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What is India’s position in World Digital Competitiveness Ranking?
41st
46th
44th
48th
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Answer: Option CExplanation
India rose from 48th place in 2018 to 44th rank this year.US was ranked as the world’s most digitally competitive economy, followed by Singapore in second place. Sweden was ranked third on the list, followed by Denmark and Switzerland in the 4th and 5th place, respectively.
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Who among the following received the M P Birla Memorial Award 2019 for his contributions to the world of cosmology?
Jayant Narlikar
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Physicist Thanu Padmanabhan received the M P Birla Memorial Award 2019 for his contributions to the world of cosmology. He is a professor of the Inter-university Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune. The award was introduced in 1993 in recognition of excellence in research in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Science and related areas.
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Who among these has won the 2019 Punyabhushan Award?
Dr. H.V. Sardesai
Pratap Govindrao Pawar
Sudhir Gadgil
Dr. G B Deglurkar
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Presenting Punyabhushan Award to eminent Archeologist, Dr. G.B. Deglurkar, in Pune, Maharashtra. The award has been instituted by the Punyabhushan Foundation. It is given an eminent personality who brings together various academic disciplines such as history, archaeology, anthropology, iconography, epigraphy and sociology to establish a strong correlation of the literature, history and archaeological data for better understanding of the past.
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PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd. has tied-up with which insurance firm to offer a product which covers health, death and illness?
TATA AIG Health Insurance
Aviva Life Insurance Company India Private Limited
Religare Health Insurance
Optima Health Insurance Agency
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Answer: Option CExplanation
PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd. has tied-up with Religare Health Insurance to offer a product that covers health, death, and illness.
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What is the name of the murderer of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, whose death sentence has been converted to life imprisonment?
Rajendra Singh
Balwant Singh
Rajwant Singh
Ajit Singh
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to convert the death sentence of Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the murder case of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to life imprisonment. Beant Singh was assassinated on 31 August 1995. He was famous for ending terrorism in Punjab.
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How much incentive did Andhra Pradesh Government govt to give self-employed auto and taxi drivers?
Rs 6,500
Rs 10, 000
Rs 4,500
Rs 6,500
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Andhra Pradesh Government govt to give self-employed auto and taxi drivers annual incentive of 10,000
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Name the festival of flowers celebrated by the women in the Warangal city of Telangana?
Nongkrem Flower Festival
Bastar Dussehra
Bohag Bihu
Bathukamma
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Bathukamma, a 9-day wonderful festival of flowers celebrated by the women on a grand scale has commenced in the Warangal city of Telangana on September 28, 2019, & will conclude on October 6, 2019. The festival is celebrated for the entire 9 days of Navratri (begins on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and ends on Saddula Bathukamma festival on Durgashtami, two days before Dussehra).
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Which city will host the 8th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2020 ?
Bangkok, Thailand
The Hague, Netherlands
Chicago, United States
New Delhi, India
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Answer: Option BExplanation
8th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2020 will be held in The Hague, Netherlands.The WHEF journey began in 2012 in Hong Kong, followed by successful annual forums in Bangkok 2013, New Delhi 2014, London 2015, Los Angeles 2016, Chicago 2018.
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Who has been named ‘India’s most powerful women in media’?
Kallie Puri
Shweta Singh
Sagarika Ghose
Barkha Dutt
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Kallie Puri was honoured with “India’s Most Powerful Women in Media” award at the British Parliament. Kallie Puri is currently serving as the Vice-Chairperson of the India Today Group.
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Indian Railways has launched the AI related pilot project ‘Industry 4.0’ in which state?
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
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Answer: Option CExplanation
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Name the senior partner at the iconic Britannia & Co restaurant (Mumbai) who passed away recently.
Manoj Kohinoor
Dharmesh Kohinoor
Sumitra Kohinoor
Boman Rashid Kohinoor
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Boman Rashid Kohinoor, senior partner at the iconic Britannia & Co restaurant (Mumbai) passed away.
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A documentary on Srinagar-based football club ________ has been nominated in the British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards 2019.
Real Kashmir FC
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Answer: Option DExplanation
A documentary on Srinagar-based football club Real Kashmir FC has been nominated in the British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards. The documentary has been nominated in two categories. Its director Greg Clark has picked up a nod for the ‘Director Factual’ category, while the show will battle it out in the ‘Single Documentary’ category.
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Who is the first Women President of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association?
Rupa Gurunath
Sandhya Mazumdar
Lopamudra Bhattacharji
Shantha Rangaswamy
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Rupa Gurunath is elated over her appointment as the first woman president of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA).
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Who among the following was appointed as the first woman president of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) at the 87th Annual General Meeting of TNCA in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?
Rupa Gurunath
Runa Basu
Gargi Banerji
Jhulan Goswami
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Rupa Gurunath was appointed as the first woman president of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) at the 87th Annual General Meeting of TNCA in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Who is the author of the book ‘Reset: Regaining India’s Economic Legacy’, which was launched recently?
