaddi Cup tournament?

A. 5 B. 9 C. 12 D. 15 Answer: B

Q3. What is the theme of the 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII)?

A. Vision of Agriculture to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals B. Statistics for Transformation of Agriculture and Technology C. Transformation in Agricultural field D. Statistics for Transformation of Agriculture to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals Answer: D

Q4. Which Stat is to organize the 2019 World Kabaddi Cup tournament?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala C. Punjab D. Telangana Answer: C

Q5. Who is to host the 2019 World Kabaddi Cup?

A. Sri Lanka B. India C. USA D. New Zealand Answer: B

Q6. When did Jharkhand celebrate the State Formation day?

A. 1 November B. 2 November C. 14 November D. 15 November Answer: D

Q7. Which company released the Global Bribery Risk Index?

A. BIND Bribery Risk Matrix B. TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix C. KINX Bribery Risk Matrix D. LOTIS Bribery Risk Matrix Answer: B

Q8. In which year did the Jharkhand State form?

A. 1996 B. 1998 C. 2000 D. 2004 Answer: C

Q9. Which country stood last in the 2019 Global Bribery Risk Index ranking?

A. Yemen B. North Korea C. South Sudan D. Somalia Answer: D

Q10. The foundation day of Jharkhand falls on the birth anniversary of tribal leader __________.

A. Rehma Vasave B. Birsa Munda C. Bangaru Devi D. Bisoi Pandey Answer: B

Q11. Which country topped the Global Bribery Risk Index in the year 2019?

A. New Zealand B. Norway C. Denmark D. Sweden Answer: A

Q12. Which State does not share a border with Jharkhand?

A. Bihar B. Odisha C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: C

Q13. India ranked __________ in the Global Bribery Risk Index in the year 2019.

A. 63rd B. 78th C. 82nd D. 91st Answer: B

Q14. When did NITI Aayog launch the series with a workshop titled Health System for a New India: Building Blocks?

A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2017 D. 2018 Answer: D

Q15. Who is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand?

A. Raghubar Das B. Draupadi Murmu C. Arjun Munda D. Manohar Lal Khattar Answer: A

Q16. Which country was identified as the country with the highest risk in terms of bribery threats in South Asia?

A.India B.Pakistan C.China D.Bangladesh Answer: D

Q17. Who is the governor of Jharkhand?

A. Draupadi Murmu B. Acharya Devvrat C. Vajubhai Vala D. Najma Heptulla Answer: A

Q18. How much did Assam State Government allocate _________ for the development of Assam's Pathsala town?

A. Rs.20 crore B. Rs.30 crore C. Rs.40 crore D. Rs.50 crore Answer: B

Q19. Which Software company is to launch the Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting System, which will be able to predict conditions up to 12 hours in advance?

A. Infosys B. TCS C. IBM D. Microsoft Answer: C

Q20. Under which Ministry does Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) function?

A. Ministry of Agriculture and Technology B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry C. Ministry of Human Welfare D. Ministry of Food Processing and Research Answer: B

Q21. Which State launched the Mana Badi Nadu Nedu scheme?

A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Bihar D. Odisha Answer: B

Q22. __________ is to release the Health System for a New India: Building Blocks-Potential Pathways to Reform Report on 18 November 2019.

A. Ministry of Human Welfare B. NITI Aayog C. RBI D. Mihir Shah Committee Answer: B

Q23. Indian Railways and France’s Alstom have signed a procurement cum maintenance agreement with __________ to deliver ten high-powered electric locomotives in the financial year 2019-20.

A. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works B. M/s GE Global Sourcing India Pvt. Ltd. C. Madhepura Electric Locomotive Pvt. Ltd. D. BEML Limited Answer: C

Q24. How much did the Andhra Pradesh state government allocate under the Mana Badi Nadu Nedu?

A. Rs.10,000 crores B. Rs.12,000 crores C. Rs.15,000 crores D. Rs.18,000 crores Answer: B

Q25. Where did the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) organize the Regional Conference to share experiences in Citizen-Centric Governance, Digital Governance, and Capacity Building and Personnel Administration, improved public service delivery through e-Governance?

A. J & K B. Ladakh C. Assam D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: A

Q26. Which company, along with Indian Railways, is to deliver ten high-powered electric locomotives in the financial year 2019-20?

A. CZ LOKO B. Alstom C. Hyundai Rotem D. GE Transportation Answer: B

Q27. What is the theme of the Regional Conference that is organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)?

A. e-Governance and its Protocol in Union Territories of J&K B. Replication of Good Governance Practices in Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh C. Adoption of new Governance and reinstation of Law & order in Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh D. e-Governance and its Protocol in Union Territories of Ladakh Answer: B

Q28. Which Ministry organized the International Symposium on Lighting (iSoL) at International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar in Gurugram?

A. Ministry of Science & Technology B. Ministry of Civil Aviation C. Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises D.Ministry of Automation & Technology Answer: C

Q29. CCI approved the merger of the BNP Paribas (BNPP) Mutual Fund and __________ Mutual Fund.

A. BoB B. ICICI C. BoM D. HSBC Answer: A

Q30. Who received the Golden Leaf Award in the Most Impressive Public Service Initiative category for the year 2019?

A. Tobacco Board of India B. China Tobacco Association C. Tea Board of India D. Ashok Leyland Answer: A

Q31. With which Country did India plan to hold the first Bilateral Regional Forum at the BRICS Summit 2019?

A. China B. US C. Russia D. North Korea Answer: C

Q32. Where is the headquarters of RailTel Corporation located?

A. Gurgaon B. Guwahati C. Bengaluru D. Ahmedabad Answer: A

Q33. Where was the 2019 International Symposium on Lighting (iSoL) held?

A. Pune, Maharashtra B. Gurugram, Haryana C. Guwahati, Assam D. Hyderabad, Telangana Answer: B

Q34. When was RailTel Corporation established?

A. 1990 B. 1992 C. 1995 D. 2000 Answer: D

Q35. __________ became the first child-friendly police station in Telangana.

A. Begumpet Police Station B. Nallakunta Police Station C. Medipally police station D. Kukatpally Police Station Answer: C

Q1. Where was the 2nd Summit of World Religious Leaders held?

A. Azerbaijan B. Uzbekistan C. India D. UK Answer: A

Q2. Who was honored the Guru Nanak Dev Ji Achievers Award in 2019?

A. Anisa Sayyed B. Avneet Sidhu C. Saniya Shaikh D. Tejaswini Sawant Answer: B

Q3. Who is the Chairman of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI)?

A. President of India Ram Nath Kovind B. Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu C. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi D. Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Answer: C

Q4. Who won the Haryana Gaurav award in 2018?

A. Shiva Thapa B. Satish Kumar C. Gaurav Bidhuri D. Manoj Kumar Answer: D

Q5. When was the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI) established?

A. 1942 B. 1953 C. 1965 D. 1972 Answer: B

Q6. Which is the capital of Azerbaijan?

A. Baku B. Ganja C. Lankaran D. Sumqayit Answer: A

Q7. Who was conferred the Haryana Gaurav award in 2019 for winning the silver medal in the World Boxing Championship?

A. Manoj Kumar B. Amit Panghal C. Vijender Singh D. Akhil Kumar Answer: B

Q8. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani, has partnered with Jaipur based startup _________ to develop a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

A.ADDO India B.Trident International (P) Ltd C.Fleeca India D.Madras Rubber Factory Answer: C

Q9. Who is the President of Azerbaijan?

A. Ilham Aliyev B. Mehriban Aliyeva C. Ali Asadov D. Aras Agalarov Answer: A

Q10. Where was the 12th edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) held?

A. Dubai B. Abu Dhabi C. Sharjah D. Ajman Answer: A

Q11. Vashishth Narayan Singh who passed away on 14 November 2019 due to schizophrenia is a famous _________.

A. Chemist B. Botanist C. Mathematician D. Physician Answer: C

Q12. Who won the ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award by the 12th edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF)?

A. Dr. Majid M Bassuni B. Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla C. Dr. Syed Hasnain Haider-Shah D. Dr. Zul Paliwalla Answer: B

Q13. What is the financial messaging system used in China, which is similar to US-based SWIFT?

A. SPFS B. CIPS C. RTGS D. CBS Answer: A

Q14. CSIR IMTECH signs MoU with __________ to carry out research in areas of healthcare, especially in projects and missions where both the institutes can significantly complement each other.

A. IISc-Bengaluru B. AIIMS C. IIT-Guwahati D. IIT-Bombay Answer: D

Q15. What is the title of the workshop organized by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to leverage the academic expertise available in India?

A. DRDO-Academic Inter-area for Achievement Leadership in Future Technologies B. DRDO-Academic Inter-research for Aviational Locator and Fast Technologies C. DRDO-Academia Interaction for Achieving Leadership in Future Technologies D. DRDO-Academic Intra-organizational Aspect of Leadership in Future Technologies Answer: C

Q16. What is the financial messaging system used in Russia, which is similar to US-based SWIFT?

A. SPFS B. CIPS C. SWIFT D. CBS Answer: A

Q17. Who introduced the World Diabetes Day?

A. World Diabetes Health Care (WDHC) B. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) C. World Health Organization (WHO) D. B & C Answer: D

Q18. India is to partner with __________ to explore an alternative to the US-dominated Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) payment mechanism.

A. North Korea, Russia B. China, Russia C. Japan, China D. North Korea, Japan Answer: B

Q19. When was the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) established?

A. 1965 B. 1972 C. 1984 D. 1991 Answer: C

Q20. Who is the current executive director of Green Climate Fund (GCF), which is established within the framework of the UNFCCC?

A. Yannick Glemarec B. Assad Hafeez C. Henrietta H Fore D. Tegegnework Gettu Answer: A

Q21. What is the theme of the International Conference on Yoga organized by the Ministry of AYUSH?

A. Yoga to Preventive cardiology B. Yoga for Hypertension and cardiology C. Yogasana for Peace D. Yoga for Heart Care Answer: D

Q22. What is the symbol for the World diabetes day campaign?

A. red circle logo on a blue background B. black circle logo on a grey background C. blue circle logo on a white background D. green circle logo on a pink background Answer: C

Q23.Ministry of AYUSH is to organize the International Conference on Yoga at _________.

A.Bengaluru B.New Delhi C.Mysuru D.Aizawl Answer: C

Q24. When did the UN pass a resolution to adopt World Diabetes Day?

A. 2001 B. 2003 C. 2007 D. 2010 Answer: C

Q25. Where was the fourth BRICS-Young Scientist Forum (YSF) 2019 held?

A. Brazil B. China C. Russia D. South Africa Answer: A

Q26. National Children's day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of __________.

A. Dr.B.R. Ambedkar B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Mother Teresa Answer: B

Q27. When did the first sharing of financial account details between India and Switzerland happen?

A. February 2019 B. April 2019 C. July 2019 D. September 2019 Answer: D

Q28. Who won the BRICS Young Innovator Prize in 2019?

A. Ravi Prakash B. Govind Pandey C. Krishna Kumar D. Yuvaraj Singh Answer: A

Q29. What is the theme of the 2019 World diabetes day?

