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Q.2
When was Paramahansa Yogananda born?
A.1889
B.1893
C.1902
D.1903
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Paramahansa Yogananda was born in 1893. He is considered one of the preeminent spiritual figures of modern times. He died in 1952.
Q.3
When did Sam Snead set the world record for most career titles on PGA Tour?
A.1965
B.1973
C.1989
D.1995
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The world record for most career titles on PGA Tour was set by Sam Snead. Slammin’ Sam Snead set the record in 1965.
Q.4
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a special commemorative coin on Paramahansa Yogananda to mark his ________ Birth Anniversary.
A.100th
B.125th
C.150th
D.175th
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a special commemorative coin on Paramahansa Yogananda to mark his 125th Birth Anniversary on 29th October. He was recognized globally by the message of his that brought harmony.
Q.5
Who set the previous world record for most career titles on PGA Tour?
A.Ernie Els
B.Sam Snead
C.Nick Price
D.Davis Love
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The previous world record for most career titles on PGA Tour was set by Sam Snead. Slammin’ Sam Snead set the record in 1965.
Q.6
Which Country is to buy BrahMos missile from India?
A.Thailand
B.Vietnam
C.Philippines
D.Sri Lanka
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Philippines revealed its plan to buy India's BrahMos missile which can be launched from all four platforms, ship, a plane, submarine, or on land. The announcement was made by the Vice Commander of the Philippine Army Major General Reynaldo Aquino during his visit to India.
Q.7
Who won the Zozo Championship in 2019?
A.H. Matsuyama
B.Tiger Woods
C.S.J. Im
D.R. McIlroy
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Tiger Woods has equaled the world record for most career titles on PGA Tour. He set this feat by winning the Zozo Championship in Japan as his 82nd US PGA Tour victory.
Q.8
What is Octagenarian?
A.species of octavum
B.a person who can count number in reverse
C.scientist who invented octave
D.person of age above 80 and below 89
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Octagenarian-One who is between the ages of 80 and 89.
Q.9
Who proclaimed the International Animation Day?
A.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
B.Association Internationale du Film d’Animation
C.World Animal Protection International
D.Animal Welfare Institute
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
International Animation Day was proclaimed in 2002 by the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA). This day commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaud’s Theatre Optique in Paris, 1892. In 1895, the Cinematograph of Lumiere brothers outshone Reynaud's invention and drove Emile to bankruptcy. His public performance of animation entered the history of optical entertainments as shortly as predating the camera-made movies.
Q.10
Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) launched a unique initiative to deal with plastic waste. Where is Kotpad located?
A.Bihar
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Odisha
D.Rajasthan
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Odisha's Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) launched a unique initiative to deal with plastic waste. Under the initiative, it is giving away a free meal for one kilogram of plastic waste. Aahar centres are accepting polythene bags, plastic bottles, single-use plastic materials in exchange for a Rs.5 meal.
Q.11
Who instituted the National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards?
A.Ministry of Corporate Affairs
B.Ministry of Home Affairs
C.Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Ministry of MSME
D.Ministry of MSME
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the first National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards on 29 October 2019. The award instituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The NCSRA aims to recognize the companies for their outstanding contribution in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). They have focused on sustainable projects creating a long-term impact.
Q.12
When was the declaration of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) signed?
A.1996
B.1998
C.2001
D.2005
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
SCO was established in 1996. Initially, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan were the members of SCO. Later, Uzbekistan was admitted to the group. The declaration of SCO was signed in 2001. In 2015, India and Pakistan were admitted to the group, and they joined the grouping officially in 2017.
Q.13
Delhi is to extend free-ride scheme to __________.
A.Senior citizens
B.Students
C.Men below 30 years and Octagenarians
D.A&B
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the free-ride scheme for women on Delhi public buses might be extended to senior citizens and all students.
Q.14
Who presented the first National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards?
A.President Ram Nath Kovind
B.PM Narendra Modi
C.Former President Pranab Mukherjee
D.Former President Pratibha Patil
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the first National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards on 29 October 2019. The award instituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The NCSRA aims to recognize the companies for their outstanding contribution in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). They have focused on sustainable projects creating a long-term impact.
Q.15
Which of the following act was amended to allow the Octagenarians (senior citizens above 80 years of age), absentee voters engaged in essential services, and persons with disabilities (PWD) in the absentee voter list to cast their votes through postal ballot?
A.Conduct of Election Rules, 1948
B.Conduct of Election Rules, 1957
C.Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
D.Conduct of Election Rules, 1968
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 that allows the Octagenarians (senior citizens above 80 years of age ), absentee voters engaged in essential services, and persons with disabilities (PWD) in the absentee voter list to cast their votes through postal ballot. Now, there is no need for them to go to the polling stations to vote. However, such voters will be given both the choices available either to vote through postal ballot by following due procedure or by going to the polling station on polling day for voting.
