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Recently, ICJ has ruled that it’s the jurisdiction to hear the case brought by Iran against the US, to unfreeze Iranian assets of nearly ______________ held in the US.
1 billion dollars
2 billion dollars
3 billion dollars
4 billion dollars
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Recently, ICJ has ruled that it’s the jurisdiction to hear the case brought by Iran against the US, to unfreeze Iranian assets of nearly 2 billion dollars held in the US. America argues that Iran’s claims to retrieving its assets based on the Treaty of Amity, were now void, following the USA’s withdrawal. The case revolves around assets seized from Bank Markazi, which were taken by the US to compensate victims of a 1983 suicide bombing.
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Operation Digital Board is associated with which of the following purposes?
e-banking services
Railway Tracking
Digitization of education
Cyber Security
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
In a bid to go digital in classrooms, the Union Human Resources Development Ministry has launched Operation Digital Board on the lines of Operation Blackboard of 1987, which was started with the purpose of providing minimum basic facilities to all primary schools. The programme will be implemented in schools from this academic year to provide better digital education. Under the programme, 7 lakh classrooms of 9th, 10th and 11th standards and two lakh classrooms of colleges and Universities will be equipped with digital boards by 2022. It will improve the quality of education and offer new opportunities and new ways of teaching and learning. The initiative will convert the monologue classrooms into interactive ones. The move will revolutionize the education system in the country with different kinds of digital teaching materials, quality lectures and other facilities.
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Which country has launched its first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine ‘Fateh’?
Oman
Iran
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has recently launched the country’s first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine, dubbed as Fateh (‘Conqueror’ in Persian). The new submarine will fill a gap between the light Ghadir class and the heavy Kilo-class submarines that the country possesses. The Fateh has subsurface-to-surface missiles with a range of about 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles), capable of reaching Israel and U.S. military bases in the region.
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Which of the following Ordinance was not promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind on February 21, 2019?
Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance, 2019
Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019
National Policy on Electronics (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019
Companies (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2019
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
President Ram Nath Kovind on February 21, 2019 promulgated the four ordinances, namely- The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Second Ordinance, 2019; Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2019; Companies (Amendment) Second Ordinance, 2019 and Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019.
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A mobile app called Justice Bandhu has been launched by Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. What is the purpose of this?
Providing information related to the relevant case
Transparency and speed up the justice process
None of These
Both a & b
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Providing information related to the relevant case & Transparency and speed up the justice process
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International Cricket Council (ICC) banned coach Irfan Ansari for a period of 10 years, from all forms of Cricket recently. He belongs to which of the following country?
United Arab Emirates(UAE)
Australia
NewZealand
Pakistan
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
International Cricket Council (ICC) banned(United Arab Emirates) UAE-based coach Irfan Ansari for a period of 10 years, from all forms of Cricket as he was found guilty of making a “corrupt approach” to Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in 2017.ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching three counts of the Anti-Corruption Code during a hearing.
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What was the theme of the 8th World Corporate Social Responsibility Congress (World CSR Congress 2019), held in Mumbai?
Theme – Measuring the Success of CSR
Theme – Change for Sustainability
Theme – Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)
Theme – Responsible Growth: Inclusive Development
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
World Corporate Social Responsibility Congress (World CSR Congress 2019) is one of the admired meetings which promote Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Social Development. 8th World CSR Congress held between Feb 17 and Feb 18 ,2019 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.It was attended by participants from 33 countries to encourage the efforts of individuals and organizations.Theme of the year 2019 is ‘Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)’ to focus on corporate strategies,innovation, and strategic alliances.
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India had signed MOU with which of the following country on Combating Transnational Crime and Developing Police Cooperation?
South Africa
Vietnam
Morocco
South Korea
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between the South Korean National Police Agency, Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, India on combating transnational crime and developing police cooperation.Its objective is improving the effectiveness of both countries in the prevention and suppression of crimes, including crime relating to terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime, and to establish a framework for enhancing cooperation between the officials of intelligence and law-enforcement agencies of the 2 countries.