A. Save your generation from infliction B. Treat Diabetes Condition C. Family and Diabetes D. Eradicate Diabetes Answer: C

Q30. Who is the President of Switzerland?

A. Ignazio Cassis B. Ueli Maurer C. Alain Berset D. Guy Parmelin Answer: B

Q31. When was the Green Climate Fund established?

A. 2000 B. 2003 C. 2006 D. 2010 Answer: D

Q32. When is the Universal Children's Day designated by the United Nations?

A. 10 August B. 5 September C. 20 November D. 15 December Answer: C

Q33. Green Climate Fund to fund _________ to India to boost climate resilience.

A. $20 million B. $38 million C. $43 million D. $48 million Answer: C

Q34. With which Country India has decided to work to unearth black money closely?

A. Netherlands B. Switzerland C. Australia D. China Answer: B

Q35. Which State recently announced a complete ban on the use of all plastics below 50 microns with effect from January 2020?

A. Maharashtra B. Bihar C. Goa D. Odisha Answer: C

Q1. When was the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum held?

A. 2012 B. 2013 C. 2015 D. 2018 Answer: D

Q2. How much did India pledge to the UN Palestine refugee agency in 2020?

A. $3 million B. $4 million C. $5 million D. $8 million Answer: C

Q3. The _________ edition of the Paris Peace Forum was held in France.

A. 2nd B. 4th C. 6th D. 8th Answer: A

Q4. Who organized the sixth World Congress on Rural and Agriculture Finance?

A. Asia-Pacific Rural Agricultural and Credit Association B. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development C. Asian Development Bank D. A & B Answer: D

Q5. When was the first National Water Policy adopted in India?

A. 1963 B. 1969 C. 1976 D. 1987 Answer: D

Q6. The _________ World Congress on Rural and Agriculture Finance was held on 12 November 2019 in New Delhi.

A. first B. sixth C. thirteenth D. fifteenth Answer: B

Q7. Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal has been appointed as the Chief Justice of __________ High Court.

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Bihar D. Maharashtra Answer: A

Q8. ____________ committee has been formed to draft a New National Water Policy.

A. Mihir Shah B. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury C. Shanta Kumar D. Girish bapat Answer: A

Q9. Which Country is to host the 19th council of heads of government of SCO?

A. China B. Brazil C. Russia D. India Answer: D

Q10. Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya HC?

A. Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal B. Justice Pradeep Nandrajog C. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul D. Justice Muhammad Raffiq Answer: D

Q11. Bangladesh has partnered with _______ to build its first smart city and the biggest planned township on the outskirts of Dhaka.

A. India B. US C. China D. Japan Answer: C

Q12. ____________ is the first South Asian nation to criminalize offences related to match fixing.

A. India B. Pakistan C. Bangladesh D. Sri Lanka Answer: D

Q13. How much did India give to the UN Palestine refugee agency in 2019?

A. $1 million B. $3 million C. $5 million D. $7 million Answer: C

Q14. Which Country passed the Prevention of Offences Related to Sports to criminalize several offences related to match-fixing?

A. India B. China C. Sri Lanka D. Thailand Answer: C

Q15. Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary won the ________ medal in men's 10m air pistol event at the 14th Asian Shooting Championship in Qatar.

A. gold B. silver C. bronze D. He didn't win any Answer: B

Q16. Where did the 2019 Exercise Tiger Triumph commence?

A. Cochin B. Visakhapatnam C. Kolkata D. Chennai Answer: B

Q17. Where was the 14th Asian Shooting Championship held?

A. Doha B. Dhaka C. Kathmandu D. Jakarta Answer: A

Q18. Exercise Tiger Triumph is held between India and _________.

A. US B. Russia C. China D. North Korea Answer: A

Q19. Who won the gold in the women's 10 m air pistol event at the Asian Championship Shooting?

A. Wang Qian B. Chen Ying C. Heena Sidhu D. Manu Bhaker Answer: D

Q20. In which state was the President rule imposed in the month of November 2019?

A. J&K B. Ladakh C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: C

Q21. India ranked __________ in the 14th Asian Championship Shooting.

A. 4th B. 8th C. 12th D. 15th Answer: A

Q22. Who is the governor of Maharashtra?

A. Anusuiya Uikey B. Phagu Chauhan C. Bhagat Singh Koshyari D. Vajubhai Vala Answer: C

Q23. Which Country topped in the 14th Asian Championship Shooting?

A. China B. South Korea C. North Korea D. India Answer: A

Q24. Which Article of the Indian Constitution invokes the President's rule on a state on the recommendation of the governor of the state?

A. Article 356 B. Article 345 C. Article 361 D. Article 363 Answer: A

Q25. Who is appointed as the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India?

A. Syed Muazzem Ali B. Muhammad Imran C. Salahuddin Rabbani D. Moin-ul-Haq Answer: B

Q26. Where is the Kudankulam nuclear power plant located?

A. Andhra Pradesh B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka Answer: C

Q27. Where is the Institute of Aerospace Medicine of Indian Air Force located?

A. Hyderabad B. Bhubaneshwar C. Sulur D. Bengaluru Answer: D

Q28. When was the Kudankulam nuclear power plant commissioned?

A. 2010 B. 2011 C. 2012 D. 2013 Answer: D

Q29. When did India and China train the first batch of Afghan diplomats?

A. 2015 B. 2016 C. 2017 D. 2018 Answer: D

Q30. With which Country did India partner to set up cybersecurity cooperation in the backdrop of cyber-attack on the Kudankulam nuclear power plant that happened in the year 2019?

A. China B. US C. Russia D. Japan Answer: C

Q31. When was the Foreign Service Institute established?

A. 1975 B. 1986 C. 1991 D. 2000 Answer: B

Q32. Which State launched an online registration portal for MSME units to facilitate the setting up of new MSME units in November 2019?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. West Bengal C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan Answer: C

Q33. The ________ edition of the North East Festival showcased the northeast culture, fashion, food, music, and art.

A. 5th B. 7th C. 9th D. 13th Answer: B

Q34. India along with _________ is to begin the training programme of the second batch of Afghan diplomats.

A. Thailand B. China C. Russia D. Indonesia Answer: B

Q35. What is the theme of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) Annual Conference?

A. Bilateral ties to save provide Health Aid B. Changing Paradigms in Aerospace Healthcare C. Healthcare in a different dimension D. Innovation, Care and healthcare for a strong nation Answer: B

Q1. Where is the India's first elephant memorial located?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar C. West Bengal D. Odisha Answer: A

Q2. Which Bank launched mobile ATMs in Kalaburagi, Karnataka?

A. Dena Bank B. Karur Vysya Bank C. Karnataka Gramin Bank D. ICICI Bank Answer: C

Q3. Where was the first session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) held?

A. Madrid B. Nienna C. Stockholm D. Rome Answer: A

Q4. Which space company launched a second set of 60 mini-satellites in November 2019?

A. NASA B. SpaceX C. SpaceIL D. i-Space Answer: B

Q5.ITPGRFA is also known as the International Seed Treaty. What does ITPGRFA for?

A. International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture B. International Treaty of Plastic and Gas For Agro-based research C. Indian Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Farming and Agri-based technology D. Indian Treaty of Plant Gene Research for Food and Agriculture Answer: A

Q6.When did SpaceX launch 60 mini-satellites for the first time?

A.April 2019 B.May 2019 C.August 2019 D.September 2019 Answer: B

Q7. When was the first session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) held?

A. 2002 B. 2004 C. 2006 D. 2010 Answer: C

Q8.How many districts were announced as drought-affected districts in Rajasthan?

A.4 B.8 C.7 D.10 Answer: A

Q9. The _______ session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) was held from 11-16 November 2019.

A. 5th B. 6th C. 7th D. 8th Answer: D

Q10. When is the World Pneumonia Day observed?

A. 1 November B. 12 November C. 14 November D. 30 November Answer: B

Q11. Where was the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) held?

A. Italy B. Spain C. Netherlands D. Sweden Answer: A

Q12. What is the theme for the 2019 World Pneumonia Day?

A. Healthy lungs for all B. Prevent Pneumonia to save lives C. Pneumonia eradication - SDG D. Pneumonia free Globe Answer: A

Q13. The Inaugural Conclave on National Capital Region-______ was held in Delhi on 11 November 2019.

A. 2032 B. 2035 C. 2041 D. 2045 Answer: C

Q14. Who organized the Inaugural Conclave on National Capital Region-2041?

A. National Capital Region Pollution Control Board B. Delhi Pollution Control Board C. National Capital Region Planning Board D. MoEFCC Answer: C

Q15. Who established the World Pneumonia Day?

A. WHO B. UNICEF C. Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia D. International Coalition against Child Pneumonia Answer: C

Q16. What was the theme of The Inaugural Conclave on National Capital Region-2041?

A. PURE B. Planning for Tomorrow's Greatest Capital Region C. Sustainable Growth Development for NCR D. Today's Greatest Capital Region and its Sanctification Answer: B

Q17. Which Country observed the 101st Armistice Day on 11 November 2019?

A. UK B. Italy C. Turkey D. Australia Answer: A

Q18. What is the proposed investment for the CNG terminal project in Bhavnagar, Gujarat?

A. Rs.1,200 crore B. Rs.1,500 crore C. Rs.1,700 crore D. Rs.1,900 crore Answer: D

Q19. Which of the company/ies is/are to develop the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) terminal in Bhavnagar, Gujarat?

A. Padmanabh Mafatlal Group, Foresight Group B. Adani Gas Pvt. Ltd. C. Indraprastha Gas Ltd. D. IRM Energy Group, NGV Global Company Answer: A

Q20. UK's Armistice Day observation is to commemorate those who died in ___________.

A. World War I B. World War II C. American Revolution D. Ottoman's Revolution Answer: A

Q21. In which State does Bhavnagar located?

A. Assam B. Gujarat C. Rajasthan D. Bihar Answer: B

Q22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to attend the 11th BRICS summit in __________.

A. South Africa B. Russia C. Brazil D. China Answer: C

Q23. The Gujarat government gave its approval for a ________ in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

A. Nuclear plant B.CNG terminal C. Thermal Plant D. EV making Plant Answer: B

Q24. What is the theme of the 11th BRICS summit?

A. SDGs and the Global Economy B. Economic Growth for an Innovative Future C. Development and upliftment to the needed D. Statistical Survey and Resolution Answer: B

Q25. Which of the following app is to be launched by RBS Bank, to encourage customers to budget and save better, in the month of November 2019?

A. Bo B. HUL C. R-Clan D. YONO Answer: A

Q26. Which is the world's smallest hoofed animal?

A. Vietnam mouse-deer B. Aurochs C. African Elk D. Mastodons Answer: A

Q27. Which of the following app was launched by HSBC Bank to provide business banking service?

A. HSBC E-serv B. HSBC Kinetic C. HSBC Pub-trans D. HSBC-KYC Answer: B

Q28. Which of the following is among the 25 most wanted lost species that are focused on the Global Wildlife Conservation's Search for Lost Species initiative?