Q.16
Who is the first female Prime Minister in Belgium in 189-year history?
A.Annemie Turtelboom
B.Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck
C.Sophie Wilmes
D.Marie Arena
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Former Belgian Budget Minister Sophie Wilmes has taken office as the first female Prime Minister in the country's 189-year history. She was named as the head of the country’s next caretaker government. She was sworn in by King Philippe. She succeeded in the liberal leader Charles Michel.
Q.17
When was the International Animation Day proclaimed?
A.1995
B.1998
C.2002
D.2005
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
International Animation Day was proclaimed in 2002 by the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA). This day commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaud’s Theatre Optique in Paris, 1892. In 1895, the Cinematograph of Lumiere brothers outshone Reynaud's invention and drove Emile to bankruptcy. His public performance of animation entered the history of optical entertainments as shortly as predating the camera-made movies.
Q.18
When was the International Animation Day observed?
A.25 October
B.28 October
C.3 November
D.6 November
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The International Animation Day (IAD) was observed on 28 October. The day marks the main global event to celebrate the art of animation. The day recognizes and celebrates the artists, the scientists, and the technicians behind animated art, including animated movies.
Q.19
Which Institute topped among the Indian Institutes in the Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2019?
A.Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
B.Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
C.Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
D.XLRI, Jamshedpur
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM (C)) secured the 17th rank globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2019. The institute secured the ranking for its 2-Year Masters in Business Administration.
Q.20
Who has taken office as the first female PM of Belgium?
A.Antoinette Spaak
B.Marie-Christine Marghem
C.Sophie Wilmes
D.Joëlle Milquet
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Former Belgian Budget Minister Sophie Wilmes has taken office as the first female Prime Minister in the country's 189-year history. She was named as the head of the country’s next caretaker government. She was sworn in by King Philippe. She succeeded in the liberal leader Charles Michel.
Q.21
Which festival marks the official separation of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
A.Ladakh Literature Festival
B.Leh Literature Festival
C.J&K Literature Festival
D.Arts & Craft Festival J&K
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Ladakh Literature Festival began on 29 October in Leh for the first time ever. The three-day fest will conclude on 31 October 2019. It will culminate on the day when Ladakh would formally become a Union Territory (UT) on 31 October. The festival will mark the official separation of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Q.22
Who became the fastest Indian to complete Ironman Malaysia in a record timing of 12 hours and 14 minutes?
A.Lt. Col. Swaroop Singh Kuntal
B.Lt. Col. Anil Kapoor
C.Lt. Col. Nav K Khanduri
D.Lt. Col. Sanjay Verma
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Indian Army’s officer Lt. Col. Swaroop Singh Kuntal became the fastest Indian to complete Ironman Malaysia in a record timing of 12 hours and 14 minutes. Athletes from across the world participated in the event. Ironman event consists of sea swimming, followed by cycling and running. The triathlon is required to be done in a cut- off time of 17 hours.
Q.23
Which country is to hold the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema?
A.India
B.Nepal
C.Saudi Arabia
D.Bangladesh
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Bangladesh is to hold the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslim community after Hajj. Bishwa Ijtema will be held from 10-12 January 2020 in Dhaka. The second phase of the Ijtema will be held from 17 to 19 January 2020.
Q.24
IIM Calcutta ranked __________ in the Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings.
A.5th
B.17th
C.23rd
D.45th
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM (C)) secured the 17th rank globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2019. The institute secured the ranking for its 2-Year Masters in Business Administration.
Q.25
Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 that allows citizens __________ to cast their votes through postal ballot.
A.above 85 years of age
B.above 70 years of age
C.above 75 years of age
D.above 80 years of age
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 that allows the Octagenarians (senior citizens above 80 years of age ), absentee voters engaged in essential services, and persons with disabilities (PWD) in the absentee voter list to cast their votes through postal ballot. Now, there is no need for them to go to the polling stations to vote. However, such voters will be given both the choices available either to vote through postal ballot by following due procedure or by going to the polling station on polling day for voting.
Q.26
Exercise Shakti-2019 is a bilateral military exercise held between India and _________.
A.Thailand
B.Russia
C.Japan
D.France
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Exercise Shakti-2019, a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and French Army, is to be held at the Foreign Training Node at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from 31 October to 13 November.
Q.27
What are the countries together form BASIC group?
A.Bolivia, Sweden, Africa, India, and China
B.Bolivia, Sweden, Austria India, and China
C.Brazil, South Africa, India, and China
D.Brazil, Singapore, Australia, India, and China
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The BASIC countries (also Basic countries or BASIC) are a bloc of four large newly industrialized countries, Brazil, South Africa, India and China, formed by an agreement on 28 November 2009.
