1. Which university has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) to set up a processing center called “ Kalam Center for Science and Technology (KCST)” for research purposes ?

A. Central University of Jammu (CUJ) B. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University(SMVDU) C. Cluster University of Jammu(CLUJ) D. Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University(BGSBU) E. None of these

2. Where was the 21st session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Coordinating Committee of Asia for the 2019 held ?

A. Hyderabad, Telangana B. Bengaluru, Karnataka C. Panaji, Goa D. New Delhi, Delhi E. None of these

3. Who unveiled the Centralised Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) reforms in Department of Posts in New Delhi ?

A. Harsh Vardhan B. Jitendra Singh C. D. V. Sadananda Gowda D. Ravi Shankar Prasad E. None of these

4. Which country will offer tourist visas for the first time as a measure to expand its economy & to enhance tourism ?

A. Kuwait B. Oman C. Qatar D. Saudi Arabia E. None of these

5. Name the country that topped in the World Digital Competitiveness Rankings(WDCR) 2019 by International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) ?

A. United State(US) B. Sweden C. Denmark D. Singapore E. None of these

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
On September 26, 2019, The premier R&D (Research & Development) organization of India, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) to set up a processing center called “ Kalam Center for Science and Technology (KCST)” at the university for research purposes.
2. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
The 21st session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) Coordinating Committee of Asia for 2019 was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Goa- Panaji, Goa from September 23-27, 2019. It was the second session of the Coordinating Committee in Asia, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in collaboration with the WHO and FAO of the United Nations (UN).
3. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
On September 25, 2019, Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the Centralised Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) reforms in Department of Posts. The event was organised by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in New Delhi.
4. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Saudi Arabia will offer tourist visas for the first time as a measure to expand its economy away from oil. As a part, it will open applications for online tourist visas to citizens of 49 countries. Enhancing tourism is a one among the targets in Vision 2030 reform programme of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. It also launched e-tourist visa during the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in Riyadh.
5. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
On September 26, 2019 according to the latest report of the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness Rankings (WDCR) 2019 United State (US) topped the ranking followed by Singapore and Sweden in the second and third places respectively.

1. What is the rank of India in the World Digital Competitiveness Rankings(WDCR) 2019 by International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) ?

A. 36 B. 40 C. 44 D. 42 E. None of these

2. Which insurance company has tied up with Religare Health Insurance to offer insurance products covering health, death and illness ?

A. Bharti Axa Life Insurance Company Limited B. PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd C. Aviva Life Insurance Company Limited D. Kotak Life Insurance Company Limited E. None of these

3. Name the Indian company, that won the United Nations (UN) Global Climate Action Award 2019 in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category ?

A. Cognizant B. Wipro C. Tata Consultancy Services D. Infosys Limited E. None of these

4. Which airport was named as the best airport in the 5-15 million passenger category, in terms of services it offered to passengers as per Airport Council International (ACI)?

A. Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) B. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport(SVPIA) D. Kempegowda International Airport(KIA) E. None of these

5. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), succeeding Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa ?

A. Arup Raha B. Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria C. Bipin Rawat D. Anil Kumar Browne E. None of these

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
On September 26, 2019 according to the latest report of the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness Rankings (WDCR) 2019, India has moved up by 4 places from 48th rank in 2018 to rank at 44th position in 2019. The list was topped by United State (US) followed by Singapore and Sweden in the second and third places respectively.
2. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
On September 26, 2019, PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd, one of the leading life insurance companies in India has joined hands with Religare Health Insurance to bundle and sell the live covers of Religare comprising health, death and illness.The policy package will be offered from mid December 2019.
3. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
On September 26, 2019, The Indian multinational corporation, Infosys Limited has won the United Nations (UN) Global Climate Action Award 2019 in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category for its efforts to combat climate change. It will be given this award during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Santiago, Chile in December 2019.
4. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
In a survey conducted by Airport Council International (ACI), Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) at Kochi, Kerala was named as the best airport in terms of services it offered to passengers for the year 2018. It stood at the top spot in 5-15 million passenger category among the airports in the Asia-Pacific region.
5. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
The army chief general Bipin Rawat took over as the new Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) by succeeding Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa who retires on September 30, 2019.

1. Name the bill passed by parliament, that allowed trusts to establish units in Special Economic Zone (SEZs)

A. Special Economic Zones Bill, 2019 B. Special Economic Zones for Trusts Bill, 2019 C. Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019 D. Special Economic Zones (Updated) Bill, 2019 E. None of these

2. What is the name of the scheme launched by central government, that allow beneficiaries to buy subsidized foodgrains from any ration shop in the country ?

A. One Nation One Ration Card B. One Ration One Nation C. One Ration Card through Nation D. One Nation and One Ration E. None of these

3. By which year the scheme, “One Nation One Ration Card” will be available to users in India ?

A. 1 June 2020 B. 1 July 2020 C. 1 December 2019 D. 1 April 2020 E. None of these

4. Who will head the committee formed by Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to look into the revival plans for Telecom sector which is under financial stress ?

A. Rajiv Gupta B. Kamendra Kumar C. Seshagiri Rao D. Aruna Sundararajan E. None of these

5. Name the new initiative approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) to boost research culture in India .

A. Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) B. Centre with Potential for Excellence in Research Cutural Areas (CPERCA) C. Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE) D. Special Assistance Programme for Culture(SAPC) E. None of these

Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
The Parliament passed The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which became the first legislation to be passed by the newly constituted 17th Lok Sabha. It will replace the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, which was promulgated in March 2019 and amends Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act 2005.The new bill amends the definition of “person” under Section 2(v) of the SEZ Act 2005 to include ‘trusts’. SEZs Act, 2005, did not permit ‘trusts’ to set up units in SEZs. According to the law, an individual, a Hindu divided family, a company, co-operative society or a firm fall in the definition of a “person”.As on March 31, 2019, the investment in SEZs was over Rs 5 lakh crore and the employment was over 20 lakh in SEZs. Exports from SEZs was more than Rs 7 lakh crore.
2. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
The central government’s ambitious project of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’, under which beneficiaries can buy subsidized food-grains from any ration shop in the country.
3. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
The central government’s ambitious project of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’, under which beneficiaries can buy subsidized food grains from any ration shop in the country will begin on 1 July 2020. Deadline: The Centre has given states and Union Territories time till June 30, 2020, to use point of sale (PoS) machines in the ration shops and roll out the scheme. Present status: 77% of the ration shops across the country have PoS machines.Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Tripura are the states already providing portability of Public Distribution System (PDS) entitlements.
4. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
On June 28, 2019, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad formed a committee headed by Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan to look into the revival plans for Telecom sector which is under financial stress. It will review the issues in the sector and promote Ease of Doing Business (EDB).The committee will submit the report in 2 weeks time.It will look into the previous recommendations provided by the telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and will consult Solicitor General, if it requires any clarity on issues.
5. Answer - Option C
Explanation -
In order to boost research culture in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved a new initiative – Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (STRIDE).Importance: It will strengthen research culture and innovation in colleges and universities by assisting students and faculty to contribute towards India’s developing economy with the help of collaborative research.