A. Elk B. African Reindeer C. Vietnam mouse-deer D. All the above Answer: C

Q29. Who instituted the Bandana Sen Library Awards?

A. Chandra-Sushila Chandra Library B. OneUp Library, Bookstudio, and Learning Lab C. National Library of India, Kolkata D. Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library Answer: B

Q30. Where is Fuzhou located?

A. China B. Taiwan C. Japan D. North Korea Answer: A

Q31. _________ has entered the World Monuments Watch List under the Ancient Water System of the Deccan Plateau of the World Monument Funds.

A. Sunga Saavadi B. Suranga Bawadi C. Underground water Tunnel in Rajasthan D. Gravity tunnel Answer: B

Q32. Who set the record by clinching their fourth straight Fuzhou China Open title for the year 2019?

A. Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo B. Keigo Sonoda, Muhammad Rian Ardianto C. Kantaphon Wangcharoen, Sameer Verma D. Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Answer: A

Q33. Where is Suranga Bawadi located?

A. Andhra Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Uttar Pradesh D. Karnataka Answer: D

Q34. Where did the Karez System originate?

A. Persia B. Iran C. China D. A & B Answer: D

Q35. Who won the Men's Singles category of 2019 Fuzhou China Open?

A. Marcus Fernaldi Gideon B. Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo C. Kento Momota D. Huang Dongping Answer: C

Q1. How may eminent personalities received the 2019 Achievers award by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh?

A. 127 B. 200 C. 308 D. 400 Answer: D

Q2. When was the National Education Day observed for the first time in India?

A. 2000 B. 2002 C. 2008 D. 2012 Answer: C

Q3. Who released the Assamese version of the book "Courts of India"?

A. Sarbananda Sonowal B. Ranjan Gogoi C. Jagdish Mukhi D. Sujaul Karim Answer: B

Q4. The National Education Day commemorate the birth anniversary of __________.

A. Vallabhbhai Patel B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak C. Lala Lajpat Rai D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Answer: D

Q5. When is the first Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) expected to take its flight?

A. 2024 B. 2025 C. 2030 D. 2032 Answer: D

Q6. When is the National Education Day celebrated in India?

A. 8 November B. 11 November C. 14 November D. 20 November Answer: B

Q7. PS Krishnan passed away recently was an _________.

A. Indian Politician B. Indian Bureaucrat C. Indian Writer D. Indian Scientist Answer: B

Q8. Exercise Indra 2019 is being held between India and ________.

A. Bhutan B. China C. Japan D. Russia Answer: D

Q9. Who is developing the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in India?

A. Russian Company B. Defence Research and Development Organisation C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited D. Aeronautical Development Agency Answer: D

Q10. Exercise Indra 2019 is be held in ___________.

A. November 2019 B. December 2019 C. January 2020 D. February 2020 Answer: B

Q11. India has signed to procure ________ Light Combat Aircraft Tejas (LCA) Mark-1A and Mark-2 and 114 new fighter jets in the next decade.

A. 83 B. 108 C. 125 D. 148 Answer: A

Q12. When is the World Science Day for Peace and Development observed?

A. 5 November B. 8 November C. 10 November D. 12 November Answer: C

Q13. Who was the tenth Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC)?

A. B. B. Tandon B. TN Seshan C. T. S. Krishnamurthy D. V. S. Ramadevi Answer: B

Q14. Under how many categories were the 2019 National Entrepreneurship Awards categorized?

A. 3 B. 7 C. 9 D. 12 Answer: A

Q15. What is the theme of the World Science Day for Peace & Development in the year 2019?

A. Open science, leaving no one behind B. Leaving no one behind C. Science-Data Source for the world D. None of the above Answer: A

Q16. When was the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship set up by the government of India?

A. 2000 B. 2008 C. 2010 D. 2014 Answer: D

Q17. In the _________ edition of the National Entrepreneurship Awards, a total of 36 entrepreneurs and Ecosystem builders received the award.

A. 2nd B. 4th C. 8th D. 12th Answer: B

Q18. When was the first World Science Day for Peace & Development observed?

A. 1998 B. 2002 C. 2006 D. 2010 Answer: B

Q19. Who presented the 2019 National Entrepreneurship Awards to Enterprises and Ecosystem builders?

A. Mahendra Nath Pandey B. Rattan Lal Kataria C. Kailash Choudhary D. Ashok Gehlot Answer: A

Q20. MILAN 2020 has been scheduled to be held at ___________.

A. Mumbai B. Goa C. Visakhapatnam D. Cochin Answer: C

Q21. When did the leaders proclaim the Declaration on Science and the Use of Scientific Knowledge and to follow up on the recommendations of the Science Agenda: Framework for Action at the World Conference on Science in Budapest?

A. 1985 B. 1999 C. 2005 D. 2010 Answer: B

Q22. When was the MILAN, the multilateral naval exercise, established?

A. 1988 B. 1995 C. 2000 D. 2004 Answer: B

Q23. Where was the Mid Planning Conference (MPC) for MILAN exercise held?

A. Cochin B. Chennai C. Kolkata D. Visakhapatnam Answer: D

Q24. Where was the first BRIC Summit held?

A. Brazil B. China C. Russia D. India Answer: C

Q25. Who organized the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC)?

A. UAE Oil Company B. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company C. Abu Dhabi Oil & Gas Company D. Abu Dhabi Marketing and pipeline company Answer: B

Q26. When was the first BRIC Summit held?

A. 2000 B. 2004 C. 2009 D. 2012 Answer: C

Q27. Who represented India at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC)?

A. Dharmendra Pradhan B. Piyush Goyal C. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat D. Arjun Ram Meghwal Answer: A

Q28. When did South Africa join the BRICS group?

A. 2005 B. 2009 C. 2011 D. 2013 Answer: C

Q29. Who is the Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)?

A. Pawan Kumar B. Kiran Singh C. Sanjiv Singh D. Abisek Pandey Answer: C

Q30. Who inaugurated the 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO)?

A. T. K. Sanyal B. Bimal K Roy C. G. C. Manna D. Vijay Kumar Answer: B

Q31. When was the BRICS Summit held in India?

A. 2009 B. 2010 C. 2011 D. 2012 Answer: D

Q32. Indian Oil Corporation Limited has plans to set up a new 2G Ethanol plant at _____________.

A. Ahmedabad B. Guwahati C. Jaipur D. Panipat Answer: D

Q33. Who organized the 27th COCSSO Conference?

A. Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation B. Ministry of Commerce & Economy C. Ministry of Human Resource and Development D. Ministry of Commerce, Statistics & Programme Implementation Answer: A

Q34. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) approved the Environment Clearance to ________ to set up a new 2G Ethanol plant.

A. Bharat Petroleum B. Indian Oil Corporation Limited C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation D. Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd Answer: B

Q35. What is the theme of the 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO)?

A. Statistical development and impacts B. Sustainable Development Goals C. Statistical and Sustainable Developments D. Indian Statistics and Economy Answer: B

Q1. Manu Bhaker is associated with which sport?

A. Archery B. Wrestling C. Cricket D. Shooting Answer: D

Q2. Who has become the first Indian male cricketer to play 100 T20 international cricket?

A. MS Dhoni B. Rohit Sharma C. Virat Kohli D. Suresh Raina Answer: B

Q3. Which of the following actors will be honoured by Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award at the Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF)?

A. Anupam Kher B. Naseeruddin Shah C. Boman Irani D. Nawazuddin Siddiqui Answer: D

Q4. Which of the following industrialists has been conferred with the prestigious Deming Distinguished Service Award for Dissemination and Promotion Overseas?

A. Pawan Munjal B. Rahul Bajaj C. Navin Jindal D. Venu Srinivasan Answer: D

Q5. Who among the following will be conferred with the ‘Raja Ram Mohan Roy award’ for his outstanding contribution towards journalism?

A. Aroon Purie B. Gulab Kothari C. Shobhana Bhartia D. Vineet Kumar Jain Answer: B

Q6. Which city has hosted the 10th Asian Conference of Emergency Medicine held in November 2019?

A. Beijing, China B. Tokyo, Japan C. New Delhi, India D. Islamabad, Pakistan Answer: C

Q7. Which of the following cities has hosted the Ganga Utsav to mark the 11th anniversary of Ganga as a National River?

A. Patna B. Haridwar C. New Delhi D. Varanasi Answer: C

Q8. Two-days mega global investors summit held in which place which was inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

A. Shimla B. Dharamshala C. Dehradun D. Sri Nagar Answer: B

Q9. In which station Indian Railway has installed two health ATM that will provide 16 health check-ups for Rs 50-100?

A. New Delhi Railway Station B. Howrah Junction C. Lucknow Charbagh railway station D. Jaipur Railway Station Answer: C

Q10. PS Sreedharan Pillai has been appointed as the Governor of which state?

A. Manipur B. Meghalaya C. Mizoram D. Nagaland Answer: C

Q11. Who among the following has been crowned ‘Miss Asia Global 2019’ at Gokulam Convention centre in Kochi, Kerala?

A. Samiksha Singh B. Nguyen Thi Yen Trang C. Leeseul Kim D. Sara Damnjanovic Answer: D

Q12. Which Indian shooter has won the gold medal in women’s 10m air pistol event in the Asian Shooting Championships 2019 held at Lusail Shooting Complex, Doha, Qatar?

A. Rahi Sarnobat B. Tejaswini Sawant C. Anisa Sayyed D. Manu Bhaker Answer: D

Q13. Sara Damnjanovic, who crowned as ‘Miss Asia Global Title 2019’ belongs to which country?

A. Serbia B. Belarus C. Hungary D. Spain Answer: A

Q14. Which of the following countries hosted the 15th meeting of the Governing Council of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP)?

A. Nepal B. India C. Bangladesh D. Maldives Answer: C

Q15. Name the US- Bangladesh Naval Exercise which has been started in Chattogram, Bangladesh?

A. Sampriti-2019 B. Lakshya-2019 C. Al Nagah-III 2019 D. CARAT- 2019 Answer: D

Q16. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri has inaugurated a new Guru Nanak Chair at which university to enable research around the teachings of the founder of the Sikh religion?

A. University of Birmingham B. University of Oxford C. University of Cambridge D. University of Edinburgh Answer: A

Q17. Novak Djokovic has won the fth Paris Masters title for 2019 by defeating Canadian youngster Denis Shapovalov in the nal, he belongs to which country?

A. Switzerland B. Spain C. Serbia D. Italy Answer: C

Q18. Name the driver who won the US Grand Prix Formula one 2019 title?

A. Lewis Hamilton B. Max Verstappen C. Valtteri Bottas D. Charles Leclerc Answer: C

Q19. What is the name of the first-ever joint military exercise of India-Uzbekistan that begun on November 04, 2019 and will continue till November 13, 2019, at Chirchiq Training Area near Tashkent?

A. Yudh Abhyas B. Dustlik C. Hand in Hand D. Dharma Guardian Answer: B

Q20. Which state has launched a rst of its kind job helpline number (76260-76260) for the unemployed youth of the state under the ‘Ghar Ghar Rozgar’ programme?