Q.28
Where was the 29th BASIC Ministers' Meeting on Climate Change held?
A.Beijing, China
B.New Delhi, India
C.Brasilia, Brazil
D.Stockholm, Sweden
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The 29th BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China) Ministers' Meeting on Climate Change was held in Beijing, China, on 25th-26th October 2019. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. LI Ganjie, Minister of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and I&B Mr. Prakash Javadekar represented India in the Ministers' meeting.
Q.29
World Bank is to continue providing a __________ billion annual lending target for India to support infrastructure development and alleviate poverty.
A.$5 billion
B.$6 billion
C.$8 billion
D.$10 billion
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
World Bank, the multi-lateral funding agency, has announced that it is to continue providing a $6 billion annual lending target for India to support infrastructure development and alleviate poverty. The announcement was made by President of World Bank David Malpass during his visit in the backdrop of the recently released World Bank report on Ease of Doing Business 2020.
Q.30
Where will the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of state meeting be held?
A.Uzbekistan
B.Tajikistan
C.India
D.China
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of state meeting, which is to be held in Uzbekistan on 2 November. Mr. Singh is to embark on a three-day visit to Uzbekistan from 1-3 November. He will also hold a meeting with Uzbekistan's defence minister. Both Ministers will discuss military cooperation. It is expected that they will conclude discussions on two pacts on military education and cooperation and military medicine.
Q.31
When was the first World Day for Audiovisual Heritage observed?
A.1995
B.1998
C.2005
D.2007
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
In 2005, the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved the observation of World Day For Audiovisual Heritage every 27 October. The 2005 biennial meeting urged the conservation measures of important audiovisual files. The first World Day for Audiovisual Heritage was observed on 27 October 2007.
Q.32
Where will the Exercise Shakti-2019, the bilateral military exercise, be held?
A.Gujarat, India
B.Paris, France
C.Lyon, India
D.Rajasthan, India
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Exercise Shakti-2019, a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and French Army, is to be held at the Foreign Training Node at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan from 31 October to 13 November.
Q.33
Who is to represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of state meeting?
A.Ravi Sankar
B.Nirmala Sitharaman
C.Rajnath Singh
D.Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of state meeting, which is to be held in Uzbekistan on 2 November. Mr. Singh is to embark on a three-day visit to Uzbekistan from 1-3 November.
Q.34
Who was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana?
A.Dushyant Chautala
B.Mewa Singh
C.Anil Vij
D.Aseem Goel Naneola
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana. The oath office was administered by Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya at the Raj Bhawan.
Q.35
What was the theme for the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage in 2019?
A.Your Story is Moving
B.Engage the Past Through Sound and Images
C.Sights, Sounds, and Slogans!
D.Don't lose Sight and Press forward
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage was observed on 27 October. The theme for the year 2019 is to Engage the Past Through Sound and Images. It aims to recognize the expertise of the people working to safeguard collections of the past for generations to come, which without large portions of our cultural heritage would disappear to be lost forever.
Q.36
Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term?
A.Ghanshyam Dass
B.Randhir Singh Gollen
C.Shamsher Singh Gogi
D.Manohar Lal Khattar
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Manohar Lal Khattar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a second term on 27 October. He will lead the BJP-JJP (Jannayak Janata Party) coalition government in the state. The oath office was administered by Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya at the Raj Bhawan.
Q.37
Who is the President of the World Bank?
A.David Malpass
B.Anshula Kant
C.Kristalina Georgieva
D.Gita Gopinath
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The World Bank is headquartered in Washington, D.C., U.S. The President of World bank is David Malpass, and MD and CFO are Anshula Kant. World Bank is a component of the World Bank group. The bank provides loans and grants to poor countries to support infrastructure development and their capital projects.
Q.38
When was the Exercise Shakti between India and France held for the first time?
A.2010
B.2011
C.2012
D.2013
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The Series of Exercise Shakti between India and France commenced in 2011. The exercise aims to enhance understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between the two Armies.
Q.39
When was the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage observed?
A.19 September
B.27 October
C.14 November
D.30 November
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage was observed on 27 October. The day enables us to pass down common heritage across generations. The audiovisual documents contain the primary records of the history of the moving pictures and radio sounds capturing of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Q.40
Exercise Dustlik-2019 is a joint military exercise that is held between India and __________.
A.Tajikistan
B.Kyrgyzstan
C.Kazakhstan
D.Uzbekistan
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Exercise Dustlik-2019, a joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan, is to be carried out from 4-13 November at Chirchiq training area in Uzbekistan. The exercise will focus on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in mountainous, rural, and urban areas.
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