Subramanian Swamy
Yashwant Singh
Varun Gandhi
Manmohan Singh
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The book ‘Reset: Regaining India’s Economic Legacy’ written by Subramanian Swamy was released by former President Pranab Mukherjee. In this book, detailed information has been given about the economic development of India happened in the last few years.
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Which country was ranked 44th in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019 produced by the IMD World Competitiveness Center?
China
India
U.S.
Indonesia
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Answer: Option BExplanation
India was ranked 44th in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019 produced by the IMD World Competitiveness Center.
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Which authority observed its 15th Formation Day recently?
Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
National Disaster Management Authority
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) observed its 15th Formation Day on September 27, 2019 on the theme ‘Fire Safety’. Union Minister of State, G. Kishan Reddy presided over the event that took place in New Delhi.
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Name the policy launched by Airtel Payments Bank with HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company recently to protect its customers from mosquito-borne diseases?
Diseases Protection Policy (DPP)
Diseases Protection Policy against Mosquito(DPPM)
Mosquito-borne Diseases Protection Policy (MbDPP)
Mosquito Diseases Protection Policy (MDPP)
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Answer: Option DExplanation
On September 26, 2019, India’s first Payments Bank, the Airtel Payments Bank has joined hands with India’s leading private sector general insurance company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company to offer unique Mosquito Diseases Protection Policy (MDPP) to protect against mosquito-borne diseases.
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Name the Indian company, that won the United Nations (UN) Global Climate Action Award 2019 in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category ?
Cognizant
Infosys Limited
Wipro
TCS
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Answer: Option BExplanation
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.
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Who is the Chairman of the reconstituted Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) for a period of 2 years ?
Arvind Panagariya
Surjit Bhalla
Rathin Roy
Bibek Debroy
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Answer: Option DExplanation
On September 25, 2019, Union Government reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) for a period of 2 years with effect from September 26, 2019. Dr. Bibek Debroy will continue as Chairman and Mr Ratan P. Watal will continue as the Member Secretary. These are the 2 full time members.
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Which of the following Shri Rajnath Singh commissions indigenously built submarine on September 29th, 2019?
INS Sindhurakshak
INS Khanderi
INS Chakra
INS Vagir
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh commissions indigenously built submarine INS Khanderi.
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Who unveiled the Centralised Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) reforms in Department of Posts in New Delhi ?
Harsh Vardhan
Jitendra Singh
D. V. Sadananda Gowda
Ravi Shankar Prasad
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Answer: Option BExplanation
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.
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Which state has launched a housing loan subsidy scheme wherein subsidy up to 2 lakh 50 thousand rupees will be provided for loan amounts from 5 lakh to 40 lakh rupees?
Assam
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Assam Government launched a housing loan subsidy scheme to provide financial assistance on purchase or construction of the first house for a family. Subsidy up to 2 lakh 50 thousand rupees will be provided for loan amounts from 5 lakh to 40 lakh rupees. This scheme is meant for the loan sanctioned in this financial year. This initiative would provide impetus to the economy.
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On which of the following Technology, the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) is organizing a National Level Seminar cum Exhibition?
Anti-Drone Technology
Sensors Technology
Network Technology
Artificial Intelligence
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) is organizing a National Level Seminar cum Exhibition on Anti-Drone Technology at BPR&D, New Delhi on 26 September 2019. BPR&D will demonstrate on 27 September 2019 at BSF Campus, Bhondsi, Haryana. The seminar includes 3 sessions including: 1. To understand Anti-Drone Detection, Identification, Tracking, Mitigation of Rogue Drones 2. Threat Perspective, Border, Oil/Gas, Critical Infrastructure, Civil Aviation, Terrorism, Law enforcement 3. Policy Framework for Anti-Drone Technology
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Rajnath Singh formally commissioned the Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ________ at the Chennai Port Trust in 2019.
Shakti
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh formally commissioned the Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ‘Varaha’ at the Chennai Port Trust. The vessel includes an Integrated Bridge System, automated power management system, high power external firefighting system, etc. It also carries 4 high-speed boats including two rigid hull inflated boats for boarding operation.
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Who received the Changemaker Award at the Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards that was held in New York?
Lydian Nadhaswaram
Camelia Kathy Kharbyngar
Payal Jangid
Greta Thunberg
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Payal Jangid, an Indian teenager, received the Changemaker Award at the Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards that was held in New York. This award recognized her campaign in which she had aimed to end child labor and child marriage. The award was presented to her by the “Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation”. Payal has served as the President of her village’s Children’s Parliament (Bal Panchayat).
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Who was honoured with the prestigious IAAF Veteran Pin Award at the 52nd IAAF conference?
Soma Biswas
Soma Biswas
Shiny Abraham
PT Usha
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Answer: Option DExplanation
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) honoured the former Indian athlete and Olympian PT Usha with the prestigious IAAF Veteran Pin Award. Usha received the award from the IAAF president Sebastian Coe at the 52nd IAAF conference in Doha. IAAF Veteran Pin Award recognizes the efforts of the players who have made matchless contributions to athletics.
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