A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh C. Punjab D. Madhya Pradesh Answer: C

Q21. Where is the headquarters of RBI located?

A. New Delhi B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Ranchi Answer: C

Q22. Where is the headquarters of Yamaha Motors located?

A. Japan B. Malaysia C. China D. Bangladesh Answer: A

Q23. Where is the headquarters of Maruti Suzuki located ?

A. New Delhi B. Chennai C. Hyderabad D. Bihar Answer: A

Q24. Which does Ministry respond to Moody change in outlook?

A. Ministry of External Affairs B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Internal Affairs D. Ministry of Texitles Answer: B

Q25. ADB approves $300 million for power transmission expansion in ______________

A. Bangladesh B. Ranchi C. Himachal pradesh D. Bihar Answer: A

Q26. _______increases household income limits for borrowers of NBFCs and MFIs

A. RBI B. SBI C. Dena Bank D. Canara Bank Answer: A

Q27. Maruti Suzuki India cuts production for 8th straight month in____________

A. October B. September C. November D. December Answer: A

Q28. Where is Sanskrit Bharati Vishwa Sammelan being organised in November 2019?

A. Lucknow B. Aligarh C. Pune D. New Delhi Answer: D

Q29. Google celebrates __________anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall

A. 30th B. 48th C. 49th D. 32nd Answer: A

Q30. Maruti Suzuki India cuts production for __________straight month in October.

A. 8th B. 9th C. 6th D. 5th Answer: A

Q31. India Yamaha Motor launched BS-VI compliant variants of ___________?

A. Bikes B. Cars C. Jeep D. None of These Answer: A

Q32 .________ India cuts production for 8th straight month in October

A. Maruti Suzuki B. Ashok Leyland C. Larsen and Tourbo D. Tech Mahindra Answer: A

Q33. Google celebrates ______ anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall

A. 30th B. 19th C. 32nd D. 35th Answer: A

Q34. Which state celebrating its Foundation Day on November 9th?

A. Bihar B. Madhya Pradesh C. Uttarakhand D. TamilNadu Answer: C

Q35. ADB approves ________ million for power transmission expansion in Bangladesh

A. $ 300 millions B. $ 320 millions C. $ 350 millions D. $ 380 millionswrong Image Answer: A

Q1. Piyush Goyal to participate in 9th BRICS Trade Ministers Meet in_____________?

A. New Zealand B. Malaysia C. Singapore D. Brasilia Answer: D

Q2. Skill India certifies 500 skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning in _________?

A. Agra B. Chennai C. Ranchi D. Bihar Answer: A

Q3. Marghe and Her Mother to be the closing film at _______IFFI?

A. 50th B. 48th C. 49th D. 52nd Answer: A

Q4. Curtains come down on the _______India International Science Festival in Kolkata?

A. 5th B. 7th C. 6th D. 8th Answer: A

Q5. Google India appoints former Star and Disney head Sanjay Gupta as new ______________?

A.CEO B. Country Manager C. CFO D. Zonal Head Answer: B

Q6. When BRICS was founded?

A. 2006 B. 2008 C. 2007 D. 2010 Answer: A

Q7. MPC for MILAN _____concludes at Visakhapatnam?

A. 2020 B. 2021 C. 2022 D. 2023 Answer: A

Q8. Cabinet Secretary chairs NCMC meeting to deal with Severe Cyclone Bulbul over _______ and Odisha?

A. West Bengal B. TamilNadu C. Bihar D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: A

Q9. Finance Minister presides over Passing Out Ceremony of the _______ Batch of IRS C and CE Officers?

A. 69th B. 72nd C. 70th D. 71st A

Q10. India to host _________Mens Hockey World Cup?

A. 2022 B. 2023 C. 2021 D. 2020 Answer: B

Q11. Piyush Goyal to participate in ________ BRICS Trade Ministers Meet in Brasilia?

A. 9th B. 7th C. 6th D. 5th Answer: A

Q12. Exim Bank gives _____________line of credit to Ghana?

A. $ 30 million B. $ 28 million C. $ 32 million D. $ 35 million Answer: A

Q13. Which day is observed on November 8th?

A. International Day of Radiology B. National Youth Day C. National Maritime Day D. World Zoonoses Day Answer: A

Q14. Who is conferred for ABLFGlobal Asian award?

A. Kumar Mangalam Birla B. Suresh kumar C. Laksmi Mittal D. Anil Ambhani Answer: A

Q15. Which scientific institute unveils its first electric airplane?

A. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research B. Indian Space Research Organization C. National Aeronautics and Space D. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Answer: C

Q16. When International Day of Radiology 2019 observed?

A. November 8th B. December 6th C. October 15th D. July 16th Answer: A

Q17. Which bank gives $30 million line of credit to Ghana?

A. Exim Bank B. National Australia Bank C. Deutsche Bank D. Mizuho Bank Ltd Answer: A

Q18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays obeisance at ___________________?

A. Guru Gobindh Singh B. Gurudwara Ber Sahib C. Guru Nanak D. Guru Arjen Answer: B

Q19. Skill India certifies ______skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning in Agra?

A. 530 B. 650 C. 550 D. 500 Answer: D

Q20. Which is the closing film of the 50th IFFI?

A. In The Land Of Poison Women B. The Surgical Strike C. Super 30 D. Marghe and Her Mother Answer: D

Q21. Which place in India did MPC for MILAN 2020 concluded?

A. Bihar B. Hyderabad C. Visakhapatnam D. Ranchi Answer: C

Q22. Which year's Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is celebrated recently?

A. 550th B. 560th C. 558th D. 625th Answer: A

Q23. Who to participate in 9th BRICS Trade Ministers Meet in Brasilia?

A. Shri Suresh Prabhu B. Shri Ramesh kumar C. Shri Piyush Goyal D. Shri Rajesh Sharma Answer: C

Q24. Curtains come down on the 5th India International Science Festival in ___________?

A. Kolkata B. Ranchi C. Mumbai D. Chennai Answer: A

Q25. Which bank signed MoU for finance purposes?

A. Indian Bank B. Yes Bank C. Canara Bank D. Dena Bank Answer: A

Q26. Which country to host the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup?

A. India B. Australia C. South Africa D. Indonesia Answer: A

Q27. Finance Minister presides over Passing Out Ceremony of the _______ Batch of IRS C and CE Officers?

A. 69th B. 71st C. 75th D. 81st Answer: A

Q28. Which week to be organized by Sports Minister in schools plans to take it to all states?

A. Fitness Week B. World Interfaith Harmony Week C. World Immunization Week D. World Breastfeeding Week Answer: A

Q29. Who is appointed as Google India Country Manager?

A. Rajesh Sharma B. Suresh Sharma C. Vikram Raj D. Sanjay Gupta Answer: D

Q30. Among the given states, which state is affected by Cyclone Bulbul?

A. Odisha B. TamilNadu C. Kerala D. Himachal Pradesh wrong Image Answer: A

Q31. The ____________________ tested its efficiency and preparedness during the Regional Level Search and Rescue Workshop and Exercise 2019 (ReSAREX- 19) conducted in Goa.

A Border Security Force B Indian Air Force C Indian Coast Guard D Indian Navy Answer: C

Q32. Which of the following state tops the “India Justice Report 2019”?

A Tamil Nadu B Maharashtra C Punjab D Haryana Answer: B

Q33. Who among the following was conferred the ABLF Global Asian Award 2019?

A Ratan Tata B Lakshmi Mittal C Anil Ambani D Kumar Mangalam Birla Answer: D

Q34. The American financial service company __________________ has downgraded India’s economic outlook to “Negative” from “Stable”.

A Kroll Bond Rating Agency B Demotech C Moody’s D Realpoint Answer: C

Q35. Which of the following film screening is for differently-abled persons in International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

A Mission Mangal B Super 30 C Lage Raho Munna Bhai D Batla House Answer: C

Q1. Manu Bhaker bags _______medal in women 10m air pistol event?

A. Gold B. Silver C. Bronze D. None of the above Answer: A

Q2. The 10th Asian Conference of Emergency Medicine held at _________?

A. New Delhi B. Hyderabad C. Rajasthan D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q3. Where is the headquarters of BIMSTEC?

A. Dhaka B. Chennai C. Baliuag D. Balurghat Answer: A

Q4. Which state does Abhisek Sarkar belong to?

A. West Bengal B. Himachal Pradesh C. Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh Answer: A

Q5. Where is the headquarters of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

A. Beijing B. Baghdad C. Baia Mare D. Baiyin Answer: A

Q6. Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian male cricketer to play ________T20I?

A. 100 B. 105 C. 110 D. 120 Answer: A

Q7. Who to launch three books on Guru Nanak Dev Ji?

A. Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank B. Shri Rajesh Sharma C. Shri Vivek Sharma D. Shri Dinesh Gupta Answer: A

Q8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Integrated Check Post at Kartarpur Corridor on _____________?

A. 20th December,2019 B. 9th November,2019 C. 6th october,2019 D. 25th December, 2019 Answer: B

Q9. Who inaugurates the first-ever BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Vishakhapatnam?

A. Shri Ram Kumar B. Shri Vivek Sharma C. Shri Ramesh kumar D. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya Answer: D

Q10. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates _____Asian Conference of Emergency Medicine?

A. 10th B. 12th C. 11th D. 15th Answer: A

Q11. Among the given states, which state listed in the Justice Delivery India Justice Report?

A. Kerala B. Madhya Pradesh C. TamilNadu D. Bihar Answer: A

Q12. Manu Bhaker bags gold medal in women _____air pistol event?

A. 10m B. 12m C. 15m D. 14m Answer: A

Q13. Who partners with Central Bank of India for Payment Related Services?

A. All India Institutes of Medical Sciences India B. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) C. Indian Institute Of Coal Management India D. Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute Answer: B

Q14. How many dollars did the USA announces an increase in the H-1B work visa application?

A. 5 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12 Answer: C

Q15. Who addresses the 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations?

A. Shri Prakash Javedakar B. Shri Vivek Sharma C. Shri Rahul Sharma D. Shri Amit Shah Answer: D

Q16. Who to inaugurate the Integrated Check Post at Kartarpur Corridor on 9th November 2019?

A. Shri Suresh Menon B. Shri Dinesh Kumar C. Shri Rajnath Singh D. Shri Narendra Modi Answer: D

Q17. Which university to Collaborate With AIIMS, KMC On Genetic Testing?

A. University Of Michigan B. University of Stanford C. University of Cambridge. D. University of Oxford Answer: A

Q18. Who addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations?

A. Shri Amit Shah B. Shri Rajnath Singh C. Shri Venkaiah Naidu D. Shri Ramesh Kumar Answer: A

Q19. How many online applications for all-India rollout to strengthen IT enablement of railways?

A. 3 B. 5 C. 4 D. 6 Answer: A

Q20. Khadi Bhawan Delhi Half Yearly Retail Exceeds _________ crore from Previous Year

A. Rs 3.44 crores B. Rs 4.51 crores C. Rs 4.65 crores D. Rs 5.25 crores Answer: A

Q21. Indian Navy and _____________Bilateral Maritime Exercise Samudra Shakti Progresses in the Bay of Bengal?