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Which insurance company launched new micro insurance plan “Micro Bachat”?
LIC
NIACL
UIIC
NICL
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
LIC launched a new micro insurance plan “Micro Bachat”. It is a regular premium, non-linked, participating endowment micro insurance plan, which offers a combination of protection and savings.
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Recently, Union Cabinet approved how much percent hike in DA for central government employees?
1%
2%
3%
4%
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
Union Cabinet approved a 3 percent hike in DA for central government employees and pensioners which will cost the exchequer Rs 9168.12 crore.
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PM Modi has flagged off the India’s first diesel to electric converted locomotive twin engine at which city?
Puri
Ayodha
Varanasi
Vadodara
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
India’s first diesel to electric converted locomotive twin-engine having 10000 horsepower is an initiative under “Make in India”.
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‘KALIA Chhatra Bruti’ scholarship scheme is launched by ___________.
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Odisha
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option DExplanation
‘KALIA Chhatra Bruti’ scholarship for the children of farmers benefited under the KALIA scheme was launched by the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
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Who among the following won Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year?
Mary Kom
Simone Biles
Lindsey Vonn
Serena Williams
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Simone Biles won Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year.
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NABH has recently revamped entry level certification process through a new portal called HOPE. Expand HOPE.
Healthcare Organizations’ Platform for Entry-Level-Certification
Health-Affordable Organizations’ Platform for Entry-Level-Certification
Hopeful Organizations’ Platform for Entry-Level-Certification
Healthy Organizations’ Platter for Entry-Level-Certification
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Answer: Option AExplanation
To make Entry-Level-Certification faster, simpler & user-friendly, NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations) has wholly revamped this process. NABH has partnered with many organizations like Patient Safety and Access Initiative of India Foundation (PSAIIF), Consortium of Accredited Healthcare etc. to support maximum HCO/SHCOs in the nation. NABH is a constituent body of QCI. And it has been working to ensure global accreditation in Indian healthcare sector. Moreover, it has also designed an exhaustive healthcare standard for Indian hospitals.
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Aero India-2019, sometimes seen in the news, kickstarted in ________.
Pune
Puri
Bengaluru
Chandigarh
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
Aero India-2019, Asia’s biggest air show, has opened at Yelahanka Air force station, Bengaluru. It showcases aerospace majors and their technologies, which include transport aircraft, helicopters & fighter jets. It is a five-day-long biennial event, besides being a platform for aviation companies to forge new contracts & alliances.
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Who won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th National Photography Awards?
Ashok Dilwali
Kirti Das
Shanth Kumar
Gurdeep Dhiman
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option AExplanation
The 7th National Photography Awards 2019 were presented by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore at a function held at the National Media Centre on 19th Feb. In it, ace photographer Ashok Dilwali has been bestowed with the Life Time Achievement Award, who is known for his work on the Himalayas. A total of 13 awards carrying cash prizes were presented to the winners in professional and amateur categories. Shanth Kumar won the ‘Professional Photographer of the Year’ award, while Gurdeep Dhiman won award for ‘Amateur Photographer of the Year’. The theme for the Professional category was “Women-led Development” and theme for Amateur category was “Fairs and Festivals of India”.
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Which country has launched its first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine ‘Fateh’?
Oman
Iran
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has recently launched the country’s first semi-heavy missile-equipped submarine, dubbed as Fateh (‘Conqueror’ in Persian). The new submarine will fill a gap between the light Ghadir class and the heavy Kilo-class submarines that the country possesses. The Fateh has subsurface-to-surface missiles with a range of about 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles), capable of reaching Israel and U.S. military bases in the region.
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Which country recently signed an executive order to establish its Space Force as a new armed service?
Russia
China
United States
North Korea
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option CExplanation
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish its Space Force as a new armed service within the Department of Air Force. As per the memorandum signed by Trump, the Space Force will include both combat and combat support functions to enable prompt and sustained offensive and defensive space operations in all domains.
