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Cabinet Committee on Security has approved to set up the Defence Space Research Agency, headquartered at ___________.
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Kochi
Chennai
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Cabinet Committee on Security has approved to set up the Defence Space Research Agency, headquartered at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Which state/UT govt has recently announced to build a water museum?
Puducherry
Maharashtra
Kerala
Delhi
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Delhi government announced to build a water museum in the capital. Apart from this, the construction of a drinking water treatment plant in Chandraval and the construction of a sewage treatment plant in Okhla has also been approved. The construction of this plant will cost about Rs. 598 crores.
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Which among the following Ministers has been left out from Narendra Modi’s new Cabinet Ministers?
Harsimrat Kaur Badal
DV Sadananda Gowda
Narendra Singh Tomar
Maneka Gandhi
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Former Women and Child Minister Maneka Gandhi has been notably left out from PM Modi’s new Cabinet Ministers.
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Which of the following countries have started the first-of-its-kind naval drill exercise ‘Pacific Vanguard’?
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The first-of-its-kind naval drill exercise ‘Pacific Vanguard’has been kick started by the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia near Guam, United States. The “Pacific Vanguard” drill brings together more than 3,000 sailors from the four countries to sharpen skills and strengthen practical cooperation at sea. The drills will focus on live fire exercises, defensive counter-air operations, anti-submarine warfare, and replenishment at sea. The Royal Australian Navy contributed two frigates to the exercise – HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Parramatta. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sent destroyers – JS Ariake and JS Asahi, and South Korea the Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Wang Geon. The USS Blue Ridge, the Seventh Fleet’s flagship, will lead the operation from the U.S. side. Guam is home to more than 160,000 people, and was at the centre of nuclear tensions between Washington and Pyongyang in 2017, with North Korea threatening to hit the US territory with “enveloping fire”.
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Which Indian personality has received the UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award?
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Acharya Balkrishna, the Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., has received the ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award’ on behalf of Patanjali Group of Institutions in Geneva, Switzerland. Balkrishna was among keynote speakers of the UNSDG (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) organisation. The others are Randy Oostra, UNICEF executive director Henrietta H Fore, WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Abe Lee. Patanjali Ayurved produces a range of Ayurvedic medicinal and personal care products, among other consumer items. The company was co-founded by Baba Ramdev and Balkshrina.
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The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) Limited is established by the Government of India in-
2005
1965
1955
2000
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Answer: Option CExplanation
NSIC Limited is established by the Government of India in 1955.
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Who has been sworn in as Australia’s Prime Minister, 11 days after retaining the position in the country’s general election?
Julie Bishop
Peter Dutton
Scott Morrison
Bill Shorten
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Scott Morrison has been sworn in as Australia’s Prime Minister, 11 days after retaining the position in the country’s general election. Along with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Morrison was sworn in by Queen Elizabeth’s official representative in Australia, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, in the capital, Canberra.
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The 2019 edition of World Thyroid Day (WTD) is observed on which date?
May 29
May 28
May 25
May 22
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The World Thyroid Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 25 to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid health and the advances made in treating thyroid diseases.
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. UN Secretary, General Antonio Guterres, has appointed Indian Army officer, Lieutenant General _________________________, as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Shailesh Tinaikar
AK Dhingra
Sanjiv Puri
Jagan Mohan Reddy
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Answer: Option AExplanation
UN Secretary, General Antonio Guterres, has appointed Indian Army officer, Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
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Who has topped the first edition of the Hurun India Arts List?
Mahesh Singh
Akbar Padamese
Anish Kapoor
Krishnan Khanna
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Answer: Option CExplanation
With sales estimated at Rs. 168.25 crore, contemporary sculptor Anish Kapoor has topped the first edition of the Hurun India Art List. He is followed by artists Akbar Padamsee and Krishen Khanna.
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Which among the following fund houses launched first of its kind initiative in India to do mutual fund transactions through Whatsapp?
Aditya Birla AMC
Motilal Oswal AMC
HDFC AMC
Reliance AMC
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The fund house said this feature is not a part of WhatsApp Pay and is different from using it as a payment channel. Investors can invest in either in Lumpsum or through Systematic Investment Plan route.
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The delegation of which union ministry represented India at the 2019 SCO Mass Media Forum at Bishkek?
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The 2nd edition of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Mass Media Forum was held at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 23-26 May, 2019. A delegation from I&B Ministry represented India at the Forum. The Forum was inaugurated by the President of Kyrgyz Republic Mr. S. Jeenbeko. The President in his inaugural address highlighted the importance of Mass Media organizations of SCO countries in accomplishing the SCO objectives of mutual trust, friendly relations with neighbors and regional security in line with the “Shanghai Spirit”. The Forum aims to strengthen the exchange and cooperation in the field of mass media amongst SCO countries. It offers a unique platform for active work through mass media to create an objective vision of the organization and strengthen its positive image in the global information space.
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The Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India has honored whom with the 2019 ‘Life Time Recognition Award’?
Prof N Kumar
Prof K. M. Indresh
Prof Jetti A. Oliver
Prof H.C. Sharma
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Prof N Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), has been conferred with the ‘Life Time Recognition Award’ by the Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India on May 28, 2019 during the International Conference on Innovative horticulture at Pantnagar, Uttarakhand.
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Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh?