A. Indonesian Navy B. Iran Navy C. Russian Navy D. USA Navy Answer: A

Q22. Coal Minister announces ________ increase in Ex-Gratia for fatal Coal Mine Accidents?

A. 300% B. 280% C. 270% D. 295% Answer: A

Q23. Who becomes the first Indian male cricketer to play 100 T20I?

A. Suresh Raina B. Rohit Sharma C. KL Rahul D. Virat Kohli Answer: B

Q24.Who graces the concluding session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization joint exercise?

A. Shri Suresh Sharma B. Shri Vikram Singh C. Shri Dinesh Gupta D. Shri Nityanand Rai Answer: D

Q25. Which country protests a new political map of India?

A. Nepal B. Pakistan C. SriLanka D. Bhutan Answer: A

Q26. Who won award at Dhaka Lit-fest recently?

A. Abhisek Sarkar B. Suresh Varma C. Dinesh Kumar D. Vikram Singh Answer: A

Q27. Which country announces an increase in the H-1B work visa application fee by 10?

A. USA B. Andorra C. New Caledonia D. Iran Answer: A

Q28. How many books are launched on behalf of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 6 Answer: A

Q29. Which bank partners with GeM for Payment Related Services?

A. Central Bank of India B. Bank of Baroda C. Dena bank D. Yes Bank Answer: A

Q30. Who bags gold medal in women 10m air pistol event?

A. Annu Raj Singh B. Manu Bhaker C. Heena Sidhu D. Yashaswini Singh Deswa Answer: B

Q31. India International Science Festival (IISF) inaugurated at ___________________ in India?

A. Kolkata B. Chennai C. Hyderabad D. Kerala Answer: A

Q32. Which state tops in Justice Delivery according to India Justice Report?

A. TamilNadu B. West Bengal C. Patna D. Maharashtra Answer: D

Q33. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates the first-ever BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in ________________?

A. Hyderabad B. Chennai C. Vishakhapatnam D. Patna Answer: C

Q34. Who inaugurates 10th Asian Conference of Emergency Medicine?

A. Shri Vikram Sharma B. Shri Suresh Prabhu C. Shri Rajnath Singh D. Shri Venkaiah Naidu Answer: D

Q35. Which country to host No Money For Terror Conference Next Year?

A. Pakistan B. India C. Indonesia D. Iran Answer: B

Q1. Who won the financial Reporting category of the National Awards For Excellence in Journalism, 2019?

A. Krishna Kaushik B. Sandeep C. Saurabh Duggal D. A & B Answer: D

Q2. Which state is to ban auto-rickshaws running on diesel on 6 November 2019?

A. Odisha B. Uttar Pradesh C. Bihar D. Karnataka Answer: C

Q3. Who presented the National Awards For Excellence in Journalism, 2019?

A. All India Radio (AIR) B. Press Council of India (PCI) C. Press Bureau of India (PBI) D. Press Trust of India (PTI) Answer: B

Q4. The commerce ministry suggested ___________ to prepare a roadmap to attain self-sufficiency in edible oil production for India at an inter-ministerial meeting.

A. agriculture ministry B. home affairs ministry C. import & export ministry D. ministry of petroleum oil & gas Answer: A

Q5. Who won the Raja Ram Mohan Roy award of the 2019 National Awards For Excellence in Journalism?

A. Ghulab Kothari B. Raj Chengappa C. Sanjay Saini D. Anu Abrahim Answer: A

Q6. Announcement of ban on auto-rickshaws running on diesel by the Bihar State government will be effective from ________.

A. January 2020 B. May 2020 C. November 2020 D. January 2021 Answer: D

Q7. Which Minister of India participated in the 15th governing council meeting of SACEP at Dhaka, Bangladesh?

A. Harsh Vardhan B. Prakash Javadekar C. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar D. Piyush Goyal Answer: B

Q8. Which of the following is not a South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) country?

A. Bhutan B. Pakistan C. Afghanistan D. Thailand Answer: D

Q9. When was the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) established?

A. 1977 B. 1965 C. 1982 D. 1990 Answer: C

Q10. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) launched the ________ portal to integrate all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas with a common standard, which includes around 636 schools and 2.67 million students.

A. Padshala B. Edupadshala C. EKVS D. Shala Darpan Answer: D

Q11. Which country was named as not free in terms of internet freedom status for the ninth consecutive year in the Freedom on the Net (FoTN) report for the year 2019?

A. Afghanistan B. The UAE C. Pakistan D. Sri Lanka Answer: C

Q12. Where was the 15th governing council meeting (GCM) of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) held?

A. Maldives B. Bangladesh C. Sri Lanka D. Bhutan Answer: B

Q13. When did the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designate 6 November as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict?

A. 1975 B. 1983 C. 1995 D. 2001 Answer: D

Q14. India was declared ________ in its internet freedom status.

A. partly free B. not free C. full free D. free Answer: A

Q15. When is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict observed?

A. 6 November B. 12 November C. 4 December D. 10 December Answer: A

Q16. India is to provide safe drinking water to everyone by _________.

A. 2020 B. 2022 C. 2024 D. 2025 Answer: C

Q17. Who installed the two Health ATMs at the Charbagh railway station in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh?

A. YOLO B. VeeCare C. Star Health D. CARE Answer: A

Q18. Where was the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Water Management held?

A. New Delhi B. Pune C. Ahmedabad D. Chennai Answer: B

Q19. Which country ranked as the world’s worst abuser of internet freedom for the fourth consecutive year in the Freedom on the Net (FoTN) report for the year 2019?

A. India B. Pakistan C. Dubai D. China Answer: B

Q20. When was the National Cancer Control Programme established?

A. 1975 B. 1984 C. 1985 D. 1992 Answer: A

Q21. Who is re-elected as the President of the UAE?

A. Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan B. Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan C. Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan D. Hazza bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Answer: B

Q22. Who released the Freedom on the Net (FoTN) report for the year 2019?

A. Freedom House B. Freedom cult C. WHO D. World Freedom Net Answer: A

Q23. Centre along with SBI and LIC has announced to infuse _________ for the stalled real estate or housing projects across the country.

A. Rs.15 crore B. Rs.25 crore C. Rs.20 crore D. Rs.30 crore Answer: B

Q24. When was the first National Cancer Awareness Day observed?

A. 2001 B. 2005 C. 2008 D. 2014 Answer: A

Q25. Infant Protection Day is celebrated on ___________.

A. 1 November B. 7 November C. 15 November D. 21 November Answer: B

Q26. The National Cancer Awareness coincide with the birth anniversary of __________.

A. Galileo Galilei B. Pierre Curie C. Marie Curie D. Johannes Kepler Answer: C

Q27. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti functions under __________.

A. Ministry of Human Resource Development B. Ministry of Education C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Higher Education Answer: A

Q28. 11,258 signatories from more than 153 countries, including 69 from India, presented the trends in climate change have declared _________ and provided a set of effective mitigating actions.

A. Equatorial climate effect B. climate emergency C. Regional climate change D. Regional climate change Answer: B

Q29.When is the Infant Protection Day celebrated?

A.5 September B.10 October C.7 November D.8 December Answer: C

Q30. When is the National Cancer Awareness Day observed?

A. 15 January B. 11 May C. 12 June D. 7 November Answer: D

Q31. Where did the Indian Railways install two Health ATMs?

A. Charbagh railway station B. Faizabad Junction railway station C. Kasganj Junction railway station D. Zafarabad Junction railway station Answer: A

Q32. RBI Bank increased the withdrawal limit of PMC bank to ________ per account.

A. Rs.20,000 B. Rs.30,000 C. Rs.40,000 D. Rs.50,000 Answer: D

Q33. Who inaugurated the Mission Innovation (MI) Face to Face meeting of Innovation Challenges-2019?

A. Ajay Kumar Bhalla B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. DR. Harsh Vardhan D. Prahlad Singh Patel Answer: C

Q34. A new Anti-Terrorist Cell has been set up in which city?

A. Hyderabad B. Bengaluru C. Amravati D. New Delhi Answer: B

Q35. Which of the following cities will host the Weaves textile fair 2019?

A. Thane B. Nagpur C. Erode D. Vishkhapatnam Answer: C

Q1. Which Bank is to provide loan to strengthen the power connectivity between southern and northern parts of the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu?

A. ADB B. IMF C. World Bank D. RBI Answer: A

Q2. Central government is to establish sports training centres at _________ locations in India.

A. five B. eight C. ten D. fifteen Answer: A

Q3. Which Indian Pharmaceutical Industries entered into a licensing agreement with AstraZeneca UK Ltd. to introduce specialty and generics products in the China market?

A. Lupin B. Sun C. Randstad D. Netmeds Answer: B

Q4. The first-ever BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave is to be held at _________ on 7-8 November 2019.

A. Visakhapatnam B. Cochin C. Chennai D. Kolkata Answer: A

Q5. Indian Railways introduced _________ in the 69th Foundation Day of Western Railway.

A. Serv Rake B. Uttam Rake C. Sewa Serv D. Uttam Sewa Answer: B

Q6. The first-ever BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave is to be held at Visakhapatnam on 7-8 November 2019. What does BIMSTEC Stand for?

A. Bay of Bengal Institute for Multi-Service Technical and Economic Cooperation B. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Maritime-Service Technical and Environmental Cooperation C. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Maritime-Sea Technical and Economic Coordination D. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Answer: D

Q7. The Consumer Affairs Ministry announced that the price of onion has risen to _________ a kg as the supplies are running short as of 5 November 2019.

A. Rs.50 B. Rs.60 C. Rs.70 D. Rs.80 Answer: D

Q8. The Asian Development Bank is to provide a ________ loan to strengthen the power connectivity between southern and northern parts of the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu.

A. $231 million B. $383 million C. $451 million D. $654 million Answer: C

Q9. Who organized the Chromium 2019 in New Delhi?

A. National Chromium Development Association (NCDA) B. International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) C. Indian Chromium Development Association (ICDA) D. National Chromium Development Institution (NCDI) Answer: B

Q10. Which State is to ban state-owned vehicles that are older than 15 years across from checking pollution?

A. Karnataka B. Uttar Pradesh C. Bihar D. Odisha Answer: C

Q11. For the first time, Which spacecraft crossed the boundary that marks the edge of the Sun's realm and the start of the interstellar space?

A. InSight 1 B. InSight 2 C. Voyager 1 D. Voyager 2 Answer: C

Q12. Which State has announced that it is to English medium from standard first to standard eight in government schools from the next academic year?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh C. Telangana D. Maharashtra Answer: B

Q13. Voyager 2 Spacecraft became the _________ human-made object to journey out of the Sun's influence.

A. first B. second C. third D. fourth Answer: B

Q14. When was the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) established?

A. 1980 B. 1970 C. 1965 D. 1960 Answer: D

Q15. Which spacecraft had crossed the boundary that marks the edge of the Sun's realm and the start of the interstellar space?