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Who was appointed as the first woman president of Astronomical Society of India?
GC Anupama
Reita Faria Powel
Arati Saha
Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Astronomical Society of India will be presided over by a woman, GC Anupama for the first time in its history. She will succeed RK Tyagi and has been elected to this post for a tenure of 3 years.
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Which company becomes the first Indian state refiner to buy U.S. crude oil worth USD 1.5 billion for 60,000 barrels a day from April 2019 to March 2020?
Reliance Industries Limited
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Indian Oil Corporation(IOC), has signed its very first annual deal to buy U.S. crude oil, paying USD 1.5 billion for 60,000 barrels a day beginning April 2019 to March 2020 to diversify its crude sources.IOCL is the first Indian state refiner to buy U.S. oil under an annual contract, in a deal that will also help boost trade between New Delhi and Washington.
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Who is the head of Group of Ministers (GoM),which has favoured 3% on the affordable housing category, down from 8% and submitted its report to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council?
Murli Manohar Joshi
Mallikarjun Kharge
Shanta Kumar
Nitin Patel
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Answer: Option DExplanation
A Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel, which has favoured 3% on the affordable housing category, down from 8%, has submitted its report to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council for taking it up and decide on it in the meeting to be held on 20th February 2019. The Council might also consider reducing tax on cement from 28%to 18% to boost the realty sector in the meeting.GST is currently levied at 12%on premium housing and 8% on affordable housing on payments made for under-construction properties, where completion certificate has not been issued at the time of sale.No GST is charged if a property is bought after the issue of completion certificate.
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Who won the 4th Laureus World Sportsman of the year award 2019?
Roger Federer
Leander Paes
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Tennis World no 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia won his 4th Laureus World Sportsman of the year and American record-holding gymnast Simone Biles bagged the World Sportswomen of the year award.
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4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 held in which state/UT?
West Bengal
NewDelhi
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated the 4th Agri Leadership Summit 2019 at the India Interntional Horticulture Market(IIHM) in Ganaur,Sonipat district,Haryana.
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Eva de Goede from _____________ and Arthur van Doren of _______________ were titled the International Hockey Federation’s Players of the Year for 2018.
Netherlands, Belgium
Germany, France
USA, Austria
Spain, South Africa
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Eva de Goede from Netherlands and Arthur van Doren of Belgium were titled the International Hockey Federation’s Players of the Year for 2018. Eva de Goede, 29, was named the Female Player of the Year and Arthur van Doren, 24, won the Male Player of the Year award for the second year in a row.
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Which of the following city, 83rd Senior National Badminton Championship was concluded?
Jaipur
Guwahati
Patna
Siliguri
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Answer: Option BExplanation
83rd Senior National Badminton Championship was concluded in Guwahati, Assam.
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Who among the following won Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th National Photography Awards?
Ashok Dilwali
S. Neelima
V. Ravi Kumar
Arun Sreedhar
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Ashok Dilwali has won Lifetime Achievement Award at the 7th National Photography Awards.
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Which of the following General Insurance Company, announced the launch of ‘Trip Protector’ insurance policy, a pioneering policy in the non-life insurance segment in India?
Bajaj Allianz
Reliance
Bharti AXA
HDFC ERGO
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Answer: Option DExplanation
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s third-largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector, announced the launch of Trip Protector’ insurance policy, a pioneering policy in the non-life insurance segment in India.
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Senior IRS officers Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar and ___________ have been appointed as members in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
Ajit Doval
Ashok Kumar Pandey
Vinod Agarwal
Tina Dabi
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Senior IRS officers Sandeep Mohan Bhatnagar and Ashok Kumar Pandey have been appointed as members in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the Personnel Ministry said in an order issued. Pandey is a 1983-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) officer, while Bhatnagar a 1984-batch IRS officer. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved their appointment, the order said.
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