Pema Khandu
Chowna Mein
Jagdish Mukhi
Nabam Tuki
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Senior BJP leader Pema Khandu was sworn- in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for a second term on May 29, 2019.
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The United States recently removed which country from its currency monitoring watchlist?
China
Japan
Russia
India
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The United States recently removed India from its currency monitoring watchlist. The US placed India, China, Japan, Germany, Switzerland and South Korea in the bi-annual currency watch list in October 2018.
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Which Indian bowler leads the ICC ODI Player rankings for bowlers?
Ravichandran Ashwin
Kuldeep Yadav
Jasprit Bumrah
Yuzvendra Chahal
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Answer: Option CExplanation
As per the latest ICC player rankings, India’s Virat Kohli leads the batting ranking table, while fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling rankings chart.
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:Towel Day is celebrated every year on _________ as a tribute to the author Douglas Adams by his fans.
26 May
27 May
25 May
23 May
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Towel Day is celebrated every year on 25 May as a tribute to the author Douglas Adams by his fans.
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Which of the following has been appointed Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Sanjay Gupta
Abhay Srinivas
K Narayanan
Govind Srivastava
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Abhay Srinivas- Nanavati were some of the famous Chief Justices who presided over this court. Presently, Abhay Shreeniwas Oka is the Chief Justice at the court.
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Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) headed by incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is all set to form a government for a _____________ consecutive term
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) headed by incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is all set to form a government for a fifth consecutive term. The new Cabinet is likely to be sworn-in on 27th May.
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Who is present Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation bank?
PV Bharathi
Narotam Sekhsaria
Amitabh Chaudhry
Usha Sangwan
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Answer: Option AExplanation
PV Bharathi is the present Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation bank.
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Which of the following organizations has successfully flight tested Inertial Guided Bomb (IGB) from Sukhoi combat jet?
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Answer: Option CExplanation
On May 24, the Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested a 500 kg class Inertial Guided Bomb (IGB) from Su-30 MKI Aircraft from the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan.
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PM Modi has invited leaders from the ________ countries, Kyrgyz Republic and Mauritius for the May 30 ceremony that will mark his return to office.
G20
SCO
SAARC
BIMSTEC
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Answer: Option DExplanation
This invitation is a part of the Modi government’s “Neighbourhood First” policy. By inviting the BIMSTEC leaders (instead of SAARC), India has decided to keep Pakistan out of its engagement.
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SpaceX’s first rocket loaded with _____ Starlink satellites has successfully taken off from Cape Canaveral.
30
40
50
60
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Using a constellation of 12,000 low-orbit satellites, Starlink plans to provide broadband internet access globally. Each satellite of the Starlink system has a life span of five years.
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Two women IAF officers from _________________ were part of the country’s first all-women crew to fly a medium-lift helicopter Mi-17 V5.
Punjab
West Bengal
Odisha
Kerala
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Two women IAF officers from Punjab were part of the country’s first all-women crew to fly a medium-lift helicopter Mi-17 V5. Flight Lieutenant Parul Bhardwaj (Captain), Flying Officer Aman Nidhi (co-pilot) and Flight Lieutenant Hina Jaiswal (Flight Engineer) flew the chopper, which took off from a forward air base in South Western air command.
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The government has constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the LTTE as an unlawful association. What is the full form of LTTE?
Liberation Transit of Tamil Eelam
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Liberation Treaty of Tamil Enemy
Liberation Tigers of Telugu Eelam
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The government has constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an unlawful association. The Tribunal is comprised of sitting Judge of Delhi High Court Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal.
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Who has become the first black African woman to conquer Mt. Everest in her fourth attempt?
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Saray Khumalo, a Zambia-born Johannesburg resident, has become the first black African women to conquer the summit of Mount Everest, with an elevation of 8,848m, in her fourth attempt. She uses her expeditions to raise funds for libraries and support children’s educational activities in Africa. So far, she has managed to raise about $80,000 for children’s education and libraries. She also supports a foundation that takes care of orphans, providing them with education, shelter and food. Khumalo has also climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Aconcagua in Argentina and Mount Elbrus in Russia In 2003, South African park ranger Sibusiso Vilane became the first black person to summit Mount Everest.
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Chagos Archipelago is located in which of the following oceans?
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has officially passed a resolution demanding the United Kingdom withdraw its administration of the Chagos Islands. The resolution welcomed the February 25, 2019 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965. It ruled that the UK’s decolonisation of the Indian Ocean islands was unlawful. It must be noted that UK retained possession of the Chagos archipelago after Mauritius gained its independence in 1968. The islands have since been used for defence purposes by the UK and the United States, which established a military base on the island of Diego Garcia. The entire Chagossian population was forcibly removed from the territory between 1967 and 1973, and prevented from returning. The Chagos Archipelago is a group of 7 atolls consists of more than 60 individual tropical islands in the Indian Ocean about 500 km south of the Maldives archipelago.
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Who among the following has won the UK’s International Dylan Thomas Prize 2019?
Kayo Chingonyi
Novuyo Rosa Tshuma
Guy Gunaratne
Michael Adebolajo
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The British-Sri Lankan writer and human-rights documentary film-maker, Guy Gunaratne, has won the £30,000 Swansea University International Dylan Thomas Prize 2019 for his debut novel In Our Mad and Furious City.
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