A. Voyager 1 B. Voyager 2 C. Soyuz‑TM D. Soyuz 7K‑OK Answer: B

Q16. Where is the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Igniter Complex at the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) located?

A. Bengaluru B. Pune C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q17. Who organized the International Conference on Soil and Water Resources Management for Climate Smart Agriculture and Global Food and Livelihood Security?

A. Soil Conservation Society of India (SCSI), India B. International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO), the US C. World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), China D. All the above Answer: D

Q18. Who inaugurated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Igniter Complex at the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)?

A. Shripad Naik B. Rajnath Singh C. Bipin Rawat D. Bikram Singh Answer: A

Q19. Where is the International Conference on Soil and Water Resources Management for Climate Smart Agriculture and Global Food and Livelihood Security held?

A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Hyderabad D. Sriharikota Answer: A

Q20. What is the theme for the India Pavilion that is held at World Travel Market (WTM) 2019?

A. Incredible India B. Incredible India- Tour around Sub-continent C. Find Incredible India D. Incredible India-Find Incredible India Answer: D

Q21. A small personal model of advanced spectroscopes which was made on the first day of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 was dedicated to ___________.

A. Meghnad Saha B. C V Raman C. Homi J. Bhabha D. A & B Answer: D

Q22. Where is the World Travel Market (WTM) being held?

A. London B. Beijing C. Moscow D. Stockholm Answer: A

Q23. 1,598 students created Guinness Record for the largest _________ lesson.

A. astrophysics B. quantum physics C. organic chemistry D. Hindi literature Answer: A

Q24. The _________ India-Russia Annual Summit was held in Vladivostok, Russia.

A. 15th B. 20th C. 25th D. 30th Answer: B

Q25. who is the Governor of Gujarat?

A. Acharya Dev Vrat B. Vijay Rupani C. B.D. Mishra D. Phagu Chauhan Answer: A

Q26. Where was the India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference held?

A. Kazan B. Moscow C. New Delhi D. Bengaluru Answer: B

Q27. Where is the Diamond Research and Mercantile (Dream) City being built?

A. Surat B. Ahmedabad C. Pune D. Jaipur Answer: A

Q28. Who inaugurated the India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference?

A. Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh B. Denis Manturov Russian Minister of Industry and Trade C. Anatoliy Serdyukov Russian Minister of Industry and Trade D. A & B Answer: D

Q29. Gujarat state government has announced that the State will have over __________ of renewable energy by 2022.

A. 20 GW B. 30 GW C. 50 GW D. 70 GW Answer: B

Q30. Centre has directed NAFED to supply the maximum possible quantities to the Delhi government, Mother Dairy, and Safal for retailing. What does NAFED stand for?

A. National Agri-Cooperative Marketing Facility of India B. Natural and Agricultural Corporate Marketing Facility of India C. National Agri-Cultivation and Marketing Federation of India D. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Answer: D

Q31. Baker McKenzie released its __________ annual Global Transactions Forecast 2020.

A. second B. fifth C. eight D. tenth Answer: B

Q32. Who is the General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command of the Indian Army?

A. Cherish Mathson B. Gurpal Singh Sangha C. Satinder Kumar Saini D. Manoj Mukund Naravane Answer: C

Q33. Baker McKenzie reported that in 2019, India is expected to see mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals of over _________.

A. $50 billion B. $52.1 billion C. $54.3 billion D. $56.5 billion Answer: B

Q34. Which neighboring country of India has appointed new governors in all its seven provinces?

A. Srilanka B. Bhutan C. Myanmar D. Nepal Answer: D

Q35. Which bank has been fined Rs.5 crore by the Reserve Bank of India for violating rules?

A. Bikaner Rural Co-Operative Bank B. Mehsana Urban Co-Operative Bank C. Ludhiana Urban Co-Operative Bank D. None of the above Answer: B

Q1. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is to identify online shopping as an addictive disorder by __________.

A. 2022 B. 2024 C. 2025 D. 2030 Answer: B

Q2. The _______ edition of the Wastelands Atlas 2019 was released by Narendra Singh Tomar?

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

Q3. Who sworn in as the Governor of Mizoram?

A. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai B. Jagdish Mukhi C. Karan Singh D. Radha Krishna Mathur Answer: A

Q4. When was the Wastelands Atlas released for the first time?

A. 1998 B. 2000 C. 2002 D. 2004 Answer: B

Q5. Who released the Wastelands Atlas 2019?

A. Department of Land Resources B. National Remote Sensing Centre C. India Geological Centre D. A & C Answer: D

Q6. Which NGO helped the Coimbatore Railway Station to become a visually-challenged friendly station?

A. Goonj B. Katha C. Darpan D. Anuprayas Answer: D

Q7. Which State government signed an agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to restore the state's forests and preserve its biodiversity?

A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Mizoram C. Assam D. Himachal Pradesh Answer: C

Q8. Which railway station became the first to become a visually-challenged friendly station?

A. Mysuru B. Jaipur C. Chennai D. Ahmedabad Answer: A

Q9. Assam State government signed an agreement worth ________ with the French Development Agency (AFD) to restore the state's forests and preserve its biodiversity.

A. Rs.200 crore B. Rs.400 crore C. Rs.500 crore D. Rs.800 crore Answer: B

Q10. Which Tamil Nadu railway station has now become visually-challenged friendly?

A. Chennai B. Coimbatore C. Kanyakumari D. Trichy Answer: B

Q11. When was the first phase of the Assam Project for Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC) launched?

A. 2010 B. 2013 C. 2016 D. 2017 Answer: B

Q12. The __________ edition of women scientists’ and Entrepreneurs’ conclave will be organized at the India International Science Festival (IISF) at Kolkata on 7-8 November 2019.

A. third B. fourth C. fifth D. sixth Answer: C

Q13. Centre partnership with ___________ launched the Skills Build platform.

A. Infosys B. TCS C. IBM D. Microsoft Answer: C

Q14. How much did the Assam State government allocate for the second phase of the Assam Project for Forest and Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC)?

A. Rs.300 crore B. Rs.500 crore C. Rs.400 crore D. Rs.700 crore Answer: B

Q15. Where is the headquarters of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) located?

A. Mumbai B. KolkataCorrect Image C. Jaipur D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q16. Who is the Director-General and Chairman of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)?

A. PK Shrivastava B. Sushil Chandra C. Shashi Shanker D. Saurabh Kumar Answer: D

Q17. Where is the headquarters of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) located?

A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Jaipur D. Lucknow Answer: B

Q18. When was the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) established?

A. 1712 B. 1788 C. 1824 D. 1888 Answer: A

Q19. When was the Swedish Bofors Haubits FH77 imported by India?

A. 1910s B. 1930s C. 1960s D. 1980s Answer: D

Q20. _________ coined the name Mission Innovation (MI) which was launched by 20 countries during COP-21.

A. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern B. Australian PM Scott Morrison C. Indian PM Narendra Modi D. Thailand PM Prayut Chan-o-cha Answer: C

Q21. Vigyan Samagam, India’s first-ever global Mega-Science exhibition, was inaugurated at the Science City in ___________.

A. Hyderabad B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Kolkata Answer: D

Q22. Which year is used as the base year for tariff reduction by Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?

A. 2011 B. 2012 C. 2013 D. 2014 Answer: D

Q23. Who is developing the Dhanush Artillery Guns?

A. Ordnance Factory Board B. Military Factory C. Punj Lloyd Factory D. Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Answer: A

Q24. When was the Mission Innovation (MI) launched?

A. November 2015 B. December 2016 C. January 2016 D. May 2016 Answer: A

Q25. How many member countries are there under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?

A. BRICS countries B. ASEAN countries C. BRICS countries and 6 FTA partners of RCEP D. ASEAN countries and 6 FTA partners of RCEP Answer: D

Q26. The Indian Army will have the first regiment of ________ indigenously upgraded Dhanush artillery guns in place by March 2020.

A. 6 B. 12 C. 18 D. 24 Answer: C

Q27. Which Country refused to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement as RCEP failed to address the negotiations raised by the country?

A. Australia B. New Zealand C. India D. South Korea Answer: C

Q28. Cambodia and Bangladesh became the first participants to join the Exercise CARAT in _________.

A. 2000 B. 2002 C. 2005 D. 2010 Answer: D

Q29. Where is Chattogram located?

A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka C. Bangladesh D. India Answer: C

Q30. How many member countries are there under Mission Innovation (MI)?

A. 12 and the European Commission B. 18 and the European Commission C. 24 and the European Commission D. 26 and the European Commission Answer: C

Q31. Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2019 is held between __________.

A. Sri Lanka and the US B. Cambodia and India C. Bangladesh and the US D. Thailand and India Answer: C

Q32. What is the theme of the 2019 biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Conference?

A. Access to Justice B. Equal Access to Justice and the Rule of Law C. Strengthening the rule of law through technology D. Empowering women through the knowledge of Law Answer: B

Q33. Where is the naval exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2019 held?

A. Bangladesh B. The US C. New Zealand D. Brunei Answer: A

Q34. Who is the Prime Minister of Australia?

A. Anthony Albanese B. Malcolm Turnbull C. Scott Morrison D. Josh Frydenberg Answer: C

Q35. Which Country hosted the 2019 Biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers Conference?

A. India B. Thailand C. China D. Sri Lanka Answer: D

Q1. The _________ Global Exhibition on Services (GES) was held in New Delhi.

A. 2nd B. 5th C. 7th D. 10th Answer: B

Q2. Who is the President of Brazil?

A. Michel Temer B. Jair Bolsonaro C. Hamilton Mourão D. Fernando Haddad Answer: B

Q3. Which country does not border Brazil?

A. Peru B. Suriname C. Uruguay D. Chile Answer: D

Q4. The government is to set up a museum showcasing 70 years of _______ struggle.

A. Suparna B. Valakhilyas C. Asura D. Naga Answer: D

Q5. Which Institute invented methods to generated electricity from clothes drying in the natural ambience?

A. ISRO B. IISc C. IIT-Kharagpur D. IIT-Madras Answer: C

Q6. Who is appointed as the Member Staff, Railway Board, and ex-officio Secretary?

A. Rajesh Agrawal B. Vinod Kumar Yadav C. Manoj Pande D. V.K.Pathak Answer: C

Q7. The dashboard for the ICEDASH and ATITHI, IT initiatives of Finance Ministry, was developed by _________.

A. Department of Commerce B. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) C. National Informatics Centre (NIC) D. B & C Answer: D

Q8. What is the prize money for the JCB Prize for Literature award?

A. Rs.25 lakh B. Rs.50 lakh C. Rs.75 lakh D. Rs.90 lakh Answer: A

Q9. Which IT initiatives are launched recently by Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate arriving international passengers by electronic filing of Customs baggage and currency declarations?

A. ICEDASH B. ATITHI C. TISHER D. A & B Answer: D

Q10. How many identified Champion Services Sectors are to be focused on the Global Exhibition on Services (GES)?

A. 8 B.12 C. 16 D. 18 Answer: B

Q11. Who is the chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)?

A. D. V. Sadananda B. Rakesh Kuma C. B.S Nakai D. Dr. U.S Awasthi Answer: C

Q12. Who is to organize the 5th Global Exhibition on Services (GES)?

A. Ministry of Commerce B. Services Export Promotion Council C. Confederation of Indian Industry D. All the above Answer: D

Q13. When was the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) established?

A. 1958 B. 1967 C. 1973 D. 1982 Answer: B

Q14. Who is the author of the book The Far Field?

A. Ashwin Sanghi B. Madhuri Vijay C. Preeti Shenoy D. Anita Desai Answer: B

Q15. Who inaugurated the 5th Global Exhibition on Services (GES)?

A. PM Modi B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. Amit Shah D. Piyush Goyal Answer: D

Q16. __________ introduced its Nano-technology based product range for on-field trials.

A. IFFCO B. FSSAI C. Ministry of Agriculture D. Krishi Vigyan Kendra Answer: A

Q17. When was the JCB Prize for Literature award established?

A. 2002 B. 2008 C. 2010 D. 2018 Answer: D

Q18. Which of the following is not a member country of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

A. China B. India C. Kazakhstan D. Sri Lanka Answer: D

Q19. Who won the 2019 JCB Prize for Literature?

A. Arundhati Roy B. Madhuri Vijay C. Aravind Adiga D. Kiran Desai Answer: B

Q20. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is to host the ________ joint exercise on urban earthquake.

A. ASEAN B. RCEP C. SCO D. COP-25 of UNFCCC Answer: C

Q21. Where was the 2019 WTA Finals held?

A. Sweden B. China C. Spain D. Switzerland Answer: B

Q22. Who won the 2019 WTA Finals in China located?

A. Elina Svitolina B. Caroline Wozniacki C. Ashleigh Barty D. Maria Sharapova Answer: C

Q23. When was the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM) launched?

A. 1963 B. 1971 C. 1982 D. 1989 Answer: B

Q24. Who won the Paris Masters 2019 title in the Men's Doubles category?

A. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, Nicolas Mahut B. Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem C. John Isner, Daniil Medvedev D. Juan Martín del Potro, Bianca Andreescu Answer: A

Q25. Who won the Paris Masters 2019 title in Men's Singles category?

A. Andy Murray B. Rafael Nadal C. Novak Djokovic D. Denis Shapovalov Answer: C

Q26. Ministry of AYUSH launched the _________, which was upgraded from the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM) at Erragadda, Hyderabad.

A. Institute for Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (IUMSD) B. National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD) C. National Institute of Unani and Ayurvedic Medicine for Skin Disorders (NIUAMSD) D. Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin disorders and diabetes (CRIUMSD) Answer: B

Q27. Novak Djokovic won the ________ edition 2019 Rolex Paris Masters.

A. 25th B. 32ndwrong Image C. 48th D. 53rd Answer: C

Q28. Which Indian Actor will get 'Icon of Golden Jubilee' award at the 50th International Film Festival of India?

A. Rishi Kapoor B. Amitabh Bachchan C. Shahrukh Khan D. Rajinikanth Answer: D

Q29. Which actress will get Lifetime Achievement award at the Golden Jubilee of International Film Festival of India?

A. Isabelle Adjani B. Isabelle Huppert C. Catherine Deneuve D. Chloe Grace Moretz Answer: Option B

Q30. MOU concerning military medicine and military education was signed by Indian with which country?

A. Israel B. Uzbekistan C. Iran D. Saudi Arabia Answer: B

Q31. The 8th meeting of Indo-German Energy Forum was concluded in which city?

A. Lucknow B. Noida C. New Delhi D. Bhopal Answer: C

Q32. Development of how many desalination plants at Lakshadweep has been announced at the silver jubilee of NIOT?

A. 12 B. 8 C. 6 D. 10 Answer: C

Q33. Which of the following states will implement a social security scheme to provide financial assistance to media personnel?

A. Odisha B. Haryana C. Telangana D. West Bengal Answer: D

Q34. Which Indian Sand Artist won Italian Golden Sand Art Award 2019?

A. Seva Ram B. Nandlal Bose C. Sudarsan Pattnaik D. Andrew Clemens Answer: C

Q35. Who is going to be the new MD and CEO of IndusInd Bank?

A. Sumant Kathpalia B. P.S. Jayakumar C. S.S. Mallikarjuna Rao D. Romesh Sobti Answer: A

Q1. Which smart watch company has been bought by Google?

A. ASUSTeK Computer B. Polar Electro C. Fitbit D. Pebble Time Answer: C

Q2. Which Indian player has been announced to be included in the Ambassador Group?

A. PV Sindhu B. Saina Nehbal C. Mary Kom D. Vijendra Singh Answer: C

Q3. What is the rank of India in the latest FIFA rankings?

A. 114 B. 104 C. 106 D. 124 Answer: C

Q4. Which organization has prepared an Indian Brain Atlas for the first time?

A. IIIT Hyderabad B. Banaras Hindu University C. NIT Kurukshetra D. IIT Delhi Answer: A

Q5. Which country has successfully test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from its latest nuclear-powered submarine?

A. Japan B. Russia C. China D. France Answer: B

Q6. Which city is included in the Creative Cities list by UNESCO in 2019 from India?

A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Hyderabad D. Both B and C Answer: D

Q7. Who among the following has assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Power?

A. Samant Goel B. Sanjeev Nandan Sahai C. Pramod Kumar Misra D. I.V. Subba Rao Answer: B

Q8. ICICI Lombard has decided to sell insurance products with the help of which bank?

A. SBI B. BoB C. Corporation Bank D. Karur Vysya Bank Answer: D

Q9. Who has bagged the Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival (CIFF) 2019?

A. Nawazuddin Siddiqui B. Shahrukh Khan C. Amitabh Bachchan D. Manoj Bajpai Answer: A

Q10. Which of the following institute is to partner with ISRO to set up space technology cell?

A. IIT Roorkee B. IIT Bombay C. IIT Kanpur D. IIT Delhi Answer: D

Q11. How much GST was collected in the country for the month of October-2019?

A. 95,380 Crore B. 105,610 Crore C. 94,916 Crore D. 92,442 Crore Answer: A

Q12. In which country Blockchain-based carbon trading exchange has been launched?

A. Malaysia B. Japan C. Singapore D. China Answer: C

Q13. What is the time limit fixed by TRAI for mobile phone call ring?

A. 40sec B. 45 sec C. 35 sec D. 30 sec Answer: D

Q14. Who is the governor of Kerala?

A. Tamilisai Soundararajan B. Arif Mohammad Khan C. Vajubhai Vala D. Banwarilal Purohit Answer: B

Q15. Dustlik-2019 is a Military exercise of India with which country?

A. France B. Kazakhstan C. Japan D. Uzbekistan Answer: D

Q16. Public Health Emergency has been issued in which city due to high air pollution?

A. Bangalore B. Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Faridabad Answer: C

Q17. The site of Gottiprolu is in which state?

A. Maharastra B. UP C. Haryana D. Andhra Pradesh Answer: D

Q18. Which organization has allowed to obtain universal account number online in India?

A. IRDA B. EPFO C. ESIC D. CRA Answer: B

Q19. Gurudas Dasgupta, who recently passed away belongs to which profession?

A. Singer B. Politician C. Director D. Yoga teacher Answer: B

Q20. In how many phases will the Jharkhand assembly elections be conducted?

A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 4 Answer: B

Q21. What is the cost allocated for the setting up of Anti-Human-Trafficking-Units (AHTUs) across India?

A. Rs.10 crore B. Rs.50 crore C. Rs.100 crore D. Rs.120 crore Answer: C

Q22. The _________ meeting of the Indo–German Energy Forum (IGEF) was concluded on 1 November 2019 in New Delhi.

A. 8th B. 12th C. 15th D. 14th Answer: A

Q23. Where was the first India International Science Festival (IISF) be held?

A. New Delhi B. Chennai C. Banglore D. Mumbai Answer: B

Q24. ___________ is the first Central Government hospital in India to start the latest Robot Surgery facility.

A. Safdarjang Hospital B. Delhi Government Hospital C. Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital D. Bhagwan Mahaveer Hospital Answer: A

Q25. Where will the 5th India International Science Festival (IISF) be held?

A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Hyderabad Answer: C

Q26. Where is the Safdarjang Hospital (SJH) located?

A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Chennai D. Hyderabad Answer: B

Q27. Who inaugurated the robotic surgery facility in the Safdarjung Hospital?

A. Harsh Vardhan B. Piyush Goyal C. Faggan Singh Kulaste D. Smriti Irani Answer: A

Q28. What is the cost allocated for the setting up of Women Help Desks (WHDs) in ten thousand police stations across India?

A. Rs.10 crore B. Rs.50 crore C. Rs.100 crore D. Rs.120 crore Answer: C

Q29. Who is to be conferred the Icon of Golden Jubilee of the IFFI award in 2019?

A. Amitabh Bachchan B. Farhan Akhtar C. Mammootty D. Rajinikanth Answer: D

Q30. Where was the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held?

A. Tashkent B. New Delhi C. Moscow D. Beijing Answer: A

Q31. Who represented India at the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?

A. Nirmala Sitharaman B. Rajnath Singh C. V. Muraleedharan D. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Answer: B

Q32. India is to sign 2 MoUs concerning military medicine and military education with _________ during the visit of Rajnath Singh.

A. Germany B. Thailand C. Uzbekistan D. Russia Answer: C

Q33. When was the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and Germany launched?

A. 2001 B. 2003 C. 2004 D. 2007 Answer: D

Q34. Germany has announced it plans to invest 200 million euros in reforming the bus sector in __________.

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Telangana D. Karnataka Answer: B

Q35. How much did German plan to invest __________ for creating friendly urban mobility during the visit of German Chancellor Dr.Angela Merkel?

A. 1 billion euros B. 2 billion euroswrong Image C. 2.5 billion euros D. 3 billion euros Answer: A

Q1. Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh said that the defence budget would be augmented by more than ________ over the next five years.

A. Rs.25,000 crore B. Rs.40,000 crore C. Rs.50,000 crore D. Rs.60,000 crore Answer: D

Q2. Who is to be appointed as the MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank?

A. Romesh Sobti B. Sumant Kathpalia C. Shyam Srinivasan D. Padmaja Chunduru Answer: B

Q3. Where is the headquarters of Coal India Limited (CIL) located?

A. Kolkata B. Jaipur C. Chandigarh D. Mumbai Answer: A

Q4. When did the Army Aviation Corps (AAC) celebrated the Raising Day?

A. 30 October B. 31 October C. 1 November D. 2 November Answer: C

Q5. Where is the headquarters of the Indian Air Force located?

A. Allahabad B. New Delhi C. Bangalore D. Gandhinagar Answer: B

Q6. Who is the Chairman & MD of Coal India Limited (CIL)?

A. Anil Kumar Jha B. RA Sankara Narayanan C. Shri Karnam Sekar D. Shyam Srinivasan Answer: A

Q7. In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/68/163 at its 68th session. By passing the resolution, UNGA designated 2 November as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI). The date was chosen to mark the commemoration of the assassination of two French journalists in Mali on 2 November 2013.

A. Air Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal B. Air Marshal Arup Raha C. Air Marshal Amit Dev D. Air Marshal Arjan Singh Answer: C

Q8. When did the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) pass the resolution and designated 2 November as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI)?

A. 1985 B. 1990 C. 2005 D. 2013 Answer: D

Q9. When was the Coal India Limited (CIL) established?

A. 1960 B. 1965 C. 1970 D. 1975 Answer: D

10. Which of the following campaign was launched by UNESCO to gain attention to the journalists who face danger?

A. #SideforJournalist B. #KeepTruthAlive C. #FaceDanger D. #JournalistProtection Answer: B

Q11. Which organization has set its target to produce 750 million tonnes of coal by the Financial Year 2020-21?

A. Bharat Coking Coal B. Eastern Coalfields C. Central Mine Planning and Design Institute D. Coal India Limited Answer: D

Q12. When is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists observed?

A. 15 May B. 10 September C. 17 October D. 2 November Answer: D

Q13. Where was the seventh Meeting of the Economic and Financial Partnership held?

A. New Delhi B. New York C. Hyderabad D. California Answer: A

Q14. Argon-40 on Moon's exosphere originates from the radioactive disintegration of ___________.

A. Potassium-40 B. Beryllium-40 C. Plutonium-40 D. Vanadium-40 Answer: A

Q15. Where will the 16th ASEAN-India Summit be held?

A. India B. Bangladesh C. Pakistan D. Thailand Answer: D

Q16. Chandrayaan-2 detected _________ from the lunar exosphere.

A. Strontium-40 B. Argon-40 C. Nihonium-40 D. Caesium-40 Answer: B

Q17. Who served as the President’s Honorary Surgeon (PHS) in 2019?

A. Lt Gen Abhay Krishna B. Lt Gen Anup Banerji C. Lt Gen Vishal Paghat D. Lt Gen RP Singh Answer: B

Q18. Who developed the world's first-ever Indian Brain Atlas?

A. IIT-Delhi B. IIT-Madras C. IIT-Roorkee D. IIT-Hyderabad Answer: D

19. Who was the Director-General of Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS) in 2018?

A. Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Unni B. Lt Gen Alwin Durai C. Lt Gen Prajesh Gupta D. Lt Gen Jomon Yohonan Answer: A

Q20. Sanjeev Nandan Sahai replaced _________ as Secretary of the Ministry of Power.

A. Rajkumar Rao B. Subhash Chandra C. Subramaniyam Naidu D. Kathir Singh Answer: B

Q21. Who is the Director-General of Army Aviation Corps (AAC)?

A. Lt Gen P K Bharali B. Lt Gen Kanwal Kumar C. Lt Gen Pawan Kumar D. Lt Gen Abilash Reddy Answer: A

Q22.Who took charge as the Director-General of Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS)?

A.Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Unni B.Lt Gen JeyaKumar Singh C.Lt Gen Anup Banerji D.Lt Gen Dilip Singh Answer: C

Q23. Which Institute has agreed to set up ISRO Space Technology Cell jointly?

A. IIT-Kanpur B. IIT-Delhi C. IIT-Madras D. IIT-Guwahati Answer: B

Q24.Who assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Power?

A.Sanjeev Nandan Sahai B.Subhash Chandra Garg C.Raj Kumar Singh D.Kiran Babu Answer: A

Q25. When was the Army Aviation Corps (AAC), the arm of the Indian Army, formed?

A. 1975 B. 1980 C. 1986 D. 1992 Answer: C

Q26. The __________ Meeting of the Economic and Financial Partnership was co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Steven Mnuchin, the US Secretary of the Treasury.

A. 5th B. 7th C. 9th D. 12th Answer: B

Q27. The Army Aviation Corps (AAC) celebrated the __________ Raising Day on 1 November 2019.

A. 28th B. 34th C. 38th D. 42nd Answer: B

Q28. With which Bank did Government e-Marketplace (GeM) sign MoU for payment-related services?

A. Indian Bank B. Dena Bank C. Canara Bank D. A & C Answer: D

Q29. Name the city which was designated by UNESCO as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of GASTRONOMY?

A. Gandhinagar B. Lucknow C. Dehradun D. Hyderabad Answer: D

Q30. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo presented the prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence to ________________.

A. Hindustan Coca-Cola B. Tata Coffee C. Pepsico India D. Carlsberg India Answer: C

Q31. The 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will honour superstar ______________ with a special Icon of Golden Jubilee Award.

A. Aamir Khan B. Rajinikanth C. Amitabh Bachchan D. Shahrukh Khan Answer: B

Q32. Name the Film producer who was one of the owners of Venus Records and Tapes, recently passed away?

A. Raj Kishore B. Srivallabh Vyas C. Narendra Jha D. Champak Jain Answer: D

Q33. Which of the following state of India cabinate passed a resolution to institute Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Award?

A. Himachal Pradesh B. Delhi C. Haryana D. Punjab Answer: D

Q34. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the 21st North East Book Fair in ______________.

A. Silchar B. Jorhat C. Guwahati D. Dibrugarh Answer: C

Q35. Name the city which was designated by UNESCO as a member of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of FILM?

A. Mumbai B. Delhi C. Bengaluru D. Kolkata Answer: A

Q1. Who took charge as India's new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?

A. Pavan Kapoor B. Shivshankar Menon C. Nirupama Rao D. Kanwal Sibal Answer: A

Q2. The German Chancellor __________ is on a two-day visit to India.

A. Heiko Maas B. Henriette Reker C. Angela Merkel D. Björn Höcke Answer: C

Q3. Where was the first UN Climate Change Conference COP held?

A. Berlin, Germany B. Stockholm, Sweden C. London, Uk D. Vienna, Austria Answer: A

Q4. Which State hosted the multilingual writers meet in India?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Telangana Answer: C

Q5. Which Country withdrew from hosting the COP25 Climate conference?

A. Brazil B. Madagascar C. Ethiopia D. Chile Answer: D

Q6. Where was the KVS-Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Parv inaugurated?

A. India Gate, Maharashtra B. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra C. Lohagad Fort, Maharashtra D. Lonavla, Maharashtra Answer: A

Q7. Which Country organized Design Festa to exhibit artwork?

A. India B. Bangladesh C. Japan D. China Answer: C

Q8. What is the deadline fixed by the world countries to eradicate Tuberculosis (TB)?

A. 2025 B. 2027 C. 2030 D. 2032 Answer: C

Q9. Which country has confirmed its bid to host COP25 Climate conference?

A. Chile B. Spain C. Italy D. German Answer: B

Q10. Odisha launched 5T initiative in the State. What does 5T statnd for?

A. Technology, Transparency, Teamwork, Transformation, and Time B. Training, Teamwork, Transparency, Transformation, and Target C. Tactics, Term, Teamwork, Transformation, and Time D. Term, Transparency, Taxation, Transformation, and Termination Answer: A

Q11. Where is Pasighat located?

A. Assam B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Manipur D. Mizoram Answer: B

Q12. Centre has approved for the establishment of Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) ___________ of Assam.

A. Nalbari B. Dhemaji C. Dima Hasao D. Darrang Answer: C

Q13. Who announced financial assistance to childcare institutions under 5T initiative of the state?

A. Naveen Patnaik B. ‎K. Chandrashekar Rao C. Arvind Kejriwal D. Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy Answer: A

Q14. Which of the following country launched the worlds’ first blockchain-based carbon trading exchange?

A. Malaysia B. Indonesia C. Cambodia D. Singapore Answer: D

Q15. India is the _________ country to sign MoU with Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) on strategic partnership.

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

Q16. Which military organization of Saudi Arabia did Indian Ministries of Defence sign MoU for military acquisition, industries, research, development, and technology and Civil aviation sector?

A. Saudi Arabian Military Industries B. Military Industries Corporation of Saudi Arabia C. General Authority of Military Industries of Saudi Arabia D. National Authority of Corporation of Saudi Arabia Answer: C

Q17. When was the first UN Climate Change Conference COP held?

A. 1985 B. 1988 C. 1992 D. 1995 Answer: D

Q18. Which of the country is planning to conduct first bilateral naval exercise with India?

A. The UAE B. Thailand C. Dubai D. Saudi Arabia Answer: D

Q19. Who is the CEO of the Vegan Society?

A. George Gill B. Fiona Oakes C. Donald Watson D. Benjamin Zephaniah Answer: A

Q20. Where is the Chhath festival celebrated in India?

A. Assam B. Bihar C. Kerala D. Gujarat Answer: B

Q21. When was the first World Vegan Day celebrated?

A. 1985 B. 1989 C. 1994 D. 1998 Answer: C

Q22. Who is the Secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) group?

A. Lim Jock Hoi B. Ong Keng Yong C. Mark Coulton D. Damien O'Connor Answer: A

Q23.When was the Vegan Society established?

A. 1930 B. 1944 C. 1967 D. 1982 Answer: B

Q24. Where is the headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) located?

A. Vienna, Austria B. Jakarta, Indonesia C. Bangkok, Thailand D. Vientiane, Laos Answer: B

Q25. Who coined the term Vegan?

A. George Gill B. Tasuku Honjo C. Donald Watson D. James P. Allison Answer: C

Q26. How many member countries are there in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) group?

A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16 Answer: A

Q27. When is the World Vegan Day celebrated?

A. 12 May B. 2 January C. 13 August D. 1 November Answer: D

Q28. What is the theme for the 35th ASEAN Summit?

A. Resilient and innovative Asian B. Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN Community C. Our People, Our Community, Our Vision D. Advancing Partnership for sustainability Answer: D

Q29. Centre has approved the establishment of 2 Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) in __________.

A. Arunachal Pradesh, J & K B. J & K, Ladakh C. Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh D. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh Answer: B

Q30. Where will the 35th ASEAN Summit being held?

A. Thailand B. Indonesia C. Austria D. India Answer: A

Q31. Which of the following country recently test-fired its most advanced nuclear-powered missile named, Bulavaintercontinental ballistic missile?

A. Japan B. Russia C. USA D. China Answer: B

Q32. Name the athlete who has been inducted into the 10-member sports ambassador group by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Boxing workforce to represent boxers ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games?

A. Laishram Sarita Devi B. M.C. Marry Kom C. Lovlina Borgohain D. Jamuna Boro Answer: B

Q33. Name the popular Telugu actress who is remembered for her role as Goddess Sita in Sitarama Kalyanam, recently passed away?

A. Vijayashanti B. Nithya Menen C. Soundarya D. Geetanjali Answer: D

Q34. The Indian cricket team will play its first-ever Day-Night Test match against ________________.

A. South Africa B. Sri Lanka C. Bangladesh D. West Indies Answer: C

Q35. Which of the following Airline company has painted ‘Ek Onkar’ symbol on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft’s tail to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev?

A. IndiGo B. Air India C. SpiceJet D. GoAir Answer: B